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Politics
Last week
6th September 2026 - 12th September 2026
Backlash
O'Leary refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment and denies trivialising 'heinous crime'
Deerfield Residence
Irish ministers to attend private event welcoming Trump to Ireland at US ambassador's residence
trump visit
Gardaí warn of rolling closures on M50 and air passengers told to 'allow extra time for journeys'
A range of security measures are in place for the visit, which An Garda Síochána have declared an “extraordinary event” due to the scale of the policing operation.
Blackrock Villas, Cork
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Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
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Balmoston, Donabate
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Bennetstown, Dunboyne
From €410,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €430,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €440,000
Millers Glen, Swords
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Furzefield, Swords
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Data Centres
Energy minister says data centres are to Ireland what car factories are to Germany
Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien says he doesn’t want to bring the shutters down on data centres.
AnalysisThe Morning Lead
The Taoiseach is quibbling with how child poverty is measured - here's the exact incomes involved
The poverty line is an internationally recognised standard.
Ambulance Service
Minister says female paramedics 'let down' by ambulance service after Prime Time report
Budget 2027
Harris says 'hundreds of euros' in income tax cuts will make a real difference to families
The Tánaiste says he believes this year’s budget can make a significant impact cumulatively on the life of a middle-income earner.
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Glenveagh Homes
Sep 10
People Before Profit
Jim O'Callaghan compared to Trump and Nigel Farage over his citizenship rule changes
Must Readcairn homes
'Are we not allowed visitors?' Residents protest strict new clamping regime in Dublin estate
There have been calls for the government to conduct a national review of residential parking rules.
COMMERCIAL RATES
Law may be changed to stop some ECCE childcare providers facing sky-high rates bills
Column9/11 25 years
Stars and Stripes: 'The towers suddenly came into view, only the bottom halves were visible'
social media ban
Most children (and nearly half of parents) favour online safety education over bans
Must ReadShannon Airport
Investigation ongoing after bomb squad responds to package sent to US Customs at Shannon
The Defence Forces’ bomb disposal squad attended the scene at the airport after the package was reported as suspicious.
Frosty reception
Trump's visit 'nothing more than money-making photo opportunity', say critics ahead of protest
Legal aid dispute
Law Society asks minister to consider 'independent mediator' to resolve solicitors' strike
Must Readget your act together
Transport minister criticises RSA for not saying more after fatal M9 collision
Minister Darragh O’Brien says the RSA needs to ‘get its act together’ when it comes to driving test wait times.
Analysisff think-in
Fianna Fáil faithfuls gather in Tullamore as party leadership is, for once, not a talking point
Questions about Micheal Martin’s leadership have been raised in many of think-in past, but this year it was all smiles.
Child Protection
Tusla is still 'routinely' placing children in hotel rooms with agency staff on emergency basis
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Department of Transport
Sep 8
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