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Tánaiste: Talks to bring about ceasefire in Gaza 'gone backwards'

Micheál Martin said 'there is now an absence of political will' on both sides

24 April 2024

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Stardust campaigner 'very annoyed and angry' at Dáil apologies made by two TDs

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said it was likely that there would be a redress scheme for the families, but that the Government needed to further engage with the families first

24 April 2024

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Ammi Burke charged with obstructing a garda outside the Four Courts

If convicted, Ms Burke could face a possible six-month sentence and a fine

24 April 2024

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'We know that you are safe now,' funeral of 'beautiful' Clare boy Shay Lynch hears

The first-class pupil at Scoil Seanáin Naofa, Clonlara, died following a tragic accident at a Co Clare hotel pool on Saturday

24 April 2024

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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost

Simon Harris says 'affordability very much varies depending on the person, depending on their circumstances'

24 April 2024

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Gardaí at scene of crash involving car and motorcycle in Cork

The road is currently closed and local traffic diversions are in place, a Garda spokesperson said

24 April 2024

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Cyclist, 20s, dies following collision involving truck in Co Dublin

The cyclist, a woman in her 20s, was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where she later died from her injuries

24 April 2024

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Girl, 11, who died by suicide 'was not heard' by 'inadequate' mental health services, court told

After finding Milly Tuomey's suicide diary there was an urgent referral in December 2015 to mental health services, but an appointment was only given for the day after she died in 2016

24 April 2024

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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge

Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic

24 April 2024

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Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds

Mr Harris said that a report on Ms Johnston's death from former chief justice Frank Clarke would be completed by the end of May

24 April 2024