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# Controversy

Beacon Hospital offered Covid vaccines to teachers in 'good faith', report finds

The board of the hospital said it retains confidence in its CEO Michael Cullen.

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Jul 19th 2021, 3:06 PM

# Controversy

Galatasaray fly home from Greece after allegedly refusing further Covid tests

The visitors were due to play against Greek champions Olympiakos on Tuesday.

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Jul 13th 2021, 4:12 PM

# Hot Water

Antoine Griezmann loses sponsor amid Japan racism row

The controversy also involves Barcelona striker and teammate Ousmane Dembele.

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Jul 7th 2021, 11:25 PM

# Controversy

Uefa launch probe into 'discriminatory incidents' during Germany-Hungary match

The fixture was overshadowed by a row over a new Hungarian anti-LGBTQ law.

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Jun 25th 2021, 12:02 PM

# Controversy

Section of England fans defy pleas not to boo players taking the knee

The Croatia national anthem was also booed.

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Jun 13th 2021, 2:47 PM

# Controversy

Explainer: Why has a controversy blown up around political party members posing as pollsters?

Some parties have said they never engaged in this practice, while others used it up until a few years ago.

It was reported yesterday that Sinn Féin party members had pretended to be pollsters carrying fake marketing research company IDs.

SF TD Eoin Ó Broin described the practice as "widespread and common".

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party have also engaged in similar polling in the past.

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Jun 10th 2021, 3:10 PM

# Controversy

Gareth Southgate suggests England may rethink taking knee after players booed

The boos were soon drowned out by cheers among the near-7,000 crowd at the Riverside.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 10:25 PM

# Controversy

Anger as Ireland's Alan Browne sent off

Preston boss Alex Neil was furious with the decision.

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Mar 16th 2021, 10:31 PM

# Controversy

An uneasy show of support: Coalition partners sticking by Varadkar amid calls for him to step aside

If charges were to be brought, Fianna Fáil would call for his removal, sources said.

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Mar 16th 2021, 6:15 AM

# new interpretation

Handball rule changed after Fulham-Tottenham controversy

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) made the announcement in a statement.

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Mar 5th 2021, 3:18 PM

# response

'I felt embarrassed for my sport. An appalling picture' - Walsh reacts to Elliott photo

Ruby Walsh also described the incident as ‘indefensible.’

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Mar 1st 2021, 9:29 PM

# Controversy

Gordon Elliott barred from racing horses in Britain while investigation into image takes place

The news is a major announcement a fortnight out from the start of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival.

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Mar 1st 2021, 7:42 PM

# Controversy

Michael O’Leary will ‘continue to support’ trainer Gordon Elliott despite ‘unacceptable’ photograph

Betfair, however, has severed ties with Elliott after he was photographed sitting on a dead horse.

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Mar 1st 2021, 12:42 PM

# juvenile scheme

Over 760 gardaí were disciplined over Juvenile Diversion Scheme controversy

Some gardaí are still under investigation.

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Feb 25th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Controversy

Grant Thornton has resigned as auditors to firms owned by operator of Pornhub

The move came “in light of the serious nature of recent developments”, Grant Thornton said.

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Feb 10th 2021, 8:46 AM

# Controversy

Players free to decide whether to take knee, says Scottish Rugby, after backlash

Murrayfield chiefs have reiterated their backing for equality.

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Feb 7th 2021, 7:12 PM

# Controversy

Patrick Reed ‘all good’ with Xander Schauffele after drop controversy

Reed was cleared of any wrongdoing by rules officials after taking a free drop for an embedded ball in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

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Feb 3rd 2021, 3:04 PM

# Controversy

'It certainly didn't affect him' - Support for Ireland U21 striker after recent racist abuse

Jim Crawford praised Jonathan Afolabi for the way he handled the recent vile comments aimed at him.

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Jan 28th 2021, 7:48 PM

# Controversy

Welsh Tory leader quits after politicians found drinking following pub alcohol ban

Paul Davies said the controversy over his conduct had become a ‘distraction’ for the party.

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Jan 23rd 2021, 6:15 PM

# Controversy

Stoke chief 'very disappointed' after James McClean's alleged Covid-19 breach

Tony Scholes also emphasised footballers’ ‘duty to act responsibly’ during the pandemic.

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Jan 15th 2021, 9:57 PM

# Controversy

Toulon study appeal after Scarlets given European win for 'harrowing' Covid-19 withdrawal

Scarlets were awarded a 28-0 bonus-point victory after Toulon did not fulfil last night’s fixture due to covid concerns.

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Dec 19th 2020, 8:57 PM

# Controversy

Brian Stanley says he's 'an ally of the LGBT community' and he wishes to apologise to Leo Varadkar

The Sinn Féin TD apologised for two tweets he sent that have caused controversy.

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Dec 15th 2020, 5:10 PM

# Controversy

Millwall fans boo players taking a knee

In footage seen on social media, booing from the stands is heard after referee Darren England blows his whistle.

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Dec 5th 2020, 5:29 PM

# Controversy

LGFA 'fully understand Limerick’s wish to use their own venue for training purposes'

The All-Ireland ladies football semi-final was moved from LIT Gaelic Grounds to Parnell Park earlier this week.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 12:00 PM

# Sex party

Hungarian MEP apologises after attending lockdown-breaking party

Jozsef Szajer resigned over the weekend after going to what local press called an ‘orgy’.

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Dec 1st 2020, 6:51 PM

# Brian Stanley

McDonald says she won't ask SF TD to step down as chair of PAC following tweet about IRA attacks

Brian Stanley has apologised for the tweet about IRA attacks on the British Army.

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Dec 1st 2020, 9:01 AM

# Camogie Association

Referee timekeeping correct in both All-Ireland semi-finals, camogie officials insist

There was some confusion over the timekeeping in both games.

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Nov 28th 2020, 5:16 PM

# outcry

Derry bus company apologises after advertising shopping trips to Dublin during NI lockdown

A TD branded the mooted trip a “disgrace”.

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Nov 26th 2020, 2:38 PM

# Controversy

13 Barbarians players to face disciplinary hearing for Covid-19 breaches

The unnamed individuals have been charged after their actions led to last weekend’s game against England being cancelled.

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Oct 29th 2020, 5:18 PM

# Controversy

Liverpool ask Premier League to review VAR decisions from derby

Jordan Pickford’s tackle on Virgil Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson’s late disallowed goal have been called into question by the Reds.

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Oct 17th 2020, 7:33 PM

# Controversy

'Clearly in the public interest': NUJ defends Golfgate coverage following Seamus Woulfe remarks

Mr Justice Woulfe described reports of the scandal as “appalling” and “fake”.

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Oct 6th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Controversy

Landon Donovan-managed side walk off pitch in protest after alleged anti-gay slur

It was claimed that midfielder Collin Martin was targeted.

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Oct 1st 2020, 11:20 PM

# Controversy

Tipperary dual club pull out of camogie final due to 'player welfare issues' amidst fixture clash

Cahir will contest the Tipperary senior A football final on Sunday afternoon, but not the camogie decider on Saturday.

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Sep 25th 2020, 9:42 AM

# Controversy

Marseille allege Neymar made racist remarks towards Japan star

The individual said Andre Villas-Boas’s side have evidence of the Brazil forward making the comments on two occasions.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 2:18 PM

# toxic workplace

Ellen DeGeneres addresses toxic workplace allegations in her show's opening monologue

“I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.”

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Sep 21st 2020, 6:18 PM

# Controversy

German FA defend decision to fly to Basel as fans rage

‘Stupid’, ‘anti-social’, ‘oblivious to the future’ – were some of the comments posted.

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Sep 7th 2020, 5:18 PM

# Controversy

Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge with ball

The top seed and 17-time grand slam champion had just dropped serve to trail Spanish opponent Pablo Carreno Busta 6-5.

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Sep 6th 2020, 9:53 PM

# Controversy

European Commission president 'seeking clarification' as Phil Hogan hands in his Golfgate report

Last night, it emerged that Hogan was stopped by gardaí while driving to the dinner.

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Aug 24th 2020, 1:00 PM

# Clifden

Golfgate: Who were the public figures at this week's controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner?

81 people are said to have attended the event in Clifden this week.

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Aug 21st 2020, 6:56 PM

# Controversy

Phil Hogan 'left Kildare two days before localised lockdown', says spokesperson

The EU Commissioner is based in Belgium, which is not on Ireland’s travel ‘green list’.

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Aug 21st 2020, 5:00 PM