Leaders of Ireland’s main parties clash in final debate
The leaders of Ireland’s three main political parties clashed on housing, healthcare and financial management in their final televised debate before the general election.
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Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood
Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former fiancee, Westworld actor Evan Rachel Wood, and to pay ...
Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion
Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio.
What the papers say – November 27
The announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon leads the stories on Wednesday’s front pages. The story is featured on the front of The Guardian and The Independent, with Israel and Hezbollah agreeing to ...
Wizz Air ad banned over misleading ‘greenest’ claim
The advertising watchdog found that the airline had not made clear the basis of its claim that it was ‘one of the greenest choices in ...
Just 18% of teachers think phone ban would improve pupil behaviour – poll
The findings come after a Labour MP called for a legal requirement to be introduced so schools in England are mobile-free zones.
37% of older people ‘will find it hard to manage without winter fuel payment’
Nearly a quarter (24%) spent their winter fuel payment on cooking meals, the charity found. Over a third of older people (37%) said they would find it difficult to manage financially without their ...
Royal Shakespeare Company to look at AI and immersive technology in theatre
The Royal Shakespeare Company will look at using artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technology in future productions, the Government announced as part of other projects and funding measures ...
Ministry of Sound to host fundraising rave for DJ ‘legend’ Ashley Beedle
Ashley Beedle, who remixed Elton John’s 1979 single Are You Ready For Love in 2003, has been battling health complications in ...
Public given chance to vote for favourite wildlife image from ‘exceptional’ list
A 25-strong shortlist of images taken from entries to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is being put to a public ...
Broken windows making it easy to drop drugs and weapons into jails – report
A report also detailed a catalogue of ‘appalling’ conditions such as widespread rat infestations and floods of raw sewage.
Levy on casino and betting operators to raise £100m to tackle problem gambling
A levy on casino and betting operators’ profits will bring in £100 million to put into tackling problem gambling, the Government has announced. Under the plans, a statutory levy will be imposed on ...