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Union calls for face masks to be compulsory on public transport

Unions representing bus and rail transport workers want mask wearing to be compulsory for people using public transport, a union official has said. The assistant general secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU), Tom O’Connor repeated a ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:44

Taoiseach rejects suggestion of 'hands-off' approach to Covid by govt

National News

'We are not hands-off' - Taoiseach rejects suggestion govt is relaxed about Covid spread

The Government is not taking a “hands-off” approach to Covid-19, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin rejected any suggestion that Government is relaxed about the spread of Covid-19 in the community, as case numbers soar. Tens of thousands of ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:56

Donegal MD

Court appearance for man who refused to wear mask in shop

A croupier from Ballybofey has appeared in court after refusing to wear a mask in a shop. Robert Gasior (44), of Lawnsdale, Ballybofey, was before Letterkenny District Court charged in connection with an incident on November 3, 2021. At 11....

14 Dec 2021 at 16:01

Local News

Government approves additional measures to help reduce spread of Covid-19 among children, including mask wearing

With the Covid-19 situation in Ireland remaining uncertain and of concern, combined with the added uncertainty due to the potential impact of the Omicron variant, the government have introduced new regulations for children aged nine and ...

01 Dec 2021 at 09:03

National News

Nine year olds now temporarily required to wear face masks in public settings - NPHET

Nine year olds will now temporarily be required to wear face masks in public settings, according to the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). The news was confirmed yesterday evening by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Tony ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:42

National News

Introduction of face masks in primary schools today 'protects all' - Minister for Education

The Minister for Education has said the introduction of mask wearing in primary schools today is on foot of an expert public health recommendation, and is a measure to protect everyone. She said the measure will be for the benefit ...

01 Dec 2021 at 11:34

National News

Face mask advice issued for public transport as Covid-19 hospital numbers rise

The use of face masks on public transport and in healthcare settings is being advised as the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 rose by 60 in just 24 hours. There were 453 patients in hospital with Covid-19 on Monday ...

13 Jun 2022 at 12:37

Local News

Church leaders urge worshippers to wear face coverings to reduce the spread of coronavirus

The following statement has been issued by the Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Primates of All Ireland, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, and the President of the Methodist ...

19 Aug 2020 at 17:58

Local News

POLL RESULTS: See what Donegal people have to say about the wearing of face masks

Three out of every five respondents in our readers poll on www.DonegalLive.ie say they wear face masks in public. We put the following question to our readers: “The government is advising that face masks should be worn ...

09 Jul 2020 at 15:44

Covid-19

DONEGAL READERS POLL: Should we all be wearing facemasks? Have your say now!

The government is advising that face masks should be worn in places such as shops and on public transport where it is difficult to maintain two-metre physical distancing. Some say this doesn't go far enough and masks ...

05 Jul 2020 at 12:58

Features

Face masks - a little discomfort is a small price to pay to suppress Covid-19 in Donegal

As time goes on, it looks more and more likely that the wearing of face masks in public will become mandatory. Or if not mandatory, then at least strongly advised. In the earlier days of the coronavirus crisis, ...

20 Jun 2020 at 19:20

Inishowen MD

Donegal sewers getting together to make protective masks

Necessity is indeed the mother of invention as Donegal's fantastic protective mask making, community sewers have demonstrated. Neil McDaid (Glebe Renewables Heating and Plumbing) got in touch with Donegal Live ...

02 Apr 2020 at 14:07

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