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Thursday 26 November 2020
It appears Enda Kenny is safe for now but it is likely he will have to step down later this year.
As the Taoiseach comes under fire again, this is the inside story of that coup six years ago.
The Social Protection Minister says he ‘doesn’t think it would be right to push him.’
Galway defender David Collins insists the Tribesmen learned a lot from the League, even though it ended in relegation.
Viktor Kolelishvili later received a yellow card for an off the ball incident.
A report today said that John McGuinness was poised to challenge Micheal Martin, but Timmy Dooley says that was all “tongue in cheek”.
Join the experts for the clash with the world champions.
Racing Metro took the Scarlets to the cleaners in this exchange during last weekend’s Heineken Cup action.
Garryowen took on Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road today.
Here’s Enda Kenny’s letter to Declan Kidney and the boys ahead of the match against the United States tomorrow morning.
Former Irish international fronts up after Declan Kidney’s team selection earlier.
Ireland head coach reveals team to take on Wales in the Triple Crown clash on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach spends the morning putting off “stupid suggestions” – and Mary Hanafin splits hairs.
Brian Lenihan confirms he’ll vote for Brian Cowen in today’s vote – all but assuring the Taoiseach’s success in today’s vote.
Some things you may have known, and some things you may not have, about how this works – and how it’s gone before.
Brian Cowen vows to lead Fianna Fáil into the next election – but cabinet colleague Micheál Martin says it’s time for change.
The full text of Micheál Martin’s statement, in which he admitted wanting a new FF leader, and that he’d vote against Brian Cowen.
The full text of Brian Cowen’s speech this evening, where the Taoiseach stated his intention to remain as Fianna Fáíl leader.
The Social Protection minister, and grandson of party founder Éamon de Valera, says he’d like to lead the party.
The Greens are uneasy about “additional revelations”, as Brian Cowen says “no discussions” took place with Seán FitzPatrick.
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
The under-fire Fianna Fáil leader says TDs opposing him have their options – but that he won’t be stepping down.
And Fianna Fáil TD Mary O’Rourke denies suggestions Cowen’s comments yesterday have sparked a party heave this morning.
We assess the lay of the land as the European pool action enters endgame.
Paul O’Connell and Donnacha Ryan named in 28-man panel.
Late Darcy try adds gloss to scoreline at Lansdowne Road.
Nine things you need to know by 9am: the Taoiseach’s long goodbye, IMF calls for a man tax and tensions brewing between North and South Korea.
It will be an under-strength Ireland side who will face the Pumas this weekend in Dublin.
Ticket allocation row sees rugby chiefs meet in Dublin today
Ireland hooker omitted from Tony McGahan’s squad for Magner’s League showdown with with Benetton Treviso in Limerick on Friday.
Irish squad boosted by returned big names ahead of tough November schedule
Things you need to know by 9am.
Former Fianna Fáil chief whip says that his support for the government hinges on the retention of acute services at South Tipperary General Hospital.
With Brian Lenihan at his side, the Taoiseach says he’s not “on probation” and that heave rumours are not behind bond spikes.
Is the interest rate being asked of government debt on the increase because the markets want Cowen to stay on?
Twitter’s getting all musical as the Fianna Fáil party starts playing musical chairs around the leader. Heave songs ahoy!
The former Chief Whip calls for debate on the leadership, while Michael Lowry says he won’t support a new Fianna Fáil leader.
THE NATIONAL PUBLIC Health Emergency Team is meeting today to make its recommendation to Government about easing Level 5 restrictions.
The recommendation will potentially set out what people are able to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas, ahead of the Government’s decision this week on whether or not it will re-open things like pubs and restaurants across the country after 1 December.
It’s been reported this week that some ministers believe restaurants should be allowed to open for indoor dining during December and that pubs should also be allowed to reopen.
However, some public health experts believe that it would not be safe to re-open restaurants next month, given the potential to the virus to spread in congregated indoor settings.
But what do you think? Today we’re asking: Would you be comfortable going to a restaurant for a meal in December?
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