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May
May 2024
Leaders' QuestionsGovernment blasted on housing as almost one in two say they've postponed buying a home
HOSPITAL CRISISNurses' union calls for beefed up powers for hospital watchdog following 'inquiry after inquiry'
INMO SURVEY FINDINGSRisk of 'collapse' in nursing as nearly two-thirds of Irish nurses have considered quitting
drugs seizuresTwo men arrested after shipments of cannabis worth €3.7 million seized in Dublin and Wexford
EvictionsOver 900 households avoid homelessness through Threshold, but evictions still 'persistent' issue
record temperaturesGlobal temperature streak continues with hottest April on record, says EU's climate monitor
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Irish people for the EU, Bambie Thug’s political statement interrupted and news deserts in Dublin – it’s your morning roundup.
euphoria
Watch: Sweden gave 'King of Eurovision' Johnny Logan a return to the big stage last night
The Irish singer belted out ‘Euphoria’ – the 2012 winner by the only other person to have won the contest twice, Sweden’s Loreen.
Local mediaDublin suburbs at risk of becoming 'news deserts', heightening misinformation risk - study
EurovisionBambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
the morning lead
Majority of country believes Ireland should remain in the EU, polling finds
Most people believe voting for EU elections is important and would support more countries joining the bloc, according to the research.
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Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
drink drivingAlmost 200 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the Bank Holiday weekend
RTÉ FINANCES
Government to ramp up financial scrutiny of RTÉ, with C&AG to act as auditor
“The board is focused on returning RTE to levels of corporate governance and transparency that should define it,” Chairman Terence O’Rourke said.
A forensic accountant found that transactions were made from RTÉ barter accounts that had no valid basis.
It also found that spend on hospitality and travel was underreported to Ministers from 2017-2022.
The Minister announced that the C&AG will act as auditor of the organisation henceforth, and legislation on how the broadcaster is governed will be reformed.
dublin city centre taskforceOpinion: 'A new Dublin taskforce would do nothing to help inner city communities'
Capital PlanTaoiseach to announce new taskforce focused on rejuvenating Dublin city centre on Thursday
Irish seaWildlife rescuers caring for 96 birds after oil spill, as public urged not to take birds home
factcheckDebunked: Deepfaked Michael O’Leary appears in scam ad pushing financial platform ‘Ryan Chain’
CourtsFormer councillor pleads not guilty to perverting course of justice and forging search warrants
High CourtBroadcaster Paul Byrne and Virgin Media agree to mediate dispute over disciplinary proceedings
