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Fianna Fáil breaks silence on Ivan Yates' media training for Jim Gavin

It was revealed that the political commentator provided media training for the Fianna Fail candidate

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Catherine Connolly hits out at 'poisonous' stories about her that had 'no evidence'

Catherine Connolly

The president-elect gave her first interview after being elected with 63% first preference votes

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Taoiseach Micheal Martin says public won't be impressed with Fianna Fail's internal squabbles

Mr Martin reiterated that he plans to lead the party into the next general election

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Car insurance up by 9% as government slammed for helping 'eye watering profits'

Despite promises by successive Governments to bring rates down, the average price of motor insurance was up 9%

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People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett gets all clear following cancer treatment

Richard Boyd Barrett

The politician stepped back from work in April after being diagnosed with throat cancer

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Hunger strike outside Leinster House hits 40 days as industrial school survivors refuse to give up

Four survivors have been sleeping rough without food for 40 days and 40 nights

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Taoiseach Micheal Martin says likening to King Louis XIV by Fianna Fail TD 'hurtful'

The Taoiseach said he has "no idea" if a motion of confidence in him as leader will transpire

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Tánaiste compared to Nigel Farage as comments on immigration branded 'dangerous'

Simon Harris said Ireland’s asylum seeker system is not working and that migration numbers are "too high"

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Media minister asks RTE for report on 'unapproved' pension top-ups

Eight people, including a former director-general’s widow, have received extra annual payments from the broadcaster

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Sinn Féin proposes almost €1,000 raise per month for trainee gardaí

An Garda Siochana

Garda cadets are currently paid €354 a week, which is 67 per cent of the minimum wage

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Micheál Martin insists he's not worried about potential no-confidence vote in him as leader

Fianna Fáil had a disastrous presidential campaign which saw Jim Gavin pull out of the race

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White House snubs new Irish president after public backing of Conor McGregor

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has remained diplomatic about Donald Trump despite her strong stance against imperialism and the military industrial complex

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Irish Mirror readers split on 'President Catherine Connolly' as poll on her potential shows clear divide

Catherine Connolly

We asked if Catherine Connolly will make a great President - the results so far are surprising

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Micheal Martin 'unlikely' to lead Fianna Fail in next general election

The Taoiseach is meeting with backbench Fianna Fáil TDs this week

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Michael D Higgins returns to Áras and is back at work following hospital stint

Michael D Higgins

The 84-year-old was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin on Sunday

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Justice Minister called on to take 'urgent action' following drag queen assault in Cork

Krystal Queer was left bloodied after being kicked in her face in a shocking incident

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President Michael D Higgins spends second night in hospital

Michael D Higgins

The 84-year-old was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Dublin on Sunday

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Fianna Fáil TD says former MEP Mick Wallace 'stirring things' with bizarre AI Catherine Connolly clip

The AI-generated video depicts the president-elect wearing a Tricolour balaclava while holding an AK-47

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'Irish government received massive middle finger from both sides of political spectrum at election'

Irish presidential election

It was a historic election for spoiled votes, as 12.5 per cent were deemed invalid

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Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly feels 'shafted' by party as he questions Áras nomination process

Irish presidential election

The former GAA President believes he could've won the election if nominated

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What will President Michael D Higgins do after leaving the Áras? Here are his plans

Michael D Higgins

Ireland's President of 14 years will leave the office on November 10 - here's what he's doing next

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Man who allegedly assaulted Catherine Connolly canvassers appears in court: 'I never pushed anybody'

Mary Lou McDonald

Daniel Soave, 39, was arrested following an alleged assault on a woman canvassing for President-elect Catherine Connolly alongside Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin

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When will Catherine Connolly be inaugurated as the 10th President of Ireland? All you need to know

Catherine Connolly

Ms Connolly was declared the 10th President of Ireland, but there are a few steps before she is inaugurated

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Fianna Fail turmoil: Minister claims 'vast majority' back Micheal Martin as presidential fallout continues

Some backbenchers have called for a discussion about a change of leadership in the wake of the presidential election.

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Courts Man who used stepdaughter as 'playtoy' and raped her on night of Debs ball named The court heard that towards the end of the trial, Goucher failed to show up one day after setting his home on fire and being hospitalised for smoke inhalation

Gardai hunting 'Eastern European male' warn public 'do not approach vehicle'

The blue Kia Sorento Estate, registration number 141-G-3882 was subject of a hijacking yesterday, Sunday, November 2, in Roscrea

Brave sisters waive anonymity to name man who sexually abused them

Healy was in a relationship with the two girls' older sister when the abuse began

Ireland weather: Met Eireann issues alarming 12 hour alert

Met Eireann lists the potential impacts as localised flooding; difficult travel conditions and poor visibility

'DJ Carey was loved. I watched in a packed court as his status was shattered'

'Such was the interest in this case that a taxi driver who picked me up from outside court immediately asked, "Well, what did Carey get?" as I got in'

Workplace Relations Commission School canteen lady criticised over 'overflowing' spice bags wins unfair dismissal case The canteen lady got a WhatsApp saying: 'Going forward, we will not require your services in the canteen'

Over half of Irish primary schools require improvement in special classes, new report reveals

Only one school was found to have an "excellent standard" of learning programmes in special classes

Homeowners who sued over Wexford wind farm noise awarded six-figure damages

The challenges, taken against Meenacloghspar (Wind) Limited were the first private nuisance claims from wind turbine noise to run in Ireland or the UK

Man lay in wait for woman he was having affair with and assaulted her on street

Florea Hoza (57) initially claimed that the woman, who worked as a cleaner for his company, was acting “provocatively” to other men

Gender to be major talking point at COP30 as Taoiseach travels to Brazil

The summit will kick off on November 10 for two weeks

Vogue Williams Vogue Williams creates 'forever home' as she 'plans to spend more time' in Ireland Vogue Williams has bought a family-friendly seaside retreat in Howth, Ireland, and says she wants to "spend more time in Dublin" after she described the property as her "dream home"

Man who used stepdaughter as 'playtoy' and raped her on night of Debs ball named

The court heard that towards the end of the trial, Goucher failed to show up one day after setting his home on fire and being hospitalised for smoke inhalation

Gardai hunting 'Eastern European male' warn public 'do not approach vehicle'

The blue Kia Sorento Estate, registration number 141-G-3882 was subject of a hijacking yesterday, Sunday, November 2, in Roscrea

Brave sisters waive anonymity to name man who sexually abused them

Healy was in a relationship with the two girls' older sister when the abuse began

Ireland weather: Met Eireann issues alarming 12 hour alert

Met Eireann lists the potential impacts as localised flooding; difficult travel conditions and poor visibility

Workplace Relations Commission School canteen lady criticised over 'overflowing' spice bags wins unfair dismissal case The canteen lady got a WhatsApp saying: 'Going forward, we will not require your services in the canteen'

Over half of Irish primary schools require improvement in special classes, new report reveals

Only one school was found to have an "excellent standard" of learning programmes in special classes

Homeowners who sued over Wexford wind farm noise awarded six-figure damages

The challenges, taken against Meenacloghspar (Wind) Limited were the first private nuisance claims from wind turbine noise to run in Ireland or the UK

Man lay in wait for woman he was having affair with and assaulted her on street

Florea Hoza (57) initially claimed that the woman, who worked as a cleaner for his company, was acting “provocatively” to other men

Gender to be major talking point at COP30 as Taoiseach travels to Brazil

The summit will kick off on November 10 for two weeks