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Thursday 24 September 2020
Coveney has said the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has Ireland’s full support.
“Britain is behaving in an extraordinary way and the British people need to know that,” Coveney said on the BBC.
The action plan outlines the vital preparations that businesses should be taking in advance of 31 December.
The Taoiseach says the UK government’s actions ‘does not build trust’.
Trade talks will resume in London today.
Today’s Cabinet meeting is set to be dominated about Brexit.
Political leaders have described the reported plans as a “treacherous betrayal” by “charlatans”.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
A number of high-profile names are in the mix.
There is a lot of interest in the trade commissioner job – and the knock on vacancies that might arise.
One demonstrator was killed last night during protests against election results in the country.
Varadkar said it hasn’t been an issue because usually the Tánaiste also hold the position of Foreign Affairs Minister.
Labour leader Alan Kelly attacked the government over the issue in the Dáil today.
Israel’s plan to redraw the map has come under fierce international criticism.
He said people travelling from outside the green list countries should restrict their movements.
The US has already been ruled out, so what countries might make the cut?
The green list will have countries on it which pose no higher risk than travelling in Ireland represents.
Coveney said people arriving in Ireland will be checked up on.
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
Professor Philip Nolan has said that just because travel restrictions are easing doesn’t mean people should go abroad.
The new ministerial lineup has been confirmed.
Fine Gael and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have repeatedly outlined their opposition to the Bill.
Ireland is facing a “very competitive” field as it vies with Canada and Norway for a seat on the UN Security Council this Wednesday.
The Tánaiste said that he has a “very good relationship” with the US ambassador, and they “can speak very bluntly to each other”.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the Passport Office processed 6,000 applications during the Covid-19 emergency.
The UK government has said it will not request an extension to the transition period – and will reject any such request from the EU.
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has urged the UK to seek an extension to its transition period.
The Tánaiste says any changes to the roadmap would need to be “rigorously assessed” .
A new government could be a while away as emissions targets becomes a stumbling block.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs’ comments come as a new government is set to be formed in Israel.
This comes as the UN chief issued a warning that the world faces a misinformation epidemic about Covid-19.
Simon Coveney said that Ireland will donate €9.5 million to help with the global response to Covid-19.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney also confirmed the Department of Foreign Affairs has helped some 4,600 Irish citizens return home.
Ireland is undertaking the ‘biggest repatriation effort in the history of the state’ said the Tánaiste.
Simon Coveney said parties might ‘pause for thought and perhaps change their approach’ when they read the document.
Simon Coveney said restrictions on public movement due to the Covid-19 emergency may be extended beyond the current 12 April deadline.
A new webpage for businesses seeking to provide supplies or services in support of the national response to Covid-19 is open.
The leaders will discuss cross border cooperation amidst the ongoing global health crisis.
The Bill will now be signed into law by President Michael D Higgins.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Peruvian Foreign Minister
There are around 2,000 Irish citizens stranded in 83 countries around the world – most of these are in Australia.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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