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SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Sunday
13 Oct 2024
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
“We will not ignore or hide away from difficult issues when they arise,” Mary Lou McDonald said.
McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas
McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas
When do you want the general election to be held?
When do you want the general election to be held?
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
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An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.
Saturday
12 Oct 2024
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
Ready, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
Ready, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
Disinformation expert fears diocese is helping to 'mainstream conspiracy theories'
Disinformation expert fears diocese is helping to 'mainstream conspiracy theories'
There are growing concerns that the Waterford diocese has become a ‘test case’ for hardline factions in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
'We're ready': How far along are the main parties in picking election candidates?
'We're ready': How far along are the main parties in picking election candidates?
We’ve taken a look at the numbers as the political parties start up their election machines.
Friday
11 Oct 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.
Fine Gael to run four candidates in five-seater Mayo constituency in upcoming general election
Fine Gael to run four candidates in five-seater Mayo constituency in upcoming general election
'Many are speculating': Tánaiste plays down reports of possible election date by FF minister
'Many are speculating': Tánaiste plays down reports of possible election date by FF minister
Patricia Ryan TD says she quit SF over party asking her to remove Facebook post about encampment
Patricia Ryan TD says she quit SF over party asking her to remove Facebook post about encampment
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
Cost of fencing on Grand Canal was over three times more than what Waterways Ireland told PAC
Cost of fencing on Grand Canal was over three times more than what Waterways Ireland told PAC
The cost for installing, maintaining and hiring the fences was €117,845 – over €70,000 more than what the Oireachtas was told.
Thursday
10 Oct 2024
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
“We have a lot of work to get done.”
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and 'refugees welcome' slogans
Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and 'refugees welcome' slogans
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
So long An Bord Pleanála, there's a new Coimisiún in town: What you need to know about the change
So long An Bord Pleanála, there's a new Coimisiún in town: What you need to know about the change
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown
Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown
The 9 at 9 Hurricane Milton makes landfall, Simon Harris in Washington and the Occupied Territories Bill