Thousands of people across the UK last night took part in protests against Boris Johnson's plans to suspend parliament, with more demonstrations expected later.
The British prime minister insisted the move will allow him to set out his new programme for government - and denies it's aimed at blocking attempts to halt a no-deal Brexit.
More than 1.1 million people have now signed a petition opposing parliament being prorogued or dissolved.
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin's David Cullinane said Mr Johnson is showing "absolute contempt" for Ireland and his own parliament.
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Protests by farmers outside meat factories are to continue today.
Yesterday saw some of the largest turn-outs to date, despite a High Court injunction banning blockades at several sites.
Dawn Meats, ABP, Slaney Meats and Kepak have been granted the orders, but some farmers are refusing to leave until they get better prices for their animals.
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Representatives from Government and industry will gather in Dublin Castle today to discuss plans to reduce harmful emissions.
It's part of the Government's ongoing campaign to move Ireland to a low carbon economy.
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton and Business Minister Heather Humphreys will be among those attending.
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Homeless campaigners are to hold a protest outside Dublin City Council's offices highlighting the number of people sleeping in tents across the city.
Inner City Helping Homeless say this week they've experienced the highest number of those assisted by their outreach teams - at 238.
The group wants a multi-agency approach to include drug rehabilitation programmes to help rough-sleepers.
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Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg says the fires in the Amazon rainforest is a sign the war on nature must end.
The Swedish teenager had been speaking after arriving in New York after sailing across the Atlantic in a yacht for a UN Summit.
She travelled from Plymouth in the UK to the United States to avoid damaging the environment.
