There was significant public outcry after Covishield was not included in the list of vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for EU’s “green pass” programme even though AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in Europe were included for the purpose.India asked EU Member States to accept Covid-19 vaccines authorised by the WHO or national authorities for … Read more
The law on drinking outdoors was recently changed to clarify that pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol to customers who are seated in ‘designated areas’ outside the premises. Pubs and restaurants have been unable to open for indoor service due to COVID-19 restrictions. Local authorities have permitted outdoor seating in designated outdoor areas, but, previously, … Read more
Ireland have reached 29.3C yesterday at Athenry, Co. Galway, making it the warmest day of the year so far. Mount Dillon in Roscommon reached 27.1C, the forecaster said, beating the previous high of the year of 25.6C in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on 13 June. A spokesperson for Met Eireann said the record temperature was recorded … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced his intention to add one additional State to the list of designated States. People arriving to Ireland having been in or transited through these States in the previous 14 days must enter Mandatory Hotel Quarantine. The additional country to be added to the list is: Cuba. Cuba … Read more
The HSE National Cancer Control Programme, in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners, is reminding everyone to be SunSmart and protect your skin as we all look forward to the sunny weather this weekend (July 16-18). Playing and spending time outdoors is great for everyone. Protecting your own and children’s skin from the sun when outside reduces risk … Read more
Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. is recalling the below batches of its 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batches may have been sold via cheese counters and delis. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. Category 1: For Action Alert Notification: 2021.48 Product: Sheridan’s Cheesemongers … Read more
A pilot process to help evaluate the use of rapid antigen diagnostic tests (RADT) in identifying COVID-19 in the further and higher education sector and the early years sector is to begin this month The HSE, working with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Children, Equality, … Read more
Following the identification of ethylene oxide contamination of the additive locust bean gum (E410) in some food products in Europe, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today, in line with other EU Member States is undertaking a precautionary withdrawal of implicated food products. Locust bean gum is a vegetable gum extracted from the seeds of the Carob … Read more
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton T.D., today announced the provision of over €23 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal. As part of an €80m package of supports that was announced for Irish aviation last November, the Government gave … Read more
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is pleased to announce that the Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP) is now open for medical consultants to make an application for themselves and their patients to be registered for the programme. Registration by consultants and their patients on the Cannabis for Medical Use Register, to be operated … Read more
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, announced the launch of the €400,000 Social Enterprise Start-up Fund. The Fund will support social enterprises with small grants to help them expand their businesses and create jobs.It is specifically aimed at early stage social enterprises which have a clear ambition to impact a critical social … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath TD, obtained Government approval for proposals to amend the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 following an extensive review of the operation of Ireland’s lobbying regime. The Minister said,”The public want to be reassured that government policy is formulated in an open and transparent way. Clear obligations in … Read more
The Bill was signed by the president last week but the regulation only commences from today. FROM TODAY LANDLORDS can no longer apply a 4% rent hike and must instead link any rent increases on properties in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to inflation. Sinn Fein’s Eoin Ó Broin has said it is an “absolute disgrace” … Read more
Carving a 40km path through the County Limerick countryside, the newly renovated Limerick Greenway officially opened on 1 July. The latest addition to a network of amazing greenways to be discovered all over the island of Ireland weaves through the traditional agricultural landscapes of west Limerick. Following an old railway line that once ran to Tralee in … Read more
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is proof (in digital or paper format) that you have either: been vaccinated against COVID-19 or received a negative COVID-19 test result or recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months Your free Digital COVID Certificate will help you to travel safely and more easily within the EU during the COVID-19 … Read more