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Eamon Ryan concedes people will lose homes because of erosion

The Environment and Climate Minister, speaking from COP preliminary meetings, says he'll do his best to mitigate damage

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Taoiseach reluctant to 'jump the gun' with banning of certain breeds after latest dog attacks

Leo Varadkar would prefer enforcement over blanket bans

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Green TD is Dáil's most prolific printer as politicians produce 14.5 million items of stationery at taxpayers' expense

Calendars, bookmarks and Christmas cards were among the items ordered by TDs and senators since the beginning of last year

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to raise profile of Ireland on trade mission to South Korea

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris will all travel to South Korea this week as part of a Government trade mission.

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RTE 'register of interests' for top stars to be published in January but names may not be listed

Public may be disappointed because the long-awaited list won't have any names because of data protection

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Simon Harris announces new quality mark for English language schools as Korea trip starts

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris made the announcement on new regulations for third-level providers and English language schools from Seoul as the Government starts its three-day trade mission in South Korea on Wednesday.

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State agency sitting on 59 vacant properties despite housing crisis

The buildings include Coast Guard cottages in Cork, former residences, and 26 Garda stations that have been closed since 2013

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Fine Gael senator amends Register of Interests after failing to declare company directorship

Paddy Burke undertook to change his declaration of interests after the Irish Mirror reported last week that he had omitted his interest in a food packaging firm

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Over 100 contracts for Ukrainian refugee accommodation due to expire before end of year

A spokesperson for the Department of Integration told the Irish Mirror that it expects to renew the expiring contracts which involve over 4,500 beds.

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Number of charges for personal drug possession increased by 75% in six years

The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, chaired by former HSE chief Paul Reid, last week recommended changing to a comprehensive health-led response to drugs, including decriminalisation for people found in possession of drugs for personal use

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Record number of children in emergency accommodation as homelessness figures near 13,000

New data from the Department of Housing shows that there were 12,827 people recorded as homeless in September. This included 3,904 children

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Taoiseach says holding vote for united Ireland soon would 'not be a good idea'

Leo Varadkar was asked how soon he believed a vote would be held on a united Ireland just weeks after he said he believes there will be a united Ireland in his lifetime

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Below market rents must be offered if colleges avail of new accommodation loans

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) agreed a new €434 million student accommodation financing initiative to allow Irish colleges build student accommodation

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Children falling asleep in schools because of smartphones

School principal at the coalface tells the Irish Mirror that kids are coming into school wrecked after night phone usage

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Simon Harris backs plans to ban phones in schools

The Irish Mirror revealed that Education Minister Norma Foley plans to bring a memo to Cabinet that would support schools getting rid of phones

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'Status quo cannot continue' for Ukrainian refugee support says TD Simon Harris

The Irish Mirror understands that plans limiting the amount of time a Ukrainian refugee can spend in State-provided accommodation to 90 days is expected to return to Cabinet next week.

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Mobile phones to be banned from classrooms across the country in new government laws

EXCLUSIVE: Education Minister Norma Foley leading the charge to ban the 'scourge' that teachers say is 'destroying' school life

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Guesthouse owned by TD Michael Healy-Rae receives more than €500,000 for accommodating Ukrainians

Michael Healy-Rae

The €322,480 paid out to Deputy Healy Rae’s Rosemount was part of a €324.6m paid out by the State to accommodation providers accommodating Ukrainians between April 1 and the end of June this year

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Leo Varadkar confirms Ireland's response to Ukrainian refugees will be adapted

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attempted to play down a reported row between Ministers at Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.

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Cash-strapped HSE owed €235m by patients and insurance companies for unpaid charges

CEO Bernard Gloster told the Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday that the agency is heading for a €1.5 billion budget deficit this year

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'No solid proposal' to limit Ukrainian refugee accommodation to 90 days

Following reports of rows at Cabinet over suggestions to limit accommodation for Ukrainian refugees to three months, Junior Integration Minister Joe O'Brien said that "frank" discussions are required.

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No increase in number of drug counsellors in prisons in nearly a decade

In response to a parliamentary question to Green Party TD Patrick Costello, Justice Minister Helen McEntee said that 70 per cent of prisoners who are committed to custody have difficulties associated with addiction to substances

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Former high profile Irish politician facing possible jail time over alleged drug driving

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The Irish Mirror has confirmed that the man is due to appear in court in the west of Ireland early next year – charged with one count of drug driving.

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Tánaiste slams Israeli company for sacking employee with pro-Palestine opinion

Micheal Martin says it is 'unacceptable' to fire a person for their views in 'democratic' Ireland

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Galway Woman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal show The sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio

Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing

In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.

Driver ignored multiple Garda instructions before fatal crash, inquest hears

Mr Sheridan, a married father of three from Effernock, Trim, Co Meath sustained serious injuries when his 151-reg Mercedes E 300 failed to take a bend and struck a wall at Patrick Street, Trim moments later at around 1.55am.

Independent TD's plant-hire firm doubles cash pile and records €65,000 profits

Mattie McGrath's company was awarded contracts by Tipperary County Council, Waterford County Council and Irish Water

M50 madness as e-scooter zooms down Ireland's busiest motorway during morning rush hour

The man, who was wearing a hi-vis jacket and a backpack, is seen speeding along on the middle lane of the motorway – as cars and lorries overtake him.

RTE Irish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at school The mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school

Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise

Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday

HSE paid €130,000 for 29 people to undergo gender reassignment ops outside state

The health authority funded 41 trips abroad for gender reassignment surgeries and related treatments in the past three years, new figures show

Number of assessment of needs completions overdue jumps by over 200% in a year

Figures provided to Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane by the HSE show that nearly 5,000 children are waiting more than three months for their assessment of needs to be completed in the second quarter of this year.

Five cash supports to help with heating costs that you may not know about

With temperatures set to drop and no sign that energy prices will follow, people need all the help they can get to make ends meet

Galway Woman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal show The sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio

Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing

In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.

Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny

Republic of Ireland Soccer Team

Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI

Republic of Ireland national football team

The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved

Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate

"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."

RTE Irish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at school The mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school

Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight

Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron

Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight

Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise

Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday

The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included

We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"

'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind

Republic of Ireland national football team

Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.