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7 hours, 41 mins agoComplaints to Financial Services Ombudsman likely to fail due to 'unrealistic expectations'
A large number of complaints received by the Financial Services Ombudsman are unlikely to be upheld, he has revealed.
- 7 hours, 41 mins ago
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Sinn Féin against civil servant involvement in negotiations
Sinn Féin has been against the involvement of civil servants in mediating or attending some of the government formation negotiations.
- 8 hours, 1 mins ago
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Garda Commissioner announces date for reopening of Stepaside Garda Station
It will only be open to the public from 7am to 9pm every day, but the station will provide 24/7 cover.
- 8 hours, 13 mins ago
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Number of recorded homeless surpasses 10,000 again as charities blame government inaction
The latest figures issued by the Department of Housing showed there were 10,271 people in emergency accommodation in January.
- 8 hours, 41 mins ago
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Source: Fine Gael's talks with Greens hinges on rural/urban divide
Fine Gael’s Government formation discussions with the Green Party will hinge on the rural/urban divide, according to party sources.
- 8 hours, 56 mins ago
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Green Party and Fianna Fáil clash over 'difference in mentality' on climate change
The Green Party and Fianna Fáil are clashing about long term spending on issues such as transport and infrastructure due to a "difference in mentality" over how to tackle the climate crisis.
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1 hour, 20 mins agoGlobal coronavirus cases rise as China’s downward trend continues
More than 3,600 infections have been reported outside mainland China.
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The Incredible Hulk: Hefty hermit crab to get an extraordinary shell
Hulk the hermit crab tends repeatedly outgrow or break through his shell at the National Marine Aquarium.
- 5 hours, 10 mins ago
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Electrician named as Milwaukee brewery gunman
US police said 51-year-old Anthony Ferrill killed five co-workers.
- 5 hours, 11 mins ago
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Biggest explosion ‘since Big Bang’ discovered by astronomers
The blast came from a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy 390 million light-years from Earth.
- 5 hours, 30 mins ago
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Labour leadership hopefuls clash over party’s anti-Semitism crisis
Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey faced off in a televised leadership debate.
- 5 hours, 32 mins ago
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29 Turkish soldiers killed in air strike by Syrian forces
Another three soldiers were reported dead in a separate incident earlier in the day.
- 5 hours, 53 mins ago
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Dow Jones sinks due to fears over coronavirus outbreak
The latest losses extended a slide in stocks that has wiped out the solid gains the major indexes had posted early this year.
- 7 hours, 44 mins ago
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Billy Idol urges New York drivers not to idle
The platinum-haired singer of White Wedding led a chant of ‘Shut it off! Shut it off!’ at a news conference.
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Replica landmines and satirical cartoons in exhibition about Ireland's engagement with global challenges
The pop-up exhibition provides a snapshot of Irish engagement with global cultural and social issues over the past 50 years.
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Rescue dog who lost nose after being abused finds new home in UK
The animal was spotted online by Kasey Carlin, who immediately reached out to the shelter in Russia and asked to adopt her.
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New baby Asian elephant arrives at Chester Zoo
The birth, which was captured on the zoo’s CCTV cameras on Wednesday afternoon, followed a 22-month gestation period.
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Great-grandmother to celebrate her 25th birthday on Leap Day
The retired hairdresser, who turns 100 on February 29, will be marking the big day with her family.
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Classic car salesman thanks residents for saving vintage models from UK floods
The business in Snaith, East Yorkshire, was one of several deluged in recent days.
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'How much do you love me' Mayo man asks wife before revealing €17m EuroMillions win
A large Mayo family syndicate has collected their €17m EuroMillions prize which they won on Tuesday, February 11.
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NHS trust in UK urges staff to shave off beards in fight against coronavirus
Medical bosses at Southampton University NHS Trust have asked workers to act to ensure they are fully protected.
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Accidental Facebook filter gives live snow report a comical twist
US reporter Justin Hinton’s weather update amusingly fell victim to the Mystery Mask filter.
Showbiz
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6 hours, 35 mins agoEurovision Song Contest’s UK entry vows to ignore the critics
The UK was snubbed at the 2019 contest, placing last.
- 10 hours, 34 mins ago
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner ‘felt numb’ during pregnancy after miscarriages
The actress and her husband welcomed their first daughter, Dusty, last July.
- 10 hours, 38 mins ago
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Artist Grayson Perry wins prestigious Erasmus Prize
The Erasmus Prize, overseen by the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation, was first awarded in 1958.
- 10 hours, 41 mins ago
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Here are Tub's guests on tomorrow night's Late Late Show
Former Republic of Ireland striker and Sunderland Chair Niall Quinn will be among the guests on the Late Late Show tomorrow.
- 11 hours, 22 mins ago
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Danny Cipriani and rugby teammates to make match tribute to Caroline Flack
The Gloucester rugby team will spread the ‘be kind’ message at their game on Friday.
- 11 hours, 22 mins ago
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Jeremy Kyle to make comeback ‘soon’
The TV presenter has signed to a new management company, who said ‘watch this space’.
- 13 hours, 18 mins ago
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Harry and Meghan to make first official appearance together since ‘Megxit’
The duke and duchess have not been seen side-by-side in the UK since early January.
- 14 hours, 23 mins ago
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Taylor Swift is unrecognisable in heavy prosthetics for The Man video
The singer pokes fun at gender imbalance in the music production.
Business
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5 hours, 35 mins agoHistoric plunge in Dow signals serious economic trouble
The Dow Jones index dropped by 1,191 points tonight -- the most in US history -- in the clearest sign yet that major global economies could likely be dragged into recession as the coronavirus turns into a pandemic.
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Foster and O’Neill seek meeting with Gove following UK Brexit trade threat
The UK threatened to abandon talks with the EU if there was not sufficient progress by June.
- 9 hours, 17 mins ago
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Markets plunge as Covid-19 fears wipe £152bn off FTSE 100 since Monday
The leading index of British companies has lost more than 8% in value since Monday in falls not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.
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HSE to contact anyone who sat within two rows of North's first coronavirus patient on plane
The HSE will be contacting people who sat within two rows of the individual on the plane from northern Italy to Dublin who has been diagnosed with Covid-19.
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Covid-19 fears prompt judge to ask coughing woman to leave courtroom
Fears over the spread of Covid-19 prompted a district court judge to tell a court today he that would prefer anyone coughing to withdraw from a packed courtroom.
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Italy seeks help as coronavirus cases surge past 400
Twelve people infected with the virus have died in Italy since Friday.
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Teen who lost part of foot in lawnmower accident as toddler settles action for €725k
A teenager lost part of his foot in a lawnmower accident when he was a toddler has settled his High Court action for €725,000.
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HSE buys 1.7 million masks for staff and GP offices; Irish teen tested for Coronavirus
Dr Maitiu O’Tuathail, former president of the National Association of General Practitioners (NAGP), was speaking after Health Minister Simon Harris instructed anyone with concerns regarding Covid-19 to contact their GP.
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DJ ‘so committed to drugs he doesn’t know right from wrong’
A Mallow-based DJ who was raddled from cannabis addiction was caught with €35,000 worth of the drug at his home and yesterday he was jailed for four years.
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Late Late to host 'celebration' of Ireland in Limerick show
Ryan Tubridy said they are coming to Limerick to herald "the best of Irish".
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Cruise ship turned away by Caribbean island after passengers show signs of virus
The captain of the Braemar reported four Filipinos, two UK citizens and two US citizens were under medical observation.
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Wolves to quiz UEFA on Espanyol ticket issues
Some travelling fans purchased seats in the home end.
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Nuno admits it is ‘impossible’ to stop expectations rising as Wolves progress
Wolves will find out their Europa League last-16 opponents on Friday.
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Late extra-time goal knocks Arsenal out of Europa League
Arsenal have been knocked out of the Europa League.
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Celtic knocked out of Europa League by FC Copenhagen's late goals
Sloppy Celtic conceded two late goals to exit the Europa League at the hands of FC Copenhagen, the Hoops crashing out 4-2 on aggregate.
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Fernandes and Ighalo make impact as Manchester United hammer Club Brugge
Fred scored twice and Scott McTominay was among the goals.
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Wolves progress despite Espanyol defeat
A hat-trick from Jonathan Calleri saw the LaLiga club to victory on the night.
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Man held over ‘hacking’ targeting Pep Guardiola’s email account
A 30-year-old has been released under investigation.
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Hamilton setback as world champion’s Mercedes breaks down in testing
The Briton managed just 14 laps in Barcelona on Thursday, after chalking up 362 over the previous four days of testing
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