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# A Two-day Cork Affair
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# A Two-day Cork Affair
Taoiseach's old student stomping ground delights von der Leyen as EU presidency kicks off
The European Commission president didn’t get to see too many Cork sights, but the Taoiseach will be satisfied events went off without a hitch.
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# Eu Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen has a busy day in Cork that includes bilateral with Taoiseach
Ahead of meeting von der Leyen, Martin said he plans to raise “Israel’s persistent and egregious breaches of human rights and international law”.
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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.
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# Analysis
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 month 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”.
# 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.
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