Two-thirds of construction companies laid off staff

[ad_1] Construction professionals believe it will be at least 12 months before the sector returns to pre-pandemic levels. That’s according to a survey of more than 350 industry participants conducted by the Federation of the Construction Industry. It is being released as construction sites are set for a resumption of activity this day of next … Read more

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Number of nursing homes in ‘red zones’ decreases

[ad_1] Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog. 8:40 05/11/2020 Bank of Ireland falls into loss of € 235m due to Covid-19 impact Reports Ellie Donnelly Bank of Ireland has reported an underlying loss of € 235m for the first three months of this year due … Read more

Dickie Rock threatens to give Johnny Logan ‘a box of shit’ after claiming that the star of the show lived in the ‘fantasy world’

[ad_1] Singer Dickie Rock has threatened to give Johnny Logan “a shit box” after the Eurovision song winner claimed that the star of the show lived in a “fantasy world”. The top two legends in Irish show business are at war after a weekend interview in which Johnny upset Dickie. 4 4 Dickie rockCredit: Garrett … Read more

The Bank of Ireland sinks amid 421 million euros hit by Covid-19

[ad_1] The Bank of Ireland fell into a loss in the first quarter when the Covid-19 crisis led the group to take on a € 266 million loan impairment charge and rack up an additional € 155 million hit as market volatility of stocks and bonds affected his wealth and insurance business and financial assets. … Read more

Subtle strategy for Johnson’s confusing Covid-19 speech?

[ad_1] Boris Johnson’s speech to the UK on the way out of the running of the bulls has been criticized as confusing, incoherent and downright dangerous. But is there a subtle method at stake in Prime Minster’s communications strategy? Downing Street certainly wants people to think that way. In fact, the word subtle has figured … Read more

Millions of French to emerge from lockdown

[ad_1] Millions of French people are set to cautiously emerge from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns on Monday, once more able to engage in everyday activities that have become unexpectedly precious, such as visiting shops and getting their hair cut. France follows neighboring Germany in pressing ahead wit h the easing of restrictions to prevent … Read more

‘Gaelic games unlikely to return as long as social distancing is in place’ – GAA President John Horan

[ad_1] GAA President John Horan has effectively ruled out a return to competitive action as long as social distancing measures remain in place in society. At the peak of the ‘Sunday Game’, Horan said that the risks of Covid-19 infection involved in GAA clubs, players and members who gathered too early were too great and … Read more

United States President Donald Trump in his latest attempt to stop publication of tax records as the Supreme Court rules

[ad_1] United States President Donald Trump hopes to persuade a Supreme Court this week with two of his appointees to prevent his tax and other financial records from being made public. Judges are hearing arguments over the phone tomorrow in a fundamental legal fight that could affect the presidential campaign, even with the coronavirus outbreak … Read more

Business groups welcome Government guidelines for reopening

[ad_1] The Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association’s welcoming the Government’s guidelines for reopening businesses. Its return to work protocol announced yesterday, sets out what firms must do to re-open after being closed during the coronavirus crisis. The plans include bringing in regular temperature checks, one-way systems, and handshake bans in the workplace. ISME spokesperson … Read more

‘Gaelic games unlikely to return as long as social distancing is in place’ – GAA President John Horan

[ad_1] GAA President John Horan has effectively ruled out a return to competitive action as long as social distancing measures remain in place in society. At the peak of the ‘Sunday Game’, Horan said that the risks of Covid-19 infection involved in GAA clubs, players and members who gathered too early were too great and … Read more