[ad_1] The Government says it is determined to go ahead with planning for the Leaving Cert this year, with or without the agreement of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI). Despite the union’s decision to withdraw from planning talks for this week’s exams, a spokesperson for Education Minister Norma Foley said planning will … Read more
[ad_1] More than 16,000 Irish residents have returned to the state in the last two and a half weeks alone. Figures provided to RTÉ News from the Justice Department show that around 3,000 of them were traveling home to see a sick family member, for medical reasons or a funeral, while 65%, or more than … Read more
[ad_1] The Minister of Continuing and Higher Education has said that it is “beyond useless for someone to withdraw” from the Leaving Certificate exam talks this year. Simon Harris said that in his opinion, students had made the most sense when they said clarity is needed. He said there is still room for resolution and … Read more
[ad_1] Dr Ronan Glynn has said that Dublin is being closely monitored after a new trend of cases emerged in the capital. The deputy chief medical officer explained that the county currently accounts for a “higher proportion” of all cases in Ireland than might be expected given its population size. However, he admitted that it … Read more
[ad_1] Former GAA President Seán Kelly finds it “strange and surprising” that inter-county activity is no longer allowed under Level 5 restrictions when last winter’s All-Ireland Championships were played in such a safe and successful manner. GAA Chairman John Horan said today that the reason GAA no longer enjoyed elite status under Level 5 restrictions … Read more
[ad_1] The Northern Ireland Health Minister has expressed concern about the increasing number of close contacts related to positive cases of coronavirus. Robin Swann said the average number of contacts associated with people who tested positive was just below one at the beginning of the year. He told the Assembly health committee that the figure … Read more
[ad_1] The number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals across the country has fallen to 984, the lowest number on record since January 6. Aces in hospitals have continued to fall in recent days, but health officials warn that pressure on intensive care settings and staff remains very high. There are still 299 people in ICUs … Read more
[ad_1] Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government is seeking a continuation of a high level of restrictions for the Easter period. He said that must be determined by the Government, which is reviewing the Living with Covid Plan, adding that the week beginning February 20 will bring clarity. Easter Sunday falls on April … Read more
[ad_1] ANOTHER 20 countries will be added to the list of countries from where people arriving here will need to be quarantined in a hotel. Primary legislation is required before people are mandated to quarantine themselves in hotels, but people arriving from “category 2” countries are currently legally required to self-quarantine for two full weeks. … Read more
[ad_1] Level 5 lockdown restrictions will be extended for at least another six weeks, with only schools and the construction sector likely to be able to reopen before Easter. A “revamped” Living with Covid plan will be released the following week, but leading figures involved in drafting the document say it is unlikely to provide … Read more