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Bumper pay hikes for hundreds of thousands of public sector workers on the way in 2024
Public sector workers
Industrial relations sources told the Irish Mirror that workers could get pay rises of up to 10% in the next pay deal, that’s what they’ll initially pitch for
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Garda stations, Coastguard buildings among 82 vacant OPW buildings
An Garda Siochana
Exclusive: Office of Public Works becomes latest State body to be revealed to have a massive vacant properties portfolio
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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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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits RTÉ scandal will make asking public to pay new broadcasting levy more difficult
RTE
The government is currently awaiting a reform plan from the national broadcaster.
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Simon Harris announces new quality mark for English language schools as Korea trip starts
Simon Harris
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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Mobile phones to be banned from classrooms across the country in new government laws
Politics
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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Lack of urgency to tackle violence against women ‘unacceptable’, Irish MEP says
Domestic violence
Under the current draft, rape, sexual assault, and cyber stalking would become an offence at an EU level.
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Defiant President Michael D Higgins refusing to back down over Middle East comments
Michael D Higgins
EXCLUSIVE: The former TD and Minister has defended his right to speak out on political issues as President, such as the ongoing war in Gaza, saying that “foreign policy belongs to us all”.
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Close to 700 workers involved in RTE 'bogus' employment scandal
RTE
The Minister said RTE has made a provision of less than €20m to pay and correct the PRSI contributions of the workers involved to the Revenue and the Department of Social Protection.
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Budget 2024: Election giveaway budget to see tax cuts and return of energy credits
The Budget
Good news for everyone who likes a drink as excise duties on alcohol will not be touched this year
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Angry Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud trial amid misstated wealth allegations
Donald Trump
“Disgraceful trial,” he said during a lunch break, after listening to lawyers for New York attorney general Letitia James portray him as a habitual liar.
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Arrests and anger outside Leinster House as politicians return from ten week summer break
Politics
Barriers were set up outside Leinster House as politicians prepared to come back to work, and it's estimated up to 200 protestors gathered this morning
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Electoral commission to consider capping number of TDs amidst population growth
Politics
Under the constitution, the number of TDs is not currently capped and there must be one TD for every 20,000 to 30,000 people living in a constituency.
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Housing Minister slammed over 'have ye no homes to go to' quip at launch of charity's report
Housing
Minister Darragh O’Brien was keynote speaker at the Respond housing body’s yearly presentation in Buswells Hotel across from Leinster House on Tuesday afternoon
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Calls for politicians' addresses to be removed from ballot papers over safety concerns
Politics
Patrick Costello called for personal details like politicians' addresses to remain confidential on ballot papers due to the "growing aggression levelled at politicians by the far right"
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Brid Smith talks abuse on the streets and 'traitor' label as she unveils plans after Dail retirement
Politics
Dublin South-Central TD Brid told the Irish Sunday Mirror: 'I mainly get trolled on social media but sometimes I get abuse on the streets. They call me a traitor with a lot of Fs.'
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Carol Vorderman says 'no political party has disgusted me more' after Partygate video
Celebrity News
Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman did not hold back as she slammed Boris Johnson for honouring Partygate rule breakers in a blistering attack after the first video leaked
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Piers Morgan furiously calls Boris Johnson a 'serial liar' and demands he 'get in the bin'
Piers Morgan
The Privileges Committee released a damning report into the ‘Partygate’ allegations, and found Boris Johnson lied to MPs five times, but the former PM has rebuked the findings
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Good Morning Britain in chaos as ITV show abruptly ends amid fierce Boris Johnson debate
Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were only able to wave goodbye at the end of the ITV morning show today as a fierce debate broke out over Boris Johnson and the Partygate report
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Rod Stewart 'still a fan' of Boris Johnson and tells ex PM 'talk to me' about a comeback
Rod Stewart
Sir Rod Stewart, who earlier this year declared it was time to 'give Labour a go' at running the country, has admitted he thinks Boris Johnson has 'a wonderful charisma' despite the former prime minister 'telling a few porkies over the years'
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Carol Vorderman demands 'general election NOW' as Boris Johnson lies exposed
Carol Vorderman
Former Countdown host Carol Vorderman has been an outspoken critic of Boris Johnson and the Conservative government, and previously called the former Prime Minister ‘a dose of diarrhoea’
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Susanna Reid furiously clashes with Nigel Farage as he announces Boris team-up
Good Morning Britain
Susanna Reid clashed with Nigel Farage on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain as he revealed he would team-up with Boris Johnson
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Good Morning Britain thrown into chaos as crew forced to step in live on air after blunder
Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley were forced to stop an interview half-way through on Wednesday due to a technical blunder
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