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November 2023
Biden and Xi agree to restore military communications despite 'dictator' comment
The two leaders remained far apart on the issue of Taiwan, with the Chinese president telling his US counterpart to stop arming the island.
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Nov 16th 2023, 6:48 AM
'A nightmare': Families criticise decision to move elderly patients from Cherry Orchard Hospital
A report by
Mairead Maguire
The health watchdog found that two units at the hospital posed a safety risk due to problems with flooring.
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Nov 16th 2023, 12:05 AM
UN Security Council calls for 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza
The resolution, prepared by Malta, was adopted with 12 votes in favour.
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Nov 15th 2023, 10:19 PM
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Varadkar says Ireland would lose influence by going 'too far' in response to Israel motion
Opposition TDs have called for sanctions on Israel in response to its treatment of the Palestinian people.
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Nov 15th 2023, 1:58 PM
UK Supreme Court rules government plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful
The ruling is another blow to Rishi Sunak’s promise to “stop the boats”.
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Nov 15th 2023, 10:30 AM
Anti-immigration groups use Israel-Gaza violence to push antisemitism and Islamophobia online
A report by
Shane Raymond
Online activists in Ireland have attempted to use the conflict to incite hatred of Jews or Arabs or, in some cases, both.
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Nov 15th 2023, 7:29 AM
A potent synthetic opioid was found in the heroin that caused overdoses, but what are nitazenes?
Fifty-seven people have overdosed in Dublin city since last Thursday.
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Nov 15th 2023, 7:27 AM
Biden says goal of meeting with Xi Jinping is to improve US-China communications
The two leaders will meet at a summit in San Francisco today.
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Nov 15th 2023, 7:23 AM
'Alarming' health risks due to inaction over climate change as Ireland behind on action plan
A major health report’s findings come as the government admits it has yet to complete one-third of its planned climate actions.
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Nov 15th 2023, 6:00 AM
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Nov 14th 2023, 9:37 PM
Latest legal case by Sinn Féin TD heightens concern at potential chilling effect on media
Newspaper editors are calling on politicians not to go straight to litigation when they have a complaint.
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Nov 14th 2023, 8:30 PM
Expert group to examine the whole process around buying a house from bidding to probate
Leo Varadkar said some people are facing lots of delays buying a house.
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Nov 14th 2023, 8:16 PM
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A number of Irish citizens expected to have their names included on list to leave Gaza
Irish citizens in Gaza have been notified that they can now exit the territory into Egypt.
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Nov 14th 2023, 7:55 PM
Simon Harris says Israel is now 'blinded by rage' and engaging in a 'war on children' in Gaza
He said peace cannot be built on “the mass graves of children”.
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Nov 14th 2023, 7:35 PM
Govt announce additional funding for ICC as Sinn Féin call for Israel's referral to the court
Sinn Féin are this evening bringing a motion to the floor of the Dáil calling on the Government to refer the Israeli attacks in Gaza to the ICC for investigation.
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Nov 14th 2023, 7:25 PM
Householders to pay 'small charge' on energy bills to pay for new floating gas storage ship
The location for the floating gas storage ship is yet to be decided.
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Nov 14th 2023, 5:30 PM
David Norris, the longest-serving Senator in Ireland, to retire in January
Norris has served in the Seanad since 1987.
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Nov 14th 2023, 3:37 PM
Government approves €56 million bailout for RTÉ, subject to conditions
The bailout includes €16 million already approved by the Government in this year’s budget.
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Nov 14th 2023, 2:00 PM
Putin approves new restrictions on media coverage ahead of presidential elections
The changes come ahead of the election due to be held next March.
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Nov 14th 2023, 11:49 AM
Housing Minister to seek Cabinet approval to extend Local Authority loans to derelict properties
The Minister is also seeking to extend Rent a Room tax relief to local authority tenancies to help with the shortage of third level accommodation.
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Nov 14th 2023, 6:30 AM
RTE expected to cut 400 jobs under new cost-saving plans
Staff expect to be told that up to 400 non-compulsory redundancies could be sought.
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Nov 13th 2023, 9:57 PM
Nigel Farage joins this year's I'm A Celebrity line up
Farage told reporters he’s ‘used to dealing with snakes’ in Westminster.
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Nov 13th 2023, 9:40 PM
‘Our bodies hurt from crying’ say family of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped
The Taoiseach met with the family and assured them that the government will try to help secure Emily’s release.
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Nov 13th 2023, 3:37 PM
70,000 left without power after Storm Debi, clean up efforts begin
Public transport was severely impacted this morning, but services began to resume again at 10am.
Around 70,000 homes, businesses and farms are currently without electricity
Members of the public should not touch any fallen conductors or cables, ESB warned
People have been advised to avoid coastal areas
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Nov 13th 2023, 3:02 PM
Micheál Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week
Martin will also travel to Egypt as part of the visit.
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Nov 13th 2023, 9:26 AM
Calls for Rishi Sunak to sack Suella Braverman mount as she is accused of spawning ‘hatred’
Labour leader Keir Starmer said few public figures “have done more recently to whip up division” than the British Home Secretary.
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Nov 12th 2023, 8:15 AM
Mixed views in SF about doing business with FF, but confidence in the air they can go it alone
As the party ventures into specifics and pledges, Sinn Féin knows nothing can be taken for granted.
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Nov 12th 2023, 6:30 AM
The government has told people not to buy phones for children. What approach should parents take?
Distraction, entertainment, bullying, sleep deprivation and addiction are among the factors parents need to consider.
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Nov 12th 2023, 12:05 AM
'We’ll work hard to win your trust': McDonald says she wants to form a Govt without FF and FG
Mary Lou McDonald says her party will fix the housing crisis ‘once and for all’.
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Nov 11th 2023, 6:35 PM
Mary Lou McDonald says Suella Braverman must 'cop on' after comments on Northern Ireland
The UK Home Secretary has also been accused of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police in London today.
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Nov 11th 2023, 2:05 PM
SF crowd chants 'free Palestine' as ambassador to Ireland receives rapturous applause at Ard Fheis
McDonald there is a growing view that the issue of sanctions and consequences for Israel has to be addressed.
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Nov 11th 2023, 1:19 PM
Mary Lou McDonald rejects claim Sinn Féin is trying to silence media with legal actions
McDonald says politicians have a right vindicate their name through whatever mechanism they deem appropriate.
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Nov 11th 2023, 12:13 PM
Sinn Féin members vote for strong regulation of hare coursing
The party also passed a series of motions on disability rights as well as votes on supporting community policing.
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Nov 11th 2023, 11:24 AM
Ambassador was 'horrified' that Gaza would be 'flattened' as she watched 7 October attacks
A report by
Niall O'Connor
Dr Jilan Abdalmajid spoke to The Journal about the Hamas-Israel conflict.
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Nov 11th 2023, 12:05 AM
RTÉ u-turns on their request to provide Kelly-Forbes note to PAC in private
RTÉ has provided the documents to the committee today which were discussed during a private session.
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Nov 10th 2023, 9:18 PM
O’Neill tells party NI unionist majority is 'long gone’, says McDonald will be first female Taoiseach
The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis is taking place in Athlone this weekend.
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Nov 10th 2023, 7:55 PM
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Nov 10th 2023, 5:00 PM
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TD criticises TII after it plans to reserve motorway lay-bys for lorries only
TD Seán Canney says the proposal “flies in the face” of the agency’s advice on driving while tired.
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Nov 10th 2023, 3:26 PM
Motion to be brought before Dáil on withdrawing diplomatic status of Israeli Ambassador
In the Dáil on Wednesday, there were fresh calls for Varadkar to expel the Israeli ambassador to Ireland.
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Nov 10th 2023, 3:08 PM
Rishi Sunak under pressure to sack Suella Braverman over article criticising police
The article, which used Northern Ireland as an example in criticising pro-Palestine “hate marchers”, was not signed off by Downing Street.
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Nov 10th 2023, 8:30 AM
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