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Taoiseach 'very concerned' about reported circumstances of Meath nursing home resident's death
Micheál Martin says Hiqa should compile a report on what happened.
€1 million in funding announced for six historic towns around Ireland
The funding is being made available through the Historic Towns Initiative.
This is the Labour Party's new front bench
Labour leader Alan Kelly remains in the role of spokesperson on health.
'We have no other alternative': Mater Private Hospital defends charging €275 for Covid tests
The Mater Private said the insurers should pick up the bill for the tests.
'But what about all the rain?': 3 myths about water conservation in Ireland, put to the test
We’re no strangers to wet weather, but that doesn’t mean Ireland is safe from water shortages.
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Yes, there is a case of bubonic plague in China. No, it's not something to worry about.
The man in Mongolia is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.
The Seán Cox story to be told by wife Martina in new book 'With Hope in Your Heart'
Jurgen Klopp has written the foreword for the memoir.
HSE reports 250,000 downloads of new Covid-19 contact tracing app
The app was officially launched this morning.
The European Commission has slashed Irish and eurozone growth forecasts
But the Commission expects the Irish economy to grow by 6.25% next year.
'A powerful tool': How does the new Covid-19 contact tracing app work?
The app launched late last night.
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Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan sentenced to 200 hours unpaid work following assault
Tom Meighan quit Kasabian on Monday with the band releasing a statement saying he was dealing with ‘personal issues’.
Johnny Depp's lawyers tell UK court that his libel case against The Sun is about 'vindication, not money'
The 57-year-old actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher News Group Newspapers.
Tens of thousands of immigration renewals can now be done online
The Department of Justice is seeking to reduce footfall at the Registration Office.
'It's like someone is watching my every move': Children in Direct Provision face lack of privacy, discrimination
A 100-page report by The Ombudsman For Children’s Office contains interviews with children living in Direct Provision.
Central Bank 'determined' to avoid 'tracker mortgage scandal Mark II' over Covid insurance payouts
Gabriel Makhlouf was addressing the Special Dáil Committee on Covid-19 this morning.
Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 contact tracing app?
The app launched last night and has so far been downloaded over 200,000 times.
Widespread flooding in southern Japan has led to 50 deaths
Soldiers, police and rescue workers have been searching for survivors in riverside towns.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Covid-19 'assistants' needed in schools when they return, say principals
The NAPD has also called for a financial package to ensure adequate levels of cleaning in schools.
'Tiny bug slayer': Scientists discover 10cm creature that may be related to dinosaurs
The creatures – first unearthed in 1998 among hundreds of fossils – are thought to have lived around 237 million years ago.
Status yellow rain warnings in effect for three counties - but there'll be rain everywhere
Mayo, Galway and Clare are expected to face heavy rain until 4pm this afternoon.
Melbourne goes back under lockdown after worrying spike in virus cases
Australia will also effectively seal off the wider state of Victoria from the rest of the country.
View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
One reader is frustrated at what she believes is the unfair portrayal of teachers throughout the lockdown period and ahead of term start in September.
Michel Barnier travels to London for face-to-face Brexit talks
Significant differences remain between the EU and the UK.
EP President: If we get into debt and don't provide anything, we'll be stealing from future generations
European Parlaiment President David Sassoli says he’s going to push for EU investment in opportunities for young people ahead of an EU financial package.
'He'd look like the Blair Witch Project': Proposal to install uplighting at Luke Kelly sculpture for security rejected
One member of the public requested the Luke Kelly head be relocated to Kilbarrack where it “would be appreciated”.
What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government
There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.
Quality of Irish drinking water remains extremely high but one million people 'vulnerable' to systems failures
The EPA found 99.9% of samples complied with bacterial parameter limits.
Garda detective facing multiple accusations following arrest over alleged home insurance scam
The garda has been suspended as a result of the criminal investigation.
Yesterday’s News
The HSE's Covid-19 tracing app went live this evening - here's what it looks like
The information stored on the app will not be transferred to a centralised server.
Sinn Féin suspends party activity in Dublin South-West following nomination of Holohan for mayor
Paddy Holohan was suspended from the party for five months for comments described as “offensive” on his podcast.
Woman who called police on black bird watcher in Central Park to be prosecuted
Amy Cooper faces prosecution for falsely reporting an incident.
Senior Kinahan gang figure and two associates plead guilty to drug trafficking and other offences in UK
The guilty pleas come on the back of a four-year investigation, the UK’s National Crime Agency said.
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Man arrested after handgun and ammunition seized during search of car in Portlaoise
Investigations are ongoing.
Son and Lloris bury hatchet after half-time row as Spurs beat Everton
As Son Heung-min walked towards the players’ tunnel Hugo Lloris confronted the South Korea star.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York ahead of court date on Epstein-related charges
Prosecutors have said the British socialiate poses an “extreme risk of flight”.
Man (30s) charged over fatal three-car crash in Co Tipperary
A man in his 70s died following the incident.
Motorists rescued from stranded vehicles after burst water main on London road
London Fire Brigade sent four fire engines to the scene shortly after 3.30pm.
Quiz: How well do you know the soundtracks to these films?
Test your knowledge of the sounds of the big screen.
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Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 contact tracing app?
THE HSE HAS unveiled their new Covid-19 tracing app, with it becoming available to download from app stores last night.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly called the new app “a powerful tool” that’ll be used to help health authorities track down close contacts of people with Covid-19.
According to registrations within the tracing app, over 200,000 people have already downloaded the app, with over 120,000 people checking in so far.
TheJournal.ie took a look to examine how the app works and broke down all the features it includes.
Today’s Poll: Are you going to download the new Covid-19 tracing app?
Poll Results:
Yes (4030)
No (1589)
No opinion (525)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
By Anonymous Teacher
Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
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Money Diaries: A retired lecturer in Galway documents life and spending in lockdown
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This week, our reader has been cocooning throughout the Covid-19 shutdown.
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