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Irish Government calls for release of hostages from Gaza on anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
'Are we going to keep killing one another until there's no one left?'
Roni Keidar, who survived the 7 October attack a year ago, says Jewish people “should understand the Palestinians more than anyone else in the world”.
Health Minister ‘wary’ of Statutory Inquiry into Aoife Johnston’s death but doesn’t rule it out
Health Minister says BAM 'committed’ to June 2025 completion date for National Children’s Hospital
Florida declares state of emergency in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene
More than half of the Irish public want to see a General Election this month, new poll indicates
Rescuers arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides that killed at least 18 people
Minister to seek ‘urgent’ approval to reopen emergency flooding scheme for businesses in west Cork
'As I was saying': Trump vows to 'never quit' on return to assassination attempt site
Quango paid consultant €235k over five years for two jobs despite conflict of interest risk
The state spending watchdog said some consultancy fees paid by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council were excessive.
The excessive fees for one of the roles were not sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure.
The potential conflict of interest was acknowledged by the organisation - but not resolved for several years.
'We haven't completed our mandate': Tánaiste says there's work to finish which cannot be rushed
In a speech this evening, Martin moved to dampen speculation about an imminent election.
President Higgins says it is ‘outrageous’ that Israel has ‘threatened’ UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Taoiseach among those to pay tribute to Fine Gael councillor John Naughten following his death
SNP points to Budget 2025 as an example of the ‘opportunities’ an independent Scotland could enjoy
Robinson slams 'bad' Israeli government and privileging of Israeli over Palestinian lives
'Bullet for democracy': Donald Trump set to return to site of rally assassination attempt
Interview: Simon Harris won't 'compare and contrast' Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on housing
Biden voices concern that upcoming US presidential election won't be 'peaceful'
Norma Foley: €9m for phone pouches is a significant once-off investment but it will improve wellbeing in our schools
Norma Foley
Dept of Education says secondary pupils will 'categorically' not watch pornography in SPHE class
It follows the uploading of a video featuring an ‘SPHE whistleblower’ last week.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Lebanon: 24 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from country on two rescue flights
The Irish citizens were on military flights were operated by Canada and the Netherlands.
Taoiseach accuses SF of 'hypocrisy' as phone pouch scheme already in place in Northern Ireland
Taoiseach: McDonald should address Dáil on ‘who knew what and when’ in press officer controversy
Elon Musk to support Donald Trump at rally in the city where he survied an assassination attempt
Sinn Féin selects veteran councillor in bid to claim second seat in Mary Lou McDonald's constituency
Debunked: Kamala Harris didn't make an ad about a woman regretting not having an abortion
'If she was devastated, she never let that show publicly': McAleese on O'Rourke's highs and lows
Search for victims of Hurricane Helene moves into second week
Tom Clonan: Irish troops in Lebanon are now acting as observers in a de-facto warzone
Tom Clonan
Shatter slams councillor's scheduling of meeting about Occupied Territories Bill on 7 October
Over €68 billion in taxes have been raised so far this year
Tributes paid as former Fianna Fáil deputy leader and TD Mary O’Rourke dies aged 87
BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after presenter Laura Kuenssberg sent briefing notes to him
FactCheck: Is Ireland now 'the top country in Europe' when it comes to building new homes?
Is Govt gearing up for an imminent election? Tánaiste says he's not been told of any 'acceleration'
McGrath may lead case as EU challenges Hungary's controversial 'foreign influence' laws
Former OPW Minister says he 'was not responsible' for €336,000 Leinster House bike shed spend
Chambers defends €9m phone pouch spend as opposition ask minister 'are you for real?'
Minister says ‘everything that can be done is being done’ on safety as road deaths reach 138