<p>As the Covid-19 case numbers decline in Cork, it is hard to understand why the restrictions are not eased further. Jessica MacKinnon from Cobh with her baby daughter, August, at a distanced protest against maternity restrictions outside CUMH. Photo: Dan Linehan</p>

NEWS

Women recall traumatic solo scans as pressure mounts to end maternity restrictions

A protest organised by maternity lobby group AIMS Ireland took place at CUMH today, while Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said he is frustrated with the hospitals who still have restrictions in place

<p>According to the CRU, an upward trend in debt levels has emerged since the moratorium was implemented 42 weeks ago. Rui Vieira/PA Wire</p>

NEWS

Moratorium on gas and electricity disconnections to be lifted

Customers experiencing difficulty paying their bills urged to engage with their supplier as soon as possible

<p>Firefighters and youths inspect destroyed buildings after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City, early Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Pictue: AP Photo/Adel Hana</p>

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Q&A: What has caused Jerusalem’s worst violence in years?

A confrontation between Israel and Hamas sparked by weeks of tensions in Jerusalem has escalated as Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza while militants barraged Israel with rockets.

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

Court and Crime

Girl 'savaged by sheepdog' settles action for €175,000

Robbie Henshaw 18/2/2020

NEWS

Robbie Henshaw in planning row with neighbour over gym in his back garden

Air France, Airbus to stand trial over 2009 crash in which three Irish died

WORLD

Air France, Airbus to stand trial over 2009 crash in which three Irish died

Sean Powter 25/5/2020

GAA

Cork star returns from injury nightmare: 'Hopefully we will see the real Seán Powter this year'

Six Irish adventure centres to visit this summer

TRAVEL

Six Irish adventure centres to visit this summer

The wit, wisdom and humanity of Homer Simpson: telly's favourite dad turns 65 today

CULTURE

The wit, wisdom and humanity of Homer Simpson: telly's favourite dad turns 65 today

News

Retail workers to be saved from 'jobs massacre' if bill voted through

Retail workers to be saved from 'jobs massacre' if bill voted through

New legislation, dubbed the Debenhams Bill, would make workers preferential creditors in a liquidation so they would be paid what they were owed as a priority

Mullen Park, Maynooth

Martin: SF trying to exploit housing crisis for political gain

DUP leadership

Jeffrey Donaldson seeking ‘coalition for the Union’ in DUP leadership bid

Ripping right past the password

Here's how to avoid ransomware attacks which have been rising significantly

sport

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Virgil Van Dijk reluctantly rules himself out of Holland’s Euro 2020 squad

The influential centre-back has been out for seven months after undergoing surgery on a cruciate ligament in his right knee

Wexford v Laois - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B Round 1

Davy Fitzgerald: Players and managers should have been consulted on advantage rule

Birmingham City v Everton - FA Women's Super League - SportNation.bet Stadium

UEFA opens ‘disciplinary investigation’ against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juve

Real Madrid v Manchester United - UEFA Super Cup - Philip II Arena

Polish authorities waive quarantine rules for Man Utd fans ahead of EL final

Lifestyle

Wednesday TV Tips: Davina McCall's experience of menopause and tackling taboos

Wednesday TV Tips: Davina McCall's experience of menopause and tackling taboos

Davina McCall talks about the myths and taboos of menopause; and Evelyn O'Rourke on the shock of a breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant

Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn throws lavish baby shower

Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn throws lavish baby shower

Hans Zimmer helps to craft the sound of BMW’s upcoming EVs

Hans Zimmer helps to craft the sound of BMW’s upcoming EVs

Make your summer wardrobe pop with these dazzling white trends

Make your summer wardrobe pop with these dazzling white trends

Business

TUI stores closures

Holiday giant TUI expects tourism bounce, but remains financially unstable

Company is counting on a surge in bookings to revive cash flows after suffering a €1.3bn loss in its first half

Up to €8/kg paid for lambs in strong market

Up to €8/kg paid for lambs in strong market

Social media stock

Instagram adds pronouns option to user profiles

EU warns of risk of 'scarring effects' from long-term unemployment for Ireland

EU warns of risk of 'scarring effects' from long-term unemployment for Ireland

Property

Plans lodged for the redevelopment of Cork's Bishopstown Shopping Centre

Plans lodged for the redevelopment of Cork's Bishopstown Shopping Centre

Redevelopment would lead to an increase in staff numbers

Welcome to the home of the future — complete with robots

Welcome to the home of the future — complete with robots

Islands of Ireland: How now, Brown Island?

Islands of Ireland: How now, Brown Island?

Why pandemic buyers are swapping cities for Skibbereen

Why pandemic buyers are swapping cities for Skibbereen

Viewpoints

Coronavirus - Mon May 10, 2021

Lessons from Anglo-Irish Agreement 36 years on can help solve issues around NI Protocol

The achievements of the Anglo-Irish Agreement still hold power and can be useful in deciphering the conundrum that is Brexit and its impact on Northern Ireland, writes David Garrahy

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Ronan Lyons: 'Extraordinarily weak' supply in rental accommodation driving price increases

Elaine Loughlin: Expectant parents are being forgotten as the country reopens

Elaine Loughlin: Expectant parents are being forgotten as the country reopens

ISRAEL-HEALTH-VIRUS

Covid vaccine scarcity largely artificial - countries and companies must share knowledge

our columnists

Clodagh Finn: Life after lockdown — the worst thing we can do is return to ‘normal’

Fergus Finlay: Time to listen to men who suffer domestic abuse

Terry Prone: In 50 years, nobody stopped Eoghan Harris. That's our shame, not his

Joyce Fegan: Pregnant women — what's their lobby group?

World

Congress Divided Republicans

Republicans move against Trump critic Liz Cheney

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have ousted Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s number three Republican leader, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former president Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and ...

Coronavirus - Wed May 12, 2021

Johnson warns of threat posed by coronavirus variants

Vatican Pope

Pope Francis returns to audiences in person after pandemic interruption

Japan Nissan Ghosn Kelly Trial

American accused in Ghosn case tells Tokyo court he acted in Nissan’s interests

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