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What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Tuesday's front pages focus on the UN saying that a famine is 'imminent' in Northern Gaza as the war rages on.
Contributory pension for carers to be introduced by Government

Contributory pension for carers to be introduced by Government

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Mr Varadkar said Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys is now carrying out a review of the carer's support grant.
Northern Ireland could become 'channel' for illegal migration, DUP's Sammy Wilson says

Northern Ireland could become 'channel' for illegal migration, DUP's Sammy Wilson says

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

DUP MP Sammy Wilson warned that if Northern Ireland became a route for illegal migrants there could be ‘passport control’ within the UK.
Rose Dugdale, English aristocrat-turned IRA member, dies aged 82

Rose Dugdale, English aristocrat-turned IRA member, dies aged 82

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The death of the disinherited heiress comes just days before a film about her life is to be released in cinemas.
Former jockey Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections

Former jockey Nina Carberry to seek Fine Gael nomination in EU elections

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The decision was announced in a message to party members in the Midlands North West constituency.
GAA coach killed in Drogheda hit-and-run incident named locally

GAA coach killed in Drogheda hit-and-run incident named locally

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Niall McEneaney (42) was killed after being struck by a vehicle at about 2.30am on Sunday.
DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The unionist party is to use an applicability motion at Stormont on Tuesday to allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to vote on a new EU regulation.
Gardaí investigate suspected arson incident in Co Dublin

Gardaí investigate suspected arson incident in Co Dublin

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Four people were evacuated and taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Motorist dies in single-vehicle crash in Cork

Motorist dies in single-vehicle crash in Cork

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

One person, the sole occupant of the only car involved in this collision, has been pronounced deceased.

Terminally-ill resident of defective apartment complex calls for law change

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

A claim by owners of the Victoria Square apartments was struck out because it fell outside a six-year statutory time limit for taking cases.
Appeal for witnesses after two separate assaults reported

Appeal for witnesses after two separate assaults reported

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Two men attacked and robbed a 26-year-old man in the early hours of Monday in Antrim town.
Man in critical condition after assault in Cork

Man in critical condition after assault in Cork

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The man was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment, and he is currently in a critical condition.
Solar panels can save homeowners over €24,000, survey reveals

Solar panels can save homeowners over €24,000, survey reveals

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The Swyft Energy Solar PV Index also shows that a standard 12-panel system can completely pay for itself in seven years.
Man arrested as part of probe into 2009 murder of Kenneth Fetherston

Man arrested as part of probe into 2009 murder of Kenneth Fetherston

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Kenneth Fetherston (26) was last seen alive in south Dublin in September 2009. His remains were found four months later.
Varadkar: Sinn Féin-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

Varadkar: Sinn Féin-led government ‘a high risk’, but powers limited at Stormont

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The Taoiseach defended saying that Ireland’s main opposition party would ‘make Ireland broke again’.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

There is a range of stories on Monday’s front pages.
O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly thank Joe Biden for support at St Patrick’s event

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Michelle O’Neill said business leaders they spoke to were left with ‘a clear understanding’ on why they should invest in Northern Ireland.
Taoiseach tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine

Taoiseach tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar said the Irish people are so deeply troubled by the death and destruction in Gaza because ‘we see our history in their eyes’.
Varadkar to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony as he defends US trip

Varadkar to mention Gaza during shamrock ceremony as he defends US trip

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

The Taoiseach said the Washington DC trip was ‘not just a single event that lasts an hour’, but a programme of depth
In Pictures: Thousands turn out for St Patrick’s Day parades around the world

In Pictures: Thousands turn out for St Patrick’s Day parades around the world

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

In Dublin, Late Late Show host Patrick Kiely led the capital's St Patrick's Day parade

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