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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest Taoiseach

The 37-year-old takes over as Cabinet leader today, following the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar three weeks ago. Simon Harris has officially...

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Food For Thought: A University of Limerick information event discusses all you need to know ahead of the March 8 referendum

Read below for more information on the upcoming referendum, as detailed by an information event held in the University of Limerick on...

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Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies aged 76

The former Fine Gael leader was Taoiseach from 1994 – 1997. John Bruton died peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin,...

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Councillor Elisa O’Donovan responds to comments on her understanding of Irish culture: “We have a level of respect missing in politics”

Social Democrats’ Elisa O’Donovan was accused by Emmett O’Brien of not understanding “culture of the country” due to being born in England....

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Political reactions to Dublin riots roll in: “Ask your sisters, ask your friends, ask everyone you know who they fear most on our streets”

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that those involved in rioting across Dublin City Centre “brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland,...

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A push in the right direction: University of Limerick’s Tomás Henegan celebrates Supreme Court win

UL graduate Tomás Henegan celebrates Supreme Court win but hopes it is the start of further reform in Seanad Éireann. A University...

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Limerick Voice reports on the 2024 Budget

The government have announced the budget for 2024 in a bid to tackle the current cost of living crisis. Yesterday, October 10,...

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Fianna Fáil TDs pay tribute to late Cork TD Donál Moynihan

The former TD for Cork North-West passed away after a long illness By Taylor Mulligan Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD has said that...

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‘We want to be doers, not shouters’ Limerick’s opposing politicians are fighting for their communities

Two representatives from opposing political parties speak about building trust, getting elected and their desire to work for the people of Limerick...