In the Dáil, I spoke to the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in relation to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. As of today, more than 77,000 people have now been vaccinated in Ireland, bringing us above the EU average. However, changes need to be made to improve the rollout of the vaccine especially in relation to the IT ...
Forgotten about (once again) when it came to accessing to recent pay talks, it’s vital that our peacekeeping troops are not forgotten about when it comes to access to the Covid-19 vaccination.
I was on the Week in Politics this week on RTÉ One TV. I gave a quick update on Ireland’s mass vaccination programme. Ireland’s success in suppressing the virus has not occurred by chance. We have embraced science & enlightenment throughout and we can now reap the rewards.
It has been decided that from midnight on Wednesday 21 October 2020, the country will be placed on Level 5 under the Plan for Living with COVID-19, for six weeks. This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Ireland. ...
It has been decided that from today, Tuesday 6 October, the country will be placed on Level 3 under the Plan for Living with COVID-19, for three weeks. This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Ireland. For full ...
I welcome the great news that the restrictions in Kildare are being lifted with immediate effect. The people and businesses in Kildare deserve huge credit and recognition for no doubt, saving many lives. A lot of unpaid volunteers gave their time to work tirelessly in the testing hub in Newbridge and Punchestown, ...
New Covid-19 measures have been announced for the country following an increase in cases over the past few days. All measures are in place for the next three and half weeks until September 13th. ⏺ All businesses should facilitate remote working where possible ⏺ All visits to homes will be limited to six ...
I welcome today’s business support package as a first step in getting Kildare, Laois and Offaly businesses back on their feet. More state support will be required over the coming months to mitigate against the effects of the second lockdown. ✅ Topped up Restart Grant Plus - Eligible businesses will now be entitled ...
Radio Interview on Newstalk this morning along with Ger Alley, General Manager of The Heritage Hotel in Killenard discussing the new restrictions here in Kildare, Laois and Offaly.
RTÉ Six One News this evening speaking in relation to the rise of Covid-19 cases in Kildare, Laois and Offaly.
