53 m. ago New Nepal prime minister vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

Protests, sparked by a ban on social media and feeding into long-standing economic woes, began on Monday and quickly escalated.

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98 m. ago Peter Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says

The Labour grandee was sacked from his post after emails showing Mandelson sent supportive messages to financier Jeffrey Epstein were published.

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5 h. ago Top achiever Kayla McEleney begins university journey in Biomedical Science

Pictured: Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Principal Evelyn McLoughlin with Kayla McEleney on Leaving Cert Results Day in August. Inishowen’s highest-achieving Leaving… The post Top achiever Kayla McEleney begins university journey in Biomedical Science appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 h. ago Still no clarity on future of homebuyers scheme in housing minister's home constituency

The programme allows renters to stay in their privately rented home even if the landlord decides to sell.

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7 h. ago Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport  The Irish Independent

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7 h. ago Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan

GALWAY City Council has confirmed that it has not yet drawn down the €60 million loan approved earlier this year to fund major capital projects. At this week’s meeting, Cllr Níall McNeilis (Lab) asked for an update on the loan, which is intended to cover a range of investments including the fit out of the […] The post Minister yet to approve Galway City Council €60m Crown Square loan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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13 h. ago Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?

Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.

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19 h. ago DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave role

Payment proposal follows rift between Jacobs and board of State-owned airport operator

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20 h. ago DAA chief Kenny Jacobs would receive about €1m under settlement proposals to leave his role

Settlement proposals follow rift between Jacobs and board of State-owned airport operator

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22 h. ago Áras hopeful Heather Humphreys pushes herself as a force for reconciliation north and south

Former government minister launched campaign at Monaghan event attended by Tánaiste and former GAA president

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24 h. ago Labour blasts Health Minister's 'showdown' approach to hospitals after Mater resignation

It follows reports that the chair of the hospital’s board resigned after a bust-up with the Fine Gael minister.

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40 h. ago Man who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student removed from teaching register for 30 years

Fitness-to-teach panel said he had abused trust and brought the profession into disrepute

Society

40 h. ago Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student removed from teaching register for 30 years

Fitness-to-teach panel said he had abused trust and brought the profession into disrepute

Society

40 h. ago Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student removed from register for 30 years

Fitness-to-teach panel said he had abused trust and brought the profession into disrepute

Society

42 h. ago Teacher who had sex with Leaving Cert student struck off register for at least 30 years

An inquiry panel of the Teaching Council found the teacher guilty of professional misconduct earlier this month.

Society

42 h. ago Teacher who had sex with Leaving Cert student struck off for minimum of 30 years

The teacher was found guilty earlier this month of professional misconduct over his inappropriate relationships with two female students at the school where he taught

Society

45 h. ago John Boyne ‘disappointed’ at withdrawal of UCD James Joyce award

Literary and Historical Society planned to honour ‘one of Ireland’s most celebrated and courageous literary voices’

Events

47 h. ago Former teacher sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of four former pupils

Canon Patrick McEntee (71) from Dromore was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

Events

47 h. ago Taoiseach and Prime Minister ‘at one’ over Northern Ireland legacy framework

Taoiseach and Prime Minister ‘at one’ over Northern Ireland legacy framework  The Independent

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49 h. ago Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates, says Irish state broadcaster RTÉ

Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates, says Irish state broadcaster RTÉ  Images Dawn

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