A COVID-19 GP member apologises to patients as tests are cancelled
A member of the COVID-19 GP group has apologised to patients who have had their coronavirus test cancelled. It comes after new measure where announced yesterday that you now have to display two major symptoms – a fever and either a cough or shortness of breath – and fall into…
Ireland needs to be on lockdown – Kenny
A Sligo Leitrim TD has called for the Republic of Ireland to follow the UK and consider a lockdown of all non-essential services, in order to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. Deputy Martin Kenny says that as long as places of work remain open such as construction sites,…
Farmers in North West under severe pressure due to COVID-19
The livelihood of farmers across the North West are being put in severe jeopardy due to the Coronavirus. That’s according to Patrick Rooney the National Interim Chairman of the Beef Plan Movement. Supermac’s will close its 108 restaurants across Ireland from Thursday evening. It’s become the latest fast-food chain to…
Ryan – “We need to go after the virus itself”
The Sligo-born head of the World Health Organisation’s emergency team says lockdowns will not be enough to fully defeat the coronavirus. Dr. Michael Ryan says the danger is that without strong public health measures, the virus will jump back up again when lockdowns are eventually lifted. Michael Ryan, from Curry,…
Farmers need to follow HSE guidelines and not fake news
The IFA National Livestock Chairperson says farmers should follow the guidelines from the Government and HSE in relation to Covid-19. It comes as most agricultural marts are continuing to go ahead this week despite the restrictions on mass gatherings. The Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society has put in place special rules…
Ordination of Achonry’s new bishop has been postponed
Father Paul Dempsey, Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Achonry has announced the postponement of his Episcopal Ordination as Bishop of Achonry due to the Coronavirus. The ceremony that was due to go ahead on Sunday 19th April will be rescheduled until sometime in the Summer. Father Paul Dempsey claims “This…
Finance Minister announces mortgage relief, other measures to help those hit by coronavirus pandemic
Mortgage payment relief has been announced this evening for homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic. A so-called ‘three-month mortgage holiday’ is to be implemented following a meeting this afternoon between Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and the CEOs of Ireland’s leading banks. Other measures agreed include the rising of the maximum…