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Brid Smith announces she will retire before next general election
Politics
The People Before Profit TD will not run in the next election
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President Higgins to 'reduce public engagements' due to surgery
President Higgins
It was revealed the procedure "has been planned for some time"
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Have your say on what social welfare measures should be included in Budget 2024
The Budget
€6.4 billion in additional spending for Budget 2024 has been signed off by Cabinet
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Dublin Metrolink bill already at €300m despite no construction
MetroLink
The Public Accounts Committee have been left "frustrated" at the lack of progress
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Brian Cowen shares health update four years after suffering major stroke
Politics
The former Taoiseach has said he is 'doing great' in his first major media interview since suffering a terrible accident when he got a bleed on the brain four years ago
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Social welfare Ireland: Calls for payments to be raised by €25 per week
Social welfare
Social Justice Ireland is urging the Government to increase social welfare and child benefit rates in the next budget
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Green light set for auditor to examine RTE finances
RTE
Coalition chiefs also played down reports of hundreds of redundancies and a sell-off of 2FM amid the ongoing crisis over secret payments to Ryan Tubridy
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31 rejected asylum seekers expelled this year
Immigration
Figures for the past five years up until June 16, show 5,150 deportation notices were issued by the state against those refused asylum
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Irish politician and aide enjoy lavish business class flight to Brazil with huge price tag
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The junior minister flew business despite other senior government ministers and aides flying economy further for the annual Paddy’s Day jamborees
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Social welfare Ireland: Thousands of Dubs set to receive increased carer's grant
Social welfare
The Carer’s Support Grant is paid automatically to all recipients of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance - it is also available to other full-time carers who are not receiving any of these payments
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Tanaiste Micheal Martin says 'unanswered questions' remain over Dublin-Monaghan bombings
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Micheal Martin spoke at a ceremony on Talbot Street today on the 49th anniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, which claimed a collective total of 33 lives
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Taoiseach's partner apologises for 'any offence caused' over coronation remarks
Leo Varadkar
Matthew Barrett sparked controversy after quips he made on his Instagram account over King Charles' coronation found their way into the public domain
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 'has spoken' to partner Matt Barrett about comments made about King Charles' coronation
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Speaking at a press conference in Limerick, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he had spoken to partner Matt Barrett about the Instagram posts he made at King Charles' coronation and that it "won't happen again"
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Average rents now over €2,500 in Dublin amid massive nationwide spike
Housing Crisis
The nationwide average rent was €1,750 during the first three months of the year
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Housing crisis Ireland: Government 'will pay for building of affordable apartments'
Housing Crisis
The Cabinet is set to consider a package aiming to reduce the cost of construction and will increase grants for the renovation of vacant homes
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Dalkey Book Festival returns this summer with world-famous celebs
Hey Dublin
The Edge will be chatting with Brian Cox about particle physics, dark matter, and guitar riffs
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Micheal Martin defends Joe Biden over claims the US President 'hates the UK'
Joe Biden
The Tanaiste spoke on RTE's Morning Ireland about Joe Biden's ongoing visit in Ireland and said he was "surprised" by recent comments made by Arlene Foster
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Joe Biden recap: US President visits ancestral home in Mayo
Joe Biden
We will bring you all the latest updates on Joe Biden's visit to Ireland below
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Joe Biden Ireland visit: US President's insult towards 'stupid' Irish people remembered
Joe Biden
The US President, who has spoken proudly about his Irish heritage, came under fire last year after making an unfortunate remark while on video during St Patrick's Day celebrations
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Joe Biden Ireland visit LIVE updates as US President Air Force One plane lands in Belfast
Joe Biden
The US President will land in Belfast later on today and is expected to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday evening
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Martin hails ‘skill and determination’ of Ahern in helping broker peace deal
Bertie Ahern
Former taoiseach praised for 'remarkable work' in helping to seal the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago
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When is Joe Biden coming to Ireland? All we know about US President's visit
Politics
Mr Biden is expected to visit Ireland next week for the first time during his stint as President as the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement approaches
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Stardust survivor Antoinette Keegan to run for election and launch new political party
Stardust
EXCLUSIVE: Antoinette Keegan has been fighting to get to the bottom of the stardust tragedy since it happened in 1981
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Taxpayer-funded gym visited just 119 times by TDs and senators in the last year
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Despite the low level of interest in the facility from TDs and Senators, taxpayers were still billed almost €53,000 for running the fitness room
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