Former Taoiseach appointee and current Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said that there will be no move to Level 4 or 5 lockdown ‘unless the Government considers it necessary.’ The warning comes days after the disastrous …
RTE is looking for applicants for a ‘virtual’ audience for this year’s Late Late Toy Show. The traditional pre-Christmas show will have no live audience this year due to Covid-19. You can apply here. Tell …
The national forecaster is warning of an approaching cold spell, with overnight temperatures expected to drop to freezing this week. Meanwhile, daytime temperatures will range between 11C-14C, dropping rapidly after dark. The only good news …
Carmaker Hyundai is recalling thousands of vehicles due to fire concerns. The model involved, the Hyundai Kona, is a popular SUV sold in many countries, including Ireland. The manufacturer is reporting that a defect in the …
The Government is reportedly considering adding an extra week of holidays immediately after the mid-term break. It is understood that no decision on the matter has yet been made. The move is designed as a …
The UK has reported 13,864 new coronavirus-related cases over the last 24h. Official figures say that 575,679 people have become infected with Covid-19 in the UK since the start of the pandemic. Health authorities there …
There has been no Government decision yet on whether or not social welfare recipients will get a Christmas bonus this year. The Christmas bonus represents a double payment for people on welfare, so it’s a …
Northern Ireland has reported over 1,000 new infections over the last 24h. This is the highest ever daily figure recorded there. Official numbers say that 587 people have died from Covid-19-related causes across Northern Ireland …
Bristol University has entered lockdown, following no fewer than 40 positive coronavirus cases. At least 400 students and staff are now in isolation. More to follow… Tell us your thoughts in the Facebook post and …
The Government’s Covid-19 subcommittee is to meet today to discuss a fine system for those caught flouting lockdown rules. Over 500 new infections were reported in Ireland on Thursday alone. The general consensus is that …
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