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Wednesday 2 December 2020
People Before Profit wants the memorial removed in solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement.
There has been little evidence of widespread mask-wearing among members of the public.
From today, people can travel within their county or 20km from their home, whichever is greater.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a “Phase Two Plus” of how Ireland would re-open on Friday.
The government announced the acceleration of the plan to re-open Ireland yesterday.
It will be mandatory in England from mid-June but advice on wearing face coverings here is guidance, not a rule.
Irish Water has been urging people to conserve water.
The next phase of restrictions lifting in Ireland is due to begin next week.
Have your say.
Met Éireann has said temperatures could reach as high as 27 degrees today.
Are you happy to soak up the sun from your garden or do you crave a populated beach?
Government guidelines advise that places of worship should not reopen until 20 July.
Ireland is due to move into Phase 2 of easing restrictions in the second week of June.
It’s going to be a warm and sunny week across the country.
Concerns have been raised about the impact the 2m distance will have on businesses as the country re-opens.
As it stands, barbers and salons are not set to return until 20 July.
Have your say.
Dublin City Council has proposed measures to allow the city to function as Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister has suggested a four-day working week could help tourism in the country.
More than half of charities say their finances are uncertain as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Claire Byrne Live show held a trial run of a socially distant pub in the Fair City pub McCoy’s.
We’re 100 days from the last general election.
From tomorrow, bigger outlets that are primarily outdoor can open again.
Foreign travel has all but stopped since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
It’s expected that people will soon be allowed to see each other as Covid-19 restrictions are gradually eased.
You may have let yourself away with one or two slips – but judged others for doing the same.
Twitter has announced that it will allow employees to work from home ‘forever’.
It’s probably a good time for some DIY.
The Irish government hasn’t yet issued guidance on the use of face masks.
The main teachers’ union the ASTI called for that measure today.
Hairdressers are due to open on 20 July, but other countries are opening salons sooner.
We’re expecting confirmation of what is planned for the Leaving Cert after 3pm today.
Green Party TD Steven Matthews said this would help make things easier for pedestrians, cyclists and businesses.
There’s been a lot of concern from publicans that they will be the last industry to open.
Today, there was a small change in the Covid-19 restrictions.
The communications regulator has decided to end the requirement for Eir to print the book.
The sit-down exams are expected to start on 29 July.
Today is a public holiday in many countries.
IT’S THE FIRST of December, which means the beginning of Christmas month.
But today’s date is also a bit more significant than in other years, because it marks the end of Level 5 restrictions that have been in place across the country for the last six weeks.
From today, retailers, hairdressers, gyms, cinemas, museums and libraries can re-open to the public.
Some shops are even making up for lost time by opening through the night tonight, and there have been reports of overnight queues outside a few retailers ahead of their re-opening today.
For the day that’s in it, we’re wondering: Do you plan on going to a non-essential shop today?
Poll Results:
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Dublin-based GP Mark Murphy illustrates where the failings are in how we fund our healthcare system.
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