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Thursday 1 October 2020
TDs are set to debate the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in the Dáil today.
The announcement sparked a backlash from Madrid’s top health official Enrique Ruiz Escudero.
Connolly has opted to walk away ahead of the resumption of inter-county action.
The Comptroller and Auditor General Seamus McCarthy scrutinised invoices for food purchased by prison authorities in 2018 and 2019.
The footballer-turned-pundit says she is taking the hit of online abuse in order to pave the way for others.
LloydsPharmacy pharmacist Laura Dowling shares her expert advice.
Taylor was shot and killed in her Louisville home by police who were executing a drugs warrant.
Here’s your round-up of what made headlines today.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
When asked by in the Dáil earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin admitted that there had been two errors made in the Leaving Cert standardisation process.
Kenny Eivers hopes his tour might help highlight the issues of homelessness in Dublin.
The Craig Lynch For Life Challenge has been a huge success.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris warned against ‘serious escalation’ of garda powers to break up house parties in private homes.
At a briefing this evening a number of examples were described where the virus was spread in social settings.
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
The WikiLeaks founder was also bugged in the toilet at the Ecuador embassy, his extradition hearing has heard.
Historian Donal Fallon tells of ‘The O’Rahilly’, one of The Rising’s most colourful characters and how his recently demolished home, 40 Herbert Park, played a part in the history of the rebellion.
Around 6,500 students will now receive higher grades as a result.
The figures were released at a briefing from the Department of Health this evening.
The fire broke out shortly before 4pm yesterday.
Education Miniser Norma Foley said that about 7,200 Leaving Cert grades have been affected by the errors in the Leaving Cert calculated grades system.
The hotel operator is seeking damages for breach of contract and negligence.
Two errors have been identified in the calculated grades system.
Brandon Lewis committed to a ‘slimmed-down Finance Bill’ later this year.
Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
Munster’s Johann van Graan expects the likes of Craig Casey, John Hodnett, and Ben Healy to push for European starts.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
Up to 40 gardaí were involved in the operation.
Whelan was shot a number of times in Lucan in September of last year.
The court rejected a number of appeals.
Education Minister Norma Foley will make a comprehensive statement on the matter later today.
The house in Ballsbridge, Dublin, was knocked down yesterday morning.
He faces up to three years in prison if convicted.
The Mayor of Galway said that gardaí would be passing the details of students who have house parties to colleges.
Glynn said the restrictions on Dublin would only be taking effect this week.
The Wexford boss feels the GAA should revisit the decision not to play the concluding stages of the Division 1 National Hurling League.
The PSNI has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Helen McEntee was speaking following scenes of large gatherings in Galway.
Patients who do attend the emergency department are likely to experience delays.
The report, which doesn’t take in the warns starkly of the need for this action to be taken within months.
Donnelly made the announcement during this morning’s Covid-19 Oireachtas Committee.
A MAJOR REPORT into the post office network, set to be published later today, will reveal that it’s close to collapse unless state support is provided.
The report, commissioned by the Irish Postmasters’ Union and carried out by business advisers Grant Thornton, paints a picture of a service that is at a “critical” juncture.
Postal workers were hailed at the start of the pandemic for keeping us connected with letters and delivering much-needed online orders to our homes.
But it’s also true that sending a letter to friends or family has become much less popular, following the rise of social media and email.
So today we want to know: When was the last time you sent a letter or card to friends or family?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
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