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26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
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
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
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
'A punch in the gut': Tusla apologises as adopted people wait up to a year for personal records
Mother and Baby Home redress scheme won't open until next year, missing 2023 deadline
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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
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
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
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
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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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.
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
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Mon 8:50 PM
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
'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
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
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
Christmas FM is back on the airwaves from midday tomorrow
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
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Mon 1:06 PM
Pope Francis receiving antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, Vatican says
Francis will scale back his appointments, but does not have pneumonia or fever, officials said.
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Mon 11:17 AM
New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws, new Prime Minister announces
The anti-smoking legislation was designed to almost immediately reduce the number of people using tobacco products.
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Mon 11:14 AM
Simon Harris says 'ability to spread disinformation' on social media is 'very serious issue'
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said at the weekend that he is worried at the level of “hate and bile” being aimed at migrants on social media.
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Mon 10:59 AM
Man hospitalised after stabbing incident on Talbot Street last night
Gardaí are investigating the assault and have carried out an examination of the scene.
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Mon 10:55 AM
Humphreys announces details of three lump sum supports to be paid this week
The Social Protection Minister also announced a new scheme to provide pension provision for long-term carers.
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Mon 10:48 AM
Poll: Would you go to see Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park?
Katie Taylor became the world super-light champion after defeating Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night.
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Mon 10:27 AM
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch says Dublin riot energy is 'always under the surface'
His book Prophet Song describes what happens when his home country becomes authoritarian.
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Mon 9:16 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Israel-Hamas truce enters final 24 hours; Irish author Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize
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Mon 8:56 AM
'Better than John Lewis': Heartwarming Christmas ad for Enniskillen pub gains millions of views
Una Burns, the manager of Charlie’s Bar, said they wanted to provide a Christmas advert that would hopefully “resonate with people”.
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Mon 8:47 AM
Wintry end to November as nighttime temperatures to drop below zero degrees
Tonight is forecast to be cold and frosty, with icy patches possible.
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Mon 8:27 AM
Talks on public sector pay deal to begin at Workplace Relations Commission today
Unions last week accepted an invitation to discuss pay within the sector by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe.
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Mon 8:08 AM
Domestic violence victims now entitled to five days leave from work to access supports
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 has come into effect today.
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