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Micheal Martin says drug use is linked to violent attacks and must be tackled
The Tanaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister has said that substance abuse is linked to “vicious” attacks in cities and must be tackled. Following an attack on a US tourist that left him in a serious condition, Micheal Martin said the...
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Supporters and relatives of Ireland's 18-year-old forward Abbie Larkin gather as the World Cup starts
Supporters and relatives of 18-year-old forward Abbie Larkin gather to cheer on the Ireland women’s national squad in its opening game of the World Cup. Int: Abbie's uncle and event organiser Michael Larkin.
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Media Minister discusses pilots to develop Ireland's nightlife
Media Minister Catherine Martin and DJ Sunil Sharpe speak about pilots that hope to develop Ireland's nightlife, including funding to soundproof venues, and encouraging cultural venues to open later.
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RTE director-general speaks to the media after appearing at the Public Accounts Committee
RTE director-general Kevin Bakhurst speaks to the media after appearing at the Public Accounts Committee. RTE has been rocking since admitted it had underdeclared Tubridy’s earnings by 345,000 euro (£295,000) from the years 2017 to 2022.
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Women of Honour members welcome transparency in Defence Forces abuse inquiry
Women of Honour members have welcomed news that the Tanaiste Micheal Martin is set to recommend that a statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse in the Defence Forces should be carried out in public. The group were speaking in Dublin...
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Ministers defend going beyond 5% spending rule
The ministers for finance and public expenditure have defended increasing expenditure beyond their own 5% rule as they announced the Government’s Summer Economic Statement. The Cabinet has agreed an overall package for the budget of 6.4...
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Former Deputy Chairman of An Bord Pleanala, Paul Hyde leaves court after sentencing
Former Deputy Chairman of An Bord Pleanala, Paul Hyde, leaving Bandon Courthouse, Bandon, Co. Cork, where he was sentenced to two months' imprisonment, after pleading guilty to breaches of planning laws
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Former deputy chairman of An Bord Pleanala Paul Hyde sentenced in Dublin
Sentencing of former Deputy Chairman of An Bord Pleanala, Paul Hyde, who has pleaded guilty to two breaches of planning laws, at Bandon Courthouse, Bandon, Co. Cork. In order of appearance: Prosecuting barrister John Berry and Clodagh...
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Anti-war protesters stage demonstration outside Dublin Castle
Anti-war protesters stage demonstration outside Dublin Castle during Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. The protesters were addressed by People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett (pictured with megaphone).
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RTE director-general Dee Forbes resigns after presenter payments row
RTE director-general Dee Forbes has announced her resignation from the Irish national broadcaster, adding she is “ultimately responsible” following the fallout from undisclosed payments made to star presenter Ryan Tubridy. Ms Forbes had...
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Security forum chair responds to Higgins' 'throwaway' remark on damehood
The academic who is chairing a security forum in Cork said she was not offended after the Irish President made a "throwaway" remark about her damehood. In an interview with the Sunday Business Post, Michael D Higgins referred to...
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Anti-NATO protesters interrupt address of Micheal Martin
Anti-NATO Protesters interrupt the opening address of Tanaiste Micheal Martin at the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security.
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Protesters gather outside the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy in Cork
Protesters outside the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy at University College Cork.
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UK and Irish leaders come together for BIC summit
UK and Irish leaders came together for the British-Irish Council in Jersey on Thursday and Friday. Speakers Humza Yousaf, Michael Gove and Leo Varadkar.
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Retained firefighters stage picket at Co Louth fire station
Retained firefighters staged pickets at several fire stations including in Ardee, Co Louth. Lorcan Conlon said retained firefighters like him were looking for reforms to the “outdated” system.
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There has been 'extraordinary growth' in job numbers in Ireland, says minister
The Minister for Finance has said the upcoming budget will be “prudent”. Michael McGrath was speaking to reporters before the National Economic Dialogue which is an integral part of the annual budgetary procedure, providing a platform...
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Ministers back Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's leadership
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he recognised the advice from the Central Bank and the Irish Fiscal Advisory that windfall tax receipts cannot be used to fund permanent or recurring expenditure commitments. “But even if you accept the...
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Finance minister says budget will be ‘prudent’
The Minister for Finance has said the upcoming budget will be “prudent”. Michael McGrath was speaking to reporters before the National Economic Dialogue which is an integral part of the annual budgetary procedure, providing a platform...
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Protection of living standards is priority in upcoming budget, says Irish Finance Minister
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said “overarching priorities” for the upcoming budget includes the protection of living standards. Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said Government has decided to increase capital...
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Interview with Irish Minister for Education on this year's leaving certificate
Minister for Education Norma Foley gives advice to thousands of students sitting their State exams, which begin on Wednesday June 7.
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259 migrants on ‘unaccommodated list' is still 'too high', says minister
Minister for Equality and Integration Roderic O’Gorman has said 259 international protection applicants are currently without accommodation. He said the number of people on the “unaccommodated list” has fallen due to the reopening of...
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Director appointed to oversee excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home site
The Minister for Children has appointed a director to oversee the excavation and recovery of children’s remains at the site of a former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway. Daniel Mac Sweeney, a former International Committee of the...
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Ireland's oldest person celebrates her 109th birthday
A celebration is held for Máirín Hughes, Ireland's oldest person, on her 109th birthday. Maryfield Nursing Home in Chapelizod, Dublin, played her favourite songs and organised a trip on a vintage tea bus to celebrate their famous...
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Taoiseach hopes giving Co Clare locals ‘reasonable assurances’ will end blockade
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he hopes answering the questions of locals in Co Clare who are protesting, and giving them “reasonable assurances”, will “allow the blockade to be lifted”. Locals have organised a protest outside Magowna...