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Dublin: Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has confirmed that the upcoming budget will reflect the impact of the European Union–US trade agreement, as the government continues to assess its economic implications. The new budget comes amid…

Dublin: Gardaí have launched a formal investigation after threats were made on social media targeting Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family. The complaint, lodged by Harris himself, has prompted a joint inquiry involving Wicklow Gardaí,…

Dublin: Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has confirmed that former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin has been selected as the party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The final decision will rest with the party’s…

Dublin: Ryanair has announced new measures to strengthen the enforcement of its baggage policy, including higher incentives for gate staff who identify oversized luggage. From November, staff will receive €2.50 per oversized bag, up from…

Dublin: Ireland has welcomed the first group of Palestinian students from Gaza, marking a significant step in the government’s initiative to support young people whose education has been disrupted by conflict. The group of 26 students…

Dublin: Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said the government is taking a constructive approach toward enabling healthcare professionals currently working in the private sector to take up roles within the Health Service…

Dublin: More than 86,000 offers have been issued by the Central Applications Office (CAO) to just over 59,000 applicants for undergraduate courses this year. Level 8 (degree courses): 54,256 offers Level 6/7: 31,842 offers Just…

Dublin: Opposition Leader Mary Lou McDonald has urged the government and Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan to acknowledge what she described as the worsening security situation in Dublin. The call comes after the minister said last week…

Dublin: Employment in Ireland reached a historic high of 2.82 million people at the end of June, according to Bank of Ireland’s economics research unit. The figure marks a 2.3% year-on-year increase, with overall employment now 19% higher…

Dublin: Enterprise Minister Peter Burke signalled that a VAT reduction for parts of the hospitality industry will be “front and centre” of a new tourism strategy due next month. He stressed the move would support more than 200,000 jobs in…