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Garda detective facing multiple accusations following arrest over alleged home insurance scam
EPA Report
Quality of Irish drinking water remains extremely high but one million people 'vulnerable' to systems failures
Today’s News
Tens of thousands of immigration renewals can now be done online
The Department of Justice is seeking to reduce footfall at the Registration Office.
HSE reports 250,000 downloads of new Covid-19 contact tracing app
The app was officially launched this morning.
'It's like someone is watching my every move': Children in Direct Provision face lack of privacy, discrimination
A 100-page report by The Ombudsman For Children’s Office contains interviews with children living in Direct Provision.
Central Bank 'absolutely determined' to avoid 'tracker mortgage scandal Mark II' over Covid insurance payouts
Gabriel Makhlouf was addressing the Special Dáil Committee on Covid-19 this morning.
'But what about all the rain?': 3 myths about water conservation in Ireland, put to the test
We’re no strangers to wet weather, but that doesn’t mean Ireland is safe from water shortages.
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Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 contact tracing app?
The app launched last night and has so far been downloaded over 200,000 times.
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan due in court charged with assault
Tom Meighan quit Kasabian on Monday with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with ‘personal issues’.
Widespread flooding in southern Japan has led to 50 deaths
Soldiers, police and rescue workers have been searching for survivors in riverside towns.
'A powerful tool': How does the new Covid-19 contact tracing app work?
The app launched late last night.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
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Covid-19 'assistants' needed in schools when they return, say principals
The NAPD has also called for a financial package to ensure adequate levels of cleaning in schools.
'Tiny bug slayer': Scientists discover 10cm creature that may be related to dinosaurs
The creatures – first unearthed in 1998 among hundreds of fossils – are thought to have lived around 237 million years ago.
Johnny Depp's libel case against The Sun newspaper set to begin in the UK
The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers.
Status yellow rain warnings in effect for three counties - but there'll be rain everywhere
Mayo, Galway and Clare are expected to face heavy rain until 4pm this afternoon.
Melbourne goes back under lockdown after worrying spike in virus cases
Australia will also effectively seal off the wider state of Victoria from the rest of the country.
View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
One reader is frustrated at what she believes is the unfair portrayal of teachers throughout the lockdown period and ahead of term start in September.
Michel Barnier travels to London for face-to-face Brexit talks
Significant differences remain between the EU and the UK.
EP President: If we get into debt and don't provide anything, we'll be stealing from future generations
European Parlaiment President David Sassoli says he’s going to push for EU investment in opportunities for young people ahead of an EU financial package.
'He'd look like the Blair Witch Project': Proposal to install uplighting at Luke Kelly sculpture for security rejected
One member of the public requested the Luke Kelly head be relocated to Kilbarrack where it “would be appreciated”.
What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government
There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.
Quality of Irish drinking water remains extremely high but one million people 'vulnerable' to systems failures
The EPA found 99.9% of samples complied with bacterial parameter limits.
Garda detective facing multiple accusations following arrest over alleged home insurance scam
The garda has been suspended as a result of the criminal investigation.
Yesterday’s News
The HSE's Covid-19 tracing app went live this evening - here's what it looks like
The information stored on the app will not be transferred to a centralised server.
Sinn Féin suspends party activity in Dublin South-West following nomination of Holohan for mayor
Paddy Holohan was suspended from the party for five months for comments described as “offensive” on his podcast.
Woman who called police on black bird watcher in Central Park to be prosecuted
Amy Cooper faces prosecution for falsely reporting an incident.
Senior Kinahan gang figure and two associates plead guilty to drug trafficking and other offences in UK
The guilty pleas come on the back of a four-year investigation, the UK’s National Crime Agency said.
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Man arrested after handgun and ammunition seized during search of car in Portlaoise
Investigations are ongoing.
Son and Lloris bury hatchet after half-time row as Spurs beat Everton
As Son Heung-min walked towards the players’ tunnel Hugo Lloris confronted the South Korea star.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York ahead of court date on Epstein-related charges
Prosecutors have said the British socialiate poses an “extreme risk of flight”.
Man (30s) charged over fatal three-car crash in Co Tipperary
A man in his 70s died following the incident.
Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road
London Fire Brigade sent four fire engines to the scene shortly after 3.30pm.
Quiz: How well do you know the soundtracks to these films?
Test your knowledge of the sounds of the big screen.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here’s what made the headlines today…
Dr Glynn on crowds drinking outside: 'If gatherings like that continue to happen, it's inevitable we'll run into problems'
The acting chief medical officer said today that if people make the wrong choices “we could end back up where we were”.
Barry Cowen to give statement in the Dáil tomorrow about drink-driving ban
Cowen has apologised for his actions and said he regrets what happened.
Your evening longread: Why the Mueller investigation failed
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Irish international Hayes praised after deferring full salary for a year
The 32-year-old winger made the offer which allowed Aberdeen to sign him following his Celtic exit.
Councillors ratify nomination of Dr Tony Holohan for the honorary freedom of the city of Dublin
The new Lord Mayor Hazel Chu proposed the award for Dr Holohan, who stepped aside from his role last week.
Minister takes a 'very dim view' of private hospitals profiteering from €275 for Covid-19 test
Patients are being told they must have the test prior to having treatment at the private hospital.
Coronavirus: No new deaths and four new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
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Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 contact tracing app?
THE HSE HAS unveiled their new Covid-19 tracing app, with it becoming available to download from app stores last night.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly called the new app “a powerful tool” that’ll be used to help health authorities track down close contacts of people with Covid-19.
According to registrations within the tracing app, over 200,000 people have already downloaded the app, with over 120,000 people checking in so far.
TheJournal.ie took a look to examine how the app works and broke down all the features it includes.
Today’s Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 tracing app?
Poll Results:
Yes (2014)
No (771)
No opinion (276)
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View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
By Anonymous Teacher
Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
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Money Diaries: A retired lecturer in Galway documents life and spending in lockdown
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This week, our reader has been cocooning throughout the Covid-19 shutdown.
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