Politics
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NATO Summit
Biden says he is going to ‘complete the job’ but gaffes highlight election concerns
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the morning lead
Locals in Tramore say it would be 'huge loss' if families in Direct Provision have to leave town
A mother who has lived in Tramore for five years with her son said she is devastated about having to leave their community.
Several families have been told they need to leave Ocean View House in the next two weeks
Many children and parents have been attending schools or working in the area for years
"I feel empty, my heart is torn," one mother told us
Thursday
11 Jul 2024
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all eyes on Biden
Joe Biden refers to Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin' at Nato summit closing ceremony
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that's a wrap
TDs have sat for the last time this term as the Dáil summer recess begins
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hilary benn
Tánaiste meets with new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn at Hillsborough Castle
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Social Protection
Budget 2025 to prioritise carers, those with a disability, working families and pensioners
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Dubai
Tori Towey 'elated' as she arrives home to Ireland after Dubai authorities drop charges
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald welcomed ‘the end of this nightmare’ but remarked that it ‘raises fundamental questions around the treatment of women in Dubai’.
Radha Stirling, founder of the Detained in Dubai group, said Tori is 'super excited' to be home.
Speaking to The Journal, Stirling said the Irish embassy 'escorted her all the way through the airport and made sure she got on that flight'.
Mary Lou McDonald welcomed 'the end of this nightmare' but remarked that it 'raises fundamental questions around the treatment of women in Dubai'.
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Leaders' Questions
Doherty asks why quarries and block manufacturers weren't pursued over defective blocks
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War in Ukraine
Starmer discusses importance of Nato alliance and UK-US 'special relationship' during Biden meeting
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IALPA
Pilots' union recommend members accept Labour Court 17.75% pay increase recommendation
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NATO Summit
Biden to give high-stakes Nato press conference as alliance holds talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Wednesday
10 Jul 2024
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Washington
Nato leaders pledge €40 billion in military aid 'within the next year' to Ukraine
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Fine Gael
Coveney wrapped: Brexit wars, the Cowen tweet and a broken promise on homeless families
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good night and good luck
Nancy Pelosi (and George Clooney) ramp up the pressure on Joe Biden
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gender-based violence
Licensing system for taxi drivers to be 'urgently' reviewed following rapist driver conviction
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nikki bradley
New senator says misuse of disabled toilets must end with roll out of access keys
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Arms supplies
NATO to declare Ukraine on 'irreversible path' to membership, diplomats say
Biden said ‘Ukraine can and will stop Putin’ with the ‘full and collective support’ of the Nato alliance.
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United Arab Emirates
Mary Lou McDonald: Tori Towey case raises 'fundamental questions on treatment of women in Dubai'
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zero tolerance motion
Women and girls in Ireland are 'primed for violence' on a daily basis, Holly Cairns tells Dáil
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HIQA inspections
Issues with Garda vetting and risk management highlighted in Direct Provision inspections
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Court Case
Taoiseach 'satisfied' that 'scuffle' involving FG Senator 'will never happen again'
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over and out
Simon Coveney won't run in general election and says he's 'stepping out of politics'
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Northern Ireland
Government formally agrees to cooperate with inquiry into Omagh bombing
Tuesday
9 Jul 2024
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Social Welfare
Pay-Related Benefit to commence later this year with PRSI hikes kicking in from October
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Russian strikes
Day of mourning in Ukraine after at least 42 people are killed in Russian air strikes
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new to the seanad
Motivational speaker Nikki Bradley appointed to the Seanad to replace Regina Doherty
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Royal City of Dublin Hospital
Decision on use of vacant Baggot Street hospital should be made within 6 months - Labour
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Endangered Species
Govt action plan to save Hen Harriers launched amid concerns bird could be extinct in 25 years
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CALLS FOR INQUIRY
Referring report on Shane O'Farrell's death to Oireachtas Committee dubbed 'non-action', Dáil told
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Watch
SDLP's Colum Eastwood affirms his allegiance to King 'under protest' as MPs sworn in
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Leaders' Questions
WATCH: Michael Healy-Rae rails against social media companies with passionate speech in Dáil
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budget 2025
Bumper budget package of €8.3bn to be made available, with health service to get additional €1.5bn
Warnings have been issued to government about the serious consequences of spending too much public money.
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Transfer Pact
'Lessons to be learned from France': PBP renews calls for left alliance ahead of general election
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Cork City Council
Motion on removing prayers and crucifix from Council meetings ‘referred to committee without debate’
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Gaza
UN 'appalled' by Israel's evacuation orders in Gaza as thousands of civilians flee
Hamas has warned that an escalation on the ground could threaten truce talks, with mediators Egypt and Qatar due to host new meetings this week.
