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‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to prison after photos emerge of him at NYC restaurant
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to prison after photos emerge of him at NYC restaurant
'Ludicrous': Local representatives critical of Dublin City Council's €15m 'pet project' swimming pool
'Ludicrous': Local representatives critical of Dublin City Council's €15m 'pet project' swimming pool
'It's like Jesus, they're back': Alan Kelly on FF's return, Coveney's garda car 'shame', and advice for the Greens
'It's like Jesus, they're back': Alan Kelly on FF's return, Coveney's garda car 'shame', and advice for the Greens
Thursday
9 Jul 2020
US Supreme Court orders Trump financial records be released to New York prosecutors
US Supreme Court orders Trump financial records be released to New York prosecutors
Donohoe wins in bid to become president of the group of Euro finance ministers, says EU recovery fund is first priority
Donohoe wins in bid to become president of the group of Euro finance ministers, says EU recovery fund is first priority
Joe Biden proposes 'Buy American' campaign to bolster US firms
Joe Biden proposes 'Buy American' campaign to bolster US firms
Explainer: Why Irish banks are being accused of 'profiteering from the pandemic'
Explainer: Why Irish banks are being accused of 'profiteering from the pandemic'
Varadkar says he told banks he would come down on them 'like a tonne of bricks' if they make mortgage break profit
Varadkar says he told banks he would come down on them 'like a tonne of bricks' if they make mortgage break profit
Wednesday
8 Jul 2020
Micheál Martin attempts to smooth over discontent within the party over ministerial snubs
Micheál Martin attempts to smooth over discontent within the party over ministerial snubs
Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty accuses banks of ‘profiteering from pandemic’
Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty accuses banks of ‘profiteering from pandemic’
'I've can't lift my arms, brush my hair, or even go to the toilet alone': Children still waiting on Spinraza drug, Dáil told
'I've can't lift my arms, brush my hair, or even go to the toilet alone': Children still waiting on Spinraza drug, Dáil told
Housing minister to consult on whether rent freeze should be extended beyond 20 July
Housing minister to consult on whether rent freeze should be extended beyond 20 July
Wage subsidy extension, cheaper loans and rates waiver to be discussed at July stimulus meeting
Wage subsidy extension, cheaper loans and rates waiver to be discussed at July stimulus meeting
Taoiseach says Debenhams has treated its Irish workers 'very badly'
Taoiseach says Debenhams has treated its Irish workers 'very badly'
Over 35,000 drivers currently driving on their fourth or subsequent learner permit
Over 35,000 drivers currently driving on their fourth or subsequent learner permit
Women 'dismissed' by doctors over mesh and epilepsy drug fears 'deserve apology'
Women 'dismissed' by doctors over mesh and epilepsy drug fears 'deserve apology'
Tuesday
7 Jul 2020
Trump administration formally begins withdrawal from World Health Organization
Trump administration formally begins withdrawal from World Health Organization
'A source of deep regret': Barry Cowen apologises to Dáil over drink driving ban
'A source of deep regret': Barry Cowen apologises to Dáil over drink driving ban
Green Party contest kicks off as Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin make their pitches to be leader
Green Party contest kicks off as Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin make their pitches to be leader
Micheál Martin to consider calls to extend maternity leave due to Covid-19 pandemic
Micheál Martin to consider calls to extend maternity leave due to Covid-19 pandemic
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19
Taoiseach 'very concerned' about reported circumstances of Meath nursing home resident's death
Taoiseach 'very concerned' about reported circumstances of Meath nursing home resident's death
This is the Labour Party's new front bench
This is the Labour Party's new front bench
What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government
What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government
Monday
6 Jul 2020
The HSE's Covid-19 tracing app went live this evening - here's what it looks like
The HSE's Covid-19 tracing app went live this evening - here's what it looks like
Sinn Féin suspends party activity in Dublin South-West following nomination of Holohan for mayor
Sinn Féin suspends party activity in Dublin South-West following nomination of Holohan for mayor
Barry Cowen to give statement in the Dáil tomorrow about drink-driving ban
Barry Cowen to give statement in the Dáil tomorrow about drink-driving ban
Children's minister rejects 'homophobic' online claims linking him to comments about paedophilia
Children's minister rejects 'homophobic' online claims linking him to comments about paedophilia
HSE Chief Clinical Officer calls for mandatory quarantine for arrivals from high virus rate countries
HSE Chief Clinical Officer calls for mandatory quarantine for arrivals from high virus rate countries
Taoiseach says full reopening of pubs on 20 July 'could be delayed' if the rules are flouted
Taoiseach says full reopening of pubs on 20 July 'could be delayed' if the rules are flouted
Karen Kiernan
Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
Karen Kiernan
No honeymoon period for new government as Dáil set to sit throughout July
No honeymoon period for new government as Dáil set to sit throughout July
Sunday
5 Jul 2020
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher apologises for not self-isolating when returning for election of Taoiseach
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher apologises for not self-isolating when returning for election of Taoiseach
Plan for reopening non-Covid healthcare services could take 'several weeks'
Plan for reopening non-Covid healthcare services could take 'several weeks'
Saturday
4 Jul 2020
Going overseas against travel advice will cost claimants Jobseekers or PUP payments
Going overseas against travel advice will cost claimants Jobseekers or PUP payments
Barry Whelan
Will Brexit be a blessing or a curse for Ireland? Some lessons from history...
Barry Whelan
'Radio Boyne' and an Ulster Fry: How the Orange Order is celebrating a socially distanced 12 July
'Radio Boyne' and an Ulster Fry: How the Orange Order is celebrating a socially distanced 12 July
Friday
3 Jul 2020
Foster claims 'creditability of the Executive' has been undermined following O'Neill funeral controversy
Foster claims 'creditability of the Executive' has been undermined following O'Neill funeral controversy