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new childcare plan

Increased income limits to reduce childcare bills for thousands of working families in 2026

We’re some way off reducing childcare costs to €200 per child per month, but government believes this is the beginning of the process.

Christina Finn

2 hrs ago

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The Morning Lead

Immigration fell significantly last year but asylum applications reached a record high

A sharp fall in Ukrainian arrivals drove down overall immigration, while record asylum claims stretched accommodation and processing capacity.

Andrew Walsh

3 hrs ago

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Yesterday

10th December 2025

Community in grief

‘We won’t be intimidated’: Edenderry turns out for vigil to mourn Mary and Tadgh

“It sends a message not just to Edenderry but towns right across the country – people won’t put up with this anymore”.

Eimer McAuley

4 hrs ago

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co down

Man charged after arrest as part of cross-border investigation into violent right-wing extremism

4 hrs ago

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the postmortem

FF review to be published next week as reports swirl Gavin agreed to candidacy in early August

Updated 4 hrs ago

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ballinalack

Man airlifted to hospital following collision between truck and car in Westmeath

5 hrs ago

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Sponsored

The ultimate itinerary for a fun day out around Louth, Meath and Fingal

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

6 hrs ago

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Louth

Man arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August is released

Updated 6 hrs ago

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Online Safety

'Digital wallet' pilot to be rolled out next year to verify age of social media users

7 hrs ago

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National Security

Taoiseach says drones were not a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft

7 hrs ago

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storm bram

Some 2,500 homes and businesses remain without power in the aftermath of Storm Bram

Updated 8 hrs ago

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Dóchas Centre

Sligo woman jailed after making false allegation that prison officer had assaulted her

8 hrs ago

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Offaly

Gardaí release footage of fatal Edenderry arson that killed four-year-old boy and his great-aunt

Tadgh Farrell, aged 4, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze.

Updated 8 hrs ago

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Eurovision

Iceland becomes fifth country to withdraw from Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

9 hrs ago

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dog breeders

Stricter rules for puppy farms gets cross-party support

9 hrs ago

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Health

Taoiseach indicates government will discuss potential charges for blister packs with HSE

9 hrs ago

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Limerick

Fine Gael politician sought to move speed vans while asking superintendent to cancel speeding fine

9 hrs ago

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shutters

14 food businesses were served with closure orders by the FSAI last month

9 hrs ago

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Luas

Luas Green Line to remain out of service until after 'evening peak commuter period'

Updated 9 hrs ago

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H-1B visa

International fact-check group 'deeply concerned' over reports of US visa curbs on fact-checkers

10 hrs ago

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South-east

Pilot crash-lands plane in Co Kilkenny field after reporting engine trouble mid-flight

10 hrs ago

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

10 hrs ago

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John Wilson

Man (59) jailed for attempted pipe bomb attack on East Belfast GAA

11 hrs ago

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if it ain't broke

Changing Toy Show airing time would be 'like getting rid of the Angelus', Bakhurst tells committee

12 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

The big call that led to elation and despair in Dingle-Barrs thriller

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Spanish prosecutor says court case won't stop The Monk standing in Dublin Central by-election

12 hrs ago

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Cork

Man charged with theft of 42 cattle worth an estimated €53k remanded in custody

13 hrs ago

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INTO

'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes

14 hrs ago

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Capital Idea

DCC chief says Dublin region 'entitled to' more tax revenues so more money can be spent there

14 hrs ago

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bus schedule

Full festive bus schedule for Dublin announced as additional Nitelink services confirmed

14 hrs ago

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Dundalk

Baby boy in critical condition in hospital following two-car collision in Co Louth

14 hrs ago

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cancer treatment

Cancer survival in Ireland held steady despite Covid-19 hospital disruptions

15 hrs ago

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Fiosrú

Garda watchdog says 21 people died in incidents involving or following garda contact in 2024

15 hrs ago

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Presidential Election

Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson

15 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

Have you been affected by Storm Bram?

17 hrs ago

8.9k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.

Updated 18 hrs ago

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alleged defamation

Bob Vylan issues defamation proceedings against RTÉ over reporting on Glastonbury performance

18 hrs ago

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guinness 0

Diageo says 'no disruption' to Guinness supply as workers at Belfast site prepare to strike

18 hrs ago

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bodycams

Gardaí are asking for the public's opinions on how and when body-worn cameras should be used

19 hrs ago

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