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Full Cabinet meeting to take place today to discuss NPHET recommendations

A full meeting of the Cabinet will take place today to discuss recommendations made by the National Public Health Emergency Team. The advice will include plans for older and vulnerable people to limit their time outdoors again, while indoor family gatherings will be reduced to just six, according to the Irish Independent. It comes after

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North’s Education Minister announces u-turn on A-Level grading

The North’s Education Minister has announced a u-turn on the controversial grading of A-Levels. Thousands of students across the region were marked down due to an algorithm used by the exams regulator, with some missing out on a University place. Peter Weir has now confirmed that students will be awarded the higher of the grade

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Two clerical changes announced in Raphoe diocese

Two clerical changes have been announced in the Diocese of Raphoe by Bishop Alan McGuckian. Dr Niall Coll returns to the diocese after spending 19 years lecturing in Belfast to become Parish Priest in Ballintra, while MOnsignor Kevin Gillespie, administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral will also become administrator in Glenswilly and Templedouglas. Meanwhile, Rev Jonathan

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Weir under pressure to resolve A-Level results controversy

Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has welcomed the Education Minister Peter Weir’s announcement that grading of GCSE exams will be based solely on teacher assessments, and has urged him to bring forward solutions to the A-Level grading crisis. Ms Mullan, a member of the Stormont Education Committee says the professional judgment of teachers should be respected

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Leaving, Cert, Results

TD says Leaving results algorithm must be reconsidered

The Department of Education is being urged to rethink the plan for predictive grading that’s replacing the leaving cert this year. Green Party TD Patrick Costello says Ireland needs to learn from the mistakes made in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. 280-thousand students there had their A-levels reduced by one grade or more from predicted

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Dublin consultant questions government policy on Covid containment

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet later to discuss what further measures may be needed to control the spread of Covid-19. It’s after 66 further cases were recorded yesterday – with two weeks or less until most schools are due back. Professor Patrick Mallon is a consultant in Infectious Diseases at St Vincent’s

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Taoiseach deeply concerned about large number of Covid-19 cases

The Taoiseach said he’s deeply concerned about large number Covid-19 cases reported yesterday. 200 infections were recorded yesterday, the highest in one day since the beginning of May. On his Twitter account Micheal Martin said the figures were “deeply concerning” adding that he had discussed the evolving situation with the Tánaiste, Green Party Leader, Health

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Wins for Termon and Moville in Donegal Ladies Senior Football Championship

There were wins on Sunday morning for Termon and Moville in the Ladies Senior Football Championship. Gerladine McLaughlin hit 1-09 as Termon ran out 2-14 to 1-04 victors over Glenfin who were without Yvonne Bonner, Karen Guthrie and Annie McGlynn. In the mornings other game, Moville were 5-13 to 2-07 winners over Naomh Conaill.

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Positives and negatives to be taken from Shelbourne draw- Declan Devine

Derry City manager Declan Devine believes there are positives and negatives to take from his side’s 1-1 draw with Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Saturday evening. Ibrahim Meite penalty on 30 minutes gave the Candystripes the lead before Ryan Brennan header home the equaliser 16 minutes from time. Derry pushed for a winner and Adam

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Lough Swilly RNLI rescue 8 people off the coast off Inishowen

Eight people have been rescued after their boat suffered mechanical failure off Inishowen last night. Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked to the scene by the Irish Coast Guard shortly before 8:30pm after the small cruiser got into difficulty. The boat was towed to Buncrana pier with all onboard safely returned to land. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1517381651803728&id=252395128302393  

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Schools want rapid Covid-19 testing to be made available to teachers

Schools want rapid Covid-19 testing to be made available to teachers when they reopen. The Irish National Teachers Organisation is warning if there is a delay in testing, schools could be left without appropriate staff cover. It is calling for priority access for staff who request a test. General Secretary of the INTO John Boyle,

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Warning country will be ‘snookered’ if Covid cases rise ahead of flu season

A GP’s warning the country will be ‘snookered’ if Covid-19 cases continue to increase into the winter flu season. Dr. Ilona Duffy says many GP’s are experiencing their busiest August ever, and the situation could become unmanageable as people get colds and flu in the months ahead. Yesterday saw the highest daily increase in coronavirus

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