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Gardaí Raise Concerns Over Suspension Policy
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- Gardaí Raise Concerns Over Suspension Policy
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Senior Gardaí say they have no confidence in the force’s suspension policy, warning it has left some members facing stigma, isolation and financial stress. The issue is being debated at the annual conference of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors in Westport, Co Mayo.
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- Trump Warns of Major Escalation in Iran Conflict
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Donald Trump has warned of a serious escalation in the war in Iran if a deal is not reached quickly, threatening to “obliterate” key infrastructure. He also says progress is being made in “serious discussions” with what he calls a more “reasonable regime” in Tehran.
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- Man Before Court Over Murder of Sinn Féin Figure
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man has appeared before the Special Criminal Court charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson in Donegal almost 20 years ago. Antoin Duffy is also charged with the attempted murder of another man the following year.
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- Fears for Stranded Whale in Baltic Sea
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea is said to be weakening after days of attempts to guide it back to deeper water. Authorities have enforced an exclusion zone, while experts warn its condition is deteriorating, with reduced movement and slower breathing. The whale was briefly freed during a complex operation, but became stranded again hours later.
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- Energy Shock Sends Prices Soaring
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- New data released this morning by the Central Statistics Office shows the ongoing conflict is affecting the cost of living in Ireland, with a spike in fuel prices reflected in the latest inflation figures.
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- NASA Prepares for Key Moon Flyby Mission
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- NASA is preparing to launch a mission to the Moon, although it will be a flyby without a touchdown. The mission is considered an important step towards a future operation that will see astronauts land on the lunar surface for the first time in decades.
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- U.S. Airport Security Staff to Receive Pay After Shutdown
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The White House says security staff at US airports are expected to be paid again this week after weeks without income during a partial shutdown. The United States government shutdown has now become the longest in American history.
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- Three Arrested in William Delaney Murder Investigation
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gardaí investigating the murder of William Delaney more than seven years ago have arrested three people this morning — two women and a man. Mr Delaney went missing in January 2019 and was last seen in Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
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- Trump Suggests Seizing Iranian Oil Facilities
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Donald Trump says the US could “take the oil in Iran” and seize its major fuel hub on Kharg Island, amid a continued build-up of American troops in the region. He also says a deal to end the conflict could be reached “fairly quickly.”
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- Garda Conference Focuses on Key Policing Challenges
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Garda sergeants and inspectors are gathering in Mayo for their annual conference, with suspension policy and delays in investigations high on the agenda. Online abuse of Gardaí and policing pressures ahead of the EU presidency will also be discussed.
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- Taoiseach Condemns Death of UN Peacekeeper
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Micheál Martin has condemned the death of an Indonesian UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon. Irish authorities say all Irish troops stationed in the region are safe and accounted for following the incident.
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- Fuel Prices Drive Latest Inflation Increase
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- New figures from the Central Statistics Office show rising fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict are feeding into the latest inflation figures, impacting the cost of living in Ireland.
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- Eagle Rescued from Alligator-Filled Canal
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A bald eagle has been rescued from a canal filled with alligators in Florida. A resident spotted the bird landing and alerted police. Officers entered the water to carry out the rescue. The eagle, which had a wing injury, is now recovering in a wildlife hospital.
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- Survey Finds One in Four Falling Behind on Bills
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A quarter of people have fallen behind on bills in the past year, according to a survey by the Unite trade union. The union, which represents public sector workers, says the impact of rising costs must form part of the next pay agreement.
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- Trump Says US Could Take Iran Oil Hub as Prices Rise
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Donald Trump says the US could take Iran’s Kharg Island, where most of its oil is exported, but added a peace deal could be reached quickly. Oil prices have risen to $115 a barrel amid the conflict. Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran overnight, while the city continues to face power outages after energy sites were targeted.
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- Eerie Red Skies Over Western Australia As A Cyclone Whips Iron-Rich Dust Into The Atmosphere
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Skies over Western Australia turned a deep red as a cyclone whipped iron-rich dust into the atmosphere, creating eerie scenes now going viral online.
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- Man Pulled Alive From Tehran Rubble As Death Toll Passes 3,000 In Escalating War
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A hand emerges from the rubble in Tehran - then relief as a man is pulled from the debris alive.
More than 3,000 people have been killed in the month since the war between Israel, the US and Iran escalated.
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- Hopes Fade For Stranded Whale
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea is weakening, with hopes fading it can return to the Atlantic.
Rescuers have stepped back to give it space, but experts warn time may be running out.
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- Daena Walsh’s Family Speak Of “Raw” Grief After Murder
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Ten days after Adam Corcoran was found guilty of murdering Daena Walsh, her family say their grief remains “as raw as ever.”
The mother of two was fatally assaulted at her home in Midleton in August 2024.
Her brother has spoken about the lasting impact of her death.
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- Mass Protest In Minnesota Draws 100,000 As Bruce Springsteen And Jane Fonda Lead Tributes
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in St Paul, Minnesota for a major 'No Kings' protests.
Bruce Springsteen performed a tribute, while Jane Fonda read a statement from the wife of one of two people shot dead by ICE agents earlier this year.
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- "He Doesn’t Deserve Forgiveness": Jessie And Christopher Farrell Speak Out | The Big Interview
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️“He doesn’t deserve forgiveness.”
Jessie and Christopher Farrell open up in a powerful and emotional interview about the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father Noel.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight at 22:00 on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One
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- Man In His 40s Critical After Serious Assault In Dublin
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A man in his 40s remains in critical condition after a serious assault at North Wall in Dublin early yesterday.
Gardaí have carried out a technical examination at Amiens Street and investigations are ongoing.
The incident happened at around 2.35am.
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- Tiger Woods Released After DUI Arrest Following Florida Crash As Donald Trump Reacts
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Tiger Woods has been released after a DUI arrest following a crash in Florida.
Donald Trump said he “feels so badly” for the golfer, calling him “an amazing person”.
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- Middle East Conflict Widens As Houthi Rebels Strike Israel And Journalists Killed In Lebanon
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Middle East conflict is widening, with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launching a missile at Israel for the first time.
Three journalists have also been killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, as the death toll across the region continues to rise.
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- Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic Visit To Monaco For First Time In Nearly 500 Years
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Monaco today - the first by a pontiff in nearly 500 years.
The visit aimed to highlight how small states can punch above their weight on the global stage, especially in times of war.
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- Mary Lou McDonald Calls For Cut To Home Heating Oil Excise Duty
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald is calling on the government to cut excise duty on home heating oil.
It follows reductions on petrol and diesel earlier this week aimed at easing price pressures from the Middle East conflict.
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- Three Men Charged Over Clondalkin Petrol Attack On Woman
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Three men have been charged over an attack in which a woman was doused in petrol and set on fire at her home in Clondalkin last November.
Alexis Campion (44) suffered life-altering injuries and remains in hospital.
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- Tiger Woods Released After Arrest Following Crash In Florida
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Tiger Woods released after arrest following crash in Florida
Police say he was driving a Land Rover when he clipped a pickup, causing his vehicle to roll onto its side.
The 50-year-old is on a comeback trail after rupturing his Achilles just over a year ago.
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- Two Charged Over Birdhill Assault As Woman Remains Critical
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Two people have been charged over a serious assault in Birdhill, Co Tipperary.
Scarlett Faulkner remains in a critical condition after suffering serious head injuries last Saturday.
The accused are due before a special sitting of Limerick District Court this evening.
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- More Than 5,000 Children Among Record Homeless Numbers
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Homeless numbers have reached a record high of over 17,000, including more than 5,000 children in emergency accommodation.
Dublin Simon Community says two households a day in the capital are being given notice or face eviction due to new rental rules.
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- Fans Return To Dublin After Heartbreaking Play-Off Defeat
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🗣️ “I’m still in shock – still trying to process it.”
Ireland fans have begun arriving back at Dublin Airport after the penalty shootout loss to Czech Republic.
The first flights from Prague landed this morning, with some supporters travelling home from across Europe.
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- #TheBigInterview: “My healing process is starting now”
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- “My healing process is starting now.” Jessie and Christopher Farrell speak out about the lasting impact of their fathers abuse and how their lives have been shaped by it.
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- The Big Interview: Our Father The Monster
- Runtime
- 24:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Colette Fitzpatrick speaks with Jessie and Christopher Farrell, from Sligo, who were abused and neglected by their father over two decade period.
70-year-old Noel Farrell was jailed for 20 years in February.
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- #TheBigInterview: “There was no acknowledgement"
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- “There was no acknowledgement.” Jessie and Christopher Farrell describe coming face to face with their father Noel in court, and the impact it had on them.
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- Father Of Five Jailed Over €250,000 Social Welfare Fraud
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A father of five has been jailed after fraudulently obtaining more than €250,000 in disability benefits and rent allowance.
The court heard the offending resulted in a significant loss to the Department of Social Protection, with the judge stating that most of the money is unlikely to ever be recovered.
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- Is Social Media Addictive? Landmark Case Puts Platforms Under Scrutiny
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 📱 Is social media addictive?
A US court ruling in favour of a young woman who said platforms contributed to her mental health issues is being seen as a potentially landmark moment.
Her legal team argued features like autoplay, endless scrolling and personalised feeds made platforms addictive, claims denied by companies.
The case has reignited debate around how social media is designed and its impact on young people.
#TruthMatters | #VMNews
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- #TheBigInterview: “We were mostly locked in a room”
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jessie and Christopher Farrell share a heartbreaking account of their childhood.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight 9pm on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media PLAY
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- Prague Filled With Ireland Fans Ahead Of Sold-Out Play-Off
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🗣️ “You might need a ticket for the pub, it’s that busy!”
Thousands of Republic of Ireland fans have swarmed into Prague for tonight’s crucial play-off, with many travelling without tickets for the 20,000-capacity stadium.
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- Study Questions Value Of Twice-Yearly Clock Changes
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Clocks will “spring forward” by one hour at 1am this Sunday morning.
But new research from Queen's University Belfast suggests the twice-yearly time change may not deliver significant energy savings.
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- #TheBigInterview: “He doesn’t deserve forgiveness”
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️“He doesn’t deserve forgiveness.”
Jessie and Christopher Farrell open up in a powerful and emotional interview about the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father Noel, now serving a lengthy sentence. Their experiences have led to very different views on forgiveness.
📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight 9pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One
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- BBC Appoints Former Google Executive Matt Brittin As Director-General
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new Director-General.
He replaces Tim Davie who resigned last year over criticism of how the broadcaster edited a speech Donald Trump made ahead of the US capitol riots.
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- Savannah Guthrie Reveals Toll Of Mother’s Disappearance
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- US television presenter Savannah Guthrie speaks out for the first time since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31.
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- Energy Pressures, Cost-of-Living Questions And A Huge Test In Prague
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- 19:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Fuel prices are beginning to ease, but for how long?
As the government signals that “targeted and temporary” supports could be revisited, questions remain over whether households are truly out of the woods.
With war-driven energy costs still feeding into inflation, the ESRI warns more pressure is on the way.
Meanwhile, confusion surrounds Donald Trump’s claims of “very good” talks with Iran - raising fresh uncertainty about where the conflict is heading.
And in Prague, thousands of Irish fans gather ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff.
Can the Boys in Green take a major step towards ending a 24-year wait?
Shane Coleman was joined by:
John Connolly TD, Fianna Fail
Duncan Smith TD, Labour
Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post
Elaine Burke, Technology Journalist
Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie
Ray Houghton, Fo...
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- Gas Prices Surge Could Trigger Global Fertiliser Shortage,
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Business Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, Lorcan Roche Kelly, says rising gas prices could lead to a global fertiliser shortage, with problems already “baked in” for later this year.
As fertiliser production slows, farmers face sharply rising costs for fuel, fertiliser and materials, raising concerns about lower yields and higher food prices.
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- Burglary Suspect Found Hiding Inside Fridge
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Police in Atlanta say a burglary suspect chose an unusual hiding place - climbing into an unplugged fridge.
He was found when officers searched the apartment.
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- Most People Stay On Same Health Insurance Plan For 20 Years
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Seven in 10 people with health insurance have never switched provider or plan, according to new research from the Health Insurance Authority.
More than 80% don’t shop around at renewal - with people staying on the same plan for an average of 20 years.
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- “Not Stingy” - Government TD Defends Emergency Measures
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- 20:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The pressure is building on the government as economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to dominate the agenda.
On the show, we asked what more can be done to support households and businesses.
Plus, the political stakes are rising, with key policy choices set to shape the direction of the economy and the government’s response.
Shane Coleman is joined by:
Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Fein
Martina Lawless, Director, ESRI
Lorcan Roche Kelly, Business Editor, Irish Farmers Journal
Ann-Marie Keegan, Virgin Media Sports Reporter
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- Seizures Of Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Surge 30-Fold In A Year
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “They could contain absolutely anything,”
The Health Products Regulatory Authority has warned over the dangers of illegal weight loss medications, after a sharp rise in seizures.
New figures show a 30-fold increase in the past year with seizures rising from 1,582 in 2024 to 48,752 in 2025.
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- FUEL CRISIS: ‘Working From Home?’
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 🤔“Mandatory working from home?” — Gavan Reilly asks Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, as fuel prices surge due to global supply fears around the Strait of Hormuz.
What should Government be doing to ease the cost of living?
📺Catch up: https://youtu.be/NUGbf6JJ3y0
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- Body Discovered At Scene Of Previous Deadly Offaly Attack
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gardaí are investigating after a body was discovered following a fire at a house in Edenderry.
The property is the same location where four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were killed in a petrol bomb attack in December last year.
Emergency services attended the scene after the blaze broke out in the early hours of the morning.
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