Harris hints at greater use of Ennis General Hospital
COVID-19 may pave the way for increased use of Ennis General Hospital, the Minister for Health has hinted.
Simon Harris
Clarity needed on wedding numbers – Wynne
Further detail needs to be provided on the amount of personnel that will be allowed attend weddings in Ireland when restrictions are lifted, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) has maintained.
Newmarket-on-Fergus on course for GP appointment at end of June
An appointment of a GP in Newmarket-on-Fergus must not be hit with further delays, a Clare TD has outlined.
Clare cases remains at 315 as 76 more diagnosed in Ireland
76 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland with 12 more deaths while for the third day in a row there has been no increase in Co Clare.
Face masks advised to be worn on public transport & when shopping from Monday
*This article has been updated to clarify that face masks are an advisory measure only From Monday, it is being advised that face masks be worn by anyone using public transport or in enclosed indoor public areas such as shops.
96% drop in samples sent to CervicalCheck labs in April
Cancer screening services must be prioritised once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Cathal Crowe (FF) has said.
VIDEO: COVID-19 response to nursing homes was too slow – Carey
Deputy Joe Carey (FG) has admitted the response of the Government and HSE in dealing with COVID-19 nursing homes was too slow and maintained the framework for Government compiled by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil offers the change the Irish electorate voted for.
McNamara critical of initial delay closing off nursing homes to visitors
A Clare TD has questioned the amount of time it took for visitor restrictions to be introduced at nursing homes across the country.
553 new cases in largest daily increase of COVID-19
33 more people have died from Coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland bringing to 320 the total amount since its outbreak.
COVID-19 restrictions extended by three weeks
*Gardaí carrying out a checkpoint in Ennis on Thursday. Photograph: John Mangan COVID-19 restrictions on the movement of the Irish public have been extended by three weeks.