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August
August 2024
michael shineTaoiseach criticises Donnelly for distancing himself from decision on publishing 2009 Shine report
Time's UUPDoug Beattie steps down as UUP leader citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ with some party members
the morning lead
Sinn Féin says it will introduce NCT-style inspection system for landlords if in government
The party has set out their pledges to overhaul the private rental market and ultimately shrink it.
HousingWar of words and claims of 'Trump tactics' as Fine Gael and Sinn Féin spar over home ownership
Human RightsMasi backs People Before Profit bill to give asylum seekers the right to work immediately
Dublin CityLord Mayor decries use of fireworks by teenagers at Grand Canal as 'mindless and dangerous'
Housing CrisisShort holiday stays for Dublin co-living development advertised on Booking.com weeks after opening
US ElectionTrump's lack of campaign momentum questioned as Kamala Harris continues rapid election tour
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The 9 at 9
Calls for ‘citizens arrests’ on asylum seekers, airstrike on Gaza school and tax credits for young people.
July
July 2024
the morning lead
Families of victims to be central to review of laws to restrict parental rights of murderers
“Killing a mother is child abuse,” Valerie French’s brother David said yesterday as he demanded change.
Daily allowanceSome 5,000 payments to asylum seekers cut since May, Social Protection Minister says
loggerheadsProposing female commissioner at this stage would be 'unfair' on Michael McGrath, Taoiseach says
the morning lead
Who's been busy? The TDs who asked the most (and fewest) questions in the Dáil this year
And the awards go to…
Dublin North WestRory Hearne selected to contest general election for SocDems in Róisín Shortall's constituency
Defence ForcesTaoiseach's comments following Crotty sentencing reflected 'degree of frustration', DF Chief says
non-disclosure agreementsLaw banning NDAs in cases of sexual harassment to be brought to Cabinet today
policy shift
Sinn Féin immigration policy: 'Audits' of services proposed for communities housing asylum seekers
Sinn Féin launched its new International Protection policy proposals this afternoon in Dublin.
anti-migrant protests
‘It’s not about having a big row in a public hall’: Coolock TDs on how to end the protests
“Some people feel intimidated and some people are so angry it’s hard to have engagement”.
the morning lead
Micheál Martin backs calls for ban on tanning beds but gives no timeline
The Tánaiste compared the risk of tanning beds to the risk of asbestos.
safe house
'I am 16, I was raped': How Irish aid is helping survivors of gender-based violence in Ethiopia
The majority of women and girls who use the safehouse are under 18 years of age and are pregnant when they arrive.
FGM
Ireland urged to do more to support asylum seekers subjected to female genital mutilation
Pregnant women accommodated outside of Dublin are particularly lacking in care and supports.
The forgotten crisisTánaiste pledges to elevate horror of ongoing Sudan civil war on European stage
budget 2025Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
42 murdered womenTánaiste's trip to Nairobi settlement cancelled amid shock and concern over serial killer
Overseas DevelopmentMicheál Martin announces €15m funding to tackle child hunger while in Kenya and Ethiopia
European CommissionTánaiste 'understands' FF MEPs' opposition to Von der Leyen, but has 'own view' on president
Policy Matters Can bin collections be brought back under public control? Yes, but it could take a while
