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Martin rejects Harris’s claim that dole is “a way of life”
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has dismissed Tánaiste Simon Harris’s suggestion that social welfare is “a way of life” for…
November 9, 2026
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Tánaiste Simon Harris’ dole remarks provoke debate at Ard Fheis
Tánaiste Simon Harris sparked controversy after saying “the dole is a safety net, not a way of life”…
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Government offers up to 10.5% pay rise to avert public sector strike
The Irish government has presented a new pay offer to public sector unions in a bid to stop…
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Trump jokes about appointing UFC boss Dana White as press secretary
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he might appoint UFC chief executive Dana White as the…
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Government offers 10.5% pay deal to 300,000 civil servants
The Government has tabled a new pay offer for 300,000 civil servants, proposing a cumulative increase of 10.5%…
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Voters urge US leaders to tackle inflation‑hit economy
US voters have sent a clear election‑year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority…
Politics
Harris rejects claim he is “punching down” on long‑term unemployed
Tánaiste Simon Harris has denied that his remarks at the Fine Gael ard fheis were “punching down” on…
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Tánaiste says new offer gives chance to avoid public sector strikes
Tánaiste Simon Harris said a “new and significantly improved offer” to public‑service unions creates a window to avert…
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Democrats plan aggressive legislative agenda after midterm win
The Democratic Party’s victory in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections gives it significant leverage over President Donald Trump, according…
International
Israeli President appoints Gadi Eisenkot to form new government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to try to build the next Israeli…
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Over Two Dozen Democrats Considering 2028 Presidential Runs, Says Obama Campaign Veteran
More than two dozen Democratic politicians are reportedly weighing bids for the U.S. presidency in 2028, according to…
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Trump offers UFC boss Dana White White House press secretary role
Former US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has offered the position of White House…
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Harris says long‑term dole recipients must be re‑engaged
Tánaiste Simon Harris has rejected claims that his remarks that the dole “is not a way of life”…
International
Trump invites UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump has publicly asked UFC boss Dana White to take up the vacant White House…