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How long?

John Mulcahy writes;

Digital Covid Certificate helpline are being told to expect to wait at least 90 minutes before they can talk to an agent. This was my 3 hour experience.

Update:


one-bedroom apartment in the Capital Dock residence, Grand Canal, Dublin 2

Dublin skyline.

Manhattan prices.

FIGHT!

Capital Docks (Daft)

 

Rogue operators” who “step out of line” from government guidelines to stop the unvaxxed from entering restaurants will be closed down immediately, Adrian Cummins (above) chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland warned earlier

This morning/afternoon.

Meanwhile..

Representatives from the restaurant and bar sector will this evening meet Government officials as work continues on guidelines ahead of the anticipated reopening of indoor hospitality next week.

The question of whether or not there will be time limits on the indoor service in bars and restaurants will be examined.

The issue of social distancing requirements, along with air ventilation measures, are also up for discussion.

The expectation within Government currently is that indoor hospitality will reopen next week for fully vaccinated people and those who have recovered from Covid-19.

This is contingent on President Michael D Higgins signing the necessary legislation, which was passed by the Dáil and Seanad last week.

Talks on reopening indoor dining for fully vaccinated (RTÉ)

Warning issued to ‘rogue operators’ in hospitality industry (Irish Times)

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From top: Drusilla the Sulawesi Black Crested Macaque, Bainne (Alpaca), Bumi (Sulawesi Black Crested Macaque); Dolly and Lemmy (Ring-Tailed Lemurs) and Babe, the park’s domestic pig.

‘sup?

This morning.

Tayto Theme Park and Zoo, Ashbourne, county Meath.

Ian Collins writes:

With Met Éireann forecasting warm weather to continue this week, this morning the resident animals at the Tayto Park Zoo were staying refreshed with a range of cool down treats prepared by the Tayto Park zookeepers ensuring they can also have fun in the sun!

One way to ensure animals stay comfortable during this sunny spell are frozen popsicles. As animals don’t perspire in the same way as humans, iced treats using the animal’s feed such as fresh fruit or vegetables ensure they stay hydrated.

Visitors to the Tayto Park Zoo will catch a glimpse of the Asian small-clawed otters taking full advantage of their pond, as they splash around to cool down, along with Ossie, the Tayto Park Emu bathing in cool water while the sun is shining.

Tayto Theme Park and Zoo

All pics by Emma Babington

George Soros (left) and Bill Gates

Last night/this morning.

Together at last.

In a joint statement they told reporters:

‘Mwahaha.’

George Soros And Bill Gates’ Backed Consortium To Buy U.K. Maker Of Covid Tests For $41 Million (Forbes Science)

Why Are Soros And Gates Buying UK COVID Testing Company? (Zero Hedge)

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“sup?

‘The Snug’.

An immersive installation by much-loved illustrator Fatti Burke toasting the Irish pub’s sacred space and its special place in our culture.

Lilly Finlay writes:

Hen’s Teeth has partnered with Fatti to celebrate The Snug through an installation that will pop-up in their Blackpitts, Dublin 8 gallery from the 28th of July to the 15th of August. The Snug is kindly supported by our friends at Guinness, and all visitors will get a complimentary pint of plain while they enjoy the show!

Hic.

Fatti sez:

“I wanted to create a place of surreal familiarity on the walls of The Snug, covered in graphic artwork and nostalgic ephemera. There’s a shared longing for warm nights in the pub with your favourite people, and I took this longing along for a cheeky ride. Snugs have a comforting feeling and you want to leave them covered in jokes and brightness and freshly made memories. It’s about fun and Irishness and the power to be found in having a laugh.”

Hen’s Teeth

He made me do it.

Pair of messers.

This morning.

Government Buildings, Dublin 2

HSE CEO Paul Reid (above left) and chair of Ireland’s High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination Brian MacCraith enter Government Buildings behind a press conference hosted by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe following the launch of a public consultation on the OECD International Tax Proposals.

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This afternoon

Earlier:

Dollymount Strand, Dublin yesterday afternoon

This morning.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow warning for high temperatures with hot conditions by day and staying very warm and humid at night.

Temperatures could be as high as 30C in some areas, with overnight values not falling below 17-20C.

The warning comes into effect at 1pm and will remain in place until 9am on Friday.

Status Yellow warning issued as temperatures soar (RTÉ)

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