Here's what happened today: Wednesday

Here’s what made the headlines.

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Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O'Flaherty dies aged 88

Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O'Flaherty has died aged 88.

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Former Labour TD Michael Conaghan dies aged 81

Former Labour Party TD and Lord Mayor of Dublin Michael Conaghan has died at the age of 81.

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Over 160 e-bikes and e-scooters among seizures during garda day of action

Operation Meacán targets the use of e-scooters and e-bikes for criminal activity, including drug distribution, money laundering and transporting firearms.

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'He knows where I live': Female councillors continue to report 'unsettling' calls from private number

The Association of Irish Local Government said they estimate that around 80 female councillors have been subjected to the calls in recent weeks.

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The 5 at 5: Wednesday

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Significant fuel price hike would force reconsideration of excise unwinding plan, says minister

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers says the plan remains to wind up excise cuts by the end of the year.

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Fuel tax cuts could be extended if pump prices stay high, says Jack Chambers

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers warns fellow ministers that new budget measures must be funded through savings elsewhere

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Government insists its new jet can land in bad weather

The Coalition has insisted there are no issues with a new Government jet after reports it may struggle to land in bad weather.

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Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course was ‘monitoring security’ ahead of his visit, police say

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they recovered a loaded pistol in his car.

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More than 6,000 people waiting for HSE counselling as waiting lists rise

570 survivors of childhood abuse are waiting more than six months for specialist counselling and psychotherapy.

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Over two-thirds of parents are worried about the 'outrageous' cost of school uniforms

Parents reported concerns about overall expenses including mandatory digital devices for students.

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'It's been terrifying': locals say action needed in wake of Dublin mountains wildfires

A local councillor is calling for the establishment of a special taskforce to deal with wildfire response.

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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Here’s what made the headlines.

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Hip surgery for woman after mother confronted Taoiseach

A 19-year-old woman with cerebral palsy, a dysplastic hip, a twisted femur and a retroverted pelvis is to receive specialised surgery in the US following years of campaigning by her family.

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Cén fáth go mbíonn muid fós ag streachailt leis an síneadh fada?

Cé go bhfuil cosaint ann don síneadh fada faoin Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 agus 2021, cloistear go minic nach mbíonn siad in úsáid ag go leor comhlachtaí in Éirinn.

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The 5 at 5: Tuesday

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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European ministers agree to tackle online misinformation in wake of Ceuta crisis

The EU's commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, also called for international co-operation to dismantle powerful smuggling networks

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Jim O'Callaghan to chair meeting on Europe's border security after Ceuta crisis

Last week, 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

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Rugby tickets and piece of Valentia subsea cable among gifts presented to Government ministers

Under legislation, any gift valued at more than €650 cannot be accepted by TDs and ministers, but any gift valued at less than €650 can be accepted

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Pressure on Micheál Martin grows after grim poll

The pressure on Micheál Martin to name a departure date is set to ramp up in the wake of a new poll revealing just 12% of voters believe he should lead Fianna

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Ireland should push for teenager social media ban during EU presidency, says French children's commissioner

Sarah El Haïry was speaking in Dublin after France adopted laws banning access to social media for children under the age of 15

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Government 'avoiding the issue' of assisted dying legislation 

A 2024 poll of people living in rural Ireland found that the majority of people would support legislation to enable assisted dying or euthanasia

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Schools should be mandated to provide classrooms for after school childcare, education minister told

Provision of classrooms could also bring in much-needed income

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Naval Service applications grow but numbers remain short of target

Naval Service applications grow but numbers remain short of target: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic

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Donald Trump likely to travel to Doonbeg for Irish Open

US President Donald Trump is likely to travel to Ireland next month for a visit that will include his attendance at the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg and events in Dublin.

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Sinn Féin and Fine Gael level in latest poll, as Fianna Fáil fall to two-year low

The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll puts Sinn Féin and Fine Gael level on 20%.

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Donald Trump likely to travel to Doonbeg for Irish Open

US President Donald Trump is likely to travel to Ireland next month for a visit that will include his attendance at the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg and events in Dublin.

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A fake story about the housing crisis tried to make me gamble with an online casino in Cyprus

Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.

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Trump to hold off on new strikes as Middle East allies reach outline of deal to end Iran war

The US president said he would ‘hold off any attack’ after being asked by Iran and other countries in the Middle East.

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