Author: yreape

Covid deaths in Ireland since March 2020 are reportedly 4,293. The uk have recorded approximately 166,000 deaths, Italy 96,974, Germany 69,555 and Spain 68,514.

Statistics over the years have recorded over a thousand deaths during a severe flu season in Ireland. According to one report no non covid flu fatalities have been recorded during the pandemic.

One man, Vincent Muscat has been found guilty of the procurement and planting of a car bomb which killed Daphne Caruana Galizia in October 2017. A major project of the anti corruption campaigner was the sharing of data concerning the buying of gas by Socar from Shell which is believed to be sold to Malta at an inflated price.

According to reports an attempted kidnapping north of Goma in the Congo resulting in the death of three believed to be u.n. personnel on Monday; one said to be ambassador, a thought to be military policeman and a driver who were travelling in a MONUSCO convoy 10 miles north of the regional capital.

The u.n. presence in the Congo was supposedly established in 1999 and according to one report consists of around 28,000 personnel. The as called kivu conflict of the late nineties is believed to have concerned Rwandan independence from Motubu, president of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1997.

The as described Rwandan genocide of 1994 was blamed on the Rwandan patriotic front, said to be composed of Tutsi refugees who invaded from Uganda. Tutsis were reportedly expelled in the late 90’s. Currently 1.8 million Tutsis live in Rwanda, 1.7 million live in neighbouring Burindi.

The u.n. presence in DRC is said to be in north Kivu which has been the scene of several ebola outbreaks. Last major outbreak thought to be in 2020, now reportedly under control, possibly due to vaccines. According to a report petrol reserves were found in north Kivu on the shore of Lake Mwitanzige earlier this Century.

An argument for compulsory vaccines as stated by the media has described vaccines as being necessary in preventing the spread of the virus, when according to experts the vaccine may only prevent the subject from becoming ill. A vaccinated individual may still pass on the virus.

According to a report Ulster bank have said they are withdrawing from southern Ireland though they have an estimated 1.1 million customers and 88 branches in the south. Plans which do not include northern Ireland branches are a transfer of staff to the aib, along with the sale of commercial loans said to be worth €4 billion. According to the report, plans are at the discussion stage and no agreement has been reached.

British banking legislation is seemingly rewritten to suit the establishment. According to a source, rules are the bank of England can do what they want.

According to a report the eu are working with Britain in the interest of improved financial services. British banking legislation, though notorious has been the subject of just one public protest which resulted in the death of Mr Tomlinson. Beaten to death by riot police for no apparent reason. Seen on live tv.

The European central bank are reportedly leaning on insurance companies believed to be in dispute with businesses affected by covid restrictions. According to reports, some current and proposed Irish government restrictions that might be difficult to believe are an alternative to the leaving certificate exam, nearly four months away, details uncertain but a two tier system has been mentioned; and many shops and businesses not being allowed to continue: Supermarkets remain open but the buying of clothes is restricted. All designer clothes and jeans were restricted yesterday.

According to reports, Oxford university, England have developed a new astrazeneca vaccine, ready in autumn that they say will be effective against a new variant said to be first recorded in south Africa.

A variant first reported in Ireland in December 2020 is believed to be of British origin. The variant is according to uk health officials 70% more contagious than other covid 19 viruses.

According to statistics 35 new deaths were reported of covid positive people in Ireland on Friday bringing the total to the three thousands. With regard to restrictions the minister for education is reportedly planning for an alternative to the leaving certificate exams in June; no plans to reopen the wider economy and no firm plans for reopening construction.

The European Medicines Agency have reportedly recommended the conditional marketing of astrazeneca for over 18’s where they say protection could be expected given that an immune response has been seen in this age group. Conditions unknown, but one could be related to the complete dosage being available at the correct time.

There is now a national immunisation advisory committee whom Dr Hollahan asked to examine the EMA’s recommendations, reportedly with specific regard to vaccination of the elderly. The response was to outline problems of confidence and trust in the vaccination program. Dr Holahan reportedly sent the EMA report to the minister for health on Tuesday along with his opinion, which after comparing brands recommended a vaccination program for the elderly providing the hse could be certain that supplies will be sufficient to complete the program in time for maximum efficiency.

The u.k. are objecting to a border, now necessary in the event of Brexit. Animal food stuffs were reportedly a contentious issue in northern Ireland ports. Hard to ascertain what measures are currently in place in both northern and southern ports.

A chief psni officer has said that there is no evidence to support claims that paramilitary groups are involved in threats and intimidation directed at staff involved in post Brexit checks in Belfast and Larne; also that there was no evidence of the gathering of information on port officials. According to the report there has been a psni presence in the ports throughout the Brexit transition period, which was increased on Monday night. Reportedly the european commision told its officials working in customs not to go to work on Tuesday but are continuing to monitor the situation.

The psni are seemingly concerned on the basis of a single piece of anonymous information. According to the officer, the psni will support port staff by the sharing of information, crime prevention advice and increased patrols.