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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Only three in 10 of us get 'enough' sleep, so how can we improve this?
Commute times, shift work and mobile phones all play a role.
Dundalk advance on penalties after nerve-wracking Champions League qualifier
They will face Qarabag of Azerbaijan next.
WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it “welcomed” the decision.
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Government 'carefully studying' ruling not to grant citizenship to those who temporarily leave Ireland
The ruling applies to those who have left Ireland in the year before they apply for citizenship.
Limerick man (70) returned for trial over alleged sex assault on 12-year-old in Dunnes toilet
In response to arrest, charge and caution, the man replied “not guilty”.
As it happened: Riga v Dundalk, Champions League qualifier
Riga faced Dundalk, with a place in the second qualifying round up for grabs.
Man in his 50s dies after crash between car and motorbike in Meath
The motorcyclist, a male in his early 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Woman hospitalised for six days after being bitten by 'Noble False Widow' spider
Another woman was forced to leave her home after being bitten by the spider.
Instagram rolls out test hiding likes on posts for Irish users from today
Instagram said it wants to see if the change will help users to focus less on likes and more on telling their stories.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in US prison
Guzman, the 62-year-old former co-leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, was convicted in February.
Leinster House lawn to get Irish wildflowers and bee boxes
City and county councils have been doing other work to help save the bees, including ‘rewilding’ parts of parks and lawns.
Man to stand trial accused of racist attack on taxi driver after video of alleged incident went viral
Clive Mason appeared before Judge Bryan Smyth at Dublin District Court today.
Oireachtas Committee writes to FAI to ask for reversal of media ban at crucial EGM
It was also revealed that the FAI rang the Committee Chair on Sunday, offering a private briefing.
Harris says HSE can't continue in its current form and announces return of six regional healthcare areas
Harris described today’s announcement as the biggest restructuring of the HSE in 15 years .
Man sentenced to two years in prison over looting during Storm Emma
John Doyle, who was found with three packets of cigarettes at the Centra store, threw trollies in the path of gardaí as they chased him through the shop.
Hiqa finds 'significant discrepancy' in bank account of resident at HSE-run home for people with disabilities
Hiqa inspected Damien House in Co Tipperary on 16 April.
Brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited from Libya to UK
There were 22 people killed in the bombing at the arena where Ariane Grande was performing.
Shock ruling says citizenship cannot be granted if applicant has spent a day outside Ireland in past year
Experts called the ruling “absurd”, pointing out that the law on citizenship has never been interpreted so strictly before.
Sport Ireland echo Shane Ross's demand that FAI President stand down
The mess at the FAI was under discussion again today at Government buildings.
Charges for excess water usage approved by commission
Irish Water in its proposals said it was recommending a range of measures in a bid to reduce household water usage.
Google Maps has introduced real-time updates for Dublinbikes
Dublin is one of 24 cities where Google has rolled out the new feature.
'This was not an accident': Westminster attacker found guilty of attempted murder
Salih Khater circled Parliament Square four times before accelerating into cyclists stopped at traffic lights and then crashing into a police barrier.
Fiona Shaw and Chris O'Dowd nominated for Emmys
Game of Thrones has also smashed the record for the most Emmy nominations for a drama series in a single year.
'You're the one getting the big money, you pass me by' - When a star-studded Liverpool met Dundalk
Mick Fairclough remembers the time arguably the best team in Europe came to Oriel Park.
Brexit Party MEP admits she worked for parent company of Cambridge Analytica
When initially interviewed by Channel 4 News, she denied involvement with Cambridge Analytica.
Irishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison
He has until Friday to sign paperwork allowing him to leave the US but banning him from re-entering for five years.
EU launches probe into Amazon's use of third-party sellers data
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the investigation would be completed as a matter of priority.
YouTube bans Gemma O'Doherty over 'hate speech' policy breaches
O’Doherty continued to post videos on a second YouTube account despite receiving a seven-day ban.
'Wake no later than 7.30am, seven days a week': Could 'sleep training' make Ireland more productive?
We explore the ins and outs of another big idea on the fourth episode of Ireland 2029.
Defence Forces personnel made change on side of road before commemoration event
An image of the incident was shared on social media by the Wives and Partners of the Defence Forces.
Poll: Should Ireland oppose the EU’s proposal to end seasonal clock changes?
The proposal would require the State to choose either permanent summer time or winter time.
Two firearms and ammunition found by gardaí after search of two cars in Dublin
The firearms have been removed from the scene for ballistic and forensic examination.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Kellyanne Conway questions reporter's ethnicity while defending Trump's racist remarks
Conway has insisted that Trump’s comments were not racist, despite a majority vote by the US House of Representatives condemning the remarks.
It'll stay warm into the weekend... but we'll also have to put up with heavy and persistent rain
The rain will move in from the north and west this morning, turning heavy throughout the day.
R Kelly denied bail on federal sex crimes charges
The singer was arrested last week on suspicion of having sex with underage girls and recording it.
Trump's racist tweets condemned by US House of Representatives
At the weekend, the US President tweeted that four congresswomen should “go back” to their countries of origin.
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Poll: Should Ireland oppose the EU’s proposal to end seasonal clock changes?
JUSTICE MINISTER Charlie Flanagan is expected to seek Cabinet’s approval later today to oppose the EU’s proposal to abolish daylight savings.
The European Commission’s proposal would require the State to stop the twice-yearly clock change from 2021, and choose either permanent summer time or winter time.
Flanagan previously said he had “an open mind” on the proposals, however, the government also indicated that it wanted to avoid there being two time zones on the island of Ireland post Brexit. It is understood that during the discussions at recent working groups the UK opposed the proposal.
The Justice Minister also believes the proposal would allow member states of similar latitudes to choose different times could cause unnecessary confusion within the Single Market.
So today we’re asking: Should Ireland oppose the EU’s proposal to end seasonal clock changes?
Poll Results:
No (6954)
Yes (2602)
I don't care (472)
TheJournal.ie delved into the issue in an episode of the Explainer podcast:
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By Shane Dunphy
Summer can seem like a difficult time to be a parent, but it doesn’t need to be.
The Irish For: The perception that Irish is intimately linked to Catholicism is too widely held
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
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