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Cabinet
Cabinet agrees to renew Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws as 'real and persistent' threat remains
Report
Ireland's 13-year-olds have fewer friends but better familial relationships than a decade ago
Environmental Protection Agency
Ireland to fall 'well short' of both national and EU emissions reduction targets
The country is projected to achieve a reduction of up to 29% in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the target of 51%.
Youth politics
Retire to the EU? Young MEPs are few and far between - and that's not likely to change soon
Just three of the 705 current MEPs are under 30, with the European Parliament historically being seen as ‘a retirement place’.
Investigation by Noteworthy and European partners finds the median age of outgoing MEPs is 54 years
Expert blames infrequent elections in Ireland for low amount of young politicians
European Youth Forum: Younger MEPs can boost youth participation in elections
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27 May 2024
Missing person appeal
Gardaí appeal for public's assistance in tracing 84-year-old woman missing from Co Galway
Emergency Services
Taoiseach to meet Irish flying doctors who have raised concerns over ambulance service
Rafah
Netanyahu calls Israeli strike 'tragic mistake' after 45 killed in 'safe area' in Gaza
Footage and images released from the scene of the strike show large scale destruction.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the area had been designated a “humanitarian area”.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris labelled the attacks “unconscionable” and said that “nothing is off the table” when it comes to sanctions.
Reacting to the incident, Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister labelled the attacks “barbaric”.
coimisiún na meán
Updated online safety code criticised for not addressing ‘toxic and harmful’ algorithms
dog welfare
Dog behaviourist: 'Puppy yoga is a bad idea, nothing about it is ever good for the dogs'
mortgage interest
Further cuts to interest rates and energy prices on the cards, says finance minister
Coolock
Three people arrested for immigration offences as 140 gardaí carry out raids in north Dublin
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
Taoiseach indicates asylum seeker tents to be cleared from Dublin's Grand Canal this week
Rafah attacks
Tánaiste says EU has discussed possible sanctions if Israel doesn’t comply with ICJ orders
diplomatic row
Simon Harris calls claim by Dana Erlich about investment in the Irish IT sector 'a distraction'
mental health budget
Extra €10m for mental health services to include funding for new eating disorder team
Dublin
'If it's dull, dirty, or dangerous then a drone should do it'
The council plans to use drones for emergency operations, environmental protection and site surveillance.
Maternity Care
Have you experienced birth trauma in Ireland, either mental or physical? We want to hear from you
Turbulent Times
'Wear your seat belt': Advice from a safety expert as flight turbulence stories make headlines
CHILDREN'S CARE
Recruitment trips to India and Dubai amid fears over staffing at new Children’s Hospital
Tallaght District Court
Teenager denied bail over petrol bomb attack at Tallaght building earmarked for asylum seekers
major investigation
Man and woman arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
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