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Conor McGregor told he 'represents the very worst of Irish society' by Tánaiste Simon Harris
Conor McGregor
It comes amid reports Conor McGregor is in Washington DC for St Patrick's Day celebrations
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Warning to Irish households with €5,000 in bank account
Savings
Irish people with €5,000 or more saved in their bank account have been issued with an urgent warning by finance experts.
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Energy measures remain 'under review', Tánaiste says as hauliers plan revolt that would 'shut down Dublin'
Simon Harris
Oil has hit $100 a barrel for the first time since July 2022, with the G7 saying it was taking 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
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Simon Harris issues fresh update on tax cuts for workers amid economic 'headwinds' warning
Simon Harris
Simon Harris said planned tax cuts remain on track despite rising economic uncertainty caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Tanaiste assures public that there is 'no change' to Ireland's security status
Simon Harris
'All options are on the table' to assist Irish citizens out of the Gulf region, Simon Harris said
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Tanaiste flags three ways Middle East conflict can hit Ireland: 'I am concerned'
Middle East war
The Tanaiste said: 'There’s a huge amount of unknowns at the moment'
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All you need to know about Simon Harris's new State-backed savings scheme to help ‘middle classes’
Simon Harris
Tanaiste Simon Harris has announced plans for a new state-backed savings scheme to help Irish people get better returns on their savings, with details to be published in the coming weeks.
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Simon Harris says Gerry Hutch 'isn't a cute and cuddly celebrity' and flags election concerns
Simon Harris
The Tanaiste said he did not want to make a “martyr” of Mr Hutch
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'I'm 95 and still waiting for an apology' - Irish mum's heartbreak over morning sickness drug Thalidomide
Irish Government
Mary Clarken, who is 96 this year, said the letter, which was sent on July 24, 2024, was acknowledged by the Department of Taoiseach, but no reply was ever given.
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Alternate US tariffs 'cannot be ruled out', Simon Harris warns
Simon Harris
The warning comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s sweeping "reciprocal" global tariffs were unconstitutional on Friday
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Two 'decent incomes' no longer enough to afford a home, says Pearse Doherty
Housing
Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty asked how Tanaiste Simon Harris can "stand over" rising house prices
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Government's plan to restrict social media for under 16s can only be done at EU level, says expert
Social media
A memo will go before the Cabinet today on plans for a new digital and AI strategy
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Galway man who threatened to kill Simon Harris and harm his family jailed for four months
Simon Harris
The Tanaiste said that the words of people who hide behind a keyboard and do not reveal their identity can still cause real pain and worry
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Tanaiste Simon Harris leads tributes following death of long-serving councillor Michael Creed
Simon Harris
Mr Harris said the Fine Gael representative was “hard-working and deeply committed” who “served the people of North-West Cork” for more than 17 years.
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Tánaiste calls for information on Epstein trafficking to Ireland to be given to gardaí
Jeffrey Epstein
The files allege that a woman was trafficked to Ireland when she was 13 for 'politicians and notable men'
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Government aware of 'very small number' of Irish nationals detained by Ice in US
Irish Government
The case of Seamus Culleton, who has been detained by Ice since September, gained national attention after his family raised his situation in the media this week
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Living City vacant property scheme set to expand by summer
Housing
The scheme allows property owners to claim tax relief on the cost of refurbishing or converting residential or commercial buildings
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Fine Gael to hold special event marking 100th anniversary of Garret FitzGerald's birth
Fine Gael
Born on February 9, 1926, Garret FitzGerald is regarded as one of the most influential political figures of his generation with a career spanning decades
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Simon Harris backs Taoiseach’s Trump visit, as engagement 'more important than ever'
Simon Harris
The Tanaiste also said political leaders should "call out racism in all its forms" when asked about a video produced by the White House depicting former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama as apes
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Delay to scrambler bike regulations not acceptable, Simon Harris says
Simon Harris
The move comes after 16-year-old Grace Lynch died after an incident involving a scrambler bike in Finglas on January 25
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Irish tax cuts 'entirely possible' without any economic shocks, Tanaiste says
Tax
Simon Harris remains optimistic on tax cuts for workers
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Ireland social media ban for kids under 16 could be on the way
Social media
Tanaiste Simon Harris has called for a move towards banning children aged under 16 from social media.
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Government reps to visit 11 US cities for St Patrick's Day despite calls to scrap trips amid Trump turmoil
Donald Trump
The US will remain as the most visited country in the Government’s St Patrick’s Day programme
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Landlords express 'grave concerns' as publication on RPZs to be brought to Cabinet
Housing
The provisions of the Bill will be enacted for new tenancies created on or after March 1
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