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May
May 2026
Back to school costs
'Extremely expensive': Schools told to avoid 'bespoke crested’ uniforms and exclusive suppliers
Israel
Netherlands moves to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements as McEntee pushes for EU-wide ban
Scott Medal
Garda who died in anti-Treaty IRA attack in 1923 among 12 Scott Medals to be awarded today
The Morning Lead
Cost of renting hits record levels during introduction of new government rules
The national average for monthly rent was €2,176 at the start of the year.
Renting
'Exceptionally busy' Ires Reit bosses turn down invite from TDs probing surprise apartment fees
Media Ban
Newspapers criticise 'à la carte approach' to allowing reporters into local safety committees
The Morning Lead
'We need clear rules': Couple charged over €1k in monthly service fees for Galway flat
A case that saw tenants charged close to €14,000 in one year for added-on service charges has been highlighted by renter groups.
blame it on the boogie
Kneecap denied UK number one album as Michael Jackson greatest hits compilation takes top spot
MV Hondius
Minister says HSE has been asked to plan for Irish passengers' return home from hantavirus ship
The Morning Lead
Irish ferry companies closely monitoring Iran war for impact on fuel this summer
Ferry operators are insisting there will be more certainty if travelling by sea instead of air this summer – but it’s a mixed picture on prices.
The Morning Lead
There are 40,000 apartments with planning permission - but not much building is expected soon
Despite recent changes governing sizes and how the rental market operates, some developers have said the buildings are often still not viable.
beds in sheds
Garden homes plan 'scraping bottom of the barrel', says former president of architects body
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