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Wednesday 16 June 2021
A new power would allow gardaí to request passwords or encryption keys for electronic devices.
The competition got underway last night with Italy defeating Turkey 3-0.
James Vincent McMorrow played a pilot live gig in Iveagh Gardens in Dublin last night.
The south-west region of the country is the most popular holiday destination.
As the country emerges from the pandemic, housing is once again the core issue facing the electorate.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is bringing a memo to Cabinet today to restrict upfront payment demands made by landlords.
This year’s exams kick off tomorrow.
Pubs and restaurants can reopen to customers for outdoor services from today.
Hotels and other tourist accommodation reopened their doors this week.
With restrictions easing from next week, we’re wondering what kind of bread-breaking you can’t wait to do.
The Government will gradually reopen the indoor hospitality and foreign travel sectors.
A new study found that the numbers of smokers globally increased to 1.1 billion in 2019.
The cast will all net €2.05m each for taking part in the reunion which will be broadcast tonight on Sky at 8pm.
The Irish Fishing fleet is protesting today and they believe that their industry is under threat from Brexit.
Concerts, comedy and theatre might start a phased return next month.
The government is expected to make an announcement on Friday about easing more Covid-19 restrictions.
Many groups have long called for drug use to be addressed as a social and health issue, rather than as a criminal justice issue.
Outdoor dining is due to recommence from 7 June.
The EU’s ‘digital green cert’ is set to be in place by June.
The ongoing fallout of the cyber attack on the HSE has placed a renewed focus on the security of people’s data online.
All non-essential retail stores can reopen from today.
There’s less than 10 weeks to go to the virus-postponed Tokyo Games.
China is currently Ireland’s largest trading partner in Asia.
The vaccination programme is ramping up but easing restrictions too early could lead to another wave of Covid-19.
The UK is set to ban ads for junk food online and before 9pm on TV.
Philip Nolan compared the tests to snake oil.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said he is “confident” the government will “make real strides” with housing.
Many cultural attractions can reopen their doors from today.
Ireland’s reopening kicks up a gear tomorrow.
Lidl has started selling antigen tests today.
Both Wales and Scotland have the voting age set to 16.
NPHET have proposed opening all-day vaccine centres in some locations.
The report from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland saw criticism on social media yesterday.
If minimum pricing of 10c per gram of alcohol is introduced, would you travel North to buy drink?
IN AN UPDATE this morning, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen said that he was doing “fine” after collapsing on the pitch during Saturday’s Euro 2020 game.
The Irish Heart Foundation says the quick action of his teammates and officials, who administered CPR as he lay motionless on the field for about 15 minutes, has highlighted the need for bystanders to react with speed to a cardiac arrest.
Brigid Sinnott, Resuscitation Manager at the IHF said some 70% of cardiac arrests happen in the home, “so it is vital that people understand what to do in that situation”.
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, involves pressing hard and fast on the centre of a person’s chest and breathing into their mouth – a full guide can be read here.
So, today we’re asking: Do you know how to perform CPR?
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Lorna Bogue says the writing is on the wall for the ‘charade’ that is Ireland as a tax haven.
Dr Garrett McGovern says there’s no excuse not to have injecting centres by now.
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