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Taoiseach says exploration for oil in Irish Waters will end
The Taoiseach said the exploration for natural gas will continue.
Trump attacks Biden and dismisses impeachment threat during surprise appearance at UN
Asked if he was taking the threat from some Democrats seriously, Trump answered: “Not at all seriously.”
Farmer protests end outside factories - but meat industry says 100,000 cattle are in backlog
The protests ended last night after almost two months of disputes over beef prices.
Man (60s) dies in workplace accident after falling from height at Dublin 4 building
The body of the deceased has since been removed to Dublin City Morgue.
‘LTV... Is that Live TV?’: We asked people how much they know about mortgages
And how much do we know about switching them?
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Gardaí concerned over 20-year-old woman missing from Co Kildare since 16 September
Ann Marie Cash is missing from the Sallins area of Co Kildare.
Defence Forces officers vote to accept €10m allowance proposals
The government has said the changes would make Irish military careers more attractive.
Taoiseach and Tusk: 'We have not seen proposals from the UK that achieve the objectives of the backstop'
Leo Varadkar met European Council President Donald Tusk this afternoon in New York.
Leinster open new €1.5 million Centre of Excellence at Donnybrook
The facility will be home to the province’s sub-academy and age-grade teams.
High Court confirms appointment of examiner to water firm Celtic Pure
The company was at the centre of recent product recalls.
7 questions you might have about the HPV vaccine, answered by an expert
From tips for reducing nerves to exactly what the vaccine protects against.
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The 5 at 5: Monday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
The Disappeared: Search team questions if Columba McVeigh's body was moved
The ICLVR says it has “no reason to believe” it was deliberately misled about the location of the body.
Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
That’s according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares.
'I thought he was dead...He’s a very strong man to survive': Paddy Hansard's family to make TV appeal
The 73-year-old was seriously assaulted near his home in Dublin’s Ballybough last month.
Traffic moving on Dublin's M50 again after skip blocks northbound lanes
Emergency services and M50 services attended the scene.
Dublin City Council defends decision to make GAA homecoming event ticketed
The ticketing of the event has been criticised by some Dublin GAA fans.
Explainer: How did Thomas Cook go under?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said bailing out the company, which employed 22,000 people globally, would set up a “moral hazard”.
TV Wrap - Jamie Heaslip steps up to the plate as RTÉ's World Cup coverage gets off to a flyer
There has been some highly-watchable tension between the ex-Irish star and Eddie O’Sullivan.
Dublin City Council set to award freedom of the city to Jim Gavin
The move is being proposed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Investigation under way after shots fired at house in Cabra
The incident happened just before midnight last night.
Wales carve their way through Georgia and grab bonus point victory
Wales barely had a glove laid on them as they raced out into an early lead.
Burglars believed to have been armed with meat cleaver in raid on Limerick house
A youth suspected of being involved in the Shannonvale burglary has been arrested.
Winning ticket for Saturday's Lotto worth €5.3 million sold at Centra in Innishannon
The owner of the Centra on the Main Street said he hopes a local won the big jackpot.
Council confirms it deposited silt on 'destroyed' Tallaght wetlands
An environmentalist working in the area said he was “completely heartbroken” by the wetlands’ destruction.
Ireland's corporation tax revenue may not prove 'sustainable', warn Central Bank economists
Brexit and lower corporation tax receipts could leave Ireland uniquely vulnerable.
Crimestoppers appeal for mother of two young children who's been missing since November 2013
Elizabeth Clarke (30) was last seen in the Navan area almost six years ago.
Garda suspended over video mocking Travelling community
The video was filmed ahead of a charity boxing match against a member of Dublin Fire Brigade.
Woman (60s) dies after being struck by a car yesterday evening in Donegal
The incident took place at around 8pm in Tinnycahill.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Commuter belt counties see rise in house sales
The property market has slowed down slightly in Dublin, according to a new study.
Sexton took 'bang on his thigh' but Ireland say replacement was tactical
Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki have passed HIA2 and could be available against Japan.
Poll: Should vaping be banned on college campuses in Ireland?
The president of the University of Limerick has called on the government to take action.
Irish Rail to try persuade Dart users to stagger morning journeys to reduce overcrowding
A new website will allow commuters to check what services are less crowded.
Alleged 'crime gang' from Dublin appears in Mayo court
Four men from Dublin were in court in Mayo on Sunday.
Game of Thrones wins top drama Emmy as Fleabag dominates comedy awards
Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also created the series, won the award for outstanding writing in a comedy series.
Spot flooding after heavy rainfall in some areas with more downpours forecast throughout the week
Flooding in areas of Cavan and Donegal has subsided after heavy rain yesterday evening.
Chair of Brexit Party says Varadkar 'hijacked' the backstop issue, and that Irish border trade is 'irrelevant'
Richard Tice, an MEP for the East of England, also explained trade across the Northern Irish border by comparing it to a jar of Smarties.
New rules proposed to limit schools teaching 'difficult' children for fewer hours
Concerns have been raised over the use of reduced timetables.
Hundreds of thousands left stranded after UK travel agent Thomas Cook goes bankrupt
Around 22,000 people have now been left without a job due to Thomas Cook’s collapse.
'1ml is euphoric, 2ml and you go under': Number of G overdoses increases by 75% Exclusive
People can buy a hit of the highly addictive drug for as little as €1.
Yesterday’s News
State of the (very early) race: Here's how the parties are shaping up ahead of the by-elections
By-elections are notoriously difficult for government parties but Fine Gael has been preparing.
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Poll: Should Ireland legislate for casual workers to receive employment benefits?
THE GIG ECONOMY has come under increased scrutiny lately, with employees paid for every task completed rather than hour of work performed and no rights to employee benefits.
Certain Silicon Valley companies like Uber and Lyft have built their business models around a market system that sees workers miss out on sick and holiday leave because they are self-employed or temporary workers.
Earlier this month, California passed a bill that makes it harder for companies to define workers as self-employed contractors than employees. It is thought that the legislation will pave the way for workers to get access to benefits in the US state.
The gig economy is under scrutiny in Ireland too, with the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act coming into force in March this year and aiming to bring rights to employees who work low hours. The law has came under criticism, however, for not supporting casual workers.
Keeping this in mind, Fora is asking our readers this week: Should Ireland legislate for casual workers to receive employment benefits?
Poll Results:
Yes (561)
No (179)
I don't know (45)
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Lynn Ruane: We should all support choice in education
By Lynn Ruane - @SenLynnRuane
Parents need to have a choice over where they send their children to school, writes Lynn Ruane.
How I Spend My Money: A tech consultant on €40k trying to save in order to emigrate
By TheJournal.ie reader
The young professional is trying to balance his social life and savings.
The Irish For: How has censorship affected Irish language books?
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
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