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Wednesday 28 October 2020
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A rapid increase in cases this month resulted in a backlog in the HSE’s contact tracing system.
The Department confirmed that an order establishing a tribunal had been signed and said “this could not be reversed”.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Gardaí have announced the commencement of a third phase of Operation Faoiseamh.
We’re building a picture of what first-time buyers in Ireland today are looking for – and the help they need along the way.
Human rights activists describe such examinations conducted under duress as equivalent to sexual assault.
Representatives from Ryanair, Aer Lingus as well as the Shannon Group and Rome Airport will also appear before the committee.
The two officers each fired at least seven rounds – at least 14 total shots – at Mr Wallace.
A rapid increase in cases this month resulted in a backlog in the HSE’s contact tracing system.
This week, our diary writer has to sacrifice her daily walks when a cycling accident aggravates her knee pain.
The search was carried out as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Dublin 1.
Covid-19′s knock-on effects mean the tender for the facility’s construction won’t be put out by the end of December as planned.
A review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases was carried out following the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018.
Labour’s Ged Nash has been contacted by a number of constituents over the bank’s approach to the employment wage subsidy scheme.
Both hopefuls are in the last days of electioneering.
John Penrose is a former minister who is married to NHS Test and Trace chief Diana Harding.
Jurgen Klopp’s under-strength side overcame FC Midtjylland this evening.
Prosecutors had sought life in prison while defence lawyers said he should face 15 years behind bars.
Organisation pro Sarah Reynolds shares some advice, direct from her own kitchen.
The scale of poverty in Ireland is “far too high”, say activists.
A man named as 27-year-old Walter Wallace died after a confrontation with officers yesterday.
Here’s your round-up of what made headlines today.
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
There have been five further deaths related to Covid-19 and an additional 720 confirmed cases in Ireland.
Ronan McCarthy is unhappy that last Sunday’s Division 3 fixture did not take place.
A court ruling last week, when published, will rule out abortions in almost all cases in Poland.
He is wanted for the murder of a woman in Malta in 2015.
Kids won’t be able to call around to neighbours houses this weekend, says NPHET.
Former solicitors Keith Flynn and Lyndsey Clarke have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud.
Heather Humphreys said this rise reflects the “economic impact” of moving to Level 5.
Maurice Robinson called emergency services after opening a trailer in Thurrock.
Irish aviation regulators are calling for mandatory pre-departure testing instead of quarantine restrictions.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said talks between the EU and UK are in a ‘very serious zone’.
The third post-mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow morning.
It is believed to be the single biggest loss of life during the current migrant crisis.
Less than half of funding allocated to Traveller accommodation has been drawn down this year to date.
There is concern across the continent.
The figures were released this evening.
Conor McKenna was at the centre of a media storm in Australia after testing positive for Covid-19.
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
This week’s episode will be recorded via Zoom on Thursday evening – and you can take part.
THE HSE IS today expected to outline that the contact tracing system is “back on track” after its capacity was surpassed due to a surge in Covid-19 cases earlier this month.
It is understood that Oireachtas Health Committee will be told that the contact tracing system’s capacity was surpassed when the number of Covid-19 cases sharply increased at the start of the month, but that it has gotten back on track since 23 October.
In July, the HSE launched its Covid-19 contact tracing app, which is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
Users are encouraged to switch on their Bluetooth settings, and to check in with their symptoms every day.
So, today we want to know: Are you still using the Covid-19 contact tracing app?
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