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trump administration
Tariffs imposed on the EU by the US could cost Ireland up to 80,000 jobs, says Finance Minister
Corporation Tax
Enterprise Minister says Ireland 'absolutely not' a tax scam after US Commerce Secretary claim
brussels bound
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
Saturday
22 Mar 2025
Crime
'Dangerous Dublin': How two viral headlines were behind Conor McGregor's White House comments
An image of two Irish news articles has gone global among anti-immigrant groups.
the morning lead
'I presume this is free?' Confusion over when women will get long-awaited free HRT from pharmacies
A scheme that would see the State cover the cost of the drug was due to be rolled out in January, but it has yet to be implemented.
Pharmacists said there was “zero consultation” with the sector before the measure was announced as part of Budget 2025.
One pharmacist said the scheme is "a missed opportunity to get equality" in hormonal care for women of all ages.
Meanwhile, the clinical lead of the Rotunda's menopause clinic said supply shortages in some HRT products are currently "a much bigger issue" than cost.
Friday
21 Mar 2025
Palestine
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not returned
In Israel, the supreme court froze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to sack the head of the domestic intelligence agency.
The next election
'It won't be me': Mary Lou McDonald bats off questions about running for President
never ending
Opposition seek to recognise Lowry and Co as Government TDs ahead of speaking rights vote
Thursday
20 Mar 2025
Brussels
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris
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Allianz
Mar 20
garda vetting
Justice Minister disputes Labour claims ‘unvetted trainee gardaí are patrolling the streets’
Aerial survey
Don't be alarmed if you spot this plane flying very low to the ground in Kerry and Clare
pages and pages
'We have a lot of work to do': No huge revelations so far as historians pore over JFK files
Monaghan
Family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell to meet Justice Minister as part of long-running campaign
EU summit
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
Wednesday
19 Mar 2025
St Patrick's Day
'Two rapists in the White House': TD tells Dáil McGregor's visit to Trump was an insult to women
Global reaction
People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says
War in Ukraine
'If they don't hit us, we won't hit them': Zelenskyy pushes for Russia to agree to full ceasefire
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Why Dubai? Six reasons why you should consider traveling with Emirates this summer
Emirates
Mar 19
Leaders' Questions
Taoiseach accused of 'spoofing' over housing after White House laughter discussed in the Dáil
state of the climate
Five key graphs that show 2024's spiralling climate change in Ireland and worldwide
Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.
FactCheck
Debunked: Data contradicts McGregor’s White House claim that Irish are a minority in some towns
Tallaght
Dublin primary school facing closure due to ‘underfunding’ to remain open after early grant payment
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