[ad_1] Stormont ministers again failed to agree on new coronavirus restrictions for Northern Ireland, after a long and sometimes bitter meeting last night. It was the second night in a row that the executive parted ways without an agreement. Ministers are expected to resume discussion later today on alternative proposals put forward by DUP Finance … Read more
[ad_1] Regardless of what happened against Cavan at the Ulster SFC last weekend, Lenny Harbinson had made the decision to step down from his role as Antrim’s senior soccer manager. “We were not promoted from Division 4 this year and we just missed it last year and I have to take responsibility for that,” he … Read more
[ad_1] Veterinary Ireland is calling for the slaughter of minks in Ireland “as soon as practically possible” after a coronavirus mutation was detected in Denmark. r Mark Dalton, spokesman for Veterinary Ireland, said that it is already included in the Program for the Government, that mink farms should be closed. Dr Dalton felt that the … Read more
[ad_1] ALDI has announced a Christmas bonus for 4,000 employees after Tesco revealed that its workers will receive one yesterday. In a statement today, the supermarket chain said it will pay a 10% bonus to its “amazing colleagues as a thank you to those who have worked tirelessly through this challenging year.” It is understood … Read more
[ad_1] The Northern Ireland Executive has met again in an attempt to resolve the deadlock in the next phase of Covid-19 restrictions. The ministers resumed discussions remotely tonight, nearly 24 hours after the exchanges broke off without agreement. They disagree on whether to extend, amend or relax the current four-week circuit interruption measures, which expire … Read more
[ad_1] The Dáil will debate and vote tonight on a motion of censure from Sinn Féin in the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Last week, Varadkar apologized for errors in judgment when he provided a confidential document agreed to with the Irish Medical Organization to a rival group of GPs in 2019. Mr. Varadkar said that handing … Read more
[ad_1] Some Irish workers and retired Pfizer staff may have significantly increased their savings today after their employer’s announcement of a promising breakthrough on the Covid-19 vaccine. Pfizer currently has around 4,000 employees in Ireland, including around 800 in Ringaskiddy and Little Island in Cork. Some current and former employees have shares and stock options … Read more
[ad_1] Publicans anticipate reopening their doors for Christmas, but health chiefs are expected to tell the government to keep them closed. Medical director Dr. Tony Holohan said he “didn’t expect” to give government advice that would allow families and friends to gather at their local pub for a Christmas drink. He told Dublin Live: “That … Read more
[ad_1] THE DÁIL IS today ready to debate and vote on a motion of censure against Tánaiste Leo Varadkar that is being presented by Sinn Féin. The Dáil will meet first at Leinster House in reduced numbers, where the government will present a motion of confidence in Varadkar, usurping the motion of no confidence. The … Read more
[ad_1] Publicans anticipate reopening their doors for Christmas, but NPHET is expected to tell the government to keep them closed. Dr. Tony Holohan said he was “not looking forward to” giving government advice that would allow families and friends to gather at their local pub for a Christmas drink. He told the Irish Mirror: “That … Read more