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Politics

The Morning Lead
Government row with pharmacy union preventing six-month prescription extensions
A row between the government and the country’s largest pharmacy union is preventing the extension of prescriptions.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
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Gaza
Israeli air force jets strike hospital in the south of the Palestinian territory
Updated 9 hrs ago
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10 Mar
Speaking rights row
Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row
11 hrs ago
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Canada
Canada's new PM Mark Carney calls snap election in shadow of Trump tariffs and US trade war
12 hrs ago
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Saudi Arabia
Trump envoy expects 'real progress' in Ukraine-Russia talks tomorrow
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Tariffs imposed on the EU by the US could cost Ireland up to 80,000 jobs, says Finance Minister
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ekrem imamoglu
Jailed Istanbul mayor says he will fight on as police arrest hundreds of supporters
15 hrs ago
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Corporation Tax
Enterprise Minister says Ireland 'absolutely not' a tax scam after US Commerce Secretary claim
15 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
Niall O'Connor
23 Mar
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Ukraine
Three people killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
22 Mar
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'If they don't hit us, we won't hit them': Zelenskyy pushes for Russia to agree to full ceasefire
19 Mar
Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'
18 Mar
FactCheck
'Dangerous Dublin': How two viral headlines were behind Conor McGregor's White House comments
An image of two Irish news articles has gone global among anti-immigrant groups.
Stephen McDermott
22 Mar
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The Morning Lead
'I presume this is free?' Confusion over when women will get long-awaited free HRT from pharmacies
A scheme that would see the State cover the cost of the drug was due to be rolled out in January, but it has yet to be implemented.
Pharmacists said there was “zero consultation” with the sector before the measure was announced as part of Budget 2025.
One pharmacist said the scheme is "a missed opportunity to get equality" in hormonal care for women of all ages.
Meanwhile, the clinical lead of the Rotunda's menopause clinic said supply shortages in some HRT products are currently "a much bigger issue" than cost.
22 Mar
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
21 Mar
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Palestine
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not returned
In Israel, the supreme court froze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to sack the head of the domestic intelligence agency.
Updated 21 Mar
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Who is Garron Noone and why are politicians claiming he was 'silenced'?
21 Mar
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McGregor couldn't be more at home in Trump's White House
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The next election
'It won't be me': Mary Lou McDonald bats off questions about running for President
21 Mar
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never ending
Opposition seek to recognise Lowry and Co as Government TDs ahead of speaking rights vote
Updated 21 Mar
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Tariffs
ESRI warns of significant impacts to trade and GDP in the case of US protectionist policies
Updated 21 Mar
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European Council
European leaders fail to reach agreement on €5bn artillery funding for Ukraine
21 Mar
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bpfi
Yet another housing forecast says the government will miss its completion targets
21 Mar
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United States
Trump signs order to 'eliminate' US Department of Education
Updated 20 Mar
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Brussels
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris
Updated 20 Mar
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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
20 Mar
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Gaza
Occupied Territories Bill 'will hopefully' be passed in the next Dáil term, Taoiseach says
Updated 20 Mar
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Accommodation
Ukrainian accommodation payment scheme to be extended but cut to €600 per month
20 Mar
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garda vetting
Justice Minister disputes Labour claims ‘unvetted trainee gardaí are patrolling the streets’
20 Mar
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Aerial survey
Don't be alarmed if you spot this plane flying very low to the ground in Kerry and Clare
20 Mar
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pages and pages
'We have a lot of work to do': No huge revelations so far as historians pore over JFK files
20 Mar
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Monaghan
Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell to meet Justice Minister as part of long-running campaign
20 Mar
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EU summit
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
Updated 20 Mar
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St Patrick's Day
'Two rapists in the White House': TD tells Dáil McGregor's visit to Trump was an insult to women
19 Mar
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Global reaction
People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says
Updated 19 Mar
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War in Ukraine
'If they don't hit us, we won't hit them': Zelenskyy pushes for Russia to agree to full ceasefire
Updated 19 Mar
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Up
Garda seizures of uninsured vehicles soared by 67% last year
19 Mar
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 19 Mar
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Leaders' Questions
Taoiseach accused of 'spoofing' over housing after White House laughter discussed in the Dáil
19 Mar
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state of the climate
Five key graphs that show 2024's spiralling climate change in Ireland and worldwide
Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.
Updated 19 Mar
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FactCheck
Debunked: Data contradicts McGregor’s White House claim that Irish are a minority in some towns
19 Mar
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Tallaght
Dublin primary school facing closure due to ‘underfunding’ to remain open after early grant payment
19 Mar
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