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Youth Mental Health
Opinion: School Avoidance is a crisis - here's how we can support children back into education
paternity benefit
Fathers in higher paid jobs are more likely to avail of paternity leave, report finds
The Morning Lead
The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years
Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.
Thursday
3 Apr 2025
Alexei Navalny
Russian security service carry out 'revenge' raid on house of Alexei Navalny ally's father
Uncertain Future
The last time tariffs like this were imposed it led to the Great Depression, ministers warn
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said “recessionary trends” could be felt across the world due to the US tariff fallout.
market turmoil
US stock index suffers biggest one-day fall since 2020 as Trump insists 'markets are going to boom'
The broad-based S&P 500 closed down 4.8%, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite tanked 6.0% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 4.0%.
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How micro-credentials could make a major difference to your CV, career and future
The Higher Education Authority
Apr 3
Pete Hegseth
Pentagon watchdog to investigate US defence chief's use of Signal for Yemen strike plans
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Allianz
Apr 3
Northern Ireland
Man jailed for supporting dissident republicans online in first conviction of its kind
trade tariffs
'Liberation Day' and its fallout: Trump thrives on the uncertainty and chaos he's created
Live
As it happened
US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.
On The 42
Listen
Motivator, innovator, leader: What made Mick O’Dwyer great?
Listen: Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to discuss the life and legacy of the storied manager from Waterville.
billion dollar question
Ireland’s potential crisis: Will Trump tariffs make US companies move their intellectual property?
If multinationals have to start paying 20% tariffs on profits they’re shifting to Ireland, they might find it less attractive to move that money here.
Rafah
Fianna Fáil MEP describes killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza as ‘one of darkest episodes in the war’
Retaliation
Will Ireland get caught in the crossfire of the EU's response to Trump's tariffs?
The EU is weighing up moves against the US tech sector – a move that would undoubtedly have an impact on Ireland.
Courts
Bin lorry driver who left pedestrian hospitalised for six months has jail sentence overturned
The Explainer
What’s happening with the rollout of free HRT?
We’re joined by Dr Caoimhe Hartley, clinical lead of the Complex Menopause Clinic in the Rotunda Hospital. to explore what’s happening.
19m
Belfast
UK government failure to order public inquiry into GAA official Sean Brown's murder ‘cannot stand’
Leaders' Questions
Tánaiste calls for 'give and take' from pharmacists to get free HRT scheme delivered
Severe Weather
Two people killed in major US storms as Midwest states brace for 'generational flooding'
violent extremism
UK police urge parents to be aware of teenage radicalisation as 'Adolescence' sparks debate
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