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Today’s News
Linda Tripp, whose taped conversations with Lewinsky led to Clinton impeachment, dies aged 70
Her death was confined by attorney Joseph Murtha.
'I shed another tear when I had a look': Dublin man's 'last goodbye' to brother from bench at hospital window
Padraig Byrne’s brother Francis passed away days after being diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Frenchman fined after crossing mountains to buy cheap cigarettes
He fell into a stream, in brambles, got lost and ended up contacting the emergency services.
It's going to cost €50k a day for the Dáil to sit in Dublin's Convention Centre
There will be no charge for hiring the venue itself.
'Without the Munster fans, we are nothing. Without them, we play for nothing'
Freddie Pucciariello won two Heineken Cups and a Magners League with the southern province.
Emergency powers for gardaí, and 224 people in ICU: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now a total of 6,074 confirmed cases in Ireland, and 235 deaths.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Holohan: Majority of people with Covid-19 are recovering and 53 who were in ICUs have been discharged
Although most people have been able to recover at home, officials said there is no room for complacency as vulnerable groups are still at a high risk.
A friend recommends: Meath's Mickey Burke on Narcos, nutrition and Niall Quinn's book
The Royal County fan favourite didn’t discover Netflix until the country started to self-isolate.
Gardaí make three arrests following seizure of €555,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis
Officers were responding to reports of suspicious behaviour.
Boris Johnson ‘improving’ and ‘sitting up in intensive care bed’
The UK’s Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Prime Minister has been ‘engaging positively’ with medics.
Your evening longread: How antiperspirants became a billion-dollar industry
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Tesco said it is now prioritising the elderly and those most in need for online shopping
The firm said that the changes have already resulted in over 2,000 more deliveries for over 65 customers.
Irish News journalist warned of threat against them by dissident republicans
The journalist was warned of the threat against them by the PSNI.
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
One secondary school teacher describes the swift and extraordinary changes that she and her students are adjusting to.
Quiz: Can you complete this Beatles lyric?
How well do you know the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo?
Irish Aviation Authority fears that air traffic will drop by 90%
The IAA said it handled 62,449 flights last month.
Another 938 deaths have been recorded from Covid-19 in the UK
Authorities across the UK are warning it is too early to consider lifting the restrictions in place on the general population.
'Please don't politicise this virus': WHO responds to Trump's threat to defund organisation
Director general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom has said the world must ‘quarantine politicising Covid’.
Coronavirus: 25 more deaths and 365 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials continue to urge people to stick with their advice.
Statutory investigation to be carried out into older people's charity Cabhru
Charities Regulatory Authority said it has appointed inspectors to carry out the statutory investigation into the charity.
Quiz: How well do you remember the major sporting moments of 2006?
Test your memory to mark the launch of our new show, Really into Years.
Yes, scientists have proven that Ireland has got much quieter over the last two weeks
A new study shows that human-made noise has dropped since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced.
€1bn worth of supports announced for businesses, with a push to get companies to sell online
The supports aim to help with liquidity issues experienced by businesses.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock.
Bernie Sanders suspends US presidential campaign
He said that “while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on”.
Lorry driver pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in Essex truck
The bodies of the 39 people were discovered in a refrigerated container last year.
Recipients of Covid-19 illness benefit who were underpaid will get arrears this week
The department said the benefit was paid at the original rate “pending the system being built to apply the increased rate”.
Three people left in 'serious condition' in hospital after car hits side of house in Co Carlow
The incident happened in the early hours of the morning at The Forge Cross in Castlemore, Tullow.
'It's a pic I've been thinking about for 10 years': Behind the lens, 1km away, of an iconic supermoon image
James Crombie had some help getting his head around a massive mathematical problem before he could take an iconic photo.
Rodent infestation and 'filthy' floors: Three food businesses were ordered to close in March
The FSAI said that hospitals don’t need any extra pressure from unsafe food practices.
Education minister to give clarity on Leaving and Junior Cert exams in coming days
The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet on Friday.
19,000 people close pandemic payment due to claiming it 'in error'
The government says the temporary wage subsidy scheme is not being taxed at the time at which you receive it.
'It's now your place of residence': Garda commissioner says those in holiday homes must stay there
The powers afforded to gardaí will be in place for four days and may be extended.
Teenager arrested following crash with garda patrol car
The two-car collision happened this morning in Drogheda.
Explainer: What powers do these 'last resort' measures give to gardaí? And will these powers be extended?
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has argued that these laws aren’t needed given the public’s compliance with the Covid-19 restriction measures.
How the 'lowest moment' of his life shaped a future Ireland manager
Killian Brennan and Billy Dennehy recall playing under Stephen Kenny during a turbulent spell at Shamrock Rovers.
New WHO report warns that there is a global shortage of nurses
The study was compiled before Covid-19 and calls for greater investment in nursing.
Covid-19: Nursing home clusters more than double in four days as Mater Hospital says ICU is full
The figures come as a senior medic at the Mater hospital in Dublin has said that the ICU there is full.
Man arrested over Belfast murder of Dublin criminal Robbie Lawlor
Lawlor (36) from Coolock was shot dead by what the PSNI believe was a lone gunman.
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Poll: Do you welcome new garda powers for restricting movement during Covid-19 crisis?
GARDAÍ HAVE NEW powers to arrest and detain members of the public who flout the advice of the public health authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cabinet members signed off on the measures yesterday, and they were signed by Health Minister Simon Harris, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Attorney General last night.
Measures in place at present mean members of the public must stay at home, except to gather essential goods, to provide essential care, or to get a brief spell of exercise within 2km of their home.
However, some people are not abiding by these guidelines and authorities are worried more people will flout the guidelines over the Easter weekend.
Those convicted under the new rules could face a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of €2,500.
We want to know: Do you welcome the new garda powers for restricting movement during the Covid-19 crisis?
Poll Results:
Yes (10685)
No (1917)
I don't know (429)
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Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
'Nefarious actors are at the root of Covid-19 fake news - and they are part of dangerous geo-political games'
By Billy Kelleher - @BillyKelleherTD
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