This morning.
Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo/County Galway.
Bebe writes:
Red Carnation Group’s Jewel in their crown this morning with Luke (above)e, suitably attired with mask, guarding the gate…
Hon Mayo.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly (above) has said public health officials are concerned a big increase in international travel could see ‘a second wave’ of Covid-19 in Ireland
This morning.
Via RTÉ
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Mr Donnelly said the Government still plans to publish a “green” list of countries on 9 July, but no decision has been made on when it will be activated.
“July 9 is a decision that has been taken to publish a list.There may be a recommendation to Cabinet [on Monday] that that might change,” he said.
The minister said he understood that the issue is of great concern to people, who may have already booked holidays or who may be planning a trip abroad, and the National Public Health Emergency is meeting today on the issue.
Cases of Covid-19 in Ireland from international travel was at 2% for the last few months, but has risen to 17% in the last few weeks, he said.
Fears overseas travel could trigger second wave of Covid-19 – Donnelly (RTÉ)
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From top: new Fianna Fáil junior ministers Thomas Byrne (left) with Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Anne Rabbitte; Jack Chambers and Robert Troy (left) and Mr Martin
This morning.
The government’s new junior ministers and their portfolios:
Dara Calleary, FF, Mayo: Government Chief Whip, has also been assigned to Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht with responsibility for the Gaeltacht and Sport.
Thomas Byrne, FF, Meath East: Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for EU Affairs.
Patrick O’Donovan, FG, Limerick: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with responsibility for the Office of Public Works.
Ossian Smyth, GP, Dún Laoghaire: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with responsibility for Public Procurement and eGovernment.
Jack Chambers, FF, Dublin West: Department of Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance.
Josepha Madigan, FG, Dublin Rathdown: Department of Education and Skills with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion.
Martin Heydon, FG, Kildare South: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for Research & Development/ Farm Safety/ New Market Development.
Anne Rabbitte, FF, Galway East: Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration with responsibility for Disability.
Colm Brophy, FG, Dublin South-West: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora.
Charlie McConalogue, FF, Donegal: Department of Justice and Equality with responsibility for Law Reform
Joe O’Brien, GP, Dublin Fingal: Department of Rural and Community Development with responsibility for Community Development and Charities.
Peter Burke, FG, Longford–Westmeath: Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government with responsibility for Local Government and Planning.
Malcolm Noonan, GP, Carlow-Kilkenny: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform.
Robert Troy, FF, Longford–Westmeath: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with responsibility for Trade Promotion.
Damien English, FG, Meath West: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Businesses.
Mary Butler, FF, Waterford: Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People.
Frank Feighan, FG, Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal & North Roscommon: Department of Health with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy.
Niall Collins, FF, Limerick County: Department of Higher Education, Innovation and Science with responsibility for Skills and Further Education.
FIGHT!
Hot Keels
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Behold: the Lamborghini Tecnomar 63 – a luxurious 19m motor yacht created in collaboration with the Italian Sea Group and inspired by the hexagonal and Y-shaped lines of the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 V12 hybrid supercar.
Constructed from carbon fibre and weighing in at a fairly trim 24 tonnes, the yacht is powered by twin 2000bhp MAN 24-litre V12 engines with a top speed of 60 knots (111km/h).
Available in 2021 for a rumoured €1,780,000 (about twice the price of the supercar that inspired it).
Russian President Vladimir Putin can now lead the country until 2036.
Some good news for Putin today
As it’s clear that he’s now here to stay
It’s important to note
That they had a fair vote
And the people have all had their say
John Moynes
AP
Aw
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This afternoon.
The International Bar, Wicklow Street, Dublin 2 prepares to re-open.
Meanwhile…
This afternoon.
The Old Stand, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2.
Earlier: Like Work Cubicles With Hooch
Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan
BREAKING:
Jim O’Callaghan (FF-Dublin Bay South) turns down offer of the Minister of State for Law Reform.
“The reason I am not accepting is because I believe my energy and abilities will be better used as a backbench FF TD rather than as a junior member of gov’t.”
via Irish Times— Next Irish General Election (@NextIrishGE) July 1, 2020
This afternoon.
Fight!
Heave!
Monday: Derek Mooney: You Can’t Expel Me…I’ve Already Quit
Meanwhile…
Josepha Madigan
Breaking: Outgoing Arts Minister Josepha Madigan is to take a junior ministry at the Department of Education #iestaff
— McConnellDaniel (@McConnellDaniel) July 1, 2020