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Tuesday 29 September 2020
Yesterday the Acting CMO said the number of cases in Galway has increased over the past week.
The 18-year-old is charged with making threats to kill two people.
CSO figures show that the unemployment rate in September for people aged 15 to 24 rose to 18.9% – down from 19.5% in August.
Daniel Taylor, a veteran of many of Alex Ferguson’s infamous press conferences, is our guest on the latest episode of Behind the Lines.
Including leaving the lights on when you go out.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has published the 2021 economic forecast.
A number of serious crimes saw steep reductions.
The property at 40 Herbert Park was bulldozed this morning.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The legislation would allow medical professionals assist terminally ill persons end their own life.
The shooting happened at 3.10am this morning.
The former junior finance minister is to resign his seat in the Seanad to take up the role.
The range of potential offences included murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily injury with intent.
The incident happened around 11am yesterday morning.
Robbie Brady and Callum O’Dowda have also been included by Stephen Kenny despite carrying injuries.
Gardai raided a number of homes today.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said there have been 180 index cases, with a further 84 linked to those.
First Minister Arlene Foster told the Stormont Assembly the measure is being introduced to attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Eamon Ryan confirmed that €460 million is needed to keep public transport running until the end of the year.
Will you stay up to watch Joe Biden debate US President Donald Trump?
The outbreak follows the re-opening of the university and the return of students.
Fierce fighting raged between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces yesterday despite pleas for calm.
The 34-year-old completes the move following his recent departure from Leinster and Ireland.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Joe Biden will face off against Donald Trump for the first time.
Paul Reid is appearing in front of the Special Covid-19 Committee today to discuss the country’s testing systems.
Dr Anthony Breslin said it is hoped that the impact of restrictions in the country will be seen by the end of next week.
The US has so far recorded the most deaths from the virus.
A garda operation targeting these traders was brought in earlier than usual.
The EU can pursue and win a legal challenge, but isn’t talking that up because we don’t need “two loaded revolvers on the table,” Neale Richmond said.
From the limited data available, there is just one black female professor who is working full time.
New legislation could soon see assisted dying legalised in Ireland.
Investigating Gardaí have not been able to determine the sole cause of John’s death.
The WHO said the tests “will enable expansion of testing, particularly in countries that do not have extensive laboratory facilities or trained health workers.”
Taylor was shot multiple times after her boyfriend opened fire as officers entered her home during a narcotics raid.
You'll be tested for HPV, one of the main causes of cervical cancer.
Diogo Jota volleyed in a debut goal late on for the Reds.
The impact of the Level 3 restrictions is now being reflected in the PUP figures.
A round-up of what made the headlines today…
It’s almost that time of year again…
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in an election debate in Cleveland.
Highly anticipated, many will see the debate as an opportunity for either candidate to claim a key advantage in what should be a closely-fought battle.
Likely to be combative, it’ll see Democrat candidate Biden tackle Trump on the economy and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of course, it’ll be the early hours of the morning by the time any of this airs – and even then, it’s not likely to be an entertainment event for the faint-hearted.
So today we want to know: Will you be watching the first US presidential debate live?
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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says Twitter account was compromised after comment about Saoirse McHugh
The tweet in question was deleted but several screengrabs of the tweet and the comment were shared online today.
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