Politics
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not joeing on
Kamala Harris plans to 'earn and win' Democratic nomination after receiving Biden's endorsement
Other Democrats – including former president Bill Clinton – have also endorsed Harris.
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Green Barracks
The military are spending €355m on a major building programme to decarbonise the Defence estate
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I'm out
Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race 'in best interest of party and country'
He previously said that only the “Lord Almighty” could convince him to halt his campaign.
Biden, 81, came under pressure to exit the race and make way for a younger candidate.
After stating he will step aside, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
He says he will speak to the nation "in detail" about his departure from the race later.
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gender balance
Mairead McGuinness warns Govt of 'the bigger picture' on single-candidate Commissioner strategy
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White House
Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington D.C on Tuesday
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Slainte
After pints in Chequers, what next for the British-Irish bromance?
Ireland and the UK are friends again, and they’ve got the hangover to prove it.
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the morning lead
Budget 2025: Income tax cuts, inheritance tax changes and rent credit rise on the cards
Saturday
20 Jul 2024
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Clamping
New Fine Gael senator wants harsher punishments for drivers who park in disabled parking spaces
In a wide-ranging interview, Bradley talks about tackling disability issues, getting into politics and fertility post-cancer.
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future of media
Siún Ní Raghallaigh accuses politicians of 'willfully neglecting' public service broadcasting
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FGM
Ireland urged to do more to support asylum seekers subjected to female genital mutilation
Pregnant women accommodated outside of Dublin are particularly lacking in care and supports.
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Áras an Uachataráin
Micheál Martin says ‘focus is on becoming Taoiseach’ when asked if he will run for President
Friday
19 Jul 2024
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Michael McGrath
Taoiseach takes ‘gender equality seriously’ but backs decision to only nominate McGrath for Commissioner
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portobello
Protestors who tore down Grand Canal fencing call for ‘end to hostile architecture’
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Israeli occupation
Irish charities say Government 'must lead by example' following ICJ ruling on Israel
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Evan Gershkovich
US journalist sentenced to 16 years after being convicted of espionage by Russian court
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And on he Joes
Biden’s campaign insists he is staying in the presidential race despite pressure to step aside
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Threats
Man refused bail after being charged with threatening to kill Mary Lou McDonald in online clip
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factcheck
Conspiracy theories swirl online amid unanswered questions about Trump assassination attempt
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global outage
Major tech outage causes worldwide havoc - airlines and broadcasters among those affected
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US Election
'I'm not supposed to be here': Trump recounts assassination attempt in lengthy speech
The 78-year-old received a rapturous welcome as he took to the stage at the Republican convention to accept the party’s nomination for US president.
Thursday
18 Jul 2024
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The forgotten crisis
Tánaiste pledges to elevate horror of ongoing Sudan civil war on European stage
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democrats divided
Barack Obama expresses concern to Democrats about Joe Biden’s candidacy
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RTE FUNDING
TV licence fee set to be retained with 'multi-annual' funding top up to fund RTÉ
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gender balance
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
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Strasbourg
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president after vote by MEPs
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bonjour
Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
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budget 2025
Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
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Evan Gershkovich
US journalist appears in Russian court for second hearing on espionage charges
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Crunch time
Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
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Housing Matters
The EU could soon have a Commissioner with direct responsibility for Housing
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US Election
Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans in first speech as Trump's running mate
The 39-year-old addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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Addis Ababa
Tánaiste meeting political leaders and aid bosses on two day trip to Ethiopia
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beefed up
Three Irish MEPs set to take up seats on European Parliament agriculture committee
Wednesday
17 Jul 2024
