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Wednesday 24 February 2021
# CervicalCheck
# Coronavirus
The new legislation is being debated in the Dáil this afternoon.
The minister said this will be dependent on supply but this is based on what Ireland has secured.
Social media posts have falsely described a photo from Romania in 2017 as a recent anti-restrictions protest.
The seizure was made during a search in Longford town yesterday evening.
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A Social Democrats’ motion to extend the commission’s term by one year had broad support but is non-binding and is not being acted on by government.
A judge has warned that they can face prosecution for breaking reporting restrictions.
The vaccine is seen as a vital tool in the pandemic.
148 out of 170 of Scally’s recommended actions have been implemented, with a further 12 on track to be completed.
The arrests were made earlier today.
Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.
Dutch police said the drugs were bound for a destination in the Netherlands.
Yesterday the government announced people with underlying conditions that put them at high risk have been moved up the priority list.
Labour’s Alan Kelly attacked the plan during Leaders’ Questions today.
The two were arrested yesterday following searches in Dublin and Meath.
The prop represented Ireland at two Rugby World Cups.
Varadkar said that if there have been any failures “we have to accept responsibility for that”.
Researchers looked at how coronavirus behaves on three fabrics commonly used in the healthcare industry.
Johnson pledged an extra £400 million of funding as part of the Government’s catch-up programme.
Elements of Ireland’s play have come in for criticism following the Six Nations defeat to France.
A letter will be sent to every customer who is entitled to an extension.
The 15-time Major winner suffered ‘significant’ right leg injuries.
US Magistrate Judge Robin Meriweather explained the charges to Coronel, who spoke to the judge through a Spanish interpreter.
The man was caught only after apparently falling asleep.
The military was deployed to help police quell the uprising.
When there is no fuel left in the tank, communication is key.
The commission is due to dissolve on 28 February but a number of TDs want its term extended amid concerns over deleted audio recordings.
Some volunteers have not done a training exercise in months.
It is understood that a separate GSOC investigation is also being carried out.
Woods did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the early-morning incident in Los Angeles.
While Biden’s key nominees like secretary of state and and defence have been confirmed, his cabinet remains less than half full.
Inter-county training is unlikely to resume until after 5 April.
Taylor claims the council is wrongfully trying to evict him and the club from a facility.
Star launches on Disney+ today, bringing with it a whole new world of boxsets and blockbusters.
A Status Orange rainfall warning for Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford was in place throughout today.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed the change this evening.
Northern Ireland remains in lockdown until 1 April.
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The victim has since made a good recovery.
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS faced mounting criticism over its messaging around Covid-19 restrictions, particularly in the last few days.
Our political correspondent Christina Finn writes that the confusion about how the government plans to handle the next phase of the pandemic was not just about mixed messages, but also about plain old bad communication.
She breaks down the numerous bumps for government communications in recent days here.
Government themselves are not as convinced. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told reporters last night that he didn’t think the government had a problem with communicating a clear plan, while Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said this morning that if there have been any failures “we have to accept responsibility for that”.
Today we’re asking: Do you think government communication around Covid-19 restrictions has been clear in recent weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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