STOP THAT!
This afternoon.
Dublin Airport.
Rajiv tweetz:
The airport bar in Dublin has a constant 24/7 Arthur’s Day vibe. Just now a cheer went up as a woman on a hen just gave head to a rubber willy stuck to a bald guy’s head…
This is how viruses spread.
The Mater Hospital has banned all child visitors and is asking other visitors to stay away – the only ones allowed “are those who are visiting patients in critical care, vulnerable young adults, psychiatric patients or those whose loved ones are receiving end of life care”
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) March 6, 2020
Yikes.
Earlier: Small Gathering
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny (second left) and former Minister for Finance Michael Noonan (right) and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottle (second right) and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Coca Cola Company, Neville Isdel in Barbados on June 20, 2019
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny declared seven trips abroad. This included trips to Germany, Portugal, Barbados, UK, and three to the U.S. The one to Barbados was to discuss Ireland’s “economic recovery” with the government there: pic.twitter.com/WODXRu5rEZ
— Ken Foxe (@kenfoxe) March 6, 2020
The former finance minister Michael Noonan also travelled on that trip to Barbados according to the register: pic.twitter.com/w3Yvos7AcH
— Ken Foxe (@kenfoxe) March 6, 2020
Well for some.
Meanwhile…
There were a couple of new properties registered. Former minister and now MEP Frances Fitzgerald declared part-ownership of a rental property in Clare while Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy registered a property in Irishtown, Dublin: pic.twitter.com/faLV0yqm1D
— Ken Foxe (@kenfoxe) March 6, 2020
Um.
Meanwhile…
If there was a prize for longest entry in the register of interests, then Fianna Fáil’s Seán Haughey would definitely be the winner: pic.twitter.com/Mg5CtHi239
— Ken Foxe (@kenfoxe) March 6, 2020
Gulp.
Public trust and consultation critical (Barbados Today, June 20, 2019)
Last night.
Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Dublin Airport, County Dublin.
The two candidates who are contesting the election for a new Labour Party Leader – Alan Kelly TD (above left) and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD at the second of four hustings..
Ballot papers will be sent to Labour Party members on March 15 with an April 3 closing date.
FIGHT!
Previously: ‘Let’s Make Labour Sexy Again’
James Larkin Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 on Wednesday, March 4
Kilbarrack Rd meets coast rd there’s a pumping station & no wall for CoCo vehicles access (junction pic). James Larkin rd begins AFTER Howth Rd turns into Raheny up to junction with Bull Island / Dollymount causeway. Medical condition to make that mistake yet stay on it for 1km pic.twitter.com/AtSGrpmSDW
— Damien McGettrick (@McGettrickDamo) March 5, 2020
Wednesday evening.
A woman in her 30s died following a road crash in Raheny, Dublin 5. The pedestrian was struck by a van after it mounted the path along the James Larkin Road shortly after 7pm.
Derek writes:
Lots of conflicting stories about this incident much of it probably rubbish….That the van had travelled for at least a km and that there were more injuries [than have been reported]. Any of your readers know what actually happened?
Anyone?
Previously: Pedestrian dies after being struck by van in Dublin (RTÉ)
Jogger killed after being hit by van in Dublin (Irish Times)
Pic via Roy
Enjoy movies?
Understand Irish?
Nicole Osborne writes:
ODEON Cinemas will screen some film favourites ‘as gaeilge’ all year round in all eleven ODEON cinemas nationwide (Dublin (Blanchardstown, Charlestown, Coolock, Point Square, Stillorgan), Cavan, Limerick, Naas, Newbridge, Portlaoise and Waterford).
In celebration of Seachatin na Gaeilge ODEON Cinemas will be screening; ‘Spongebob Squarepants: Spongeout of Water’, ‘Song of the Sea’, ‘The Breadwinner’ and ‘The Secret of Kells’.
Paul Wren, Commercial Manager of ODEON Cinemas says,
“We are very proud to support and celebrate the Irish language. We hope families and schools (Irish speaking and non-Irish speaking) will enjoy our list of films we have selected, some also created by Irish film producers”. So if any schools would like to request a morning school screening with us please get in touch to book”.
To book a special screening of one of ODEON’s films in Irish then please contact; Paul Wren, Commercial Manager – irelandevents@odeonuk.com
As Gaeilge…
Nioiclín Osbórn á scriobh:
Beidh na scannáin ar siúil i bpictiúrlann ODEON ar fud na tíre i gcomhair na bliana. ( Baile Átha Cliath; Baile Bhlainséir, Baile Shéarais, An Chulóig, Sráidbhaile an Íosta,Stigh Lorgan) (An Cabhán, Luimneach, An Nás, Droichead Nua, Port Laoise agus Port Láirge)
Chun ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge, beidh ODEON ag taispeáint: ‘Spongebob Squarepants; Sponge Out of Water’, ‘Song of the Sea’, ‘The Breadwinner’ agus ‘The Secret of Kells’.
Deir Bainisteoir Tráchtála ODEON, Paul Wren:
‘Táimid thar a bheith bródúil tacaíocht agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh teaghlaigh agus scoileanna (Béarla agus Gaelscoil) sult as an liosta scannáin atá roghnaithe againn. Má tá suim ag aon scoil léiriú scoile a chuir in áireamh, tar i dteagmháil linn.
Chun léiriú príobháideach do scannáin ODEON as Gaeilge a chuir in áirithe, is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le: Paul Wren, Bainisteoir Tráchtála – irelandevents@odeonuk.com
This morning.
Government Buildings, Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Arriving for a coronavirus crisis meeting were from top: Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland; General Secretary of ICTU Patricia King; Director General Construction Federation Tom Parlon and Chief Executive of IBEC Danny McCoy.
Meanwhile…
Employers’ body Ibec has urged the Government to introduce an emergency social welfare payment from the first day of absence for a period of two weeks to address difficulties arising from the Covid-19 virus.Coronasummit
Under current social protection rules, workers who fall ill or self-isolate on medical advice may be entitled to Illness Benefit subject to having enough PRSI contributions.
Ibec calls for new emergency social insurance measures to support workers hit by Covid-19 (RTÉ)
This morning.
Via Echo Live:
Organisers of this year’s Youghal St Patrick’s Day parade have cancelled the event over concerns about the current coronavirus outbreak.
It comes as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland rises to 13, including one case in a person who does not have a history of travel to the affected areas. This patient, a male from the south of the country, is being treated at Cork University Hospital.
Youghal parade cancelled due to coronavirus concerns (Mary Corcoran, Echo Live)
Earlier: Meanwhile, At Trinity
Trinity College Dublin; email from provost Patrick Prendergast
This morning.
RTÉ reports:
“Trinity College Dublin has written to staff and students to inform them that a case of Covid-19 is connected with the campus.
“It said a section of its Dublin city centre campus will be closed as a precautionary measure, but that the rest of the university will open and operate as normal.”
Coronavirus case identified at Trinity College Dublin (RTÉ)
Thanks Steve Conlon
This evening
The Royal Berkshire NHS Trust has released the above statement saying an older patients with underlying health conditions who tested positive for coronavirus has died.
Coronavirus: health authorities confirm first UK death – latest updates (The Guardian)
Via Beth Rigby
Meanwhile…
Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan
Seven new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Ireland, including one patient who had not travelled to an infected area.
The total number of cases across the country now stands at 13.
Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health Dr Tony Holohan said the country remains in the containment phase, but warned it was a “rapidly evolving situation”.
Seven new coronavirus cases confirmed in Republic of Ireland (RTÉ)
