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Irish election: why one single party is unlikely to win – and what it means for the next government

The first leaders’ debate of Ireland’s current election campaign featured no fewer than ten party leaders. While this format was perhaps a questionable editorial choice, it was also simply a reflection of the now very diffuse – and quite messy – character of Ireland’s political system.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on Ireland’s general election: as always, this contest matters for Britain too

Editorial: Simon Harris has called a vote for 29 November because he is leading in the polls. But the current economic boom masks serious inequalities

The Guardian - UK

Michael O'Leary sparks debate after telling teachers to stay out of politics

O'Leary told Ireland's tourism minister to go back to the classroom as he called for more business people in politics.

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Irish prime minister plans to call general election this week

Simon Harris expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with election day likely to be at end of November

The Guardian - UK

Tommy Robinson’s passport may be invalid, say Irish parliamentarians

Dáil members call for investigation after far-right leader gave false country of birth to Canada’s immigration officers

The Guardian - UK

Irish Woman Arrested In Dubai After Husband Attacked Her

“The system over there, rather than protecting this woman, who is an Irish citizen, chose instead to detain her, to charge her.” The post Irish Woman Arrested In Dubai After Husband Attacked Her first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘It was an act of desperation’: Irish singer on his housing crisis protest anthem

Martin Leahy has performed Everyone Should Have a Home outside parliament every week for two years. After 100 performances, he is pessimistic about change

The Guardian - UK

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Simon Harris pledges 'new ideas, energy' after becoming Ireland's youngest PM

Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader.

France 24

‘Always in a hurry’: the rapid rise of Simon Harris, Ireland’s ‘TikTok taoiseach’

A ‘meticulous door knocker’ as a councillor in 2009, 37-year-old is now poised to become Ireland’s youngest PM

The Guardian - UK

John Bruton obituary

Irish taoiseach who helped pave the way for the Good Friday Agreement and laid the foundations for economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Tánaiste Micheál Martin calls on Dee Forbes to appear before Dáil committees

The Tanaiste was reacting to the shock resignation of RTE Director General, Ms Forbes, this morning

Irish Mirror

State failed in its care to nursing home resident who was raped by healthcare worker, Varadkar says

A healthcare worker was jailed for 11 years for the rape of a resident who was known by the pseudonym 'Emily'

Irish Mirror

What is the Government's Consultative Forum on International Security Policy?

There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks about the Government's decision to hold a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Irish Mirror

Fiery Dail row as retained firefighters threaten mass resignations amid pay dispute

Retained firefighters will take part in an all-out strike starting next Tuesday if issues around working conditions and pay are not resolved.

Irish Mirror

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War of words between Micheál Martin and Paul Murphy over neutrality talks

The Government will hold a number of consultative forums next week in Cork, Galway and Dublin about the future of Ireland’s neutrality.

Irish Mirror

Tara Mines jobs: Government vows to help 650 workers laid off as Meath mine closes

Workers at Tara Mines were told on Tuesday evening that they were being temporarily laid off. The company has not, however, confirmed how temporary the layoffs will be.

Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly admits driving car which was last taxed eight months ago

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has admitted driving a car which was last taxed eight months ago. He told the Irish Mirror it was an oversight which has now been rectified.

Irish Mirror

Tánaiste hits back with fiery response to Fine Gael ministers calling for Budget measures

There is also anger after Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar told the Dáil there will be pension increases as part of October’s Budget

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Taoiseach says claim Apple owes Ireland €13 billion in tax 'misrepresents' the issue

Apple is a major employer in Ireland, with 6,000 workers in their Cork plant

Irish Mirror

Refugee centres face threat of arson when locations shared ahead of time, Minister says

Ireland is currently accommodating 85,000 Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach promises pension hike in budget and says elderly will be looked after

“I can absolutely assure the Deputy of one thing: there will be a further increase in the weekly pension"

Irish Mirror

Ferghal Blaney - Artificial Intelligence ‘Drone Deputies’ could replace some of our low intelligence TDs

Our Man in the Mirror keeping tabs on those in power down in Kildare Street

Irish Mirror

Widow forced to use money saved for husband's headstone to pay for energy bills

The Dáil heard from Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke that a widow was sitting in the dark because she was afraid of future energy bills.

Irish Mirror

Government warned price caps could backfire - leading to increased prices and reduced choice

Advice from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) warned that it would be very difficult to end price caps.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 'very concerned' as one in four people behind on paying gas bills

Leo Varadkar has said he is “very concerned” about the rising numbers of gas customers in arrears as we head into the summer

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