This morning.
Harcourt Street/Clonmel Street, Dublin 2
Amanda Butler with a 60ft portrait by street artist Joe Caslin entitled ‘Don’t Talk Down’ to Me marking Down Syndrome Ireland’s 50th birthday.
A report – The Upside – Life with Down Syndrome – has been published today outlining ‘21 Demands’ to bring about ‘real change in achieving disability rights in Ireland’.
Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
‘sup?
This morning.
Carlosfandango writes:
Local heron hiding on de doddah..
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar arrives for a cabinet meeting at government buildings this morning
Circa 66.9% of ppl 16+ now fully vaccinated in Ireland or roughly 68.9% over 18+. That compares with 70.5% in the UK. We should overtake them in next week or so. Well done @hselive 👏 https://t.co/4SXyBDJJwO
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) July 27, 2021
This afternoon.
Take that, so-called United Kingdom.
You’ll never beat the (southern) Irish
Well done, everyone.
Earlier: Teen Spirit
This morning.
Phoenix Park, Dublin.
Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, speak to the press as he launches the publication of the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study Post-Consultation Report following ‘extensive’ public consultation.
Key recommendations include:
1. All gates will remain open and fully accessible as per normal operations with the exception of Cabra Gate, which, as part of the pilot bus service initiative, will be accessible by bus only during the pilot period.
2. Walking and cycling improvement projects will be implemented as set out in the Study.
3. The proposal to make the North Road a cul-de-sac has been altered arising from feedback. The proposal is now to pilot a one-way route from Cabra Gate to Garda HQ on this road.
4. The proposed cul-de-sac for the Upper Glen Road will proceed on a pilot basis.
5. A pilot bus service running from Heuston Station via Parkgate Street, Chesterfield Avenue, Cabra Gate to Broombridge Station, subject to funding.
6. The advancement of a Parking Strategy and review of the Bye Laws will commence immediately.
7. The conversion of Ashtown Gate to entry-only and the proposed cul de sac on Knockmaroon Road are postponed until the potential impacts on the surrounding areas are fully understood.
Dublin city centre
This morning.
Vie Irish Times:
Restaurateurs have called on the Government to bring forward the phasing-out of pandemic unemployment payments as they struggle to fill “thousands” of vacancies.
The PUP scheme is to be wound down from September but Adrian Cummins, chief of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said “the Government should bring that forward” in sectors that have fully reopened.
People in two large restaurant groups who spoke on condition of anonymity said there was an acute labour shortage.
“If you want a job in Ireland, it’s there for you. That’s across all levels: management, customer service staff, what have you. It’s very difficult. We just can’t get people to work for us,” said a senior figure in one group who cited PUP as a big problem for the sector.
Hospitality industry complains of acute labour shortage (Irish Times)
meanwhile…
Um.
This morning.
Via The Book Resort:
The Book Resort has today announced that they are eagerly awaiting the delivery of a new van, the first of hopefully many, along with increasing their team members. A demand in their beautiful bespoke gift boxes has led the Waterford business to take the next step in growing the family business.
The Book Resort was founded just over 18 months ago in Waterford, Ireland. Run by mother and son team, Aisling Finn and Liam Hayes, the business has gone from strength to strength. The ambitious team hope that this is the first of many vehicles that will soon be seen all over the south east.
Beginning as a book subscription service, the company quickly adapted during Covid to provide fabulous gift and subscription boxes internationally. The Book Resort only use Irish suppliers so every sale has a domino effect in the Irish market.
We are currently seeking a delivery driver on Indeed.ie and interested applicants should apply directly before August 15th 2021.
In fairness.
This morning.
Merrion Street, Dublin 2.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin arrives for a cabinet meeting to discuss further lifting of restrictions for the vaxxed.
Meanwhile…
On whether the number of guests allowed at weddings will increase next month, Minister for Health @DonnellyStephen indicates there will be ‘good news’ for couples, but says the details will be finalised at Cabinet this morning | https://t.co/vlcgTCVqyk pic.twitter.com/RIUSfo18JK
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) July 27, 2021
This afternoon.
KC Peaches, Dame Street, Dublin 2.
Vax happy customers Patricia Bree (left) and Collette Harton enjoying café-made coffee in real cups on the first day of indoor dining and drinking for the sufficiently-dosed.
Lucky perishers.
*stares mournfully through café window*
Meanwhile…
Really, really shameful .I'm fully vaxxed but I still believe your medical decisions are none of my business .this is a very bad day .#NoVaccinePassport
— Helen o'D (@boggywood) July 26, 2021
Fight!
Earlier: Into My Veins
@GranvilleWford #Waterford #Sunnysoutheast @RAI_ie So was going in to Hotel for Lunch and refused entry! Showed COVID Vaccine Cert on phone and pdf in email from HSE door staff and manager? Say their scanner showing invalid !?!?
Something wrong!— Tom McHugh (@tommchugh58) July 26, 2021
This afternoon.
Granville Hotel, Waterford.
It begins.
