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# Stimulus

'Timid', 'anaemic' and 'spin-driven' - the opposition on the stimulus package

The Government yesterday announced a €2.25 billion plan to give a boost to the economy.

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Jul 18th 2012, 8:51 AM

# shufflin'

Éamon Ó Cuív back in the fold in Fianna Fáil reshuffle

The former deputy leader of the party had resigned in February but is now back on the party’s front bench.

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Jul 12th 2012, 6:48 PM

# Syria

Syria 'peace plan' rejected... by both sides

Tensions in the region are high after Turkey scrambled fighter jets to the border yesterday.

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Jul 2nd 2012, 8:38 AM

# Russia

Putin's chief investigator apologies over death threat

Opposition newspaper says its deputy editor was threatened with decapitation after reporting on crime cover-ups.

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Jun 15th 2012, 7:17 PM

# Euro 2012

Behind Enemy Lines: What the Croatians are saying

We speak to Zagreb-based football writer Aleksandar Holiga about how our opponents see this evening’s Group C clash going.

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Jun 10th 2012, 2:22 PM

# Dictator

Mugabe says he is "fit as a fiddle" and compares himself to Jesus

The Zimbabwean president, speaking on his 88th birthday, also gave tips on how to live a long life.

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Feb 21st 2012, 2:00 PM

# Cuts

Gilmore: Communion allowance cut to stop 'lavish' spending

The government spent €3.4 million on communion and confirmation allowances to people who needed help last year – but has announced plans limiting the payment to €110.

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Feb 2nd 2012, 11:56 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the State sell its stake in Aer Lingus?

There has been much talk of sales of State assets as part of the IMF/EU bailout deal but is Aer Lingus one we should hold on to?

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Jan 17th 2012, 9:34 AM

# Malaysia

Malaysia's opposition leader cleared in sodomy trial

Anwar Ibrahim has been fighting the charges since 2008, claiming they were a set-up by the current government which is afraid of the challenge his leadership poses.

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Jan 9th 2012, 8:49 AM

# thatcher

16k people sign petition asking for Thatcher's funeral to be privatised

The former British prime minister hasn’t died – but 16,000 people have signed a petition on a UK government website calling for the private sector to bear the cost of her funeral.

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Dec 23rd 2011, 10:57 AM

# Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi registers her party for upcoming elections in Burma

The leader of the opposition in Burma, who was under house arrest for 15 of the last 21 years, has ended her boycott of elections in military dictatorship.

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Dec 23rd 2011, 9:38 AM

Evening Wrap

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

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Dec 15th 2011, 4:50 PM

# State of the Nation

Opposition preparing televised responses to Enda's state of the nation speech

Three RTÉ slots are expected to be made available to opposition politicians this evening, while TV3 will provide time on Wednesday.

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Dec 5th 2011, 11:49 AM

# Syria

National council launched in Syria

The council was designed to overthrow President Bashar Assad’s regime and is the broadest umbrella movement of revolutionary forces formed so far.

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Oct 3rd 2011, 10:28 AM

# Dáil Éireann

Maiden speeches jump on Enda Kenny's victory chariot

New TDs and independents make sure they have their “spake” before Fine Gael leader gets the nod for Taoiseach.

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Mar 9th 2011, 2:40 PM

# Opposition

Opposition say coalition agreement is 'fudging' vital issues and offering more of the same

Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the United Left Alliance have all been reacting to the Fine Gael and Labour agreed programme for government.

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Mar 7th 2011, 7:25 AM

Labour grassroots members oppose coalition with Fine Gael

Labour councillors, the national chair of Labour Youth and the Unite trade union have voiced their opposition to a Labour-Fine Gael coalition – saying the country needs a strong opposition.

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Mar 4th 2011, 10:18 AM

# Sinn Féin

Fine Gael the "opposite side of the same coin" says Adams

Sinn Fein leader says his party will have an important role in Opposition as a bulwark against “swingeing, anti-citizen” policies.

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Feb 27th 2011, 2:01 PM

# GE11

Opposition lambast Taoiseach's handling of ministerial resignations

Leaders of the opposition parties welcomed the election date, but criticised events leading to Taoiseach’s announcement – and wondered where the Green Party stands.

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Jan 20th 2011, 2:32 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: five members of the cabinet have now resigned; Fine Gael renews its call for an immediate general election; and the ESRI revises its economic forecast for the coming year.

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Jan 20th 2011, 8:50 AM

# Opposition

Opposition parties react to Cowen’s announcement

Labour says Fianna Fáil is preoccupied with itself; Sinn Féin says FF has been stripped of its authority; and Fine Gael call for an immediate general election.

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Jan 17th 2011, 8:35 AM