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Simon Coveney to step down as minister when Dáil returns next week
Coveney told incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris of his decision last night.
He had sought to become leader of Fine Gael in 2017, but lost out to Leo Varadkar in the leadership race.
After Varadkar announced he was stepping down as Taoiseach last month, Coveney ruled himself out of going for leader again.
Tick tockStaff at Irish Museum of Time to change over 600 clocks as Daylight Saving begins on Sunday
Homelessness
Homelessness: Record 4,170 children in emergency accommodation last month
9,671 adults and 4,170 children were in emergency accommodation in February.
potential evidenceItems seized in Dundalk after over €4 million worth of cocaine found on Donegal beaches last year
New JobEx-broadcaster Chris Donoghue to become new Govt Press Secretary, stepping down as Coveney advisor
rosscahillFour people arrested in connection with December fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
bowden family'The community is so devastated': Locals pay tributes to mother and daughters killed in Mayo crash
United States
Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered in search for missing workers
Sonar scans indicate that the debris of the bridge has “encased” some of the missing vehicles which were on the crossing as it collapsed.
The US National Transportation Safety Board chairperson said interviews with crew members will begin later today.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said this incident will have a "huge economic impact" on the US.
key to the citySinger and 1970s chart topper Gilbert O'Sullivan receives Freedom of Waterford award
safety appeal40 more people will die on Irish roads this year compared to 2023 if trend continues, Chambers says
CommutingCabinet approves plan to give local authorities power to introduce traffic congestion charges
Economics
The Irish economy is set to grow this year and next as rate of inflation decreases
That’s according to the ESRI quarterly economic commentary report published today.
UN Resolution
Higgins says failure to implement Gaza ceasefire 'would be unforgiveable' after UN vote
The resolution demands an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a “lasting” truce.
Elsewhere, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have said that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza.
Changing of the guardBiden bids goodbye to Varadkar, as Taoiseach briefs successor Harris on 'upcoming issues'
Armagh and NewryCommunities left in 'profound shock' after five people die in two separate collisions in North
what you need to knowWhere are the biggest St Patrick's Day parades and what other events are happening today?
Awards SeasonCillian Murphy, Andrew Scott and Barry Keoghan among nominees for this year's IFTA awards
Ireland Funds gala‘Open for business’: Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly bring burgeoning double act to Washington
Josep Borrell
UN told Israel is using 'starvation' in Gaza as a 'weapon of war'
Josep Borrell told the UN Security Council that the humanitarian crisis is “man-made”.
A Spanish charity vessel has begun its journey to Gaza from Cyprus, towing a barge with 200 tonnes of aid.
US charity World Central Kitchen has said work is "underway" on a jetty to unload the shipment.
Aid groups have been warning of the risk of famine in besieged Gaza for weeks.
A Royal MessWhite House says it doesn't digitally alter Biden photos, wishes Kate Middleton 'speedy recovery'
báisteachStatus Orange warning for Cork and Kerry kicks in with localised flooding expected in parts
tate brothersAndrew Tate and brother Tristan to be extradited to UK on rape and human trafficking allegations
Rain Rain Go AwayHomeowners in low lying areas urged to take precautions ahead of Status Orange warning for Cork and Kerry
