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'We'll have to deal with what the far-right say': Minister Roderic O'Gorman on childcare, social media and ending Direct Provision
O’Gorman sat down with TheJournal.ie as he take the reins of the children’s ministry.
Yesterday’s News
Shock among TDs over sacking of Barry Cowen
The Taoiseach announced this evening that he had sacked Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.
NPHET concerns throw plans to reopen bars next week into doubt
Under Phase Four, all pubs, bars, hotel bars and casinos are permitted to reopen.
China hits out at UK decision to strip Huawei out of 5G networks by 2027
The decision was made at a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Boris Johnson this morning.
$19 million settlement between Weinstein and some accusers rejected by judge
Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison earlier this year.
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Barry Cowen sacked as Agriculture Minister following drink-driving ban controversy
Taoiseach Micheál Martin made the announcement in the Dáil chamber this evening.
Quiz: How much do you know about France?
Le grille? What the hell is that?
Trump administration rescinds decision to revoke some international student visas
ICE had said that international students must leave the country if their classes are only online, or transfer to a school offering in-person tuition.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Ryanair is cutting flights, Huawei tensions in the UK, and house parties cause alarm… It’s The Fix.
A major ruling is expected tomorrow in the €13 billion Apple tax row - but don't expect the saga to end there
Whoever loses is likely to appeal that decision to a higher EU court.
China accuses Hong Kong democracy activists of trying to launch 'revolution'
It warned some campaigning for recent primaries may have breached the new security law imposed on the city.
Council gives green light to plans for development of over 1,000 residential units in Dublin
The plans include 992 build-to-rent apartments and 110 apartments on the outskirts of Dublin
Your evening longread: How the smash TV show I May Destroy You got made
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
'We're doing all this in a cautious and planned way' - live TV and streaming as GAA action returns
Nemeton TV will be powering TG4′s action and streaming games for county boards as GAA returns.
Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin make final pitches to be leader in Green Party hustings
Experience is a ‘valuable attribute’ but it should not be a ‘prerequisite’ to be the leader, said Martin
Man partially severed ear lobe of acquaintance after slashing face in 'gruesome' attack, court hears
The attack took place at Parkgate Street on 22 January 2018.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to recruiting underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein
She was charged with recruiting at least three girls, one as young as 14, for Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.
The Remote: A political sibling rivalry, the FA Cup and Derry Girls
We’ve got you covered whether you want a solo TV night or one for all the family.
Varadkar and Coveney criticised for seeking extra drivers and staff
Labour’s Alan Kelly questioned why the foreign affairs minister is getting a security package at a cost of €200,000.
Men blackmailed after using escort website in Northern Ireland
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of five counts of blackmail.
Making us dream while telling Pavarotti to 'Shut the f**k up' - Celebrating Jack Charlton's remarkable life
George Hamilton and Phillip Quinn joined us for a special edition of Behind the Lines.
Taoiseach says house parties of 30 or 40 people are 'presenting a problem'
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss moving to Phase 4.
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 32 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
Man accused of murdering Adrian Donohoe says he is victim of media and gardaí
Aaron Brady today told the Central Criminal Court that media and gardaí “ganged up” on him.
Three men arrested after €24k worth of suspected cannabis seized in north Dublin
The arrests were made following a search of a house in the Drumcondra area earlier today.
Mother passed Covid-19 on to baby in the womb, study suggests
Babies may be able to contract the coronavirus via the placenta, doctors in France say.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Stolen Banksy tribute to victims of 2015 Paris attack returned to France from Italy
It was found in the attic of an abandoned farmhouse in the eastern Italian region of Abruzzo last month.
'We’re just short of calling for lynchings at airports': TD calls for perspective in Covid-19 coverage
Meanwhile, Minister Simon Coveney said yesterday there were only 16 people on a flight from Dallas about which concerns had been raised.
Chilean woman detained in Dochas Centre for over a week after arriving in Ireland released
On her arrival at Dublin Airport on 2 July last she was detained by immigration officials.
Bail granted to man (47) accused of vandalising Luke Kelly statue
The man was arrested on Monday and held at Store Street Garda station where he was charged with criminal damage.
Teenage boy dies of bubonic plague in Mongolia
The 15-year-old caught the rare bacterial illness after hunting and eating a marmot, according to the health ministry.
Daniel Lewis Lee executed by lethal injection in Indiana
Lee was convicted with another man of murdering a family in 1996.
ITV boss says broadcaster will not make a show like Jeremy Kyle again
The programme was axed last year after an outcry following the death of guest Steve Dymond.
Taoiseach says he has seen Cowen's Garda drink driving file, says the document is 'not quite as portrayed'
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan have also said that further questions need to be answered.
Employee of Johnny Depp claims Amber Heard hurled insults at the actor
Heard allegedly called Depp “washed up” and “fat”, the libel trial heard today in London.
'Surge in demand' for mental health services anticipated due to pandemic, committee warned
Two sittings took place today at 9am and 11.30am.
'Closed for business': Ryanair takes aim at travel quarantine as it cuts 1,000 Ireland-UK flights
The cut for August and September comes less than two weeks after Ryanair ramped up its flights for the summer.
Man (60s) seriously injured after lorry he was driving involved in collision with car and tractor
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
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Don't know (731)
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Hospital doctor: Frontline workers have given their all - a second surge would be devastating
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Money Diaries: A 22-year-old software engineer on €50k in Dublin in lockdown
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Larry Donnelly: America's problems go far deeper than Donald Trump
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Clive Tyldesley 'upset, annoyed and baffled' at decision to replace him as ITV’s lead commentator
He will be replaced by Sam Matterface at the start of next season, but will continue to work with the station.
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