Cork bartenders to contest Covid-19 breach charges, court hears Two staff at Harp Bar charged with contravening regulations to limit spread of Covid-19
Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 21:44
Charges against the two bar staff in Cork are being brought under a section of the Health Act 1947 as amended by the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020.
Two bartenders at a Cork city pub are to contest charges that they breached Covid-19 restriction regulations while working in the bar last summer.
Daniel Kiely (39) and Laura Leahy (27) are both charged with the Covid-19 regulation breaches, arising from alleged incidents at the Harp Bar on Pouladuff Road, Cork, in July 2020.
HSE urged to establish research unit dedicated to Long Covid More than 5% of Covid-19 patients suffer symptoms eight weeks later, study shows
Mon, Apr 5, 2021, 11:47
Cork North Central TD Colm Burke says international research has found that Covid-19 can have long-term effects on people who contract the disease and Ireland needs to address the issue as a matter of urgency. File photograph: iStock
The Health Service Executive (HSE) should establish a dedicated health unit to research the long-term effects of Covid-19 and to support patients, including healthcare staff, suffering the consequences of the disease months after contracting it, a Government TD has urged.
The councilâs discussions with Princes Street traders also took account of safety considerations, she said.
Similarly, the council was conscious of the need to keep the footpath clear and free of obstruction so that the city remains welcoming for wheelchair users and others with disability, she said.
Ms Dohertyâs vision of Corkâs potential tallies with Government plans to encourage European-style outdoor dining to help combat the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin last week announced a â¬17 million package to help create outdoor dining spaces.
Ms Martin revealed that businesses will be able to apply for grants of up to â¬4,000 to invest in outdoor seating and other amenities while local authorities can obtain grants up to â¬200,000 for investment in weatherproofing and outdoor dining infrastructure.
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