Politics
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safe participation in political life
Ireland ‘losing a generation of young people’ in politics because of abuse and harassment
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Sean Clancy
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
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tbilisi protests
EU warns Georgia must withdraw 'foreign influence' law or face tougher path to membership
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Robert Fico
Explainer: Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian prime minister who was shot today?
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European elections
This app will help you find your best match - a candidate in the European elections
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War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy cancels planned trips abroad as Russian forces advance on two fronts
Tuesday
14 May 2024
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Tbilisi
Riot police arrest protesters outside Georgian parliament over Russian-like 'foreign influence' law
Politicians came to blows in the parliament over the legislation that opposition members say mirrors Russian laws that silence dissent.
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Trump Trial
Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen gives more evidence in hush money trial
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Lil Trip
Confirmation that 56 gardaí will give a dig out in France for Paris Olympics security operation
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Migration
Taoiseach says plans to cut social welfare rates of some Ukrainian refugees is 'sensible'
It will not apply to Ukrainians living in pledged accommodation.
12-week lead-in time for streamlining of Ukrainian social welfare payments.
Review of benefits for international protection applicants to be completed within six weeks.
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dual diagnosis
Children given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
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Divorce
'People can't move on': TD proposes to reduce divorce waiting period from two years to six months
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NI Covid Inquiry
Michelle O’Neill apologises for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral during Covid lockdown
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Smoking
Plans to increase the legal smoking age to 21 have been approved - but vapes aren't included
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pdforra
Group representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law
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cabinet agenda
Building commencements on new homes hit approximately 18,000 in April alone, Cabinet to hear
Monday
13 May 2024
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Rafah
Thousands flee northern Gaza as Taoiseach holds talks about recognising state of Palestine
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Belfast High Court
Court rules that UK law on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda should be disapplied in Northern Ireland
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debunked
Debunked: The number of 'illegally present immigrants' in Ireland last year was not 10 times the EU average
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workplace inspections
Taoiseach calls for 'consistency of approach' around payments and supports for Ukrainians
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Eurovision
Ireland's '10 points' for Israel shouldn't surprise anyone - a pollster explains why
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Spain
Catalan separatists lose majority in regional elections after 10 years in power
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Climate Change
Ireland is falling behind on what is needed to reach renewable targets, says climate council
Sunday
12 May 2024
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EU competences
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
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Anti-immigrant politics
'We feared for our lives': Fingal councillor Tania Doyle attacked while putting up posters
As it happened
Grand Final
Switzerland have won Eurovision with Ireland's Bambie Thug finishing sixth
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Malmö after a chaotic week.
Saturday
11 May 2024
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Grand Final
Bambie Thug competing at Eurovision after performance thrown into doubt due to EBU row
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RIP
Taoiseach and president pay tribute to 'trailblazer' Mary Banotti following death of former MEP
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Humanitarian Crisis
Gaza: 150,000 people have fled Rafah city as more evacuation orders issued by Israel
UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Gaza risks an “epic humanitarian disaster” if Israel launches a full-scale ground operation in Rafah.
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European People's Party
Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right
Friday
10 May 2024
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Palestine
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
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Unaccommodated
McGrath says tents should be provided to asylum seekers for use at State-run facilities
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Housing
Dermot Bannon denies payment for featuring Government grants on Room To Improve
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Border Dispute
Fianna Fáil European election rivals Blaney and Cowen in spat over border checks
