Politics
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Gaza
Hamas says it has reached deal for group's disarmament and Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza
Thursday
30 Jul
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disturbing calls
Gardaí launch probe as multiple female councillors report ‘very disturbing’ sexual phone calls
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the housing essay
Why we should be building more two-bedroom terrace houses
These types of houses can be ‘starter homes’.
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Middle East
Iranian strike kills worker and damages Chinese firm’s building in Kuwait amid renewed attacks
The incident came after the US military said it had carried out a ‘heavy wave of strikes’ against Iran.
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Irish air defence
Government clears next hurdle in €300m+ plan to purchase military radar systems from France
Wednesday
29 Jul
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Zack Polanski
No further action to be taken by police against UK Green Party leader over guillotine image
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Next Question Please
Oireachtas officials had to overhaul the system for TDs to ask questions to clamp down on AI use
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not great
The government has completed just 10 of its 74 climate commitments for the last three years
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Road Safety
E-scooter rules approved by cabinet, with age increase and mandatory helmets to come in next month
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Donna Harper
Mother of girl killed in Creeslough explosion hoping for ‘strong commitment’ on public inquiry
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daniel tatlow-devally
Taoiseach says he raised Dubliner's trial in Stuttgart with German chancellor
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Monaghan
Taoiseach says DUP should ‘respect independence of judiciary’ after criticism of bomb bail decision
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Ukraine granted air-defence licences during ‘good' White House meeting with Trump
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Cabinet
Uisce Éireann top-up of €2bn for home connections and new e-scooter rules on the cabinet agenda
Tuesday
28 Jul
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heatwaves
Macron invokes World War II as France battles wildfires ahead of another searing heatwave
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Diplomacy
It's been a busy day in Washington as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu arrive for talks with Trump
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy were both due to attend memorial events for Republican senator Lindsey Graham today.
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eu presidency
Merz says trial of Irish man in Germany is 'not a show trial' as he visits Dublin
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New York City
Zohran Mamdani announces development of five discounted New York-owned grocery stores
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SCSI report
Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt
The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.
Monday
27 Jul
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Middle East
Trump says 'good chance' of progress in talks with Iran as both sides hold fire for third day
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law reform
Justice minister will 'consider' issues raised by solicitors after crunch meeting on reforms
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Courts
Lawyer of student charged with possession of explosives says she did not spend time in Syria
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Planning Permission
New planning rules for garden cabins and bike and bin sheds come into force
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mayo for sam
'Very proud': Joe Biden and Liam Gallagher among big names celebrating Mayo win
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downward trend
Alcohol consumption fell again last year, and Ireland is now within the EU average
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The Morning Lead
Will Big Jim's row with solicitors hinder his leadership hopes? 'Jesus no', say backbenchers
Some have warned however that this may change if he can’t draw the bitter affair to a close soon.
Sunday
26 Jul
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not a laughing matter
Revenue has spent €2.66m since January 2025 on disposal of nitrous oxide canisters
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mother-and-baby homes
Former minister Katherine Zappone calls for a pause to development at Bessborough
