Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is set to seek approval for minimum alcohol pricing from Cabinet today.Mr Donnelly is hoping to do this through the commencement of Section 11 of the 2018 Public Health Alcohol Act. Then,the cost of alcohol will soon rise if the Government approves the implementation of minimum pricing for alcohol on Tuesday.At … Read more
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is underway. Supplies of vaccines are in production but they are limited at the moment. Vaccines are being given as soon as possible after they arrive in Ireland. Our priorities are safety and working to protect people as quickly as we can. The rollout of vaccines will only be limited … Read more
Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, today welcomed the passage through the Dáil of two pieces of criminal legislation The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill – which will strengthen existing anti-money laundering legislation and will give effect to provisions of the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive, … Read more
IPL 2021 has been suspended, following several positive Covid-19 cases across teams over the past couple of days. The move was confirmed by IPL chairman Brijesh Patel, who said the decision was taken for the safety of all stakeholders. “We have suspended the IPL for now. The new window will be worked out later on. … Read more
Restaurants and bars reopened on Monday as Greece moves towards easing Covid restrictions as they plan their tourist season later this month. Greece re-imposed their lockdown measures as the second wave of pandemic hit the country, and in the gap of six months, they are pretty confident in taking a step towards normality again. As … Read more
As the vaccine rollout gather more pace in the EU, the EU’s executive branch considers easing of travel restrictions in its member countries. Currently, countries with very low infection rate are allowed to enter the EU and with the coming of summer they are hoping to expand the list of these countries. EU will be … Read more
Irish women’s 4×200 metre relay team finished second and sets a national record in the final at World Relays in Silesia, Poland. The team constitutes Aoife Lynch, Kate Doherty, Sarah Quinn and Sophie Becker finished in 1:35:93 to set the best ever time on relays by Irish teams. Poland finished first in the final followed … Read more
Shamrock Rovers set a new record of being unbeaten 31 games and sits on top of the Irish Premier Division table. They achieved this feat after they defeated Waterford for a 3-0 at Tallaght Stadium. Gary O’Neill, Danny Mandroiu and Rory Gaffney were the goal scorers for the side. In another match, Bohemian FC fell … Read more
he banner which calls for a united Ireland was found removed from the west Belfast tower block. The banner was so huge as it covered six floors of the Davis tower. The banner had a Sinn Fein logo and it said ” A United Ireland is for everyone. Let’s talk about it”. DUP councillor Brian … Read more
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, plans to run for a second five-year term as the head of the agency, Stat News reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Tedros, as he is widely known, has been the public face of the WHO’s efforts to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath said there will be no “cliff-edge” to the payments but “maintaining the level of support at the current rate of expenditure is not sustainable.” “By the end of May, we will set out what our plans are, the government has not made any decision in relation to … Read more
Disha Bose, who is represented by Marianne Gunn O’Connor the literary super-agent behind the likes of Cecilia Ahern has sold the rights to the novel Dirty Laundry to Viking for an undisclosed sum. The novel details the dark side of suburbia, and tells the story of three women whose secrets and lies lead to one of their murders.It also tackles the … Read more
Along with the plan on reopening society and the economy, cabinet has given green light for adult team sports outdoor training to resume from 10 May. It marks a further opening up of sporting activity along with last Monday’s reopening of sports facilities, including pitches, golf courses and tennis courts.This is a welcome news for … Read more
A security deposit is a sum of money that is paid by a tenant to the landlord usually before a tenancy commences or on the date of commencement of the tenancy. This deposit is held by the landlord and is returned at the end of the tenancy to the tenant, once no rent arrears, bills, taxes … Read more
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, today announced that 85 heritage projects right across the country will benefit from a total of €3m under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF). In addition to supporting owners and custodians of historic and protected structures to safeguard and maintain their properties, this funding … Read more