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Wednesday 30 September 2020
Here are some highs and lows of televised election debates ahead of Round One of the US presidential election tonight.
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Standards commissioner Kathryn Stone said a corporate body rather than a personal friend of the Democratic Unionist had absorbed the cost.
The proposed legislation would allow medical professionals assist terminally ill persons end their own life.
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The figures were released by the Department of Health this evening.
The former junior finance minister is to resign his seat in the Seanad to take up the role.
The range of potential offences included murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily injury with intent.
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First Minister Arlene Foster told the Stormont Assembly the measure is being introduced to attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Eamon Ryan confirmed that €460 million is needed to keep public transport running until the end of the year.
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Minister Darragh O’Brien distanced himself from a pilot scheme he referenced in the Dáil.
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The Sinn Féin leader called for the government to reverse the reduction.
Clear Customs is an online training programme to support affected Irish companies.
South Korea denied the North’s accusation.
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An amendment this week means there will need to be a House of Commons vote before the powers are implemented.
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The Level 3 restrictions in Donegal highlight the lack of on-the-ground co-operation along the border.
Juan Emilio Ameri said he did not think he was connected to the internet at that particular moment.
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Martin said Nphet is “very concerned” about the rise in cases in urban areas.
Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transition if he loses in November.
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Government ministers held an incorporeal meeting this evening to discuss the measure.
Micheál Martin met with community activists in Dublin today.
The Chinese-owned app is seeking a preliminary injunction against the ban.
Trump has for several months been pressing a campaign against mail-in voting by tweeting and speaking out against it.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in an election debate in Cleveland.
Highly anticipated, many will see the debate as an opportunity for either candidate to claim a key advantage in what should be a closely-fought battle.
Likely to be combative, it’ll see Democrat candidate Biden tackle Trump on the economy and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Of course, it’ll be the early hours of the morning by the time any of this airs – and even then, it’s not likely to be an entertainment event for the faint-hearted.
So today we want to know: Will you be watching the first US presidential debate live?
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