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Politics
the morning lead
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Thursday
9 May 2024
Eurovision
Israel among ten acts to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final from tonight's semi-final show
Asylum Seekers
It's a 'criminal offence' to pitch tents on public land, govt says, after removing Grand Canal camp
Eurovision
RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup
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Make Dublin Great Again
Head of new Dublin taskforce rejects suggestions city is unsafe but says it 'could be better'
cleared
Asylum seeker tents cleared from Grand Canal as Taoiseach says 'Team Ireland' response needed
Asylum seekers were told they are committing an offence by camping on the canal.
Diggers have cleared all the tents from the area.
The Government has confirmed that 163 individuals were moved to Crooksling and the former Central Mental Hospital (CMH) in Dundrum.
The Taoiseach said an all-of-Government approach is needed and that he has "no doubt" further issues will arise.
Dublin City
Criticism of ‘monstrosities’ as barriers erected in place of tents at Grand Canal
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he doesn’t know how long the barriers will be in place for.
Palestine
Ireland aims to recognise Palestinian State on 21 May as Tánaiste hopes more countries will come on board
Eden Golan
Israeli broadcaster says 'they will not silence us' as singer booed during dress rehearsal
Eurovision
Large-scale protest planned in Malmö today to coincide with Israel's Eurovision appearance
Security is likely to be stepped up within the city today, ahead of the Israeli singer’s performance in the second semi-final.
Wednesday
8 May 2024
trinity college dublin
Encampment in Trinity to conclude after students accept college's terms of divestment from Israel
Eurovision
Bambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
Tuesday
7 May 2024
malmo 2024
Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
Kristi Noem
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eurovision 2024
'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
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Monday
6 May 2024
Gaza
Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will accept ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said it was conducting “targeted strikes”. Five people have been reported dead.
Michelle Gildernew
Sinn Féin MP running in European elections says party 'won't be going centre-right'
the morning lead
Military group accuses Govt of 'ignoring' key report on new defence laws
The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 if brought into law will see significant changes to how the Irish Defence Forces function.
Sunday
5 May 2024
European elections
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Cowen campaign trail
'Not a dancer, or a jockey, or a shock jock or a chancer': Barry Cowen on his bid for an MEP seat
People Before Profit
PBP defends Sinn Féin's inclusion in voting pact offer despite rhetoric shifting 'rightwards'
Controversy
How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years
The buildup to the competition has been overshadowed by the debate over Israel’s inclusion – so what can we expect in Malmö?
Saturday
4 May 2024
drugs policy
Delay in getting Drug Use Committee off the ground as members not yet nominated by all parties
Friday
3 May 2024
Criticism
Harris says asylum seekers in Ballsbridge park is 'temporary thing done by people being very humane'
Stormont Assembly
Michelle O'Neill 'underlines commitment to A5' during Harris's first trip to Belfast as Taoiseach
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