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Harris denounces threats against politicians at ceremony marking Collins’ death
Taoiseach Simon Harris has criticised attempts to silence elected politicians through violence and intimidation at a ceremony marking the death of Michael Collins. Mr Harris said the Irish revolutionary’s death 102 years ago, when he was...
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Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon safe after Israeli air strikes
All Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon are safe and accounted for after Israel launched a wave of air strikes across the southern part of the country. Israeli military undertook what it described as “pre-emptive” strikes against Hezbollah in...
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Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world
Irish actor Brendan Gleeson has said hospices are a “beacon” showcasing the best of humanity at a time when there is a lot of negativity and anxiety in the world. He was speaking in Bewley's Café in Dublin as he urged people to take part...
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Gleeson calls for investment in communities that lack services to ‘bring people along’
Irish actor Brendan Gleeson has said communities that are lacking in public services should be invested in if they are to accommodate large groups of people. He was responding to a question about whether the Dublin riots in November and...
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Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world
The Irish star, who has featured in films including The Banshees Of Inisherin and In Bruges, is asking the public to support a nationwide fundraising campaign for hospices. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has fronted several campaigns...
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Harris calls for ‘openness’ to idea of second Mid-West emergency department
Media briefing of Taoiseach Simon Harris, who said Government should be “open” to the idea of a second emergency department in the Mid-West. His comments comments come amid persistent criticism of University Hospital Limerick (UHL)...
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Humphreys defends delay over means testing asylum allowance
The social protection minister has defended the timing around means testing an allowance for international protection applicants. Since June, the State has been carrying out a means test for the daily expenses allowance for asylum...
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Natalie McNally’s family emotional after completing charity walk to Croke Park
A brother of Natalie McNally has praised the “unbelievable” support they got during a five-day fundraising walk from Armagh to Dublin to coincide with the All-Ireland football final. Ms McNally’s family arrived at a bustling Croke Park...
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Man dies following assault in south Dublin
Garda on Drumcairn Estate in Tallaght, south Dublin, where a man has died following an assault in the early hours of Friday morning. A man has been arrested by gardai following the incident.
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Public disorder at asylum centres should not be inevitable – Garda Commissioner
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that public disorder at asylum centre sites “shouldn’t be inevitable” and said there are lessons to be learned by the Department of Justice and IPAS from Coolock.
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Garda commissioner challenged over requests to journalists to hand over riot images
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been publicly challenged about requests from gardai for media organisations to hand over images from anti-migration public order incidents in Ireland. In response to concerns that the move was putting...
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Garda commissioner challenged over requests to media to hand over riot images
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been publicly challenged about requests from gardai for media organisations to hand over images from anti-migration public order incidents in Ireland. In response to concerns that the move was putting...
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Media minister discusses new funding arrangements for RTE
Media minister Catherine Martin discusses new funding arrangements for RTE. The Government has agreed a 725-million-euro funding programme for the national broadcaster over the next three years, in a move described by Minister Catherine...
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Irish Army launch Reserve Defence Forces Regeneration and Development Plan
Tanaiste Micheal Martin and Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, host the Launch of Reserve Defence Forces Regeneration and Development Plan at Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin.
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Micheal Martin speaks on keeping the TV licence fee
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says keeping the TV licence fee is necessary for RTE as Exchequer funding may come under pressure in the future.
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Transport Minister joined by Bosco the puppet to mark 40 years of the Dublin Dart
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan was joined by the famous children’s puppet Bosco in celebrating 40 years of the Dart at Grand Canal Dock Dart station, Dublin. Mr Ryan said the train service should be extended to other Irish cities for...
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Irish resident recalls Biden visit and reacts to withdrawal to re-election
Interview with Rebecca Birch, manager at Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant in Co Louth, Ireland, who recalls US President Joe Biden's past visits to the area and gives reaction to the President’s withdrawal from his bid for re-election.
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Archive footage of Joe Biden after dropping out of the race for the white house
Archive footage of US President Joe Biden after dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for re-election following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office...
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Protesters in Dublin march against disused paint factory earmarked to house asylum seekers
Protesters taking part in a demonstration in Coolock north Dublin over a disused paint factory being earmarked to house asylum seekers.
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Protesters over asylum seems being housed were hijacked by thugs - Simon Harris
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that protests over asylum seekers being housed in north Dublin were ‘hijacked’ by thugs.
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Disorder continues as anti-migrant protesters clash with gardai in Coolock
Gardai clash with anti-migrant protesters outside the old crown paints building which they say is to be used to house international protection applicants.
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris responds to the situation in Coolock
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has defended the garda’s response to incidents in Coolock in Dublin.
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris defends garda’s response to incidents in Coolock in Dublin
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has defended the garda’s response to incidents in Coolock in Dublin.
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Arrests after protesters clash with Gardai at site earmarked for asylum seekers
A number of arrests have been made after Gardai clashed with anti-immigration protesters at a site in north Dublin that is due to be developed to house asylum seekers. Gardai and fire service personnel came under attack with missiles at...