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playing politics

Govt to kick Occupied Territories Bill to post-election despite opposition offering Dáil time next week

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Passed the test

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News Fix

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when will it be

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€1.4 million

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OPW

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…

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Sinn Féin

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through the roof

OPW reveals new government security hut cost €1.4m (the Tánaiste says 'it's ridiculous')

The chair of the OPW said there was “far more to that project than meets the eye”.

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Leinster House

OPW says price of €356k bike shed would've been 'far, far lower' at initially proposed location

Updated 25 Sep 2024

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Israel

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Updated 22 Oct 2024

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InvestigatesResidents at Risk

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Staffing was identified as one of the leading causes of regulation breaches

Burnout and low morale due to staff crisis is impacting care received by residents

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Analysis

Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes

Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.

Paul O'Donoghue

13 Oct 2024

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Sinn Féiners ‘pissed off’, more Diddy accusations and Un Security Council concerns over Lebanon

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Policy Matters

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COP29

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independent review

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European Union

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22 Sep 2024

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The Morning Lead

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Long Road Ahead

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Draghi Report

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Leinster House

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Brussels

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Good Morning

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Fixing the Foundations

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Paris 2024

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Tourism

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Dublin City deal

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Vulture funds

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Investigation

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Promoted

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Defence Forces

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Updated 24 Jul 2024

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Funding package

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TV Licence Fee

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media committee

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3 Jul 2024

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live by the sword

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peace keepers

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Updated 2 Jul 2024

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John Moran

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