The United Nations Security Council backed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday for a second term, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for another five years from Jan. 1, 2022. The secretary general position has been held by a man since the founding of the United Nations in 1945.Mr. Guterres, 72, was the only … Read more
Varonis Systems, Inc. a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City at Penrose Dock. Varonis is expected to double its employee headcount, creating approximately 60 jobs – ranging from tech support, research and development, human resources, and sales – over the next three … Read more
Use soap and water or alcohol hand sanitiser to clean your hands regularly. Many hand sanitisers are alcohol-based and highly flammable. Do not use alcohol-based sanitiser near heat or a naked flame. How to wash your hands with soap and water Wet your hands with warm water and apply soap. Rub your hands together palm … Read more
Irish Paul Mescal, 25, won the Best Actor gong for his performance as Connell in Normal People at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards .The Irish actor dedicated his award to his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was nominated in the Leading Actress category, but lost out to Michaela Coel who starred in I May Destroy You. Mescal, a … Read more
The guidelines provide for a suite of mitigation measures to allow for the safe return of spectators to sporting events. These measures include: advance communication with attendees venues operating at reduced capacities physical distancing mask wearing hand hygiene A robust contact tracing system will also be in place. The guidelines provide for a suite of … Read more
To mark World Environment Day, Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach, part of Dublin Bay UNESCO Bioshere, home to rare wildlife species & habitats. Covid has heightened awareness for ecosystem conservation. We cannot be healthy until our environment is clean, & right balance is maintained between nature & humans. … Read more
The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) will help citizens move freely and safely within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DCC is for EU citizens, residents and their families and non-EU citizens who are legally staying or residing in the EU. It will be proof that you have either: Been vaccinated … Read more
The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations. The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is announcing a shorter interval between doses for the Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) vaccine. This follows updated recommendations from the National Immunisation Asvisory Committee (NIAC), which have been endorsed by the Chief Medical Officer. The Minister met with the Chief Executive of the HSE and the Chair of the High-Level Task … Read more
The Garda Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back through its doors from 8 June 2021.The Museum will be open from 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday.Tours will be limited to 5 people. Visits will be by Appointment only.Bookings can be made by email to: Museum@Garda.ie. COVID-19 Health and Safety measures are in place at the … Read more
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is to help Indian students studying abroad but stuck in India. Indian students studying abroad who are stuck in India owing to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and mobility issues can send their coordinates, that is, email ID and mobile number to OIA-II Division at Emails : us.oia2@mea.gov.in and so1oia2@mea.gov.in
The below batches of Reinert Teddy Bear Sausage slices are being recalled due to the potential presence of metal machinery dust caused by a machine defect. Some implicated batches were sold in Lidl stores, where a point-of-sale recall notice is displayed.
A multi-award-winning solidarity-through-sport movement founded in Cork and proudly supported by Cork City Council will bring over 1,700 people to the virtual start line of the Cork City Marathon on Sunday, June 6th. The Sanctuary Runners has built a team of 1,700 people who will take part across the world from Tokyo to Paris and Cork and on to … Read more
Ireland were poor in the first 45 minutes and only fashioned one chance of note as a wonderful passing move resulted in Josh Cullen’s cross to James Collins who flashed his header wide. The second-half got off to the worst possible start as Vales rose highest to head home a right-sided set-piece. It was the … Read more
The government will buy 300 million vaccine doses from local firm Biological-E and has put down an advance of $205.6 million, the health ministry said, even though the vaccine is still going through Phase III clinical trials. India signed its first order for an unapproved COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, a day after criticism from the … Read more