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Tuesday 31 January

Today's Top Stories

# Asylum Seekers

89 asylum seekers left without accommodation last week after Citywest closure

# rawlton house

Investigation underway into possible arson attack at building in inner city Dublin

# Nursing Home

Release of documents on illegal nursing home charges to be discussed by government

# Northern Ireland

Good Friday Agreement anniversary worth celebrating despite Assembly not functioning - Taoiseach

The charity said it is seeing more older dogs and cats being brought in.

# Animal Welfare

Over 100 dogs currently on waiting list to be surrendered to DSPCA

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# belfast agreement

Govt planning events to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary amid speculation over Biden visit

There has been much speculation about whether the US President will visit Northern Ireland for the anniversary.

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30th January 2023

# Peshawar

Blast at Pakistan mosque kills at least 61 people and injures 150 others

The attack happened during afternoon worship in the provincial capital of Peshawar.

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Updated 3 hours ago

# Afghanistan

UN calls on Taliban to let women help give aid to desperate Afghans

Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with more than half of its population facing hunger.

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# Club Drama

Decision from GAA's CCCC on Glen-Kilmacud club final is expected tomorrow

Both clubs attended a hearing of the full CCCC committee in Croke Park tonight.

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# rawlton house

Investigation underway into possible arson attack at building in inner city Dublin

Gardaí have stated that no one was injured in the fire.

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# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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SPOTLIGHT

Island Nation

Investigation reveals islanders waiting 25 years for policies to thrive and not just survive

HIGH AND DRY

Offshore islands a footnote in State priorities

HOUSING CONSTRAINTS

‘Serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations

'FRAGMENTED & UNPREDICTABLE'

Healthcare services failing island communities

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# tbess

Deadline for Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme being extended past tomorrow

Claims in relation to energy bills for September 2022 had been required to be submitted by tomorrow.

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# Northern Ireland

Good Friday Agreement anniversary worth celebrating despite Assembly not functioning - Taoiseach

The 25th anniversary of the agreement is in April.

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# resolution

Former Wales rugby star Thomas settles HIV case with ex-boyfriend

Thomas says he paid his accuser £75,000 plus costs, calling this a ‘hugely positive outcome for my own mental health and that of my family.’

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Voices

Bad Bridget: Uncovering the secret lives of Ireland's emigrant women

Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, authors of the book Bad Bridget, share the story of an Irish emigrant who was sent to prison for seven years for stealing a watch and money.

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# Animal Welfare

Over 100 dogs currently on waiting list to be surrendered to DSPCA

The charity told The Journal that it has also seen an increase in the number of older dogs being surrendered to the shelter.

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# macron

France braces for new strikes against pension age increase

Around 1.1 million people took to the streets for the first strike day on 19 January and police expect a similar number tomorrow.

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7 hours ago

# tyre nichols

Sixth officer suspended over fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis

Nichols is to be laid to rest on Wednesday in Memphis.

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# Asylum Seekers

89 asylum seekers left without accommodation last week after Citywest closure

The Department of Integration has confirmed it has sourced a “limited number of additional beds” for asylum seekers.

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Leopard tanks

How these tanks could give Ukrainian forces a 'dramatic advantage'

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CAMHS report

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Child mental health

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Trauma

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# Ukraine

Ukraine government bans senior public servants and lawmakers from travelling abroad

The announcement comes as France, Australia and Norway agree to send weapons to Ukraine.

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Updated 7 hours ago

# Gardaí

Calls for protest 'exclusion zones' following sharp rise in number of Dublin demonstrations

64 protests have been policed in Dublin so far this month compared to 307 protests in all of last year.

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# Stephen's Green

Demolition of Dublin's Stephen Court approved to make way for new office building

The new development is expected to be 7 storeys tall and will feature a publicly accessible courtyard, similar to the one currently at the site.

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# Arrest

Man arrested over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne whose skeletal remains were found in 2010

Byrne (20) was last seen on 15 July 2009 at Kilmartin Green, Tallaght in Dublin.

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8 hours ago

# Nursing Home

Release of documents on illegal nursing home charges to be discussed by government

A Dáil debate on the nursing home refunds controversy has been delayed by week.

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Updated 8 hours ago

# Comment

McIlroy: The form male golfer on the planet takes down the man in the LIV Golf hat

Rory McIlroy continued his stunning end to last year by winning his first event of the year ahead of Patrick Reed.

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# Sexual Assault

Ireland's six Sexual Assault Treatment Units saw over 1,000 people last year

The figure increased by almost 200 people compared with 2021.

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Updated 9 hours ago

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# Schools

Teachers who qualified abroad able to register in Ireland amid staffing shortages

The Teaching Council is trying to increase the supply of registered teachers.

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9 hours ago

# Courts

Gun enthusiast found with 'ammunition factory' of bullet heads, cartridges and gunpowder

Gavin Blanchfield was given a six-year suspended sentence today.

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10 hours ago

# Pride

Former All Blacks prop comes out publicly as gay

Campbell Johnstone played three Tests for his country in 2005.

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11 hours ago

# DePaul

Man jailed for setting fire to homeless hostel that left woman with catastrophic injuries

The fire at the Depaul Hostel in Dublin 7 was started by Keith Riggs (38) in March last year.

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11 hours ago

# Defence Forces

Women of Honour group have received no updates and await independent report

Micheál Martin said last week that he plans to fulfill the recommendations within the report.

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12 hours ago

# Courts

'Rather sad' no one to speak in court on behalf of man killed in his own home, judge says

Noel Lennon (49) was charged with the murder of Isaac Horgan.

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12 hours ago

# st brigid's day

Brigid, Bridget and Bríd: how popular is the saint's name in modern Ireland?

Ahead of the first St Brigid’s Day bank holiday, the CSO has revealed how the name’s popularity has waned in recent years.

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Updated 12 hours ago

# Books

Three Irish novels among 70 books nominated for the 2023 Dublin Literary Award

The winner will be announced by Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy on 25 May 2023.

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12 hours ago

# pandemic

Three years on, WHO says Covid-19 is still a global emergency

The WHO first declared a so-called public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020.

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13 hours ago

# Salmonella

Eight poultry flocks in Ireland confirmed positive for Salmonella

All eight flocks have been restricted and are under Department controls.

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# Rape Crisis Network Ireland

Rape Crisis Network calls for independent authority on domestic, sexual, gender based violence

This post would independently monitor and scrutinise the coordination and implementation of policy and practice.

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13 hours ago

# Holly Newton

Boy (16) appears in court charged with murder of teenage girl in England

Holly Newton (15) was found hurt shortly after 5.10pm on Friday and later died in hospital.

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Updated 13 hours ago

# Austria

Man arrested after being found living in Austrian cellar with six children and woman

Local media reported that the man is a follower of a right-wing extremist conspiracy group.

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# missile threats

Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike during phonecall before Ukraine invasion

The Kremlin has disputed the claim, saying there was “no threats with missiles” during the conversation.

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# Ashtown

'Racist' attack on Dublin homeless camp described as a 'sickening low'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and integration junior minister Joe O’Brien have both condemned the incident.

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14 hours ago

# Westminister ethics

British Prime Minister Sunak under pressure over handling of Zahawi tax row

Rishi Sunak sacked Nadhim Zahawi from his role as Tory party chairman after an investigation found he breached the ministerial code.

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14 hours ago

# Island Nation

Housing constraints ‘causing serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations

Planning blockages, high building costs and no rental options are creating a housing crisis on our offshore islands.

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14 hours ago

# Asylum Seekers

Residents in Lismore protest against use of town's refurbished hotel for direct provision

Over 200 people reportedly gathered yesterday for a demonstration in the west Waterford town, arguing that the building had been earmarked for tourism.

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