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March Referendums
We hit Grafton St to ask people if they understand Friday's referendums... mostly, they don't
If you’re confused, you’re not the only one.
housing targets
Increasing housing targets to 50,000 per year not achievable this year or next, says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said a 50,000 housing target would be achievable in the longer term.
good relationship
Free books scheme doesn't have to affect relationships between schools and bookshops, says Foley
aviation showdown
Transport Minister to meet Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary for the first time ever this week
8 March
Electoral Commission: Referendum poster by Senator Sharon Keogan 'an incorrect representation'
The poster is one of a number printed by the senator in the lead up to the referendum votes on Friday.
RTÉ
Calls for Catherine Martin to answer Dáil questions as critics says minister's account is 'full of holes'
rte payment scandal
Powerful Oireachtas committee says RTÉ should be brought under the remit of the State's auditor
primary season
Super Tuesday is not so super this year but Donald Trump may still be the winner after it
It’s not a case of ‘if’ it’s all over but ‘when’.
Rónán Duffy takes a look at why this year's bumper day of US voting isn't quite so decisive.
Donald Trump is running away with the Republican race but Nikki Haley isn't quitting yet.
Instead, Trump's days in court may be the only chance of her claiming the nomination.
Monday
4 Mar 2024
March Referendums
Taoiseach: There's no guarantee a future government would rerun the care referendum
Irish Aid
Planning underway for Ireland to provide aid for international air drops into Gaza
Department of Foreign Affairs officials in the Middle East are involved in the operation and it is believed they have requested some military assistance.
Gaza
Kamala Harris calls for 'immediate six-week ceasefire' as US pushes to lock in Gaza truce
The comments from Harris are the most forceful to date by a US administration official.
Department of Education
'They're waiting for us to die': Industrial school abuse survivors say they need urgent support
Survivors have criticised the Government’s proposed support plan, saying it doesn’t address many of their concerns.
Sunday
3 Mar 2024
Gone to the dogs
Dublin City Council says dog seizures will increase as it steps up animal enforcement
Asylum Seekers
Emergency housing: How a small network of companies is making millions from a ballooning industry
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
According to Government data, more than €1 billion was spent housing new arrivals between January and September last year.
More than 50 companies run interchangeably by two directors have been paid over €20 million between them in two years.
One TD has called for more oversight into the provision of emergency housing.
Saturday
2 Mar 2024
General Election
Green Party is willing to 'work with every party' to form government, Eamon Ryan says
Alexei Navalny
Rights group: Over 120 people arrested across Russia during tributes to Alexei Navalny
family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Friday
1 Mar 2024
secretarial allowance
Ministers and TDs paid out over €186,000 on PR and digital marketing last year
New York
'We have known the brutality of colonialism': McDonald calls for ceasefire in Gaza in US speech
Midlands-North-West
'No point whinging': Cowen 'accepts' surprise decision to add two candidates to his election ticket
Starvation
Tánaiste blames Israeli occupation for humanitarian crisis in Gaza as EU commits to funding UNRWA
Coming and going
Martin holds 'positive' meeting with RTÉ board as new CFO announced and another member leaves
peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
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