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This afternoon.

Dáil Eireann,

The Taoiseach has defended the Government’s decision to appoint ten special advisers for Junior Ministers.

He was responding to Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, who said she was gobsmacked and astounded at the move.

She said this was happening following a mean cut to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment that will be felt by many people from today.

Micheál Martin said the PUP originally came in as a 12-week scheme and the Government has already put €3.5 billion into the scheme.

He said the economic impact of Covid could go right through the entirety of 2021, and that the fiscal planning has to take that into consideration.

Taoiseach defends appointment of ten advisers for junior minister (RTÉ)

Meanwhile…

This afternoon.

Previously: Thiago Cortes on Broadsheet

Stop that!

This morning.

Killiney Hill, Killiney, County Dublin.

Stephen Stewart writes:

Dawn equinox [when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are of equal length] celebration at Killiney Hill, Thanks to Kila for providing the perfect soundtrack, with a slight interruption… Fantastic weather and a dip in Whiterock after. Great fun. Happy Equinox!

Damn witchy, god-unfearing Druids.

This afternoon.

Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Debenhams workers and their supporters picket outside Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdele (KPMG) accountancy and auditing  firm, who are dealing with the store chain’s liquidation.

The workers, who were made redundant in April, have still  not received their redundancy payments.

Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

This morning/afternoon.

Tara Street, Dublin 1.

Minister for Justice and Equality Helen McEntee  at the launch of a campaign to highlight the dangers of using illegal fireworks before and during the Halloween period.

Sparklers are still grand.

 Sasko Lazarov /RollingNews

Sisters Dr Lisa (left) and Vanessa Creaven, founders of Spotlight Oral Care

This month.

To celebrate Spotlight Oral Care’s 4th Birthday, the Irish oral care company is giving away over €4,500 worth of free personalised sonic electric toothbrushes to people called Lisa and Vanessa.

Sophia Heather writes:

Spotlight Oral Care was founded in 2016 by two certified dentists, Dr. Lisa and Vanessa Creaven (hence the giveaway names), and since then, Spotlight has grown from strength to strength. To celebrate their birthday, the Galway-based sisters have created this unique and fun way to give back and toast to four years of business.

If your own name is Lisa or Vanessa, or you know someone by the name of Lisa or Vanessa, you can nominate them to win a personalised sonic toothbrush. The birthday giveback launched on Spotlight Oral Care’s social media channels today, with people being encouraged to tag and nominate a Lisa or a Vanessa….

Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Instagram.
Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Facebook.
Nominate a Lisa or Vanessa on Twitter.

Spotlight Oral Care

Irish-made stuff to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘Irish-Made Stuff’. No fee.

 

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly will not attend tomorrow’s Oireachtas Special Covid-19 Committee

Um.

Anyone?

This morning.

Brussels, Belgium.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney (right) meeting with EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.

Giggidygoo writes:

‘Belgium is not on the Green List. Will he isolate upon his return?’

Anyone?

Pic: @simoncoveney

Enjoy art?

Fancy a coffee?

‘Broadsheet on the Telly‘s Luke Brennan writes:

My brother animator and visual artist Fergal is showing some work in the Fumbally Cafe [Fumbally Lane, Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8]this week.

Due to restrictions, he won’t be able to have an opening, but anyone passing might like a look!

His work can be seen on Instagram here….

Lockdown Drawings by Fergal Brennan, Fumbally Cafe, Dublin 8  September 23-28 2