77 more coronavirus-related deaths in Republic as 401 new cases confirmed
There have been a further 77 coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic.
It brings the total number of deaths here to 687.
401 more cases have also been confirmed this evening.
While today's number of deaths is the highest number confirmed in a single day to date, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said they did not all occur in the same short period of time.
COVID-19: Over one million people receiving State income support
File photo of the Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty. Image: RollingNewsNew figures from the Department of Social Protection show more than one million people are receiving some sort of State income support.
There are 584,000 people in receipt a Pandemic Unemployment Payment due to the coronavirus.
Around 50,000 people will be receiving their first payment on Tuesday.
Naughten calls for smaller parties to make clear their stances on government formation
An Independent TD has urged Labour, Social Democrats and the Greens to make clear their stances on government formations talks quickly.
Two separate groups of Independent TDs met with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael negotiators today, following the publication of the framework document last week.
Denis Naughten told The Hard Shoulder a clear timeline is now needed as it wouldn't be acceptable to have the process dragged out over the coming weeks and months.
Boy (17) handed life sentence for murder of student Cameron Blair
20-year-old Cameron Blair who was stabbed to death in Cork. Image: Bandon Rugby ClubA 17-year-old boy has been handed a life sentence for the murder of Cork IT student Cameron Blair, but his sentence will be reviewed in 13 years.
The boy, who can’t be named because he is under 18, admitted stabbing the 20-year-old at a house party in Cork city last January.
At his sentence hearing earlier this month, the court heard he stabbed him with a large kitchen knife because he wrongly thought his friend was in danger.
Gardaí arrest man in connection with Essex lorry deaths
A man has been arrested by gardaí in relation to the deaths of 39 people in a lorry in Essex last October.
The man in his 40s was taken into custody on foot of a European Arrest Warrant issued by Essex Police.
Police in the UK say the man from Co Armagh has been charged with 39 offences of manslaughter, as well as immigration offences.
He's due to appear before the High Court tomorrow morning.
