Taoiseach Micheál Martin has addressed growing scrutiny over a recent change to his return travel itinerary from Japan, firmly denying that the rerouting was motivated by a desire to attend the All-Ireland semi-final match featuring Cork. Security Concerns Prompted Flight Change Speaking before the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Martin explained that the flight home was rerouted through Toronto instead of …
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Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has urged the government to hold a referendum on Ireland’s neutrality following the Cabinet’s decision to abolish the Triple Lock mechanism. The government, led by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris, argues that the removal of the Triple Lock is necessary to prevent countries like Russia from having veto power over Ireland’s participation in …
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In the townland of An Bhealtaine, Gort an Choirce, Co Donegal, a tragic accident occurred around 9:30 pm last night when a car collided with the gable wall of a house. The driver, a teenager, and a rear seat passenger in his 20s, both lost their lives. They have been locally identified as Jamie Diver and Shaun McClafferty. Two other …
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Independent TD Michael Lowry has sought permission to come into the Dáil to reply to allegations levelled against him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty. Speaking to RTÉ’s *This Week*, Mr Lowry said he had written formally to the Ceann Comhairle’s office, seeking an early opportunity to make a personal statement on the floor of the Dáil in response to …
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