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Holly Cairns speaking in Dáil

Social Democrats' abortion bill defeated in Dáil vote

The Social Democrats' Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill has been defeated in the Dáil by 85 votes to 30.

Bertie Ahern pictured during an event for the 50th anniversary of Eamon De Valera's death

Ahern migrant comments 'disturbing' - Muslim body chair

Micheál Martin and Bertie Ahern

Ahern takes centre stage once more in Dublin Central

Analysis and Comment

Keir Starmer walks through the House of Commons to attend the State Opening of Parliament

Streeting prepared to quit as PM tries to avoid challenge

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister

UAE denies Israeli claim that Netanyahu visited country

Litter-picking dog

Watch: Sally the litter-picking dog from Dublin

Garda Kevin Flatley was fatally struck by a high-powered Yamaha R1 1000cc motorcycle on the R132 at Lanestown, Co Dublin on 11 May 2025

HSA says garda death probe does not warrant DPP file

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Matthew Perry drug middleman jailed for two years

A man rides his bicycle past the Bahamas-registered cruise ship Ambition

Stomach bug blamed for cruise outbreak, lockdown lifted

The 2025 Toy Show appeal raised €4.6m

RTÉ DG defends tender sought for Toy Show appeal

The exterior of a modular home that is in Limerick

Modular homes in gardens liable for local property tax

Regional

Gardaí hold Coatal Watch sign as they launch Coastal Watch scheme in Co Cork

Public urged to support Coastal Watch crime initiative

The site of the crash in Tipperary last night

Woman, 20s, killed in two-car crash in Co Tipperary

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Nurses serve industrial action notice at Donegal facility

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'Not foreseeable' culvert where boy died would be entered

Seized cigarettes from Revenue

Revenue seizes 1.2 million cigarettes in Co Offaly

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Bye-Elections

Graphic of the Galway West constituency

Galway West constituency profile

Graphic of the Dublin Central constituency

Dublin Central constituency profile

TWIP

Galway West candidates discuss key election issues

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Cost of living tops agenda on Galway West campaign trail

Video

Bertie Ahern says Ireland has ‘too many’ immigrants from Africa in social media video

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Bertie Ahern says Ireland has ‘too many’ immigrants from Africa in social media video

Bertie Ahern says Ireland has ‘too many’ immigrants from Africa in social media video

Donald Trump receives welcome upon arrival at Beijing airport

Donald Trump receives welcome upon arrival at Beijing airport

Meet Sally, the litter-picking dog

Meet Sally, the litter-picking dog

Gunshots heard at Philippines Senate

Gunshots heard at Philippines Senate

Housing, cost of living and health care a 'blight on this government' - CWU president

Housing, cost of living and health care a 'blight on this government' - CWU president

'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low

'Deep concern' as organ donations fall to five-year low

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

Trump says he doesn't need Xi's help on Iran

‘It will never bring my daughter back’ - man jailed for five years over death in hit and run

‘It will never bring my daughter back’ - man jailed for five years over death in hit and run

Scientists warn impacts of climate change could be compounded by strong 'El Niño' effect

Scientists warn impacts of climate change could be compounded by strong 'El Niño' effect

Climate justice must be at the heart of ‘paradigm shift’ - President

Climate justice must be at the heart of ‘paradigm shift’ - President

‘You put that little ratbag in his place’ - Rod Stewart tells King Charles after US state visit

‘You put that little ratbag in his place’ - Rod Stewart tells King Charles after US state visit

Paramedic Paula Lawless says staff have upskilled which she said has not been recognised in terms of pay

Paramedic Paula Lawless says staff have upskilled which she said has not been r…

UK ministers leave Downing Street after crucial cabinet meeting

UK ministers leave Downing Street after crucial cabinet meeting

EMT Domhnaill Joyce calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to intervene

EMT Domhnaill Joyce calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to intervene

'We are still providing emergency cover during this dispute' - SIPTU

'We are still providing emergency cover during this dispute' - SIPTU

Process in place for negotiating pay has ‘stood test of time’ - minister

Process in place for negotiating pay has ‘stood test of time’ - minister

'We watched it burn to the ground', says Waterford business owner

'We watched it burn to the ground', says Waterford business owner

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support'

Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support'

‘It came as a total surprise’ - People urged to get tested for high blood pressure

‘It came as a total surprise’ - People urged to get tested for high blood pressure

Features & Analysis

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Employers 'should have clear policy' around annual leave

Meta staff protest against mouse-tracking tech in US

A betting company's odds on contenders to be the next leader of Britain's Labour party

Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits

Fr Stephen Sherry

'Joy' to see increase in priestly ordinations - bishop

This year marks 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, but Ireland will not be participating

Eurovision boycott: How did we (not) get here?

Analysis and Comment

News Lens

Peter Jackson at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Peter Jackson to write and direct Tintin squel

Bags of Calbee potato crisps are seen at a convenience store in Tokyo

Japan crisp packs to go colourless due to Iran war crunch

an emperor penguin stands on a rocky ground with snow in the background

Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks begin

ETH Zurich Master students Alba Zappone (R) and Alessandro Profeta (rear) examine the cracks in the BedrettoLab tunnel beneath the Swiss Alps

Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Alps

File photo dated 29/03/16 of tea being poured from a teapot. The familiar taste of tea is under threat from climate change, which could deliver a more bitter flavour to the nation's much loved cuppa, campaigners warn. A report published by aid agency Chri

Climate change to leave a bitter taste for tea drinkers

A hungarian politician does an air guitar dance in front of the Hungarian parliament

Watch: Hungarian politician dances again at inauguration

A bear warning sign displayed near a forest in Akita Prefecture, Japan last year

First fatal bear attack of year recorded in Japan

An overhead view of a drawing in the sand of David Attenborough at Morecambe Bay in the UK

Portrait in the sand marks Attenborough's 100th birthday

a View of the north arm of Tracy Arm, a fjord in Alaska near Juneau

2025 tsunami in Alaska fjord second-highest on record

Khao Sok National Park in Cheow Lan Lake, Surat Thani, Thailand

Thailand targets 'inappropriate behaviour' by tourists

New forensic leads revive Italy's Garlasco murder mystery

Visitors explore the Russian Pavilion at Giardini at the 61st International Art Exhibition

Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence