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- Unusual blood clots should be listed as "very rare side effects" - but the "overall benefits" of the vaccine in preventing Covid-19 outweigh the risks.
- Eight rare blood clots with low levels of blood platelets were recorded among over 7 million doses of the J&J vaccine administered in the US.
- The statement by the EMA is similar to its conclusion for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine - which NIAC decided to limit to those aged over 60.
Today’s News
# Sexual Violence
# Sexual Violence
'It felt safe': Why do people turn to social media to share their experiences of sexual assault?
Post-MeToo, more people are disclosing their sexual violence experiences online – but what issues might this bring up for them and society at large?
Yesterday’s News
# Change Of Heart
From The42
# Change Of Heart
Premier League clubs withdraw from European Super League plans
Owner Roman Abramovich is understood to have driven Chelsea’s decision.
# Zzzz
# Zzzz
Sleeping fewer hours in middle age associated with dementia risk - study
Research suggests there’s a higher risk of dementia in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the age of 50 or 60.
# George Floyd
# George Floyd
Derek Chauvin found guilty of the second-degree murder of George Floyd
Floyd family lawyer Ben Crump hailed the three guilty verdicts as a landmark victory for civil rights.
# Speaking Up
From The42
# Speaking Up
'We don't want it to happen' - Henderson leads Liverpool players in united front against Super League
A number of the club’s squad have posted identical messages on social media.
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# Regency Shooting
# Regency Shooting
Three men charged in connection with Regency Hotel shooting in Dublin in February 2016
The shooting took place during a boxing weigh-in at the Regency Hotel in February 2016.
# Shock Move
From The42
# Shock Move
Ed Woodward resigns as Manchester United executive vice-chairman
Woodward’s exit has been confirmed by the club this evening.
# JOHNNY MERCER
# JOHNNY MERCER
UK junior defence minister resigns over veterans being investigated for Troubles killings
Johnny Mercer said that this had been a “red line” issue for him, and that he is “deeply proud” of veterans who served in Northern Ireland.
# Cabinet
# Cabinet
Vets, dental hygienists and healthcare students could be trained up to give vaccine jabs
More vaccinators will need to be recruited to as we head into the summer months, Cabinet was told today.
# George Floyd
# George Floyd
As the jury reaches a decision, Joe Biden says he's 'praying for the right verdict' in Derek Chauvin trial
The verdict will be read in a Minneapolis courtroom at 9.30pm Irish time.
# CLIMATE ACTION BILL
# CLIMATE ACTION BILL
Healy-Rae 'ashamed' he's selling imported German peat briquettes in his Kerry shop
The Rural Independent group said today that the government’s climate bill will ‘kill off the Irish farmer’.
# Evening Sitdown
# Evening Sitdown
Your evening longread: How Dubai became the world's influencer capital
We bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
# High Court
# High Court
Charlotte Mulhall granted permission to bring action aimed at securing transfer back to Mountjoy
She claims that arising out of the transfer to Limerick, close family, based in Dublin, were unable to visit her.
# Courts
# Courts
Justice Gerard Hogan nominated for appointment to the Supreme Court
Five additional judges will be appointed to the High Court in a bid to clear the backlog of cases.
# Supplies
# Supplies
AstraZeneca vaccine delivery for this week reduced from 45,000 to 9,000 doses
The next delivery of 165,000 doses on 30 April will also be delayed.
# PSNI
# PSNI
Gardaí arrest man on foot of European Arrest Warrant over attempted murder of PSNI officer
The man is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow.
# Waiting Lists
# Waiting Lists
'We can't keep relying on other countries': HSE begins hiring experts to oversee service for trans youth
Teni has welcomed the fact that a consultant psychiatrist and a paediatric endocrinologist are being hired.
# Policing By Consent
# Policing By Consent
Policing Authority says relationship between gardaí and students 'significantly deteriorated' in recent months
Students reported being fined for being on a walk within their 5km and having food deliveries stopped and checked for purchases of alcohol.
# Courts
# Courts
Father who repeatedly raped son has lost appeal against conviction
Dealing with the grounds of appeal, the judge said the court was not persuaded by any of the arguments made.
# PUP
# PUP
Over 420,000 people received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week
Construction is the sector that saw the largest decrease in the number of people receiving the payment.
# TV Guide
# TV Guide
The Remote: Comedy with the Gleesons, Australian identity politics and Ireland's Mighty Ocean
Here are some TV highlights for the week ahead.
# Downing Street
# Downing Street
Boris Johnson wants to find a Covid-19 tablet that could help prevent serious illness
The British Prime Minister announced an antivirals taskforce that would help identify new medicines to treat Covid-19.
# Stars And Stripes
# Stars And Stripes
Biden administration backs bill to make Washington DC the 51st state
The administration said the people of Washington DC deserve full representation in the US Congress.
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 390 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were reported this evening.
# Co Louth
# Co Louth
Two fully vaccinated staff at Dundalk nursing home test positive for Covid-19
Neither staff member are showing symptoms “of any sort” of Covid-19, the nursing home said.
# Summertime
# Summertime
Minister 'optimistic' fans will be able to attend test sporting events during the summer
Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers says Ireland can learn from what other countries are doing.
# Gillian Ryan
# Gillian Ryan
'She was full of love': Tributes paid to woman found dead in Comeragh Mountains
She was an experienced runner and member of the Thurles Crokes Athletic Club.
# Courts
# Courts
Indicative sentences to be handed down amid ongoing prison officers' industrial action
Eight sentences due to be heard today have been adjourned to later this month.
# High Court
# High Court
Judge says RTÉ's decision not to release information about its climate change coverage must be revisited
The ruling was made in the High Court today.
# Derry
# Derry
New IRA involvement in bomb attempt on PSNI officer's home is 'strong line of inquiry'
The incident has been met with widespread condemnation.
# The Road Ahead
# The Road Ahead
Announcement before Bank Holiday weekend will have 'indicative idea' of summer Covid restrictions
Two Cabinet meetings will take place next week.
# One-shot Vaccine
# One-shot Vaccine
EU regulator says unusual blood clots should be listed as 'very rare side effect' of J&J vaccine
# Hunger Strike
# Hunger Strike
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s doctors prevented from seeing him in prison hospital
Navalny has been on a hunger strike since 31 March.
# Local Government
# Local Government
Government signs-off on plan for directly elected mayor for Limerick
An election will be held later this year if the public health situation allows it.
# European Medicines Agency
# European Medicines Agency
EMA decision on Johnson & Johnson will influence whether Ireland spaces out Pfizer vaccine doses
It follows concerns that the vaccine could be linked to extremely rare blood clots.
# Chad Idriss Deby Itno
# Chad Idriss Deby Itno
President of Chad dies 'in battle' a day after winning sixth term in office
He served in the role for three decades.
# Stobart Air
# Stobart Air
Operator of Aer Lingus regional service Stobart Air sold to Isle of Man firm
The airline said it is well positioned as markets return and economies begin to recover.
# Northern Ireland
# Northern Ireland
15-year-old arrested for 'riotous behaviour' after youths burn furniture to barricade street in Belfast
Demonstrations took place in Belfast and Derry.