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Ireland must follow the UK’s lead and publish migrant and ethnicity crime data, Independent TD Ken O’Flynn has said.

Social Democrats’ Immigration spokesman Gary Gannon TD tells Ben Scallan that his party has “certainly never denied” that deportation of false asylum seekers is necessary, adding: “Deportations are part of an effective asylum system.”

Simon Harris previously couldn't explain why a rapist was let into Ireland as he said he wasn't aware of the case.Asked again 4 weeks later he said "I don't have that information today tbh.""That's a matter for our immigration system & those who enforce it to speak to that."

The Government pushes back the launch of My Future Fund to align with the tax year and support smaller businesses, but trade unions criticize the move. The Irish Government has postponed the start of its pension auto-enrolment scheme, My Future Fund, from September 30, 2025, to January 1, 2026...

Ireland’s GDP Grows 3.2% in Q1 2025, Driven by Multinational Sectors Economic growth shows a strong rebound, but volatility in GDP figures underscores the influence of multinational activity. Preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveal that Ireland’s Gross Domestic...

Gardaí report a modest increase in hate crimes, with race and nationality as leading motives, while urging greater community trust to combat under-reporting. In 2024, An Garda Síochána recorded 676 hate crimes and hate-related incidents, a slight rise from 651 the previous year, according to...

Ireland to Begin Negotiations for First Military Radar System This Summer The sophisticated system, expected to roll out from 2026, aims to enhance Ireland’s airspace security amid growing threats. Ireland is set to launch negotiations this summer for its first-ever military radar program, a...

Taoiseach and Social Democrat TD Clash in Dáil Over Housing Policy and New Activation Office Micheál Martin defends the Strategic Housing Activation Office amid controversy over its leadership and proposed salary. A heated exchange unfolded in the Dáil on April 29, 2025, as Taoiseach Micheál...

EU to Investigate Unprecedented Iberian Blackout as Spain Probes Possible Sabotage A massive power outage across Spain and Portugal prompts EU action and raises questions about infrastructure vulnerabilities. On April 29, 2025, the European Commission announced it would conduct a thorough...

Ireland Unveils Sweeping Asylum Law Reforms with International Protection Bill 2025 The Government’s overhaul aims for faster asylum decisions, but critics warn of a lack of compassion and enforcement challenges. On April 29, 2025, the Irish Government announced a major overhaul of its asylum...

Teen Sentenced to 10 Years for Stabbing Army Chaplain in Galway: A Wake-Up Call on Online Radicalization A 17-year-old’s attack on Fr Paul Murphy highlights the dangers of unregulated internet access for children, prompting a judicial call for action. A 17-year-old boy who stabbed an Army...

Mark Carney leads Liberals to a stunning victory, capitalizing on anti-Trump sentiment to secure a fourth term, despite falling short of a majority. In a remarkable turnaround, Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has won the 2025 federal election, extending their...

Latest: Rare atmospheric phenomenon' behind outage and disruption could last a week, Portuguese operator says Millions of people across Spain and Portugal were left without electricity today, as a major blackout disrupted daily life, transportation, and essential services across the Iberian...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, set to take effect from the morning of May 8th through May 11th, aligning with Russia's annual Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War II. In a statement released by the Kremlin, the ceasefire was...

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may be willing to relinquish Crimea to Russia as part of a peace agreement, despite Ukraine’s firm stance against territorial concessions. Speaking to reporters after a brief meeting with Zelensky at the Vatican...

The number of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has plummeted by nearly 50% since the introduction of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), a system designed to help gardaí identify uninsured drivers quickly and efficiently. According to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland...

A horrific incident unfolded at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, Canada, when a man drove a vehicle into a crowd, killing at least nine people and injuring several others, according to Vancouver police. The suspect, a 30-year-old local man known to authorities, was apprehended at the...

Taoiseach Addresses Anti-Immigration Protest and Commits to Reforming Military Deployment Policy Taoiseach Micheál Martin downplayed concerns regarding a large anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre, where participants frequently cited the housing crisis as a key issue. Speaking on...

This afternoon, Dublin city centre became the stage for two clashing visions of Ireland's future. On one side, protesters gathered at the Garden of Remembrance to voice their opposition to immigration policies. Across the city’s heart at the GPO, around 1,000 counter-protesters rallied under the...