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Politics

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Coronavirus
Highest number of deaths reported in a single day, fears over 'complacency': Today's Covid-19 main points
Updated 20 Apr 2020
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Here are the main stories of the day so far.
20 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Government's delayed childcare plan for health workers needs approval by health experts
20 Apr 2020
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social distancing
Taoiseach dismisses idea that €1 should be added the price of a pint when pubs reopen
20 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Explainer: Why are people protesting against Covid-19 lockdowns in the US?
20 Apr 2020
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essential workers
Keelings controversy: Taoiseach says workers resident in Ireland may be called upon to pick summer crops
20 Apr 2020
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flattening the curve
'There does seem to be an increase in traffic': Don't let complacency scupper progress, Taoiseach warns
20 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Coronavirus: Small shops reopen in Germany, Spain allows children to go outside to play
20 Apr 2020
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It's Quizness time
Quiz: How much do you know about the 1920s?
19 Apr 2020
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Criticism
Democratic governor slams Pence claims that US has sufficient Covid-19 testing as 'delusional'
19 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Ministers in UK downplay talk of lifting Covid-19 restrictions amid 'grotesque' criticism of Johnson
19 Apr 2020
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Stormont
NI Executive given extra €57.5 million to tackle Covid-19 as further 17 people die in North
18 Apr 2020
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the grassroots
Fianna Fáil leadership can't say if a postal vote for members on a Fine Gael coalition will happen
18 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers
18 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Trump backs anti-lockdown protests after clashing with New York governor Andrew Cuomo
Updated 18 Apr 2020
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New Arrivals
Birth registrations move online as 4,000 babies go unregistered due to Covid-19 restrictions
17 Apr 2020
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Here are the main stories of the day so far.
17 Apr 2020
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government formation
Bertie Ahern says Micheál Martin will want the first go at being Taoiseach
17 Apr 2020
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government formation
Soc Dems meet to consider FF-FG policy doc, but they want more detail
17 Apr 2020
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complex process
Harris hopes to ease measures in May but warns not to expect 'significant lifting of restrictions'
17 Apr 2020
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reopening
Trump announces phased approach to reopening US economy
16 Apr 2020
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Let's Get Quizzical
Quiz: Which famous leader said this?
16 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Varadkar says €115m per month is an 'accurate estimate' for cost of renting private hospitals
16 Apr 2020
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government formation
Greens want more detail on emission targets and housing from FF-FG
16 Apr 2020
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easing restrictions
Varadkar intends to publish exit plan, but doesn't know if restrictions will be lifted on 5 May
16 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
'National catastrophe': Taoiseach told nursing homes have been 'left behind'
16 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Childcare providers have until Tuesday to sign up to wage subsidy scheme
16 Apr 2020
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government formation
Doherty says Sinn Féin would be 'laughed at' if party produced same document as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
16 Apr 2020
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government formation
FF meeting told policy doc missing promises of 'free Wifi and Netflix' while FG worry about future 'death struggle'
15 Apr 2020
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tax liability
Workers on wage subsidy scheme will have to pay tax back on it
15 Apr 2020
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government formation
FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it
Updated 15 Apr 2020
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democrats
Former White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden for president
15 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
Pay cuts for politicians not ruled out by minister
15 Apr 2020
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back at work
Michel Barnier and David Frost agree on three weeks to discuss Brexit trade talks
Updated 15 Apr 2020
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wage subsidy
Changes to subsidy scheme: State will now pay up to 85% of wages for lower income workers
15 Apr 2020
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covid-19 epicentre
EU Commission boss unveils road map to exit coronavirus restrictions
Updated 15 Apr 2020
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Policy
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs to discuss forming coalition after leaders sign off on 'foundation document'
15 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus
Mary Lou McDonald confirms she has tested positive for Covid-19
Updated 14 Apr 2020
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Covid-19
'No scientific evidence to substantiate 5G theories': Eamonn Holmes clarifies controversial comments
14 Apr 2020
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The Daily Poll
Poll: Would you back a Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil coalition government?
14 Apr 2020
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