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Leaked Biden plan shows threat of sanctions against Ireland and others over corporate tax
Ireland has come under pressure in recent years to address its corporate tax rates for multinationals, but insists it has taken major steps to improve the system.
RTÉ shelves plan to sell RTÉ Guide as part of organisation reforms
The broadcaster said expressions of interest it received did not warrant selling the magazine.
Leo Varadkar and Phil Hogan included in list of Europe's most powerful people
Varadkar came in eighth place and Hogan came tenth.
Italian newspaper criticised for 'Black Friday' headline about Lukaku and Smalling
Corriere dello Sport used the term in reference to tomorrow’s Serie A game between Inter Milan and Roma.
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The 5 at 5: Thursday
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Revenue defers plans to change the flat rate expenses scheme
Workers are afforded tax relief for expenses incurred in their day-to-day jobs.
Nigel Farage and Annunziata Rees-Mogg in war of words over MEPs quitting Brexit Party
Rees-Mogg, Lance Forman and Lucy Harris have all left the party to back Boris Johnson’s strategy.
'Accidental death' recorded at inquest of boy who died in collision during garda pursuit
After striking a signpost and ditch, the car he was in became elevated on its left side and then struck a telegraph pole.
Dublin GAA chief slams RTÉ Prime Time funding programme in annual report
John Costello also called on the Government to address the lack of land available in the capital to develop facilities for GAA clubs.
House of Representatives to proceed with articles of impeachment against Donald Trump
Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi made the announcement this afternoon.
'Shame on Leo': Hundreds of people protest in Dublin against homelessness
Protesters called on the government to do more to tackle homelessness.
Boris Johnson appears on ITV's This Morning despite ongoing row over BBC interview
Johnson appeared on the daytime programme with Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Woman set on fire on way to testify against her alleged rapists in India
It is the latest gruesome case of violence against women in the country.
Explainer: Why have IFA protesters blockaded a major Aldi distribution centre in Naas?
Farmers, organised by the IFA, are protesting again.
Tributes to Professor Séamus Lawless, who died on Mt Everest, as project to restore Four Courts documents launched
Historical records destroyed by fire at Dublin’s Four Courts at the beginning of the Irish Civil War have been restored digitally.
'Theoretically, things could cost anything': Children's hospital chairman says costs could increase more
The Public Accounts Committee met in the Oireachtas today.
If investigation finds Dara Murphy broke the rules he should pay back the money, says Taoiseach
Murphy is taking up a €150,000 a year job in the European Commission.
Unvaccinated hang red flags as Samoa continues to battle measles epidemic
Samoa has begun a two-day shutdown as the government tries to curb a measles epidemic that has killed 62 people.
New editorial line-up to lead TheJournal.ie into exciting new phase
Meet the team charged with delivering insightful, impartial journalism on one of Ireland’s most popular digital outlets.
TV Wrap - A bit of the old magic remains as Dunphy, Brady and Giles reunite
The band got back together for Irish fans as Amazon assembled English pundits in a kind of Tekken menu.
Taoiseach 'sympathises' with farmers as blockade of major Aldi distribution centre continues
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association are staging a protest outside an Aldi distribution centre.
Lobbyists big winners as government revises bingo bill after protests
It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.
Four men arrested over attempted murder in Dublin in March 2018
The men are due to appear before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin this morning.
Very windy weather on the way, with warnings in place for three counties
Have plans this weekend? Here’s what the weather will be like.
Vicky Phelan backs Lorraine Walsh's decision to quit CervicalCheck committee
“I share Lorraine’s concerns about the RCOG review process,” Phelan said.
New Zealand airline trials edible coffee cups
The cups are baked from a biscuit base.
Scientists develop monthly contraceptive pill, but it's only been tested on pigs so far
The pill sits in the stomach and dissolves slowly, releasing the hormones required to prevent pregnancy.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.
Poll: Do you support protests and blockades by farmers?
The IFA has organised a blockade of a major Aldi distribution centre.
British cave diver felt 'humiliated' by Elon Musk 'pedo guy' tweet
Vernon Unsworth is suing the Tesla co-founder for defamation.
IRFU expect Farrell to bring clear vision in 'challenging' 2020 Six Nations
The Englishman will gather his squad for the first time just before Christmas.
Gunman kills two people in attack at US base at Hawaii's Pearl Harbor
Two shipyard workers were killed and a third was wounded, before the gunman took his own life.
Trump's actions are enough to justify impeachment, legal experts tell committee
Democrats and Republicans clashed during the impeachment hearing.
Student grants: Barring orders will no longer be accepted as proof that parents are separated
Barring orders were included on a list of acceptable documentation students could use to prove their parents were separated.
Increase in first-time buyers moving to Dublin commuter belt
One economist warned that this increased activity will put pressure on the infrastructural needs in these areas.
Multiple Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights from Ireland cancelled today due to major strike in France
The strike action has been planned over President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension reforms.
Just one person was handed the minimum 10-year sentence for possessing €13k of drugs last year
That’s out of a total of 142 convicted.
Almost 17,000 people helped by Simon Communities last year - 26% more than in 2017
That’s according to the charity’s annual report being launched today.
20 to 30 new schools to be built across country as government issues contract worth €700 million
A number of new school buildings in Dublin are included among the initial plans.
Yesterday’s News
Missing man from Dublin found safe and well
Peter Slater had previously been missing from Dublin.
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Poll: Do you support protests and blockades by farmers?
FARMERS ARE CURRENTLY staging a protest outside a major Aldi distribution centre in Naas, Co Kildare.
Organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association, the protest began at 7am and is expected to last all day.
Farmers are blocking exits and entrances at the site. IFA President Joe Healy said farmers are sick of “being short-changed” by meat factories and retailers.
The action comes after a taskforce was agreed by beef farmers and representatives of the beef processing sector in October, following weeks of protests.
So what do you think? Do you support these protests by beef farmers?
Poll Results:
Yes (4537)
No (3522)
I don't know (321)
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