Politics
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occupied territories bill
Government intends to pass trade ban with Israeli settlements amid pressure from some US politicians
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agency fees
Two FG councillors have 'questions to answer' over migrant nurse agency fees, say opposition TDs
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Knocknaheeny
‘Waste of taxpayer money’: €2.5m spent on Cork housing estate now being partially demolished
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Kaja Kallas
'Is mise, le meas': Commissioner writes to Sinn Féin MEP over 'inaccurate' Ireland remarks
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Dublin
Indian man suffers head injuries after being viciously beaten by gang in early morning attack
The 51-year-old chef said his attackers took everything – including his passport, cash and e-bike.
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Housing
Teachers and nurses who have links to an area to be prioritised for cost rental units
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Illegal dumping
'It's a free for all': Locals not convinced new CCTV will stop illegal dumping in North Dublin
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unlawful agency fees
Fine Gael councillor co-owns company accused of charging migrant nurses unlawful ‘agency fees’
One nurse paid over €3,000 into another Fine Gael councillor’s account as part of the recruitment process.
Three nurses say they paid thousands of euro to the company co-owned by Baby Pereppadan, the recent mayor of South Dublin.
Charging these fees to jobseekers is unlawful and complaints have been made to gardaí and Indian police.
One nurse paid over €3,000 into the bank account of Baby's son Britto, who is also a Fine Gael councillor.
Thursday
7 Aug 2025
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occupied territories bill
Group of US politicians express concern over proposed Irish trade ban with Israeli settlements
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Rushanara Ali
Britain's homelessness minister resigns after reports she hiked rent after removing tenants
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Primary Schools
'A disgrace': Up to 350 schools will not have access to hot school meals in September as promised
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The Morning Lead
'We’re in trouble now’: AIB staff face upheaval and long commutes from new return-to-office policy
More than 1,500 staff have attended union meetings about the bank’s decision to make people work three days a week in the office.
Wednesday
6 Aug 2025
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inside haiti
Inside Port au Prince: Purge-like gang violence, drone strikes and millions going hungry
Humanitarian Matt Knight said that the situation inside the Haitian capital is worse than ever.
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rail project
As another Irish billionaire criticises Metrolink, this transport expert says it's 'the only show in town'
Brian Caulfield, a professor in transportation at TCD, says the passenger volume of trains can’t be bested.
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Lord of the Dance
Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run as its presidential candidate, says Martin
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Haiti
Colleague of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty says she serves in Haiti with ‘love and compassion’
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Public Health
US Health Secretary RFK Jr halts funding for vaccines to fight Covid-19 and flu
Kennedy’s decision to terminate the projects is the latest in a string of decisions that have put the long-time vaccine critic’s doubts about jabs into full effect.
Tuesday
5 Aug 2025
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Eat Early Eat Often
Demand for early bird dinner bookings has soared at Irish restaurants
One restaurateur has stopped serving early bird offers in summer as customers are already dining early without the incentive
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Central Bank
Central Bank called on to conduct review ahead of Israeli bond prospectus renewal next month
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Jeansgate
Trump says Sydney Sweeney has ‘hottest ad out there’ while Taylor Swift is ‘no longer hot’
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car parking charges
Only 100 free-of-charge car parking spaces at new children's hospital not enough, say critics
Sinn Féin and Labour say patients and their families should not have to pay high car parking prices.
Monday
4 Aug 2025
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Newbie TDS
Being a first-time TD: Will I still be doing this at 80? I don't know but I love it for now.
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Money Money Money
Catherine Connolly is using American-style grassroots fundraising for her presidential campaign
Sunday
3 Aug 2025
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Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: I was told people like me don't go to college. This is a dream come true.
Saturday
2 Aug 2025
The Candidate
The Candidate Awards: Best row, best clanger and best politician so far this Dáil term
TDs and senators have cleared out of Leinster House for their break. That means it’s time for us to hand out the report cards.
60m
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prison time
Prisoners are being released 'within a day' of going in as repeat offenders clog up cells
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Shooting The Messenger
Trump fires official he accuses of 'rigging' report that showed cracks in job market
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The Morning Lead
Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for president, but not everyone is happy about it
The Journal takes a look behind the curtain on the Labour Party’s decision to back its former member Catherine Connolly in the race for the Áras.
Friday
1 Aug 2025
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Here we go again
Trump's new tariff rates for dozens of countries send global markets tumbling
