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israeli settlers
Life in war: When the soldiers raided our house, they destroyed everything. I was just so angry
The Explainer
The Explainer: What can the government learn from its handling of an IPAS centre in Tipperary?
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Up Manure Creek
Tenfold increase in farm inspections needed by some councils to meet EPA targets this year
An investigation by Noteworthy reveals that most councils had low numbers of farm inspections of slurry spreading and management in 2023.
Many councils did not have dedicated resources to conduct farm inspections until recently
Key slurry-related information is lacking across local authorities
Under 4% of farms that use slurry are to be inspected in 2024 under new EPA targets
Thursday
12 Sep 2024
Beep beep
Road safety classes launched for transition year students to help them ‘become safer road users’
West Cork
Tánaiste says Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s murder case should have been 'put before a jury'
ipas
How the transfer of dozens of families to rural Tipperary went wrong at every turn
‘Government politicians are keeping their heads down and waiting for all this to blow over,’ one local commented of the last few weeks.
EVs are now more affordable than diesel and hybrid cars
Thinking about an electic vehicle? There’s never been a better time
Concerned about EV battery health? Here's what to know before buying a used electric vehicle
Hyundai offers peace of mind with a check-up for your EV battery
The iconic Ford Capri has just made its highly anticipated return as an EV
An all-electric crossover SUV with cutting-edge technology
The Renault Scenic 60 second review
Car of the Year 2024 & the perfect family EV!
Renault Megane E-Tech Ev60 220hp Iconic
Check out this Renault Megane with 450km range from Dennehy Motors, Limerick
€33,995
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV Platinum
This Ioniq 5 Platium is practically brand new with zero mileage at Naas Hyundai
€49,950
Opel Corsa-E Elite Electric Corsa
Only 7km mileage on this Opel Corsa-E Elite at Ferrybank Motors
€32,950
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Aurora 58
5-year warranty on this barely driven Ioniq 5 Aurora at Navan Hyundai
€37,950
Volkswagen ID.4 Style
This EV comes with a 5/5 Overall Safety Rating at Blackwater Motors, Cork
€25,995
Jaguar I-PACE HSE
This stylish and enviable car is available from Joe Duffy Jaguar & Land Rover, Dublin
€37,900
Analysis
Fine Gael have been in power for nearly 14 years - but will their 'new energy' win new voters?
Dublin Airport
IAA proposes seat limit of 25.2 million for Dublin Airport during next year’s Summer season
National Security
Carroll MacNeill says visit to European/Russian border confirms need for increased Defence spend
Minister for State for Defence and European Affairs Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has returned after visits to Finland, Estonia and Lithuania and viewing the Russian border.
Cost of Living
Sinn Féin pledges to cap childcare costs at €10 per day and introduce 52 week parent's leave
Turkey
Former Turkish prosecutor charged with failing to produce passport came to Ireland to avoid jail, court told
letterkenny university hospital
Rescue helicopter being forced to land 3km from Donegal hospital due to helipad safety concerns
Fixed Charge Notices
Three gardaí in Limerick charged with intending to pervert the course of justice
SpaceX
History made as billionaire crew complete first private spacewalk by private citizens
It’s a major milestone for SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk in 2002.
Eurozone
ECB reduces key interest rate by a quarter point but unlikely to benefit most mortgage holders
dublin history
Remains of 1,600 cholera victims found during Luas works buried in Glasnevin Cemetery
here comes the sun
Did you dig out your winter coat this morning? Don't worry, summer's back next week
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