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Minister Patrick O'Donovan taken to hospital after becoming unwell in Brussels
Irish Government
Arts Minister Patrick O'Donovan was taken to hospital after becoming unwell during an official visit to Brussels.
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Ireland prepared for 'all scenarios' if Iran and US conflict escalates
Irish Government
The Government says it is prepared for all scenarios as the escalating Iran and US conflict raises fresh concerns about rising fuel and energy prices in Ireland.
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Anger as apartments approved for Bessborough mother and baby home site
Irish Government
The Government has pledged to engage with survivors over the future of the Bessborough mother and baby home site after planning permission was granted for apartments.
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Dublin MetroLink cost set to rise as Government considers new price tag
Dublin
The cost of Dublin's MetroLink project is expected to increase, but the updated price tag will remain under wraps until the Government considers a revised business case.
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Data centres now use almost a quarter of Ireland's electricity
Energy
Data centres accounted for 23% of Ireland's metered electricity consumption in 2025, new CSO stats confirm.
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Irish homes urged to stop pouring tinned tuna liquid down sink drains
Food
Experts are urging households to stop pouring tinned tuna liquid, cooking oils and other greasy food waste down the sink.
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Bray Wanderers make history with 'landmark appointment' of former Ireland star
League of Ireland
Áine O’Gorman won 119 senior caps and played in Ireland’s first ever Women’s World Cup appearance.
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Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to engineer fuel protests
Politics
Micheal Martin said the Government did not vote "to increase anything"
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Irish committee recommends decriminalising drugs possession for personal use
Drugs
The Joint Committee on Drugs Use made 161 recommendations in its report published on Wednesday
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Social welfare payments 'should increase by €100 a month'
Social Welfare
Social Justice Ireland has called for core social welfare payments to be increased by around €100 a month by linking them to 27.5% of the average annual wage.
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Trade union make Ireland v Israel pledge to workers and urges Government action
Republic of Ireland national football team
The UEFA Nations League home game has been moved from Dublin to an as yet undecided country
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The touching family story behind Canadian prime minster Mark Carney's visit to Ireland
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described his visit to Ireland as a return 'home' and paid tribute to his Irish roots.
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FAI land on the solution that will draw maximum outrage and let the wrong people off the hook
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland v Israel fiasco has shown up not just the FAI, but the government, Uefa and Fifa.
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Irish childminders can get €1,000 grant under little known Government scheme
Childcare
Irish childminders could be eligible for Government grants of up to €1,000 to help pay for toys, outdoor play areas and other childcare essentials under a little known funding scheme.
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Ireland warned boycotting Israel match would mean not taking part in 2028 Olympic Games
Republic of Ireland football team
The Minister has painted a dark picture for what the future would look like for Irish sport on the International stage should this game not go ahead.
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Irish Air Corps tests shooting down drones ahead of EU presidency
Defence Forces
The Irish Air Corps has tested using helicopter-mounted machine guns to shoot down drones as part of EU presidency preparation.
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Here’s when the FAI will find out if Dublin will host the 2029 Women’s Champions League final
FAI
The FAI on Wednesday confirmed that it had submitted its final bid dossier to UEFA to host the Uefa decider at the Aviva Stadium.
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Government accused of having 'no back bone' over Ireland's Israel football matches
FAI
Pressure from the opposition to cancel the matches continues today
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Experts say little known car button could help drivers save money on fuel
Cars
Experts say drivers can help reduce fuel consumption and make journeys more comfortable by using one button on the dashboard.
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Campaign group prepares legal action against Ireland v Israel games as FAI prepare to move Nations League ties
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stop The Game has issued legal pre-action to the FAI, Sport Ireland, the Minister for Sport and the Minister for Justice.
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Ireland's emergency text alert system to be in place by next year - three years later than promised
Irish Weather
Ireland is one of the few countries in the European Union that has yet to roll out such a system
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There is a lesson in the fall of MAGA's pet populist Viktor Orban for Micheal Martin
Micheal Martin
Hungary's political transformation carries an important message for Ireland.
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Brawl breaks out and missiles thrown as Israel goalscorer's gesture angers Albania players and fans
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland’s Nations League opponents were in friendly action in Tirana on Wednesday night when they recorded a 1-0 win.
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Major Ireland childcare fee change as monthly costs capped from September
Childcare
For a full day place of 45 hours per week, costs per child will drop from €198 per week to €183.70
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