- A major The Journal/Ireland Thinks poll, the first in a series of EU 2024 polls, published this morning.
- The EU's response to the Gaza conflict has damaged its reputation with Irish people.
- There remains, however, a huge motivation across the population to vote in four months with over 80% signalling intention to make it to the polling booths.
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Ballinrobe hotel 'initially ear-marked for adult males' will house 'families and children', Dept says
- The disused hotel has been the site of an ongoing protest since Friday night after councillors were informed last Thursday about plans for the site.
- Local councillors have said there were concerns about a lack of consulation and the "denomination" of those planned to be housed there.