Golf Bodies Welcome Government Restrictions to Allow Course Reopening May 18

[ad_1] Golf’s governing bodies on Friday welcomed the Irish government’s announcement of the reduction of closure restrictions that will allow the courses to be reopened on May 18. Closed on the recommendation of Golf Ireland, the Irish Golf Union and the Irish Ladies Golf Union from March 24, courses in the Republic of Ireland may … Read more

The government announces five phases in the “roadmap to ease restrictions”

[ad_1] The government has published a “roadmap to ease restrictions.” It comes after Taoiseach’s announcement that the country will begin reopening on May 18. The Covid-19 restrictions will remain in effect until that date. However, Leo Varadkar has announced that the 2km exercise restriction will be extended to 5km starting May 5. Varadkar also announced … Read more

Coronavirus: the latest government advice on what you can and cannot do in closing

[ad_1] The government has issued its latest advice on activities that can and cannot be carried out in closing. It comes after England’s medical director Chris Whitty warned that the country “was not near the end of the pandemic.” While in a speech to the nation yesterday, Boris Johnson said he was looking for a … Read more

To thank our key workers, the government should cancel their student loans | Rama Thirunamachandran | Education

[ad_1] SSince the Covid-19 crisis erupted, universities have provided equipment, research expertise, training, and, by releasing our students from health care in the early workforce, including NHS workers. Universities have supported the national effort, but now need a funding boost to help rebuild Britain through robust public services. This crisis has highlighted our vital public … Read more

The government agrees to organize Euro 2020 next summer

[ad_1] The Government agreed to reconfirm Ireland’s commitment to organize matches as part of UEFA’s rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament, which will now take place in 2021. The four matches due to be played in Dublin in June 2020 are now tentatively scheduled for June / July 2021. UEFA has asked all government authorities and member … Read more

Irish government says EU office in Belfast is ‘logical’

[ad_1] The Irish government has supported an EU office in Belfast amid deepening confrontation between the UK and the European Union on the issue, according to RTÉ News. The move coincides with a strong warning from the EU that the office problem is “urgent”, and that the UK is falling short to implement the requirements … Read more

Mary Lou McDonald accuses Government of raising hopes over restriction plans

[ad_1] Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald has accused the Government of raising expectations that restrictions will be lifted next week. In an open letter to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Ms McDonald said that Government language on coronavirus measures has led to “confusion and anxiety”. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is meeting today to … Read more

Government can ease restrictions in stages starting May 5

[ad_1] The restrictions introduced to deal with Covid-19 can be eased in stages every two to three weeks if efforts to fight the virus are successful, according to plans the government is considering. However, well-placed sources said that any relief from the restrictions at the end of the current May 5 closing period would be … Read more

Smaller parties face big decision over government coalition

[ad_1] It is a great decision for a small party. This weekend, the Green Party, Social Democrats and Labor are deciding whether to jump into detailed government talks or remain in opposition by rejecting the proposals by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. They have to weigh the opportunity for policy making, against the risk of … Read more

Coronavirus in hundreds of care homes more than government claims, reveals head of one of the UK’s largest chains: The Sun

[ad_1] More than 300 residents have died of suspected coronavirus at one of the UK’s largest nursing home companies, one of their bosses said today. Sir David Behan, CEO of HC One, says that 232, or about two-thirds, of the firm’s houses have Covid-19 outbreaks, with 2,447 confirmed or suspected cases. NuestroRead our coronavirus blog … Read more