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Opinion: The virus may rapidly spread to countries that lack even the most basic resources to fight it
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This Covid-19 information booklet will be delivered to every home in the country
This Covid-19 information booklet will be delivered to every home in the country
Parents will not have to pay for childcare they are not receiving during Covid-19 crisis, says Taoiseach
Parents will not have to pay for childcare they are not receiving during Covid-19 crisis, says Taoiseach
'It's disgusting': Simon Harris says people have purposefully coughed in his face
'It's disgusting': Simon Harris says people have purposefully coughed in his face
'It's like the stock exchange closing': Farmers at a loss to sell their cattle as marts close for several weeks
'It's like the stock exchange closing': Farmers at a loss to sell their cattle as marts close for several weeks
US Senate and White House reach agreement on $2 trillion Covid-19 rescue package
US Senate and White House reach agreement on $2 trillion Covid-19 rescue package
Seanad and Leas Ceann Comhairle election cause headache for government
Seanad and Leas Ceann Comhairle election cause headache for government
Tuesday
24 Mar 2020
'Where's Fauci?': The United States' disease expert returns to TV after tensions with Trump
'Where's Fauci?': The United States' disease expert returns to TV after tensions with Trump
Private hospitals will be made public for duration of coronavirus pandemic
Private hospitals will be made public for duration of coronavirus pandemic
Government working on 'contingency plans' for Leaving Cert
Government working on 'contingency plans' for Leaving Cert
Leo Varadkar: Gardaí will be more visible on the streets 'encouraging groups to disperse'
Leo Varadkar: Gardaí will be more visible on the streets 'encouraging groups to disperse'
Taoiseach announces all non-essential shops to close, restrictions on gatherings of more than four people
Taoiseach announces all non-essential shops to close, restrictions on gatherings of more than four people
Taoiseach announces increase in Covid-19 unemployment payment to €350 per week and temporary wage subsidy
Taoiseach announces increase in Covid-19 unemployment payment to €350 per week and temporary wage subsidy
Minister says he expects insurers to 'play their part and act reasonably' by honouring claims
Minister says he expects insurers to 'play their part and act reasonably' by honouring claims
The 9 at 9 Here’s a round up of this morning’s main stories.
Irish government expected to announce restrictions for public parks and open spaces
Irish government expected to announce restrictions for public parks and open spaces
'Our country is meant to be open': Donald Trump could remove Covid-19 restrictions by next week
'Our country is meant to be open': Donald Trump could remove Covid-19 restrictions by next week
Monday
23 Mar 2020
UK in lockdown: Boris Johnson tells British people to 'stay at home' for three weeks to slow coronavirus spread
UK in lockdown: Boris Johnson tells British people to 'stay at home' for three weeks to slow coronavirus spread
Names of towns and regions where Covid-19 clusters are should be released, says Martin
Names of towns and regions where Covid-19 clusters are should be released, says Martin
British Health Secretary says people ignoring social-distancing advice are ‘selfish’
British Health Secretary says people ignoring social-distancing advice are ‘selfish’
Alex Salmond claims further evidence ‘will see light of day’ after his acquittal in sexual assault trial
Alex Salmond claims further evidence ‘will see light of day’ after his acquittal in sexual assault trial
The 9 at 9 Here’s a round up of this morning’s main stories.
Sunday
22 Mar 2020
North Korea says Trump wrote letter offering cooperation in 'anti-epidemic work'
North Korea says Trump wrote letter offering cooperation in 'anti-epidemic work'
Friday
20 Mar 2020
Emergency Covid-19 legislation signed into law by President Higgins after passing in the Seanad
Emergency Covid-19 legislation signed into law by President Higgins after passing in the Seanad
Volunteers wanted for Covid-19 test centres and other voluntary organisations
Volunteers wanted for Covid-19 test centres and other voluntary organisations
New law will empower minister to shut down pubs that refuse to close
New law will empower minister to shut down pubs that refuse to close
Minister: 'Please stop putting messages up online that are frightening young and old'
Minister: 'Please stop putting messages up online that are frightening young and old'
Restrictions 'likely' to last beyond March, a rate freeze for businesses: Today's Covid-19 main points
Restrictions 'likely' to last beyond March, a rate freeze for businesses: Today's Covid-19 main points
'No exceptions': HSE boss says Covid-19 guidelines can't be relaxed for Mother's Day
'No exceptions': HSE boss says Covid-19 guidelines can't be relaxed for Mother's Day
Local authorities agree deferral of rates payments for businesses impacted by coronavirus outbreak
Local authorities agree deferral of rates payments for businesses impacted by coronavirus outbreak
Thursday
19 Mar 2020
Third death in Ireland, Dáil sitting for emergency legislation, Italy fatalities overtake China: Today's Covid-19 main points
Third death in Ireland, Dáil sitting for emergency legislation, Italy fatalities overtake China: Today's Covid-19 main points
School closures may be extended into April or May, Taoiseach tells Fine Gael TDs
School closures may be extended into April or May, Taoiseach tells Fine Gael TDs
Emergency Covid-19 legislation passes all stages in the Dáil
Emergency Covid-19 legislation passes all stages in the Dáil
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy self-isolating after returning from visiting family abroad
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy self-isolating after returning from visiting family abroad
Rent freeze and temporary ban on evictions to be introduced during Covid-19 crisis
Rent freeze and temporary ban on evictions to be introduced during Covid-19 crisis
Michel Barnier confirms he has tested positive for Covid-19
Michel Barnier confirms he has tested positive for Covid-19
'Robust' supports for renters due to be announced, but access to HAP likely to be ruled out
'Robust' supports for renters due to be announced, but access to HAP likely to be ruled out
Limited number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting to pass emergency Covid-19 legislation
Limited number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting to pass emergency Covid-19 legislation
Wednesday
18 Mar 2020
Sanders 'assessing' his next step after receiving another drubbing by Biden in Democratic primaries
Sanders 'assessing' his next step after receiving another drubbing by Biden in Democratic primaries
Banks announce emergency mortgage measures, Eurovision and Glastonbury cancelled: Today's Covid-19 main points
Banks announce emergency mortgage measures, Eurovision and Glastonbury cancelled: Today's Covid-19 main points