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Politics
This month
August 2026
fuel costs
Significant fuel price hike would force reconsideration of excise unwinding plan, says minister
Los Angeles
Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course was ‘monitoring security’ ahead of his visit, police say
Back To School
Over two-thirds of parents are worried about the 'outrageous' cost of school uniforms
Dublin Mountains
'It's been terrifying': locals say action needed in wake of Dublin mountains wildfires
A local councillor is calling for the establishment of a special taskforce to deal with wildfire response.
SeriesInternet Diaries
A fake story about the housing crisis tried to make me gamble with an online casino in Cyprus
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Government touts faster asylum decisions as lawyer warns rushed process risks genuine claims
There has been criticism of cases being decided without an oral hearing.
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
E-scooter ban puts promised bike and electric car rental hubs on ice
The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to stall the pilot scheme as ‘totally spurious’.
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Daft.ie's new My Property tool tells you what your home is worth - and how that's changed
Daft.ie
Aug 1
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AnalysisAI
'Show me the money!' - Why Wall St and Silicon Valley are having a Jerry Maguire moment over AI
After years of funding Silicon Valley’s AI ambitions, investors want more than grand visions.
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
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