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2nd March 2025 - 6th March 2025
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Why is the government using a ship for emergency gas reserves - and why is it a climate problem?
Cabinet has approved a plan to develop an emergency gas storage facility.
Environmentalists fear it could hurt Ireland's climate efforts and lead to importing fracked gas from the US.
Updated 4 Mar
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How many people does Ireland deport every year?
The figure is relatively low for a number of reasons.
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Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
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23 Feb
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FactCheck
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13 Feb
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8 Feb
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'Bigger than Brexit': What would a Trump trade war with the EU mean for Ireland?
4 Feb
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January
January 2025
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What does today's High Court injunction mean for the XL Bully ban?
31 Jan
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31 Jan
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22 Jan
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Why did Biden grant preemptive pardons for his family and Dr Anthony Fauci?
21 Jan
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Luas and order
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The Journal has built a picture of what the new service will and won’t be from talking to security sources and experts.
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18 Jan
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Threats of resignations test resolve of Netanyahu government - but likely won't derail ceasefire
17 Jan
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The Morning Lead
The Enoch Burke saga and what happens when prison is no longer a deterrent
The teacher’s case has been before the courts since August 2022 and it remains unclear how it will be resolved.
11 Jan
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Why are the LA fires spreading so quickly?
9 Jan
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'Not for sale': As Trump eyes Greenland (again), what's the status of the world's largest island?
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Last year
2024
The Morning Lead
What is butane honey oil, the high strength drug being hidden in posted toys and clothes?
There has been a surge in Irish seizures of this highly concentrated form of cannabis.
Illegal production of BHO has caused serious explosions in the UK and Germany.
It's coming through the post to Ireland from North America, where it's legal.
31 Dec 2024
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24 Dec 2024
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13 Dec 2024
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Why is Israel accusing Amnesty International of inventing its own definition of genocide?
11 Dec 2024
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Tbilisi
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29 Oct 2024
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18 Oct 2024
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Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
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15 Oct 2024
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In the hills of south Lebanon: How Irish troops work to keep the peace along the Blue Line
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1 Oct 2024
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The group’s future is likely very different to the one it envisaged for itself just a few short years ago.
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29 Sep 2024
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XL bully ban: Here's what happens to the controversial dogs after 1 October
The ban comes after a spate of attacks in Ireland – but will it be effective?
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27 Sep 2024
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FactCheck
Explained: How controversial reporting restrictions on an alleged abduction case were lifted
19 Sep 2024
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Long Road Ahead
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There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.
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14 Sep 2024
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