Tag: Coronavirus Ireland

Department of Social Protection said that the Enhanced Illness Benefit is available to workers who have been diagnosed with #COVID19, or instructed by a doctor or the HSE to self-isolate Apply online at http://MyWelfare.ie Information on the payment is available in multiple languages here: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/fe635-enhanced-illness-benefit-for-covid-19-information-multilingual/#chinese The Enhanced Illness Benefit is available to workers who have […]

Garda warns a €100 fine for non-essential cross-border travel , between Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, from 7am on Monday 8 February 2021. Engaged in cross-border travel? Please be aware that Monday am (8 Feb) a €100 fine for non-essential cross-border travel in this jurisdiction will be in place. pic.twitter.com/rmCRCg25vW — An Garda Síochána […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]