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dublin central byelection
Social Democrats' byelection candidate slams Bertie Ahern's immigration comments as 'vile'
On the campaign trail in Dublin 7, Social Democrats byelection candidate talks Bertie, his previous work and immigration.
Wednesday
13 May
Abortion
Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes defeated in Dáil vote
The bill proposed to scrap the three-day waiting period and change rules around fatal foetal abnormality cases, but ministers had raised legal concerns.
Kerstin Mey
Former UL president's alleged involvement in €12.5m property deal can't be revisited, lawyers say
Courts
Sex offender who befriended 'vulnerable' teen after falsely claiming to be a youth worker jailed
The Explainer
How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?
The Journal’s News Editor and resident Eurovision expert Daragh Brophy joins us to examine the impact on the song contest.
13m
On the up
House prices are still going up by thousands of euros, just not quite as quickly as before
AMBULANCE WORKERS' STRIKE
Ambulance workers and HSE to go to the Labour Court tomorrow for talks following strike
The development comes following a 24-hour work stoppage by ambulance service members.
one ticket please
One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking
on the doorsteps
Taoiseach says Fianna Fáil 'don't approve' of immigration remarks made by Bertie Ahern in video
Ahern has since said that he has “no problem” with people from “the Congo” or Africa.
Eurovision 2026
Four people removed from Eurovision semi-final after chants during Israel's performance
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
Climate Change Advisory Council
Data centres 'cannibalising' renewables as Ireland warned of fossil fuel 'energy shock'
It’s been warned that the instability in global energy markets ‘reinforces the importance and urgency’ of the government ending Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels.
Tuesday
12 May
oliver bond house
Housing Department says funding ‘remains in place’ for regeneration of Oliver Bond flats
Vienna
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
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