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Housing charity ‘verging on total collapse’ spent €350k on peacock enclosure and driveway

The charity had previously alerted the Department of Housing to significant ‘cashflow pressures’ in 2023

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‘Indefensible’ that housing charity spent funds on enclosure for two peacocks

Former chief executive Francis Doherty told the committee that the charity was ‘verging on total collapse’ in 2023.

Evening Standard

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

Evening Standard

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Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Catherine Connolly declared President of Ireland

A ceremony took place at St Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president

The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Tadhg Beirne ‘over the moon’ to face Japan after anxious wait for Ireland star

Munster captain Beirne was in danger of sitting out the remainder of his country’s autumn fixtures through suspension.

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Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow

The 32-year-old centre has been selected as part of eight changes to Ireland’s starting XV.

The Independent UK

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

The Munster centre is among eight changes to Andy Farrell’s starting XV.

The Independent UK

Hugs and handshakes as Ireland’s President welcomes his successor

President-elect Catherine Connolly met Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain.

Evening Standard

PTSB sale good news for the Irish economy – Taoiseach

The bank announced the commencement of a formal sale process on Thursday.

Evening Standard

School gets extra state funding to pay for security for Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke represented himself in a High Court hearing on Wednesday, during which he accused a judge of ‘filibustering’.

Evening Standard

High-profile names who failed to get on ballot paper in race for Aras

There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.

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Adil Rashid insists impressive England ‘still have a long way to go’

The ever-dependable Rashid claimed four for 32 in a 65-run win over New Zealand on Monday.

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Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.

Evening Standard

Extending presidential voting rights to NI ‘would overstep constitutional mark’

Stormont deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly voiced opposition to the move.

Evening Standard

Connolly, who has been the underdog ‘all her life’, on her presidential vision

The left-wing independent candidate said there is a ‘golden opportunity’ for Fianna Fail supporters to back her campaign.

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Connolly hits back at Humphreys in radio debate over ‘scurrilous’ claim

The two presidential candidates were quizzed about their past records and plans for the presidency during the debate on RTE Radio 1.

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Irish Government increases spending and scales back planned tax measures

Ministers pledged to ‘secure jobs and stability at a time of global challenge’.

Evening Standard

Thousands still without power after Storm Amy sweeps across UK

Hundreds of engineers are working to repair damage from the storm.

Evening Standard

Restoration of power after Storm Amy could take until early next week

Thousands of properties were still without power as a clean-up after Storm Amy got under way across the island of Ireland on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Storm Amy leaves 100,000 without power as cleanup under way in Ireland

A cleanup after Storm Amy got under way across the island of Ireland on Saturday, after hundreds of thousands were left without power.

Evening Standard

Storm Amy: Man dies and new weather alert as UK braces for more disruption

The north of Scotland will face a new amber warning for ‘damaging’ winds with gusts of more than 90mph in some areas.

The Independent UK

Storm Amy: UK braces for more travel disruption as man dies in brutal conditions

Gusts of more than 90mph are set to hit parts of the UK on Saturday

Evening Standard

Amber warnings in place for winds up to 100mph as Storm Amy sweeps in

The worst conditions are expected in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, but all parts of the UK are likely to experience wet and windy weather.

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