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Concerns raised over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh inquiry co-operation

Former minister Alan Kelly said the direction on deciding whether to grant information was ‘vague’ and ‘generic’.

Evening Standard

Over 60 South African nationals, including nine children, deported from Ireland

They left Dublin on a chartered flight on Saturday and arrived in South Africa on Sunday

The Independent UK

Major changes to Troubles laws would need UK and Irish approval, says minister

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislation.

Evening Standard

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Minister seeks Garda assurances as patrols are increased at Jewish events

Jim O’Callaghan said he spoke with the Garda commissioner about levels of protection needed by the Jewish community

Evening Standard

Drones during Zelensky visit ‘part of threat’

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The Independent UK

Combatting arson attacks ‘vital for society’, Taoiseach warns after house fire

A murder investigation has been launched after the deaths of a woman and a child at a house on Castleview Park in Edenderry.

Evening Standard

Drones during Zelensky’s Dublin visit ‘part of coordinated threat’

Unidentified drones were spotted flying around the time Mr Zelensky’s plane landed

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Drones near Dublin during Zelensky visit ‘part of coordinated threat’ – minister

Irish justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said that it was part of a ‘coordinated threat’ but would not say that it was a state-sponsored incident.

Evening Standard

Fire at house in Co Offaly was ‘designed to kill inhabitants’, says minister

The victims have been named as four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt, aged 60.

Evening Standard

Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he will be publishing a new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system later this year.

Evening Standard

British and Irish politicians offer condolences following fatal crash

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election

Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign.

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Irish president election highlights: A tenant dispute, barristers and footballs

A look at some of the standout moments of the campaign.

The Independent UK

Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights

Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign

Evening Standard

Disorder will be met with ‘very forceful response’, Justice Minister warns

Further violent behaviour around asylum seeker accommodation in Dublin will be met with a ‘very forceful response’, Ireland’s justice minister said.

The Independent UK

Six arrests as police attacked during night of violence outside Dublin hotel housing asylum seekers

There were also attempts to charge the garda line with horse-drawn sulkies

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Dublin violence: Missiles hurled at police as ‘mob thuggery’ erupts outside asylum hotel

Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Dublin police condemn ‘thuggery’ after protest outside hotel housing asylum seekers turns violent

Six arrests made after crowd hurled fireworks and other missiles at officers during protests following alleged sexual assault on a young girl

Evening Standard

Irish police attacked with bottles as violence flares outside Dublin asylum hotel after alleged sexual assault

A Garda vehicle was also set on fire as a large crowd gathered at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK

Police attacked as violence erupts outside Dublin asylum seeker hotel

A Garda vehicle was also set on fire as protests outside the hotel took place for the second night in a row

TechRadar

Ireland wants an encryption backdoor – but privacy experts urge authorities to "reconsider their plans"

A fervent supporter of mandatory chat scanning in the EU, Ireland also seeks to give police access to encrypted messaging apps.

Evening Standard

Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal

The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal.

Evening Standard

Former tenant who claims Jim Gavin owes him 3,300 euros ‘feels sorry’ for him

The tenant who made the allegations against Mr Gavin, Niall Donald, claimed Fianna Fail had been aware of the story for weeks.

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