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Labour Party and Social Democrats 'have to be one again', former Labour leader says
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Jane Matthews
Howlin is confident that the party can do “reasonably well” and “hold its own” in the next election.
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1st December 2023
Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster announces she will not contest next election
Munster is the Sinn Féin spokesperson for media, tourism and sport and has previously held the transport and business briefs for the party.
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Public transport in Northern Ireland suspended today due to strike action
The X1 bus service from Dublin-Belfast and the Enterprise train are affected.
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Ceann Comhairle: 'No compelling need to intervene' after Sinn Féin TD used photo of man in Dáil
Seán Ó Fearghaíl also said he would prefer words like “scumbags” were not used in the Dáil.
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Thu 2:05 PM
'Most important in years': Taoiseach heads to Dubai for COP28 climate change conference
Varadkar said Ireland in particular has a lot of opportunities when it comes to renewable energy.
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Thu 12:10 AM
Twitter did not engage with gardaí when asked to take down 'vile' posts, Justice Minister says
It was reported yesterday that gardaí are now examining social media posts as they attempt to trace some of those involved in the events.
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Wed 7:05 PM
McGrath: Level of ‘exaggeration’ in vacancy estimates but collection of tax will increase
Last week, figures released from the Department of Finance showed that just 3,000 of 50,000 identified properties were liable for the vacant property tax.
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Wed 5:53 PM
Sinn Féin TD criticised for waving photo of 'vulnerable' man in Dáil chamber
Earlier today, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald tweeted the image of the man.
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Garda Inspectors to be allowed ask for phone location data as law amended following Dwyer case
The current system was put in place following the striking down the Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011 on privacy grounds.
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Tue 8:43 PM
Govt approves €15 million in emergency funding for Peter McVerry Trust amid cashflow issues
In August, the charity said it was experiencing cashflow pressures that were “more acute than would traditionally be the case”.
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Tue 7:29 PM
Deliveroo driver who stopped Parnell Street attacker offers to assist victim 'in any way he can'
An update from Caio Benicio was posted on the GoFundMe page today.
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Tue 3:19 PM
Under-pressure Justice Minister announces review of the use of force for gardaí
Helen McEntee has also asked the Policing Authority to review how frontline Gardaí dealing with serious public order events can be further supported.
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Tue 12:10 AM
'Lines were crossed': Sinn Féin maintains pressure on McEntee, as Green TD indicates no confidence
It comes as over three hours have been set aside in the Dáil tomorrow to discuss the events of last Thursday.
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Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Nitrates limit change to proceed as planned after Minister's meeting with EU Commissioner
The Commissioner said he “did not appreciate” that somewhere along the way there was a message that the issue could be reopened.
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Nov 23rd 2023, 5:21 PM
Early signs of repayment challenges for vulnerable mortgage holders, the Central Bank says
The Central Bank said the full impact of higher interest rates still lies ahead.
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Nov 23rd 2023, 12:33 PM
Wording concerns remain as date set for 'women in the home' and definition of family referendums
The Taoiseach confirmed yesterday that the Government is aiming to hold both referendums in early March next year.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 4:06 PM
PBP says Ireland has 'blood on our hands' as it tables motion calling for sanctions on Israel
Tabling a countermotion, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that getting rid of diplomatic channels would not have helped to get Irish citizens out of Gaza.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 2:15 PM
'An embarrassment': Opposition parties say Government's vacancy tax ineffective and half-baked
Figures released yesterday show that just 3,000 properties were deemed eligible to pay the vacancy tax.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 1:37 PM
Just 3,000 of 50,000 identified properties liable for vacant property tax, Dept of Finance says
The Vacant Homes Tax was introduced in 2022 to bring more livable homes back into use in light of the housing crisis. It is a self-assessed tax.
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Nov 21st 2023, 8:31 PM
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Sliding scale of jobseekers payment approved with PRSI hikes on the cards
The main union body has welcomed the move, noting that Ireland is one of only four EU states to pay the same flat-rate benefits to unemployed workers.
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Nov 21st 2023, 7:40 PM
Micheál Martin: 'Why you would attack the Department of Foreign Affairs is simply beyond me'
Red paint was splattered on the building and a gardaí investigation has since been launched after the Department reported the incident.
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Nov 21st 2023, 3:56 PM
Ireland’s extra MEP seat should be in Midlands-NW constituency, says Electoral Commission
The Commission has also recommended that the counties of Laois and Offaly transfer from the South constituency into the Midlands constituency.
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Nov 20th 2023, 11:09 AM
Here's what happened today: Sunday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Nov 19th 2023, 8:08 PM
'We should tread carefully': Donohoe urges caution on suggestion of Revenue collecting TV licence
It was reported today that Media Minister Catherine Martin is in favour of abolishing the TV licence fee and replacing it with direct taxpayer funding for RTÉ.
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Nov 19th 2023, 4:05 PM
Shannon Airport not being used by US to facilitate Israel, Taoiseach says
Varadkar said there is a “double standard” in Europe and internationally when it comes to Israel’s actions in Gaza and Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
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Nov 19th 2023, 2:04 PM
Some Dublin Bus charging infrastructure to be operational this week following roll-out delays
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan is at Dublin Bus’ Summerhill Depot to unveil the infrastructure this afternoon.
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Man (20s) killed in shooting in Finglas, north Dublin
The shooting is understood to have been drugs-related.
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Nov 18th 2023, 8:57 PM
Here's what happened today: Saturday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
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Nov 18th 2023, 8:08 PM
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following death of man in Tallaght on Wednesday
A 50-year-old man was discovered unresponsive outside a residence at Dromcarra Ave in Tallaght on Wednesday.
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Nov 18th 2023, 6:41 PM
Confirmation that 24 Irish citizens and dependents left Gaza yesterday as some arrive home today
Fifty Irish citizens and dependants have left Gaza in recent days.
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Nov 18th 2023, 5:23 PM
Donohoe says he'll listen to unions on bid to remove emergency legislation as part of pay talks
Earlier this week, Minister Donohoe invited a number of unions representing public sector workers to discuss pay within the sector.
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Nov 18th 2023, 4:56 PM
'People Before Profit are not eurosceptic, we’re euro-critical’: Gino Kenny on party's EU stance
On Israel and Palestine, Kenny said he has lost faith that a two-state solution will be possible.
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Nov 18th 2023, 6:15 AM
People Before Profit Bill to legalise personal use of cannabis seen as ‘test for Government'
If the Bill becomes legislation it will make it legal for someone to possess up to 7g of cannabis.
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Nov 17th 2023, 6:30 AM
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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
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
Minister: 'Around half of under 65s with disabilities in nursing homes are in the best place'
Two surveys are ongoing to establish a more complete picture of under 65s in nursing homes and their needs.
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Nov 14th 2023, 6:00 AM
Drew Harris acknowledges discontent within Garda ranks at Oireachtas justice committee
Harris insisted he does not dodge or deny the concerns shared by gardaí around the morale of the force.
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'This isn't a war on phones': Norma Foley outlines new smartphone policy for primary schools
Labour’s education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said the policy was a “distraction” from the teacher shortage in schools.
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Nov 7th 2023, 3:21 PM
Ó Broin says Sinn Féin's u-turn on Israeli ambassador due to situation getting 'worse and worse'
He rejected that the move was due to pressure from People Before Profit or Sinn Féin party activists.
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Nov 7th 2023, 1:45 PM
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