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Everyone’s talking about the escalating situation in Gaza, a one-day train strike, a manhole explosion in Dublin… and the hottest day this year.
Gaza: Israel and Hamas ‘agree 12-hour ceasefire’
The US and UN are pushing for a seven-day halt in the violence, which has now killed more than 850 people.
Baby delivered from dead mother in Gaza
Medics carried out an emergency C-section to save the baby’s life after her mother died on the operating table.
Bohs end winless run at home after getting the better of Cork
Steven Beattie and Eoin Wearen got on the scoresheet to hand the Gypsies a first league victory at Dalymount Park this season.
7 seriously silly things Irish people do in the sun
Let’s face it – life is different in the summertime.
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A ‘build-up of gas’ caused this morning’s manhole explosion in Dublin
Dublin Fire Brigade think they know what happened in the dramatic incident.
It’s official…. Hottest day of the year so far
It hit 27.2 degrees in Shannon today.
Over 226 prisoners in Cork still forced to ‘slop out’
The Department of Justice said there is a plan in place to end ‘slopping out’ in prisons by 2015.
13 couples who are just doing relationships right
Must be love, la la love.
Sheep rescued from rising waters is reunited with its owner
The Wicklow lifeboat rescue crew had an unusual rescue mission this week.
Tom Curran: Miracle drug being withdrawn is like “kicking the crutches from underneath MS sufferers”
The drug fampridine which has a brand name Frampyra has been proven to increase the mobility of sufferers.
13 browser plug-ins that will improve your web experience
With so many plugins to choose from, these are the ones you should look at first.
We’ll leave it there so: Didi’s classic kit, the old Drog for the hard road and all today’s sport
Featuring more Wolf of Wall Street references than you’d expect.
Advice for Irish travelers updated, as Ebola spreads to Nigeria
A Liberian national who traveled to Africa’s most populous nation has died in quarantine in Lagos.
Can you help? Emma Rafferty has been missing for the last two days…
The 33-year-old has close connections to Newry and Carlingford in Co Louth, according to police
Dutch government sending military police to protect MH17 crash site
Dutch and Australian investigators were at the site today.
US soldiers charged with raping pregnant woman to stand trial in Italy
The two soldiers, aged 21 and 22, were arrested on Wednesday for the alleged attack in Vicenza, northern Italy.
Grandmother chases off purse thief with mop and bucket
Wiping the floor with her enemies.
British economy grows to above pre-crisis level
The economy is now 0.2% bigger than before its pre-crisis peak in early 2008.
Houses evacuated after viable bomb discovered by gardaÃ
The device was found during a garda search of a building in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford.
A flip-flop company crowdfunded $10,000 in ONE hour
Willi Footwear wants to make sure your thongs never break on you again.
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
The Cuban boxer from Cork who is one win away from a world title shot
Mike Perez has been living in, and boxing out of, Ireland for the past six years.
Israeli attack on UN school an “atrocity” — Charlie Flanagan
The Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed his “grave concerns” to Israel’s ambassador over the attack, in which 15 people died.
Gardaà write lengthy Facebook post laden with Garth Brooks puns
Insert ‘friends in low places’ gag here.
Brother of Dana cleared of all sex abuse charges
Dana and her brother hugged after the verdict was read out today in court.
Ireland sees much less juvenile crime and public order offences than it used to
The gardaà say its because of the work they are doing to stop re-offending.
‘No survivors’ from Air Algerie crash over Mali — French President
The wreckage of the plane has been located 50km north of the Burkina Faso border in Mali’s Gossi region.
Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil want to call TDs back from their holidays to talk about Gaza
Gerry Adams has written to Enda Kenny asking for the Dáil to be recalled.
Meal times at intellectual disability centre “distressing” report found
A subsequent report showed a major improvement.
Irish startup to develop breakthrough biotechnology test for major US clinic
Inform Bioscience will sign the agreement with Mayo Clinic next week to develop a test to detect preeclampsia in pregnancy.
Ireland told to stop sending people to prison for not paying fines
The UN also expressed concern over the continued practice of slopping out.
The Briefcase: a US President, the Budget and definitely not a housing bubble
This was the week in business.
IMF cuts 2014 global growth forecast
Russia was likely to see its economy brought to the brink of recession but the IMF has now slashed the country’s growth forecast.
9 body woes every man dreads in warm weather
Two words: betty swollocks.
Opinion: Voter turnout isn’t a problem, so let’s stop all the hand-wringing
Do we really need to solve the ‘problem’ of low turnout?
‘Only America can solve tax issues for multinationals’
The Jobs Minister says that if Barack Obama has a problem with tax loopholes, he should look in his own house
Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
Watch: Manhole cover explodes on busy Dublin street close to Leinster House
Eyewitnesses said thick, green, foul-smelling smoke was seen pouring from the grate.
Day at the Races: Ever dreamt of owning a racehorse? Here’s how to do it
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
Strike to hit Irish Rail next month as Siptu ballots for one-day stoppage
The action will take place on August 25, subject to pay cuts being implemented.
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Poll: Should Irish tax laws be reviewed to stop companies ‘gaming’ the system?
IRISH TAX LAWS have come under staunch criticism from US President Barack Obama, who said that companies are taking advantage of this by “magically becoming Irish”.
He said that companies are locating a small number of employees here, despite having significantly more in the United States, and that he intends to close the loophole that allows them to do this.
However, IDA chief Barry O’Leary has said that the organisation is not in favour of such ‘inversions’, but that companies who have done so have over 1,000 people in Ireland, RTÉ reports.
The European Union is currently investigating one deal in Ireland – Apple’s 2% tax rate.
We want to know what you think: Should Irish tax laws be reviewed in order to prevent companies ‘gaming’ the system?
Poll Results:
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Opinion: Voter turnout isn’t a problem, so let’s stop all the hand-wringing
By Eoin O'Malley - @AnMailleach
Do we really need to solve the ‘problem’ of low turnout?
Opinion: Young people are not ‘apathetic’ – we prioritise the collective good
By Gary Gannon - @1GaryGannon
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