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Politics
Last week
26th July 2026 - 8th August 2026
Gaza
Hamas says it has reached deal for group's disarmament and Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza
disturbing calls
Gardaí launch probe as multiple female councillors report ‘very disturbing’ sexual phone calls
Analysisthe housing essay
Why we should be building more two-bedroom terrace houses
These types of houses can be ‘starter homes’.
Middle East
Iranian strike kills worker and damages Chinese firm’s building in Kuwait amid renewed attacks
The incident came after the US military said it had carried out a ‘heavy wave of strikes’ against Iran.
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Jul 30
Irish air defence
Government clears next hurdle in €300m+ plan to purchase military radar systems from France
Zack Polanski
No further action to be taken by police against UK Green Party leader over guillotine image
Next Question Please
Oireachtas officials had to overhaul the system for TDs to ask questions to clamp down on AI use
not great
The government has completed just 10 of its 74 climate commitments for the last three years
Road Safety
E-scooter rules approved by cabinet, with age increase and mandatory helmets to come in next month
Donna Harper
Mother of girl killed in Creeslough explosion hoping for ‘strong commitment’ on public inquiry
Monaghan
Taoiseach says DUP should ‘respect independence of judiciary’ after criticism of bomb bail decision
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Bord Gáis Energy
Jul 29
Ukraine
Zelenskyy says Ukraine granted air-defence licences during ‘good' White House meeting with Trump
Cabinet
Uisce Éireann top-up of €2bn for home connections and new e-scooter rules on the cabinet agenda
Diplomacy
It's been a busy day in Washington as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu arrive for talks with Trump
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy were both due to attend memorial events for Republican senator Lindsey Graham today.
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Ireland's Ancient East is more accessible than ever, particularly if you don't have a car
Transport for Ireland
Jul 28
SCSI report
Couples earning a combined €113k unlikely to afford family home in Dublin commuter belt
The report published today points to further affordability issues in the property market for first-time buyers.
Middle East
Trump says 'good chance' of progress in talks with Iran as both sides hold fire for third day
law reform
Justice minister will 'consider' issues raised by solicitors after crunch meeting on reforms
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Will Big Jim's row with solicitors hinder his leadership hopes? 'Jesus no', say backbenchers
Some have warned however that this may change if he can’t draw the bitter affair to a close soon.
not a laughing matter
Revenue has spent €2.66m since January 2025 on disposal of nitrous oxide canisters
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