Dublin City Council is launching a new campaign today to encourage everyone to enjoy all the amenities and attractions Dublin City has to offer. The ‘We Can Dublin Again’ campaign comes as the latest pedestrian data shows footfall in Dublin City has increased by 114% since January 2021 and is up 45% since April 2021. When comparing … Read more
The dating apps will add new features, allowing users to display vaccination badges on their profiles.
Speaking at a National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) briefing, Dr Tony Holohan said for those who wished to go out with their children, “dining outdoors is still possible”. The Government is currently pushing through legislation which would allow parents to bring their unvaccinated children for indoor dining.Speaking this evening, Dr Tony Holohan said that … Read more
The European Union on Wednesday proposed an effective ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a broad package of measures to combat global warming.The mammoth plan was unveiled by the European Commission and is intended to … Read more
The Mental Health Act 2001 (the Act) sets out the care and treatment of people receiving inpatient mental health care, particularly by providing the legal basis for involuntary detention. The Act further provides for an Inspector of Mental Health Services, safeguards for the rights of involuntarily detained individuals, the establishment of the Mental Health Commission … Read more
With over 100 athletes travelling, this will be Ireland’s largest ever team competing at an Olympic Games.The Ministers were speaking at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown at the socially-distanced “Wave-off” event for the departing athletes. In attendance also were Peter Sherrard, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, Sarah Keane, President of Olympic Federation … Read more
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD has announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to take account of the impact of the pandemic. Learner motorcyclists must complete IBT before they can legally ride solo on public roads, and their IBT certs must be in-date for them to continue … Read more
The Government today published an independent audit conducted on how responsibility for Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) is segmented across different government departments and agencies. On foot of the audit, Minister of State for Civil and Criminal Law Hildegarde Naughton and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman agreed that … Read more
CHILDREN AGED UNDER 12 won’t need to take a PCR test when entering the State from next week. This rule currently applies to those aged under seven, however, Cabinet approved the change today to bring Ireland in line with other EU countries. Ireland is to reopen to international travel from 19 July. Hundreds of thousands … Read more
Re-open EU provides information on the various measures in place, including on quarantine and testing requirements for travellers, the EU Digital COVID certificate to help you exercise your right to free movement, and mobile coronavirus contact tracing and warning apps. The information is updated frequently and available in 24 languages. This should help you plan … Read more
Ireland take a 1-0 lead in the series with one match to go – the first was a washout – and South Africa must now win the final ODI to remain alive in the series. A complete all-round display from the hosts means the visitors are comfortably beaten. South Africa will have much to ponder … Read more
There is a Government Advisory in operation against all non-essential international travel. The latest government announcement on international travel, which indicates the approach from 19 July, 2021 onwards, subject to the prevailing public health situation, is available on www.gov.ie. If your travel is essential, you are advised to monitor the official advice and information provided by the authorities … Read more
A significant Government investment will see Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) increase its headcount from 25 to 70 in the next five years. Recruitment will begin with 20 new full-time roles over the next 18 months and will also include a cybersecurity graduate training programme later this year.Hiring will start with 20 new roles … Read more
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin today welcomed the Government decision to agree a phased approach to reopen the hospitality sector in a cautious but progressive manner. The Ministers and their officials and agencies have worked with hospitality … Read more
Gardaí have seized approximately €140,000 of suspected cocaine and arrested one man during an operation conducted as part of Operation Tara on the evening of Monday, 12th July, 2021, in Glanmire, County Cork. At approximately 11:25pm, a vehicle was intercepted by Gardaí on the M8 Motorway at Glanmire, County Cork, as part of an operation … Read more