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- The US president met the UK Prime Minister in the Oval Office.
- Biden issued a fresh warning for the UK not to damage the peace process over the EU departure.
- Johnson agreed, saying: “On that point, Joe, we’re completely at one."
- Individuals who organised and attended these protests have pledged to continue with these types of demonstrations on a weekly basis, Michelle Hennessy reports.
- The demonstrations have been widely condemned by both government and opposition politicians.
Today’s News
# Stalking Bill
# Stalking Bill
Stalking is not a specific offence in law and victims say 'harassment' does not cover it
Stalking Ireland has worked with Fianna Fáil’s Lisa Chambers on the bill.
# Opinion
# Opinion
Dr Caroline West: It is vital we stop victim blaming when it comes to sexual assault
The consent outreach coordinator says we owe it to victims of sexual assault to address and change our attitudes to these crimes.
# Outbreaks
# Outbreaks
Ninety new Covid outbreaks reported in schools in space of a week
The figures were released today.
# Your Say
# Your Say
Poll: Have you changed energy supplier in 2021?
Prices have been rising in recent months – but has that encouraged you to change?
# Bike Theft
# Bike Theft
Man arrested after gardaí recover 16 stolen bicycles
Gardaí say they are working to identify the rightful owners of the stolen bikes.
# Not Stopping Yet
# Not Stopping Yet
Canary Island volcano eruption could last three months
Authorities said dangers still lie ahead, including earthquakes, lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain.
# New Normal
From The42
# New Normal
'The transition is tough and it takes time. You have to find a new purpose' - Kearney
Former Ireland fullback Rob Kearney isn’t ruling out one last move before retiring from rugby.
# Dublin
# Dublin
Dublin City Council received 7,000 submissions about traffic-free streets initiative
Dublin City Council closed off two Dublin Street to traffic to facilitate outdoor dining
# Vaccine Centres
# Vaccine Centres
Pop-up vaccination centres will be in colleges next week – here's where they will be
It’s part of a ‘vaccination week’ initiative which aims to maximise uptake.
# England
# England
Man charged with murder of mother and three children in Derbyshire
Damien Bendall was charged with four counts of murder on Tuesday.
# Stanford Blatch
# Stanford Blatch
Sex And The City actor Willie Garson dies aged 57
Garson also starred in White Collar and appeared in numerous hit shows and films.
# Derry
# Derry
Two arrested over murder of journalist Lyra McKee
The men were arrested in Derry this morning.
# Ireland's Call
From The42
# Ireland's Call
Van Graan confident Zebo will play his way into Irish squad
Zebo was a notable omission when a 50-man Ireland squad gathered last week.
# Wyoming
# Wyoming
FBI confirm Gabby Petito was killed in homicide as search for boyfriend continues
The 22-year-old’s body was discovered on Sunday.
# Good Friday Agreement
# Good Friday Agreement
Biden stresses importance of NI peace process and downplays trade deal during Johnson meeting
# Climate Change
# Climate Change
China and US unveil big steps to fight climate change
China could shut 47 planned power plants in 20 developing countries.
# Australia
# Australia
Australia struck by magnitude 5.9 earthquake
The earthquake was the largest to rattle Australia since a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck in 2019.
# Ivermectin As Treatment
# Ivermectin As Treatment
Sam McConkey: What's driving this demand for unproven Covid-19 treatments?
The professor says it’s important to look in depth at the evidence using a critical theoretical framework, or ask someone else who can do this.
# Water Workers
# Water Workers
Talks to resume next month on transfer of local authority staff to Irish Water
Discussions took place during the summer and they are set to resume again in mid-October.
# Leo Varadkar
# Leo Varadkar
Call for new laws as group that protested at Tánaiste's home pledges to target every politician
Yesterday’s News
# Mary O'callaghan
# Mary O'callaghan
Woman who claimed €69k in welfare payments whilst travelling to Barbados and Morocco jailed
Mary O’Callaghan was sentenced to 18 months.
# Charity
# Charity
Social Democrats TD has 'declined' offer to take up role as chair of ICHH board
The Dublin homeless charity has been embroiled in controversy in recent weeks.
# Border Patrol
# Border Patrol
Images from US border ‘horrified’ Homeland Security chief
Alejandro Mayorkas wouldn’t say whether they reflected mistreatment or abuse, deferring instead to a promised investigation.
# Starting XI
From The42
# Starting XI
Ireland goalkeeper saves penalty and Tyrone teenager makes debut in Liverpool win
It finished 3-0 for Jurgen Klopp’s side at Carrow Road.
# $100 Billion
# $100 Billion
China to stop funding coal projects overseas as US to double climate finance contribution
The US president told the UN that the world was approaching a point of no return.
# Trial
# Trial
'Highly unlikely' Anne Colomines stabbed herself to death, pathologist tells court
Renato Gehlen has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife at the apartment they shared in 2017.
# The Mighty Quinns
From The42
# The Mighty Quinns
Pauw's Ireland get back to winning ways after five-goal shootout with Australia
Fans returned for the Girls In Green’s last run-out before the World Cup qualifying campaign.
# New York
# New York
Vietnam asks Taoiseach for assistance in sourcing Covid-19 vaccines
The Taoiseach held a number of bilateral meetings at the UN in New York today.
# Back To School
# Back To School
Education Minister rejects accusation of ‘complacency’ over return of schools
Some opposition politicians were critical of what they labelled “confusing” guidance for when pupils are designated as close contacts.
# Migration
# Migration
Explainer: What are the current rules around migration in Europe?
A unified migration and asylum plan for all EU member states has yet to be implemented.
# No Support
# No Support
Many teenage Travellers not returning to school following pandemic closure challenges
Young Travellers found remote schoolwork extra challenging due to lack of access to digital and other resources during the pandemic.
# Dublin
# Dublin
GSOC launches investigation into ‘certain aspects’ of arrest of 14-year-old boy by Gardaí
Footage of the incident has been shared on social media.
# Rose Plays Julie
# Rose Plays Julie
MeToo and the big screen: 'People aren't saying to me anymore - oh, that's just what he's like'
We talk to the two stars of new Irish film Rose Plays Julie about how the film explores the theme of sexual violence.
# Court
# Court
Man, 41, accused of raping 15-year-old girl in his home in Dublin
The man has been accused of rape and false imprisonment in 2017.
# Utility Bills
# Utility Bills
Budget will protect the most vulnerable against energy price hikes, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said in the Dáil that Ireland is a “price taker” when it comes to oil and gas.
# Paraic Coffey
# Paraic Coffey
Gardaí renew appeal for information on death of young man due to hit and run in 1996
25 years later, gardaí say the family of Paraic Coffey still have no closure on the fatal hit and run that killed him.
# Pay Freeze
# Pay Freeze
Aer Lingus ground crew reject structural changes as airline warns of 'profound' pandemic effect
Cabin crew members similarly rejected a pay freeze in recent days.
# Blarney
# Blarney
Man in critical condition after motorbike and truck crash in Cork
The incident happened at around 1pm today.