Covid outbreak at Limerick maternity hospital sparks restriction concerns
It has affected one ward. New and increased visitor restrictions and infection control measures have been put in place in University Maternity Hospital Limerick after an outbreak of Covid-19 at the inpatient wards. Access to the wards for support partners is now “limited to one two-hour slot per day between the hours of 2pm and […]
5 years ago
Maternity campaigners say Stephen Donnelly is “letting down the women of Ireland”- do you agree?
“His silence is deafening” Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has been accused of “letting down the women of Ireland” at a maternity restrictions protest. Hundreds of protestors gathered to raise awareness about the harmful maternity restrictions in Ireland. They held a protest outside Leinster House. The protestors believe change is urgently needed. They called for Minister […]
5 years ago
“Don’t let our guard down”: Stephen Donnelly believes restrictions will be lifted by Christmas
“It’s been a brutal year and a half.” Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly believes Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by Christmas. He said the Government is hoping to lift any remaining restrictions as swiftly as possible. “What we want to do is we want to provide real certainty. It’s been a brutal year and […]
5 years ago
Vaccines won’t be required to access college campuses – but will be to access campus canteens or bars
The unvaccinated will be able to attend classes, but not indoor drinking and dining. Vaccines will not be required to attend lessons on college campuses once they reopen in September – but will be required to eat or drink indoors in campus canteens, cafés or bars. In line with public health guidelines, students and staff […]
5 years ago
Several ministers to push for resumption of Communions and Confirmations following Zappone controversy
Is it time to lift restrictions on Communions and Confirmations? Several ministers are calling for the resumption of both Communions and Confirmations. They believe it is only fair to change restrictions on religious services after the scandal surrounding Katherine Zappone this week. A senior source told The Irish Times that there is a strong chance […]
5 years ago
Four maternity units are still not allowing partners to attend emergency pregnancy cases
Still not good enough. The restrictions surrounding partners attending scans, appointments and births have been the cause of extreme stress and agony for pregnant women in Ireland. Partners of pregnant women were advised not to attend maternity appointments during Level 5 restrictions due to infection control measures, in order to keep both pregnant women and […]
5 years ago