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Yesterday
14th May 2026
Rent
Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules begin to bite
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The Daily Poll
Are you subscribed to any music streaming services?
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Beijing
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
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a quarter of a trillion euro
Ireland's national debt could reach €250bn by the 2030s
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Bertie Ahern still under fire, Starmer braces for leadership challenge and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.
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Ambition
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Kyiv
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
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Middle East
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
23 hrs ago
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FIFA World Cup
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14 May
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spending and saving
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Keir Today Gone Tomorrow
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Updated 14 May
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The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
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14 May
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Wednesday
13th May 2026
SHH
Have you heard of a 'quiet road'? Monaghan might be getting one
13 May
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Budget 2027
Upcoming Budget will have €7bn spending package and income tax cuts, says Harris
Updated 13 May
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Abortion
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Updated 13 May
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13 May
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News Fix
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13 May
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Kerstin Mey
Former UL president's alleged involvement in €12.5m property deal can't be revisited, lawyers say
13 May
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Tourism
Short-term let register promised for this month delayed again until December
Updated 13 May
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Courts
Sex offender who befriended 'vulnerable' teen after falsely claiming to be a youth worker jailed
13 May
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new books
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13 May
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Bordeaux
France lets asymptomatic passengers leave cruise ship after stomach flu outbreak
Updated 13 May
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Evening Wrap
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13 May
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On the up
House prices are still going up by thousands of euros, just not quite as quickly as before
13 May
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AMBULANCE WORKERS' STRIKE
Ambulance workers and HSE to go to the Labour Court tomorrow for talks following strike
The development comes following a 24-hour work stoppage by ambulance service members.
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13 May
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one ticket please
One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking
13 May
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Beijing
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
13 May
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on the doorsteps
Taoiseach says Fianna Fáil 'don't approve' of immigration remarks made by Bertie Ahern in video
Ahern has since said that he has “no problem” with people from “the Congo” or Africa.
Updated 13 May
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Housing
Modular homes built in back gardens will be subject to local property tax, Revenue says
13 May
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King's Speech
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13 May
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Disability
Taoiseach says a disability cost payment is 'a key target' but won't commit to a figure
13 May
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Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
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The Daily Poll
Would you support an EU-wide social media ban for children?
13 May
17.6k
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LITTER FINES
On-the-spot litter and dog fouling fines set to rise to €250 from September
13 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ireland’s imported fossil fuel dependence, and chants in Eurovision arena as Israel go through to the final.
Updated 13 May
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Eurovision 2026
Four people removed from Eurovision semi-final after chants during Israel's performance
13 May
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Journalism
New York Times backs author of article outlining widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates
13 May
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Nenagh
Woman (20s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Co Tipperary
13 May
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They think it's all over...
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
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13 May
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