97 m. ago Northern Ireland: Jamie Donley 'has great international future', says Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland: Jamie Donley 'has great international future', says Michael O'Neill  BBC.com

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2 h. ago Main factors for use of force are number of gardaí around and social media use, says report

The findings were contained in a review carried out by the Policing Authority in the wake of the Dublin riots in November 2023.

Politics

3 h. ago People in positions of power must 'break their silence' and appeal for Gaza ceasefire, Higgins says

A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.

Events

4 h. ago Taoiseach refuses to confirm if he was passed housing claims report

Analysis produced by the Department of Finance confirmed that Government would not reach the purported 40,000 housing target.

Politics

6 h. ago Milford students take part in ‘Young Social Innovators’ tour

Main pic: Students from Loreto Community School, Milford, with their ‘Farm Safety’ project that they developed under the Young Social… The post Milford students take part in ‘Young Social Innovators’ tour appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

9 h. ago World reacts to Israel’s attack on Gaza, with Germany saying hopes for peace are shattered

A spokesperson for British prime minister Keir Starmer rowed back on criticism from Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who said Israeli’s withholding of aid was a ‘breach’ of international law.

Politics

9 h. ago Garda numbers key to ‘safe use of force’, Dublin riots policing report finds

Policing Authority report says Garda needs to update policy and procedures after 2023 riots

Events

10 h. ago Spiraling, irreversible climate change in Ireland and abroad explained in five key graphs

Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.

Politics

10 h. ago Five key graphs that show 2024's spiralling climate change in Ireland and worldwide

Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.

Politics

12 h. ago EPA says there was a 'welcome reduction' in nitrogen levels last year

Nitrates and their impact on Ireland’s water has become a big issue for the EU in recent years.

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12 h. ago EPA reports 'welcome reduction' in nitrogen pollution in rivers

Ireland’s derogation from EU nitrates limits is a hot political issue.

Politics

16 h. ago International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality

First Lady Sabina Higgins led the distinguished guests at a very special International Women’s Day Lunch which took place in the King’s Head Bistro in Galway recently, in aid of Self Help Africa. Hosted by Mary and Paul Grealish, the event was an inspiring celebration of women and a call to action for gender equality. […] The post International Women’s Day Lunch hears of global battle on gender inequality appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

16 h. ago Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes

Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year

Politics

22 h. ago Earth saw ‘spiralling weather and climate impacts’ in 2024, WMO report finds

Some consequences will be ‘irreversible over hundreds, if not thousands of years’, says UN agency

Society

22 h. ago Many special needs students struggle to access career advice at second level, finds study

Research tracks experiences of vulnerable young people and level of support offered by schools

Politics

24 h. ago 'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after being left aboard space station for nine months

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were initially scheduled to spend just eight days in the International Space Station.

Technology

26 h. ago As many as 40,000 retail premises could be converted into homes with right incentives, lobby group says

Capital gains tax waiver and grant changes ‘would encourage conversion of the units into accommodation’

Politics

28 h. ago Putin agrees to Trump proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop energy facility attacks for 30 days, says Kremlin

Two leaders hold ‘detailed and frank exchange of views’ on Ukraine during phone call, says Kremlin

Politics

28 h. ago Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'

During the call, Putin called for the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence” to Ukraine.

Events

29 h. ago College student who raped woman during walk home from bar jailed for five years

Michael Molloy was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a jury in February.

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