[ad_1] Mexico has said it was ready to offer political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after a British judge blocked his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges. “I am going to ask the foreign minister to carry out the pertinent procedures to request that the government of the United Kingdom release … Read more
[ad_1] The easy option for RTÉ as the first anniversary of Marian Finucane’s death approached would have been to put together a conventional hagiography replete with talking heads and archival material. It is to the credit of directors Kate O’Callaghan and Patrick Farrelly that Marian (RTÉ One, 9:35 pm) is something very different. Of course, … Read more
[ad_1] Six Nations organizers have confirmed that the 2021 Championship will take place in February and March as planned in response to suggestions that it could be carried over to the summer. The tournament kicks off when Italy host France on February 6, but, with the Lions’ tour to South Africa now in doubt due … Read more
[ad_1] Updated 2 hours ago PARTNERS will no longer be allowed to attend the 20-22 week pregnancy scan, Rotunda Hospital announced. The Rotunda, one of Dublin’s leading maternity hospitals, made the announcement today. A spokesperson said the “very difficult decision” was made “due to the increase in community-acquired Covid-19 infections and the move to Level … Read more
[ad_1] A total of 35,000 vaccines are expected to be administered in Ireland by the end of this week. Health officials have now confirmed a full list of nursing homes where the Pfizer-BioNTech jab will be given in the coming days. Nursing homes in Cavan, Galway, Mayo, Tipperary, Clare, Kerry, Kilkenny, Waterford, Tipperary, Dublin, Westmeath, … Read more
[ad_1] The Stormont executive has “very difficult decisions to make” in a “desperate situation,” Arlene Foster said. Ministers are participating in an urgent meeting tonight in response to the growing number of coronavirus infections. The Prime Minister, along with Deputy Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill, participated in a four-country call at 5 p.m. on the response … Read more
[ad_1] Gardaí has raided and closed a fully equipped sheeben in Westport, Co Mayo. Officers raided the premises and found a bar with taps for stout and beer and a refrigeration unit under the counter. The barrels were kept outside in a deep freeze unit. Gardaí raided the facilities following a notice and on the … Read more
[ad_1] Gardai stormed a packed shebeen in Co Mayo on Sunday when several drinkers were caught red-handed at the home pub. Officers obtained a warrant and searched the latrine in the Westport area around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 3. During the raid, gardai found several people drinking alcohol and told them they were in … Read more
[ad_1] With coronavirus numbers spiraling out of control in Ireland and many other countries, there will inevitably be an intense focus on the progress made by governments in vaccinating their populations against Covid-19. In 12 months, the difference between a slow and a fast launch of vaccines here will likely be measurable in terms of … Read more
[ad_1] Around 4,500 nursing students will receive a new Pandemic Placement Scholarship worth € 100 per week when in hospital placements following reports of exploitation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The payment, which could cost up to 5.4 million euros a year and would last until the pandemic ends, is recommended in a review commissioned by … Read more