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Leo Varadkar defends Covid-19 payment anomalies as 'a price worth paying to protect incomes'
The Taoiseach was answering questions about reports that those who are not resident in Ireland could be claiming the Covid-19 payment.
Man (30s) arrested after attempted robbery at Drogheda newsagent
Gardaí operating a Covid-19 checkpoint nearby were alerted to the incident and arrested the man moments later.
Covid-19 stricken UK Health Secretary returns to work after seven days in self-isolation
Matt Hancock announced plans to test 100,000 people per day by the end of the month.
BAM 'welcomes' legal action taken against it by board of National Children's Hospital
The dispute relates around the validity of a contract to commence Phase B of construction of the Children’s Hospital without a design.
Worldwide cases top 1 million as six-week-old dies from Covid-19 in the US
Half the planet is under some form of lockdown as governments struggle to tackle the virus.
'I felt sick and insanely tired' - All-Ireland winner McGuinness recovering after Covid-19 illness
Marian McGuinness describes what it is like to be diagnosed with the coronavirus, and her path to recovery.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Half a million Irish people are getting a social welfare payment due to Covid-19, and a million cases have been confirmed worldwide.
Quiz: How well do you know Netflix's Tiger King?
Here Kitty Kitty…
Government defers controversial 'School Inclusion Model' for SNAs
The Department is deferring the introduction of the new model due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trailer Watch: What film will you stream this weekend?
Cinemas might be closed, but there are other ways to watch. Here are a few.
'All she cares about is when she sees you on the pitch, you can hear her going 'Dada''
Ian Keatley doesn’t need sports psychology tools right now, his family keep him firmly grounded in the here and now.
Your evening longread: What it's like living on the remote Faroe islands
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Leo Varadkar: Decision will be made next week on possible restrictions after 12 April
Simon Coveney said restrictions on public movement due to the Covid-19 emergency may be extended beyond the current 12 April deadline.
Holohan urges people to seek help if they need it after seeing empty waiting rooms during his hospital admission
He said hospitals are not just for Covid-19 patients.
Miriam O'Callaghan to present Late Late Show again tomorrow as Tubridy thanks her for filling in
Tubridy said he wanted to thank everyone for their warm wishes.
Coronavirus: 13 more deaths and 402 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials announced the latest figures at the Department of Health this evening.
Eddie Large, star of comedy double act 'Little and Large', dies after contracting coronavirus
The comedy star was in hospital being treated for heart failure.
Hundreds of home carers to be redeployed to nursing homes and residential care facilities
Carers will only be redeployed if they care for low dependency clients who can be cared for by a family member.
'If people are worried, you try to put their mind at ease' - Kerry footballer on life as a pharmacist
Work in the family pharmacy in Killorglin takes precedence now for Kerry player Peter Crowley.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears
Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly raised the matter in the Dáil today.
Tax revenues last month almost €1 billion lower than March last year
An Exchequer deficit of €2.5 billion was recorded in the first quarter of 2020.
Quiz: How much do you know about the career of Shane Lowry?
As he celebrates his birthday, let’s test your knowledge of the 2019 Open champion.
UK coronavirus figures show 569 more people have died bringing total deaths to 2,921
Six more people have died in Northern Ireland.
Home baker creates ‘toilet paper’ cake during coronavirus lockdown
Kate Pritchett said her inspiration came from having toilet paper ‘on the mind a lot lately’.
Over 35k employers sign up for govt's wage subsidy and six-week-old baby dies in US: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now 3,447 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today
A new webpage for businesses seeking to provide supplies or services in support of the national response to Covid-19 is open.
Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic broke EU law by refusing refugees, European Court of Justice rules
They ‘failed to fulfil their obligations under European Union law,’ the ECJ held.
Govt launches 'befriending' phone-call initiative for older people in response to Covid-19 crisis
In the UK, a care home is inviting people to “adopt a grandparent” by holding video calls with its residents.
Burials and cremations will continue with 'utmost dignity', say funeral directors
Irish Association of Funeral Directors said that this was the ‘most difficult time’ they had ever experienced.
Michael D Higgins: Ireland owes 'enormous debt of gratitude' to Covid-19 essential workers
The president made an address to the citizens of Ireland on independent radio stations this afternoon.
Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad
Counting continues to fill seats on the Industrial and Commercial panels.
'We talked about it being a one campaign thing' - Sexton says captaincy may be reviewed due to disrupted season
Johnny Sexton discussed his Ireland captaincy, dealing with critisicm, and how he is staying fit during the lockdown.
Disney's Grafton Street shop gets green light for security gate to prevent rough sleepers
Planning permission was granted after revised plans for the mesh security gate were lodged.
'People are upset': Councils close allotments because of Covid-19
Locals have raised concerns about the closure of the allotments.
HSE in discussions with Irish pharma companies about 'ramping up' reagent production
CEO Paul Reid said the HSE has already secured some supplies from China.
Over 500,000 people either out of work or receiving pandemic payments, new stats show
The CSO released the figures this morning.
Cork hospital starts 'virtual' visiting for babies to help overcome Covid-19 restrictions
The new service allows parents to check in on their baby remotely from any device at any time.
Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
The Dáil is meeting for three hours this afternoon.
Two people hospitalised following domestic fire in Wicklow
The blaze happened at a property in Bray at around 6.35pm last night.
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Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
THE DÁIL IS due to meet for three hours this afternoon to hear statements on health and social protection.
It has raised concerns that the Dáil session is an unnecessary gathering during the Covid-19 crisis and some TDs including Labour’s Alan Kelly and Ged Nash are sending in written statements instead of attending the Dáil chamber in person.
But some parties, including Sinn Féin and People Before Profit, have insisted that Dáil meetings such as today’s must continue to ensure democratic oversight and accountability as the country navigates an unprecedented health crisis.
Other governments, including the British government, are putting measures in place to host virtual parliamentary meetings.
So today we’re asking you: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
Poll Results:
No (3902)
Yes (2963)
I'm not sure (301)
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A nurse returning to work at the frontline: 'Not all heroes wear capes, but they all need a face mask'
By Deirdre Mullins
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
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