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Indications some Irish citizens may be on list to leave Gaza Strip
Israel-Hamas war
There are up to 40 Irish citizens currently trapped in Gaza due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Top RTÉ earners facing massive pay cuts as Kevin Bakhurst announces new €250,000 salary cap
RTE
The list of top 10 earners for 2021 showed that Ryan Tubridy (€440,000), Joe Duffy, (€351,000) Claire Byrne (€350,000), Ray D'Arcy (€305,000) and Miriam O'Callaghan, (€263,500) all earned more than €250,000
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Taoiseach Leo Varakdar hints at move that could revolutionise how we bid on and buy homes in Ireland
Housing
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar appeared to suggest that there was merit to a “blind bidding” system, similar to what is being used in Scotland.
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RTÉ set to get €56m bailout as fear mounts at troubled broadcaster over job cuts
RTE
Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said that it was important that conditions were attached as large amounts of taxpayers’ money was being given to RTÉ
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Darragh O'Brien to ask Government to extend Local Authority Home Loan scheme
Housing
The Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for those who cannot get sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home
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Emily Hand's sister Natali recalls heartbreaking call on night of Hamas attack
Israel-Hamas war
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met with Emily Hand's family in Dublin on Monday evening
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Up to 400 jobs could be cut at RTÉ as Kevin Bakhurst to unveil strategic vision plan
Kevin Bakhurst
A spokesman for RTÉ told the Irish Mirror: "RTÉ will publish its strategic vision document [on Tuesday] afternoon following a meeting with unions and staff representative groups and a briefing of RTÉ staff by Director-General, Kevin Bakhurst. RTÉ has no further comment"
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar lays laurel wreath at Cenotaph in Enniskillen on Remembrance Sunday
Leo Varadkar
The day is also the 36th anniversary of the Enniskillen Remembrance Day bombing carried out by the IRA
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Palestinian ambassador receives standing ovation following Sinn Féin Ard Fheis address
Palestine
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams embraced Ambassador Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid following her address to the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis on Saturday
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Public faces 'stark choice' between 'energetic' Sinn Féin and 'jaded' Government, Mary Lou McDonald says
Mary Lou McDonald
Mary Lou McDonald told 1,000 delegates in her Ard Fheis closing speech that 'Ireland is changing and we are ready to lead'
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Mary Lou McDonald says Suella Braverman 'needs to cop on' following Palestinian march comments
Mary Lou McDonald
Comments made by British Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Palestinian marches in London have been criticised by Mary Lou McDonald.
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McDonald brands Netanyahu decision to not allow ceasefire in Gaza 'alarming and dangerous'
Sinn Fein
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that her party will support a Social Democrats motion next week to expel the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich.
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Mary Lou McDonald pours cold water on claim Sinn Féin has 'policy' of suing media
Sinn Fein
Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews initiated legal proceedings against The Irish Times and its political correspondent, Harry McGee
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Irish Defence Forces spent over €6m on Israeli goods and services
Micheal Martin
Tánaiste and Defence Minister Micheál Martin confirmed the figures to Green Party TD Patrick Costello who asked how much money the Defence Forces had spent purchasing goods from Israel or Israeli-based companies.
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PAC wins battle to secure legal note from RTE on Tubridy deal
RTE
A summary of the notes sent to PAC members stated that former RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes would “personally ensure that a portion of the sponsorship will always be apportioned to the individual” during a meeting with Ryan Tubridy's agent.
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Poll suggests Mary Lou McDonald is Irish party leader who 'least prioritises climate change'
Sinn Fein
The Ireland Thinks Poll for Friends of the Earth was published on the same weekend as Mary Lou McDonald gathers Sinn Féin delegates in Athlone for the party's Ard Fheis.
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Sinn Féin urges government to refer 'brutal' Israeli assaults on Gaza to International Criminal Court
Gaza
Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip continues following the killing of 1,400 Israeli citizens by Palestinian paramilitary group Hamas on October 7
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Paschal Donohoe says legal cases taken by Sinn Féin against media 'does not bode well'
Paschal Donohoe
It was confirmed earlier this week that Sinn Féin TD Chris Andrews has lodged court proceedings against the Irish Times
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Paschal Donohoe calls on RTÉ and PAC to resolve legal note argument
RTE
Members of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (PAC) dismissed a suggestion from RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst this week on how to resolve the stalemate surrounding the legal note
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris denies exodus of officers is proof of no confidence in him
An Garda Siochana
Drew Harris was responding to the latest recruitment problems in the force
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New proposals from politicians could drive the cost of an average pint towards €10, report reveals
Politics
Oireachtas committee considering new licensing laws want a health levy put on drink that would see prices rise
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Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer, Áras an Uachtaráin confirms
Michael D Higgins
Mrs. Higgins, in her 80s, revealed she "underwent a successful procedure" on Wednesday
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XL Bully dogs to be added to restricted breeds list in Ireland
Dangerous dogs
Minister Heather Humphreys is working on a new package to tackle the growing problem of dangerous dogs mauling children and leaving them with life-changing injuries
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Six more months of takeaway pints and outdoor drinking as legislation extended
Alcohol
Meanwhile, it emerged last week that Justice Minister Helen McEntee has had to delay the introduction of later opening – as late as 6am – until the summer
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GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe 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
Kilkenny
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
Meath
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
Politics
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
M50
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.
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe 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
Weather
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
HSE
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
Sinn Fein
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
Cost of Living
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
GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe 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
Kilkenny
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
Lottie Ryan
"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe 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
Weather
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
GAA
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.