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Brexit delayed until 30 June, project director of NCH resigns and HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan passes away – it’s the fix.
'It is now time for MPs to decide': May says Brexit delay is 'matter of great personal regret'
Theresa May earlier asked for a short extension of Article 50 until 30 June.
Driver abducts 51 schoolchildren in Italy and sets bus ablaze
The driver said he was protesting migrant deaths in the Mediterranean.
Fancy being the next governor of the Central Bank? New appointment rules have been approved
New procedures were approved by Cabinet today.
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Man 'de-arrested' after suspicions of Class A drug possession over Cookstown disco deaths
Three teenagers died in the incident on St Patrick’s Day.
Four members of London crime group convicted over supplying drugs linked to chemsex
The Met Police led an investigation into the Brazilian gang for five months between March and July 2018.
Have you seen Martin? Gardaí appeal for information over missing Dublin man
Martin Whelan was last seen yesterday morning at Harmonstown Dart Station.
Sky Sports News presenter who covered Ireland football internationals passes away aged 47
Fraser Robertson was known for his coverage of Ireland international football games in recent years.
Jordan Peele’s new horror Us packs even more thrills than Get Out - here's the trailer
It stars Lupita Nyong’o in her most talked-about role yet.
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Marks and Spencer seeks 97 voluntary redundancies across 7 Irish stores
The retailer has begun a consultation with the trade union Mandate on the voluntary redundancy proposal.
Funeral arrangements announced for victims of Tyrone nightclub tragedy
Lauren Bullock, Connor Currie and Morgan Barnard died in a crush ahead of a St Patrick’s Day disco.
Trinity launches investigations after furore over alleged 'bugging' of secret society 'hazing'
The University Times used a recording device while investigating an alleged on-campus hazing event.
Gambling regulator could take 18 months to set up, says Taoiseach
Measures first mooted in the Gambling Control Bill (2013) are finally set to be enacted by government.
Cork, Limerick, and Waterford mayors will get new powers, but they can also be impeached
The idea of directly-elected mayors for these regions will be voted on in a plebiscite on 24 May.
Brexit: What just happened and how could all of this finally end?
Or how a series of unfortunate events ruined Theresa May’s week.
'She wanted to make a difference': HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan has died
Brennan was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 24.
Taoiseach describes John Delaney's €100k bridging loan to FAI as 'a bit unusual'
Delaney has already issued two statements on the matter.
O'Gara linked with French coaching role for World Cup
Les Blues reportedly want to bring the Ireland legend on board for September’s tournament.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
US orders review into how Boeing 737 Max got license to operate
The Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft was involved in two fatal accidents within five months.
Supreme Court clears way for US extradition of Dublin man on child pornography charges
Now aged in his early thirties, Eric Eoin Marques is wanted by US authorities.
EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ads by rivals
The fine brings Google’s total tab with the European Union to €8.2 billion in less than two years.
Witness appeal after man and 4 teenage girls hospitalised following collision in Co Carlow
The incident happened at Clogrennane, Ballinabranagh at around 11.50am this morning.
Love Island contestants to be offered therapy after deaths of two former stars
Mike Thalassitis was found dead in London last weekend.
'It’s been a mad couple of days, and I’m still trying to get my head around it'
Jack Byrne can create history this week by becoming the first domestic player to play competitively for Ireland in almost 35 years.
Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic's jail sentence increased to life imprisonment
Karadzic (73) was notorious for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Prisoner escapes from custody while receiving treatment at St James's Hospital in Dublin
The incident happened at around 10am this morning.
Australia furious as Turkey's president refers to Gallipoli after Christchurch mosque attack
Scott Morrison warned he would consider “all options” in reviewing ties between the two countries.
May formally asks Brexit be pushed back to 30 June - but EU warns of 'serious risks' and 'legal uncertainty'
The Prime Minister has written to European Council president Donald Tusk seeking a 30 June departure date.
The Six Nations fixtures for 2020 and 2021 have just been announced
Scotland are up first for Andy Farrell’s Ireland.
Cannabis and cocaine are most common drugs used by people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse
There has been a decrease in the number of alcohol dependency cases being treated in recent years, but an increase in their severity.
Disney closes €62 billion deal for 21st Century Fox
The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service Disney Plus.
Poll: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
Trade Union Fórsa has called for an Irish campaign on a four-day working week.
Theresa May faces battle to get EU to delay Brexit as Juncker says 'we've reached the end of the road'
As the crisis rumbles on, a number of opponents are said to be eyeing up May’s job – including Boris Johnson.
Jacinda Ardern calls for global fight against racism and right-wing extremism
The main suspect in last week’s terror attack made a white power gesture as he appeared in court.
Donald Trump Jr writes in British paper that Theresa May 'ignored advice from my father' on Brexit
Donald Trump Jr said the prime minister should now “honour that promise” to the British people and deliver Brexit.
Fancy tickets to a live Colm O'Regan talk in a Temple Bar bookshop?
Comedian Colm O’Regan will be at The Gutter Bookshop next Monday to talk about his new book – and we have tickets for it.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Top engineer on National Children's Hospital project resigns
John Pollock is the second senior figure to leave the project in as many months.
Syrian father and son buried in first funeral after New Zealand shooting
A total of six burials are expected to take place today.
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Poll: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
CAMPAIGN ORGANISER FOR trade union Fórsa Joe O’Connor has called for an Irish campaign on a four-day working week.
Ireland needs to have a national conversation about the future of work, O’Connor has said, and Fórsa plans to lead a debate on the matter.
It has been reported that four-day weeks boost productivity and worker well-being. In the face of increased automation, entrepreneurs like Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Virgin’s Richard Branson have previously said that shorter working weeks will likely become a reality.
So, today we’re asking: Would you welcome a four-day working week in Ireland?
Poll Results:
87% Yes (11369)
9% No (1298)
2% I don't know (367)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Tech giants must be held responsible for publishing images of murder and child abuse
By Diarmuid Pepper
Opinion: When the Beatles played Dublin in 1963 John Lennon declared: ‘We’re all Irish’
By Francis Kenny
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