Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly
“Categorically, no ransom has been paid by this Government”@DonnellyStephen says no ransom has been paid to the hackers, adding that a decryption key being made available “came as a surprise” and there could be “any number of reasons” behind it | More: https://t.co/KH4dSGFfyz pic.twitter.com/v7adJzuDFJ
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) May 21, 2021
This morning.
Seems legit.
42, Mount Pleasant Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
This morning.
The C1 Ber-rated period property, which is just 55sq m (592sq ft) in size, is in walk-in condition and is asking €525,000 through agents Felicity Fox.
A comparison that shows the appetite for well-designed, turn-key one-beds in the area, can be seen in the sale of number 9. While a very different style of one-bed, and larger, extending to 84sq m (904sq ft), the Tom de Paor designed home came to market in November 2017 asking €495,000 and sold for €550,000 in June 2018….
Thud.
Artisan cottage in Ranelagh for €525,000 (Irish Times)
Meanwhile…
Over half a million to live in a shoe box? This is 100% worse than the last boom. Also see “Artisan Cottage” reference 🤦♀️, peak bullshit. Someone needs to shout STOP to this madness! https://t.co/62dPGzTp9j
— Eimear McCormack 🚣♀️ (@EimearMcCormack) May 20, 2021
Meanwhile…
Hey @crazyhouseprice wanna go halves? You can have the windowless room. Imagine 477% increase in 9 years. #HousingCrisis #Ranelagh https://t.co/qg9jllbXXQ
— Dublin Rental Watch (@DubRentWatch) May 20, 2021
Fight!
Above from left: Anne O’Connor, COO, HSE; Paul Reid, CEO HSE; Dr Colm, Henry, CCO, HSE; and Damien McCallion, HSE National Lead, Vaccination Programme at Dr Steevens’ Hospital for the weekly HSE operational update on the response to Covid-19
This afternoon.
Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin.
Via RTÉ News:
Over 2.2 million vaccines have been administered in this country up to yesterday, according to HSE chief Paul Reid.
Over 1.6 million people have now received their first dose, 43% of the adult population, with Thursday of last week seeing the highest number of vaccines administered to date, 56,000…
…In the 60-69 age group, over 320,000 people have received their first dose of vaccine, and 186,000 in the 50-59 age group have been given their first jab.
HSE chief says cyber attack a ‘stomach-churning criminal act’ (RTÉ)
Earlier: Race of Ages
Meanwhile…
This morning.
Labelled a lunatic by US chat show host Jimmy Kimmell for sharing a video showing a magnet adhering to his vaccine injection site, a bewildered Robert Carroll takes to the roof of his Chicago home.
Previously: Stuck on You
Photocall Ireland
Following a successful trial last weekend.
From an idea by Hugo’s (above).
Dublin City Council has announced that outdoor dining is to be facilitated on Merrion Row, Dublin 2.
Via RTE:
In a statement yesterday afternoon, the council said the system would be in place initially for the summer, and that a review would take place in the autumn to assess its viability on a long-term basis.
The council has said that, as a result, a number of changes will be made in the coming weeks to the area, including the removal of eight carparking spaces on the east side of Ely place.
The footpaths on Merrion Row will be widened on both sides, with one lane of traffic remaining to facilitate traffic from Kildare Street.
Pic via Hugo’s
This morning/afternoon.
Tara Street and Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2
Demolition works underway at Hawkins House, formerly the headquarters of the Department of Health, briefly HQ of Home Sweet Home and frequently described as one of Dublin’s ugliest buildings usually by building shape shamers.
Today we’re inviting people aged 48 to register for their #COVIDVaccine. The quickest and easiest way to register is online. You’ll need:
✔️PPSN
✔️Eircode
✔️Mobile number
✔️Email address
Register: https://t.co/nTNxEJWWWr #ForUsAll pic.twitter.com/VRZISs9nYR— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) May 20, 2021
This morning.
Meanwhile…
#COVID19 vaccination programme is now open for 25-29 year olds
📖Read more https://t.co/jjtjhxaUrI
💻Book online https://t.co/rPEAbrhdML pic.twitter.com/vpgyiLbend
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) May 20, 2021
Northern Ireland.
Show offs.
Gotcha!
Illegally infused ‘erb tea.
Via @GardaTraffic:
Whilst conducting a cross border anti crime checkpoint with their colleagues in the PSNI, Dundalk RPU detected numerous offences, including this one. Driver tested positive for cannabis and quantity of cannabis found in vehicle. Driver arrested.
The streets of Dundalk are a little safer this morning.
Rugby’s CJ Stander
On The Late Late Show…
…Maureen Catterson writes:
After nine years of playing professional rugby in Ireland, CJ Stander joins Ryan to say goodbye…
Room to Improve architect Dermot Bannon joins Ryan to discuss his new upcoming series…
Crona and Suzy Byrne will talk about what it was like to grow up as the daughters of Ireland’s most famous broadcaster, Gay Byrne…
Ryan will be joined by Jamie and Georgie Crawford. At 32 years of age Dublin man Jamie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Five years later, his wife Georgie got the devastating diagnosis that she had breast cancer…
Michael Moloney emerged as one of the Toy Show’s brightest stars when he was surprised by global singing sensation Dermot Kennedy. Now, Michael releases his first single, ‘All That I Do’…
Ryan will talk with two mothers who care full-time for children with disabilities, Katie Healy-Nolan and Nina Fitzpatrick…
James Vincent McMorrow will perform a world exclusive of his brand-new single ‘Paradise’.
The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tom orrow at 9.35pm.
“In 2020, China won the trade war, science and technology war, and especially the biological war…
“The Western model has failed, the 500-year maritime civilization is doomed, the CCP has won and will lead the way of the modernization in the new era after the biology revolution…
“…the U.S. was beaten back to its original shape.”
Ping Chen, a professor at Peking University and senior researcher at the CCP-affiliated think tank China Institute of Fudan University.
Gulp.
Anyone?
The Chinese Communist Party is ‘up to its neck’ in the world’s woes (Sky News Australia)
