Greater north/south cooperation required in ongoing Covid battle
A Donegal TD is urging the respective governments in the Republic and North to engage in greater cooperation to try and slow down the spread of Covid-19 on the Island. Independent TD Thomas Pringle has made the calls after it was reported earlier this week that Northern Ireland has…
Donegal hotelier says Northern restrictions should change to match Republic’s
A Donegal hotelier says Northern Ireland’s Covid restrictions should change to match the Republic’s. Several rules for hospitality, such as the need to present a vaccine passport and closing times, are less restrictive in the North. But there are concerns about the rising number of Covid cases in the region.…
Donegal GP expresses concern in relation to easing restrictions in the North
A Donegal GP is expressing concern ahead of theatres, concert halls and other venues reopening in Northern Ireland from 6 o’clock this evening. The Stormont Executive signed off on the measure at a meeting yesterday. Live music will also be allowed in these venues – with no restrictions…
Some students left high and dry by Northern Ireland’s minister of Economy
It’s emerged that students from Northern Ireland studying in Colleges such as IT Sligo and Letterkenny IT have been left behind by the Minister of Economy. Sinn Fein MLA Jemma Dolan says Students from the north studying in Britain or in the 26 counties have received no support from…
Compliance with health guidelines vital as Northern Ireland eases restrictions
The Director of Public Health in the North West is stressing the need for everyone to comply with Public Health guidelines as Northern Ireland eases Covid-19 restrictions this morning. Despite there being a lack of data available on daily Covid-19 case numbers in the region due to the…
Northern Ireland needs a stonger voice in Europe
A north west MEP says there’s a need for Northern Ireland to have a stronger voice in Europe. Chris Macmanus was speaking after MEPs overwhelmingly backed ratifying the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and also overwhelmingly backing a resolution setting out current Brexit concerns. Chris MacManus says what…
People using common sense with differing restrictions
A Cavan councillor says people along the border have exercised common sense when it comes to differing Covid-19 restrictions between the North and South. It follows reports of a surge in bookings for hair appointments from the Republic, with salons and barbers to reopen there on Friday. The Justice Minister,…