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Retaliation
Donald Trump says 'pain' of tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will be worth it
Mexico and Canada have already ordered retaliatory measures against the US.
PENSION POT
Here's an idea - offer 40-year-olds a €15,000 cash advance to delay their retirement by a year
Interview
O'Gorman dubs speaking row 'outrageous stroke' and expects 'regular shenanigans' from new coalition
The leader of the Green Party sat down with The Journal to discuss life after government.
Saturday
1 Feb 2025
Seanad Éireann
Aontú land first ever senator for the party as Agricultural panel of the Seanad elected
anti-lockdown protests
'We had to move the kids' beds away from the windows': Stephen Donnelly on lockdown intimidation
Friday
31 Jan 2025
Upper House
Seanad election: Hazel Chu loses out on final Trinity seat, while Malcolm Noonan is elected for Greens
No budging
'Lowry has severe power over this Government’: Threat of further Dáil chaos with no deal reached
Talks today failed to resolve the speaking rights issue, which is now set to rumble into next week.
Accommodation
'What will happen to us?': Thousands of Ukrainians fear losing housing unless scheme is extended
Thursday
30 Jan 2025
no change there so
Seanad election: Full recount requested for Trinity as three NUI incumbents retain seats
BRUSSELS TO DUBLIN
'We need answers for families': Two Irish MEPs appointed as vice-chairs to EU housing committee
super duper ministers
Opinion: 'Super junior' ministers represent the pragmatic avoidance of a divisive referendum
Wednesday
29 Jan 2025
Storm Éowyn
Denmark and Poland send 17 generators to Ireland to help restore power and water
At its peak, two million people had their phone service impacted by Storm Éowyn.
seat at the table
Sinn Féin TD granted permission to take legal action over 'super junior' ministers at Cabinet
gender balance
Does this government have a problem with women? 'Of course it doesn't' says Martin's spokesperson
ministers of state
The 23 (!) junior ministers have been unveiled - here's who they are
These are the backbenchers that got a promotion today.
The Wall
'It just erodes trust': OPW spending €490k on replacing an unsafe wall is criticised by TDs
The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 exclusive of VAT.
Seized Vapes
Over 64 tonnes of illegal vapes stopped from entering Irish market since 2023
The significant seizures took place at Irish air and sea ports with retail experts blaming criminal gangs for the surge.
Multiple enforcement actions taken by HSE
Black and ‘grey’ market operating in Ireland
Retailers want more action against criminal trade
Tuesday
28 Jan 2025
Robert F Kennedy Jr
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr 'a predator' in scathing letter to US senators
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