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1 hour, 46 mins agoDepartment of Health blocks €2k to Cervical Check victims
The Department of Health has blocked a €2,000 payment to the latest group of 250 women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal, who were added in the wake of this week’s Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) report.
- 2 hours, 16 mins ago
Hard Brexit ‘not a realistic expectation’, says Ray O’Rourke
A leading Irish businessman in the UK has warned the country faces social unrest if Brexit occurs without a deal with the EU.
- 9 hours, 10 mins ago
Accounts show FAI liabilities of €55m; €462,000 settlement to former CEO John Delaney
The FAI's 2018 accounts have shown the governance body paid a €462,000 settlement to former CEO John Delaney.
- 9 hours, 23 mins ago
Someone is €1 milllion richer following Euromillions draw
There was no winner of the Euromillions jackpot of €17 million this evening.
- 9 hours, 33 mins ago
Johnson and Corbyn clash on Northern Ireland in TV head-to-head election debate
The Tory and Labour leaders appeared before a live studio audience in Maidstone in a debate hosted by the BBC.
World
14 mins agoCrane overturns blocking both carriageways of motorway in England
The incident happened at Junction 27 with the M11 in Essex.
- 27 mins ago
Democrats shift impeachment focus to Russia
Speaker Nancy Pelosi highlights that Moscow stood to gain from the US suspending military aid to Ukraine.
- 10 hours, 31 mins ago
UK Election debate live: Corbyn and Johnson go head-to-head
The party leaders are facing questions from a studio audience in Maidstone, Kent.
- 11 hours, 36 mins ago
Former UK PMs John Major and Tony Blair share platform to oppose Brexit
Tony Blair said that while he personally would vote Labour, he urged others to back ‘the best candidates’ in their constituencies.
- 11 hours, 43 mins ago
15 killed after shooting in Baghdad square
Protesters are occupying parts of Baghdad in a stand-off with security forces.
- 12 hours, 46 mins ago
C-section births not linked to obesity in children, scientists say
The researchers say their study debunks the notion being that being born via surgical procedure would increase the risk of obesity in later life.
Discover
Five-year-old boy brings his whole kindergarten class to adoption hearing
The kids waved pink paper hearts on sticks and cheered as Michael Clark’s adoption was made official.
11 things you only know if you take far too long to get ready
Are you constantly coming up with excuses for your lateness? You’re not alone, says Katie Wright.
Rare Star Wars memorabilia goes on display ahead of auction
Estimated values run from around €120 to €70,000.
Stags on pitch halt training for Scottish football team
Fort William, who are bottom of the Highland League, play in the shadow of Ben Nevis.
Quiz: Can you name the country from just a pin in a map?
No atlases allowed.
Italian populist shuns Nutella after he finds out it contains Turkish nuts
Manufacturer Ferrero, based in Alba, Italy had no comment on Matteo Salvini’s claim.
Dad describes ‘phenomenal’ moment he turns on baby daughter’s hearing aids
Four-month-old Georgina Addison was diagnosed as severely deaf in September.
Dog stranded at sea rescued by Coast Guard
The dog was swimming off the coast of Florida when it was found and rescued.
Showbiz
15 mins agoKelvin Fletcher misses son’s first birthday for Strictly training
The soap star is dancing two different routines this weekend.
- 11 hours, 7 mins ago
Electric Picnic tickets to go on sale Monday
Tickets for next year's Electric Picnic will go on sale next Monday, December 12.
- 11 hours, 37 mins ago
Strictly Come Dancing’s Graziano Di Prima sets new world record
The Italian dancer was crowned the winner of the annual pro challenge.
- 14 hours, 48 mins ago
Here's who's on the Ray D'Arcy Show this week
The line-up up for Saturday's Ray D'Arcy Show has been revealed.
- 15 hours, 33 mins ago
Doctor Who star talks about ‘terrifying and dangerous’ filming moment
Jodie Whittaker has spoken about an incident involving a spider on set in South Africa.
- 15 hours, 34 mins ago
Samantha Morton, Meera Syal and Emily Watson celebrate ‘the sisterhood’
The UK's Women in Film & TV Awards celebrate the inspiring women in the entertainment industry.
- 18 hours, 45 mins ago
Dermot Kennedy to headline new Mayo festival as more Irish concerts announced
Saltwater Festival will take place on the grounds of Westport House in Mayo on the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Business
46 mins agoTech firm Horizon8 picks Cork as Europe HQ
A US-Chinese technology solutions firm has officially opened its European headquarters in Cork and plans to create at least 50 jobs over the coming years.
- 1 hour, 16 mins ago
Abbey eyes more Irish work as profits fall
Geoff Percival Housebuilding group Abbey has said it is “working hard” to increase building activity in Ireland after posting a near 10% year-on-year fall in first half profits.
- 1 hour, 46 mins ago
Providence shares see bounce on Tony O’Reilly exit
Shares in Irish exploration company Providence Resources jumped by as much as 12% after it announced that Tony O’Reilly - its chief executive since 2005 - has left the company; stepping down as CEO and resigning from the board with immediate effect.
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Storm Atiyah: Orange alert for eight counties as storm heads to Ireland
An Orange weather alert has been issued for eight counties as Storm Atiyah heads our way.
Late Late Show lineup revealed...
It's that time of the week again.
Senior male Garda suspended from duty
A senior Garda has been suspended from the force today.
Here's who's on the Ray D'Arcy Show this week
The line-up up for Saturday's Ray D'Arcy Show has been revealed.
Accounts show FAI liabilities of €55m; €462,000 settlement to former CEO John Delaney
The FAI's 2018 accounts have shown the governance body paid a €462,000 settlement to former CEO John Delaney.
Four of 16 greyhound tracks to close after review of industry's future
Four of Ireland's sixteen licenced greyhound tracks are set to close after an independent review of the future of the greyhound racing industry.
Eight migrants found on ship in Waterford deported from Ireland
The eight men who were discovered hiding on a bulk cargo ship in Waterford yesterday have been deported to the last country of origin.
Teen motorcyclist killed in road traffic collision in Cabra
A male motorcyclist in his late teens has been killed following a road traffic collision with a motor car today.
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Sport
5 players Chelsea could try and sign after having their transfer ban lifted
The Blues will be allowed to sign players in January.
Inter and Roma play out stalemate as Atletico Madrid draw again
Inter were left with just a two-point lead over Juventus after their goalless draw against Roma
Steven Gerrard ‘set to sign new Rangers contract’
The former Liverpool captain leads Rangers into the Betfred Cup final on Sunday.
Club comparisons mean nothing on derby day – Guardiola
Reigning champions City are 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.
John Delaney made second payment to FAI last year
It has emerged that John Delaney made a second payment to the FAI as recently as December of last year.
Donal Conway: ‘My guilt is not a sin of commission; it is a sin of omission’
Donal Conway, who is to step down as FAI President in January, says he believes he has done Irish football some service and that his culpability in the crisis which has engulfed the organisation is more a sin of omission than one of commission.
The FAI owes €62.3m, around half of it related to Lansdowne Road mortgage
Amid the scattergun of figures dished out at the FAI press conference yesterday, some mattered more than others.
Bernard O’Byrne predicts at least five years of austerity for FAI
Former FAI chief executive Bernard O’Byrne has predicted at least five years of austerity are in store for the troubled Association.
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