45 TDs, with only 27 in the ‘regular’ Dáil seats, two more in the civil service ‘bullpen’ beside the Taoiseach, two in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, and 14 sitting around in the mezzanine/division lobbies. https://t.co/WpGuNjmt7j
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) April 23, 2020
This morning.
Seating arrangements for today’s Dáil sitting.
Bags the bullpen.
This afternoon.
Grangegorman, Dublin 7.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (right) and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy (second left) visit the HSE Dublin Covid 19 ‘response hub’, equipped with the latest Dell laptop.
The hub is coordinating the response to Covid-19 for the ‘homeless population’ across the of Dublin Regional Homeless Executive Area.
Casual Wednesday obviously.
Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
Update:
Outside the hub.
The ‘circle of trust’.
Photocall Ireland
Meanwhile…
— Sands (@saoirse161616) April 22, 2020
Ah here.
This afternoon.
Dublin city centre.
From top: Henry Street, Dublin 1; along the Royal Canal; Covid testing centre, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2; Henry Street; Henry Street and O’Connell Street, Dublin 1.
Of course you are.
Other Voices writes:
We are delighted to present ‘Courage’, a new project that beams uplifting, inspiring performances from brilliant artists into homes across the nation during the COVID-19 crisis.
Courage starts this Thursday night at 8PM with music from Ye Vagabonds from Whelan’s.
Watch live on YouTube, Facebook and RTE.ie.
Chin up.
It may never happen.
Louis Le Fronde writes:
I noticed this clever face mask when I was in a restaurant in Beijing [China] last year. They were being worn by the chefs, bar staff and waiters. I thought to myself, what a cool device, to avoid spreading germs (colds, flu, bugs etc) and viruses).
I further thought to myself, what if these were mandatory in every bar, cafe and restaurant together with latex gloves and regular handwashing? Could this reduce the spread of colds, infections and other bugs?
Also imagine if these were used in every supermarket, cafe and shop. I wonder how many lost work days would be saved?
Midlands Prison
Via Midlands 103:
The Prison Officers’ Association is writing to the director general to question if any action is being taken against those who attended a retirement party in the Midlands prison.
They say up to fifty people, including senior managers from the Irish Prison Service travelled to the event for retiring governor Ethel Gavin on March 27th.
The Director General says clear instruction was given that any large gathering, or large assembly of staff was not permissible…
Concerns Over 50 People Attending Midlands Prison Governor’s Retirement Party (Midlands FM)
Pic: Laois Today
Last night: Co-Mingle
Thanks Ruadhain
The camping area at the Electric Picnic, Stradbally, Co Laois; Government statement on licensed events
This afternoon.
All mass gatherings in Ireland are set to be banned until August at the earliest, it has been reported.
It is understood to be part of plans due to be announced by the Government due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. It is believed that the decision was taken by Ministers at a cabinet meeting today.
The decision means that that all big concerts, sporting events and other events will have to be rescheduled. It is believed that this will apply to gatherings of 5000 people or over…
Coronavirus: All mass gatherings in State set to be banned until autumn (Irish Times)
The liberate Ireland crowd at the Four Courts today. 😷 pic.twitter.com/vpcYyNZO4k
— Mark Tighe (@marktigheST) April 21, 2020
This afternoon.,
Earlier…
Number in Four Courts Round Hall and court number one for mention of action by John Waters and Gemma O’Doherty now around 100 and are crowded closely together.
— Mary Carolan (@MaryCarolanIT) April 21, 2020
— DíThreabhar Herbert (@riadach) April 21, 2020
This morning/afternoon.
The legislation challenged includes the 2020 Health Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, the 2020 Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act Covid-19 Act, The 1947 Health Act (Affected Areas) Order.
Their proceedings are also aimed at striking down temporary restriction regulations brought due to Covid-19 under the 1947 Health Act.
The action against what they claim are laws is against The Minister for Health, Ireland and the Attorney General.
Gerard Meehan Bl for the State told the court it will oppose the application for leave to bring the challenge, and asked the court to adjourn the case for two weeks to prepare a sworn statement in response to what is a “quite substantial” challenge.
Supporters Of John Waters And Gemma O’Doherty Refused Entry To Court Hearing (Examiner)
Previously: At The High Court
Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health Dr. Tony Holohan (left) and Deputy Chief Medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn at a briefing in the Department of Health, Dublin last night
The Department of Health has said in addition to the 687 people diagnosed with Covid-19 who have died and where there have been laboratory confirmed tests, there are also a further 77 ‘probable‘ Covid-19 deaths.
Details are now being provided of probable cases, where a clinician has determined a death as probably related to Covid-19….
Yesterday, health officials reported 77 deaths from Covid-19, the highest number declared on a single day during the emergency here.
Figures show that these deaths occurred over an extended period.
Many of them were in recent days, but in some in cases the deaths went back to around the beginning of April.
Anyone?
Further 77 ‘probable’ Covid-19 deaths – Dept of Health (RTÉ)
This afternoon.
Bray, County Wicklow.
Hardy buck, in fairness.
Pics by Aaron
