Monday 18 January, 2021
Travellers from South America are no longer allowed to come into the UK, amid fears over a new virus variant first identified in Brazil.
This year a legally admissible code of practice on the right to disconnect from work – covering phone calls, emails and switch-off time – will be introduced.
There have been calls for a gesture of appreciation to be given.
This week, around 50,000 vaccinations are expected to be completed.
Varadkar says between 50,000 and 55,000 people will be vaccinated this week.
The party whip was removed from Senators Jerry Buttimer, Paddy Burke and John Cummins in August.
Normal People is up there too.
“I think it was very disrespectful the fact that elements of it were leaked and appeared in a Sunday paper,” the Tánaiste said.
The Tánaiste said there are around 300 beds, which he said can scale up with surge capacity to over 400.
The Taoiseach also ruled out the prospect of any Fianna Fáil ministerial reshuffle in the near future.
Varadkar also indicated that Level 5 will last beyond 12 January.
Ireland’s inoculation rollout had been expected to begin four days after receiving the vaccine, which medical professionals had questioned.
The Taoiseach said there are 700 contact tracers employed.
The Tánaiste said there would be gardaí policing rules around inter-county travel.
Ireland will return to Level 5 restrictions – with some adjustments.
The Covid-19 sub-committee met yesterday evening to discuss growing concerns.
It is understood that restaurants and gastro pubs could close from mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve.
There have been calls for the Taoiseach to correct the Dáil record over his statements.
Stanley has already apologised for a tweet about two IRA attacks on the British army.
Those in government circles are looking at the rise in cases in Europe, stating that Germany is a worrying example.
An action plan which will tackle dog theft and animal welfare will be published in the coming weeks.
The Tánaiste said he was concerned about where Irish politics was going.
The government’s vaccine task force is due to deliver its strategy for rolling out the vaccine today.
A review on allowances is due by the end of the month.
The activist resigned after claiming she was told to delete posts critical of TD Brian Stanley.
Government will decide on who should get the Covid-19 vaccine first next week.
The Tánaiste said it may be “some time yet” before mass gatherings are allowed.
The Solidarity-People Before Profit (PBP) motion was defeated by 77 votes to 72.
Varadkar said that a communications campaign would be “vital” to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The three party leaders have yet to enjoy a pint together since they all entered government.
The government says it is up to individual families to decide if someone coming home is essential.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has appealed to businesses to step up their planning.
Northern Ireland enters a two-week circuit-breaker tomorrow.
The bodies of two men were found in different areas of Dublin city centre in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Varadkar suggested the government is looking at advising against cross-border travel but he has said a travel ban is not being considered.
An employment law expert explains the current legal situation and the government’s options.
Many people are unsure of what to do and critical of mixed mesages from the government.
TDs offices have been inundated with poor customer service complaints from constituents.
The Tánaiste faced numerous question on the ongoing controversy today.
