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September 2024
Explainer
XL bully ban: Here's what happens to the controversial dogs after 1 October
The ban comes after a spate of attacks in Ireland – but will it be effective?
scam alertAIB warns of highly-sophisticated scam that inserts fake messages in existing text threads
Maternity Leave changesCairns: TD role suits 'someone with a housewife' as election nears and she expects first child
WatchCatherine Connolly accuses Govt of 'empty rhetoric' on Galway development due to no wastewater plant
through the roof
OPW reveals new government security hut cost €1.4m (the Tánaiste says 'it's ridiculous')
The chair of the OPW said there was “far more to that project than meets the eye”.
Leinster HouseOPW says price of €356k bike shed would've been 'far, far lower' at initially proposed location
Ongoing reviewDáil hears debate over €800 payment to people housing Ukrainians which supports 'thousands'
NPHDB
Children's Hospital: June 2025 completion date, board accuses BAM of 'disregard for sick children'
BAM will “not be given another cent beyond what it is entitled to under contract”, the board will tell TDs.
ClareBody of Patrick Nugent - who died in unexplained circumstances in February 1984 - to be exhumed
ContraceptionHealth expert: 'Myth' that expanding contraception scheme will increase youth sexual activity
the morning lead
'I work part-time as I couldn't get childcare': Readers on what they'd like to see in the Budget
Tax reform, funding for childcare and healthcare and Apple’s money were common features from our readers’ suggestions.
Drug Use CommitteeAnti-overdose drug 'should be publicly available in towns in same way as defibrillators'
aged outLegislation approved to stop children on trial for murder facing mandatory life sentences after High Court ruling
Ratheniska
The Ploughing itself is the real star as politicians try to cut through in Laois
Competitive bread baking, milking technology and politicians shaking hands – it has to be the Ploughing.
roisin garveyLarge number of kids overweight as 'they have to be driven everywhere' - Greens deputy leader
think-in forward
Greens leader Roderic O'Gorman reckons his party is seen as a 'political bogeyman' by opponents
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Green Party are all hosting their think-ins in Dublin today.
Long Road Ahead
Explainer: Why we could see an election here before Ireland's next EU Commissioner is in place
There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.
Mixed-up schoolCBS Synge Street was unaware Minister greenlit Gaelscoil plan until day before announcement
Pat Finucane
UK Government announces public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
A Belfast Appeal Court in July ruled that the Government must establish a formal, public inquiry.
apple taxApple tax money gives State 'options' but it's 'irresponsible' to make commitments - Taoiseach
passenger capMichael O'Leary cites Leinster rugby matches as Ryanair seeks more slots at Dublin Airport
Irish RailNew rail timetable to be amended following complaints of overcrowding, delays and late trains
