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Irish troops unharmed as UNIFIL HQ comes under Israeli tank fire in Lebanon
Two members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon were injured.
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Florida
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
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Rebrand
So long An Bord Pleanála, there's a new Coimisiún in town: What you need to know about the change
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letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
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fitness to teach
Teacher who admitted sexual encounter with former pupil fails in bid to exclude phone evidence
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In the White House
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
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Say nothing
Drama based on hit book about Jean McConville disappearance to air in Ireland next month
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the morning lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Wednesday
9 Oct 2024
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Planning and Development Bill
Dáil passes long-promised bill set to make major changes to planning systems
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Resignation
Sinn Féin TD Patricia Ryan resigns from party ahead of constituency convention
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Cobalt
'I am not a spy': Senators use speaking time to declare they are not Russia-linked politician
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Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Teenager had fingers broken during assault by group of youths in south Dublin, court hears
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aurora chasing
Why it's easier than ever to see the northern lights (and how to make sure you don't miss them)
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jack kavanagh
Son of Kinahan crime group member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences
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lagacurry beach
Appeal for information after reports of man entering the sea at Donegal's Isle of Doagh
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distracted driving
'Bring back buttons': Car safety watchdog warns of risk from distracting dashboard touchscreens
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song of the year
The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards
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Arrest
Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of the murder of Mary Ward, who was found dead in Belfast
It has also emerged that the PSNI had three interactions with Mary in the weeks before she was killed.
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white house meeting
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
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Eavan Boland library
Trinity renames library after poet due to protests over George Berkeley's links to slave-trade
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FactCheck
Debunked: Fake news story claims Irish government will arrest those who refuse vaccines in future
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Courts
Teenager appears in court charged with attempted murder of army chaplain at Galway barracks
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UNIFIL
Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".
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Transport Committee
‘Tried to put half gallon in pint glass’: Irish Rail says it ‘overstretched’ with scrapped timetable
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Health Committee
National Children's Hospital contractor BAM sent €25 million invoice for job that cost €200,000
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temporary protection
Taoiseach 'not convinced' by plans to stop offering accommodation to new Ukrainian arrivals
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Don't Make Us Angry
Greens accuse actor Mark Ruffalo (yes, that one) of 'misleading' public about policy on LNG
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UNIFIL
Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Fine Gael
Harris condemns 'utterly wrong' claims by FG councillor that 'US economy is ruled by the Jews'
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Leaders' Questions
Minister moves to defend record as TDs demand carers allowance means test be scrapped
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Education Minister
Scheme to divest Catholic schools has 'yielded very small results', minister admits
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ambassador
Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre reopens as music and comedy venue after period of closure
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TUI
Students receive their Junior Cycle results today as teachers call for more education funding
