A local TD has urged the Government not to abandon workers in need of continuing pandemic income supports. Carlow-Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has called on the colaition to ensure the Short-Time Work Support (STWS) payment is extended for workers in industries still unable to reopen fully due to ongoing public health restrictions. The Pandemic Unemployment […]
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced further easing of restrictions and timeline of when hospitality, leisure and entertainment can resume. Speaking from the steps of Leinster House, Taoiseach Martin confirmed the opening of pubs, restaurants, gyms, cinemas, and the lifting of restrictions on attending sports and music events will all come into being over the coming […]
There will be no easing of Covid-19 restrictions for Kilkenny on March 5 as Taoiseach Michéal Martin today confirmed the lockdown will remain in place until Easter. Mr Martin said the healthcare system is not in a position to cater for an easing of restrictions at this time and does not want a repeat of […]