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Taoiseach warns of lockdown extension if people breach current restrictions

...for a few hours, or an afternoon or an evening, bear in mind the consequences. It could be having to extend the current LOCKDOWN by two or three weeks and that's not worth it just for a few hours of a breach." "I'd really ask people to accept that...

24 Apr 2020 at 18:59

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'Excruciating' - Ministers hear Irish maternity experiences as hundreds protest

...protest against ongoing restrictions at maternity hospitals. Parents all over Ireland have been affected by the issue since LOCKDOWN began, with protesters calling on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to take immediate action. During the protest,...

06 Oct 2021 at 16:31

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97% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression - BeLonG To

...mental health challenges. Many formal and informal safety nets, supports, and services have been unavailable because of LOCKDOWNs and increased social isolation. "We need to let LGBTI+ young people know that they are not alone. We need to show LGBTI+...

17 Jun 2021 at 21:13

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Agriculture minister 'confident' that Ireland can avoid another lockdown

Ireland can avoid another LOCKDOWN if the public continues to respond to measures, according to the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, Charlie McConalogue said he's confident strict restrictions aren't needed - but...

02 Dec 2021 at 12:11

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Vitamin D can protect against Covid-19 disease and death

...supports the recommendation of vitamin D supplementation for not only the maintenance of bone and muscle health during the LOCKDOWN, but also the potential benefits in relation to protection from COVID-19.”

15 Sept 2021 at 15:25

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'Fuel, fags and pensions' - What's in and what's out of Budget 2022?

...like a €250m fund will be ploughed into tackling the problem of hospital waiting lists that worsened during the Covid-19 LOCKDOWNs. Over a million people are now waiting for appointments. For young people, €10m will be set aside for the rollout of free...

11 Oct 2021 at 15:43

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POLL: Should Ireland follow Austria with mandatory Covid-19 vaccines?

Austria has announced a full national LOCKDOWN regardless of vaccination status and will impose mandatory vaccines for Austrian citizens in February. Should vaccines be made mandatory to help stop the surge in Covid-19 cases?

19 Nov 2021 at 12:23

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CMO urges 'responsible decision making' as cases predicted to soar in December

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said NPHET is predicting there could be as many as 200,000 cases, and potentially double that, of Covid-19 in December. Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Dr Tony Holohan said that the cases are preventable if people ...

17 Nov 2021 at 17:36

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Government is 'sleep-walking' Ireland into another Christmas lockdown - Dáil told

The Government is "once again sleep-walking us into LOCKDOWN at Christmas", the Dáil has been told. Deputy Paul Murphy made the comment, hitting out at the Government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, and said it was "Groundhog Day" as more restrictions...

16 Nov 2021 at 17:20

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New report finds women over 50 are three times more likely than men to read for pleasure

...in creative activities on a weekly basis, with 26% reporting higher engagement in creative hobbies during Covid-19 LOCKDOWN. Those with the highest levels of creative involvement reported the highest quality of life. It was also found that...

23 Nov 2021 at 12:54

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'Many people in care are suffering in silence': TD calls for better approach to adult safeguarding

...concerns that actual abuse and neglect did not decrease during the pandemic, and I share these concerns. However, due to LOCKDOWNs, the watchful eye of family and friends was absent for much of 2020 as we know. The TD reiterated the urgent need for...

29 Oct 2021 at 12:09

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Hospitality sector breathing a sigh of relief after two years of lockdowns and restricted trading

...Association of Ireland chief executive Adrian Cummins said businesses are “breathing a sigh of relief after two years of LOCKDOWNs and restricted trading and are excited to trade again”. “Staff and customer safety will continue to be paramount for the...

22 Jan 2022 at 11:47

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