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Thursday 6 August, 2020
Lawlor and county hurler Conor Gleeson scored four points each in the win.
The longest-running inquiry in the history of the State has concluded its report – these were some of the names it focused on.
A MAN WHO was reported missing from his home near Athy in Co Kildare yesterday has been found safe and well. Liam Lawlor was reported as being missing since Tuesday by Gardaí yesterday afternoon but he has since been located. Authorities have thanked the public for their assistance.
The 43-year-old was last see in the Portlaoise area yesterday.
The Dáil resumes its discussions of the findings of the inquiry into political corruption in the planning process.
How much did the report cost per page? How many times does it mention ‘corruption’? And who opposed setting it up?
After 15 years, over 900 days of sittings, and costing the taxpayer in excess of €250 million, the Mahon tribunal has published its final report.
TDs will abandon legislative plans next week to discuss the report’s findings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The 25-year TD “conducted a personal business” where he sold his influence for personal reward, the Mahon Tribunal finds.
From Bertie Ahern and his Holy Communion money to the Bailey brothers laughing at the idea of getting a receipt, here’s some of the most striking quotes from the Mahon Tribunal over the past 15 years.
Hazel Lawlor claims that the report of her husband’s death in October 2005 caused her “massive trauma”.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: More meltdown fears in Fukushima, the Fingleton Files, and an unusually busy day at the Dáil bar…
CINEMAS IN IRELAND were permitted to re-open under Phase Three of re-opening the country on 29 June.
Dublin Airport said yesterday that last month was the dullest July in 34 years according to its Met Éireann station there so the weather certainly suited the cinema.
In recent weeks, some cinema chains across the country have begun to re-open their doors and – with many of the top film studios delaying the release of their latest blockbusters – many have been screening some classic movies to entice the audiences in.
And, as in many other situations, capacity in cinemas is now reduced due to the need for social distancing.
So, today we’re asking you: Have you been to a cinema since they re-opened?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
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