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Irish Times - Top Stories

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The son of killer dentist Colin Howell tells his story

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Despite Government action, Ireland's court proceedings still take too long

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Western politicians' complaints about Jimmy Lai's punishment carry little weight

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Sinn Féin senator alleging defamation may deliver late reply to defence, judge rules

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Irish adviser's resignation may not be enough to save Keir Starmer

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Ireland's contributions to Ukraine 'well below' aid given by smaller EU states

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Birth and death records of former taoisigh to be published online

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Tech firms lobby EU commissioner Michael McGrath in advance of law targeting addictive apps

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Three creche operators initiate judicial review proceedings over minimum pay levels

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The Irish Constitution: Leading judge on how it could impact the drive for a united Ireland

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Sharp rise in children waiting a year for critical services

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Share your story of bidding on property in Ireland

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An airship-inspired home overlooking the Shannon estuary

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I had always intended to return to Ireland, but it feels ever less likely

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Fast-tracking Ukraine: why Europe is wary of bending rules for EU entry

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Bitcoin's claim to be digital gold looks increasingly thin

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Former RTÉ TV chief Joe Mulholland's character and courage remembered at funeral

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After all these years in Berlin, I'm back in Dublin as a tourist in my hometown

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Thirty obstacles to meeting climate targets identified by all-party committee

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Are Paris Agreement targets unachievable?

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Athena SWAN award a driver of change - or just genderwashing?

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Primary school forced to close despite warning six months earlier of fire safety problems

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One-month suspension from register for principal convicted of stealing from school

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John Mearscheimer: Why Europe still needs the USA

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Irish evictions have reached a level similar to the 1850s

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Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers

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Big Tech's 'breathtaking' $660bn spending spree reignites AI bubble fears

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Changes to Dublin bus routes serving Chapelizod and Finglas come into effect today

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Aer Lingus passengers flying from Ireland to UK require passport under rule change

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Better and cheaper alternatives to proposed MetroLink to Dublin Airport do exist

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Queen's University's cutting of George Mitchell ties: prudent or premature?

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Government withdraws file alleging Gerry Kelly IRA leadership role from National Archives

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