Top four things you need to know - Thursday July 1st
The top four things you need to know for Thursday morning, July 1st.
NPHET's modelling of the direction Covid could take over the coming months didn't take into account changes to the vaccine roll-out.
It means the models cabinet used to make a decision on delaying re-opening of indoor dining were out of date.
They didn't include the move to allow younger people to access the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson jabs.
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People who repeatedly cancel their vaccine appointment will no longer be offered a dose from today.
The HSE has started implementing the policy for those who refuse 3 appointments.
It says the measure will increase efficiency at vaccine centres and ensure everyone who wants a jab gets one as soon as possible.
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The EU Digital Covid Cert for international travel comes into effect across Europe today.
It acts as proof of vaccination, a negative test or recovery for people looking to holiday abroad this summer.
Ireland's due to join the programme on July 19th, and is the only EU member state not ready to comply, following the recent cyber attack on the HSE.
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A judge in Los Angeles has denied Britney Spears' request to have her father removed as her conservator.
In court testimony last week, the singer said Jamie Spears controls many of her personal and financial decisions, and described it as "abusive".
Mr Spears claims she is vulnerable to fraud and says he saved her from financial ruin.
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
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The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries