The prospect of the UK sharing vaccines with the state many, many weeks away, says Coveney

[ad_1] The government is not aware of any offer from the British government to deliver excess Covid-19 vaccines to the Republic, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said. It comes after a Sunday Times report outlining how the British government is considering offering 3.7 million vaccines to the state, in part to help ease lockdown restrictions in … Read more

The Irish government is not aware of any UK plan to offer 3.7 million vaccines to the Republic

[ad_1] The Irish government is not aware of any UK plan to offer 3.7 million Covid-19 vaccines to the Republic. It comes after a Sunday Times report outlining how the British government is considering making the offer, in part to help ease lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland. A government spokesperson here said: “The UK has … Read more

Ireland has yet to receive UK Covid vaccine offer, but ‘happy to accept any excess doses’

[ad_1] GOVERNMENT SOURCES SAID that the UK government has not been in contact with their Irish counterparts about reported plans to supply the Republic of Ireland with surplus Covid-19 vaccines. While the suggestion was described as ‘speculation’, one source added that any such offer would likely be accepted. As Ireland’s deployment struggles to build strength … Read more

Beacon Hospital: ‘Weekend of Chaos’ – Search for two escapees from quarantine continues as pressure continues on Beacon to remove CEO as vaccine line increases

[ad_1] The state response to Covid-19 fell into chaos yesterday when a vaccination program at a hospital was suspended and three people escaped from a mandatory quarantine facility at a hotel a day after the system went into effect. As the government prepares to announce this week that strict public health restrictions should remain in … Read more

Britain to offer replacement Covid vaccines to Ireland

[ad_1] British Ambassador Paul Johnston has said that Ireland will “feature prominently in our consideration” when the UK government has a surplus of Covid-19 vaccines. It will look to Ireland “very favorably when the time comes,” he said, and the UK also pledged to donate most of its surplus supply to poorer countries. “The prime … Read more

Pressure on Beacon to remove CEO as vaccine dispute escalates

[ad_1] The state response to Covid-19 fell into chaos yesterday when a vaccination program at a hospital was suspended and three people escaped from a mandatory quarantine facility at a hotel a day after the system went into effect. As the government prepares to announce this week that strict public health restrictions should remain in … Read more

RTE icon Anne Doyle’s reason for not marrying long-term partner Dan McGrattan

[ad_1] RTE icon Anne Doyle has opened up about her love life and her decision not to have children on tonight’s Tommy Tiernan show. The former news anchor was praised for her honest interview on the RTE show tonight as she revealed why she had chosen not to marry her longtime partner, Dan McGrattan. When … Read more

Irish advised to leave Myanmar as state forces kill 114

[ad_1] Irish citizens in Myanmar are advised to leave the country by commercial means unless they have an urgent reason to stay, following one of the bloodiest days of protests since last month’s military coup. Myanmar security forces killed 114 people, including some children, in a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters today, press reports and … Read more

Serbia struggles to win a draw against Portugal

[ad_1] Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic became his country’s all-time leading scorer with 39 goals in 63 international appearances after scoring in a home draw with Portugal in an exciting Group A qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup. Saturday. Serbia fended off two goals against to earn a share of the loot when Fulham forward … Read more

Rep Ire 0 – 1 Luxembourg

[ad_1] The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup ambitions already appear to be in deep doubt as Stephen Kenny’s side fell in a surprising 1-0 home loss to Luxembourg. The hosts couldn’t find a breakthrough against their Group A opponents at Aviva Stadium. As Ireland rushed forward in search of a winner, they were surprised by … Read more