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The cost of doing business

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The overspend was one of 15 capital projects in which the bank has gone over budget since 2020.

Staff raised questions about the risks and costs involved when programme was first proposed in 2017.

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Retaliation

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The EU is weighing up moves against the US tech sector – a move that would undoubtedly have an impact on Ireland.

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Housing

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Department of Culture

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catalogue of problems

No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer

We look at the structural and historical reasons behind Limerick’s great failure to contribute to the Irish national team – and determine what should be done to fix things.

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Controversy

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a kennedy affair

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News Fix

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Robert F Kennedy Jr

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ministers of state

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Political roadmap

Programme for Govt: Transport security, cheaper childcare and 'open the Children’s Hospital’

The programme for government sets out the roadmap for Irish political decisions over the next five years.

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the year in politics

Twelve photos that tell the story of Ireland's political year

It’s been a busy one.

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OPW

Final cost of Government Buildings security hut almost €300,000 above budget

27 Dec 2024

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Sinn Féin

Mary Lou McDonald pays tribute to republican ‘patriot’ Ted Howell during funeral service

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hybrid attack

US Treasury suffers major cyber attack by China backed hackers

30 Dec 2024

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GAA

Mayo GAA not signing off 2024 accounts due to ongoing Revenue review

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GAA

Mayo GAA not signing off 2024 accounts due to ongoing Revenue review

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Stephen Frampton

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column

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back from the brink

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Brain Drain

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Paul O'Donoghue

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Money Talks

One trillion dollars needed annually to help developing countries prevent climate breakdown

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GE2024Public Funds

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Election fever

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Updated 12 Oct 2024

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mental health laws

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GE2024health led approach

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11 Nov 2024

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election speculation

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The finance minister says he will synchronise the Finance Bill to the election date the Taoiseach chooses.

Updated 21 Oct 2024

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Eoghan Murphy

Former housing minister Eoghan Murphy says he wanted to resign when homeless figure hit 10,000

6 Nov 2024

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column

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Final Countdown

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31 Oct 2024

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playing politics

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go away outta that

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