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old school chair
TD Ken O’Flynn says he didn’t know La-Z-Boy was a brand and just wanted what ‘everyone else has’
Antisemitism
Israeli foreign minister blames 'incitement' by European leaders for murder of US embassy workers
covid inquiry
'Unlikely' Dr Tony Holohan and other key figures will give evidence in public, says Covid inquiry chair
kneecap
'We will fight you in your court. We will win' - Kneecap slams 'political policing' after terror charge
driving forward
Five weeks shaved off driving test wait times this month, with further reduction promised
Education
Children’s Ombudsman received 371 complaints last year as part of 'campaign' against SPHE syllabus
occupied territories bill
Tánaiste says Israeli government now 'very much in space of genocidal activity'
The Candidate
James Browne: struggling with housing, excelling at celebrating the Normans
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy debate his performance so far and whether he’s being given a fair chance.
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blocking the system
Gardaí wasting time on frivolous incidents because of 'over-correction' to 999 call scandal
Dr Elaine Byrne, chair of the PCSA, criticised how gardaí are now forced to respond to calls they should not be called to deal with because of a reaction to a Policing Authority enquiry.
Wednesday
21 May 2025
West Bank
Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats
Two diplomats from Ireland were with the group, the Tánaiste has said.
Courts
Irish Nationwide manager 'shocked' that Michael Fingleton gave 'get out of jail card' to borrower
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Glenveagh Homes
May 21
As it happened
Liveblog
Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final
Man United faced Tottenham for a place in next season’s Champions League.
contactless payments
'Worrying': There's no deadline for Leap Card replacement as NTA starts paying out to firms
‘No-one can give us a clear date for this proejct to be finished.’
mo chara
One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
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With the bank holiday coming up, road accidents could be reduced with this music playlist
Allianz
May 21
The Explainer
How can Ireland stop another bike shed-style controversy?
Dr Paul Davis, a lecturer in procurement and public spending at DCU, examines Ireland’s repeated failures in public projects and what needs to change to prevent the next scandal.
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White House
Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader
housing tsar
'I accept I'm a well-paid person': Nama boss says salary not discussed in housing tsar meeting
new research
Most teenagers who vape had never smoked cigarettes before, and 14 is the most common age to start
National Children's Hospital
'BAM’s pace is insufficient': National Children's Hospital delayed again until September 2025
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Colm Meaney to star as Ian Bailey in new film about a Sophie Toscan Du Plantier murder trial
Central Criminal Court
Tina Satchwell’s cousin says murder accused offered her the freezer he used to store body
From The 42
helping hand
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028 increase as Uefa announce backdoor route for hosts
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