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A Jordanian military aircraft (not pictured) drops humanitarian aid over Rafah and Khan Yunis last month

Ireland considering Gaza aid drop with Jordan - Tánaiste

Ireland is actively considering taking part in an aid drop to Gaza along with Jordan, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said.

The survey found that only one quarter of students felt their ethnic identity was somewhat reflected in their classroom materials

Survey finds lack of focus on interculturalism in schools

Just one in ten teachers felt they knew enough to bring a focus on interculturalism into their lesson plan, according to a survey by the Yellow Flag School Programme.

Regional • 07 Mar 24

Age Action has called for regulations to guarantee easy access to and acceptance of cash for at least 20 years (Stock image)

Cashless payments exclude older people, committee hears

People aged 60 or older are disproportionately likely to experience digital and social exclusion as a result of society relying more on cashless payments, Age Action has said.

Ireland • 06 Mar 24

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the NI Assembly would remain up and running

Good chance of progress as Stormont resumes - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said he believes the chances of progress in Northern Ireland are good, since Stormont resumed last week.

Politics • 08 Feb 24

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh said the selection of three men by Fianna Fáil would be 'on them' (File image)

FF accused of 'male, pale and stale' MEP theme

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh has highlighted that Fianna Fáil has so far selected three male politicians all aged 56 to run for the European Elections.

Politics • 07 Feb 24

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar with US President Joe Biden during last year's trip

Debate on boycott of White House visit gathers pace

Unlike any other small country Ireland's Taoiseach gets unparalleled facetime with the leader of the free world in the White House to mark St Patrick's Day.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Feb 24

Irish Rail's Jim Meade said any potential line would be in addition to the planned Metro North

DART to airport would take 5 years to build- rail boss

The chief executive of Irish Rail has told an Oireachtas committee that it would take about five years to complete a DART service to Dublin Airport.

Dublin • 24 Jan 24

Li Qiang was handpicked by President Xi Jinping for the role of premier

What to expect from Chinese Premier's visit to Ireland

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland today for the first time, in a trip that has been welcomed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Ireland • 16 Jan 24

Public hearings in South Africa's genocide case against Israel began at the International Court of Justice today

Ireland's position on the genocide case against Israel

South Africa has brought a case to the United Nation's International Court of Justice in The Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Politics • 11 Jan 24

Bill Kenneally is serving a total of almost 19 years in prison for the abuse of 15 young boys in Waterford between 1979 and 1990

Former TD contradicts Kenneally commission evidence

Former Fianna Fáil TD and senator Dr Donie Ormonde has contradicted evidence given to the commission of inquiry examining child abuse by sports coach Bill Kenneally by former RTÉ journalist Damien Tiernan.

Ireland • 10 Jan 24