The Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD has today announced the lifting of the temporary entry and transit visa restrictions that came into effect on 28 January 2021. Restrictions, including the suspension of visa-free travel, lifted for nationals of South Africa, Brazil and other South American countries Move is in line with the Government’s Resilience … Read more
On the lead up to centenary anniversary of Ulysses in 2022, Dublin shows why it is a city where great works are formed, books are treasured, the finest writers gather and literary fans yearn to be. The pull of one of the world’s great literary cities is magnetic at any time – but it will … Read more
The HSE has extended its new online booking system for COVID-19 tests to Limerick.People in Limerick City and County can now log onto the online system and book their free COVID-19 tests at Eastpoint Business Park, Ballysimon Road up to 24 hours in advance. The opening times for the facility are 8am to 4pm daily. … Read more
14 June 2021 Damien English T.D., Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, has today announced changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), following a comprehensive review. Minister English said: “These changes, which will come into effect from today, will address immediate skills and labour shortages in … Read more
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have today (Monday) launched 10,158 places on 294 courses under Springboard+ 2021. In addition 1,101 places on 1 and 2 year ICT graduate conversion courses are also on offer under … 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 Uganda. … Read more
The Government is considering tighter restrictions on people coming in to Ireland from Britain, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said. On RTÉ’s This Week, Mr Coveney spoke about the more infectious Delta variant of Covid-19 in the UK.Coveney’s comments come after the Department of Health urged people travelling from Britain to “strictly adhere” … Read more
Pharmacies across Ireland will receive deliveries of a quantity of 50 one shot Janssen vaccines which can be administered to those over 50 years of age.Pharmacists will begin to receive vaccine deliveries from tomorrow. The roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme enters a new phase next week, when around 1,000 community pharmacists will begin administering … Read more
Play was stopped just minutes before the half-time whistle when players signalled the medical team to come onto the pitch to attend to Eriksen, who collapsed inside the Finland half. Denmark star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in Saturday’s Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen, causing the suspension of the match in the … Read more
The Department of Transport is currently examining the implications of the announcement and the cancellation of the Government-funded PSO routes which operate between Kerry and Dublin and Donegal and Dublin. Any passengers affected are advised not to travel to the airport and to check the Aer Lingus website for updated information. Speaking this morning, Minister … Read more
New Irish Stamps celebrate ‘Bród’, Ireland’s Pride MovementLGBT support groups BeLonG To & LGBT are to benefit from stamp sales. An Post has issued two colourful new stamps featuring the rainbow Pride flag and the words ‘Pride’ and ‘Bród’ (as gaeilge) to celebrate Ireland’s Pride Movement. An Post worked closely with representatives of the LGBT+ … Read more
Cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus first identified in India are estimated to be doubling every four and a half days in parts of England, new data suggests. Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday that 42,323 cases of the Delta variant that originated in India have been confirmed in the UK, up by … Read more
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to the seizure of over €21,000 of suspected cannabis in Co. Cork on June 10, 2021. As part of an ongoing operation, Gardaí from the Mayfield District Drugs Unit, assisted by the Armed Support Unit, uniform Gardaí from Watercourse Road and Detective Gardaí from Mayfield, executed … Read more
Over 600 free creative activities for young people as part of the Creative Ireland Programme initiative supported by the local authorities and RTÉ Minister for Tourism, Culture, Art, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD, is calling on all children and young people to fire up their imaginations and take part in some of the … Read more
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD has today (Wednesday) published the Heads of the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2021 following approval from Government at the Cabinet meeting yesterday. The Bill will give effect to a package of measures in line with the Programme for Government to address the future of the Local … Read more