GARDAÍ ARE ADVISING that travel through the East Link toll bridge will be free in both directions from 5:30pm to 7:30pm this evening, as a traffic-calming measure in light of the special arrangements being made for the visit of Queen Elizabeth to an event in the National Convention Centre this evening. Travel through the Dublin Port Tunnel is also free Northbound between 4pm and 9pm in light of the traffic measures.
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# royal-visit - Thursday 2 August, 2012
No official invitation for Kate and William… yet
The Taoiseach is reported to have informally invited the Duke and Duchess and Cambridge to Ireland at a reception in Buckingham Palace last week.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here’s nine things to know today.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
Shatter: Garda fears over station closures are “alarmist and irresponsible”
The justice minister tells the Garda Representative Association that suggestions about crime levels rising are “damaging”.
# royal-visit - Friday 9 March, 2012
From #danafacts to #cardiff: top hashtags of the 31st Dáil’s first year
The government’s first year in office has seen Twitter debates over Miss Piggy, print toner and internship schemes.
# royal-visit - Thursday 8 March, 2012
Prince Harry’s blue blood suede shoes?
More British royal-watching sparked as Harry shows off his reggae dancing skills in Kingston, Jamaica while sporting some trendy blue suede shoes.
# royal-visit - Friday 30 December, 2011
Obama, Cloyne and an ‘elderly poet’: how the world’s media saw Ireland in 2011
It’s been an eventful year for the nation, here’s how the international media saw the big events.
# royal-visit - Sunday 25 December, 2011
Poll: Will you watch the queen’s Christmas speech?
Following the goodwill generated during QEII’s first visit to Ireland this year, we’re asking if you plan to tune in to her annual address today.
# royal-visit - Thursday 1 December, 2011
Shatter confirms the royal and US state visits cost Ireland €36 million
The minister today said that €15 million went on garda resources alone for the two visits in May 2011.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
2011 marks recovery for Irish tourism
Research by Fáilte Ireland has indicated that 2011 is proving to be a turning point for Irish tourism.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 14 September, 2011
Iconic photo of Queen’s Cork visit signed and sent to Buckingham Palace
Fishmonger Pat O’Connell has signed the photograph of himself and Queen Elizabeth that was one of the most iconic images from the monarch’s historic visit last May.
# royal-visit - Friday 1 July, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
In today’s 9 at 9: Some good news as VAT is lowered; a twist in the Strauss-Kahn case; new developments in the Race for the Áras; and who is a “snotty Miss Fancy Pants”?
# royal-visit - Tuesday 21 June, 2011
State visits to cost Ireland ‘around €20m’ – Taoiseach
Enda Kenny says the total cost has not been finalised, but the total costs of the Royal and Obama visits will be around €20m.
# royal-visit - Thursday 9 June, 2011
Cameron makes historic address to Stormont assembly
David Cameron meets Northern Irish political leaders in Stormont, becoming the second PM since devolution to address the House.
# royal-visit - Monday 30 May, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
# royal-visit - Wednesday 25 May, 2011
Engaging with the EU: Why Ireland should have sympathy with Turkey
European Studies expert Kerem Oktem examines the common ground between Turkey and Ireland – and why Lucinda Creighton, who was supposed to launch his latest book, is “misguided” in her outlook on his country.
Hopes of Queen’s visit to Curragh dashed by Palace
Queen Elizabeth is not likely to return to Ireland next month to watch her much-fancied entry in the Irish Derby.
# royal-visit - Tuesday 24 May, 2011
€1.73m: The Defence Forces bill for Obama and Queen visits
Justice and Defence minister Alan Shatter says the Defence Forces faces a €1.73m bill for the extra security costs this month.
# royal-visit - Saturday 21 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
The world hasn’t ended, which means you get to catch up on everything that went on today in The Daily Fix.
Poll: Should the Queen come back to Ireland?
A historic visit has passed off relatively peacefully and been heralded as a great success, so much so that the Queen wants to come back. But should she?
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you need to know before 9am including: Preparations underway for Obama visit; Garret FitzGerald to lie in repose in Dublin today; thousands protest in Spain; and the end of the world, or not.
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
# royal-visit - Friday 20 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
The world is ending tomorrow (we’re told) so here it is: the last ever wrap-up of the day’s news.
The Queen’s meet-and-tweet: How YOU viewed Day 4
The fourth and final day of Liz and Phil’s Irish trip – as seen on Twitter.
Queen tells Taoiseach: I’d like to come back to Ireland
As a historic Royal Visit comes to an end, Taoiseach Enda Kenny says the Queen has expressed her wish to return to Ireland.
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
In pictures: The final day of the Queen’s historic visit
Tipperary and Cork are on the checklist for today’s final jaunt around the country…
“We were a bit worried about the curtsy” – Olivia O’ Leary’s ode to the Queen
The broadcaster and journalist gave a speech fit for a Queen at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night. There was applause for the memory of the late Garret FitzGerald and a standing ovation for her majesty.
One loves a good chooooon – A soundtrack for the Queen’s visit
The Queen has been entertained by Riverdance, Westlife and Mary Byrne at the Convention Centre in Dublin, but what songs might President McAleese have put on an iPod playlist for her visit?
Mad, bad and frisky: Meet the British monarchy on screen
TV and movies have had their take on the succession of British royals – but were they really that good-looking?
Poll: Which historic event would you most like to witness?
Imagine you were given a golden ticket for any one of this month’s historic events. Which one would you choose?
The Morning Score: Friday
Bad news for Pádraig Harrington, Lance Armstrong faces fresh claims from a former team-mate and Leinster sweat on BOD’s fitness.
Terror plan for Kildare thwarted by gardaí
Three men arrested in Kildare yesterday are believed to be IRA supporters who had planned a hoax car bomb to disrupt the Queen’s visit, while 12 people arrested in Dublin last night have been charged and released.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Holidaymakers warned to check their passports before they book their flights; paraplegic man walks again after pioneering treatment, and one of the world’s largest insurance companies rewards its top sales staff with a mass orgy.
Dublin returns to normal as the Queen heads for Tipperary and Cork
It’s the final day of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Ireland and along with some royal glamour she’ll bring road closures to Cashel and Cork city.
# royal-visit - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Day 4: how to get around Cashel and Cork as the Queen visits Munster
No more traffic closures for Dublin, as the Queen and Prince Philip head to Munster for the final day of a four-day tour.
In pictures: The third day of the Queen’s historic visit
After the momentous events of yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II gets to indulge her passion for horseracing and attends a celebration hosted by the British Ambassador in Dublin tonight.
The Queen’s meet-and-tweet: How YOU viewed Day 3
A more fun-filled day today for the British monarch, Twitter notes. But did one overhear a little gaffe from Prince Philip?
The Daily Fix: Thursday
All the news of the day you might have missed…
Take 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Poll: Do you allow smoking in your home?
A NEW STUDY has claimed that the number of deaths caused by smoking in the home could be comparable to the number of road deaths recorded in Ireland.
According to the NUI Galway-led research, the concentration of particulate pollution in the homes of smokers (who smoke indoors) is six-times higher than the World Health Organisation’s recommendation for general outdoor air quality, 10 times the allowable level for healthy breathing in homes and up to 17 times greater than levels actually found outdoors.
Smoking at home causes greater levels of air pollutants than using solid fuels such as coal, wood, peat and gas, says Dr Marie Coggins.
Since the introduction of the smoking ban in Ireland, many people have found it easier to stop people smoking in their own homes. So, in today’s poll we ask: Do you allow smoking in your home?
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