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Politics

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March 2024
Putin poised for fifth term in power as final day of voting in Russian election underway
17 Mar
8.8k
Varadkar to brunch with Biden before Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
17 Mar
8.2k
Taoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
17 Mar
15.0k
Avoid any mishaps on the road with Lidl's car range
Lidl
Mar 17
20V cordless vehicle impact wrench
Includes 20V battery (4Ah) and charger (4.5A).
€99.99
Electric car charging cable
Durable, heat-resistant, weather and UV resistant.
WAS €149.99 NOW €119.99
5-in-1 tyre pressure gauge
Five practical functions – digital air pressure, gauge, LED light, emergency hammer, seat belt cutter.
€7.99
Portable jump starter with power bank
2-in-1: jump starter for cars as well as a powerful power bank.
€59.99
Mini compressor
Includes 3 adaptors – e.g. for balls, air mattresses, bicycle tyres.
€24.99
Car & motorcycle battery charger
4 programmes for optimal adaptation to battery type.
€19.99
Car seat cover set
Universal fit – also suitable for split rear seats.
€17.99 per set
Car mat set
Non-slip and noise insulating.
€9.99 per set
Boot cover/car boot organiser
Choose from car boot organiser, car boot and bumper protector, car boot protector or car boot hanging organiser.
€9.99 each
First aid kit
Always great to carry one in the car in case of an emergency.
€7.99
Sonax scratch remover
In a few easy steps, even deep scratches can be removed.
€6.99 per set
Car spray assortment
Choose from aluminium-zinc spray, high-temperature paint, car wheel & wheel trim, paint, matte car paint or brake cleaner.
€4.99 each
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Taoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
17 Mar
22.2k
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'Everyone knows drugs are sold and people are intimidated in areas affected by poverty'
The North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force has been reestablished amid a national conversation about our approach to drug use.
The task force has been set up at a time when service providers in Dublin are bracing themselves for an increase in opioid use
Areas in the north inner city have long been "traumatised" by poverty and addiction, Dr Austin O'Carroll told us
He said the availability of naloxone was vital in preventing deaths during a recent spike in overdoses in Dublin and Cork
Órla Ryan
17 Mar
13.1k
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Taoiseach expects Oireachtas committee on drug use to be up and running no later than April
13 Feb
Ireland has 'once in a generation' chance to decriminalise personal drug use, Paul Reid says
25 Jan
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
3 Jan
Varadkar denies government bussed asylum seekers from city to avoid Patrick's Day embarrassment
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
16 Mar
24.5k
Russians cast ballots in presidential election set to hand Putin another term in office
16 Mar
9.4k
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
15 Mar
10.1k
Lidl has everything you need for a green garden this summer
Lidl
Mar 16
Lawn fertiliser
Give your garden the nutrients it needs.
€6.99
Compost 60L
Peat free | Rhododendron and Azalea | John Innes Multipurpose | Bark Chips
€5.99
Hedging photinia
Pot size: 17cm Plant height: 25cm
3 for €12
Hedging laurel
Pot size: 17cm Plant height: 25cm
3 for €12
Hedging viburnum
Pot size: 17cm Plant height: 25cm
3 for €12
Wilma Goldcrest
Pot size: 14cm Pot height: 50-55cm
2 for €9
Tomato Plant
Pot size: 9cm Plant height: 15-25cm
4 for €3
Large Irish Flowering Heather
Pot size: 15cm | Plant height: 25cm | Choose from red, pink, white and yellow
€2.99
Storage Box
Made from 100% recycled plastic | Easy to move with 2 rollers and 2 handles | Easy, tool-free assembly with click-connectors
€44.99
Watering can
Make sure each plant gets enough water.
€7.99
Water barrel pump
High-quality, corrosion resistant aluminium tubes | 400W | 4000L/hr
€29.99
20m garden hose set
Complete set with hose, spray nozzle and connectors | Weather, UV and temperature resistant (-10 to +40°C) | Operating pressure: max. 6 bar
€14.99
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 Mar
5.6k
State lawyer leaves US election interference case against Trump after having relations with DA
15 Mar
16.2k
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
15 Mar
4.7k
Was Biden's 'old Irish saying' about rusty hinges really an old Irish saying?
15 Mar
19.5k
Taoiseach accused of 'pandering to fears whipped up by far-right' in asylum seeker comments
15 Mar
17.8k
'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.
Updated 15 Mar
28.7k
Polling clerk allegedly tried to deny vote to black Irish person during last week's referendums
It’s claimed the polling clerk said ‘you don’t look Irish’ to the voter.
15 Mar
49.5k
Funding of €50 million announced for amenities in communities hosting refugees
15 Mar
8.0k
The Explainer: How is Ireland planning to legislate on assisted dying?
15 Mar
1.8k
President Higgins discusses ICJ case against Israel in phone call with South Africa president
15 Mar
3.7k
Diggers move in to Casement Park as O'Neill says Euros is 'huge opportunity'
15 Mar
6.3k
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All eyes on Varadkar to use his voice in White House meeting to push for peace in Palestine
15 Mar
6.0k
'I worry about it': Varadkar says there’s been an increase in violence towards the gay community
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
14 Mar
11.4k
Apathy, confusion and 'woke gallery' warnings: Fianna Fáilers split on what next for party
14 Mar
14.4k
79
Fine Gael TD hits out at Eamon Ryan over 'sloppy' rollout of low-cost retrofitting scheme
14 Mar
21.0k
45
Tailored security and social media monitoring service recommended for politicians in new report
14 Mar
5.6k
Nolan awaiting Covid inquiry terms of reference before saying he will be engaging with it
14 Mar
8.4k
Sinn Féin criticises Government decision to gift scarves partly made of NZ wool for Paddy's Day
14 Mar
10.9k
Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
14 Mar
4.6k
It's official! The Local and European Elections will be held on Friday 7 June
14 Mar
11.5k
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Planned increase to excise duties could put petrol stations near border 'under grave threat'
14 Mar
10.1k
24
DCC councillors discussed the tents near Mount Street yesterday and let loose on the government
14 Mar
22.2k
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
The two politicians made brief references and steered away from hard-hitting language in their speeches.
There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
Christina Finn
Reports from Washington DC
14 Mar
18.8k
Varadkar 'supports' proposal that could see asylum seekers deported to countries in North Africa
14 Mar
22.9k
‘Open for business’: Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly bring burgeoning double act to Washington
14 Mar
13.4k
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Biden's heart is 'in the right place' in relation to Gaza conflict, Varadkar says
14 Mar
7.1k
European elections: Dead-heat on whether immigration is a big issue for voters
A third of people say they would vote for a candidate with ‘strong anti-immigration views’.
TheJournal/Ireland Thinks poll finds voters evenly split on the relevance of immigration to June elections.
The second survey in the major series also asked questions about EU immigration policy and sea rescue missions.
Rónán Duffy
14 Mar
25.1k
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Voters across all age groups hold moderate view on EU climate action
17 Feb
Irish public support Ukraine joining the EU, but don't want to see membership fast-tracked
13 Feb
The EU's Israel-Gaza response has been poor according to two-thirds of Irish voters
12 Feb
Taoiseach will discuss Irish citizen stuck in Gaza with President Biden 'if there's time'
13 Mar
8.3k
Airport passenger cap 'a concern' for JetBlue as new Dublin route aims to reduce airfares
Christina Finn
reports from Boston
13 Mar
22.0k
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Vladimir Putin warns he will deploy nuclear weapons if Russian sovereignty is threatened
13 Mar
22.0k
US lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok nationwide if Chinese owners don't sell the app
13 Mar
10.0k
25
Locations of five reception centres for Ukrainians confirmed by Government
Updated 13 Mar
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