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Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time.

Evening Standard

Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach selection delayed as Irish Parliament erupts in row

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin had been poised to become Ireland’s next premier.

Evening Standard

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Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Independent UK

Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

Fine Gael members held a regional meeting on Friday night in Dublin days after the draft programme for government was agreed.

Evening Standard

Conor McGregor ordered not to share CCTV footage relating to rape case

Nikita Hand was awarded damages and costs after a three-week civil trial last year.

Evening Standard

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Ferry services between Holyhead and Dublin resume

Ferry berths at Holyhead were closed in early December following storm damage.

The Independent UK

Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Six Nations title defence

Easterby is bidding to lead Ireland to an unprecedented third consecutive championship triumph.

The Independent UK

Ireland clear of weather warnings after cold snap

The last weather warning expired at midday on Friday.

The Independent UK

Bitter cold snap ‘coming to end’

Temperatures dropped below minus 6C in parts overnight.

Evening Standard

End of cold snap ‘in sight’ in Ireland

Temperatures are expected to climb from the low of minus 7C recorded in the early hours of Thursday.

Evening Standard

Temperatures drop to minus 7.5C in Ireland with weather warnings still in place

The lowest temperature was recorded in Mullingar in central Ireland.

Evening Standard

How a 1904 Dublin boot store was brought back to life by a ‘trendy’ coffee shop

The Dublin Civic Trust said it was ‘heartening’ to see a business investing in the city’s heritage.

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In Pictures: Politics frames the debate as Ireland holds five ballots in 2024

From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.

The Independent UK

Bureaucratic delays tied up return of ‘Liberator’ painting

The Royal Bank of Scotland tried to give Ireland the portrait for two years.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Plucky bathers take a Christmas dip

Despite the mild weather, the swimming waters around the UK offered a bracing start to the day.

The Independent UK

Dubliners brave ‘very cold’ Christmas sea swim

They were taking part in the annual Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club charity Christmas swim in aid of the RNLI.

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Evening Standard

Irish hauliers told support decisions will ‘take time’ after Holyhead

The busy ferry port in Anglesey, north Wales, was forced to close following damage during Storm Darragh.

The Independent UK

Harris issues new pledge over engagements with Israel

Simon Harris called for a ceasefire, the free flow of humanitarian aid and the release of hostages.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: People across UK and Ireland mark winter solstice

Ceremonies were held and revellers gathered for the shortest day of the year.

The Independent UK

Verona Murphy’s journey from truck driver to Dail history maker

The independent TD has established a reputation as a straight-talking backbencher.

Evening Standard

Irish premier tenders resignation as new parliament meets

The counting of votes is underway to elect a Ceann Comhairle.

The Independent UK

Israel accuses Ireland of ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’ as it moves to close embassy

Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel.

Evening Standard

Israel accuses Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’ as it moves to close embassy

Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel.

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