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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

2 hrs ago

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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 17 hrs ago

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record numbers

More than 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running in June's local elections

18 hrs ago

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blue flag beaches

Did your local beach get a Blue Flag this year? The 2024 list has been announced

18 hrs ago

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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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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

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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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evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

10 May

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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

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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

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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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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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