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Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Simon Harris sets out his stall on Cabinet reshuffle, TV licence reforms and a united Ireland
The Fine Gael Ard Fheis is taking place in Galway this weekend.
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Status orange
Government to offer temporary shelter to asylum seekers sleeping rough during Storm Kathleen
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New Role
Heather Humphreys officially confirmed as the new deputy leader of Fine Gael
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resolution
UN Human Rights Council demands halt to all arms sales to Israel
It is the first time the United Nations top rights body has taken a position on the conflict.
The Erez crossing in northern Gaza will be temporarily reopened for the first time since the Hamas attack on 7 October.
Netanyahu's office also said Israel would allow its port in Ashdod to process aid shipments bound for Gaza.
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Fine Gael
Harris' first Ard Fheis as leader to hear calls for more 'starter homes' and lethal arms for Ukraine
Thursday
4 Apr 2024
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Going nowhere
Paschal Donohoe 'not planning' to step down from Cabinet role, will contest general election
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Waterford
FG deputy mayor at centre of €700k landfill row takes aim at Greens and targets Dáil bid
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New Tea-Seach
Camped out in the Dáil canteen, Harris prepped to woo 'kingmaker' Independents
Meetings between Independent TDs and Simon Harris have been underway over the last two days.
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Next Taoiseach
Six independent TDs have said they will support Simon Harris's Taoiseach nomination next week
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War in Ukraine
David Cameron says Nato wants to help Ukraine without putting boots on the ground
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Calculation once again
A united Ireland would cost €20 billion every year for 20 years, says study
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Thaer Ahmad
Palestinian-American doctor walks out of meeting with Biden in protest over US Gaza stance
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the morning lead
'Demons were following me': Call to make HHC illegal after users experience psychotic episodes
HHC, a semisynthetic cannabinoid derived from CBD, is widely available in Ireland.
There are growing concerns that HHC is triggering psychotic episodes in certain people
HHC vapes are widely available online, and in vape and CBD shops
"I was seeing and hearing things that weren't there. I was being followed around by demons," one man told us
Wednesday
3 Apr 2024
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Barry Andrews
Fianna Fáil MEP accuses Ursula von der Leyen of ‘silence’ on genocide case against Israel
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Brussels
Complaint to EU Parliament security staff over leader of Irish Freedom Party
Tuesday
2 Apr 2024
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Israeli protests
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu branded 'traitor' in fourth consecutive night of protests
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Everyday I'm Shufflin
All eyes on Cabinet reshuffle and who might get moved up the political ladder
Simon Coveney believes it was the right time to step aside so as to give the new Taoiseach ‘the space’ to create new opportunities.
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European Parliament
Alan Shatter mulls European election run as he attacks Ireland's 'dysfunctional' MEPs
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the morning lead
'I spent 1,300 days there and I get nothing': Mother and Baby Home survivors consider legal action
Thousands of people are excluded from the Government’s redress scheme.
"It's a kick in the gut. It's like being victimised all over again," one woman said
A number of survivors are considering legal action over their exclusion from the scheme
St Joseph's baby home in Stamullen is not covered by the scheme, despite a recommendation to include it
Monday
1 Apr 2024
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Teachers
'Minister, you need to hit the accelerator, not the brakes': INTO grills Foley on retention crisis
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latest report
'Significant progress' made on patient outcomes, but cervical screening uptake still below target
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Simon's Place
Students gave us their take on Harris's time at Higher Ed (and what they make of his promotion)
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Another level
TU trouble: Disquiet over 'funding crisis' at technological universities
The merger of the former Institutes of Technology had been a major project of incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris.
Sunday
31 Mar 2024
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Gaza
Israeli strike on Gaza refugee camp kills four people as Hamas casts doubt on new truce talks
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to undergo surgery for a hernia today.
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Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
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1916 Easter Rising
Easter Rising commemoration to take place later outside the GPO in Dublin
Saturday
30 Mar 2024
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the morning lead
What’s driving the surge in road deaths?
Answers are beginning to emerge on what’s behind the deadly trend on Irish roads.
Drivers' behaviour and attitudes to road safety worsened during the pandemic - and stayed worse.
New research shows young people are tempted to check their phones while driving.
Friday
29 Mar 2024
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Northern Ireland
Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as leader of the DUP as he faces historical offences allegations
The Lagan Valley MP issued a statement to confirm he was charged and a judicial process has started.
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Explainer
Confused about the Hate Crime bill? Here's a rundown of what it's all about
The bill has attracted considerable controversy in recent weeks.
Thursday
28 Mar 2024
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Risks for Ireland
Resistance to antibiotics and threats to undersea cables among key risks for Ireland
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housing for all
Government missed last year's social and affordable housing targets by 2,680 homes
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european institutions
Poland raids Russian spy network targeting EU with propaganda and disinformation
