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September
September 2024
United Nations General AssemblyTaoiseach takes cautious approach when asked about US arming of Israel
Iran letter
'I did not use the word leaked': President has no regrets over comments about Israeli embassy
Earlier today the Taoiseach said the focus should be on Israel’s “failure to respect” international law.
Hate Crime LegislationHate speech laws do need to be updated despite being dropped from hate crime bill, Taoiseach says
Homelessness
President Higgins disagrees with Harris’ claim that record homelessness linked to migration
TD Paul Murphy has condemned the Taoiseach’s comments as a “dog-whistle”.
Policy Matters
Interview: Does Eamon Ryan trust Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael on climate? Well, no.
The former leader of the Green Party is hopeful his party will get back into Government.
High level weekHarris and Martin are off to the UN - so what are Ireland's priorities at the General Assembly?
the morning lead
Budget 2025: Everything we know to expect so far
The Budget will be announced on Tuesday 1 October.
fire and safetyGovernment begins to progress legislation for celtic-tiger era apartment remediation scheme
ContraceptionHealth Minister in ongoing discussions about expanding free contraception to 16-year-old girls
Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalAttorney General being consulted on publishing 2009 Michael Shine review, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Back to Work'Profound embarrassment': Ceann Comhairle says public anger over bike shed 'entirely justified'
your storiesWith two weeks to go until Budget 2025, we want to know: What would you like to see in it?
financial crash'His party crashed the economy': Mary Lou hits back at Finance Minister over Sinn Féin criticism
Cost of LivingSinn Féin pledges to cap childcare costs at €10 per day and introduce 52 week parent's leave
us presidential race
Trump on the defensive and Taylor Swift comes out for Harris: The key points on debate night in US
Last night’s debate is widely being viewed as a win for Kamala Harris who kept her cool while Trump blustered.
Up All Night
Harris and Trump go head-to-head in US Presidential debate
We bring you the latest through the night right here.
ElectionsBill to extend Seanad voting rights to up to one million graduates to be brought to Cabinet today
Dublin Climate Action WeekVolunteer gardeners, 'dry' urinals and repair cafes in a box: How Dubs are tackling climate change
August
August 2024
51-week leasesStudent accommodation provider Yugo giving renters incorrect information about 51-week law change
Michael CollinsIndependent Ireland has 20 candiates confirmed to run in election, party leader says
Middle East
IDF orders 'pre-emptive' strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah launches widescale attack on Israel
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah denied that the Israeli military destroyed thousands of the group’s rocket launchers.
Lebanon's health ministry reported at least three dead in Israeli strikes in the country's south.
No casualties were immediately reported in Israel.
Irish personnel serving in UNIFIL in Lebanon are safe and accounted for having taken shelter in secured bunkers overnight, Micheál Martin has said.
solingenSuspect detained in German knife attack that killed three as Islamic State claim responsibility
33 yearsUkrainians march in Dublin for Independence Day as Taoiseach wishes them 'strength and bravery'
Special EducationWATCH: Mother forced to miss cancer check-up to join protest over lack of school place for daughter
Our Lady of Lourdes DroghedaSinn Féin calls for release of 2009 review into paedophile Michael Shine, and official inquiry