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How long can the State subsidise wages amid Covid-19? - rte.ie - Ireland - Eu

Just two months ago, Ireland was cited as a model for successfully tackling unemployment. However, since then, the Covid-19 virus has wreaked havoc on the labour force - at huge financial, personal and emotional cost.

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Key representatives to meet over Leaving Cert plans

Student, parent, teacher, and school management representatives meet later this morning at the Department of Education in the latest of a series of meetings to discuss plans for this year's Leaving Certificate exams.

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Hospitals report further fall in number of Covid-19 patients

Hospitals have reported a further reduction in the number of patients admitted with confirmed and suspected cases of Covid-19.

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White House coronavirus task force to be wound down despite a continuing high rate of infection

US President Donald Trump has said the White House coronavirus task force is to be wound down as the country moves into a second phase that focuses on the aftermath of the outbreak.

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Airbnb to cut staff numbers as virus hits travel industry

Home-sharing platform Airbnb has said it will slash one fourth of its workforce - about 1,900 people - as the coronavirus pandemic crushes the travel industry.

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German court hands ECB ultimatum to justify stimulus scheme

Germany's highest court has given the European Central Bank three months to justify bond purchases under its flagship stimulus programme or lose the Bundesbank as a participant, raising questions about the scheme and the euro's future.

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Covid-19: Family speak of difficult separation at time of grief

The family of a 62-year-old man who died with coronavirus have spoken of the difficulty of being separated from each other during their time of grief.

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Older residents worried by plans to cut night staff at Tipperary facility

A group of older citizens at an independent living facility in Nenagh, Co Tipperary have expressed their concerns and anxiety about proposals to remove night-time staff from their complex.

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Coronavirus should be tackled on all-island basis - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she would like to see the Stormont Executive publish its plans for emerging from Covid-19 related restrictions on Thursday.

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How a Derry blinds company struck up the perfect match

The Meadowbank Sports Arena outside Magherafelt in Co Derry is the largest indoor facility of its kind in Europe.

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New committee to question Govt on Covid emergency

A new Oireachtas Covid committee has been agreed and will meet for the first time next week.

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Many single people in homeless accommodation share rooms - DRHE

The Dublin Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE) has confirmed that many of the single people who are in homeless accommodation in the Dublin region share rooms with others.

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Podcast: Ep. 26 First Steps And Wider Circles

On the day when the cocoon opens and the circle for exercise widens, Colm Ó Mongáin talks to Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers about the concerns of health services beyond coronavirus and to Industry Correspondent Ingrid Miley about the impact of Covid 19 on employment. Download the podcast here.

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Galway researchers develop app to aid with social distancing

A new smartphone app to assist with social distancing has been developed by researchers in Galway.

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23 more deaths from Covid-19, 211 additional cases

23 more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland bringing the overall death toll to 1,339.

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Govt urged to reopen crèches to assist essential workers

SIPTU has urged the Government to reopen crèches before the scheduled date of 29 June to assist essential workers facing childcare difficulties.

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At a glance: Latest global developments in Covid-19 fight

More than 251,000 dead

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Exchequer deficit of almost €7.5 billion in April - double that of same month last year

The Exchequer recorded a deficit of €7.473 billion in April, more than double the deficit of €3.192bn recorded in April of last year.

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Covid-19: NBRU calls for passengers to wear face masks

The National Bus and Rail Union has called for public transport passengers to be obliged to wear face masks and workers to have temperature checks in the interests of health and safety.

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Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,1500 jobs, stop using Gatwick

Virgin Atlantic is to cut a total of 3,150 jobs across its operations, or up to a third of its workforce

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Emotional reunion as Italy eases coronavirus lockdown

Domenico di Massa couldn't have been happier yesterday as he threw his granddaughter Cecilia in the air, celebrating a relaxation in Italy's lockdown regulations.

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'The favour is returned': 173 years on, Irish donors thank Native Americans

The organisers of a fundraising campaign for Native Americans hit by the coronavirus have thanked Irish donors for their support.

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Reserved times in Dublin parks for people aged over 70

Dublin's parks are to have special times reserved for over 70s and other cocooners from tomorrow.

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Grocery sales up by 17% amid coronavirus crisis

The latest retail data shows that 50% of households in Ireland bought baking supplies in recent weeks, with flour sales up 52% and sugar sales rising by 43%.

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Over 32,300 Covid-19 deaths registered across UK

A total of 32,375 deaths involving Covid-19 have now been registered across the UK.

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Air France-KLM says passengers must wear masks from May 11

Air France-KLM said it will require all passengers on board its flights to wear masks from May 11 to comply with French government guidelines on Covid-19 protection measures.

What death notices tell us about the coronavirus across Ireland

Analysis: a record numbers of death notices were posted to the RIP.ie website in April 2020 for many counties

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Covid-19: The Scottish way

Yesterday Scotland's First Minster Nichola Sturgeon published the outline of a new public health measure, called "Test, Trace, Isolate, Support".

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Aer Lingus says safety a 'top priority' after busy flight criticism

Aer Lingus is to conduct a review after pictures emerged of an almost full flight with no apparent evidence of social distancing measures in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ryanair passenger numbers sink by 99.6% in April

Ryanair said it operated just 600 scheduled flights in April, including a number of rescue and medical flights on behalf of various EU governments.

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Boom in new local radio shows to help lift Covid gloom

The search for alternative lockdown entertainment and spiritual support on the airwaves during the Covid-19 emergency has left Ireland with dozens of new radio stations and daily broadcasts.

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First Covid-19 case in France was one month earlier than first confirmed

The first patient with Covid-19 in France appeared at the end of December, a month before the first case was confirmed, according to an intensive care chief.

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Tourism, hospitality, food services, retail and construction worst hit by Covid-19

Tourism, hospitality, food services, retail and construction are the sectors have seen the worst job losses due to Covid-19, according to a new report from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

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Number of people admitted to hospital with Covid-19 up slightly

The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet this morning to review the latest situation with Covid-19.

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Concern over numbers sharing bedrooms in direct provision

Figures obtained by RTÉ News show there are 1,700 people in direct provision who are sharing a bedroom with one or two non-family members.

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How virus restrictions change from today

Some minor easing of Covid-19 restrictions come into effect here today.

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WHO says US has provided no proof of 'speculative' Wuhan lab claims

The World Health Organization has said the United States has provided no evidence to support "speculative" claims by President Trump that the new coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab.

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Global coronavirus death toll passes 250,000, infections have topped 3.5 million

The global coronavirus death toll has now passed 250,000, although the rate of fatalities has slowed.

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Extension of the seasonal flu vaccination programme sought to minimise the risks associated with possible Covid-19 resurgence

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris is seeking an extension of the seasonal influenza vaccination programme in order to minimise the risks associated with a possible resurgence of Covid-19 during the annual influenza season next winter.

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Judge calls for courts to give priority to domestic violence cases

PROSECUTIONS before district courts in Dublin for breaking domestic violence laws are to be given priority hearing dates, a judge has said.

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Golf courses to reopen this month; GAA and soccer set for July resumption

Golf courses will reopen for play on a restricted basis in the first phase of the Government's road map, with Gaelic games and soccer set to resume in July.

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Greece looks to July for return of tourism

Greece's prime minister has said the country's vital tourist season could conditionally kick off in July as coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease for the first time in six weeks.

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Europe tentatively reopens but braces for second wave

As several nations begin relaxing their lockdowns following an initial peak in COVID-19 cases, attention is turning to how they can avoid a "second wave" of infections as social distancing is eased. Italy and Spain -- two of the hardest hit countries -- have already started allowing people outside to exercise for the first time in nearly two months, and several US states are allowing businesses to reopen. In France, where confinement measures are set to lift on May 11, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said there is a "fine line" between lifting restrictions on movement and avoiding a new surge in infections of a disease that has killed nearly a quarter of a million people globally.

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Ireland pledges €18m to support fight against Covid-19

World leaders have launched a pledging "marathon" to raise at least €7.5 billion for research into a possible vaccine and treatments for coronavirus.

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'Darth Vader' enforces lockdown in Philippine village

Dressed as 'Star Wars' characters, local officials in the Philippines are out and about to enforce strict quarantine measures while also handing out relief packages.

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Johnson readies plan to ease UK lockdown with new office guidance

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out his plan to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next Sunday, media reports said, as new guidance emerged on how to maintain social distancing in workplaces.

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Vintners to discuss reopening pubs with Government

Vintners, the organisation which represents pubs in Ireland, said it will accept the Government's invitation to discuss a roadmap towards reopening pubs as soon as possible.

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Spain begins four-phase plan towards reopening

Spain began a four-phase plan to reopen the country by the end of June, while the 24-hour death tally from coronavirus stayed under 200 for the second day in a row.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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