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May 2024
As it happened
The UK reacts as Rishi Sunak calls a general election for 4 July
Sunak surprised Westminster by calling the election earlier than had been widely expected.
Updated 22 May
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traffic and travel
'No-drone zone' imposed over Aviva Stadium ahead of Europa League final
Updated 22 May
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Palestine
Israel says Ireland's decision to officially recognise State of Palestine is 'prize for terrorism'
Taoiseach Simon Harris described it as a “historic and important day” for Ireland and for Palestine.
Updated 22 May
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Courts
Man charged after being arrested at Dublin Airport following incident on board inbound flight
22 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
21 May
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food waste
Social Democrats TD calls for removal of best before dates from foods
21 May
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co mayo
Gardaí seek driver of 'red saloon' that was near fatal two-car crash in Mayo last year
21 May
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Annual Report
Children's Ombudsman says there's climate of 'uncertainty and instability' for youth in Ireland
21 May
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War Crimes
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for war crimes
The ICC is also seeking warrants for Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with two other top Hamas leaders.
Updated 20 May
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Biden labels ICC request for warrants against Israeli leaders 'outrageous' as the world reacts
20 May
record numbers
More than 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running in June's local elections
20 May
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blue flag beaches
Did your local beach get a Blue Flag this year? The 2024 list has been announced
20 May
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Quiz
Quiz: Can you tell where these Irish beaches are?
19 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
17 May
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Drugs
Two men arrested after gardaí seize over €238,000 worth of cocaine and cash in south Dublin
17 May
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claremorris
Woman (50s) dies following three-car collision in Co Mayo
16 May
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Work
Spouses and partners of employment permit holders will now be allowed to work in Ireland
Updated 15 May
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The Fly
Interpol issues red notice for convict Mohamed Amra who escaped after French prison van attacked
Updated 15 May
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Rafah
Netanyahu claims 'no humanitarian catastrophe' in Rafah as hundreds of thousands flee area
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said Ireland is certain to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, without specifying a date.
In March, the leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta said in a joint statement that they stand ready to recognise Palestinian statehood.
The Taoiseach today spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan to update him on Ireland's plan to recognise the State of Palestine.
Updated 15 May
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Israeli settlers block and loot food convoy as President Higgins condemns attacks on aid for Gaza
14 May
Death toll in Gaza passes 35,000 as ICJ schedules new hearings in genocide case
14 May
Israeli army claims UN vehicle hit in Rafah was in 'combat zone' after worker dies
14 May
appeal
Woman missing from Dublin found safe and well
15 May
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Nicola Keane
HSE apologises to family of woman who killed baby son and took own life in 2020
15 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
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Knockeenduff
Witness appeal as two people hospitalised following two-car collision in Co Kerry
15 May
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Downpatrick
PSNI search for man who attacked two people, covered them in petrol and tried to set them alight
15 May
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Blanchardstown
Man charged after woman seriously assaulted in Dublin last Friday
15 May
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SIPO
SIPO to hold investigation hearing into former minister Robert Troy's declaration errors next month
Updated 14 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
14 May
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Smoking
Plans to increase the legal smoking age to 21 have been approved - but vapes aren't included
Updated 14 May
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Collisions
Calls for tougher laws as three people handed fixed penalty notices for recording M1 crash site
14 May
14.0k
European Union
EU writes letter to EBU criticising organisers for 'incoherence' in banning flag from Eurovision
14 May
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Pieta House
Tens of thousands take part in Darkness Into Light
Updated 11 May
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Palestine
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
Updated 10 May
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More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
10 May
Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'
8 May
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
10 May
6.1k
Autism
Senator tells TD: "You did not see children with difference in school because they were not allowed to attend"
10 May
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Bushmills
Arrest made after man found nailed to fence in 'barbaric attack' in Co Antrim last Sunday
10 May
8.0k
Protests
UCC to divest from investment with Israeli company after engagement with Students' Union
9 May
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Killarney
Man arrested following robbery and assault of American tourist in her 80s
9 May
11.5k
Climate Change
Most Irish people underestimate the link between eating red meat and climate change - ESRI
9 May
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Gaza
Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'
Despite international objections, Israel sent tanks into Rafah yesterday and seized the nearby crossing into Egypt.
Tánaiste said he is “horrified” by events unfolding in Rafah, describing the levels of violence as “unconscionable”.
More than one million civilians are sheltering in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza amid Israel’s offensive on the region.
Updated 8 May
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All parties, including Israel, agree to resume Gaza deal talks
7 May
Time running out: 'Invasion of Rafah would be a death sentence for thousands'
7 May
The North
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down from role on medical grounds
8 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 May
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