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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge: A comprehensive ...
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Michael McGrath: No decision made on future of universal social charge
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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests, Simon Harris says
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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests ...
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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost: Simon Harris says 'affordability very much varies depending on the person ...
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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost
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Do Peadar Tóibín and Aontú have their finger on the public pulse?: The conservative one-TD party is riding high after being the only party to call for no-no ...
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Do Peadar Tóibín and Aontú have their finger on the public pulse?
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside ...
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Gardaí: Violence at protest in Newtownmountkennedy driven by far-right agitators: Group from Dublin believed to have 'agitated' protesters outside planned ...
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Trump can’t be in two places at once in double courtroom drama: For most people, sitting in court at their own criminal trial would represent a defining moment ...
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Trump can’t be in two places at once in double courtroom drama
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
  • Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.

  • The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.

  • The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.

  • The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
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Close to 40,000 new homes will be delivered this year, says Harris: Extension to waiver on development levies and water connection rebates is announced
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Close to 40,000 new homes will be delivered this year, says Harris
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How Trump could win at the Supreme Court even if his broad immunity argument is rejected
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.: President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average ...
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.
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Hot meals for an extra 150,000 primary pupils from today: The Hot School Meals Programme has been expanded with 900 more primary schools joining the scheme.
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Hot meals for an extra 150,000 primary pupils from today
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar
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Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme: Taoiseach Simon Harris is to offer those affected a State apology in the Dáil on Tuesday
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Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme
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Justice Minister's decision not to attend GRA conference 'extremely disappointing' 
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as a butter knife
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Terry Prone: Sinn Féin’s stale predictability leaves it as cutting edge as ...
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on ...
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Harris calls on Israel and Iran to avoid 'catastrophe': Simon Harris, speaking in Brussels, has called for a de-escalation in tensions between Israel ...
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Harris calls on Israel and Iran to avoid 'catastrophe'
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Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as Sinn Féin calls for more UHL beds
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Harris 'can’t imagine' grief of Aoife Johnston's family as ...
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Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Threat to democracy: Conspiracy groups 'becoming increasingly more extreme'
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Threat to democracy: Conspiracy groups 'becoming increasingly more ...
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Mark Menzies: MP accused of misusing campaign funds quits Tory Party and won't stand at next election
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
  • An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

  • Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

  • Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

  • Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim 
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News outlets push Biden, Trump to publicly agree to debates: A coalition of media outlets published a statement Sunday urging President Biden and former ...
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News outlets push Biden, Trump to publicly agree to debates
Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
  • Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.

  • Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.

  • While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.

  • The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - but then the battery goes flat
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - ...
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Mick Clifford: Some politicians succumbing to pressure of appeasing voters’ irrational fears
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Housing minister urges Sinn Féin politicians to clarify position on housing schemes
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Housing minister urges Sinn Féin politicians to clarify position on ...
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Joe Humphreys: Is a ‘loss of narrative’ leading the world astray?: Unthinkable: Individuals and society at large need a coherent storyline to give us hope for ...
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Joe Humphreys: Is a ‘loss of narrative’ leading the world astray?
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024
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Cameras to catch and fine red-light offenders to be introduced later this year: The new technology is to be rolled out as Eamon Ryan says large numbers of ...
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Cameras to catch and fine red-light offenders to be introduced later this ...
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Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom: Media regulator says no clear consensus among British public to ban politicians presenting on ...
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Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom
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Simon Harris to attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach: Simon Harris will attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach in Brussels later this evening ...
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Simon Harris to attend his first EU summit as Taoiseach
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Apprenticeship system in crisis, Dáil hears: The apprenticeship system is in crisis and that there is a backlog of 9,000 people waiting to qualify in trades ...
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Apprenticeship system in crisis, Dáil hears
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Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month: There were 38 properties within the discretionary rate of the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme ...
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Just 38 properties available under HAP scheme last month
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Fianna Fáil grassroots members open to Sinn Féin coalition — but with Michelle O'Neill as leader
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Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
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Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja
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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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Paul Hosford: EU agenda to give Simon Harris many headaches
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Severe staffing shortage at CUH must be addressed as a priority — Ó Laoghaire: Sinn Féin Cork TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said the Health Minister must address the ...
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Severe staffing shortage at CUH must be addressed as a priority — Ó ...
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India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence: India, staging the world's biggest election, will rerun voting at 11 polling stations in the ...
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India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
  • In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.

  • India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.

  • The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.

  • Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
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More than 1,000 registering for apprenticeships over past three years have dropped out, Dáil told
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More than 1,000 registering for apprenticeships over past three years have ...
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Jennifer O'Connell: ‘No bull, no spin’: The problem with a Taoiseach who is extremely online
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Jennifer O'Connell: ‘No bull, no spin’: The problem with a Taoiseach who ...
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak: With just two weeks until local elections that will likely go badly for his governing Conservative Party ...
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Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak
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Irish premier confirms state apology over 1981 Dublin nightclub fire deaths: Families who have fought for justice for their loved ones who died in the nightclub ...
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Irish premier confirms state apology over 1981 Dublin nightclub fire ...
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Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues to House races
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Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues ...
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Target waiting times for cancer tests not being met, specialists warn: Open letter to Taoiseach points to insufficient investment in infrastructure ...
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Target waiting times for cancer tests not being met, specialists warn
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Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
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Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local ...
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Joe Duffy’s snap judgment on Simon Harris’s Stardust apology somehow captures the wider mood
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Joe Duffy’s snap judgment on Simon Harris’s Stardust apology somehow ...
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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC ...
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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party
  • The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.

  • The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.

  • The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.

  • The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.
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Harris raises lack of garda roads policing resources: Taoiseach was told by RSA that driving test waiting times will average 10 weeks by the middle of the year
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Harris raises lack of garda roads policing resources
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Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging criticism: A ...
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Elaine Loughlin: Statesman Simon's good faith met with stinging ...
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Cliff Taylor: Era of mega-budgets should be over. But the Coalition can't resist temptation
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Cliff Taylor: Era of mega-budgets should be over. But the Coalition can't ...
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Donald Clarke: There’s nothing the Irish enjoy more than exaggerating their differences
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Donald Clarke: There’s nothing the Irish enjoy more than exaggerating ...
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Simon Harris urged to implement abortion care changes 'now': An open letter to the Taoiseach warns that patients are being denied timely reproductive ...
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Simon Harris urged to implement abortion care changes 'now'