Irish
Last year
2024
Crunch timeGaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
Rise and shine
The 9 at 9
Aer Lingus pilots to vote, Von der Leyen reelection bid and Trump’s running mate.
staying positive
In the latest blow to his campaign, Joe Biden has Covid-19 and has returned to Delaware
The US president is experiencing “mild symptoms” after testing positive for Covid during a campaign trip to Las Vegas.
GazaOxfam says Israel using water ‘as weapon of war’ after report shows Gaza supply has dropped by 94%
justice system
People who give character references for sexual offenders can now be cross-examined in court
Michael D Higgins signed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 today.
Relationship resetHarris and Starmer toast relationship ‘reset’ over pints with UK PM Ireland visit set for Sept
How I Spend My MoneyMoney Diaries: How will you be spending this summer? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
ImmigrationSinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
Ballisodare RiverInland Fisheries Ireland investigating deaths of around 850 wild Atlantic salmon in Sligo river
United IrelandTánaiste focused on ‘less sexy’ all-island politics than ‘shouting from rooftops’ about Border Poll
CourtsWicklow Garda goes on trial accused of false imprisonment and sexual assault at garda station
Witness appeal
Man in his 40s killed after being struck by stolen car in Baldoyle area of Dublin overnight
It’s believed the vehicle was stolen by a gang of car thieves operating from the west of Dublin city.
inheritance taxDoherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change
The Rutland CentreLeading addiction treatment centre reports significant rise in cocaine and gambling addictions
New defence law
President signs controversial Defence legislation into law following Council of State meeting
The statement went onto say that his decision to make the legislation law does not close off an avenue to challenge the Defence Amendment Act in court.
CourtsGarda who 'lost it' and attacked man taking pictures of him in Dublin bar avoids criminal record
Death Threats
Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to Gardaí after man posts video saying he would 'shoot her dead'
While wearing a black mask, the man in the video said he would shoot the Sinn Féin leader “for free”.
factcheckDebunked: Bus company refutes claims it wouldn't drive 150 asylum seekers into Coolock site
common groundVaradkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 'rapidly becoming sister parties' but merger not likely
House Of Lords
King Charles makes first King's Speech under Starmer, confirms repeal of Troubles Legacy Act
In all, the chunky package features 40 pieces of proposed legislation.
Charles made the confirmation as he delivered the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to repeal the legislation.
