5 h. ago Government backbencher fails to turn up for controversial ‘Other Members’ speaking slot

Red faces for Government benches in ‘no show’ for speaking rights slot that convulsed Dáil for months

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6 h. ago 'We need to do more on this': Weapons flown through Irish airspace to Israel raised with Harris

The Tánaiste said it is legitimate for the government to consider amending the law around random inspections.

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8 h. ago ‘Netflix levy’: Government acted against expert advice to introduce content charge at ‘earliest possible date’

However, despite the advice it decided against a so-called ‘Netflix levy’, citing the impact on consumers

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9 h. ago More black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals wait for new pope

Cardinals resumed their voting in the secret conclave, having already failed to choose a new pope in the first round of voting on Wednesday evening.

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10 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this afternoon.

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11 h. ago Galway City Metropolitan Area growth strategy raised in Dáil

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway City Metropolitan Area growth strategy has been raised in the Dáil Galway West Deputy John Connolly told the chamber that issues around funding, governance and planning need to be re-evaluated in order for the city to grow The Fianna Fáil deputy said Galway’s future development […] The post Galway City Metropolitan Area growth strategy raised in Dáil appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago AI can be used to create drafts of government reports, say new guidelines

The guidelines outline the type of tasks that AI can be used to support work in the public service.

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14 h. ago After black smoke last night, cardinals return to the conclave to elect a new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision on day one, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this morning.

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14 h. ago Black smoke emerges once again this morning in the Vatican as cardinals aim to elect a new pope

The electors failed to reach a decision on day one, but will be back at it at the Sistine Chapel this morning.

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24 h. ago AIB plan to buy back €1.2bn of Government shares hangs in balance

Shares rose on Wednesday to within half a cent of the €6.26 price at which the deal has been set

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30 h. ago NI veteran's commissioner says Irish government 'duck out' of legacy

NI veteran's commissioner says Irish government 'duck out' of legacy  BBC

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31 h. ago Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU

The European Commission said Ireland is allegedly “failing” to comply with laws around race-based violence and hate.

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34 h. ago Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Senator Anne Rabbitte is calling for more youth diversion programmes to be rolled out in Galway. The Fianna Fáil Senator brought the issue up during a Seanad debate on Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Niall Collins, was […] The post Senator Anne Rabbitte calls for more youth diversion programmes in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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35 h. ago Local TD slams Government failure to resource Galway's local authorities for housing

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local TD has slammed the Government for failing to properly resource Galway’s local authorities for housing. This comes as new stats reveal just 32 of the 68 empty social homes in the city will be filled this year And only 35 of the 171 vacant homes […] The post Local TD slams Government failure to resource Galway's local authorities for housing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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36 h. ago Global Government Fintech Lab 2025: fifth set of speakers confirmed for Dublin

Global Government Fintech Lab 2025: fifth set of speakers confirmed for Dublin  Global Government Fintech

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36 h. ago Woman in court charged with failing to keep sex offender address condition

A convicted sex offender has been brought before a Donegal court after failing to notify gardai of a change of… The post Woman in court charged with failing to keep sex offender address condition appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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37 h. ago Global methane emissions from energy are around 80% higher than what governments are reporting

The energy sector is responsible for around a third of the methane emitted as a result of human activities.

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39 h. ago Government proposed stricter rules to combat scam social media adverts

Department of Finance supported making tech firms do more to tackle financial investment scams

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39 h. ago Stricter rules to combat scam social media adverts proposed by Government

Department of Finance supported making tech firms do more to tackle financial investment scams

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50 h. ago Bill to outlaw sex for rent and give gardaí power to remove protesters' masks approved by government

Another element of the Bill includes reforming laws around counsellors’ notes being disclosed in sexual assault cases.

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