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Explainer: What is happening with Hungary's new Covid-19 laws and why are they so controversial?
A contentious bill was passed by the Hungarian parliament last night.
Dáil to sit on Thursday, but Labour TDs will stay at home to support the 'national effort'
Alan Kelly and Ged Nash will publish subtitled videos of their statements on social media.
Funeral restrictions, online banking scams, and the long-term economic fallout: Today's Covid-19 main points
The death toll in the Republic of Ireland has climbed to 54.
Banking institutes warn customers to be 'extra vigilant' of Covid-19 online scams
Figures from the BPFI show €12m was scammed through card fraud alone last year.
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Nine-fold increase in health and safety workplace complaints in NI since Covid-19 outbreak
An “unprecedented” volume of calls have been received about social distancing in the workplace, the watchdog said.
Not all of those aged over 70 are following advice on cocooning, government warns
Over 460,000 people aged over 70 receive a pension.
Crime stats: Fraud and deception rates spike as homicide offences drop by 37.5%
Controlled drug offences rose by 17.3% to a total of 21,475 offences.
Spain witnesses another 849 coronavirus-related deaths in 24 hours, bringing total toll to 8,189
Over the same period, the number of confirmed cases rose to 94,417.
Military police investigation launched after suspected cocaine discovered at Baldonnel Airfield
The Defence Forces confirmed that an investigation has been launched.
Former deputy principal jailed for possession of child pornography struck off teaching register
Brian Fitzgerald Fitzgerald was sentenced to three years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended.
Three former TDs elected to the Seanad as counting continues
Sinn Féin’s Fintan Warfield and Fine Gael councillor John McGahon also won a seat.
Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia facing further delay
If the game is not played before the end of July, it may lead to complications with the McCarthy/Kenny succession plan.
'Immediate family members' can attend funerals to a maximum of 10 people, says government
Updated advice from the HSE will be published shortly, the government said.
Irish farmers ask European Commission to suspend imports of beef from outside Europe
Some 318,000 tonnes of beef was imported from outside of Europe last year.
Garda investigation launched after man stabbed at Cork bus stop this morning
The victim received multiple stab wounds at around 7.45am this morning.
Coveney to discuss coronavirus with Stormont leaders and Northern Ireland secretary
The leaders will discuss cross border cooperation amidst the ongoing global health crisis.
Man (24) to appear before court following alleged assault on garda in Dublin
A garda received a laceration to his head while responded to an assault.
Ireland's ambassador to US urges those on J1 visas to return home
Dan Mulhall issued the advice in a video message last night.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s a round-up of this morning’s main stories.
Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Well, will you?
Thousands to receive €350 Covid Unemployment Payment today
The payment has led to almost 390,000 applications to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
'I watched Roy Keane stare down a cloud and make the wind go away'
Jonathan Wilson tells the tale as our latest guest on Behind the Lines.
US to send $100 million worth of medical supplies to Italy and other European countries, says Trump
New York mayor Andrew Cuomo has warned the city was running out of essential equipment like ventilators.
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
Man due in court after breaking into house and assaulting woman with metal travel mug
The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning at a house in the Mahon area of Cork.
Debunked: No, leaving onions around your home won't 'catch' the coronavirus
False claims on Facebook suggest that onions are able to absorb germs.
Major study of Covid-19 cases in China finds lower death rate than previous estimates
A study of over 70,000 cases of Covid-19 in China has determined a death rate from the virus of 1.38%.
Abortion on request is legal in Northern Ireland from today but women will still have to wait
A medical professional can terminate a pregnancy when it has not exceeded 12 weeks with no extra legal conditions.
Covid-19: Dire analysis predicts up to 318,000 jobs losses and effects that could last 'for decades'
Financial advisory firm EY says job losses could be between 177,000 and 318,000 depending on how long restrictions last this summer.
Yesterday’s News
Grammy award-winning US singer John Prine in 'stable' condition with Covid-19 symptoms
Prine’s wife, Fiona, revealed on 20 March that she had tested positive for coronavirus.
BAM called on to stop construction on National Children's Hospital site
Paul Murphy said that “They are putting the workers in danger by continuing to operate at the site”.
Restrictions having an 'enormous impact' but 'there is no room for complacency' says modelling group chair
The daily growth rate of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland has fallen in recent days to around 15%.
Quiz: Can you pass this primary school geography test?
Do you know more about Ireland’s features than a 12-year-old?
Minister Simon Harris 'to immediately address' PPE shortages in nursing homes
Minister Simon Harris met with representatives of nursing homes today to discuss their role in the Covid-19 crisis.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
A flight to pick up medical equipment from Beijing takes off; and a repatriation flight from Peru lands in Dublin.
'We're just so grateful': 100 Irish citizens land back in Dublin after repatriation flight from Peru
Breandán from Co Cork said that it was a “surreal” experience having a Peruvian escort to the airport to catch the flight home.
Coronavirus: 8 more deaths and 295 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials released the latest figures this evening.
A Forest life - Sharing a stage with Brian Clough, playing best with spite and shaping the next generation
Andy Reid made his debut for Nottingham Forest 20 years ago this November and, as he tells The42, he now feels a great sense of responsibility to develop stars for club and country.
Your evening longread: The strange and dangerous world of big cat breeding in the USA
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
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Poll: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
LAST WEEK, TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions for a two-week period until Easter Sunday, 12 April.
Everybody in Ireland has been told to stay at home for two weeks, except essential workers travelling to work and other exceptions.
People who do leave their homes for exercise will be required to stay within a 2km radius.
Shielding or cocooning has also be introduced for all of those over 70 years of age and specific categories of people who are extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
With everyone being asked to stay at home, people may find themselves with a lot more free time on their hands than usual.
So, today we want to know: Will you take up a new hobby over the next few weeks?
Poll Results:
No, I'm still working and haven't got a minute (2488)
Yes, I plan to take up a new hobby (1508)
No, I'll spend my time staring at the TV (1019)
I'm not sure / no opinion (807)
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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.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
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