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Thursday 24 September 2020
The resignation of Dara Calleary this morning began a day of chaos and confusion for the government.
Solidarity-People Before Profit’s Ruth Coppinger has lost her seat.
Burton lost out on the fifth count.
It’s been a tough night for the Liberal Democrats and the DUP in particular.
It was Labour’s worst election result in more than 80 years.
‘The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required.’
Murphy is currently a TD for Dublin South-West.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
Tom Costello has been involved with the project for six years.
After seeing his side beaten 3-0 by Japan in the semi-final, the former United number two announced his departure.
The TD was suspended from the party for six months because he voted against the abortion legislation in the Dáil.
Raab said he understood why May had chosen to pursue the deal but that he couldn’t support it.
Kelly’s contract with NBC News is reported to be $69 million.
He made the announcement in the Dáil this afternoon.
The trophy had been left unattended during the clean-up after the event.
Donald Trump said she has done a “fantastic job”.
Sharkey is the first person to pull out of the race.
The senator had previously been vocal about his desire to run against Michael D Higgins.
May has defended her Brexit plan in the Commons saying it would be “challenging for the EU”.
Justice Minister Phillip Lee has resigned in order to voice his criticism of his party’s approach to Brexit.
O’Brien had been the head of the health service since July 2013.
The TD left the Independent Alliance last week after a row over who should serve as a junior minister.
Aaron Callaghan has left Athlone after five months in charge, citing a lack of professionalism at the club.
Some customers said their bank cards have been declined, even though they recently got paid.
Speaking in the Dáil, Minister for Children Katherine Zappone re-confirmed her decision to withhold further funding to the organisation.
In a statement, the company said it was being done “to deliver cost savings and create a leaner, more agile organisations”.
Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that when it comes to the use of chemical weapons Ireland is “not neutral one bit”.
The former Bishop of Raphoe, Philip Boyce, has been named as McAreavey’s replacement.
Buckley will exit the company at its EGM on 1 March.
Brokenshire, who has resigned over health concerns, had held the position for the past 17 months. The news came ahead of today’s expected cabinet reshuffle in the UK.
Johann van Graan will take over as head coach in the southern province next week.
More than 1,500 people jammed Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Lab in California to watch.
It follows widespread condemnation of his comments about rape on his lunchtime show on Friday.
It’s reported that the ex-cop is leaving, in part, for financial reasons.
The news means there’ll be no rematch with Anthony Joshua.
The Reuters news agency says the pair have ended the partnership.
Kalanick had already been on a leave of absence aimed at restoring confidence in the scandal-plagued company.
Hopkins became the subject of a police review after the Manchester bombing on Monday.
The bill will be sent to the Senate.
“It was like a Houdini act. He snuck up past his wife and out.”
“We have been insulted, disrespected,” said councillor Sorcha O’Neill.
IT’S BEEN A tough few months since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold of the nation.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction, and the loss of loved ones.
Today, youth mental health charity Jigsaw said it saw a 50% increase in demand for its services in August this year compared to the same period last year.
There has also been an over 400% increase of traffic to its e-mental health platform over the last six months, a surge in demand for its schools supports and a month-on-month increase to calls to 1800 JIGSAW support line.
So, today we want to know: Has your mental health been affected since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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