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Saturday 17 April 2021
The Health Minister has asked officials to determine if vaccinating younger people sooner would impact transmission.
The biologist and writer shares an extract from his book Entangled Life.
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Gardaí were called to the ambulance station.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said on Thursday that Ireland “is in a far better position” but that “we do have a way to go” yet.
Anna O’Flanagan and the Irish women’s hockey team ‘want to achieve what we know we’re capable of’ through a massive summer.
Prince Philip will be laid to rest at the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel following the funeral mass.
DUP leader Arlene Foster has claimed today’s meeting did not happen due to a timing issue.
There was concern for Tottenham as Harry Kane picked up a late injury.
Cillian Murphy has led tributes to the “gifted, fearless and magnificent” actor.
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All adults in a car on a non-essential journey may be liable for a €100 fine each, Gardaí said.
In Ireland, women who are between 14-33 weeks pregnant can get the Pfizer vaccine if they consult with their clinician.
Jennifer Dunkova is missing from her home in Tralee.
The most serious injuries were to the left side of the deceased’s head and neck area, where there were 11 stab wounds, the court heard.
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Two men have been charged and will appear before Galway District Court this evening.
He was arrested this morning.
The Office of the Attorney General does not request PPS numbers or bank details from the public.
The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
The regulations could be in place by the end of the day, the High Court was told by lawyers for the State.
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The Sinn Féin TD says the move leaves the future of the Irish banking sector uncertain.
The Irish international has had a difficult first season at new club Tottenham.
67 year olds can be registered tomorrow followed by 66 year olds on Sunday and 65 year olds from Monday.
The OPW’s chairman confirmed the move to Dublin City Council.
The drugs were allegedly found inside a fully kitted-out horse transporter on land near Thurles.
The Financial Services Union will request an “urgent meeting” with the banks.
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16-year-old Kameela Kuye from Cork took the case against the HSE through her father Jimmy
THERE ARE A lot of positive noises coming from Government for the potential of a normal summer.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said indoor and outdoor dining could return and there is advance planning for a reopening in May, June and July.
He said: “It is increasingly evident that outdoor dining is much safer than indoor.
“But we would hope to get to the point where both will be possible.”
Travel outside of the country will likely still be a difficulty but it could see a boom for the Irish hospitality trade as stay at home adventures become a viable option.
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has said she is working on plans that could allow the tourism industry to re-open this summer for Irish holidaymakers.
Minister Martin said she is cautiously optimistic for the summer.
“I think if we look at where we are right now, for the first time this year there are less than 200 people in hospital, there are less than 50 in ICU. Cases are falling and the R rate is below one,” she said.
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The biologist and writer shares an extract from his book Entangled Life.
The Sinn Féin TD says the move leaves the future of the Irish banking sector uncertain.
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