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Dáil newbies
Being a Gen Z TD: I've been surprised by how little ministers actually engage in debates
john's story
A victim of historical abuse in Ireland on confronting his attacker twenty years on
John McMahon – who was abused by social worker Ken Larmour over 50 years ago – secretly taped and confronted his attacker in the 1990s.
Larmour was a social worker and court clerk embroiled in the notorious Kincora Boys’ Home scandal in Belfast.
During the covertly recorded 1995 phone call with John he admitted to the abuse, describing it as "just one of those things".
Historic police files show that Larmour was once accused of orchestrating a false alibi to help get a suspected child killer acquitted of sexual abuse charges.
Saturday
9 Aug 2025
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: Martin Daly on keeping his GP practice going and his concerns about racism
Talks
Macron calls for the inclusion of Ukraine in planned talks between Putin and Trump next week
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that ‘decisions without Ukraine’ would not bring peace and ruled out ceding territory to Russia.
Friday
8 Aug 2025
occupied territories bill
Government intends to pass trade ban with Israeli settlements amid pressure from some US politicians
agency fees
Two FG councillors have 'questions to answer' over migrant nurse agency fees, say opposition TDs
Sponsored
Looking for solar panels? Here are all the grants, offers and steps to save yourself money
Bord Gáis Energy
Aug 8
Knocknaheeny
‘Waste of taxpayer money’: €2.5m spent on Cork housing estate now being partially demolished
Kaja Kallas
'Is mise, le meas': Commissioner writes to Sinn Féin MEP over 'inaccurate' Ireland remarks
Dublin
Indian man suffers head injuries after being viciously beaten by gang in early morning attack
The 51-year-old chef said his attackers took everything – including his passport, cash and e-bike.
Illegal dumping
'It's a free for all': Locals not convinced new CCTV will stop illegal dumping in North Dublin
unlawful agency fees
Fine Gael councillor co-owns company accused of charging migrant nurses unlawful ‘agency fees’
One nurse paid over €3,000 into another Fine Gael councillor’s account as part of the recruitment process.
Three nurses say they paid thousands of euro to the company co-owned by Baby Pereppadan, the recent mayor of South Dublin.
Charging these fees to jobseekers is unlawful and complaints have been made to gardaí and Indian police.
One nurse paid over €3,000 into the bank account of Baby's son Britto, who is also a Fine Gael councillor.
Thursday
7 Aug 2025
occupied territories bill
Group of US politicians express concern over proposed Irish trade ban with Israeli settlements
Rushanara Ali
Britain's homelessness minister resigns after reports she hiked rent after removing tenants
Primary Schools
'A disgrace': Up to 350 schools will not have access to hot school meals in September as promised
Sponsored
Looking for solar panels? Here are all the grants, offers and steps to save yourself money
Bord Gáis Energy
Aug 7
The Morning Lead
'We’re in trouble now’: AIB staff face upheaval and long commutes from new return-to-office policy
More than 1,500 staff have attended union meetings about the bank’s decision to make people work three days a week in the office.
Wednesday
6 Aug 2025
inside haiti
Inside Port au Prince: Purge-like gang violence, drone strikes and millions going hungry
Humanitarian Matt Knight said that the situation inside the Haitian capital is worse than ever.
rail project
As another Irish billionaire criticises Metrolink, this transport expert says it's 'the only show in town'
Brian Caulfield, a professor in transportation at TCD, says the passenger volume of trains can’t be bested.
Lord of the Dance
Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run as its presidential candidate, says Martin
Haiti
Colleague of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty says she serves in Haiti with ‘love and compassion’
Public Health
US Health Secretary RFK Jr halts funding for vaccines to fight Covid-19 and flu
Kennedy’s decision to terminate the projects is the latest in a string of decisions that have put the long-time vaccine critic’s doubts about jabs into full effect.
Tuesday
5 Aug 2025
Eat Early Eat Often
Demand for early bird dinner bookings has soared at Irish restaurants
One restaurateur has stopped serving early bird offers in summer as customers are already dining early without the incentive
Central Bank
Central Bank called on to conduct review ahead of Israeli bond prospectus renewal next month
Jeansgate
Trump says Sydney Sweeney has ‘hottest ad out there’ while Taylor Swift is ‘no longer hot’
car parking charges
Only 100 free-of-charge car parking spaces at new children's hospital not enough, say critics
Sinn Féin and Labour say patients and their families should not have to pay high car parking prices.
Monday
4 Aug 2025
Newbie TDS
Being a first-time TD: Will I still be doing this at 80? I don't know but I love it for now.
Money Money Money
Catherine Connolly is using American-style grassroots fundraising for her presidential campaign
Sunday
3 Aug 2025
Dáil newbies
Being a first-time TD: I was told people like me don't go to college. This is a dream come true.
Saturday
2 Aug 2025
The Candidate
The Candidate Awards: Best row, best clanger and best politician so far this Dáil term
TDs and senators have cleared out of Leinster House for their break. That means it’s time for us to hand out the report cards.
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