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Irish business group predicts profound economic fallout from COVID-19 crisis

...business group Ibec has launched a major report calling for the government to address profound economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis.  The group believes that €4 billion will be needed to replace wage losses from businesses closed by the effects of...

20 Mar 2020 at 16:27

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The National Public Health Emergency Team are expected to suggest further social restrictions to government

...Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is scheduled to have a meeting early this morning regarding further containment measures for COVID-19. Minister Harris outlined that all suggestions made by the team will be seriously considered. Thus far, both Minister Harris...

24 Mar 2020 at 10:46

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Could tax spreading help businesses recover from the financial implications of Covid-19?

...has been calls for tax reductions and the spread of tax payments for businesses across Ireland due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 in Ireland. As thousands of people lost their jobs last week, and many businesses had to close their doors, the Irish...

23 Mar 2020 at 11:30

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Hill farmers are concerned about recreational users not abiding by the countryside code during Covid-19

...ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE 4. KEEP TO DURABLE GROUND 5. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND 6. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Also see - Editorial: As COVID-19 virus sweeps across Ireland, Longford’s community spirit will prevail

20 Mar 2020 at 12:25

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WATCH | Ireland's young adults and pubs must take heed of coronavirus Covid-19 risk pleads Chief Medical Officer

The Irish doctor who leading the fight to prevent deaths caused by a spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 has pleaded with young adults, publicans and restaurant owners to comply with social distancing measures that are designed to restrict spread. Dr Tony...

15 Mar 2020 at 04:21

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PLEASE SHARE - All you need to know to reduce coronavirus spread

The Department of Health has issued an info-graphic which shows the most important information regarding COVID-19. Health Minister Simon Harris is asking people to share the image. "Let’s get the key public health messages out there and let’s put them into...

14 Mar 2020 at 17:05

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Teachers postpone mid-April Easter conferences due to coronavirus Covid-19

The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has caused teachers to postpone their annual trade union conferences which were due to take place in the middle of April. In a sign that the COVID-19 restriction date could run beyond the end of March, the three...

13 Mar 2020 at 16:17

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Government announces plans for temporary mortuaries for 'surge when it comes'

The latest COVID-19 briefing from the Irish Government has revealed plans to open temporary mortuaries for the "surge when it comes". "We are as everyone now knows in the midst of a very serious public health crisis. We are still largely in the preparation...

26 Mar 2020 at 15:56

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How long can Covid-19 live on cardboard, plastic and other surfaces?

COVID-19 is not comparable to many other virus's, therefore this represents new territory for medical experts to navigate. The respiratory virus presents through a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or extreme fatigue. These symptoms can range from moderate...

26 Mar 2020 at 15:49

Business

UPDATE: Ploughing organisers issue statement on event in Carlow amidst Covid-19 crisis

The National Ploughing Association has issued a statement on the Ploughing Championships in Carlow this September as the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc with events. The NPA says they are "closely monitoring Government guidelines on the matter and will act in...

27 Mar 2020 at 15:45

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WATCH: Most vulnerable homeless people continue to be housed during Covid-19 pandemic

...charity says it has been able to increase the number of people housed by the Housing First programme since the onset of COVID-19. Housing First, which targets people sleeping rough and the longest-term hostel users for housing and intensive supports,...

16 Apr 2020 at 20:00

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Greens blast delay in Covid-19 wage subsidy childcare scheme

...to the thousands of staff without any income this Easter? “Minister Zappone said that all staff should be paid through the COVID-19 pandemic, but she is currently missing at a time when staff and employers are facing huge uncertainty and pressure. The...

16 Apr 2020 at 14:00

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