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Covid-19: Garda stepped up to the Swiss police’s Jerusalema Challenge

Gardaí across Ireland answered the call to give the public a lift in these challenging times. We have stepped up to the Swiss police @fedpolCH #JerusalemaChallenge. Gardaí across Ireland answered the call to give the public we serve a lift in these challenging times. #StayTogether #homeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/sbLdkk54hB — Garda Info (@gardainfo) February 2, 2021 One […]

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Covid-19: Now a legal obligation to quarantine after arriving into Ireland

A series of strict travel rules are now officially in force for those entering Ireland. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly signed the regulations last night, which included a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals. Those entering Ireland must stay at a named address for 14 days – and a failure to do so will get a […]

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Covid-19: Unemployment rate climbs to 25% in January in Ireland

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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Covid-19: Reasonable excuses for going more than 5 km from your home while Ireland is at Level 5

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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Covid-19: 1,414 more cases and 79 further deaths; over 1,000 deaths, and 100,000 cases confirmed this month

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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Covid-19: Department of Social Protection warns of new scams relating to Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

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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Covid-19: it is now mandatory to put on face coverings in banks, post offices and credit unions

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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Covid-19: 1,372 more cases and 7 deaths; Level 5 restrictions will remain until 5 March

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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Covid-19: 1,378 more cases and 23 deaths; only 24 beds remain available in intensive care

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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