Britain’s prime minister Boris Johnson warned the new variant could reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Pool/AFP/Getty PCR tests required for passengers arriving into UK after Omicron variant detected
Nphet meeting to monitor Omicron variant and ‘considering further measures’ Nphet meeting to monitor Omicron variant and ‘considering further measures’

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The beauty of Busáras: It was built at a time when public architecture mattered I think this photo sums up the title of the book, The Dignity of Everyday Life: Celebrating Michael Scott’s Busáras, as a man waits on the concourse of Busáras carrying a bunch of flowers. Photograph: Mal McCann

Eoin Ó Broin believes Dubliners don’t value Busáras as much as they might

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Ireland's deadliest road: 'It's like she's frozen now forever at 29' At least 62 people have lost their lives on the Cork-Limerick road over the past 25 years.

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Richie Sadlier: ‘Stopping drinking made my life a lot simpler’ Richie Sadlier outside the Aviva Stadium in Dublin: ‘I’ve a real interest in people.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

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Dublin's best known steakhouse has Michelin pricing, but not Michelin quality The prawns, all six of them, taste of nothing, and I later discover they’re from India. Not a good idea when there are sweet-tasting Dublin Bay prawns just a few food miles away. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

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Fintan O’Toole: Ireland’s crack cocaine epidemic has consequences far worse than any viral pandemic None of what is happening in Tallaght is invisible or secret. There are at least a hundred crack houses known to local communities in the area

Much of what was eventually achieved in the State’s drugs policy the 1990s is now being reversed

Munster still working on securing a route out of South Africa Munster players during training in South Africa this week. Photo: Gordon Arons/Inpho

The 34 players and 14 staff members will have to quarantine for 10 days on return

We must learn to live with Covid pending global vaccination access, Ryan says Party leader Eamon Ryan said that not alone had Green policies been approved by the Government, but they were beginning to be implemented. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

Time for Green policies is now, Minister tells annual party convention

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No reason to believe vaccines will not work against Omicron variant, says de Gascun A Red Cross van transports passengers from flights from South Africa who have tested positive for Covid-19 to a hotel where they will be quarantined. Photograph: Getty

Eamon Ryan says DFA is trying to repatriate Irish citizens from South Africa

Clontarf Golf Club given offer to relocate to Haughey estate under housing plan Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has designed an 18-hole championship golf course for the Kinsealy lands. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images 2:51

Paul McGinley drafted in as part of property group’s bid to secure club site for housing

Revolut founder pledges up to €1.1m to Toy Show appeal after app issues Revolut says it has 1.5 million Irish customers. Photograph: iStock

Many viewers complained they could not make donation via banking app

Ulster show their grit to hold off Leinster and end unbeaten run Ulster’s James Hume runs in a late try during their URC clash with Leinster. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Late try from James Hume sealed the deal for the visitors on a freezing night in the RDS

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