Cathy Barry
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Here's what we know so far about Covid-19's effects on the brain
Will coronavirus be associated with a large epidemic of future brain illness in patients?
UK has opted out of EU coronavirus vaccine programme, sources say
EU to invest €2bn on vaccines now being tested but UK officials say scheme benefits are ‘limited’
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Mandy Johnson: Gas times in Kinsale as production winds up after 42 years
Our political system needs to wake up to potential risks to our gas supply and explore the options, writes Mandy Johnson
Concern some colleges 'overpromising' on campus time
A trade union representing university lecturers has expressed concern that some universities may be bowing to commercial concerns and "overpromising" students as to the amount of time they will be able to spend on campus and in face-to-face learning...
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Irish Federation of University Teachers expresses concern some colleges 'overpromising' on campus time rte.ie/news/education… via @rte
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People are scared of catching coronavirus - no amount of fiscal stimulus will stop that
For the Conservatives, economic recovery will only come when people no longer think they are taking their lives in their hands by going out for a beer
Wales and Northern Ireland agree air bridges with France
Wales and Northern Ireland have both confirmed today they are opening a coronavirus quarantine ‘travel corridor’ with France tomorrow.
Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Executive confirms raft of lockdown relaxations- with gyms, cinemas and sports getting green light
The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed a further raft of relaxations to the coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: No new deaths and three more cases in Northern Ireland
No coronavirus deaths have been recorded but three more people have tested positive for the virus, according to the Department of Health.
What are the lessons from Australia's biggest outbreaks so far?
The coronavirus has made its 'explosive potential' felt in some severe outbreaks. What happened and what can we learn?
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From early cruise ship infection to resurgence as lockdown eased:
What are the lessons from Australia's biggest outbreaks so far? smh.com.au/national/what-… via @smh
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UL appoints first female president of Irish university
Professor Kerstin Mey has been named as the new president of the University of Limerick, becoming the first woman to be appointed to the position in an Irish university.
Inflation falls year-on-year for 3rd month in a row
Consumer prices fell on an annual basis for the third month in a row in June, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.
Hotels report occupancy rates of between 23-26%
Hoteliers here are reporting occupancy rates of between 23 and 26% for the summer months, according to figures from the Irish Hotels' Federation.
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Irish hotels report occupancy rates of between 23-26% for the holiday season rte.ie/news/business/… via @rte
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Ireland joins race for a Covid-19 vaccine
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have been given almost €5m in funding from Science Foundation Ireland and AIB to set up a Centre of Excellence on Covid-19. As George Lee reports, part of the work
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£25m to help firms prepare for 'Irish Sea border'
The money will be used to help companies deal with post-Brexit trading between GB and NI.
Naomi O’Leary: Ireland’s travel policy curbed by Britain
State’s unique political and geographic siting severs us from EU agreements on borders