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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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
City mourns Brother Kevin Crowley, champion of Dublin’s homeless
Dublin People
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July 9, 2025
By the time Brother Kevin Crowley retired in 2022 at the age of 87, he had already transformed the lives of tens of thousands of Dublin’s most vulnerable citizens. Now, following his death last Wednesday at the age of 90, the city is mourning a...
Cost of emergency accommodation in Dublin has more than doubled since 2021
Irish Independent
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In the Draft Dublin Region Homeless Action Plan 2025-2027, provided to Dublin city councillors, the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) revealed the cost of emergency accommodation rose from €29m-a-year in 2014, to €270m ten years later. More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ireland’s humanitarian effort in Gaza set for delays
The Irish Post
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July 9, 2025
IRELAND'S commitment to evacuate critically ill children from Gaza for treatment has faced fresh delays, with the next group of patients not expected to arrive until September. This is despite doctors already preparing to receive them. Eight...
Wexford’s Robyn O’Connor scores a try in Ireland U-20 win against Wales
Irish Independent
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Operating in the back three, the Leinster player rewarded the faith shown in her by head coach Niamh Briggs with an impressive performance. A fleet-footed exchange between O’Connor and her Ireland sevens international colleague Hannah Clarke saw...
Irish online safety regulator promises to prosecute noncompliance on age checks
Biometric Update
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July 9, 2025
There has been more noise about the UK’s online safety codes, but Ireland’s new Online Safety Code also comes into effect this month. The incoming law requires platforms hosting pornographic or “extremely violent content” to implement age...
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...
Irish stars' whodunnit to open BFI London Film Festival
RTE Ireland
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July 9, 2025
The BFI London Film Festival 2025 will open with the international premiere of the third mystery in the Knives Out series - the latest film starring Irish actors Daryl McCormack and Andrew Scott. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will see...
GAA Palestine denied visas for summer tour of Ireland
RTE Ireland
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July 9, 2025
GAA Palestine has said a group of its players and mentors have had their their visa applications denied by the Irish Immigration Service ahead of summer tour. A team of 33 children and 14 mentors were due to travel to Ireland for a summer tour,...
Irish Rail to run extra services for big match
Killarney Today
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July 9, 2025
Extra train services will be provided Irish Rail has confirmed additional train services between Kerry and Dublin for Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final clash. With the throw-in not taking place until 5.00pm, the regular return trains would be gone...
Ireland should hold another referendum on women in the home, UN committee says
The Irish Times
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The Government should assess the reasons for the failure of the referendum on deleting Article 41.2 on the importance of women’s role in the home and find alternative wording in order to run another vote on it, according to a United Nations panel...