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Defence Forces Prepare for Final UNIFIL Battalion Deployment
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- Defence Forces Prepare for Final UNIFIL Battalion Deployment
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Irish Defence Forces 128th Infantry Battalion is undergoing final training exercises in Wicklow ahead of deployment to Lebanon next month. This will be the last full battalion deployed as the UNIFIL mission is being wound down, with the mission set to run until December.
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- Trump Says “No Time Frame” for Ending Iran War
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Donald Trump says there is “no time frame” for ending the war with Iran, with the White House maintaining the US is in control of the situation.
Iranian officials say it is “not possible” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US and Israel of breaching the ceasefire. Separate talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected later today.
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- Oil Prices Surge As Hormuz Tensions Rise | Varadkar Apologises After Rural Backlash
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- 16:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Oil markets are on edge as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, raising fears of a further supply shock that could ripple through the global economy. With a fragile ceasefire in place and Iran signalling its leverage over key shipping routes, how exposed are markets?
We spoke to financier and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.
At home, Leo Varadkar has apologised after remarks about rural Ireland triggered a political backlash. But does the row point to a deeper divide over who benefits from subsidies - and who bears the cost when fuel prices surge?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Anthony Scaramucci, Financier
Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael
Michael FitzMaurice TD, Independent Ireland
Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post
Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist
#TonightVMTV #fuelprices #oil #trump #vmnews #irishpolitics
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- EU Credibility Questioned Over Israel Agreement Stance
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “What is appropriate in the EU standing by while 75,000 people are killed in Gaza?”
Exchanges with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the DFA on whether he agreed that Europe’s credibility on human rights has been damaged forever by inaction after Germany blocked Irish, Spanish and Slovenian efforts to pause the association agreement.
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- Price Of Ryder Cup Tickets To Reach €500
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Limited tickets for the 100th Ryder Cup at Adare Manor go on sale in Ireland this Friday - a month before the global ballot opens. Prices for next September’s event will reach up to €500.
Some eager golfing fans say they are not put off by the price.
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- Hay Fever Season Getting Longer Due To Climate Change, Study Warns
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Hay fever season is now up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, with climate change shifting pollen cycles earlier and extending exposure. A Lancet report says nearly 4 in 10 children are affected.
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- Gardaí Raise Concerns Over EU Presidency Security
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gardaí on the beat have raised concerns about security arrangements for Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency, as major policing operations are planned.
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- EU Plans Measures to Ease Energy Shock
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission is planning measures to help soften the impact of any “energy shock”, including action on electricity taxes, gas storage and jet fuel shortages.
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- By-Elections Set for Dublin Central and Galway West
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Voters in two by-elections will go to the polls in a month’s time on Friday, May 22nd. Dáil seats in Dublin Central and Galway West were left vacant by the departure of Paschal Donohoe and the election of Catherine Connolly as President.
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- High Court to Hear Enoch Burke Bid to Delay Hearing
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Enoch Burke’s bid to delay the third iteration of a Disciplinary Appeals Panel hearing over his dismissal from his former school will be heard by the High Court tomorrow. He was before the court this evening seeking an injunction to adjourn the hearing, following a separate, lengthy appeals court hearing earlier.
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- Police Horse Hailed a Hero After Theft Chase
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A horse has been hailed a hero by the New York Police Department after helping chase down an alleged handbag thief.
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- Stranded Whale Remains Trapped in Baltic Sea
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A humpback whale, nicknamed Timmy, remains stranded in the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea off northern Germany. The whale briefly swam free as water levels rose on Monday morning, but became stuck again two hours later.
Timmy was first spotted in the region last month, and it is unclear why the whale entered the Baltic Sea, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
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- Gardaí Raise Security Concerns Ahead of EU Presidency
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Rank and file Gardaí say they have concerns around security arrangements for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the European Union. A major policing operation will be in place for events including country leader and ministerial meetings when Ireland’s term begins in July.
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- EU Plans Measures to Ease Energy Shock
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Commission is planning a series of measures to help soften the blow from any energy shock linked to the crisis in the Middle East. It is understood proposals will address electricity taxes, gas storage and jet fuel shortages.
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- Ceasefire Extended as Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire with Iran until a “unified proposal” is submitted, as reports of violence emerge in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Is the Government’s modular homes plan a real solution or just “beds in the shed”?
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️ "I don't think that's a fair description of what's proposed" – Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath defends the Government’s modular housing plan
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- Sudan Crisis Deepens as Conflict Enters Fourth Year
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with mass displacement, famine and the collapse of basic services as the conflict continues.
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- US Extends Ceasefire with Iran Ahead of Deadline
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran just hours before a deadline for a deal. It is unclear if Iran and Israel will respect the announcement.
In a social media post, he said the ceasefire will remain until a proposal is submitted, while confirming a US Navy blockade will continue at the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran considers an act of war.
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- More Homes, Fewer Rules? ‘Shed-Sits’ Plan Revived - And Pressure Builds Over How To Use €9bn Surplus
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- 16:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Government drops plans to cap rental income on backyard modular homes — solution or risk of costly, low-quality builds?
Plus: With a €9bn surplus and growth still forecast amid the “worst energy crisis in history”, should the State spend or hold firm?
Guest presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fáil
Ged Nash TD, Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform.
Dr. Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin.
Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent
#TonightVMTV #modularhousing #ireland #VMNews #housingcrisis #housing
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- Mother Of Gaza Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Releases Book In His Memory
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin - killed in Gaza - releases book in his memory, after he was abducted from a music festival and later killed. Released hostages recalled how he had quoted a line from a holocaust survivor, which later became synonymous with him.
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- Garda Commissioner Warns Over Threats To Gardaí As Incident Rooms Set Up Nationwide
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says incident rooms have been set up nationwide to deal with threats against gardaí, warning those responsible will face the full force of the law following recent fuel protests.
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- Court Clarifies Reference in Ramamoorthy Appeal
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A court has clarified it was a former TD who gave a character reference to Daniel Ramamoorthy, a former advisor in a government department convicted of sexually exploiting a child and possessing child pornography. His appeal against the severity of his sentence has been dismissed, while the court also refused an application by a media outlet to access the references given on his behalf following his trial last year. Viewers may find details in this report upsetting.
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- Setback for Limerick Modular Housing Plan
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Plans to deliver modular housing in Limerick have suffered a setback, as proposals to grant planning exemptions for back garden units were brought to Cabinet today.
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- Ex-Garda Calls for Reform After Abuse
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A former Garda has told the Dáil justice committee the force “made her life hell” after she was the victim of domestic violence, calling for systemic changes.
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- Growth Forecast Downgraded as War Impacts Outlook
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Government has downgraded economic growth forecasts as the war in Iran impacts the global economy, though a stronger surplus is still expected.
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- Fake Images Spread During Fuel Protests
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- 🗣️“This disinformation is something we have seen growing"
From AI images to false claims, misinformation spread fast during Ireland’s fuel protests — shaping how events were seen online.
#TruthMatters
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- Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks as Ceasefire Nears End
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- There is still uncertainty about a second round of face-to-face talks between the US and Iran on ending their war, ahead of a ceasefire due to expire tomorrow night.
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- Economic Growth Strong but War Clouds Outlook
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Simon Harris is publishing a series of economic forecasts today, outlining the management of public finances over the next 18 months. While the Irish economy is growing faster than expected, officials say the war in Iran is making it difficult to predict the outlook.
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- Garda Commissioner Vows Relentless Action After Kinahan Arrest
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “We are going to be relentless around individuals who have caused murder and mayhem.” The Garda Commissioner, Justin Kelly, says the arrest of Daniel Kinahan marks a significant development. He says An Garda Síochána will continue its investigations into the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
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- Tánaiste Says TD Should Come Forward Over Reference
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Court of Appeal judge has clarified it was a former TD who gave a character reference to Daniel Ramamoorthy, whose appeal against the severity of his sentence was dismissed.
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- Ex-UK Official Criticises Mandelson Vetting Process
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Former UK Foreign Office boss Olly Robbins has accused Downing Street of a “dismissive” approach to vetting Peter Mandelson for a US ambassador role. Speaking to an MP committee, he claimed there was a “very strong expectation” from Number 10 that Mandelson be appointed “as quickly as humanly possible”, after being sacked by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the controversy.
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- Gardaí in Suspension Rows Receive Standing Ovation
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gardaí involved in high-profile suspension cases have received a standing ovation from colleagues at the Garda Representative Association conference in Co Mayo, where concerns over discipline are a key issue.
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- Gardaí Raise Safety Concerns After Threats
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Garda Representative Association says some members no longer feel safe in their own homes amid rising threats and intimidation following recent fuel protests.
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- Clean-Up Begins After Wellington Flooding
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Attention is turning to the clean-up operation after flash flooding hit Wellington in New Zealand, forcing school closures and prompting some residents to move to safer areas.
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- Hot-Air Balloon Emergency Landing Outside California Home Stuns Owners
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A California homeowner’s shock as a hot-air balloon carrying 13 passengers makes an emergency landing outside his door.
There were no injuries, but crowds gathered as neighbours flocked to the scene.
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- Micheál Martin Under Pressure? Fuel Protests & Leadership Questions Mount
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- 16:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Fuel protests, political fallout and growing pressure on Government — the first segment of Monday with Gavan Reilly tackles a turbulent week in Irish politics.
After a week of disruption and demonstrations, questions are now being asked about how the Government handled the crisis — and whether it could have been avoided.
Is Micheál Martin firmly in control of Fianna Fáil, or are internal tensions beginning to surface? And what does the backlash from fuel protests mean for the stability of the Government moving forward?
With mounting public frustration and political pressure building, our panel breaks down the key issues shaping the week.
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#MondayGR #VMNews #FuelProtests #IrishPolitics
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- MEDIA ROW: Beyond The Remit?
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “It’s not really appropriate for the Media Minister specifically” — Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor, School of Communications DCU, on the Minister’s comments about reviewing media coverage during fuel protests
#MondayGR
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- FUEL PROTESTS: Too Late to Act?
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “This should have been broken up a lot earlier” — Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner, and John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail, debate the handling of fuel protests and Garda response
#MondayGR
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- FIANNA FÁIL: ‘Leadership Under Scrutiny’
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- “He has never been particularly popular within his party” — Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner, on Micheál Martin’s leadership and shifting dynamics within Fianna Fáil
#MondayGR
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- Chernobyl Survivor Abandoned By Parents Given Second Chance
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Krystina Nikityonik was born disabled and abandoned years after Chernobyl - but her life changed when Chernobyl Children International stepped in, bringing her to Ireland for a second chance.
A sculpture has been unveiled in Cork, marking 40 years since the disaster.
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- US Marines Storm Iranian Ship After Warning Shots As Peace Talks Uncertain
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Dramatic footage shows US Marines storming and seizing an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after warning shots were fired.
Considered a major escalation, confusion now surrounds planned US-Iran peace talks as the ceasefire nears expiry.
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- Court Orders Radicalisation Risk Assessment In Garda Stabbing And Pub Arson Case
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A court has ordered a radicalisation risk assessment for Abdullah Khan, who admitted stabbing a garda and setting fire to Conor McGregor’s pub in Dublin.
Sentencing has been adjourned to assess the risk he may pose after release.
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- #MondayGR: ‘Pressure on Leadership’
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Coming up on #MondayGR:
“Is it the case that Micheál Martin’s future was saved by three young TDs?” — questions over Fianna Fáil, political manoeuvres and pressure within Government
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- Gardaí Fear Chasing Suspects Over Discipline Risk As GRA Conference Begins
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Senior gardaí say frontline members fear chasing suspects in crime hotspots over risk of discipline or prosecution.
The Garda Representative Association is meeting in Mayo today for a two-day conference.
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- Micheál Martin On TDs Giving Character References
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "I don't believe public representatives should be giving character references in terms of, particularly, cases that involve sexual, exploitation or sexual abuse or anything of that nature," says Micheál Martin amid reports a TD gave reference for convicted offender.
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- Tánaiste Hints At Return Of Energy Credits
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tánaiste Simon Harris hints at possible return of energy credits, saying “it’d be foolish to rule anything out.”
He said "it's tough for people".
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- Deadliest Mass Shooting In The US In Over Two Years
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deadliest mass shooting in the US in over two years.
Eight children - seven of the gunman’s own - were killed, with victims aged 3–11.
A 13-year-old survived.
The gunman then hijacked a vehicle and led police on a chase before being shot.
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- Calls For New Car Insurance System To Catch 200K Rogue Vehicles On Irish Roads
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Over 200,000 uninsured or unregistered vehicles are on Irish roads - now there are calls for a new car insurance system to catch them.
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- A Final Farewell To Clannad Legend Moya Brennan
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "The First lady of Celtic Music" - a final farewell to Clannad legend Moya Brennan as music stars - including her sister Enya and U2's Bono - attend her funeral in her native Donegal.
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- Gardaí Auction €2M Gold Seizure Linked To Criminal Money Laundering
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Gardai are auctioning the final part of a €2m gold bullion seizure linked to criminal money laundering.
18.8kg of gold - the largest ever seized in the State - is being sold, with €1.4m already raised.
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