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The Candidate: Rent freeze not off the table, rent hike reforms and a fiver for pensioners - Micheál's manifesto promises
Micheál Martin told The Candidate Podcast that he will reduce the rate rents rise in rent pressure zones.
Yesterday’s News
US turns down extradition request for woman charged with causing Harry Dunn's death
The 19-year-old was killed when his motorbike collided with Anne Sacoolas’ vehicle in England last August.
Democrats focus on Trump’s ‘dangerous’ abuse on second day of impeachment trial
“The president’s conduct is wrong. It is illegal. It is dangerous,” Jerrold Nadler said.
Quinn defers salary and will be paid 'a fraction of what the old gang were' in new FAI role
The Association’s latest recruit has also not put a time-frame on his interim role.
Angela Scanlon to host new entertainment show on RTÉ One
The programme will run on Saturday nights for eight weeks from March onwards.
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Another late winner sees Liverpool go 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League
Roberto Firmino was the hero as a dogged Wolves side were eventually seen off.
Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight than ever before
The clock, which serves as a metaphor for global apocalypse, is now set at 100 seconds to midnight.
Man who used fake documentation to open Irish bank accounts jailed
He has ten previous convictions in Finland for falsification of documentation, forgery and laundering of proceeds of crime.
Jastine Valdez murder was 'exceptional and unusual in society', inquest hears
The jury returned a narrative verdict and issued a number of recommendations.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
A murder trial, pensions and Niall Quinn made the headlines today.
‘I was trying to get him off me’, actress Sciorra tells Weinstein rape trial
The actress was giving evidence as a witness against the Hollywood mogul who denies the charges.
Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?
What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.
FactCheck: The claims made by Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin in the first leaders' debate
Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin clashed last night in a debate on Virgin Media One. We’ve looked at the main claims.
Firefighters bring large blaze at Dublin house under control
No injuries were reported but there was extensive damage to the property.
Man told gardaí he 'took the rap' for killing partner's mother but felt he was being set up, court hears
Kieran Greene denies murdering Patricia O’Connor in May 2017.
Doherty looks set to top poll in Donegal and Sinn Féin may get second seat
Pearse Doherty’s expected surplus could help his Sinn Féin colleague Pádraig Mac Lochlainn regain his seat, according to a new opinion poll.
Family concerned for man who has been missing from Cork for three weeks
Martin Faherty was last seen in the Kinsale area on 3 January.
'I haven’t seen Seán laugh like that since the attack': Comedy event raises €465k for injured Liverpool fan
The Meath man was left with serious brain injuries following an unprovoked assault in May 2018.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Royal assent given to Brexit deal as Johnson hails 'crossing the finish line' despite ongoing negotiations
The British Prime Minister called for the “rancour and division” to be left behind.
Niall Quinn appointed FAI Interim Deputy CEO
The former Arsenal striker has been heavily linked with a role in the association in recent months.
Four people tested for coronavirus in Scotland
Three patients in Edinburgh are suspected of having the disease, as well as one in Glasgow.
Varadkar confirms he will attend Drogheda rally being held in wake of Keane Mulready-Woods murder
“I don’t want to politicise the event in any way,” Varadkar told reporters.
Teenager arrested by gardaí investigating Cameron Blair murder
Cameron Blair was stabbed to death at a party in Bandon Road on the southside of Cork city on the evening of 16 January.
State pension: Taoiseach says 65-year-olds will still have to sign on under Fine Gael's new plan
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed to reporters today that the transitional pension would only apply to 66-year-olds.
Scotland's Russell ruled out of Ireland game after breaking 'team protocol'
The mercurial 27-year-old out-half has been sent back to his club side, Racing 92.
Resident at Dublin disability centre experienced 89 abusive incidents over nine-month period, report finds
St John of God Glasthule centre was found to be not compliant with 10 of the 19 regulations inspected.
'We want a new government': Martin rules out grand coalition floated by Taoiseach during debate
The Fianna Fáil leader said people in Ireland “want Fine Gael out of office”.
Garda appeal after 12 gold rings and other jewellery stolen in Donegal
The theft happened at a business in Letterkenny last Saturday.
'I kind of put that to bed' - Walsh admits 'shock' at Kerry return
Tommy Walsh discusses Peter Keane’s phone call inviting him back into the fold, the overcomplicated advanced mark and Cathal McShane’s AFL move.
Chinese authorities lock down second major city in response to spread of new virus
Officials say at least 444 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in China’s Hubei province.
Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
The issue of personal drug use was put to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin in a debate last night.
A permanent seat in the Seanad should be reserved for Travellers, says new Seanad report
A total of 34 recommendations were made.
Drivers warned to be cautious as nationwide fog warning extended until midday
Met Éireann says it expects fog to clear slowly during the morning.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
Three US firefighters killed as water-bombing plane fighting wildfires crashes in Australia
The C-130 Hercules plane went down in the Snowy Monaro region in the state of New South Wales.
Seven people dead and four missing as Spanish coast battered by strong wind and snow
The latest victim was a man who fell into the sea in the northeastern port of Palamos.
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
Who needs bikinis and palm trees and hook-ups when we have Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin post-breakup? asked Lise Hand who was in Ballymount last night for the Virgin Media Big Debate.
Winning, fresh faces, and his 'ideas man' - Farrell launches the new Ireland era
‘I’ll always be myself otherwise I wouldn’t be true to what I believe in.’
Ireland's tax system does 'the most in Europe to reduce inequality', says ESRI
The top 10% of households earn more than 2.6 times that of the middle household in 2017
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7421)
No (5161)
I'm not sure (593)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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