DAILY NEWS

NEWS MEDIA REVIEW May 26

Photo above – There are no new confirmed deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland today
Journal.ie
[[] https://www.thejournal.ie/no-new-confirmed-deaths-5106807-May2020/ ]

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health. The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in Northern Ireland to 4,609.

Northern Ireland: Pandemic shows parties can ‘work together’ – Foster
Irish Times
[[] https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/northern-ireland-pandemic-shows-parties-can-work-together-foster-1.4261198 ]

Dominic Cummings insists that he behaved ‘reasonably’
In a highly unusual press conference in the rose garden of 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s chief adviser said he made the journey because of fears over a lack of childcare if he became incapacitated with Covid-19

Bishops turn on Boris Johnson for defending Dominic Cummings
The Guardian
[[] https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/may/25/bishops-turn-on-boris-johnson-for-defending-dominic-cummings ]

Belfast Chamber has written to the First Minister and deputy First Minister asking for a date for the re-opening of non-essential retailers to allow them time to prepare
Belfast Chamber Chief Executive Simon Hamilton said, “Non-essential retailers have now been closed for over two months. Easily over 90% of staff have been furloughed.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced plans to extend expiring driving licences for an additional seven months from the expiry date
This extension will be automatically applied and new licences will not be issued during this period.

Dancing Priests wow parishioners online after Mass ‘in these strange times’
Two priests have danced their hearts out after an online Mass in a Co Armagh chapel.

Do bishops know the value of sacred buildings?
Dail Telegraph – Giles Fraser

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