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The Taoiseach is quibbling with how child poverty is measured - here's the exact incomes involved
The poverty line is an internationally recognised standard.
JD Vance calls Democrats 'the party of hatred' and claims they sympathise with 9/11 attackers
Migration minister highlights fall of 39% in people seeking international protection
Energy minister says data centres are to Ireland what car factories are to Germany
How is smoking cool again? My Dad thought quitting would save his life, but it was too late
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UK transport secretary says women not 'rushing to book' Ryanair flights after 'rapist' comment
Status Yellow rain warnings issued for seven counties
Harris hints at separating home heating oil from carbon tax changes in budget
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New York to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, but Trump won't attend Ground Zero ceremony
Health minister says some regions have had finance powers removed because they overspent on hiring
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Man United mark long-awaited Champions League return with 4-0 win
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Poll: What did you make of The Gentlemen season 2?
The big visit: After an eventful week in the US, the Trump show comes to Ireland
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JD Vance calls Democrats 'the party of hatred' and claims they sympathise with 9/11 attackers
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ECB interest rate hike
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9/11 – 25 years on
'The towers suddenly came into view, only the bottom halves were visible'
Marion McKeone
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Trade Towers Down
9/11 was televised. I was in New York that day. I’m glad I didn’t have a phone
Lise Hand
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Suicide in Ireland
Doctors can’t predict suicide, but we can try to prevent it
Dr Stephen McWilliams
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Sulky racing
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Suzi Walsh
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My ADHD diagnosis
Ten ADHD traits that took me by surprise after diagnosis
Ranae von Meding
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How is smoking cool again? My Dad thought quitting would save his life, but it was too late
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
Migration minister highlights fall of 39% in people seeking international protection
Energy minister says data centres are to Ireland what car factories are to Germany
Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien says he doesn’t want to bring the shutters down on data centres.
The Taoiseach is quibbling with how child poverty is measured - here's the exact incomes involved
The poverty line is an internationally recognised standard.
Yesterday
10th September 2026
Ireland's 'first sandwich census' has a clear winner for the country's national sambo
Minister says female paramedics 'let down' by ambulance service after Prime Time report
Shane Lowry shares second after first round 67 at Irish Open, as McIlroy fires 69
Simon Harris hopes GAA integration plan can 'get over the line' next year
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Foster Care
Tusla can't say how many foster carers were removed due to complaints or allegations
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Licence Applications
Who's behind the seaweed harvesting applications covering over 14,000 hectares of Ireland's coastline?
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Seaweed Harvesting
Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas
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New Drugs
'An arms race': the evolving new synthetic drugs that need fresh methods to detect them
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Illegal Wildfires
Ireland has one of Europe’s highest rates of wildfire overlap with protected nature sites
44
Water Use
Data centres used almost one billion litres of water last year, but another industry used far more
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Letters to the editor
Son of Gerry Hutch appears in court following extradition
He is the sixth person to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on charges resulting from the criminal investigation by GNBCI.
Energy minister's advice for lowering bills? Retrofit or switch providers
Are you trying to buy your first home? We want to hear from you
Harris says 'hundreds of euros' in income tax cuts will make a real difference to families
The Tánaiste says he believes this year’s budget can make a significant impact cumulatively on the life of a middle-income earner.
Two men accused of raping teenager at Galway train station refused bail
Long-running US NBC morning show Today to broadcast from Kenmare
Son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch extradited from Lanzarote on organised crime charges
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire in July
Dallas-based US companies win contract to manage Metrolink project
Gavan Reilly: Six months by law. 24.3 months in reality. Ireland's disability numbers don't add up
Gavan Reilly
'Deeply offensive': Michael O'Leary criticised for calling other airlines 'high-fare rapists'
Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' is going up for auction
Harry Styles is bringing 'disco' to Croke Park next year - and tickets will cost a pretty penny
Mega stars such as LCD Soundsystem, Kylie Minogue and Tears for Fears have been named as support acts for tour dates in other cities.