Politics
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Dáil Speaking time
Opposition TDs slam 'bizarre' move by pro-government independents to join Dáil opposition group
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EU Parliament
Dozens of MEPs write to EU Commission expressing 'deep concern' over Elon Musk's interference
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Gino Kenny
Cautious optimism on future of assisted dying despite omission from Programme for Government
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli cabinet meeting on ceasefire deal delayed until tomorrow amid government infighting
The truce would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
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Analysis
Analysis: Vague plans and no setting out of 'first 100 days' priorities in new Programme for Government
There are no promises to achieve anything in the first 100 days of office, unlike programme for government documents of the past.
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legacy act
Why has controversy erupted about Gerry Adams possibly getting compensation for internment?
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Public Transport
Helen McEntee says powers of arrest for public transport police yet to be 'explored’
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Alliance MP
Sorcha Eastwood’s legal team says Andrew Tate is 'trivialising offensive postings' about her
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tech industrial complex
Joe Biden warns of 'oligarchy of extreme wealth' under Donald Trump in dark farewell speech
Wednesday
15 Jan 2025
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5 year priorities
The most surprising and eyebrow-raising commitments in the Programme for Government
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Marco Rubio
US' incoming top diplomat says concerns over China's role at Panama Canal 'very legitimate'
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moving up and moving out
Focus now on who'll be in the new Cabinet and who might get moved up the political ladder
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Political roadmap
Programme for Govt: Transport security, cheaper childcare and 'open the Children’s Hospital’
The programme for government sets out the roadmap for Irish political decisions over the next five years.
As it happened
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Draft Programme for Government revealed as Independents confirmed for junior ministerial roles
Swift progress is being made today as Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent TDs work towards next week’s deadline.
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Government talks
Lowry walks away after questions about Moriarty Tribunal, says media has been ‘trying to undermine’ him
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Programme for Government
Simon Harris likely to take beefed up Foreign Affairs role as PfG details revealed
The VAT rate for the food-led hospitality sector, entertainment and hairdressing is also set to be cut to 9%.
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Kerry
Michael Healy-Rae confirms he will be a junior minister, likely in Department of Agriculture
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Stormont
Review finds Michael McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’
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sexual health
Over 126,000 STI home test kits and 1.2 million condoms distributed through the HSE last year
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tate brothers
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood begins legal action over Andrew Tate social media posts
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next steps
Government urged to hold firm on Occupied Territories Bill as fears grow it may be watered down
Tuesday
14 Jan 2025
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Trinity College
Climate change and culture wars take centre stage at first Trinity Seanad hustings
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seat at the table
White smoke: Regional Independents secure four government roles as deal emerges
Fianna Fáil is to hold a special Ard Fheis in Dublin on Sunday to ratify the new programme for government.
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o'connell st
GPO ‘totally unsuitable’ for use as a soup kitchen says An Post, amid calls to open its doors
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Tulip Siddiq
UK Treasury minister resigns after ethics investigation despite being cleared of wrongdoing
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Peace Deal
Potentially 'hundreds' of Palestinian prisoners set to be freed as as Gaza ceasefire deal in 'final stages'
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Trump's picks
Defence secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth wants to 'restore warrior ethos' to US military
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Donald Trump
Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected, US special counsel finds
Monday
13 Jan 2025
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ceasefire deal
US President Joe Biden says Gaza peace negotiators are 'pressing hard' to secure deal
It comes as the White House confirmed reports that a ceasefire deal could be finalised soon.
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Homelessness
Dublin's Lord Mayor to meet with soup kitchen organisers as council considers new regulations
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Ah Keir
Just six months after the UK election, Labour's Chancellor and another minister are in trouble
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nearly there now
Government formation negotiations in race to finish line as talks continue today
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Democracy
Life in a dictatorship: Why do Belarusian journalists risk their lives for the truth?
Sunday
12 Jan 2025
