[ad_1] THE Dáil’s business committee has effectively collapsed in a significant escalation of the dispute over the appointment of former attorney general Seamus Woulfe to the Supreme Court. Sinn Féin, Labor, Social Democrats, RISE-Solidarity-People Before Profit and the three technical groups of the Dáil have written to Ceann Comhairle to confirm their departure from the … Read more
[ad_1] US President-elect Joe Biden introduced his nominees for top national security and foreign policy positions, saying, “America is back, ready to lead the world.” Biden, 78, at an event in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, presented his elections for secretary of state, national security adviser, secretary of national security, chief of national intelligence, UN … Read more
[ad_1] Updated 2 hours ago TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has been accused in the Dáil of setting a “dangerous precedent” as opposition leaders turned to him for his response to the Seamus Woulfe controversy. The government has insisted that Justice Minister Helen McEntee’s offer to address priority questions on the issue is sufficient, but opposition parties … Read more
[ad_1] Updated 1 hour ago A PHASED LIFTING of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions during December is expected to be announced this week. There was a brief discussion on the planned uprising at today’s cabinet meeting. The country will return to Level 3 restrictions, with some modifications, next Wednesday. While it had been speculated that the … Read more
[ad_1] Later this week, the Taoiseach will make an announcement that the entire country has been waiting for. When he finally addresses the nation and stops all rumors and uncertainties, Micheal Martin will outline the Government’s plans for the Christmas period. But we know a lot of details so far … Mainly, the wet pubs … Read more
[ad_1] The state could face a billion-euro bill from the hotel sector if it loses legal action over the impact of Covid-19 restrictions, a leading economist warned. The case is being taken by Press Up Group, one of the largest hotel companies in the country. In the proceedings against the Minister of Health, the Minister … Read more
[ad_1] When we wait for the Taoiseach Christmas announcement Most of the roads point to Thursday. The Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the ongoing debate, which follows a meeting of government party leaders on Monday. The National Public Health Emergency Team is supposed to meet on Thursday before making a recommendation to the Government, … Read more
[ad_1] RETAIL EXCELLENCE, Ireland’s largest industry body, has set three “key demands” on the government ahead of the anticipated reopening of nonessential retail next week. The cabinet will meet today to discuss the Level 5 exit plan, as everything indicates that the country will return to Level 3 restrictions, with some modifications, next Tuesday. Yesterday, … Read more
[ad_1] MORE than 51,000 UNSAFE toys have been destroyed by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in the past seven years, and the safety watchdog has released some disturbing images as a warning to parents buying gifts this Christmas. The unfortunate toys, ranging from stuffed animals, teddy bears, toy guns, inflatable toys with small parts, … Read more
[ad_1] Hair salons and gyms may be allowed to reopen and religious services could return as early as next week based on plans being considered to break out of the Level 5 lockdown, although restaurants may have to wait until late from December. Government officials said details of a plan to provide a phased exit … Read more