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Martin, Harris to discuss allegations in Epstein files

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will discuss allegations relating to Ireland contained within the Jeffrey Epstein files with the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice.

Politics • 14 hrs

Plan for €70m National Science Centre 'stuck', cttee told

Plans for a national science centre, potentially costing more than €70m, are "stuck" due to a lack of Government engagement, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been told.

Politics • 15 hrs

The 126 'major or extreme' incidents were among 31,000 incidents reported by CHI

126 'major, extreme' incidents reported by CHI in 5 years

Figures released by Children's Health Ireland to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín show that 126 incidents that resulted in long-term disability, permanent incapacity or death were reported by CHI over a five-year period.

Politics • 21 hrs

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Govt and Opposition clash over impact of tenancies bill

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has hit back at Opposition claims that the Residential Tenancies Bill, which begins its passage through the Seanad today, was a boon to corporate landlords.

Politics • 13 hrs

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Taoiseach names Freddie Scappaticci as Stakeknife

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has named Freddie Scappaticci as the former British army agent known as Stakeknife in the Dáil this afternoon.

Politics • 11 Feb

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Govt rent legislation passed by Dáil after 5-hour debate

The Residential Tenancies Bill that will change the law around renting in the country has passed committee stage in the Dáil.

Politics • 11 Feb

Limited housing access for disabled people, cttee to hear

The housing crisis is having a disproportionate and acute impact on people living with disabilities, an Oireachtas committee will be told.

Ireland • 11 Feb

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Online Safety Commissioner 'horrified' by Grok images

Online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett has said she was "horrified" by the ability of the Grok AI tool to generate sexualised deepfake images of adults and children.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Opposition disputes Harris view on right to housing

Opposition figures have criticised Tánaiste Simon Harris's insistence that not everyone in emergency accommodation has a right to be housed by the State.

Ireland • 30 Jan

Gardaí identified 16 Irish minors harmed online in 2025

Gardaí last year identified and safeguarded 151 children who were suspected victims of online exploitation and harm, 16 of whom were in Ireland.

Politics • 29 Jan