280,000 people returning to work as non essential retailers are allowed to open their shops. A majority of shops were shut during the restrictions and now the government had decided to ease the restrictions ahead of outdoor themed summer. In this scenario, government had announced that people who had been claiming the pandemic unemployment payment … Read more
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar had confirmed that the Cabinet will decide to frame the roadmap allowing to recommence international travel in summer. He said that international travel will only be allowed to commence by August. The EU digital green certificate will be in place by by June and member states are given six weeks to adopt … Read more
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland had published a data showing that a 12% fall has been recorded in energy related carbon emissions during the Covid 19 pandemic. This means that emissions from fossil fuels used for energy were the lowest since 1993 and were 31% below 2005 levels Oil products which are used for transport … Read more
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. A day to celebrate diversity, equality and love. We must end the prejudice faced by members of the LGBTQI community The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read more
Please be alert to scam calls and texts seeking your personal information- Many are receiving a call from an 083 mobile number, claiming to be from Social Protection; other calls claim to be from Revenue or from your Bank.If you receive such a call or text and something doesn’t feel right, please don’t engage and … Read more
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
Thousands of people gathered around in Dublin to show their solidarity with Palestinians in the midst of an ongoing conflict with Israel. Large crowds assembled around the Spire on O’Connell Street on Saturday afternoon asking to end violence against the Palestinian people. The protesters marched through the city to the Israeli embassy in Ballsbridge chanting … Read more
Former intelligence officer and security expert Adrian Jacobs warns the country that cyber attacks similar to the one HSE had faced will happen again to other computer networks in the country. The cyber systems of all IT networks in the country may have a similarity as they are built almost at the same time. Thus … Read more
Covid 19 vaccine registration portal in Ireland will be open for people aged between 40-50 next week. HSE head Paul Reid said that they will receive information next week regarding their registration. The vaccine rollout goes on at a fair pace and the registration portal is now safe which was under a cyber attack on … Read more
St James Hospital, Dublin calling all Nurses. The nursing team is all ready to chat with you and give all information on next move in your career. Join them on Virtual Nursing Open Day on 27 May 2021. Register via Eventbrite before May 25 12:00 noon to participate in this event. To register click: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/154237226697 … 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
World Malayali Council Ireland is planning to send 300 pulse oximeters to India with public support as the Executive Director of Kerala Social Security Mission, Dr Muhammad Asheel had requested for help from Non Residential Indians. People who want to help India in this critical situation can order pulse oximeters from Molloy’s Pharmacy, Ireland’s major … Read more