
Fiscal watchdog issues annual pre-Budget warning (and warns EU rules are too easy on Ireland)
The watchdog said the government’s medium-term projections allow spending to outpace the growth of the Irish economy.

The watchdog said the government’s medium-term projections allow spending to outpace the growth of the Irish economy.
A number of residents had to leave their homes while a suspicious device was examined.
Jada Cristine Pereira Rosa was stabbed to death at an apartment she shared with her husband, Judismar Weslei Batista, at Cecil Street.
The search is being coordinated by the UK’s HM Coastguard.
Irish Traveller writer and activist Emma Ward watched The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives and has mixed feelings about its portrayal of modern women in her community.
The 15-year-old has been charged with common law riot.
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Ciara Brady was charged with possessing a number of weapons, which were recovered during garda raids.
Cleveland Police said 12 other people have been arrested over alleged criminality leading up to the collision which killed seven people.
Gas was the largest energy source for electricity generation, responsible for 47% of generation.
A small crowd attended the understated service in Askea, before a burial at St Mary’s Cemetery in Carlow town.
The road is currently closed, with local diversions in place.
The incident at a site on the Ballyvolane Road, near Blackpool in the city was captured on a number of videos which have been circulated widely.
Ahead of the meeting, Zelenskyy revealed the extent of Ukraine’s missile deficit, releasing usually closely guarded numbers.
The Northern Ireland Secretary is to meet with the ministers for justice and foreign affairs on his first official visit to Dublin.
The hit series will be back on our screens from this Sunday.
Four councils applied to the commission to CPO properties in July.
The Hungarian scored with virtually the last kick of the game to deny Newcastle victory.
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Michael Rice said that the flags were an ‘act of intimidation’.
The Journal Investigates found that MARA, the maritime regulator, is investigating multiple claims but is struggling to determine who is responsible.
The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate.
The announcement comes just a day after the director of the children’s detention centre called for a “ceasefire” in the dispute.
As she leaves Dublin after a six-month stay, Sasha Piton believes Ireland protects the right things more than it gets credit for.
Zoe Hyde and Mags Cremen progress in Amsterdam.
The new laws will stop insurers using a person’s medical history against them if they’ve had cancer.
The pilot phase will allow for the monitoring of between 90 and 150 individuals.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin met families affected by the rare genetic disorder last week.
In both cases the abuse happened in the Glasgow area.
More than a dozen firefighters are tackling the blaze at an agricultural site near Ballyboughal.
Uisce Éireann said these counties ‘need more time to recover’.
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS said it will not participate in next year’s song contest as ‘one of the participating countries is still involved in a large-scale military conflict’.
In response, Ruffalo said ‘criticising the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticising Jewish people’.
Under New Zealand’s proposed law, social media firms could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.
22,724 people contacted the CCPC helpline in the first half of this year.
Data centres used over 514 million litres of water between May and July this year, increasing during the hosepipe ban.
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The State’s only child-detention facility is engaged in an industrial relations dispute with its employees over concerns about safe staffing levels.
The Flavahan’s plant at Kilmacthomas, Waterford produces over half all the oats sold in Ireland.
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol netted after Marcus Tavernier had given Bournemouth the lead on Sunday.
The Blues came out on top 3-2 at Craven Cottage.
Israeli operations have killed 1,288 people since a ceasefire came into effect in October, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
Chief suspect in Limerick murder found dead, Taoiseach attends meeting of Ukraine’s European allies, and trade war between US and Canada.
Lynam won two All-Ireland SHC titles and enjoyed a decorated club career.
Each side has blamed the other for the collapse of negotiations in Washington late on Friday.
New CSO figures showed that the number of emigrants also fell in the same period.
The homes at Oscar Traynor Woods will be sold at an average discount of 22% on their open market value.
Parrott will be the 11th Irish player to feature in La Liga.
This summer saw an increase of 5.8% in take-home grocery sales in Ireland over the four weeks to 9 August, according to data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
A report says it is still “too early to be definitive” about AI-related job losses more broadly, as Ireland has emerged as a major hub for AI jobs and talent.
The man, who is understood to be originally from Brazil, is understood to have been previously in a relationship previously with Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa.
The use and promotion of these services have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Taoiseach to remotely Ukraine Coalition of the Willing, data centre water usage almost doubles during summer months, and NI Secretary to make first official visit to Dublin
The US and much of the world is invested in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, but while amateur sleuths come up with all sorts of theories, the story of a mother let down in crisis is being lost.
The national repair platform, RepairMystuff.ie, will also be redeveloped to help people find local repair services.
The Weeknd is playing two nights at the stadium this year.
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Trump was inside his armoured limousine known as “The Beast”.
More than quarter of a million people were left without electricity and mobile services were disrupted.
It is understood the police vehicle Pc Blades and Pc Clough were travelling in was not part of the pursuit.