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A government minister said that tourists would be put in immigration detention to reduce the level of visa overstayers, which has risen to 77,000.

Barry Andrews warned the EU risks becoming ‘isolated, irrelevant and divided’ as proposed sanctions and trade measures against Israel remain stalled.

It’s the 21st edition of the highly-anticipated national Culture Night.

A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).

IHREC has raised concerns about an overreliance on prisons and a lack of independent oversight on immigration-linked detentions.

The man will appear before Dublin District Court on Friday morning.

Shortly after becoming British prime minister, Andy Burnham opened a new headquarters for the UK government in Manchester.

The 31-year-old admitted his regret over not looking after ‘my body in the early and mid 20s’.

Charles hosted a conference including major tech companies and the Vatican’s AI adviser.

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Finance ministers from around the EU landed in Dublin today for formal and informal events.

All six were taken to hospital for medical assessment.

A teacher and parent on understanding school reluctance, what may be behind it and how parents can support children without letting anxiety take the lead.

The 70-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences including rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment.

The data centre was approved by Mayo County Council last year but has now been overturned by An Coimisin Pleanála.

Sydney Sweeney and Novig have grabbed attention – but marketing insiders warn that doesn’t mean the brand has necessarily scored a long-term win.

RACO, PDFORRA and RDFRA appeared before the Oireachtas committee on Defence and National Security.

The garda members who were connected to the Garda Protected Disclosure Unit alleged they were “forced out of the” office for protecting whistleblowers.

The Random Driving Test airs Thursdays, RTÉ One, at 7pm.

Catherine Balfe will also appear, while The Script will perform live.

5,600 people will become Irish citizens at ceremonies this week.

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The biggest reform to Seanad elections in a generation has opened the university panels to graduates from more than 80 institutions.

Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson will need to reconcile differences between the socialist Left Party and the liberal Centre Party.

Jason ‘Jamie’ Murphy, also known as Jason Hutch, has yet to secure legal representation a week after he was extradited from Spain and remanded in custody.

Fingal County Council gave the go-ahead for the scheme last November, but the plan was stalled after three separate appeals were lodged.

RTÉ did not have to announce its Eurovision boycott today, but with the heat on the FAI and Ed Sheeran this week, as in every political crisis, there was safety in numbers.

Was it smart diplomacy or uncomfortable fawning?

Dublin City Council said water pollution control crews are ‘conducting relevant investigations into the source and are progressing’.

Ronan Early is joined by Arthur O’Dea, author of the new book, Mackey & Ring.

Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty in June of 18 sexual offences following a four-week trial at Newry Crown Court.

The government has been accused of “raking in” additional VAT receipts while motorists are being hit with sky-high fuel prices.

Heimir Hallgrímsson said “none of us feel comfortable playing these games”, but want to represent Ireland “with the best performances as we can”.

Sources there will be five deployable Thales long-range radar systems and also be ground based air defence systems provided by MBDA.

Diana’s brother Charles Spencer’s new memoir alleges King Charles said ‘we’ll forget her soon enough’ in the days after his former wife’s death.

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The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified given the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Since 1981, media have been legally forbidden from identifying rape suspects before a conviction.

The President said she had a “polite” meeting with her US counterpart during his two-day visit to Ireland last weekend.

Imagine if we had seen the 70% rise that we’ve seen in holiday homes over 20 years matched by a similar rise in volume of primary homes.

Adult fares are due to increase in January.

We’re asking readers to keep a diary to let us know how their finances are looking.

A researcher found that the walls of the medieval Roebuck castle are preserved within the walls of the current castle.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member on Wednesday.

Unpopular investment tax looks set to change, President Connolly meets King Charles and Classic Hits Radio to remove Ed Sheeran music…

The Independent TD was assaulted by a lone male while he was stopped in traffic on his way home from Dáil Éireann shortly after 4pm on Wednesday.

Connolly is currently on a four-day official visit to Scotland.

Loud boos rang around Old Trafford at full-time after a 3-2 defeat.

The Irish station said it received feedback from listeners “expressing disappointment and concern regarding the events surrounding the tour” in recent days.