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UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolating for second time after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer self-isolating for second time after staff member tests positive for Covid-19
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
US House of Representatives approves bill to decriminalise cannabis at federal level
US House of Representatives approves bill to decriminalise cannabis at federal level
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen to hold emergency talks on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen to hold emergency talks on Brexit deal
Friday
4 Dec 2020
Brexit talks in 'difficult phase' as hopes of trade agreement recede
Brexit talks in 'difficult phase' as hopes of trade agreement recede
Action promised on rental overcrowding after 'shocking' Prime Time investigation
Action promised on rental overcrowding after 'shocking' Prime Time investigation
FactCheck: Was the UK able to approve the Pfizer vaccine before the EU because of Brexit?
FactCheck: Was the UK able to approve the Pfizer vaccine before the EU because of Brexit?
Thursday
3 Dec 2020
Explainer: Why is Ireland looking for observer status at the Arctic Council?
Explainer: Why is Ireland looking for observer status at the Arctic Council?
Dance schools can facilitate individual dance training, minister says
Dance schools can facilitate individual dance training, minister says
Sinn Féin says Leo Varadkar's claims about 'racist and homophobic' online supporters are 'without foundation'
Sinn Féin says Leo Varadkar's claims about 'racist and homophobic' online supporters are 'without foundation'
New anti-fascist alliance to stand 'Le Chéile' against rise of far-right in Ireland
New anti-fascist alliance to stand 'Le Chéile' against rise of far-right in Ireland
Full Covid-19 testing and tracing will be provided during the Christmas period
Full Covid-19 testing and tracing will be provided during the Christmas period
Workers in high-risk environments like meat factories could be one of the first groups to get the vaccine
Workers in high-risk environments like meat factories could be one of the first groups to get the vaccine
Gardaí to get access to suspects' phones as part of plan to tackle white-collar crime and corruption
Gardaí to get access to suspects' phones as part of plan to tackle white-collar crime and corruption
Public will not be refunded if concerts in 2021 are rescheduled, Varadkar warns
Public will not be refunded if concerts in 2021 are rescheduled, Varadkar warns
‘Good chance’ of Brexit trade deal in coming days, Coveney says
‘Good chance’ of Brexit trade deal in coming days, Coveney says
Final report of Commission into Mother and Baby Homes to be published in January
Final report of Commission into Mother and Baby Homes to be published in January
Ethics watchdog 'very concerned' at failure of Renua to account for public funding spent in 2019
Ethics watchdog 'very concerned' at failure of Renua to account for public funding spent in 2019
Government voting against motion to pay student nurses described as 'betrayal'
Government voting against motion to pay student nurses described as 'betrayal'
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
US government lawyers interview Ivanka Trump over alleged misuse of funds by presidential committee
US government lawyers interview Ivanka Trump over alleged misuse of funds by presidential committee
EU agency insists it has the 'most appropriate' vaccine regulation process after UK approves Pfizer jab
EU agency insists it has the 'most appropriate' vaccine regulation process after UK approves Pfizer jab
The largest cohort on the PUP right now? Workers in accommodation and food services
The largest cohort on the PUP right now? Workers in accommodation and food services
Wednesday
2 Dec 2020
UK breaching Northern Ireland Protocol would be a 'really big mistake', Coveney says
UK breaching Northern Ireland Protocol would be a 'really big mistake', Coveney says
Tánaiste says there could be widespread Covid-19 immunity in Ireland by next September
Tánaiste says there could be widespread Covid-19 immunity in Ireland by next September
Health Minister says Covid-19 vaccine should be free as nine freezer trucks arrive in Ireland
Health Minister says Covid-19 vaccine should be free as nine freezer trucks arrive in Ireland
Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels
Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels
Taoiseach: 'There's nothing I would like better right now than a pint in a rural pub in the west of Ireland'
Taoiseach: 'There's nothing I would like better right now than a pint in a rural pub in the west of Ireland'
Brian Stanley apologises for IRA tweets: We need to talk about the past in a way that doesn't deepen division
Brian Stanley apologises for IRA tweets: We need to talk about the past in a way that doesn't deepen division
Balloons left outside Leinster House to represent the 56 people who have died in homeless services in Dublin this year
Balloons left outside Leinster House to represent the 56 people who have died in homeless services in Dublin this year
Taoiseach says it's 'not satisfactory' that trans healthcare report hasn't been published
Taoiseach says it's 'not satisfactory' that trans healthcare report hasn't been published
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
US officials investigating 'bribery scheme' involving donations in return for presidential pardons
US officials investigating 'bribery scheme' involving donations in return for presidential pardons
Men occupy most senior positions in civil service but are 'more likely to perceive gender bias in promotions'
Men occupy most senior positions in civil service but are 'more likely to perceive gender bias in promotions'
Tuesday
1 Dec 2020
Four Stormont parties urge British government to reconsider Pat Finucane decision
Four Stormont parties urge British government to reconsider Pat Finucane decision
House of Commons backs Johnson’s Covid tiers despite threat of rebellion from Tory MPs
House of Commons backs Johnson’s Covid tiers despite threat of rebellion from Tory MPs
Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate
Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate
Brian Hanley
Opinion: What exactly is the history of modern Sinn Féin?
Brian Hanley
Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'
Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'
Pandemic Unemployment Payment arrears to be paid to 286,000 recipients today
Pandemic Unemployment Payment arrears to be paid to 286,000 recipients today