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'We owe Ireland nothing!': UK media lapping up Ireland's migration troubles
30 Apr 2024
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Harassment
Paul Murphy 'refuses to be intimidated' after death threat graffitied on wall near his home
Updated 30 Apr 2024
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Wicklow
Builders confronted by anti-immigration protesters 'in shock' after 'intimidating' incident at Aughrim hotel
Construction workers at the site in Aughrim in Co Wicklow were told to “pack up and get the f**k out”.
Órla Ryan
30 Apr 2024
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Asylum seekers unaware of any plans to clear tents on Dublin's Mount Street
29 Apr 2024
Cabinet to sign off on one-year lease extension for Citywest accommodation centre
16 Apr 2024
claims
Tánaiste says McEntee’s 80% claim on asylum seekers crossing border ‘not statistical’
Updated 29 Apr 2024
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international protection office
Asylum seekers unaware of any plans to clear tents on Dublin's Mount Street
Updated 29 Apr 2024
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War of Words
Cross border migration row: How did Ireland-UK relations break down over asylum seekers?
And what’s the evidence for Helen McEntee’s claim that 80% of of asylum seekers crossed the border? Here’s what we know.
Updated 29 Apr 2024
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diplomatic spat
Migration row: Sunak 'not interested' in deal to return asylum seekers from Ireland to the UK
The row has overshadowed the British Irish Inter-Governmental Conference taking place in London today
Taoiseach Simon Harris has promised to pass emergency legislation to return asylum seekers who came via NI back to the UK.
A meeting between Justice Minister Helen McEntee and her UK counterpart was cancelled amid the row.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that "a reciprocal agreement" would be required to send people back to the UK.
Updated 29 Apr 2024
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Tánaiste says McEntee’s 80% claim on asylum seekers crossing border ‘not statistical’
29 Apr 2024
Cross border migration row: How did Ireland-UK relations break down over asylum seekers?
29 Apr 2024
Harris does not intend to provide 'loophole' for UK's migration challenges after Sunak comments
28 Apr 2024
Future funding
Media Minister says outstanding RTÉ reports are now on her desk and will be published soon
29 Apr 2024
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gone
Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister and leader of SNP
Updated 29 Apr 2024
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Updated 29 Apr 2024
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Spain
Sanchez says he'll stay on as Spain's Prime Minister despite corruption investigation into his wife
29 Apr 2024
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Ukraine War
Ukraine army chief says troops have been forced into a tactical retreat as they await US arms
29 Apr 2024
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Tom Clonan: US money is a shot in the arm for Ukraine defence
23 Apr 2024
'Thank you, America': Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid package
20 Apr 2024
The Morning Lead
Bethany Home survivor says excluding thousands from redress means 'shame will always hang over Ireland'
Patrick Anderson McQuoid is among the thousands of survivors ineligible for redress under the Government’s controversial scheme.
Patrick spent time in different institutions, he was malnourished and developed several health issues
"My hands and feet turned blue. There is no evidence of State inspection of my condition."
Patrick was sent to live with a couple, aged in their 50s, in Northern Ireland prior to adoption being made legal here
Órla Ryan
29 Apr 2024
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Rwanda Plan
Harris does not intend to provide 'loophole' for UK's migration challenges after Sunak comments
Updated 28 Apr 2024
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Migration
Mary Lou McDonald defends Sinn Féin's stance on 'open borders' following criticism
28 Apr 2024
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Polling
Support for Fianna Fáil slumps to two-year low as Independents make gains
28 Apr 2024
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Washington
Biden roasts Trump at White House correspondents' dinner as Gaza protest takes place outside
28 Apr 2024
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Policy Matters
Interview: Dublin Green councillor on why free transport won't solve the city's traffic woes
28 Apr 2024
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FactCheck
FactCheck: Did Sinn Féin really propose spending €500m less on health than the Government?
The claim was made by Taoiseach Simon Harris last week in the Dáil.
28 Apr 2024
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Gaza
Hamas release video of two hostages as political arm considers Israeli truce proposal
Updated 27 Apr 2024
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European Parliament
Former Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh to run as an independent in European Elections
26 Apr 2024
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Migration
‘Too early’ to judge if Rwanda plan is causing influx of cross-border migration, says UK Government
26 Apr 2024
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Ariel Henry
Haitian prime minister resigns as transitional council installed following months of violence
25 Apr 2024
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Rafah crossing
Reporting from Rafah: 'Khan Younis is not a city anymore - it is a home for ghosts'
Palestinians who spoke to us at the Rafah Crossing and at a refugee camp in Jordan all spoke of a need to go home.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Rafah and Jordan
25 Apr 2024
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Empty Chamber
Catherine Connolly almost abandoned topical issues due to Dáil chamber being empty
25 Apr 2024
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Migration
Taoiseach: Comments from Sinn Féin about open borders 'should cause concern'
25 Apr 2024
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Higher Education
Govt to provide €100 million to build over 1,000 new student beds
25 Apr 2024
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health concerns
Stormont ministers agree budget for financial year but concerns expressed about health allocation
25 Apr 2024
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European Defence
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression
25 Apr 2024
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Ukraine
United States sent long-range missiles to Ukraine in secret February supply delivery
A spokesperson for the US State Department said it did not share the information to protect operational security.
25 Apr 2024
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Tom Clonan: US money is a shot in the arm for Ukraine defence
23 Apr 2024
Spain
Spanish PM pauses public duties after corruption probe launched against wife
25 Apr 2024
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Arizona
Rudy Giuliani among 18 people indicted for 2020 US election interference
25 Apr 2024
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Back
The Young Offenders announces May air date, but it will appear on BBC before RTÉ
24 Apr 2024
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media committee
Unions tell TDs that RTÉ newsroom 'falling apart' and staff still struggling to do their jobs
Updated 24 Apr 2024
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Bantry Bay
Tánaiste says previous inquiry into Whiddy Island disaster will be ‘further examined’
24 Apr 2024
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Jordan
Cuts to UNRWA funding 'completely unacceptable', Martin says as he visits refugee camp
Martin and the Irish delegation toured an UNWRA-funded school and medical clinic at the site this morning.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Jordan
Updated 24 Apr 2024
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Justice Minister
McEntee says over 80% of people seeking asylum entered the country through the northern border
24 Apr 2024
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first time buyers
Four in 10 people getting support via First Home Scheme are single, minister says
Updated 24 Apr 2024
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Court Appearance
Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court charged with historical sex offences including count of rape
Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader after being charged last month.
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At Newry Magistrates Court
Updated 24 Apr 2024
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Stardust campaigner refuses to accept apologies of local TDs Seán Haughey and Richard Bruton
24 Apr 2024
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