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the morning lead
Today we get a new Taoiseach - here's a rundown of how the day is going to go
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will become the next Taoiseach of Ireland.
On The JournalWe aren't in government we swear
TDs set to get extra week of holidays as row over Independents' Dáil speaking time heats up
On The Journalthat's an order
'Illegal aliens', rioters freed and quitting WHO: Executive orders Trump signed on his first day
World Economic ForumVon der Leyen tells Davos the EU must be 'pragmatic' with Trump and 'deepen' ties with China
White HouseElon Musk sparks controversy with gesture at Trump rally which some have called a 'Nazi salute'
On The JournalFarewell
Biden quotes Seamus Heaney and says ‘we’re not leaving the fight’ as he departs Washington
executive ordersTrump grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters and withdraws from Paris climate accord
On The Journalthe morning lead
Almost 22,000 international protection cases pending at end of 2023, despite drop in applications
There was a 90% increase in decisions made by the International Protection Office in 2023, but a threefold increase in appeals also happened that year.
On The JournalCovid-19 Advisor
Biden issues preemptive pardon for his siblings, their spouses and Dr Anthony Fauci
Liveblog
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
one foot in one foot outSoc Dems and SF call on Tóibín to ditch Independent's group but Aontú calls demand 'ludicrous'
InaugurationMartin offers Trump 'warmest' congratulations as Simon Harris hopes for another Irish visit
On The JournalIt's done
Fine Gael parliamentary party and members vote in favour of Programme for Government
On The JournalDáil row
Non-government parties unite against plan for some Regional Independents to sit in opposition
trump inaugurationConor McGregor hangs out with Farage and Hegseth in Washington ahead of Trump's inauguration
Gaza
90 Palestinian detainees freed in first Gaza ceasefire exchange
The three Israeli hostages released on Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families.
Taxi ServiceLocal Link users will be able to pre-book their pick-up and drop-off with new taxi service app
the morning lead
What will Trump's inauguration look like after the last-minute decision to move it indoors?
It will be the first time since President Ronald Reagan took the oath of office in 1985 for his second term that the ceremony will be moved inside the US Capitol.
government formationMicheal Martin stands by past criticism of Michael Lowry, says tribunal findings were 'shocking'
On The Journalspecial ard fheis
Fianna Fáil members vote overwhelmingly in support of draft Programme for Government
Micheál Martin says new housing measures do not have to wait until the autumn budget.
Dana ErlichPresident Higgins rejects calls from Israeli ambassador to cancel Holocaust Memorial Day speech
In or OutMartin: 'Public not excited' about issue of pro-government Independents joining opposition group
On The JournalPalestine
Occupied Territories Bill to be replaced by new legislation, Martin confirms
trafalgar squareMore than 70 pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London yesterday after police line broken
On The JournalJust a little something
Bottles of champagne, Johnny Logan and egg poaching bags: Seanad hopefuls are looking for votes
On The Journalback to the US
US Ambassador: I leave with a heart full of gratitude - thank you for an incredible experience
