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Tuesday 21 May, 2019
New Brexit plan: May loses support as she gives MPs a shot at second referendum
“The biggest problem with Britain today is its politics,” May said today.
McDonald's workers file dozens of sexual harassment charges in US
Allegations included groping, indecent exposure and propositions for sex.
'It's a very interesting and weird situation with two coaches swapping countries'
New Ireland women’s hockey coach Sean Dancer wants to build on the job Graham Shaw has done after the pair swapped jobs.
Bill to regulate rent pressure zone properties passes through Seanad
The Residential Tenancies Bill will now go to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.
'At first I didn't want anyone to know': Model Amber Jean Rowan shared her alopecia story - and now she's helping others
‘If you have support and good people in your life, you can do and be more than one thing,’ says Rowan.
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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Taoiseach asks for details about letters sent to mortgage-holders demanding full payment of arrears within 30 days
Taoiseach has said it is now time for to review the tax treatment of vulture funds.
Quiz: How closely were you watching the Game of Thrones finale?
You know nothing, Jon Snow… for the final time.
Why are fewer Polish nationals running in this year's local elections than in 2014 and 2009?
Forum Polonia – a Polish-led group that brings together community organisations in Ireland – is hoping to change this.
'It's certainly no disgrace moving on from Liverpool, the competition is very high there'
Stephen Kenny has backed Conor Masterson to bounce back from his recent setback.
A journey through music, youth culture and loss is coming to Ballymun
A new work opens tonight in the Axis theatre.
Woman found not guilty of murdering flatmate by reason of insanity is committed to Central Mental Hospital
Mercy Peters had told gardaí that voices in her head made her stab the 42-year-old in their Dublin home.
Don't judge co-living on one planning application, says minister as proposals dubbed '21st century bedsits'
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said co-living is an ‘exciting’ choice for young workers.
French families sue Boeing over fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash
The 10 March crash of the plane killed all 157 people on board.
Catching up with the council candidates: They love canvassing but juggling politics with jobs is a challenge
Some local election candidates say they have been knocking on doors since January, in the fight for seats.
Boy B told gardaí in interviews that Ana was 'not liked' by her peers
Boy B said in a garda interview he considered Ana a “lonely, sad person”.
Patrick Quirke lodges appeal against his murder conviction
Quirke was convicted of the murder of Bobby Ryan earlier this month.
'A great joy': Woman gives birth to Poland's first sextuplets
The babies range in weight from 890 grammes to 1.3 kilogrammes.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Kelleher makes RDS return as Leinster confirm 21 new contracts
But Rob Kearney’s future remains unclear.
Prince Charles visits Wicklow Mountains National Park during day two of Ireland visit
During the visit, Prince Charles spent time at Glendalough.
Woman (80) awarded €67k after overhead luggage fell on her on Ryanair plane
The bag had struck the woman on her face, neck and shoulder.
Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.
HSE to spend up to €60k on abortion in Ireland research study
Abortion services were introduced in Ireland earlier this year.
Arsenal star will not travel to Baku for Europa League final due to safety concerns
Political tensions between Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s homeland Armenia and Azerbaijan have raised concerns.
Cannabis worth €400,000 and ecstasy tablets seized in Co Tipperary
Two men, aged 22 and 45, were arrested in connection with the investigation.
Jamie Oliver's UK-based restaurant chain goes into administration
Jamie’s Italian, a restaurant based in Dublin, is unaffected by the announcement, a spokesperson said.
Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision
Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
Man accused of Christchurch mosque shooting charged with terrorism
The 28 year old Australian was already facing murder and attempted murder charges.
Fianna Fáil election candidate assaulted by youth on scrambler bike during community clean-up
Gardaí confirmed they were investigating the incident.
Healy looks forward to 'next chapter in journey' as he signs new IRFU contract
The Leinster prop has agreed a new two-year national contract.
Man charged with common assault after Nigel Farage has milkshake thrown over him
Farage had the milkshake thrown over him while he was out canvassing in Newcastle city centre.
'You can't just go in there fawning and gushing like some nodding dog': Dublin candidates set out their stall
10 Dublin candidates talked climate change, housing and the EU defence spend.
'I know I don’t have the skill of Hoggie or Lehane or Cadogan' - Walsh happy to fill hard working role in Cork attack
Aidan Walsh played a key role in Sunday’s win in the Gaelic Grounds.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Here’s everything you need to know as the day gets started.
An extra €50 million is needed to ensure a place for all children on the National Childcare Scheme
Minister Katherine Zappone said it comes on the back of ‘decades of neglect’ in the area.
Poll: Should Ireland decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use?
Proposals to liberalise drug laws here are on the table, but the government isn’t set to implement full decriminalisation.
Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue
Leo Varadkar is to meet UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Dublin in the next few weeks.
Five-year-old boy hospitalised after becoming trapped in underground pipe in Clare
Three units of the fire brigade from Shannon town attended the scene and helped to rescue the boy.
US delays Huawei ban for up to 90 days, while founder says the firm 'can't be isolated'
The founder of the Chinese technology giant has said that it “can’t be isolated”.
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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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