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Dr Tony Holohan: 'We have effectively extinguished the virus from the community'
Dr Tony Holohan: 'We have effectively extinguished the virus from the community'
'It delivers on our promise to the British people': UK bill to end free movement of people passes first hurdle
'It delivers on our promise to the British people': UK bill to end free movement of people passes first hurdle
The 9 at 9 Catch up with all the main news stories in today’s headline round up.
'A financial diuretic': Leo Varadkar and ECB voice support for €500bn Franco-German recovery plan
'A financial diuretic': Leo Varadkar and ECB voice support for €500bn Franco-German recovery plan
Donald Trump threatens to permanently stop funding World Health Organisation over Covid-19 response
Donald Trump threatens to permanently stop funding World Health Organisation over Covid-19 response
Monday
18 May 2020
After weekend row, Varadkar, Martin and Ryan sat down for talks on government formation today
After weekend row, Varadkar, Martin and Ryan sat down for talks on government formation today
'Please do your exercise and then go home': Government advises against picnics as restrictions ease
'Please do your exercise and then go home': Government advises against picnics as restrictions ease
'Highly unlikely' weddings of up to 100 people allowed by July, Simon Harris says
'Highly unlikely' weddings of up to 100 people allowed by July, Simon Harris says
The 9 at 9 Here’s a round up of the big news stories on day one of Phase One.
Sunday
17 May 2020
Department confirms 64 new cases and HSE 'reassured' by Mater Hospital reporting: Today's Covid-19 main points
Department confirms 64 new cases and HSE 'reassured' by Mater Hospital reporting: Today's Covid-19 main points
Taoiseach discusses lockdown exit and foreign travel restrictions with EC President
Taoiseach discusses lockdown exit and foreign travel restrictions with EC President
Number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in ICU falls to 54
Number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in ICU falls to 54
Contingency plans for another election spark row between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Contingency plans for another election spark row between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
The 9 at 9 Here are the stories making headlines this morning.
'A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge': Obama hits out at US response to Covid-19
'A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge': Obama hits out at US response to Covid-19
Saturday
16 May 2020
15 more deaths confirmed here, Italy to re-open in June: Today's Covid-19 main points
15 more deaths confirmed here, Italy to re-open in June: Today's Covid-19 main points
Trump says he hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year or 'maybe before'
Trump says he hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year or 'maybe before'
Rose Wall
Opinion: Ireland's courts might have a digital future but vulnerable people need protection
Rose Wall
Expert group set up to offer guidance to sporting bodies preparing to return to action
Expert group set up to offer guidance to sporting bodies preparing to return to action
The 9 at 9 Here are the stories making headlines this morning.
Trump sacks State Department inspector general who recently began investigating Mike Pompeo
Trump sacks State Department inspector general who recently began investigating Mike Pompeo
Can Joe Biden win a presidential campaign from his living room?
Can Joe Biden win a presidential campaign from his living room?
Friday
15 May 2020
'Curtains can wait': Why the government is allowing hardware - but not homeware - stores to re-open
'Curtains can wait': Why the government is allowing hardware - but not homeware - stores to re-open
Phase One easing to go ahead from Monday, 16 new deaths announced: Today's Covid-19 main points
Phase One easing to go ahead from Monday, 16 new deaths announced: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Labour Party rules itself out of joining a FF-FG coalition government
Labour Party rules itself out of joining a FF-FG coalition government
Varadkar says indoor construction such as home renovations will not be permitted during Phase One
Varadkar says indoor construction such as home renovations will not be permitted during Phase One
Mater Hospital insists it reported all cases of Covid-19 amid controversy over delayed reporting
Mater Hospital insists it reported all cases of Covid-19 amid controversy over delayed reporting
Row over 'level playing field' is the major stumbling block to EU-UK trade talks
Row over 'level playing field' is the major stumbling block to EU-UK trade talks
Cabinet set to approve easing of restrictions, but homeware stores not permitted to open
Cabinet set to approve easing of restrictions, but homeware stores not permitted to open
Maternity leave exclusion from wage subsidy referred to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
Maternity leave exclusion from wage subsidy referred to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission
The 9 at 9 Here are the stories making headlines this morning.
Some countries have already reimposed restrictions after lifting them
Some countries have already reimposed restrictions after lifting them
Thursday
14 May 2020
HSE boss raised concern over NPHET's statement about ramping up Covid-19 testing
HSE boss raised concern over NPHET's statement about ramping up Covid-19 testing
'Remarkably stable': Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen
'Remarkably stable': Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen
Concerns raised in Dáil that number of non-Covid-related deaths 'will surpass' Covid-related deaths
Concerns raised in Dáil that number of non-Covid-related deaths 'will surpass' Covid-related deaths
Varadkar 'increasingly confident' Phase One of lifting restrictions will begin on Monday
Varadkar 'increasingly confident' Phase One of lifting restrictions will begin on Monday
Phase One: Who's back to work and can you see your family if the government lifts the Covid-19 lockdown?
Phase One: Who's back to work and can you see your family if the government lifts the Covid-19 lockdown?
'Shambolic': Government told to 'go back to the drawing board' over failed childcare scheme for healthcare workers
'Shambolic': Government told to 'go back to the drawing board' over failed childcare scheme for healthcare workers
The 9 at 9 Here are the stories making headlines this morning.