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March
March 2024
Varadkar in Brussels for final EU summit as Taoiseach, as Ukraine, defence and Gaza top agenda
18 hrs ago
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'Contest is healthy': Fine Gaelers say a leadership race would be the best option for the party
20 hrs ago
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
21 hrs ago
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As Leo Varadkar waves goodbye to his time as Taoiseach, how will he be remembered?
From ‘welfare cheats’ to ‘bullet-proof’ backstops.
21 hrs ago
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108
Gardaí launch murder investigation as chief suspect identified in fatal Cobh attack
Updated 22 hrs ago
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Gunman shoots two officers while helping a prisoner to escape from Idaho hospital
22 hrs ago
17.3k
Stardust jury reminded of 'inferno' that developed at nightclub fire before deliberations
23 hrs ago
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Runners and riders: Here's who's in the frame to become the next Fine Gael leader
Simon Coveney, who previously ran against Varadkar in the last election for a Fine Gael leader, has ruled himself out of the race.
23 hrs ago
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The Assisted Dying Committee released its landmark report backing new laws - here's why a split emerged
Eimer McAuley
23 hrs ago
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'The main thing is you’re going home': Kyle Hayes escaped jail after conviction for violent attack
23 hrs ago
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'I had my chance': Simon Coveney rules himself out of the running for FG leader
23 hrs ago
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'One person on a trolley is too much' says HSE CEO as 638 patients currently waiting for a bed
23 hrs ago
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20
No drugs found as naval divers complete search of bay at centre of cocaine smuggling probe
Ten men – understood to be Irish, Serbian, Spanish and Dutch – were arrested by specialist gardaí near Skibbereen last Thursday.
Niall O'Connor
24 hrs ago
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Varadkar yet to decide whether he'll run for Dáil again and says EU Commissioner job 'not for me'
24 hrs ago
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'Impractical' to buy apartments earmarked for demolition before Metrolink plan approved
24 hrs ago
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Debunked: Chart used to criticise Dublin actually shows ranking for homelessness services
24 hrs ago
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Three more measles cases confirmed in latest weekly figures
20 Mar
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'Brexit-hater' Varadkar's emotional parting: How international media covered the Taoiseach's announcement
20 Mar
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Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Updated 20 Mar
156k
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Irish man dead following suspected head injury in Gran Canaria
Updated 20 Mar
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Psychiatric report to be prepared on man charged with setting fire to a house in Cork City
20 Mar
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'Don't limp on': McDonald calls for general election in testy Dáil exchanges with Varadkar
20 Mar
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Tánaiste 'surprised' by Varadkar's resignation, says coalition Govt should go full-term
20 Mar
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Assisted dying should be made legal in Ireland, committee of TDs and senators say in landmark report
20 Mar
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Private hospital in alleged Kate Middleton data breach says disciplinary steps will be taken
Updated 20 Mar
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36
Opposition leaders call for general election after Varadkar's sudden resignation
Updated 20 Mar
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30
Poll: Who do you think will take over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader?
20 Mar
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78
Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
20 Mar
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68
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Órla Ryan
Updated 20 Mar
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Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
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Over 2,800 applications to Tusla's tracing service still awaiting social worker allocation
11 Feb
Wicklow man who assaulted his partner in three-day ordeal handed seven-year prison term
20 Mar
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'I am no longer the best person for that job': Varadkar's emotional resignation speech, in full
“I have nothing else lined up or in mind,” the Taoiseach said.
20 Mar
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As it happened: Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
20 Mar
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
20 Mar
Leo Varadkar expects new Taoiseach to be in place on 9 April, avoiding need for general election
20 Mar
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Former councillor to face trial over false search warrants for Garda operations
Updated 20 Mar
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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes receives fully suspended sentences for violent disorder offences
Hayes has also been ordered to pay the victim €10,000 in compensation for injuries and loss of earnings due to these injuries.
Updated 20 Mar
48.4k
Sky to now sponsor Ireland's men's team in addition to the women's team
Updated 20 Mar
10.0k
7
Finance Department to raise concerns on Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill at Committee
20 Mar
4.9k
Alcohol Action charity raises concerns over heavy advertising of zero-alcohol beverages
20 Mar
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47
Revenue and gardaí seize €2 million worth of illegal cigarettes in Wexford
20 Mar
8.3k
Emmet Bergin - best-known for his role as Dick Moran in Glenroe - has died
20 Mar
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know as you start your day.
Updated 20 Mar
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