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Wednesday 21 October 2020
The Taoiseach said certain approaches, such as ‘Zero Covid’ or herd immunity, are not realistic for Ireland.
Once the six-week lockdown is over, it is envisaged that the country will remain at Level 3 until the New Year.
Michéal Martin says the aim is to “get the R number consistently below 1″.
Michael Martin will meet Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan about that very question later today.
EU leaders met today in Brussels for a two-day summit.
Patience is running out among some supporters of Irish unity, namely Sinn Féin.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The four archbishops have requested a meeting with Micheál Martin.
Micheál Martin says NPHET were part of the team who drew up the roadmap which allows for county-wide measures also.
Public service workers that were transferred to help with contact tracing will only return to their roles when the recruitment drive is complete.
Michel’s visit today comes ahead of a European Council meeting next week.
The Taoiseach said the lockdown did impact on the non-Covid illness.
Day services have only reopened at 40% capacity.
The idea of Ireland having an extra bank holiday to boost the tourism sector has been mooted for several months.
Martin was answering questions in the Dáil today.
NPHET had recommended that the country enter Level 5 – the highest level of restrictions.
‘Wet pubs’ in Dublin will still be banned from opening unlike their counterparts in other counties.
NPHET has recommended that the entire country enter Level 5 – the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions.
One thing is for sure, this government needs a win.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland supported the EU’s legal action against the UK Government.
Micheál Martin has said the government is preparing its latest Budget on the basis of a no-deal Brexit.
Education Miniser Norma Foley said that about 7,200 Leaving Cert grades have been affected by the errors in the Leaving Cert calculated grades system.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
Education Minister Norma Foley will make a comprehensive statement on the matter later today.
The house in Ballsbridge, Dublin, was knocked down yesterday morning.
It’s set to be a big week in Brussels, as the UK and the EU resume talks.
This year’s General Assembly is taking place remotely.
Martin said Nphet is “very concerned” about the rise in cases in urban areas.
Micheál Martin met with community activists in Dublin today.
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin said the event is a “significant one for Ireland”.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the money will have to be paid back.
Footage from Saturday night shows around 100 people at the outdoor gathering.
Martin said Cabinet intends to keep the Pandemic Unemployment Payment “under review”.
The decision comes following a recommendation from NPHET.
O’Callaghan said the Taoiseach is ‘doing a good job’.
Partners cannot attend scans and can only join pregnant women for the late stages of labour.
His comments come as the Government published a colour-coded roadmap for the country.
There have been 1,787 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland to date.
The government provided details on the new arrangements for air travel at a press conference today.
The government unveiled its new framework for living with Covid-19 over the next six to nine months today.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
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