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IRELAND

An installation as part of the 100 Objects of Irish Global Solidarity exhibition in Dublin Niall Carson / PA Images Niall Carson / PA Images / PA Images

• A person in the North was diagnosed with Covid-19, although there are still no cases confirmed in the Republic.
• China’s ambassador to Ireland said he believes the State can learn lessons from the initial delay in locking down Hubei province where the coronavirus originated.
• The daughter of grandmother Patricia O’Connor, who was bludgeoned to death in south Dublin, was found guilty of helping to conceal the murder.
• The number of homeless people in Ireland rose to more than 10,000 again.
• A man accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee was granted bail.
• A Status Orange wind warning was put in place for seven counties ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge.
• Dublin City Council announced that it would introduce a temporary cycle route along the Liffey by August.
• An Bord Pleanála granted permission for a new 24-storey tower in Cork city.
• Fianna Fáil’s housing spokesperson said the party is willing to look at all options to help people who are trapped paying high rents.

INTERNATIONAL

A flooded road near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, UK PA PA

#BREXIT: The British government said it could walk away from trade talks with the European Union in June unless there is the “broad outline” of a deal.

#JAPAN: Japan announced it would close schools across the country to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus.

#USA: Donald Trump said the US is considering travel restrictions on Italy and South Korea over Covid-19 fears.

PARTING SHOT

With no second vote on a new Taoiseach in the Dáil next week, talks over government formation are expected to take a while yet.

As the process drags on and speculation mounts as to whether Sinn Féin will be involved or not, comedian Des Bishop has given a unique slant on Mary Lou McDonald’s current situation.

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