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Ceann Comhairle needs to ‘build bridges’ with opposition, TD says

Ceann Comhairle needs to ‘build bridges’ with opposition, TD says

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Labour’s Ged Nash said that the Ceann Comhairle needed to show that she is ‘not in any way partisan’.
Jail time for punching e-scooter rider overturned as judge praises victim's statement

Jail time for punching e-scooter rider overturned as judge praises victim's statement

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The judge noted the victim had written an 'extremely generous' impact statement.
New car sales up 18.5% in March with electric cars on the rise again

New car sales up 18.5% in March with electric cars on the rise again

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

EV sales are up 26 per cent so far this year while Tesla showing a 5 per cent rise despite the international attention on its owner Elon Musk
Simon Harris forced to delete AI-generated social post after X-rated blunder

Simon Harris forced to delete AI-generated social post after X-rated blunder

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The Tánaiste engaged in a social trend where people use ChatGPT to turn some of their photos into cartoons
More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Luke O'Neill said Ireland's underinvestment in science and research compared to the European average was a concern
Sinn Féin TD’s ‘super junior’ minister High Court challenge adjourned

Sinn Féin TD’s ‘super junior’ minister High Court challenge adjourned

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Pa Daly's case claims the Government is 'acting contrary' to the limit on Cabinet members and to the 'expressed wish of the people of Ireland'
Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in North’s most deprived areas

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The Samaritans called for urgent action to address the root causes, including poverty.
Funding concerns for scheme helping students in disadvantaged areas

Funding concerns for scheme helping students in disadvantaged areas

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Nine out 10 students who took part in Challenger progressed to further education
Projects to boost competitiveness on both sides of border to share €64m funding

Projects to boost competitiveness on both sides of border to share €64m funding

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The Peaceplus funding will support 96 enterprises in a number of joint innovation projects.
Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Train collision would have been avoided if Irish Rail staff had followed rules, inspectors find

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The accident occurred when a freight train used for carrying timber crashed into an empty passenger train
Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs applied, Tánaiste warns

Pharmaceutical exports could be cut by half if tariffs applied, Tánaiste warns

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Simon Harris said the tariffs were regrettable and ultimately bad for consumers
Former Limerick hurler awarded more than €940,000 over workplace accident

Former Limerick hurler awarded more than €940,000 over workplace accident

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Mark Keane brought the court action after an accident at the Johnson & Johnson factory in Co Limerick
‘Unfair’ to blame Ceann Comhairle for controversial Dáil changes, Taoiseach says

‘Unfair’ to blame Ceann Comhairle for controversial Dáil changes, Taoiseach says

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Micheál Martin said it was a ‘bit rich’ for the opposition to blame the Ceann Comhairle after creating widespread disruption.
Army joins search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Army joins search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

The farmer was last seen buying phone credit at a Centra near Kenmare on Thursday, March 20th.
Former Trump advisor 'admires' Ireland's corporate tax rate and is sceptical of tariffs

Former Trump advisor 'admires' Ireland's corporate tax rate and is sceptical of tariffs

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Donald Trump is hoping a 25 per cent tariff on foreign goods arriving into the US will lead to a manufacturing boom.
Man (50s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo

Man (50s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

A man, aged in his 50s, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Mayo on Monday evening
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Tuesday's front pages
Judge directs student who assaulted man at asylum seeker protest to bring Leaving Cert results to court

Judge directs student who assaulted man at asylum seeker protest to bring Leaving Cert results to court

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett has directed that Ross Culligan (20) bring his June Leaving Cert results to court in September before finalising the case.
Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Politics watch: Government braces for 'Liberation Day', Ceann Comhairle confidence vote

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Here, we have look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Ministers discuss potential US tariffs ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Ministers discuss potential US tariffs ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Donald Trump has dubbed April 2nd 'Liberation Day'

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