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Ireland ‘leading the way’ with legislation to ban imports from Israel
Offaly Live
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July 9, 2025
Ireland has been praised for “leading the way” in terms of legislation that aims to ban imports from Israeli territories. However, prominent lawyer Blinne Ni Ghralaigh was critical of the “narrow focus on goods”, adding it risks being “little more...
Irish Music Industry Worth €1 Billion – According to IMRO Report
98FM
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July 9, 2025
The latest report from Imro – the Irish Music Rights Organisation – shines a spotlight on just how much Ireland’s music scene contributes to the economy. Ticking along at a cool €1 billion per year, it supports over 13,400 jobs, driven largely by...
Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
The Government has been sharply criticised by Sinn Féin for voting to delay the progression of legislation to provide pregnancy loss leave in the workplace, as multiple senators shared their experience of miscarriages. Sinn Féin’s Nicole Ryan has...
International students react to QS rankings as competition intensifies
The PIE news
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July 9, 2025
Seventeen UK universities now rank in the global top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2026, with Sheffield and Nottingham rejoining the list. Still, 61% of UK institutions saw their place in the rankings drop, amid rising global...
Politicians hear that an extra €21m needed for youth work sector
The Anglo-Celt
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Published: Wed 9 Jul 2025, 1:45 PM Local politicians recently heard first hand from youth advocates about the shortfalls in funding threatening the sector. Aoibhe Beatty from Cavan met with TDs Niamh Smyth, David Maxwell, Brendan Smith and...
Irish man killed in US by suspected drunk driver named as father from Donegal
The Journal
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July 9, 2025
AN IRISH MAN killed in the US following a road traffic incident by a suspected drunk-driver has been named as Damien O’Brien. The 35-year-old had moved to America more than a decade ago from his native Killygordon in Co Donegal. He was struck by a...
Irish immigration officials refuse visas for 47 Palestinians due to come to Ireland for GAA tour
The Journal
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July 9, 2025
A GROUP OF Palestinians in the West Bank who were planning to come to Ireland for a GAA tour this month have been informed that their visa applications have been refused due to “insufficient documentation” by the Irish Immigration Service, the GAA...
Super juniors treated 'identically' to senior ministers, court told
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Super junior ministers are treated “identically” to senior ministers at meetings of Government and have the ability to influence government decision-making, former Cabinet member Shane Ross has said.Mr Ross, who served as minister for transport,...
Limerick TD doubles down on claims Irish people could become a ‘minority’
Limerick Post
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July 9, 2025
LIMERICK TD Richard O’Donoghue has doubled down on comments he made that Irish people could become a “minority” in their own country years to come. The Independent Ireland co-founder made the remarks outside the Dáil earlier this week (Tuesday...
Irish island offering people €84000 grant to move there and renovate house to own
Galway Beo
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July 9, 2025
Ever fancied living on a picturesque Irish island? What if you could receive a grant of up to €84,000 to renovate a vacant or derelict property and start a new life surrounded by stunning natural beauty? That’s exactly what the Government’s Our...
€2,000 for photo op with Barack Obama in Ireland - but photo 'not guaranteed'
KildareLive
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July 9, 2025
Irish people are scratching their heads this week after ticket price details were released for Barack Obama's on-stage interview at the 3Arena this September. The former US President, who previously visited Ireland as President to trace his Irish...
Kilkenny's community cafés in plea for government support
Kilkenny People
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July 9, 2025
Government needs to urgently recognise the value of community cafés and provide stronger supports because they are on ‘thin ice’ a new report says. There are 27 cooperative, community cafés across Ireland with one of the highest number in Co....
Blighe asks Electoral Commission to examine process to replace him as Ireland First leader
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
The anti-migrant campaigner Derek Blighe has asked the Electoral Commission to examine the process to replace him as leader of the far-right Ireland First group.Mr Blighe resigned from the Ireland First party in April, saying he wants to “resume...
Irish households reminded against making one home change or face immediate €5000 fine
Galway Beo
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July 9, 2025
With the cost of living still hitting hard and energy bills showing no signs of slowing down, many Galway homeowners are looking to eco-friendly home upgrades to save money. But while green renovations like solar panels, insulation and heat pumps...
President Barack Obama to host ‘An Evening With’ in London and Dublin
Entertainment Focus
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July 9, 2025
44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, is coming to London and Dublin for ‘An Evening With'. Fane, Kilimanjaro and Singular Artists are proud to announce Seat Unique Presents: ‘An Evening with President Barack Obama'. This exclusive...
Super junior ministers treated 'identically' to senior ministers, court told
The Roscommon Herald
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July 9, 2025
High Court Reporter Super-junior ministers are treated “identically” to senior ministers at meetings of Government and have the ability to influence Government decision-making, former Cabinet member Shane Ross has said. Mr Ross, who served as...
CM doubles down on criticism of Irish Travellers' group
Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
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The Chief Minister has doubled down on his criticism of what he called ‘Irish gypsy gangs’, whom he accused of coming to Gibraltar in order for young girls to marry older men. Fabian Picardo said this was the reason that his government is raising...
State law blocking local tobacco rules overturned by Ohio court
WBNS - Ohio
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Ohio cities, including Columbus, retained their ability to regulate tobacco independently after an appeals court overturned a state law blocking local tobacco rules. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A state appeals court has ruled in favor of Ohio cities looking...
Social welfare Ireland: How to apply for weekly payment as thousands receive increase
RSVP Live
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July 9, 2025
The Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has announced a series of improvements earlier this month to the government’s supports for carers. Minister Calleary has now introduced changes to the means test that applies to carers so that many...
Coalition won’t force supermarkets to publish profits as opposition says Irish public being treated as ‘cash cow’
Irish Independent
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The coalition is coming over increasing political pressure over the cost-of-living with the opposition focusing in particular on the cost of basic supermarket staples which are running up to €3,000 a year. The Minister or State at the Department...