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an unholy alliance
Netanyahu & the American Evangelicals: 'They wage war in our country, then celebrate Christmas'
Energy prices
Household energy prices to 'fall significantly' in first half of next year, Eamon Ryan says
ALONE
'It can be a very difficult time for many': Appeal to look out for older people this Christmas
Troubles Legacy Bill
Northern Ireland minister can't 'rule out any consequences' over Irish Legacy Act challenge
pranked
Taoiseach was 'suspicious immediately' of prank by two Russian comedians but had to play along
not just for christmas
DSPCA urges people not to buy a pet instead of an engagement ring this Christmas
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
Wednesday
20 Dec 2023
garda searches
Illegal scramblers, quad bikes, drugs and XL Bully dogs seized in searches of Dublin properties
Insider Trading
First person to be convicted of insider trading in history of the State fined £60,000
Court
Former member of Defence Forces jailed for nine years for violent rape and assault of college student
House Prices
Taoiseach: Banks would 'think twice' about new mortgages if Dublin house prices lowered to €300k
Gaza
More than 20,000 dead in Gaza since 7 October, Hamas says
Some 8,000 children are among the dead.
The UN Security Council is set to vote later today on a resolution calling for a pause in the conflict.
It is estimated that 1.9 million of Gaza's 2.4 million residents have been displaced.
Asylum and Migration Pact
EU deal to reform asylum laws described as 'cruel' and 'catastrophic' by aid groups
co limerick
Gardaí examining if €21m cocaine haul at Foynes Port was organised by network of crime gangs
Courts
Disgraced solicitor Michael Lynn found guilty of stealing €17.9m from six financial institutions
rosscahill
Minister says gardaí were told in advance that asylum seekers would be housed in Galway hotel
going to court
Irish government to take legal challenge against the UK over controversial Northern Ireland Legacy Act
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