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Wednesday 1 December 2021
# Social Protection
# Gardaí
# Ghislaine Maxwell
In October, the 63-year-old former governor was charged with a misdemeanor sex crime for forcible touching.
Anthony Broadwater’s conviction was overturned last week after a re-examination of the case found serious flaws in the prosecution.
The cost of this year’s Christmas payment will be €313 million.
The initiative runs in Dublin until the end of this month.
It has been recommended that masks be worn by children nine years and older.
All inbound travellers to Ireland will need a negative Covid test from Friday.
A former detective told a court he initially viewed Smollett as the victim of a homophobic and racist attack.
Justices will sit to examine a 2018 law in Mississippi that prohibits most terminations after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The skipper sparkled again as Vera Pauw’s side beat Georgia 11-0 last night.
The Irish Fiscal Council says the current over-reliance on corporation tax needs to be addressed.
The Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force is appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Health this morning.
Lawrence Visoski told the New York trial that he never saw any sexual activity on the planes.
An expert report found that John Twiss was wrongfully convicted for the murder of John Donovan.
The travelling group are set to land in Dublin on Wednesday evening.
The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold on 2 October in Blackrock.
Dr Byrne told the Committee that air pollution from cars affects respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
The UK Prime Minister promised that everyone eligible for a booster will be offered one by the end of January.
A 15-year-old has been arrested.
Vera Pauw’s side got their World Cup qualification bid back on track in style at Tallaght Stadium.
The scheme will cover an estimated 7,500 homes at a total cost of €2.2 billion.
Alexander Lukashenko has also said for the first time that he recognises the contested Crimean Peninsula as part of Russia.
A report was commissioned in the wake of a controversy over Zappone’s appointment this summer.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said today that the new variant may have been in Ireland since October.
Irish Rail said the services will be timed to align with the midnight closure of hospitality under current Covid measures.
Here are some TV highlights for the week ahead.
The HSE confirmed that it expects the three new centres will continue to operate beyond this week.
Cabinet minister met today to consider advice from NPHET on the current Covid-19 situation.
Kennedy won five league titles and three European Cups during his time at Anfield.
Focus Ireland launched an art exhibition highlighting families living in homelessness today.
Logan Jackson (31) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kevin Sheehy, but guilty to his manslaughter.
The arrests are part of an ongoing operation targeting the gang who have committed several burglaries and robberies.
Certain cohorts are being prioritised to receive their booster jabs at the moment.
10 of their players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
Those who don’t comply will face a monthly fine of €100.
A mock funeral will be held outside Leinster House today to protest the Government’s support for EU’s efforts to block the TRIPS waiver.
FROM LATER THIS week, everyone arriving into Ireland will need to have a negative Covid-19 test.
The negative test can be either a PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours or a professionally-administered antigen test taken in the past 48 hours.
The new measures come amid increasing concern about the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and will be reviewed again in a fortnight’s time.
So with the Irish travel restriction changes in mind, today we’re asking: Have you cancelled any winter travel plans after new testing rules?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
A few morning showers; breezy and cooler
Max: 7 °C
Min: 1 °C
Chilly with more clouds than sun
Max: 6 °C
Min: 5 °C
A few a.m. showers, then a little rain
Max: 8 °C
Min: 5 °C
