Over 9,000 fixed charge notices have been issued to date for breaches of Covid-19 rules, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has told the Dáil.
During a debate on the quarantining legislation, Minister McEntee said that the figure included 300 notices for fines of €500 for non-essential international travel.
Prolink are pleased to announce the opening of a new office and secure storage facility in North Dublin, Prolink Moving and Storage will continue to have it’s head office in Galway but due to a demand for services in the East of the country and to better service our private and trade customers in Dublin and the surrounding counties we are pleased to announce we are now open and ready to assist where required.
February 23, 2021 Uncategorized
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is underway. Supplies of vaccines are in production but they are limited at the moment. Vaccines are being given as soon as possible after they arrive in Ireland. Our priorities are safety and working to protect people as quickly as we can.
People who are most at risk from COVID-19 are being vaccinated first.
You do not need to contact us to get your COVID-19 vaccine. We will let you know when you can register for your vaccine through your healthcare team, news or public advertising.
The people currently being vaccinated against COVID-19 are:
After people over 85 have been vaccinated, we will continue to vaccinate the rest of group 3 at different stages.
COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to the next groups as soon as possible.
See the full list of provisional vaccine groups on gov.ie
Because supplies of vaccines are limited at the moment, it is not possible to give an exact time for the vaccination of the next groups. We understand this is disappointing as so many people are looking forward to getting their vaccine.
We will publish more information about these later phases when they have been agreed. The rollout of vaccines will only be limited by supply. There will be no build-up of stock.
Read more about getting your COVID-19 vaccine
See the latest updates on numbers of vaccines given to date. This includes details on which group people are in and which vaccines are being used.
See the latest figures on the vaccination programme GeoHive dashboard
People over 65 who live in long-term care facilities were the first group to be offered a COVID-19 vaccine. This is because they have a greater risk of serious illness if they get COVID-19.
The schedule for long-term care facilities will change from week to week. Vaccination may be delayed if there is a COVID-19 outbreak in a facility. Our vaccination teams give the vaccines to residents and staff at each of the locations. Vaccinators make 2 separate visits, 4 weeks apart.
Residents will get their vaccine through their home.
Frontline healthcare workers were the second group to be offered COVID-19 vaccines. This is because they have a greater risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.
We are now vaccinating at hospital and community services sites around the country, and at special clinics for GPs and their practice staff.
Frontline healthcare workers will get their vaccine through their workplace.
Find out how to register for your COVID-19 vaccine if you are a frontline healthcare worker
People aged 85 and older living in the community are the first people in group 3 to be vaccinated. This is because they are at greater risk from COVID-19.
If you are over 85, you do not need to register for your vaccine. Your GP will contact you when your vaccine is available.
Most people in this group will be vaccinated at their own GP surgery. Some GPs who work in smaller practices will join together. Some people will be invited to attend a vaccination centre.
If you do not have a GP, call the COVID-19 helpline for advice.
We will make arrangements for anyone in this group who has trouble travelling or cannot leave home to get their vaccine.
After people over 85 are vaccinated, we will start vaccinating the rest of group 3.
Vaccinations will be offered in this order:
We will let you know when it’s your turn to get your COVID-19 vaccine. You will get an invitation from your healthcare team, news or public advertising.
Later phases will focus on the next groups.
The next groups to be offered COVID-19 vaccines are:
Conditions which make you a priority member of group 5 include:
See the full list of provisional vaccine groups on gov.ie
The provisional list of groups for vaccination may be changed by Government based on new information or changes in vaccine supply. Our priority is to protect the people who are most likely to have a poor outcome or die if they get COVID-19.
You may be vaccinated through a:
This will be done by qualified and trained healthcare workers, including hospital doctors, community medical officers, nurses, GPs and pharmacists.
You do not need to contact us to get your COVID-19 vaccine. We will let you know when you can register for your vaccine through your healthcare team, news or public advertising.
37 HSE vaccination centres have been confirmed. Many people will be offered their vaccination in these centres and you will be able to register for your vaccine online.
Each vaccination centre varies in size. They have been selected based on population density, ease of access, public transport and parking. There will be at least one vaccination centre in every county.
There are 3 COVID-19 vaccines currently licensed for use in Ireland.
These are the:
From Galway to Dublin, Donegal to Cork, thousands of Irish people each year make the decision to start a life down under in Australia. Australia offers a wide array of jobs in a vast array of sectors, from natural resource mining and construction, to IT and banking; there’s something for everyone.
For those thinking about, or already planning a move to Australia there are many things to take into consideration; the following is a list of crucial areas that every potential emigrant from Ireland should have covered before they arrive in Australia and also some tips on how to make your move as seamless as possible.
We cannot overstate the importance of this; along with your passport you will need to bring other documents which will include birth certificates, college transcripts, proof of work permits and visa receipt, marriage licence if applicable, and drivers licence if you intent on driving. Remember to make duplicates of these and store them separately.
This is another aspect that we advise organising well in advance of your departure, moving your whole life to the other side of the world is not something you want to leave until a month before you leave, however with the right preparation you can have this taken care of in advance and it will be one less thing you have to worry about before leaving. Many shipping companies today can provide temperature controlled storage for your belongings when they arrive in Australia, which will keep your furniture etc in outstanding working condition for when you and your family arrive.
At Prolink we offer a complete removal service that covers everything from unload and unpack at your destination, to packing and unpacking, export wrapping , dis-assembly of furniture and even customs brokerage. Remember that it is imperative to employ a company that have existing working relationships with international agents. If you are going to Australia for an unknown period of time, make sure to also get any property that you are leaving in Ireland in order, there is a plethora of storage options available in this country so find the one that suits your needs best.
We live in a constantly changing world and for this reason immigration rules have a tendency to change regularly, this can be for a number of reasons, security and economic changes can have some of the biggest affects on immigration rules. Also remember that there are vast differences in the regulations for immigrants who are coming into Australia as ‘skilled’ ‘unskilled’ or ‘retiree’s’, in most cases your assets may be subject to scrutiny.
Between friends and family who may have been to your planned destination previously and the internet, you can find vast information on any destination on the planet. Expat websites are always a great resource as well as traveller blogs and social media pages. Check out sites such as
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Websites like these can not only offer you great insight into life in a certain territory or city, but also help you meet current expats before you even arrive.
There are many different kinds of insurance that you will need to think about before you depart for Australia, research these in detail and well in advance of departure. The most important areas that you need to take into account when it comes to insurance are:
A vital aspect of your transition to a life in Australia must include good financial planning. Internet banking is a great way of monitoring and transferring funds around the world but we would suggest setting up an Aussie bank account as soon as you arrive or even prior to departure if possible. We would also advise setting up a prepaid ‘top up’ style card. Companies like O2 provide services such as the ‘O2 money card’ which can be topped up online and used wherever you see the ‘Visa’ sign. Options like this are always great to have as a payment alternative in a new country.
Conclusion
These are the most important areas that you should focus on prior to your move, there are many checklists that you can find online that you can use as additions to this guide and will hopefully make your move as easy and stress free as possible; for more information on the moving packages that we provide at Prolink please contact us at:
Tel: 1 890 815 633 Mobile: +353 (0)85 7656467 or Email us at: info@prolink.ie
Also be sure to stayed tuned to our blog for regular national and international moving tips and info.