Skibbereen, County Cork.
Ronan Kelly visits the home of couturier and fashion stylist Alice Halliday.
Ronan writes:
Alice’s home is also a workshop for repurposed style and fashion. This was recorded pre-lockdown. Imagine if you did have to stay at home how fascinating this home would be to stay in…
At the Four Courts this morning as Chief Justice Frank Clarke (screens) speaks during the first remote sitting of the Supreme Court with Media Relations Officer Gerry Curran, far left, and Irish Times journalist Mary Carolan, right
This afternoon.
The Court Service of Ireland writez:
Today for the first time ever, the courts in Ireland sat with all parties being present in court via remote video technology.
These Virtual Courtrooms will add to the other social distancing measures introduced by the courts in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal heard matters in individual cases via judges, practitioners and parties appearing via video from remote locations.
The cases were displayed on video screens in largely empty courts for members of the media present.
In the near future, reporters will be able to access cases remotely via secure and password protected links – acting as the eyes and ears of the public.
The courts will roll-out the technology in suitable cases in the coming days and weeks.
Other initiatives to organise future court hearings via extended social distancing planning will continue and expand in the coming weeks.
In a statement delivered in court via remote link, The Chief Justice, Frank Clarke emphasised that modernisation of processes was also taking place, in tandem with the use of technology.
He said that a new practice direction provided for new ways of clarifying matters in cases – in advance – so as to allow for a change in how the court and counsel interact via technology.
He indicated that this would aid the use of technology by proving for less interjection for clarification purposes during the hearings.
Virtual remote courts piloted in Ireland this morning (Courts Service Ireland)
You are invited….
Robbie Harris writes:
Jiggy had a house party….turn up the Subwoofer..
In fairness.
The work of Spanish artist David Moreno: long metal strips and piano wire soldered and welded together to create 3D ‘sketches’ of architectural elements.
Gordon’s alive!
Dublin-based comedian, writer and impressionist Liam Hourican with another ‘character in isolation’.
Liam writes:
[potty-mouthed chef] Gordan Ramsey shows how to wash your hands….
Previously: Pan Nationalist
‘sup?
Barry Higgins writes:
Sparrow looking for another project update…
Meanwhile…
‘sup?
Gillian writes:
Gary (above) is ready for us to go back to work…
Your pet in isolation to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘My Pet In Isolation’.
This afternoon.
Meath Street, Dublin 8.
Community organiser Fran Dempsey (top left) social distancing with his volunteers outside the Meath Street Youth Activities Company who have a food bank operating Monday to Friday every day offering homeless and people in need free food.
This afternoon.
Ringsend, Dublin 4.
Pic by Nick
Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty at a Covid-19 press briefing in Government Buildings last month
This afternoon.
In a press released issued by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, minister Regina Doherty said:
“Between our Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, those on the Live Register and workers who are benefitting from the wage subsidy scheme, over a million people are receiving some sort of state income support – a situation unparalleled in our nation’s history.
“This is a temporary health emergency and many sectors of the economy will be able to switch back on relatively quickly once the danger has passed.
“However, some sectors will be slower than others to recover and we will also have a challenge with youth employment as many young people who could have expected to have entered a buoyant jobs market will now face a much more complex environment.
“Understanding this, my Department is already planning for the post-pandemic environment and considering the best measures to help every worker to get back into the labour force as quickly as possible.”
