6 d. ago Taoiseach claims Trump 'very clued in' to Gaza as Occupied Territories Bill question raised

During Martin’s meeting with the US President this afternoon, Trump said the US ‘is working hard with Israel’.

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7 d. ago The defining moment that will 'raise massive question marks' for Ireland

The defining moment that will 'raise massive question marks' for Ireland  RugbyPass

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7 d. ago Questions raised over closure of day care service at Toghermore

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Questions are being raised over the closure of day care services at the former HSE campus at Toghermore in Tuam. A full range of services have been provided there since 2016, with over a hundred regular service users, however it closed six weeks ago. It had been […] The post Questions raised over closure of day care service at Toghermore appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Local TD "trembles" at push for Garda facial recognition technology

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has told the Dáil she “trembles at the thought” of the use of facial recognition technology by Gardaí. Galway West TD Catherine Connolly was contributing to a debate on policing and community safety. She said there’s too much of a push on technology, while […] The post Local TD "trembles" at push for Garda facial recognition technology appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly demands clarity from Taoiseach over mixed messages on Tenant in Situ scheme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has demanded clarity from the Taoiseach over mixed messages on the Government’s Tenant in Situ scheme. It allows local authorities to buy properties where tenants are facing eviction because the landlord is selling the property. Deputy Connolly said the Department of Housing […] The post Catherine Connolly demands clarity from Taoiseach over mixed messages on Tenant in Situ scheme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Opposition agree to withdraw pairing arrangements with Government in response to speaking row

The issue is expected to be raised again today during Leaders’ Questions.

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly raises questions over dramatic increase in dual

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is raising questions about a sharp increase in the export of dual-use goods to Israeli. Dual-use goods are goods, software or technology that can have both military and civilian uses. The Dáil heard that in 2022 dual-use exports to Israel were almost […] The post Catherine Connolly raises questions over dramatic increase in dual-use exports to Israel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Catherine Connolly says she'll consider a Presidential run if it can 'unite the opposition'

Connolly made the comments amid recent reports that left-leaning opposition parties are looking for a candidate to rally behind.

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3 w. ago Irish language takes centre stage (again) as FF's John McGuinness elected Leas

Outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has held the role since 2020.

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3 w. ago Galway TD presses Finance Minister over impact of possible US tariffs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has pressed the Finance Minister over the potential impact of US tariffs. Speaking in the Dáil, she described Donald Trump as a “bully” and acknowledged his stance is unreliable and can change every minute. But she said we must take the threat […] The post Galway TD presses Finance Minister over impact of possible US tariffs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Irish language takes centre stage (again) in Dáil during vote for Leas

Outgoing Leas-Cheann Comhairle Catherine Connolly has held the role since 2020.

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3 w. ago Questions raised about cheques ‘fundamental’ to man being made redundant by charity, WRC told

Phillip Beattie, who provided accountancy services, has taken unfair dismissal case against Protestant Aid

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