COMMUNITY

‘Ireland is the first country in Europe to recall national lockdown,’ this was said by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. He believes that the latest national lockdown will be a preemptive strike and the nation is trying to act before it’s too…

Did the country move from Level 3 restrictions to five without adequate preparation? Although many hospitals in Ireland have beds, the reality is that there are not enough staff to care for patients. The Director of Critical Care…

The Police Authority has said that the Garda should not be given more powers as the Covid expansion continues unabated. The new decision comes amid fears that Garda might lose public support when stricter restrictions are imposed.…

Ireland's largest trade union SIPTU stressed the need for compulsory sick pay policies in all job sectors. Several health officials had expressed concern over reports that people are entering work with symptoms of COVID-19. SIPTU says…

Irish parents reluctant to send students to school because of Covid fear. It is reported that parents are not sending their children to school extensively in the wake of Covid's surge. Sources warn that this could affect the…

Met Eireann predicts heavy rain and wind in Ireland as the Covid pandemic spreads. Met Eireann warns of heavy rains today and warns people to be extra vigilant. According to the National Weather Service, it will continue to rain in…

Parents and teachers are worried about the decision to reopen schools despite the imposition of Level 5 restrictions in Ireland in the wake of the Covid expansion. ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie said the decision to reopen…

The HSE is proposes to take over up to 40 per cent of activity in private hospitals, potentially for two years, to deal with further surges in Covid-19 cases. They are planning to give medical and surgical treatments to public patients…

As per the updated legislation foreign doctors with internships previously not recognised by the Irish Medical Council will now be able to apply for trainee specialist schemes. Legislation was signed into law this week. The Regulated…

While the number of COVID-19 cases among health workers around the world is declining, the opposite is happening in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) said COVID-19 tested positive for 476 health workers in…