“The currently circulating Delta variant has higher morbidity and mortality rates, also for the young.” The Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued a warning as it says young people are “intentionally” contracting Covid-19 in order to obtain vaccine passports. HSE Public Health Midlands said in a statement on Tuesday that the practice is “extremely risky […]
The bridal procession is organised by the Wedding International Professionals Association. UPDATE: Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that the number of people permitted to attend weddings will rise to 100 after 5 August. A procession of brides is set to protest in Dublin City today to call for the cap on the […]
It comes just a week after the portal opened to those aged over 18. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine portal will open for those aged over 16 today. It comes just a week after the portal opened to everyone in the country aged over 18 to receive an mRNA […]
Big changes for the hospitality sector. Monday, 26 July marks the day of the easing of restrictions in Ireland and the big news is the reopening of indoor hospitality. Pubs and restaurants will be allowed reopen for indoor dining for the first time in 497 days to anyone who has received both doses of the […]
It was nice while it lasted.
“While our members will be relieved to reopen next Monday there remains a significant challenge in policing the vaccine pass.” The Vinters Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the removal of time limits as indoor dining is set to reopen on Monday for fully vaccinated cohorts, accompanying under 18s and those who have recently recovered […]
“It is absolutely appalling that public health doctors advising Government would be targeted with abuse for doing their jobs in the middle of a pandemic.” A number of government ministers have said they were “sickened” to hear about “abusive” phone calls made to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan and Deputy CMO Dr Ronan […]
“Obviously youngsters have no place to go – so they’re literally just booking the houses to do their socialising.” A Galway woman has said that she is in a “living nightmare” as “20%” of her street has been turned into Airbnb “party houses”. The Galway City resident said that the short-term lets in her area have […]
The data also found that men are more than twice as likely to engage in binge drinking than women. Weekly alcohol consumption has increased by 13% for 18-24 year-olds during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the annual Drinkaware Barometer released by Drinkaware Ireland on Wednesday. The barometer provides an overview of drinking behaviour in the […]
It’s looking like we may finally get a break from the rain. Met Éireann has forecasted sunshine as temperatures are set to soar to mid-twenties this week across the country as “high pressure” looks set to hit Ireland. Monday is set to start off with sunshine and isolated showers in the morning. However, the showers […]
“I pray the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth emerges.” Ian Bailey has confirmed that an investigation into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been authorised by Gardaí after the emergence of what he described as “new information”. Bailey said that an investigation into the comprehensive cold case of the […]
Fully vaccinated people are expected to receive their EU Digital Covid Certificate via email or letter. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said that the EU Digital Covid Certificate is expected to be rolled out across Ireland from next week. 1.8 million people who have received both of their vaccines are expected to be issued […]