Majority of country’s restrictions to be lifted by October
Agreement has been reached between the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and the Government leading to the next phase of the country’s response to COVID-19.
Michéal Martin
Farid left in fear for family’s safety in Afghanistan
A former Afghanistan news anchor who had to flee his native country over attempts on his life by the Taliban has warned that terrorism will spread to other countries if the escalating situation is not put under control.
EOIN NEYLON: Opposition notably quiet in fallout to Zappone party
Political columnist, Eoin Neylon says action on climate change must take place in this decade or else it will be too late.
Hope not lost for restoring Aer Lingus’ Shannon base – Crowe
A Clare TD has said hope is not lost when it comes to restoring Aer Lingus’ base at Shannon Airport.
Davy Fitz steps down as Wexford boss
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Sixmilebridge’s Davy Fitzgerald has called time on his five year tenure in charge of the Wexford senior hurlers.
‘Diary constraints’ preventing Taoiseach from holding Shannon Airport meeting
“Diary constraints” are preventing the Taoiseach from meeting representatives of Clare County Council to discuss Aer Lingus’ decision to permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport.
Clare FF Chair calls for Taoiseach to resign & ex councillor urges Varadkar to consider his position
Taoiseach Micheál Martin (FF) should step down from his position the Chairman of Fianna Fáil’s Clare Comhairle Dáil Cheantair has said while an ex Fine Gael councillor in the county believes Leo Varadkar (FG) should also be considering his position.
Govt throwing money around like confetti but only 9 new ICU beds this year – McNamara
Criticism of the Government to build “sufficient hospital capacity” has been voiced by a Clare TD.
No response from Taoiseach or Tanáiste to request for urgent Shannon Airport meeting
No acknowledgement has been issued to Clare County Council from either the Taoiseach and Tanáiste to a request to hold a meeting with the county’s first citizen, Council Chief Executive and Oireachtas members to discuss the future of Shannon Airport.
Taoiseach acknowledges importance of saving ‘high-quality’ Lufthansa jobs
Importance of maintaining “high-quality” jobs at Lufthansa Technik has been acknowledged by the Taoiseach.
