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Extension of an FOI's decision time by up to four additional weeks significantly prolongs an already long process. In this week's FOI Files, @investigates.thejournal.ie examines when public bodies try to delay access to records with no valid reason. www.thejournal.ie/investigates...

Ryanair flights are to close checked bag drops an hour before departure, a change from the current timeframe that allows passengers up to 40 minutes before a flight takes off. The tightened schedule will take effect from Tuesday 10 November. www.thejournal.ie/ryanair-bag-...

Halloween is just four days away... will you be dressing up for the occasion? Vote below: jrnl.ie/7205980

Retailers across Ireland have been reminded by the consumer watchdog of their obligation to display the prices for paper bags in shops. The CPPC has said these prices “must be unambiguous, easily identifiable, clearly legible and on or near the product”. jrnl.ie/7205962

Trying to get records through the Freedom of Information (FOI) process can be a pain. In this week's FOI Files, @investigates.thejournal.ie examines when public bodies try to delay access to records with no valid reason. www.thejournal.ie/investigates...

During his surprise appearance at Macklemore's Free Palestine tour, Hozier urged for the approval of visas for 55 students in Gaza who have secured scholarships to study in Ireland, directing the audience to sign an open letter to the government. jrnl.ie/7205779

The latest climate pledges put forth by nations will cut global greenhouse gas emissions by just 6% by 2035, a UN report said Tuesday, weeks before COP31 talks in Turkey. jrnl.ie/7205876

Kelly Earley: I thought I understood epilepsy until I was diagnosed with it ... jrnl.ie/7201858

Flavio Bolsonaro's Liberal Party has recognised the outcome of Brazil's presidential run-off, despite the candidate's objections to the poll won by leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. jrnl.ie/7205826

The Republic of Ireland's match with England at the U15 World Cup on Monday was abandoned following an allegation of racism. Ireland were leading 4-1 at the time. jrnl.ie/7205819

Status Yellow wind warnings came into effect in Donegal, Mayo, Antrim and Derry in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Forecasters have warned of very strong, gusty southwesterly winds and potential impacts including difficult driving conditions and fallen trees. jrnl.ie/7205802

A deeply divided Israel heads to the polls on Tuesday for the first time since Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack, with voters delivering their verdict on veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's rightward drift. jrnl.ie/7205793

Irish acts Hozier, Kneecap and Beoga joined Macklemore for his Free Palestine concert in Dublin on Monday. Hozier used his time on stage at the 3Arena to urge the government to approve visas for students in Gaza who have secured scholarships in Ireland. www.thejournal.ie/macklemore-h...

A Cork man who went missing 34 years ago was located deceased in the UK this month - and LGBTQ+ campaigners say he was just one of a whole generation who fled Ireland’s anti-gay laws and repressive society in the late 20th century. www.thejournal.ie/patsy-osulli...

Doctor: Why are patients made to feel so grateful for healthcare in Ireland when it's something they're entitled to? jrnl.ie/7202093

A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man whose body was discovered on the banks of the River Blackwater in Ballyellis in Mallow, Co Cork earlier this month. www.thejournal.ie/man-murdered...

Helen McEntee has described as 'rhetoric' much of the debate on the removal of the triple lock, in response to comments by former president Michael D Higgins. jrnl.ie/7205464t

The Minister for Defence has described her journey to the Irish camp in South Lebanon and said almost every village has been obliterated by Israel's bombing campaign and said it was as if an earthquake struck. jrnl.ie/7205059t

Parenting: Hilary Swank is pregnant with her third child at the age of 52, sure fair play to her... jrnl.ie/7201594

How many ways could the Derelict Property Tax fail? Let our Derelict Ireland experts count the ways... www.thejournal.ie/derelict-sit...

Ireland's minimum income benefits aren't even close to enough to keep people out of poverty, new research shows. Those earning less than €377 per week below the poverty line, but the jobseeker's and disability allowance are just €254. www.thejournal.ie/ireland-soci...

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The Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee is in Lebanon this weekend to meet with Lebanese government officials and visit troops in the devastated south of the country. jrnl.ie/7205059t

On Tuesday, voters in Israel will go to the polls in what is being dubbed one of the most consequential elections since the State's foundation in 1948. Just what might the result mean for Palestine? jrnl.ie/7202908t

"So Sally Rooney has published six and a half million books - that's quite a lot of books, well done - but that's about 15,000 tonnes of emissions." Ireland's data centre industry boss has lashed out at writer Sally Rooney for her opposition to the sector www.thejournal.ie/sally-rooney...

A Galway lactation conference moved online after threats to volunteers and hotel staff, the organisers told the HSE. Emails obtained under FOI reveal how the decision was made amid controversy over a planned speaker. www.thejournal.ie/alci-confere...

"We have consistently saved before buying our house and are now figuring out our new living expenses and organising a savings goal in advance of our wedding." Money Diaries: A project manager on €46K living in Co Galway www.thejournal.ie/readme/money...

Gardaí investigating the discovery of the body of a man at a recycling plant in Dublin have appealed to the public to help them identify the deceased. jrnl.ie/7205016t

A man who suffered critical injuries in an assault in Listowel in September has died from his injuries. jrnl.ie/7204952t

The Big Reno Clinic: Quantity surveyor Shay Lally says there are times when it's a good idea to pay your builder some money up front, and times when it's not... jrnl.ie/7201781

The Irish Coast Guard and British Royal Air Force have been monitoring a tanker linked to Russia that declared a false emergency off the west coast. jrnl.ie/7204739t

Not all spooky-sounding Irish placename are as scary as they seem.. but watch out for the hidden horrors. Motherfoclóir's Darach Ó Séaghdha is on the case... www.thejournal.ie/spookiest-pl...

It's a day of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We've hand-picked some of the week's best reads for you to savour. www.thejournal.ie/sitdown-sund...

Dr Paul Davis: Ireland wants to build more and spend less. But who will actually deliver it? jrnl.ie/7199213

Drink-driving, triple-locking and hug-your-granny: Here are the winners and losers of the political week www.thejournal.ie/politics-ire...

James McClean’s comments about therapy were worth challenging, but a screenshot of his remarks did not convey his much longer, more complicated story. This week's Internet Diaries on the backlash against McClean and what it means to respond with compassion online. www.thejournal.ie/internet-dia...

Our electricity prices are the highest in the EU, meaning that the average Irish home pays about €480 a year more for electricity compared to those across the bloc. Could a price cap work? And how much would it cost? www.thejournal.ie/ireland-elec...

The clocks went back an hour at 2am. That means that the evenings will get darker, but the early mornings will be a bit brighter for the time being. www.thejournal.ie/clocks-went-...

Major road closures are in place across Dublin today as thousands of runners prepare to take on the Dublin Marathon. Here's all you need to know on the closures, transport changes and the best spots to watch. www.thejournal.ie/dublin-marat...

The rollout of new homes may slow or even plunge into reverse as a result of a change introduced by the government this week, according to a number of insiders in the Irish housing sector. www.thejournal.ie/turnkey-hous...

Jim O'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. jrnl.ie/7202781t

The head of Ireland's data centre lobby has claimed the sector is falling victim to “conspiracy theories" and “disinformation" originating in American politics. He also likened local opponents of data centres in their communities to Brexiteers. www.thejournal.ie/irish-data-c...

Peptides: Promoted by influencers and biohackers as a route to better fitness, healing and longevity, these injectables are big business now, but are they safe? jrnl.ie/7197946

Invasive species are spreading across Ireland. So why is the response so inadequate? jrnl.ie/7194702

It's that time of year again. The clocks will 'fall back' an hour later tonight, and Daylight Saving Time will end at 1am on Sunday. www.thejournal.ie/clocks-go-ba...

New rules to control overspend in the health service will impact patient safety because it will impose a 'de facto recruitment freeze', the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said. jrnl.ie/7204053t

A garda suffered a serious head injury and is in intensive care after he was injured while policing a match in Dublin last night. jrnl.ie/7204062t

Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizeable police force for a round of new protests on Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest that shocked the country. jrnl.ie/7204030t

There will be significant disruption to public transport around the country this weekend, as major works are carried out and events force road closures. www.thejournal.ie/irish-rail-b...

Brazilians will go to the polls on Sunday in the second round of the country's presidential election between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. In Ireland, thousands of Brazilians will travel to the RDS in Dublin to cast their ballots. www.thejournal.ie/brazil-elect...