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Politics

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2023
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The 9 at 9 Prison visits, companies ‘paying their way’ at COP28 and the last day of truce in Gaza
Updated 29 Nov 2023
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29 Nov 2023
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Israeli President says Ireland needs to 'admit the truth' about conflict in Gaza
29 Nov 2023
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28 Nov 2023
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Updated 28 Nov 2023
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The Explainer: Out of control - how did an attack in Dublin lead to riots and looting?
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Govt approves €15 million in emergency funding for Peter McVerry Trust amid cashflow issues
28 Nov 2023
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'Real possibility' of asylum seeker accommodation shortfall in coming days, Cabinet told
28 Nov 2023
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Why has a diplomatic row erupted between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles?
28 Nov 2023
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TD Barry Cowen and MEP Mick Wallace will run for European Parliament next year
28 Nov 2023
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'Too many cars' on our roads hampering public transport, Dublin Bus CEO to tell TDs
28 Nov 2023
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Compel religious orders to pay redress, Sinn Féin TD says, as survivors mull legal action
28 Nov 2023
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How have last week's riots in Dublin affected you? We want to hear your stories
Updated 27 Nov 2023
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Commissioner expressed 'dissatisfaction' over GRA appearance on Prime Time on Thursday
27 Nov 2023
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'Lines were crossed': Sinn Féin maintains pressure on McEntee, as Green TD indicates no confidence
27 Nov 2023
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Irish ambassador 'surprised' at Israel's criticism over Taoiseach's Emily Hand statement
Updated 27 Nov 2023
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Simon Harris says 'ability to spread disinformation' on social media is 'very serious issue'
27 Nov 2023
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Doherty says Sinn Féin will 'consider option' of no confidence motion if Helen McEntee does not resign
26 Nov 2023
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Latest opinion poll reveals a drop in support for Sinn Féin
Updated 26 Nov 2023
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'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
26 Nov 2023
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13 Israeli hostages to be freed 'tonight' for 39 Palestinians, mediator says
Updated 25 Nov 2023
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Hamas frees first group of hostages as Gaza truce takes hold
Updated 24 Nov 2023
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Dublin riots: How a mob in the capital turned to looting, arson and calls to kill
Dublin city centre was largely shut down last night as rioters attacked gardaí, looted shops and set vehicles on fire.
What exactly happened in Dublin city and how did the situation escalate so quickly?
To understand that, we need to explore what has been happening online in terms of anti-immigration rhetoric
As is often the case with a breaking news story, many rumours gained traction yesterday before the truth had time to emerge
24 Nov 2023
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As it happened: Increased Garda presence in Dublin, Opposition declare no confidence in Commissioner
24 Nov 2023
Schools close early and clinics cancelled at Temple Street amid fears of unrest in central Dublin
24 Nov 2023
Aoife Barry: I didn’t recognise the Dublin I witnessed yesterday - it was terrifying
24 Nov 2023
Dublin Riots: Over 30 appear before courts charged with theft, public order, and having weapon
Updated 24 Nov 2023
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she has no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris
Updated 24 Nov 2023
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'We are going to get them': Taoiseach to expedite CCTV and incitement to hatred legislation
24 Nov 2023
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'We're better than this': Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemns violence in Dublin
24 Nov 2023
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Condemnation of Dublin riots as gardaí investigate earlier stabbing outside school
23 Nov 2023
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'It was pure instinct': Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker
The 43-year-old dad of two saw the incident unfolding, got off his bike, and used his helmet to stop the attack.
Caio Benicio talks to The Journal reporter Eimer McAuley about the horrific incident.
The 43-year-old Brazilian says he is praying for the young girl who is in a serious condition in hospital.
"It looks like they hate immigrants. Well I am an immigrant, and I did what I could to try and save that little girl," he said when asked about tonight's riots.
23 Nov 2023
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Garda Commissioner condemns 'lunatic hooligan faction' behind riot scenes in Dublin city
23 Nov 2023
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Lord Mayor of Dublin u-turns on decision to hold meeting with Israeli ambassador next week
23 Nov 2023
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Nitrates limit change to proceed as planned after Minister's meeting with EU Commissioner
23 Nov 2023
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Minister to propose plan to deal with €4.2m invested in companies in illegal Israeli settlements
23 Nov 2023
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'You have no mandate': Heated Dáil exchanges on plan to remove Triple Lock
Updated 23 Nov 2023
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Women of Honour group hold 'frank' meeting with Tánaiste over inquiry terms
23 Nov 2023
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Students to be reimbursed €1,000 as the reduction in college fees comes into effect
23 Nov 2023
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Far-right Wilders attempts to woo rivals after 'monster' Dutch vote win
23 Nov 2023
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire expected tomorrow, but release of 50 hostages won't begin before Friday
Updated 22 Nov 2023
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'A serious matter': Varadkar on letter sent to SF over TDs' legal actions
22 Nov 2023
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Explainer: What is Ireland's Triple Lock mechanism and why is the Govt planning to scrap it?
22 Nov 2023
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