Campaigner's last wishes heard at assisted dying cttee The Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying has heard powerful video testimony from a man who has since died from motor neurone disease. Politics • 15 hrs
Israeli hostages held in Gaza - what happens now The Israeli government has voted to back a deal to release some Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for a multi-day truce … Middle East • 1 hr
Breakdown in talks between union, Tara Mines management A union representing workers at Tara Mines has said that negotiations with management have failed to agree a path forward. Ireland • 16 hrs
As it Happened: Netanyahu says Hamas war will continue All the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas Middle East • 11 hrs
BBC to 'rest' Top Gear 'for the foreseeable future' The hit motoring show Top Gear will be rested for the "foreseeable future", the BBC has announced, following a crash during filming last year in … Television • 22 hrs
Israeli cabinet votes on hostage-ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas appeared close to a deal to temporarily halt their devastating six-week war for dozens of hostages being held in Gaza to be … Middle East • 11 hrs
Slovak border crossing blocked as wider protest looms A Slovak border crossing with Ukraine has been partially blocked, police and media reported, in support of a similar protest in Poland. Europe • 17 hrs
Watch: Students back changes to Seanad election voting Students at TU Dublin have welcomed plans to allow all graduates to vote in Seanad elections. Politics • 16 hrs
Hopes that ceasefire could see release of Emily Hand Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he is hopeful that reports of a deal which would see the release of some hostages from Gaza and a … Politics • 15 hrs
Taoiseach urges de-escalation in Arab ambassador talks Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening met a group of Arab Ambassadors to Ireland, and with representatives of some Islamic countries, to discuss the situation in … Middle East • 14 hrs
Covid-19 variant maintains threat - WHO Covid-19 remains a threat as a virus variant has been spreading steadily around the globe, the World Health Organization has said. World • 16 hrs
ICTU welcomes new pay-related unemployment payments The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said it strongly supports moving away from flat-rate to pay-related social welfare benefits for PAYE workers. Business • 17 hrs
Up to 3,000 properties subject to Vacant Home Tax The owners of up to 3,000 vacant properties across the country must pay the Vacant Home Tax, according the first set of returns for the … Ireland • 16 hrs
Pay increases worth 12.7% agreed for mechanical workers Pay increases worth 12.7% have been agreed for plumbers, pipefitters and welders in a deal that runs from January 2023 until 2026. Business • 18 hrs
Antarctic ozone hole grows in spring, research suggests The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has been getting deeper in mid-spring over the last two decades, despite a global ban on chemicals that … Climate • 18 hrs
Challenge to Troubles legacy law being heard in Belfast A legal challenge to the British Government's controversial legislation ending all investigations into killings during the Troubles is taking place in Belfast. Ulster • 15 hrs
'Extremely venomous' green mamba loose in Netherlands An "extremely venomous" two-metre-long green mamba snake is on the loose in the Netherlands, police have said, warning residents to stay indoors and under no … Netherlands • 20 hrs
Civilian death toll in Ukraine tops 10,000 - UN More than 10,000 civilians have been killed in Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, with about half of recent deaths occurring far behind the … World • 18 hrs
€1.2m in cryptocurrency seized in major fraud operation €1.12 million in cryptocurrency has been seized as part of a national and international investigation into money laundering and fraudulent text messages. Ireland • 18 hrs
Fan dies after fall at Robbie Williams gig in Sydney A spokesperson for St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney has confirmed that a fan has died in hospital after falling at a Robbie Williams concert in … Allianz Stadium • 19 hrs
Indian tunnel workers trapped for ten days seen alive Forty-one Indian workers trapped in a collapsed road tunnel for ten days have been seen alive on camera for the first time as workers attempted … World • 21 hrs
€960m for health as extra Govt spending approved The Government has signed off on an additional €4bn of spending at the Cabinet meeting today. Politics • 19 hrs
Govt to scrap 1926 censorship laws for 'obscene' books The Minister for Justice has received approval from the Cabinet to begin repealing archaic censorship laws. Politics • 20 hrs
Residents saw flames from Stardust roof, inquests hear The Stardust Inquests have heard how residents living near the club saw flames coming from the roof around the same time the court has previously … Stardust • 17 hrs
Govt to hold referenda on gender equality in March Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the Government intends to hold two referenda in early March on gender equality. Politics • 16 hrs