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The Morning Lead

The government is dragging its feet on tackling takeaway cups and wet wipes

Brussels has initiated infringement proceedings because Ireland has failed to enact measures against single-use plastics.

Ireland has ignored an EU requirement to make companies selling plastic products pay for litter clean-ups.

What ever happened to the 'latte levy'? Many promised policies appear to be on ice.

Valerie Flynn

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Yesterday

23rd May 2026

Live Blog

Gerard Hutch eliminated in Dublin Central as Independent Ireland leads tight battle in Galway

It’s a late night here – stick with us as we cover all the latest from the count.

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Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Shakira?

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Irene McGrath

One woman's transplant journey: 'Had I not got the match that weekend I wouldn't be here today'

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Counting Votes

Byelections Results Centre: Follow the transfers and who's getting close to being elected

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deep dive review

Review: Is Emilia Clarke's new Russian spy series PONIES worth watching?

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bertie's stomping ground

Micheál Martin admits 'poor result' in Dublin Central as candidate fails to win election expenses

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Soccer

Joy for Ireland's Egan as Hull City seal Premier League promotion with play-off victory

The 42

4 hrs ago

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wild freedom

Down on the farm with a difference: This is what happens when animals are allowed to feel safe

Suzi Walsh

5 hrs ago

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byelection

SocDems set to win Dublin Central because campaign was one of 'hope and inclusion', Cairns says

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Flotilla

On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists

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at a glance

Movers and shakers: Five byelection takeaways as the results come rolling in

Now that we have a first count, here are some takes from the numbers in the boxes.

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Drug seizure

Around €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

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and it's live

Kerry v Donegal, All-Ireland senior football championship

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Updates

Leinster v Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Champions Cup final

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Dublin Central

McDonald defends byelection candidate choice as tallies show Janice Boylan in second place

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Poll

Do you have a book in you?

11 hrs ago

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Test Flight

SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown

Updated 12 hrs ago

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Rescue Mission

China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners

Updated 12 hrs ago

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Road Safety

Young men from Donegal and Mayo 'disproportionately' represented in collisions, RSA says

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Voting to get underway in byelections, gas explosion in coal mine kills 82 in China and Tehran accuses US of “excessive demands”

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Surrealing in the Years

Surrealing in the Years: Some shameful Irish attitudes take a leaf out of Israel's book

Carl Kinsella

15 hrs ago

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Road Safety

Motoring: Should we trust self-driving cars?

Paddy Comyn

17 hrs ago

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Doctors Without Borders

An Irish doctor was due to come home from the DRC – then the Ebola outbreak hit

17 hrs ago

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all to play for

The votes have all been cast, but when will we know the results of the two byelections?

We should know who the two newest TDs in the Dáil are by this evening.

Jane Matthews

23 May

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Last week

17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

cast your vote

Close to 50% turnout in parts of Galway West and Dublin Central for byelections

Updated 22 May

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Courts

Learner driver who ran over partner during 'horseplay' given a two-year suspended sentence

22 May

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Dublin

Dublin Bikes scheme to come to an end next year, with plans for Council to launch new service

22 May

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Drug seizure

Two men arrested after €1.25m of cannabis seized in separate operations in Dublin and Limerick

22 May

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FactCheck

Amid outbreaks, an age-old theory is being resurrected online: viruses don’t exist

22 May

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RIP

Tributes paid to man who died after assault in Blanchardstown

Updated 22 May

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

22 May

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any good recs?

Poll: What did you make of the new episodes of Rivals?

22 May

6.0k

Labour Court

RTÉ journalist with 'huge sense of self-importance' fails in bid for higher grade and extra pay

22 May

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global sumud flotilla

Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday

Updated 22 May

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Minute-by-Minute

Ulster fall short against Montpellier in Challenge Cup final

22 May

25.2k

dublin central byelection

‘Number of complaints’ received over Gerry Hutch images stencilled on ground near polling station

22 May

19.5k

movements is life

The physio is in: Ireland is growing older, but are we moving enough to age well?

Stephen O'Rourke

Updated 22 May

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Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court

Judge hits out 'manosphere’ and Tate brothers as he orders man to pay €5k over sexual remarks

22 May

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