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Coronavirus: 16 more deaths and 370 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 16 more deaths and 370 new cases confirmed in Ireland
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Coronavirus: People on social welfare income support now tops 710,000
Coronavirus: People on social welfare income support now tops 710,000
Taoiseach says there are risks to lifting restrictions too soon and county-by-county
Taoiseach says there are risks to lifting restrictions too soon and county-by-county
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'in good spirits' after 'comfortable night' in hospital
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson 'in good spirits' after 'comfortable night' in hospital
Looking at long-term impact of Covid-19 crisis: Latest news from Noteworthy
Looking at long-term impact of Covid-19 crisis: Latest news from Noteworthy
A FF-FG government would be the result of an 'artificially narrowed' choice, says Éamon Ó Cuív
A FF-FG government would be the result of an 'artificially narrowed' choice, says Éamon Ó Cuív
Sunday
5 Apr 2020
'We will be a responsible opposition': Keir Starmer announces new look Labour team
'We will be a responsible opposition': Keir Starmer announces new look Labour team
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has registered again as a doctor to help out during Covid-19
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has registered again as a doctor to help out during Covid-19
Confirmed cases in Northern Ireland exceed 1,000, Trump expects 'a lot of death' in the US: Today's Covid-19 main points
Confirmed cases in Northern Ireland exceed 1,000, Trump expects 'a lot of death' in the US: Today's Covid-19 main points
Saturday
4 Apr 2020
So who exactly is new UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer?
So who exactly is new UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer?
Johnson invites opposition leaders to 'work together' as death toll rises by 708 in just one day in UK
Johnson invites opposition leaders to 'work together' as death toll rises by 708 in just one day in UK
Alan Kelly says forming a government is 'up to other parties' after winning Labour leadership race
Alan Kelly says forming a government is 'up to other parties' after winning Labour leadership race
Keir Starmer is the new leader of the UK Labour party
Keir Starmer is the new leader of the UK Labour party
Friday
3 Apr 2020
HSE says some of the PPE flown in from China is 'not appropriate for use'
HSE says some of the PPE flown in from China is 'not appropriate for use'
Government criticised over schemes aimed at helping artists impacted by coronavirus
Government criticised over schemes aimed at helping artists impacted by coronavirus
'Anomalies have arisen': Donohoe admits 'gap' in wage subsidy scheme for low paid workers
'Anomalies have arisen': Donohoe admits 'gap' in wage subsidy scheme for low paid workers
Labour Party to elect Howlin's replacement as postal vote closes today
Labour Party to elect Howlin's replacement as postal vote closes today
Central Bank says unemployment could reach 25% as government seeks to avoid 'another era of austerity'
Central Bank says unemployment could reach 25% as government seeks to avoid 'another era of austerity'
Thursday
2 Apr 2020
Leo Varadkar defends Covid-19 payment anomalies as 'a price worth paying to protect incomes'
Leo Varadkar defends Covid-19 payment anomalies as 'a price worth paying to protect incomes'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Leo Varadkar: Decision will be made next week on possible restrictions after 12 April
Leo Varadkar: Decision will be made next week on possible restrictions after 12 April
Holohan urges people to seek help if they need it after seeing empty waiting rooms during his hospital admission
Holohan urges people to seek help if they need it after seeing empty waiting rooms during his hospital admission
Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears
Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears
Tax revenues last month almost €1 billion lower than March last year
Tax revenues last month almost €1 billion lower than March last year
Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today
Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today
Michael D Higgins: Ireland owes 'enormous debt of gratitude' to Covid-19 essential workers
Michael D Higgins: Ireland owes 'enormous debt of gratitude' to Covid-19 essential workers
Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad
Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad
Over 500,000 people either out of work or receiving pandemic payments, new stats show
Over 500,000 people either out of work or receiving pandemic payments, new stats show
Coronavirus: Dáil set for three-hour sitting despite debate over whether it's 'essential'
Coronavirus: Dáil set for three-hour sitting despite debate over whether it's 'essential'
'It was shaping to be a very strong year': How will the coronavirus crisis impact people buying houses?
'It was shaping to be a very strong year': How will the coronavirus crisis impact people buying houses?
Wednesday
1 Apr 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Leo Varadkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could agree basis for government by next week
Leo Varadkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could agree basis for government by next week
Dáil sitting prompts State’s top civil servant to remind TDs of Covid-19 guidelines
Dáil sitting prompts State’s top civil servant to remind TDs of Covid-19 guidelines
First patients arrive at Citywest self-isolation centre as Harris warns of 'very significant pressure' on hospitals
First patients arrive at Citywest self-isolation centre as Harris warns of 'very significant pressure' on hospitals
Debunked: No, Leo Varadkar is not telling people to avoid using the Houseparty video messaging app
Debunked: No, Leo Varadkar is not telling people to avoid using the Houseparty video messaging app
Contact tracing to be extended to suspected cases of Covid-19
Contact tracing to be extended to suspected cases of Covid-19
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and Independent Rónán Mullen elected to the Seanad
Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and Independent Rónán Mullen elected to the Seanad
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan in hospital for tests unrelated to Covid-19
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan in hospital for tests unrelated to Covid-19
Tuesday
31 Mar 2020
17 more deaths in Ireland, and UK death toll increases by 393: Today's Covid-19 main points
17 more deaths in Ireland, and UK death toll increases by 393: Today's Covid-19 main points