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Thursday 1 October 2020
The scheme will see an individual be able to claim up to €125 back in tax credits.
Dundalk face KI of Faroe Islands in Dublin tonight, with the winner progressing to the group stages of the Europa League.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Micheál Martin has said the government is preparing its latest Budget on the basis of a no-deal Brexit.
Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with these great ideas from Lidl.
Irish journalist Aaron Mc Nicholas has returned from the territory and here, he documents the daily challenges faced by journalists and other activists in a politically tense Hong Kong.
The scheme will last through the Christmas period and is due to expire at the end of April 2021.
Meanwhile, the Commission on Presidential Debates will impose new measures to help moderators “maintain order” in future debates.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
A man in his 30s was arrested and a small quantity of heroin was also located and seized.
The cost of the calculated grades system is €160,000.
The woman and a friend who was with her at the time received a substantial settlement.
The report found that successive British governments approved the treatment.
The legal case taken by the DeSouzas was “a private case in respect of an immigration application”, the Irish government said.
TDs are set to debate the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in the Dáil today.
The announcement sparked a backlash from Madrid’s top health official Enrique Ruiz Escudero.
Connolly has opted to walk away ahead of the resumption of inter-county action.
The Comptroller and Auditor General Seamus McCarthy scrutinised invoices for food purchased by prison authorities in 2018 and 2019.
The footballer-turned-pundit says she is taking the hit of online abuse in order to pave the way for others.
LloydsPharmacy pharmacist Laura Dowling shares her expert advice.
Taylor was shot and killed in her Louisville home by police who were executing a drugs warrant.
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When asked by in the Dáil earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin admitted that there had been two errors made in the Leaving Cert standardisation process.
Kenny Eivers hopes his tour might help highlight the issues of homelessness in Dublin.
The Craig Lynch For Life Challenge has been a huge success.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris warned against ‘serious escalation’ of garda powers to break up house parties in private homes.
At a briefing this evening a number of examples were described where the virus was spread in social settings.
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
The WikiLeaks founder was also bugged in the toilet at the Ecuador embassy, his extradition hearing has heard.
Historian Donal Fallon tells of ‘The O’Rahilly’, one of The Rising’s most colourful characters and how his recently demolished home, 40 Herbert Park, played a part in the history of the rebellion.
Around 6,500 students will now receive higher grades as a result.
The figures were released at a briefing from the Department of Health this evening.
The fire broke out shortly before 4pm yesterday.
Education Miniser Norma Foley said that about 7,200 Leaving Cert grades have been affected by the errors in the Leaving Cert calculated grades system.
The hotel operator is seeking damages for breach of contract and negligence.
Two errors have been identified in the calculated grades system.
Brandon Lewis committed to a ‘slimmed-down Finance Bill’ later this year.
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Munster’s Johann van Graan expects the likes of Craig Casey, John Hodnett, and Ben Healy to push for European starts.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
Up to 40 gardaí were involved in the operation.
Whelan was shot a number of times in Lucan in September of last year.
TODAY IS THE first day of the government’s new Stay and Spend Scheme, aimed at encouraging people to spend in hospitality sectors in the coming months.
These sectors have been hit severely by Covid-19, and the scheme will see taxpayers able to avail of up to €125 back in tax credits from spending at pubs, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and related businesses until the scheme ends on 30 April 2021.
However, to avail of the scheme you must have an income tax or USC liability against which the tax credit can be set. This means that the likes of some pensioners and the unemployed are not eligible.
And the scheme will only apply to businesses that have registered for the scheme (a full list is here).
So, today we’re asking you: Will you make use of the Stay and Spend Scheme?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
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