Pubs may be allowed to reopen sooner if they can enforce social distancing

[ad_1] Pubs could be allowed to open earlier than the August 10th deadline in the Government’s Covid-19 plan if they demonstrate that they can enforce rigid social distancing measures, industry representatives are likely to be told this week. As business groups begin to work out what the proposals to ease Covid-19 restrictions over the summer … Read more

Announcement by Leo Varadkar and Coronavirus Ireland Latest updates: 2 km exercise limit extended to 5 km and over 70 allowed short periods away from home

[ad_1] Freelance journalists keep you updated with the latest news about coronaviruses in Ireland and around the world. 19:30 05/01/2020 Heathrow posts 97% drop in passenger numbers in April The airport announced that the number of passengers traveling through Heathrow last month decreased by around 97% compared to April 2019. Passenger demand is expected to … Read more

Virtual meetings of Dáil and Seanad not allowed

[ad_1] Dáil and Seanad’s virtual sessions have been dropped due to legal advice. The Houses of the Oireachtas had been exploring whether technical solutions could facilitate remote member participation during the Covid-19 emergency. Four sessions of a small number of Dáil deputies have been held with no more than 50 members present to ensure adequate … Read more