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Wednesday 5 October 2022
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Global horror at civilian deaths in Ukrainian city of Bucha, an IPCC report warns the world of climate crisis, and Viktor Orban’s victory.
A Wisconsin Christmas parade tragedy, Garth Brooks in Dublin, and Boris Johnson’s Peppa Pig speech had people talking today.
Here’s what happened today on a quiet August Bank Holiday Monday.
The League of Ireland side are set to host St Patrick’s Athletic.
Special education classes resumed in mainstream schools, as England unveiled its detailed reopening plan.
New restrictions and a rainfall warning – it was one of those days.
Ian Bailey won’t be extradited, the UK’s new Covid plan, and suspected Shebeens.
The Premier League champions were sanctioned for a breach of financial fair play regulations.
Lisa Smith set to return to Ireland, a senator apologises for 2011 tweet, and political instability in Bolivia.
A second man jailed for the murder of Irene White, Trump vs Theresa, and Jeffrey Epstein charged.
Here’s all you need to know from today’s news, including the final election results, the US Russia investigation, and a blinding laser.
Here’s all the news from the count centres, the Brexit party, and Maria Bailey’s extraordinary radio interview.
Brexit and US visas are expected to be the among the topics that will be discussed.
Crunch Brexit talks, a shooting incident in Ballymun, and the approach of Storm Gareth – here’s what made the headlines.
Department of Health evacuated, Facebook lobbying denials, and the death of Prodigy frontman Keith Flint.
PRESSURE IS MOUNTING on the Government over the new concrete block levy, ahead of a Sinn Féin Dáil motion to scrap it.
The new 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and other products will be introduced next April to fund mica redress scheme, and is expected to raise €80 million annually.
However, experts have predicted that the levy will most likely be passed on to house buyers, with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland forecasting that it could add €3,000 to €4,000 to the costs of an average three-bed semi-detached house.
Sinn Féin’s motion would see the levy axed in its current form.
So today, we’re asking: Do you support the new levy?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Housing expert Dr Rory Hearne shares an extract from his new book ”Gaffs’ released this week.
This week our reader is busy doing different shifts and is trying to save for a home.
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Breezy; a passing shower in the morning
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