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[Week II. Read Part I.] The 1918 General Election on December 14 was the most significant election in modern Irish history. Following the events of World War I, the Easter Rising, and the Conscription Crisis, the whole island was caught up in fierce debate as to its future. The result was a sweeping victory for a radical Sinn Féin, which promised to establish an independent Irish Republic. The moderate Irish Parliamentary Party, which had dominated the Irish political landscape since the 1880s, was wiped out; while in Ulster the Unionist Party took power.

In the context of the most up-to-date public health advice during this COVID-19 Emergency, the Government has introduced a further (third) suspension of all time periods associated with statutory processes under the Planning and Development Acts.

“If the benefits of being active could be bottled, it would be the most prescribed medicine on the planet.”

Everybody loved Mary Burke (not her real name). She always had a kind word for people and was ready to help anyone in need. She babysat neighbours' children, attended every funeral in the village, baked cakes for sales of work, and was very involved with her local church and community.

In the context of the most up-to-date public health advice during this COVID-19 emergency, the Government has introduced a suspension of all time periods associated with statutory processes under the Planning and Development Acts.

The HSE has issued advice to businesses in Ireland regarding planning for Swine flue or the Influenza (H1N1) pandemic.

Three out of four people intend to get the swine flu vaccine when the national vaccination programme gets under way, according to a nationwide survey carried out by the HSE.