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US and Israeli war planes have continued to strike targets in Iran, and Donald Trump has awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour to three servicemen killed in action.Prices of energy, petrol and food could rise as a result of the conflict’s impact on oil production and global trade routes.The number of people in Dublin cycling on a daily basis has risen by 50 per cent in the last two years.Its 10 years this month since microchipping became mandatory for dogs.A new survey suggests widespread support for increasing prominence of the Irish language in business and public life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Air raid sirens continue to sound in cities across the Middle East following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.The number of patients on waiting lists for 18 months or longer rose in more than half of Ireland’s hospitals in 2025.A victim who lost tens of thousands in an invoice redirection scam shares her story with The Irish Times.People convicted under Ireland’s historic anti-gay laws deserve for their convictions to be ‘disregarded’ writes Brian Sheehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dublin City’s Council’s new premises at the former Dublin Institute of Technology will cost €670 million, The Irish Times can reveal.The government is to build a new secure room to prevent eavesdropping on calls with world leaders.An internal report from the University of Galway, seen by The Irish Times, includes proposals to axe its Bachelor of Arts due to falling student demand.A month into a sit-in protest at the offices of Bord Bia, several farmers have told The Irish Times they want Brazilian beef clearly labelled so consumers know it’s not home grown produce.Hilary Clinton has accused the Congressional House Oversight Committee of failing to properly investigate individuals mentioned in the Epstein Files.Dennis Staunton examines the AI race between China and the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 year-old American man Michael Kelley remains in custody this morning after being charged in court with the murder of Kerry sheep farmer Mike Gaine.Members of a planned new public transport security service are to be given powers of arrest and pursuit.A “so-called” live YouTube gaming stream hosted by a man accused of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, has been played to jurors at Belfast Crown Court.Proposed name changes for places such as Herzog Park in Rathgar, south Dublin, may be “legally unsafe” because of a gap in legislation, according to legal advice received by Dublin City Council.A new president of the GAA will be elected on Friday night, before taking office and succeeding Jarlath Burns in 2027. The Irish Times has quizzed the three candidates on some of the most pressing matters facing the GAA.Author Emer McLysaght is writing about the dread of her upcoming book tour, and how it has finally driven her to get Botox after years of holding out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new deal has been struck to buy hundreds of new state of the art vehicles with new capabilities that could allow Ireland to take a greater role in peacekeeping missions abroad, and in defence of the island should the need arise.The Taoiseach, Michael Martin, has defended the government’s decision to pause a review into how special needs assistants (SNAs) are allocated at schools saying it hadn’t been signed off by ministers.The Irish Museum of Modern Art has said its cultural significance is being “entirely overlooked” in plans to renovate its building in west Dublin.More than 150 people who presented as children seeking international protection in Ireland over the last two years were assessed to have been adults. Tusla said 86 people last year and 67 in 2024 were referred to the Department of Justice’s International Protection Office.Gardaí have discovered gang related merchandise, including branded clothing. The homes of 11 senior top tier gang members, also known as the Neo Black Movement in Ireland, were raided. It said the group had been linked to the theft and laundering of €94 million since 2020.Residents and businesses around Carlingford Lough have told The Irish Times a new bridge linking Warrenpoint in south Down, to Omeath in north Louth, will be a welcome boost to both towns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today marks 4 years since Russia mounted its invasion of Ukraine. On a visit to Kyiv today the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hoped to announce a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine continue fighting, but Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is blocking the money over a damaged oil pipeline delivering Russian oil via Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia.The EU parliament’s trade committee was due to vote on removing tariffs on US industrial goods, a key part of the deal struck with Donald Trump last summer. But its delayed the vote after the US Supreme Court ruled Trump’s global tariffs were illegal because he didn’t gain congressional approval.Gardaí believe the driver accused of killing 16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe in Navan was an unaccompanied learner. She is one of seven people killed on the roads across the Island of Ireland at the weekend.Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He’s accused of handing sensitive UK government files to Jeffrey Epstein.Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese says a record number of converts attended its latest “rite of election” ceremony in St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday.Nancy Guithrie is an elderly woman who’s been missing from her home in Arizona since 31st January. The Irish Times In The News podcast speaks to a reporter in Arizona about what police think happened to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The UK’s Border Force is piloting new surveillance technology from today. Live facial recognition cameras will scan thousands of passengers arriving from Ireland as they enter the UK.A new survey of workers by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions suggests a majority believe they are underpaid for their skills and effort. Women and young people are most likely to feel their views are not taken seriously.The Government is proposing to spend almost €600,000 on merchandise to promote its EU presidency which begins later this year. It includes over 56,000 tote bags, 11,000 umbrellas and 6,000 lapel pins with EU branding.One of the world's most wanted drug lords, Nemiso Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has been killed by security forces in Mexico. He led the New Generation Cartel and had a $15 million bounty on his head.Officers are still searching the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor surrounding allegations of misconduct in public office during his time as Trade Envoy. Andrew’s biographer, Andrew Lownie, has been talking to The Irish Times about the impact of the investigation on the royal family.The Irish Times carries a deep dive into one of the visible changes to life in Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control in 2021. A 500km road linking the two major cities. But how has the end to conflict changed people's lives on the ground? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The former British prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been released from police custody after being arrested accused of misconduct in public office. A District Judge in Dublin has spoken out against the "profiteering" by private firms used by Tusla to provide placements for vulnerable children in the care system. The Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler says she is deeply troubled by the findings of a review into mental health services for children in North Kerry.Sinn Fein was not invited to The White House for St Patricks Day, despite announcing that they would not attend.English Language schools ask the government for evidence over claims immigrants were using student visas in the sector as a back door into Ireland. And a look ahead to Ireland vs England in the Men's Six Nations this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland should embrace Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing apps to increase options for taxi users, says the Competition and Consumer Protection CommissionJust three companies – technology groups Apple and Microsoft and pharma group Eli Lilly – were responsible for almost half the corporation tax collected by the State in 2024.Online fads such as sharing photos of yourself from 2016 and 2026 are goldmines for training AI systems, yet we keep doing them.From wrist injury to walking revolution: How one Dublin engineer reinvented the dog lead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Irish electronic components are being shipped to Russia in vast numbers where they are often fitted to “kamikaze drones” for use against civilian targets in Ukraine.Meta wants the Irish Government to use its coming European Union presidency to advocate for scrapping of a law that would crack down on addictive social media features like infinite scroll.Gardaí searching for the potential remains of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob had been focused for some time on the disused quarry in West Wicklow, which is now the centre of an excavation in the search for the two women.A Dublin car dealership has become one of the first in Ireland to accept crypto - mostly Bitcoin - as payment when purchasing one of its vehicles.Ed Power is reviewing a landmark documentary profiling former British prime minister Tony Blair. The three-part Channel 4 mini series features contributions from Blair, his wife Cherie and their adult children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Josephine Dullard, better known as JoJo, went missing on the 9th of November 1995. She was 21 at the time. And Deirdre Jacob, who went missing on the 19th of July 1998, was 18. Gardai have launched new searches in Co. Wicklow as part of the two investigations.Councillors across Ireland tried to zone almost 300 land sites on flood prone areas for building houses over the past six years and the regulator had to intervene on 93 occasions.Graduate doctors could be encouraged to stay in Ireland through a new State-backed loan.For the second year in a row, the Sinn Fein president May Lou McDonald will not attend St Patrick’s day celebrations in Washington D.C. Neither with the Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been invited by Donald Trump to the White House, and will be travelling to Washington.The Defence Forces reported nearly 140 dangerous incidents involving troops over the past two years, including an explosion, vehicle crashes, issues with weapons, and an injury suffered during “horseplay”.And it's Shrove Tuesday, so Niamh Brown has been trying her hand at the cloud like Japanese soufflé pancake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There has been a spike in Ireland's prison population, driven by a rise in arrests of immigrants who are awaiting deportation.The financial support scheme supporting frontline HSE staff who continue to suffer from Long Covid has come to an end. Several have told us the impact when their payments are reduced of end completely could be severe. A man has appeared in court in Sydney accused of murdering 15 people in the attack at Bondi Beach in December. The trial is expected to run until April. John Fitzpatrick writes today that the chronic lack of housing could risk Irish emigres not returning to Ireland. He argues they bring new skills and experiences which are vital to our economy. But new figures showing a near 25 per cent increase in the number of residential units with planning permission suggests movement in the right direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another aircraft has passed through Ireland, chartered by the Trump administration as part of its programme of mass deportations.The shadow of the Greenland crisis hangs over the opening of the Munich Security Conference, with US secretary of state Marco Rubio due to address European leaders tomorrow.Parental child abductions are on the rise in Ireland according to a solicitor with experience of dealing with cases, where one parent relocates with children to another country without their partner’s consent.The biggest mosque in Ireland reopens its doors after it suddenly shut last April amid tense scenes and allegations of financial irregularities.Big tech is profiting from deepfake videos of celebrities selling face cream and Bitcoin. Liz Carolan says there two winners: The fraudsters and social media companies.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. If you are Irish in the United States, carry your documents on you, give your family your lawyer’s details, and if you have any minor wrongdoing in your name, try to fix that asap. That’s the advice from immigration attorneys who have been speaking to reporter Colm Keena.Hospitals, An Garda Siochána and Government departments are among hundreds of public service bodies that could be affected by a global shortage of computers and laptops caused by Artificial Intelligence (AI).The owner of a stately home in south county Dublin is resisting plans to rezone his surrounding lands for housing and cycle paths. That’s despite Marc Cochrane making 150 million euro from selling part of theWoodbrook estate at the height of the Celtic Tiger.In our letters page today, John from Leopardstown in Dublin is pondering who could theoretically replace an old colonial bust of Prince Albert, which still remains outside Leinster House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. A selection of top stories from The Irish Times:Ireland's special rapporteur for child protection hasn't published their annual report since 2022The government is considering its guidance for the rights of trans people in schoolsThe EU parliament is to vote on a huge funding package for UkraineImmigrants who serve in the Defence Forces could get fast tracked citizenshipDublin Airport could have its passenger cap liftedOpposition to a proposed wind farm on the site of an ancient burial ground Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. A selection of top stories from The Irish Times:The number of Gardaí suspended from duty last year doubled compared with 2024A new flood defence system to combat sea surges is to be builtKeir Starmer is under growing pressure to resign over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey EpsteinFintan O'Toole writes today that Epstein's victims were nothing more than fungible assets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our system of home-buying is stoking bidding wars and pushing property prices higher, according to the ESRI.In the space of two years, a playschool in Co Donegal went from applying for planning permission to expand to receiving an order of condemnation due to defective concrete blocks.Donald Trump could deflect Maga criticism of AI for the loss of jobs in US towards Ireland. If the AI sector collapses, he might try to blame over-regulation in Europe.Culling ‘risky’ ideas from Leaving Cert curriculum would do a disservice to students, writes Joe Humphreys in his Unthinkable column today. Some teachers argue the curriculum should – and does – deal with viewpoints on the right and even far right.Tattoos are generally considered safe, but there are things you should know, writes Dr Muiris Houston.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. Severe weather warnings have been issued by Met Éireann, and the National Emergency Coordination Group has recommended people in Dublin, Louth, Wicklow and Waterford work from home if they can.A man in his eighties has died, and several have been injured, after a bus hit pedestrians in Dublin city centre.A new poll for The Irish Times suggests two thirds of voters would support the addition of a right to housing in the Irish constitution.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK’s Ambassador to Washington.And are the days of hybrid working numbered? Presented by Andrew McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. A Cork man who had to move in with family after his overholding tenant failed to pay rent for more than a year has described his experience as a landlord as “traumatic”.The latest Irish Times Ipsos B&A opinion poll spells good news for Taoiseach Micheál Martin, but lukewarm results the government coalition, and the main opposition party Sinn Féin.The standard approach of most European governments to the constant attacks coming from Elon Musk has been to ignore the online rants of the tech billionaire. French diplomats have decided to take a different approach.Ireland kicks off its Six Nations campaign with its first game against France. It’s the first time in the modern era that a Six Nations game has been held on a Thursday; avoiding a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Italy.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.This survey is open to anyone who has listened to either In The News or Early Edition- whether you listen regularly, occasionally, or have listened in the past.This survey should take around 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. Thank you. A crucial pre-trial hearing will take place in a London court today, in the civil action taken against Gerry Adams by three IRA bomb victims.Schools may soon have to state how much money they’ve taken in voluntary contributions, and how the funds are being spent.Met Éireann is warning of heavy rainfall tomorrow, while the National Emergency Co-ordination Group says Thursday will be the real ‘pinch-point’ in terms of flood risk.Upgrading your home to a warmer, more energy efficient one is more accessible after new grants were announced last week. But it’s still an investment worth thousands of euro, so Joanne Hunt is running a cost-benefit analysis to see if it’s worth it.And on World Cancer Day, Róisín Ingle is writing about how she can forget she’s living with the disease... apart from the day before her quarterly CT and bone scan results. That’s when she allows herself to wonder...Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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