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26th July 2026
EU Enlargement
The shrinking populations of Ukraine and Moldova - and whether joining the EU will change them
AnalysisBudget 2027
Has Harris forgotten his goal of making Ireland the best country in the world to be a child?
Last week
19th July 2026 - 25th July 2026
at it again
Trump threatens EU with 'substantial' tariffs in retaliation for fines on US tech giants
Criticism
US embassy says Occupied Territories Bill 'risks real unintended consequences' and is 'unhelpful'
AnalysisExplainer
What will happen to Aughinish Alumina now the government has released its report on the plant?
BreakingTariffs
US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners, including European Union, as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
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Bord Gáis Energy
Jul 24
InvestigationWater use
Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year, but another industry used far more
The Journal Investigates found that while data centres use huge quantities of water every year, pharmaceutical companies often use a lot more.
At least 1.7 billion litres of water used by data centres in past two years.
Meta and Equinix data centres by far the highest users of water.
Pharmaceutical companies often use many magnitudes more than data centres.
summer economic statement
Big focus of Budget 2027 will be improving people’s disposable income next year - Harris
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Presidential reception at Áras an Uachtaráin marks countdown to Fleadh in Belfast
World Cup celebrations
Spain’s World Cup champions return home ahead of open-top bus parade through Madrid
World Cup celebrationsSpain’s World Cup champions return home ahead of open-top bus parade through Madrid
Five Years On
Bray-Greystones cliff walk barriers have injured more people than the landslides have, TD says
Local Sinn Féin TD John Brady said that people have received “serious injuries” while climbing the barricades, including one man who he said was impaled.
EU Enlargement
Agricultural panic or opportunity? The impact of Ukraine and its 'breadbasket' joining the EU
This month
July 2026
election security
Trump revives claims of Chinese interference in 2020 election in prime-time address
disaster response
Ireland sends relief supplies to Venezuela as death toll from twin earthquakes passes 4,800
World Health Organisation
Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed, with air pollution among risk factors
Keir Today Gone Tomorrow
Starmer pledges 'wholehearted support' for successor Andy Burnham as he signs off final PMQs
Contraband
Drugs, alcohol, flares, knives and World Cup jerseys among contraband seized recently by Revenue
AI music
The Script's Danny O'Donoghue pops into Leinster House to tell TDs: Protect musicians from AI
A Sinn Féin motion is calling for stronger copyright protections for creators.
Deficit
Budget overspend could lead to €26bn deficit in public finances by 2030, says Central Bank chief
Analysis
How green is your summer holiday? Why emissions labels on flights risk greenwashing air travel
Winners and Losers
'Jesus, he really is a tosser': Four winners and two losers of the week
A shift in the polls has some people happy, a report shrouded in secrecy and an MEP out on her own.
good buzz
'Pockets of nature' every 200 metres promised in new national plan to save bees and butterflies
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