Minister O’Brien has today received Cabinet support to sign a European Declaration on combatting homelessness. The signing of the Declaration will coincide with the launch next Monday (21 June) in Lisbon of a new structure, the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness, which Minister O’Brien will attend virtually. This will provide a means for EU Member … Read more
The Waterford Treasures collection of five museums tells the fascinating story of a city sitting in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Founded by the Vikings in 914, Waterford was once one of the great ports of Ireland and is famous today for the esteemed Waterford Crystal factory, the fabulous Waterford Greenway, and particularly its history and … Read more
You can hit the hiking trail in thousands of diverse and stunningly beautiful places in all four corners of Ireland, but here is a narrowed-down list of ten of the most scenic hikes on the island. 1. The Causeway Coast, County AntrimWidely regarded as one of the best coastal walks in Europe, the full Causeway … Read more
The Data Protection Unit was established in mid-2018 to assist the Data Protection Officer in all matters pertaining to Data Protection and following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED), transposed through the Data Protection Act 2018, which placed significant additional obligations on An Garda Síochána. The … Read more
Irish Scientists have identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening clots, which could lead to targeted therapies that prevent this from happening. The work, led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is published in the Opens in new windowJournal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Previous research has established that blood clotting … Read more
The Department of Transport will launch an emergency procurement process this week with a view to restoring air services linking Dublin with Donegal and Kerry Airports as quickly as possible. Ministers Ryan and Naughton briefed the cabinet on the plans this morning. The Department will issue a request for quotes directly to airlines in the … Read more
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