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Yesterday
1st December 2023
Tánaiste calls on McDonald to apologise for sharing image online of man sitting on steps near school stabbing location
Mary Lou McDonald today defended her actions.
Irish economy falls by 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023
Finance Minister Michael McGrath said the fall in GDP “the ongoing fall-off in demand for Covid-related pharmaceutical products”.
Poll: Do you want it to snow?
Temperatures are due to drop as low as -4 degrees tonight with a widespread sharp frost and icy patches.
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Wintry weekend ahead with low temperature/ice warning issued for whole country
Temperatures are due to drop as low as -4 degrees tonight with a widespread sharp frost and icy patches.
Five more maternity hospitals to provide abortion services from Monday
Currently, 12 of the 19 maternity hospitals are providing abortion services.
Talks on public sector pay deal to resume at Workplace Relations Commission
Unions last week accepted an invitation to discuss pay within the sector by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Low temperature/ice warning issued for whole country as temperatures to drop below -3 degrees
The warning will kick in at 5pm today and will remain in place until midday tomorrow.
Peter McVerry Trust to receive €4 million this week in first tranche of emergency Govt funding
It was confirmed on Tuesday that the Government is to provide up to €15 million in funding to the charity.
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Local authorities provided just 44 units of Traveller housing in three years, Committee to hear
The Irish Traveller Movement will appear before an Oireachtas committee this morning to discuss Traveller accommodation.
Christmas FM is back on the airwaves from midday tomorrow
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Simon Harris says 'ability to spread disinformation' on social media is 'very serious issue'
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said at the weekend that he is worried at the level of “hate and bile” being aimed at migrants on social media.
Poll: Would you go to see Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park?
Katie Taylor became the world super-light champion after defeating Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night.
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Wintry end to November as nighttime temperatures to drop below zero degrees
Tonight is forecast to be cold and frosty, with icy patches possible.
Talks on public sector pay deal to begin at Workplace Relations Commission today
Unions last week accepted an invitation to discuss pay within the sector by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe.
Domestic violence victims now entitled to five days leave from work to access supports
The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 has come into effect today.
Quiz: Which city is this? (Winter edition)
Give it a go.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
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In pictures: The violent riots in Dublin city centre and the aftermath of the chaos
Gardaí made 34 arrests during the riots last night, 32 of which will be appearing before the courts this morning.
Education Minister praises 'immediate instinct' of school staff after violent attack
Five people, including three young children, were hospitalised following the incident on Parnell Square East.
Last month
November 2023
Quiz: How much do you know about WB Yeats?
Irish poet WB Yeats won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
Helen Dixon stepping down as Data Protection Commissioner in February to move to ComReg role
Dixon was appointed as Data Protection Commissioner in 2014.
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European Commission to renew approval of herbicide glyphosate for 10 years
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in over 750 products, including Roundup.
Man (60s) dies following collision in Co Wexford this morning
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the collision at Duffry Gate in Enniscorthy shortly before 7am.
Poll: Will you watch the final season of The Crown?
The first four episodes of the final season of the hit Netflix show have been released.
Ireland's main doctor organisations back call for mandatory salt limits in bread
An Irish Heart Foundation paper recommends radical action to deal with cardiovascular diseaseand other fatal diseases.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses as man (20s) dies after being struck by car in Dublin on Sunday
The collision occurred at approximately 12.20am in the Red Cow area of the Naas Road.
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Around 12,000 homes and businesses still without power in wake of Storm Debi
Status Red and Orange warnings were issued for many counties early yesterday but they expired by the afternoon.
Around 34,000 homes and businesses without power after Storm Debi hits country
At present the worst-affected areas are Athlone, Cavan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Longford, Mullingar and Tuam.
Luas Green line reopens while Bus Éireann services resume on phased basis
Dublin Airport is operational today but passengers are advised to contact their airline for the latest flight information.
'Considerable damage' in Galway city and county as flooding causes overtopping
Clean up operations are to take place throughout the day.
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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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of three PSNI officers and dangerous driving
The incidents happened in Ballymena, Co Antrim last night.
Braverman uses Northern Ireland example during criticism of pro-Palestine ‘hate marchers’
She characterised alleged reports that organisers of Saturday’s march were linked to Hamas as “disturbingly reminiscent of Ulster”.
Decision to throw out €13bn Apple tax case must be revisited, advisor to European court says
“It has always been, and remains, Ireland’s position that that the correct amount of Irish tax was paid,” Michael McGrath said.
Man hospitalised following stabbing in Cork this morning
The incident happened outside a residential property in Annalee Grove, Mayfield at around 7.45am.
Martin hopes China beef exports can resume in 'matter of months' after pause over Atypical BSE case
BSE, commonly called Mad Cow Disease, comes in two forms, Classical BSE and Atypical BSE.
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Witness appeal following alleged assault in Naas in early hours of Sunday
The incident involved a man, aged in his 30s, and two women, aged in their 20s.
Fresh appeal for people to offer unoccupied properties as temporary accommodation for Ukrainians
A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available to anybody offering a room or property.
New CSO research indicates many emigrating nurses and doctors return
The CSO research was published today.