22 h. ago Taoiseach, Tánaiste, First Minister and President among delegations attending pope’s funeral

Attendance to include 10 reigning monarchs and some 50 heads of state, as well as 250 cardinals

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23 h. ago Syria’s foreign minister raises country’s new flag at UN headquarters

Asaad al-Shibani also attended a UN Security Council briefing.

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23 h. ago Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Soldiers at Renmore Barracks have been sharing their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris has reviewed the soldiers before they head off The include the Army Chaplain who was attacked at the Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa last summer Father Paul Murphy […] The post Soldiers at Renmore Barracks share their thoughts ahead of their deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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32 h. ago Weeks before extent of Intel’s job cuts known, Minister for Enterprise says

Semiconductor manufacturer delivered a disappointing forecast on Thursday as sweeping job cuts loom

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33 h. ago Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Tanáiste Simon Harris will be at Renmore Barracks later this morning to review troops ahead of their deployment to Lebanon The Defence Forces troops will be deployed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Tanáiste and Minister For Foreign Affairs Harris will officiate at the ceremony […] The post Tanáiste to review troops at Renmore Barracks ahead of deployment to Lebanon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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33 h. ago Employment minister says Leixlip Intel staff 'extremely concerned' amid global workforce cuts

Intel’s CEO has said that “there is no way around the fact” that the company must reduce the size of its workforce.

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34 h. ago Work on legislation to introduce facial recognition technology ‘well advanced’, says Minister

Law will allow only retrospective use initially, Minister for Justice says

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34 h. ago More than €10m of Irish State funds are invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million

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34 h. ago More than €10m of Irish State funds invested in Israeli companies with links to occupied territories

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discloses that direct investment by the State in business with direct links to illegal settlements has fallen to €1.25 million

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45 h. ago Minister’s failure to consider Taliban threat leads to judge overturning refusal to permit Afghan man to bring his family here

Young man’s subsidiary protection status here also not properly considered, High Court rules

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47 h. ago Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa Education Division conference in Salthill kicked off with a powerful and unique performance Prior to the arrival of Education Minister Helen McEntee, 20 children with additional needs sang a song for the trade union members FYI Galway reporter Chloe Nolan talked to school secretaries, caretakers […] The post Salthill education conference hears performance from children with additional needs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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47 h. ago Denis O’Brien paid €5.8 million for Moriarty Tribunal legal costs

Payment from State Claims Agency believed to be largest ever for tribunal witness

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48 h. ago State pays Denis O'Brien €5.8m over legal costs related to Moriarty Tribunal

The businessman gave evidence at the tribunal on nearly two dozen occasions between 2001 and 2010.

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49 h. ago Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Today’s Fórsa conference in Salthill has demanded better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers. Education Minister Helen McEntee has addressed the event this morning, during which she announced a redeployment scheme for Special Needs Assistants. There were also motions on the ongoing campaign to secure pension provision […] The post Salthill conference demands better conditions for school secretaries and caretakers appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Minister Sean Canney says it’s hard to see the contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara being rescinded. It comes as residents in Kinvara says they’re aiming to seek a judicial review on the granting of a contract to house 98 asylum seekers at the Merriman Hotel. […] The post Junior Minister places doubts on reversal of contract for IPAS accommodation in Kinvara appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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50 h. ago Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following deadly attack in Kashmir

India prime minister Narendra Modi has vowed to pursue the attackers to the ‘ends of the Earth’.

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56 h. ago Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Education Minister Helen McEnee will address an event in Salthill later this morning. It’s the annual Fórsa Education Division Conference, which is taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel. It comes just days after Minister McEntee was greeted at the INTO conference by a protest on the […] The post Education Minister addressing Salthill conference this morning appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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62 h. ago Denis Fogarty: ‘It’s important that we keep the momentum going’ as Ireland women plan for World Cup

Denis Fogarty: ‘It’s important that we keep the momentum going’ as Ireland women plan for World Cup  The Irish Independent

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69 h. ago Enterprise minister engaging with Intel amid reports of global staff cuts

Tech giant Intel said it has invested €30 billion into the Leixlip campus and has 4,900 employees in Ireland

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2 d. ago Ireland coach Denis Fogarty looking to crown Women's Six Nations with another away win

Ireland coach Denis Fogarty looking to crown Women's Six Nations with another away win  Irish Examiner

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