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- We spoke to city and county councils around Ireland to find the latest details on transport infrastructure.
- From greenways to bus shelters, here are some of the key transport projects underway in each county.
- Laois County Council yesterday refused to grant a licence to Electric Picnic.
- Organisers of the festival say ticket-holders will be contacted over the next week.
- Give Us the Night group wrote to government members calling for non-socially distanced trial events next month.
Today’s News
# Merrion Gate
# Merrion Gate
Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines
After repeating a number of times that the Merrion Hotel event was “lawful”, when pressed, Kyne admitted that the Covid-19 guidelines were breached.
# HSE
# HSE
Unions refer pandemic bonus request for health workers to Labour Court
The HSE said that it is expected that the recognition issue will be addressed in the autumn.
# Matchwinner
From The42
# Matchwinner
17-year-old Aidomo Emakhu the hero as Shamrock Rovers finally see off Teuta of Albania
The teenager made the difference as it looked like Rovers would be frustrated by their Albanian opponents.
# Climate Change
# Climate Change
Atlantic's major current is weakening, signalling significant weather changes – study
The system plays a major role in creating the relatively mild temperatures found in Ireland.
# Drumree
# Drumree
Teenage girl dies in Co Meath car crash; man seriously injured in hospital
A man in his 20s and a male teenager are in hospital with injuries.
# Green Light
# Garda Superintendent
# Garda Superintendent
Lead investigator into murder of Nadine Lott has 'never seen such violence' inflicted on a person before
Superintendent Declan McCarthy said that in his 40 years of policing he had never seen that level of violence before.
# News Fix
# News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Merrion Gate, the Nadine Lott trial and Lionel Messi made headlines today.
# Cinema
# Cinema
Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?
Here are a few options for weekend watching.
# Health Pass
# Health Pass
France's top constitutional court backs Macron's Covid pass
Around 54% of the French population are fully vaccinated.
# Shanghai
# Shanghai
Richard O'Halloran appears in Chinese court as timeline over his case remains 'uncertain'
Richard O’Halloran has been prevented from leaving China since February 2019.
# Weather
# Weather
Thunderstorm warning to remain in place until 10pm
The Status Yellow warning has been extended from 7pm until 10pm tonight.
# Gone
From The42
# Britain
# Britain
Seven jailed for life over murder of law student in bungled drive-by shooting
Aya Hachem was an innocent passer-by during the shooting in Blackburn, Lancashire.
# Antwerp
# Antwerp
Belgian students face trial over death of black colleague during two-day hazing
Sanda Dia, aged 20, suffered hypothermia and a cerebral oedema after ingesting a large quantity of alcohol and collapsing in an icy pond.
# Podcast
# Podcast
The Explainer: From the Olympics to Ryanair flights, why is Belarus making international headlines?
Our guest this week is Matthew Luxmoore, Moscow correspondent from Radio Free Europe.
# Covid Guidelines
# Covid Guidelines
Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'
The government yesterday said that outdoor events of up to 200 people can take place.
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
Coronavirus: 1,491 new cases confirmed, as Holohan asks people to 'risk assess' weekend plans
There are 193 patients in hospital with Covid-19, and 28 people in ICU.
# Smuggling
# Smuggling
Revenue seizes 7.2 million cigarettes with an estimated retail value of €5m
The cigarettes were discovered inside a container using Revenue’s mobile x-ray scanner.
# Malahide
# Malahide
People urged not to swim at Dublin beach due to unacceptable levels of bacteria
The cause is unknown and an investigation is underway.
# Kerry
# Kerry
Healy-Raes to 'look at circumstances' as video shows alleged Covid breaches at Kerry pub
The footage was posted online this morning.
# Covid19
# Covid19
New guidance for maternity hospitals on allowing partners attend 12-week scans and C-sections
Dr Colm Henry said hospitals have to balance the needs of pregnant women with the risk to unvaccinated women.
# Olympics
# Olympics
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
The boxer will come back from the Olympics next week with at least a silver medal.
# Freedom Of Expression
# Freedom Of Expression
Junior Foreign Affairs Minister can't say if UN job offered to Zappone will be filled
The DFA has said a decision on the next steps will not be taken until next month.
# The Boss
From The42
# The Boss
'From a South African fan point of view, Rassie can do no wrong'
The Springboks director of rugby was discussed on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly.
# Blackout
From The42
# Blackout
'We had meetings with RTÉ at the start of the year and you are wasting your time'
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley joins Bohs rival Keith Long in venting anger at national broadcaster’s lack of coverage.
# Newbridge
# Newbridge
Missing Kildare teenager found 'safe and well'
Chloe had been last seen in Newbridge on Tuesday.
# India
# India
Protests following alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old girl in Indian capital
The nine-year-old girl was allegedly killed in a crematorium in south-west New Delhi – four men have been arrested.
# Live Music
# Opinion
# Opinion
Opinion: 'Formal childcare for small babies in Dublin is a fiction. It effectively does not exist'
‘Ask your Ma for help’ is not a good public policy for childcare in Ireland, writes Liz Carolan.
# Vaccination
# Vaccination
Covid-19 vaccine registration for children aged 12 to 15 to begin next Thursday
NIAC has recommended that people in this age group should be offered an mRNA vaccine.
# Israel-Lebanon
# Israel-Lebanon
Israel launches air strikes on Lebanon in response to rocket attacks
Israel said it had struck launch sites as well as installations which had previously been used to attack Israel.
# Tokyo Olympics
# Tokyo Olympics
Belarus Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals at home reaches Poland
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya had accused her country’s Olympic team officials of trying to force her to go back home.
# Courts
# Courts
Nadine Lott: Daniel Murtagh found guilty of the murder of his former partner
The murder occurred in December 2019.
# Great Start
From The42
# Great Start
Natalya Coyle in joint-third after excellent fencing round in Olympic Pentathlon
The Meath woman collected 238 points after the fencing ranking round.
# The Banks
# The Banks
Any return of bonuses for top bankers 'would not be acceptable' to staff and public
The FSU has sought a meeting with Paschal Donohoe over plans to sell the State’s stake in Bank of Ireland.
# Your Say
# Your Say
Poll: Should the president have to swear an oath in the presence of God when being sworn in?
The constitution states that the president when entering office must make a declaration “in the presence of Almighty God”.
# Accessibility
# Accessibility
Stranded, refused and left waiting: Disabled people 'on tenterhooks' trying to access taxis
Most accessibility-related complaints involved taxi drivers refusing to take guide dogs or wheelchair users.