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18th January 2026 - 24th January 2026
oireachtas media committee
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Updated 21 Jan
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EU
Controversial Mercosur deal stalled after MEPs vote to refer it to European courts
Updated 21 Jan
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bittersweets
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Rush Hour
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21 Jan
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Fox News
Keeping tabs on Trump: RTÉ confirms Jackie Fox as its new Washington Correspondent
21 Jan
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Starlink Wars
Michael O'Leary uses Dublin press event to 'sincerely' thank Elon Musk for free publicity
Updated 21 Jan
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World Economic Forum
In full: The Davos speech by Canada PM Mark Carney that everyone is talking about
21 Jan
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The Daily Poll
What's your take on the Beckham family rift?
21 Jan
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Down with the kids
‘Six-seven’ voted children's slang word of the Year
21 Jan
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Technical Difficulties
Trump (eventually) departs for Davos after 'minor electrical issue' on Air Force One
The US President’s plane was forced to turn back after taking off from Washington, before he switched to a smaller aircraft.
Trump is due to address the World Economic Forum at 1.30pm, but is now expected to be late.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will speak at an annual dinner with senior business leaders in Davos today.
Updated 21 Jan
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RELATED
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
20 Jan
US trade war would result in significant job losses and damage to Irish economy, says Martin
20 Jan
Ireland pushes for 'cool heads' as EU looks to avoid Trump tariff war
19 Jan
citizens assembly
Opinion: Mamdani’s New York is listening to its citizens. Why is Ireland not?
Dr Seána Glennon
Updated 21 Jan
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Taxi
Taxi drivers seek crackdown on apps that 'reward longer hours and penalise job refusal'
21 Jan
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What are yeux up to?
Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors in Davos?
21 Jan
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 One killed in second Spanish train derailment in days, Trump heads for Davos and TDs to discuss online platforms regulation.
Updated 21 Jan
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The Moonies
Gunman who killed former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe jailed for life
21 Jan
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The Troubles
House of Commons to debate removing the immunity clause from Troubles Legacy Act
21 Jan
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Barcelona
One killed and 37 injured in second Spanish train crash in recent days
The incident occurred in Gelida, Catalonia, which is around 40km west of Barcelona.
Updated 21 Jan
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The Morning Lead
Irish judge refused to use preferred name of transgender child in State care
Another judge corrected a Tusla solicitor who used a child’s preferred pronouns, telling them that the child in “biological reality” was a girl.
Eimer McAuley
21 Jan
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Prime Time
Former Garda Margaret Loftus on seeking justice: 'The process was as traumatising as the abuse'
20 Jan
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Dangerous Driving
Anthony Joshua’s driver appears in court after deadly crash in Nigeria
20 Jan
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Kerry
Retired judge seeks to strike out personal injuries action alleging sexual assault at book launch
20 Jan
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
20 Jan
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ambulance delays
Man died in Co Mayo after ambulance delay, Dáil told
20 Jan
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greenland crisis
Trump leaks texts from Macron and Rutte and says Europe won't 'push back too much' on Greenland
The US President doubled down on his threat to take over the Arctic island, claiming Denmark ‘can’t protect it’.
Updated 20 Jan
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19 Jan
Trump cites Nobel Peace Prize snub in angry letter about Greenland to Norway’s PM
19 Jan
Limerick
‘It’s terrifying’: Senior ex-garda tells court of toll of suspension on officers
20 Jan
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Bruna Fonseca
Young woman strangled to death begged ex to get psychiatric help, court hears
20 Jan
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Palestine
'A drone was overhead the whole time': Irish activist deported from West Bank following Israeli raid
Kevin McGibbon says he was deported after being accused of “strangling a donkey” while trying to protect a Palestinian family from settler harassment.
20 Jan
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Child Protection
The UK is considering whether to ban social media for under-16s - will Ireland follow suit?
20 Jan
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Switzerland
Irish man dies following avalanche in Swiss Alps
20 Jan
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Green shoots
Former Lord Mayor Hazel Chu in the running to become Green Party deputy leader
20 Jan
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ONLINE SPAT
Ryanair boss hits out at 'Twitshit' Elon Musk following billionaire's suggestion to buy airline
20 Jan
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Pearse Street
Three people hospitalised following chemical spill in Trinity's biomedical science building
Updated 20 Jan
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Inquest
Gardaí tell George Nkencho inquest that they feared for their lives when he pulled out a knife
Updated 20 Jan
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AI-generated images
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20 Jan
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Road Death
Man (60s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Wexford
20 Jan
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PodcastThe Explainer
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the jury
​Jurors in lengthy sexual abuse trial warned to be respectful of one another​ despite 'disagreement'
20 Jan
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The Wire
Cabinet greenlights beefing up of covert surveillance and communication interception laws
20 Jan
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Pay dispute
Caredoc workers accept pay proposals following strike action
20 Jan
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20 Jan
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