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Workplace Relations
Opinion: I can't help but think that if men got periods, the workplace would offer period leave
Niamh O'Reilly
26 May
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merseyside
27 people hospitalised after car struck pedestrians at Liverpool Premier League victory parade
Police said a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area, who they believe to be the driver of the car, was detained at the scene.
Merseyside Police said they are not treating the incident as terrorism.
The North West Ambulance Service said four of those injured were children.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as "appalling".
26 May
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Gaza
Hamas source says group accepts mediators' latest Gaza ceasefire proposal for 70-day truce
Updated 26 May
6.9k
housing delivery
Fines for housing developers who miss deadlines? Wouldn't work in Ireland, say experts
We asked housing experts if the UK PM Keir Starmer’s plan to penalise developers that miss deadlines would work here.
26 May
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Courts
Two teenagers jailed for nine years for murder of gunman Tristan Sherry at Blanchardstown steakhouse
Updated 26 May
19.1k
Trial
Jozef Puska told brother he 'cut' a woman and it was 'probably bad', court hears
26 May
16.3k
cold war of words
Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
Updated 26 May
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Cork Circuit Criminal Court
Man jailed for hijacking Cork taxi and bundling 75-year-old driver out of the vehicle
26 May
10.0k
Courts
Jury in Satchwell trial told they can consider self defence
Updated 26 May
13.1k
War in Ukraine
Russia says West's decision to lift range limits on weapons sent to Ukraine is 'dangerous'
26 May
13.0k
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Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
26 May
At least 12, including three children, killed in Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine
25 May
Kyiv comes under drone and missile attack as Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners
24 May
Russia and Ukraine each hand over 390 prisoners as major prisoner swap begins
23 May
Immigration
Minister says 'upgraded' system will ensure 'vigorous' screening to tackle illegal immigration
26 May
19.2k
Food Hygiene
Watchdog floats idea of displaying food safety ratings outside every café, restaurant and takeaway
26 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
26 May
3.3k
slap dash
French president Macron dismisses wife’s ‘slap’ caught on camera as 'playful teasing'
Updated 26 May
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Revenue
Almost €3m worth of cannabis destined for Co Clare seized at Shannon Airport
26 May
16.6k
Basic Income Scheme
Minister backs artists keeping €325 basic income per week as report finds they're more happy
26 May
18.1k
60
Courts
Man denies murder but pleads guilty to manslaughter of Ian Baitson in Cork
26 May
16.8k
Dunleer
Woman in her 80s dies after being struck by a bus in Co Louth
She is the third pedestrian, and the fifth woman, to have died on Irish roads since Saturday.
Updated 26 May
21.0k
Triple unlocked
New Defence Bill: Suspensions of military personnel and raft of provisions for foreign missions
26 May
17.2k
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Planning Permission
Removing judges from the planning process amounts to 'shooting the messenger'
26 May
10.4k
14
trump's tariffs
'Wait and see': Taoiseach says Trump's extension on tariff threat could stifle economic growth
Mairead Maguire
reports from the Global Economic Summit in Killarney
26 May
4.8k
15
Farming
Irish hauliers want all tractors and slow moving vehicles banned from motorways
26 May
46.2k
106
Irish Waters
‘Intense’ marine heatwave in Irish waters will become ‘extreme’ if above average temperatures continue
26 May
9.6k
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Speaking out
Sister of Daniel McAnaspie who was murdered in State care calls for formal apology
26 May
7.4k
Black Friday
Boots Ireland admits misleading Black Friday toothbrush and perfume discounts in court
26 May
15.5k
Iveagh House
'US military out' graffiti spray-painted on Foreign Affairs HQ during overnight protest
Protest group Palestine Action Éire have claimed responsibility for the graffiti, which gardaí are investigating.
26 May
7.1k
Read all about it
'Exciting, funny, anarchic': The British press had some stellar reviews for Kneecap's London gig
26 May
23.2k
Housing Crisis
'We need to declare an emergency': Politicians call on public to join housing protest next month
26 May
25.1k
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Murder Investigation
Gardaí begin new search in Offaly relating to 1996 disappearance of Fiona Pender
Fiona was seven months pregnant and 25-years-old when she disappeared in 1996.
26 May
46.1k
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MOTD
Gary Lineker fights back tears as he signs off from Match of the Day for final time
The 42
26 May
15.2k
The Daily Poll
Do you think 100% mortgages should be reintroduced?
26 May
28.1k
106
Gaza
At least 52 killed, including 15 people from same family, by Israeli strikes in Gaza, officials say
Updated 26 May
5.9k
Multinationals
Trump says 50% tariffs on EU delayed until 9 July after 'very nice call' with von der Leyen
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff from 1 June.
Updated 26 May
31.8k
106
RELATED
US farmers to gain better access to British agriculture market under new trade deal, Trump says
8 May
EU proposes hitting US-made planes and cars with tariffs if trade talks fail
8 May
Analysis: What are the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on the Irish supply chain?
12 Apr
Khan Yunis
'There is no safe place': Relatives recount Israeli strike that killed nine children of Gaza doctor
26 May
5.8k
crime stats
Shopping scams up 200% as fraud offences surge this year, garda figures show
26 May
9.0k
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Commonwealth
King Charles, Canada's head of state, to open Ottawa parliament amid Trump's annexation threats
26 May
11.3k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Remains of Gaine identified, US pauses EU tariffs and Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’
Updated 26 May
4.5k
Bye BT
Stripe to sponsor Young Scientist Exhibition - 20 years after founder Patrick Collison’s win
26 May
17.6k
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Housing Crisis
Calls for reintroduction of 100% mortgages for first time buyers - but politicians urge caution
This type of mortgage is slowly creeping back into the market in the UK. We wanted to know if Ireland should follow suit.
Jane Matthews
26 May
31.2k
80
Hurling
Cork advance to Munster final after overcoming Waterford
The 42
25 May
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