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Harry McGee
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Political Correspondent, @irishtimes. Author: The Murderer and the Taoiseach. GUBU podcast. Gaeilge. GAA. Chair @ranelaghgaels. Mountains. Athair. Céille. Rith.
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Taoiseach calls for ‘de-escalation’ but Dublin does not criticise US bombing

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Taoiseach calls for ‘de-escalation’ but Dublin does not criticise US bombing
Simon Harris says Iranian deputy foreign minister was ‘full of anger’ in phone call with him
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June 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster

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Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: AIB buys back all its shares, while politicians tear strips off Children’s Health Ireland representatives in front of an Oireachtas committee
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June 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Opposition smells blood in the water over RPZ changes

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Opposition smells blood in the water over RPZ changes
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
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June 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies

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One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies
Meeting of high-level committee advising Government also hears of increase in number of people over 60 falling into homelessness
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June 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Carlow gunman disclosure set to lead to scrutiny of An Garda Síochána

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Carlow gunman disclosure set to lead to scrutiny of An Garda Síochána
The case of Evan Fitzgerald has been referred to Fiosrú, the police ombudsman
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June 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Our Summer Camp for 5-13 years olds. Limited spaces. Lots of fun and games as your child learns new GAA skills. Follow this link or follow QR code on poster. ranelaghgaels.clubzap.com/categories/c...
June 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Rent pressure zones set to be extended across entire country

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Rent pressure zones set to be extended
Landlords will be classified as big or small for the first time under changes being proposed to Cabinet today
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June 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Social homes delivery target for 2024 missed by almost 20%

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Social homes delivery target for 2024 missed by almost 20%
Shortfall of more than 2,300 homes on 12,930 goal, though affordable homes beat estimates in some measures
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April 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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An chéad eagrán de Scéal leis @irishtimes.com inniu. Le fáil leis an bpaipéar nó ar an eagrán digiteach (síntiús riachtanach). Táimid fíor-bhródúil as, anois go bhfuil sé ar an bhfód.
April 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Trump’s tariffs could bring economic shock for Ireland

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Inside Politics: Trump’s tariffs could bring economic shock for Ireland
Donald Trump’s new tariffs could have huge economic impact on Ireland. Meanwhile political class focused only on speaking rights row.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Frances Black says she is open to running for President of Ireland

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Frances Black says she is open to running for President of Ireland
Independent senator concerned Occupied Territories Bill will be ‘watered down’ following Donald Trump’s election
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March 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Rud amháin atá an-dearfach faoin 33ú Dáil ná go bhfuil ardú suntasach tagaithe ar líon na dTeachtaí Dála le Gaeilge líofa. Ní théann lá thart i dTeach Laighean gan mé ag comhrá i nGaeilge le duine amháin ar a laghad. Is iontach an scéal é.
March 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate

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Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate
Opposition will be keenly watching outcome of Brussels meeting to respond to any new defence commitments
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March 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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538 public servants are on career breaks. One has lasted 12 years

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538 public servants are on career breaks. One has lasted 12 years
At least 50 employees of Government departments and their agencies on career break for five years or more
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February 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Coalition confident shock 2020 defeat of its candidate for leas-cheann comhairle will not be repeated

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Coalition confident shock 2020 defeat of its candidate for leas-cheann comhairle will not be repeated
John McGuinness expected to be elected, but secret ballot injects uncertainty
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February 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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UAE extradition treaty targeting Kinahan cartel should be in force by ‘end of February’

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UAE extradition treaty targeting Kinahan cartel should be in force by ‘end of February’
Bilateral treaty with UAE signed by Helen McEntee in October, but arrangement not yet in place
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February 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Twitchiness abounds as Gucci Government awaits invite to Trumps’ Irish jamboree

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The Politics Fix: Twitchiness abounds as Gucci Government awaits invite to Trumps’ Irish jamboree
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: End of Dáil fireworks brings spending and housing to the fore
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February 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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2024 in Irish politics: Elections, leadership changes, referendums and restoration

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2024 in Irish politics: Elections, leadership changes, referendums and restoration
After a year of two lost referendums, a taoiseach’s resignation and huge losses for government partners the Greens, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are returning to power
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January 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Coalition talks are like Santa’s Grotto as Independents are busy writing their lists

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Coalition talks are like Santa’s Grotto as Independents are busy writing their lists
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up a Israel enters a war of words with Ireland
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December 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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‘My dad managed the Pogues. I’ve refused to let the sense of loss take over at Christmas’

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‘My dad managed the Pogues. I’ve refused to let the sense of loss take over at Christmas’
Growing up as part of The Pogues family, Shannon Murray, daughter of the band’s manager Frank Murray, explains how Fairytale of New York has a poignant meaning for her each Christmas
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December 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says ‘not right’ to use role as bargaining chip with FF set to back Verona Murphy

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Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says ‘not right’ to use role as bargaining chip with FF set to back Verona Murphy
Seán Ó Feargháil intends to stand for position despite Micheál Martin recommending Fianna Fáil TDs support Independent
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December 17, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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The victories of Kilkerrin-Clonberne from north Galway and Sarsfields from Bullaun-New Inn in the club LGFA and camogie finals showed how you don’t need to be a large club to reach the summit. Both are small rural clubs with terrific organisation that have harnessed their talent magnificently.
December 17, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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Just now, Irish crew Power of One with my friend @RogerMcMorrow (2nd from back) set off on 3,000 mile Atlantic rowing race in memory of 13-yr-old Saoirse O’Driscoll who died last April. Donate: teampowerof1.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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Social Democrats’ Gary Gannon apologises for ‘poor comment’ on journalists examining Eoin Hayes’s shares

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Social Democrats’ Gary Gannon apologises for ‘poor comment’ on journalists examining Eoin Hayes’s shares
Gannon had claimed some journalists were only asking questions because they were interested in government special adviser jobs
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December 11, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin formal government coalition talks on Wednesday

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin formal government coalition talks on Wednesday
Labour and Regional Independent group to decide on pursuing negotiations with two outgoing ruling parties
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December 10, 2024 at 9:47 PM