Leaving Cert’s contingency plans under review, the department says

[ad_1] The Department of Education has confirmed that officials are examining “complex” issues related to contingency plans for Leaving Cert. However, he says he is still planning for the exams to continue on July 29, subject to public health advice. Education Minister Joe McHugh will attend a test advisory group meeting on Wednesday to review … Read more

The Department of Health reports 43 more deaths of patients with Covid-19

[ad_1] The national public health emergency team reported Thursday the deaths of 43 other patients, 22 men and 21 women, diagnosed with Covid-19. About 34 of the deaths were in the east, four in the west and five in the south. A total of 27 patients were reported to have underlying health conditions. There have … Read more