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Poll: Are you happy with the Late Late Show guest lineup so far?

THE LATE LATE last night had its second show of the season with new host Patrick Kielty.

His hosting skills have been lauded by critics, but some have found the guest lineup leaves much to be desired.

The Irish Independent reports that there is ‘no evidence’ that the show’s newly recruited ‘celebrity booker’ has actually booked any celebrities to date, putting some researchers’ noses out of joint and disappointing some viewers.

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Saturday 23 September

Today's Top Stories

# flying visit

Zelenskyy holds security talks with Sudanese army general at Shannon Airport

# Report

Lucy Quinn writes name in history books as Republic of Ireland cruise to victory

# Courts

‘Driven to despair’: Random airport stabbing was ‘cry for help,’ court told

A car of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission on the road in the vicinity of the city of Fizuli.

# disputed territory

International concern mounts over ethnic Armenian civilians trapped in Nagorno-Karabakh

# Smartphones

Parenting: 'We can't block technology for our kids - that ship has sailed'

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# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

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

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Voices

Parenting: 'We can't block technology for our kids - that ship has sailed'

Margaret Lynch looks at the government’s backing of schools wishing to ban smartphones and wonders if it’s a red herring.

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1 hour ago

LIVE

Ireland v South Africa, Rugby World Cup

Kick-off at the Stade de France is at 8pm.

26 minutes ago 34′ – IRL 7-3 SA: TRRRRYYYYYYYY!!! IT’S MACK HANSEN! Ireland win the lineout and batter and batter and batter at the South African line! They run a wonderful loop play with Sexton, who’s stopped within inches. They recycle...

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# disputed territory

International concern mounts over ethnic Armenian civilians trapped in Nagorno-Karabakh

Up to 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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Worried about your child being bullied online? Here’s some helpful advice

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone. It’s always wrong and it should never be overlooked or ignored.

# Courts

Woman accused of using chemical spray to 'temporarily blind' garda in Dublin attack

The woman is also accused of being a passenger in a stolen rental GoCar car on the same date.

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3 hours ago

# windfall tax

Italy to amend controversial bank tax following widespread criticism

The ECB warned that the tax could make banks more vulnerable to future economic shocks.

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SPOTLIGHT

Protest at the Dáil

There was widespread condemnation after conspiracy theorist protesters brought a gallows to Leinster House

Wednesday's protest

13 people were arrested as the Dáil resumed after the summer break

What did they want?

The protesters were a disparate band of conspiracy theorists

Threats

The protest raised concerns about threats to politicians

Next steps

The Garda Commissioner is to review what happened

# Courts

‘Driven to despair’: Random airport stabbing was ‘cry for help,’ court told

The Irish citizen originally from Angola appeared at Dublin District Court today when Judge John Campbell refused bail and held him in custody.

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# London

Brexit branded ‘a huge mistake’ as UK protesters march to re-join EU

Hundreds of people dressed in blue clothing and carrying EU flags filled the pavement ahead of the march through the city’s streets.

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5 hours ago

# flying visit

Zelenskyy holds security talks with Sudanese army general at Shannon Airport

Burhan is the head of Sudan’s army, since he seized power during a coup in 2021.

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# Report

Lucy Quinn writes name in history books as Republic of Ireland cruise to victory

Life after Vera Pauw began with a 3-0 win over Northern Ireland in front of a record 35,944 at Aviva Stadium.

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5 hours ago

# Gusau

Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigerian university raid

Gunmen broke into three female hostels and took the occupants.

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6 hours ago

# Far-right

Sister of murdered Jo Cox says role of media needs to be looked at in wake of Dáil protest

Cox’s sister said there is no place in a respectful democracy for a gallows with people’s faces on it to be wheeled through the streets.

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6 hours ago

# Europe

Pope Francis urges governments to do more to help migrants crossing the Mediterranean

The Pope is currently in France where he has met with bishops and young people.

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# ballymena

Off duty PSNI officer arrested at Antrim Hotel and charged over assaults and driving with excess alcohol

The officer will appear in court on 19 October.

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SPOTLIGHT

Voices

A wide mix of viewpoints, analysis and first-hand experiences

Dáil violence

There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest

Tom Clonan

Brand investigation

Clips of Russell Brand and others from the mid-2000s show how change still needs to happen

Aoife Barry

Fair City photographer

'It's not just a matter of pressing a button on an iPhone, senator'

Beta Bajgart

Erectile dysfunction

'The Viagra was handed to me as though it were a live bomb'

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# complicit

France arrests, charges Rwanda ex-official over 1994 genocide

Pierre Kayondo is understood to have been charged with complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity.

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# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy with the Late Late Show guest lineup so far?

Kielty’s hosting skills have been lauded, but some have found the guest lineup leaves much to be desired.

77.9k

9 hours ago

# Sevastopol

Ukraine says 'senior' Russian naval officers killed in HQ attack

Ukraine officials say the strike happened during “a meeting of the Russian navy’s leadership”.

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10 hours ago

# Northern Ireland

Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Troubles Legacy Bill could end hopes of justice

The McGavigan family are among 16 legal challenges launched against the act.

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11 hours ago

# Drugs Seizure

Man arrested after €100k of cannabis and replica guns seized from Dublin home

Drug paraphernalia and a decommissioned firearm were also seized from the property.

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12 hours ago

Voices

Surrealing in the Years: Has the establishment finally noticed the far-right?

The far-right have been doing this, in public, for months.

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12 hours ago

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Leaving Cert reforms, weight loss drug shortage, and a vacant city centre.

5.1k

12 hours ago

# on the buses

No rollout of late night trains to coincide with extended pub and club opening hours

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told The Journal in June that the late night opening hours will not be in place by Christmas.

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12 hours ago

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# Podcast

The Explainer: What is the American bully XL and do bans on certain dog breeds work?

This week on The Explainer, we speak to Dog Behaviourist Nanci Creedon who tells us more these headline-grabbing dogs and looks at what evidence there is on whether some breeds are more aggressive than others.

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12 hours ago

# Analysis

Intergenerational fairness? The question mark over making people 66 and older pay PRSI

Ireland’s population is ageing and we need more money from PRSI for pensions – but who’s going to pay it?

16.7k

13 hours ago

# hold the writing

Hopes rise for end to Hollywood writers' strike as talks extend

Demands include better pay for writers, greater rewards for creating hit shows, and protection from artificial intelligence.

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13 hours ago

# coup

Niger leaders slam UN chief for General Assembly snub

President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by the military on July 26.

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13 hours ago

# fox

Who is Lachlan Murdoch, the prodigal heir to the Murdoch throne?

Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son is taking over from his father – though the line of succession wasn’t always clear.

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14 hours ago

# Obesity

High demand drives Irish shortage of weight-loss drug Saxenda

The regulator warned that the shortage of the obesity medicine, recently added to the drug payment scheme, will continue until next month.

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15 hours ago

# abuse inquiry

Bill Kenneally: How a TD, a priest and gardaí handled Waterford child abuse complaints

The Commission of Investigation concluded its first public hearings this week with new light thrown on the case.

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15 hours ago

# memory games

Eamon Ryan says school exam system 'not serving our purposes'

Secondary school in Ireland is too exam-focused and needs to be broadened, the Green Party leader insisted.

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# UN General Assembly

Taoiseach calls for removal of security council veto power during UN speech

Leo Varadkar also paid tribute to Private Séan Rooney in his speech today.

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22 hours ago

# Russell Brand accusations

Russell Brand thanks supporters following week of rape and sexual abuse allegations

Brand did not directly address the claims made against him.

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22 hours ago

# Temple Street Children's Hospital

HSE CEO offers to meet advocacy groups who are to boycott review of spinal surgery crisis

The HSE said it understands the “deep anger and frustration” of advocacy groups that are representing the affected families.

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23 hours ago

# budget 2024

Varadkar wants tax and USC cuts for middle income earners as 'they pay the most'

Budget talks will begin between the party leaders next week.

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Fri 9:00 PM

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

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

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Fri 8:50 PM

# France

Pope condemns ‘fanaticism of indifference’ facing migrants arriving in Europe

Francis has long lamented that the Mediterranean Sea has become “the world’s biggest cemetery”.

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Fri 7:36 PM

# dáil protests

Taoiseach hopes Garda Commissioner's review of politicians' security 'won't go too far'

The Garda Commissioner is to submit a review on the safety of politicians and Oireachtas staff by the end of next month.

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Fri 7:02 PM

# Courts

Senior Irish-based X employee who liked tweets critical of Elon Musk halts disciplinary process

X, previously known as Twitter, attempted to have a disciplinary hearing with the employee this afternoon.

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Fri 6:59 PM

# piece of history

Bomb disposal experts destroy historical grenade found near Soloheadbeg monument in Tipperary

A local historian who observed the removal operation had hoped that the grenade could be “preserved for a museum”, but it was ultimately destroyed.

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Fri 6:20 PM

# Drugs Unit

Gardaí make nine arrests and seize €50,000 worth of drugs in series of searches in Wexford

Six men and two women have already appeared before the Courts as part of these investigations, gardaí confirmed.

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Fri 6:19 PM