[ad_1] Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the “severe” lockdown restrictions will remain in place for at least another nine weeks, until the end of April. In an exclusive interview with the Irish Mirror, Mr. Martin indicated that the reopening of pubs and restaurants, and personal services such as hair salons, may remain closed well … Read more
[ad_1] Level 5 restrictions may remain in effect until May based on new plans for living with the virus that the government is discussing. The Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 agreed to begin a gradual reopening of schools on March 1 after the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) informed students that they can begin to … Read more
[ad_1] MORE 901 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Ireland, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) said tonight. In a statement, it said that 47 other people who were confirmed to have Covid-19 had died. 44 of these deaths occurred in February, two in January and one in December. The death toll … Read more
[ad_1] Updated 20 minutes ago PEOPLE IN THE NORTH OF Ireland are being asked not to plan or reserve anything for Easter, as the lockdown there has been extended until April. The Stormont Executive confirmed this afternoon that the closure will last until April 1, but people are warned that this “will not be the … Read more
[ad_1] Northern Ireland’s lockdown has been extended until April, but some primary school students will return to class on March 8. It is understood that the Stormont Executive has decided to keep the restrictions in effect until April 1. They were due to expire on March 5. Primary students from courses P1 to P3 will … Read more
[ad_1] A retired school teacher who sexually and indecently abused 23 children over the age of 17 has been jailed for eight years. John McClean, of Casimir Avenue, Harold’s Cross, in Dublin, admitted to abusing children in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at Terenure College. The 76-year-old is a former rugby coach and English teacher … Read more
[ad_1] Education Minister Norma Foley has said the hybrid plan for the certificate of completion is fair and a decision must be made despite teachers’ concerns about the calculated grades. Ms. Foley added that clarity and choice were what was being sought around this year’s exit certificate, and that is exactly what was presented yesterday. … Read more
[ad_1] Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that the government expects to receive at least one million doses of Covid-19 vaccine per month in April, May and June. This would represent a triple vaccination rate during the second quarter of the year compared to the first three months. It occurs when the death toll from the … Read more
[ad_1] A national ban on the sale of smoked charcoal and restrictions on the sale of uncured grass and wood are among the proposed new regulations on solid fuels. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has said this is to prevent deaths caused by particles, the tiny pieces of soot, ash or dust produced by fires. Solid … Read more
[ad_1] People who violate the new mandatory quarantine rules of the proposed hotels could be liable for fines of up to 4,000 euros. Cabinet ministers met practically late Wednesday night and approved the bill to introduce mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving in the state from 20 countries with a high incidence of new variants of … Read more