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An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is expected to make a Statement and take questions in the Dail, around 4 o'Clock this afternoon in relation to his disclosure of a confidential document last year. Covid-19 News Dr Tony Holohan, the CMO, has urged people to adhere to Guidelines & Level 5 Restrictions as 14 day incident rate in Dublin is falling at a slower rate than Nationally. Covid-19 confirmed cases are down 33% compared with last week. Update: Dr Tony Holohan addressing the Oireachtas Transport Committee said that International Travel will represent a prominent area of risk, as the Country gets Covid-19 under control. Dr Holohan revealed that up to a quarter of cases seen here across the Summer were Travel related. Responding to questions from Fianna Fail's Cathal Crowe, with regards to International Travel between now and Christmas and Christmas to the Spring, Dr Holohan replied that non-essential International Travel is not safe at the moment, and that the vast majority of Countries are Red, and getting Redder, as the whole of Europe is experencing a resurgence of Covid-19, while Ireland has seen a reduction because of the measures in place. Central Bank Insurance Industry Report A second Central Bank report into Motor Insurance has found that Premiums have increased by over 1/3 between 2009 and 2019. Terror attack in Vienna 5 People, including one of the assailants, have died following a Gun Attack in Vienna. Austrian Authorities are blaming Islamists Terrorists. The Austrian City was just about to impose New Covid-19 restrictions. US Presidential Election In the US Presidential Election, Polling is underway. It's unlikely to provide a clear result Tonight as counting will continue in the coming days. Weather Showers in north Leinster early this morning, some of hail. Sunny spells and scattered showers of rain or hail today, some heavy and a few possibly thundery. There'll be decent dry intervals also, especially in Wicklow and Wexford. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with mostly moderate westerly winds, fresher on coasts. And that's your GCR News Update.
Covid-19: Daily cases are Lower. 552 New Cases and 2 New Deaths confirmed. 14 day incident rate has declined, As Schools return after the mid term Break, the HSE have said that there's a Low incident rate in Schools. The HSE say it's too early to tell if these positive signs are an on going Trend, and GP's have warned people to continue to adhere to Guidelines and restrictions. An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar: Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is due to give a Statement in the Dail tomorrow, following a Story in Village Magazine at the Weekend, which related his sharing of a document on the New GP contract in April 2019. Mr Varadkar has said that doing so was not best practice, but denied acting unlawfully. Mr Varadkar is expected to face opposition questions in the Dail tomorrow. US Presidential Election: In the American Presidential Election, it's Polling day Tomorrow, and candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making their final push holding Rallies today, in what's expected to be a very tight contest. Weather: Warning that Westerly Winds will reach Gale Force or Higher today, on Irish Coastal Waters from Wicklow Head to Roches Point to Slyne Head, and on the Irish Sea. A Bright & Pleasant Morning in Greystones, with the Forecast for Cool and blustery conditions today with widespread heavy showers with the risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Bright and sunny spells will occur too, the best of which will be in the south of the province. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds, strong on coasts.
GCR News Update. Sunday 01 Nov 2020.
Covid-19 Latest:
552 New Cases and 2 further Deaths confirmed.
There's now a total of 62,002 conformed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
LEA: Wicklow LEA-6, County Wicklow
COVID-19 - 14 Day Profile
13/10/20 to 26/10/20
Confirmed Cases in LEA:
26
LEA rate per 100k pop:
92.1
R. of Ireland rate per 100k pop:
307.6
Total Population of Wicklow LEA-6
:
28,219
More details Here
An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar denies acting unlawfully
Mr Varadkar dismissed a report in 'Village Magazine'
It's reported that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue says An Taoiseach had spoken to the Tanaiste about the matter on Saturday. It's understood that Michael Martin outlined his concerns.
Mr Varadkar is expected to face questions in the Dail.
Storm Aiden ushers in November with wind, rain and flood damage
Some local Roads closed in Midlands, South and West.
Weather advisory in place for entire Country until 6pm Monday.
Some coastal flooding expected as low pressure, high tides and onshore winds combine.
Busy Halloween for Fire Brigade
Call outs were up 70% on 2019, however Ambulance call outs were down around 30%
Sports Update:
Leinster GAA Football Senior Championships Round 1
Wexford (0-11) v (2-9) Wicklow
Hurling
Christy Ring Cup Round 2A
Kildare (2-14) v (1-10) Wicklow
6 Nations
England winners, as Ireland lose to France 35 v 27
Premier League
Everton 1 Newcastle 2
Man Utd 0 Arsenal 1
Aston Villa 3 Southampton 4
Liverpool 2 West Ham 1
Chelsea 3 Burnley 0
Man City 1 Sheffield 0
An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is expected to make a Statement and take questions in the Dail, around 4 o'Clock this afternoon in relation to his disclosure of a confidential document last year. Covid-19 News Dr Tony Holohan, the CMO, has urged people to adhere to Guidelines & Level 5 Restrictions as 14 day incident rate in Dublin is falling at a slower rate than Nationally. Covid-19 confirmed cases are down 33% compared with last week. Update: Dr Tony Holohan addressing the Oireachtas Transport Committee said that International Travel will represent a prominent area of risk, as the Country gets Covid-19 under control. Dr Holohan revealed that up to a quarter of cases seen here across the Summer were Travel related. Responding to questions from Fianna Fail's Cathal Crowe, with regards to International Travel between now and Christmas and Christmas to the Spring, Dr Holohan replied that non-essential International Travel is not safe at the moment, and that the vast majority of Countries are Red, and getting Redder, as the whole of Europe is experencing a resurgence of Covid-19, while Ireland has seen a reduction because of the measures in place. Central Bank Insurance Industry Report A second Central Bank report into Motor Insurance has found that Premiums have increased by over 1/3 between 2009 and 2019. Terror attack in Vienna 5 People, including one of the assailants, have died following a Gun Attack in Vienna. Austrian Authorities are blaming Islamists Terrorists. The Austrian City was just about to impose New Covid-19 restrictions. US Presidential Election In the US Presidential Election, Polling is underway. It's unlikely to provide a clear result Tonight as counting will continue in the coming days. Weather Showers in north Leinster early this morning, some of hail. Sunny spells and scattered showers of rain or hail today, some heavy and a few possibly thundery. There'll be decent dry intervals also, especially in Wicklow and Wexford. Highest temperatures of 8 to 10 degrees with mostly moderate westerly winds, fresher on coasts. And that's your GCR News Update.
Covid-19: Daily cases are Lower. 552 New Cases and 2 New Deaths confirmed. 14 day incident rate has declined, As Schools return after the mid term Break, the HSE have said that there's a Low incident rate in Schools. The HSE say it's too early to tell if these positive signs are an on going Trend, and GP's have warned people to continue to adhere to Guidelines and restrictions. An Tanaiste Leo Varadkar: Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is due to give a Statement in the Dail tomorrow, following a Story in Village Magazine at the Weekend, which related his sharing of a document on the New GP contract in April 2019. Mr Varadkar has said that doing so was not best practice, but denied acting unlawfully. Mr Varadkar is expected to face opposition questions in the Dail tomorrow. US Presidential Election: In the American Presidential Election, it's Polling day Tomorrow, and candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making their final push holding Rallies today, in what's expected to be a very tight contest. Weather: Warning that Westerly Winds will reach Gale Force or Higher today, on Irish Coastal Waters from Wicklow Head to Roches Point to Slyne Head, and on the Irish Sea. A Bright & Pleasant Morning in Greystones, with the Forecast for Cool and blustery conditions today with widespread heavy showers with the risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Bright and sunny spells will occur too, the best of which will be in the south of the province. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds, strong on coasts.
