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Politics

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‘I imagine it’s in here’: Labour TD suggests cocaine is being used in Leinster House
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash over immigration, women’s rights and benefits in final debate
State to sell 5% of its stake in AIB, bringing share to 25.5%
Record 18,605 calls made to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre helpline amid increase in male callers
Mother fears 'having to sleep in car' with three children if evicted from Direct Provision centre
The woman, who has international protection status, is one of many people who have been told they need to find alternative accommodation by next week.
The woman has three young children including a newborn
She has been living in Ballyhaunis for six years and is "devastated" to have to move
Rising rental costs and a lack of housing supply mean many people are now facing homelessness
Troops, armoured vehicles pull back from Bolivia government palace following coup attempt
Ministers still at loggerheads over RTÉ funding as Martin says broadcasting tax not ‘palatable’
Emotional scenes outside Leinster House as landmark surrogacy and fertility legislation passes
Jack Chambers appointed Finance Minister by President after being approved by Dáil vote
McEntee says there's still 'so much work to do' after facing criticism from Natasha O'Brien
Chairperson appointed to probe into drug that causes birth defects after almost a year's delay
Govt publishes updated plan to reduce emissions following years of delay and breach of EU deadline
DUP’s Sammy Wilson ‘will not be deterred’ after shots fired at MP’s constituency office
'They aren’t living on the streets': Humphreys defends housing for some homeless families
NATO formally appoints Dutch Prime Minister as its new chief
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's closed-door trial for espionage begins in Russia
Outgoing Finance Minister McGrath says he does not 'rule out' becoming a potential leader of Fianna Fáil
UK gambling row deepens as a Tory Cabinet minister says he placed bets on election date
Overhaul of Ireland's mental health law further delayed despite Govt promises for progress
Fifth Tory investigated in growing gambling row as Labour candidate admits betting against himself
US warns Israel that conflict with Hezbollah could 'easily become a regional war'
McGrath gets thumbs up from Fine Gaelers, but surprise expressed on Chambers' leap to finance
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
MetroLink's new project director Sean Sweeney to be paid €550k
Four men arrested for allegedly trespassing at UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home
Stardust redress process could be complete 'within weeks'
Law banning sale of tobacco products to under 21s won't take effect until 2028
List of how many Defence Force members have criminal convictions sought by Govt
Number of sexual assaults reported at mental health centres jumps from 12 in 2022 to 42 last year
Concerns have also been raised about the number of people being physically restrained at mental health facilities.
The average episode of physical restraint in 2023 lasted for 4.4 minutes
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for Mental Health, Mark Ward, today expressed "grave concerns" over certain findings
Jack Chambers announced as new Finance Minister to replace Michael McGrath
Government aims to enact ban on 51-week student leases in time for upcoming academic year
Gender-quotas ‘only part of solution’ to low levels of women and minorities at local government level
Electoral Commission to be given new powers to tackle online misinformation
'People move on': Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on Labour gaining first seat in EU after 10 years
Ó Ríordáin told The Journal he plans to protect employment rights, push back against the far right and continue carrying the green torch in the European Parliament.
Cabinet approves next step in plan to use River Shannon to boost country's water supply
Human rights watchdog calls for abolition of Special Criminal Court one year on from report
McGrath confirmed as Ireland's nominee for EU Commissioner as he eyes financial portfolio
Finance Minister Michael McGrath set to become Ireland's new EU Commissioner
Aer Lingus and IALPA agree to attend separate Labour Court meetings amid pay dispute