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Wednesday 15 January 2025 Dublin: 12°C
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TDs Marian Harkin and Sean Canney, who are set to take government positions, with TD Michael Lowry, heading into government formation talks yesterday.

Wednesday 15 January

Today's Top Stories

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White smoke: Regional Independents secure four government roles as deal emerges

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Meta set to lay off 5% of its workforce as government gauges potential Irish impact

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Irish Citizens

Tánaiste expresses 'deep condolences' to California residents devastated by wildfires

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Not gonna fly

Passenger cap saga continues as DAA application for increase deemed invalid by Fingal Co Council

The party say the GPO has the facilities to provide a short-term solution.
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