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Seán Ó Fearghaíl has been re-elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann
Ó Feargháil received 130 votes with Independent TD Denis Naughten receiving 28 votes.
Whirlpool recalls more models of Hotpoint washing machines amid fire concerns
An issue has been identified with the door lock system on affected models.
Crack houses operating like supermarkets as cocaine use sweeps across Limerick, politicians claim
Elected officials say cocaine use is rampant in Limerick city and serious gangland violence could return.
Over 500 sites around the world will be going green for St Patrick's Day
Here’s a selection of some of the landmarks going green for the first time this year on 17 March.
Taste of Italy, kitchen updates - and a kids’ teepee for €34.99: Check out this week’s great Lidl deals
Here’s everything you need to know.
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Pre-match pints, post-match vodkas – the secret to winning at Twickenham
Tommy Bowe, Stephen Ferris and Nick Popplewell retrace their steps and tell Andy Farrell what you need to do to beat England on their home patch.
Woman (20s) arrested by gardaí investigating 'threats to kill' made at conclusion of rape trial
The men were jailed for seven years on Monday.
Teen died due to ingestion of ecstasy and morphine at Indiependence music festival
The 19-year-old became ill at the festival and died three days later in hospital.
LIVE: Votes for Taoiseach happening next this afternoon as new lineup of TDs meets for first day of Dáil
Seán Ó Feargháil has so far been re-elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Eireann.
ISPCA 'shocked and appalled' after video emerges of high-speed sulky race on N7
In the video, two horse-and-carts are flanked to the front and rear by a cordon of cars and vans travelling at high speed.
Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's rugby rivalry with England?
We’re putting your knowledge to the test ahead of their Guinness Six Nations showdown this weekend.
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Risk of snow and flooding in some areas as Status Yellow rainfall warning issued
Met Éireann issued the warning for four counties this morning.
Two killed after passenger train derails near Melbourne
The train came off its tracks near the town of Wallan, around 45km north of Melbourne.
Suspect device left outside home of uncle of Sinn Féin MP John Finucane
Martin Finucane is the brother of murdered solicitor Pat.
Police probe far-right terror connection after nine killed in shootings in Germany
Nine people were killed and five wounded in the shootings in Hanau.
Two Diamond Princess passengers die as Britain announces repatriation flight
Both passengers, who were in their 80s, were taken off the ship last week and were being treated in hospital.
Gardaí warn of banking scam targeting social media users
The most recent fraud involves customers of a banking institution being targeted via advertisements on Facebook.
Two men arrested in connection with Keane Mulready-Woods murder
The 17-year-old was killed and his body dismembered last month.
Poll: Who should TDs elect as taoiseach today?
The 33rd Dáil will meet today to try to elect a taoiseach.
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Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Greta Thunberg ‘using award money to create sustainability foundation’
The teenage climate activist was one of four recipients of the 2019 Right Livelihood Award.
Tusla 'accidentally disclosed' contact and location information of mother and child victim to alleged abuser
This and other data breaches are outlined in the Data Protection Commission’s annual report.
Corbyn accuses Johnson of showing 'true colours' by staying away as 106 areas at risk of flooding in UK
There are six severe warnings indicating lives are in danger in communities near the Welsh border.
Teenage girl dies after single-vehicle crash in Cork
The driver and a second passenger, both males in their teens, received serious injuries.
Michael Bloomberg attacked on all fronts during fiery Democratic debate
The former New York mayor was forced to defend his record on race and gender as well as his personal wealth.
Cork man who overcame years of heroin addiction graduating with criminology Masters
James Leonard shared his story of addiction on The Tommy Tiernan Show last month.
Opinion: All hail The Dice Man, the High King of Grafton Street
On the 25th anniversary of the passing of Thom McGinty, Robert O’Byrne and Trevor White pay tribute to one of Dublin’s best-loved characters.
These two politicians want the job of keeping order in the next Dáil
The Ceann Comhairle will be tasked with sorting out rows in the Dáil, and there’s been a few.
'Absolute disgrace': RTÉ Gold listeners wrote to Dee Forbes expressing 'devastation' over station closure
That’s according to records released by RTÉ’s Freedom of Information unit.
'Paul is here to observe, share his experience and try to connect with the boys'
Ireland have welcomed Paul O’Connell and former team manager Mick Kearney back into their set-up.
The 33rd Dáil is meeting today for the first time - here's how it will play out
A new Ceann Comhairle is expected to be elected today – but we’re unlikely to see a new Taoiseach.
Yesterday’s News
Dutch farmers bring tractors into city in protest over planned emissions policy
The demonstration comes a day before a debate in parliament on how to rein in emissions of the pollutant nitrogen oxide.
Tributes paid to rapper Pop Smoke (20) who was shot at his California home
He was due to play a string of shows in the UK in April.
Lib Dems leave Irish MEP Barry Andrews a 'generous' goodbye gift
The party’s 16 MEPs left the EU Parliament on a sweet note.
Infertile cancer patient gives birth after having her eggs frozen, new study reveals
A baby boy was born to a 34-year-old French woman who had been treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Quiz: How well do you know Ireland's rugby rivalry with England?
We’re putting your knowledge to the test ahead of their Guinness Six Nations showdown this weekend.
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Quiz: A very, very hard quiz about Father Ted's obscure supporting characters
It’s like two completely different sheep.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
On the eve of the 33rd Dáil assembling, there were a lot of talks about talks…
Anne Enright: 'Pre-Trump, if you had a problem it was your problem. That's another head-wreck'
The author speaks to us as she publishes her latest novel, Actress.
Parts of the UK preparing for a month's worth of rain over the next 24 hours
A status yellow rainfall is also in place for some parts of Ireland.
It took absolutely ages to form a government in 2016. Here's what happened
It took 70 days last time out. Could it take as long this time?
Car-buying on a budget? 6 hidden costs to watch for - from pricey extras to new taxes
Motoring expert Dave Humphreys looks at the surprises in store for buyers who haven’t done their homework.
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Donald Trump offered pardon to Julian Assange if he denied Russia link to email leak, UK court told
Trump would only pardon Assange if he said Russia was not involved in the leak of Democratic National Committee emails, the court heard.
Three Wall Street Journal reporters expelled from China over article headline
The United States protested what it called an affront to press freedom, one day after it tightened rules on Chinese media organisations.
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Poll: Who should TDs elect as taoiseach today?
THE 33RD DÁIL will meet today and the main item of business – aside from the election of the Ceann Comhairle – will be for TDs to vote on who should be taoiseach.
The new Ceann Comhairle will usually ask a member of the largest party in the House to nominate their party leader for the position of Taoiseach.
But it doesn’t look likely that any potential candidate for taoiseach will be able to muster the support of the Dáil this afternoon.
Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday that his name would go forward to be nominated as Taoiseach, but that he did not expected to be elected.
Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald are also likely to put their hats in the ring.
If – as is all but certain to happen – no taoiseach is elected today, Varadkar will travel to Áras an Uachtaráin to tender his resignation.
Today we want to know: Who do you want the Dáil to elect as taoiseach?
Poll Results:
Mary Lou McDonald (3273)
Micheál Martin (1139)
Leo Varadkar (953)
I don't know/don't care (536)
Other (410)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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