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A Dublin‑based charity chaired by a Sinn Féin TD remains soliciting donations despite a Garda‑led raid that seized luxury assets amid a money‑laundering investigation. The probe has drawn national attention, making the story Ireland’s leading domestic news.
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A proposal to replace Ireland’s “triple lock” neutrality safeguard with a “dual lock” has triggered heated exchanges in the Dáil, with the government defending the change and opposition parties demanding a referendum. The row pits Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s coalition against Sinn Féin and other left‑wing parties, raising questions about Ireland’s constitutional neutrality.
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The Irish government is negotiating a public‑sector pay settlement that would cost about €1.6 billion and deliver a 4 % wage increase. The deal is seen as a test of the administration’s fiscal credibility ahead of upcoming budgetary pressures.
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Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers says a framework for public‑sector pay talks will be outlined shortly, as unions warn a strike is imminent next week. The dispute centers on pay rises that outpace inflation and the risk of further disruption to essential services.
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Ireland’s annual house‑price growth slowed to 5.1% in the year to September, the weakest pace since 2020. The moderation comes amid a broader economic backdrop that includes budget discussions and regional price divergences.
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The Irish government says a looming public‑service walkout can be avoided, while opposition voices label any strike as unfair to taxpayers. Negotiations continue as the deadline approaches, with broader domestic news also making headlines.
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A group of Irish lawyers who kept working on legal‑aid matters during a nationwide strike have reportedly earned €100,000 in just three months. The strike, linked to contentious reforms, is threatening further court disruption as the government pushes ahead with a delayed judicial review.
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The 2027 budget unveiled by Finance Minister Michael McGrath features income‑tax adjustments, a €10 rise in many social‑welfare payments and expanded free contraception. Reactions are mixed, with farming groups split and transport operators warning of financial strain.
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Prime Minister Leo Varadkar publicly questioned Sinn Féin’s commitment to resolving the Drumcree parade dispute in Portadown. The remarks come as the party narrows its lead over Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in recent opinion polls ahead of the next general election.
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The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation and the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland have warned that a strike is imminent, saying there is no basis for further negotiations with the education minister. The dispute threatens to close schools across the Republic, prompting concerns over disruption to students and families.
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Dublin announced a new suite of grants aimed at improving household energy performance and a boiler replacement scheme. The measures target lower emissions, reduce fuel bills and extend support to the agricultural sector.
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The Irish state has earmarked an additional €2 billion in this year’s budget to fund public‑sector wage increases. The move aims to head off industrial action that could disrupt essential services.