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Stormont leaders call on Irish Government to share data on passengers arriving on the island
First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill both expressed frustration over the issue. By Press Association Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 8:15 PM 2 hours ago 7,135 Views 6 Comments
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STORMONT MINISTERS HAVE called on the Irish Government to put an end to a long-running impasse over sharing data on passengers arriving on the island.
First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill both expressed frustration that repeated attempts to access the information from the authorities south of the border have ended in failure.
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Irish Archbishop Slams ‘Draconian’ Ban on Public Worship
19 Apr 2021
The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, has sharply criticized a ban on public worship, calling the measure “draconian,” “provocative,” and “unnecessary.”
Statutory instrument 171 of 2021, which was officially published on Friday, prohibits all religious services except weddings and funerals, while instructing clergy to conduct virtual services in lieu of in-person worship.
Priests or other ministers of religion should “lead worship or services remotely through the use of information and communications technology,” the instrument states, as a means of curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
“We consider the publication of this statutory instrument, together with associated penal provisions, to be provocative and formally enacting a potential infringement of religious freedom and of constitutional rights,” said Archbishop Martin, who is the primate of all Ireland.
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Simon Harris says the country appears to be on track for a further easing of restrictions in May, but the measures are likely to happen on a phased basis rather than all at once.
Hairdressers, barbers retail and the remainder of construction are all expected to reopen in May.
However, the Higher Education Minister said he hopes the Government will also be able to give a detailed plan for June and July next week.
Health experts
have continued to emphasise the need for a cautious reopening, but Government has been increasingly upbeat about the prospects of a wider reopening next month.