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Should Parents Rethink ‘Sharenting’?
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- Should Parents Rethink ‘Sharenting’?
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Group Chat discuss ‘sharenting’ - the practice of parents sharing extensive information, images and videos of their children online - following the Data Protection Commission’s new “Pause before you post” campaign.
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- Can the Government's New Asylum Reform Address Years of Systemic Issues?
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “Don’t point at the queue and say the queue is the problem”
Following the Government’s new asylum and immigration measures, opposition have criticised the approach, arguing that years of underfunding and a lack of reform are the root causes of pressure in Ireland’s migration system.
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- Gardaí Launch Campaign Urging Public to Recognise Indicators of Human Trafficking
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ Is this service too cheap?… Things like that should ring a bell,”
A new national awareness campaign has been launched to help people recognise the signs of human trafficking, with banks joining efforts to disrupt the financial systems behind it.
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- Luas Line Set to Reopen Following Repairs to Fire-Damaged Bridge
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Part of Dublin’s Luas Red Line, which was closed in August due to a fire on a bridge, is set to reopen tomorrow.
Services between Connolly and The Point were suspended three months ago after a fire at St George’s Dock caused a gas leak.
Extensive repair and reconstruction work on the bridge has now been completed, paving the way for the return of services this week.
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- New Asylum and Immigration Rules Approved – What’s Changing in Ireland?
- Runtime
- 24:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Cabinet has approved a raft of new asylum and immigration measures, including stricter rules on citizenship eligibility and family reunification for people from outside Europe. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has promised that further changes are on the way.
Joining Fionnán Sheahan on The Tonight Show to discuss the implications:
Minister of State, Department of Justice, Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins
Social Democrats TD & Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Gary Gannon
Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent, Irish Times
They examine how these changes will affect migrants and refugees in Ireland, the rationale behind the new policies, and what it signals about the government’s approach to migration.
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- Justice Minister Denies Targeting Asylum Seekers as Cabinet Approves Stricter Rules
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Justice Minister has denied deliberately targeting asylum seekers as a means of stopping Ireland’s population growing too high.
Cabinet has signed off on a package of changes to tighten rules and benefits around the asylum process.
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- Transport Minister Says 2027 Metrolink Start Date Now a “Stretch” Amid Legal Challenge
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Transport Minister has said it will be a “stretch” to start construction in 2027 as planned on Dublin’s Metrolink, due to a legal challenge against the project.
A group of residents living close to the proposed final stop are seeking a review of the decision to give the rail system the go-ahead.
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- Irish Thalidomide Survivors Seek Recognition on 64th Anniversary of Drug Withdrawal
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Irish Thalidomide Survivors have held a meeting with a number of politicians in Leinster House, calling once again for unacknowledged survivors to be recognised by the state.
The meeting marked the 64th anniversary of the worldwide withdrawal of the drug, which had been prescribed to pregnant women in the 1950s and 60s but caused severe birth defects.
Campaigners say they are weary, and that closure is needed.
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- First-Year TDs Weigh In on Government Successes & Shortfalls
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "Nobody in government can click their fingers and make that change,"
🗣️ "Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been in government for the best part of a decade,"
First-time TDs have reflected on the government’s first year, discussing what has been achieved and what remains unmet from the Programme for Government.
📺 Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/jpkfswijgz
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- Strong Condemnation Following Attack on Woman Set Alight in Dublin
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- There has been strong condemnation of an attack on a woman at a house in Dublin, in which she was sprayed with a flammable liquid and set on fire.
She remains in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining severe burn injuries. Gardaí continue to investigate the incident.
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- Taoiseach Says Need to ‘Tighten Up’ as Cabinet Considers Asylum System Changes
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Changes to Ireland’s asylum system are due to be discussed at Cabinet this morning.
Speaking on his way into the meeting, the Taoiseach said there is a need “to tighten up” on Ireland’s asylum front.
The Government is due to consider proposals from Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan that will “reform” Ireland’s migration policy, including tighter rules around family reunification applications.
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- One Year On: How First-Time TDs Have Experienced Life in Politics
- Runtime
- 10:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- It’s one year since the General Election and ten months since the Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Independent government took office. But what has it been like for first-time TDs navigating the realities of politics?
Joining Fionnán Sheahan on The Tonight Show:
-Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD
-Louis O’Hara, Sinn Féin TD
-Eoghan Kenny, Labour TD
Our panel reflects on the challenges, surprises, and lessons from their first year in office, and how it has shaped their views on delivering for their constituents.
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- Incident at St James’s Involving Luas and Dublin Bus Leads to Delays
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- An incident at St James’s involving the Luas and a Dublin Bus has led to delays on the Red Line.
Footage shows a minor collision between the two vehicles.
In a post on social media, Luas advised commuters to "allow additional time for travel", adding that "Luas tickets are valid on Dublin Bus for the duration" of the disruption.
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- Man to Be Sentenced After Fatal Crash Into Articulated Lorry
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A 22-year-old man who crashed into the back of an articulated lorry, killing his friend in the passenger seat, will be sentenced in a fortnight.
Jake Kelly pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death.
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- Woman Seriously Injured After Being Set on Fire in Dublin Attack
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A woman has been seriously injured after being set on fire during an attack at a house in Dublin.
The woman remains in a critical condition and gardaí say an investigation is under way into the incident.
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- Campaigners Deliver Petition to TikTok’s Dublin Office Over Child Safety Concerns
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Digital rights activists have delivered a petition to TikTok’s Irish headquarters in Dublin, calling for urgent changes to the company’s platform model.
Campaigners from Ireland and several other countries say the existing system exposes children and young people to harmful content and are urging TikTok to introduce stronger protections.
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- Emotional Scenes as Irish Peacekeepers Arrive Back from Lebanon
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Christmas has come early for dozens of Defence Forces families as Irish troops returned home from their peacekeeping tour in Lebanon.
After six months on UN duty, members of the Defence Forces were reunited with loved ones at Dublin Airport this morning.
The contingent has been serving with UNIFIL in southern Lebanon
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- Thai Woman Discovered Alive in Coffin After Being Taken for Cremation
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A woman in Thailand has been found alive inside a coffin just before she was due to be cremated at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok. Temple staff halted the ceremony after noticing movement.
The 65-year-old had been bedridden for two years, and her family believed she had stopped breathing two days earlier. She has since been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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- Deadly Overnight Strikes as Ukraine–Russia Conflict Escalates
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Russia has launched a wave of attacks on Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people. Residential areas and energy sites were hit. Ukraine struck Russia’s Rostov region, killing 3 and injuring 10, as peace efforts continue in Geneva.
More on #VMNews
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- EU Praises Citywest as ‘Best Practice’
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A top EU official says the Citywest accommodation centre is an example of “best practice” the rest of Europe could learn from. Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner made the comments on a visit to Dublin ahead of a major new migration policy next summer.
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- Two Men Killed in Major Meath Collision
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Two men have died and several others were injured, some seriously, after a bus, truck and car collided on the R132 near Gormanston, Co Meath early this morning. Garda forensic teams have been at the scene all day.
Updates now on #VMNews
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- Shoppers Warned Over Rising Scams Ahead of Black Friday
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Shoppers are being warned to be extra careful when buying online ahead of Black Friday, as Bank of Ireland says scams have risen by nearly 50% in the first half of this year.
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- Why Football Captures the National Imagination
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "No matter what is going on in the world...it will just sustain the best lift,"
After an extraordinary week, The Group Chat discuss why football captures the Irish public imagination like few other things can and how shared sporting moments shape national mood.
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- Can the Right Unite — and Can the Left Stay United — in Dublin Central?
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With Paschal Donohoe’s resignation triggering a Dublin Central by-election, The Group Chat look at whether the right can unite behind a single candidate - and whether the left, energised by its unified support for Catherine Connolly, can stay united.
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- Can the Right Unite — and Can the Left Stay United — in Dublin Central?
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- With Paschal Donohoe’s resignation triggering a Dublin Central by-election, The Group Chat look at whether the right can unite behind a single candidate - and whether the left, energised by its unified support for Catherine Connolly, can stay united.
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- Taoiseach: “Unthinkable” That Ukraine Would Cede Territory Under US Peace Plan
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it is “unthinkable” that Ukraine would be expected to give up any land under a reported draft US peace plan.
Speaking in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 summit, he said security guarantees for Kyiv must be central to any proposal, and that European leaders are still awaiting full details of the plan.
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- Funeral Takes Place for 23-Year-Old Alan McCluskey After Louth Crash Tragedy
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The first of the funerals for the five young people who died in last weekend’s crash in Co Louth has taken place.
A Mass was held in Drumconrath for 23-year-old Alan McCluskey, who was remembered as a hard-working, caring young man who enjoyed life and brought joy to those around him.
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- Mock Living Room Protest Highlights Energy Poverty
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Friends of the Earth set up a mock sitting room outside the Dáil to highlight energy poverty and tenants paying high rents for sub-standard homes. A new opposition bill would require landlords to meet proper energy standards before renting.
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- Will Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch Enter the Dublin Central By-Election?
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Paschal Donohoe’s resignation has triggered a by-election in Dublin Central - one of the most hotly contested constituencies in the country.
The Group Chat discuss whether Gerry Hutch will enter the race again and if he could secure enough support to get over the line this time around.
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- Homeless Charity Spent Donors’ Cash on Peacock Enclosure
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A Dáil committee has heard that a major homelessness charity used donors’ money to build an enclosure for peacocks. The Public Accounts Committee was told the Peter McVerry Trust had been “on the brink of collapse” before a government bailout two years ago.
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- Government faces Budget Balancing Act After Donohoe Exit
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "In the past, it hasn't ended well when we've done that."
With Paschal Donohoe’s departure and Simon Harris taking over as Finance Minister, The Group Chat discuss next year’s budget.
Micheál Martin is expected continue increased public spending, while Harris could come under pressure to deliver tax cuts after none were given last year.
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- Concern Over Alleged Russian ‘Spy Ship’ Near Scotland
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- There’s growing concern over an alleged Russian ‘spy ship’ off Scotland, with the UK warning it could be monitoring subsea cables. Officials say they’re preparing military options if “The Yantar” enters UK waters. Russia insists the worries are a “distraction”.
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- Woman Charged Over Messages To Tánaiste
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A woman has appeared in a Dublin court charged with sending threatening messages to Tánaiste Simon Harris. The court heard Sandra Barry, from Balgaddy in Lucan, posted online that it would be "terrible if something happened" to his family. She was released on bail and is due back in court next month.
More on #VMNews.
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- Campaigners Use Mock Living Room at Dáil to Expose Reality of Poorly Insulated Rentals
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Friends of the Earth has created a cold, draughty sitting room outside the Dáil to highlight energy poverty.
Renters taking part say they are paying high rents for substandard, poorly insulated homes and facing rising energy bills as winter sets in.
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- UK Tightens Asylum Laws - Is Ireland Ready to Respond?
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ "To ensure that Ireland ... is not the easy dumping ground for the United Kingdom,"
🗣️ "I would like to object to the use of a 'dumping ground'. We are talking about people,"
Following Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan saying the Government must be “nimble” as Britain pursues tougher reforms, debate grows over how any shift in UK policy could impact Ireland.
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- Ivan Yates Says Attention Is “Flabbergasting”
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Ivan Yates has told the Oireachtas Media Committee he is “flabbergasted” by the attention on his media coaching in recent weeks. The former Fine Gael TD was invited after it emerged he trained Fianna Fáil’s candidate Jim Gavin. A review is now under way.
Updates on #VMNews.
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- UK Tightens Asylum Laws – Is Ireland Ready to Respond? | The Tonight Show
- Runtime
- 19:48
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan warns that Ireland will need to be “nimble” in responding to any changes in British asylum policy, following tough reforms announced by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Joining Fionnán Sheahan on The Tonight Show to discuss the implications:
-Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee
-Independent TD Ken O’Flynn
-Immigration Lawyer Cathal Malone
They explore what the reforms could mean for Ireland’s asylum system and how the government might respond to shifting UK policies.
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- Cork Man Charged With Murdering Mother and Assaulting Father
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother, Stella Gallagher, in Cork City.
David Gallagher of Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, is also charged with assault causing harm to his father, Brian.
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- RAF Tracks Russian Vessel Capable of Interfering With Undersea Cables Off Scotland
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- British authorities say they are monitoring a Russian spy ship capable of interfering with underwater communications cables as it sails close to UK waters.
RAF aircraft have been tracking the vessel off the coast of Scotland, amid concerns it could move towards seas closer to Ireland.
The Defence Forces here have been contacted for comment as officials assess the situation.
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- Energy Credits Debate Returns as New Ministers Take Up Office
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The new cabinet ministers are getting to grips with their roles today, while the government continues to face criticism over last month’s budget.
The ongoing cold snap has led to renewed calls for the return of energy credits to help households manage rising costs.
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- US Congress Approves Release of Epstein Case Files
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In the US, months of political pressure have resulted in a major breakthrough for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.
The House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved a bill compelling the Justice Department to publicly release Epstein’s case files.
The move follows months of political pressure and comes despite earlier opposition from President Trump.
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- Funeral Plans Announced for Five Young Louth Crash Victims
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Funeral arrangements have been announced for the five young people who lost their lives in a car crash in Co Louth last weekend.
The sixth occupant of the car has now been released from hospital. Two other people who were injured in the collision remain in hospital as the communities continue to come to terms with the tragedy.
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- anel Examines Donohoe’s Impact on Public Finances
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- 🗣️ “We’re talking about billions for a rainy day – when it’s absolutely pouring on ordinary people.”
On the day Paschal Donohoe resigned as Minister for Finance, the panel looks back at his long stewardship of the country’s public finances - a period marked by significant budget surpluses but continuing strain on households facing housing challenges and the rising cost of living.
📺 Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/b9DyOf8sv0w
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- Paschal Donohoe’s Departure: His Legacy and the Fallout | The Tonight Show
- Runtime
- 24:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Paschal Donohoe’s sudden resignation to join the World Bank has sent shockwaves through Fine Gael and the wider political system.
In this episode, the panel examines his long career in government, his influence on Ireland’s public finances, and the contradictions of overseeing major budget surpluses while households continue to struggle with housing pressures and the cost of living.
The discussion also looks at what his departure means for Fine Gael’s future and the political landscape ahead.
Joining Fionnán Sheahan on The Tonight Show panel:
- James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael
- Pearse Doherty TD, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson
- Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times Ireland
- Eamon Dunphy, Broadcaster
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- Reshuffle Sparks Fresh Challenges and By-Election Pressure for Coalition
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The resignation of Paschal Donohoe leaves three ministers starting new briefs just ten months into the Government’s term.
His departure also triggers a by-election in Dublin Central, adding pressure to a coalition already facing a challenging electoral landscape.
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- Donohoe Exit Triggers Cabinet Shake-Up and Dublin Central By-Election
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A cabinet reshuffle has taken place following Paschal Donohoe’s decision to resign as Minister for Finance to take up a senior role at the World Bank in the US.
Simon Harris has been appointed as the new Minister for Finance, with Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton also taking up new cabinet roles.
Mr Donohoe’s departure will trigger a by-election in his Dublin Central constituency.
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- Enoch Burke Returned to Prison After Judge Cites “Grotesque Behaviour”
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A High Court judge has ordered Enoch Burke to return to prison for contempt of court after he repeatedly trespassed at Wilson’s Hospital School in Co Westmeath.
Judge Cregan said the case was not about transgenderism, criticising what he called Burke’s “grotesque behaviour” and noting the school was forced to hire security at €1,000 per week solely to keep him out.
He said Burke had put his “ridiculous sense of himself” above the needs of pupils.
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- Books of Condolence Open as Communities Mourn Five Young Crash Victims
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Books of condolence have opened in Ardee, Drogheda and Dundalk for the five young people killed in a crash near Dundalk at the weekend.
Vigils are expected this evening as communities across come together in shared grief.
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- Donohoe Resigns as Finance Minister; Harris Expected to Move Into Finance
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has resigned from Government to take up a senior role at the World Bank, saying he is “departing from public life” in Ireland.
His decision triggers a minor cabinet reshuffle, with Tánaiste Simon Harris expected to assume the Finance portfolio.
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- Parents Share Experiences on World Prematurity Day
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Today is World Prematurity Day and around 4,500 babies are born prematurely in Ireland each year.
Parent's the neonatal ward at the Coombe Hospital spoke about their experiences.
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