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The 9 at 9: Wednesday
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Tributes paid to 'Big' director Penny Marshall following her death aged 75
There were messages from Tom Hanks, Mark Wahlberg, Bette Midler, Viola Davis and Danny DeVito.
Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives in their vote for all-out strike action?
The INMO is set to announce dates for the 24-hour stoppages in the new year.
Trump panel recommends US schools should consider arming staff
The Federal Commission on School Safety panel was set up after the February massacre in Parkland, Florida.
'Happy Christmas Dad, I love you lots': Katie O’Leary of the Naval Service on spending December 25 at sea
Katie is one of the faces of this year’s An Post Christmas ad campaign.
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Sexton's last-gasp drop goal against France voted most memorable Irish sporting moment of 2018
And Ireland’s win over the All Blacks was the greatest Irish sporting achievement.
Two men due in court over discovery suspected explosive device in Co Meath
The device was found following a search of a van in Navan in the early hours of Monday morning.
Ex-boyfriend tried to shoot woman in the face but gun repeatedly jammed
The man has been remanded in custody until 18 January.
Cuba to scrap same-sex marriage language from new constitution, official says
The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.
Rising cost of living, housing shortages and Brexit all pose 'threat' to Ireland's economy
The National Competitiveness Council today published Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge 2018.
Dublin Bay prawns, Irish turkey and splendid stuffing: Here's what you'll find at Aldi this week
Everything you need for the run-up to Christmas.
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Outrage in New Zealand as six baby seals found decapitated
The crimes have been described as “disturbing, brutal and violent”.
'Beyond redemption': Appeal after defibrillator stolen from rural Limerick community
It had been attached to a wall at the home of a local priest adjacent to the local parish church.
Minister asks officials to 'engage' with Irish Ferries over Rosslare-France service concerns
Irish Ferries yesterday said it is “unlikely” to have a ferry service between Rosslare and France in 2019.
British businesses 'watching in horror' as risk of no-deal Brexit ramps up
It is now 100 days until the UK is due to leave the EU.
Report on how an IRA armed robbery went drastically wrong set to criticise gardaí
Ronan MacLochlainn was shot dead by gardaí during an attempted armed robbery of a Securicor van in Ashford in 1998.
FAMILY MAGAZINE
'Selection boxes at 8am': Families share their Christmas routines - plus tips for keeping kids happy in the car
Minister briefed on potential for 400% increase in carbon tax rate by 2030
In the end, Paschal Donohoe did not touch the carbon tax rate in Budget 2019.
Explainer: What is a 'terf' and what's going on with the UK's debate on transgender rights?
Reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is being considered by the government.
Solskjaer set to replace Mourinho after Man United gaffe
The club’s online team seemingly jumped the gun late on Tuesday.
Taoiseach's constituency office contacted DCC over objections to Papal visit Exclusive
An objection sent to the Taoiseach said road closures inflicted ‘unnecessary hardship on local residents’.
Yesterday’s News
Cocaine worth €100,000 seized in Dublin
An 18-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were arrested in Drimnagh this afternoon.
Roscommon eviction family say they're 'disappointed' in Varadkar's Dáil comments
The McGann family say that they have been left “shocked” by the ordeal that had been “thrust upon them”.
There's been 445 suspected drink-driving arrests in first half of December
Of the total, 205 arrests occurred between 11pm and 4am.
Third season syndrome strikes again: Where next for Jose Mourinho?
The Special One’s star has diminished after sackings by Chelsea and Man United, with his next move uncertain.
A glimpse at UK's no-deal Brexit plan: 3,500 troops and fridges for medicines
“I’ve become the largest buyer of fridges in the world,” the British Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said.
Next years health capital budget will be raided because of ballooning costs of new children's hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the new children’s hospital may cost even more than its latest €1.433 billion price tag.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
No-deal Brexit preparations, a Dáil row about the Roscommon evictions, and Garda reform – here’s what had people talking.
N7 workers who were treated "appallingly" by employers awarded more than €1m
“It beggars belief that their ordeal could have lasted for so long,” Judge Carmel Stewart said.
'I'd have a mirror put in the dressing room' - the football world reacts to Mourinho's departure
Football figures have their say following Manchester United’s sacking of Jose Mourinho.
Fighting a yawn or feeling refreshed? Rate your sleep here
See how you compare to other readers in The Health Check with Irish Life Health.
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Trial of doctor accused of murdering son hears from her neighbours
Maha Al Adheem has pleaded not guilty to murdering Omar Omran on 10 July 2017.
Garda convicted of careless driving causing death of elderly woman
Warren Farrell was responding to a panic button call at a Topaz garage when the car struck Elizabeth Core.
Jastine Valdez died due to asphyxia, inquest hears
No family members of the Valdez’ family were present for the opening of an inquest.
Irish Ferries 'unlikely' to have Rosslare-France service next year
The transport service is recommending people travel from Dublin instead.
How they stand: The state of play across the Champions Cup pools
Defending champions Leinster are in a strong position, Munster lead the way in their pool and Ulster are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in five years.
Ross says no 'heated' row over speeding proposals, but some FG ministers have issues with severity of penalty points
The general scheme of the Bill was approved this afternoon.
'It was either him or me': Murder accused tells court victim came at him with a knife
Keith Connorton (40) is accused of stabbing his ex-partner’s lover to death in February 2017.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Garda Commissioner: My officers would not stand by and watch violence at an eviction
Drew Harris said gardaí are in attendance at these types of incidents specifically to prevent violence.
Trump agrees to close his charity amid accusations of 'persistently illegal conduct'
The New York Attorney General was pursuing a lawsuit against the charity, Trump and his three eldest children.
Neonatal herpes is now 'a notifiable disease', in the hope to raise awareness of risk to newborns
Health Minister Simon Harris signed the Infectious Diseases Regulations 2018 into law today.
'Those babies will suffer': Duncan Stewart calls for revision of National Maternity Hospital plans
The architect says the project’s plans do not comply with incoming EU building standards.
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Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives in their vote for all-out strike action?
YESTERDAY, THE IRISH Nurses and Midwives Association (INMO) said that 95% of its members had voted in favour of strike action.
The decision was taken over concerns of staff shortages and low pay in the sector, and will see dates set for 24-hour strikes across the country in the new year.
“Ireland’s nurses and midwives are speaking with one clear voice. This vote reflects a deep frustration in our professions, which the government cannot continue to ignore,” INMO general secretary Phil Ní Sheaghada said.
“Nurses and midwives simply want to do their jobs and care for patients properly. But low pay has led to staff shortages, compromising safe care.”
Today, we’re asking you: Do you support nurses and midwives in their vote for all-out strike action?
Poll Results:
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