[ad_1] Three Munster counties have been hit by the highest number of fines for violations of Covid-19 regulations, the Irish Independent can reveal. More than a quarter of all fines imposed on members of the public have been issued in Limerick, Cork and Waterford. The Gardaí has fined some 13,600 people between 100 and 500 … Read more
[ad_1] The state has stopped collecting data on whether people travel to the state for an essential reason since early February, it has emerged, including seeking such information from those traveling from high-risk countries. In response to a parliamentary question from the TD of the Social Democrats, Róisín Shortall, the Health Department said that the … Read more
[ad_1] The Health Service Executive has told GPs that first dose assignments for patients in the 75-79 age group will be limited next week. GPs got the news through a new newsletter. The HSE said the decision to limit “dose one allocation” to the 75-79 age group was made “to maintain the equitable nature of … Read more
[ad_1] GARDAÍ SAID THAT THEY HAVE issued around 13,600 fines nationwide for a variety of crimes related to breaches of Covid laws. The vast majority of those tickets have been issued in connection with the 5km rule. The breakdown is as follows: € 10,013 100 fines for non-essential trips € 538 500 fines for non-essential … Read more
[ad_1] Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with the CEO of AstraZeneca tonight, though he has also said he is concerned that the number of new Covid-19 cases remains high. Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One News, Martin said the number of cases will determine the government’s announcement regarding restrictions that could be eased on April 5, … Read more
[ad_1] Thailand has joined several European nations in suspending the AstraZeneca vaccine for fear of blood clots, despite several health authorities around the world insisting that it is safe. The decision led to the embarrassing spectacle of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha abruptly canceling his own televised jab. “Injecting the vaccine for Thais should be safe, … Read more
[ad_1] Source: PA Images TANNAISTE LEO VARADKAR has admitted that he expected Ireland’s blockade to last no more than a few weeks or months, a year after his infamous speech in Washington. It has been exactly 12 months since the then taoiseach addressed the public from the steps of Blair House in the US capital … Read more
[ad_1] The return of non-contact sports training for children, along with golf and tennis for all ages, is under consideration as part of the government’s plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions next month. Non-contact training for GAA seniors may also be allowed between counties as restrictions on sporting activity are eased. Senior government officials are considering … Read more
[ad_1] The National Immunization Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommended that the AstraZeneca vaccine be used for people age 70 and older, in new advice to the Department of Health. He has also said that there should be no delays in vaccination. The new recommendation may clear the way for the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in … Read more
[ad_1] Health officials have made a “note of caution” on the prevalence of Covid-19 in the community, warning that the country remains in a “precarious” state despite a gradual decline in the number of cases. While many of the virus indicators are heading in the right direction, the increased mobility and planned return to school … Read more