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Wednesday 8 December 2021
Allegra Stratton, who was the Prime Minister’s spokeswoman, resigned as a Government adviser.
City loaned the 19-year-old goalkeeper to Pompey in July.
The bank’s CEO said today that none of its 88 branches will close during the first half of next year.
A number of politicians have said they are not prepared to sign off on giving ‘wide ranging powers’ to the health minister.
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto had tested positive for coronavirus.
Rhianna O’Brien has been missing from Dundalk, Co Louth since Thursday 2 December.
Boris Johnson said it’s clear the new strain is ‘growing much faster’ than Delta.
Merkel had served as chancellor for 16 years
The US President spoke to his Russian counterpart for two hours by video link yesterday.
At least 10% of arrivals had been checked, with 100% of passengers on some flights.
The decision to extend the emergency roster was welcomed by the Garda Representative Association
Bipin Rawat was India’s first chief of defence staff, a position that the government established in 2019, and was seen as close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Department of Health confirmed the latest figures today.
Over a million booster vaccines have been administered so far in the rollout
In a joint statement they said it was ‘not appropriate’ for the partnership to continue.
O’Donovan takes over the new post in February, which was created after the retirement of Ingrid Miley in June
The Climate Change Advisory Council is concerned about missed targets and delayed measures inhibiting efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Fox News host Shannon Bream announced the fire to viewers as firefighters were working to put it out.
Leo Varadkar said a decision will be made today or tomorrow on a support scheme for businesses affected by new restrictions.
Schools are closed in 12 counties today.
A look at why Boris Johnson has launched an investigation into a “cheese and wine” gathering at Number 10.
Some of the players and staff who arrived back from South Africa have since tested positive.
Over one million booster doses have been administered in Ireland.
Peggy Morrissey passed away following a collision yesterday.
Today FM and Newstalk see strong gains across their entire week-day schedule.
Pfizer said today its vaccine is “still effective” against the Omicron variant after three doses.
The tighthead is the sole Irish player selected in the team, which includes five Springboks and three All Blacks.
Of course, Christmas is about more than just shopping and presents – nudge nudge, wink wink.
The man, a pedestrian in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The e-commerce giant said it has “identified the root cause and are actively working towards recovery.”
The country joins the US in the boycott, over concerns around China’s human rights record.
Alison Gilliland said funding an initial deposit could be key to keeping many people out of homeless services.
‘TIS THE EIGHTH of December, the day when it was tradition for people from down the country to come up to Dublin for a day of festive shopping.
Back decades ago years ago when that tradition was in full swing in Ireland there wasn’t an option to shop online – but after the Covid-19 pandemic forcing a lot of us to do our gift shopping online, some of us may ditch tradition in favour of convenience and avoiding crowds.
So we’re wondering: Are you doing the bulk of your Christmas shopping online, or in-person this year?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, our reader is busy renovating her home, which she purchased with her partner in August.
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