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€66,000 cash and two encrypted phones seized by Criminal Assets Bureau in Dublin
The operation was described as a “significant development” in an ongoing investigation.
Irish hotel room bookings are at about 25% - last year they were at 90%
The Irish Hotels Federation says action needs to be taken.
Poll: Have you turned the heating on this week?
With plenty of cold and wet weather, have you been tempted to switch on the heating?
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
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Drier weather on the horizon for the weekend as wet weather eclipses usual July totals
Met Éireann says today will remain cloudy with patchy drizzle and sunny spells.
Texas resumes executions after months-long shutdown due to Covid-19
Billy Joe Wardlow, convicted for murder, was given the lethal injection yesterday evening.
Treatment for problem use of cocaine has tripled since 2013
Cocaine has risen from the third to second most common problem drug between 2013 and 2019.
John Egan a strong contender for Irish player of the season - and it could be about to get even better
The Sheffield United centre-back has been a key figure amid a remarkable season for the club.
Second night of clashes in Serbian capital as crowds protest government handling of pandemic
The Serbian president has said planned weekend lockdown measures are likely to be scrapped.
Shops, cafes and endless sea views: High-end apartments with all you need on the doorstep
Downsizers will find a lot to enjoy at Marina Village Greystones.
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Gardaí identify 26 pubs potentially in breach of health regulations after weekend crackdown
Gardaí say a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in each of these cases.
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
Ruairí Brugha says the scenes from Dublin city centre last weekend show how dangerously close we are to the second wave of Covid-19 unless drastic action is taken.
George Floyd said he couldn't breathe more than 20 times, transcripts show
Transcripts from the police officers’ body cameras, filed in court this week, show that George Floyd’s last words were “I can’t breathe.”
Hunger linked to Covid-19 could cause 12,000 deaths a day by the end of the year, Oxfam says
Oxfam said millions are in danger of dying from hunger on a planet that produces more than enough food for everyone.
Mother and Baby Homes Investigation costs top €12 million amid calls for a national archive of records
The Commission’s long-awaited final report has been delayed again for another four months due to Covid-19.
‘First, find the right SPF’: How to build a proper skincare routine this summer
Jennifer Rock, CEO of The Skin Nerd, tells us where to start.
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Covid-19 puts brakes on expansion of 24-hour bus services in Dublin city
The National Transport Authority has said additional PSO funding will be needed this year to continue delivering the existing level of services.
Wednesday 8 July, 2020
Harvard and MIT file legal action over new Trump administration rule on international student visas
Trump is pushing universities and schools to fully open when the new academic year starts in September.
One person dies after crane collapses in London
The crane collapsed on a site where flats were being constructed.
Liverpool close in on Premier League record points tally
The Reds were too good for an error-prone Brighton tonight.
Less than half of people in Ireland have confidence in justice system, CSO figures show
The Central Statistics Office published the results of its most recent Crime and Victimisation survey today.
'Demand shot up': Meet the flour miller who kept home bakers happy during lockdown
Robert Mosse is the seventh generation of his family to make flour in Bennetsbridge.
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Ireland's Covid-19 tracker app reaches 1 million users
“The app wont make you immune to the virus but it can help to reduce the risk,” HSE CEO Paul Reid said.
Quiz: How well do you know these famous drummers?
And a one, and a two and a one, two, three, four.
'My comments were clumsy': Drugs minister sorry for RTÉ cocaine comments
Frank Feighan had said people in RTÉ were ‘snorting cocaine all over the place’.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s what made the headlines today…
Micheál Martin attempts to smooth over discontent within the party over ministerial snubs
Micheál Martin said he understood why some members were upset.
'Will I have to lie on a sofa?': The biggest myths about counselling for men - and the reality
With men’s mental health in the spotlight, why don’t more seek counselling? Experienced counsellor Bernie Hackett tackles the biggest obstacles.
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People urged to check lottery tickets after someone wins €1m in Daily Million draw
The winning numbers from the Daily Million Draw today were: 03, 05, 10, 11, 24, 39 and bonus number 09
Firearms and suspected cocaine seized after being found at wasteland in Co Laois
A search was carried out in the area at 1pm today as part of an intelligence led operation.
Ireland's John Egan scores again as Sheffield United boost European hopes
The last-minute winner dealt a blow to Wolves’ Champions League ambitions.
Your evening longread: A conversation with Kanye about Trump, Biden and why he wants to run for the presidency
It’s a coronavirus-free zone as we bring you an interesting longread each evening to take your mind off the news.
Four arrested over murder of Willie Maughan and Ana Varslavane in 2015
A criminal linked to the Drogheda feud is suspected of ordering the murders.
As it happened: Brighton v Liverpool, Premier League
Brighton faced Liverpool, as they sought to ensure their Premier League safety.
US tops 3 million Covid-19 cases as Trump pushes for schools to reopen
The virus is surging in several southern hotspots including Texas, Florida, Louisiana and Arizona.
The first gay kiss in a TV drama and other stories: How Ros na Rún broke boundaries in 1990s Ireland
We take a look at the good, bad and the bizarre of Ireland’s TV past every Wednesday in The Tube.
Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty accuses banks of ‘profiteering from pandemic’
Since March, nearly 80,000 mortgage-holders impacted by the pandemic have taken payment breaks.
Suspended sentence for man who lodged over €155k of university's money into own bank account
Cullen, with no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
'I've can't lift my arms, brush my hair, or even go to the toilet alone': Children still waiting on Spinraza drug, Dáil told
The drug is used to treat SMA which can develop in babies and toddlers and can significantly reduce life expectancy.
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 11 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The latest figures were confirmed by health officials this evening.
No prosecutions following probe into 1988 murder of German backpacker
Inga Maria Hauser disappeared shortly after arriving in Northern Ireland via a ferry from Scotland in April 1988.
Housing minister to consult on whether rent freeze should be extended beyond 20 July
Tenants cannot be evicted and rent increases are prohibited for the duration of the crisis.
Landlord of Bewley's Cafe on Grafton Street brings court challenge seeking €747,000 in rent arrears
The landlord, Johnny Ronan’s RGRE Grafton Ltd. is seeking possession of the property.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (4933)
Yes (2134)
No opinion (189)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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