The Digital Green Cert proposal has been passed by the European Parliament. It will allow for travel across the bloc and was voted on by MEPs yesterday with the results revealed this morning.

Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin Kingston Mills said it is a concern that two shots of vaccine are needed to give full protection against the variant.

Approximately 90% of students will sit at least one exam, with the majority opting for both exams and accredited grades in all subjects

Covid-19 ban on rent evictions and increases is to be extended until January 12, 2022

Almost half the sun will be covered by the moon between 10am and 12:30pm

Government departments and offices, which include the Department of Social Protection, were the largest source of complaints (32%), followed by local authorities (26%), and the health and social care sector (18%), according to the Ombudsman's latest report

Written exams will run until June 29 and until June 17 for Leaving Certificate Applied students

The puppies are now in the care of the DSCPA and the case is under investigation

The QS rankings provide a comparative analysis of the performance of the world’s top 1,300 universities across some 97 countries

A teenager has died following a road crash in Co Down. The 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in the Foxleigh Fields area of Banbridge at about 1pm on Tuesday. One vehicle, a lorry, was involved. Police inquiries are continuing.

Raymond McCord said he feels Mr Poots is 'destroying unionism'

Alzheimer Society of Ireland chief said Ireland should use the time between now and EMA approval of Aduhelm to prepare for increased demand for early diagnosis of the disease

Assistant Commissioner was responding to queries following announcement of random drug testing of officers

As well as visiting Cork's al-fresco Prince's St, Micheál Martin officially opened Penrose Dock's office development and an ASD unit at the North Monastery Primary school

A member of the Government’s expert group on ventilation has expressed concern that the various industries returning to work are 'using guidance that isn’t scientifically up to date'

Developers have been refused permission for 179 apartments on the former Bessborough estate in Cork amid concerns about the possible location of a children’s burial ground

Pest controllers were called out to the university on 99 occasions in 2020 to deal with rodents, wasps' nests ants and carpet moths

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) said it recognised the hurt caused to relatives of those killed during the Bloody Sunday shootings by the emblems at the event, but concluded there were not likely to be successful prosecutions in the case

Emotional counselling and therapeutic supports are needed in primary and secondary schools to address bullying, experts tell Dáil

218 cases of Covid-19's Delta variant recorded in Ireland, as expert warns over 'something even worse' ahead

Details of Hiqa's unexpected visit to a centre in February is included in one report out of 22 published on Tuesday

When Edwin Poots made his first visit as DUP leader to Dublin last week, it was Paul Givan that he chose to accompany him

The number of people hospitalised with Covid-19 has increased to 77, with 27 in intensive care

The senior republican was shot dead in the Markets area of Belfast in May 2015

Rural TDs called on the Government to protect peat farmers, while Sinn Féin and Social Democrats sought details on protecting communities and employment

Revealing Mr Givan as first minister designate, Mr Poots paid tribute to Arlene Foster, thanking her for the “excellent work” she had done.

58% increase on the number of doses seized in 2019 “very concerning”, according to Health Products Regulatory Authority

Tenders being sought from external contractors, despite having spent almost €2m on a new printer that was too big for its intended room

Taoiseach spoke candidly about the devastating deaths of two of his children

Providing access to vaccines is the biggest challenge, not vaccine hesitancy among homeless people

The woman said her husband’s family was “notorious” and had “enemies”.

Minister of Education says that children should not come to school if they feel unwell

Spectators returning to sports matches will have to wear masks outdoors for the foreseeable future, Minister Jack Chambers has said.

Deputy political editor, Elaine Loughlin, continues her weekly trawl through the archives and highlights some of the major political events which were making the headlines this week in years gone by.

A child law expert has said Tusla is 'in a bind' when it comes to securing mental health supports for children, and can end up 'desperately begging' for help from the HSE and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services which may never arrive

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said the protocol was the “best solution” to ensure there was no return of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland

The audit report also says that ministerial directions, where individual ministers direct civil servants to proceed with expenditure despite concerns over value for money, were used more times during the pandemic than in the previous decade.

The scientists explain that Irish coastal waters are “one of the few places” where basking sharks “regularly and predictably occur on the surface close to shore”

Leaving Cert exams get underway on Wednesday as 84,500 applications made to CAO for college places

Ms O'Connor said her recent announcement was 'a knee-jerk reaction' to an insensitive interview

Meanwhile, 377 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed this evening

Met Éireann is forecasting fine weather as the week goes on

The streets of Limerick were alive with the sound of patrons enjoying themselves on June bank holiday Monday

Mother and baby home survivors have been told health records will not be passed onto them directly but to a nominated GP or other doctor who will decide whether it is appropriate to pass them on

Former Ireland rugby player Trevor Ringland was appointed to the role at the weekend by Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis

Drew Harris rejects criticism of the Garda response

Results of number of cases identified in each district will be shared with An Garda Síochána and Missing Persons Unit

A Fianna Fáil supporter who purchased the NPHET. ie domain and directed it to the party’s website and to an anti-vaccination site, says he is a victim of theft because it was removed. Damian McMenamin purchased the domain names www. niac. ie and www.

'Today is a day so many thousands of businesses have waited for and have worked for.'

Questions over handling of sensitive survivor testimony and delays in responding to queries

A number of bands took part in the rally and a few speakers also addressed the crowd.

The man is in 40s and is appearing before Tullamore District Court at 10.30am this morning.

Nearly 50 people have now been arrested after public order incidents across the Bank Holiday Weekend

The two people evacuated from the apartment are now in hospital.

National Broadband Ireland, the company in charge of the rollout, confirmed it will not reach its target despite its contractors being allowed to work through the pandemic

Sinn Féin's Mairéad Farrell has called for greater transparency around the recruitment of these staff

All outdoor hospitality will reopen today, while small crowds of up to 100 people can attend live sporting events, rising to 200 at venues with a capacity of 5,000 or greater. Gyms, swimming pools and cinemas will also open their doors to the public for the first time in six months.

There are fears that the command centre could be put under surveillance by crime gangs because of its close proximity to the apartments

Talks are continuing between the EU and the UK Government to solve some of the issues but many unionists have called for the protocol to be scrapped 

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary on Sunday morning

19 people were arrested last night bringing to 33 the number of people arrested for public order offences in Dublin so far this weekend.

Applications to the mother and baby home redress scheme will not open until next year, the Children's Minister has confirmed.

The vast majority of people in their 20s, who fill the bulk of hospitality roles, have yet to receive their first vaccine dose

Previous TB outbreaks led to claims from prisoners and prison staff and cost the State €5m in compensation

As special envoy, Mr Ringland will also be tasked to work with US firms and investors with an interest in Northern Ireland

“We’re nervous but excited,” said Mr Barden. “It’s been a long 15 months being closed, coming into the pub and no one being here is just a weird experience."

It means more than half of the adult population has had one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

The Northern Ireland Secretary has been criticised for his “unhelpful intervention” over the DUP leader’s decision not to become First Minister.

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The collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle occurred on Gort Road, Loughrea at approximately 2.10am.

The mother of four, who recently retired as a teacher, has been named locally as Mary Coughlan

The fast food chain, which has more than said it was notified of the breach on Wednesday with the content of the breach confirmed on Thursday.

Irish citizens living in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US can now apply for their first Irish passport online making the process cheaper and quicker.

On National Cancer Survivors Day, dance star champions cancer research as ambassador of 'Co Saolfada'

Clinic finds a drop in the number of women presenting with opioid addiction, but a rise in those abusing other substances 

Psycho-social and mental health burden associated with lockdown will sustain for months say experts

The move will add to pressure on Ireland's 12.5% rate, which has helped attract a huge number of multinationals, including Apple, Pfizer, Google, and Facebook, to set up bases here.

The protest, which lasted around 45 minutes, passed off peacefully

Ireland is paying close attention to the proposed reform, whether it will be implemented, and how soon that will be

It comes as the country’s three millionth vaccine is expected to be administered this weekend

Razor blades left embedded in a tree stump where young children play in Bangor, Co Down, has been described as “truly shocking” and “twisted”.

With the milestone three millionth dose of a Covid vaccine expected to be reached this weekend, Mr Donnelly said it was an amazing achievement.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland involving the potentially more transmissible Indian (Delta) variant rose to 114 by May 22, according to the latest official figures.

Last night, a number of people were arrested in Dublin city centre after crowds of people gathered in the streets.

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has claimed the report cannot be set aside

The Dublin singer said "I've gotten older and I'm tired".

Ms Byrne has served as a Green Party councillor since 2014 and received the highest share of first preference votes in Dublin’s South East Inner City in 2019

The charity is calling for the provision of secure, long-term rental tenure and more social housing

Children's Committee chair has requested the commission members to appear on June 17

'Patients with less urgent complaints are advised to contact their GPs or SouthDoc,' said the hospital 

Fishermen and women from around the country to join flotilla on June 23 

The Sinn Féin vice president said there was a “small window of opportunity” to introduce the language legislation in the Assembly before the summer recess.

One home was not sufficiently staffed to “respond to, contain or manage” a Covid-19 outbreak, found Hiqa.

An internal briefing said the minister should say Ireland had “learned the hard way” about what happens when there is inadequate regulation

The interval between doses of AstraZeneca will be reduced to eight weeks from 12 over the coming weeks, the minister of health has said.

Students will receive their Leaving Cert results on September 3, with CAO offers due on September 7.

Temperatures are expected to increase throughout the coming week to the low twenties, which will be a welcome relief after a dreary Spring, which saw below average temperatures. 

Climate Case Ireland said: "We need a bill that follows the science and aligns with climate justice.” 

As restrictions continue to ease and the country opens up, the next few weeks are expected to kick start the post-lockdown economy.

Charity organisation urges men to put together positive alternatives to stereotypical male bonding activities