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Tuesday 21 March 2023 Dublin: 10°C
# Russian visit
Ukraine war to dominate discussion as Putin and Xi hold second day of talks
Yesterday, Xi and Putin held four and a half hours of talks, calling each other “dear friend”.
# assessing autism
The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why is it so tough to access autism services?
Reporter Niall Sargent and expert Eleanor McSherry tell Susan Daly about chronic delays in autism assessments and services for children.
# Belgooly
Woman hospitalised with serious injuries following collision in Co Cork
The incident happened on the R600 at Coolcarron, Belgooly at around 5.30pm yesterday.
# Your Say
Poll: Are you worried about a global banking crisis?
Heavy uncertainty has gripped the banking sector since Silicon Valley Bank said it needed to raise money to stay afloat.
# Duleek
Co Meath village celebrating second lotto jackpot in less than six months after €4 million win
In October, a family syndicate won €8.9 million with a ticket that was bought in a neighbouring shop.
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
A wide mix of viewpoints, analysis and first-hand experiences
Banking system
What happened to the Silicon Valley Bank and why does it matter?
Oana Peia and Davide Romelli
Online hate
Following the music awards, I received a wave of online abuse
Lavender
Parenting
Phones have become a battleground for parenting in the age of social media
Margaret Lynch
Biodiversity
We need to document, cherish and protect our native woodlands
Ray Ó Foghlú
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# Norovirus
Public urged to be aware of winter vomiting bug symptoms as cases rise
In the first 10 weeks of 2023, there have been 394 cases of norovirus recorded.
# Under Pressure
Dáil to debate SF motion to extend eviction ban as Labour mulls no confidence motion in govt
It’s in response to a Sinn Féin motion to extend the eviction ban that will be debated in the Dáil later today and voted on tomorrow.
# Stormont
Sinn Féin and DUP both rise in new Northern Ireland opinion poll
The poll put support for Sinn Féin at 30.6% and DUP at 23.9%.
# Dublin Port
Dublin Port Company reveals plans for new bridge across river Liffey
The proposed bridge is part of Dublin Port Company’s plan to redevelop of the south port area, known as the Poolbeg Peninsula.
# stormy daniels
New York Police tighten security ahead of possible indictment of Trump in 'hush money' case
Trump said over the weekend that he expects to be ‘arrested’ on Tuesday and urged supporters to ‘Protest, take our nation back!’
# met police
UK's Met Police is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic, damning review finds
A review by Louise Casey found the Metropolitan Police failed to protect the public from police officers who abuse women.
# minimum unit pricing
Minimum unit pricing led to 13% fall in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
Scotland still allows alcohol to be sold for cheaper than Ireland’s minimum unit price policy.
# Energy
Ryan seeks government approval for windfall tax on energy companies of up to €600 million
It is intended that the legislation would be enacted before the summer recess and first proceeds are expected to be collected in September.
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# Stalking
Less than half of stalking victims report incidents to Gardaí
Many members of the study had a general lack of trust in An Garda Síochána regarding gender-based violence or a fear that they would not be believed.
# Southeast
Appeals for plan to cope with waiting lists as Wexford A&E could remain shut for six months
While services have been resuming at the hospital, its emergency department remains closed.
# The Job
New garda recruitment campaign to be launched this Friday
Minister for Justice Simon Harris will bring proposal to the Government today with the plan to run the campaign for three weeks.
THE MORNING LEAD
County council spent millions on road projects without a tender process, report says
A report by
Eoghan Dalton
The details are contained in an audit carried out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The work included €1.245 million for an engineering firm and a further €1.1 million paid to consultants for a separate roads upgrade.
A Local Government auditor also criticised the council for proceeding with a €350,000 land swap with a local GAA club "without an independent valuation" of the four-hectare site offloaded by the local authority.
Fingal County Council told the auditor that it would review its processes for future projects, but defended the actions it took.
Yesterday
20th March 2023
# eviction ban
Coalition leaders reach 'broad agreement' on counter to Sinn Féin motion to extend eviction ban
Sinn Féin’s motion on Wednesday will call for the eviction ban to be extended until January 2024.
# Global banking crisis?
Global banking crisis déjà vu: How worried should we be?
‘Why should we think that this will not happen with other banks?’ one economist said, referring to the failure of Credit Suisse.
# Russian visit
Putin tells Xi Jinping Russia is ready to discuss China's plan to end Ukraine war during talks
The Chinese president’s three-day trip serves as a show of support for Putin after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.
# Palestine
Israeli politician sparks outrage by saying Palestinians don't exist
Smotrich had already faced international rebuke in early March after calling for a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank to be ‘wiped out’.
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SPOTLIGHT
Island Nation
Investigation reveals islanders waiting 25 years for policies to thrive and not just survive
PODCAST
Is the State ignoring island depopulation?
HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
'Serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations
'FRAGMENTED & UNPREDICTABLE'
Healthcare services failing island communities
'ON ITS KNEES'
Future of island fishers on a knife edge
# no confidence motion
French government narrowly survives no-confidence votes amid anger over pension reform
Emmanuel Macron’s widely disliked campaign pledge to raise the retirement age was passed last week without a vote.
# Fitzgerald Report
Report finds that Defence officials acted appropriately in investigating sexual abuse claims
The period covered by the allegations is from the 1950s to 1994.
# evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Your roundup of what made the headlines today.
# Support
Taoiseach pledges 'continued support and solidarity' to Ukraine in phone call with Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president thanked Ireland for its ongoing support of his country during the call.
# Donegal
Mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle met a 'brutal death', murder trial hears
Richard Burke (32) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jasmine McMonagle but guilty to manslaughter.
# eviction ban
Celebrities and activists call on government to keep eviction ban in new campaign
Bressie, Mario Rosenstock and Fr Peter McVerry are among those featured in #KeeptheBan.
# US
Three men found guilty of murder of rapper XXXTentacion in 2018
Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome were all found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery.
# Circuit Criminal Court
Security guard tells Roscommon eviction trial he was 'hit with batons' during alleged attack
Four men are accused of taking part in an attack on the repossessed farm outside Strokestown, Co Roscommon in 2018.
# Northern Ireland
Windsor Framework: DUP to vote against Government on 'Stormont Brake'
Jeffrey Donaldson said that while the proposed terms represent “real progress”, it fails to address “the imposition of EU law by the Protocol”.
The first Commons vote on the EU/UK agreement on trading arrangements for Northern Ireland will take place on Wednesday.
Downing Street has said the UK government has no plans to seek changes to the deal despite the DUP's decision to oppose it.
Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill has said "the deal is done" and the onus is on all parties to get Stormont moving.
'Still more work to do' in addressing Windsor Framework concerns, Donaldson says
Explainer: Pets, potatoes and the 'Stormont brake', what's the deal with the Windsor Framework?
# Waste
New waste regulations to include incentivised charging and segregation for commercial waste
This change will bring the commercial sector in line with the residential sector, for whom incentivised pricing has been in place since 2017.
# Youghal
Gardaí renew appeal for information on sixth anniversary of Tina Satchwell's disappearance
She was last seen at her home in Youghal, Co Cork on 20 March 2017.
# Awards
Irish trio make player of the Six Nations shortlist
Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen in contention for award.
# climate inaction
World’s climate plans won’t keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees - major UN report
Humanity can still prevent the worst-case climate scenarios – but we need to act now, the IPCC has confirmed.
'Climate needs to be at the heart of all decision-making' - Irish expert
Debunked: Five common climate myths and why they're wrong
# Mayo
Polish man accused of murdering Michael McDonagh to go on trial this afternoon
Matusz Batiuk (33), is charged with murdering Michael McDonagh (24) at the housing estate in Co Mayo in 2020.
# No Excuses
'Climate needs to be at the heart of all decision-making' - Irish expert
A new climate report has shown that countries’ current plans aren’t enough to reach international targets.
# Central Criminal Court
Jury discharged after Valerie French Kilroy murder trial encounters 'unexpected complex matter'
‘No one is at fault, it is not something that could have been foreseen or dealt with’, the jury were told.
# Job Cuts
Amazon to lay off 9,000 workers worldwide in addition to cuts announced in January
It comes two months after the tech firm announced that it was cutting 18,000 jobs from its global workforce.