Category: Coronavirus in Ireland

If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, you should not go to work under any circumstances. You should self-isolate and get a test as soon as possible. COVID-19 symptoms are explained on the HSE website. If you are sick with COVID-19, you may be entitled to sick pay from your employer. This depends on your […]

On 21 January 2022, the Government announced a plan for easing COVID-19 restrictions. From 6am on 22 January 2022: Pubs and restaurants can return to normal opening times (no longer must close at 8pm) Nightclubs can reopen You no longer need a vaccination or recovery certificate to access hospitality or indoor activites Social distancing is […]

According to thejournal.ie , the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has now been detected in Ireland. The news was confirmed by NPHET today in a technical briefing. Whole genome sequencing was carried out on eight samples, and one was identified as Omicron.  The case relates to recent travel to one of the seven designated southern […]

The Government has announced increased COVID19 restrictions: -Household close contacts to restrict movements, even if they are fully vaccinated– Closing time for bars, clubs and restaurants will be midnight, from 18 November– Work from home from 19 November– EU DCC needed in cinemas and theatres Detail: https://bit.ly/3lV49Xm Credit https://www.facebook.com/citizensinformation Photo by ål nik on Unsplash

According to the notice on 14 September 2021, Minister announces a final temporary extension of immigration and international protection permissions to 15 January 2022. Details as follow, The Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, have today announced a final temporary […]

Georgia and Malaysia are to be added to Ireland’s list of designated states for mandatory hotel quarantine. Those who are not yet fully vaccinated and arrive in Ireland having been in or transitioned through states on the list in the past 14 days must enter mandatory hotel quarantine. Detail: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a6975-mandatory-hotel-quarantine/ Credit https://www.joe.ie/news/georgia-malaysia-added-irelands-mandatory-hotel-quarantine-list-727656 Photo by ål […]

Tomorrow not only a bank holiday in Ireland, but also a significant day for changing of lockdown restrictions, From 7 June 2021: You can have visitors to your home from one other household Restaurants and bars can reopen for outdoor service for groups of up to 6 people Wedding receptions can have up to 25 […]

Car or Bike: Online Testing -You are now able to take your Driver Theory Test: Car or Bike from the comfort of your own home. During the pilot phase Online Testing will be available on a limited basis and extra capacity will be added as it is rolled out to allow more customers to sit […]

The HSE has received a demand for money after a major cyber attack on its IT system – but it says the ransom won’t be paid.  Some cancer and maternity appointments have been affected by the attack and the system to refer people for a Covid test and the portal to register for a vaccine […]

Northern Ireland was created on 3 May 1921 when the Government of Ireland Act came into effect and partitioned the island of Ireland into two separate entities. The effect of the Government of Ireland Act split the 32 counties of Ireland into two, leaving Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone to form Northern Ireland. […]