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Boris Johnson plays down possibility of second coronavirus lockdown in UK
Boris Johnson plays down possibility of second coronavirus lockdown in UK
Fine Gael's popularity continues to rise as support for coalition partners falls
Fine Gael's popularity continues to rise as support for coalition partners falls
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Saturday
18 Jul 2020
UK transport secretary becomes first senior politician to book foreign holiday
UK transport secretary becomes first senior politician to book foreign holiday
'It's a hard price to pay': Barry Cowen says he is 'not a victim' following sacking as Agriculture Minister
'It's a hard price to pay': Barry Cowen says he is 'not a victim' following sacking as Agriculture Minister
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
'A moment of truth': EU Summit to resume amid deadlock over €750 billion Covid rescue plan
'A moment of truth': EU Summit to resume amid deadlock over €750 billion Covid rescue plan
Green list will be 'very short' but Greece and Cyprus likely to feature
Green list will be 'very short' but Greece and Cyprus likely to feature
Friday
17 Jul 2020
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 34 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 34 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Carers 'emotionally, mentally and physically' on the edge after Covid-19 closures
Carers 'emotionally, mentally and physically' on the edge after Covid-19 closures
Children's minister: Eamon Ryan's Dáil snooze 'a moment of human frailty'
Children's minister: Eamon Ryan's Dáil snooze 'a moment of human frailty'
US won't be on travel green list and UK 'unlikely' to make the cut, confirms Coveney
US won't be on travel green list and UK 'unlikely' to make the cut, confirms Coveney
Leaving Cert results date: ASTI criticises announcement but says 'at least there's now certainty'
Leaving Cert results date: ASTI criticises announcement but says 'at least there's now certainty'
GAA President makes direct appeal to Taoiseach to allow more supporters attend matches
GAA President makes direct appeal to Taoiseach to allow more supporters attend matches
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says EU needs to show it has 'wherewithal' to deal with Covid-19 crisis
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says EU needs to show it has 'wherewithal' to deal with Covid-19 crisis
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin 'doesn't see' a border poll being a possibility during his government
Taoiseach Micheál Martin 'doesn't see' a border poll being a possibility during his government
Taoiseach travels to Brussels for crunch EU summit, but will take 'special measures' upon return
Taoiseach travels to Brussels for crunch EU summit, but will take 'special measures' upon return
Thursday
16 Jul 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Harris: 'No indication there is a second wave here, but not pausing Phase Four would be grossly irresponsible'
Harris: 'No indication there is a second wave here, but not pausing Phase Four would be grossly irresponsible'
Coronavirus: One further death and 21 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: One further death and 21 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn
Not all third-level students will be able to be accommodated on campus in the autumn
Rent freeze to be extended beyond 20 July
Rent freeze to be extended beyond 20 July
'A marathon, not a sprint': European Commission says the fight over Apple tax and Ireland isn't over
'A marathon, not a sprint': European Commission says the fight over Apple tax and Ireland isn't over
Tánaiste says there is no guarantee that pubs will reopen on 10 August
Tánaiste says there is no guarantee that pubs will reopen on 10 August
Q&A: What do you want to know about Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions and health advice?
Q&A: What do you want to know about Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions and health advice?
Health Minister: 'If the R-rate continues at 1.8 for three weeks, we could have 150 cases a day'
Health Minister: 'If the R-rate continues at 1.8 for three weeks, we could have 150 cases a day'
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Wednesday
15 Jul 2020
Reopening of pubs delayed by three weeks as Government pushes Phase Four back to 10 August
Reopening of pubs delayed by three weeks as Government pushes Phase Four back to 10 August
'Green list' of safe countries to be published on Monday but advice against non-essential travel remains
'Green list' of safe countries to be published on Monday but advice against non-essential travel remains
Social visits to be limited to 10 people from no more than four households at one time
Social visits to be limited to 10 people from no more than four households at one time
Face coverings to be made mandatory in shops, Taoiseach confirms
Face coverings to be made mandatory in shops, Taoiseach confirms
Dara Calleary appointed new Agriculture Minister following sacking of Barry Cowen
Dara Calleary appointed new Agriculture Minister following sacking of Barry Cowen
'The opposition didn't ask for a head on a plate': TDs react to Taoiseach's explanation for sacking Cowen
'The opposition didn't ask for a head on a plate': TDs react to Taoiseach's explanation for sacking Cowen
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A timeline: How the Barry Cowen drink-driving saga unfolded
A timeline: How the Barry Cowen drink-driving saga unfolded
An EU court has ruled in favour of Apple and Ireland in the €13 billion tax row. So what happens now?
An EU court has ruled in favour of Apple and Ireland in the €13 billion tax row. So what happens now?
Taoiseach says Cowen's refusal to answer questions in the Dáil was 'not acceptable'
Taoiseach says Cowen's refusal to answer questions in the Dáil was 'not acceptable'
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Trump-backed football coach beats ex-Attorney General for Alabama Senate nomination
Trump-backed football coach beats ex-Attorney General for Alabama Senate nomination