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2022
# Cost of Living
'Our citizens need help': Everything you need to know about Budget 2023
The Government has confirmed a range of measures including tax band changes, electricity credits and social welfare increases.
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# main points
Here are the main points to know on the sixteenth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
At least four major cities are now encircled by Russian forces.
At least four major cities were encircled by Russian forces.
The mayor of the capital Kyiv said the city has been "transformed into a fortress".
The US and EU imposed more sanctions on Russian imports and exports.
As it happened: Pentagon sees ‘no evidence’ yet of Belarusian troops moving inside Ukraine
The world of the mega-rich oligarchs and how it's being exploded by Putin
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# main points
Here are the main points to know on the fifteenth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
High-level peace talks brought no progress on a proposed 24-hour ceasefire.
Zelenskyy has described an attack on a maternity hospital and children’s ward in Mariupol as a war crime.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been added to the UK sanction list.
The UK’s Ministry of Defence says Russia has confirmed the use of thermobaric rockets in Ukraine.
As it happened: Ukraine to dominate EU summit in Versailles as Russian 'atrocities' condemned by Taoiseach
Mariupol residents face food and gas shortages as EU calls attack on hospital a war crime
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Mar 10th 2022, 11:00 PM
# main points
Here are the main points to know on the fourteenth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A new day-long ceasefire in a number of areas in Ukraine has been announced to allow civilians to flee.
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# main points
Here are the main points to know on the thirteenth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
An air strike has killed at least nine people, including two children, in the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
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Mar 8th 2022, 10:55 PM
# ukraine invasion
Here are the main points to know on the twelfth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Kyiv rejected Moscow’s offer of humanitarian corridors to Russia and Belarus, and a truck crashing into Dublin’s Russian Embassy made international headlines.
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# ukraine invasion
Here are the main points to know on the ninth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been seized by Russian forces after clashes overnight caused it to catch fire.
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Mar 4th 2022, 10:50 PM
# ukraine invasion
Here are the main points to know on the eighth day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian and Ukrainian delegations have agreed to create humanitarian corridors for civilians fleeing intensifying fighting.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 10:55 PM
# ukraine invasion
Here are the main points to know on the seventh day of fighting in Ukraine
Russian airborne troops landed in Ukraine’s second-largest city last night sparking immediate and “ongoing” fighting.
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Mar 2nd 2022, 10:05 PM
# Key Points
Here are the main points to know on the sixth day of fighting in Ukraine
Russian forces have shelled Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv, killing at least 11 civilians in residential areas.
A more than 65km-long Russian military convoy is massing on the outskirts of Kyiv this morning.
More than 70 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka.
The central square of Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv has been shelled by advancing Russian forces.
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Mar 1st 2022, 9:44 PM
# Key Points
Here are the main points to know on the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine
Talks are currently taking place between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine and Russia are currently holding talks on the Belarusian border
United Nations Security Council and General Assembly to meet in New York to discuss the conflict.
UN human rights chief says at least 102 civilians, including seven children, have been killed so far.
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Feb 28th 2022, 9:43 PM
# Ukraine
Here are the main points to know as Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine
Explosions have been heard in Kyiv this morning.
Asset freezes have been placed on both Putin and Lavrov.
More than 130 people died in Ukraine in the first day of Russia's invasion.
There have been over 18,000 assault rifles issued to Ukrainian volunteers.
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Feb 25th 2022, 8:38 PM
# Explainer
Russian invasion of Ukraine: Here are the main points to know
Russian troops have captured the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant this evening after a battle with Ukraine’s defence.
Russian troops have captured the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant this evening after a battle with Ukraine's defence
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Irish citizens in Ukraine to shelter in place or leave the country if they can safely
US President Joe Biden has announced further sanctions against Russia.
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Feb 24th 2022, 9:34 PM
# Commission
Long-awaited report finds Ireland's Defence Forces in need of 'transformational change'
The Minister for Defence said the report proposes “significant changes for the Defence Forces and Defence provision in Ireland”.
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# level 3 plus
At a glance: Everything you need to know about the reopening plan announced tonight
These are all the key dates you need to know.
The government agreed to ease a number of Covid-19 restrictions on a phased basis from next month.
Inter-county travel, more outdoor meetings and increased numbers at funerals and wedding services from 10 May.
The Taoiseach said: "Hope is returning."
Guests at wedding ceremonies to increase to 50 on 10 May - but only six allowed at reception if indoors
'A degree of normality is returning': Here's when restrictions are set to be lifted heading into the summer
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Apr 29th 2021, 8:27 PM
# Key Points
'We're in a better position than we thought we would be': The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing
A round-up of NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.
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Apr 19th 2021, 8:04 PM
# Coronavirus
'There are brighter days coming': The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing
A round-up of NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.
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Mar 25th 2021, 9:16 PM
# Main takeaways
'We can be optimistic for an enjoyable summer': The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing
Here’s your round-up of what we learned from NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.
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Mar 22nd 2021, 7:49 PM
# Key Points
'We can't afford to deteriorate': The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing
A round-up of NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.
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Mar 11th 2021, 8:44 PM
# Key Points
Vaccine misinformation about fertility: The key points you need to know from tonight's NPHET briefing
A round-up of NPHET’s press briefing at the Department of Health this evening.
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Mar 8th 2021, 8:23 PM
# need to know
US reeling after storming of Capitol: Here are the main points you need to know this morning
Trump supporters occupied the US Capitol building yesterday. Biden’s win has since been certified.
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Jan 7th 2021, 10:06 AM
# US election 2020
US Election: Here are the main points to know this afternoon
Joe Biden has won the US election. Here’s what you need to know.
LIVE: America looks to the future as Biden prepares to take the reins
The key moments from an epic US presidential election count over the past four days
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Nov 8th 2020, 4:10 PM
# US election 2020
US Election: Here are the main points to know on Friday
Counting continues in the key states of Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Nevada.
Filling up: Here's the state-by-state guide of who's taken where
As it happened: Biden looks set to be the next President of the United States but no official call yet
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Nov 6th 2020, 7:26 AM
# US election 2020
US Election: Here are the main points to know as of Thursday evening
Joe Biden now has 264 electoral college votes – just six shy of the presidency.
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Nov 6th 2020, 12:40 AM
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Budget 2021: Here are the main points you need to know
The government has revealed the biggest budget in the history of the State. How does it affect you?
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Oct 13th 2020, 5:00 PM
# Coronavirus
Twenty four new cases in Ireland, and the city of Leicester to re-enter lockdown in UK: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 29th 2020, 9:55 PM
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One further death in Ireland and the US continues to break infection rate records: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 28th 2020, 5:40 PM
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Twenty-three new cases in Ireland, Florida counts record surge: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 27th 2020, 5:42 PM
# Coronavirus
Phase Three to go ahead as planned, and worrying surge in US cases: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 26th 2020, 4:05 PM
# Coronavirus
Face masks on public transport here, and 1,000 troops deployed to help contain Melbourne outbreak: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 25th 2020, 12:05 PM
# Coronavirus
Six more deaths in Ireland, Beijing says new outbreak 'under control': Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 24th 2020, 5:25 PM
# Coronavirus
Ten new cases identified in Ireland, over nine million infected worldwide: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making the headlines today.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 5:52 PM
# Coronavirus
Four more cases in Ireland as WHO says largest single-day increase of cases globally: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines in Ireland and abroad today.
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Jun 22nd 2020, 5:00 PM
# Coronavirus
No new deaths in Ireland as recovery fears rise in China and South Korea: Today's Covid-19 main points
US President Donald Trump has told his government to reduce testing to avoid unflattering statistics.
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Jun 21st 2020, 5:27 PM
# Coronavirus
Two more deaths in Ireland, Brazil hits one million cases: Today's Covid-19 main points
The Department of Health last night confirmed two more people have died from Covid-19.
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Jun 20th 2020, 7:00 PM
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Announcement on easing restrictions expected today, 'concern' over cases associated with travel: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines in Ireland and abroad today.
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Jun 19th 2020, 11:48 AM
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Four more deaths in Ireland, Beijing reports fall in new cases: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines in Ireland and abroad today.
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Jun 18th 2020, 5:57 PM
# Coronavirus
Three more deaths in Ireland, and Beijing cancels over 1,200 flights: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines in Ireland and abroad today.
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Jun 17th 2020, 5:52 PM
# Coronavirus
Three more deaths in Ireland, and fresh cases in New Zealand: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what Covid-related news is making headlines in Ireland and abroad today.
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Jun 16th 2020, 5:24 PM
# Coronavirus
No new deaths in Ireland, and part of India back in lockdown: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what’s happening in Covid-19 news.
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Jun 15th 2020, 7:22 PM
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