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Washington DC
'I worry about it': Varadkar says there’s been an increase in violence towards the gay community
covid inquiry
Nolan awaiting Covid inquiry terms of reference before saying he will be engaging with it
Washington DC
Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed
irish in dc
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
The two politicians made brief references and steered away from hard-hitting language in their speeches.
There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
transatlantic travel
Airport passenger cap 'a concern' for JetBlue as new Dublin route aims to reduce airfares
Boston
Varadkar on Biden-White House visit: 'I'm not here to tell him off or tick him off'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the US president would get the same welcome in Ireland as he did last year.
No Show
'I'm not their mammy': Taoiseach addresses Fine Gael Senators who went to rugby instead of voting
Boston-Washington DC
'Cries of the innocent will haunt us if we stay silent': Taoiseach calls for Gaza ceasefire in Boston speech
AG advice leak
Minister 'frustrated' at AG advice leak but says it backed Govt position on immigration and care
migration pact
Varadkar says plan to process irregular migrants outside EU won't dramatically decrease arrivals
Sexual Abuse
Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays
Former minister says he is ‘horrified’ with the continuous delays of the inquiry.
The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.
rocky relationship
Varadkar dubs some Trump comments 'highly inappropriate' but says Govt will work with whoever is elected
housing targets
Increasing housing targets to 50,000 per year not achievable this year or next, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said a 50,000 housing target would be achievable in the longer term.
aviation showdown
Transport Minister to meet Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary for the first time ever this week
Midlands-North-West
'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Department officials set to discuss age assessment process for unaccompanied minors, PAC hears
Children in Care
Tusla has cut ties with two for-profit agencies housing vulnerable children following audit
Kildare
Dáil told of threats to burn down Kildare hotel after 'disgusting lie' that girl had been raped
mental health law overhaul
Long-delayed new mental health law to be brought forward before the summer
RTÉ controversy
Coalition leaders encourage former Sec Gen to appear before committee on latest RTÉ scandal
Cabinet
Changes to school transport scheme to be phased in with 'nearest school' rule to be abolished
power to compel
Referendum re-run to boost committee powers non-starter, say Govt sources but SF would 'think about it'
Stateside
McDonald travelling to New York for Irish Unity summit, says party fundraising not part of trip
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