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Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds
Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds
Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds
Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds
Officials from National Cyber Security Centre to address 'urgent' meeting of TDs and Senators over HSE hack
Officials from National Cyber Security Centre to address 'urgent' meeting of TDs and Senators over HSE hack
'In an ideal world we'd all get new PPS numbers': Concerns personal data will be sold off on darkweb
'In an ideal world we'd all get new PPS numbers': Concerns personal data will be sold off on darkweb
Monday
17 May 2021
Bacik outlines Labour's vision for post-Covid Ireland and attacks government 'shambles' in bye-election bid
Bacik outlines Labour's vision for post-Covid Ireland and attacks government 'shambles' in bye-election bid
Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
Sunday
16 May 2021
Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza
Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza
HSE won't comment on ransom figure, as other departments take precautions after cyber attack
HSE won't comment on ransom figure, as other departments take precautions after cyber attack
‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, Matt Hancock says
‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, Matt Hancock says
Pressure on FF's hopeful future leader O’Callaghan to deliver decent vote in Dublin Bay South
Pressure on FF's hopeful future leader O’Callaghan to deliver decent vote in Dublin Bay South
Saturday
15 May 2021
'Safe and steady' progress made as HSE attempts to regain control of IT system
'Safe and steady' progress made as HSE attempts to regain control of IT system
What next? Summer reopening plans to see holidays to the UK back on and live events trialled
What next? Summer reopening plans to see holidays to the UK back on and live events trialled
Friday
14 May 2021
Taoiseach sends congratulations as Edwin Poots elected new leader of the DUP
Taoiseach sends congratulations as Edwin Poots elected new leader of the DUP
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
Edwin Poots: Here's what you need to know about the new DUP leader
Edwin Poots: Here's what you need to know about the new DUP leader
One of these men will today be elected DUP leader, here's what they want and how the voting takes place
One of these men will today be elected DUP leader, here's what they want and how the voting takes place
Thursday
13 May 2021
Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement
Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement
New legislation aims to make 'threatened' basking sharks a protected species in Ireland
New legislation aims to make 'threatened' basking sharks a protected species in Ireland
Northern Ireland: Indoor dining to resume on 24 May as spectators to attend football game as test event
Northern Ireland: Indoor dining to resume on 24 May as spectators to attend football game as test event
McDonald claims Johnson did not apologise over Ballymurphy killings during call yesterday
McDonald claims Johnson did not apologise over Ballymurphy killings during call yesterday
Taoiseach to meet Boris Johnson to discuss Northern Ireland and the Covid-19 response
Taoiseach to meet Boris Johnson to discuss Northern Ireland and the Covid-19 response
Calls for facilitation of 'peaceful protest' as Dublin 'Rally for Palestine' is cancelled after garda advice
Calls for facilitation of 'peaceful protest' as Dublin 'Rally for Palestine' is cancelled after garda advice
Call for national awareness campaign on menopause after 'incredibly important' Liveline discussion
Call for national awareness campaign on menopause after 'incredibly important' Liveline discussion
'Spats of hate': Israeli Ambassador and Alan Shatter criticise TDs during committee meeting
'Spats of hate': Israeli Ambassador and Alan Shatter criticise TDs during committee meeting
Proposals to tackle housing investment funds to go before Cabinet next week
Proposals to tackle housing investment funds to go before Cabinet next week
Covid-19 infections halve in England but there are 'increasing concerns' about variants
Covid-19 infections halve in England but there are 'increasing concerns' about variants
Wednesday
12 May 2021
Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings
Ballymurphy Massacre: Boris Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' on behalf of UK government over killings
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Leo Varadkar suggests that anyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccine 'may be offered one by the end of June'
Leo Varadkar suggests that anyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccine 'may be offered one by the end of June'
Journalists launch legal action against Eoghan Harris over accounts linked to 'Barbara J Pym'
Journalists launch legal action against Eoghan Harris over accounts linked to 'Barbara J Pym'
Irish ambassador summoned to Israeli foreign ministry over Coveney comments
Irish ambassador summoned to Israeli foreign ministry over Coveney comments
'I'm frustrated with the lack of progress': Donnelly says 19 maternity units are being contacted about restrictions
'I'm frustrated with the lack of progress': Donnelly says 19 maternity units are being contacted about restrictions
Facebook moderators facing toxic content told to take up ‘karaoke and painting’, Committee hears
Facebook moderators facing toxic content told to take up ‘karaoke and painting’, Committee hears
Republicans vote to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership role
Republicans vote to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership role
Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
Housing crisis: Taoiseach under pressure in Dáil as CSO data shows price of a home rose by 4% in 12 months
'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules
'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules
NI Secretary and David Frost urge ‘common sense’ from EU during Northern Ireland visit
NI Secretary and David Frost urge ‘common sense’ from EU during Northern Ireland visit
Minister O'Gorman defends An Taisce after Taoiseach weighs in on Kilkenny cheese factory
Minister O'Gorman defends An Taisce after Taoiseach weighs in on Kilkenny cheese factory
Tuesday
11 May 2021
Coveney tells Israeli ambassador that the loss of life in Gaza is 'completely unacceptable'
Coveney tells Israeli ambassador that the loss of life in Gaza is 'completely unacceptable'