Enhanced rights for employees to disconnect from work

[ad_1] Starting today, employees will have enhanced rights to disconnect from work outside of normal working hours, under a new Code of Practice published by the Government. According to the code launched by Tánaiste and the Minister of Enterprise, Commerce and Employment Leo Varadkar, employees will have the right not to have to carry out … Read more

Government dispute erupts over plan to expand mandatory quarantine

[ad_1] A major dispute has erupted within the government over the Health Department’s plans to extend mandatory hotel quarantine to an additional 43 countries, including the United States, France and Germany. The attorney general wrote to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, expressing concern about the plans that have left other ministers and the European Union “furious”, … Read more

US prosecutors offer plea deal to Tom and Molly Martens for Jason Corbett’s murder

[ad_1] US prosecutors have offered a plea deal with Tom (71) and Molly (37) Martens for the murder of the Irish father of two Jason Corbett (39). The disclosure means that, if accepted, the father and daughter will not face a retrial in the United States for the second-degree murder of the Limerick businessman in … Read more

Ireland coronavirus news update: online portal for Covid jab registry to go live soon, says Taoiseach Micheal Martin

[ad_1] THE TAOISEACH has said that everyone in Ireland will soon be able to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. Speaking at the Dail today, Martin said that a new website will be available to allow people to book their Covid jabs online. two Taoiseach Micheal Martin two Professor Philip NolanCredit: PA: Press Association Martin said: … Read more

Cold Water Safety Warning Before Easter Weekend

[ad_1] Stay away from the edges of waterways and be careful if swimming in cold water; that’s the advice from Water Safety Ireland before Easter weekend. Survival time after accidental immersion is greatly reduced in cold water, he said, as it drains body heat much faster than cold air. The water is currently around 9 … Read more

Seven new walk-in Covid testing centers are being established this week

[ad_1] Updated 1 hour ago This week SEVEN NEW WALK-IN Covid-19 testing centers will be established for asymptomatic people in various locations in Ireland, where there is a high rate of coronavirus infections. The centers will replace the five pop-up test locations that were established last week, which will close tonight. You do not need … Read more

Shoe stores will be able to sell children’s by appointment, says Martin

[ad_1] Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that shoe stores will be able to sell children’s shoes “by appointment only.” Mr. Martin said the guide would be published shortly and would only be for children’s shoes. Mr. Martin said that “it is an issue that the Government is examining. We take the point that there have … Read more

Stephen Donnelly shares an update on retailers who should be able to reopen ‘immediately’

[ad_1] Stephen Donnelly has said that he believes stores that sell children’s shoes should open “immediately.” All non-essential retail is currently closed in accordance with the strict Level Five lockdown. However, there have been calls to add stores that sell children’s shoes to be added to the essential retail list, as the closure has lasted … Read more

Hotels, restaurants and cafes to raise funds to upgrade outdoor dining facilities

[ad_1] Updated 1 hour ago HOTELS, CAFES, RESTAURANTS and attractions where food is sold will be able to apply for grants for alfresco dining of up to € 4,000 to help facilitate a ‘summer outdoors’ this year. Tourism Minister Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland today announced details of a new € 17 million plan that … Read more

€ 17 million financing announced for alfresco dining

[ad_1] A multi-million euro fund has been announced to help food-serving businesses pay for more outdoor seating. The hospitality sector has suffered significant losses due to coronavirus restrictions and when pubs and restaurants reopen, the emphasis will be on alfresco dining. Tourism Minister Catherine Martin, together with Fáilte Ireland, announced the establishment of a € … Read more