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Friday 23 October 2020
Menstrual leave is already in place in other countries and some private companies.
An Irish Times poll has indicated that 17% of people are still undecided about how they’ll vote.
Mary Lou McDonald has said that the Israeli Ambassador should “pack his bags and go” after recent deaths in the Gaza Strip.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney is going to announce the Irish government’s position later today.
Only a fraction of all childminders are registered with authorities.
Daylight savings began at 1am today – but is it still necessary?
Higgins hasn’t yet announced whether he wants to hold the position for another seven years.
The Taoiseach is to meet with the US President later today for a 40-minute meeting.
The Health Minister said that “it would not feel right” to travel abroad during a difficult week for the health service.
The government has maintained that the card is not a national ID card, but a means to access social welfare services.
Was the career advice you got of benefit to you when deciding what you wanted to work as?
MEP Brian Hayes has asked An Post how much is made by charging customers who don’t use their One4All gift cards within a year.
How Ireland carries out a referendum is being discussed by the Citizens’ Assembly this weekend.
In Ireland, 17% of primary school children attend single-sex schools, according to Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Gardaí have claimed that the rate of burglaries has fallen in recent months due to a winter crackdown.
Other celebrities including Kanye West and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson have said they’re considering their candidacy.
It’s Ireland’s last chance to qualify for the World Cup.
Geldof said he’s returning the honour in protest against the Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor will launch a taskforce to examine the issue.
Minister of State Joe McHugh said that there’s a doubling up of reporting that could be streamlined.
A vote will be held this morning on whether the flag should be flown as a gesture of solidarity.
It’s currently an offence to import, ignite, throw, possess, or sell fireworks in the Republic.
After all that, what does it actually mean for you?
Do you boil your water before drinking it, or use a water filter jug?
Newstalk and presenter George Hook have apologised for comments made on Friday’s High Noon.
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading factor in global mortality and is responsible for 6% of deaths around the world.
Fianna Fáil is claiming that the change is needed to ensure enough houses are built quickly.
A Garda report has indicated that the false figures were created by a mix of problems.
If you’re camping at Electric Picnic this weekend, are you planning on bringing your tent back with you?
Is it necessary to introduce gender quotas to increase the number of female presenters?
Are you happy to go through a face-to-face registration to get a card?
Last year, 950,000 copies of the directory were sold.
The proposal is being debated before the Dáil tonight at 8.30pm.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will announce the summer economic statement in the Dáil on Thursday.
There’s a debate over the role social media plays in court cases after the Jobstown trial verdict last week.
Ireland is facing a multi-million euro fine from the EU each year if it doesn’t reduce its emissions.
The new measure will mostly affect primary schools with a Roman Catholic ethos.
This is the second worldwide cyber attack of this year – so what would you do if it happened to you?
Do you think an election should be called for the public to vote on the country’s new leader?
There have been previous suggestions to combine the Oscars’ male and female categories into one.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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