The Health Minister Simon Harris says barriers to entry for nurses are being removed to ensure more staff can be recruited.
The death toll from Covid-19 in the Republic is 158, with the total number of positive tests to 4,994, of which 132 are in County Wicklow.
1,163 cases are associated with healthcare workers. As of Friday at midnight, 165 people were admitted to intensive care units.
Wicklow Warned of Return To School Transport Chaos
Wicklow TD John Brady is calling for urgent action to resolve any issues before schools reopen.
Wicklow Farmer Among Six Picked for Flocks of the Future Initiative
Mark Norse from Newcastle will receive a mini flock of sheep worth more than €2,500.
Wicklow GAA Extends Relationship With Digital Platform Future Ticketing
Martin O’Brien, Future Ticketing Client Success Manager (holding the trophy) attended the launch of the Boom & Platform Hire Wicklow senior hurling championship. Pictured are, from left: Bill O’Brien (St Patrick’s), Leon Browne (Éire Óg Greystones), James Byrne (Glenealy), Damien Byrne (Wicklow GAA Chairman), Martin O’Brien (Carnew Emmets), Mark Murphy (Kiltegan), Daire Lohan (Bray Emmets). Front, from left: Dylan Byrne (Aughrim) and Conor Byrne (Avondale). Photo: Michael Kelly
Wicklow TD Reiterates Calls For Wide Solar Rollout With Record Numbers Behind On Their Bills
Social Democrats TD says Government failure to accelerate solar power is leaving families exposed heading into another winter of hardship
Lincoln City Snap Up Wicklow Talent Mason Melia For Season-Long Championship Loan
18-year-old starlet gets chance to further impress Tottenham by doing the business for Lincoln in the Championship this season
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