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Friday 18 June 2021
# roll-out
# On The Mend
It’s been a hell of a few weeks in Northern Ireland politics. Here’s a quick catch-up.
The mother-of-two remains in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in the head on 23 May.
Torrey Pines is hosting the latest Major tournament.
Michael Murray (50) admitted to detectives he was planning to have his own solicitor abducted.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service has called on the WHO to review the report “as a matter of urgency”.
HIQA has advised NPHET on the measures needed to allow large gatherings to happen safely.
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
It comes after a very public diplomatic war over whether a ban on chilled meats being sent from GB to NI should commence, in line with the Protocol.
The trial continues in front of Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, and Judge Gerard Griffin and Judge David McHugh.
Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde has said Irishman Ronan Kelleher has impressed in their training camp this week.
Here are a few options for weekend watching.
Thomas Muinzer says Northern Ireland waited a long time for a climate bill and now gets two.
US President Joe Biden called the ruling ‘a big win for the American people’.
‘Don’t travel unless you’re vaccinated’, why there hasn’t been a Delta surge here yet, and ‘buffer, not butter’ were discussed by NPHET members today.
A man was found dead at the scene and a woman also died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts.
74-year-old Stephen ‘Rossi’ Walsh was convicted on 21 October 2010 of two counts of indecent assault.
The Act will be reviewed for the first time since being updated in 2014.
The Criminal Assets Bureau is investigating the assets of people suspected to be involved in the sale and supply of drugs.
The US is investing $3.2 billion in the development of the pills.
Yes, a Brexit sausage row. Let us break it down for you with the help of Gráinne Ní Aodha and Dominic McGrath of BBC Radio Foyle.
Yussef Poulsen bagged the second-quickest goal in the tournament’s history at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
The panel will be hosted by reporter Cónal Thomas and kicks off at 7pm.
‘Sophie: A Murder In West Cork’ will be a three-part documentary series, set for release on 30 June.
Barry Coughlan went missing on 1 May 2004.
Registration for this group will be open from Sunday.
The death rate remains low, however, with 19 fatalities recorded today.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “We are now experiencing near elimination of Covid-19 in the vaccinated population.”
However, the number of fraud incidents increased in the last year by more than 13% compared with the previous year.
Hungary has passed a bill that bans sharing content that “promotes” being gay to children and teenagers.
The alleged offence happened at the 29-year-old woman’s home address on a date in December 2019.
The latest episode of the pod focuses on the URC, Ireland’s squad, and big weekends for the 7s and U20s.
It is China’s first crewed space venture in five years.
People in this age cohort will be able to register for their vaccine from Sunday.
Inquiry chair John Saunders found there were a number of missed opportunities to prevent or minimise the ‘devastating impact’.
Gardaí are still investigating the circumstances of the man’s death.
ALMOST ONE-THIRD of the nation is feeling nervous about being able to meet up with people indoors as Covid-19 restrictions ease, according to new polling Red C on behalf of The Journal.
It is anticipated that bars and restaurants will be permitted to reopen for indoor services from 5 July, and that a maximum of 50 people will be permitted to attend organised indoor events at the majority of venues.
A maximum of 100 people will also be able to attend events in larger venues with strict public health measures in place.
In the meantime, current Covid-19 guidelines outline that up to six people are able to meet indoors or outdoors while maintaining a physical distance of at least two metres.
So today we’re asking: Have you socialised with other people yet?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Thomas Muinzer says Northern Ireland waited a long time for a climate bill and now gets two.
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