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Explainer: How will the new Fine Gael leader be elected and when will we have a new Taoiseach?
the morning lead
'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Sinn Féin billFinance Department to raise concerns on Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill at Committee
David CullinaneAssisted Dying laws 'not going to be easy' as division emerges on eve of final report
SF in America
Sinn Féin's reserved public remarks on Gaza while in US leave the party wide open for criticism
It’s a rarity that Varadkar comes out looking stronger on the issue of Palestine than Sinn Féin.
On The JournalLower Mount Street
'Why's he in Japan?': Protesters say O’Gorman must answer questions over asylum seeker treatment
On The JournalStarvation
Israel may be using starvation as a 'weapon of war' as food supplies in Gaza 'completely exhausted'
DepartureFine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon announces he will not contest next election, citing ‘toxicity’ in politics
On The Journallack of funding
It could take over 60 years to set up enough early intervention psychosis teams, TD warns
On The JournalAnalysis
Did Varadkar do enough in the White House to push for peace and satisfy critics at home?
Washington DC
Taoiseach tells US President during shamrock ceremony that Irish people are 'deeply troubled' about Gaza
Varadkar brought the US President to tears by quoting his late son.
On The JournalPolicy Matters
Interview: Sinn Féin's higher education spokesperson on how to fix the stresses of third-level
On The JournalKremlin
Putin poised for fifth term in power as final day of voting in Russian election underway
ReferendumTaoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
On The Journalclosed event
Taoiseach attends 'roast' with Biden, Bezos and CIA boss as US president quips about Varadkar
On The Journalthe morning lead
'Everyone knows drugs are sold and people are intimidated in areas affected by poverty'
The North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force has been reestablished amid a national conversation about our approach to drug use.
The task force has been set up at a time when service providers in Dublin are bracing themselves for an increase in opioid use
Areas in the north inner city have long been "traumatised" by poverty and addiction, Dr Austin O'Carroll told us
He said the availability of naloxone was vital in preventing deaths during a recent spike in overdoses in Dublin and Cork
On The JournalMount Street
Varadkar denies government bussed asylum seekers from city to avoid Patrick's Day embarrassment
On The JournalKremlin
Russians cast ballots in presidential election set to hand Putin another term in office
Gaza
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
GeorgiaState lawyer leaves US election interference case against Trump after having relations with DA
On The JournalTOAST OF IRELAND
Was Biden's 'old Irish saying' about rusty hinges really an old Irish saying?
On The Journalmount st
Taoiseach accused of 'pandering to fears whipped up by far-right' in asylum seeker comments
On The JournalOval Office
'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.
On The Journalvoting issues
Polling clerk allegedly tried to deny vote to black Irish person during last week's referendums
It’s claimed the polling clerk said ‘you don’t look Irish’ to the voter.
International Criminal CourtPresident Higgins discusses ICJ case against Israel in phone call with South Africa president
Oval OfficeAll eyes on Varadkar to use his voice in White House meeting to push for peace in Palestine
