Politics
Tuesday
10 Jun 2025
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Dáil
'Recipe for rocketing rents': TDs denounce government's new rent controls in Dáil
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administrative error
Government ministers may owe money to the State following incorrect pension deductions
Up to 13,000 ex-state workers’ pension deductions will be examined to determine the scale of the issue.
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new rent rules
Landlords to be allowed reset rents every six years for new tenancies signed next year
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Housing minister
Developers behind almost 500 delayed social homes calls for 'urgent' meeting with Government
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rent pressure zones
'Major reforms' for the rental sector finally revealed - here's what you need to know
New build apartments to be exempt from the 2% rent increase cap.
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War in Ukraine
Two killed after Russian strikes on Kyiv and Odesa, hitting maternity hospital, Ukraine says
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Commission of Inquiry
Israel committing war crimes by attacking Gaza schools and religious sites, UN experts say
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madeleine johansson
Socialist Red Network group quits People Before Profit over party's 'perfomative politics'
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California
Trump orders 700 US Marines and more National Guard troops to Los Angeles as unrest continues
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rent pressure zones
New rental regulations will allow landlords increase rents if previous tenant leaves voluntarily
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Cabinet Meeting
Ireland seeking that EU avoid implementing counter tariffs on the US, cabinet to hear
Monday
9 Jun 2025
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homes delayed
Dublin councillors debate 'shocking' decision to pull plug on almost 250 social homes in city
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Dáil Éireann
Opposition calls for ‘vote of conscience’ on Israeli 'war bonds' ahead of cross-party motion
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Rafah crossing
Dozens of Irish people among group set to march from Cairo to Gaza amid aid blockade
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Housing Crisis
Explainer: Why does the Government want to overhaul Rent Pressure Zones?
Sunday
8 Jun 2025
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Miguel Uribe
Colombian presidential contender in 'grave' condition after assassination attempt
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rent pressure zones
Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet
Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.
Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.
It is understood that landlords will be allowed to reset rent between tenancies.
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin described the plan as "utter madness" and said it will introduce a four-tier rental market.
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Los Angeles
National Guard troops begin arriving in Los Angeles after Trump order to quell protests
The Candidate
Politicians probably shouldn’t let AI do all the talking
After the Ciarán Mullooly-Swedish House Mafia collab that no one expected, the team ask: to what standards should we hold politicians when it comes to AI?
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UN Ocean Conference
Taoiseach among world leaders attending United Nations ocean summit in Nice
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big beautiful bust-up
Elon Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he funds Democratic rivals, Trump warns
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Land Use Review
Big shift in favour of dairy farming among scenarios proposed in government's land reforms
The draft recommendations have caused anger among environmentalists and some farmers.
Saturday
7 Jun 2025
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition
Activist aid ship Madleen reaches Egyptian coast as it heads for Gaza
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James Browne
Housing Minister pulls plug on almost 500 social homes across six sites over rising costs
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Equality in Education
Protest held in Dublin over lack of additional needs education provision
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Gaza
Israeli forces kill at least 36 Palestinians, says Gaza civil defence agency
A spokesperson said six people were shot dead near a US-backed aid distribution centre.
The body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta was recovered from the Rafah area of Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israel is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes Hamas.
Friday
6 Jun 2025
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robert pether
Irish resident who was imprisoned in Iraq faces three 'ludicrous' legal battles, lawyer says
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Nursing Homes
'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation
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derelict homes
Nearly 800 council houses are lying vacant in the State for over a year, according to data
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Big beautiful bill
That escalated quickly: How the Trump-Musk bromance went up in flames in a matter of days
Trump is now threatening to cut all subsidies that support Musk’s businesses, which are substantial.
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War in Ukraine
At least four dead and 20 wounded in overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
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big beautiful bust-up
Over $100b wiped off Tesla's value after spectacular war of words between Trump and Musk
Thursday
5 Jun 2025
