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2 years

Everyone will be regarded as organ donors unless they opt out of the system under legislation Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is bringing to Cabinet this morning.

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3 years

All non-essential retail shops allowed open fully on May 17

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3 years

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney tells the Dáil that Ireland plans to deepen its relationships with the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales

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NPHET has given the green light to ending most public health restrictions. It’s understood that only mask wearing, Covid passes for international travel and isolation when symptomatic are to remain in place. Government to announce tomorrow when restrictions will be lifted.

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Taoiseach spoke to Joe Biden for over 20 minutes this evening. Mr Biden restated his deep commitment to Good Friday Agreement. He said Ireland can be a bridge builder as part of his efforts to restore good relations between the US and EU. Knew too about Mayo’s win last Sunday

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2 years

Slowing down driving speeds will make the fuel in the tank last longer, Minister Eamon Ryan has said.

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4 years

NPHET recommend LEVEL 5 restrictions for entire country in letter to Government. Party Leaders set to seek meeting with the CMO tomorrow to discuss the recommendation. @rtenews

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3 years

Tens of thousands of people are not turning up for booster vaccine appointments, the Taoiseach has told the Dáil. In the week beginning November 22, 208,000 appointments were offered but just 80,000 people turned up. Last week 180,000 slots available but only 93,000 attended

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4 months

Irish peacekeepers observe Israel use white phosphorus via @RTENews

Irish peacekeepers observe Israel use white phosphorus

Civic leaders in southern Lebanon have raised fears for the safety of civilians due to the use by Israel of the chemical weapon white phosphorus along the border between Israel and Lebanon.

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1 year

The Licensed Vintners Association has confirmed that “several pubs across Dublin are expected to broadcast the Oireachtas Committee meetings” with Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly next Tuesday.

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2 years

NEW: The Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee and former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Justice, Charlie Flanagan, has called on the Russian Ambassador to Ireland to “leave our country.”

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The Leader of the British Labour Party Keir Starmer and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Kyle arrive in Dublin ahead of meetings with the Taoiseach and President Michael D Higgins tomorrow. Keir Starmer says he is visiting to “listen and engage.”

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8 months

PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett calls for the resignation of @vonderleyen and urges the Government to back this call. He also calls for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador.

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2 years

Pubs will be allowed open from 10:30am to 12:30am seven days a week and nightclubs could stay open until 6am under a plan the Justice Minister will bring to Cabinet today.

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4 years

Sinn Féin says its party whips will not be accepting the €9,000 and €4,500 pay increases agreed by Cabinet this morning @rtenews

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1 year

It seems that a review of RTÉ’s finances has uncovered more barter accounts.

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3 years

Tánaiste says Government is looking at possibly creating a system where people could complete driver theory tests online.

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4 years

Barry Cowen has been sacked as Agriculture Minister. Statement due in a few minutes @rtenews

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4 years

On the subject of visiting Ireland Joe Biden tells Micheál Martin “they will have to hold me back.” @rtenews

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3 years

Nothing decided, and there are plenty more discussions ahead, but there is a strong political view this evening that any lifting of the 5KM limit on April 5th would have to extend to an entire county rather than just to 20KM

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4 years

Confirmed: Cabinet agree a ban on all household visits from tomorrow night except on compassionate grounds and essential reasons like childcare @rtenews

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2 years

Cabinet agrees to lift almost all restrictions from tomorrow.

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4 years

CMO Dr Tony Holohan has said the virus is thriving at the moment and now is not the time for house parties or play dates. He expresses concern too that many people who were working from home have returned to the office. @rtenews

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3 years

Talks around easing restrictions on April 5 start next week. Looks like Government priorities are: 1 Return of 14,000 more construction workers 2 Children’s sports training 3 Extending 5KM limit to 20KM or within counties 4 Inter-County GAA, golf & tennis to be discussed

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PBP TD Brid Smith unfurls a Palestinian flag outside Leinster House after the party was refused permission by the Ceann Comhairle to fly the flag on Nakba day.

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2 years

FF TDs and Senators call on Government to expel Russian ambassador

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1 year

This is a letter from former RTÉ DG Dee Forbes to Ryan Tubridy promising that RTÉ would not seek a pay cut from him between 2020 and 2025. It was sent to the Oireachtas Media Committee last night.

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7 months

Emily Hand’s father has confirmed to the Department of Foreign Affairs that he has been told his daughter is one of 13 freed hostages and he is now waiting for her.

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2 years

It is understood that the Taoiseach and the British Prime Minister have agreed than an opportunity exists for the EU and the UK to find a negotiated outcome to issues around the Northern Ireland protocol, following a meeting in London this morning.

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3 years

Senior government figures quite perplexed this morning at Health Minister considering vaccination of younger people ahead of schedule. They say his comments to @IrishTimes was the first they heard of the idea. Official line is that there is no change to current plan

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Pearse Doherty tells the Dáil that some hostels in Dublin are charging €167 a night for a bunk bed in a room with nine other people

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2 years

Early indications ahead of Government discussions today suggest normal opening times for pubs and restaurants could possibly resume tomorrow night. Weekend sports events could also potentially operate at full capacity. It’s likely to be left go individual operators to decide.

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3 years

Licensed Vintners Association call on Government to set out what percentage of the population need to be vaccinated to allow pubs to reopen

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3 years

Museums, libraries and galleries are set to re-open on May 10th under plan going to cabinet

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2 years

Increasing optimism politically that a major easing of restrictions could be possible from the beginning of February. Much hinges on NPHET meeting on Thursday next week.

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2 years

Justice Minister tells the Dáil those arriving here from Ukraine will get residency for 1 year initially, which may be extended for up to three years. It gives a right of access to the labour market, housing, social welfare, healthcare, education, training and other supports.

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3 years

Minister Simon Harris said he would like to see a review of the situation where fully vaccinated people still have to self-isolate after international travel because he believes it’s not logical

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2 years

Gambling advertising will be prohibited between 5:30am and 9pm as part of the Gambling Regulation Bill approved by Government today. New Gambling Regulator will enforce new advertising and sponsorship rules across all media.

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3 years

Decision on what type of Leaving Certificate will take place this year is expected to be made late next week. @rtenews

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3 years

SF TD David Cullinane tells Stephen Donnelly that if virus variants arrive from countries which are not subject to mandatory hotel quarantine, then “it will be on you and your government.”

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3 years

55% to 60% of the adult population will be fully vaccinated by the end of June the Taoiseach says and adds that the end is now in sight @rtenews

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4 years

Schools and GAA set to continue during Level 5 restrictions @rtenews

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2 years

Physical/social distance rules to end tomorrow under plan going to Cabinet

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3 years

Re-opening plan going to Cabinet: June 2: Hotels and guesthouses June 7: outdoor hospitality pups and restaurants June 7: sports matches (no crowds)

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4 years

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has called on the Government to publish the international evidence and research that informed the Cabinet decision last Friday. @rtenews

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3 years

The Dáil has passed a motion to extend the Emergency Health Measures (mask wearing, vaccine certs) until February 9, 2022, with 82 TDs voting in favour and 44 against

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4 years

Government submits bid to have the European Medium Range Weather Forecast Centre relocate from Reading in England to Cherrywood in Dublin. If successful it would bring 150 jobs to Dublin. @rtenews

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2 years

Early indications politically for week ahead Closing time for bars,restaurants & cultural venues could be set at 12 midnight from last days of Jan or early Feb. Numbers attending live events could increase Return to workplace could be in later phase Friday decision a possibility

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3 years

NPHET recommend 5pm closure time for hospitality from Monday next. This will be considered by Government tomorrow. Also spectators at sporting and live events recommended to be kept to very low numbers.

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4 years

Programme for Government talks agree tonight that a levy will be placed on plastic bottles which would be refunded when they are returned for recycling in what’s called a deposit and return scheme. @rtenews

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Fine Gael Councillor in Dublin Bay South, James Geoghegan, has written to the French ambassador in Ireland demanding an apology on behalf of the thousands of Irish Liverpool Fans who attended the Champions League Final on Saturday.

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Former RTÉ Chief Financial Officer Breeda O’Keeffe has sent word to the PAC that she won’t be able to attend Thursday’s meeting.

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3 years

Government considering moving those with underlying health conditions up the vaccination priority list after receiving updated advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee @rtenews

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2 years

The DAA making people redundant during the pandemic and now recruiting staff on “rubbish” “miserable wages” is at the heart of the chaos in Dublin Airport, says @pb4p

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3 years

Late May looking increasingly likely for return of inter county travel and outdoor hospitality at restaurants and all pubs

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3 years

Former Minister Michael Ring has called on the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste to reject NPHET’s advice to shut pubs and restaurants at 5pm from Monday. The FG TD said the move would be disastrous for businesses and people had followed all the rules to date.

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2 years

Tánaiste tells colleagues that the CMO doesn’t see the need for new restrictions to deal with the surge in Covid cases. Leo Varadkar said the situation was akin to a “bad flu season” and social and economic restrictions are not imposed when this happens.

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2 years

It’s understood that Government is also likely to soon advise that people should have a positive antigen test before seeking a PCR test

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2 years

Ahead of Cabinet meeting tomorrow the mood within Government suggests that very few restrictions will remain in place “in just a few days time.”

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4 years

Cabinet agree how COVID-19 vaccine will be administered 1 Adults >65 in long term care 2 Frontline health workers 3 Those aged > 70 4 Others in contact with patients 5 Those aged 65-69 6 Key workers 7 People 18-64 with medical conditions or in care 8 Those in crowded conditions

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2 years

20% cut to public transport fares to include Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Go Ahead, Luas, DART and Local Link. It will take effect in April

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Always decent and kind. We were lucky to have known him. A great political journalist and a proud Kerry man. Rest in Peace Michael.

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4 months

Michael O’Regan, ‘generous, compassionate’ Irish Times journalist, dies at home in Dublin

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2 years

restrictions on bars, restaurants and nightclubs to end tomorrow under proposal going to Cabinet. Same applies to indoor and outdoor events. Phased return to work to begin on Monday.

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3 years

Ahead of Cabinet Committee Meeting tonight there are some suggestions in political circles that “outdoor” pub services (beer gardens) could possibly be allowed re-open from May 24. Not confirmed and still subject to negotiation though.

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4 years

It’s understood that Education Minister Norma Foley told Cabinet today that she believes it will be very challenging to keep schools open during increased restrictions @rtenews

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7 months

The Taoiseach has said the vast majority of people will know what he meant in his remarks following the release of Emily Hand. Leo Varadkar said he was referring to the “amazing joy” when a “child comes home.” It follows sharp criticism from the Israeli Foreign Minister.

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4 years

Cabinet tomorrow set to give green light to re-opening of restaurants and gastro pubs on most likely December 7th @rtenews

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3 years

Restaurants Association’s @adriancummins tells @morningireland that the plan to open the inside of restaurants and pubs to only vaccinated people is not workable or legal

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2 years

Taoiseach says handshakes are back if people are comfortable with it

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2 years

As things stand the Cabinet will meet next week, date not finalised but possibly on Wednesday. Right now the position on schools is unchanged and they are set to reopen after the Christmas holidays.

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6 years

Bertie Ahern possibly half jokingly suggests the compulsory teaching of Irish history in Britain. Says a few former Eton and Oxford students who have contributed vocally ‘if not sensibly’to the Brexit debate, could do with a crash course in the lessons of Irish history. @rtenews

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3 years

Live indoor music to return from September 6 under Government plan.

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3 years

Increasing confidence in Government now that restrictions on inter county travel could be lifted at some point in June

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3 years

Plan for re-opening going to Cabinet. May 10: inter-county travel, hairdressers, outdoor meetings of 3 households including gardens, religious services (50) vaccinated households can meet another indoors (grandparents) click&collect, team training, 3 vaccinated households indoors

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3 years

The Vaccine portal for 45 to 49 year olds will open from tomorrow. mRNA vaccines will initially be available for this group. Work is on-going at the HSE around use of the J&J vaccine.

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2 years

Many Public Health Restrictions now look to be on course to be lifted early next week as Government Ministers believe the country has passed the omicron peak. Decision likely to be made by Government on Friday.

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Looks like the Government party Leaders will meet Dr Tony Holohan around midday. Some in Government believe Cabinet should meet today to make a decision and give people certainty. @rtenews

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2 years

Proposal to reduce excise duties on fuel expected to be signed off by Government tomorrow morning and to take effect from midnight tomorrow night.

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3 years

NPHET understood to have recommended that numbers attending wedding celebrations indoors in July can increase from 25 to 50

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4 years

Social Democrats Co-Leader Catherine Murphy says the priority given to legislation to shut pubs and restaurants breaching Covid-19 guidelines is “curious” given that the meat industry has been at the “epicentre of the problem.”

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The Palestinian flag will be flown in Leinster House next Tuesday, the day in which Ireland formally recognises the State of Palestine. The decision to fly the flag was confirmed by the Ceann Comhairle Seán O Fearghail following a question from TD Thomas Pringle.

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The Taoiseach has today strongly criticised Sinn Féin saying there is something deeply wrong with a party that has built its entire existence on honouring a campaign of violence but now attacks and sues anyone who claims that they supported particular actions within that campaign

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4 years

Cabinet agrees to move country to Level 5 restrictions from midnight Wednesday for 6 weeks. It will be reviewed after four weeks however. People can meet up outdoors with one other household away from their home. Weddings to stay at 25 guest until end of year. @rtenews

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Tánaiste says he is “increasingly confident” that indoor dining will be possible this summer. Government to set out plans at the end of this month for the re-opening of the hospitality sector across June and July.

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Leader of the British Labour Party Keir Starmer has said there is a practical, negotiated way through issues around the NI Protocol which would respect international law. Speaking in Dublin he said trust was the key ingredient but feared this was missing with current British PM

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The ending of free workplace parking, a minimum parking charge in all urban areas and congestion charges for journeys across “marked cordons,” and more car free urban centres, are among measures Government could look at to cut transport emissions over the next 8 years

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8 months

PBP TDs Brid Smith and Gino Kenny will travel to the Rafah Crossing this weekend to “show solidarity with the people of Gaza.”

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2 years

NEW: It’s understood the CMO has written to the Health Minister this evening expressing concern at latest figures. He’s urging people not to hold household gatherings tomorrow night. Also from Jan 3, those who get Covid but are boosted might have to isolate for just 7 days

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3 years

Health Minister tells the Dáil that over 10,000 people arrived into the country through Dublin Airport last week

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Taoiseach tells colleagues Government is looking at easing restrictions in May on: religious services, sport & outdoor training for adults, museums, galleries &libraries, hairdressers & non essential retail. June will focus on hotels, guest houses, self catering &mobile homes

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Government working on draft plan that would allow small numbers of fans attend matches later in the summer

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Green Leader Eamon Ryan says that one of the ways to reduce the cost of building apartments is not to provide car parking for everyone.

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Spot checks at Dublin Airport since Sunday found 100 arriving passengers who did not have a completed Covid test. 95 did not have any documentation while five had papers that were not valid. The Transport Committee heard that around 10% of arrivals in the airport are checked.

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Prominent Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has called for primary schools to shut on Friday because he said Covid is running riot in these schools. He has appealed to the Education Minister to take this decision in the interests of public health.

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Professor Philip Nolan said this will be an outdoor summer where social contacts will still be somewhat limited. He told @thisweekrte that the revised Living with Covid plan will deal with the reality that people need to meet up (outdoors) for their sanity

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NPHET to meet today amid expectation politically that the wearing of masks will soon be voluntary in schools, shops and other retail settings and possibly on public transport too. Today’s discussions set to signal the end of almost remaining restrictions.

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TD Michael Lowry has warned Government tonight it cannot rely on support from Independents when it faces a confidence motion in ten days time. He said if some Green TDs don’t have confidence in Government decisions, it would be difficult for those outside Gov to vote confidence

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Labour Leader Alan Kelly says Minister Stephen Donnelly has once again caused utter confusion overnight. His Government colleagues and the HSE must be very concerned about his comments and continued management of the vaccine roll out.

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Cabinet agrees to end almost all remaining health restrictions from Monday next. Mask wearing in retail settings, schools and on public transport will be voluntary from February 28th. But there’s advice to continue wearing masks on public transport.

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People aged 40-49 could be in line to get booster vaccines before Christmas. Expectation in Government that this will get the green light by the end of next week. However, any prospect of schools shutting early is being dismissed.

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