Coronavirus: China cases exceed Sars as death toll rises to 132 Medical staff transfer a patient of a highly suspected case of a new coronavirus at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photograph: Cnsphoto via Reuters

Miriam Lord Sinn Féin goes arthouse for Everybody Can Have Everything manifesto
Mother of McGinley children who were found dead is arrested Vigil for Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley on Wednesday night at their home in Parson’s Court, Newcastle, Co Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan

Deirdre Morley, who was on stress-related leave from her job, held on suspicion of murder

Live Election 2020: Sinn Féin plans spending spree

Party pledges unprecedented investment in social housing, healthcare, education and childcare

Sinn Féin unveils plans for dramatic increase in public spending Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald at the launch of the party’s general election manifesto in Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald describes manifesto as ‘uplifting and fair’

‘Considerable disruption’ to trade looms even with post-Brexit accord Even a free-trade agreement would result in the Irish economy being 3.2-3.9 per cent smaller. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Best-case scenario will still hurt Irish commerce with UK, Cabinet to be told

‘I had an abortion. Now my fiance says I am heartless and has broken it off’ ‘We jointly agreed that I would have an abortion and as soon as we could we went to the UK.’ Photograph: iStock

Tell me about it: Young professional couple took the decision, now he blames her

Six forgotten Irish women who achieved the extraordinary Record setting pilot Lady Mary Heath, who is originally from Limerick.

Women who broke boundaries around the world but didn’t make the history books

‘In Ballyhaunis there were Arab people all around me’ Ghada Feddawi, originally from Syria, works to support other refugees. Photograph: Aidan Crawley

New to the Parish: ‘People think refugees will take their resources,’ says Ghada Feddawi

Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner Ireland’s Denis Leamy, David Wallace and Gordon D’Arcy tackle Andy Farrell of England in the Six Nations Championship at Croke Park in February 2007. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country

Election 2020 fact check: Do banks in Ireland pay no tax? Ireland’s banks recorded enormous losses during the financial crisis, which has given them the ability to shield their future profits (or current profits) from corporation tax at the standard rate of 12.5 per cent. File photograph: Matt Kavanagh/The Irish Times.

Mary Lou McDonald claimed in debate that zero corporate tax paid on profits of €2.5bn

Election 2020: Parties' pledges on housing simply don’t add up The bulk of housing in Ireland is built via a private sector speculation model, which is no longer able to produce homes at affordable rates for people on low to middle incomes

Parties are not addressing what has become a complex and chronic problem

Ryanair accepts four-year labour agreement with Irish pilots Photograph: EPA

Deal includes new pay structure and fixed roster

New device to detect cars being driven without insurance issued An Garda Síochána has begun the roll-out of 2,000 devices that will allow for the detection of cars being driven without tax, insurance or a valid NCT cert. Photograph: iStock

MIBI believes uninsured drivers accounted for more than 90% of claims received in 2019

Health benefits of gluten-free diet are misperceived, report finds Among those polled, one in five said gluten-free foods were lower in sugar and a healthy way to lose weight.

More than 90% of people buying gluten-free products have no medical reason for doing so

Ireland at the epicentre of the aviation finance industry “Ireland is a critically important hub for aircraft leasing and financing. The list of competitors includes Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, China, New York and London, but the greatest concentration of leasing talent and expertise in the industry is here in Ireland.” Photograph: iStock
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The bulk of housing in Ireland is built via a private sector speculation model, which is no longer able to produce homes at affordable rates for people on low to middle incomes Election 2020: Parties' pledges on housing simply don’t add up
Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty and president Mary Lou McDonald at the launch of the party’s election manifesto in Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Election 2020: Sinn Féin recovers as it catches election wave
Ireland’s banks recorded enormous losses during the financial crisis, which has given them the ability to shield their future profits (or current profits) from corporation tax at the standard rate of 12.5 per cent. File photograph: Matt Kavanagh/The Irish Times. Election 2020 fact check: Do banks in Ireland pay no tax?
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1 Mother of McGinley children who were found dead is arrested
2 Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin goes arthouse for Everybody Can Have Everything manifesto
3 Election 2020 fact check: Do banks in Ireland pay no tax?
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5 Woman who gave birth on Dublin street remains in hospital
6 Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner
7 Coronavirus: China cases exceed Sars as death toll rises to 132
8 ‘I had an abortion. Now my fiance says I am heartless and has broken it off’
9 Six forgotten Irish women who achieved the extraordinary
10 Election 2020: Parties' pledges on housing simply don’t add up
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