A 51-year-old Croatian builder, who died after falling from a 10ft ladder, has been recorded as a covid-19 death by doctors, in a case that sheds light on the difficulty with categorising deaths as resulting from covid-19, or something else. The unnamed man reportedly experienced cuts and bruises to his face, elbow and hand after […]
Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne has told the Seanad that “unqualified people” should not be allowed to spread anti-vaccination information online.
The European Union is seeking to create a new military strategy document and work on joint weapons development, including the creation of tanks, several EU officials have said. Dubbed the “Strategic Compass” – similar to NATO’s “Strategic Concept” – it is the latest step towards full-EU military cooperation. The EU, led by France and supported […]
Donegal residents living near the scene of a major peat landslide have expressed disappointment that another windmill development is being planned in the area.
682 British Children have been investigated and referred to a UK Government counter-terrorism programme over alleged “far right” activity, according to Sky News: Home Office figures show a dramatic rise in the number of under-18s referred to the government’s counter-terrorism programme Channel over concerns about their possible involvement with the far-right. A total of 682 […]
What must poor Dara Calleary be thinking, having resigned his job as minister for agriculture for the crime of having eaten a few spuds? And Seán O’Rourke, you’ll recall, has been blacklisted from RTÉ for attending the same dinner. It’s one rule for those two, and another for other people, apparently: Some of RTÉ’s top […]
A woman whose family’s history puts her at high risk from breast cancer was refused her mammogram appointment in Waterford because she was wearing a visor instead of a mask – despite having a severe allergic reaction to masks previously treated by a doctor. The woman, identified as Mary, spoke to the Niall Boylan Show on […]
BBC Radio 1 has said it will play an edited version of the Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York” due to a term in the lyrics that some listeners may find offensive.
“There is absolutely nothing that can be done to contain this virus…”
This week, a group of young people from the ‘We Need Worship’ campaign released a video calling on the government to consider reopening churches and places of worship. It comes as businessman Declan Ganley launches a case in the High Court seeking to overturn the ban on worship currently in place under level five restrictions. Following […]
A Co. Cavan priest has been threatened with prosecution for holding a number of public Masses in violation of Covid-19 laws.
Irish Equity has welcomed the proposal to introduce a basic income scheme for workers in the Arts sector. The scheme is among a range of supports for artists and performers which are proposed in the report of the Arts and Culture Recovery Task Force and which was accepted by the Government today. It will provide […]