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Politics

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March 2025
FactCheck: Will the MetroLink cost more than €23 billion?
Turkey detains over 1,100 people since protests sparked by arrest of president Erdogan’s rival
Take stock of housing policies before easing lending rules for developers, says Central Bank boss
US Second Lady Usha Vance's planned trip to Greenland denounced as 'foreign interference'
Leo Varadkar to take up new role with US-based PR company
Government row with pharmacy union preventing six-month prescription extensions
A row between the government and the country’s largest pharmacy union is preventing the extension of prescriptions.
Israeli air force jets strike hospital in the south of the Palestinian territory
Opposition leaders seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over Dáil row
Canada's new PM Mark Carney calls snap election in shadow of Trump tariffs and US trade war
Trump envoy expects 'real progress' in Ukraine-Russia talks tomorrow
Tariffs imposed on the EU by the US could cost Ireland up to 80,000 jobs, says Finance Minister
Jailed Istanbul mayor says he will fight on as police arrest hundreds of supporters
Enterprise Minister says Ireland 'absolutely not' a tax scam after US Commerce Secretary claim
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
Three people killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
'Dangerous Dublin': How two viral headlines were behind Conor McGregor's White House comments
An image of two Irish news articles has gone global among anti-immigrant groups.
'I presume this is free?' Confusion over when women will get long-awaited free HRT from pharmacies
A scheme that would see the State cover the cost of the drug was due to be rolled out in January, but it has yet to be implemented.
Pharmacists said there was “zero consultation” with the sector before the measure was announced as part of Budget 2025.
One pharmacist said the scheme is "a missed opportunity to get equality" in hormonal care for women of all ages.
Meanwhile, the clinical lead of the Rotunda's menopause clinic said supply shortages in some HRT products are currently "a much bigger issue" than cost.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not returned
In Israel, the supreme court froze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to sack the head of the domestic intelligence agency.
Who is Garron Noone and why are politicians claiming he was 'silenced'?
McGregor couldn't be more at home in Trump's White House
'It won't be me': Mary Lou McDonald bats off questions about running for President
Opposition seek to recognise Lowry and Co as Government TDs ahead of speaking rights vote
ESRI warns of significant impacts to trade and GDP in the case of US protectionist policies
European leaders fail to reach agreement on €5bn artillery funding for Ukraine
Yet another housing forecast says the government will miss its completion targets
Trump signs order to 'eliminate' US Department of Education
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Occupied Territories Bill 'will hopefully' be passed in the next Dáil term, Taoiseach says
Ukrainian accommodation payment scheme to be extended but cut to €600 per month
Justice Minister disputes Labour claims ‘unvetted trainee gardaí are patrolling the streets’
Don't be alarmed if you spot this plane flying very low to the ground in Kerry and Clare
'We have a lot of work to do': No huge revelations so far as historians pore over JFK files
Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell to meet Justice Minister as part of long-running campaign
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
'Two rapists in the White House': TD tells Dáil McGregor's visit to Trump was an insult to women
People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says
'If they don't hit us, we won't hit them': Zelenskyy pushes for Russia to agree to full ceasefire