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Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
- There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
- When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
Varadkar on Biden-White House visit: 'I'm not here to tell him off or tick him off'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes the US president would get the same welcome in Ireland as he did last year.
Ministers met with Grace case inquiry to voice unhappiness with the pace of work and delays
- The Grace case concerns a young woman with profound intellectual disabilities who was left in a foster home in the Waterford area for almost 20 years despite a succession of sexual and physical abuse allegations.
- The latest six month extension means the final report will not be complete until September 2024, over five years beyond its original deadline.
Increasing housing targets to 50,000 per year not achievable this year or next, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said a 50,000 housing target would be achievable in the longer term.