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The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Garda Keith Harrison fails in bid to quash Disclosures Tribunal findings against him
The Donegal-based Garda was strongly criticised in the tribunal’s interim reports.
Russia launches floating nuclear reactor in Arctic despite warnings from environmentalists
Environmental groups have dubbed the project “Chernobyl on ice” and a “nuclear Titanic.”
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Jail sentence set aside for man who took 12,000 photos of woman without her consent
Mark Mooney of Wexford Town was convicted last year after he admitted harassing a neighbour.
'Ireland has beef with Bolsonaro' - Extinction Rebellion protest enters lobby at Dublin's Brazilian Embassy
A demonstration is ongoing this afternoon.
David Koch, the billionaire and major Republican donor, has died aged 79
He was the 11th-richest person in the world.
Breakthrough as Ireland agrees to help with relocation of people stranded on migrant rescue ship
356 migrants have been stranded aboard the Ocean Viking boat in the Mediterranean.
'Ní fheicimid a leithéid arís ann': After 127 years of (very) early starts Dublin's Fruit & Vegetable Market closed its doors today
The market off Capel Street is set to be redeveloped as a commercial and retail space.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by motorcycle in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for motorists travelling in the area who have dash cam footage to contact them.
'I genuinely hear Joe's voice in my head at least once a day, maybe more'
We delve into the character that has made Joe Schmidt such a successful coach.
Gardaí hiring for 'extremely challenging' role of Deputy Commissioner
The government has asked the Policing Authority to nominate a person for appointment to the position.
Electric car drivers will have to pay for charging with ESB set to announce cost next month
Once the price structure is announced next month, there will be a lead-in time of a few weeks before charging kicks in.
Two children among five dead after lightning strike hits metal cross on Polish mountain
The thunderstorm hit Poland and Slovakia’s Tatra mountains.
Leinster host Benetton while Munster travel for Ospreys clash in Champions Cup openers
The fixtures details for the European pool stages have been announced.
Winning Lotto ticket worth €11.2 million sold in Enniskerry shop
The ticket-holder has yet to come forward.
John Deasy to quit politics ahead of the next general election
Deasy was the government envoy to Washington DC.
Poll: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
Leo Varadkar has suggested that Ireland could attempt to veto the deal over ongoing fires in the Amazon.
E-scooters should be legalised on Irish roads, says new report - but 'investment' is needed
Electric scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Peppa Pig production studio sold to US toymaker Hasbro for €3.6 billion
The company said it was the acquisition of the show was a strategic growth opportunity.
Johnson's 'victory' and a misleading photo: How the UK papers reacted after Boris met Macron
There were some contrasting opinions.
Florida executes serial killer who targeted gay men along US east coast
Gary Ray Bowles was captured in 1994.
Imposing England and their 'kamikaze kids' loom large in front of Ireland
Ross Byrne will look to bring his usual level of calm to Ireland’s number 10 shirt.
Varadkar says Ireland will vote against Mercusor deal unless Brazil protects Amazon
He also labelled President Bolsonaro’s attacks on NGOs this week as “Orwellian”.
McGregor apologises over pub punch incident caught on video
The MMA star was speaking in an interview with ESPN.
Insurance 'Green Card' no longer needed to drive in North in event of no-deal Brexit
It had previously been warned that the cards would be required after the UK left the EU.
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Dáil bar: Over €13k more spent on drinks so far in 2019 compared to same period last year
Twice as much was spent in February 2019 than the same month last year.
'You can't download soul': Tubridy geared up for new Late Late season as RTÉ takes on Netflix
Ryan Tubridy was in a confident mood at RTÉ’s autumn launch, as he enters his 11th year presenting the flagship show.
Dodgy phone chargers and sunglasses among 34,000 products seized before they could be sold
Almost 350,000 potentially unsafe products were seized in Ireland last year.
Nearly 100 State buildings managed by Office of Public Works lying idle around the country
Just over two-thirds of the buildings are former garda stations that were shut as part of a policing plan in 2012 and 2013.
Yesterday’s News
Mary McAleese wins prestigious Catholic theology prize
She will collect the prize at a ceremony at the University of Tübingen in Germany in October.
UN calls for protection of Amazon as Bolsonaro claims 'environmental psychosis' hampers Brazil
Official figures show nearly 73,000 forest fires were recorded in Brazil in the first eight months of the year.
RSA blasts Garda restructuring plan, accuses force of 'downgrading' road safety
The RSA is “very concerned” that Roads Policing was not among the four areas identified as ‘key focus areas’ for Gardaí.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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The 'kid from Manawatu' who shook up Mullingar in 1991
Joe Schmidt got a taste of Ireland long before Leinster recruited him from Clermont.
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Poll: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has suggested that Ireland could vote against the Mercusor trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes steps to protect the Amazon rainforest.
His comments follow international concern over the fires, with figures showing the area has seen the highest number of blazes for any year since 2013.
A vote on the deal is at least two years and and would take place under the EU’s Qualified Majority Vote system, where a vote needs at least four council members representing over 35% of the EU population to be blocked.
The controversial deal, announced in June, could save European companies billions of Euro in trade duties every year and would open up new markets for exporters.
However, critics believe that it will lead to products with lower standards being imported into the EU, and that it may have a negative impact on the environment.
Irish beef farmers in particular say the deal could threaten their livelihoods, as it would open up European markets to some South American beef producers.
So today we’re asking: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
Poll Results:
Yes (5621)
No (494)
I don't know/No opinion (290)
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Simon Coveney: The backstop is overwhelmingly supported. This gets little recognition in the UK Brexit debate
By Simon Coveney - @simoncoveney
A hard Brexit, if the UK chooses one, will be ugly and difficult, says the Tánaiste.
'Collecting the school voluntary contribution is an unwanted and stressful obligation on principals'
By Joseph A Moynihan
As things stand, the contribution is needed to keep school doors open, writes Joseph A Moynihan.
Katy Hayward: Why we should take note of the unexpected in Boris Johnson's letter to Donald Tusk
By Katy Hayward - @hayward_katy
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