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Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
An online portal to offer help to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland has opened
An online portal to offer help to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland has opened
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Labour raises Johnson's friendship with Russian tycoon Evgeny Lebedev in questions over his lordship
Labour raises Johnson's friendship with Russian tycoon Evgeny Lebedev in questions over his lordship
The €200 electricity rebate should be applied 'next month' as President Higgins signs law
The €200 electricity rebate should be applied 'next month' as President Higgins signs law
Sunday
6 Mar 2022
Govt expected to move on cut to fuel excise in the next week or two
Govt expected to move on cut to fuel excise in the next week or two
Farmers say they will 'play our part in national effort' as minister to ask them to plant crops
Farmers say they will 'play our part in national effort' as minister to ask them to plant crops
More than 1.5 million refugees flee Ukraine in past 10 days, says UN
More than 1.5 million refugees flee Ukraine in past 10 days, says UN
'This will haunt the Government': Call for extension of MBH redress, or for new Commission to be held
'This will haunt the Government': Call for extension of MBH redress, or for new Commission to be held
Saturday
5 Mar 2022
Process to elect new Labour leader begins following Kelly's surprise resignation
Process to elect new Labour leader begins following Kelly's surprise resignation
Friday
4 Mar 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Drugs minister begins prep for Citizens' Assembly in 2023 'after clarification from Taoiseach's office'
Drugs minister begins prep for Citizens' Assembly in 2023 'after clarification from Taoiseach's office'
Ukraine nuclear plant: Russia denies shelling to Security Council; Coveney warns of 'new red flag'
Ukraine nuclear plant: Russia denies shelling to Security Council; Coveney warns of 'new red flag'
Govt to take further action on rising cost of living before October's Budget, says Varadkar
Govt to take further action on rising cost of living before October's Budget, says Varadkar
Thursday
3 Mar 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Varadkar says Govt may reduce excise duty on petrol as prices soar to €2 per litre
Varadkar says Govt may reduce excise duty on petrol as prices soar to €2 per litre
Ireland's next Labour leader: Duncan Smith rules himself out and endorses Ivana Bacik
Ireland's next Labour leader: Duncan Smith rules himself out and endorses Ivana Bacik
McEntee says Ireland 'will not be found wanting' when helping people fleeing Ukraine
McEntee says Ireland 'will not be found wanting' when helping people fleeing Ukraine
Wednesday
2 Mar 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Dáil votes unanimously against Russian aggression and in favour of Ukraine's recognised borders
Dáil votes unanimously against Russian aggression and in favour of Ukraine's recognised borders
Alan Kelly to resign as Labour leader as party TDs 'lose collective confidence' in his leadership
Alan Kelly to resign as Labour leader as party TDs 'lose collective confidence' in his leadership
What does the EU-Ukraine weapons deal mean for Europe into the future?
What does the EU-Ukraine weapons deal mean for Europe into the future?
Scenario planning underway for Ireland to accommodate thousands of refugees from Ukraine
Scenario planning underway for Ireland to accommodate thousands of refugees from Ukraine
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes in favour of telling Russia to withdraw its troops
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes in favour of telling Russia to withdraw its troops
Mick Wallace says sending arms to Ukraine is 'madness' as he defends vote against EU motion
Mick Wallace says sending arms to Ukraine is 'madness' as he defends vote against EU motion
Biden bans Russia from US airspace and calls Putin a 'dictator' in first State of the Union address
Biden bans Russia from US airspace and calls Putin a 'dictator' in first State of the Union address
Tuesday
1 Mar 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Taoiseach holds phone call with Ukrainian prime minister as invasion nears one-week mark
Taoiseach holds phone call with Ukrainian prime minister as invasion nears one-week mark
FactCheck newsletter: Russia is fighting an 'Information War' - and it has spread to Ireland
FactCheck newsletter: Russia is fighting an 'Information War' - and it has spread to Ireland
People waiting longer to access specialist eating disorder care
People waiting longer to access specialist eating disorder care
Europe responds to Ukraine's request for fast-track to EU membership
Europe responds to Ukraine's request for fast-track to EU membership
Three Irish-registered firms linked to Russian banks or people who've been sanctioned, says Taoiseach
Three Irish-registered firms linked to Russian banks or people who've been sanctioned, says Taoiseach
Referendum on constitutional right to housing could be held next year
Referendum on constitutional right to housing could be held next year
Up to 20,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Ireland as Taoiseach says Ireland 'must be generous'
Up to 20,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Ireland as Taoiseach says Ireland 'must be generous'
Monday
28 Feb 2022
Here are the main points to know on the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine
Here are the main points to know on the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine
Taoiseach says Ireland's non-lethal military support for Ukraine is 'sufficient' as EU members are sending weapons
Taoiseach says Ireland's non-lethal military support for Ukraine is 'sufficient' as EU members are sending weapons
Ukraine calls for immediate ceasefire as talks with Russia begin in Belarus
Ukraine calls for immediate ceasefire as talks with Russia begin in Belarus
The 9 at 9 Fighting rages for a fifth day in Ukraine.
Missiles hit radioactive waste disposal site in Ukraine’s capital
Missiles hit radioactive waste disposal site in Ukraine’s capital
Sunday
27 Feb 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday