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BBC Spotlight
Gerry Adams' libel case against BBC 'a cynical attempt to launder his reputation', court hears
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Death roll rises
Israeli strikes have killed 52 people in Gaza today as aid finally gets in
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Trump Tax Package
US House of Representatives narrowly pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks after all-night session
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old school chair
TD Ken O’Flynn says he didn’t know La-Z-Boy was a brand and just wanted what ‘everyone else has’
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covid inquiry
'Unlikely' Dr Tony Holohan and other key figures will give evidence in public, says Covid inquiry chair
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kneecap
'We will fight you in your court. We will win' - Kneecap slams 'political policing' after terror charge
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occupied territories bill
Tánaiste says Israeli government now 'very much in space of genocidal activity'
The Candidate
James Browne: struggling with housing, excelling at celebrating the Normans
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy debate his performance so far and whether he’s being given a fair chance.
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Wednesday
21 May 2025
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housing tsar
'I accept I'm a well-paid person': Nama boss says salary not discussed in housing tsar meeting
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National Children's Hospital
'BAM’s pace is insufficient': National Children's Hospital delayed again until September 2025
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FactCheck
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
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cheeky boy
La-Z-Boy recliner among items requested by TD Ken O'Flynn for Leinster House office
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not-so sweet home
Mayo council official defends proposal to 'boycott' people who own holiday homes
One Sinn Féin councillor said holiday homeowners should be financially incentivised to sell or rent their property.
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Housing Crisis
'Stop screwing up': Mary Lou McDonald tells Taoiseach the government is gaslighting renters
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parcel levy
EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc as Fine Gael TD warns of 'fast fashion wave'
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Sanctions
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
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Ukraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
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Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
Tuesday
20 May 2025
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Gaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
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Syria
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
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Explainer
Why is a teenager sleeping outside the Dáil tonight and what's going on with 'assessments of need'?
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Brendan McDonagh
Nama boss who was tipped for housing tsar role to face salary questions at Finance Committee
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Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
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Cara Darmody
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
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wham bam
Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
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100 years on
Digitalisation of 1926 Census one step closer as Cabinet to hear next steps
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RTÉ SPENDING
Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny
Monday
19 May 2025
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Palestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
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10 Year Anniversary
Labour's marriage equality event forced to move venues amid protest threats
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prostate cancer
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
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Freedom of Expression
Role of influencers to be considered under EU's 'democracy shield' plans
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hop skip and jump
Over 560 people skipped bail in Ireland's district courts last year
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Pedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
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Red Cross
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan elected chair of the Irish Red Cross
