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According to a report the hse has suspended testing for covid 19 in Irish meat plants due to a lack of resources, though meat plants are believed to be a major problem area for the virus. Clusters of covid were reported in meat factories in December which resulted in increased surveillance and the lockdown of Kildare, Laois and Offaly. There has since been 1,500 cases of the virus confirmed. A spokesperson for hse midwest said the reason for the decision to defer tests was to open up resources in order to deal with patients’ symptoms.

According to a report over 50% of covid 19 patients in Lisbon have contracted the new thought to be english strain. On Thursday Portugal recorded over 16,000 new cases of covid though fatalities compare quite well in Europe with 11,600 deaths overall. The current believed to be 685,000 covid cases in Portugal are said to be placing enormous strain on hospitals, though management at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon say many people have only mild symptoms.

Reports that the border between northern and southern Ireland may soon be sealed due to arguments concerning vaccines has been discounted both by the taoiseach and a spokesperson from the eu, though reports throughout the months have told of excessive spreading of covid 19 around the border region.

Another possible cause of the surge of covid was the meat industry but recent reports are that animals are being transported back to the field if found to be covid positive at the abattoir.

Britain are opposed to border protocol, both between the north and south and at northern seaports, though health and safety dictates, especially in the case of animals and meat products. Leads to the question, where will the border be?

Reports are that the required number of the newest vaccine conditionally approved by the european union is unavailable. Irish news reports that the second dose recommended for efficacy did not deliver. The president of the european commision has said there is no plausible explanation.

In view of the ever present threat of viruses, this may be a good time for farmers to review present practices. With regard to problems like fluke and worms, the question must be asked, is the food fit for consumption?

Animal feed including pet food is believed to be past its best and often wormy leading to other parasites such as fleas. Reasonable quality supplements mean healthy sheep and cattle.

The first documented use of the name Habsburg dates back to 1108 and is derived from saxon high German. The family reportedly gained more influence through intermarriage and Habsburg or Hawks castle, Switzerland was the family seat during the 11th, 12th and 13th Centuries.

The Habsburgs were described as an empire in europe, and count Rudolph IV who lived during the 13th Century was said to be one of the most influential landlords from France northwards including half of the eastern Alps. He was elected king of the romans, also becoming Rudolph I of Germany. The throne of the holy roman empire was mainly occupied by Habsburgs until its dissolution in 1806. In 1916, Charles, emporer of Austria-Hungary was the last Habsburg to be crowned king. Two years later, following the first world war, he and his family were exiled to Switzerland. Following two attempts to revive the monarchy he was made with his family to board hms Cardiff to Madeira. Reportedly he died in Madeira at the age of thirty five. His oldest son, Otto was nine.

According to a source many Austrians regret the way the Habsburgs were treated following the first world war. Charles’s son Dr Otto Von Habsburg became active in politics from the 1930’s. In the liturgy of his funeral in 2011 there was a knocking ceremony, published online.

Atilla the Hun was leader of an empire from 435-453. His army is said to have also contained Austrogoths and Alans previously defeated in battle. According to reports they became feared enemies of the eastern and western roman empire, probably due to many military campaigns in europe and the middle east. Their reputation may have stemmed from reports that they took over churches and monasteries and murdered many priests and maidens.

Following the death of their uncle, brothers Atilla and Bleda made a treaty with Byzantines of the eastern roman empire which they later broke. They fought the neo Persian empire and invaded Armenia but were defeated. Reportedly Armenia was then invaded by persians. Vandals captured Carthage, thought to be an important roman stronghold and Huns vacated the Balkans to counter attack. Huns who were seemingly a great power by the time of Atilla’s reign were described as both slaves and masters to the roman empire. Reportedly Huns considered the romans as paying tribute while Rome viewed payments as for services. Following invasions during the 440’s, Atilla married the sister of Roman emporer Valentinian III, who also seemingly made him senior military officer.

There are various theories as to the origin of Atilla and the Huns. Huns are said by one source to have crossed the Volga river during the 370’s, but may have originated from modern day Bulgaria, possibly leaving Bulgaria folowing a feud.

According to a report there is €9000 available in the form of post Brexit Grants for customs. Since Britain’s departure from the single market and the customs union, customs and health and safety criteria have resulted in 24 hour checks at all seaports to ensure the required information is detailed. Reportedly, last week there was an easing of some of the requirements for freight, details unexplained.

With regard to small businesses the message seems to be apply for the grants available to ease the transition period and do it yourself.

According to a report, the supreme court appointed attorney general who is legal advisor to the taoiseach did not pass new legislation that would give the child victims of enforced adoption the right to unrestricted access to information about their identity, thought to be a fundamental human right.

Tuesday was reportedly Donald Trump’s last day in office. During his term he has been accused of shaking world war II global order with the withdrawal and threatened withdrawal from thought to be u.n. institutions such as the world health organisation. He has reportedly criticised the world trade organisation and nato, though seemingly no action taken.

Confusingly he opposed another u.n. contingent, Turkey in backing Kurds. A disappointment was the breakdown of trade talks with China; and he reportedly backed Hungary who are protesting the eu rule of law, that is acceptable standards for consumers.