The government will buy 300 million vaccine doses from local firm Biological-E and has put down an advance of $205.6 million, the health ministry said, even though the vaccine is still going through Phase III clinical trials. India signed its first order for an unapproved COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, a day after criticism from the … Read more
The European Union’s digital vaccine passport system went live in seven countries from june 01 ahead of a full launch for all 27 member states on July 1. The document, called a digital green certificate, shows whether someone has been fully vaccinated against covid-19, recovered from the virus, or tested negative within the last 72 hours. Travelers … Read more
New attitudinal research released today by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has found that a quarter of drivers surveyed agreed that there were times when they may have been over the drink driving limit when driving the morning after a night out. Gardaí will be visible across the country this bank holiday weekend and are … Read more
Participation invited for World Environment Day competition: “Build your own home decorations & toys from recycled materials”. Last date for submissions: 07 June (Monday). Clean environment is a healthy environment!
150 portaloo toilets and more than 100 bins will be added to Dublin city centre from this weekend to accommodate people socialising in the city, Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has said. The move follows calls from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other politicians for better outdoor facilities on the city’s streets after a backlash … Read more
Ireland needed 12 runs in the final over with two wickets in hand and Simi Singh batting on 44 but Netherlands fast bowler Logan van Beek conceded only ten to give his side a one-run win in their first World Cup Super League match in Utrecht. With three needed off the last ball, No. 10 Josh Little failed to connect an … Read more
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD, and Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, TD, today announced a contribution of €10 million in core funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Announcing the funding, Minister Coveney said:“The ICRC is one of the key pillars of the global … Read more
Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin T.D. today welcomed the start of the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector including this week’s resumption of tourism accommodation. The reopening of hotels, restaurants and services will help inject an estimated €1 billion extra into the economy. The pandemic and the necessary public health restrictions have taken a huge … Read more
Aldi Ireland is recalling the above batches of its Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe. Nature Of Danger: People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, … Read more
01 June is Global Day of Parents and provides an opportunity each year to appreciate all parents. Over the past year in particular, parents have worked hard to care for their children in unprecedented circumstances. To mark this year’s UN Global Day of Parents, Minister O’ Gorman is pleased to launch Tusla’s new online e-learning … Read more
As the successful vaccination programme allows us to progressively reopen the economy, the Economic Recovery Plan sets out how we will support the full resumption of economic activity and get people back to work. The impact of COVID-19 on our society and economy has been unprecedented, severe and uneven, and the Government has intervened at … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it has approved a COVID-19 vaccine made by drugmaker Sinovac Biotech (SVA.O) for emergency use listing, paving the way for a second Chinese shot to be used in poor countries. A WHO emergency listing is a signal to national regulators on a product’s safety and efficacy. It will also … Read more
An annual Local Property Tax (LPT) charged on all residential properties in the State came into effect in 2013. The LPT is collected by Revenue. If you own a residential property in the State, you must pay the tax. (This includes local authorities and social housing organisations.) See ‘Who must pay LPT’ below.The Cabinet has agreed … Read more
An Garda Síochána has today published a number of new anti-corruption policies that will help promote the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism within the organisation, while enhancing public confidence in the policing service. The Garda Anti-Corruption Unit (GACU) which was established in November 2020 under the Government’s A Policing Service For Our Future … Read more
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to position at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at Doneraile House & Parklands and Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork.The position, which may, subject to local requirements, be seasonal, fixed-term or permanent, are Non-Established State Industrial posts based on a 39-hour week (full-time) … Read more