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    The fog will be freezing in parts and it will cause low visibility driving conditions. The warning is in place until tomorrow at midday.
    'Profound responsibility on our shoulders': Taoiseach pledges €25 million to climate damage fund
    Leo Varadkar has told the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 that countries must “rise to the challenge” of the climate crisis.
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    Gaza Government say 240 killed in latest bombardment by Israel
    Israeli forces claimed they were hitting “terrorist targets” inside the Gaza Strip.
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    Sinn Féin Justice spokesman says plans for more tasers a 'band-aid' solution to Gardaí woes
    TD Pa Daly said that he does not think bulking up on heavy equipment is a “long term solution”.
    Appeals court rules lawsuits against Donald Trump over US Capitol riot can move forward
    The former US President has said he cannot be sued over the riot that left dozens of police officers injured.
    Saturday Serving: Three dinner party recipes from Alex Petit to wow your guests this season
    The French chef from The Metropole and Cork International Hotel shares three delicious recipes for you to wow your guests this Christmas season.
    ‘A missed opportunity’: Covid boosters available to millions but HSE advice causes confusion
    People age 18 to 49 are not being offered the booster, and some are being turned down when they do.
    Labour Party and Social Democrats 'have to be one again', former Labour leader says
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    Howlin is confident that the party can do “reasonably well” and “hold its own” in the next election.
    Ireland secure scrappy win over Hungary to keep 100% Nations League record
    A 65th-minute own goal saw Ireland win 1-0 at a freezing Tallaght Stadium.
    Airport seeks €12m from Govt in bid to resume commercial flights for first time since 2016
    Waterford Airport announced today it has received €12 million from the private sector – and it’s now seeking matching funds from the government.
    Speculation Donohoe has eye on IMF job but minister says he’s running in next election
    A spokeswoman for Donohoe insisted he remains ‘fully focused’ on his current responsibilities in Ireland and the EU.
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    Most important in years - COP28
    Leaders are gathering for the latest climate summit as 2023 ends as the hottest year on record
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    The airport, which is also a flight school, is located between Lucan and Celbridge.
    Ireland v Hungary, Nations League
    Ireland faced Hungary as they sought to maintain their 100% record in the competition.
    Ireland's first satellite, built and designed by UCD students, has been launched into orbit
    The historic launch took place in California shortly before 7pm Irish time.
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    Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes told he faces custodial sentence after conviction for violent disorder
    The five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is accused of assault and violent disorder.
    Fourth complainant alleges he woke to find teacher sexually assaulting him
    The court heard that after the alleged incident, the complaint ‘bottled it up and said nothing’ before telling his mother.
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    Eoin Murray is the most recent recipient of The Journal/UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarship. He writes about his career and why he took on an MBA.
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    Israel resumes fighting in Gaza, with airstrikes and artillery fire reported as truce expires
    Combat resumed shortly after Israel’s army said it had intercepted a rocket fired from Gaza.
    Israel's military said fighter jets were "currently striking" Hamas targets in Gaza.
    Yesterday, US top diplomat Antony Blinken called for the pause in hostilities to be extended.
    Government releases frozen funding following FAI's 'corrective actions' on CEO pay controversy
    Payments made to Jonathan Hill in 2022 – which have since been repaid in full – breached the FAI’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government.
    Gerard Cervi sentenced to life in prison for murder at Bray Boxing Club in June 2018
    The victim’s family said there remain ‘so many unanswered questions’ as to the motives behind the fatal shooting.
    Justice Minister Helen McEntee faces no confidence motion and committee grilling next week
    Sinn Féin said it is tabling the no confidence motion as the minister refuses to acknowledge political failings.
    'Crook' congressman George Santos expelled from US House of Representatives
    Santos has become notorious for a series of bizarre fabrications, including claiming to be Jewish and having been a college volleyball star.
    The Explainer x Noteworthy: Are kids being locked out from jailed parents?
    Investigative reporter Alice Chambers and former prison governor John Lonergan tell Susan Daly about how some children are struggling to get access to their loved ones in prison.
    Music icon Paul Simon got on the phone to Liveline to pay tribute to his friend Shane MacGowan
    The acclaimed singer-songwriter today remembered his ‘charismatic friend’ Shane MacGowan.
    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.
    Ukrainian special forces reported to have ‘bombed two Russian trains' on Siberian railway
    Ukrainian media has cited unidentified sources for the attack.
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    No plans for Ireland to commit to further cuts in methane emissions at COP28 - Taoiseach
    Varadkar said current targets need to be met before the government could be “serious and honest” about upping ambition.
    European Commission: 'No evidence' that far-right used Irish language online during riots
    An EU official was reported to have made the claim this week.
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    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.
    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.
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