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United States unveils draft UN resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
HSE backs weekend cardiac care service in Waterford for the 'first time', says minister
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
Council taking measures to protect Banksy art in UK after mural defaced days after its arrival
'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
Gardaí launch murder investigation as chief suspect identified in fatal Cobh attack
Gunman shoots two officers while helping a prisoner to escape from Idaho hospital
Stardust jury reminded of 'inferno' that developed at nightclub fire before deliberations
Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
The Assisted Dying Committee released its landmark report backing new laws - here's why a split emerged
'The main thing is you’re going home': Kyle Hayes escaped jail after conviction for violent attack
'I had my chance': Simon Coveney rules himself out of the running for FG leader
'One person on a trolley is too much' says HSE CEO as 638 patients currently waiting for a bed
No drugs found as naval divers complete search of bay at centre of cocaine smuggling probe
Ten men – understood to be Irish, Serbian, Spanish and Dutch – were arrested by specialist gardaí near Skibbereen last Thursday.
Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
'Impractical' to buy apartments earmarked for demolition before Metrolink plan approved
Debunked: Chart used to criticise Dublin actually shows ranking for homelessness services
Three more measles cases confirmed in latest weekly figures
'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Irish man dead following suspected head injury in Gran Canaria
Psychiatric report to be prepared on man charged with setting fire to a house in Cork City
'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
Assisted dying should be made legal in Ireland, committee of TDs and senators say in landmark report
Private hospital in alleged Kate Middleton data breach says disciplinary steps will be taken
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
Ex-Brazil football star Dani Alves freed on bail for €1m pending appeal against rape conviction
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Wicklow man who assaulted his partner in three-day ordeal handed seven-year prison term
'I am no longer the best person for that job': Varadkar's emotional resignation speech, in full
“I have nothing else lined up or in mind,” the Taoiseach said.
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
Former councillor to face trial over false search warrants for Garda operations