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The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss the final easing of restrictions on Friday.

A primary school at the centre of a large Covid-19 outbreak in Co. Wexford is to remain closed this week.

The government's first ever Carbon Budget will be launched in the coming days in order to meet climate targets.

Ireland could be in line for thousands of jobs at Facebook.

People are being asked for their views on the courts services, in particular the number and types of judges needed,

NPHET is to meet today to advise the Government on whether to ease restrictions further on Friday.

12 pop up clinics are being opened for students at colleges today so they can receive their second vaccine.

Tributes are being paid to poet and author Brendan Kennelly who has died, aged 85.

A man in his late teens is due in court today, after being arrested following a robbery and assault in Dublin city centre.

It's likely there'll be severe traffic restrictions during rush hour in Dublin this morning due to issues with a major water pipe supplying the city.

The Transport Minister has confirmed the Nitelink will return next week, subject to the economy re-opening.

The average personal injuries award has dropped by 10,000 euro since new guidelines were introduced.

The Criminal Assets Bureau has seized over 165 million euro worth of property since it was established this day 25 years ago.

Farmers, small businesses and the fishing industry can apply for low-cost loans to help them deal with the impact of Brexit.

Concerns have been raised at the costs incurred by the Department of Education in providing temporary accommodation, land, prefabs, and former educational buildings in County Wicklow.

The funeral of Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney is taking place in Co Wicklow today.

Prices continue to rise at a faster pace outside Dublin.

The airport says the money will be invested in a proposed solar farm, low emission vehicles, and extra electric car charging points.

The Environmental Protection Agency says the public's health is being put at risk by the current drinking water arrangements.

The Taoiseach says a decision is expected in the coming days on the further rollout of booster Covid vaccines.

Five people were killed in bow and arrow attacks in Norway yesterday.

A member of NPHET has expressed concerns about plans to ease almost all restrictions on October 22nd.

Students from UCD are taking to the streets of Dublin this afternoon to protest over what they have described as the Dublin city council manager "disgusting" comments.

A man and a woman are in Garda custody after a toddler was taken from a health centre in Co. Mayo.

Road users are being urged to drive with extreme caution this morning as a status yellow fog alert's in place for Leinster and Munster .

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said it would have been too risky to increase spending in the budget beyond 4.7 billion euro.

An intensive care consultant has raised concerns about the number of teenagers in ICU departments with Covid-19.

President Michael D Higgins is leading the tributes to Paddy Moloney, founder and leader of the Chieftains, who has died.

Budget 2022 has been described as an investment in our future as the government attempts to tackle the rising cost of living.

Half price public transport for young people and an increase in the fuel allowance are among some of the measures to be announced in today's budget.

The former head of the Sláintecare reform office has refused to appear before an Oireachtas Committee to discuss her resignation.

24 gardai have been suspended from duty so far this year.

The Junior Higher Education Minister is calling on the head of Dublin City Council to apologise for 'condescending' and 'disrespectful' comments.

Traveller sites tend to be associated with increased levels of crime, violence, anti-social behaviour, illegal dumping and burning.

An investigation claims that that Ryanair is refusing travel for some passengers who claimed refunds during the pandemic.

The scheme proposes 25 kilometres of cycle track along three separate routes linking 65 schools including the 900-metre stretch in this area.

Locals in Blackrock in Dublin have proposed creating a seafront plaza, that would be built over the DART line.

Gardai are to begin searches in south Kildare today as part of an investigation into the suspected murders of two women more than 20 years ago.

New data shows police forces in the UK have received hundreds of complaints of sexual misconduct against officers in the last five years.

Nurses will protest outside Connolly Hospital in Dublin today over unsafe working conditions.

Inflation in the price of construction's now running at 8.3 percent - close to the record levels seen during the Celtic Tiger.

The purchasing power of the state pension has dropped by over ten euro a week since 2019.

More security patrols are needed on DARTs and trains, with staff actively walking platforms and through carriages.

The Department of Health has published a new Waiting List Action Plan.

The IDA says the decision to increase our corporate tax rate shouldn't have a negative impact on foreign investment here.

Farmers will hold protests around the country today against the governments climate action strategy.

Thousands of people are expected in Dublin later for a mica protest.

Sinn Fein says the Government has made the wrong call in its decision to attend a service commemorating the centenary of Northern Ireland.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has criticized moves by the government to raise the pension age saying it went too far too fast.

It’s part of the plan to eventually wind up the Dublin based charity, which found itself in the spotlight amid allegations of sexual assault against its founder.

Sinn Fein has stretched its lead as the most popular political Party in the State.

A government TD says questions still remain surrounding the oversight of the implementation of Slaintecare.

It's expected Cabinet Ministers will agree to sign up to a minimum 15 per cent Corporation Tax rate at a meeting this evening.

Strong exports and multinationals are contributing to double-digit GDP growth, according to the latest report from the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Jim Mansfield Junior will find out today if he has a case to answer, following a trial that began in the Special Criminal Court a year ago.

An alternative plan for the development of Moore Street in Dublin goes on public display this morning.

A protest is taking place outside the Dail today demanding the Health Minister end partner restrictions in maternity services

The Central Bank is expecting the domestic economy to grow by over 5 per cent this year - more than previously thought.

The Rural Independent Group is launching its Pre-Budget Submission today with a call for a regionally balanced and fairer recovery.

More than 13-thousand people have signed a petition to save Dublin's Merchant's Arch.

Facebook is blaming a 'faulty configuration change' for its biggest ever outage.

The leader of the DUP says he's feeling "increasingly confident" about the British government's approach to scrapping the Northern Ireland Protocol.

A post mortem will take place today on the body of a man in his 40s who died following an assault in west Dublin.

The Taoiseach says government remains committed to implementing Slaintecare.

The Social Democrats say they don't have confidence in the government delivering the National Development Plan.

Former Debenhams workers have accepted an offer of a three million euro training, upskilling and business start-up fund.

Jonathan Dowdall, with an address on the Navan Road in Dublin, was brought before the Special Criminal Court this morning.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is recommending the suspension be lifted, and that it be used on everyone over 18.

The funding is being given to projects in areas including the north and south inner city, Dundrum, Balbriggan, and Adamstown.

The Garda Commissioner is to look again at the resourcing of public order units and push for the early vaccination of gardai against Covid 19.

In a joint statement issued last night, the football associations here, Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland welcomed backing from the UK government for the bid, describing it as an "incredible opportunity".

19 counties had an increase in vacant business premises in the final three months of last year.

Wicklow County Council has rejected a claim that boxing coach Pete Taylor should be granted an injunction, preventing the council from terminating either his or Bray Boxing Club’s legal interest in a premises previously used by them at the harbour in Bray.

Members of the public are being asked to give their input on a Masterplan for Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains National Park. 

Dublin Airport is seeking contractors as part of expansion plans worth up to €50 million.

A former teacher at Terenure College in Dublin has been jailed for eight years for abusing 23 boys at the private school between 1973 and 1990.

The National Immunisation Advisory Committee's recommending that any currently authorised Covid 19 vaccine can be given to adults of all ages, including those aged 70 and older.

New laws on mandatory hotel quarantine have now passed all stages in the Oireachtas.

Gardai are reminding people they will continue to patrol public amenities and parks to ensure compliance with public health guidelines.

It makes Ireland the world leader in share of the grid from onshore wind energy.

Six people died on Irish roads last month despite a significant drop off in traffic volume.