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Politics

and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
The former health secretary will need the support of 81 Labour MPs to begin a formal leadership contest - something allies of Starmer have said he may not have.
Meanwhile, Angela Rayner announced that she's been cleared of wrongdoing in a tax affairs probe, overcoming a major hurdle to her own potential leadership bid.
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Controversy
Fianna Fáilers bristle at Bertie Ahern's comments: ‘He's out of the game too long’
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The government is going to tell civil servants to 'take risks' to speed up infrastructure delivery
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'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments
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Rent
Eviction notices up 51% in first three months of the year as new rent rules begin to bite
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Beijing
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Bertie Ahern still under fire, Starmer braces for leadership challenge and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.
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Middle East
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
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The Morning Lead
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
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13th May 2026
Budget 2027
Upcoming Budget will have €7bn spending package and income tax cuts, says Harris
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Abortion
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
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Tourism
Short-term let register promised for this month delayed again until December
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
13 May
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Beijing
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
13 May
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King's Speech
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
13 May
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Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
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LITTER FINES
On-the-spot litter and dog fouling fines set to rise to €250 from September
13 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Ireland’s imported fossil fuel dependence, and chants in Eurovision arena as Israel go through to the final.
Updated 13 May
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They think it's all over...
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
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13 May
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Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
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12th May 2026
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Housing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
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Vienna
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
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hanging on in there
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
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Energy Bills
Government under fire over energy costs: 'Ireland's sky-high bills are not normal'
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Fatal foetal abnormalities
FF and FG TDs will have a free vote on Social Democrats' proposed abortion legislation
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Misinformation is leading to abuse and harassment of staff and volunteers in NGOs
12 May
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Climate
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
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12 May
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Dublin Central
PBP byelection candidate makes ethics complaint against rival and lord mayor Ray McAdam
12 May
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Runners and Riders
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.
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Front Pages
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Cabinet to discuss assistance for businesses affected by Waterford fire
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Fianna Fáil
Micheál Martin rejects leadership comparison between himself and Keir Starmer
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Cork City Council
Cork's historic Counting House to be reborn as new city library after €35m council purchase
11 May
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heave ho
Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as over eighty MPs and counting call on him to resign
The embattled UK prime minister earlier vowed to prove ‘doubters’ wrong – but it may be too late.
Updated 11 May
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Cross-party anger at government over Oliver Bond flats as Dublin councillors demand U-turn
11 May
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rent increases
'We are living in vile conditions': Dublin City Council housing tenants protest rent hike
11 May
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Washington
White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump
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