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TheJournal.ie: Land Development Agency boss John Coleman to take over as head of DAA

thejournal.ieLand Development Agency boss John Coleman to take over as head of DAAJohn Coleman will replace Kenny Jacobs as chief executive of DAA, after Jacobs was suspended by the company in December 2025.

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TheJournal.ie: The Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027

thejournal.ieThe Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027It was previously announced the country would take part in the 2027 contest.

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TheJournal.ie: The 9 at 9: Tuesday

thejournal.ieThe 9 at 9: TuesdayBlustery weather forecast, Bolsonaro accepts election result and Israelis go to the polls…

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TheJournal.ie: Striking solicitors want 'two tweaks' ahead of meeting with Jim O'Callaghan

thejournal.ieStriking solicitors want 'two tweaks' ahead of meeting with Jim O'CallaghanIt will be the first meeting between the two sides since 31 July.

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TheJournal.ie: Opposition concedes defeat in Brazilian election as Flavio Bolsonaro handed travel ban

thejournal.ieOpposition concedes defeat in Brazilian election as Flavio Bolsonaro handed travel banThe travel ban came after Bolsonaro’s brother said he should leave the country if he lost.

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TheJournal.ie: Israelis go to the polls in tight race to decide Benjamin Netanyahu's political future

thejournal.ieIsraelis go to the polls in tight race to decide Benjamin Netanyahu's political futureNetanyahu (77) has served as Israel’s prime minister on and off for more than 19 years.

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Irish Examiner: Helen McEntee rejects triple lock 'rhetoric' following Michael D Higgins' comments

irishexaminer.comHelen McEntee rejects triple lock 'rhetoric' following Michael D Higgins' commentsFormer president claimed Ireland was 'sliding' into military alliances and criticised the Government’s move to end UN authorisation for foreign missions

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Irish Examiner: Proposal seeks to give loans to small builders for land before they get permission to build houses

irishexaminer.comProposal seeks to give loans to small builders for land before they get permission to build housesTánaiste Simon Harris is expected to seek Cabinet approval this week for reforms to Home Building Finance Ireland

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Irish Examiner: New investment fund to service sites for rural businesses

irishexaminer.comNew investment fund to service sites for rural businessesUpdated strategy for rural Ireland to be launched, running until 2031, alongside action plan up to 2028

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TheJournal.ie: 'It wasn't a voluntary emigration': Patsy O'Sullivan was part of a generation who fled Ireland

thejournal.ie'It wasn't a voluntary emigration': Patsy O'Sullivan was part of a generation who fled IrelandPatrick ‘Patsy’ O’Sullivan was discovered deceased in the UK this month. Campaigners say that Ireland’s anti-gay laws pushed many to leave to escape persecution.

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Irish Examiner: Minister concerned at use of horse-drawn vehicles on roads

irishexaminer.comMinister concerned at use of horse-drawn vehicles on roadsDáil heard a 'Wild West situation' had developed, where carriage drivers who meet requirements under old by-laws were working alongside 'cowboys'

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TheJournal.ie: Poll: Would you trust AI to give you financial advice?

thejournal.iePoll: Would you trust AI to give you financial advice?A new survey has highlighted the growing use of artificial intelligence in financial services.

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TheJournal.ie: Only 3% of Irish consumers invest, new banking survey finds

thejournal.ieOnly 3% of Irish consumers invest, new banking survey findsIt comes ahead of the introduction of the new Investment Account scheme in July.

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TheJournal.ie: Iran to engage in security talks with Saudi, Pakistan and Turkey

thejournal.ieIran to engage in security talks with Saudi, Pakistan and TurkeyThe meeting follows eight months of war in the Middle East and recent US and Israeli threats of renewed attacks against Iran.

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TheJournal.ie: The 9 at 9: Monday

thejournal.ieThe 9 at 9: MondayElection victory in Brazil, yellow weather warnings and social welfare payments.

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TheJournal.ie: Trump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’ ahead of US midterm elections

thejournal.ieTrump says Canada trade deal coming ‘soon’ ahead of US midterm electionsTensions between the neighbours have been high since trade talks broke down in August, with Trump imposing a slew of new tariffs in response.

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TheJournal.ie: Ireland's welfare payments far from enough to keep people out of poverty

thejournal.ieIreland's welfare payments far from enough to keep people out of povertyIreland ranks seventh in the EU for the buying power of its welfare payments.

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TheJournal.ie: Serbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in elections

thejournal.ieSerbia's student movement ousts longtime leader in electionsThe country recorded its highest parliamentary election turnout in more than three decades.

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TheJournal.ie: Brazil election: Left-wing President Lula scores surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro

thejournal.ieBrazil election: Left-wing President Lula scores surprise victory over Flávio BolsonaroThe announcement capped an evening of chaos at polling places across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.

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TheJournal.ie: How is the Israeli election shaping up and just what might it mean for Palestine?

thejournal.ieHow is the Israeli election shaping up and just what might it mean for Palestine?Netanyahu’s main competitor is different to him in a lot of ways, but on Gaza they share similar positions.

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TheJournal.ie: Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

thejournal.ieHere's What Happened Today: SundayThe most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.

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Irish Examiner: Defence Forces to be involved in 'peace enforcement' if Ireland joins EU's mission in Lebanon

irishexaminer.comDefence Forces to be involved in 'peace enforcement' if Ireland joins EU's mission in LebanonForeign affairs minister Helen McEntee wants Ireland to be involved in the recently sanctioned EU mission to provide support to the Lebanese Armed Forces

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TheJournal.ie: Poll: Should Ireland stop changing the clocks twice a year?

thejournal.iePoll: Should Ireland stop changing the clocks twice a year?The clocks went back this weekend.

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RTÉ News: Irish troops should be in new Lebanon mission - McEntee

rte.ieIrish troops should be in new Lebanon mission - McEnteeIrish troops should be deployed to Lebanon as part of a new EU mission and be involved in both peacekeeping and peace enforcement duties, according to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Helen McEntee.

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TheJournal.ie: Musk warns Starlink will cut service if Ukraine uses it to “kill people”

thejournal.ieMusk warns Starlink will cut service if Ukraine uses it to “kill people”Tensions between Washington and Kyiv over disruptions to the SpaceX network were made crucial to the Ukrainian army’s operations.

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RTÉ News: Immigration process for skilled workers to be streamlined

rte.ieImmigration process for skilled workers to be streamlinedA new policy to streamline the process for highly-skilled workers seeking to live and work in Ireland will be piloted next year.

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TheJournal.ie: The 9 at 9: Sunday

thejournal.ieThe 9 at 9: SundayStorm Boelo continues, Dublin Marathon causes road closures and the clocks going back.

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TheJournal.ie: Obama criticises Trump's 'corruption' on campaign trail

thejournal.ieObama criticises Trump's 'corruption' on campaign trailThe 65-year-old former president blamed the Trump administration for the rising cost of living, a top voter concern.

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TheJournal.ie: Thousands attend support parade for Portadown Orange Order

thejournal.ieThousands attend support parade for Portadown Orange OrderThe parade was organised in support of the Portadown Orange Order, who were blocked from marching down the Garvaghy Road.

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TheJournal.ie: How much would it cost to introduce an electricity price cap in Ireland?

thejournal.ieHow much would it cost to introduce an electricity price cap in Ireland?It’s been argued that the incoming CRU levy will make electricity more expensive, and that electricity credits shouldn’t be universal. What are our other options?

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RTÉ News: Where to next after Triple Lock passes first Dáil vote?

rte.ieWhere to next after Triple Lock passes first Dáil vote?The 'Triple Lock' has become one of the most contentious topics in this Government's Programme for Government, in Dáil Éireann, within the Fianna Fáil party and on the streets.

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TheJournal.ie: Housing insiders warn construction could slump with minister's new plan

thejournal.ieHousing insiders warn construction could slump with minister's new planThe changes were announced to little fanfare this week, but have set off alarm bells in the housing sector.

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TheJournal.ie: Irish data centre chief says critics are 'like Brexiteers' and fuelled by conspiracy theories

thejournal.ieIrish data centre chief says critics are 'like Brexiteers' and fuelled by conspiracy theoriesDigital Infrastructure Ireland wants more data centres built in Ireland.

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TheJournal.ie: Jim O’Callaghan is proving to be a Teflon justice minister

thejournal.ieJim O’Callaghan is proving to be a Teflon justice ministerO’Callaghan was a near-constant fixture in this week’s headlines, but what may have damaged another minister made no dent in the justice minister’s standing.

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TheJournal.ie: Man arrested at Dublin Airport accused of recording intimate image of another man

thejournal.ieMan arrested at Dublin Airport accused of recording intimate image of another manWith most criminal law solicitors in the capital having withdrawn their services over July’s legal aid payment reforms, the accused was unrepresented.

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TheJournal.ie: Police deploy in big numbers and museums shut as France braces for more protests

thejournal.iePolice deploy in big numbers and museums shut as France braces for more protestsInterior Minister Laurent Nunez said as many as 70,000 officers will be deployed nationwide.

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RTÉ News: DUP must think 'long-term' to improve position - Robinson

rte.ieDUP must think 'long-term' to improve position - RobinsonDUP leader Gavin Robinson has urged unionism to think long-term and make its voice heard at the ballot box following a bruising week for his party.

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Irish Examiner: Michael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lock

irishexaminer.comMichael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lockThe former president criticises proposed changes to Irish peacekeeping rules and raises concerns about Gaza, climate change and artificial intelligence

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TheJournal.ie: FactCheck: Are rape trials being 'deliberately' singled out by striking legal aid solicitors?

thejournal.ieFactCheck: Are rape trials being 'deliberately' singled out by striking legal aid solicitors?Jim O’Callaghan made the claim earlier this week.

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RTÉ News: DUP must think 'long-term' to improve position - Robinson

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TheJournal.ie: Melania Trump says she has secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city occupied by Russia

thejournal.ieMelania Trump says she has secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city occupied by RussiaThe localised ceasefire is set to begin on 29 October.

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TheJournal.ie: Sinn Féin supports investigation into money laundering at charity chaired by party TD

thejournal.ieSinn Féin supports investigation into money laundering at charity chaired by party TDAengus Ó Snodaigh is chairman of Dublin-based charity Liberty Recycling.

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TheJournal.ie: The culture war over grandparents and justice on trial

thejournal.ieThe culture war over grandparents and justice on trialRead, share and shape the news on TheJournal.ie - Breaking Irish and International News

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RTÉ News: Supreme Court reserves judgment in 'super junior' appeal

rte.ieSupreme Court reserves judgment in 'super junior' appealThe Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in appeals challenging the lawfulness of the presence of so-called "super junior" ministers at Cabinet.

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TheJournal.ie: Taoiseach says Ryan Tubridy 'welcome' to try politics after broadcaster said he ‘dreams’ of it

thejournal.ieTaoiseach says Ryan Tubridy 'welcome' to try politics after broadcaster said he ‘dreams’ of itThe former Late Late Show host joked that every night he goes to bed “dreaming some day” he will reclaim his grandfather’s seat in Galway West.

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TheJournal.ie: Man at centre of Citywest case to be deported after sexual assault charges dropped

thejournal.ieMan at centre of Citywest case to be deported after sexual assault charges droppedHe had been charged with two counts of sexual assault, but these no longer stand.

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TheJournal.ie: The 5 at 5: Friday

thejournal.ieThe JournalRead, share and shape the news on TheJournal.ie - Breaking Irish and International News

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TheJournal.ie: Debunked: No, the United Nations did not ‘admit’ that climate change is a hoax

thejournal.ieDebunked: No, the United Nations did not ‘admit’ that climate change is a hoaxScientists dismissed a scenario outlining what happens if humanity does nothing, because humanity did something.

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TheJournal.ie: Department of Justice forced grandparents' hug ad to be taken down after online backlash

thejournal.ieDepartment of Justice forced grandparents' hug ad to be taken down after online backlashThe advert depicts the discomfort of the young girl after her grandparents looked to embrace her.

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TheJournal.ie: Minister tells drivers to put phones in glove box

thejournal.ieMinister tells drivers to put phones in glove boxSeán Canney said he will receive a plan for reform of the beleaguered Road Safety Authority within weeks.