WE ARE OPEN !!!
Following the new government restrictions for Dublin, we are offering our bright and spacious Toners Yard to customers to come and enjoy some food and drinks🍕🍺We are taking walk in’s only.
Taking care of our customers always. pic.twitter.com/PWifOu8Neb
— Toners Pub Dublin (@Tonerspub) September 22, 2020
Yes!
Toner’s Yard at Toner’s Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
Orla asks:
What other pubs with decent beer gardens are there in Dublin [that are currently open]?
Anyone?
From top: Today’s Irish Daily Mail; Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly
This morning.
Further pressure heaped on Fianna Fáil Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s media performances and general handling of the rona from within his own party.
Somewhere in that building (above) are two women, possibly purple clad, having the absolute giggles.
Dr Johan Giesecke, Sweden’s former chief epidemiologist, addressing the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response this morning.
This morning.
As Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn warns that Covid-19 is spreading ‘disproportionately‘ among younger people…
…a Swedish expert will tell the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response that controlled spread of the coronavirus should be allowed among people aged under 60.
Via RTÈ:
In his opening statement, Dr Johan Giesecke, former chief epidemiologist in Sweden, will say Ireland should concentrate on the old and frail with frequent testing of staff and residents in care homes. He will tell politicians that we should wait at least a year to start comparing countries’ Covid-19 strategies.
Meanwhile…
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, [Covid Committee Chairman] Mr [Michael] McNamara said that two counties – Offaly and Kildare – may face further restrictions after already having an additional three weeks of restrictions, which begs the question as to the success of the original measures taken.
Lockdowns are not inevitable, he said, adding that we need to consider is it possible to shield the vulnerable from the virus while allowing society to move and to operate more normally.
Controlled spread of Covid-19 an option, Swedish expert to tell committee (RTÉ)
This afternoon.
Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1.
Well, at least Grindr isn’t useless apparently.
Previously at The Academy: Unplugged
This afternoon.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (above) raised the prospect of the Army patrolling streets in England to enforce coronavirus rules.
Via BBC:
The Prime Minister said that the police will now have the ‘option to draw on military support where required‘ as he announced fines for breaking the rule of six will be doubled to £200.
Mr Johnson said the UK is at a ‘perilous turning point’ in the fight against the virus as he imposed a 10pm curfew on all restaurants, bars and pubs across the country from Thursday with the hospitality sector also being restricted to table service only.
A requirement to wear face coverings will be extended to include retail workers and customers in indoor hospitality settings, except for when they are seated at a table to eat or drink.
Coronavirus: ‘We’ve reached a perilous turning point’, says Boris Johnson (BBC)
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Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will not attend tomorrow’s Oireachtas Special Covid-19 Committee
Dáil Covid-19 Committee hit with major cancellations ahead of tomorrow’s meeting. Health Minister, NPHET and HSE all now unable to attend scheduled hearing. Reason given is the ongoing work on the Winter Plan. @rtenews
— Mícheál Lehane (@MichealLehane) September 22, 2020
Um.
Anyone?
This morning.
Brussels, Belgium.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney (right) meeting with EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
Giggidygoo writes:
‘Belgium is not on the Green List. Will he isolate upon his return?’
Anyone?
Pic: @simoncoveney
Yesterday.
South William Street, Dublin 2.
Diners and pets eat al fresco as indoor dining become restricted under Level 3 regulations in Dublin.
Pandemic < spooky season pic.twitter.com/S7TvgkA1Vj
— Aísling Kavanagh (@aiskavanaghx) September 21, 2020
YIKES!
“We know it is not working” – Niamh Horan on #CBLive @NiamhHoran speaks about her frustration in relation to the new covid regulations. pic.twitter.com/RVBiai024h
— Claire Byrne Live (@ClaireByrneLive) September 21, 2020
Last night.
Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ One
Sunday Independent journalist Niamh Horan scolds the rona ‘plan’.
FIGHT!
Meanwhile…
RTE could have asked Carl Heneghan or other doctors to debate the science of lockdown on #cblive. They asked Niamh Horan instead so that social media would lose the rag. Don't play their cynical game.
— Eilis O'Hanlon (@EilisOHanIon) September 21, 2020
