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# Analysis
Von der Leyen visit comes as Euroscepticism is high and the EU's Gaza response is a key driver
The visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Cork comes as support for Ireland’s EU membership is at its lowest point in 13 years.
This week 28th June 2026 - 3rd July 2026
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From halloumi to boxty: Ireland's EU presidency begins as Zelenskyy delivers a pointed message
Today was about showcasing Ireland, but below the surface, the government is under pressure when it comes to the Russian-owned Aughinish plant in Limerick.
# Rural Ireland
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# Rural Ireland
One-off rural housing policy to make it easier for locals to build homes in their area
The new plan tells local authorities they are no longer to be ‘over prescriptive’ about rural housing rules.
# Inheritance
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# Inheritance
Call to raise gift exemption to €5k so parents can help with deposits without reducing inheritance
TD Cormac Devlin says parents should be allowed gift €10,000 in total, without touching the lifetime thresholds.
Last week 21st June 2026 - 27th June 2026
# Analysis
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# Analysis
Here's why UK leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham won't need any introductions in Ireland
Those in Irish government circles have described the possible changeover from Starmer to Burnham as “business as usual”.
Last month June 2026
# Explainer
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# Explainer
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
# The Candidate Podcast
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# The Candidate Podcast
Tánaiste rules out stamp duty relief for first-time-buyers but says budget will target childcare fees
In a wide-ranging interview on The Candidate podcast, the Tanaiste outlined some of his budget priorities.
# Private Maternity Option
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# Private Maternity Option
Divisions emerge in Fine Gael over position taken by health minister on Rotunda consultants
The HSE said, in practice, there is no guarantee that a woman in the public system will see the same consultant or midwife at every appointment.
# Alert
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# The Morning Lead
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# The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
# War Of Words
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# War Of Words
Michael Healy Rae says his brother's comments cost him his agriculture ministry
Michael Healy Rae has said a lot of ‘soul-searching’ will now have to be done by “‘team Healy-Rae’.
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