Taoiseach, Micheál Martin discusses Joe Biden’s Irish roots, Ireland’s deadly covid surge and repenting the past horrors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes
A joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup has received support from the UK Government, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it is the “right time” to “bring football home”.A feasibility study is under way and will continue before the formal bidding process begins next year.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the.. BBC Sport
The highest level of coronavirus restrictions will continue in Ireland until April 5 at least, the Taoiseach Michael Martin has confirmed. The only difference in the easing of restrictions going forward will be the phased reopening of schools.
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The United Kingdom and Ireland are to launch a bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, with $3.9 million due to be set aside for the process by the Chancellor in the upcoming budget. Adam Reed reports.
Ireland's prime minister Micheal Martin has confirmed the country will continue at the highest level of coronavirus restrictions until at least 5 April. Sky News
Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Prime Minister, talks to Becky Anderson about whether new variants could undermine Ireland’s vaccination effort, and what he spoke to U.S. President Biden about after his election.
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