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Luas derails after colliding with truck in Dublin city centre
The incident happened in Smithfield earlier this morning.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Here’s a round-up of this morning’s main stories.
'It is an outlier': How Sweden's Covid-19 response has differed from other European countries
The Swedish government’s response to the virus allows a relatively liberal amount of personal freedom.
Ten more people die in Ireland and US deaths to peak in two weeks: Today's Covid-19 main points
Ireland’s death toll from the coronavirus now stands at 46 people.
Jack Grealish mystery after Range Rover crashes into parked cars during lockdown
Less than 24 hours before the incident, the player launched a video appeal for people to stay at home.
Ministers urge employers to reconsider staff redundancies and look at State supports
The government announced Covid-19 income support measures last week.
Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Counting in the Seanad general election begins today.
Firefighters battle 150-acre gorse fire in Killarney National Park
The fire took a number of hours to bring under control last night.
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
Trump says coronavirus death rate in US likely to peak in two weeks' time
The US president also extended “social distancing” guidelines until 30 April.
A TV class for primary school children starts on RTÉ2 today at 11am
The ‘Home School Hub’ will be aired each morning from 11am to 12 noon on RTÉ2.
'The phone is ringing off the hook': SeniorLine reports increase in calls amid cocooning confusion
Third Age says the Covid-19 crisis has created new populations of older people unused to living in isolation.
Counting in Seanad election to begin today - but access to count venue will be restricted
This has been an election like none other for candidates hoping for a seat in the upper house.
Yesterday’s News
Six-year-old boy in Mayo dies after being found in stream close to home
Gardaí had received a report earlier today that the boy had gone missing from his home.
'Wheels up' for rescue flight carrying Irish citizens who were stranded in Peru
More than 100 Irish citizens are on the flight from Lima.
Quiz: Can you finish these 80's song lyrics?
Never gonna give (you) up.
Gardaí issue appeal for missing 14-year-old girl from Meath
The teenager was last seen in the Trim area.
Health Minister expects measures this week to address coronavirus infection in nursing homes
On Friday the Chief Medical Officer said there have been nine clusters of infection at nursing homes.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
HSE expects coronavirus peak in two weeks, contract tracing app in the works and Trump backtracks on ‘quarantine’ idea.
'I was thrown off a horse onto a concrete path. I thought I was going to be paralysed'
David Brady is next up in the Laochra Gael hot seat.
How I Spend My Money: A 35-year-old manager from Dublin earning €55,000 living and working in Sweden
This week’s reader lives on the west coast of Sweden and owns an apartment with his girlfriend.
Ireland's death toll reaches 46, PPE supplies arrive from China: Today's Covid-19 main points
The total number of confirmed cases in Ireland is now 2,415.
Covid-19: Normal life will not resume for six months, says UK government doctor
Dr Jenny Harries aid the nation will not be in “complete lockdown” for half a year but social distancing measures will be lifted gradually.
Over 560 beds secured in Dublin for homeless people to self isolate, says minister
Staff working in homeless services have been deemed essential personnel.
'This is a marathon without a finish line': The week in quotes
Here’s what was said and who said what this week.
The Armagh football and Superleague netball star working as a GP through the Covid-19 crisis
Caroline O’Hanlon tells The42 about working on the front line and not having time to think about missing sport.
Coronavirus: Ten more deaths and 200 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Earlier today HSE officials said they are expecting the peak of the outbreak will occur in two weeks time.
Doctors concerned patients with chronic illnesses are delaying seeking medical care because of virus outbreak
The IMO said it is important to remember the pandemic does not prevent other diseases from occurring or patients becoming unwell from other infections.
Woman subjected to 'two-hour ordeal' after she woke to man over her bed with knife, court hears
James McKenzie has been charged with burglary and criminal damage.
Just four seats downstairs as Dublin Bus brings in social distancing and reduced service
Social distancing measures will be in place from tomorrow and a reduced schedule will run from Wednesday.
'We have the red carpet rolled out': First shipment of PPE supplies from China arrives in Dublin
This is the first delivery flight of the HSE’s €208 million order of PPE from China.
Here's what the Covid-19 self-isolation and step-down care centre will look like in Dublin
The centre is expected to be operational this week, with more centres to be established in Cork, Limerick and Galway.
Man (19) charged after allegedly spitting in garda's face and claiming he has coronavirus
Two members of An Garda Siochana have to go off duty for two weeks arising out of the incident.
Quiz: Can you recognise these 90s All-Ireland hurling winners?
Do you remember the victors from a brilliant hurling decade?
Officials confirm another six coronavirus deaths in Northern Ireland
The death toll in Northern Ireland from the virus now stands at 21.
Covid-19: HSE says contact tracing app could be rolled out 'in the next 10 days'
The HSE’s Paul Connors this morning described it as a “very important piece of technology.
Firefighters rescue eight people from 'well developed fire' in Dublin apartment complex
Four people were taken to hospital, three adults and one child.
HSE planning for peak Covid-19 outbreak to happen in two weeks time based on current modelling
The chief operations officer said they are making preparations for the peak to arrive between the 10 and 14 April.
North Korea fires more missiles into Sea of Japan amid global occupation with coronavirus
North Korea yet to officially report a case of Covid-19 but it is speculated that the virus has reached the country.
The grand stretch really arrives today... because the clocks went forward last night
You didn’t forget… right?
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Poll: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
COUNTING IN THE Seanad general election will begin today despite the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Postal voting in the election closes today at 11am for the 43 seats on the five vocational panels and tomorrow at 11am for the six seats on the university panels.
There are 118 candidates seeking election to the vocational panels.
Counting of the votes begins this morning and is expected to continue until Friday 3 April.
So, today we want to know: Will you pay attention to the Seanad general election?
Poll Results:
No (1306)
Yes (602)
I'm not sure / no opinion (72)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: Emergency Covid-19 legislation harks back to the Civil War, ‘the Emergency’ and the Troubles
By Conor Casey
Conor Casey of Trinity College says a challenge to the new legislation would be unlikely to succeed.
The Irish For: Kiltartanese and a passionate affair. The story of Galway's Lady Gregory
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Darach Ó Séaghdha follows the artistic path of one of Ireland’s most fascinating historical women.
Larry Donnelly: Kennedy vs Markey could be the last throw of the dice for the Irish American dynasty
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
The Kennedy vs Markey battle is the distraction from Covid-19 we all need, says Larry Donnelly.
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