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'Good, instant rebuttal': Torys defend re-brand of Twitter account to bogus factcheck page
A Conservative Party Twitter account was renamed “factcheckUK” during yesterday’s debate.
Poll: Should Leo Varadkar withdraw his support for Verona Murphy ahead of the by-election?
The Fine Gael Wexford candidate previously made comments linking migrants in Ireland to terror group ISIS.
Jose Mourinho announced as Head Coach of Tottenham Hotspur less than 24 hours after Pochettino departure
Mourinho’s contract will run until the end of the 2022/2023 season.
7 excellent podcasts that'll teach you something new on your commute - from true crime to cooking
Your car journey never felt so easy.
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Gardaí seize two guns during Limerick city house search
Three men were arrested.
PSNI chief constable meets Lunney and other QIH directors to update on torture investigation
Chief constable Simon Byrne said that the attack on Kevin Lunney was a “truly horrific crime”.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following fatal collision involving 16-year-old boy in Limerick
The collision occurred on the N21, Garrunboy, in Adare, Co Limerick on Sunday 17 November at around 3.45am.
'Hazardous duel', 'Laughable Mr Corbyn': UK papers react to 'bruising' live TV debate
A YouGov poll immediately after the Brexit vote saw a narrow win for Johnson in the ITV debate.
US Senate angers China after it unanimously passes bill supporting democracy in Hong Kong
A measure banning the sale of tear gas, rubber bullets and other equipment that have been used by security forces was also approved.
Volkswagen's long-awaited ID.3 will be on the streets of Dublin this week - here's how you can see it
The electric car already has tens of thousands of pre-orders.
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Three in every five Irish adults are overweight or obese
The number of smokers in Ireland has fallen again, with 17% of the nation smoking according to the latest Healthy Ireland survey.
Opinion: 'We will soon see asylum seekers living in sports halls and tents if we don't do something'
Head of the UN Refugee Agency Enda O’Neill says a “road map” is needed to complete reform in Ireland’s asylum system.
25 migrants found alive in refrigerated container on boat going to Britain
The people found received medical attention at the port.
Plans for 500 build-to-rent apartments at Liam Cosgrave's former home
An archaeological discovery of “medium-high” significance was made at the Knocklyon site earlier this year.
Irish Greyhound Board to spend estimated €350k on traceability database
It comes after damaging revelations into the industry were highlighted by RTÉ in the summer.
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'We called my dad to bring us home': 18 parents on surviving their first outing with a newborn
Needing a PSC for National Childcare Scheme is 'illegal and highly discriminatory'
The ICCL said a PSC requirement forces people “to hand over their data in exchange for services to which they are already entitled”.
Plans progress to replace Leap cards with cashless payments by 2027
The plans would see contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and possibly QR codes being used to pay.
Taoiseach's newspapers and embassy catering: hundreds of State contracts awarded outside official guidelines
Millions has been spent on services procured on almost 350 occasions over a three-year period.
Yesterday’s News
Man with religious persecution disorder given suspended term over threat to cut off priest's fingers
Mark Halligan pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to making a threat to kill or cause serious harm.
Johnson v Corbyn: 6 key moments from the first televised UK election debate
Johnson rotated his arguments around Brexit, while Corbyn focused on wealth inequality and the future of the NHS.
Pregnant woman killed by dogs during hunt in French forest
The body of the 29-year-old woman was found on Saturday.
Troy Parrott ends memorable few days in style, as impressive Ireland put 4 past Sweden in Tallaght
Lee O’Connor, Adam Idah and Zach Elbouzedi were also on target for Stephen Kenny’s side.
Sleek design and cutting-edge tech: 4 tempting reasons to test drive the new Nissan JUKE
Meet the compact SUV that's setting a new standard.
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Leader ratings: How did you rate Johnson and Corbyn in tonight's ITV debate?
The hour-long face off was the first of many ahead of election day in three weeks.
Alleged Kinahan cartel murder plotters sniff cocaine and talk about shooting woman and baby, court hears
One of the would-be assassins was recorded as saying: “Baby or no baby, I don’t give a f**k.”
Ireland set for Euros play-off with Slovakia as Wales seal qualification
Aaron Ramsey’s double led Giggs’ men past Hungary tonight and determined Ireland’s opponents next March.
Conservative Party criticised over 'misleading' re-brand of Twitter account to bogus factcheck page
The fake account ‘proved’ and ‘debunked’ several claims during the debate.
Man in his 60s dies in Sligo crash
The sole occupant of the jeep, a man in his 60s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gerry Adams’ prison escape convictions are unsafe, UK Supreme Court hears
The former Sinn Féin leader claims two convictions he received in the 70s were unlawful.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
The National Broadband Plan, Verona Murphy and a report about teenage anxiety had people talking today.
Motorcyclist killed following collision on M50
The incident happened at around 8 o’clock this morning.
Pressure on Taoiseach to remove support for Verona Murphy after migrant comments
Party members have condemned her comments but say it is too late in the game to remove party support.
Tottenham Hotspur confirm departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino
The club released a statement this evening.
First Citizens' Assembly weekend on gender equality to be held in February
It will discuss the reasons women are still paid less, find it harder to reach top positions, and carry an unequal share of the burden of care.
Professor Luke O'Neill on how to get your children interested in science (plus: two experiments to try at home)
The Irish professor of biochemistry has written a new book aimed at children, which is nominated for an An Post Irish Book Award.
When was the last time you drank alcohol and then regretted it? Global Drugs Survey asks about our 'last big night out'
TheJournal.ie is a partner of the GDS 2020 – you can participate here.
The42's Big, Big Sports Table Quiz is coming to Galway next week
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Man seeks damages from Department of Social Protection after his data was given to private investigator
49-year-old Daniel Lannon is seeking damages for what he claims was a breach of his privacy.
Students’ union passes motion to remove Prince Andrew as university chancellor
He was made chancellor of Huddersfield University in July 2015.
RTÉ sells off Louis le Brocquy painting for €102,000
The national broadcaster is dealing with a serious financial crisis.
Connacht boosted as Ireland scrum-half Marmion commits future to the province
The 27-year-old has played more than 160 times for Connacht since his debut in 2011.
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Poll: Should Leo Varadkar withdraw his support for Verona Murphy ahead of the by-election?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR is continuing to support controversial Fine Gael by-election candidate in Wexford Verona Murphy who has made repeated comments linking migrants to terror group ISIS, the Irish Independent reports today.
Murphy previously said asylum seekers coming to Ireland have to be “deprogrammed” as they may have been “infiltrated by ISIS”. She also said children as young as three were being “manipulated” by the terrorist group.
Varadkar said he would campaign with the candidate in the coming days, the paper reports, despite coming under pressure from some party candidates to drop his support. The Taoiseach previously said Murphy’s statements were “wrong. misinformed and ill-advised”.
So we’re asking: Should Leo Varadkar withdraw his support for Verona Murphy ahead of the by-election?
Poll Results:
Yes (277)
No (228)
I don't know (35)
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Opinion: 'We will soon see asylum seekers living in sports halls and tents if we don't do something'
By Enda O'Neill
Simon Harris: Injecting centres do not legitimise drug use - if we're serious about tackling addiction we must establish one
By Simon Harris TD - @SimonHarrisTD
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