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McDonald says she won't ask SF TD to step down as chair of PAC following tweet about IRA attacks
McDonald says she won't ask SF TD to step down as chair of PAC following tweet about IRA attacks
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Children with disabilities waiting years for assessment a violation of their rights, committee to be told
Children with disabilities waiting years for assessment a violation of their rights, committee to be told
Cabinet agrees to purchase 875,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
Cabinet agrees to purchase 875,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
Monday
30 Nov 2020
British government's decision on Pat Finucane public inquiry 'further blow' to his family, Taoiseach says
British government's decision on Pat Finucane public inquiry 'further blow' to his family, Taoiseach says
British government will not order public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
British government will not order public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
'No further action under consideration' by SF over TD's tweet about IRA attacks
'No further action under consideration' by SF over TD's tweet about IRA attacks
Joe Biden suffers hairline fractures in foot while playing with dog
Joe Biden suffers hairline fractures in foot while playing with dog
Sunday
29 Nov 2020
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Sinn Féin close gap on Fine Gael with highest-ever result in opinion poll
Sinn Féin close gap on Fine Gael with highest-ever result in opinion poll
UK and France sign agreement to curb number of migrants crossing English Channel in boats
UK and France sign agreement to curb number of migrants crossing English Channel in boats
Health Minister criticised by union for not adhering to official recommendation on law to close meat plants
Health Minister criticised by union for not adhering to official recommendation on law to close meat plants
Saturday
28 Nov 2020
Brexit, Covid-19 and Pat Finucane inquiry raised in call between Taoiseach and Boris Johnson last night
Brexit, Covid-19 and Pat Finucane inquiry raised in call between Taoiseach and Boris Johnson last night
Poll: Do you agree with the Government's decision to reduce Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
Poll: Do you agree with the Government's decision to reduce Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
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'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
Covid-19 has 'dramatic effect' on government mortgage scheme for first-time buyers as drawdowns plummet
Covid-19 has 'dramatic effect' on government mortgage scheme for first-time buyers as drawdowns plummet
Friday
27 Nov 2020
Micheál and Leo's December plans? A haircut, the gym, a meal with friends, and lazy days at home for Christmas
Micheál and Leo's December plans? A haircut, the gym, a meal with friends, and lazy days at home for Christmas
NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed
NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed
Vardakar: 'We're asking people to put off their trip, but if they have to come home please follow the rules'
Vardakar: 'We're asking people to put off their trip, but if they have to come home please follow the rules'
Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas
Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas
Talks on 'almost impossible' trade deal spill into weekend as focus shifts to fisheries
Talks on 'almost impossible' trade deal spill into weekend as focus shifts to fisheries
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas
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Boris Johnson 'facing Tory revolt' over plans to impose tough restrictions on 99% of English population
Boris Johnson 'facing Tory revolt' over plans to impose tough restrictions on 99% of English population
'There is a real risk of delays': Survey shows over half of Irish firms have not made Brexit customs plans
'There is a real risk of delays': Survey shows over half of Irish firms have not made Brexit customs plans
Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College confirms Joe Biden win
Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College confirms Joe Biden win
Thursday
26 Nov 2020
Varadkar says he spoke with other leaders before telling McEntee ‘Woulfe would make a good judge’
Varadkar says he spoke with other leaders before telling McEntee ‘Woulfe would make a good judge’
Christmas Bonus will be paid to over 1.6 million people in early December
Christmas Bonus will be paid to over 1.6 million people in early December
'I was astounded': Foster says Varadkar comments on cross-border travel 'regrettable'
'I was astounded': Foster says Varadkar comments on cross-border travel 'regrettable'
Tough Covid-19 restrictions for 99% of people in England as Johnson says ‘hard winter’ ahead
Tough Covid-19 restrictions for 99% of people in England as Johnson says ‘hard winter’ ahead
Analysis: Unrelenting pressure from a unified opposition kept the Woulfe affair firmly in the spotlight
Analysis: Unrelenting pressure from a unified opposition kept the Woulfe affair firmly in the spotlight
The Explainer: Why is the 27th Amendment back in the news?
The Explainer: Why is the 27th Amendment back in the news?
Ireland remains 'orange' on EU traffic light travel map
Ireland remains 'orange' on EU traffic light travel map
Vulture funds are 'preying on the misery and distress' of farmers
Vulture funds are 'preying on the misery and distress' of farmers
Tánaiste says homeless deaths 'fill us all with sorrow' and that 'beds were available'
Tánaiste says homeless deaths 'fill us all with sorrow' and that 'beds were available'
SIPO 'very concerned' about failure of Aontú and Renua to submit statements of their annual accounts
SIPO 'very concerned' about failure of Aontú and Renua to submit statements of their annual accounts
'Just Leo thinking out loud again': Mary Lou McDonald dismisses Tánaiste's border travel comments
'Just Leo thinking out loud again': Mary Lou McDonald dismisses Tánaiste's border travel comments
Poll: Should the Government end funding for greyhound racing?
Poll: Should the Government end funding for greyhound racing?
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