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April
April 2024
Fauci in Ireland
Dr Fauci in Dublin: I'm concerned false info online could lead to further rise in measles cases
Dr Fauci said that he has been ‘extensively’ threatened by anti-vaxxers, but that doctors can’t be afraid to give out factual advice.
Eimer McAuley
17 Apr
12.3k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
17 Apr
7.1k
legacy
O'Neill 'sorry for every loss of life' in Troubles, says Kingsmill families deserve justice
17 Apr
8.2k
Crime
Two men arrested in North Dublin over theft incidents, including multiple burglaries
17 Apr
8.7k
6
algorithms
TikTok and YouTube Shorts feeding male users misogynistic content, Irish research shows
The researchers tracked the content recommended content being fed to ten ‘sockpuppet’ accounts that identified as male on TikTok and Youtube Shorts.
17 Apr
16.6k
Crime
Three men arrested in connection with attempted kidnapping and assault in Belfast
16 Apr
6.9k
Missing Person
Search stood down after body found in search for missing man
16 Apr
33.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
16 Apr
4.1k
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Moments of joy
'Life under Covid-19' pics from Irish photographers capture 'difficult time' in our history
15 Apr
25.5k
Ireland and Israel
Tánaiste calls Israeli ambassador's comments on Ireland recognising Palestine 'absurd'
14 Apr
28.4k
The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
14 Apr
10.1k
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Budget
FF Budget promises: More energy credits and a €10 child benefit boost
14 Apr
17.0k
Suspected arson attack
Gardaí investigating fire at Co Wicklow site earmarked for asylum seeker accommodation
14 Apr
25.7k
The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
13 Apr
7.0k
the big issues
A warning to social media firms and an appeal to Iran: Martin rallies troops at FF Ard Fheis
Micheál Martin said that Ireland is facing “enormous” challenges, but that the country “can and will overcome”.
13 Apr
9.2k
Schools and the church
Another Dublin primary school is to be divested from Catholic Church
12 Apr
33.3k
20
sextortion
Explainer: How the 'honeytrap' sexting scandal has rocked Westminster
12 Apr
20.3k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
12 Apr
3.4k
The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
10 Apr
7.3k
Disclosing Freebies
RTÉ employees urged not to accept gifts worth over €100, told to declare all freebies
10 Apr
15.0k
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The Morning Lead
Teens in private residential care dropped off at Tusla HQ over safety concerns
Private operators of residential care homes for migrant teens had fears over grooming and drug use.
Evidence had been found which suggested teens were being groomed and at risk of sexual exploitation.
Requests to move the at-risk children weren't granted - so the private firm staff decided they needed to discharge the teens from their care.
Protocols brought in since the invasion of Ukraine mean the staff-to-children ratio in these facilities is not as strong as it is in Tusla care homes.
Eimer McAuley
10 Apr
32.8k
Surgery Overseas
Over 100 Irish women travelling to Romania for endometriosis surgery every year
Eimer McAuley
7 Apr
24.1k
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The Unproductive System
After 13 surgeries Sinead Murphy has given up on endometriosis care in Ireland. She's not alone.
“When I was seventeen a gynaecologist recommended that I get pregnant, because it would help.”
Some women with endometriosis have lost trust in the Irish health system
This investigation by The Journal and Noteworthy shows how these women often feel they have no choice but to travel abroad for treatment
Eimer McAuley
7 Apr
28.3k
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March
March 2024
the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
22 Mar
7.7k
fine gael exodus
Josepha Madigan unexpectedly resigns as Junior Minister and will not stand in next election
Madigan said she told Varadkar she would not be running again last summer.
22 Mar
65.5k
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Sinéad and Shane
Praise for Sinéad O'Connor's daughter Roísín Waters' rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
22 Mar
36.3k
Survivor speaks out
Meav McLoughlin Doyle details horrific abuse, and how reaching out for help led to the way out
9 hrs ago
20.7k
Citywest
Security guard suspended after video of asylum seeker being punched in Dublin accommodation centre
The man who was hit in the head told The Journal he has been in Tallaght Hospital today.
Eimer McAuley
12 hrs ago
76.3k
Reasons for quitting
Varadkar says political life was 'never' for partner Matt as he laughs off 'legacy' questions
19 hrs ago
43.5k
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The headlines
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
20 Mar
12.9k
Historic report
The Assisted Dying Committee released its landmark report backing new laws - here's why a split emerged
Eimer McAuley
20 Mar
11.7k
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Who will be Taoiseach?
'I had my chance': Simon Coveney rules himself out of the running for FG leader
20 Mar
17.5k
The Daily Poll
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
20 Mar
41.8k
86
Lower Mount Street
'Why's he in Japan?': Protesters say O’Gorman must answer questions over asylum seeker treatment
Eimer McAuley
Updated 19 Mar
33.8k
Mount Street
Asylum seekers who left Dublin Mountains camp attempt to find shelter for the night
One asylum seeker said he felt he was treated “like an animal” at the campsite he was bussed to.
16 Mar
83.3k
President speak out
President Higgins says people of Gaza will be in Ireland's thoughts this St Patrick's Day
16 Mar
4.3k
mount st
Taoiseach accused of 'pandering to fears whipped up by far-right' in asylum seeker comments
15 Mar
17.9k
US Army sponsorship
Catherine Martin attends SXSW festival, says efforts ongoing to find other gigs for Irish acts
13 Mar
21.0k
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Tragic Incident
Boy (18) dies in motorcycle crash in Castlebar, Co Mayo
13 Mar
19.6k
Courts
Two men sentenced for involvement in video mocking Michaela McAreavey’s death
13 Mar
28.8k
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