Sharon Lynch

The total number of fatalities stands at 2,006

'Sad milestone' as virus deaths exceed 2,000 - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the fact that just over 2,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland is a sad and sobering milestone.

Coronavirus • 18 Nov 20

According to the report, raw sewage from 35 towns and villages flows into our environment every day

Delayed wastewater system change a 'public health risk'

The Environmental Protection Agency has said delays in upgrading wastewater treatment systems around the country are prolonging risks to the environment and public health.

Ireland • 12 Nov 20

Margaret Lynch celebrating her 100th birthday this year

100-year-old who wrote letter from lockdown dies

A 100-year-old woman who featured in the RTÉ short film 'Letters from Lockdown' in May has died.

Dublin • 02 Nov 20

Emily Lloyd was attending Enable Ireland before it stopped in March due to Covid-19

Surprise for teen who hasn't seen friends since March

A very special socially distanced birthday celebration took place in Dublin today for 19-year-old Emily Lloyd, who has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal.

Dublin • 16 Oct 20

Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin spoke publicly about her experience of harassment by a former colleague at the university

UCD president apologises to Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin

UCD President Professor Andrew Deeks has apologised to assistant professor Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and said the college is implementing a range of new and revised measures to address harassment in the workplace.

Ireland • 07 Sep 20

Debenhams are calling for what they say is a fair redundancy settlement from their employer

Debenhams workers mark 150th day of dispute

Rallies by Debenhams workers have taken place in Dublin and Limerick to mark 150 days since they were laid off.

Ireland • 05 Sep 20

Some of the new measures contain the lodgement of documents with the courts by electronic means or e-filing

E-filing and video links among court reforms over virus

The use of remote hearings, e-filing, and video links in the legal system are being enhanced under measures aimed a meeting the challenges posed by coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 17 Aug 20

Owner of Coffeeangel Karl Purdy said 'we are just trying to see the rest of the year through'

Scheme like 'kicking us when we're down' - shop owner

There was widespread criticism from small business owners to changes from the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to the new Employment Wage Subsidy scheme (EWSS) - a decision that the Government has now backtracked on.

Ireland • 31 Jul 20

Owners of small cafes who run their own business say being excluded from the scheme could make them economically unviable

Govt reinstates business owners to EWSS

Proprietary directors, or business owners, are being reinstated to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) from 1 September, where they retain "ordinary" employees on payroll.

Business • 31 Jul 20

Estefany Alquinta Gonzalez made the trip to Ireland from Denmark earlier this month

English student speaks of 'anxious' time in Mountjoy

A Chilean woman, who came to Ireland to study English, has been describing her ordeal after she was detained by immigration officials and denied entry to the country.

Ireland • 16 Jul 20