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Passports at the ready
Business as usual for overseas St Patrick's Day trips as 11 govt politicians to head to US
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is expected to meet US President Joe Biden to mark St Patrick’s Day.
West Bank
Israeli troops, some disguised as medical staff, kill three Palestinians in West Bank hospital
The Israeli military said forces entered the hospital to target a “Hamas terrorist cell”.
Monday
29 Jan 2024
The North
Jeffrey Donaldson briefing DUP members over UK government proposals to end Stormont impasse
Ukraine
Ukraine gains in doubt without American aid, warns US Secretary of State following Nato meeting
Far-right
Three new anti-immigrant parties have registered to stand in Irish elections - but who are they?
Ireland has never elected a candidate from a far-right party.
VAPE NO MORE
UK announces ban on disposable vapes, as Tánaiste says he would like to see a similar move here
Middle East
US vows 'very consequential' response after military members killed in Jordan drone strike
top earners
Top earners list: Tubridy earned over half a million euro in his last full year working for RTÉ
dublin riots
Posts targeting migrants remained online during riots despite 5pm plea from online safety tsar
Niamh Hodnett was appointed last year to fight harmful content online.
Niamh Hodnett contacted major social media firms on evening of 23 November to warn about potential for violence.
Posts calling for migrants to be "killed" were shared on social platforms as riots unfolded.
Immigrant Council of Ireland warned about the proliferation of such posts and called for posters to be investigated.
Sunday
28 Jan 2024
All bets are off
The regulation zone: Addiction experts are welcoming new gambling laws amid industry concerns
Mental Health
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.
Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
Saturday
27 Jan 2024
Human Rights
Ukraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty
Friday
26 Jan 2024
Federal Court
Donald Trump ordered to pay $83.3m in damages for defaming columnist while he was president
eurosong
'Same energy as Russia': Two of Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls say Israel should be cut from contest
One singer did not rule out boycotting the competition if Israel is not removed.
Thursday
25 Jan 2024
Edinburgh
Ex-Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'f**king clown', UK Covid inquiry hears
reception centres
Up to €10m extra 'social inclusion' funding signed off on for areas taking in asylum seekers
Housing
Nearly 33,000 homes delivered last year, uncertainty remains over social and affordable targets
assembly's final report
Ireland has 'once in a generation' chance to decriminalise personal drug use, Paul Reid says
A special Oireachtas committee will be established to examine the Citizens’ Assembly’s recommendations, Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed.
The Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use today published its final report
The document includes 36 recommendations to overhaul Ireland's drug policy and establish a more health-led approach
A special Oireachtas committee will be set up to examine the report and suggest new legislation
here we go
Voters warned to know fact from opinion as Electoral Commission kick starts referendum campaigns
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