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Politics

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Gone to the dogs
Dublin City Council says dog seizures will increase as it steps up animal enforcement
3 Mar 2024
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The Morning Lead
Emergency housing: How a small network of companies is making millions from a ballooning industry
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
According to Government data, more than €1 billion was spent housing new arrivals between January and September last year.
More than 50 companies run interchangeably by two directors have been paid over €20 million between them in two years.
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
3 Mar 2024
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General Election
Green Party is willing to 'work with every party' to form government, Eamon Ryan says
2 Mar 2024
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Alexei Navalny
Rights group: Over 120 people arrested across Russia during tributes to Alexei Navalny
2 Mar 2024
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political reaction
Nature restoration law reveals cracks and divisions in Sinn Féin and Fine Gael
2 Mar 2024
11.8k
Trump
Federal judge says proposed 8 July date for Trump classified documents trial is 'unrealistic'
2 Mar 2024
11.2k
older drivers
MEPs reject mandatory health checks for driving licence renewals
2 Mar 2024
16.3k
family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
2 Mar 2024
40.2k
Northern Ireland
Tánaiste backs calls for debate on reform of Stormont institutions
1 Mar 2024
6.4k
secretarial allowance
Ministers and TDs paid out over €186,000 on PR and digital marketing last year
1 Mar 2024
9.5k
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Humanitarian Assistance
Joe Biden says US to begin dropping aid into Gaza as fears of famine grow
1 Mar 2024
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New York
'We have known the brutality of colonialism': McDonald calls for ceasefire in Gaza in US speech
1 Mar 2024
14.0k
Midlands-North-West
'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
Updated 1 Mar 2024
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Starvation
Tánaiste blames Israeli occupation for humanitarian crisis in Gaza as EU commits to funding UNRWA
Updated 1 Mar 2024
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Coming and going
Martin holds 'positive' meeting with RTÉ board as new CFO announced and another member leaves
1 Mar 2024
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peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
1 Mar 2024
8.9k
Rochdale
George Galloway declares himself 'MP for Gaza' after chaotic British by-election campaign
1 Mar 2024
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The Morning Lead
Up to 8 former Irish MEPs taking legal action against European Parliament over cuts to their pensions
The Journal contacted all MEPs who have previously been identified as recipients of the fund.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
1 Mar 2024
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European elections
Fianna Fáil adds senators Chambers and Blaney to 'ambitious' Midlands-North West ticket
29 Feb 2024
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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Department officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears
29 Feb 2024
8.9k
Children in Care
Tusla has cut ties with two for-profit agencies housing vulnerable children following audit
29 Feb 2024
21.4k
Kildare
Dáil told of threats to burn down Kildare hotel after 'disgusting lie' that girl had been raped
29 Feb 2024
25.3k
Rochdale
One of the most chaotic by-elections in recent British history is happening today
29 Feb 2024
13.3k
FactCheck
Debunked: Audio of Gordon Ramsay praising Irish protestors is fabricated, likely by AI
29 Feb 2024
8.2k
crack down
Minister announces legislation to stop student accommodation providers mandating 51-week leases
29 Feb 2024
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6 january
US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case
28 Feb 2024
8.9k
Time to say goodbye
Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November
28 Feb 2024
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Belgium
Man admits hacking Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account
28 Feb 2024
10.6k
Syria
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
28 Feb 2024
13.2k
Leaders' Questions
Pledge made 7 years ago that children wouldn't wait on scoliosis surgery has been broken, Dáil hears
28 Feb 2024
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The Key Points
RTÉ chair indicated ahead of Prime Time interview that she might resign, Media Committee told
Here’s a roundup of what you should know from tonight’s media committee hearing.
27 Feb 2024
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As it happened
Catherine Martin grilled over Siún Ní Raghallaigh's resignation at Oireachtas Media Committee
The Minister told TDs and Senators that Siún Ní Raghallaigh had “indicated she might resign” ahead of Martin’s interview on Prime Time last Thursday.
27 Feb 2024
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mental health law overhaul
Long-delayed new mental health law to be brought forward before the summer
27 Feb 2024
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irish peacekeepers
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
Niall O'Connor
reports from Syria
27 Feb 2024
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RTÉ controversy
Coalition leaders encourage former Sec Gen to appear before committee on latest RTÉ scandal
27 Feb 2024
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RTÉ controversy
RTÉ staff to hold rally tomorrow, as opposition TDs say latest crisis is Media Minister's 'own making'
Updated 27 Feb 2024
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FactCheck
Debunked: The Irish Muslim Council has not put up stickers advocating for ‘Sharia Law’
27 Feb 2024
13.4k
European Parliament
Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after voting against landmark EU nature restoration law
27 Feb 2024
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department of children
Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
27 Feb 2024
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further delay
Review into sex work law to be published later this year, four years after initial deadline
27 Feb 2024
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