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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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Student nurses on Covid-19 crisis frontlines to be paid for their work

Pay for student nurses during the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The INMO had campaigned intensely for employment opportunities for student nurses for several weeks, as many were unable to work other jobs due...

26 Mar 2020 at 21:20

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Sports brand O'Neills to manufacture scrubs for frontline workers

23 Mar 2020 at 19:06

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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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Calls for 15% VAT reduction as there is a 'dramatic decline in retail business' amid #Covid19

The Association of Fine Jewellers calls for an emergency VAT rate to help retail businesses navigate the waters of COVID-19. The association calls on Minister for Finance Paschal Donoghue to introduce an emergency VAT rate from 23% to 15% in order to ease...

13 Mar 2020 at 14:19

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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

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