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Simon Harris described today's formal recognition of the state of Palestine as 'a historic move' (File: RollingNews.ie)

Europe could do 'hell of a lot more' for Gaza ceasefire

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he believes Europe could be doing "a hell of a lot more" to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.

Castlebar ETNS students in their 'L' shaped classroom

Castlebar school appeals over 'intolerable' accommodation

According to the projections by the EPA Ireland is no nearer now than it was this time last year to achieving the 51% reduction in greenhouse gas

Govt plan not enough to meet emissions targets - EPA

A Somali International Protection applicant who is rough sleeping in Dublin city centre

Where are Ireland's 2,000 homeless male asylum seekers?

A report from the Economic and Social Research Institute compares 13-year-olds in 2011 and 2012 to the same age group in 2021 and 2022

Young teens have fewer friends than a decade ago - ESRI

Andy Kavanagh was just 19 when he underwent the surgery in 1986 at Dublin's Mater Hospital

Irish heart recipient celebrates 38 years since surgery

All election hopefuls took part in last night's debate on RTÉ Upfront with Katie Hannon

Limerick mayor debate: On the ground issues highlighted

Analysis and Comment

Anaerobic digestion) is a process that creates biomethane from plant material (Stock image)

Zero-carbon home-grown gas plan to go to Cabinet

Ibrahim Abu Shaban with his grandmother Bothaine Alashi in Gaza

'Strong symbol of hope' for Palestinians in Ireland

Chartered physiotherapist Aoife McCarthy shares her three top tips for exam time

Watch: How to stop your hand cramping in the exam hall

Jessica McLoughlin sustained fatal injuries after she and her niece were struck by a train in Sligo last year

Train driver 'did all he could', inquest hears

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Co Kerry

Two arrests after man dies after alleged assault in Kerry

Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal on 7 October 2022

Man, woman arrested in Creeslough explosion investigation

As it happened: Limerick mayoral election TV debate

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There has only been one previous sighting recorded in Europe (Image: Eric Dempsey/Birds Ireland)

'Extraordinary' sighting of North American heron in Mayo

Watch: Waterspout forms at Dún Laoghaire harbour

Gardaí are investigating the incident (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Investigation after shots fired at house in Finglas

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy was absent for three weeks due to sickness

Conor Murphy returns to role as NI economy minister

Ten people died in the explosion in October 2022

Two released in Creeslough explosion investigation

Joanne Greene with a ramp built by her uncle so her partner Keith can enter the house in his wheelchair

Housing crisis an election issue for Athlone residents

Teresa Tannian was last seen at around 7pm on Saturday

Appeal to trace woman, 84, missing from home in Gort

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The Norwegian, Palestinian, Irish and Spanish ambassadors to the UN

Israel and US increasingly isolated at United Nations

Analysis and Comment

Israel has condemned moves by UN member states to unilaterally recognise Palestine. But the vast majority of member states already do.

All election hopefuls took part in last night's debate on RTÉ Upfront with Katie Hannon

Limerick mayor debate: On the ground issues highlighted

Analysis and Comment

The war in Gaza has put renewed focus on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict explained

Analysis and Comment

A view of Liverpool showing the Liver Building and the River Mersey waterfront

Liverpool to Dublin - reconstructing the migrant journey

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