[ad_1] TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has confirmed that it is “safe to proceed” with the first phase of reopening of the Irish society and economy from the coronavirus restrictions. He said it is a reason for hope but not a reason for celebration and warned that there will be “potholes along the way” and that the … Read more
[ad_1] Irish races: had been scheduled to return in phase three of the government roadmap Patrick McCann “title =” Irish races: had been scheduled to return in phase three of the government roadmap “class =” js-imageLoader “data-at-xn =” https://www.rp-assets.com/ images / news / 2020/04/27/78094-medium.jpeg “data-br-n =” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2020/04/27/78094-medium.jpeg “data-br -m =” https://www.rp-assets.com/images/news/2020/04/27/78094-large.jpeg “data-br-w =” https: //www.rp … Read more
[ad_1] The bank confirmed that more than 100 contractors working for the Bank of Ireland will not renew their contracts in the coming months as they expire. Contractors are employed through the recruiting and outsourcing firm, CPL Resources, and work in customer service or “Direct Channel” roles for the bank. 78 of the workers are … Read more
[ad_1] CEO of DIY chain Woodies has recounted how the company had to compost potted plants worth 150,000 euros when its stores closed seven weeks ago. Declan Ronayne told the RTÉ radio show Ryan Tubridy that he was nervous and excited about the reopening next Monday and acknowledged that shopping is no longer a hobby … Read more
[ad_1] While the famous chime bells mark the passage of time in the quarter hour, the doors of St Coleman’s Cathedral in Cobh remain closed, as are the rest of Co Cork city. In the water, one of the few ships in the port, the Petronus, is making its weekly trip to Ringaskiddy, but the … Read more
[ad_1] People expect the lifting of social distancing restrictions to be slow and gradual, with most indoor social activities not possible until at least September, according to new research. The restrictions survey found that most people also believe that lifting restrictions should prioritize needs before leisure activities. The findings are based on data collected the … Read more
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump said he doesn’t want to talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping right now and mused about eliminating the largest trading relationship in the world, with tensions high over the coronavirus outbreak. Asked in a Fox Business Network interview whether he had spoken to Xi recently, Trump said that they have … Read more
[ad_1] Facial covers should be used indoors where social distancing cannot be practiced to limit the spread of the coronavirus, public health officials have recommended to the government. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has also given the green light to the planned relief of the restrictions starting next Monday, The Irish Times understands. … Read more
[ad_1] High-profile restaurateur Ronan Ryan will sell the family home he shares with his wife, former Miss Ireland Pamela Flood, under a deal signed with a vulture fund. The deal will eliminate a 1.2 million euro mortgage debt Ryan owes to the Tanager fund and leave the celebrity couple in a position to downsize to … Read more
[ad_1] Irish workers spend extra hours and experience increasing levels of stress as remote work during the coronavirus pandemic blurs the lines between home and work life, according to a new survey. The study from the networking site LinkedIn found that Irish workers were doing the equivalent of an extra week of work (38 hours) … Read more