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Tánaiste urges tough sanctions on extremist West Bank settlers if violence goes on

Tánaiste urges tough sanctions on extremist West Bank settlers if violence goes on

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

The Tánaiste said the targeting of Palestinians in the West Bank was ‘shocking’ and has to stop now.
Sinn Féin will not take ‘insane’ step of scrapping carbon tax, says Eamon Ryan

Sinn Féin will not take ‘insane’ step of scrapping carbon tax, says Eamon Ryan

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

The Green Party leader said the main opposition party needed to get serious about climate change issues
Man arrested after body found in house in Co Tipperary

Man arrested after body found in house in Co Tipperary

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Gardaí said investigations are continuing.
‘Insulting’ to suggest Irish men were in Colombia for peace process – US official

‘Insulting’ to suggest Irish men were in Colombia for peace process – US official

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

‘A far better course would be to admit that a mistake had been made and say that it would not happen again,’ a US diplomat said.
Man (30s) arrested after cocaine worth €1.1m seized at Dublin Airport

Man (30s) arrested after cocaine worth €1.1m seized at Dublin Airport

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Revenue officers discovered 16kg of cocaine in the baggage of a passenger who had travelled from the US
Spike in Covid and flu will put ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals, HSE warns

Spike in Covid and flu will put ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals, HSE warns

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The HSE said there has been a rise in the number of people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments.
Police appeal for information as teenager dies days after Belfast road crash

Police appeal for information as teenager dies days after Belfast road crash

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The 18-year-old man was taken to hospital after a crash in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast.
Press has big role to play in tackling 'anti-mainstream media' rhetoric, says expert

Press has big role to play in tackling 'anti-mainstream media' rhetoric, says expert

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Dr Eileen Culloty there is a lack of understanding in how the media works among the general public
Figures reveal 2,000 Irish people received assistance abroad in 2023

Figures reveal 2,000 Irish people received assistance abroad in 2023

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Over 2,000 thousand Irish people needed help while abroad this year, according to government figures
Micheál Martin on political leadership: ‘Don’t get caught up in the bubble’

Micheál Martin on political leadership: ‘Don’t get caught up in the bubble’

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The Tánaiste seems secure at the head of Fianna Fáil, with rumours of backbench discontent appearing to have subsided.
Man suffers head injuries in Newry assault

Man suffers head injuries in Newry assault

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Detectives have appealed for information following the incident.
Overspend on EU culture ministers’ 1991 Ireland trip threatened to bankrupt caterer

Overspend on EU culture ministers’ 1991 Ireland trip threatened to bankrupt caterer

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

A Department of Finance official expressed concern at the spending ‘on discretionary items such as flowers’ during cutback efforts.
Retrofit schemes on offer to homeowners are ‘best in Europe’, Eamon Ryan insists

Retrofit schemes on offer to homeowners are ‘best in Europe’, Eamon Ryan insists

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Eamon Ryan said new low-cost loans would be a ‘game changer’ in enabling people to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes.
Fermanagh supermarket driver plans family holiday after €4.3m Christmas lottery win

Fermanagh supermarket driver plans family holiday after €4.3m Christmas lottery win

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Jonny Johnston, 45, from Co Fermanagh, had been delivering festive goods for Tesco just before he learned he had scooped the life-changing jackpot.
Co Antrim author aiming to bring Ulster-Scots to international audience

Co Antrim author aiming to bring Ulster-Scots to international audience

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Jan Carson said she wanted to address the under-representation of rural Northern Ireland experiences in literature
1997 snapshot of Northern Irish leaders described Hume as a 'complex character'

1997 snapshot of Northern Irish leaders described Hume as a 'complex character'

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The briefing said that Ken Maginnis was ‘in many ways the most attractive (in personal terms) of the UUP upper echelon’
Mother accused of killing her Irish son (4) sobs in court

Mother accused of killing her Irish son (4) sobs in court

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Keziah Macharia (41) appeared at the Old Bailey in London where she was charged with murder
RTÉ ending the year in ‘reasonable place’ after financial scandal, says Bakhurst

RTÉ ending the year in ‘reasonable place’ after financial scandal, says Bakhurst

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Kevin Bakhurst said licence fee payments have improved and that salary costs of high earners had been driven down
Met Éireann report reveals 2023 was warmest year on record in Ireland

Met Éireann report reveals 2023 was warmest year on record in Ireland

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

The report found the average temperature was greater than 11 degrees for the first time
Domestic violence victims urged to report abuse

Domestic violence victims urged to report abuse

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Detective Superintendent Sinéad Greene said help is there for anyone who experiences abuse

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