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28th November 2023

Why has a diplomatic row erupted between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles?

Rishi Sunak unexpectedly cancelled a meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis after he called for the sculptures to be returned to Greece.

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Tue 1:25 PM

# Funeral

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irish man’, mourners told

Mary Lou McDonald and Larry Goodman as well as hundreds of others attended the funeral.

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Tue 12:12 PM

# European Elections 2024

TD Barry Cowen and MEP Mick Wallace will run for European Parliament next year

Wallace said last week that it will be “challenging” for him to be re-elected.

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Tue 10:26 AM

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# Ceasefire

More hostages to be released as extended truce between Israel and Hamas enters fifth day

The news of the extension came as 11 more hostages were freed from Gaza overnight, along with the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners.

50 Israeli hostages have been released under the truce, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners, with another 19 hostages freed under separate agreements.

While Israel views the truce as temporary, it is facing increasing pressure for a more lasting ceasefire and the ramp-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, where he will stress the need to secure the release of all hostages.

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Tue 9:04 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Truce extended in Gaza, review called into use of Garda force, and recycling levels fall short of EU targets.

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Tue 8:45 AM

# too many cars

'Too many cars' on our roads hampering public transport, Dublin Bus CEO to tell TDs

Billy Hann will also tell the Transport Committee about being “forced off the streets” by the riots in the city centre last week.

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Tue 8:41 AM

# Dublin

Emergency services attend seven-vehicle collision on M50

Gardaí said they have not received reports of any injuries.

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Tue 8:38 AM

# circular economy

Just 28% of plastic packaging recycled as country remains off track to meet EU targets

While there was a notable decrease in hazardous waste, the EPA found that Ireland remains behind on targets overall.

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Tue 6:30 AM

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# irish peacekeepers

Approval to be sought at Cabinet for continuation of two overseas peackeeping missions

Tánaiste Micheál Martin with discuss with his Government colleagues today in regard to missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Uganda.

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Tue 6:00 AM

# Cabinet

Under-pressure Justice Minister announces review of the use of force for gardaí

Helen McEntee has also asked the Policing Authority to review how frontline Gardaí dealing with serious public order events can be further supported.

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Tue 12:10 AM

# mother-and-baby homes

Compel religious orders to pay redress, Sinn Féin TD says, as survivors mull legal action

Survivors of mother and baby institutions are considering legal action, or lodging complaints with international human rights bodies, over their exclusion from the scheme.

Kathleen Funchion said it 's "laughable" the Government is asking religious orders to pay into the fund, not compelling them

Excluding thousands of survivors from redress is "completely incoherent", one legal expert said

Survivors of mother and baby institutions are considering legal action or lodging complaints with international human rights bodies

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Tue 12:05 AM

Monday

27th November 2023

# Drug seizure

Close to €1 million worth of herbal cannabis seized in Dublin and Cavan

Searches were carried out in the past few days and led to two arrests.

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Mon 10:04 PM

# Thurles

Teenager hospitalised with serious injuries following two-vehicle collision in Co Tipperary

It happened at around 10:50am on the N62 main road into Thurles Town, just off the M8 Motorway.

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Mon 9:56 PM

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# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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Mon 9:14 PM

# your stories

How have last week's riots in Dublin affected you? We want to hear your stories

We want to hear your reaction to the disturbing scenes on the streets of the capital last week, and how you have been affected.

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Mon 8:55 PM

# Inquest

Caitriona Lucas inquest hears Coast Guard volunteers were thrown into the sea by 'wall of water'

Retired Garda Sergeant John Moloney fought back tears in court as he recalled hearing the “mayday” alert on the day of her death.

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Mon 8:54 PM

# Gaza

Israel and Hamas agree two-day extension to Gaza truce as 11 more Israeli hostages freed

The pause that began Friday has seen dozens of hostages freed, including Irish-Israeli nine-year-old Emily Hand.

Israel had faced enormous pressure from the families of hostages, as well as allies, to extend the truce to secure more releases.

13 hostages were freed under the terms of the truce yesterday, with 11 more freed today.

Including the 11 hostages set to return home today, a total of 50 civilian hostages have been freed by Hamas during the initial truce.

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Mon 8:50 PM

# Children's healthcare

The €2bn New Children's Hospital is now '92% complete' - here's what it's like inside

CHI estimates that the first patients should be in the doors by summer 2025.

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Mon 8:33 PM

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# Louth

Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd announces he will stand down after the next General Election

The Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath said he intends to continue advocating for improved care and supports for older people.

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Mon 8:29 PM

# Mountmellick

Pedestrian in his 70s dies after being struck by a lorry in Co Laois

The collision happened this evening at around 4.55pm on Chapel Lane, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.

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Mon 8:03 PM

# vermont

Biden 'horrified' after three Palestinian college students shot in Vermont

Police said a gunman stepped off a front porch, “unprovoked,” and opened fire on the three students as they walked together.

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Mon 7:56 PM

# stardust inquests

Stardust survivor tells inquest friend who perished was not supposed to attend disco that night

Patricia O’Connor said she still hears the cries of people calling for their parents as they tried to escape.

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Mon 7:17 PM

# lost in translation

Paris metro launches translation app to help tourists ahead of 2024 Olympics

Some 15 million people are expected in Paris and surrounding regions for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Mon 7:01 PM

# Central Criminal Court

Rape survivor tells court she was shamed by some in her small community following the offence

The young woman told the court that when people find out what happened, she is judged more than the accused man.

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Mon 6:49 PM

# public disorder

Increased garda presence planned for Dublin city centre 'up to and beyond Christmas'

Commissioner Drew Harris refused to apologise for the garda response to public disorder in the capital on Thursday.

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Mon 6:32 PM

# Recall

FSAI recall batch of Aldi ‘Roosters’ chicken goujons due to possible presence of Salmonella

The country of origin is the UK and the batch has a ‘Best Before’ date of 22 May 2025.

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Mon 5:47 PM

# Milford

Donegal primary school evacuated after suspected explosive device found

The concern was raised after wires were found at a construction site at the school.

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Mon 5:24 PM

# Marathon

Dublin Marathon start and end points will 'preferably' include the city centre, organisers say

Discussions on next year’s route have begun and it’s hoped a ‘positive solution’ will be announced in early 2024.

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Mon 5:16 PM

Evening Wrap

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

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Mon 5:02 PM

# Dublin

Commissioner expressed 'dissatisfaction' over GRA appearance on Prime Time on Thursday

The incident happened during a meeting between garda representative groups and Drew Harris this weekend.

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Mon 3:50 PM

# Dublin City

'Lines were crossed': Sinn Féin maintains pressure on McEntee, as Green TD indicates no confidence

It comes as over three hours have been set aside in the Dáil tomorrow to discuss the events of last Thursday.

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Mon 3:49 PM

# musk

Elon Musk visits Israel amid growing accusations of antisemitism on his social media platform X

Musk today met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he toured a kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas on 7 October.

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Mon 3:22 PM

# Dublin

'Hate has no place in Dublin': Workers gather in city centre in show of solidarity following riots last week

The rally was organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

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Mon 3:20 PM

# Court

Man who raped 'vulnerable and intoxicated' young woman in Dublin hotel jailed for eight years

In May 2023, Dermot Brett was found guilty by a jury, but he maintains his innocence.

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Mon 2:17 PM

# Controversy

Irish ambassador 'surprised' at Israel's criticism over Taoiseach's Emily Hand statement

Ireland’s Ambassador to Israel Sonya McGuinness was summoned by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen after he condemned Leo Varadkar’s use of the word “lost” in relation to Emily.

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Mon 1:17 PM