Non-essential retail has opened for the first time in over four months as a further easing of coronavirus restrictions continues.Retail Excellence, the representative body for the industry, said it is a landmark day for the 280,000 sector employees around the country. Some large retail chains are expected to offer late opening hours, while Dundrum Town … Read more
On occasion of World Culture Day on 21 May 2021, Indian Council For Cultural Relations is organizing the 4th Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial International Oration “Insights into India’s Culinary Traditions” at 1300 hours Irish Time. Dr.Vinay Sahasrabuddhe will be chairing the event and the oration will be given by Dr.Colleen Taylor Sen,who is the author … Read more
Department of the Taoiseach tips for shopping as country is reopening slowly With our shops and shopping centres reopening, remember that you still have to wear a face covering when shopping, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated When planning your shopping trip, please support your local retailers and businesses If you feel unwell you should stay at … Read more
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform is urging people all over Ireland to #LoveNature, in person and online, as National Biodiversity Week begins. Running from yestrday, Saturday May 15, to Sunday May 23 Biodiversity Week gives everyone in Ireland the chance to explore the rich variety of natural life in Ireland, … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, removed five states from the list of designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine. The states are: Bermuda Iran Montenegro Palestine Serbia This means that travellers coming from these countries will not have to enter mandatory hotel quarantine.All travellers into Ireland must have a negative pre-departure test and those from non-designated … Read more
The HSE became aware of a significant ransomware attack on some of its systems overnight. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was informed of the issue and immediately activated its crisis response plan.The NCSC is also engaging with EU and other international partners to share information on this incident and to ensure that the HSE … Read more
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. published updated guidance on ventilation, vaccinations and antigen testing to protect workers and help people get back to work. The updated Work Safely Protocol reflects the most up to date public health advice for the workplace. It sets out the range of measures … Read more
New legislation introduced on 1 August 2014, as part of the Road Traffic Act 2014, created the concept of a novice driver and changed the penalty point disqualification threshold for learner and novice drivers. Instead of the standard 12 points disqualification threshold, this was changed to a 7 point threshold . As a result of … Read more
With less than two months until the Government’s target date of giving 80% of adults in Ireland at least a first dose, almost 270,000 vaccines were administered in Ireland in the seven days up to Tuesday. Some 36% of people over the age of 16 have had a first dose, with 13.2% fully vaccinated.Almost 270,000 … Read more
Minister Patrick O’Donovan announced today that admission charges to all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites are being waived until the end of the year. This is in line with the Government’s recovery and reopening plan.This move will support the tourism industry and local businesses around the country by incentivising people to discover, enjoy and cherish the many … Read more
Mí Meath is aimed at keeping the local economy booming by encouraging consumers to spend in the county and keep money circulating in the locality.The Mí Meath prepaid, reloadable, contactless, chip ‘n’ pin cards can be spent online or instore anywhere in Meath in businesses registered in the county. The cards will be rewarding customers … Read more
Ireland’s health service says it has shut down its IT systems after being targeted in a “significant ransomware attack.” The Health Service Executive said Friday that the move was a precaution, and appointments for coronavirus vaccinations were not affected. Procedures were canceled at hospitals and Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said the disruption could last … Read more
Cork County Council Library & Arts Service informed that libraries are now open for borrowing.The Reference Library and Local Studies are operating a phone and email service only. Libraries are unable to offer newspapers, public computers, printing or study spaces at this time, but Self-service photocopying will be available. A few things to keep in mind … Read more
Seamus was an inspirational son of Derry who was well respected around the world for his literary works, critical writings and poetry.It is a day of great sadness for Irish Literature.Seamus Deane leaves behind a powerful legacy that will inspire generations of authors and poets. Seamus Deane’s contribution to critical and creative writing was delivered, … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Michael McGrath TD, today published the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill following approval by Government earlier this week. The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive into Irish law. Ireland is one of just 10 EU Member States … Read more