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Wednesday 27 May 2026 Dublin: 13°C
The Morning Lead
Ireland on track to deliver only half the reductions of greenhouse gas emissions needed by 2030
Nearly all sectors are on course to exceed their emissions’ ceiling by 2030.
builders RoundTable
Builders tell minister that widespread skills shortage is delaying projects
Murder Investigation
Woman arrested in connection with murder of Kyran Durnin released without charge
Dublin
Garda gathering evidence before interviewing people who restrained Yves Sakila before his death
hot hot hot
Record high for May is broken (again) as temperature reaches 30.5 degrees
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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canada referendum
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builders RoundTable
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The Morning Lead
Ireland on track to deliver only half the reductions of greenhouse gas emissions needed by 2030
Nearly all sectors are on course to exceed their emissions’ ceiling by 2030.
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Yesterday
26th May 2026
thoughtful
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Thalidomide
Labour leader backs calls from thalidomide survivors for a formal State apology
8 hrs ago
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extradition warrant
PSNI extradite man from Belfast to Denmark to stand trial for murder
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
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Middle East
Several strikes hit south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
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Antrim
Plea for information as first search for Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire begins
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Inquiry
Bill passed to allow Irish court testimony be used in UK Omagh bombing inquiry
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challenges for ireland
Kelly Earley: Militarism might be Ireland’s next economic disaster
Kelly Earley
12 hrs ago
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on the zeros
Government to oppose Social Democrats bill restricting ads for zero alcohol drinks
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Murder Investigation
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Deatach Bán
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hot hot hot
Record high for May is broken (again) as temperature reaches 30.5 degrees
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Road Safety
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investigates

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Nursing Homes
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Fire Safety
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Eastern Garvoge Bridge
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Lobby Efforts
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Hospital Violence
'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals
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Private ADHD Care
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Dublin
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Nathan Collins
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Public Transport
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HIQA inspections
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health questions
Trump undergoes annual medical exam days before he turns 80
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Paul Cleary
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VOICES

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A farm with a difference
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Suzi Walsh
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Stephen O'Rourke
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Wild Bees, Wild Bees
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Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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Oireachtas Irish language committee
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feeling hot hot hot
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Dublin
Garda gathering evidence before interviewing people who restrained Yves Sakila before his death
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Ukraine
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians will be withdrawn by March 2027
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Assault
Man pleads guilty to attacking teenage twin sisters with glass bottle on Dublin's Dame Street
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Newry Crown Court
Jury in trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sworn in
Updated 15 hrs ago
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occupied territories bill
Government accused of taking 'wrecking ball' to Occupied Territories Bill
Updated 16 hrs ago
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No entry
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Social Democrats
Daniel Ennis says Ireland should boycott Israel matches as he arrives at the Dáil
Updated 16 hrs ago
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governance issues
BP ousts Irish chairman Albert Manifold amid 'serious concerns' about his conduct
16 hrs ago
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Faughan Hill
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17 hrs ago
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Buggenhout
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Updated 17 hrs ago
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GAA
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The 42
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Analysis
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