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# simon-harris - Thursday 26 March, 2020
Student nurses on placement WILL be paid for duration of Covid-19 crisis
Student nurses and midwives will be offered a contract as a healthcare assistant.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 25 March, 2020
This Covid-19 information booklet will be delivered to every home in the country
Simon Harris says there is a lot of misinformation out there about the guidelines.
People advised not to make changes to health insurance as Covid-19 deal is arranged with private hospitals
Private hospitals will act as part of the public health system for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, but the exact details are yet to be confirmed.
'It's disgusting': Simon Harris says people have purposefully coughed in his face
The Health Minister said a man and woman came up to him and tried to cough on him as a joke yesterday.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 24 March, 2020
Private hospitals will be made public for duration of coronavirus pandemic
The State will take control of all private hospital facilities.
# simon-harris - Monday 23 March, 2020
Two more deaths and 219 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Ireland
Both patients were male and in the east of the country.
Government concerned about weekend crowds but further restrictions won't be based on 'what's trending on Twitter'
It is expected that further recommendations will be made by public health officials tomorrow.
# simon-harris - Saturday 21 March, 2020
Any pubs still open could be forcibly closed using 'emergency powers'
The warning came from Simon Harris and Tony Holohan.
'I know people are afraid... but we will not run out of tests', minister says amid reports of delays for Covid-19 test
“We’re trying to do in a number of days [what] would probably take months, if not years, to set up,” Regina Doherty explained.
# simon-harris - Friday 20 March, 2020
New law will empower minister to shut down pubs that refuse to close
TD Niall Collins says some pubs have remained open.
# simon-harris - Thursday 19 March, 2020
'There is a role for everyone': Minister says HSE need non-medical staff too and you'll be paid
Harris said emergency measures under new laws will only be in place until 9 May.
Limited number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting to pass emergency Covid-19 legislation
Some have called for a time limited ‘sunset clause’ to be included in the Bill relating to detentions.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Over 20,000 people contact HSE in response to government call-out for healthcare workers
It comes as the government warned that it expects a 30% increase in the number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Ireland every day.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 17 March, 2020
Patients seeking advice on Covid-19 from GPs will not have to pay
Private hospitals will need to give capacity to help the public service, said the minister.
'Your country needs you': Harris launches massive recruitment drive for doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff
The number of cases of Covid-19 could hit 15,000 within the next few weeks, according to the government.
# simon-harris - Friday 13 March, 2020
People returning from Cheltenham without Covid-19 symptoms will not need to self-isolate, says Harris
“We have followed our own government’s advice very closely indeed,” Ian Renton of the Cheltenham Festival said.
Simon Harris: Anyone returning from Spain and Italy will be asked to restrict movements for two weeks
The Health Minister made the announcement today.
# simon-harris - Thursday 12 March, 2020
What the new Covid-19 government measures mean for workers
People are being advised to work from home if possible from 6pm today.
# simon-harris - Monday 9 March, 2020
'Clarity' on St Patrick's parade and sick pay expected within next two days, says Harris
The parade is due to take place next Tuesday in Dublin city centre.
# simon-harris - Thursday 5 March, 2020
Two Clare schools close for two weeks after pupil among four people to test positive for Covid-19 in the west
Another school in the north of the county has advised parents to keep their children at home today.
# simon-harris - Monday 2 March, 2020
Harris says guidelines on mass gatherings expected to be issued tomorrow amid Covid-19 concerns
Meanwhile, a school in Dublin today began its two-week closing period after it was confirmed a pupil was diagnosed with Covid-19.
# simon-harris - Saturday 29 February, 2020
The minister, coronavirus and the IRFU: It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
The IRFU found themselves at the end of communication breakdown from government this week.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 26 February, 2020
IRFU boss says government should issue them with 'directive' on whether to cancel Italy match
Health Minister Simon Harris is meeting with the IRFU this afternoon.
'We can't ban travel': Health Minister rules out screening for Covid-19 at Irish airports
In recent days, an increased number of cases of Covid-19 have been identified on mainland Europe.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Harris to meet with IRFU after Dept says Ireland - Italy Six Nations game shouldn't go ahead
Sports minister Shane Ross said he backed the government’s recommendation.
Coronavirus spreads to southern Italy as Switzerland, Austria and Croatia report cases
Here at home the National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting to monitor the situation and advance preparedness plans.
Broadcaster Keelin Shanley honoured during rare diseases event at Dublin's Mansion House
Keelin’s husband Conor was in attendance while Health Minister Simon Harris also paid tribute.
# simon-harris - Monday 24 February, 2020
'I thought I was crazy': Patients with rare diseases urge next government to deliver on supports
Around 6% of the population in Ireland is living with a rare disease such as PKU and cystic fibrosis.
Coronavirus: Advice about Ireland v Italy Six Nations game and other public events to be reviewed today, says Harris
The Department of Health will review its advice in relation to mass gatherings today.
# simon-harris - Thursday 13 February, 2020
European health ministers convene special meeting over coronavirus outbreak
The death toll worldwide has reached more than 1,300 in recent days.
# simon-harris - Wednesday 22 January, 2020
Fine Gael promises to cap hospital parking at €10 per day, SF says fees should be scrapped altogether
Public hospitals earned just over €11.7 million from car parking fees last year.
# simon-harris - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
FactCheck: Are there 1,000 more GPs in Ireland than five years ago?
Minister Regina Doherty made the claim during a recent interview.
# simon-harris - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Anti-abortion protests at hospitals: How have other countries handled them and what's the way forward here?
The problem with drawing up legislation on exclusion zones is that there are competing rights involved, writes lecturer in constitutional law Dr Laura Cahillane.
# simon-harris - Thursday 9 January, 2020
'The tobacco industry targeting e-cigarettes at young people is cynical, sickening and dangerous'
A survey of over 15,500 schoolchildren in Ireland explored their relationship with alcohol, smoking, sex, food and exercise.
'This government's race is firmly ran': Independent TDs plan no-confidence motion in Simon Harris
The Minister for Health responded to the no-confidence threat with: “I don’t have any confidence in Michael Collins, we don’t agree on much.”
# simon-harris - Sunday 5 January, 2020
'Not realistic': Free GP care for under 13s questioned by medical group
Six and seven-year-olds would receive free care from this year under proposed legislation.
# simon-harris - Saturday 4 January, 2020
Menthol cigarettes will be banned in Ireland from May
Minister Harris says there is evidence that menthol flavoured cigarettes may be more addictive.
# simon-harris - Friday 3 January, 2020
Any change to pub opening hours would need to be considered 'very, very carefully', says minister
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said nightclub and pub opening hours need to be reformed and brought more in line with other cities in Europe.
# simon-harris - Thursday 2 January, 2020
Flu season to last another five weeks, HSE warns
There has been a marked increase in flu presentations in comparison to last year.
'How dare you': Minister slams protesters who demonstrated outside the National Maternity Hospital
Simon Harris said the protests held outside Holles Street yesterday were ‘sickening’.
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Poll: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
WELL, IT’S BEEN a week of blue skies across the country, with little rain in sight.
While it’s forecast to be colder over the weekend than in recent days, conditions, for the most part, are due to remain dry and sunny.
Temperatures today are to range between 9 and 15 degrees.
With little to no rain in sight at the moment, we’re wondering – are you itching for a rainy day? Or are you loving the sunshine?
So, today we want to know: Do you prefer sunshine or rainy days?
Poll Results:
Sunshine, definitely (9078)
I like both (1621)
Rain, for sure (696)
I actually prefer snow more than anything (467)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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Opinion: Renters should not be left with a debt burden after Covid-19, writes Eoin Ó Broin
By Eoin Ó Broin
The Sinn Féin TD says where renters can’t pay, landlords must be guaranteed a mortgage moratorium.
Opinion: We need a national unity government immediately to battle Covid-19
By Ciarán Cuffe - @CiaranCuffe
Opinion: This current crisis is calling for the emergence of a bolder, braver and kinder humanity
By Ruairí McKiernan - @ruairimckiernan
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