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Politics

Citywest
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
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regional independent group
Minister of State Robert Troy ‘unaware’ ministers have been briefing Michael Lowry’s grouping
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Analysis
Ireland’s 'right to request' remote work law is useless - it should be overhauled
One prominent employer has called the law a ‘toothless tiger’. Frankly, that feels kind.
Paul O'Donoghue
10 hrs ago
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Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Updated 16 hrs ago
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Housing Crisis
'Highly coincidental' Airbnb launched €100k in rural Ireland grants two weeks after clampdown, says TD
Airbnb’s new grants range from €1,000 to €10,000 and are available to local organisations and community groups.
Two weeks after government announced it is moving to ban planning permissions for short-term lets in towns of more than 10,000 people, Airbnb launched its 'Rural Tourism Fund'
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Updated 17 hrs ago
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Yesterday
17th May 2025
live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
21 hrs ago
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Shannon Airport
Garda hospitalised after US plane at Shannon Airport spray-painted by pro-Palestine protestors
Three women were arrested following the protest.
Updated 22 hrs ago
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Famine
President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May
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SIPO
Public ethics watchdog to investigate comments made by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn
17 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Land sealed off for Michael Gaine search, asylum applications drop and Russian drone strike on bus kills nine
Updated 17 May
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Albania
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
Updated 16 May
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Evening Wrap
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Updated 16 May
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PodcastThe Candidate
The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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kincora
New claims Mountbatten sexually abused children from notorious Belfast boys' home
16 May
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Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin banned from trans Pride march following last-minute meeting with Mary Lou McDonald
16 May
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As it happened
Ireland are out of the Eurovision after being eliminated in tonight's semi-final
Updated 15 May
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Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
13 May
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
8 May
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
15 May
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Defamation trial
BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Gerry Adams allegation
15 May
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children's health ireland
'Settlement' allowed former CHI boss keep salary after taking up new role, PAC told
15 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, fine stories, five o’clock…
15 May
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Bike Shed
No value for money assessment conducted on bike shelter project, long-awaited audit finds
15 May
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hip dysplasia
'It's damning': Children had hip bones cut into unnecessarily, Doherty tells Dáil
15 May
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Tariff wars
Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks
15 May
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The Morning Lead
Fears Air Corps may have to cut down on night flights due to lack of air traffic controllers
Air traffic control for the Air Corps is managed from Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel in southwest Co Dublin.
Niall O'Connor
15 May
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good evening
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Updated 14 May
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Israeli Blockade
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
Israel’s blockade has entered its eleventh week.
'It's a collapse of basic survival. It's a collapse of dignity. It's a collapse of the international order.'
14 May
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uncharted
Ex-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins singer Lyra on RTÉ's new adventure show tonight
14 May
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hip dysplasia
Over 2,200 letters sent to parents of children who underwent hip surgeries
Updated 14 May
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driving test wait times
Fianna Fáil TD says learner drivers should be allowed drive a car unaccompanied
14 May
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Grand Canal
Dublin building collapse example of why derelict site levy should rise, says councillor
14 May
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Middle-East visit
'Young, attractive guy': Trump praises new Syrian leader after lifting US sanctions
The US President is expected to arrive in Qatar at noon today.
Updated 14 May
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Explainer
What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?
14 May
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rising costs
'Cost of a bag of potatoes has doubled': Taoiseach told the cost-of-living crisis hasn't gone away
14 May
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Qatar
US President pampered upon touching down in Doha
14 May
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child mental health
Irish teens 'succeeding in school but struggling in life', says UN report
14 May
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Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin members fear party is about to reverse course on trans rights
It is understood Sinn Féin now intends to hold a special conference on trans and gender issues before the Dáil rises this summer.
Eoghan Dalton
14 May
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basel 2025
Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
Updated 13 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened today: Tuesday
Updated 13 May
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hip dysplasia
Health minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries
Updated 13 May
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Palestine
Netanyahu says Israeli army will enter Gaza with 'full force' in coming days
Updated 13 May
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