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Leaders of Ireland’s main parties clash in final debate

The leaders of Sinn Fein, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail debated on RTE television.

Evening Standard

Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion

Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio.

The Independent UK

Harris has ‘no knowledge’ anyone tried to get RTE to take down viral clip

The Fine Gael leader was asked about the controversy during the second and final TV leaders’ debate of Ireland’s General Election campaign.

The Independent UK

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Simon Harris says ‘all to play for’ in election despite Fine Gael polling slide

The Taoiseach said he hoped voters would not judge him on the basis of a criticised encounter with a disability care worker in Co Cork.

Evening Standard

Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate

It comes after the US closed its embassy in Kyiv because of a ‘potential significant air attack’ by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity.

Evening Standard

Fiery exchanges in the first televised leaders debate of Irish general election

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald clashed several times during the wide-ranging and hotly-anticipated leaders’ debate.

The Independent UK

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Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties.

The Independent UK

‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.

Evening Standard

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament passes motion that Israel is ‘perpetrating genocide in Gaza’

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.

Evening Standard

Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.

The Independent UK

Irish leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US election victory

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin have pledged to maintain Ireland’s historic links with the US.

Evening Standard

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Irish Government ‘cannot ram through unconstitutional Israeli settlements Bill’

Micheal Martin said that it was inevitable that the Bill would be challenged when passed into law.

Evening Standard

Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.

Evening Standard

‘We’ve upped the ante of our training’ – Irish troops prepare for Lebanon duty

A commanding officer of the peacekeeping battalion said that amid the escalating conflict in Lebanon, troops ‘will look after each other’.

Evening Standard

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish premier Simon Harris described the incident as ‘extremely serious’.

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Evening Standard

Parts of Bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements ‘unconstitutional’

Micheal Martin said parts of the Occupied Territories Bill need to be changed to withstand a legal challenge.

Evening Standard

‘Challenging’ to pass Occupied Territories Bill before Irish election

Substantial changes to the Bill mean that it is unlikely to pass before a polling date is held before Christmas.

Evening Standard

Coalition leaders agree to hold election in 2024

The Finance Bill will go to committee on November 5, a Government spokesperson said.

Al Jazeera

Israeli strike kills 21 in northern Lebanon as Hezbollah steps up attacks

Eight people wounded in the attack that hit apartment building in Aitou village, Lebanese health ministry says.

The National (Scotland)

Israel 'endangering' Irish peacekeeping troops on Lebanon border

Israel has endangered Irish peacekeepers along the border with Lebanon, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

The Independent UK

Irish golfer Shane Lowry ends Kingspan sponsorship deal after Grenfell report

The Offaly man had come under pressure to end the deal with the Irish building materials company since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June 2017.

The Independent UK

EU urged to rethink ties with Israel over Gaza and to impose sanctions against some ministers

Ireland and the European Union's top diplomat have urged the bloc to review its relations with Israel as the death toll mounts in Gaza and the West Bank

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