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Cautious Optimism
Syrians in Ireland 'overwhelmed with joy' at fall of Assad regime but some 'worry deeply' about future
“My uncle and his two sons were murdered because anti-government slogans were written on their house walls,” one man told us.
Grace case
'Outrageous': Strong criticism as report into sexual abuse of woman with intellectual disabilities delayed six years
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An Post and Gardaí investigating alleged theft of missing mail from Dublin 12 postal route
Rebecca Browne
Family of woman who died after being struck by Garda car 'devastated' at decision not to prosecute
Workplace Relation Commission
RTÉ accused of sharp practice for challenging claims for backdated pay entitlements from former worker
Dublin
Rush hour DART and commuter services delayed through city centre after vehicle strikes bridge
swiss roles
Ireland, Israel and the Netherlands among 38 countries confirmed for next year’s Eurovision
In October, the Netherlands confirmed it would take part in the song contest despite the controversial exit of its 2024 entrant Joost Klein.
Courts
Trial of law professor accused of murdering trespasser will not deliberate until after Christmas
Dickie Rock
Showband star Dickie Rock laid to rest following funeral in Dublin
The showband singer passed away on Friday at the age of 88.
government formation
Social Democrats say 'exploratory' talks on government formation to become 'more focused' next week
scratch that
Lottery regulator urges against 'well-intentioned' scratchcards as Christmas gifts for children
Middle East
New Syrian PM pledges religious rights for minority groups as US urges 'inclusive' transition
The Biden administration said it will recognise and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.
Carbon Budgets
Ireland needs to stop using harmful fossil fuels in the next 15 years - climate watchdog
the morning lead
Mortgage repayments near Celtic Tiger levels as ESRI warns house prices may be overvalued by 10%
The ESRI says there are risks to the Irish economy from the incoming Trump presidency.
On average, households spent 33% of their disposable income on mortgage repayments between July and October this year.
It's the highest share of spending on mortgages that Ireland has seen since 2007 and early 2008.
Year-on-year growth in property prices reached as high as 10% in the months of August and September this year.
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