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- EU leader urges MEPs to back green growth plan
The EU's top official has launched the bloc's new "Green Deal", hailing it as a strategy for jobs and economic growth, not just for cutting emissions. - RTÉ defers decision on relocation of Lyric FM
RTÉ has deferred its decision on the relocation of its Lyric FM studios from Limerick, pending the outcome of a new Commission on the Future of Irish Public Service Broadcasting. - Estimated cost of Dáil printer rises to €1.8m
The total cost of a new Dáil printer has reached an estimated €1.8 million, €200,000 higher than the €1.6 million outlined by the Oireachtas just two weeks ago. - Climate activist Thunberg is Time's Person of the Year
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2019. - Westminster election results - Judgement Day
RTÉ Northern Editor Tommie Gorman analyses the state of play in Northern Ireland, as voters go to the polls today in the UK General Election. - No automatic access to birth records for adopted people
Adopted people will not be given automatic access to their birth records under planned changes to legislation on adoption. - NCC warns of rising cost of public liability insurance
The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) has warned that the rising cost of public liability insurance is adversely impacting competitiveness here. - 300 arrested since Garda road safety campaign began
More than 300 drivers have been arrested since An Garda Síochána launched its road safety campaign for the Christmas period. - Weinstein in $25m settlement with accusers - report
Harvey Weinstein and the board of his bankrupt film studio have reached a tentative $25 million settlement with dozens of women who accused the former Hollywood producer of sexual misconduct, The New York Times said, citing lawyers involved in the negotiations. - US warns N Korea of consequences for 'Christmas gift'
The United States warned North Korea of consequences if it makes good on threats of a spectacular weapons test in the New Year, while offering flexibility if it stays in talks. - Limerick FC set for extinction following court hearing
Limerick FC are on the verge of extinction after the examinership process to try to keep their trading company afloat ended unsuccessfully today. - Naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy dies at 86
Naturalist and broadcaster David Bellamy has died at the age of 86, the Conservation Foundation has said. - Lisa Smith remanded in custody for four weeks
Former member of the Defence Forces Lisa Smith has been remanded in custody for another four weeks in order for a book of evidence to be prepared in the case against her. - NZ volcano death toll rises as tremors hinder rescue
Two more people have died following Monday's volcanic eruption on White Island, bringing the official death toll to eight, New Zealand police have said. - US congressmen call on UK leaders to support GFA
US Congressman Joe Kennedy has called on the leaders of the UK's three major political parties to reaffirm their support for the Good Friday Agreement ahead of tomorrow's election. - NI politicians finish campaign ahead of election
Final preparations are being made across Northern Ireland before voters head to the polls for tomorrow's general election. - Healy-Rae brothers to appeal convictions over assault
Independent Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae and his brother Kevin are to appeal their convictions for assaulting a man in Kenmare, Co Kerry in 2017. - 500 domestic violence calls made to gardaí every week
A conference on coercive control has heard that between 500 and 600 calls about domestic violence are made to gardaí every week in Ireland. - Garda who struck cameraman 'used reasonable force'
Lawyers for a Garda who struck an RTÉ cameraman in the groin with a baton have said he acted precisely in accordance with his training and used reasonable force. - Dáil printer runs out of ink before anyone is blamed
Reporter Fiachra Ó Cionnaith analyses the controversy surrounding the new Dáil printer.
