Kilkenny bus company JJ Kavanagh has suspended most of its services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made on their Facebook earlier today and comes into effect from Tuesday. The statement says: “On behalf of all of us in JJ Kavanagh & Sons, we are truly sorry for any inconvenience the Covid-19 crisis […]
A second person in Ireland has died from COVID-19 and 39 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed, the Department of Health said this evening. There are now 129 confirmed cases in the Republic of Ireland, while 34 people have tested positive in Northern Ireland. The US also announced today that it is extending its […]
The spread of coronavirus is affecting dairly supply chains and trade, the head of local diary giant Glanbia has said. Glanbia Chairman Martin Keane added: “Our immediate priorities are to ensure the safety of our people and to assist our farmer suppliers and customers to work through the challenges. We urge everyone to follow the […]
Twenty new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening – bringing to 90 the total number of coronavirus cases in the Republic so far. Nine new cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland, bringing the total there to 29. Of the 20 new cases in the Republic, six are associated with travel and 12 were […]
A Kilkenny TD has called on the Government to double child benefit payments to working parents to ease the financial burden caused by the Covid-19 emergency. Sinn Féin poll topper Kathleen Funchion said the spread of the coronavirus will hit many hard-pressed parents in the pocket. Deputy Funchion said: “I would ask the department to […]
An Garda Síochána today announced a series of emergency measures combat the spread of the coronavirus. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the measures are needed “to maximise our operational availability and support other vital public services”. The measures include: *A contingency roster will go into effect from next Monday; *Annual leave for personnel will
Up to 10,000 beds across the country are being prepared for coronavirus cases, it was reported this morning. RTÉ said the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been asked to identify the number number of beds as part of contingency planning for a potential worst-case Covid-19 scenario. The locations for beds include existing health facilities, student […]
Health authorities have confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus – by far the biggest daily jump in numbers since the beginning of the pandemic. It brings to 70 the total number of cases in the Republic. The massive increase underlines the Government’s decision to impose a wide range of restrictions on schools and social gatherings […]
Schools, colleges and other public facilities across the country will close from tomorrow and there will be restrictions on public transport as part of a clampdown to combat the spread of Covid-19. The unprecedented announcement was made today by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Washington, where he is on the St Patrick’s Day visit to the […]
A worker at a well-known factory in Waterford has been diagosed with Covid-19, it emerged this morning. Management at the Cartamundi factory on the Cork Road, which employs 300 people, have confirmed an employee has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus. The news first emerged in a report by WLR’s Damien Tiernan on social media this […]