Harry McGee

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

Taoiseach calls for ‘de-escalation’ but Dublin does not criticise US bombing

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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

Another week, another war: Trump pivots from America first to talk of a bunker buster

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Opposition smells blood in the water over RPZ changes Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Opposition smells blood in the water over RPZ changes

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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

One in four single people seeking emergency accommodation are from direct provision, say homeless agencies

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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

Carlow gunman disclosure set to lead to scrutiny of An Garda Síochána

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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...

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

Rent pressure zones set to be extended across entire country

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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

Social homes delivery target for 2024 missed by almost 20%

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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.

Trump’s tariffs could bring economic shock for 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

Frances Black says she is open to running for President of Ireland

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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.

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

Taoiseach attends two summits as tensions over Ukraine and Gaza escalate

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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

538 public servants are on career breaks. One has lasted 12 years

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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

Coalition confident shock 2020 defeat of its candidate for leas-cheann comhairle will not be repeated

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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

UAE extradition treaty targeting Kinahan cartel should be in force by ‘end of February’

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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

Twitchiness abounds as Gucci Government awaits invite to Trumps’ Irish jamboree

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Thanks you much David. Glad you enjoyed it.

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

2024 in Irish politics: Elections, leadership changes, referendums and restoration

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Thank you ibán.

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

Coalition talks are like Santa’s Grotto as Independents are busy writing their lists

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Ní déarfainn é.

‘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

‘My dad managed the Pogues. I’ve refused to let the sense of loss take over at Christmas’

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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

Outgoing Ceann Comhairle says ‘not right’ to use role as bargaining chip with FF set to back Verona Murphy

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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.

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

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

Social Democrats’ Gary Gannon apologises for ‘poor comment’ on journalists examining Eoin Hayes’s shares

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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

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin formal government coalition talks on Wednesday

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I enjoyed Say Nothing on Disney but preferred the book by Patrick Radden Keefe. My only one quibble from the series: v occasionally the dialogue was not 1973 , closer to 2023. ‘Sharing’ emotions not a thing back then. If a dod died he did not pass, rather passed away.

Three constituencies that show why Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin outperformed Fine Gael

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