Covid-19: 7,694 new cases and 653 patients in hospital, including 46 in ICU

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 3,342 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Tuesday 1 March, 4,352 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. It brings the day’s cases to a combined total of 7,694. As of 8am today, 653 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 46 … Read more

Russian politician Navalny urged Russians to take part in anti-war actions across the country

Alexei Navalny called on supporters to come out to daily protests against the “special military operation” in Ukraine. As indicated on his Instagram, he addressed the message not only to Russians but also to residents of other countries. “Let’s at least not become a nation of frightened silent people. Cowards who pretend not to notice the aggressive war unleashed … Read more

Indian tricolour came to rescue of fleeing Pakistani, Turkish Students from Ukraine

India’s National tricolour came to the rescue of not only the stranded Indians but also those hailing from Pakistan and Turkey to cross into the neighbouring countries of Ukraine.  As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues undeterred, stranded Indians were asked to leave the war-torn nation using any available mode of transport. Indian students arrived … Read more

Woman (20s) dies two more hospitalised in three-car collision in Cavan

A woman aged in her 20s has died in a three-car collision in Cavan this morning, while two other women have with hospitalised with injuries. Gardaí were alerted to the fatal collision, which occurred at Derrygarra Lower, Butlersbridge, at approximately 5.20 am on Wednesday morning. The woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the … Read more

“We stand with the people of Ukraine and will work with the EU to provide continued support”: Minister Ryan

The Irish Government has condemned Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine. We stand with the people of Ukraine and will work with the EU to provide continued support. Ministers belonging to International Energy Agency (IEA) member states, including Minister Ryan, have agreed to release 60 million barrels from oil reserves, to show solidarity with … Read more

Indian Student Killed In Russian Shelling In Ukraine’s Kharkiv

An Indian student has been killed in shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the foreign ministry said as it urged Russia and Ukraine to secure safe passage for thousands of citizens stranded in the middle of a war. 21-year-old Naveen Shekharappa, a final-year medical student from Karnataka’s Haveri, died when Russian soldiers blew up a … Read more

Cabinet to discuss Ireland’s response to Ukraine situation

Ministers will discuss the latest situation in Ukraine and the Government response at a Cabinet meeting this morning. In the Dáil, TDs will debate a motion supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and condemning Russia’s aggression. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, will update colleagues on his latest information on the European Union response and the picture … Read more

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine ended, the parties took a break for consultations

The talks between Russia and Ukraine ended, the parties took a break for consultations. The head of the Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, said that the countries “have found some points by which common positions can be predicted.” He also said that the second round of negotiations will take place in the coming days on … Read more

Minister McConalogue announces launch of online survey for primary producers in the food supply chain

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., today announced that the UTP Enforcement Authority (EA) has launched an online survey to allow primary producers to inform the EA about any UTP-related issues they face within the food supply chain. The survey will explore whether the buyers that producers supply are treating them … Read more

Garda officer ‘doused in petrol’ and assaulted in Co Cavan

A uniformed member of An Garda Síochána was assaulted in the early hours of Monday morning, near Blacklion, Co Cavan. The incident occurred at about 2 am when the garda was on patrol in a garda car in the Loughan area. Garda is being treated in hospital after the serious assault, during which a gun … Read more

US-Israeli tech company Gong to be created 80 new jobs

A US-Israeli tech company Gong is to create 80 new jobs at its EMEA HQ in Dublin. Gong is expanding its EMEA headquarters in Dublin this year. The company is hiring for inside sales, marketing, recruiting, pre-sales, customer success, engineering, and information security positions to serve its growing customer base and demand for its product … Read more

Covid-19: 8,250 new PCR-confirmed cases and 9,608 positive antigen tests reported since Friday

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2,277 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. In addition, on Sunday 27 February, 3,642 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. On Saturday 26 February, the HPSC was notified of 3,635 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19. 3,147 people registered a positive antigen test through the … Read more

Indian girl refuses to leave Ukraine to take care of Landlord’s Family

At a time when hundreds of thousands of people are trying to flee war-torn Ukraine, and are making desperate attempts to cross over to other countries for refuge, a medical student from India in Ukraine has refused to leave Ukraine because she does not want to leave her house owner’s family alone amid an invasion by … Read more