Ireland

Facebook Faces Prospect of 'Devastating' Data Transfer Ban After Irish Ruling

Reuters | Saturday May 15, 2021

Ireland's data regulator can resume a probe that may trigger a ban on Facebook's transatlantic data transfers, the High Court ruled, raising the prospect of a stoppage that the company warns would have a devastating impact on its business.

Ireland Shuts Down Health IT System After "Significant Ransomware Attack"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 14, 2021

Ireland's health authority said Friday it had shut down its computer systems after experiencing a "significant ransomware attack".

Mizoram Receives Oxygen Concentrators, Cylinders From Taiwan And Ireland

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday May 8, 2021

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday thanked Taiwan and Ireland for providing aid to mitigate possible oxygen crisis as the COVID-19 scenario deteriorates in the state.

World's Largest Cargo Plane Leaves For India With 3 Oxygen Plants From UK

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 7, 2021

The world's largest cargo plane left Belfast in Northern Ireland on Friday, carrying three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK's latest response to India's COVID-19 crisis, the British government said.

South Africa To Tour West Indies In June This Year

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 6, 2021

South Africa are set to play two Test matches and five Twenty20 internationals in the Caribbean during a tour which starts in June this year.

Viral Video: Irish President's Dog Steals The Show On Live TV

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Thursday May 6, 2021

A video of the President of Ireland's dog interrupting his address to a news channel to demand attention is winning hearts on social media.

India Receives Second Shipment Of Covid Aid From Ireland

India News | ANI | Tuesday May 4, 2021

A shipment carrying two oxygen generators, 548 oxygen concentrators, 365 ventilators and other medical equipment arrived in Delhi on Tuesday from Ireland to provide support India's fight against the second COVID-19 surge.

700 Oxygen Concentrators Arrive In India From Ireland

India News | ANI | Friday April 30, 2021

A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived in New Delhi, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.

Facebook Faces Inquiry by Irish Watchdog Over Data Leak of Over 500 Million Users

Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 15, 2021

Ireland's data regulator has launched an official inquiry into Facebook after details on 533 million users were leaked on a hacking website, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Ireland To Limit AstraZeneca Covid Shot To Over-60s

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 13, 2021

Ireland's vaccine taskforce on Monday recommended the AstraZeneca coronavirus jab be limited to those aged over 60, following European reviews of evidence linking the shot to rare blood clotting events.

Irish Prime Minister Warns Against Return To Violence In Northern Ireland

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 11, 2021

Irish prime minister Micheal Martin warned against a "spiral back" into sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland on Saturday, as a week-long streak of riots raised fears for the future of a fragile peace in the British province.

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth Make Winning Starts; Kiran George Stuns HS Prannoy

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

Saina Nehwal defeated Ireland's Rachael Darragh 21-9 21-5 in just 21 minutes to move into the second round of Orleans Masters in Paris.

All England Open: Kidambi Srikanth Knocked Out, Saina Nehwal Retires Hurt

Kislaya Srivastava | Thursday March 18, 2021

All England Open: Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out of men's singles in the tournament after losing to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen 21-11, 15-21, 21-12 on Wednesday.

Ireland Suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine

World News | Reuters | Monday March 15, 2021

Ireland became the latest country to stop using AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday, temporarily suspending the shot "out of an abundance of caution" after reports from Norway of serious blood clotting in some recipients there.

Government Backs UK, Ireland For Potential Bid To Host 2030 World Cup

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 2, 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is "the home of football" and that it's the right time for them to host the FIFA World Cup.