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Everyone’s talking about the Budget, a ‘die in’ Gaza protest and Peaches Geldof.
Hundreds attend ‘die-in’ Gaza protest in Dublin
Gardaí said that there were no incidents or arrests at the demonstration this evening.
“Less cutbacks, less tax increases” needed for Budget 2015 — Noonan
Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin say we’ll need less of an adjustment than initially thought… But it’s too soon to say how much less.
Was Peaches a heroin addict?: ‘Yes’. Husband tells inquest Geldof was in drug treatment
Full inquest rules that the 25-year-old died of a heroin overdose.
Direct Provision: ‘None of us can stand over it, it’s just not acceptable’
Junior Minister Aodhan O’Riordain said he is responsible now and he wants to change the system.
Reilly: Children’s playgrounds will only get funding if they are no-smoking areas
The Children’s Minister said, “The importance of de-normalising smoking in the eyes of children can’t be over emphasised.”
Sorry Michael: Spending watchdog still thinks Noonan should cut €2bn in the budget
Economic figures warned Michael Noonan that the hard slog is not over at the MacGill Summer School tonight.
Have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Try these 9 tricks for waking up early
Anyone who is not naturally an early riser , but still needs to get things done in the morning should read this.
Fianna Fáil selects candidate to run for Dáil seat in Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Councillor Ivan Connaughton is to run for the Dail seat vacated by Luke Ming Flanagan.
Why Louis Lentin’s Dear Daughter was so important for Ireland
Had it not been made, when would we have had the Murphy Report, the Ryan Report, the State apology?
Pat’s ship five goals to crash out of the Champions League
The Saints were defeated 5-0 (6-1 on aggregate) by Legia Warsaw at Tallaght Stadium.
15 indisputable reasons Ireland’s pubs are the best* in the world
*Well, they have a certain charm.
Lostprophets singer jailed for child sex crimes loses appeal bid
The sentencing judge said the offences committed against children were of shocking depravity.
Runners and riders update: Here’s who’s vying to take Brian Hayes’ vacant Dáil seat
FF and FG have named their candidates, while there’s only one name on Labour’s list… Here’s how it’s shaping up in the battle for Dublin South West.
We’ll leave it there so: Forgotten bites, stylish ironing and all today’s sport
Just enough sport to get you over hump day.
Do you have any ideas on how the Government should spend its money?
Howlin wants to hear from you.
Opinion: Ireland should be at forefront of modern science – Ireland should join CERN
International project collaboration, such as the pan-EU radio telescope LOFAR, would benefit Irish businesses and tourism, as well as our IT and science graduates.
Valid data downloaded from flight MH17 black box
The cockpit voice recorder was damaged but the memory module was intact.
This dog simulator allows you to experience life as a dog. That’s it.
You play, wrestle, dig holes, bounce around, and otherwise act cute. Nothing else.
Erosion of Croagh Patrick a major concern ahead of ‘Reek Sunday’ pilgrimage
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected to climb ‘Ireland’s holiest mountain’ this Sunday…
UN rights council launches probe into Israel’s Gaza offensive
Meanwhile, rockets were discovered in a UN school close to 3,000 displaced Palestinians.
The High Court has two new judges, both women
Another male judge has been nominated for a vacancy that arises in the High Court later this year.
Experts helping the banking inquiry figure out what to investigate deliver interim report
The final report will help members determine how the inquiry model is going to work.
This top civil servant wants to talk about making it easier to sack public sector workers
Robert Watt has admitted it is easier to sack workers in the private sector than it is in the public sector.
Commission of Investigation into 1998 garda shooting of dissident
28-year-old Ronan McLoughlin was part of a gang that attempted to rob a Securicor van in Ashford on a day gardai were engaged in a “blue flu” action.
Now swans are losing the run of themselves
Authorities in Edinburgh have been forced to ban boating on a pond after multiple swan attacks.
Decisions by Department of Social Protection have ‘catastrophic results on peoples lives’
A new report by charity Crosscare identifies social welfare issues as a major factor in homelessness.
Ministers sign off on over-70s free GP care plan
It’s expected that draft legislation will be ready by the end of the year.
Nine months after it was saved, the Seanad is finally being reformed
The proposals are intended to improve efficiency, but don’t address who can vote in Seanad elections.
Gardaí injured after patrol car ‘rammed’ in Portlaoise, four men arrested
GSOC have been informed and are sending a team of investigators to the scene.
Two Ukrainian military jets shot down in rebel-held area
The planes may have been carrying as many as four military personnel.
‘We will go to war’ – Ireland U19s captain Chloe Mustaki ahead of Euro semi-final
The Girls in Green contest their first ever European Championships knockout game when they face the Netherlands tomorrow.
Costa Concordia finally begins its journey to the scrapyard
“Today, Giglio is once again ours,” said locals relieved to see the stricken cruise liner start its final voyage.
‘Definite line of inquiry’ being followed into source of Tolka pollution
A temporary barrier placed on the river to prevent the pollution spreading has been removed.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
11 parents of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls have died since their abduction
One father reportedly died repeating his kidnapped daughters’ names.
Over 40 feared dead in plane crash near Taiwan airport
TransAsia Airways Flight GE222 reportedly crashed and caught fire during a second landing attempt.
Swimming ban lifted at Sandymount Strand
Just in time for the hot weather.
Body of a man found close to Kilkenny city centre
The discovery took place at 11.30am this morning in the Blackquarry area of the city.
WWI recruitment posters feature on new An Post stamps
The two commemorative stamps are to mark the centenary of World War One.
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YESTERDAY, TDS MICK Wallace and Clare Daly were arrested at Shannon Airport as they tried to board and inspect a US military aircraft.
Daly said that it is “ridiculous” to accept US assurances that there are no weapons on board these military aircraft.
The pair didn’t get to go on board the aircraft as they were spotted by Irish Defence Forces staff guarding the plane, and arrested. They were later released.
Today we ask you: Do you support Mick Wallace and Clare Daly’s actions at Shannon Airport?
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