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January 2024
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The Israel-Hamas war has entered its 100th day, a 36-year Garda has signed onto the dole as he cannot access his pension, and 3,500 apartments owned by Ireland’s biggest landlord could soon be up for sale.
Gaza latestIsrael-Hamas war enters 100th day as Netanyahu says the Hague won't stop military campaign
pension problem
36-year Garda veteran forced to sign on the dole on retirement due to bureaucratic anomaly
Donal Forrester says he believes the problem will soon affect hundreds of members as their time for retirement comes.
Sinn FéinMcDonald invokes Northern Ireland peace process in address at Pro-Palestine rally in London
Ireland and PalestineThousands of pro-Palestine protesters gathered in Dublin as marches take place across the world
Death toll risesGaza ministry says at least 60 killed by Israeli strikes overnight on 99th day of war
Funding FailureChildren's Ombudsman pulls out of Government's domestic violence strategy over lack of funding
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Mary Lou Mcdonald to speak at huge Palestine rally in London, US carries out fresh strike in Yemen, and large protest to take place in Dublin.
Middle East
US carries out fresh strike in Yemen, UK warns Iran to 'cease' Houthi support
The fresh strike comes after the Houthis warned of further attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Get out the voteLarry Donnelly: What to look for as Iowa and New Hampshire choose their nominees for president
factcheckDebunked: Planning files do not show that Ringsend building was to be used for asylum seekers
stardust inquestsDental plate could have been 'key' in identifying body of Stardust victim who went unknown for 25 years
Northern IrelandSinn Féin in bid to recall Stormont Assembly next week ahead of public sector strike
