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It's a dirty, time-consuming job so why would Paschal want to become head of the Eurogroup?
Experts say that increased Irish influence in Europe could come at a cost.
Yesterday’s News
Trump postpones New Hampshire rally due to weather, warns China ties 'severely damaged' over virus
Trump also signalled that a phase two trade deal with China was not a priority now.
Malaysian authorities to hold inquest into death of Nóra Quoirin
An autopsy found Nora likely starved and died of internal bleeding after about a week in the jungle.
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks $5 million bail release in Epstein-related case
Her lawyers cited the coronavirus risk in jail as reason to release her on $5 million bond.
Aviation industry 'will not survive' the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, warns final Taskforce report
The Taskforce is made up of industry representatives including Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport.
'We're at a disadvantage when we come to play teams in Ireland because we just don't have that playing experience'
The London ladies football team are hoping to be included in the 2021 Lidl Ladies National Football League.
Quiz: How well do you know Derry Girls?
How well do you know the hit TV show?
National Children's Hospital developer confirms works will resume at the site from Monday
Taoiseach Micheal Martin appealed to the contractor and those working on building the hospital to get back on site.
Over 584,000 patients waiting for their first outpatient hospital appointment last month
The public health service has come under pressure in recent months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Big plans for Waterford, one more death from Covid-19 and Ireland’s newest citizens… It’s The Fix.
Housing minister says he wants to extend rent freeze and ban on evictions - but not indefinitely
The final decision will be made by Cabinet in the coming days.
Your evening longread: The political education of Killer Mike
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
People of Limerick being asked what they'd like to see from directly-elected mayor
Limerick is the first city that will have a directly-elected mayor after locals voted for the move last year.
Mustang Sally, Stephen Kenny and the Longford Town legacy
Longford Town were going nowhere until Stephen Kenny arrived in 1998. Their subsequent success charmed the nation and set the then 26-year-old on the road to the biggest job in Irish football.
HSE warns public of phone scam in which fraudsters claim to be from contact tracing team
The HSE has stressed that it does not charge or ask for payment for testing.
Three years jail for former school principal who sexually abused seven pupils
Harte had pleaded not guilty and gave evidence during the trial in which he strenuously denied the allegations.
'We hope lessons have been learnt': Gardaí to continue pub inspections this weekend
Deputy commissioner John Twomey said the “vast majority” of licenced premises were found to be adhering to the rules last weekend.
Hagia Sophia museum formally restored as mosque by Turkish president
A 1934 Cabinet decision had turned the mosque site into a museum.
Dáil hears 'institutional racism' led to data breach over meat factory workers' Covid-19 test results
The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland said there had been a ‘gross and serious breach of confidentiality’.
Coronavirus: One death and 25 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
Face masks on public transport to become compulsory from next week
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the new measure this afternoon.
'All hell would break loose' if I didn’t follow the rules, Johnny Depp tells UK High Court
The Hollywood actor is giving his fourth day of evidence in his libel action against The Sun newspaper
Tallaght cinema closes permanently due to 'unprecedented impact' of Covid-19
12 employees at the IMC cinema were told they would be losing their jobs last Tuesday.
Three Cork GAA clubs call a halt to all activities as Covid-19 precaution
Some Argideen Rangers members told the club they may have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for the virus.
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Dutch government taking Russia to court over ‘shooting down’ of MH17 flight
A missile fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow Ukrainian rebels blew the plane out of the sky on 17 July 2014.
Volvo and Renault recall certain cars after issues identified
A number of Volvo cars and some Renault Meganes are being recalled to fix issues.
Married couples among 21 people who became Ireland's newest citizens in online ceremony
Today’s pilot online ceremony is one of the first of its kind in Europe.
Man who tried to steal cars while 'full of crack cocaine' and holding a chihuahua gets 3.5 years
Thomas Cahill Donohue pleaded guilty to 12 charges.
France uncovers 'massive fraud' of coronavirus wage payouts
The French government has paid around 84% of net salary for people unable to work due to the pandemic.
Planning permission given for 'significant' €500m development in Waterford City
Work is to begin in the second quarter of next year.
The Bishopstown Blade: John Egan’s journey from GAA roots to the Premier League
Egan was a promising GAA star before he set off in pursuit of a professional football career.
Explainer: What we know about Covid-19 and airborne transmission
The WHO has updated its scientific brief on transmission of the coronavirus.
Paschal Donohoe says it's 'frustrating' to see another costs row over National Children's Hospital
BAM released a statement saying that it was excluded from the government’s Covid-19 ex-gratia payments, which it called “unfair”.
Notre Dame cathedral to be rebuilt as it looked before fire last year
To stay historically accurate, it will again be built with potentially toxic lead.
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
Lawyer Paul Tweed says it’s ‘absurd’ for such companies to claim they are ‘merely a platform, not a publisher’.
‘Significant’ amount of extra staff needed to reopen schools, Covid-19 committee told
Seán Ó Foghlú said students coming out of teaching college this year will be “a main source” of extra staffing.
'It will be back to car city': Disagreement over reopening of most Phoenix Park gates
All gates bar one reopen from today after closing in March due to pandemic restrictions.
Champions League draw made as road to Lisbon heats up
The competition’s remaining teams have learned their fate, with Manchester City facing Lyon or Juventus should they beat Real Madrid.
Explainer: The R0 is now 'at or above 1', but what does that mean for Covid-19 in Ireland?
Acting chief medical officer Dr. Ronan Glynn said that the situation remains stable.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (6424)
Yes (2763)
No opinion (234)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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