The Central Statistics Office said that the rate of unemployment was 15.7% amongst 15-24 year olds and 4.6% among 25-74 year olds. The Covid-adjusted rate, which includes those receiving the PUP, was 56.4% among 15-24 year olds and 21.4% for 25-74 year olds. The CSO also cited additional information from the Department of Social […]
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Close to 1,000 fines have been issued for non-essential travel by Garda. Time for a reminder so we will not violate the restrictions. Close to 1,000 fines have been issued for non-essential travel by An Garda Síochána. Since their introduction 11/01/21 , An Garda Síochána has of close of business 21/01/21 issued 771 fines for […]
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The Department of Health has confirmed 1,414 new cases of Covid-19 and 79 further deaths. There have now been a total of 195,303 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 3,292 deaths related to the virus in Ireland. There are currently 1,492 patients in hospital with the virus, with 211 in ICU. There were 55 additional hospitalisations in […]
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Department of Social Protection said that they noticed some people have received text messages asking them to click on a link to claim a payment of €350. This text message is a scam and has nothing to do with the Department. Please do not click on the link or reply to the text. We are […]
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Weather Advisory for Ireland from Met Éireann. Very unsettled weather this weekend with wet and windy conditions bringing a risk of localised flooding. Cold also, with wintry falls of snow and icy conditions. Valid: 22:00 Friday 29/01/2021 to 23:59 Sunday 31/01/2021 All current warnings, see here https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuS, click on the tab for current warnings for […]
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Banks, post offices and credit unions have been added to the list of workplace where the wearing of face coverings is mandatory. The new regulations are with immediate effect. Financial Services Union (FSU) represent staff in banks and credit unions was campaigning to have the regulations changed. “Our members were very concerned that they were […]
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Garda and HSE are advising members of the public to be aware of potential scams relating to the Covid-19 vaccine The HSE will never text you to ask for personal details Your local GP will contact you regarding vaccinations An Garda Síochána & @HSELive are advising members of the public to be aware of potential […]
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The Department of Health has confirmed 1,372 new cases of Covid-19 and 7 deaths. There have now been a total of 188,923 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2,977 deaths related to the virus in Ireland. According to thejournal.ie The cabinet sub-committee on coronavirus greed that the current Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until […]
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Today it’s snowing in many parts of Ireland. Hope you have had some fun with it during the lockdown. And I hope you are safe when driving. Here are the lovely photos and videos from people in Ireland. So…#Ireland apparently got some #snow and this fella is now outside my Mam and Dad's house. On […]
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The Department of Health has confirmed 1,378 new cases of Covid-19 and 23 deaths. There have now been a total of 187,554 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 2,970 deaths related to the virus in Ireland. According to rte The Chief Executive Officer of the HSE, Paul Reid said 24 beds remain available in intensive care […]
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