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Saturday 27 February 2021
# Jamal Khashoggi
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This Monday will mark 40 years since Bobby Sands went on hunger strike.
Hundreds gathered online this evening for an online prayer service via Zoom.
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus called it a “worrying trend”.
Inpho photographer James Crombie has been announced as press photographer of the year.
The report was released by Joe Biden’s administration this evening.
From contemporary to classic, Cash & Carry Kitchens can help you find your personal style.
Miguel Delaney, David Sneyd and Johnny Ward are our latest guests on The Punt — discussing the major topics in the Premier League this week before we look ahead to Cheltenham.
Dubai Princess Latifa Al Maktoum has claimed she is being held hostage in a ‘jail villa’, and fears for her safety.
The updated list of countries was announced by the Minister for Health this evening.
A careful, gradual reopening of our society will protect our communities.
Anthony Barry will continue working on Thomas Tuchel’s staff at Stamford Bridge.
Unions have called for regular rapid testing as part of the re-opening of schools next month.
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
The drive to administer first and second doses of vaccines across the North’s care homes has been completed.
The dog was reunited with its owners and taken to the vet for treatment.
Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance in the matter.
DUP minister for agriculture Gordon Lyons has also stopped any further recruitment of inspection staff.
Around 320,000 students are to return to school buildings next week as part of a phased reopening.
All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.
A campaign to re-open essential business began earlier this year.
Let’s see how closely you’ve been paying attention to the headlines this week.
The latest figures were confirmed by the National Public Health Emergency Team this evening.
The house in Mitchelstown has been sealed off and an investigation is continuing.
The find included two kilos of cannabis infused jelly sweets.
Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.
The latest figures show that there were 8,313 men, women and children in emergency accommodation in January.
The findings are contained in the CSO’s latest ‘Social Impact of Covid-19 Survey’.
The minister noted that members of the commission “can’t be compelled to come before the Oireachtas”.
Ireland fans will be focused on tomorrow’s meeting with Italy in the Six Nations.
The incident happened as the Stena Horizon was approaching its berth in Belfast harbour.
The US President said that plans are in place to roll out the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
The so-called UK variant now accounts for about 92% of cases in this country.
There’s a new number one for girls.
Heavily-armed criminal gangs in northwest and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years.
The 59-year-old Tipperary man recorded himself abusing the baby and also secretly recorded four other girls when they used the bathroom.
The OPW says the park was “extremely busy” last weekend.
Tottenham will face Dinamo Zagreb, while Arsenal are once again paired with Olympiakos in Europe.
Three men have been arrested.
FIANNA FÁIL TD Christopher O’Sullivan is calling for the government to introduce a €100 voucher for over-65s who receive the Covid-19 vaccine, which they can spend on hotel accommodation and “eat in” food and drink for when businesses open back up.
“The over-65s have had to make huge sacrifices during this pandemic. Many would have had the pre-pandemic habit of heading to their local hotel with family members for Sunday lunch. The fear is that this habit may not continue. This encourages old traditions to start up again,” O’Sullivan said.
“Many over-65s have received no supports form the state during the pandemic. Pensioners are unable to avail of the PUP payment. A voucher scheme like this is the least we should be doing.”
The Cork South West TD said the voucher would also help hotels and restaurants that have had to shut during the pandemic.
What do you think: Should over-65s get hotel or food voucher after they receive Covid-19 vaccine?
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