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This morning.

New research suggests a previous coronavirus infection gives double jabbed people ‘greater protection’ from, er, coronavirus infection.

Via RTÉ News

Past Covid infection, together with being fully vaccinated, increases an individual’s protection against the virus to as much as 94%,according to the Zoe Covid study.

Professor Tim Spector, of Kings College London, a lead scientist on the Zoe Covid study app, said:

“Regardless of which vaccine is administered, this latest research shows that having a natural Covid-19 infection before double vaccination does mean greater protection.

“This is really positive news for overall immunity levels in the UK and means that large numbers of people will have effective and long lasting protection from Covid-19.

“This is also strong evidence to support the need for vaccination, even for those who have already had Covid-19.”

Anyone?

Past covid infection plus vaccination gives greater protection, study suggests (RTÉ)

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Good times.

Um.

Last night.

Dail Eireann.

The voting on extending legislation allowing for restrictions on indoor hospitality for another three months. As a “safety net”, according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

This afternoon.

Buswell’s Hotel, Dublin 2

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly (left) and TD Ged Nash at the launch of Labour’s Alternative Budget 2022.

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The Labour Party leader Alan Kelly has suggested the rental platform Airbnb needs regulation – but only in urban areas.

Mr Kelly, whose constituency is Tipperary, has a property which is rented out in a rural area.

He told Pat Kenny this is used as a connection for his family.

“My wife is from down there, so it’s a connection down there for her and her family.

“I’ve an issue with Airbnb in urban areas as opposed to rural areas – particularly in areas… where that house is, it’s a very small population area.”

High on power, that lad.

Alan Kelly On The Future Of The Labour Party (Newstalk)

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The approval by An Bord Pleanala for the development of a four-storey hotel on Dublin’s Merchant’s Arch has provoked a petition opposing the plans signed by more than 27,000 people to date

This afternoon.

Nicorigo writes:

Dublin City Council and An Bord Pleanala plan to destroy part of Merchant’s Arch to make way for an hotel. This is an iconic part of the city and it would be outrageous if the planning was to go ahead.  There is a petition going on (see below), it would be great if you can share it. We need as many voices as possible to put a stop to this nonsense.

Petition here

Yesterday: Merchant’s Arch: Historic Dublin landmark to be demolished and replaced by hotel (Dublin Live)

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The Moderna vaccine is administered at the National Ambulance HQ

This afternoon.

Via Associated Press:

Swedish health authorities on Wednesday suspended the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 30 and under, saying the move was done out of precaution.

The reason for the pausing is “signals of an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle or the pericardium” — the double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the main vessels, Sweden’s Public Health Agency said in a statement. “The risk of being affected is very small.”

In July, the European Medicines Agency recommended authorising Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 17, the first time the shot has been authourised for people under 18.

Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under (AP)

Earlier: A Doctor Writes

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This morning.

Phoenix Park, Dublin.

Minister Patrick O’Donovan with Audrey Farrell (top), Conservation Services at the Office of Pubic Works, and architect Denis Byrne (above) at the Magazine Fort to announce the plans of works to restore and upgrade the historic Fort.

Previously: Harry’s Dublin: The Magazine Fort

Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

This afternoon.

Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

Mothers and their partners – members of the Better Maternity Care campaign group, joined TDs, including Labour’s Ivana Bacik, outside Leinster House called on Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to ‘honour his commitment’ to end partner restrictions in maternity care.

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Dr Billy Ralph

This afternoon.

Anyone?

Previously: Joe And Mary

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Yesterday’s Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.

From top: Republic of Ireland football team; Trinity College immunology professor Cliona O’Farrelly

This morning/afternoon.

Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio One.

Further to vaccine hold-outs among our senior football team…

….Dr Cliona O’Farrelly, of TCD, said:

“These young men would – I think not necessarily all – seem to be in a bubble of misinformation and are hearing stories that there is no real validity to.

“There is a story going around that the vaccine compromises potency and causes erectile dysfunction or infertility, lower sperm count, which there is absolutely no evidence for.

“These young sportspeople are just so aware of health and needing to protect themselves from major danger, and Covid infection, even if it’s mild, can lead to long Covid, and there’s a risk to others.

“I must admit, I was really surprised by this.

“I just wonder, do they think they are sort of – men can be like that – invincible, that they’ll be okay, that their immune systems are strong enough to fight the disease, and that it’s not going to have long-term effects.”

Earlier: Callumny

Immunologist: Footballers’ vaccine stance due to ‘bubble of misinformation’ (RTÉ)

Pic: TCD News

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