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Dublin taskforce report recommends GPO be used as museum or as new home for RTÉ
'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today
Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.
Sinn Féin says Stanley was advised to go to gardaí over complaint within party
Brian Stanley TD said earlier that he'd asked the party to refer a complaint relating to an internal inquiry involving him to gardaí last month, but it didn't.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the respective statements from McDonald and Stanley today has "resulted in more questions than answers".
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
State faces lawsuit calling for 'ludicrous' Mother and Baby Home redress scheme to be extended
SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
“We will not ignore or hide away from difficult issues when they arise,” Mary Lou McDonald said.
McEntee refuses to confirm knowledge about alleged spy in Oireachtas
When do you want the general election to be held?
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
Ready, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
Disinformation expert fears diocese is helping to 'mainstream conspiracy theories'
There are growing concerns that the Waterford diocese has become a ‘test case’ for hardline factions in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
'We're ready': How far along are the main parties in picking election candidates?
We’ve taken a look at the numbers as the political parties start up their election machines.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.
Fine Gael to run four candidates in five-seater Mayo constituency in upcoming general election
'Many are speculating': Tánaiste plays down reports of possible election date by FF minister
Patricia Ryan TD says she quit SF over party asking her to remove Facebook post about encampment
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
Taoiseach: 'If religious orders don’t do the right thing and pay redress, we'll legislate to make sure they do'
Cost of fencing on Grand Canal was over three times more than what Waterways Ireland told PAC
The cost for installing, maintaining and hiring the fences was €117,845 – over €70,000 more than what the Oireachtas was told.
Harris says various 'contingency plans' considered to keep Irish peacekeepers safe
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
Trump or Harris? Taoiseach says Irish Govt will work with whoever wins the US election
With election rumour mill still stuck in overdrive, Harris promises 'no tarmac announcements'
“We have a lot of work to get done.”
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and 'refugees welcome' slogans
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.