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Thursday 18 April 2024 Dublin: 11°C

Thursday 18 April

Today's Top Stories

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BREAKING: Stardust inquests deliver verdict of unlawful killing in the case of all 48 victims

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Taoiseach says Government will consider Stardust verdict and jury recommendations 'in full'
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The 48 people who lost their lives in the Stardust fire on 14 February 1981
Over the course of several weeks, the inquests heard from the families of each of those who died in the fire.
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BREAKING: Stardust inquests deliver verdict of unlawful killing in the case of all 48 victims
The jury yesterday said they could not reach a unanimous verdict, and had instead come to a majority decision.
Updated 1 hr ago
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Stardust inquests: Jury determines fire started in hot press and was caused by electrical fault
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'We don’t want to hide them': Families given option of recording stillbirths on public register
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New Taylor Swift album appears to leak online a day early
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SPOTLIGHT
Road safety crisis
Over 60 lives have already been lost this year
Answers
We are beginning to understand what's driving the surge in road deaths
Crack down
Dublin to get cameras to catch drivers breaking red lights
Tragedy
Father who lost wife and two daughters says his world is so empty
Dangerous driving
Thousands caught speeding in bank holiday checkpoints
'Concerning' that sinkhole in Sandymount road had 'formed over a long time', says councillor
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Heineken to hike the price of a pint by six cent over the coming months
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UN vote on Palestinian statehood likely to be vetoed by US today as Gaza deaths near 34,000
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Palestinians call for release of thousands of people detained in Israeli jails without trial
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Much-loved former RTÉ presenter Alf McCarthy dies aged 73
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McEntee asked GRA to 'reconsider' not inviting Harris to event ahead of her own refusal to attend
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Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan absent for Six Nations clash with England
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Three more measles cases confirmed - bringing total number this year to 16
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Child hospitalised due to pest infection in asylum seeker accommodation centre
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Poll: Do you have tickets for Taylor Swift's gig this summer?
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Two arrested by gardaí as part of global operation that shut down phishing platform
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Taoiseach hopes to get rid of the triple lock 'in the lifetime of this government'
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Participant: The studio behind films like 'Lincoln' and 'Spotlight' to close down after 20 years
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Opinion: We can no longer leave children alone to face this unregulated tech world
Dr Catherine Conlon
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'Unlikely' law allowing nightclubs open later will be ready by summer, says Taoiseach
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Stardust verdict imminent, uncertainty over Security Council vote, and taxi numbers dwindling.
Updated 7 hrs ago
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Sydney shopping centre reopens after stabbings
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Harris says moment of recognising the state of Palestine is 'very close'
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'Human-induced' climate change behind deadly Sahel heatwave, study finds
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Brazilian student assaulted in Limerick after being asked 'where are you from?'
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At least 18 killed in Russian missile strike on Ukraine
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SPOTLIGHT
Voices
A mix of personal stories and opinions on the stories of the day.
Gaza
Israel's treatment of innocent Palestinians is reminiscent of humanity's darkest days
Bobby McDonagh
US politics
Radical steps needed to make the American Dream achievable for all
Larry Donnelly
Market life
What could Dublin learn from Cork's English Market?
Aoife Barry
Understanding neurodiversity
There's no correct way for the brain to work, we're all different
Nessa Hill
Number of taxis licence have fallen in 23 out of 26 counties since 2019
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Jury's verdict in Stardust inquests will be announced today at 2pm
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Campaign across EU as Irish diplomats and defence figures canvass for top military role
Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy is in the running to take over the EU’s top military job.
Niall O'Connor
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Dr Fauci in Dublin: I'm concerned false info online could lead to further rise in measles cases
Dr Fauci said that he has been ‘extensively’ threatened by anti-vaxxers, but that doctors can’t be afraid to give out factual advice.
Eimer McAuley
16 hrs ago
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Manchester City's Champions League defence ends in penalties defeat to Real Madrid
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘will make our decisions ourselves’ as UK and German ministers visit Tel Aviv
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Lidl's kitchen essentials in store from Thursday April 18
Lidl
Apr 17
1100W Espresso machine
1.5L removable water tank.
€79.99
Electric coffee grinder
For 8–9 cups of brewed coffee.
€9.99
500W Milk frother
One button control with 4 programmes.
€19.99
Measuring jug set
Two piece set measures liquids (ml, L) as well as flour, sugar, rice, oats etc.
€3.99 per set
Insulated glasses
Choose from latte, cappuccino, tea or espresso glasses.
€8.99 per pack
Salter air fryer
3.2 litre capacity.
€39.99 €44.99
Panini maker
Low-fat contact grilling for meat, fish or vegetables.
€34.99 €49.99
Kitchen scales
With removable weighing bowl.
€9.99
Toaster
Defrost, reheat and cancel functions.
€21.99
Water filter refills
Reduces taste-impairing substances, limescale, metals and trace impurities.
€14.99 per pack of 3
Aluminium frying pan 28cm
Suitable for all hob types – including induction.
€14.99
Kitchen utensils
Silicone tip protects cookware from scratches.
Multi-buy 2 for €7 or €3.99 each
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Tesla asks shareholders to back $56 billion pay deal for Elon Musk rejected by judge
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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Justice Minister 'not in a position' to attend garda group annual conference next week
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Sparks fly in Dáil as Mary Lou McDonald raises hospital cancellations with Taoiseach
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Martin says 'legitimate' concerns have been raised about proposed hate speech legislation
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Harris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
Christina Finn
reports from Brussels
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Jury in trial of man accused of murder come back to judge with questions
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