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April
April 2024
new man at the top
Taoiseach Simon Harris receives seal of office from President Higgins
The nomination of Harris as Taoiseach passed a vote in the Dáil by 88 votes to 69.
Win for Swiss WomenEuropean court rules Swiss government violated human rights by failing on climate action
Global WarmingMarch broke temperature records for tenth month in a row as western Europe saw heavy rainfall
wind warnings
Storm Kathleen: Here’s what you need to know as today’s storm warnings kick in
A Status Orange wind warning will impact five counties, with a Yellow warning for the rest of the country.
the morning lead
Your stories: The stress, strain and heartbreak of trying to find childcare in Ireland
“Our unborn child is on a waiting list for two creches and four childminders – yes, a waiting list. No place is confirmed.”
Gaza
'Blame Hamas': Here's how Israeli media have reacted to the IDF killing seven aid workers
The victims were staff of the US-based charity World Central Kitchen, which was in Gaza to provide food to starving civilians.
rain check
It was a majorly wet March - with 219% rain compared to average at Dublin Airport weather station
Two weather stations in Clare and Cavan recorded 29 rainy days each last month.
March
March 2024
the morning lead
The climate crisis is looming. Is Simon Harris prepared to face it?
“I’m absolutely committed to addressing the climate emergency,” the new Fine Gael leader has said.
Fatal CrashBodies of woman and children killed in Mayo crash taken to hospital as gardaí appeal for witnesses
Licensing laws
Nightlife campaign points to 'new opportunities' as backbench TDs push Harris to scrap late hours
The licensing legislation is one of the many bills that Simon Harris is inheriting as he takes over the Fine Gael leadership.
garda disciplineMcEntee says disciplinary process for garda suspended over bicycle took 'longer than anybody would like'
Posters at the ReadyOpposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Advertising RulesAlcohol Action charity raises concerns over heavy advertising of zero-alcohol beverages
Trump CardBiden accuses Trump of 'despising' Latinos as rivals clock up delegates in battleground states' primaries
Impartiality RulesTory politicians' appearances on GB News broke British broadcasting rules five times - Ofcom
KremlinVladimir Putin declared winner of Russian election that offered 'no freedom' and 'no choice'
boiling point All waters near Irish shores to be under pressure from climate change by end of century - report
