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September
September 2024
European CommissionVon der Leyen says not everyone can get an economic portfolio. So is McGrath happy with his lot?
Ploughing Championships'I can't run quite like I did': President Michael D Higgins on stroke recovery and arthritis
michael reade'All of us are trying to be strong': LMFM broadcaster Michael Reade announces terminal diagnosis
Micheál Martin'No, you come on': Tánaiste bristles on radio when asked if Ireland 'looks like poor country'
the morning lead
'Tax on women': GPs charging for 'free' maternity appointments, despite HSE guidelines
Multiple women say they were charged €70 for basic appointments that are meant to be covered by the State.
Sponsor
Shane Lowry ends partnership with Kingspan after critical report on Grenfell Tower fire
Golfer had been under pressure to end his sponsorship with the Cavan-based company.
foregone conclusionShane Lowry ends partnership with Kingspan after damning report on Grenfell Tower fire
Northern Ireland'Optimistic, but not complacent': Tánaiste calls for reform to avoid another NI political stalemate
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The 9 at 9
Harris and Starmer are ‘friends’, a woman is killed in a crash in Donegal, and international students are targeted in Cork.
Junior CertPublisher apologises over depiction of Irish family from SPHE book after online criticism
Northern IrelandPolice arrest 10-year-old and two 13-year-olds over violent disorder in Derry last month
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Child poverty worsens, Kamala Harris prepares for the big debate, and Fianna Fáil tries to curb concert ticket rip-offs
Church
Religious orders labelled as 'defensive and shameful' as they face pressure on sexual abuse
One politician has called for the orders to be compelled to appear at an inquiry into abuse in schools.
A scoping inquiry revealed almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse of children in schools run by religious orders.
Some of the participants alleged that their school had multiple staff members involved in either carrying out or facilitating sexual abuse.
There will be a Commission of Investigation established to look at the report and determine what redress should be put in place, if any.
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The 9 at 9
Thousands of school abuse allegations. airport passenger cap to be exceeded, and Harris lands in Ukraine.
Leinster House
Taoiseach 'angry and annoyed' at 'inexcusable' cost of €335k bike shelter, welcomes full review
The minister with responsibility for the OPW has ordered a full review of the project.
Fianna Fáil TD Willie O’Dea has called on the Taoiseach to “name and shame” those responsible.
The Green Party has taken aim at media portrayals implying it had a role in the shelter's construction.
Nearly €284,000 of the total amount was spent on the shelter's construction.
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Data centres driving energy usage, a school bus crashes in China, and Cabinet returns after recess.
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Celebrities plucked for politics, hostages killed in Gaza, and Ticketmaster in the firing line.
August
August 2024
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Gardaí respond to fresh outbreak of violence on Ormond Quay following disturbance last night
Two men are being treated at the Mater Hospital for injuries sustained at the scene, a Garda spokesperson has confirmed.
