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3 Jun 2020
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Dramatic slide in government finances: €6 billion deficit in May compared to €63m last year
Coronavirus
Dramatic slide in government finances: €6 billion deficit in May compared to €63m last year
3 Jun 2020
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Harris says 20km rule important to avoid virus being brought into less affected areas
easing restrictions
Harris says 20km rule important to avoid virus being brought into less affected areas
3 Jun 2020
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Dáil holds minute's silence for those impacted by racism
black lives matter
Dáil holds minute's silence for those impacted by racism
3 Jun 2020
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Lengthy pause from Trudeau as he's asked about use of tear gas on US protesters
Canada
Lengthy pause from Trudeau as he's asked about use of tear gas on US protesters
3 Jun 2020
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Tuesday
2 Jun 2020
93% of health workers who had virus recover, and WHO warns against antibiotics: Today's Covid-19 main points
Coronavirus
93% of health workers who had virus recover, and WHO warns against antibiotics: Today's Covid-19 main points
2 Jun 2020
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Sinn Féin to oppose DUP's motion against abortion in cases of non-fatal disabilities
Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin to oppose DUP's motion against abortion in cases of non-fatal disabilities
2 Jun 2020
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Travel demand on public transport during Phase One has been higher than expected, says NTA
Covid-19
Travel demand on public transport during Phase One has been higher than expected, says NTA
2 Jun 2020
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Timeline: How the death of George Floyd led to violent protests and a Trump threat to deploy the military
widespread protest
Timeline: How the death of George Floyd led to violent protests and a Trump threat to deploy the military
2 Jun 2020
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Taking over private hospitals during the Covid-19 crisis will cost roughly €300 million
covid committee
Taking over private hospitals during the Covid-19 crisis will cost roughly €300 million
2 Jun 2020
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Greens, FF and FG to meet today for plenary session on programme for government
government formation
Greens, FF and FG to meet today for plenary session on programme for government
2 Jun 2020
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NI parties deadlocked over whether to extend Brexit transition period
Stormont
NI parties deadlocked over whether to extend Brexit transition period
2 Jun 2020
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Monday
1 Jun 2020
Murphy says councils should be 'flexible' to applicants for government-backed mortgage during Covid-19
leeway
Murphy says councils should be 'flexible' to applicants for government-backed mortgage during Covid-19
1 Jun 2020
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Further clarity needed on NI business and trade in UK's protocol plan, EU House of Lords committee says
Brexit
Further clarity needed on NI business and trade in UK's protocol plan, EU House of Lords committee says
1 Jun 2020
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Sunday
31 May 2020
Fine Gael 'treads carefully', but Fianna Fáil is eager to fast-track reopening of the country
government formation
Fine Gael 'treads carefully', but Fianna Fáil is eager to fast-track reopening of the country
31 May 2020
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No Brexit trade deal if Boris Johnson doesn't stick to promises, Michel Barnier warns
Brexit
No Brexit trade deal if Boris Johnson doesn't stick to promises, Michel Barnier warns
31 May 2020
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Saturday
30 May 2020
Irish contact tracing app to begin field testing next week
exposure notification
Irish contact tracing app to begin field testing next week
30 May 2020
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Friday
29 May 2020
Dáil summer holidays will be pushed back, says Taoiseach
Summer Recess
Dáil summer holidays will be pushed back, says Taoiseach
29 May 2020
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Change to wage subsidy scheme to include those returning from maternity leave
Covid-19
Change to wage subsidy scheme to include those returning from maternity leave
29 May 2020
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Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August
Education
Government to reopen primary and secondary schools at the end of August
29 May 2020
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Schools to reopen at the end of August and a new deal with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points
Coronavirus
Schools to reopen at the end of August and a new deal with private hospitals: Today's Covid-19 main points
29 May 2020
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'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
'It's not as attractive as it was': New security law puts pressure on businesses in Hong Kong
29 May 2020
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Schools to only partially return in September if 2m-rule in force, Education Minister says
State Exam
Schools to only partially return in September if 2m-rule in force, Education Minister says
29 May 2020
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'We're fed up with it': Trump signs executive order following factchecking row with Twitter
Executive Order
'We're fed up with it': Trump signs executive order following factchecking row with Twitter
29 May 2020
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Coveney seeks approval for new Brexit omnibus bill as he warns ministers there may be no trade deal
Brexit
Coveney seeks approval for new Brexit omnibus bill as he warns ministers there may be no trade deal
29 May 2020
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Thursday
28 May 2020
Solution to maternity leave wage subsidy exclusion, and nine more deaths confirmed: Today's Covid-19 main points
covid19 facts
Solution to maternity leave wage subsidy exclusion, and nine more deaths confirmed: Today's Covid-19 main points
28 May 2020
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Former TD Maria Bailey issues defamation proceedings against Irish Mirror publisher
High Court
Former TD Maria Bailey issues defamation proceedings against Irish Mirror publisher
28 May 2020
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Nobody on the pandemic payment is 'living it up', says Finance Minister
covid19 unemployment
Nobody on the pandemic payment is 'living it up', says Finance Minister
28 May 2020
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Police say Cummings may have committed 'minor breach' of lockdown rules but will face no further action
Durham
Police say Cummings may have committed 'minor breach' of lockdown rules but will face no further action
28 May 2020
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Two-metre rule makes reopening schools in September difficult, minister says
social distancing
Two-metre rule makes reopening schools in September difficult, minister says
28 May 2020
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Three politicians ejected from Hong Kong chamber amid China anthem debate
anthem debate
Three politicians ejected from Hong Kong chamber amid China anthem debate
28 May 2020
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Donald Trump to sign executive order about social media, after his tweets were flagged
US President
Donald Trump to sign executive order about social media, after his tweets were flagged
28 May 2020
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'No plans' to review co-living accommodation guidelines despite Covid-19 crisis, Murphy says
co living
'No plans' to review co-living accommodation guidelines despite Covid-19 crisis, Murphy says
28 May 2020
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ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
downturn
ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic
28 May 2020
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Wednesday
27 May 2020
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
Coronavirus
Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000
27 May 2020
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Tony Holohan advises ministers over 2m advice and the EU's €750 billion fund: Today's Covid-19 main points
Coronavirus
Tony Holohan advises ministers over 2m advice and the EU's €750 billion fund: Today's Covid-19 main points
27 May 2020
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BBC says Emily Maitlis' remarks about Dominic Cummings 'broke impartiality rules'
Newsnight
BBC says Emily Maitlis' remarks about Dominic Cummings 'broke impartiality rules'
27 May 2020
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Chief Medical Officer tells ministers he does not intend to recommend the reduction of the 2m rule
tony holohan
Chief Medical Officer tells ministers he does not intend to recommend the reduction of the 2m rule
27 May 2020
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Easing of restrictions may be brought forward if Covid-19 figures remain low, says Taoiseach
roadmap
Easing of restrictions may be brought forward if Covid-19 figures remain low, says Taoiseach
27 May 2020
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Micheál Martin says there is 'no serious justification' for the 5km and 20km limit
Lockdown
Micheál Martin says there is 'no serious justification' for the 5km and 20km limit
27 May 2020
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