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'Suckers and losers': Trump and 'slow' Biden battle it out in 'painful' debate
Joe Biden struggled to deliver certain answers – prompting concern among Democrats.
The Morning Lead
Pharma firms maximise profits in Ireland as patients struggle with drug prices
Investigate Europe reveals how big pharma funnels billions of profits through Ireland while high drug prices mean life-threatening delays for Irish patients.
The 15 largest European and US drugmakers publicly disclose over 1,300 subsidiaries in low-tax jurisdictions
These multinationals amassed profits of €580 billion in the last five years
This amount outweighs their research and development (R&D) costs of €572 billion
Part Deux
Biden v Trump: What to know ahead of tonight's debate
Tonight represents a chance for both candidates to win over undecided voters and take a lead in the run-up to November’s election.
Promoted
Dara Calleary returns to Cabinet as super junior minister as James Lawless becomes Minister of State
FactCheck
Debunked: Condensation trails after airplanes aren't signs of intentional climate modification
Industrial Action
IALPA considering further strike action after talks to resolve pay dispute with Aer Lingus break down
The pilots’ union said Aer Lingus will not move from its 12.5% pay increase offer.
military convictions
Tánaiste: 68 Defence Forces members convicted or currently charged with criminal offences
busy weekend
Irish Rail warns most intercity services sold out ahead of packed weekend of events in Dublin
The Economist
Dublin drops from 32nd to 39th most liveable city as Vienna retains the top spot - survey
One Step Closer
Mother and Baby Home inquiry in North must not 'repeat mistakes' of Republic, survivor warns
oxycontin
US Supreme Court rejects opioid crisis deal that would shield Sackler family from being sued
swift sales
Swift concerts prompt Dublin bead-buying frenzy: 'I’d say there’s been a 1000% sales increase'
European Council
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to deliver weapons as security agreement finalised in Brussels
PodcastThe ExplainerThe Explainer: What is 'go-away money' and how is it being used in Ireland's planning system?
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FactCheck
Debunked: Visiting restrictions at Tallaght Hospital are due to viruses, despite conspiracy theories
Zero Tolerance
Anyone accused of gender-based violence should not serve in Defence Forces while awaiting trial - Taoiseach
Newtownmountkennedy
Taoiseach says Ireland must do better after Pride disco in Wicklow postponed due to 'threats'
Co Clare
Gardaí seek order for destruction of XL bully dog after reports of it biting members of public
Courts
Former Dublin footballer Diarmuid Connolly spared conviction over 'unprovoked' New Year's Eve assault
budget 2025
Chambers wants to give workers 'a break' on income tax but says Government must be 'careful'
recruitment and retention crisis
Teachers’ union says €2,000 bonus after first year of teaching is ‘sticking plaster measure’
european matters
Irish support for von der Leyen will be a vote for her 'team of commissioners', says Harris
Addiction
Drug policy is 'literally killing people' and Ireland should decriminalise use, committee hears
PAC
'I am gobsmacked': TD critical after Road Safety Authority reveals it has no road safety engineers on staff
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