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Investigation Continues Into Death Of Liam Farrell
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- Investigation Continues Into Death Of Liam Farrell
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The body of Liam Farrell is to be exhumed as part of a cold case review.
He was found dead behind his home in Leitrim six years ago.
His death was ruled a heart attack, but his family have questioned that finding after he was discovered bloodied and bruised.
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- Minister Condemns Abuse Of Forecourt Workers Over Fuel Prices
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Forecourt workers facing abuse over rising fuel prices is “unacceptable,” Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has said.
He spoke after meeting fuel retailers and heating suppliers about sharp price increases linked to the conflict in Iran.
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- Minister Says School Was “Almost At Emergency Stage”
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Parents at St Patrick’s Primary School in Celbridge say their children have been dealing with leaks, flooding and black mould in classes. The school closed this week on health and safety grounds, but the Department of Education says it's safe to reopen on Monday.
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- €1.7m Drugs, Cash And Jewellery Seized In Major Garda Operation
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Drugs, cash and jewellery worth more than €1.7m seized by Gardaí in major operation.
Properties in Dublin, Wicklow and Meath were searched.
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- US warns firepower is “about to surge dramatically.”
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The US Defence Secretary said “the amount of firepower” over Iran is about to “surge dramatically”...
He said "other friends" - and not just the UK - have stepped up to provide more bases.
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- New Footage Shows Strike On Bunker Linked To Iran’s Supreme Leader
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- New footage shows strike on bunker linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader as Israel says the war with Iran has entered a “new phase” after overnight airstrikes on Tehran. Iran has fired more missiles towards Israel.
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- Parents Raise Concerns As Celbridge School Set To Reopen
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- St Patrick’s NS in Celbridge will reopen on Monday after closing earlier this week over fire safety and building compliance concerns.
The Department of Education says the building is now "safe".
However, some parents say concerns remain.
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- Family of Liam Farrell Back Decision to Exhume Body
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The family of Leitrim man Liam Farrell say exhuming his body is a difficult but necessary step in uncovering the truth about what happened to him. The 87-year-old was found dead outside his Rooskey home in January 2020, and his family believe he was the victim of a serious assault. A cold case review was ordered last September, and the Justice Minister has now signed an order for the exhumation.
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- Barbie has launched a new series of dolls to mark International women's day this Sunday
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Barbie has launched a new series of dolls to mark International women's day this Sunday.
Some of those featured include England soccer player Chloe Kelly, astronaut Kellie Gerardi and tennis legend Serena Williams.
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- Ohio Authorities Working To ID Two Girls Found Buried In Suitcases
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The bodies were recovered after a tip from a dog walker. One of the girls is believed to be between 8 and 13 years old, and the other between 10 and 14 years old.
Police say its not clear how they died but that their bodies had been there for some time.
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- Schools Warn Of Rising Risks From Harmful Online Content
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Schools warn that harmful online content is becoming a growing risk for children, with unions seeking more resources as the impact spills into classrooms.
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- Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games Launch in Dublin
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Athletes from across Ireland gathered in Dublin today for the launch of the Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games, which will take place in June. It’s the first time Ireland has hosted the event since 2018.
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- The judge imposed a six-month suspended sentence on Denis Morris
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A 24-year-old man who stalked a social media influencer after a night out in Dublin last year has avoided jail.
The judge imposed a six-month suspended sentence on Denis Morris.
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- Truth Matters | Why Are Influencers Saying the Same Thing About Dubai?
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Why are influencers in Dubai suddenly posting the same message about feeling safe? 🤔
Our latest #TruthMatters breaks down the viral trend, and explains how strict licences, advertising permits and visas can shape online messaging.
Always ask: Who benefits from the message?
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- Social Housing Target Missed For Sixth Year In A Row
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The number of new social homes built last year was the highest in the history of the state.
But the figure of over 9,000 new houses is still below the government's own targets - the sixth year in a row that the target was missed.
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- The arrest and jailing of Enoch Burke’s mother Martina and sister Ammi is now imminent.
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The arrest and jailing of Enoch Burke’s mother Martina and sister Ammi is now imminent.
Mr Justice Brian Cregan, who has overseen Burke’s long-running case, said it was past time to halt this "family circus.”
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- The Government has again ruled out any financial measures to address rising fuel costs
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Government has again ruled out any financial measures to address rising fuel costs – as it is accused of having its "'head in the sand".
Tanaiste Simon Harris said not even "Mystic Meg" could predict where the US-Iran conflict "is going to go".
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- A primary school in Celbridge in Kildare has closed temporarily from today amid safety concerns
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A primary school in Celbridge in Kildare has closed temporarily from today because of safety concerns
In a message to parents, St Patrick's Primary School said the decision had been made following a series of external fire safety and building compliance reviews
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- Emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as the first flight from Dubai landed last night.
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as the first flight from Dubai landed last night.
One woman we spoke to said you "see these things on television" and do not expect to be caught up in them while you are on holiday.
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- Middle East Crisis Sparks Cost of Living Concerns for Irish Households
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- 20:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Middle East conflict has pushed global oil and fuel prices higher, leaving Irish households facing inflation and rising living costs.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Albert Dolan TD, Fianna Fáil
Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin
Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times Ireland
Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin
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#MiddleEast #FuelPrices #CostOfLiving #Ireland #Inflation #EnergyCrisis #HouseholdFinances #PriceGouging #TheTonightShow #IrishNews #Economy
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- Senate Vote Boosts Trump’s Iran Plans as Strikes Continue
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Israel and Iran continued to launch strikes overnight, with Hezbollah targets also hit in Beirut. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump’s plans for Iran received a boost after the US Senate voted against a resolution that would have limited his ability to attack.
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- Irish Citizens Begin Arriving Home From Middle East
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East began arriving back in Dublin last night after an Emirates flight from Dubai landed in the capital. More flights from Dubai are expected today, ahead of a Government-chartered flight from Oman later this week which could bring up to 280 Irish citizens home. Dublin Airport Authority says disruption continues for a sixth day, with 11 of the 13 scheduled flights between Dublin and the Middle East cancelled.
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- Rwandan Villagers Await Relocation as Flood Risk Grows
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- More than 1,000 people in a village in Rwanda are waiting to be relocated due to the growing threat of extreme flooding. Villagers told Virgin Media News they fled with their children during a deadly 2023 flash flood.
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- Truth Matters | Why Fuel Prices Are Rising
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- ⛽Filled up lately and noticed the jump? Here’s the reality.
Oil prices have surged since the attacks on Iran, pushing global fuel markets higher. That means petrol and diesel at Irish pumps are rising too — because prices here follow international benchmarks, not where the oil comes from.
Heating oil has seen some of the sharpest increases, with the cost of a typical 500-litre delivery jumping dramatically in just days.
#TruthMatters — cutting through misinformation.
#FuelPrices #CostOfLiving
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- Autistic people are four times more likely to feel loneliness than non autistic people.
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Autistic people are four times more likely to feel loneliness than non autistic people.
18-year-old Kate Darcy explained how isolating it can feel to be othered.
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- Update on the latest developments as attacks continue across Gulf region.
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Iranian attacks have been continuing across the Gulf region.
We were joined from Dubai by news correspondent Blake Sifton who provided an update on the latest developments.
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- Irish Citizens Begin Journey Home From Middle East
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Some Irish citizens have begun to find their way home as the first flight from the Middle East since the war began heads to Ireland. Another commercial flight is expected tomorrow, while citizens are being contacted about a Government charter flight from Oman on Friday.
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- Update on the latest developments as attacks continue across Gulf region.
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Iranian attacks have been continuing across the Gulf region.
We were joined from Dubai by news correspondent Blake Sifton who provided an update on the latest developments.
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- Government Rules Out Cost of Living Measures Linked to Iran War
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Government says it is not currently planning any special measures to offset cost of living increases linked to the war in Iran. The scheduled carbon tax increase in May will still go ahead, even if fuel prices rise.
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- Fuel Prices Row: Fuels Industry Rebukes Taoiseach’s ‘Price Gouging’ Claim
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- 18:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Taoiseach has told the Dáil it could be three to four weeks before fuel price increases are felt at petrol pumps.
However, Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, disputes that timeline and argues the Government should examine domestic policy decisions more closely when addressing rising energy costs.
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#FuelPrices #EnergyCrisis #Ireland #IrishPolitics #CostOfLiving #ElectricitySupply #DailDebate #EnergyPolicy #VirginMediaNews
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- Government Criticised Over Response To US And Israel Military Action Against Iran
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🗣️ “Israel and the US have broken international law and our government is failing to condemn that – I cannot accept it,”
Criticism of the Government’s response to US and Israel military action against Iran, with questions raised about Ireland’s position.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://youtu.be/cr_m1Qp8CvU
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- First Ireland–Middle East Flight Since Airspace Closure
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The first flight between Ireland and the Middle East since airspace largely shut on Saturday has departed Dublin Airport shortly before 1.30pm. The flight is believed to be carrying Dubai residents. Meanwhile, a flight carrying Irish citizens in the opposite direction is due to land in Dublin Airport tonight.
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- No Measures Being Considered To Help With Cost Of Living Increases Amid Iran War
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The government says its not currently planning any measures to help with cost of living increases here, arising from the Iran war. The Carbon tax increase in May will still go ahead even if the war has driven up the cost of fuel. #vmnews
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- BREAKING: Around 140 Missing After Iranian Navy Ship Sinks
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Around 140 people are missing after an Iranian navy ship sank off the coast of Sri Lanka.
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- 🚨 Developments for Irish Citizens Stranded in the Middle East
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- There have been developments for Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict and airspace closures.
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- Martina and Ammi Burke To Be Jailed For Two Weeks
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Enoch Burke’s mother Martina and sister Ammi have been found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to two weeks in prison by a High Court judge. Mr Justice Brian Cregan made the ruling over the pair’s behaviour at a recent court hearing and said it was long past time for the court to draw a half to this family circus. More on #vmnews
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- Teacher Shortages Force Schools to Drop Subjects
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Almost one in five schools have been forced to drop subjects due to recruitment and retention problems. New research says students are losing out daily as the issue remains unresolved.
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- Plans Under Way to Bring Home Irish Stranded in Middle East
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Preparations are under way to bring home Irish people stranded in the Middle East due to escalating conflict and airspace closures. The Government plans to charter a flight from Oman in the coming days.
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- Ireland and the Middle East Conflict: War, Diplomacy, and Global Markets
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- 19:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- War spreads across the Gulf as Iran targets neighbouring oil producers, sending shockwaves through global markets.
This segment examines the US/Israeli campaign, President Trump’s objectives, and the potential resolution to the conflict.
We explore whether the EU will back military action, Ireland’s position ahead of Micheál Martin’s upcoming White House visit, and the broader international implications.
Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State
Sinead Gibney TD, Social Democrats
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, UCD
Secunder Kermani, Foreign Affairs Correspondent in Tel Aviv
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#GulfCrisis #Iran #Trump #Israel #GlobalMarkets #IrishPolitics #MiddleEastConflict #InternationalRelations #EU #USForeignPolicy
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- Increase in Garda Investigations Linked to Grok Images
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gardaí say there has been an increase in investigations linked to images generated by the AI chatbot Grok on X. A senior officer told politicians around half of the cases relate to child sexual abuse material.
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- Truth Matters | Flood Lessons From Rwanda
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🌍 ⚠️ Deadly floods. Real solutions.
What can Ireland learn from Rwanda’s early-warning alerts, rainwater harvesting and tree planting? Richard Chambers reports from the frontline of climate impact.
#TruthMatters — cutting through misinformation.
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- Wexford Mother Calls for Law Change After Baby Dies in Crash
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Wexford mother is calling for new legislation to recognise babies who die in road traffic collisions during pregnancy. Saoirse Alyward was just under eight weeks from her due date when her baby lost his life in a crash.
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- Government to Charter Flight as Irish Told to Shelter in Place
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Government is to charter a flight to get Irish people out of the Middle East as US and Israeli strikes on Iran continue. More than 20,000 Irish citizens in the region have been told to shelter in place.
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- Explosions Across Middle East as Conflict Enters Fourth Day
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Explosions are ringing out across the Middle East as the conflict enters its fourth day. Strikes have hit Tehran and Beirut, embassies have closed, and oil-rich Gulf states are on alert as tensions escalate.
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- Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Stephen Ring
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A 42 year old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Stephen Ring, whose body was discovered in a quarry in Co Wexford in 2024. Christopher Judge was remanded in custody for sentencing later this month.
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- Clinton Deposition Footage Released
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Video footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has been released. Hillary Clinton appeared visibly angry after learning a photo from the closed-door hearing had been leaked.
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- Minister Defends Decision Over Cresslough Meeting
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🗣️“My job is not to be sensitive.”
The Justice Minister has defended his decision not to meet families of the Cresslough tragedy, as they continue to call for a public inquiry. Ten people were killed when an explosion destroyed a service station and apartment complex in the Donegal village on October 7th 2022.
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- Truth Matters | What Ireland Can Learn From Rwanda On Flooding
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- 🌍 As extreme weather events become more frequent, what can Ireland learn from countries already living with the devastating impacts of climate change?
In this edition of Truth Matters, Virgin Media News looks at how Rwanda is responding to deadly flooding and landslides — from early-warning systems and rainwater harvesting tanks to large-scale tree planting and nature-based solutions.
Reporting from Rwanda, Richard Chambers explores the real-world measures being deployed and examines what lessons Irish authorities could take from them.
#TruthMatters — cutting through misinformation.
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- Irish Troops Bunkered Down as Lebanon Fighting Intensifies
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Defence Forces say Irish troops in Lebanon are bunkered down as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. All personnel are safe and accounted for.
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- Minister to Brief Cabinet on Irish Citizens in Middle East
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Foreign Affairs Minister will brief Cabinet today on Irish citizens stranded across the Middle East. An estimated 20,000 are in Gulf states that have come under attack.
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