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Govt considering pause on carbon tax on home heating oil

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the Government is leaning towards a pause on Carbon Tax on home heating oil for the lifetime of the Government.

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Classy seven-try Ireland have far too much for Japan

Béibhinn Parsons and Brittany Hogan were back among the scorers as Ireland delivered an improved performance to record their second victory in seven days over Japan at Virgin Media Park.

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Alison Hammond reveals she suffered panic attack

Alison Hammond has revealed she had to leave the set of This Morning after suffering a "massive panic attack".

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building

Gaza's civil defence agency and a hospital have said that an overnight Israeli airstrike on an apartment in Gaza City killed five Palestinians, including four women.

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Men killed in Co Down trench collapse named

Two men who died when a trench they were working in collapsed in Crossnacreevy, Co Down yesterday, have been named by police.

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325m barrels released from oil reserves since March - IEA

The International Energy Agency said member countries had so far released 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derivative products from strategic reserves, from 400 million barrels promised in March.

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International Test recap: Ireland 43-19 Japan

Ireland and Japan will meet again today after last week's 31-24 victory for the hosts in Galway.

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Press briefing ends abruptly as FAI reject racism claims

During a press conference that ended abruptly with the FAI strongly denying racism claims from an Israeli journalist, Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has hailed the "togetherness" within the group as his squad prepare to conclude this block of Nations League games.

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€10 rise in State pension likely amid Budget talks

The Government looks set to agree on a €10 increase to the State pension and core welfare payments as discussions around Budget 2027 continue.

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Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv

Russia has issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of "massive" strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry.

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Ireland's pre-Israel press conference - recap

Heimir Hallgrimsson addressed the media ahead of Ireland's 'home' game against Israel in the Nations League.

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Huge protests in Spain after housing measures defeated

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain to demand affordable housing, a day after MPs rejected relief measures for tenants.

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Latvians go to polls in shadow of drone incursions

Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime ⁠Minister Andris Kulbergs.

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Govt considering pause on carbon tax on home heating oil

Latest News

Classy seven-try Ireland have far too much for Japan

Alison Hammond reveals she suffered panic attack

Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza apartment building

Men killed in Co Down trench collapse named

325m barrels released from oil reserves since March - IEA

International Test recap: Ireland 43-19 Japan

Press briefing ends abruptly as FAI reject racism claims

€10 rise in State pension likely amid Budget talks

Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv

Ireland's pre-Israel press conference - recap

Huge protests in Spain after housing measures defeated

Latvians go to polls in shadow of drone incursions

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Former garda spared jail over coercive control of wife

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Martin rejects suggestions Budget 2027 talks 'brutal'

168% surge in corporation tax in September

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Woman released without charge in poison pen letters probe

Man City whistleblower says he's in fear of his life

INTO calls for action on 'super-sized' classes in budget

Belfast boxer Ray Close dies aged 57

Japan rematch gives Ireland chance to prove a point

44 dog fouling fines issued to owners last year

Alison Hammond leaves live TV broadcast due to illness

Two killed in workplace incident in Co Down

Man on bail who stabbed friend jailed for 6 further years

Woman who killed partner has murder conviction overturned

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Remains of 10 more infants recovered from Tuam site

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Gardaí treating death of woman in balcony fall as assault

Euro zone inflation surges, keeping pressure on ECB

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TUI members to strike over pay deal delay

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Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed execution

Bryant calls for calm over weekend in Drumcree dispute

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Under-18 e-scooter ban welcome but Govt can do more - GRA

Stripe announces plans to create 200 jobs in Dublin

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Every second counts as Ireland turn towards Israel sequel