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Refusal of top civil servant to appear before committee 'is an affront to democracy'
Chairperson John McGuinness says committee wants to discuss the cost of the PSC to date.
Yesterday’s News
Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores
President Donald Trump has proposed a federal ban on flavoured e-cigarettes and vaping products.
Accuser tells US TV interview she was 'trafficked' to 'abuser' Prince Andrew
Virginia Roberts Giuffre says Jeffrey Epstein directed her to have sex a number of powerful men including Prince Andrew.
Facebook suspends 'tens of thousands' of apps in privacy review
The review started in 2018.
Coffee and sumo wrestling help Healy's World Cup preparations
The prop starts against Scotland on Sunday.
Could you have a skin condition like eczema? 6 signs to watch out for, according to an expert
Dermatologist Dr Nicola Ralph shares what you should know.
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Global climate strike, assault in RDS and the funeral of Mayo farm shooting victim Brendan Kilduff.
Two girls (12 and 13) missing from Clondalkin found safe and well
They had not been since since yesterday.
About 75 people gather at Area 51 to 'storm the facility'
The Storm Area 51 invitation spawned festivals in the tiny Nevada towns of Rachel and Hiko.
High Court writes off over €6 million in debt owed by retired garda and his wife
A lump sum of over €40,000 from family members will go towards the funding of the arrangements.
Con O'Callaghan auctions All-Ireland final jersey to raise funds for clubmate with brain injury
Cuala’s Sean Drummond is undergoing intensive rehabilitation after being knocked down in an accident.
The Explainer: Why is chemsex in the news in Ireland and the UK?
We look at what chemsex is, and the role the drugs GHB and crystal meth play in it.
Gardaí end search of Louth forest for murdered woman after finding 'nothing of significance'
Saoirse Smyth has not been since April 2017.
Remaining beef protest blockades 'have caused long-term damage' to the industry, industry body says
Over 350 staff were temporarily laid off earlier this week.
Environmental group wins landmark case over large-scale peat extraction
The group claimed that the regulations were inconsistent with EU environmental laws.
'Serious player' in Longford drug scene arrested by gardaí during raid
Gardaí believe that one of the arrested men is responsible for trafficking drugs into Longford.
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The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Quinn Industrial Holdings staff call for 'an end to this reign of terror' following Lunney attack
Kevin Lunney was abducted from his home in Co Fermanagh on Tuesday evening.
Funeral of Mayo farm shooting victim to take place tomorrow
The man died on Tuesday night.
Brexit talks progressing with 'momentum', Barclay says following meeting with Barnier
Barclay and Barnier discussed three papers submitted by London with ideas on replacing the so-called ‘backstop’.
Speed camera van operators to strike next week in dispute over working conditions
Workers claim they are working in dangerous conditions and confined to speed vans for several hours.
PHOTOS: Thousands of students turn out around the country for climate strikes
Ireland’s strikes are part of a global movement calling for urgent action to address climate change.
Japan warm-up for Ireland with stuttering win over Russia in World Cup opener
Wing Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick as the hosts started with a bonus-point victory.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio pulls out of US presidential race
“I feel like I’ve contributed all I can to this primary election, and it’s clearly not my time.”
Youth hospitalised following assault outside RDS in Dublin
The incident happened on Simmonscourt Road, Donnybrook.
Opinion: 'The youth of this country speak with more clarity than our leaders ever have'
Clodagh Daly of Climate Case Ireland writes about why they are considering appealing yesterday’s case against the government, which they lost.
Treatment of 'Hooded Men' was torture and criminal investigation is necessary, court rules
The 14 Hooded Men were interned in the North in 1971.
Revenue seizes more than €1 million worth of illegal cigarettes
Revenue has intercepted a number of illegal cigarette shipments in recent weeks.
Kevin Lunney recovering from surgery as Quinn CEO condemns 'indescribably awful ordeal'
Liam McCaffrey has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Hundreds of school secretaries begin strike action this morning
Secretaries are calling for better pay and conditions from the Department of Education.
Poll: Will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
The tournament is kicking off in Japan today.
Garda 'firmly believe' people may have information over 1987 house fire that killed adult and two kids
On the 32nd anniversary of the fire in Kilcock, gardaí have issued a public appeal for information.
Irish prison strategy aims to tackle threat of drones but overcrowding remains major challenge
The Justice Minister launched the Irish Prison Service Strategic Plan 2019-2022 yesterday.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
One killed and five wounded in Washington DC shooting
The incident occurred just a few kilometres from the White House.
Trump to be given several military options on Iran amid fears of 'all-out war'
The US President will be presented with a list of potential airstrike targets, among other possible responses.
FG junior minister Jim Daly announces he will not run in the next election
Daly has served as junior minister for mental health and older people for the past two years.
It's going to be over 20 degrees this weekend... but a lot of rain is on the way
The warm, sunny conditions we’ve had this week won’t last.
'F**k Boris Johnson!': Irish band pipped to Mercury as rapper takes aim at PM at awards show
Fontaines DC lost out to Dave who won the 2019 Mercury Prize.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau can't say how many times he wore blackface
“I am wary of being definitive,” he told reporters yesterday.
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Poll: Will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
THE RUGBY WORLD Cup will begin in Japan today.
Twenty teams will take part in the tournament, which is due to conclude on 2 November.
Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt today delivered a positive injury update on Joey Carbery, Rob Kearney and Keith Earls, but none of the trio were deemed fit enough to be involved in the team’s opening match against Scotland on Sunday.
Ireland is also due to play hosts Japan, and Russia and Samoa.
We want to know: Will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
Poll Results:
Yes, as many matches as I can (6968)
Yes, but just Ireland's matches (2767)
No (2078)
I'm not sure (421)
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