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Helen McEntee thinks X is 'just toxic' and says Elon Musk's Grok should be banned in Ireland
Many people think immigration happening on larger scale than is really the case
The report by the ESRI found that many people overestimated the proportion of people in Ireland who were born in another country.
Yesterday
14th January 2026
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co Derry
Ten ministers who may owe up to €30k to State still haven’t paid back costs
Trump wants Greenland: A crisis averted, for now…
Larry Donnelly
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Laurence McKeown
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consolate and US pull staff from Qatar
The news comes as the US and the UK pull some staff from the region.
'You wouldn't fire bomb a house': Gardaí ramp up campaign against 'casual' cocaine use
Girl, 8, found bleeding and 'gasping for breath' after alleged knife attack by mother, trial hears
Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
'Evil' stepmother Tegan McGhee sentenced to life in prison for murder of 4-year-old stepson
McEntee calls opposition outrage over increased funds to World Bank 'absolute nonsense'
Verdict of medical misadventure at inquest of mother who died in HSE home birth service
George Nkencho raised a knife above his head shortly before he was shot by gardaí, inquest hears
US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
Enoch Burke leaves prison after court allows him to prepare legal case against appeals panel
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk's Grok
As Denmark ditches mail, An Post's mail boss says Ireland won't be following suit
'A sports memoir like no other': Ciara Mageean’s autobiography to be published this summer
Omós tugtha don 'laoch ceoil' Seán Ó Sé ag Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly
No prosecution of former GSOC investigator who allegedly attended party with Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
Man arrested over Edenderry house fire that killed four-year-old boy and his great-aunt
Government criticised for delaying powers forcing grocery sector to reveal costs
Fine Gael MEP Nina Carberry backs calls for EU to suspend Elon Musk's Grok over AI images scandal
How much does a pint of Guinness set you back in your local?
From Corrie to Carrigstown: Beverley Callard joins the cast of Fair City
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.
Analysis: Over half of Irish adults surveyed expect Ireland to face recession this year
Finian Murphy
Climate tipping point will be reached by the end of this decade, Copernicus institute warns
What happens to RTÉ and BBC NI in the event of a united Ireland? Cross-border experts took a look
Researchers explored several potential options – including having RTÉ absorb the structures of BBC Northern Ireland.