World · 7 October 2026
The 2027 Irish budget introduces a tax incentive designed to shift €170 bn from low‑interest deposit accounts into riskier investment products, hoping to boost higher‑return investing.
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World · 6 October 2026
The 2027 Budget raises the higher‑rate tax threshold by €2,500, a change confirmed by Simon Harris and Jack Chambers. RTÉ will walk viewers through the new figure on Budget Day, offering a brief respite in the cost�…
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World · 2 October 2026
Talks to settle the Drumcree parade clash collapsed, and residents have shelved their court challenge, leaving the dispute as sticky as last year's rain.
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Residents on Garvaghy Road are set to meet the Northern Secretary as the Drumcree parade standoff drags on, with promises that the march won’t continue overnight. The talk is as tense as a Sunday crossword, and the out…
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World · 28 September 2026
A revived 30‑year‑old route for an Orange Order parade was halted by a spontaneous crowd of 2,000, turning Ballymena’s quiet Sunday into an impromptu civic drama.
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World · 27 September 2026
The 8‑am Drumcree parade was halted when a sizeable protest crowd blocked Garvaghy Road, forcing the Orange Order to sit down in a parking lot while the city tried to keep its morning coffee flowing.
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World · 25 September 2026
The American hip‑hop star has announced a series of concerts billed as the ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after being axed as Ed Sheeran’s support act, with proceeds earmarked for Palestinian charities. His first stop is…
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World · 24 September 2026
The Taoiseach, juggling a tight budget and a looming meeting with a New York mayor, reminds Dubliners that resources are limited and fuel excise cuts will be extended. A light‑hearted look at how the government plans t…
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World · 23 September 2026
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission warns that child trafficking remains largely invisible in Ireland, prompting a satirical take on the nation’s knack for turning serious matters into a game of hide‑and�…
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