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Poll: Would you like to see homework scrapped?

PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins won the adoration of plenty of children, not to mention some adults, when he called for homework to be banned in recent days.

He argues that this would make time for youngsters to partake in more creative pursuits outside school hours.

It has long been the bane of after school evenings but there has been increasing debate in the sphere as to its usefulness.

So we want to know, would you like to see homework abolished?

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Monday 30 January

Today's Top Stories

# Salmonella

Eight poultry flocks in Ireland confirmed positive for Salmonella

# Ashtown

'Racist' attack on Dublin homeless camp described as a 'sickening low'

# Island Nation

Housing constraints ‘causing serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations

# Peshawar

Blast at Pakistan mosque kills at least 34 and injures as many as 150

2021 photo of the image of St Brigid projected on St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare, as part of an event to mark the saint's day.

# st brigid's day

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# pandemic

Three years on, WHO says Covid-19 is still a global emergency

The WHO first declared a so-called public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020.

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# Salmonella

Eight poultry flocks in Ireland confirmed positive for Salmonella

All eight flocks have been restricted and are under Department controls.

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# Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Rape Crisis Network calls for independent authority on domestic, sexual, gender based violence

This post would independently monitor and scrutinise the coordination and implementation of policy and practice.

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# Holly Newton

Boy (16) appears in court charged with murder of teenage girl in England

Holly Newton (15) was found hurt shortly after 5.10pm on Friday and later died in hospital.

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# Austria

Man arrested after being found living in Austrian cellar with six children and woman

Local media reported that the man is a follower of a right-wing extremist conspiracy group.

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# missile threats

Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike during phonecall before Ukraine invasion

The Kremlin has disputed the claim, saying there was “no threats with missiles” during the conversation.

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The Journal’s podcast series explores the impact of the mother and baby home system

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Redress

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Tuam

Gardaí investigating 20 alleged crimes related to homes

Church and State

'We were a pure Catholic nation'

# Ashtown

'Racist' attack on Dublin homeless camp described as a 'sickening low'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and integration junior minister Joe O’Brien have both condemned the incident.

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# Peshawar

Blast at Pakistan mosque kills at least 34 and injures as many as 150

The attacker struck inside the mosque where about 200 people were praying on Monday morning.

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Updated 1 hour ago

# st brigid's day

Brigid, Bridget and Bríd: how popular is the saint's name in modern Ireland?

Ahead of the first St Brigid’s Day bank holiday, the CSO has revealed how the name’s popularity has waned in recent years.

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# Sexual Assault

Ireland's six Sexual Assault Treatment Units saw over 1,000 people last year

The figure increased by almost 200 people compared with 2021.

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# Westminister ethics

British Prime Minister Sunak under pressure over handling of Zahawi tax row

Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi from his role as Tory party chairman after an investigation found he breached the ministerial code.

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# Island Nation

Housing constraints ‘causing serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations

Planning blockages, high building costs and no rental options are creating a housing crisis on our offshore islands.

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# Asylum Seekers

Residents in Lismore protest against use of town's refurbished hotel for direct provision

Over 200 people reportedly gathered yesterday for a demonstration in the west Waterford town, arguing that the building had been earmarked for tourism.

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# Golf

Rory McIlroy holds off Patrick Reed to win Dubai Desert Classic

McIlroy birdied the final two holes at Emirates Golf Club to card a closing 68.

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# Poll

Poll: Would you like to see homework scrapped?

Michael D Higgins argues that the time could be better spent allowing youngsters to partake in more creative pursuits outside school hours.

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# Housing Crisis

Business group Ibec warns housing crisis is 'critical barrier to growth and business investment'

It has offered some key recommendations which the group claims would ‘cut the cost of new home by €30,000′.

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# Irish Rugby

'He really gets the most out of those players' - Furlong ready to take on Gatland's Wales

The Ireland tighthead has worked with Gatland on two Lions tours.

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The 9 at 9 Inadequate healthcare on offshore islands, calls for clarity over nursing home charges and US Secretary of State visits Jerusalem amid a ‘death spiral’.

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# Santry

Man hospitalised with serious injuries following apparent stabbing incident in Dublin

Shortly after 8:15pm last night, gardaí and emergency services attended at Shanliss Way, Santry, following reports of an assault.

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# Flooding

Auckland faces ‘dangerous’ amount of rain after four killed in floods

More rain is forecast as at least 5,000 homes and businesses in Auckland are being assessed for flood and landslide damage.

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# Palestine

US secretary Blinken due in Jerusalem to discuss de-escalation of Israel-Palestinian bloodshed

Israel has sought to demolish the east Jerusalem family home of a Palestinian gunman as part of measures to punish the relatives of attackers.

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# Job Losses

Philips cuts 6,000 more jobs after sleep device recall

The Amsterdam-based firm unveiled net losses of €1.605 billion last year, largely due to massive recall of faulty sleep respirators.

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# Perth

Mining company 'sorry' for losing radioactive capsule in Western Australia

The solid, silver-coloured cylinder is smaller than a human fingernail but authorities say it could cause acute radiation sickness.

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# Childcare

Families in the North more reliant on friends and family for childcare than those in the Republic

Care by family and friends is much more comment in the North at 39%, while this figure is only at 6% in the Republic.

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THE MORNING LEAD

‘Fragmented and unpredictable’: Healthcare services failing island communities

A report by

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Broken down ambulances, no storage for supplies and outdated clinics among a litany of healthcare provider concerns.

HSE report finds island healthcare staff working “extremely hard" with "inadequate resources”

Regular breakdowns on Arranmore have locals tow-starting ambulance to get patients to safety

Clare Island GP: Our health centre is "completely outdated and unfit for purpose"

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# Nursing Homes

Calls for Government to publish records on 'secret strategy' for illegal nursing home charges

It follows a report in today’s Irish Mail on Sunday.

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# Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about the Irish language?

An Cailín Ciúin is the first-ever film in Irish to be nominated for an Oscar.

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# GAA talking points

Mayo-Galway drama, Dublin shooting, and delight for the Rossies

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# NATO

Turkey's president says his country may allow Finland to join NATO without Sweden

Every member of NATO must vote to approve the acceptance of new members, with Turkey being the most opposed to the two Nordic countries.

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# Minister for Housing

Government haven't yet decided to extend eviction ban despite record homelessness, says O'Brien

A new record high of 11,632 people are homeless, according to the latest official figure.

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# Bittersweet

Evan Ferguson left on crutches following horror tackle from Fabinho

The Ireland international was forced off in the latte stages of Brighton’s 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Liverpool.

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# France

French PM says pension age hike 'non-negotiable' as strikes loom

France’s current retirement age of 62 is set to be increase to 64.

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# Wicklow

Man arrested and €100,000 of cocaine seized by Gardaí in Arklow yesterday

A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and is being detained at Rathmines Garda Station.

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# Northumberland

Boy, 16, charged with murder over fatal stabbing of teenage girl in UK

Holly Newton, 15, was found injured in Hexham on Friday afternoon and later died in hospital.

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# Cyclone Cheneso

Tens of thousands homeless and two dozen dead after Madagascar tropical storm

Cyclone Cheneso smashed into northeastern Madagascar 10 days ago.

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# House Of Commons

Boris Johnson tops list of UK MPs with biggest outside earnings

The former UK prime minister has earned £2.3 million (€2.6 mil) since leaving office, making him the highest-earning MP in the past year.

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# ammunition

Drone attack reportedly hits Iran defence ministry complex

The drone strike comes at a tense time in Iran, which has been rocked by nationwide protests.

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# Micro-renewables

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Many home-owners opt for solar panels as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and their dependency on fossil fuels.

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