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Two Dublin building supplies companies, along with other businesses, have filed separate High Court challenges against the approval for extending the Luas tram line to Finglas. The permission, granted by An Coimisiún Pleanála, is now under scrutiny, potentially delaying a key public transport upgrade. Local reactions are divided, with some excited about better tram access and others worried about construction disruptions. The extension aims to ease traffic congestion, but opponents argue it overlooks smaller impacts on commercial areas. The cases are moving forward independently in the High Court, with no hearings scheduled yet. The Luas Finglas extension remains in limbo, leaving commuters and developers in anticipation of the next move.

Macclesfields FA Cup journey continues as they host Brentford, aiming to repeat their upset against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, seven Premier League teams face lower-league opponents, with Chelsea visiting Hull and Liam Rosenior returning to his former club. West Ham, Fulham, Sunderland, Leeds, Wolves, Arsenal, and Manchester City all have challenging ties, setting the stage for potential Cup magic around February fourteenth and fifteenth.

Three northwest Dublin building supply businesses are challenging the Luas Green line extension in court, claiming it will severely impact their operations and violate their property rights. The project, expected to cost €600 million, includes four new stops and a nearly four-kilometer stretch from Broombridge to Charlestown. The businesses argue that the approved plans skip key access roads, break local development rules, and ignore better options. The cases are set to proceed, potentially delaying the public transport boost for the area.

Tensions rise as Irelands Dáil begins new term, balancing ties with US and EU. Home-front battles, byelections, and ambitious plans loom, with potential for significant wins or losses in housing, infrastructure, and immigration.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled heir to Irans monarchy, is rallying protesters to overthrow the Islamic Republic, promising a smooth transition after a referendum. Born in Tehran, Pahlavi was crowned prince in 1967 but never finished college. Hes built ties with pro-monarchy groups and visited Israel, positioning himself as the leader of Irans resistance.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces grand jury subpoenas and a threat of criminal indictment from the Justice Department, potentially eroding the Feds independence and sparking concerns of runaway inflation. As Powell prepares to step down, the battle over monetary policy continues, with significant implications for the US and global economy.

Father Paul Murphy, an Army chaplain, is set to receive a distinguished service medal for his bravery and resilience. After surviving a brutal stabbing at a Galway barracks, he will be honored alongside three soldiers who risked their lives to save him. The incident occurred when a man approached Father Murphys car, claiming help, and then stabbed him multiple times. Private Ciara Shanahan, Corporal Daniel Padden, and Private Dylan Geraghty responded swiftly, alerting the barracks guard and apprehending the attacker. The teenager responsible was sentenced to ten years detention, but Father Murphys forgiveness and hug in court showcased the selfless values of the Irish Defence Forces. The medals ceremony is scheduled for next month at the barracks.

A heart-wrenching tale unfolds as a man with long-term schizophrenia dies from an overdose of his medication, leaving his brother to question the adequacy of public health services. The deceased, Simon, had been battling the illness for twenty years and lived alone, socially isolated despite a few loyal friends. His brother, Adrian, last spoke to him on March 24th, when Simon requested a ride to see a priest for an exorcism. Adrian attempted to arrange a new treatment at a specialist unit in Drumcondra but received no response. Simons body was discovered on March 31st, with a postmortem revealing therapeutic levels of two medications but ten times the safe amount of clozapine, his schizophrenia treatment. The coroner returned a verdict of drug toxicity, leaving the family to question how support fell so short after Simons recent hospital discharge.