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Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Diageo to offer 26 weeks fully paid paternity leave to male employees in Ireland
Diageo is introducing the paid paternity scheme from 1 July.
Man jailed for 'particularly disturbing' and 'abusive' relationship with 14-year-old girl
Eoin Vickers was jailed for 11 years with the final two suspended on a number of conditions.
Minister says 'porn block' law needs to be considered, but says privacy issues also a concern
Credit card details could be used to verify a person is over 18 under the new UK rules.
'The system is not fair': MPs criticise Theresa May over Northern Ireland amnesty
A “presumption against prosecution” for alleged offences committed by British soldiers has been proposed by the UK government.
WIN: A weekend of total relaxation at Powerscourt Hotel - with a Volkswagen e-Golf for the drive
Experience some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside with a luxury weekend in Wicklow.
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Family of boy detained by gardaí lodges complaint with Garda Ombudsman
The incident occurred last Sunday evening.
Boy B told a 'fake story' in first interviews because he was nervous, court hears
The jury in the Ana Kriegel murder trial has been viewing footage of the boy’s garda interviews.
David Nucifora signs new deal to stay with IRFU until 2022
The Australian has made landmark changes in Irish rugby since arriving in 2014.
Man (40s) found guilty of harassing four teenage girls on a bus in Cork
Anthony Quigley had pleaded not guilty to the charges which allegedly took place last December.
100 new jobs set for Dublin as waste company announces expansion
It will bring the total number of employees at the company to 600.
Do you throw gum in the wrong bin at work? See how you compare here
Outside work, dropping gum can cost you a €150 fine.
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The next Brexit step: Withdrawal Agreement Bill to be published on Friday
“We need to take decisions, not to duck them,” Theresa May told MPs, urging them to vote for her thrice-defeated deal.
Decision on E-scooter regulations due shortly, as minister says electric scooter users should have a driving licence
Shane Ross has asked the RSA to research scooter regulations in other countries.
Taoiseach: Co-living an option - 'it's not going to replace traditional houses and apartments'
Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy faced opposition on their co-living stance in the Dáil today.
British steel goes into liquidation leaving 5,000 jobs at risk
An estimated 20,000 more people have links to the firm’s supply chain.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds beside car that had been set alight in north Dublin
The incident occurred near the M1 motorway at Walshestown.
Olympic swimming champion retires at 22 after missing 3 doping tests
Lithuania’s Ruta Meilutyte is ending her career in the sport.
Two men arrested as gardaí recover firearm during raid of Dublin home
The raid was carried out as part of an intelligence-led operation targeting organised crime in Dublin.
Alabama TV station refuses to show 'Arthur' episode featuring gay wedding
The cartoon tells the story of an eight-year-old aardvark, his family and friends.
Government 'reluctantly' grants second year long extension to Grace case inquiry
The Farrelly Commission to provide its final phase report by 15 May 2020.
'We're asking for state agencies and bodies to engage with us now': Concerns about commitments to the Irish Sign Language Act
We spoke to Deaf Communtiy representatives at an event at Leinster House about their concerns for the 2020 deadline.
Poll: Would you attend a public appearance by Donald Trump in Ireland?
Trump’s upcoming visit has already prompted increased security at Shannon Airport.
High Court grants review of decision not to approve child with Down Syndrome for schooling scheme
The July Provision Scheme provides funding for extended schooling for children with ASD and severe/profound learning disability.
May writes to Corbyn with plea for 'last chance' compromise as her Brexit hopes dwindle
The prime minister is running out of options and allies after unveiling her new Brexit plan yesterday.
'Enormous relief' as Rehab secures additional €2 million funding to continue disability services
The group secured an additional €2 million following a series of negotiations.
Irish student to have asteroid named after him after winning a top award at international science fair
Around 1,700 students worldwide compete for a pool of awards worth $4 million.
Varadkar 'looks forward' to meeting Trump when he visits Ireland in two weeks' time
Trump and his wife Melania will stay at his Doonbeg resort in Clare.
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'We live in a strange world': Michael McDowell criticises Fine Gael TD over injury lawsuit
McDowell referenced the case before the Circuit Civil Court in the Seanad yesterday.
Body of Indian climber, in group with missing Irish man, recovered from Mt Everest
Ravi Thakar (28) was found dead inside his tent at Everest Camp 4 last Friday.
'Desperate, deluded, doomed': UK front pages react to Brexit latest
The latest plan follows the collapse of talks with the Labour party on Friday.
Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate
Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.
A new football documentary asks: Will we ever see an all-Ireland football team?
Division: The Irish Soccer Split is on RTÉ One tonight at 9.35pm.
Plans for 'co-living' apartment blocks in Dublin are in opposition to the 'cohousing' model popular in Europe
Cohousing arrangements are a co-operative movement that helps to create affordable housing, writes Tom O’Donnell.
Composting of human bodies now legal in Washington
The bill was signed in a bid to cut carbon emissions from burials and cremations.
Local radio station Tipp FM retracts comments made about journalist following Lowry case
Elaine Byrne is now a columnist with the Sunday Business Post newspaper.
Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?
Ireland is set to vote this Friday on whether or not the wait period for couples seeking a divorce should be reduced.
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Internal garda probe after video emerges of €10k cash seizure being flaunted on camera
One of the individuals in the video can be heard stating that the cash had been seized at a checkpoint.
The Disappeared: Anonymous donor offers $60,000 for information on locations of last three victims
The three men are among 16 people killed by Republicans between 1972 and 1985.
Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Gardaí investigating after reports of shooting in West Dublin
There are no reports of anyone injured.
Trump in Ireland: White House confirms US President will arrive on 5 June
The US President will be here for a two-night visit.
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
Poll Results:
Yes (5600)
I've already voted (2830)
No (2471)
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Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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