# Simon Harris
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Coronavirus
Reproduction rate currently between 0.5 and 0.8 as Harris says measures 'saved over 3,500 lives'
30 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Cabinet told there are no indications that virus levels are low enough to ease restrictions on 5 May
28 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Consultant says private hospital contract is ‘a bad deal’ for taxpayers
27 Apr 2020
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Intellectual Disability
'Deep concerns' about lack of reporting of Covid-19 deaths among people with intellectual disabilities
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27 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
The 2km rule is the first restriction people want lifted, according to new survey
27 Apr 2020
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Mental Health
Number of people accessing mental health supports dramatically increases
26 Apr 2020
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government formation
Harris to smaller parties: 'Come on over, give us a hand, work with us through this pandemic'
26 Apr 2020
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Transparency
Public health team's notes and letters on recommended restrictions will be published, says minister
25 Apr 2020
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Nursing Home
21 confirmed Covid-19 deaths recorded at one Dublin care home for older people
25 Apr 2020
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Drugs
'Addiction doesn't stop during a pandemic, it gets worse': Methadone waiting lists virtually eliminated amid overdose fears
25 Apr 2020
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WELL-BEING
Wine, exercise and online quiz nights: Taoiseach and ministers say how they're minding their mental health
24 Apr 2020
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in this together
Practicing with pros to ukulele licences: Campaign launched to help public look after each other during Covid-19
24 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen again
23 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Doctor resigns from Irish Medical Council after criticising 'mismanagement' of Covid-19 outbreak
20 Apr 2020
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social distancing
'It would be disastrous': Harris warns of dangers of becoming complacent with Covid-19 restrictions
19 Apr 2020
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Pubs
Pubs not opening until Covid-19 vaccine is found would be 'nightmare scenario', publican reps say
19 Apr 2020
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mass gatherings
Harris warns that major sporting events are unlikely for the rest of 2020
19 Apr 2020
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complex process
Harris hopes to ease measures in May but warns not to expect 'significant lifting of restrictions'
17 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Varadkar says €115m per month is an 'accurate estimate' for cost of renting private hospitals
16 Apr 2020
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covid19
Harris: 'There's no magic point at the start of May where life as we know it before coronavirus can resume'
13 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Government expects Covid-19 test backlog to be cleared by the end of next week
11 Apr 2020
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health minister
Around 50 student radiographers who are helping battle Covid-19 ask Simon Harris to pay them
10 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
'We're talking about a few more weeks': Harris says Covid-19 restrictions 'won't be lifted tomorrow'
9 Apr 2020
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Stay home stay safe
'It's now your place of residence': Garda commissioner says those in holiday homes must stay there
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8 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Explainer: What powers do these 'last resort' measures give to gardaí? And will these powers be extended?
8 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Simon Harris to sign new regulations giving gardaí powers to enforce social distancing measures
7 Apr 2020
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Easter eggs
Good news! The Easter Bunny is officially named an essential worker ahead of this weekend
7 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
First patients arrive at Citywest self-isolation centre as Harris warns of 'very significant pressure' on hospitals
1 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Staff health checks and more PPE for nursing home staff, but representative group says test results still too slow
1 Apr 2020
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nursing homes ireland
Minister Simon Harris 'to immediately address' PPE shortages in nursing homes
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30 Mar 2020
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Covid-19
Simon Harris says everything cannot go ‘back to normal’ after Easter Sunday
30 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus
Minister: 'There's a special place in hell for those that try to make a quick buck in a global pandemic'
28 Mar 2020
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On the beat
Covid-19: New emergency powers for gardaí likely to be signed 'over the weekend'
28 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus
Student nurses on placement WILL be paid for duration of Covid-19 crisis
26 Mar 2020
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Delivery
This Covid-19 information booklet will be delivered to every home in the country
25 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus
People advised not to make changes to health insurance as Covid-19 deal is arranged with private hospitals
25 Mar 2020
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