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Retrofitting
Explainer: What does the new loan scheme for home energy upgrades cover and how can I get it?
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This month
April 2024
angela rayner
Why is Labour's deputy leader being called a 'hypocrite' by the Tories?
12 Apr
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MEPs will vote today on the EU Migration Pact: Here's what it means (in a five-minute summary)
Stephen McDermott
10 Apr
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New Tea-Seach
Camped out in the Dáil canteen, Harris prepped to woo 'kingmaker' Independents
Meetings between Independent TDs and Simon Harris have been underway over the last two days.
4 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
Explainer
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
31 Mar
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THE MORNING LEAD
Confused about the Hate Crime bill? Here's a rundown of what it's all about
The bill has attracted considerable controversy in recent weeks.
29 Mar
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ME-What?
'Sausage making': What is an MEP and what do they do?
What exactly is an MEP? What do they do? And how does the job compare to being a TD, senator or councillor?
Got questions about what MEPs do ahead of the elections in June? Muiris O'Cearbhaill has got you covered.
This explainer details the many elements of the role of an MEP, including voting, negotiating and diplomacy.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
7 hrs ago
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Holy Trinity
The EU is confusing - here's how all its bits work together
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 Mar
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family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
2 Mar
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February
February 2024
Operation Resignation
How Siún Ni Raghallaigh was left with no choice but to quit after another chaotic week for RTÉ
Here’s an explainer of the events that led up to Ní Raghallaigh’s resignation in the early hours of the morning – and the fallout.
23 Feb
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How has Belfast's overgrown Casement Park become the latest pitch battle around cross-border funding?
Many unionists say they would prefer no Euro 2028 games to be hosted in Northern Ireland if Casement is the venue of choice.
21 Feb
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Can committees compel Dee Forbes to appear before them? TDs say they're considering it
Updated
16 Feb
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March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
15 Feb
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Explainer
Measles: What you need to know about the disease, vaccines and who is at risk
A man in Leinster died after contracting the disease amid fears of an outbreak here.
Órla Ryan
8 Feb
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Stormont
Explainer: How does Northern Ireland appoint ministers - and who might get the jobs?
Updated
3 Feb
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January
January 2024
Explainer
What does UNRWA do and why are countries pulling their support for the Palestinian aid agency?
Ireland has been among UNRWA’s main defenders since allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October attacks surfaced.
31 Jan
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What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?
The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.
27 Jan
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Nikki Haley
Explainer: Who is Nikki Haley - the 'last candidate standing' against Donald Trump in the primaries?
24 hrs ago
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Asylum Seekers
Explainer: Does the Dublin Regulation outline where IP applicants must claim asylum?
13 Jan
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Public Service
Explainer: 'No deal' in public pay talks, but why are they always so tense?
Unions have been seeking pay to be restored since a €4 billion austerity cut in 2009.
11 Jan
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Last year
2023
Climate Change
Analysis: Governments managed a COP deal in the end, but there is still so much left to do
13 Dec 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
Loss and damage: The complicated quest to help countries hit hardest by the climate crisis
30 Nov 2023
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Why has a diplomatic row erupted between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles?
28 Nov 2023
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Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
22 Nov 2023
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Grindavik
Explainer: How much damage could a possible Icelandic volcano eruption cause?
16 Nov 2023
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THE MORNING LEAD
What is a war crime and is international law being broken in Israel and Gaza?
28 Oct 2023
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Hostages
Explainer: Here is what we know about the Israeli hostage situation in Gaza
24 Oct 2023
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What are Israel, Palestinians and the world saying about the explosion at a Gaza hospital?
18 Oct 2023
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Why are 5,000 community and voluntary health workers taking indefinite strike action tomorrow?
16 Oct 2023
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What we know about the hostages taken by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the efforts to free them
13 Oct 2023
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