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New Covid-19 variant detected in Northern Ireland

New Covid-19 variant detected in Northern Ireland

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

The autumn Covid vaccination programme was brought forward amid concerns over the BA.2.86 subvariant.
Three €150 energy credits and mortgage income relief planned for Budget 2024

Three €150 energy credits and mortgage income relief planned for Budget 2024

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

The government has signalled it will spend cautiously – despite expecting a surplus of 10 billion euro this year.
Legal challenge to Legacy Act to be heard over five days in November

Legal challenge to Legacy Act to be heard over five days in November

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton has identified a lead case in the judicial review challenge.
Minister says Ireland has responsibility to ensure aid reaches Gaza

Minister says Ireland has responsibility to ensure aid reaches Gaza

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Minister of State Peter Burke has said that Ireland will have to ensure that humanitarian aid gets through to Gaza and the West Bank to keep key services going
Fifty Irish people on pilgrimage in Israel are expected back today

Fifty Irish people on pilgrimage in Israel are expected back today

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

A group of 50 Irish people on pilgrimage in Israel are expected to arrive back in Ireland on Tuesday
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Tuesday's front pages
When is Budget 2024 announced? Full schedule and where to watch

When is Budget 2024 announced? Full schedule and where to watch

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Here is the full schedule for Budget 2024
Man arrested as gardaí seize cannabis worth €720,000 at Dublin Airport

Man arrested as gardaí seize cannabis worth €720,000 at Dublin Airport

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Gardaí arrested a man following a €720,000 cannabis seizure made by Revenue officers at Dublin Airport on Monday
Government set to unveil Budget 2024 with focused supports for vulnerable

Government set to unveil Budget 2024 with focused supports for vulnerable

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

The total cost of Budget 2024 is around €6.4 billion, with taxation measures worth €1.1 billion of the total
Motorcyclist dies after Westmeath crash

Motorcyclist dies after Westmeath crash

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Gardaí and other emergency services attended the scene
President Higgins says response to Gaza conflict must respect international law

President Higgins says response to Gaza conflict must respect international law

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Hundreds of people have died since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday.
Luas services operational again after Gardaí looked into 'potential threat'

Luas services operational again after Gardaí looked into 'potential threat'

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

They said nothing of concern was found and the Luas has returned to full operation.
Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92

Irish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

He took a particular interest in Ireland and spent much of his fortune developing civil society and peace initiatives on the island.
Tánaiste says Budget will ‘protect for the future’ as final preparations under way

Tánaiste says Budget will ‘protect for the future’ as final preparations under way

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

The total Budget 2024 package is about 6.4 billion euro.
Gardaí to put policing plan in place for Budget day public gatherings

Gardaí to put policing plan in place for Budget day public gatherings

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

An Garda Síochána will put in place an appropriate and proportionate policing plan to manage any public gatherings on the 10th October 2023.
Victims in family sexual abuse case describe treatment at hands of 'monsters' and 'devils'

Victims in family sexual abuse case describe treatment at hands of 'monsters' and 'devils'

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Five family members were convicted of dozens of offences relating to the sexual abuse of their four child relatives following a Central Criminal Court trial last May.
IT worker who raped woman after night out jailed for six years

IT worker who raped woman after night out jailed for six years

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

A man who raped a young woman after a night socialising has been jailed for six years
Man raped and sexually assaulted daughter's friend over six years, court hears

Man raped and sexually assaulted daughter's friend over six years, court hears

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

A teenage girl who was raped and sexually assaulted by a family friend over a six-year period has told a court she felt more on trial than the defendant during the court process
Witnesses describe moment Bray boxing coach Pete Taylor charged at gunman in gym

Witnesses describe moment Bray boxing coach Pete Taylor charged at gunman in gym

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

The court was told boxing coach Pete Taylor was shot after he 'made a charge' at a gunman who had opened fire on a gym
Mary Lou McDonald condemns Hamas attack on Israel as 'truly horrific'

Mary Lou McDonald condemns Hamas attack on Israel as 'truly horrific'

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

The Sinn Féin leader also defended meeting with the Hamas leadership a number of years ago

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