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Trump Tariffs
With rates set to rise next week, what is the state of play with Trump's tariffs?
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false row
FG has never raised idea of leaving jobseekers out of increased social welfare payments, says Martin
Micheál Martin moved to dismiss a two-tiered system, saying he doesn’t like drawing distinctions between people on social welfare.
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budget 2026
Taoiseach hints childcare focus in Budget will be on increasing places rather than cutting costs
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Palestine
At least 15 killed by Israeli strikes on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza
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Atomic Bomb
Taoiseach lays wreath at Hiroshima memorial, says the world is more dangerous now than in 1945
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clock is ticking
Trump to start informing countries of US tariff rates as EU yet to reach deal
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Presidential Election
'It's not so much about the party': Micheál Martin says the presidency should be above party politics
Thursday
3 Jul 2025
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Gaza
Tánaiste tells US ambassador 'we want the bombs to stop' in 4th of July celebration speech
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Big beautiful bill
Trump secures major victory as flagship tax and spending bill passes Congress
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occupied territories bill
Taoiseach warns trade ban on Israeli settlements could hit Irish companies under US anti-boycott laws
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Home Carers
Home carer crisis: 'I used to be terrified that he'd die, now I'm terrified I'll die'
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japan expo 2025
Chicken fillet rolls and Cork City: Taoiseach tries to pull the strings for more trade with Japan
Though wearing a blue suit and not a green jersey in the sweltering 33 degree heat, the Taoiseach was on message that Ireland is open for business.
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Watch
Tetchy scenes between neutrality activists and politicians during Triple Lock abolition meeting
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Calculation once again
United Ireland would cost €3bn in first year, but all burdens would disappear within ten years
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Billy Kelleher
Taoiseach 'surprised' by Fianna Fáil MEP's criticism of Eamon Ryan getting EU housing role
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Student fees
Taoiseach says no decision made on college fees as government accused of ‘betraying' students
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Belfast
Jamie Bryson and Daithí McKay cleared in Northern Ireland Nama misconduct trial
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muslim and irish
Racism in Ireland: 'This is our Ireland too, and we can no longer stay silent'
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euroepan parliament
EU Commission President Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote next week
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Tánaiste
Tánaiste accused of ‘gaslighting’ people in ‘desperate need’ of empty Council-owned homes
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Keir Starmer
Labour sees biggest first-year poll drop for UK governing party since 1990s
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Department of Education
Just one form needed to apply for multiple secondary schools under new pilot plan
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Training AI
Asked to think like a paedophile or act suicidal: Workers training Meta's AI in Ireland speak out
One worker who spoke to The Journal Investigates said that writing suicide-related prompts for AI led to them self-harming for the first time in their life.
Content moderators say the work they carry out is increasingly psychologically distressing because of the advent of AI
One worker self-harmed in real life after spending entire shifts writing first-person suicide-related prompts
Workers recount horrifying videos they have reviewed as part of their day jobs
Benefits such as free meals - which contract workers say made the workday more bearable - have been removed
Wednesday
2 Jul 2025
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ireland house
This Irish embassy in Japan is the state's most expensive building constructed outside Ireland
The final cost of the project is expected to be €27.4 million.
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UK Government
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in tears after criticism over major welfare reform u-turn
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budget 2026
Harris 'not convinced' that dole increases should be in line with other social welfare payments
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RIP
'Fearless': Tributes following death of Capuchin Day Centre founder Brother Kevin Crowley
The lifelong humanitarian helped thousands of people through his work and the work of his team.
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micheál in tokyo
Over Guinness and Enya music, Martin talks trade, undersea cables and 'Bakebake' with Japanese PM
The Japanese prime minister spoke about how Irish beef tongue is a sought after commodity in Japan.
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Cocaine
Taoiseach says there ‘could be link’ between falling alcohol consumption and increased cocaine use
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Belfast City Hall
Portrait of Michael D Higgins removed from office of DUP lord mayor of Belfast
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cancer prevention
Taoiseach says legislating to ban sunbed use in Ireland is a 'no-brainer'
Tuesday
1 Jul 2025
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Joeeeeee Duffy
Joe Duffy as unity left wing candidate for presidency? No comment says People Before Profit TD
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Israel
Politicians ask questions about services and the Occupied Territories Bill but get few answers
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College Fees
'Pay in instalments and let's see what the budget brings': Harris hints at future college fee cut
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Dublin city centre
Junior minister for heritage criticises 'outrageous' Sinn Féin arguments against GPO revamp
