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Varadkar says 'demonised' landlords should be given better tax treatment
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Colm Lauder: Varadkar got a lot wrong but one day will be praised for getting housing on track
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Simon Harris set to be crowned Fine Gael leader on Sunday : Party’s executive council has announced it moved the closing date for leadership nominations forward ...
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Tributes to mother and daughters who died in Mayo crash: Tributes have been paid to the mother and two daughters who died in a traffic collision in Co Mayo ...
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Matt Cooper: Leo Varadkar saw the writing on the wall and wanted no part of it : Varadkar is hoping his departure will do some favour to his embattled party
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Gaza war: Ireland to intervene in ICJ case against Israel: The court has been asked to consider whether Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
- The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
- After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.
- The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
What Ireland Prime Minister Varadkar's Exit Means for Political Landscape: The sudden exit of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland at a crossroads ...
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Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the end
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Simon Harris confirms his bid for Fine Gael leadership : Harris is expected to be formally elected as taoiseach in the Dáil in April following the Easter recess
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Three in five support proposals to process asylum seekers outside the EU: The Red poll was conducted after Leo Varadkar said he would support controversial ...
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Harris’ job is to get Fine Gael back to 25 per cent and steady the ship : If Harris wants to be re-elected, any progress made cannot come at the expense of ...
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Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip: Ireland advocates expanding definition of genocide
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Editorial: Ireland must be at the table in European defence spending plans: Varadkar’s comments about Ireland’s enthusiasm for involvement were overshadowed by ...
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Ireland’s Harris Set to Become Prime Minister in Uncontested Bid: Ireland’s Simon Harris was named leader of his liberal Fine Gael party on Sunday ...
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Ireland’s Donohoe Backs Simon Harris to Be Next Prime Minister: Ireland’s Paschal Donohoe gave his support to Simon Harris, who is the front runner to become the ...
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Refusal to allow in adequate aid to starving Gazans is ‘criminal’, Tánaiste says: Micheál Martin was speaking at the launch of the national risk assessment which ...
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Varadkar departs stage with some successes but far too many failures : Fundamentally, Fine Gael under Leo Varadkar lost touch with its base, and he has allowed ...
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Politicians ‘almost always tell the truth,’ Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says ahead of last Cabinet meeting
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Sinéad O’Connor’s daughter sings Nothing Compares 2 U at New York tribute: Róisín Waters was joined by several artists honouring O’Connor and Shane MacGowan at ...
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Anja Murray: Mad about March hares - and the case against coursing: Considerable opposition exists to hare coursing today — the idea of catching a wild animal ...
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Oberstown children paint a brighter future with gardaí: A mural created by young people at Oberstown Children Detention Campus and members of An Garda Síochána ...
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Colm Lauder: Varadkar got a lot wrong but one day will be praised for getting housing on track
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Ireland to sign up to EU migration pact, overhaul accommodation system: Ireland agreed on Wednesday to sign up to new EU rules designed to share out the cost and ...
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I don’t have children, and I never will, and I wouldn’t change that for the world
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Down the rushy glen – Brian Maye on poet, diarist and editor William Allingham: His letters and diaries provide a vivid insight into Victorian literary culture
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Corporate insolvencies set to surge in 2024 amid soaring business costs, experts warn
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Fianna Fáil TDs raise tourism concerns as coalition finalises immigration strategy
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New Jersey firefighters rescue yellow Labrador stuck in spare tyre: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
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The University of Limerick (UL) has admitted it paid “significantly above market price” when purchasing 20 houses for student accommodation at a cost of around ... Show more
University of Limerick admits it ‘significantly’ overpaid after spending €12m on 20 student houses
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If politicians like Varadkar and Ardern are burnt out, it’s a sign of the corrosive nature of politics
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Businesses praise Leo Varadkar’s leadership during Covid and Brexit ‘crises’ after shock resignation
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Finn McRedmond: Britain’s narrow stereotype of the Irish could not make sense of Leo Varadkar
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Electric car grants could be targeted at rural drivers under new proposals: The government is to undertake a review of the existing electric vehicle grant scheme ...
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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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Ciarán Cannon becomes 10th Fine Gael TD to announce exit from politics: Former junior minister said that there is now a ‘toxicity in politics now that was barely ...
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Séamas O'Reilly: Every Irish character in Irish Wish has the wrong accent or nothing to say
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Watch: Colours and music take over Fitzgerald Park at the Holi Festival: The Hindu festival celebrates colours, love and marks the arrival of spring and the end ...
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
- Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.
- The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.
- Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.
- Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
Suzanne Harrington: Giving lessons in the art of resignation could be Leo's next job
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Woman raises more than €500k since first Daffodil Day: Hundreds of volunteers around the country are taking part in Daffodil Day, with the society aiming to ...
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ESRI expects economy to grow over next two years: The ESRI said GDP is predicted to grow 2.5 per cent this year and 2.3 per cent in 2025
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Analysis: Leo Varadkar’s resignation. Why now and what next?: The shock resignation of the Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader leaves questions about how we got here ...
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Simon Coveney denies that Fine Gael has drifted too far to the left: Enterprise Minister says it is 'a party of the centre'
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Medicine-resistant infections the biggest risk facing Ireland, experts warn: The next biggest threats are a pandemic, cyber attacks and disruption to critical ...
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Bank of Ireland app: Some phone users may not be able to acccess account after update
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Explainer: why Ireland could be sitting on a €4.5bn private credit bubble: Non-bank institutions have more than €14 billion in additional capital ready to deploy ...
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Fionnán Sheahan: TikTok taoiseach-elect Simon Harris rallies the Blueshirts as he vows to reconnect Fine Gael
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Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows: It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was ...
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Journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies aged 74: Mr Bird had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021.
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Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career
- One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.
- During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.
- He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.
- After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.
LIVE: President Joe Biden, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar attend St. Patrick’s Day luncheon
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Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association receives €500,000 funding from JP McManus Foundation
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Anton Savage: Kate Middleton has been badly let down by her communications team: The toxic deluge of gossip that was allowed to develop around an ill woman need ...
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Leo Varadkar tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine: The taoiseach told the US president that Irish people were ‘deeply troubled’ by the ...
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‘Ireland is a home for my children. They wouldn’t know Kenya, they know Ireland’: New to the Parish: Margaret Ndiritu came to Ireland from Kenya in 2019
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Ireland Economic Growth Outlook Lifted by ESRI on Domestic Strength: Ireland’s economic outlook is improving thanks to continued resilience at home as inflation ...
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Simon Coveney rules himself out of Fine Gael leadership race: Coveney told RTÉ Six One news that he was informed by Varadkar of his decision to step down in a ...
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More than 70 food businesses closed in February - Restaurants Association of Ireland
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Bring hate speech legislation ‘back to the drawing board,’ says former minister for justice Charlie Flanagan
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Mark Redmond: Varadkar never failed to show up when it came to winning investment for Ireland
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Government examining payments to carers after referendum defeat - Varadkar : The taoiseach said that respite was ‘very deficient’ at the moment
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Ireland rugby star Robbie Henshaw ties the knot in 5-star Cashel Palace Hotel: Ireland rugby star Robbie Henshaw has married the love of his life, Sophie Marren ...
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Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza: Foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin, made the comments at an event in Dublin with EU ...
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Asylum proposals show merit, but have some way to go to solve accommodation issues
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Minister seeks approval for plan to accept up to 2,600 refugees over four years: An expected 650 people are due to arrive in Ireland this year under the ...
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Lorry driver dies following single-vehicle collision in Wexford: The crash occurred at around 10:15am on Sunday, on the N30 at Clonroche
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Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the end
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Labour attacks 'TikTok Taoiseach' Simon Harris and calls for general election
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Revealed: Congestion charges, lower insurance costs for car pooling and phasing out rebate schemes – Governmen
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Half of Irish drivers willing to make the move to electric or hybrid car, survey shows
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Poll suggests drop in support for Sinn Féin but rise for Aontú and Independents: Support for Fine Gael is down one point at 19%, but the survey was conducted ...
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Leo Varadkar: Taoiseach denies resignation conspiracy theories: Rumours over why Leo Varadkar decided to resign have persisted since the announcement.
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Leo Varadkar: The GP who became Ireland's youngest taoiseach: Varadkar also made history as the first gay PM and the first from an ethnic minority background.
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Happy now? Ireland becoming a more unhappy country, says global survey: Ireland has fallen from 13th to 17th place in the rankings of the annual World Happiness ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Opposition leaders call for general election in wake of Varadkar decision: Opposition leaders have called on the Government to hold a general election after Leo ...
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Harris says he is yet to finalise his cabinet decisions: Newly elected Fine Gael leader Simon Harris insists he is yet to finalise his cabinet ahead of his ...
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Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Stargazers 'might be lucky enough' to glimpse Northern Lights in Ireland
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Quick Glance: Northern Lights Potential Display Over UK Tonight
- The Met Office has announced that the Northern Lights could be visible across northern parts of the UK tonight. This phenomenon, also known as Aurora Borealis, usually appears above Iceland and Norway but is rarely visible from the UK, mostly limited to Scotland.
- According to the Met Office, a combination of fast solar winds and the recent arrival of a coronal mass ejection from the sun could trigger a display from Sunday evening to Monday morning. The Northern Lights are created by particles from the sun carried on solar winds interacting with the Earth's atmosphere after being directed to the polar regions by the planet's magnetic field.
- Different gases have varying effects on the color of the display. Green signifies solar particles interacting with oxygen, while purple, blue, or pink hues are a result of nitrogen. Only under 'severe space weather conditions' can the lights be visible throughout the UK - even then, stargazers require a clear sky and reduced light pollution.
Ireland to opt into biggest overhaul of EU migration rules in decades: Ireland will have to make significant contributions to a new EU solidarity fund under the ...
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Number of people homeless in Dublin rises to over 10,000 for the first time: Department of Housing figures show a 17 per cent annual increase in the number of ...
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Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Emmet Bergin: the dashing actor who brought some sizzle to Sunday nights in 1980s Ireland
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Removal of rent caps secret to unlocking delivery of 50,000 homes: Just when this current government feels like it is beginning to make progress on housing ...
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