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Weekend closure of Vehicular side gates of Phoenix Park for duration of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions

The perimeter side gates of the Phoenix Park will close to vehicular traffic for the next five weekends i.e. Saturdays and Sundays only. In effect, the gates will close as normal at 11pm on Fridays and reopen at 7am on the Mondays for the duration of the Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions. The decision is made […]

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Covid-19 675 new cases of coronavirus, six new deaths in Ireland

It is confirmed that there is six futher deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland. There is a further 675 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 59,434. The number of people died from Coronavirus now stands at 1,896. At last night’s National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) briefing, officials said […]

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Demand of food supports for children is expected to rise by almost 60% in the coming months

Demand from families seeking help with food supports for their children in Ireland is anticipated to rise by almost 60% in the coming months, according to a survey by Barnardos. The children’s charity said that its services currently show an anticipated 57% increase in families seeking child food support over the next few months. This […]

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Covid-19 Dublin Bus maximum capacity is now only 17 passengers

Just a reminder now Dublin Bus capacity is restricted to 17 people. Public transport is for essential workers and essential travel only. Please allow more time for travelling. Good morning, we are here until 7pm to help you with any queries. Just a reminder that our capacity is restricted to 17 people. Public transport is […]

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Covid-19 1,276 new cases of coronavirus, 8 deaths (including 3 from before October) ; Modified Level 4 restrictions possible

Irish Official have confirmed a further 1,276 cases of Covid-19 in Ireland, bringing the total number of cases to 48,678. There have been eight additional deaths reported by the Department of Health today – 5 of which occurred in October, 2 in September, and 1 in June. The total number of people who have died […]

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Ban on all household visits nationwide from tomorrow night

The Cabinet has agreed a ban on all household visits nationwide from tomorrow night, except on compassionate grounds and for essential reasons, such as childcare. Government ministers have also decided to move Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan to Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions. The other border counties, Louth and Leitrim, are to remain on Level 3. The decisions have […]

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Passengers arriving Ireland from anywhere will be asked to restrict their movements for 14 days

FROM TODAY, PASSENGERS arriving into this country from anywhere will be asked to restrict their movements for 14 days. This is because the Department of Foreign Affairs’ updated Green List has kicked in, and it has no countries on it. Until midnight this morning Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Liechtenstein were on the Green List but, […]

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Covid-19 1,012 new cases of coronavirus, three new deaths in Ireland ; Today’s figures are the highest since 15 April

It is confirmed that there is three futher deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland. There is a further 1,012 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 41,714. The number of people died from Coronavirus now stands at 1,824. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said he was “very worried about the […]

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The minimum wage in Ireland will rise to €10.20 an hour in January 2021

THE NATIONAL MINIMUM wage will rise by 10c on 1 January 2021. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said today that the government had approved the rise in the national minimum wage to €10.20 an hour.  Source https://www.thejournal.ie/minimum-wage-rise-5225333-Oct2020/ Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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Covid-19 364 new cases of coronavirus, no new deaths in Ireland ; NPHET recommends Level 5 restrictions for entire country

It is confirmed that there is no futher deaths related to Covid-19 in Ireland. But there is a further 364 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in Ireland to 38,032. The number of people died from Coronavirus now stands at 1,810. NPHET has recommended the highest level of restrictions for the entire […]

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