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Over 35k employers sign up for govt's wage subsidy and six-week-old baby dies in US: Today's Covid-19 main points
There are now 3,447 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.
Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today
A new webpage for businesses seeking to provide supplies or services in support of the national response to Covid-19 is open.
Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic broke EU law by refusing refugees, European Court of Justice rules
They ‘failed to fulfil their obligations under European Union law,’ the ECJ held.
Simon Coveney: 'Covid-19 restrictions may go on beyond 12 April'
Coveney said bed capacity is doubling, but government is not sure if it will be enough.
Govt launches initiative to phone older people to check on wellbeing during Covid-19 crisis
In the UK, a care home is inviting people to “adopt a grandparent” by holding video calls with its residents.
Burials and cremations will continue with 'utmost dignity', say funeral directors
Irish Association of Funeral Directors said that this was the ‘most difficult time’ they had ever experienced.
Michael D Higgins: Ireland owes 'enormous debt of gratitude' to Covid-19 essential workers
The president made an address to the citizens of Ireland on independent radio stations this afternoon.
Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad
Counting continues to fill seats on the Industrial and Commercial panels.
Disney's Grafton Street shop gets green light for security gate to prevent rough sleepers
Planning permission after revised plans for the mesh security gate were lodged.
'People are upset': Councils close allotments because of Covid-19
Locals have raised concerns about the closure of the allotments.
HSE in discussions with Irish pharma companies about 'ramping up' reagent production
CEO Paul Reid said the HSE has already secured some supplies from China.
Over 500,000 people either out of work or receiving pandemic payments, new stats show
The CSO released the figures this morning.
Cork hospital starts 'virtual' visiting for babies to help overcome Covid-19 restrictions
The new service allows parents to check in on their baby remotely from any device at any time.
Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
The Dáil is meeting for three hours this afternoon.
Two people hospitalised following domestic fire in Wicklow
The blaze happened at a property in Bray at around 6.35pm last night.
'Routine and structure has vanished': Autism community appeals for public support as it copes with Covid-19 crisis
AsIAm CEO Adam Harris said: “More than most, more than ever, we need your support now.”
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s a round-up of this morning’s main stories.
Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger dies of complications from Covid-19
The 52-year-old Emmy and Grammy winner died after being on a ventilator for several days.
Dolly Parton donates $1 million to coronavirus research
The 74-year-old is also working with her children’s charity to read a children’s book on YouTube every Thursday for 10 weeks.
Worldwide cases near one million while six-week-old dies from Covid-19 in the United States
Half the planet is under some form of lockdown as governments struggle to tackle the virus.
A nurse returning to work at the frontline: 'Not all heroes wear capes, but they all need a face mask'
I left nursing years ago and now I feel I have a duty to return, but the odds are against us, writes Deirdre Mullins.
Ireland's coronavirus strains: Sequencing identifies one linked to Wuhan but most similar to European strains
Sequencing work will now focus on clusters in the community.
Coronavirus: Dáil set for three-hour sitting despite debate over whether it's 'essential'
The Dáil last sat a week ago as it concluded a marathon debate on emergency Covid-19 legislation.
'It was shaping to be a very strong year': How will the coronavirus crisis impact people buying houses?
All of these indicators suggested a market that was growing, with supply remaining low relative to demand.
Yesterday’s News
Ireland gives €10 million to UN fund to help vulnerable countries tackle Covid-19
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said that “helping them is not only the right thing… it is also the sensible thing for Ireland to do.”
Daft.ie is helping provide free accommodation for doctors and nurses battling the Covid-19 pandemic
It’s expected that a feature allowing doctors and nurses to self-isolate outside of hospitals will be live by next week.
Russia’s failure to respond to concerns about fair trial rights compels judge to “terminate” extradition
Igor Khatlamadzhiyev (37), was wanted for a number of alleged thefts and robberies in Russia.
US Navy evacuating virus-struck aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt
Pentagon officials admitted the Roosevelt’s plight was a challenge for military readiness.
You can now tap your card for purchases up to €50 - plus more tips for safer shopping
Including how to use your phone or smart watch to pay.
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TV Wrap - Sunderland 'Til I Die is the show we want, if not the show we need right now
The second series of the fly-on-the-wall documentary has been released on Netflix.
Quiz: How well do you know Matt Damon?
The film star is still in Ireland after a film shoot was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s everything that hit the news headlines today – with a special blast-from-the-past Parting Shot.
7 big questions for Irish football as Uefa call off Slovakia play-off again
When is the game likely to be played? And what happens with the McCarthy/Kenny succession plan?
Don Conroy launches his new Youtube channel: 'People want their kids to experience what they did when they were young'
Conroy plans to provide free drawing tutorials over the coming weeks. It came about, he says, by popular demand.
Leo Varadkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could agree basis for government by next week
“We hope certainly this week, or next week, to agree a joint document with them,” the Taoiseach said.
Your evening longread: The true story that inspired the film Boogie Nights
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Coronavirus: 14 more deaths and 212 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Health officials have given an update on the situation in Ireland this evening.
Dáil sitting prompts State’s top civil servant to remind TDs of Covid-19 guidelines
A number of TDs have said the government must continue to be held to account.
Debunked: That WhatsApp message about a 'strict ban on alcohol' from tomorrow is, at best, an April Fool's joke
The image claims that there will be “a strict ban of alcohol” from tomorrow, meaning that off-licences would close.
The Remote: Classic Simpsons, Irish crime and an escape from New York - your weekly TV guide
From the youngest members of the family to teenagers to mum and dad, we’ve got you covered here.
'No foul play' suspected in death of woman in Killiney, Dublin
The body of a woman in her 50s was discovered in the Balure Lane area of Killiney yesterday evening.
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Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
THE DÁIL IS due to meet for three hours this afternoon to hear statements on health and social protection.
It has raised concerns that the Dáil session is an unnecessary gathering during the Covid-19 crisis and some TDs including Labour’s Alan Kelly and Ged Nash are sending in written statements instead of attending the Dáil chamber in person.
But some parties, including Sinn Féin and People Before Profit, have insisted that Dáil meetings such as today’s must continue to ensure democratic oversight and accountability as the country navigates an unprecedented health crisis.
Other governments, including the British government, are putting measures in place to host virtual parliamentary meetings.
So today we’re asking you: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
Poll Results:
No (2424)
Yes (1847)
I'm not sure (198)
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A nurse returning to work at the frontline: 'Not all heroes wear capes, but they all need a face mask'
By Deirdre Mullins
Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
By Dr Deirdre G. O'Donovan
Opinion: Boris is England’s King Midas. All he touched turned to gold, but now must be disinfected
By Peter Flanagan - @peterflanagan
Peter Flanagan says Covid-19 has stripped Johnson of his dreams of a clean Brexit legacy.
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