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Thursday 3 December 2020
The British government said it will not order an immediate inquiry into the 1989 murder.
Micheál Martin told Virgin Media that the Covid-19 vaccine “gives us hope, and enables us to say, ‘let’s double down’.”
Micheal Martin rejected allegations of “horse trading” in relation to the appointed of the Attorney General.
Cabinet abandoned plans to introduce fines for drinking takeaway pints outside today.
An arts task force says the Living with Covid plan requires an urgent review.
Politicians have been warned about publicly commenting on the controversy.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it would be available to priority groups before then.
The DUP had disagreed with other parties in the Stormont Executive on continuing the Covid-19 restrictions after today.
The Fianna Fáil leader was speaking on the News at One this lunchtime.
Micheal Martin said he would give advanced notice to businesses ahead of December.
Whoever wins, the Taoiseach plans to meet them next St Patrick’s Day in Washington DC.
The Taoiseach met with survivor and advocacy groups this morning.
Government aims to have travel traffic light system up and running by 8 November.
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman is due to receive the report tomorrow.
Once the six-week lockdown is over, it is envisaged that the country will remain at Level 3 until the New Year.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said there has been a slow creep back to the offices.
Exemptions will be made on compassionate grounds and for essential reasons like childcare.
Michel’s visit today comes ahead of a European Council meeting next week.
The Covid sub-committee met this morning to discuss enforcement of Level 3 restrictions.
The 30-year programme commits to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Education Miniser Norma Foley said that about 7,200 Leaving Cert grades have been affected by the errors in the Leaving Cert calculated grades system.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said specific sector supports are under consideration.
It’s set to be a big week in Brussels, as the UK and the EU resume talks.
In an interview with TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin said the event is a “significant one for Ireland”.
Micheál Martin also said he anticipates endorsing guidance from the CMO about Dublin-specific measures.
The pair spoke over the phone this evening.
The Taoiseach says the UK government’s actions ‘does not build trust’.
‘We do want to open up other sectors of the economy, including pubs,’ said the Taoiseach.
The Dáil was recalled early this year to deal with Covid-19 and the reopening of the country.
Billy Kelleher, Seán Kelly, and Ciarán Cuffe have written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to ask for MEPs to be treated as essential workers for travel purposes.
The unending revelations from GolfGate took a toll on the trade commissioner.
Though the government statement says concerns remain about the EU Commissioner’s account, it said that ultimately the decision lies with the European Commission President.
The coalition has been rocked by resignations and calls for those in the public eye to step aside.
The Taoiseach expressed Ireland’s solidarity with the people of Belarus in their pursuit of democracy and human rights.
Micheál Martin has expressed his support for the GAA inter-county season to take place.
They said in a statement tonight that Hogan needs “to give a full account and explanations of his actions”.
Martin said serial testing at nursing homes will also continue to monitor the situation.
Labour leader Alan Kelly attacked the government over the issue in the Dáil today.
Up to 100 people protested today against the Government’s failure to fully reopen day services for adults with disabilities.
THIS YEAR HAS given us a lot of unexpected things, but one of the bigger cultural changes of 2020 has been the wide-scale move to working from home.
Writing in TheJournal.ie today, Arlene Vithaldas of the UCC Academy argues that it’s time for society to change its view of a workplace that includes commuting to offices.
Some people have found that working from home has given them more time, because they don’t have to commute both ways or end up getting stuck in the office after hours.
However, others miss the collaborative nature and social aspect of being in the office, as well as the chance to regularly be in urban centres where offices tend to be located.
Today we’re asking: Do you enjoy working remotely?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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