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Timeline of Tánaiste’s demise
The Irish government was on the brink of collapse at the most crucial time in Brexit negotiations but surprisingly it was not Brexit that almost caused an early election. Louise Burne explains the timeline of events that almost brought down the Dáil. The…
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Average Irish household to spend over €2,600 this Christmas
Retail Ireland’s Christmas Monitor 2017 predicts an increase in total sales of over €100 million, with sales over the Christmas season to increase to €4.5 billion from €4.4 billion last year. Retail Ireland Director Thomas Burke said: “Now that the uncertain political…
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The Irish Defence Forces deployed 1,300 troops on UN missions this year
On the 17th of November, 230 Irish troops returned home following a six month deployment to South Lebanon. The 110 Infantry Battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were greeted at Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport by overjoyed friends and…
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Varadkar outspends Kenny on gifts
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spent €877.83 on twelve gifts since his inauguration in June this year. This is a substantial increase from the same period in 2016 when Enda Kenny was Taoiseach and spent only €98.59 on just four gifts for the Lord Mayor…
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Video: Justin Greene explains what life is like in RTÉ
Justin Greene, News & Current Affairs Director in RTÉ, tells Hajar Akl, Mary-Kate Findon & Leanne Salmon what life is like working in the media
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Video: #FemFest2017
#FemFest is an annual event held by the National Women’s Council of Ireland to discuss leadership and equality. Keeva Tyrrell & Meagan Walsh report from the event.
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Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that greenhouse gas emissions in 2016 were 3.5 percent higher than in 2015. A report by the EPA shows that Ireland is one of four countries in Europe in which greenhouse gas emissions are still above…
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Army numbers decreasing despite recruitment drive
Despite a recruitment drive over the course of last year, there are more than 100 fewer Defence Forces personnel now than there were at the end of 2015. Following a Freedom of Information request, the Defence Forces released information which shows that 551…
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Creative Christmas addition to Dublin
Frost is a seasonal shopping experience which opened in Dublin city centre this week. Keeva Tyrrell reports on the latest Christmas addition to the capital’s streets. Located on the ground floor of the Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane, the shop will run from…
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The numbers behind the rent crisis
There is a huge disparity between the average national house price and the average that people are paying to rent properties in Ireland, recent statistics have shown. Despite recent growth, national house prices in Ireland are 25 percent lower than they were in…
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