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Hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters begin gathering at US embassy
Thousands are expected to gather at the US Embassy today at 3pm.
Simon Harris says 'there's no need to camp outside Penneys' as major retailers outline re-opening plans
Under the government’s accelerated roadmap, retailers are permitted to re-open from Monday.
Preparations for Phase Two, WHO says face masks should be worn in public: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines today.
Public toilets installed at top of Dublin's Grafton Street with more facilities to be rolled out across the city
Dublin City Council said that there will be a lack of facilities like bathrooms available to the public while pubs and restaurants remain closed.
Thousands of people are doing 100k in 30 days for breast cancer research - here's why
How Cara McAdam’s breast cancer experience sparked a nationwide fundraiser backed by famous names.
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Deputy Dublin City Council says it can't re-open playgrounds as they're not supervised
DCC Deputy Chief Executive Brendan Kenny said he didn’t think any local authority in the country had supervised playgrounds.
Opinion: 'Conditions for Travellers have been difficult in the Covid-19 shutdown'
Bernard Joyce of the Irish Traveller Movement says more needs to be done to protect Travellers during this pandemic and beyond.
Bishop of Coventry ‘deeply saddened’ after Irish language epitaph banned due to political 'passions'
The family of 73-year-old Margaret Keane wanted the words “In ár gcroíthe go deo” inscribed on her grave.
Senators to seek High Court determination if Taoiseach won't set date for next Seanad sitting
A group of 10 Senators have written to Leo Varadkar urging action two months after the Seanad elections have concluded.
Justin Trudeau takes a knee with Black Lives Matter protesters in Canada
“These are not just black Canadians. It’s everyone who’s saying black lives matter.”
Zuckerberg vows to review Facebook policies after internal anger over Trump's posts
In a letter to employees, the Facebook CEO said his decisions not to moderate Trump’s controversial posts caused “anger” and “hurt”.
Washington DC braced for largest protest yet as Biden attacks Trump for 'despicable' George Floyd comments
There were zero arrests during demonstrations in the US capital in the last two days, and a curfew has been lifted in advance of today’s protest.
Buses and Dart services to operate pre-Covid 'Monday to Friday' schedule from next week
But social distancing requirements will still mean capacity on services will be just over 20% of pre-Covid levels.
Explainer: How 'examinership' works in Ireland (including how Saddam Hussein comes into it)
Experts believe the process could provide a lifeline for troubled businesses in the post-pandemic period.
Poll: Will you go to a pub/restaurant when they're permitted to open on 29 June?
The government announced the acceleration of the plan to re-open Ireland yesterday.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Madeleine McCann suspect is being ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’
Christian Brueckner has been linked to the disappearance of two children in 1996 and 2015.
'He lived the best life he could, he smiled every day and enjoyed everything. I take that into my life'
Death, grief, joy, elation: Leanne Kiernan has had to overcome a lot on her journey so far. Having recently turned 21, the Ireland and West Ham star reflects on her remarkable rise.
Explainer: Why is a new law in Hong Kong about the Chinese national anthem so controversial?
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
Two recipes to help you put the 'aah' in afternoon tea, from County Derry
Bronagh Duffin of The Bakehouse in Derry shares her Covid-19 shutdown story and a couple of delicious recipes.
Will there be crowds at GAA games, could the All-Ireland run into 2021 and will it be knock-out?
We look at some key questions after the GAA launched its return to action plan yesterday.
'There's 35 years of history there': Documentary takes behind-the-scenes look at Together For Yes campaign
Anna Rodgers, the director of When Women Won, discusses the importance of history when it comes to the ‘repeal’ campaign.
Daily Department of Health briefings to drop to two days a week as Ireland enters Phase Two
The Department of Health has held daily press briefings since the start of the crisis.
The government has extended the pandemic payment schemes. Here's what you need to know
The schemes will last throughout the summer into August. Here’s what it all means.
Yesterday’s News
Visits to nursing homes return on 15 June - but with stringent checks for visitors
The lifting of the ban on nursing home visits was announced today.
Quiz: Ireland at the 2002 World Cup
It’s 18 years to the day since Robbie Keane put the ball in the German net in Ibaraki.
Al-Qaeda's chief in north Africa killed, says French defence minister
Abdelmalek Droukdel was the leader of al-Qaeda in north Africa.
Street section near White House renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza
Washington DC’s mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change.
8 impressive Dublin properties up for auction in June - including a home on the canal for €230k
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Quiz: Do you know these historical names for modern-day countries?
Mesopotamia? Hibernia? Gaul?
Dublin City Council says playgrounds will stay closed despite government announcement
The government announced that children can return to playgrounds as the country embarks on Phase Two.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
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Overhaul of Direct Provision system recommended by expert group tasked with improving residents' welfare
Direct Provision was set up as a temporary measure in 1999.
'It's a deviation': Government 'found a way around' NPHET advice on shopping centres and 20km rule
Tony Holohan had recommended shopping centres remain closed and people stay within 20km of home.
Garda investigation launched after dogs worth €5k found in the back of a van
The dogs are lurchers, beagles and a border terrier.
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'It's a great day for him': Trump suggests George Floyd would be happy about the US employment rate
Trump said the improving economy was the best thing to help improve race relations.
Pubs serving food can reopen on 29 June but with table service only
All other pubs can reopen on 20 July – three weeks earlier than originally planned.
Phase Two (plus): Everything you need to know about the changes set to kick in from Monday
All retail shops to reopen, groups of six allowed to meet, and travel within your own county – some of the measures kicking in from Monday.
The Explainer: What does the George Floyd killing mean for America?
On this week’s episode, Glenn Burkins joins us from North Carolina to talk about the impact of the protests.
GAA announce club fixtures to return on 31 July and county games from 17 October
Club pitches will open from the end of June as the GAA announce their roadmap for the return to action.
Sofa Watch: The Late Late is finished for the summer - but Pat's back on TV for a 'big interview'
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Poll: Will you go to a pub/restaurant when they're permitted to open on 29 June?
THE PLAN TO re-open Ireland has accelerated rapidly, after the Taoiseach yesterday announced a string of guidelines that had been brought forward.
One of those guidelines concerns pubs. The original plan had been to re-open them at the beginning of Phase Five in August, but under the new plans pubs that serve food will be permitted to open when Phase Three begins on 29 June.
They do not require a restaurant licence to open but must comply with strict social distancing protocols which would prohibit gatherings around the bar and require people to be served at appropriately spaced tables.
Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan urged pubs to be “sensible” yesterday, and added that a few “fellas drinking pints and eating a packet of peanuts” will not constitute a pub operating as a restaurant.
Restaurants will also be permitted to open from this date, as long as they adhere to the above protocols.
So, today we’re asking you: Will you go to a pub/restaurant when they’re permitted to open on 29 June?
Poll Results:
I'll leave it a week or two, maybe longer (2455)
Maybe sometime during that week (1515)
No (1305)
Yes, on the 29th (1194)
I wouldn't usually frequent them anyway (617)
Not sure (499)
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