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<p>Texas’s newly elected Democrat senator James Talarico and Democrat governor-elect Gina Hinojosa cheer with their drinks while being surrounded by supporters at Whataburger in Austin. Picture: James Talarico/X/Reuters</p>

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‘America is back’: Democrats celebrate sweeping victories in historic US midterms

Democratic victories across Republican strongholds threaten to derail Trump’s agenda and reshape the final two years of his presidency

<p>There was also a conflict of evidence between two of the gardaí alleged to be involved and a gun dealer in the South East who had initially been asked by the gun club to repair the weapons. File picture</p>

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No prosecution for garda who arranged firearm parts import for private gun club

<p>A group of families affected by drug intimidation are calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect them saying "things are only going to get worse".</p>

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'Things are only going to get worse': Families affected by drug intimidation hold vigil outside Dáil

'I feel so guilty': Cork woman, 87, spared jail over fatality when pressing accelerator instead of brake

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'I feel so guilty': Cork woman, 87, spared jail over fatality when pressing accelerator instead of brake

Vatican Pope

court and crime

High Court judge 'not ruling out' contacting Pope over Canon Law in Christian Brothers abuse case

Top view of medical documentation being filled by female doctor at doctor's office

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Over two-thirds of new doctors in Ireland trained outside EU and UK

Waterford e-scooter deaths: Court shown distressing video of fatal crash

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Waterford e-scooter deaths: Court shown distressing video of fatal crash

RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits

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RTÉ sports staff 'not happy' about Newstalk presenter Ger Gilroy coming aboard, broadcaster admits

Aer Lingus takeover proposal

court and crime

Woman settles case against Aer Lingus as fall 'tarnished golden years of her life'

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Family courts disruption 'leaves vulnerable children and families at risk'

Custody, access, barring orders, and domestic abuse hearings are being delayed, says 'Right to Transparency' campaign

Woman Experiencing Lower Abdominal and Bladder Pain in Bathroom ? Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis, Cramps and Digestive Discom

Free period products for all schools from next year

Asian woman selecting a large bottle of fresh milk from a refrigerated shelf.

Swapping dairy for plant-based milks and yoghurts could risk health – study

Four in 10 sports bettors move on to other forms of gambling, says report

Four in 10 sports bettors move on to other forms of gambling, says report

munster

Dozens of patients deemed fit to leave acute hospitals but continue to occupy beds

Dozens of patients deemed fit to leave acute hospitals but continue to occupy beds

Up to 60 intermediate care beds are currently unoccupied at Raheen Lodge, a private facility near UHL that opened last May

Parts of Cork City could be submerged by end of the century, experts warn

Parts of Cork City could be submerged by end of the century, experts warn

Irish Cabinet meeting

Micheál Martin admits 'all is not well' at CUH

Garda stock

Man, 30s, taken to hospital after alleged assault in Limerick

world

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visit to UK

Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after election

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government.

Belgium European Commission

Fresh membership talks hope for Serbia as EU says more countries could join soon

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Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off

Puente Appears Before Parliament To Explain How The Urda Accident Was Handled

Spain's transport minister resigns following deadly train crash

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Irish Budget 2027

Minister's stance on garda whistleblowers 'very dangerous territory', says Labour TD

The Dáil heard an Independent Technical Group Private Members' Motion calling for a formal inquiry into the handling of protected disclosures and whistleblower protections

Irish Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach says public sector pay package 'is not a small offer' but insists it must be sustainable

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Taoiseach signals alarm over imported bees crossing the border from Northern Ireland

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make statement to Dáil over involvement in Liberty Recycling

court & crime

Motorist caught doing 35 km/h over speed limit while on six-year driving ban

Motorist caught doing 35 km/h over speed limit while on six-year driving ban

He was recorded at 95 km/h in a 60 km/h zone

Tipperary murder trial: Accused was 'a million miles away from intending to murder'

Tipperary murder trial: Accused was 'a million miles away from intending to murder'

Gavel, scales of justice and law books

Woman used elderly man’s bank card to purchase clothes from Brown Thomas

Scarlett Faulkner 'terrified' of woman accused of her murder

Scarlett Faulkner 'terrified' of woman accused of her murder

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'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

Maureen Sullivan, who entered a Magdalene Laundry at the age of 12, is today's guest on The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?

What are the races to watch in the US midterm elections and why do they matter?

'We feel lost, we don’t know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave Cork hotel in three months

'We feel lost, we don’t know what to do': Ukrainian residents told to leave Cork hotel in three months

Democratic Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Campaigns Ahead Of Tuesday's Midterm Elections

In the final days of the midterm campaigns, Republicans and Democrats descend on a divided Texan border city

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