The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced €1.5 million in emergency support for people in the Gaza Strip in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Minister Coveney said:“I am deeply concerned by the terrible humanitarian consequences of the ongoing violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. Two million people in Gaza, who … Read more
Pfizer is to begin producing a key ingredient for its COVID-19 vaccine at an Irish facility for the first time, the U.S. drugmaker said in a statement on Wednesday.An existing Pfizer facility at Grange Castle in Dublin will produce “mRNA drug substance” with output to begin by the end of the year, the statement said. Up … Read more
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, will bring a Financial Resolution to the Dáil tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, which will impose a stamp duty charge of 10% on the multiple purchase of 10 or more residential houses. This higher charge, as well as applying to bulk purchases, will also apply to a situation where a … Read more
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu today welcomed people back to Dublin City at the launch of the Dublin City Council “We’ve Missed You Too” campaign. “I am delighted to welcome people back into Dublin City as the retail stores open their doors today. It is another milestone to celebrate following on from the … 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 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
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
The Government has approved changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking making it easier for them to come forward. A system is to be devised whereby not just An Garda Síochána but other arms of the State will be involved so as to make it easier for trafficked people to come forward.The … Read more
The HSE will make an announcement in the coming days that the vaccination centre will relocate to the Patrickswell, Limerick Racecourse, and that adequate transport links will be provided from Limerick city to Patrickswell. Limerick vaccination centre is to be moved to a new venue in the coming weeks with a dedicated shuttle bus service … Read more
The Ministers of State at the Department of Justice, Hildegarde Naughton TD and James Browne TD, have welcomed a number of initiatives being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle bike theft, including the ‘Lock it or Lose it’ initiative announced this morning. Members of the public are also being encouraged to mark the frame … Read more
Three new hospitals to treat waiting list patients only are to be built in Dublin Cork and Galway under the Government’s €3.69bn Sláintecare plan. Department of Health said today it is looking for submissions from owners of sites suitable for the construction of elective hospitals in the three cities.The plan launched today is part of … Read more
This year, Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare are making a significant investment towards implementing the National Breastfeeding Action Plan. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced additional funding to the HSE of €1.58 million to fund 24 additional lactation consultants thereby providing support to every maternity unit in the country. A lactation consultant is … Read more
Inter-county travel REOPENS Meet outdoors including private gardens – max of 3 households or 6 from any number of households Indoor private home visiting permitted (without masks or social distancing) in the following cases: Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors as long as there is no more than 3 households present. Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with unvaccinated … Read more