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Sinn Féin calls for general election: 'We shouldn't have a third rotating Taoiseach'

Sinn Féin calls for general election: 'We shouldn't have a third rotating Taoiseach'

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

It comes a day after the shock announcement that Leo Varadkar was standing down as Fine Gael leader
Gardaí arrest man after cannabis worth €3.2m found in vehicle on M50

Gardaí arrest man after cannabis worth €3.2m found in vehicle on M50

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle on the M50 near Blanchardstown at about 5pm on Wednesday
Fine Gael leadership: Donohoe and Humphreys join non-runners, Harris support gains steam

Fine Gael leadership: Donohoe and Humphreys join non-runners, Harris support gains steam

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Mayo TD Alan Dillion, who is chair of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, said that while Leo Varadkar's resignation had caught everyone off-guard, he respected the decision
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

All the lead stories from the day's national newspapers
Camilla begins visit to Northern Ireland

Camilla begins visit to Northern Ireland

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

The British queen was last in the North in May 2023
Murder investigation launched following man’s death in Cork

Murder investigation launched following man’s death in Cork

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Gardaí have made a new appeal for information over the death of Ian Baitson
Ministers rule out early election as focus shifts to race to succeed Varadkar

Ministers rule out early election as focus shifts to race to succeed Varadkar

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

In an emotional address outside Government Buildings in Dublin on Wednesday, Mr Varadkar announced he would step down as Taoiseach when a successor is confirmed.
Simon Coveney rules himself out as candidate to replace Leo Varadkar

Simon Coveney rules himself out as candidate to replace Leo Varadkar

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

The Minister for Enterprise said he had his chance to run for the leadership in 2017.
Woman who shared image of Boy A online acted as 'judge, jury and executioner', court hears

Woman who shared image of Boy A online acted as 'judge, jury and executioner', court hears

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Leeanda Farrelly (49) received a nine-month fully-suspended sentence for sharing an image of one of the teenage boys convicted of killing Ana Kriégel
Committee recommends Government introduces legislation for assisted dying

Committee recommends Government introduces legislation for assisted dying

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

The final report, published on Wednesday, makes 38 recommendations
Judge criticises juvenile supervision order system in sentencing teen involved in Temple bar tourist attack

Judge criticises juvenile supervision order system in sentencing teen involved in Temple bar tourist attack

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Judge Pauline Codd noted that supervision orders for juveniles are unenforceable once they turn 18
Newspaper loses appeal over tax defaulter article

Newspaper loses appeal over tax defaulter article

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

In May last year, a High Court jury awarded William Bird €75,000 after it found the article in the Limerick Leader, published in June 2016, was defamatory
Opposition parties call for general election after Leo Varadkar’s resignation

Opposition parties call for general election after Leo Varadkar’s resignation

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

‘We don’t need a new Fine Gael taoiseach. We need a new government,’ Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said.
New members appointed to RTÉ and TG4 boards

New members appointed to RTÉ and TG4 boards

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Two new members were approved by the Government for each of the two boards on Wednesday
Varadkar resignation: What happens now?

Varadkar resignation: What happens now?

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

It brings many questions around the next leader of the country, what it means for the Coalition, and whether it will bring about the next general election
Referendum defeats not a ‘key factor’ in Varadkar resignation, says Ryan

Referendum defeats not a ‘key factor’ in Varadkar resignation, says Ryan

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the gap before the local and European elections ‘probably influenced him more’
Varadkar resignation: International media reacts

Varadkar resignation: International media reacts

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar announced his decision to resign as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon
Ryanair's O'Leary ups pressure on Boeing with meeting in Dublin

Ryanair's O'Leary ups pressure on Boeing with meeting in Dublin

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Ryanair's O'Leary ups pressure on Boeing with meeting in Dublin
Poisoned chalice or golden opportunity? Candidates to succeed Leo Varadkar

Poisoned chalice or golden opportunity? Candidates to succeed Leo Varadkar

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Here, we look at the figures who have a chance at taking over from Mr Varadkar
Two marts receive financial penalties over findings of improper conduct

Two marts receive financial penalties over findings of improper conduct

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Confirmation of the proposed “major” financial sanctions was sought by the Property Services Regulatory Authority

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