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Ireland
Maitiu Mág Tighearnán has identified himself as the man who intervened during a stabbing incident in Belfast, using a hurley stick to confront the attacker. The suspect, who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, reportedly entered Northern Ireland seeking asylum earlier this year. The victim remains in serious condition in hospital.
Dublin’s roads are disrupted by fuel protests, with major blockades affecting the M50 and causing petrol shortages at over 100 stations. Concerns rise over critical supplies and hospital appointments. The protests, sparked by soaring fuel prices, continue to escalate.
Ireland’s junior agriculture minister Timmy Dooley has characterised the outlook for farmers as “stark” due to rising fuel and fertiliser costs. Ahead of an EU meeting, he urged flexibility on climate rules and highlighted the need for an exemption for fertilisers from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
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Israel announced plans to shut its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland’s government of “extreme anti-Israel policies.” Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised Ireland for supporting South Africa’s legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of “genocide.”
‘Irish Examiner’ narrows gender pay gap The gender pay gap at the Irish Examiner and…
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Human rights attorney quits court over failure to prosecute Venezuela A prominent human rights attorney…
University College Cork (UCC) looks set to record a €7m surplus less than a year…
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