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Dublin building collapse example of why derelict site levy should rise, says councillor

14 May

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Middle-East visit

'Young, attractive guy': Trump praises new Syrian leader after lifting US sanctions

The US President is expected to arrive in Qatar at noon today.

Updated 14 May

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What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?

14 May

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rising costs

'Cost of a bag of potatoes has doubled': Taoiseach told the cost-of-living crisis hasn't gone away

14 May

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Qatar

US President pampered upon touching down in Doha

14 May

11.4k

child mental health

Irish teens 'succeeding in school but struggling in life', says UN report

14 May

13.5k

Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin members fear party is about to reverse course on trans rights

It is understood Sinn Féin now intends to hold a special conference on trans and gender issues before the Dáil rises this summer.

Eoghan Dalton

14 May

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basel 2025

Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final

Updated 13 May

25.7k

evening fix

Here's What Happened today: Tuesday

Updated 13 May

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hip dysplasia

Health minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries

Updated 13 May

9.7k

Palestine

Netanyahu says Israeli army will enter Gaza with 'full force' in coming days

Updated 13 May

12.5k

mbs

Trump's lavish four-day Middle East tour kicks off with major €127bn US-Saudi arms deal

The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term.

Updated 13 May

25.7k

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basel 2025

Sweden tipped to beat Ireland's record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision

Updated 13 May

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

Updated 13 May

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Leaders' Questions

Councils taking 'too long' to release vacant homes back onto housing market, Taoiseach says

13 May

9.6k

shared equity

Shared equity scheme gets two more years - but Sinn Féin says it will 'make things worse'

Updated 13 May

13.3k

us-uk trade deal

Potential risk of differential tariff rates to all-island economy averted for now, Cabinet to hear

13 May

5.4k

Oireachtas Committee

‘No need’ to call Camogie Association before sporting committee over skorts (yet) says Kelly

12 May

15.6k

good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

12 May

5.1k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

12 May

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hungarian prime minister

Orbán tells Martin not to ruin Ireland-Hungary 'love story' after Taoiseach's critical remarks

12 May

40.1k

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Immigration

'Did Nigel Farage write this?': UK MPs condemn Starmer's 'island of strangers' speech

12 May

13.1k

Jessica Spear

Trial date set for man accused of threatening to 'slit' the throat of Paul Murphy's wife

12 May

7.3k

Basel

Swiss police probe 'slit throat' gesture by Gaza protester at Eurovision opening parade

12 May

9.5k

Air Force One

Donald Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting him $400m luxury plane

12 May

14.1k

Ceasefire

Donald Trump calls for immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia

11 May

7.1k

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Palestine

O'Gorman says legal advice on Occupied Territories Bill did not mention issue with services

11 May

12.2k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Donegal swimming tragedy, weight loss drug advertising and US-China trade talks…

11 May

5.8k

7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: The men who escaped Alcatraz

11 May

13.8k

Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about famous hats?

10 May

26.1k

Ceasefire

Explosions heard after India and Pakistan agree to 'full and immediate ceasefire'

Updated 10 May

13.6k

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Push for ceasefire

European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek 30-day ceasefire from Russia

Updated 10 May

9.9k

Trump Tariffs

Tariff talks begin between US and Chinese officials in Geneva

10 May

4.8k

eurovision 2025

Johnny Fallon: The EBU is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Israel

Johnny Fallon

10 May

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Explainer

Why are pro-Palestine groups calling for Ireland to prevent the sale of Israeli 'war bonds'?

10 May

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good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

9 May

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RTÉ Studios

Actor Stephen Rea joins pro-Palestine demonstration calling for Irish boycott of Eurovision

9 May

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FactCheck

An old Trump video, re-used Gaza footage, and other fake news from the India-Pakistan conflict

9 May

5.7k

Judicial Reviews

Uisce Éireann CEO says 'serial objectors' to treatment plants are costing the state 'billions'

Updated 9 May

12.5k

High Court

Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears

9 May

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