Coronavirus: 11 more deaths and 64 new confirmed cases in Republic
There have been another 11 coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic.
64 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed today.
Latest figures from the Department of Health show the total number of cases has now reached 24,315, while 1,571 people have died here since the outbreak began.
WHO special envoy says 'time has come' to start reopening schools
File photo dated 27/11/2019 of school children in a classroom. Picture by: Danny Lawson/PA Wire/PA ImagesA World Health Organisation Special Envoy on COVID-19 has said it is now time to think about reopening schools.
On Newstalk Breakfast this morning, Professor David Nabarro said the next phase of our response to the virus will be about physical distancing, face guards and TTI (Testing, Tracing and Isolation).
He said he remains hopeful that a vaccine can be found; however, in the meantime, "getting used to living with the virus as a constant threat is going to be the new normal".
Prof John Crown: Resuming non-COVID services 'can't be put on indefinite long finger'
A leading oncologist is calling for cervical cancer screening to be back up-and-running in the next month.
Professor John Crown also says it's necessary to start giving some management authority back to the individual hospitals to treat non-COVID related illnesses.
There has been a sharp drop in screening numbers since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, with some services suspended as health officials focused on responding to the current crisis.
Catherine Martin to give 'serious consideration' to contesting Green Party leadership
Leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan and Deputy Leader Catherine Martin Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ieDublin TD Catherine Martin has said she will give 'serious consideration' to contesting the upcoming Green Party leadership election.
A number of Green councillors have nominated the deputy leader to challenge Eamon Ryan's leadership.
The Greens have to hold a leadership contest within six months of a general election and nominations opened today.
Brexit: More checks needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland
More checks will be needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland from Britain, the British government has confirmed.
It is contained in the Irish protocol of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
That was designed to avoid the emergence of a hard border on the island of Ireland after Britain left the European Union.
The British government has unveiled how it will implement the measure, which takes effect on January 1st, regardless of whether a trade deal is struck with the EU.
