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Politics

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2023
Officials warned that lack of social workers would delay giving adopted people their records
Chaotic first day for new US Congress as McCarthy fails to win first vote to become House speaker
Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, Varadkar says
Russia will step up exploding drone attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia says more than 60 soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
Covid-19 inquiry 'should not be about pointing fingers' – Taoiseach
These are the Budget 2023 measures that will take effect from today
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China's leader Xi Jinping says country is on the ‘right side of history’ in New Year's address
Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
When Bertie met Paisley: Attacks on Presbyterian churches led to meeting between two leaders
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The Explainer: What did 2022 hold for US politics - and what can we expect in 2023?
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Tony Blair told John Bruton 25 years ago that British people feared 'losing control' to the EU
Varadkar not 'hung up' on proposed 30% income tax rate
Ahern sought rubber bullet ban to put pressure on UK to restrict their use in Northern Ireland
Redacted Lives: Catch up on our documentary series about Mother and Baby Homes
No immediate plans for Taoiseach to visit Lebanon following deadly attack on Irish peacekeepers
Get an e-scooter for Christmas? Here's what the law says
Contactless and phone payment trial on buses expected in early 2023, says Eamon Ryan
'No view' on cannabis legalisation, says Varadkar as Citizens' Assembly on drugs expected in 2023
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
Ukrainian president back in Kyiv as Russia continues attacks
Leading charity needs to double volunteer base due to 'endemic' loneliness among older people
January 6 panel's final report describes Trump ‘conspiracy’
Gas and electricity to remain at 'historical high' for next two years, says Ryan
All sectors will get 'fair hearing' on taxation if SF gets into power, McDonald insists
HSE warns winter viruses will put hospitals under more pressure 'than has ever been seen'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Scottish policitians pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block
Tom Clonan: Russia cannot ‘win’ this war on Ukraine - so what can we expect in 2023?
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Taoiseach to meet experts in housing in the coming weeks as Govt attempt to kick-start acceleration plan
Zelensky lands in Washington for first trip outside Ukraine since Russian invasion
Congestions charges can't be ruled out as Taoiseach says Govt won't curtail car ownership
'Substantial concern' over gap in emissions reductions as new Climate Action Plan released
South Lebanon: Proxy conflicts and economic collapse make Irish patrol area 'powder keg'
Reshuffle: Two new Fine Gael junior ministers as Frank Feighan and Colm Brophy dropped
Government ministers to be banned from using phones at Cabinet meetings from today
Housing minister: 'I'll be frank, we've got to revisit the tax treatment for small landlords'
Dublin property price ceilings under First Home Scheme to increase to €475,000
Body of Private Seán Rooney arriving home tomorrow morning