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# get-smart-fast - Wednesday 1 March, 2017
The Northern Ireland elections explained, in five controversies
Voters go to the polls tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know.
# get-smart-fast - Tuesday 8 March, 2016
What exactly happens when the new Dáil sits on Thursday?
It’s all change in Leinster House following the election. So what happens now?
# get-smart-fast - Sunday 28 February, 2016
'Fine Fáil' and 6 other things you need to know about this election
As the seats fill up, attention turns to what happens next.
# get-smart-fast - Thursday 16 July, 2015
6 things you need to know about Ireland's newest political party
What can we expect from the Social Democrats?
# get-smart-fast - Monday 30 March, 2015
No money but plenty of ideas: 7 things that happened at the Green Party conference
The Greens gathered in Kilkenny over the weekend. Here’s what happened.
# get-smart-fast - Sunday 23 November, 2014
What's all this about water cut-offs and demonstrations in Detroit?
Heard of the Detroit Water Brigade? (No, they’re not a band). Here’s how the issue of water charges has been affecting the Motor City.
# get-smart-fast - Monday 10 November, 2014
What's all this about a whistleblower, a dossier and some politicians dodging tax?
Everything you need to know about a whistleblower’s claims of tax dodging by some former prominent politicians.
# get-smart-fast - Sunday 12 October, 2014
Here are 8 things we learned from yesterday's two Dáil by-elections
The votes are counted and the Dáil has two new opposition TDs, but what does it all mean?
# get-smart-fast - Saturday 27 September, 2014
8 things you need to know about Fine Gael's Seanad shambles... and why it matters
A little-known losing local election candidate is at the centre of a controversy that is causing huge problems for Fine Gael.
# get-smart-fast - Monday 28 July, 2014
The Callely Controversies: From Fianna Fáil favourite to five months in prison
The former Fianna Fáil minister has been jailed for five months. But why has he proved such a controversial figure over the years?
# get-smart-fast - Friday 20 June, 2014
Here's what you need to know about Brendan Howlin's new lobbying law
A Bill published by Brendan Howlin will essentially deal with: ‘Who is contacting whom and about what’.
# get-smart-fast - Wednesday 28 May, 2014
Here are 10 things we've learned from the 2014 European elections
Ten out of 11 seats are filled and the make-up of Ireland’s representation in the next European Parliament has been changed utterly.
# get-smart-fast - Sunday 25 May, 2014
Here are 9 things we learned from the 2014 local elections
It’s been good for Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil but bad for Labour and Fine Gael. But what about the Greens, Socialists and independents? We take stock of the local elections as the counts draw to a close.
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Poll: Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
So, what do you think? Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Poll Results:
Yes (4222)
No (4158)
Not sure (436)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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