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Yates' involvement in presidential campaign hasn't damaged coalition relationship, says minister
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Yates' involvement in presidential campaign hasn't damaged coalition relationship, says minister

Nov 3rd 2025, 4:09 PM 7,335 Views 6 Comments

Discretionary medical cards to be provided to unacknowledged Thalidomide survivors
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Discretionary medical cards to be provided to unacknowledged Thalidomide survivors

Oct 30th 2025, 5:14 PM 9,107 Views 0 Comments

Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead
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Government and Áras collision course? Taoiseach says he doesn't foresee any difficulties ahead

Oct 27th 2025, 12:05 AM 31,991 Views 69 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin believes all sides have the ‘maturity’ to deal with any issues that might arise.

Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris
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Trouble ahead? Why Connolly's victory ramps up the pressure on both Martin and Harris

Oct 26th 2025, 6:00 PM 16,401 Views 20 Comments

A number of Fianna Fáilers are speaking about the future of the party leadership this weekend.

Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'
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Inside the Humphreys campaign: 'We had a fair idea a week ago we were going to lose'

Updated Oct 26th 2025, 4:42 PM 26,093 Views 59 Comments

Fine Gael insiders say from the very first live TV debate, they knew Heather Humphreys was on the backfoot.

This election was a testing ground for left-wing parties ... but can they stay united?
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This election was a testing ground for left-wing parties ... but can they stay united?

Updated Oct 25th 2025, 8:43 PM 8,550 Views 55 Comments

Seán Kelly says not holding a FG contest for presidential nomination was a 'big, big mistake'
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Seán Kelly says not holding a FG contest for presidential nomination was a 'big, big mistake'

Oct 24th 2025, 12:10 AM 39,157 Views 107 Comments

‘I got put back in my box pretty quickly’ Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly says.

Central Bank boss says ICJ opinion not considered in Israeli 'war bonds' transfer to Luxembourg
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Central Bank boss says ICJ opinion not considered in Israeli 'war bonds' transfer to Luxembourg

Oct 22nd 2025, 6:07 PM 5,151 Views 15 Comments

Covid regrets, Trump meet-and-greets and a lot of foxes: 5 things to know from the final debate
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Covid regrets, Trump meet-and-greets and a lot of foxes: 5 things to know from the final debate

Updated Oct 22nd 2025, 12:30 AM 21,725 Views 105 Comments

If you were hoping to learn something new in the final debate, you’ll probably be left disappointed.

HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing
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HSE boss says he'll take Baggot Street Hospital off the market if a state body wants it for housing

Oct 17th 2025, 9:17 AM 40,086 Views 66 Comments

The HSE only formally notified the LDA of the disposal of the property this week.

What's your big election question for Connolly and Humphreys? Let us know
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What's your big election question for Connolly and Humphreys? Let us know

Oct 16th 2025, 5:26 PM 7,947 Views 2 Comments

HSE urged to clarify if it offered Baggot St Hospital for housing as LDA says no notice issued
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HSE urged to clarify if it offered Baggot St Hospital for housing as LDA says no notice issued

Oct 15th 2025, 5:00 PM 10,023 Views 19 Comments

A public body like the HSE is not to dispose of public land unless it has given notice and offered it for sale to the LDA first.

Trouble ahead for Harris as he faces no confidence motion over spinal surgery controversies
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Trouble ahead for Harris as he faces no confidence motion over spinal surgery controversies

Updated Oct 14th 2025, 6:57 PM 18,129 Views 75 Comments

'It is a prime location': Baggot St Hospital snubbed for housing use raised with Taoiseach
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'It is a prime location': Baggot St Hospital snubbed for housing use raised with Taoiseach

Oct 14th 2025, 6:06 PM 12,863 Views 31 Comments

Irish ambassador to US Geraldine Byrne Nason to stay on in role amid choppy diplomatic waters
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Irish ambassador to US Geraldine Byrne Nason to stay on in role amid choppy diplomatic waters

Oct 14th 2025, 2:22 PM 10,118 Views 10 Comments

Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste
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Ireland to give funds for aid and reconstruction of Gaza in the coming months, says Tánaiste

Oct 14th 2025, 6:15 AM 10,619 Views 95 Comments

State bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital
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State bodies at odds as Housing Department says it was never offered the Baggot Street Hospital

Oct 12th 2025, 6:30 AM 16,518 Views 20 Comments

Micheál Martin says he's 'glad' Jim Gavin paid the money back to previous tenant
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Micheál Martin says he's 'glad' Jim Gavin paid the money back to previous tenant

Oct 11th 2025, 7:58 PM 10,872 Views 71 Comments

'Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for': Martin could be met with more angry faces at annual dinner
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'Fianna Fáilers have no one to vote for': Martin could be met with more angry faces at annual dinner

Oct 11th 2025, 7:30 AM 16,974 Views 72 Comments

The party faithful are set to gather for an annual dinner in Dublin tonight.

Connolly campaign removes clip of Michael D Higgins from social media video
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Connolly campaign removes clip of Michael D Higgins from social media video

Oct 8th 2025, 6:53 PM 17,516 Views 59 Comments

Taoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop being 'Mr Angry all the time' during exchange on Budget
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Taoiseach tells Pearse Doherty to stop being 'Mr Angry all the time' during exchange on Budget

Oct 8th 2025, 4:32 PM 18,026 Views 104 Comments

A damp squib, flat, no energy: A Budget Day this government is hoping voters forget
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A damp squib, flat, no energy: A Budget Day this government is hoping voters forget

Oct 7th 2025, 9:45 PM 16,357 Views 0 Comments

State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10 in Budget 2026
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State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10 in Budget 2026

Updated Oct 7th 2025, 12:05 AM 73,222 Views 141 Comments

No increase on excise fuel duty meaning no rise for petrol and diesel prices in this year’s budget

Jim Gavin's candidacy was Micheál Martin's gamble - a disastrous move he'll have to answer for
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Jim Gavin's candidacy was Micheál Martin's gamble - a disastrous move he'll have to answer for

Oct 6th 2025, 8:31 AM 32,434 Views 68 Comments

This election just blew wide open. Buckle up.

Budget day is this week, so what do we know so far?
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Budget day is this week, so what do we know so far?

Oct 6th 2025, 12:05 AM 34,231 Views 46 Comments

This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.

Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates
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Presidential debate: Elbows out for second debate as poll result lights a fire under candidates

Oct 5th 2025, 2:43 PM 45,781 Views 152 Comments

A tetchy debate at times, where candidates were a lot more combative.

Tusla boss says agency found 'no child protection concerns' around Daniel Aruebose
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Tusla boss says agency found 'no child protection concerns' around Daniel Aruebose

Oct 2nd 2025, 5:15 PM 9,888 Views 0 Comments

Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts
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Jim Gavin removes references to Defence Forces members in social media posts

Oct 2nd 2025, 2:35 PM 18,238 Views 115 Comments

Taoiseach says inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care must be 'transparent and public'
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Taoiseach says inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care must be 'transparent and public'

Sep 30th 2025, 4:25 PM 4,042 Views 25 Comments

Fiery exchanges in Dáil over tender for €100k National Maternity Hospital bike shed
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Fiery exchanges in Dáil over tender for €100k National Maternity Hospital bike shed

Sep 30th 2025, 3:11 PM 21,047 Views 81 Comments

Change to Dublin Airport passenger cap edges closer as minister seeks power to remove limit
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Change to Dublin Airport passenger cap edges closer as minister seeks power to remove limit

Sep 30th 2025, 6:10 AM 5,049 Views 19 Comments

Taoiseach: 'There won't be a border poll before 2030'
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Taoiseach: 'There won't be a border poll before 2030'

Sep 29th 2025, 12:05 AM 12,471 Views 101 Comments

The Good Friday Agreement “has to fulfill its potential”, said Martin.

Taoiseach says he would have 'no issue' with US President Donald Trump addressing the Dáil
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Taoiseach says he would have 'no issue' with US President Donald Trump addressing the Dáil

Sep 28th 2025, 6:00 AM 11,403 Views 105 Comments

Taoiseach wants to see HSE-funded supports extended to help people quit vaping
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Taoiseach wants to see HSE-funded supports extended to help people quit vaping

Sep 27th 2025, 8:00 AM 4,293 Views 0 Comments

If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status
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If Gaza is failed, the UN and others can't complain if demoted to 'talking shop' status

Sep 27th 2025, 7:30 AM 11,268 Views 0 Comments

Tánaiste says he doesn’t want to be part of a ‘coalition of inaction’ – but that appears to be exactly what it is.

'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN
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'There cannot be business as usual in the face of genocide': Taoiseach on Gaza at UN

Updated Sep 26th 2025, 4:23 PM 30,378 Views 147 Comments

Martin said members of the Israeli government ‘who have been instrumental in fomenting the unfolding disaster in Gaza’ will not be allowed enter Ireland.

'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney
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'We haven't been asked to': Taoiseach didn't raise Kneecap's Canada ban with PM Carney

Sep 26th 2025, 6:45 AM 4,726 Views 6 Comments

Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach
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Ireland needs more offshore wind farms because of AI, says Taoiseach

Sep 26th 2025, 6:10 AM 7,240 Views 42 Comments

Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris
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Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris

Sep 26th 2025, 6:00 AM 5,377 Views 0 Comments

Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
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Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland

Updated Sep 25th 2025, 11:00 PM 15,393 Views 79 Comments

The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.