The Independent (Irish)

People over 70 are expected to receive Covid-19 jabs in vaccination hubs such as parish halls and community centres under new plans being considered by the Government.

Around 53pc of Leaving Cert students are likely to choose a mix of receiving calculated grades and sitting some exams, according to a poll.

Hope has risen for the return of nursing home visits within weeks after robust evidence emerged that vaccines are leading to a significant drop in infections and deaths among residents.