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May
May 2024
Student AccommodationGovt to expedite legal change to stop student accommodation providers mandating 51-week leases
Palestine
Palestinian flag flies and Taoiseach greets families as Ireland formally recognises Palestine
The Government has agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said that the decision "is about keeping hope alive".
He told the Dáil today that he has "no knowledge" of any Irish exported technology being used by Israel as part of its assault on Gaza.
The Dáil was temporarily suspended this afternoon after a group of protesters in the public gallery interrupted statements to call for sanctions to be imposed on Israel.
yellow-crowned night heron‘Odd looking but beautiful’: North American bird makes first ever appearance in Ireland
Leinster HouseWatch: Dáil briefly suspended as protesters in gallery call for sanctions against Israel
road accidentsEmergency medicine doctors to crew helicopter response service alongside paramedics in new trial
stephen terminiTeenager charged with assault of US tourist broke bail conditions 14 times, court hears
DublinMan arrested after allegedly carrying knife and acting in 'threatening' manner at Parnell Square
Drug Testing
Potent drugs such as nitazenes could appear at Irish festivals this summer, HSE expert warns
Nitazine, a powerful synthetic opioid, caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin and Cork late last year.
CabinetCabinet agrees to renew Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws as 'real and persistent' threat remains
ReportIreland's 13-year-olds have fewer friends but better familial relationships than a decade ago
Environmental Protection Agency
Ireland to fall 'well short' of both national and EU emissions reduction targets
The country is projected to achieve a reduction of up to 29% in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the target of 51%.
Youth politics
Retire to the EU? Young MEPs are few and far between - and that's not likely to change soon
Just three of the 705 current MEPs are under 30, with the European Parliament historically being seen as ‘a retirement place’.
Investigation by Noteworthy and European partners finds the median age of outgoing MEPs is 54 years
Expert blames infrequent elections in Ireland for low amount of young politicians
European Youth Forum: Younger MEPs can boost youth participation in elections
Missing person appealGardaí appeal for public's assistance in tracing 84-year-old woman missing from Co Galway
Emergency ServicesTaoiseach to meet Irish flying doctors who have raised concerns over ambulance service
Rafah
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike 'tragic mistake' after 45 killed in 'safe area' in Gaza
Footage and images released from the scene of the strike show large scale destruction.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the area had been designated a “humanitarian area”.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris labelled the attacks “unconscionable” and said that “nothing is off the table” when it comes to sanctions.
Reacting to the incident, Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister labelled the attacks “barbaric”.
coimisiún na meánUpdated online safety code criticised for not addressing ‘toxic and harmful’ algorithms
dog welfareDog behaviourist: 'Puppy yoga is a bad idea, nothing about it is ever good for the dogs'
mortgage interestFurther cuts to interest rates and energy prices on the cards, says finance minister
CoolockThree people arrested for immigration offences as 140 gardaí carry out raids in north Dublin
