[ad_1] At just 41 years old, Gareth Grainger nearly lost his life to Covid-19 when he faced a series of setbacks in the ICU at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH). r Grainger appeared in a RTÉ investigates Documentary that follows the stories of Covid-19 patients during the third wave, many viewers have considered it “heartbreaking”. Filmed … Read more
[ad_1] The government is considering locking thousands more in hotel quarantine. Our leaders had a discussion on the issue after our ministerial colleagues in Britain announced a series of stricter regulations. The UK now has a list of more than 30 countries from which travelers can face mandatory hotel quarantine, at their own cost. And … Read more
[ad_1] The direction of the National Coast Guard has issued a statement tonight in which it has updated its position in relation to the volunteers participating in the viral Jerusalem dance. While group participation in such challenges is still prohibited, individual volunteers will be able to participate in the viral dance routine if they are … Read more
[ad_1] Construction of the new Children’s Hospital has been delayed again and may not open until 2024. The Public Accounts Committee also heard today that costs are increasing, although the development board did not disclose an exact figure as it is communicating with the Health Department about costs and timelines. Covid-related closures, along with various … Read more
[ad_1] The government is already considering further tightening of restrictions on international travel, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said. It comes as Britain will introduce stricter border controls next week against new variants of the coronavirus, requiring hotel quarantine for arrivals from high-risk countries. Minister Ryan told RTÉ News that the government will continue to coordinate … Read more
[ad_1] The WORLD HEALTH Organization’s special envoy for Covid-19 has told the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee that the pandemic “is not near the end.” David Nabarro spoke at a committee meeting that focused on discussing access to vaccines for low-income countries. Nabarro said he would not say that rich countries are “stockpiling” vaccines because there … Read more
[ad_1] A woman whose former coworker harassed, threatened and tried to break into her home has spoken of her ordeal “absolutely terrifying.” Una Ring told RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live how the man subjected her to a campaign of terror, which ended with him trying to break into her home and rape her. James Steele, a … Read more
[ad_1] There continues to be “steady progress against all indicators” of Covid-19, Professor Philip Nolan said at a National Public Health Emergency Team press conference. “We’re still on track to 200 to 400 cases per day by the end of February if we continue at home and don’t mix,” according to the chairman of NPHET’s … Read more
[ad_1] The Government was advised that the financial costs of ongoing restrictions are very large and that the short-term economic outlook has worsened due to the current Level 5 restrictions. Covid-19 contingency funds could run out by mid-year if restrictions are only gradually eased after March 5. Additional costs for various income support plans could … Read more
[ad_1] People living in Northern Ireland and crossing the border without a reasonable excuse face a € 100 fine from today. The new measures apply to anyone who is “not a habitual resident” in the Republic of Ireland. Gardaí said that if enforcement is required, a fixed payment notice of € 100 will be issued … Read more