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05.11.2020 / 18:45

Growth in RTÉ Radio's listenership during pandemic

Latest figures show that the number of people listening to news and current affairs radio grew during the pandemic, with RTÉ's Morning Ireland broadcasting to just under a half a million listeners.

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RTÉ’s Katie Hannon praises those who shared their pandemic pain

With @katieghannon in the hospitality room waiting to go on @RTERayDarcyShow about our new gig on @latedebaterteA post shared by Sarah McInerney (@sarahamcinerney) on Feb 3, 2018 at 1:38pm PSTThen last Monday, she learned that, as a result of Seán O’Rourke being axed by RTÉ following his attendance at the infamous Clifden dinner, she would be taking over the Saturday Show radio slot next month and The Late Debate will be returning to radio in the autumn schedules.It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind, but a good one. ‘Look, I’m delighted, of course I am.

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Expert warns Covid-19 test, trace system is 'falling apart'

Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at TCD Tomás Ryan has said Ireland's test, trace and isolate system was never fast enough and is now falling apart.

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Social distancing a priority for many school principals

Social distancing remains a top priority for a number of school principals who are addressing the challenges they face in preparing classrooms for the coming term.

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Warning over impact of 'blaming' people with Covid-19

"Blaming and shaming" people who test positive for Covid-19 may lead to fewer people presenting for testing, the Economic and Social Research Institute has warned.

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Lunchboxes more likely to transmit Covid-19 than uniforms, says virologist

Assistant Professor of Virology at Trinity College Dublin Kim Roberts has said hard surfaces, such as lunchboxes, are more likely to transmit Covid-19 than school uniforms.

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Pubs not complying with Covid-19 rules should 'feel full force of law' - VFI

Pubs who fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations should "feel the full force of the law", according to the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

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People urged to check with insurers before travelling

The Chief Executive of Insurance Ireland has said insurers will be covering travel to Green List countries, including Covid-19 related issues, but urged consumers to be cautious and check the situation with their providers before they travel.

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PUP airport checks 'not right' - Fianna Fáil TD

Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Willie O'Dea has said that the Government is "singling out" a cohort of people by stopping their Pandemic Unemployment Payment as a result of checks carried out at airports.

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Figures on Govt contacting arrivals in Ireland 'shocking' - Shorthall

The co-Leader of the Social Democrats has described as "shocking", figures which show that 7% of people are being contacted after arriving in Ireland to check their location.

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GRA calls for policing expert to be added to NPHET

The President of the Garda Representative Association has called for someone with an in-depth knowledge of policing to become a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) "to avoid confusion and last minute instruction and guidelines".

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All-island approach to overseas travel rules sought

A public health expert has said that overseas travel is one of the biggest Covid-19 threats and there needs to be an all-island approach to the issue.

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Illegal street furniture will be removed 'if necessary', says DCC chief executive

The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council has said officials will remove illegal street furniture from outside bars, cafes and restaurants, if neccessary, in line with the Covid-19 guidelines around the reopening of premises under the lifting of restrictions.

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Mandatory quarantine not possible to enforce - Ryan

The Minister for Transport has said a mandatory quarantine is not possible to enforce for those entering Ireland but stricter control measures are set to be introduced.

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Delays likely to see BreastCheck screening extended to three years

BreastCheck screening will not resume until September and will see an initial 80,000 paused appointments seen first, according to the Chief Clinical Officer at the Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry.

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WHO's Covid-19 envoy urges caution over travel

The World Health Organization's Special Envoy on Covid-19 said if people are in doubt about travelling abroad then they should not go.

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Ibec calls for end to travel restrictions

Employers' group Ibec has called for Ireland's international travel restrictions to be ended and for testing and tracing used in place of "ineffective" quarantine measures.

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We must not take virus success for granted - McConkey

Leading expert infectious diseases Professor McConkey has warned that Ireland cannot take its success in bringing Covid-19 under control for granted.

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Non-essential journeys on public transport discouraged

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has encouraged people to only use public transport for essential journeys while the two-metre social distancing guideline remains in place.

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McVerry calls for rent freeze, eviction ban extension for up to two years

Campaigner for the homeless Fr Peter McVerry has said that the rent freeze and ban on evictions introduced during the pandemic has led to a significant drop in the numbers of people becoming homeless, as he called for the measures to be kept in place for up to two years.

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Virus expert seeks to clarify use of face masks

The Director of the National Virus Reference Lab has reiterated that face coverings should be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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Reduced PUP and summer work to hit student return - USI

The Union of Students in Ireland has said the lack of summer jobs and reduced Covid-19 payments will have a massive impact on students entering or returning to third level education this year, with many enquiring about deferring their courses.

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Work practices across health sector 'will have to change' in light of Covid-19

Consultant Oncologist Professor John Crown has said the work practices of consultants will have to change in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as other restrictions ease.

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Nursing homes are 'violation' of older people's rights

The Co-Executive Director of the NGO, Validity, has said while nursing homes are the reality right now, they are not the best way to deal with older people in the community and are a violation of their human rights.

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CIF rows back on increased construction cost claims

The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Tom Parlon has said he "misspoke" in the Dáil this week when he said that cost of complex projects will increase by 40% due to the enforcement of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Experts warn against taking hydroxychloroquine after Trump comments

A doctor has warned that patients with auto-immune diseases will be negatively impacted by a global stockpiling of hydroxychloroquine, after US President Donald Trump said he is taking it as a preventative measure against Covid-19.

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Council to seek compensation over Covid-19 response

The chief executive of Dublin City Council has said the local authority will seek compensation from government for loss of revenue and additional emergency spending.

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Dentists awaiting 'clear direction' over safeguards

The Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association has called for "clear direction" from the government, the National Public Health Emergency Team and the Dental Council of Ireland on how dentists can resume their work.

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Back from the shed! Claire Byrnes returns to RTÉ Studio

In what can only be one of the most surreal TV moments of the last decade, Claire Byrne has spent the last two weeks presenting her RTÉ Claire Byrne Live Show from her garden shed after falling ill.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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