New restrictions on the use of AstraZeneca doses could slow the State’s vaccine rollout just when it was supposed to be accelerating, Government Ministers fear. As The Irish Times reports, the impact will depend on the level of restrictions expected to be imposed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) on Monday,Continue Reading
That view has been further reinforced with a letter which has been sent by Luke Hall MP, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government, which orders Councils to hold meetings in person and to discontinue virtual meetings such as Zoom. Such is the high level of concern, there was crossContinue Reading
Level 5 restrictions are set to be eased on Monday just under four months since they were introduced for the third time on Christmas Eve. Since last December, the return of some children to schools and some construction work have been the only exceptions to the pandemic restrictions. Monday willContinue Reading
“I, and I’m sure the whole of Plymouth, join the nation in remembering the life of Prince Philip – a dedicated and extraordinary public servant. As a brave veteran of the Second World War and the Royal Navy, he visited our city frequently, supporting those who serve our country inContinue Reading
Plans for a new huge 20m high mobile phone mast in a quiet street in Morice Town are being opposed by local MP, Luke Pollard, and Devonport’s Labour Councillors. The proposal to construct a 20m high monopole electronic communications mast with additional dishes and equipment cabinets at the base isContinue Reading
Around 100 gardaí received Covid-19 vaccines through “standby lists” at a vaccination centre on the outskirts of Limerick this week. A spokesman for the UL Hospitals Group confirmed that “approximately 100 vaccines have been administered this week to members of An Garda Síochána at the Limerick vaccination centre in the RadissonContinue Reading
Staffing issues are an ‘enormous concern’ for publicans as the possibility of reopening looms, according to the chief executive of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Even after the Government announced an easing of restrictions yesterday evening, it is still unclear when pubs and restaurants will be allowed to reopen. SpeakingContinue Reading
Despite a full page in last week’s Totnes Times where over 130 named local businesses urged local MP’s to support the new national Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill, plus a number of individuals sending emails to Councillors, the proposal tabled by Cllr Jacqi Hodgson, seeking the support of fellow CouncillorsContinue Reading
The Government could relax one Covid-19 restriction per week from Monday of next week, according to sources. The Irish Times reports that the phased relaxation of lockdown measure could come as part of the Government’s new plan to manage the pandemic from April 5th onwards. Ministers are expected to discussContinue Reading
Three people have absconded from a mandatory hotel quarantine facility near Dublin Airport just a day after arriving in Ireland. As the Irish Times reports, Gardaí and Defence Forces personnel are trying to locate the three people who were staying in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry. They left the hotelContinue Reading
