Budget package worth around €10bn expected

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Budget 2023: Free schoolbooks, 20% cut to childcare fees and tax break for renters in store

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Bambie Thug: I stand with anyone boycotting the Eurovision: The Cork artist has previously said they will not be boycotting the Eurovision and explained the ...

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Bambie Thug stands by decision over Eurovision boycott: Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug has described their decision not to boycott this year's ...

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Fuel prices hit highest levels so far this year: As excise duty cuts are phased out, AA Ireland reports that petrol now costs €1.81 a litre on average ...

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Diary of a Gen Z student: Listen up, anyone over 30 — stop using full stops in texts

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Brokers warn that housing subsidies are inflating new home costs

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Poland to get $266 million from World Bank for Clean Air program, finance minister says

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Revolut Ireland chief: ‘We are far better than AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB’: Maurice Murphy, Revolut’s country lead for Ireland, said he expected Ireland to ...

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Apr 19

Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year

independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html

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Italian diplomat says Israel warned US about drone attack on Iran: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that Israel warned the U.S. about a drone attack ...

thehill.com/policy/international/4604742-italian-diplomat-israel-warned-us-attack-iran/

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Jordie Barrett’s signing is a compliment - Leinster and Ireland garner more intrigue than ever before

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Walking the Walk this weekend in memory of Andrew McGinley's children : Charity As Darragh Did will benefit from the 60km walk on Saturday and Sunday in ...

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Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7

apnews.com/article/g7-italy-blinken-iran-bf8b33c3cebfe534a16675e6adc3fb0a

Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning

According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.

The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.

Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.

Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.

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Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September: FAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League game

irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/04/19/search-for-new-ireland-manager-could-now-stretch-into-september/

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Apr 19

Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent: RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Samantha Libreri as Eastern Correspondent.

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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...

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Speeding motorists targeted as national Slow Down Day begins: There will be high visibility speed enforcement across the country's road network for the next 24 ...

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Stardust families say State apology ‘must address systemic abuse’: Families to meet Taoiseach Simon Harris ahead of expected apology in the Dáil on Tuesday

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Mount Juliet estate up for sale with €45m price tag for hotel and golf resort: Kilkenny attraction served as venue for Irish Open in 2021 and 2022 and set to ...

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‘You spent €2bn at the weekend’: How Eamon Ryan tackled Micheál Martin over giveaway promises

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Ashling Murphy’s killer Jozef Puska granted legal aid to appeal conviction for murdering teacher

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Gallery of selected images: The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 20/04/2024

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Text alert campaign to combat abuse of disabled parking: A campaign has been launched calling on city and county councils to introduce a text alert scheme to ...

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Apr 19

IDA warns Ryan damaging Ireland’s FDI ‘credibility’ over data centre uncertainty: Inward investment agency complained about ‘uncertainty and conflicting signals ...

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David McWilliams: One sector of Ireland endures housing as a crippling monthly cost while another enjoys it as an appreciating asset

irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/20/the-bertie-ahern-world-with-the-simon-harris-universe-when-it-comes-to-housing-are-radically-different/

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State and banks to top up First Home Scheme with €80m : Darragh O’Brien said the scheme that bridges the gap between home prices and what people can afford will ...

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Gardaí called to Roderic O’Gorman's home after masked men stage protest: Videos of the incident were circulated online and show up to 12 masked men gathered ...

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Teacher’s pet project in Ovens where school principal put his woodwork expertise to good use

irishexaminer.com/property/residential/arid-41377555.html

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Munster undecided on permanent captain as Tadhg Beirne again leads side in South Africa

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The facts about the contraceptive pill — and your options: The pill has revolutionised women's sex lives, allowing them to enjoy sex without the fear of ...

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Matt Williams: Ross Byrne rising to the challenge for Leinster could help Ireland hit the heights in South Africa

irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2024/04/19/matt-williams-ross-byrne-rising-to-the-challenge-for-leinster-could-help-ireland-hit-the-heights-in-south-africa/

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Heineken hikes the price of a pint by 6c: Brewing giant blamed underlying costs for the increase

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‘Go and find him yourself’ – Stardust manager Eamon Butterly lying low in wake of ‘unlawful killing’ verdict

independent.ie/irish-news/go-and-find-him-yourself-stardust-manager-eamon-butterly-lying-low-in-wake-of-unlawful-killing-verdict/a388874354.html

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‘It was the last thing I needed’ – cancer patient’s car was clamped when she fell asleep during treatment

independent.ie/irish-news/it-was-the-last-thing-i-needed-cancer-patients-car-was-clamped-when-she-fell-asleep-during-treatment/a1994882432.html

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Restaurant review: Esther’s, a new spot in Mount Merrion, has found its feet quickly

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Apr 19

Reactions to possible counterattack: Iran probably does not want to counteract a suspected Israeli attack at first

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Apr 19

US voices support for two-state solution as it vetoes full Palestinian UN membership

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US comedy giant Conan O’Brien declares Ireland ‘quite the ride... for a ginger’: Television: Irish-American presenter is very funny in the Irish episode of his ...

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Apr 19

Red Cross appeal to public to house Ukrainian refugees: The Irish Red Cross has renewed its appeal for members of the public to consider pledging a room in their ...

rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0419/1444404-red-cross-appeal/

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Garda to review coroner’s Stardust report and decide if fresh criminal inquiry required

irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/04/19/garda-to-review-coroners-stardust-report-and-decide-if-fresh-criminal-inquiry-required/

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Apr 18

Pakistan seeking 'larger and longer' IMF bailout programme: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, without specifying how much the nation is trying to ...

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Verdict 'meant so much', says relative of Stardust victim: The verdicts delivered in the Stardust inquests "meant so much to us as a family" ...

rte.ie/news/stardust/2024/0419/1444479-stardust-verdict/

Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News

The jury has returned a verdict of unlawful killing for 48 deaths in a nightclub fire. Families cheered as the verdict was delivered.

The jury found that the fire started in the main bar area on February 14, 1981, and was caused by an electrical fault.

Some families welcomed the ruling as justice served, while others called for a public apology from the Irish government.

The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.

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Apr 19

Almost €60m raised by NDRC-backed start-ups : Dogpatch-led consortium secures two-year extension to run the accelerator on behalf of the state

businesspost.ie/tech/almost-e60m-raised-by-ndrc-backed-start-ups/

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‘I feel very lucky to have had a home birth, I hope more women have that experience’ – Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabhá

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State paying more than twice as much per night for refugee and asylum seeker accommodation from private provid

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I never smoked and often went to the gym — and I needed a triple heart bypass at 55

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Apr 19

More than 1,000 registering for apprenticeships over past three years have dropped out, Dáil told

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Emer McLysaght: The ‘cry laughing’ emoji has been my nemesis for as long as I can remember

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Simone Gannon: Four great lazy-girl tanning products. No mess, fuss, or tutorial-watching required

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Apr 18

Paul Hosford: EU agenda to give Simon Harris many headaches: On Gaza, Ireland is attempting to convince other EU nations to join it and Spain in recognising a ...

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Two new rollercoasters to open at Emerald Park: The longest intertwining family and thrill rollercoasters in Europe will soon open in Emerald Park as part of its ...

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‘Two trade union members basically told me to get back on the plane, because no Englishman was going to tell t

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Stardust: The verdict families wanted and others didn't: After a verdict of unlawful killing was returned at the inquests into the deaths of 48 people who ...

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Patchy sales job and arrogance means Fast Track Bill is fast becoming a problem for National coalition: Claire Trevett

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How to make Colm O'Gorman's delicious Hariyali Chicken: "The list of ingredients might look a little long, but do not be intimidated ...

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Win tickets to Ballymaloe Festival of Food and a five-star stay at the Fota Island Resort.

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Two well-known Italian wines to savour, both at reduced prices: Wines for the Weekend: A superior pinot grigio and an easy-drinking red

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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators: UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticized plans by the nation’s regulators to force ...

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Bazunu out for nine to ten months with Achilles injury: Republic of Ireland and Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will be sidelined for 'nine to ten ...

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Ireland’s opposition to proposed tax changes sets it on collision course with EU heavyweights

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Aviva and Oliver Tattan join forces to enter health insurance market: New joint venture will begin selling insurance later this year once regulatory approval is ...

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Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia

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Stardust inquest: Jury reaches verdict of unlawful killing for all 48 victims; gardaí 'await coroners report'

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The Irish Times Business Person of the Month: Michael Stanley, Cairn Homes: Housebuilder announced record revenue for last year and a strong pipeline of new ...

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