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Politics
Thursday
27 Feb 2025
Washington
Starmer says Ukraine deal 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor' during Trump visit
strike action
SIPTU members in Section 39 organisations vote in favour of strike action over pay dispute
shannon stopover
Taoiseach meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Shannon on stopover to visit Trump
Zelenskyy is travelling from Shannon Airport to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump.
Leaders' Questions
Government accused of treating public 'like idiots' following speaking rights row vote
ceasefire deal
Hostage handover and hundreds of Palestinians released as eyes turn to next phase of ceasefire
Hamas handed over coffins believed to contain the bodies of four hostages.
false narratives
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
Wednesday
26 Feb 2025
Speaking rights row
Dáil walkout on the cards after Government wins speaking rights changes for Regional Independents
Earlier, the leaders of the Opposition wrote to Micheál Martin and Simon Harris requesting an urgent meeting.
Leinster House
'Tetchy' Taoiseach 'acting like a child' as Dáil erupts over Michael Lowry and 'Bik' McFarlane
Tensions were elevated in the Dáil today after members of the opposition were not pleased with the Taoiseach’s answers.
disabilities
Family still waiting for son's assessment of needs despite legally compelling HSE last year
Explainer
Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US that would include American access to the country’s rare earth minerals.
not moving yet
Ukrainian families told they can stay at Cork Student Village - but could yet be moved
Leinster House
Justice Minister clarifies he is 'not opposed' to ban outright counselling notes in rape cases
international trade
Tánaiste to convene inaugural meeting of trade body set up in response to Trump tariff threat
Hardest Stories
Government’s domestic and sexual violence agency launches first national awareness campaign
Dáil Éireann
'The place is not functioning properly': Committees not back to work three months after election
Dáil committees have not been properly back to work since November.
Tuesday
25 Feb 2025
Press Freedom
White House to 'decide’ which news outlets cover Trump, in a break with a century of tradition
scanner in the works
'Incomprehensible' that National Gallery moved forward with purchase of unusable €120,000 x-ray
Leaders' Questions
'I will not be intimidated by you': Taoiseach hits out at Opposition over speaking rights row
Sponsored
Irish savers lost €2.7bn to inflation in 2024 – here’s how to protect your money
Raisin Bank
Feb 25
gender-based violence
Government will not oppose PBP motion on character references and access to counselling notes
project eagle
Project Eagle: Nama criticised over handling of 'success fees' in €1.6bn NI assets sale
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