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Senior ministers are not entertaining suggestions the Taoiseach should boycott the White House this St. Patrick’s Day. Pat Leahy writes the cabinet is expected to sign off on their annual programme at their weekly meeting. Other items on the agenda include the widening of eligibility criteria for homeowners who can qualify for retrofits.
A Cork farmer will allege in the High Court this morning that armed gardaí twice used a Taser on him during the raid of his farm in December 2015, and that he was “unlawfully assaulted and battered and falsely imprisoned” by them.
US president Donald Trump has he’s had a “very good call” with the Democratic governor of Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of a second US citizen in the state by immigration agents that has sparked a fierce backlash.
Dart+ South West has cost the state 35 million euro, without a single shovel in the ground, nor construction even planned for another four years.
Forget your stocks and shares; how about trying to do something positive for the environment, while earning some money from the land? Fiona Reddan has the lowdown on the state’s various tree incentive schemes.
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Rising energy costs, the Kinahan gang, and British military veterans open to troubles era charges
11:23|Fuel has hit €2 a litre and it’s estimated the rise in energy costs brought on by the war in Iran could cost Irish households an extra thousand euro a year if it’s prolonged. What levers could the government pull to help keep costs down?Sources in An Garda Síochána have told The Irish Times they believe the heads of the Kinahan drug cartel haven’t left the UAE since 2022.New figures show the number of students applying to study health-related degrees has risen significantly this year.Gerry Adams is at the High Court in London defending a civil case in which he’s accused of leading the IRA, which he denies.Two former senior British military officers write in today’s Irish Times criticising legislation brought forward by the UK government which could open veterans to prosecution for alleged Troubles era crimes.Iranian regime chooses a new leader, fatalities on Ireland’s roads, and the cost of Storm Chandra
09:03|Iran has said its assembly of experts has elected a new supreme leader. Israel has vowed to target the the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor.The heads of the National Library, the National Museum and IMMA say they’re struggling to cover their pension bills and have asked the Government to step in.Road safety campaigner and Irish Times columnist Sinead O’Sullivan has mapped fatalities on Ireland’s roads last year and writes today about five demands the campaign at stoproaddeaths.ie makes of politicians to tackle the issue.The cost of repairs to infrastructure damaged by Storm Chandra could exceed €60 million.Iran strikes intensify, a report into a dentist who defrauded the HSE and Six Nations returns
10:15|Missile strikes across the middle east intensified on Thursday. In retaliation for US and Israeli attacks on targets across Iran, the regime launched rockets at US air bases and cities in various countries, and in a new development, it attacked Azerbaijan. A long war in the Middle East will almost certainly impact inflation in Ireland. Our Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope writes today about the impact it could have. A patient of a dentist who defrauded the HSE out of thousands of Euro for treatments he never provided, has told the dental inspectorate she only went to him for dentures, despite him claiming payment for 19 extractions. A lady has told The Irish Times she quit her job at Crumlin Children’s Hospital because congestion on the M7 and N7 left her with a two-hour commute in the morning. In the Six Nations, Ireland take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium.'Price gouging' oil companies, scrambler ban, and Jessie Buckley's 'problematic' dislike of cats
10:29|The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has been called in to investigate complaints of ‘price gouging’ after the cost of home heating oil rose by up to 50 per cent since the outbreak of the Iran crisis.The Government has had the power since 2023 to impose an explicit ban on scramblers, but it did not move to enact regulations until shortly after Grace Lynch (16) was fatally injured by a scrambler in Finglas, Dublin in January.A disabled artist has said she is “back to worrying” about how she will be able to afford her rent after receiving her last payment under the pilot Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme.Jessie Buckley is a marked woman now, after a November clip of her dissing cats went viral this week. Ed Power is among those wondering if the controversial take could scupper her chances of Oscar glory.And speaking of cats, it’s all kicking off on the letters page today after a reader wrote in to express his dismay at proposals to allow pets on public transport.Presented by Aideen FinneganEvacuating Irish from Middle East, energy prices, retrofits and a 'good Irish death'
09:00|Hundreds of Irish citizens trying to escape the unfolding conflict in the Middle East are to be offered an “assisted departure” on a government-chartered flight.Conor Pope explains the situation is very uncertain for passengers who are due to fly to, or via, the UAE and Qatar after March 10th. He also explains why fuel and home heating companies have increased their prices within days of the Iran crisis.Half of secondary schools had to restrict student access to at least one subject due to teacher shortages last year, according to research published by the Teachers Union of Ireland.A chartered building surveyor explains how to improve your home’s Building Energy Rating and lower your bills.Our London correspondent Mark Paul writes about efforts to give elderly Irish people living in Britain a “good Irish death.”Presented by Aideen FinneganUS strikes continue in Iran, microchipped dogs, and Irish language revival
12:25|US and Israeli war planes have continued to strike targets in Iran, and Donald Trump has awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour to three servicemen killed in action.Prices of energy, petrol and food could rise as a result of the conflict’s impact on oil production and global trade routes.The number of people in Dublin cycling on a daily basis has risen by 50 per cent in the last two years.Its 10 years this month since microchipping became mandatory for dogs.A new survey suggests widespread support for increasing prominence of the Irish language in business and public life.Iran, income scams and justice for people convicted under historic anti-gay laws
12:35|Air raid sirens continue to sound in cities across the Middle East following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.The number of patients on waiting lists for 18 months or longer rose in more than half of Ireland’s hospitals in 2025.A victim who lost tens of thousands in an invoice redirection scam shares her story with The Irish Times.People convicted under Ireland’s historic anti-gay laws deserve for their convictions to be ‘disregarded’ writes Brian Sheehan.DCC new building, University of Galway arts cuts, and Hilary Clinton Epstein deposition
09:58|Dublin City’s Council’s new premises at the former Dublin Institute of Technology will cost €670 million, The Irish Times can reveal.The government is to build a new secure room to prevent eavesdropping on calls with world leaders.An internal report from the University of Galway, seen by The Irish Times, includes proposals to axe its Bachelor of Arts due to falling student demand.A month into a sit-in protest at the offices of Bord Bia, several farmers have told The Irish Times they want Brazilian beef clearly labelled so consumers know it’s not home grown produce.Hilary Clinton has accused the Congressional House Oversight Committee of failing to properly investigate individuals mentioned in the Epstein Files.Dennis Staunton examines the AI race between China and the US.Mike Gaine murder, transport police, Botox and the next GAA president
09:51|54 year-old American man Michael Kelley remains in custody this morning after being charged in court with the murder of Kerry sheep farmer Mike Gaine.Members of a planned new public transport security service are to be given powers of arrest and pursuit.A “so-called” live YouTube gaming stream hosted by a man accused of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, has been played to jurors at Belfast Crown Court.Proposed name changes for places such as Herzog Park in Rathgar, south Dublin, may be “legally unsafe” because of a gap in legislation, according to legal advice received by Dublin City Council.A new president of the GAA will be elected on Friday night, before taking office and succeeding Jarlath Burns in 2027. The Irish Times has quizzed the three candidates on some of the most pressing matters facing the GAA.Author Emer McLysaght is writing about the dread of her upcoming book tour, and how it has finally driven her to get Botox after years of holding out.