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The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
PSNI chief due before policing board over decision not to prosecute after Storey funeral
PSNI chief due before policing board over decision not to prosecute after Storey funeral
'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today
'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today
Wednesday
31 Mar 2021
Martin and Varadkar forced to defend vaccine plan changes amid criticism from their own TDs
Martin and Varadkar forced to defend vaccine plan changes amid criticism from their own TDs
Attorney General writes to Health Minister with concerns over plans to extend hotel quarantine to more countries
Attorney General writes to Health Minister with concerns over plans to extend hotel quarantine to more countries
Bobby Storey funeral: North's prosecution service confirms review of decision not to pursue individuals
Bobby Storey funeral: North's prosecution service confirms review of decision not to pursue individuals
Portal to book vaccine appointment due to go live in April
Portal to book vaccine appointment due to go live in April
'This will benefit everyone': Health Minister suggests new vaccine plan may allow quicker reopening of society
'This will benefit everyone': Health Minister suggests new vaccine plan may allow quicker reopening of society
Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining
Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Antigen testing to be significantly ramped up in schools, colleges and workplaces, says Tánaiste
Antigen testing to be significantly ramped up in schools, colleges and workplaces, says Tánaiste
Tuesday
30 Mar 2021
Explainer: Gardaí and teachers unhappy as Ireland dumps vaccine roll-out plan to follow aged-based UK model
Explainer: Gardaí and teachers unhappy as Ireland dumps vaccine roll-out plan to follow aged-based UK model
Bobby Storey funeral: O'Neill will not be prosecuted as Foster calls for PSNI chief to resign
Bobby Storey funeral: O'Neill will not be prosecuted as Foster calls for PSNI chief to resign
Government advised to add US, France, Germany and Italy to hotel quarantine list
Government advised to add US, France, Germany and Italy to hotel quarantine list
Data watchdog launches inquiry into Health Department's processing of personal data
Data watchdog launches inquiry into Health Department's processing of personal data
Facebook 'concerned' over plans to regulate online political advertising in Ireland
Facebook 'concerned' over plans to regulate online political advertising in Ireland
Monday
29 Mar 2021
'Cautious... that will be the guiding star': Cabinet sub-committee concludes meeting on Covid-19 recommendations
'Cautious... that will be the guiding star': Cabinet sub-committee concludes meeting on Covid-19 recommendations
Rural Ireland: Plans for remote working hubs, community pubs and 'financial supports' to encourage relocation
Rural Ireland: Plans for remote working hubs, community pubs and 'financial supports' to encourage relocation
Maternity leave for councillors to be examined by all-female group
Maternity leave for councillors to be examined by all-female group
Easing 5km, outdoor sports and meet ups outside: Phased 'cautious' relaxation of restrictions expected after 5 April
Easing 5km, outdoor sports and meet ups outside: Phased 'cautious' relaxation of restrictions expected after 5 April
Two Australian cabinet ministers demoted amid dual rape scandals
Two Australian cabinet ministers demoted amid dual rape scandals
Sunday
28 Mar 2021
Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid
Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid
HSE boss says breach of procedure by Beacon Hospital was a 'real body blow'
HSE boss says breach of procedure by Beacon Hospital was a 'real body blow'
Fianna Fáil’s support drops to 11% in latest Red C poll
Fianna Fáil’s support drops to 11% in latest Red C poll
Ireland yet to receive Covid vaccine offer from UK, says Coveney but government interested in discussing it
Ireland yet to receive Covid vaccine offer from UK, says Coveney but government interested in discussing it
Second person who absconded from hotel quarantine located
Second person who absconded from hotel quarantine located
Poll: Should Ireland accept surplus UK vaccines?
Poll: Should Ireland accept surplus UK vaccines?
Saturday
27 Mar 2021
Status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, but temperatures set to hit 17 degrees next week
Status yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo, but temperatures set to hit 17 degrees next week
Coronavirus: Two deaths and 624 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: Two deaths and 624 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Boris Johnson says roadmap for easing England's lockdown is still on track
Boris Johnson says roadmap for easing England's lockdown is still on track
Three people abscond from mandatory quarantine at Dublin hotel
Three people abscond from mandatory quarantine at Dublin hotel
Hairdressers call on government to allow vaccinated older people and healthcare workers to get their hair done
Hairdressers call on government to allow vaccinated older people and healthcare workers to get their hair done
Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 vaccine
Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 vaccine
Friday
26 Mar 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Taoiseach requests review into Health Department's gathering of dossiers on children with autism
Taoiseach requests review into Health Department's gathering of dossiers on children with autism
Thursday
25 Mar 2021
Not so rosy in the garden: Why are the Greens arguing amongst themselves again and why does it matter?
Not so rosy in the garden: Why are the Greens arguing amongst themselves again and why does it matter?
Department apologises after 'careless' data breach of people attending mother and baby home redress meetings
Department apologises after 'careless' data breach of people attending mother and baby home redress meetings
Tory MPs warn new Northern Ireland abortion powers ‘put Union at risk’
Tory MPs warn new Northern Ireland abortion powers ‘put Union at risk’
Joe Biden’s dogs back at White House after banishment ended
Joe Biden’s dogs back at White House after banishment ended
Campaigner Derek Leinster says Protestant survivors and those living abroad 'not a priority' for redress
Campaigner Derek Leinster says Protestant survivors and those living abroad 'not a priority' for redress