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Taoiseach says GAA needs to ‘listen to grassroots’ as row over GAAGO rolls into another summer
seán burke
Father of Enoch Burke found guilty of 'red rag to a bull assault' on female garda in courtroom
Housing Crisis
Ireland's housing market 'undermining' the country's competitiveness, Govt advisors warn
Analysis
Barriers, legal threats and 'Team Ireland': The Government’s new approach to asylum seekers
Malmo
Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference
The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.
the morning lead
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Thursday
9 May 2024
Eurovision
Israel among ten acts to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final from tonight's semi-final show
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migrant fishers
Garda decision not to treat case of African fishermen as 'exploitation' blasted in Dáil
Asylum Seekers
It's a 'criminal offence' to pitch tents on public land, govt says, after removing Grand Canal camp
Nurses under pressure
Dublin Nurse: Patients on trolleys moved around hospitals so count figures will be lower
A long-time emergency department nurse said that he apologises to patients daily for the conditions they are in.
Eurovision
RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup
Eurovision Fans for Gaza
Group of Irish fans join pro-Gaza protest in Malmö demanding Israel's expulsion from Eurovision
“It is completely inappropriate for Israel to be given this propaganda platform while they’re carrying out a genocide in Gaza,” one protester said.
Sackville Street
'Brave' man who intervened to break up six-person fight in Derry assaulted and has car damaged
Courts
Man given suspended sentence for role in defrauding Trinity College hardship fund of over €460,000
Make Dublin Great Again
Head of new Dublin taskforce rejects suggestions city is unsafe but says it 'could be better'
Court of Appeal
Man who hacked sleeping teen with machete to serve extra two years following State objection
cleared
Asylum seeker tents cleared from Grand Canal as Taoiseach says 'Team Ireland' response needed
Asylum seekers were told they are committing an offence by camping on the canal.
Diggers have cleared all the tents from the area.
The Government has confirmed that 163 individuals were moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum.
The Taoiseach said an all-of-Government approach is needed and that he has "no doubt" further issues will arise.
Dublin City
Criticism of ‘monstrosities’ as barriers erected in place of tents at Grand Canal
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he doesn’t know how long the barriers will be in place for.
Palestine
Ireland aims to recognise Palestinian State on 21 May as Tánaiste hopes more countries will come on board
Courts
Dublin teen associated with organised crime group caught digging up sawn-off shotgun, court told
Eden Golan
Israeli broadcaster says 'they will not silence us' as singer booed during dress rehearsal
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