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FactCheck
Debunked: Elon Musk misleadingly suggests other celebrities made controversial 'Nazi' gesture
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hot to gogarty
Good luck, babe! Paul Gogarty has moved on from Deputy Stagg by quoting Chappell Roan in the Dáil
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the top job
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin elected as Taoiseach for the second time
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Eleanor Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's wife delayed in her bid to have sex offence charges against her dismissed
Wednesday
22 Jan 2025
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Leinster House
In pictures: Here's some standout photos from a very unusual day in the Dáil
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almighty political row
Opposition unite over issue Harris and Martin never expected could bring down the House
A chaotic and strange day at Leinster House which has resulted in the country not having a new Taoiseach tonight.
As it happened
Liveblog
How a day of chaos and confusion played out in Dail Éireann
The day took a very different shape than expected.
The Dáil started to meet at 11am this morning and was supposed to be voting on a new Taoiseach.
However, a row over opposition speaking rights for the Regional Independents descended into chaos.
The Dáil was suspended multiple times and has now been called off until tomorrow.
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Not happy
'Stunt politics on speed': Harris and Martin round on opposition after day of chaos in Dáil
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What A Mess
Aontú’s two TDs ditch Regional Independent technical group amid Dáil speaking rights row
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FactCheck
Debunked: Photo of Jimmy Saville with a child does not show a young Keir Starmer
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scraps
What just happened? How a bitter row led to the Dáil being suspended TWICE in an hour
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digital wallet
Digital driving licences will be rolled out this year - slightly later than expected
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United States
US government workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as Trump orders programs shut
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Washington DC
Trump demands apology from 'nasty' Washington Bishop after plea for him to have 'mercy'
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the morning lead
Today we get a new Taoiseach - here's a rundown of how the day is going to go
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will become the next Taoiseach of Ireland.
Tuesday
21 Jan 2025
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We aren't in government we swear
TDs set to get extra week of holidays as row over Independents' Dáil speaking time heats up
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Twitter
European Commission criticised over lack of action taken against Elon Musk's X
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Explainer
Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci?
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that's an order
'Illegal aliens', rioters freed and quitting WHO: Executive orders Trump signed on his first day
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World Economic Forum
Von der Leyen tells Davos the EU must be 'pragmatic' with Trump and 'deepen' ties with China
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Washington DC
In pictures: The second inauguration of US President Donald Trump
This inauguration served up a few memorable images.
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How it happened
From 'Trump's back' to 'orange manbaby': How the papers are covering Trump's return
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White House
Elon Musk sparks controversy with gesture at Trump rally which some have called a 'Nazi salute'
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Farewell
Biden quotes Seamus Heaney and says ‘we’re not leaving the fight’ as he departs Washington
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executive orders
Trump grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters and withdraws from Paris climate accord
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the morning lead
Almost 22,000 international protection cases pending at end of 2023, despite drop in applications
There was a 90% increase in decisions made by the International Protection Office in 2023, but a threefold increase in appeals also happened that year.
Monday
20 Jan 2025
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Covid-19 Advisor
Biden issues preemptive pardon for his siblings, their spouses and Dr Anthony Fauci
As it happened
Liveblog
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
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one foot in one foot out
Soc Dems and SF call on Tóibín to ditch Independent's group but Aontú calls demand 'ludicrous'
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Inauguration
Martin offers Trump 'warmest' congratulations as Simon Harris hopes for another Irish visit
