[ad_1] Family physicians have rounded up aspects of the launch of the Covid-19 vaccines, criticizing deficiencies in communications and inconsistencies in delivery schedules. There was also strong criticism of the effort at meetings of parliamentary parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on Wednesday night, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he spoke with Paul Reid, the … Read more
[ad_1] The UK has defended its unilateral action on the Northern Ireland protocol, calling the measure “temporary and technical steps” that “largely” continue with the measures already in place. It comes after the European Union said it would take legal action over Britain’s decision to continue grace periods at the Irish Sea border until October. … Read more
[ad_1] TÁNAISTE LEO VARADKAR has said that he expects more than 80% of people to be offered their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of June. Speaking at the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting tonight, he told TDs and senators that he believes the September vaccination target can be met, but hopes … Read more
[ad_1] The Health Department today announced 566 new cases of coronavirus in Ireland and another 25 deaths. Five deaths occurred in March, 13 occurred in February, and six occurred in January or earlier. There have been a total of 4,357 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. There are now a total of 221,189 confirmed COVID-19 cases … Read more
[ad_1] Updated 35 minutes ago Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has criticized the UK’s “futile” decision to unilaterally extend a grace period granted to UK supermarkets exporting agri-food products to Northern Ireland. He said it “clearly undermines” previous commitments made last week. Under the trade agreement the UK and the EU reached on Christmas Eve, decisions … Read more
[ad_1] Health officials have confirmed a further 566 COVID-19 cases in Ireland, while sadly 25 more people have died from the disease. The death toll from the virus now stands at 4,357, while there have been 221,189 confirmed cases of the virus since the pandemic began. Of the cases announced today, 233 are in Dublin. … Read more
[ad_1] Co Galway students who violate the Covid-19 guidelines are asked to write a 2000 word essay about their actions. NUI Galway said it has imposed sanctions on several students who violated public health advice in recent weeks. The university said some students were asked to write a “thoughtful essay” about the potential impact their … Read more
[ad_1] The University of Limerick has been urged to introduce a “zero tolerance” policy for students who meet in violation of public health regulations. Three men in their 20s were arrested after Gardaí broke up a street party in Castletroy, Co Limerick. Since then, one of the detainees has been charged in connection with the … Read more
[ad_1] Gardai arrested three people after being alerted to party scenes on a Limerick street Tuesday night. A significant number of Gardai were summoned to the large gathering at College Court, Castletroy, around 7:15 pm. Two men, 20 years old, were arrested under the Public Order Legislation and one man, 20 years old, was arrested … Read more
[ad_1] Hopes are mounting that the third wave of Covid-19 may finally be in retreat after the number of daily cases fell yesterday to 359, the lowest since mid-December. Hospitals also saw a drop in Covid-19 patients, to 498, from 540 the day before. The most seriously ill patients in intensive care were also reduced … Read more