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parcel levy
EU plans €2 flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc as Fine Gael TD warns of 'fast fashion wave'
SEAI Report
Transport emissions down slightly as ‘over-reliance’ on private vehicles ‘erodes progress’
the man with the golden dome
Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term
Trump directed the Pentagon to pursue the space-based interceptors in an executive order.
Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
Badger cull
Almost 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
More than 8,000 badgers destroyed by DAFM in a nation-wide crackdown to eradicate bovine tuberculosis were found to be infection free following post-mortems.
Over 66,000 badgers culled in last 10 years
Concerns over ‘barbaric’ traps used to snare protected species
Over 4,000 foxes mistakenly snared in government-issued traps
Tuesday
20 May 2025
kiea mccann
'There is no moving on': Parents of Kiea McCann recount night of Monaghan debs crash
Frankie and Teresa McCann said they did not believe the seven-year sentence given to Anthony McGinn, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, was fair.
TB crisis
‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis
As TB numbers continue to rise across Irish farms, The Journal Investigates speaks to those in the farming community carrying the huge financial and emotional loss.
Gaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
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May 20
norman people
Sinn Féin blasts 'offensive' Government plan to commemorate birth of William the Conqueror
Explainer
Why is a teenager sleeping outside the Dáil tonight and what's going on with 'assessments of need'?
Murder Trial
Tina Satchwell's cause of death could not be determined due to skeletal nature of remains, court told
Brendan McDonagh
Nama boss who was tipped for housing tsar role to face salary questions at Finance Committee
defamation case
Claims about Gerry Adams in BBC programme would 'probably' not breach UK regulations, court told
Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
Cara Darmody
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
2027
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
Housing Market
First-time buyers facing 'out of control' housing market like 'The Hunger Games', says TD
Fix View
Ticketmaster ordered to refund Coldplay fan over ‘restricted view’ at ‘disaster’ Croke Park gig
INspections
HIQA finds lack of nappies, mouldy rooms, and parents and kids sharing bedrooms in IPAS centres
Kenmare
Michael Gaine: Specialist military search team brought in to hunt for fresh clues
The Engineer Specialist Search Team – drawn from the military’s One Brigade in Collins Barracks, Cork – are highly skilled soldiers with equipment and training in searching.
wham bam
Firm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
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