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Sunday 9 May 2021
Our columnist takes a look at a return to Irish politics as we knew it this week, with housing again front and centre.
Nicola Sturgeon said a Scottish independence referendum was the “will of the country”.
Bryce Evans and Terry Phelan pay tribute to the late Alan McLoughlin.
Efiota is 5’10″ in height, with black hair, of slim build with brown eyes.
NASA said China had behaved irresponsibly, as an uncontrolled re-entry of such a large object risked damage and casualties.
What is the key question you would like the minister to answer?
Tony Griffin’s 2010 autobiography helped break the mould as an Irish sports star discussing his mental health. Now his new book is aimed at teenagers.
The artist, author and podcaster asks if we should reconsider the prohibition model when it comes to cannabis use.
The island, not the item of clothing, cow, or biscuit.
Leinster score eight tries to beat Connacht 50-21 at the Sportsground this evening.
Joan O’Donnell writes that it’s time to ditch failing strategies and embrace an inclusive future of work.
Chelsea stunned Pep Guardiola’s side with a late victory.
Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru, has the highest active caseload at more than 300,000, but experts warn that the worst is still to come.
The Gaelic Grounds hosted this evening’s game.
The SNP failed to secure an overall majority, but the Greens’ success could lead to a majority among pro-independence parties.
Investigations are currently ongoing.
Local authorities had already warned Friday of unstable snow formations given a recent fall-off in temperatures.
A recent article in the Westmeath Topic, which was reshared by other users on social media, suggested that this information is being hidden.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly also announced that two more countries have been added to the hotel quarantine list
Dublin lost centre-back Liam Rushe to a red card in the closing stages.
Gardaí said that the young man had been located.
The latest figures were released by the Department of Health this afternoon.
Afghan Ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told reporters that the casualties could rise
A man in his 20s was arrested as part of an investigation into the incident.
With the final results in, Labour has 30 seats, the Welsh Conservatives have 16, Plaid Cymru has 13 and the Liberal Democrats have one.
The teenager was killed and dismembered in January 2020.
EU leaders have adopted a sceptical approach to lifting the patents.
IDA President, Dr Anne O’Neill said that the organisation had “lost faith” in the Department of Health to implement change.
Aiken will remain in his post until a successor is chosen.
A total of €9.745 billion was spent via contactless payments from March 2020 to March 2021.
One of the women was airlifted to Tallaght Hospital in Dublin.
Tensions have soared in east Jerusalem in recent weeks.
The Tokyo Games are due to start on 23 July, though polls show that most Japanese people support cancellation or another delay.
The man sustained numerous lacerations during an altercation involving a group of people.
Heavy wind and rain didn’t dampen the massive fundraising drive.
NEW STATS RELEASED by the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland show that over €948 million worth of contactless payments were made during March 2021.
This represents an increase of 72% on the same time last year and the federation says it “very clearly” demonstrates the shift which has taken place from cash to digital payments.
“The pandemic has undoubtedly played a considerable role in driving this change in consumer behaviour, something we expect to continue as the country begins to open back up again,” the federation’s chief executive, Brian Hayes, said.
So, today we’re asking: Do you carry cash?
Poll Results:
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The TV chef shares some thoughts and two delicious recipes to liven up any table this summer.
A couple of showers; breezy this morning
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Clouds and sun with a couple of showers
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