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An alternative to 999/112 phone calls for non-urgent medical issues could be on the way
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Survey
Majority of Irish people welcome migrants who move here to ‘make a better life for themselves’
Wednesday
28 Aug 2024
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impasse politique
Explainer: Why are opposition leaders saying Macron is carrying out an 'anti-democratic coup'?
The French president has yet to appoint a prime minister, seven weeks after the country went to the polls.
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phone use
Irish Second-Level Students’ Union says mobile phone ban in schools is ‘not feasible’
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Democratic National Convention
Energised but can they win? What it's like to attend the Democratic National Convention
In a week spent at the DNC in Chicago, The Journal found energised crowds, attacks on Trump, and lots of talk about afterparties.
Tuesday
27 Aug 2024
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deepfake
RTÉ says AI deepfakes a ‘growing challenge’ after Facebook removes Mary Lou McDonald scam advert
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puberty blockers
Michelle O’Neill says puberty blocker ban in NI based on ‘clear advice’ from Chief Medical Officer
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Fixing the Foundations
Starmer: 'Painful' budget ahead for UK as Tory Govt borrowed and spent billions extra
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military kit
Ireland talking directly to other governments to quicken pace of buying military hardware
It’s part of promised modernisation of the Defence Forces and its capabilities.
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gender balance
Target for gender-balanced EU Commission set to be missed as countries like Ireland only nominate a man
Monday
26 Aug 2024
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land hoarding
Government seeks ways to exclude farmers from land tax fees after row over potential deferral
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telegram
Emmanuel Macron has denied any political link to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov
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Autism Innovation Strategy
Government's Autism strategy includes over 80 ‘clear actions’ to be delivered within 18-month period
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Cork
Ninety-one-year-old man offered redress from Mother and Baby Home scheme after months of delays
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Drogheda
Former Sky News broadcaster Alison Comyn selected as Fianna Fáil Louth election candidate
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Resignation
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey announces retirement from politics following medical advice
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IMO
Minister contacts GP group after women eligible for free contraception report being charged for it
No women within the eligible age bracket should be charged by their GP, says Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
Sunday
25 Aug 2024
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102 years
Taoiseach remembers Michael Collins in Béal na Bláth speech that calls out misinformation
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Money Money Money
Kamala Harris campaign says it raised 'record' $540m in just over a month
Saturday
24 Aug 2024
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Gaza
'They're brainwashed': Pro-Palestine protest in Dublin criticises US support of Israel
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33 years
Ukrainians march in Dublin for Independence Day as Taoiseach wishes them 'strength and bravery'
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high flyers
Government spends more than €1.3 million hiring private jets for overseas trips in 12 months
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Democratic National Convention
Are Irish-Americans sad to see the end of Joe Biden’s presidency? Well, no
“The energy is different. The conversations are different. It all feels very buzzy.”
Friday
23 Aug 2024
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RFK JR
Robert F Kennedy Jr 'suspends' independent US presidential bid and throws support behind Trump
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Protest
Pro-Palestine protest held outside Leinster House in response to US delegation visiting the building
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Northern Ireland
Ambassador says there has been a 'reset' in relations between UK and Ireland
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UK betting scandal
Met Police drops investigation into political figures betting on date of UK general election
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Gaza
Baby in Gaza paralysed due to polio as region records first case of the disease in 25 years
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Special Education
WATCH: Mother forced to miss cancer check-up to join protest over lack of school place for daughter
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Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used the biggest speech of her life to lay out a prosecutorial case against Trump
Harris used the speech to appeal to Middle America and undecided voters in November’s election.
Thursday
22 Aug 2024
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land hoarding
Sinn Féin dubs land tax disagreement between government parties a 'fake row'
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Our Lady of Lourdes Drogheda
Sinn Féin calls for release of 2009 review into paedophile Michael Shine, and official inquiry
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Democratic National Convention
Democrats didn’t know who Tim Walz was a month ago. Now, they’re his biggest fans
The Democratic nominee for vice president has made an unusual impact on voters in a short space of time.
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voices
Norma Foley: There should be no access to mobile phones until the school day is over
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General Election
Gráinne Seoige expected to put name forward for FF in Galway West as nominations close today
Wednesday
21 Aug 2024
