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Wednesday 25 November 2020
A resurgence of the virus has weakened euro area growth forecasts.
The school principal said PE day was becoming a “fashion show” among female students.
The committee will hear how Eir moved customer care staff to remote working “overnight” as a result of Covid-19.
Some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open next month.
Plus watch the story of the Doorman and the Duck.
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Bobbi Sternheim told a Manhattan judge that Maxwell is awoken every 15 minutes to ensure she is breathing.
The findings are contained in a new report by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.
Research also found that 1 in 2 young women abused by a partner experiences abuse online.
The Mayo manager also admitted his surprise at Mickey Harte’s decision to take over Louth.
Kildare couple Niamh and Ollie take us through the process from start to finish.
The suspect was known to police and had recently been investigated.
This week’s diary writer is halfway through a strict six week fitness and nutrition programme.
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The incident happened in the Churchlands Road area of Coleraine last night.
Biden told reporters yesterday that he did not want to see “a guarded border”.
Information and statistics on this impact were included in the EPA’s new report on the state of Ireland’s environment.
It is widely expected that Level 5 restrictions will be lifted and that the country will enter Level 3, with some modifications, next Wednesday.
The Environmental Protection Agency today launched its State of the Environment report.
Environment and Climate Minister Eamon Ryan described the funding as a “major milestone”.
France’s infection rate per 100,000 people is now less than a third of what it was at the start of November.
The Premier County will take on Mayo in their final-four clash.
Joe Biden said that his team would ’embody my core beliefs that America is strongest when it works with its allies’.
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The Public Service Stability Agreement expires at the end of the year.
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The Dublin band’s second studio album A Hero’s Death was nominated for the award alongside albums by The Strokes, Sturgill Simpson, Grace Potter and Michael Kiwanuka.
Many supporters were hoping to see 21-year-old halfbacks Craig Casey and Harry Byrne called up.
Plus how to get the most out of a virtual viewing, and new developments to check out.
Thousands of people have signed a petition in protest over the situation.
The Dáil is debating the next steps the government should take in moving out of Level 5 restrictions.
The rent freeze arrangement was due to expire on 10 January 2021 but will now run until 12 April.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee also defended the government’s stance.
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A product recall was ordered on 22 October due to “possible public health concerns”.
As of 2pm today, 292 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised, of which 36 were in ICU.
Shops, gyms, and hairdressers are due to open up next week.
Not wearing a face covering on public transport or in certain retail outlets can carry a fine of €80.
Mickey Harte was announced as the new Louth manager last night.
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Pat Finucane’s widow Geraldine and son John met the Taoiseach yesterday.
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture has published a report on Irish prisons today.
The wing/fullback scored 25 tries for his country in 67 caps.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
Poll Results:
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