The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced €1.5 million in emergency support for people in the Gaza Strip in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation. Minister Coveney said:“I am deeply concerned by the terrible humanitarian consequences of the ongoing violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. Two million people in Gaza, who … Read more
EU member states have agreed to allow fully-vaccinated passengers from outside the EU to enter the bloc this summer for holiday purposes. The EU will also expand the list of non-EU countries which have a good epidemiological situation to allow more travellers to enter the EU for non-essential reasons. “At the same time, to limit … Read more
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, will bring a Financial Resolution to the Dáil tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, which will impose a stamp duty charge of 10% on the multiple purchase of 10 or more residential houses. This higher charge, as well as applying to bulk purchases, will also apply to a situation where a … Read more
The Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, has welcomed the passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas of a Bill that provides for preliminary trial hearings in criminal trials – a first in Irish law. The Criminal Procedure Bill completed its final stages in the Seanad today. This legislation … Read more
More progress in our Vaccine rollout. Registration for 45-49 year olds will open tomorrow – beginning with age 49. To register visit vaccine.hse.ie or call 1850 24 1850 Minister Donnelly confirmed that the portal will open for this age cohort tomorrow during at interview with RTÉ’s News at One.He said system would open first for … Read more
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu today welcomed people back to Dublin City at the launch of the Dublin City Council “We’ve Missed You Too” campaign. “I am delighted to welcome people back into Dublin City as the retail stores open their doors today. It is another milestone to celebrate following on from the … 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 Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. published updated guidance on ventilation, vaccinations and antigen testing to protect workers and help people get back to work. The updated Work Safely Protocol reflects the most up to date public health advice for the workplace. It sets out the range of measures … Read more
Minister Patrick O’Donovan announced today that admission charges to all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites are being waived until the end of the year. This is in line with the Government’s recovery and reopening plan.This move will support the tourism industry and local businesses around the country by incentivising people to discover, enjoy and cherish the many … Read more
Mí Meath is aimed at keeping the local economy booming by encouraging consumers to spend in the county and keep money circulating in the locality.The Mí Meath prepaid, reloadable, contactless, chip ‘n’ pin cards can be spent online or instore anywhere in Meath in businesses registered in the county. The cards will be rewarding customers … Read more
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Michael McGrath TD, today published the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill following approval by Government earlier this week. The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive into Irish law. Ireland is one of just 10 EU Member States … Read more
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin opened the Creative Youth Conference 2021 “Creativity – the connection to the future, now” today.This online conference reflects on the achievements of Creative Youth and the challenges that lie ahead as to consider the strategies required to deliver positive, sustainable outcomes for children through their engagement with arts, culture and creativity. … Read more
The HSE will make an announcement in the coming days that the vaccination centre will relocate to the Patrickswell, Limerick Racecourse, and that adequate transport links will be provided from Limerick city to Patrickswell. Limerick vaccination centre is to be moved to a new venue in the coming weeks with a dedicated shuttle bus service … Read more
This year, Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare are making a significant investment towards implementing the National Breastfeeding Action Plan. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced additional funding to the HSE of €1.58 million to fund 24 additional lactation consultants thereby providing support to every maternity unit in the country. A lactation consultant is … Read more
Inter-county travel REOPENS Meet outdoors including private gardens – max of 3 households or 6 from any number of households Indoor private home visiting permitted (without masks or social distancing) in the following cases: Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors as long as there is no more than 3 households present. Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with unvaccinated … Read more