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# superstorm - Sunday 16 September, 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut barrels on after causing havoc in Hong Kong and 49 deaths in the Philippines
Mainland China is next in the storm’s path.
# superstorm - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island to remain closed until end of year
Statue Island and Ellis Island were damaged when Superstorm Sandy hit the US east coast.
# superstorm - Friday 9 November, 2012
New Yorkers told to ration petrol
The city mayor signed the order in the hopes of reducing wait times at gas stations.
# superstorm - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Snowstorm hits as US north-east recovers from Sandy
In New York and New Jersey, rain and heavy wind carried the potential to swamp homes again and toppled trees wrenched loose by Sandy.
# superstorm - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Inquiry into overpricing in New York in aftermath of storm Sandy
The state’s attorney general is investigating alleged price gouging as the cost of petrol and emergency supplies rose in the aftermath of the storm last week.
# superstorm - Monday 5 November, 2012
New York schools to reopen - but freezing weather brings new risks
Tens of thousands of people whose homes were destroyed or damaged by superstorm Sandy now need to find somewhere to live – and temperatures are plunging dramatically.
# superstorm - Saturday 3 November, 2012
Fire, unemployment and the National Children's Hospital: The week in numbers
How old is the Phoenix Park? And how many TDs could face sanction for failing to declare pay-offs?
Fake photos that took (most of) us in online
When Superstorm Sandy hit the USA, sharing photos online helped people keep up with its progress – but some fakes appeared along the way.
# superstorm - Friday 2 November, 2012
Sandy recovery: New York marathon plans divide city
New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the marathon would go ahead on Sunday despite the clean-up efforts.
# superstorm - Thursday 1 November, 2012
PHOTOS: Fuel shortages and traffic jams as New York tries to get back to normal
The United States is facing a bill of tens of billions of dollars in the wake of ‘Superstorm’ Sandy.
Shell confirms superstorm Sandy triggers oil spill
Company doesn’t specify amount of oil spilled but says it is located off New York City.
# superstorm - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Superstorm Sandy: US begins recovery process
People have been struggling to restore power and clear debris after the superstorm hit the east coast of the US.
# superstorm - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Cuba urged to allow duty-free imports after storm
Cuba’s government has been asked to help victims of Hurricane Sandy by suspending duties on imports of basic necessities such as food and medicine.
Superstorm Sandy: Governor says he will reschedule Halloween if necessary
The weather can mess with Chris Christie all it likes, he’ll just whip out his Executive Order and do what he wants.
Superstorm Sandy shuts down New York Stock Exchange
This is the first full trading closure since the September 11 attacks closed US equity markets for four days in 2001.
Transatlantic flights impacted by superstorm
Passengers have been advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.
Superstorm Sandy: Batters US east coast, at least 16 dead
At least 16 people are reported to have died after the superstorm Sandy hit the east coast of the United States overnight.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
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