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2021 In Ireland
Events during the year 2021 in Ireland. As in most of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated events in Ireland during this year. Incumbents * President: Michael D. Higgins * Taoiseach: Micheál Martin ( FF) * Tánaiste: Leo Varadkar ( FG) * Minister for Finance: Paschal Donohoe ( FG) * Chief Justice: ** Frank Clarke (until 10 October 2021) ** Donal O'Donnell (since 11 October 2021) * Dáil: 33rd * Seanad: 26th Events January * 1 January **Munster Technological University officially opened as Ireland's newest and second technological university, and was described by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris as an "important milestone". ** Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman announced that the resumption of pre-school programmes would be delayed until 11 January, in line with the reopening of primary and secondary schools. * 2 January **3,394 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Republic of Ireland. **The Director of the National Virus Reference Labo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In The Republic Of Ireland
The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In the Republic of Ireland, it has resulted in 1,687,668 cases and 8,293 deaths. 89.4% of those who died were aged over 65 and 76% had underlying illnesses with a median age of death at 82 years old. During 2020 and 2021, the country had one of the world's lowest excess death rates, which is an overall indicator of the pandemic's impact, at an estimated 12.5 deaths per 100,000 population. The virus reached the country in late February 2020 and cases soon confirmed in all counties. The government first introduced public health and economic measures to mitigate its impact by shutting schools, childcare facilities and cultural institutions in March 2020. Large gatherings were cancelled, including St Patrick's Day festivities. On 27 March, the first stay-at-home order banned all non ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
