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

...Harris outlined that all suggestions made by the team will be seriously considered. Thus far, both Minister Harris and TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar have implemented each measure suggested by the team. Similarly, Minister Harris stated that the government will...

24 Mar 2020 at 10:46

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

...on the effectiveness of the measure. He said it would be reviewed. When Ireland moved into the Delay phase this week, the TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar said pubs could stay open when the measures could stay open but in a restricted way. "Restaurants, cafes and...

15 Mar 2020 at 04:21

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Taoiseach warns of lockdown extension if people breach current restrictions

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar has warned of a possible extension to existing restrictions on movement if people fail to adhere to them until at least May 5. In a government address this afternoon, Leo Varadkar said: "The gardaí already have very strong enforcement...

24 Apr 2020 at 18:59

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Young woman takes over Taoiseach's office to mark Day of the Girl

A young woman is taking over the TAOISEACH's office today to mark International Day of the Girl. A European Studies student from Waterford, Mairéad Butler, will use the opportunity to raise awareness with TAOISEACH Micheál Martin about the challenges...

11 Oct 2021 at 10:40

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TD says government are "bending over to global corporations"

...centres since just last year and noted the Eirgrid report called the rapid increase in demand "unusual". The deputy told TAOISEACH Micheál Martin that the continued granting of planning permission to energy intensive data centres was an "unfair"...

29 Sept 2021 at 16:41

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Covid challenges in the coming weeks - Taoiseach

There are "challenges" in the coming weeks, as efforts to reduce the number of Covid case numbers step up, the TAOISEACH has said. Micheal Martin said the restrictions brought in two weeks ago and the "call to arms" to reduce social contacts and work from...

02 Dec 2021 at 15:48

National News

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

... ventilation and vastly increased testing is what is now required, Deputy Murphy said. While the "situation is serious", An TAOISEACH Micheál Martin said schools are a safe place. "We are doing 200,000 PCR tests a week, which is one of the best systems in...

16 Nov 2021 at 17:20

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'Nothing can be ruled out' - Covid committee to meet today to discuss rise in case numbers

...tomorrow. Increasing the use of Covid certs to other sectors such as gyms are also due to be discussed. Speaking yesterday, TAOISEACH Micheál Martin said he was "extremely concerned" with the latest data, and that "nothing can be ruled out" when it comes to...

15 Nov 2021 at 10:40

National News

'Very concerning' - Taoiseach believes Covid situation will get worse before it gets better

The TAOISEACH believes the Covid-19 situation will get worse before it gets better. Micheál Martin made the comments to reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting this morning to discuss the possible wider use of the Covid pass, among other measures recommended by...

16 Nov 2021 at 12:18

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Taoiseach confirms he did NOT use Ireland's government jet to attend COP26

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin states he did not use Ireland's government jet to attend the COP26 conference in the UK. The TAOISEACH confirmed this when asked directly by Deputy Michael McNamara in the Dáil today. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)...

03 Nov 2021 at 16:07

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11pm curfew for restaurants is body blow to struggling sector

...night's announcement by Government, The Restaurants Association of Ireland has sought an immediate & urgent meeting with TAOISEACH Micheál Martin TD to discuss the decision / rationale to close Restaurants & Pubs Serving Food at 11pm. These new closing...

05 Aug 2020 at 22:00

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Over €400k paid out in political pensions and lump sums

...€23,564 while Labour Cllr, Mae Sexton currently receives €12,579 for her five year stint under the PD umbrella. Former TAOISEACH Albert Reynolds received €149,740.29, while the ‘Mammy’ of Politics, Mary O’Rourke received €117,981.01, while Donnie...

07 Jul 2012 at 11:20

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