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On The JournalSinn Féin
Pearse Doherty defends McDonald over statement praising Niall Ó Donnghaile on his resignation
Doherty rejected any comparison with the references given by Sinn Féin staffers to former press officer Michael McMonagle.
On The JournalCommission of Investigation
Group of victims of Michael Shine call on other parties to make manifesto pledge on inquiry
SF yesterday said it would add a commitment to a Commission of Investigation in its manifesto, after Labour’s promise to do so last month.
On The JournalGaza
US warns Israel that it could withhold assistance if it continues to block aid to Palestinians
The US "made clear" to the Israeli government that there are changes that they need to make to increase aid deliveries from the current "very, very low levels”.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a "unilateral ceasefire" in Lebanon during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Explainer
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
On The JournalSinn Féin
Ex-SF senator Niall Ó Donnghaile named in Dáil as party member who resigned over texting controversy
As it happened
Pressure on McDonald amid accusations of misleading Oireachtas on former senator's departure
McDonald also said that a complaint against Brian Stanley relates to his personal behaviour, which left the complainant “traumatised and distressed”.
On The JournalSinn Féin
McDonald tells Dáil that complaint made against TD Brian Stanley is 'very serious'
On The JournalInstitutional Abuse
Institutions who alter or destroy survivor records could face criminal prosecution
occupied territories billPlan to progress Occupied Territories Bill could go to Cabinet as early as next week, says O'Gorman
On The JournalDublin City Council
Councillor says 'bring it on’ to objectors as DCC set to hold meeting on immigration misinformation
council of europeHuman rights commissioner 'alarmed' over number of asylum seekers sleeping rough in Ireland
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The 9 at 9
Sinn Féiners ‘pissed off’, more Diddy accusations and Un Security Council concerns over Lebanon
Analysis
Sinn Féiners 'pissed off' and 'frustrated' as they hurtle towards election in crisis mode
Other parties have dubbed it a Sinn Féin “implosion”.
On The Journalcash is king
Cash will have to be accepted by Govt bodies with new mandatory acceptance law on the way
the morning lead
'We're living week to week': One restaurant owner on why he'll be protesting at the Dáil today
Business owners from the hospitality and tourism sectors are set to hold a protest outside Leinster House this afternoon.
Brian Stanley
Sinn Féin says Stanley was advised to go to gardaí over complaint within party
Brian Stanley TD said earlier that he'd asked the party to refer a complaint relating to an internal inquiry involving him to gardaí last month, but it didn't.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the respective statements from McDonald and Stanley today has "resulted in more questions than answers".
On The JournalEU discusses Lebanon
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
On The JournalHigh Court
State faces lawsuit calling for 'ludicrous' Mother and Baby Home redress scheme to be extended
On The JournalBrian Stanley
SF referral to gardaí about internal inquiry was made after Stanley's resignation - McDonald
On The JournalPeacekeepers
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
'I just want a room - my own small bit of space': Three women on what it's like to be homeless
Shock Move
Brian Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin, McDonald says complaint has been referred to gardaí
“We will not ignore or hide away from difficult issues when they arise,” Mary Lou McDonald said.
On The JournalMiddle East
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
US-IRISH ELECTIONSAn apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
Analysis
Extension of mortgage relief shows Ireland's housing spending increasingly based on vibes
Look at many of the government’s housing policies, and a similar pattern emerges.
HARRIS IN THE US
White House visit in the bag, but Harris might be unhappy Sanchez said what he didn't this week
The budget is done, the White House visit complete, and maybe some ‘Harris 2024′ mugs were picked up before flying home. What’s the Taoiseach’s next move?
tributes
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Middle East
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
On The JournalNorthern Ireland
Sinn Féin member resigns over claims of sending inappropriate messages to teen
Election feverReady, set, wait: With election speculation rampant, how soon could the Government call one?
