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Wednesday 22 January

Today's Top Stories

Live Blog

Opposition leaders put on united front to demand resolution to speaking time row after Dáil chaos

File image of waves during a storm at Tragumna Beach, West Cork, in January last year.

Storm Éowyn

Status Red on Friday as public warned of one of Ireland's 'severest storms' ever

Sliabh Liag

Murder accused had altercation with deceased man days before he was thrown from cliffs, court told

Residents at the student accommodation block near Cork city cited housing shortages as a reason to extend the notice.

Carrigrohane

Ukrainians being moved from student accommodation in Cork city in March ask for more time

According to Met Éireann, the Atlantic jet stream causing strong winds is likely to bring “unsettled conditions” to Ireland later this week.

sky's the limit

Europe-bound planes reach high speeds of over 1,200km/h due to 'extreme' jet stream winds

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Leinster House

In pictures: A chaotic first day of the new Dáil

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PodcastThe Candidate

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almighty political row

Opposition unite over issue Harris and Martin never expected could bring down the House

A chaotic and strange day at Leinster House which has resulted in the country not having a new Taoiseach tonight.

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Called Out

'Talk away yourself': Michael Healy-Rae hangs up phone during tense Drivetime interview

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RIP

Tributes as sax player and singer Paddy Cole dies, aged 85

1 hr ago

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Meltdown

Explainer: All hell broke loose in the Dáil today - here's why

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2 hrs ago

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Live Blog

Opposition leaders put on united front to demand resolution to speaking time row after Dáil chaos

The Dáil started to meet at 11am this morning and was supposed to be voting on a new Taoiseach.

However, a row over opposition speaking rights for the Regional Independents descended into chaos.

The Dáil was suspended multiple times and has now been called off until tomorrow.

Updated 2 hrs ago

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Flight delay

Football supporters in court after disruption delayed Ryanair flight takeoff at Dublin Airport

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Not happy

'Stunt politics on speed': Harris and Martin round on opposition after day of chaos in Dáil

3 hrs ago

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Bavaria

Man and two-year-old boy killed in stabbing attack in Germany

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Storm Éowyn

Schools, creches and universities to close during periods covered by Status Red warnings

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Storm Éowyn

Status Red on Friday as public warned of one of Ireland's 'severest storms' ever

Storm Éowyn is set to bring ‘damaging and destructive’ gale force winds with gusts of up to 130km/h.

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Carrigrohane

Ukrainians being moved from student accommodation in Cork city in March ask for more time

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at odds

Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal 'now' or face tariffs, sanctions

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mercosur

IFA president says cutting farm production would be 'national sabotage'

4 hrs ago

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What A Mess

Aontú’s two TDs ditch Regional Independent technical group amid Dáil speaking rights row

5 hrs ago

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SPOTLIGHT

Voices

Personal accounts and opinions on recent events

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Stuck in a job rut? It doesn't need to be this way

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Parenting

Why are we surprised that parents' value is underestimated?

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work night out

Garda awarded €8,000 after punch from colleague in Dublin pub left him with a broken nose

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Sliabh Liag

Murder accused had altercation with deceased man days before he was thrown from cliffs, court told

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sky's the limit

Europe-bound planes reach high speeds of over 1,200km/h due to 'extreme' jet stream winds

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Bad Sisters

Sharon Horgan says filming of Bad Sisters was 'shut down' after the death of her father

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FactCheck

Debunked: Photo of Jimmy Saville with a child does not show a young Keir Starmer

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quid game

Netflix raises subscription fees in the US and Canada - but no word on Ireland (yet)

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Wales

James McClean involved in car crash on way to Wrexham training

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Limerick

Man who stole pharmacy delivery van containing €1 million worth of products jailed

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Kyle Clifford

Man admits murdering BBC commentator's wife and two daughters in UK crossbow attack

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What is the purpose of RTÉ Sport?

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scraps

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Wicklow

Gardaí launch murder investigation into fatal stabbing of Willie Moorehouse in Bray

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Courts

Prince Harry settles High Court claim with The Sun publisher at start of trial

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Charged

Four men arrested for 'disruptive behaviour' on flight due to depart from Dublin Airport

10 hrs ago

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digital wallet

Digital driving licences will be rolled out this year - slightly later than expected

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The Daily Poll

Do you like to stargaze?

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United States

US government workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as Trump orders programs shut

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Micheál Martin to take office, fog warning across 21 counties, and Trump demands apology from Washington Bishop.

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Lifford assault

PSNI arrest two men in Derry over serious assault of man at a house in Donegal

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palantir

Decision on suspended SocDems TD Eoin Hayes' return to the party to be made by end of the month

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Welcome back

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Weather Warnings

Fog warning kicks in for 21 counties across the country this morning

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Champions League

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Washington DC

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