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Politics

Whose in the running to run?
Game on for Dublin Central by-election: Can SF double up and what chance of The Monk's return?
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oh say can you see
Paschal Donohoe is off for a big job in the States, but what does the World Bank actually do?
The finance minister is stepping down to take a US-based job as the World Bank’s number two.
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every day I'm shufflin
Simon Harris, Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton move departments in mini Cabinet reshuffle
Updated 48 mins ago
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Live Blog
Simon Harris nominated as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for senior role at World Bank
The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.
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European Commission
The first ever EU enlargement summit has started in Brussels
Jane Matthews
Reports from Brussels
4 hrs ago
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United Nations
UN Security Council votes to back Trump's plan for international stabilisation force in Gaza
The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future.
Updated 5 hrs ago
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jeffrey epstein
US House to vote on Epstein files as ex-Treasury chief steps back from public role after email release
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Cabinet
Ban on disposable vapes moves closer as Minister brings draft law to Cabinet
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Yesterday
17th November 2025
United Nations
UN Security Council approves Trump-backed 'stabilisation force' for Gaza
Updated 16 hrs ago
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
19 hrs ago
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Cost of Living
'People are suffering': SVP record increase in number of people seeking help ahead of Christmas
21 hrs ago
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Delay delay delay
Frances Black says she has run out of patience with Simon Harris on Occupied Territories Bill
17 Nov
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Housing Crisis
Councillors win key High Court concession against government plan for smaller apartment sizes
17 Nov
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u-turn
In reversal of earlier stance, Trump calls on Republicans to release Epstein files
17 Nov
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This week
16th November 2025 - 18th November 2025
divide and conquer
Minister for Older People defends plan to encourage older people to split homes into flats
Updated 16 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Fatal crash in Louth, crucial Ireland soccer match today and Galway win big at camogie All-Stars
16 Nov
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internal debate
How the Irish far right reacted to revelations of probe into extremism by gardaí
16 Nov
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Last week
9th November 2025 - 15th November 2025
National Conference
Call for 'clear timeline' for referendum on Irish unity at Labour conference
15 Nov
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cracks in unified front
Labour wants to lead centre-left movement, but Bacik notes 'clear ideological differences' with SF
15 Nov
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harvey morrison sherratt
Tánaiste says families will be asked for input on child spinal inquiry as he accepts he broke 2017 promise
15 Nov
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Emergency Planning
Households expected to be told to keep sum of cash in case of power outages or cyber attacks
15 Nov
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War of Words
Simon Harris says the left are ‘trying to caricature me’ on migration
15 Nov
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National Conference
Bacik calls for Occupied Territories Bill to be passed by Christmas
15 Nov
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SAFE AS HOUSES
Micheál Martin has dodged at least one bullet as backbenchers row in behind housing plan
Jane Matthews
15 Nov
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Claudia departs, Labour party hosts annual conference and Trump threatens BBC with $5 billion lawsuit
15 Nov
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Labour conference
Sheehan: 'Fine Gael like to lecture Labour about populism, but I think Harris is a populist'
15 Nov
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The Morning Lead
Using foreign ship to police major summit raises constitutional questions, former AG says
The state’s ability to adequately secure major EU Presidency events has come under the spotlight
Niall O'Connor
15 Nov
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
14 Nov
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Census 2027
Questions on sexual orientation and mental health will be included in next census in 2027
14 Nov
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Medicines
Pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe for common conditions like shingles and cold sores
14 Nov
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Playing it cool
Micheál Martin says media more exercised about Fianna Fáil's presidential review than he is
14 Nov
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Templemore
Extremists are attempting to ‘undermine State and inflict violence’, Taoiseach says
14 Nov
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Newshound Quiz
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 A Status Orange weather warning, the BBC apologises to Trump and Puffins are back in Co Antrim
Updated 14 Nov
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no surprises
Here's what experts think of the government's housing plan
13 Nov
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recommendation
Counselling notes should be banned in sexual offence trials, says Justice Committee
Updated 13 Nov
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Drogheda
Family who escaped Halloween blaze at Ipas centre still traumatised, father says
Eoghan Dalton
13 Nov
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Leaders' Questions
Sinn Féin accuses Government of 'brazenly trying to rebrand homes as affordable'
13 Nov
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who needs targets
Government says it's 'moving away from setting targets' (but aiming for 300,000 homes by 2031)
The long-awaited housing plan aims to increase social housing and support first time buyers and renters to get “starter homes”.
13 Nov
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13 Nov
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13 Nov
Here are the main points of the housing plan for renters and would-be buyers
13 Nov
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