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Six surfers rescued in Donegal.

Seisear clárchéaslóirí tugtha slán i nDún na nGall.

Rescue services rescued six people who were surfing off the west coast of Donegal yesterday evening.

Thug na seirbhísí tarrthála slán seisear a bhí ag clárchéaslóireacht amach ó chósta thiar Dhún na nGall tráthnóna arú inné.

The six were windsurfing around Broad Island off the Greenstone when the wind picked up (strengthened).

Bhí an seisear ag clárchéaslóireacht thart ar an Oileán Leathan amach ón gCloch Ghlas nuair a neartaigh an ghaoth.

They managed to land on the rocks and decided to wait there until it dried up.

D’éirigh leo dul i dtír ar na carraigeacha agus shocraigh siad fanacht ansin nó go dtráfadh sé.

However, they became cold over time, and called the rescue services in Malin Head at around 2 o’clock yesterday morning.

Tháinig fuacht orthu le himeacht ama, áfach, agus chuir siad fios ar na seirbhísí tarrthála i gCionn Mhálanna ag thart ar 2 a chlog ar maidin inné.

The Arranmore lifeboat was sent out to sea and it is said that its journey was difficult, with strong winds, heavy rain and the boats breaking in the stern.

Cuireadh bád tarrthála Árainn Mhór chun na farraige agus deirtear gurbh achrannach an t-aistear a bhí aici, idir an ghaoth láidir, an bháisteach throm agus na hólaithe a bhí ag briseadh i ndeireadh an bháid.

The boat’s crew found the six shortly afterwards, with the help of a boat crew from Bunbeg, and brought them to the mainland.

Tháinig criú an bháid ar an seisear go gairid ina dhiaidh sin, le cabhair ó chriú báid as an mBun Beag, agus tugadh iad chun na míntíre.

The six were medically assessed at a residence in Clough Glas, where they were confirmed to be in good health.

Rinneadh measúnú leighis ar an seisear i dteach cónaithe sa Chloch Ghlas, áit ar deimhníodh go raibh siad ina sláinte.

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Two oil refineries in Russia attacked by Ukraine.

Dhá scaglann ola sa Rúis ionsaithe ag an Úcráin.

Two oil refineries in Russia were reportedly damaged in drone attacks carried out by Ukrainian military forces overnight.

Tuairiscítear go ndearnadh damáiste do dhá scaglann ola sa Rúis in ionsaithe drón a rinne fórsaí míleata na hÚcráine orthu i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that two refineries in Bashkortostan in southern Russia and in Yaroslavl northeast of Moscow were attacked.

Thug Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky le fios gur ionsaíodh an dá scaglann i mBaiscíria i ndeisceart na Rúise agus in Yaroslavl soir ó thuaidh ó Mhoscó.

According to authorities in Yaroslavl, nearly 100 drones were intercepted before they reached the refinery, but debris from the drones caused damage to the site.

Dar leis na húdaráis in Yaroslavl gur idircheapadh beagnach 100 drón sular bhain siad an scaglann amach ach go ndearna smionagar ó na dróin damáiste don áit.

Zelensky said that the Russians are financing the war in Ukraine with proceeds from the oil sector and that the damage caused by the attacks on the two refineries was a thorn in their side.

Dúirt Zelensky go maoiníonn na Rúisigh an cogadh san Úcráin le fáltas ón earnáil ola agus gur dris chosáin acu an díobháil a rinne na hionsaithe don dá scaglann.

Zelensky also claimed that Ukraine shot down drones with military boats and other vessels belonging to Russia in the Black Sea.

Mhaígh Zelensky freisin gur scaoil an Úcráin dróin le báid mhíleata agus le soithigh eile leis an Rúis sa Mhuir Dhubh.

It is understood that the other vessels were tankers carrying oil for illegal sale on the international market.

Tuigtear gur tancaeir a bhí sna soithigh eile a bhí ag iompar ola lena dhíol go neamhdhleathach ar an margadh idirnáisiúnta.

In Ukraine, eleven people were reportedly killed in attacks carried out by Russians on various parts of the country.

San Úcráin, tuairiscítear gur maraíodh aon duine dhéag in ionsaithe a rinne na Rúisigh ar áiteanna éagsúla sa tír.

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Hope that the ceasefire in the Middle East will be extended.

Dóchas go mbeidh síneadh leis an sos lámhaigh sa Mheánoirthear.

There is now strong hope that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran will be extended.

dóchas láidir anois ann go gcuirfear síneadh leis an sos lámhaigh idir na Stáit Aontaithe agus an Iaráin.

It is said that the new ceasefire will last 60 days and that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened so that ships can bring goods and oil from Asian countries to Western countries more easily.

Deirtear go mbeidh fad 60 lá ag an sos lámhaigh nua agus go n-osclófar Caolas Hormuz in athuair le go mbeidh longa in ann earraí agus ola a thabhairt ó thíortha san Áis chuig tíortha an Iarthair ar bhealach níos scafánta.

However, neither US President Donald Trump nor Iranian leaders have given their blessing to any new agreement yet.

Níl a bheannacht tugtha áfach ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá Donald Trump ná ag ceannairí na hIaráine d’aon chomhaontú nua go fóill.

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Attack on a drone control center in southern Iran.

Ionsaí ar ionad stiúrtha drón i ndeisceart na hIaráine.

A US government spokesman has confirmed that the American air force attacked a drone control center belonging to Iranian military forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.

Tá sé deimhnithe ag urlabhraí ó Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe gur ionsaigh aerfhórsa Mheiriceá ionad stiúrtha drón le fórsaí míleata na hIaráine i gCaolas Hormuz i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

The spokesman said the Americans also shot down four drones when they attacked the base in the port of Bandar Abbas.

Dúirt an t-urlabhraí gur chuir na Meiriceánaigh ceithre dhrón go talamh chomh maith nuair a d’ionsaigh siad an bhunáit i gcalafort Bandar Abbas.

In retaliation, as they themselves said, Iranian forces attacked a military base belonging to the United States.

Ina éiric sin, mar a dúirt siad féin, d’ionsaigh fórsaí na hIaráine bunáit mhíleata leis na Stáit Aontaithe.

Although the Iranians did not say which base was attacked, authorities in Kuwait have indicated that several missiles and drones were fired at that country.

Cé nach ndúirt na hIaránaigh cén bhunáit go baileach (which base exactly) a ionsaíodh, tá sé tugtha le fios ag na húdaráis i gCuáit gur scaoileadh roinnt diúracán agus drón leis an tír sin.

Officially, a ceasefire has been in place in the region since the beginning of April, but it is unclear what direction it is heading – whether it will be consolidated or fall apartespecially since US President Donald Trump has often and simultaneously played both sides of the fence in relation to it.

Go hoifigiúil, tá sos comhraic i bhfeidhm sa réigiún ó thús an Aibreáin ach níl sé soiléir cén treo atá faoi – an ndaingneofar é nó an dtitfidh sé as a chéilego háirithe ó tá an dá phort ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá Donald Trump go minic agus ag an am céanna i ndáil leis.

The price of oil has risen again on international markets in light of the latest attacks after falling 5% yesterday.

praghas ola ardaithe arís ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta i bhfianaise na n-ionsaithe is deireanaí tar eis dó titim 5 faoin gcéad inné.

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A 14% increase in the number of unemployed people since the beginning of the year.

Ardú 14 faoin gcéad ar an líon daoine dífhostaithe ó thús na bliana.

The number of people unemployed in the State increased by more than 14% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same quarter last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Tháinig ardú de bhreis agus 14 faoin gcéad ar an líon daoine a bhí dífhostaithe sa Stát sa chéad ráithe den bhliain i gcomparáid leis an ráithe chéanna anuraidh, de réir figiúirí nua ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.

141,800 people were unemployed in the first three months of 2026, an increase of 17,600 from last year, and brings the unemployment rate to 4.9%.

141,800 duine a bhí dífhostaithe sa chéad trí mhí de 2026, sin ardú de 17,600 ó anuraidh, agus fágann sé gur 4.9 faoin gcéad atá sa ráta dífhostaíochta.

More than any other sector, the information and communications sector saw the largest drop in employment – 20,300 fewer than last year, a drop of 10.7%.

Thar aon earnáil eile, ba san earnáil faisnéise agus cumarsáide bhí an titim ba mhó sa líon fostaithe – 20,300 níos lú ná anuraidh, ar titim de 10.7 faoin gcéad é sin.

80% of those people were programmers and consultants, according to the figures.

Ríomhchláraitheoirí agus comhairleoirí ab ea 80 faoin gcéad de na daoine sin, de réir na bhfigiúirí.

Conversely, the number of people employed also increased in the first quarter of the year.

Os a choinne sin, tháinig ardú chomh maith ar an líon daoine a bhí fostaithe sa chéad ráithe den bhliain.

It was a very small increase, 400 people, and it leaves 2,794,500 people employed in the State in the first three months of 2026.

Ardú an-bheag a bhí ann, 400 duine, agus fágann sé go raibh 2,794,500 duine fostaithe sa Stát sa chéad trí mhí de 2026.

Since it is such a small increase, statisticians do not include it as a percentage.

Ós ardú chomh beag sin é, más ea, ní áiríonn lucht staidrimh é go céatadánach.

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No news yet from activists captured by Israeli forces.

Gan aon scéala fós ó ghníomhaithe atá tógtha ag fórsaí Iosrael.

It is understood that no one in this country has received any news from any of the activists from a humanitarian aid flotilla detained by Israeli military forces in the Mediterranean.

Tuigtear nach bhfuil scéala faighte ag aon duine sa tír seo ó aon duine de na gníomhaithe ó loingeas cabhrach daonnúla atá faoi choinneáil ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael sa Mheánmhuir.

The Israelis intercepted over twenty boats from the aid fleet in the eastern Mediterranean yesterday and have taken the approximately 400 people who were on board those boats.

Tháinig na hIosraelaigh roimh os cionn dhá scór bád ón loingeas cabhrach in oirthear na Meánmhara inné agus tá an tuairim is 400 duine a bhí ar bord na mbád sin tógtha acu.

It seems that ten more boats are still heading towards Gaza.

Is cosúil go bhfuil deich mbád eile ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Gaza i gcónaí.

A number of Irish citizens are part of the fleet and Dr. Margaret Connolly, sister of ~~the late~~ President Catherine Connolly, is one of those captured by the Israelis.

Tá roinnt saoránach de chuid na hÉireann páirteach sa loingeas agus tá an Dr Margaret Connolly, deirfiúr leis an Uacharán Catherine Connolly, ar dhuine den dream a ghabh na hIosraelaigh.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the Israelis’ actions in international waters and has called for the immediate release of the hostages.

a bhfui déanta ag na hIosraelaigh in uiscí idirnáisiúnta cáinte ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin agus d’éiligh sé na géibheannaigh a scaoileadh saor láithreach.

The vessel closest to Gaza, the Sirius, was 145 nautical miles from its destination, according to the group in Ireland to which the activists are affiliated.

An soitheach ba ghaire do Gaza, an Sirius, bhí sí 145 muirmhíle ó cheann scríbe, dar leis an ngrúpa in Éirinn a bhfuil na gníomhaithe bainteach leis.

In a statement, Israel’s foreign ministry said that no one would (not) be allowed to breach the naval blockade they are imposing on Gaza, which the Israelis say is a “legal” blockade.

I ráiteas, dúirt roinn gnóthaí eachtracha Iosrael nach gceadófaí d’aon dream an léigear mara atá siad a dhéanamh ar Gaza a shárú, ar léigear “dleathach” é, dar leis na hIosraelaigh.

The Israeli navy has a habit of taking people they capture to the port of Ashdod in Israel and deporting them from the country shortly thereafter.

Tá sé de nós ag cabhlach Iosrael daoine a thógann siad a thabhairt go calafort Aisdeod in Iosrael agus iad a dhíbirt as an tír go gairid ina dhiaidh sin.

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Hantavirus: experts optimistic there won’t be another outbreak.

Hantaivíreas: saineolaithe dóchasach nach mbeidh ráig eile ann.

The World Health Organization has confirmed that nine people have the virus and two others are showing symptoms of the disease.

Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte go bhfuil an hantaivíreas ar naonúr agus go bhfuil siomptóim an ghalair ar bheirt eile.

It is understood that all eleven of these cases are related to the cruise ship Hondius which had an outbreak of the disease.

Tuigtear go mbaineann gach aon cheann den aon chás déag sin leis an long chrúsála an Hondius a raibh ráig den ghalar uirthi.

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said that unfortunately this is not the end of the story and that it is likely that more passengers from that ship will become ill in the coming days.

Ceannaire na hEagraíochta Domhanda Sláinte, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, dúirt sé nach é sin deireadh an scéil ar an drochuair agus gurb é is dóichí go n-éireoidh tuilleadh paisinéirí ón long sin tinn sna laethanta amach romhainn.

On the contrary, he said, there is currently no likelihood of an outbreak of the disease anywhere else.

Os a choinne sin, arsa sé, níl aon chosúlacht ar an scéal faoi láthair go mbeidh ráig den ghalar in aon áit eile.

On the other hand, however, he said, another outbreak cannot be ruled out because the anti-virus is a virus that lies dormant for a while before reaching a peak of development.

Os a choinne sin arís, áfach, a dúirt sé, ní féidir ráig eile a chur as an áireamh mar gur vireas é an hantaivíreas a tholgann faoi go ceann scaithimh sula dtagann barr forbartha air.

The World Health Organization advises people with the disease to quarantine for six weeks and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most of the countries involved are currently adhering to that advice.

Comhairlíonn an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte do dhaoine a bhfuil an galar orthu coraintín sé seachtaine a dhéanamh agus dúirt Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus go bhfuil bunáite na dtíortha atá i gceist an uair seo ag cloí leis an gcomhairle sin.

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, Jay Bhattacharya, said, however, that the same advice might not be applied in that country.

An té atá i gceannas ar an Lárionad um Ghalair a Chosc agus a Rialú sna Stáit Aontaithe, Jay Bhattacharya, dúirt seisean, ámh, go mb’fhéidir nach gcuirfí an chomhairle chéanna i bhfeidhm sa tír sin.

Two Irish women were among the passengers aboard the Hondius.

Bhí beirt bhan as Éirinn i measc na bpaisinéirí a bhí ar bord an Hondius.

They are now at home and are said to be in good health.

Tá siad sa bhaile anois agus deirtear go bhfuil siad i ndea-shláinte.

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Climate change: Europe is warming the most.

Athrú aeráide: an Eoraip is tréine atá ag téamh.

Europe is warming, or being warmed by humans, more than any other continent on the planet, says a new international report on climate change.

Is í an Eoraip thar aon ilchríoch eile den chruinne is tréine atá ag téamh, nó á téamh ag an duine, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua idirnáisiúnta faoi athrú aeráide.

Every decade for thirty years, Europe has seen an average temperature increase of 0.56 degrees, a rate that is twice as strong as the rest of the world.

Gach deich mbliana le tríocha bliain, bhí meánardú de 0.56 céim ar an teocht san Eoraip, ráta atá dhá oiread níos tréine ná an chuid eile den domhan.

This means that the temperature in Europe increased by 1.68 degrees during those years.

Fágann sin gur ardú de 1.68 céim a tháinig ar an teocht san Eoraip i gcaitheamh na mblianta sin.

However, temperatures are rising even faster in the Arctic region – 0.75 degrees every decade.

Is tréine fós atá an teocht ag ardú i réigiún an Artaigh, áfach – 0.75 céim gach deich mbliana.

The result of this catastrophic change is warmer air, warmer seas, melting ice, drier land, the destruction of nature and the disappearance of all the shadows on which all beings live.

Is é an toradh atá ar an athrú tubaisteach seo aer níos teo, farraigí níos teo, leá oighir, talamh níos tirime, scriosadh dúlra agus dul i léig gach aon cheann de scátha a chéile a maireann gach aon neach orthu.

The details are in the annual report published by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts and the World Meteorological Organization.

Tá na mionsonraí sa tuarascáil bhliantúil a d’fhoilsigh an Lárionad Eorpach do Réamhaisnéisí Aimsire Meánraoin agus an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Meitéareolaíochta.

In addition to the report’s doomsday predictions, it also highlights the positive side of the situation.

Chomh maith le tuar tubaiste na tuarascála, tarraingítear aird ann ar an gcor dearfach.

The progress made in Europe regarding renewable energy is said to be a hopeful forecast.

Tuar dóchais, a deirtear, is ea an dul chun cinn atá déanta san Eoraip maidir le fuinneamh in- athnuaite.

In 2025, 46.4% of Europe’s electricity supply will be generated from renewable sources.

In 2025, is ó fhoinsí in-athnuaite a gineadh 46.4 faoin gcéad de sholáthar leictreachais na hEorpa.

These sources were mainly wind, water and sun.

Gaoth, uisce agus grian is mó a bhí sna foinsí sin.

27.5% of electricity supply was generated from fossil fuels, a significant decrease over thirty years.

Ó bhreoslaí iontaise a gineadh 27.5 faoin gcéad den soláthar leictreachais, ar laghdú suntasach é sin le tríocha bliain.

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Legendary singer Moya Brennan has died.

An t-amhránaí mór le rá Moya Brennan tar éis bháis.

Northwest Reporter The famous singer from the Donegal Gaeltacht, Moya Brennan, has died.

Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tá an t-amhránaí cáiliúil as Gaeltacht Dhún na nGall Moya Brennan tar éis bháis.

She was 73 years old and had been ill for some time.

Bhí sí 73 bliain d’aois agus bhí sí tinn le tamall.

Máire Ní Bhraonáin first achieved fame as the lead singer and harpist with the group Clannad from Dobhar in Gaoth Dobhair.

Bhain Máire Ní Bhraonáin cáil amach ar an chéad dul síos mar phríomhamhránaí agus mar chláirseoir leis an ghrúpa Clannad as Dobhar i nGaoth Dobhair.

Máire was the eldest of nine children – Clannad – who took music seriously since 1970.

Ba í Máire an duine ba shine de naonúr clainne – Clannad – a chuaigh leis an cheol go dáiríre ó 1970.

She, her sister Eithne (Enya) and her brothers captivated millions with their modern versions of Irish music before taking to the international stage and singing English songs.

Chuir sí féin, a deirfiúr Eithne (Enya) agus a deartháireacha na milliúin faoi gheasa lena leaganacha nua-aimseartha ar cheoltaí Gaeilge sular thug siad faoin stáitse idirnáisiúnta agus faoi amhráin Bhéarla.

It was their own Irish language song they recorded for the television series Harry’s Game in 1982 that introduced them to the wider world outside of Ireland.

Ba é a n-amhrán Gaeilge féin a thaifead siad faoi choinne na sraithe teilifíse Harry’s Game i 1982 a chuir in aithne iad don saol mór taobh amuigh d’Éirinn.

“The east and the west, which have always come, the moon and the sun will go…

“Imeoidh soir is siar, a dtáinig ariamh, an ghealach is an ghrian …

” – part of the significance of those lyrics and Máire’s magical voice together.

” – cuid suntais na liricí sin agus guth draíochtúil Mháire in éineacht.

From a young age, Máire was involved in music at home with her mother Máire Ní Dhúgáin, later in dance halls and in her father’s pub, Leo Brennan, and in local gigs in Gaoth Dobhair.

Ó bhí Mháire ina girseach bheag bhí sí ag gabháil cheoil sa bhaile lena máthair Máire Ní Dhúgáin, níos moille i hallaí damhsa agus i dteach tábhairne a hathar, Leo Brennan, agus i ngeamaireachtaí áitiúla I nGaoth Dobhair.

Much later, she recorded music with some of the greatest performers of her time, such as Bono and Shane MacGowan.

I bhfad ina dhiaidh sin, thaifead sí ceol i gcuideachta roinnt de mhóroirfidigh a linne, leithéidí Bono agus Shane MacGowan.

She recorded a total of 25 albums – with Clannad and on her own – and sold 20 million of them.

25 albam san iomlán a thaifead sí – le Clannad agus ina haonar – agus díoladh 20 milliún acu.

In the Year of the Millennium, she sang her song Perfect Time on World Youth Day in Rome in front of Pope John Paul II and two million pilgrims.

I mBliain na Mílaoise, cheol sí a hamhrán Perfect Time ar Lá Domhanda na hÓige sa Róimh os comhair an Phápa Eoin Pól II agus dhá mhilliún oilithreach.

Her voice can also be heard on major films such as Titanic, King Arthur and To End All Wars.

Tá a guth le cluinstin fosta ar scannáin mhóra mar Titanic, King Arthur agus To End All Wars.

Since 2007, Moya has performed in the female group T with the Maggies with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Maighread and Tríona NÍ Dhomhnaill.

Ó 2007, sheinn Moya sa ghrúpa ban T with the Maggies le Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh agus Maighread agus Tríona NÍ Dhomhnaill.

Since 2013 she has returned to harp music with a new traditional group.

Ó 2013 phill sí ar cheol na cláirsí le buíon úr traidisúnta.

Moya often donated her musical talents free of charge to causes and charities close to her heart, including the families of the Creeslough disaster in her own county.

Ba mhinic a bhronn Moya a bua féin ceoil in aisce ar lucht cúise agus ar chumainn charthanachta a bhí gar dá croí, teaghlaigh thubaiste an Chraoslaigh ina contae féin ina measc.

In 2023, Máire was awarded the Donegal Personality of the Year Award and the following year Donegal County Council awarded her and Clannad the freedom of the county for their contributions to music and the Irish language.

In 2023, bronnadh Gradam Phearsa Dhún na nGall ar Mháire agus an bhliain dar gcionn bhronn Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall saoirse an chontae uirthi féin agus ar Chlannad as a raibh déanta acu ar son an cheoil agus na Gaeilge.

She is survived by her husband and manager Tim Jarvis and their two children Paul and Aisling.

Maireann a fear céile agus a bainisteoir Tim Jarvis agus a mbeirt chlainne Paul agus Aisling.

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Blockades, queues, traffic jams on the 4th day of the fuel protest.

Imhsuite, scuainí, tranglam tráchta ar an 4ú lá den agóid breosla.

There are now fuel shortages in many places due to the blockades in place at fuel storage facilities in Limerick and Galway and at the Whitegate refinery in Cork, the only one in the State.

ganntananas breosla ina lán áiteanna anois de bharr an imshuí atá ar bun ag ionaid stórála breosla i Luimneach agus i nGaillimh agus ag scaglann an Gheata Bháin i gCorcaigh, an t-aon cheann sa Stát.

Petrol station operators are predicting that 500 locations will be without any fuel tonight.

Tá lucht na ngaráistí peitril ag tuar go mbeidh 500 ionad gan aon bhreosla anocht.

This has already happened to hundreds of others, in the south and west.

Tá sin tarlaithe cheana i gcás na gcéadta eile cheana, sa deisceart agus san iarthar.

There is no shortage of fuel, but supplies are stagnant in storage facilities and in Whitegate.

Níl aon ghantannas breosla ann, ach tá na soláthairtí i bhfastó sna hionaid stórála agus sa Gheata Bán.

Because no fuel is being released from these, they have no capacity to accept any other cargo, which the Taoiseach referred to today when he said that we will have to ship oil cargoes at a time when the rest of the world is competing for them.

De bharr nach bhfuil aon bhreosla á scaoileadh amach astu sin, níl aon acmhainn iontu glacadh le lastas ar bith eile, rud ar thagair an Taoiseach inniu á rá go mbeidh orainn lastais ola a chur ó dhoras tráth a bhfuil an cuid eile den domhain in iomaíocht faoina leithéid.

An example of this is the Thun Gemini, a tanker anchored in Galway Bay with six million litres of oil on board, fuel that cannot be brought ashore at Galway port.

Sampla de sin é an Thun Gemini, taincéir atá ar ancaire i gCuan na Gaillimhe agus sé mhilliún líotar ola ar bord aici, breosla nach féidir a thabhairt i dtír ag calafort na Gaillimhe.

Although Dublin Port is accessible, traffic congestion throughout the city has caused significant delays in getting tankers to the garages in the East.

Cé go bhfuil rochtain ar Chalafort Bhaile Átha Cliath, tá na hagóídí tráchta ar fud na hardchathrach ar cur an-mhoill ar taincéirí a thabhairt chuig na garáistí san Oirthear.

And even if the blockade were to end tonight, it could be a week before supply is restored.

Agus fiú dá dtiocfadh deireadh leis an imshuí anocht, d’fhéadfadh seachtain bheith ann sula gcuirfí an soláthar ar ais ina cheart.

In Whitegate in Cork, there was a standoff between Gardaí and the blockaders for a while as they were escorting a third tanker into the refinery, but it ended shortly afterwards.

Sa nGeata Bán i gCorcaigh, bhí sé ina leamhsháinn idir Ghardai agus lucht an imshuí ar feadh tamaill nuair a bhí an tríú taincéir á thionlacan isteach sa scaglann acu, ach scoir sí gan móran achair.

This solution was set up for the purpose of providing emergency vehicles.

Ar mhaithe le soláthar d’fheithiclí éigeandála a cuireadh an réiteach seo ar bun.

Several lorries carrying animal supplies and water cleaning chemicals have been unloaded from Foynes Port on the Shannon Estuary, but no oil tankers are being unloaded yet.

roinnt leoraithe le soláthairtí d’ainmhithe agus ceimiceáin glanta uisce scaoilte amach as Calafort Fainge ar inbhear na Sionainne, ach níl aon taincéir ola á scaoileadh amach fós.

But traffic conditions on many motorways and national roads are in disarray due to blockades by protesters.

Ach tá cúrsaí tráchta ar go leor mótarbhealach agus bóithre náisiúnta in aimhréid de bharr imshuí ag an lucht agóíde.

People can get an update. There are long queues on the M1 northbound due to that side of the road being closed at Dundalk. There are also long delays on the M50 southbound and northbound as protesters have blocked that major ring road.

Is féidir le daoine uasdátú a fháil Tá scuainí fada ar an M1 ó thuaidh de bharr an taobh sin den bhóthar bheith dúnta ag Dún Dealgan Tá moill fhada freisin ar an M50 ó dheas agus ó thuaidh agus blocáil déanta ag agóídithe ar an cuarbhóthar mór sin.

There are also some difficulties on the N7 southbound.

Tá roinnt deacrachtaí ar an N7 ó dheas freisin.

There are approximately 60 tractors, trucks and buses sitting on O’Connell Street in the capital but there is a flow of traffic on the north and south piers and the rest of the Luas is operating.

tuairim is 60 tarracóir, trucail agus bus ina suí ar Shráid Uí Chonaill san ardchathair ach tá sruth tráchta ar na céanna thuaidh agus theas agus tá an chuid eile den Luas ag feidmhniú.

Dublin Bus has a limited service in the city centre but the company says passenger numbers are down on yesterday.

Tá seirbhís theoranta ag Bus Átha Cliath i lár na cathrach ach deir an comhlacht go bhfuil líon na bpaisinéirí níos lú inné.

A view from the blockade at the Whitegate refinery today

Radharc ón imshuí ag scaglann an Gheata Bháin inniu

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Poet Gabriel Rosenstock has died.

An file Gabriel Rosenstock básaithe.

Poet and writer Gabriel Rosenstock has died at the age of 76.

Tá an file agus scríbhneoir Gabriel Rosenstock tar éis bháis agus é 76 bliain d’aois.

His family confirmed his death this evening in a statement about “an international poet who brought many of the world’s great writers to the attention of Irish language readers“.

A chlann a dheimhnigh a bhás tráthnóna i ráiteas faoi “fhile idirnáisiúnta a chuir go leor de mhórscríbhneoirí na cruinne faoi shúile lucht léitheoireachta na Gaeilge”.

He believed “in the power of poetry” they said “and in the ability of poetry to build bridges between cultures”.

Chreid sé “i gcumhacht na filíochta” a dúirt siad “agus i gcumas na filíochta droichead a thógáil idir cultúir”.

“He was a prolific and restless soul who published over 400 books.”

Anam torthúil agus corrach a bhí aige a d’fhoilsigh breis is 400 leabhar.

We will miss him, all of us who knew him and read his writing.

Aireoidh muid uainn é, iad siúd go léir a raibh aithne againn air agus a léigh a chuid scríbhneoireachta.

At the right hand of God, may his soul rest in peace.”

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

Gabriel Rosenstock spoke for several weeks to the Irish Independent and Raidió na Gaeltachta – speaking with his broadcaster son Tristan on the programme “The Man Who Was Never Born” – about his cancer which had spread, the treatment which was no longer working and his acceptance before his death.

Labhair Gabriel Rosenstock le roinnt seachtainí leis an Irish Independent agus le Raidió na Gaeltachta – ag caint lena mhac an craoltóir Tristan ar an gclár “An fear nár saolaíodh riamh” – faoin ailse a bhí air a bhí tar éis scaipeadh, faoin leigheas nach raibh ag feidhmiú a thuilleadh agus faoina nglacadh a bhí aige roimh an mbás.

He was keeping a diary about his time with the illness and his attitude towards it.

Bhí sé i mbun dialainne faoina thréimhse leis an tinneas agus a dhearcadh ina leith.

He spoke courageously to Nuacht TG4 a few days before his death, looking back on his life and forward to eternity.

Labhair sé go misniúil le Nuacht TG4 cúpla lá sular cailleadh é, ag breathnú siar ar a shaol agus chun cinn chun na síoraíochta.

He was born in Kilfinane in Co. Limerick.

I gCill Fhíonáin i gCo Luimnigh a rugadh é.

His mother was a nurse from Athenry in Co. Galway, and his father was a doctor and writer from Germany.

Altra as Baile Átha an Rí i gCo na Gaillimhe a bhí ina mháthair, agus dochtúir agus scríbhneoir as an nGearmáin a bhí ina athair.

He first achieved fame at University College Cork, in the Innti group of poets, which also included Michael Davitt, Liam Ó Muirthile and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.

I gColáiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh a bhain sé cáil amach ar dtús, sa ngrúpa filí Innti, ina raibh Michael Davitt, Liam Ó Muirthile agus Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill freisin.

He was a member of Aosdána and a former Chairman of Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann.

Ball d’Aosdána a bhí ann agus iarChathaoirleach ar Poetry Ireland/Éigse Éireann.

He wrote poetry, drama, haiku, novels, essays and translated over 180 works.

Thug sé faoin bhfilíocht, drámaíocht, haiku, úrscéalta, aistí agus aistriúchán ar bhreis is 180 saothar.

He is survived by his wife Eithne and their children.

Maireann a bhean Eithne agus a gclann.

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Trump threatens to bomb Iran.

Trump ag bagairt an Iaráin a chlochaoisiú le buamaí.

In a televised speech last night, US President Donald Trump claimed that American military forces in Iran had almost achieved all of their objectives.

In óráid teilifíse a thug sé uaidh aréir, mhaígh Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump go raibh a gcuid cuspóirí ar fad nach mór bainte amach ag fórsaí míleata Mheiriceá san Iaráin.

Nevertheless, Trump said, the Americans will continue to bomb and destroy Iran until that country is “back in the stone age again”, as he put it.

Ina dhiaidh sin féin, arsa Trump, leanfaidh na Meiriceánaigh orthu ag buamáil agus ag bánú na hIaráine nó go mbeidh an tír sin “ar ais sa chlochaois arís”, mar a dúirt sé.

He indeed threatened that the bombing would intensify in the next two or three weeks.

Bhagair sé go deimhin go ngéarófaí ar an mbuamáil as seo go ceann coicíse nó trí seachtaine.

All that offensive rhetoric from Trump despite the fact that the American people – or at least a large portion of them – are sick and tired of his proclivity for war, if the latest polls are true.

An rá mata oilbhéasach sin ar fad ó Trump in ainneoin bhunáite mhuintir Mheiriceá – nó cuid mhór díobh ar an gcuid is lú de – a bheith tinn tuirseach den luiteacht atá aige le cogaíocht, más fíor do na pobalbhreitheanna is deireanaí.

A card game is Trump’s favorite game, apparently, or at least the one he talks about most often.

Cluiche cártaí an tsamhail is ansa le Trump, de réir dealraimh, nó is minice óna bhéal ar chuma ar bith.

“We have all the cards“, he said last night, “and none of them (the Iranians)”.

“Is againne atá na cártaí uile“, a dúirt sé aréir, “agus gan oiread agus ceann acusan (na hIaránaigh)”.

However, international markets have turned a blind eye to Trump’s remarks and have not respected his own ‘one Trump’, as Brent crude oil prices rose to $108.15 a barrel this morning – a 7% increase from yesterday.

Ar a shon sin, is ‘súil na muice’ a chaith lucht na margaí idirnáisiúnta ar reacaireacht Trump agus gan meas ‘an aoin truif’ féin acu ar a ndúirt sé, arae dhaoirsigh amhola Brent go dtí $108.15 an bairille ar maidin inniu – ardú de 7 faoin gcéad ó inné.

But like financiers, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has no respect for Trump’s negative rhetoric, especially what he said about re-stoning Iran with bombs.

Ach an oiread le lucht airgeadais, níl aon mheas ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin ar chaint dhíblí Trump, go háirithe a ndúirt sé faoin Iaráin a ath-chlochaoisiú le buamaí.

“Such talk is unacceptable,” said the Taoiseach.

Níl glacadh ar bith le caint mar é, arsa an Taoiseach.

The Iranian people are not responsible for the war and must be protected (rather than vilified), he said.

Níl muintir na hIaráine freagrach as an gcogadh agus caithfear iad a chosaint (seachas iad a dhealbhú), a dúirt sé.

The Taoiseach also indicated that the Government was not considering rationing fuel in Ireland – at least not at this time – and said that our current fuel supplies were projected to last a month.

Thug an Taoiseach le fios freisin nach raibh an Rialtas ag cuimhneamh ar bhreosla a chiondáil in Éirinn – ar ala na huaire seo ar aon chuma – agus dúirt go raibh teilgean míosa sna soláthairtí breosla atá againn faoi láthair.

However, he assured that the Government would support those most at risk, hauliers and all other links in the food supply chain.

Mar sin féin, dhearbhaigh sé go dtacódh an Rialtas le lucht an chaill is mó, tarlóirí agus gach aon saghas lúib eile sa slabhra soláthair bia.

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Iran is being crushed again by Israeli forces.

An Iaráin á slacairt an athuair ag fórsaí Iosrael.

Israeli military forces are clearly not resting on their laurels, as they are carrying out another massive raid this morning on the Iranian capital, Tehran, after suffocating the place overnight.

Níl suí ná foras ar fhórsaí míleata Iosrael, is léir, agus iad ag tabhairt ollruathair arís ar maidin ar phríomhchathair na hIaráine, Tehran, tar éis dóibh an áit a shlacairt i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

There is no word yet on the dead but it is assumed that scores of them are there.

Níl aon chaint fós ar na mairbh ach glactar leis go bhfuil na scórtha acu ann.

Two other cities – Shiraz in southern Iran and Tabriz in the northwest – have also been bombarded by the Israelis since morning.

Dhá chathair eile – Shiraz i ndeisceart na hIaráine agus Tabriz san iarthuaisceart – tá siad á dtuairgneáil ag na hIosraelaigh ó mhaidin chomh maith.

It is not a time of neglect or delay for the Israelis in Lebanon either, and it is reported that they are once again bombing villages in the south of that country.

tráth faillímoille ag na hIosraelaigh é sa Liobáin ach an oiread, agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil sráidbhailte i ndeisceart na tíre sin á mbuamáil acu arís.

The Israeli army says it is also fighting Hezbollah on the ground.

Deir arm Iosrael go bhfuil siad ag dul i ngleic le Hezbollah ar an talamh freisin.

It appears that Iranian military forces fired an explosive drone at Dubai airport this morning, hitting a large fuel tank.

Is cosúil gur scaoil fórsaí míleata na hIaráine drón pléascach le haerfort Dubai ar maidin agus gur buaileadh mórumar breosla ann.

Smoke is rising from the tank but it doesn’t appear to be affecting flights at the airport much.

deatach ag éirí as an umar ach dealraíonn sé nach bhfuil sé ag cur isteach mórán ar eitiltí san aerfort.

Military authorities in the United Arab Emirates say they have been diverting or shooting down dozens of Iranian drones since morning.

Deir na húdaráis mhíleata in Aontas na nÉimíríochtaí Arabacha go bhfuil na scórtha drón ón Iaráin á gcur malairt riain acu nó á séideadh san aer acu ó mhaidin.

Not to mention the destruction and killing, the economic toll of unrest is affecting countries around the world, including, what else, the countries that are waging war on Iran.

Gan trácht ar an scrios agus an marú, tá deasca eacnamaíochta na corraíola ag cur isteach ar thíortha an domhain, lena n-áirítear, cad eile, na tíortha atá ag cur an chogaidh ar an Iaráin.

The most pressing issue for them at the moment is the unhindered passage of oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hamuz in southern Iran, while the Iranians still have some control over that neck of water.

Tancaeir ola agus gáis a sheoladh saor ó bhuaireamh trí Chaolas Hamuz i ndeisceart na hIaráine is mó atá ag déanamh scime dóibh i láthair na huaire agus smacht áirithe go fóill ag na hIaránaigh ar an muinceann uisce sin.

The European Union’s foreign affairs and security chief, Kaja Kallas of Estonia, indicated that EU naval ships might be sent to the region to pressure the Iranians to allow fuel tankers through.

Ceannasaí gnóthaí eachtracha agus slándála an Aontais Eorpaigh, Kaja Kallas as an Eastóin, thug sí le fios go mb’fhéidir go seolfaí longa cabhlaigh ón Aontas chuig an réigiún chun brú a chur ar na hIaránaigh tancaeir bhreosla a ligean tríd.

It seems that Denmark is in favor of that.

Dealraíonn sé go bhfuil an Danmhairg ina fhabhar sin.

Yes, and Britain – a former member state – but Germany is adamant about it.

Tá, agus an Bhreatain – iarbhallstát – ach tá an Ghearmáin patuar ina leith.

The foreign ministers of the member states will discuss the matter today, Kallas said.

Pléifidh airí gnóthaí eachtracha na mballstát an scéal inniu, a dúirt Kallas.

It is unclear what exactly the European naval ships would do in that part of the Persian Gulf, but British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that a threatening nod to the Iranians might be enough.

Níl sé soiléir cad go baileach a dhéanfadh na longa cabhlaigh ón Eoraip sa chuid sin de Mhurascaill na Peirse ach thug Príomh-Aire na Breataine Keir Starmer le tuiscint go mb’fhéidir go mba leor nod bagrach do na heolaigh san Iaráin.

All this in light of demands from US President Donald Trump that other countries come to the aid of the Americans in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure that tankers are allowed to enter and exit again.

É sin ar fad i bhfianaise éileamh ó Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump go dtiocfadh tíortha eile i gcabhair ar na Meiriceánaigh i gCaolas Hormuz chun a chinntiú go mbeadh cead isteach ann agus cead amach as an athuair ag tancaeir.

It is through this strait that a fifth of the world’s oil supplies and a fifth of the world’s liquefied gas are delivered every day.

Is tríd an gcaolas sin a sheachadtar an cúigiú cuid de sholáthairtí ola an domhain agus an cúigiú cuid de ghás leachtaithe an domhain gach aon lá.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs Traces of bombings in a residential area of the Iranian capital, Tehran, 15 March 2026

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Lebanon and Iran are being further threatened.

An Liobáin agus an Iaráin á dtuairgneáil tuilleadh.

Israeli military forces are reportedly carrying out a massive raid on Iranian infrastructure again today, for the fifth day in a row.

Tuairiscítear go bhfuil ruathar ollmhór á thabhairt ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael ar bhonneagar na hIaráine arís inniu, an cúigiú lá as a chéile.

In a statement, the Israelis claimed that their bombs were aimed at Iranian military infrastructure – including missile launch sites and air defense systems – but made no mention of the civilian infrastructure they were also targeting.

I ráiteas, mhaigh na hIosraelaigh gur ar bhonneagar míleata na hIaráine atá a gcuid buamaí dírithelena n-áirítear ionaid lainseála diúracán agus córais chosanta aeir – ach níl aon lua ar an mbonneagar sibhialta atá á rúscadh acu freisin.

This is the case in Lebanon, where Israeli missiles destroyed a hotel in the capital, Beirut, and residential buildings in the Lebanon Valley in the east of the country.

Is amhlaidh atá an scéal sa Liobáin, mar ar scrios diúracáin na nIosraelach óstán sa phríomhchathair, Béiriút, agus árais chónaithe i nGleann na Liobáine in oirthear na tíre.

Several people are reported to have been killed in those two attacks, it was not said how many.

Tuairiscítear roinnt daoine a bheith maraithe sa dá ionsaí sin, ní dúradh cé mhéad.

The Israeli army has ordered the population of sixteen villages in southern Lebanon to gather because, they say, they will soon begin bombarding those areas.

Tá ordú tugtha ag arm Iosrael don phobal i sé shráidbhaile dhéag i ndeisceart na Liobáine bailiú leo mar gur gearr, a deir siad, go dtósóidh siad ag tuairgneáil na n-áiteanna sin.

The Israelis say they are wreaking havoc there in order to suppress Hezbollah, an organization supported by Iran.

Is le dúil Hezbollah, eagraíocht a dtacaíonn an Iaráin leis, a chur faoi chois a deir na hIosraelaigh atá siad ag déanamh lot tíre ann.

Hezbollah has been firing rockets into northern Israel for several days.

Tá Hezbollah ag scaoileadh roicéad uathu le tuaisceart Iosrael le roinnt laethanta.

Irish soldiers are among the international troops on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations in southern Lebanon.

saighdiúirí na hÉireann i measc na saighdiúirí idirnáisiúnta atá ar dualgas síochána leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe i ndeisceart na Liobáine.

As with Iran, the commander of American forces in the Middle East is boasting about how well his soldiers – 50,000 of them – are carrying out orders.

Mar leis an Iaráin, tá ceannasaí fhórsaí Mheiriceá sa Mhéanoirthear ag déanamh gaisce faoina fheabhas atá a chuid saighdiúirí – 50,000 acu – ag cur orduithe i bhfeidhm.

Admiral Brad Cooper claimed that Iran’s military capability is being gradually depleted and that American combat capabilities in the region are growing stronger.

Mhaígh an tAimiréal Brad Cooper go bhfuil cumas míleata na hIaráine á spíonadh diaidh ar ndiaidh agus gur ag dul i neart atá cumas comhraic na Meiriceánach sa réigiún.

More soldiers and equipment are on the way, he said.

tuilleadh saighdiúirí agus trealaimh ar an mbealach, a dúirt sé.

Iran’s air defense systems are on the verge of being destroyed, the admiral said, and the country’s navy has been unable to put a single ship to sea since seventeen of its vessels were sunk in four days.

córais chosanta aeir na hIaráine i ndáil le bheith scriosta, arsa an tAimiréal, agus níl cabhlach na tíre in ann aon long a chur faoi sheol ó cuireadh seacht soitheach déag dá gcuid go tóin le ceithre lá.

Regarding the people being killed by the bombs, not much is being said.

I dtaca leis na daoine atá á gcur den saol ag na buamaí, níl mórán á rá.

Authorities in Iran said yesterday that 787 people have been killed since Saturday, including 165 schoolgirls.

Dúirt na húdaráis san Iaráin inné gur maraíodh 787 duine ón Satharn, 165 cailín scoile ina measc.

The Iranians are continuing their own bombing of neighboring countries, Arab countries where the Americans have large military bases and where thousands of Irish citizens live.

Tá na hIaránaigh ag leanúint den bhuamáil atá siad féin a dhéanamh ar thíortha comharsanachta, tíortha Arabacha a bhfuil bunáiteanna móra míleata ag na Meiriceánaigh iontu agus ina bhfuil na mílte saoránach de chuid na hÉireann ina gcónaí.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs The aftermath of the bombing in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, 4 March 2026

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Changes to critical assessment by special school principals.

Athruithe ar mheasúnú cáinte ag príomhoidí scoileanna speisialta.

The Government’s decision to remove the requirement that a child must have a formal diagnosis of a specific disability to be enrolled in a special school has been criticised by principals of those schools.

cinneadh an Rialtais fáil réidh leis an riachtanas a bhíodh ann go mbeadh diagnóis fhoirmeálta de mhíchumas ar leith ag gasúr le clárú i scoil speisialta cáinte ag príomhoidí ar na scoileanna sin.

The National Association of Special School Principals (NASSP) says a crucial part of the registration process has been sidelined and will undermine schools’ professional judgement on the appropriate placement and the most favourable learning outcomes for students.

Deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí Scoileanna Speisialta (an NASSP) go bhfuil mír chinniúnach den phróiseas clárúcháin curtha go leataobh agus go ndéanfar dochar de bhreith ghairmiúil scoileanna ar an socrúchán cuí agus na torthaí foghlamtha is fabhraí do dhaltaí.

The new regime was announced in December by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley.

Mí na Nollag a d’fhógair an tAire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais Norma Foley an réimeas nua.

The Minister said at the time that the Department was making the amendment to ensure that a child would have the support they needed, and to reduce the time spent on assessment.

Dúirt an tAire ag an am gur chun a chinntiú go mbeadh an tacaíocht atá ag teastáil ó ghasúr, agus chun an t-am a chaitear ar mheasúnú a laghdú, a bhí an leasú á dhéanamh ag an Roinn.

But the Principals’ Association says the decision was announced without consulting special schools at all.

Ach deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí gur fógraíodh an cinneadh gan a ghabháil i gcomhairle in aon chor le scoileanna speisialta.

NASSP Co-Chair Matt Swain says that “the capacity of special schools to plan and provide for and care for vulnerable children has been undermined.”

Deir ComhChathaoirleach an NASSP Matt Swain go bhfuil “an bonn bainte de chumas scoileanna speisialta tabhairt faoi phleanáil agus soláthar agus cúram pháistí leochaileacha.

“A professional report on a child’s ability is essential evidence to ensure that a student is placed in the most appropriate school setting.”

Is bun-fhianaise í tuarascáil ghairimiúil ar chumas páiste le cinntiú go socraítear dalta san suíomh scolaíochta is oiriúnaigh.”

The Association says that schools may now have to accept students without the school fully understanding the student’s diagnosis, developmental profile, or support needs, which would increase the risk of inappropriate placement.

Deir an Cumann go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh ar scoileanna glacadh anois le daltaí gan tuiscint iomlán ag an scoil ar dhiagnóis, ná próifíl forbartha, ná riachtanais tacaíochta an dalta, rud a chuirfeadh leis an mbaol go ndéanfaí socrúchán míchuí.

They say it would also disrupt team planning, resource allocation and personalized learning programs, and that the provision of education for all students could be disrupted.

Chuirfí as freisin a deir siad do phleanáil foirne, dáileadh acmhainní agus cláir foghlamtha pearsantaithe, agus go mb’fhéidir go gcuirfí as don soláthar oideachais do gach dalta.

Principals are also concerned that it will not be possible to ensure a safe learning environment, especially with the amount of pressure on teaching staff.

Tá imní ar phríomhoidí freisin nach mbeifear inann láthair shábháilte foghlamtha a chinntiú, go háirid agus an oiread brú mar atá ar an bhfoireann teagaisc.

They are urging the Department of Education to work with school management and leadership to come up with a better strategy.

Tá siad ag impí ar an Roinn Oideachais gníomhú i gcuideachta le bainistíocht agus cinnireacht na scoileanna le theacht ar straitéis níos fearr.

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Changes to critical assessment by special school principals.

Athruithe ar mheasúnú cáinte ag príomhoidí scoileanna speisialta.

The Government’s decision to remove the requirement that a child must have a formal diagnosis of a specific disability to be enrolled in a special school has been criticised by principals of those schools.

cinneadh an Rialtais fáil réidh leis an riachtanas a bhíodh ann go mbeadh diagnóis fhoirmeálta de mhíchumas ar leith ag gasúr le clárú i scoil speisialta cáinte ag príomhoidí ar na scoileanna sin.

The National Association of Special School Principals (NASSP) says a crucial part of the registration process has been sidelined and will undermine schools’ professional judgement on the appropriate placement and the most favourable learning outcomes for students.

Deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí Scoileanna Speisialta (an NASSP) go bhfuil mír chinniúnach den phróiseas clárúcháin curtha go leataobh agus go ndéanfar dochar de bhreith ghairmiúil scoileanna ar an socrúchán cuí agus na torthaí foghlamtha is fabhraí do dhaltaí.

The new regime was announced in December by the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley.

Mí na Nollag a d’fhógair an tAire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais Norma Foley an réimeas nua.

The Minister said at the time that the Department was making the amendment to ensure that a child would have the support they needed, and to reduce the time spent on assessment.

Dúirt an tAire ag an am gur chun a chinntiú go mbeadh an tacaíocht atá ag teastáil ó ghasúr, agus chun an t-am a chaitear ar mheasúnú a laghdú, a bhí an leasú á dhéanamh ag an Roinn.

But the Principals’ Association says the decision was announced without consulting special schools at all.

Ach deir Cumann na bPríomhoidí gur fógraíodh an cinneadh gan a ghabháil i gcomhairle in aon chor le scoileanna speisialta.

NASSP Co-Chair Matt Swain says that “the capacity of special schools to plan and provide for and care for vulnerable children has been undermined.”

Deir ComhChathaoirleach an NASSP Matt Swain go bhfuil “an bonn bainte de chumas scoileanna speisialta tabhairt faoi phleanáil agus soláthar agus cúram pháistí leochaileacha.

“A professional report on a child’s ability is essential evidence to ensure that a student is placed in the most appropriate school setting.”

Is bun-fhianaise í tuarascáil ghairimiúil ar chumas páiste le cinntiú go socraítear dalta san suíomh scolaíochta is oiriúnaigh.”

The Association says that schools may now have to accept students without the school fully understanding the student’s diagnosis, developmental profile, or support needs, which would increase the risk of inappropriate placement.

Deir an Cumann go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh ar scoileanna glacadh anois le daltaí gan tuiscint iomlán ag an scoil ar dhiagnóis, ná próifíl forbartha, ná riachtanais tacaíochta an dalta, rud a chuirfeadh leis an mbaol go ndéanfaí socrúchán míchuí.

They say it would also disrupt team planning, resource allocation and personalized learning programs, and that the provision of education for all students could be disrupted.

Chuirfí as freisin a deir siad do phleanáil foirne, dáileadh acmhainní agus cláir foghlamtha pearsantaithe, agus go mb’fhéidir go gcuirfí as don soláthar oideachais do gach dalta.

Principals are also concerned that it will not be possible to ensure a safe learning environment, especially with the amount of pressure on teaching staff.

Tá imní ar phríomhoidí freisin nach mbeifear inann láthair shábháilte foghlamtha a chinntiú, go háirid agus an oiread brú mar atá ar an bhfoireann teagaisc.

They are urging the Department of Education to work with school management and leadership to come up with a better strategy.

Tá siad ag impí ar an Roinn Oideachais gníomhú i gcuideachta le bainistíocht agus cinnireacht na scoileanna le theacht ar straitéis níos fearr.

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Orange Alert and heavy rain promised again in the East.

Foláireamh Oráiste agus báisteach throm geallta arís san Oirthear.

An Orange Warning has been issued and heavy rain is expected again tomorrow in Waterford and Wicklow, with the Met Office saying that there is a high risk of frost again in those two counties.

Tá Foláireamh Oráiste fógartha agus báisteach throm geallta arís amárach i bPort Láirge agus i gCill Mhantáin, agus Oifig na hAimisre ag rá go bhfuil contúirt mhór fuarlaigh an athuair sa dá chontae sin.

The storm is expected to last for 24 hours from 3 o’clock tonight, Wednesday night, until 3 o’clock in the morning on Thursday night.

Ón 3 a chlog anocht, oíche Dé Céadaoin, atá an doineann geallta agus mairfidh an foláireamh ar feadh 24 uair a chloig, go dtí an 3 ar maidin san oíche Déardaoin.

A Yellow Alert has also been issued, for the same period of time, in Dublin, Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois and Louth, Wexford, Monaghan and Tipperary.

Foláireamh Buí fógartha freisin, an tréimhse chéanna ama, i mBaile Átha Cliath, Cill Dara, Ceatharlach, Cill Chainnigh, Laois agus Lú, Loch Garman, Muineachán agus Tiobraid Árann.

Met Éireann says that the soft ground has been soaked by the rain it has shed on the east coast over the past 10 days and as a result there are cold spots in rivers and widespread flooding will occur again.

Deir Met Éireann go bhfuil an talamh bog báite leis an mbáisteach atá caite aige ar an gcósta thoir le 10 lá anuas agus dá bharr sin go bhfuil fuarlaigh in aibhneacha agus go mbeidh tuillte go forleathan arís.

Wexford County Council has warned drivers to be vigilant as many roads are still under water, including roads that would not be expected to be affected by flash floods.

Tá fainic curtha ag Comhairle Chontae Loch Garman ar thiománaithe a bheith san airdeall mar go bhfuil bóithre go leor fós faoi uisce, bóithre ina measc nach mbeadh súil leo a bheith buailte ag fuarlaigh.

The Council says there will be delays in the stormwater runoff, particularly along the coast, as drainage systems in the region are already overflowing, and due to the high tide.

Beidh moill ar an uisce trámh a deir an Chomhairle, go háirid cois cósta, mar go bhfuil córais draenála sa réigiún ag gabháil thar maoil mar atá, agus mar gheall ar an taoide ard.

We have a storm, the Great St. Brigid’s Storm, from now until the end of the week, and it won’t help that strong currents and high winds are promised.

rabharta linn, Rabharta Mór na Féile Bríde, as seo go deireadh na seachtaine, agus ní chuideoidh ach an oiread go bhfuil sruth láidir agus gaoth mhór geallta.

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Yellow rain status for many counties.

Stádas buí báistí do roinnt mhaith contaetha.

Met Éireann is warning of further flooding and poor travel conditions in the coming days.

Tá Met Éireann ag bagairt breis tuilte agus droch-choinníolacha taistil sna laethanta amach romhainn.

A Yellow Rain Status is in effect for many counties.

Tá Stádas Buí báistí i bhfeidhm do roinnt mhaith contaetha.

This warning will come into effect from 1 o’clock tomorrow evening until 9 o’clock Tuesday morning and the counties affected are Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork and Waterford.

Tiocfaidh an foláireamh sin i bhfeidhm óna 1 a ‘chlog tráthnóna amárach go dtí a 9 a’chlog maidin Dé Máirt agus is iad contaetha Cheatharlach,Chill Chainnigh,Loch Garman,Chorcaigh agus Phort Láirge atá i gceist.

A warning is also in place for counties Dublin, Louth and Wicklow.

foláireamh i bhfeidhm freisin do chontaetha Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus Chill Mhantáin.

This warning is in effect for those counties from 9 p.m. tomorrow night until 1 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Ón 9 a’chlog san oíche amárach go dtí a 1 a’chlog maidin Dé Máirt atá an foláireamh sin i bhfeidhm do na contaetha sin.

Heavy rain is forecast for the coming week.

báisteach throm geallta don tseachtain atá romhainn.

The UK Met Office has also issued an ice warning for 6 counties in Northern Ireland from 7pm this evening until 9am tomorrow morning.

Tá foláireamh don leac-oighir eisithe freisin ag oifig mhéitéireolaíochta na Ríochta Aontaithe don 6 chontae i dTuaisceart Éireann ón 7 a’ chlog tráthnóna go dtí 9 a’ chlog maidin amárach.

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The US threatens to raise tariffs on countries in Europe.

Bagairt taraifí a ardú ag SAM ar thíortha san Eoraip.

US President Donald Trump threatened this evening to raise tariffs on certain European countries until the United States acquires Greenland.

Bhagair Uachtarán Mheiriceá Donald Trump tráthnóna go n-ardóidh sé taraifí ar thíortha áirithe san Eoraip go dtí go bhfaigheann na Stáit Aontaithe seilbh ar an Ghraonlainn.

He announced on his Truth Social platform that tariffs of 10% will come into effect from next month on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Chuir sé in iúl ar a ardán Truth Social go dtiocfaidh taraifí de 10 faoin gcéad isteach ón mhí seo chugainn ar an Danmhairg, an Fhionnlainn,an Fhrainc, an Ghearmáin, an ísiltír, an Ioruaidh, an tSualainn agus an Ríocht Aontaithe.

These are all countries that are allied with the United States.

Is tíortha iad seo ar fad atá i gcomhghualaíocht leis na Stáit Aontaithe.

However, Mr Trump tells them they are playing ‘dangerous gamesregarding their position on Greenland.

Deir an tUasal Trump leo áfach go bhfuil ‘cluichí contúirteacha‘ á n-imirt acu i dtaca lena seasamh ar an Ghraonlainn.

‘From the first of June’ he says, ‘these tariffs will increase to 25% unless a satisfactory agreement is reached that allows the United States to purchase Greenland in full‘.

‘Ón gcéad lá de Mheithimh’ a deir sé, ‘ardóidh na taraifí seo go 25 faoin gcéad mura dtagtar ar shocrú sásúil a cheadóidh do na Stáit Aontaithe an Ghraonlainn a cheannacht go hiomlán‘.

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Maduro pleading not guilty to drug terrorism.

Maduro ag pléadáil neamhchiontach i sceimhlitheoireacht drugaí.

In a federal court in New York today, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to four charges against him, including drug trafficking, terrorism and weapons possession.

I gcúirt fheidearálach i Nua-Eabhrac inniu, phléadáil iarUachtarán Veiniséala Nicolás Maduro neamhchiontach i gceithre chúis a cuireadh ina leith, lena n- áirítear sceimhlitheoireacht drugaí agus airm a bheith ina sheilbh aige.

Maduro said he was not guilty, that he was a just man and that he was the president of his country.

Dúirt Maduro nach raibh sé ciontach, gur fear cóir a bhí ann agus gur uachtarán a thíre ab ea é.

Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was in the same court in Manhattan, facing the same charges, and she also pleaded not guilty.

Os comhair na cúirte céanna in Manhattan, agus na cúiseanna céanna curtha ina leith, bhí bean chéile Maduro, Cilia Flores, agus phléadáil sise neamhchiontach chomh maith.

The couple are accused of enriching themselves over 25 years by colluding with international criminals who were shipping illegal drugs to the United States.

Cuirtear i leith na lánúine gur shaibhrigh siad iad féin le 25 bliain trí dhul i bpáirt le coirpigh idirnáisúnta a bhí ag seoladh drugaí mídhleathacha chun na Stát Aontaithe.

Maduro’s lawyer said his client would not apply for bail today but indicated that he had not ruled it out in the future.

Dúirt dlíodóir Maduro nach raibh a chliant chun iarratas ar bhannaí a dhéanamh inniu ach thug le fios nach raibh sé curtha as an áireamh aige san am le teacht.

The hearing lasted about 40 minutes and Maduro had his feet shackled during it.

Mhair an éisteacht tuairim is 40 nóiméad agus bhí geimhle ar a chosa ag Maduro lena linn.

Only certain journalists and members of the public were allowed into the courtroom.

Ní raibh cead isteach i seomra na cúirte ach iriseoirí áirithe agus daoine áirithe ón bpobal.

The case will come before the court again on March 17 but it is not yet clear whether Maduro or his wife will be present that day.

Tiocfaidh an cás os comhair na cúirte arís ar an 17 Márta ach níl sé soiléir fós an mbeidh Maduro nó a bhean chéile i láthair an lá sin.

American military forces abducted the couple from their home in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, over the weekend and took them to New York aboard a ship.

D’fhuadaigh fórsaí míleata Mheiriceá an lánúin as a dteach cónaithe i bpríomhchathair Veiniséala, Caracas, ar an deireadh seachtaine agus thug go Nua-Eabhrac iad ar bord loinge.

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People still missing after the disaster in Switzerland.

Daoine fós ar iarraidh tar éis na tubaiste san Eilvéis.

Authorities in Switzerland are still searching for missing people after a large fire that broke out in a pub in the town of Crans-Montana in the southwest of that country early yesterday morning.

Tá na húdaráis san Eilvéis fós ag cuardach do dhaoine atá ar iarraidh tar éis an dóiteáin mhóir a tharla i dteach tábhairne i mbaile Crans-Montana in iardheisceart na tíre sin go moch ar maidin inné.

In addition to the 40 people killed in the disaster, apparently mainly young people, 115 others were injured.

Chomh maith leis an 40 duine a maraíodh sa tubaiste, daoine óga a mbunáite de réir dealraimh, gortaíodh 115 eile.

Adding to the concern, it is said that some of those injured are very seriously ill.

Mar bharr ar an mbuaireamh, deirtear go bhfuil roinnt den dream a gortaíodh an-dona tinn.

It is not known exactly how many people are still missing, but the pub was holding over 300 people, according to online sources.

Níl sé ráite cé mhéad duine go baileach atá fós ar iarraidh ach thoill an teach tábhairne os cionn 300 duine, de réir foinsí ar líne.

Crans-Montana is an international ski resort and Swiss President Guy Parmelin said it was likely that people from different countries were among the dead.

Ionad sciála idirnáisiúnta is ea Crans-Montana agus dúirt Uachtarán na hEilvéise Guy Parmelin gur dóichí go bhfuil daoine as tíortha éagsúla i measc na marbh.

Already, the Italian Government has announced that fifteen people from that country are missing.

Cheana féin, tá sé tugtha le fios ag Rialtas na hIodáile go bhfuil cúig dhuine dhéag ón tír sin ar iarraidh.

The French Government says eight citizens of that country are also missing.

Deir Rialtas na Fraince go bhfuil ochtar saoránach de chuid na tíre sin ar iarraidh chomh maith.

It is still unknown what caused the fire, but two people who were there at the time say that the ceiling of the house caught fire when sparklers on a sweet cake went out of control and the fire spread at a crazy speed afterwards.

Ní fios fós cad ba shiocair leis an dóiteán ach deir beirt a bhí san áit ag an am gur lasadh síleáil an tí nuair d’imigh spréachairí ar cháca milis ó smacht agus gur leath an tine de luas mire ina dhiaidh sin.

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Five people injured in arson attack in Dublin.

Cúigear gortaithe in ionsaí coirloiscthe i mBaile Átha Cliath.

A woman in her forties and a teenage boy were seriously injured in an arson attack on a house in Finglas, north Dublin, early this morning.

Gortaíodh go han-dona bean sna daichidí agus buachaill sna déaga in ionsaí coirloiscthe a rinneadh ar theach i bhFionnghlas i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath go moch ar maidin inniu.

A woman in her twenties and two teenage girls were also injured in the attack on the house on Creston Avenue at around 12.45 this morning.

Gortaíodh chomh maith bean sna fichidí agus beirt chailíní sna déaga san ionsaí a rinneadh ar an teach ar Ascaill Creston ag thart ar 12.45 ar maidin.

The lives of the last three are said to be out of danger.

Deirtear nach bhfuil beatha an triúir dheireanaigh sin i mbaol.

The five are being treated at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown and the Children’s Hospital on Temple Street.

cóir leighis á chur ar an gcúigear in Ospidéal Uí Chonghaile i mBaile Bhlainséir agus in Ospidéal na Leanaí ar Shráid Temple.

The Gardaí are to conduct a forensic examination of the house shortly.

Tá scrúdú dlí- eolaíochta le déanamh ag na Gardaí ar an teach gan mhoill.

Between the two lines, they are appealing to anyone who saw anything out of the ordinary in the Creston area last night to come talk to them.

Idir an dá línn, tá siad ag achainí ar aon duine a chonaic aon ní as bealach i gceantar Creston aréir teacht chun cainte leo.

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Trump announces Hamas must lay down its weapons.

Trump ag fógairt ar Hamas a gcuid arm a chur de láimh.

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas in Gaza to immediately hand over their weapons – or they will pay dearly, he said.

Tá fógra tugtha ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump do Hamas in Gaza a gcuid arm a chur de láimh gan mhoill – é sin nó íocfaidh siad go daor as, arsa sé.

Trump claimed that the Israelis had fulfilled their promises so far regarding the ceasefire in Gaza and said that it was now up to Hamas to do the same.

Mhaígh Trump go raibh a gcuid gealltanas comhlíonta ag na hIosraelaigh go dtí seo maidir leis an sos comhraic in Gaza agus dúirt gur ar Hamas a bhí sé anois déanamh amhlaidh.

Trump was speaking at a press conference in Florida after a meeting he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu there yesterday.

Ag labhairt ag preasócáid in Florida a bhí Trump tar éis cruinniú a bhí aige le Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu ansin inné.

Hamas had said earlier yesterday that they had no intention of handing over their weapons.

Bhí sé ráite ag Hamas níos túisce inné nach raibh lá rúin acu a gcuid arm a chur de láimh.

Trump is said to be excited about implementing the next part of his own plan for what’s to come for Gaza, which is to install a “technocratic” Palestinian government there with the support of an international military force.

Deirtear go bhfuil Trump ar bís leis an gcéad chuid eile dá phlean féin maidir lena bhfuil i ndán do Gaza a chur i bhfeidhm, is é sin rialtas “teicnealathach” Palaistíneach a chur i gcumhacht ann le tacaíocht ó fhórsa míleata idirnáisiúnta.

At the same press conference, with Netanyahu at his side, Trump said he would thwart any new attempt by Iran to develop nuclear power or produce ballistic missiles.

Ag an bpreasócáid chéanna, agus Netanyahu lena thaobh, dúirt Trump go gcuirfeadh sé ó mhaith aon iarracht as an nua a dhéanfadh an Iaráin cumhacht núicléach a fhorbairt nó diúracáin bhalaistíocha a tháirgeadh.

Nuclear facilities in Iran were severely damaged by bombing attacks carried out by the Americans and Israelis at the beginning of the summer.

Rinneadh damáiste mór d’ionaid núicléacha san Iaráin de bharr ionsaithe buamála a rinne na Meiriceánaigh agus na hIosraelaigh orthu i dtús an tsamhraidh.

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Gardaí recommend road safety over Christmas.

Cúram ar na bóithre á mholadh ag na Gardaí thar an Nollaig.

Today is the busiest day on the State’s roads during the Christmas period, and An Garda Síochána is urging drivers to slow down and be mindful of other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Inniu an lá is gnóthaí ar bhóithre an Stáit i rith thréimhse na Nollag, agus tá an Garda Síochána ag impí ar thiománaithe maolú ar an luas agus bheith airdeallach faoi thiománaithe eile, coisithe agus rothaithe.

Gardaí are today launching a 24-hour campaign to enforce speed limits more strictly, coinciding with this increase in Christmas traffic.

Tá feachtas 24 huaire ar bun ag Gardaí inniu féachaint le teorainneacha luais a chur i bfheidhm níos géire, chomhuaineach leis an méadú seo ar an trácht Nollag.

Gardaí say this is the latest element of a seasonal campaign which hopes to reduce the number of road accidents.

Deir Gardaí gurb é seo an gné is deireanai den bhfeachtas séasúrtha atá ag súil le líon na dtaismí bóthair a laghdú.

Drivers are being asked to stay within speed limits and be extra careful due to the high level of traffic and long journeys people are making.

Táthar ag iarraidh ar thiománaithe fanacht laistigh de na teorainneacha luais agus bheith níos cúramaí de bharr an leibhéal ard tráchta agus turasanna fada atá ar bun ag daoine.

180 people have died on the State’s roads so far in 2025.

180 duine a bhásaigh ar bhóithre an Stáit go dtí seo i 2025.

Almost all bus, train, ferry and air services are at their peak today, as people head home for Christmas.

Tá beagnach gach seirbhís bus, traenach, bád farantóireachta agus aeir ar teann a ndíchill inniu, agus daoine ag déanamh ar an mbaile don Nollaig.

The services are recommending that people make advance reservations whenever possible.

Tá na seirbhísí ag moladh do dhaoine réamh-áirithint a dhéanamh nuair is féidir.

50,000 people will come through Dublin airport today alone, with thousands more landing at Cork, Shannon, and Knock.

50,000 duine a thiocfaidh trí aerfort Átha Cliath inniu féin, leis na mílte eile ag tuirlingt ag Corcaigh, an tSionna, agus Cnoc Mhuire.

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Places for rent: 35% increase in the number of event announcements.

Áiteanna ar cíos: ardú 35 faoin gcéad ar an líon fógraí imeachta.

There was a 35% increase in the number of eviction notices given by landlords to tenants in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period last year, according to new figures from the Residential Tenancies Board.

Bhí ardú de 35 faoin gcéad ar an líon fógraí imeachta a thug tiarnaí talún do thionóntaí sa tríú ráithe den bhliain i gcomórtas leis an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh, de réir figiúirí nua ón mBord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe.

5,405 eviction notices were issued to tenants between July and September this year, and 61% of these notices were issued on the basis that the landlord intended to sell the property.

Is 5,405 fógra imeachta a tugadh do thionóntaí idir Iúil agus Meán Fómhair i mbliana, agus is ar an mbonn go raibh rún ag an tiarna talún an mhaoin a dhíol a tugadh 61 faoin gcéad de na fógraí sin.

It is believed that the significant increase in eviction notices is related to new rules that are due to be implemented next spring and are being frowned upon by landlords who only have one or two places to rent.

Meastar go bhfuil baint ag an ardú suntasach atá tagtha ar fhógraí imeachta le rialacha nua atá le cur i bhfeidhm an t-earrach seo chugainn agus a bhfuil col leo ag tiarnaí talún nach bhfuil acu le ligean ar cíos ach áit nó dhó.

As with these new rules, for example, a rent increase will be required to be equal to the increase in the rate of inflation, that is, or an annual increase of a maximum of 2%, whichever is lower.

Mar leis na rialacha nua sin, cuir i gcás, ceanglófar ardú ar chíos den ardú ar ráta an bhoilsicthe, é sin nó ardú bliaintúil de 2 faoin gcéad ar a mhéid, pé acu is ísle.

According to Rosemary Steen of the Residential Tenancies Board, while the increase in the number of eviction notices is a cause for concern, it is common for landlords to exit the rental sector.

Dar le Rosemary Steen ón mBord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe cé gur údar imní an t-ardú ar an líon fógraí imeachta gur den ghnás é tiarnaí talún ag imeacht ón earnáil cíosa.

Housing Minister James Browne said the new figures should take into account the increase in the number of tenancies despite the number of landlords falling.

Dúirt an tAire Tithíochta James Browne nár mhór aird a thabhairt sna figiúirí nua ar an ardú atá tagtha ar an líon tionóntachtaí in ainneoin an líon tiarnaí talún a bheith ag ísliú.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22y38c45Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comYour browser does not support the audio element.America is asking Ukraine to relinquish the Donbas region.Meiriceá ag iarraidh ar an Úcráin réigiún Donbas a ligean uaithi.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he is willing to cooperate with the United States on the peace plan that that country has drafted regarding the war in Ukraine.Tá sé ráite ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky go bhfuil sé sásta comhoibriú leis na Stáit Aontaithe maidir leis an bplean síochána atá dréachtaithe ag an tír sin faoin gcogadh san Úcráin.What is needed now, he said, is beneficial work, which must be undertaken honestly and enthusiastically.Obair thairbheach a theastaíonn anois, arsa sé, a gcaithfear tabhairt fúithi go hionraic agus go beo.That's what Zelensky had to say about the American plan, however, he did not give any details and it seems from his measured and concise speech that he is really against it.Sin an méid a bhí le rá ag Zelensky faoi phlean na Meiriceánach, áfach, níor thug sé aon sonraí agus dealraíonn sé ón gcaint thomhaiste ghonta a rinne sé go bhfuil col aige leis i ndáiríre.US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll was in Kiev yesterday, where he discussed the plan first with representatives of the Ukrainian Government and then with Zelensky himself.Bhí Rúnaí Arm na Stát Aontaithe Dan Driscoll i gCív inné, áit ar phléigh sé an plean le hionadaithe ó Rialtas na hÚcráine i dtosach agus le Zelensky féin ina dhiaidh sin.A US government spokesman claimed that one of those representatives, Rustem Umerov, accepted the plan after proposing several amendments.Mhaígh urlabhraí ó Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe gur ghlac duine de na hiondaithe sin, Rustem Umerov, gur ghac sé leis an bplean tar éis dó roinnt leasuithe a mholadh.According to the plan, which has not been published but has been seen by the Reuters news agency, Ukraine would cede every inch of the Donbas region in the east of the country to Russia and the number of soldiers in the Ukrainian Army would be halved - in exchange for promises about Ukraine's security.De réir an phlean, nach bhfuil foilsithe ach atá feicthe ag an ngníomhaireacht nuachta Reuters, ghéillfeadh an Úcráin gach orlach de réigiún Donbas in oirthear na tíre don Rúis agus laghdófaí faoina leath an líon saighdiúirí atá in Arm na hÚcráine – é sin mar mhalairt ar ghealltanais faoi shlándáil na hÚcráine.The plan also states that Russia, Ukraine and the European Union would sign a non-aggression treaty; that no soldiers from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be sent to Ukraine; and that the number of member states in that organization would not be increased.Deirtear sa phlean freisin go síneodh an Rúis, an Úcráin agus an tAontas Eorpach conradh neamhionsaithe; nach gcuirfí chun na hÚcráine aon saighdiúirí ó Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh; agus nach gcuirfí le líon na mballstát san eagraíocht sin.In addition, the international sanctions imposed on Russia since that country invaded Ukraine in early 2022 would be gradually lifted.Ina cheann sin, chuirfí deireadh de réir a chéile leis na smachtbhannaí idirnáisiúnta atá curtha ar an Rúis ó rinne an tír sin ionradh ar an Úcráin i dtús 2022.Russia would be invited back to participate in the G8 forum of countries and the United States would enter into a wide range of economic agreements with Russia regarding energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centers and rare earth minerals in the Arctic region.Thabharfaí cuireadh don Rúis a bheith rannpháirteach an athuair i bhfóram thíortha an G8 agus dhéanfadh na Stáit Aontaithe raon leathan socruithe eacnamaíochta leis an Rúis maidir le fuinneamh, acmhainní nádúrtha, infreastruchtúr, intleacht shaorga, ionaid bhunachar sonraí agus mianraí tearcithreacha i réigiún an Artaigh.It is not known whether the Americans have discussed the plan with other European countries yet, but yesterday the European Union Foreign Ministers indicated that they were not overly impressed with what they had heard about it.Ní fios ar phléigh na Meiriceánaigh an plean le tíortha eile san Eoraip fós ach inné thug Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha an Aontais Eorpaigh le tuiscint nach raibh siad róthógtha lena raibh cloiste acu ina leith.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Cars destroyed after airstrike by Russian military forces on the city of Odesa in southern Ukraine last nightNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Gluaisteáin scriosta tar éis ionsaí aeir a rinne fórsaí míleata na Rúise ar chathair Odesa i ndeisceart na hÚcráine aréir

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28y74qubContact: irishlingos@gmail.comPaschal Donohoe resigns from Government, takes up new position.Paschal Donohoe éirithe as an Rialtas, post nua aige.Fine Gael Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is to step down from his political duties in Ireland after being appointed Managing Director and Chief Information Officer at the World Bank, the second most senior position in that organisation.Tá an tAire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe ó Fhine Gael le héirí as a chúraimí polaitíochta in Éirinn tar éis dó a bheith ceaptha ina Stiúrthóir Bainistíochta agus ina Phríomhoifigeach Eolais sa Bhanc Domhanda, an dara post is sinsearaí san eagraíocht sin.He has already resigned from his role as Minister for Finance and will step down as a Dáil member later this week.Tá sé éirithe as a chúram mar Aire Airgeadais cheana féin agus éireoidh sé as mar Theachta Dála níos deireanaí an tseachtain seo.It is understood that the Government will appoint a new Minister for Finance this evening.Tuigtear go gceapfaidh an Rialtas Aire Airgeadais nua tráthnóna.Paschal Donohoe is 51 years old and has been an MLA for Dublin Central since 2011.51 bliain d'aois atá Paschal Donohoe agus tá sé ina Theachta Dála i mBaile Átha Cliath Láir ó 2011.He was appointed Minister of State for European Affairs in 2013 and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the following year.Ceapadh é ina Aire Stáit um Ghnóthaí Eorpacha in 2013 agus ina Aire Iompair, Turasóireachta agus Spóirt an bhliain dar gcionn.He was appointed Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in 2016 and Minister for Finance in 2017.Ceapadh é ina Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe in 2016 agus ina Aire Airgeadais in 2017.As with its new position, the World Bank's primary responsibility is to provide low-interest loans to developing countries.Mar lena phost nua, is é príomhchúram an Bhainc Dhomhanda iasachtaí ar rátaí ísle úis a chur ar fáil do thíortha atá i mbéal forbartha.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2bmwxa39Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com4 years for a man driving under the influence which resulted in death.4 bliana ar fhear faoi thiomáint a raibh bás mar thoradh air.A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 4 years in prison today for dangerous driving which resulted in the death of another man in County Donegal three years ago.Gearradh téarma príosúnachta 4 bliana inniu ar fhear 51 bliain d'aois as tiomáint chontúirteach a bheith ar bun aige a raibh bás fir eile mar thoradh air i gContae Dhún na nGall trí bliana ó shin.Shaun Duffy was driving on the wrong side of the N13 road in Saran Glebe, on 5th July 2022 and his car collided with a van driven by Mervyn McClure (70).Thiomáin Shaun Duffy ar an taobh mícheart de bhóthar an N13 i nGléib Sháráin, an 5ú Iúil 2022 agus bhuail a charr i gcoinne veain a bhí á thiomáint ag Mervyn McClure (70).McClure later died in hospital as a result of the accident.Bhásaigh McClure san ospidéal ina dhiaidh sin de thoradh na timpiste.Shaun Duffy has also been banned from the road for 10 years.Tá Shaun Duffy curtha den bhóthar freisin ar feadh 10 mbliana.A test conducted by gardaí after the accident showed that he was under the influence of alcohol.I dtástáil a rinne gardaí air i ndiaidh na timpiste léiríodh go raibh sé faoi thionchar an óil.It was not the first time Duffy had been guilty of such a crime, he had been convicted 6 other times before the day of this tragedy.Níorbh é an chéad uair ag Duffy a bheith ciontach ina léithid de choir, ciontaíodh 6 huaire eile é roimh lá na tragóide seo.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2cgsvjufContact: irishlingos@gmail.com88% increase in the number of Airbnb homes in the Gaeltacht since 2019.Ardú 88 faoin gcéad ar líon na dtithe Airbnb sa Ghaeltacht ó 2019.The number of homes available on Airbnb in the Gaeltacht has increased by 88% since 2019, according to new figures published by Conradh na Gaeilge and the tenants' association CATU.Tá ardú 88 faoin gcéad tagtha ó 2019 ar líon na dtithe atá ar fáil ar Airbnb sa Ghaeltacht, de réir figiúirí nua atá foilsithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge agus ag an gcumann tionóntaí CATU.That's a 40% increase more than the national increase.Sin ardú 40 faoin gcéad níos mó ná an t-ardú náisiúnta.In the West Kerry and South Kerry Language Planning Areas, for example, more than 16% of all private properties in both places are homes available on Airbnb, according to the figures.I Limistéir Phleanála Teanga Chiarraí Thiar agus Chiarraí Theas, cuir i gcás, is tithe atá ar fáil ar Airbnb iad níos mó ná 16 faoin gcéad de na háitribh phríobháideacha ar fad sa dá áit, de réir na bhfigiúirí.In the Islands District of Connemara, there were nine homes available on Airbnb in 2019 compared to 27 in 2025, an increase of 200%.I gCeantar na nOileán i gConamara, bhí naoi dteach ar fáil ar Airbnb in 2019 le hais 27 in 2025, ar méadú de 200 faoin gcéad é sin.In Gaoth Dobhair, Rann na Feirste, Anagaire and Lough an Uír in Co Donegal, there were 66 homes available on Airbnb in 2019 compared to 139 this year, an increase of 110%.I nGaoth Dobhair, i Rann na Feirste, in Anagaire agus i Loch an Iúir i gCo Dhún na nGall, bhí 66 teach ar fáil ar Airbnb in 2019 le hais 139 i mbliana, ar méadú de 110 faoin gcéad é.Róisín Ní Chinnéide, Advocacy Manager for Conradh na Gaeilge, said that the figures show that "the Gaeltacht is being strangled by Airbnb's tight grip" and criticized the Government for turning everyone's fundamental right to have a place to live into a commodity.Dúirt Róisín Ní Chinnéide, Bainisteoir Abhcóideachta Chonradh na Gaeilge go léiríonn na figiúirí "go bhfuil an Ghaeltacht á tachtadh ag greim docht Airbnb" agus cháin sí an Rialtas as an mbuncheart atá ag gach duine áit chónaithe a bheith acu a iompú ina earra.Paul D'Eath from CATU called for legislation to be introduced to tackle the problem.D'iarr Paul D'Eath ó CATU reachtaíocht a thabhairt isteach le dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb.The figures were compiled by the action group Inside Airbnb on behalf of Conradh na Gaeilge and CATU.Is iad lucht an ghrúpa gnímh Inside Airbnb a chuir na figiúirí i dtoll a chéile ar son Chonradh na Gaeilge agus CATU.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Trump touting a new deal with China.

Trump ag maíomh as comhaontú nua leis an tSín.

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a significant trade agreement in a meeting the two men held in the South Korean city of Busan.

Dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump gur tháinig sé féin agus Uachtarán na Síne Xi Jinping ar chomhaontú suntasach trádála i gcruinniú a bhí ag an mbeirt fhear i gcathair Busan sa Chóiré Theas.

Trump said he agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods from 47% to 57% in exchange for a promise from Xi that China would resume buying soybean products from the United States, that China would continue to supply rare earth minerals to the international market, and that China would do more to prevent the production of the drug fentanyl in that country.

Thug Trump le fios gur shocraigh sé ar tharaifí ar earraí ón tSín a laghdú ó 47 faoin gcéad go 57 faoin gcéad mar mhalairt ar ghealltanas ó Xi go gceannódh an tSín táirgí pónairí soighe ó na Stáit Aontaithe arís, go leanfadh an tSín ag soláthar mianrai tearcithreacha don mhargadh idirnáisiúnta agus go ndéanfadh an tSín tuilleadh le táirgeadh an druga feantainil sa tír sin a chosc.

Trump is very proud of that and said it was a “great meeting.”

Is mór an maíomh ag Trump an méid sin agus dúirt sé gur “cruinniú iontach ar fad” a bhí ann.

Xi made a more moderate statement after the meeting, then.

Ráiteas níos measartha a rinne Xi i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, más ea.

According to him, “representatives of the two countries reached an agreement on the best way to address important economic and trade issues” and “it was now important to finalize the details and implement what had been agreed”.

Dar leisean gur “tháinig ionadaithe an dá thír ar chomhaontú faoin mbealach is fearr le dul i gceann ceisteanna tábhachtacha eacnamaíochta agus trádála” agus “nár mhór anois bailchríoch a chur ar na mionsonraí agus ar aontaíodh a chur i bhfeidhm”.

Trump and Xi met at a summit of Pacific leaders and the talks between the two reportedly lasted two hours.

Is ag cruinniú mullaigh de cheannairí thíortha an Áigéin Chiúin a tháinig Trump agus Xi le chéile agus tuairiscítear gur dhá uair an chloig a mhair na comhráite idir an bheirt.

Above all else, the Americans want to solve the issue of rare earth minerals because China, more than any other country, has the most of them.

Thar aon cheist eile, teastaíonn ó na Meiriceánaigh ceist na mianrai tearcithreacha a réiteach ós sa tSín, thar aon tír eile, is mó atá siad le fáil.

The discussions between Trump and Xi focused on economic and trade matters and did not appear to discuss contentious political or military issues.

Is ar chúrsaí eacnamaíochta agus trádála a díríodh sna comhráite idir Trump agus Xi agus is cosúil nár pléadh ceisteanna achrannacha polaitíochta ná míleata.

Trump said that the fate of Taiwan, for example, was not mentioned, and it seems that not a syllable was said about the new military agreement between the United States and South Korea.

Dúirt Trump nár luadh a bhfuil i ndán don Téaváin, cuir i gcás, agus dealraíonn sé nach ndúradh oiread agus siolla faoin gcomhaontú nua míleata idir na Stáit Aontaithe agus an Chóiré Theas.

In addition, a few minutes before the meeting between the two leaders, Trump announced on his own social media that the United States intended to test nuclear weapons again, for the first time since 1992.

Ina cheann sin, cúpla nóiméad roimh an gcruinniú idir an bheirt cheannairí, d’fhógair Trump ar a mheán sóisialta féin go raibh rún ag na Stáit Aontaithe airm núicléacha a phromhadh an athuair, an chéad uair ó 1992.

Neither of them said a word about that after the meeting, however.

An drae focal faoi sin ní dúirt ceachtar acu i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, áfach.

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Presidential candidates lobbying in various locations.

Iarrthóirí Uachtaránachta ag stocaireacht in áiteanna éagsúla.

The two candidates in the Presidential election are campaigning in different regions of the country today – half and half in Leach-Quinn and half in Leach- Mogha – with only two days left before the big day itself.

Tá an bheirt iarrthóirí sa toghchán Uachtaránachta ag stocaireacht i réigiúin éagsúla sa tír inniu – idir Leath Chuinn agus Leath Mhogha leath ar leath – agus gan ach dhá lá fanta roimh an lá mór féin.

Among those in Munster is Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, between Cork and Co Clare.

I measc na ndaoine i gCúige Mumhan atá iarrthóir Fhine Gael Heather Humphreys, idir Corcaigh agus Co an Chláir.

She was first in Cork city this morning, then in Ballycastle, and from there she will go to Enniscray.

I gcathair Chorcaí a bhí sí ar dtús ar maidin, i mBaile Mhisteála ina dhiaidh sin, agus rachaidh sí as sin go hInis an Chláir.

Left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly is in Ulster, going out through the people in Co. Monaghan and Co. Cavan.

Is in Ultaibh atá iarrthóir na heite clé Catherine Connolly agus í ag dul amach trí na daoine i gCo Mhuineacháin agus i gCo an Chabháin.

She will visit Athlone in County Westmeath this afternoon and Mullingar afterwards.

Tabharfaidh sí sciuird ar Bhaile Átha Luain i gCo na hIarmhí tráthnóna agus ar an Muileann gCearr ina dhiaidh sin.

The pair clashed in the final election debate which aired on RTÉ television last night.

Chuaigh an dís in árach a chéile i ndíospóireacht dheireanach an toghcháin a bhí ar siúl ar theilifís RTÉ aréir.

Heather Humphreys was the most controversial of them all during the debate, and if the polls are true, she is far behind Catherine Connolly.

Ba í Heather Humphreys ba spairní díobh le linn na díospóireachta arae, más fíor do na pobalbhreitheanna, tá sí i bhfad chun deiridh ar Catherine Connolly.

According to political analysts, then, while it cannot be said that neither of them was without a sense of urgency, neither of them was without a sense of urgency.

Dar leis na hanailísithe polaitíochta, más ea, cé nach bhféadfadí a rá nár bhain béim chreabhair do cheachtar acu nár buaileadh an bhrathbhéim ar cheachtar acu.

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Rafah crossing in Gaza to reopen soon.

Bealach Rafah i Gaza le hathoscailt gan mhoill.

It is hoped that the Rafah crossing in the Gaza Strip will be open again by next Sunday.

Tá súil go mbeidh bealach Rafah i Stráice Gaza oscailte arís faoin Domhnach seo chugainn.

The Israeli Foreign Minister announced this this morning.

Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Iosrael a thug an méid sin le fios ar maidin inniu.

For the first time in 2 years, Palestinians will have the right to enter and leave Gaza.

Den chéad uair le 2 bhliain beidh sé de cheart ag Pailistínigh teacht agus imeacht as Gaza.

However, it is uncertain whether food will be allowed in through that route on a regular basis, with hundreds of trucks now on standby to provide humanitarian aid to the people of the strip.

Níltear cinnte áfach an gceadófar bia isteach tríd an bhealach sin ar bhonn rialta agus na céadta leoraithe faoi réir anois le cúnamh daonchabhrach a chur ar fáil do phobal an stráice.

It is said that there is now an urgent need for a large amount of assistance in light of what the community has suffered there since October 2023.

Deirtear go bhfuil géarghá anois le líon ard cúnaimh i bhfianaise an méid atá fulaingte ag an bpobal ansin ó Dheireadh Fómhair 2023.

Israel remains deeply dissatisfied with what it says is the slowness of Hamas militants in returning the bodies of the hostages they were holding.

Tá míshástacht mhór ar Iosrael i gcónaí maidir leis an mhoilleadóireacht a deir sé atá ar threallchogaithe Hamas i dtaca le coirp na ngialla a bhí á gcoinneáil acu a thabhairt ar ais.

Hamas says that some of these bodies are heavily covered in debris and that special equipment is required to access them, not to mention additional time.

Deir Hamas go bhfuil roinnt de na coirp sin faoi bhrat trom smionagair agus go bhfuil trealamh speisialta ag teastáil le teacht orthu gan trácht ar bhreis ama.

It is estimated that 19 bodies have not yet been returned to their families in Israel.

Áirítear go bhfuil 19 corp le teaghlaigh in Iosrael nach bhfuil tugtha ar ais dóibh go fóill.

Inbar Hayman (27) received a state funeral in Israel this morning.

Fuair Inbar Hayman (27) sochraid stáit in Iosrael ar maidin inniu.

She was the last female body held by Hamas, a woman who was kidnapped during the Nova festival in October 2023 and killed sometime later.

B’ise an corp mná deiridh a bhí coinnithe ag Hamas, bean a fuadaíodh le linn fhéile Nova i nDeireadh Fómhair 2023 agus a maraíodh am éigin ina dhiaidh sin.

Some reports say that the Israeli military campaign is continuing despite a ceasefire being declared in Gaza.

Deir tuairiscí áirithe go bhfuil feachtas míleata Iosrael ag leanacht ar aghaidh i gcónaí ainneoin sos comhraic a bheith fógraithe i Gaza.

Hamas claims that up to 20 people have been killed there in the past week.

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A young man who took part in riots has been sentenced to prison.

Príosún gearrtha ar fhear óg a ghlac páirt i gcíréibeacha.

In Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a young man who pleaded guilty to taking part in anti-immigration riots in the city last year and setting fire to a Luas tram was sentenced to four years in prison – the latter suspended.

I gCúirt Chuarda Choiriúil Bhaile Átha Cliath, gearradh ceithre bliana príosúin – an ceann deireanach ar fionraí – ar fhear óg a phléadáil ciontach i bpáirt a ghlacadh i gcíréibeacha in aghaidh na hinimirce sa chathair arú anuraidh agus i dtram Luas a chur trí thine.

That’s Evan Moore, a 20-year-old apprentice electrician, from Grangemore Road in Donaghmede in north Dublin.

Sin é Evan Moore, leictreoir faoi oiliúint 20 bliain d’aois, as Bóthar na Gráinsí Móire i nDomhnach Míde i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath.

A Garda told the court that Evan Moore had been incited to violence on social media and had ignored his mother’s pleas not to enter the city centre on the night of November 23, 2023.

Dúirt Garda sa chúirt gur gríosaíodh chun foréigin ar na meáin shóisialta Evan Moore agus gur thug sé neamhaird ar achainí a mháthar gan dul isteach i lár na cathrach oíche an 23 Samhain 2023.

It was said that he broke a window on the tram and dragged a bin that was already on fire into it.

Dúradh gur bhris sé fuinneog ar an tram agus gur tharraing sé isteach ann araid a bhí trí lasadh cheana.

Luas services had to be suspended for twenty-four hours due to the arson and it was estimated that €5 million worth of damage was caused to the tram.

B’éigean seirbhísí Luas a chur ar fionraí ar feadh ceithre huaire is fiche mar gheall ar an loscadh agus áiríodh go ndearnadh luach €5 mhilliún de dhamáiste don tram, a dúradh.

It was not until six months later that Gardaí arrested Evan Moore while taking part in an extreme right-wing protest.

Ní go dtí sé mhí ina dhiaidh sin a ghabh na Gardaí Evan Moore agus é ag glacadh páirt in agóid de chuid na heite deise antoiscí.

The young man had never been convicted before and was said to have deeply regretted what he had done.

Níor ciontaíodh an fear óg riamh cheana agus dúradh go raibh an- aiféala go deo air as a ndearna sé.

It was also revealed that he had completed an anti-racism course.

Tugadh le fios freisin go raibh cúrsa frithchiníochais déanta aige.

Judge Orla Crowe said she took all of that into account when considering the sentence she would impose on the offender.

Dúirt an Breitheamh Orla Crowe gur chuir sí é sin ar fad san áireamh nuair a bhí sí ag déanamh a machnamh ar an bpianbhreith a ghearrfadh sí ar an gciontach.

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Concerns about Loyalist violence over bilingual signage.

Imní faoi fhoréigean Dilseoirí faoi chomharthaíocht dátheangach.

Conradh na Gaeilge says the threats made by Loyalist paramilitaries at the weekend that Belfast City Council property will be destroyed if it has bilingual signage are a cause for great concern.

Deir Conradh na Gaeilge gur cúis mhór imní iad na bagairtí a rinne paraimíleataigh Dílseora ag an deireadh seachtaine go scriosfar maoin de chuid Chomhairle Chathair Bhéal Feirste má bhíonn comharthaíocht dátheangach orthu.

In an open letter from Conradh na Gaeilge and the Leaders of the Parties and the City Council, the League says that it is a cause for concern for everyone who supports the Irish language and equality in general.

I litir oscailte ó Chonradh na Gaeilge agus ó Cheannairí na bPáirtithe agus ó Chomhairle na Cathrach deir an Conradh gur cúis imní é do gach duine a thacaíonn leis an Ghaeilge agus leis an chomhionannas trí chéile.

The threat has been condemned by Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt.

Tá an bhagairt cáinte ag ceannaire Aondachtóirí Uladh, Mike Nesbitt.

A draft Irish language policy agreed by the Council would mean that Irish and English would be more prominent and side by side on all Council publications and property.

Chiallaódh dréachtpholasaí Gaeilge atá aontaithe ag an Chomhairle go mbeadh an Ghaeilge agus an Béarla níos feiceálaí agus iad le taobh a chéile ar gach foilseachán agus maoin de chuid na Comhairle.

But since the policy was adopted last Wednesday the UDA and UVF have threatened to destroy any property bearing the signage.

Ach ó glacadh leis an pholasaí Dé Céadaoin seo caite tá an UDA agus UVF tar éis bagairt go scriosfaidh siad maoin ar bith a mbeidh an chomharthaíocht orthu.

These paramilitary organisations told the Sunday Life newspaper that they would burn down Council vehicles and buildings if Irish was visible on them.

Dúirt na heagrais paramíleatacha sin le nuachtán an Sunday Life go lasfadh siad feithiclí agus foirgnimh de chuid na Comhairle dá mbeadh an Ghaeilge le feiceáil orthu.

Conradh na Gaeilge called on party leaders in Stormont to condemn the threat.

D’iarr Conradh na Gaeilge ar cheannairí na bpáirtithe i Stormont an bhagairt a cháineadh.

Irish Language Commissioner The new Irish Language Commissioner will be responsible for implementing the Identity and Language Act.

Coimisinéir na Gaeilge Beidh dualgas ar an Choimisinéir úr Gaeilge an tAcht Féiniúlachta agus Teanga a chur i bhfeidhm.

Yesterday on the X platform, the person nominated but not appointed to that position, Pól Deeds, said that the threat from the UDA and UVF is a result of the promotion of bigotry in the media – in particular, he said, the BBC.

Inné ar an ardán X dúirt an té atá ainmnithe ach nach bhfuil ceaptha don phost sin, Pól Deeds, gur toradh í an bhagairt ón UDA agus UVF ar chur chun cinn na biogóideachta sna meáin – go háirithe a dúirt sé an BBC.

Paul Deeds said the Executive Office in Stormont had failed to protect its own policy – and UK law – and was failing in its duty of care to the new Commissioner.

Dúirt Pól Deeds gur theip ar Oifig an Fheidhmeannais i Stormont a bpolasaí féin – agus dlí na Ríochta Aontaithe – a chosaint agus go bhfuil siad ag teip ina ndualgas cúraim don Choimisinéir úr.

The threats from Loyalists have only been condemned by one Unionist party, the Ulster Unionists (UUP).

Níl na bagairtí ó Dhílseoirí cáinte ach ag pairtí Aondachtach amháin, Aondachtóirí Uladh an UUP.

Their leader Mike Nesbitt said that the Irish language signage needs to be discussed further, and he said that any threat to Council workers should be withdrawn.

Dúirt a gceannaire Mike Nesbitt go gcaithfear an chomharthaíocht i nGaeilge a phlé tuilleadh, agus dúirt sé gur cheart bagairt ar bith ar oibrithe na Comhairle a tharraingt siar.

A large majority of the Council – 42 members – voted in favour of the policy last week, members of Sinn Féin, the SDLP, the Alliance, the Green Party and People Without Profit.

Tromlach mór den Chomhairle – 42 comhalta – a vótáil ar son an pholasaí an tseachtain seo caite, baill de Shinn Féin, an SDLP, an Alliance, an Comhaontas Glas agus Pobal Seachas Brabús.

17 voted against it, the DUP, the UUP and the TUV.

17 a chaith vóta ina aghaidh, an DUP, an UUP agus an TUV.

There will be more about that story from Ailbhe Ó Monacháin on Nuacht TG4 at 7.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin Ailbhe Ó Monacháin ar Nuacht TG4 ag a 7.

The dispute over the rights of the Irish-speaking community in the north continues unabated.

Gan deireadh leis an aighneas faoi chearta Phobal na Gaeilge ó thuaidh

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Storm Amy: 184,000 homes without electrical power.

Stoirm Amy: 184,000 áitreabh gan cumhacht leictreach.

A man was seriously injured in an accident in Co. Donegal today which was caused by severe weather, Gardaí say.

Gortaíodh fear go dona i dtimpiste i gCo Dhún na nGall inniu arbh í an aimsir gharbh ba shiocair leis, a deir na Gardaí.

The accident happened in Letterkenny at around 4.15pm.

Tharla an tionóisc i Leitir Ceanainn ag thart ar 4.15 tráthnóna.

As Storm Amy makes its way across the country, it is reported that approximately 184,000 properties are currently without electrical power.

Agus Stoirm Amy ag déanamh a díchill ar fud na tíre, tuairiscítear go bhfuil thart ar 184,000 áitreabh gan cumhacht leictreach faoi láthair.

Meteorologists have announced seven different weather warnings – from yellow to red – in various parts of the country.

Tá seacht bhfoláireamh éagsúla aimsire fógartha ag na meitéareolaithe – ó bhuí go dearg – in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír.

The most serious of these is the red sea warning that has been issued between 2pm and 8pm this evening from Head of Limerick in Co Clare to Head of Roscommon in Co Donegal to Benmore in Co Antrim.

Is tromchúisí dar ndóigh an foláireamh dearg mara atá fógartha idir 2 a chlog agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna inniu ó Cheann Léime i gCo an Chláir go Ceann Ros Eoghain i gCo Dhún na nGall go dtí an Bhinn Mhór i gCo Aontroma.

In fact, the weather is most severe along the coastline between Galway and Donegal, with winds reaching up to 120 kilometres per hour, although almost every part of the country has received its share of the storm.

Go deimhin, is feadh an imeallbhoird idir Gaillimh agus Dún na nGall is gairbhe atá an aimsir, mar a bhfuil suas le 120 ciliméadar san uair faoin ngaoth, siúd is go bhfuil mórán gach áit sa tíre tar éis a cion féin den tuargaint a fháil.

Met Éireann says the wind gusts are above average and are likely to cause power outages in more places, down trees and cause sea waves to hit shores.

Deir Met Éireann go bhfuil neart os meán sa stangadh gaoithe agus gur dóichí go ngearrfar an chumhacht i dtuilleadh áiteanna, go leagfar crainn agus go dtonnfaidh an fharraige isteach ar chladaí dá bhíthin.

Since the timely announcement, people in the most remote places have been protecting themselves since yesterday against what is inevitable.

Ó tugadh fógra go tráthúil, tá daoine in áiteanna is sceirdiúla á ndíonadh féin ó inné ar an rud nach bhfuil inseachanta.

For example, sandbags have been pressed tightly against doorways in Donegal and Sligo to prevent water from leaking into homes and shops, especially in areas where the public has bought in.

Cuir i gcás, tá málaí gainimh brúite isteach go dlúth le doirse i nDún na nGall agus i Sligeach ar fhaitíos go sceithfeadh uisce isteach i dtithe agus i siopaí, go háirithe i gceantair a bhfuil ciall cheannaithe ag an bpobal.

People are also being urged to use common sense and stay home rather than risking danger and defying the quarantine without good reason.

Táthar ag achainí ar dhaoine gnáthchiall a bheith acu freisin agus fanacht sa bhaile seachas dul i nguais agus dúshlán na síne a thabhairt gan údar maith.

People must be alert to downed power lines, says the Electricity Supply Board, and not touch or touch them.

Ní mór do dhaoine a bheith san airdeall ar shreanga cumhachta atá tite, a deir Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais, agus gan drannadh leo ná lámh a leagan orthu.

The company says its technicians are trained and on standby to carry out repair work as soon as possible, if necessary.

Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil a gcuid teicneoirí innealta agus ar fuireachas le hobair dheisiúcháin a dhéanamh a thúisce is féidir, más gá.

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Presidential Election: three candidates on the Atlantic path.

Toghchán Uachtaránachta: triúr iarrthóirí ar shlí an Atlantaigh.

The three candidates in the Presidential election are canvassing in Co. Donegal and Co. Kerry today.

Ta an triúr iarrthóirí sa toghchán Uachtaránachta ag canbhasáil i gCo Dhún na nGall agus i gCo Chiarraí inniu.

Left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly will be in Donegal town, Killybegs, Clifden and Ardara.

Iarrthóir na heite clé Catherine Connolly, beidh sí i mbaile Dhún na nGall, sna Cealla Beaga, sa Chlochán Liath agus in Ard an Rátha.

Since Sinn Féin is supporting Catherine Connolly, that party’s finance spokesman, Pearse Doherty from Gaoth Dobhair, is canvassing alongside her today.

Ó tá Sinn Féin ag tacú le Catherine Connolly, tá urlabhraí airgeadais an pháirtí sin, Pearse Doherty as Gaoth Dobhair, ag canbhasáil in éindí léi inniu.

Kerry is home to both Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin.

I gCiarraí atá iarrthóir Fhine Gael Heather Humphreys agus iarrthóir Fhianna Fáil Jim Gavin araon.

They may run into each other as they are both due to go to the Listowel Races this afternoon.

D’fhéadfadh sé go gcasfaí ar a chéile iad ó tá an bheirt acu le dul chuig Rásaí Lios Tuathail tráthnóna.

The two were interviewed from various locations on Radio Kerry this morning.

Cuireadh an bheirt faoi agallamh ó áiteanna éagsúla ar Radio Kerry ar maidin.

Jim Gavin is in Tralee, where he will be giving a tour of the Tralee Bay Wetland Ecopark.

Tá Jim Gavin i dTrá Lí, áit a dtabharfaidh sé sciuird ar Éiceapháirc Bhogach Bhá Thrá Lí.

Heather Humphreys went on a short cart ride in Killarney, she is due to be in Muckross House soon and will also visit the Tralee Women’s Hut.

Chuaigh Heather Humphreys ar thuras gairid i gcairt i gCill Airne, tá sí le bheith i dTeach Mhucrois ar ball agus tabharfaidh sí cuairt freisin ar Bhothán Ban Thrá Lí.

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16,353 homeless people in August.

16,353 duine gan dídean i mí Lúnasa.

The latest figures from the Department of Housing show that 16,353 people were homeless or living in emergency accommodation in the State last month.

Léiríonn na figiúirí is deireanaí ón Roinn Tithíochta go raibh 16,353 duine gan dídean nó ag cur fúthu i lóistín éigeandála sa Stát an mhí seo caite.

This is an increase of 295 on the number of people who were homeless in July.

Méadú de 295 is ea é sin ar an líon daoine a bhí gan dídean i mí Iúil.

The number of children living in emergency accommodation in August included 5,145, the highest number ever recorded.

Áírítear 5,145 leanbh ar na daoine a bhí ina gcónaí i lóistín éigeandála i mí Lúnasa, an líon is mó leanaí a taifeadadh riamh.

Commenting on the new figures, Seán Moynihan from the elderly charity Alone said that the number of people over 65 who rented a home had increased by 83% between the last two censuses.

Ag trácht dó ar na figiúirí nua, dúirt Seán Moynihan ón gcarthanas do dhaoine aosta Alone gur tháinig méadú de 83 faoin gcéad idir an dá dhaonáireamh dheireanacha ar an líon daoine os cionn 65 bliain d’aois a raibh áras cónaithe ar cíos acu.

The situation must have gotten worse, he said, since there are so many people in their fifties and forties who currently don’t have a home of their own.

Ní foláir nó gur i ndonas a rachas an scéal, arsa sé, ó tá an oiread sin daoine atá sna caogaidí agus sna daichidí faoi láthair nach bhfuil áras cónaithe dá gcuid féin acu.

According to the Munster, 25% of the houses to be built by the State should be made available for older people to get ahead of the problem.

Dar leis an Muimhneachánach gur cheart 25 faoin gcéad de na tithe atá le tógáil ag an Stát a chur ar fáil do dhaoine aosta le teacht roimh an bhfadhb.

He was talking about the commitment in the Government Programme to build over 300,000 homes between now and the end of 2030.

Ag caint a bhí sé ar an ngealltanas atá i gClár an Rialtais barr ar 300,000 áras cónaithe a thógáil as seo go deireadh 2030.

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Thousands participate today in a major protest, RIGHTS, for the language.

Na mílte páirteach inniu i mór-agóid, CEARTA, ar son na teanga.

Thousands took part today in a major national protest on behalf of the Irish language and the Gaeltacht.

Ghlac na mílte páirt inniu i mór-agóid náisiunta ar son na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta.

The protest was called RIGHTS, and people came from all over the country to attend.

CEARTA ab ainm don agóid, agus tháinig daoine ó gach cearn den tír le freastal uirthi.

The crowds marched from Parnell Square to Leinster House.

Mhairseáil na sluaite ó Chearnóg Parnell go dtí Teach Laighean.

Irish and Gaeltacht groups participated, along with schools, third level students, co-operative teachers, musicians and families.

Bhí grúpaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta páirteach ann, mar aon le scoileanna, mic léinn triú leibhéil, múinteoirí comharchumainn, ceoltóirí agus teaghlaigh.

CEARTA was the first such national protest on behalf of the Irish language and the Gaeltacht in over a decade.

Bhí CEARTA ar an gcéad agóid náisiúnta dá leithéid ar son na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta le breis agus deich mbliana anuas.

Among their demands, they are seeking fair funding, the right to live in the Gaeltacht, reform of the education system, and the fulfillment of long-promised language rights, Conradh na Gaeilge said today.

I measc na n- éileamh atá acu, tá siad ag lorg maoiniú cothrom, an ceart chun cónaí sa Ghaeltacht, athchóiriú ar an gcóras oideachais, agus comhlíonadh cearta teanga a gealladh le fada, a dúirt Conradh na Gaeilge inniu.

In a statement issued by the Department of Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Development today, Minister Dara Calleary said that he is currently focusing on securing more funding for the language and the Gaeltacht in Budget 2026.

I ráiteas a chuir an Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe ‘s Pobail agus Gaeltachta ar fáil inniu, dúirt an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil sé ag díriú faoi láthair ar níos mó maoinithe a fháil don teanga agus don Ghaeltacht i mBuiséad 2026.

He also indicated that investment in the language has increased over the past five years.

Thug sé le fios freisin go bhfuil ardú tagtha ar infheistíocht sa teanga le cúig bliana anuas.

“It’s true that we have more funding now.”

“Tá sé fíor go bhfuil nios mó maoinithe againn anois.

“But that is true for every sector,” said Julian de Spáinn, Secretary General of Conradh na Gaeilge at the protest today.

Ach tá an méid sin fíor i gcás gach earnála” a dúirt Julian de Spáinn, Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge ag an agóid inniu.

“It’s easy to have ‘more’ when the starting point is so low at first.”

“Tá sé furasta ‘níos mó’ a bheith agat nuair atá an túsphointe chomh híseal ar dtús.

The government spends only 0.1% of state expenditure on Irish and Gaeltacht matters.

Ní chaitheann an rialtas ach 0.1 faoin gcéad de chaiteachas an stáit ar chúrsaí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta.

“That is scandalous and there is no other option now than to radically increase funding.”

Tá sé sin scanallach agus agus níl aon rogha eile anois seachas ardú radacach a dhéanamh ar an maoiniú.”

The protest also focused on language rights in the north.

Díríodh freisin le linn na hagóide ar chearta teanga ó thuaidh.

An Dream Dearg is a pressure group for the language in Northern Ireland.

Is brúghrúpa ar son na teanga i dTuaisceart Éireann é An Dream Dearg.

A spokesman for that group, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin – who is also the current President of Conradh na Gaeilge – said that despite the Identity and Language Act being in force in the north for the past few years, the rights promised therein have been slow to come, with the DUP constantly obstructing any progress in that area, he said.

Dúirt urlabhraí de chuid an ghrúpa sin, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin – atá ina Uachtarán ar Chonradh na Gaeilge faoi láthair freisin – gur in ainneoin an tAcht Féiniúlachta agus Teanga a bheith i bhfeidhm ó thuaidh le cúpla bliain anuas, tá na cearta atá geallta ann mall ag teacht, agus an DUP de shíor ag cur bac ar aon dul chun cinn sa réimse sin, a dúirt sé.

The lack of housing in the Gaeltacht is also a major threat to the language, and a lot of attention has been focused on the BÁNÚ group in recent years.

Tá easpa tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht ina bagairt mhór don teanga freisin, agus go leor airde dírithe le cúpla bliain ar an ngrúpa BÁNÚ.

The founder of that organisation, Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, said today: “I was raised in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht, where we spoke only Irish – at home, at school, in sports, in music, in every aspect of life.”

Dúirt bunaitheoir na heagraíochta sin, Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, inniu: ” Tógadh i gcroílár Ghaeltacht Chonamra mé, áit ar labhair muid an Ghaeilge amháin – sa bhaile, ar scoil, i gcúrsaí spóirt, sa cheol, i ngach gné den saol.

That wealth is now under threat.

Tá an saibhreas sin anois faoi bhagairt.

Young people are being evicted because they can’t find homes in their own communities.

Tá daoine óga á ndíbirt mar nach féidir leo tithe a fháil ina bpobail féin.

“Without homes, there can be no communities and without Gaeltacht communities, the language will not survive.”

Gan tithe, ní féidir pobail a bheith ann agus gan pobail Ghaeltachta, ní mhairfidh an teanga.”

Attention was also drawn during the protest to the number of exemptions being granted to schoolchildren from learning the language – one in every 20 pupils – and the demand for places in Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí, north and south.

Tarraingíodh aird freisin i rith na hagóide ar líon na ndíolúintí atá á mbronnadh ar dhaltaí scoile ón teanga a fhoghlaim – duine amháin as gach 20 dalta – agus ar an éileamh atá ar áiteanna i nGaelscoileanna agus i nGaelcholáistí, thuaidh agus theas.

Thousands took part in the major national CEARTA protest today, in support of the Irish language and the Gaeltacht.

Ghlac na mílte páirt sa mhór agóid náisiúnta CEARTA inniu, ar son na Gaeilge agus ar son na Gaeltachta

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The Ploughing Competition begins in Co. Offaly.

Tús leis an gComórtas Treabhdóireachta i gCo Uíbh Fhailí.

The National Ploughing Championships began today in Scraggan in Co Offaly, the largest open-air gathering in Europe which is expected to be attended by 300,000 people over the next three days.

Cuireadh tús inniu leis an gComórtas Náisiúnta Treabhdóireachta sa Screagán i gCo Uíbh Fhailí, an tóstal faoin aer is mó san Eoraip a meastar go bhfreastalóidh 300,000 duine air as seo go ceann trí lá.

The event was officially opened by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, the last time he will hold that position as he is due to step down from office this year.

Is é Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins a chuir tús oifigiúil leis an ócáid, an uair dheiridh a bheas an cúram sin air agus é le n-éirí as oifig i mbliana.

Competitions, exhibitions, selling, buying, aerating and baccarat will take place at the major fair in the midlands that farmers flock to every year.

Comórtais, taispeántais, díol, ceannach, aeraíocht agus bachram a bheas ar siúl ag an móraonach i lár tíre a mbíonn feirmeoirí ag triall air ina dtáinte gach uile bhliain.

In addition to the fun, there will also be the seriousness and the future of the agricultural sector to be sifted by farmers and their representatives in light of the latest international trade agreements, in particular the Mercosur agreement.

Chomh maith leis an súgradh, beidh an dáiríre ann freisin agus a bhfuil i ndán don earnáil talmhaíochta le criathrú ag feirmeoirí agus a n- ionadaithe i bhfianaise na socruithe trádála idirnáisiúnta is deireanaí, go háirithe comhaontú Mercosur.

Farmers believe that this agreement could be very damaging to the beef and poultry sector in Ireland.

Creideann feirmeoirí go bhféadfadh an comhaontú sin an-dochar a dhéanamh don earnáil mairteola agus éineola in Éirinn.

Farmers are also concerned that their specific arrangement regarding the amount of nitrates they apply to their land will soon be ended.

Tá imní ar fheirmeoirí freisin go gcuirfear deireadh go luath leis an socrú faoi leith atá acu maidir leis an méid níotráití a chuireann siad ar a gcuid talaimh.

The European Union is asking them to apply less nitrates to the land in the future for environmental reasons, but the farmers claim that the proposed reduction is not necessary given the high water quality in this country.

Tá an tAontas Eorpach ag iarraidh orthu níos lú níotráití a chur ar an talamh feasta de ghrá an chomhshaoil, ach maíonn na feirmeoirí nach bhfuil gá leis an laghdú atá molta agus caighdeán an uisce sa tír seo chomh hard anois.

In addition to President Higgins, the people who are seeking to replace him will also be attending the fair in Scregán at various times this week.

Chomh maith leis an Uachtarán Higgins, na daoine atá ag iarraidh teacht ina áit, tabharfaidh siad féin sciuird ar an aonach sa Screagán ag tráthanna éagsúla an tseachtain seo.

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Qatari Prime Minister to meet with senior American officials.

Príomhaire Chatar le bualadh le hoifigigh shinsearacha Mheiriceá.

The Qatari prime minister is to meet with senior American officials.

Tá príomhaire Chatar le bualadh le hoifigigh shinsearacha Mheiriceá.

It is expected that the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha will be discussed during the meeting.

Tá súil go bpléifear ionsaí Iosrael ar cheannairí Hamas in Doha le linn an chruinnithe.

It is also hoped that they will talk to each other about the progress that has been made in achieving a ceasefire.

Tá súil freisin go labhróidh siad lena chéile faoin dul chun cinn atá déanta ó thaobh sos cogaidh a bhaint amach.

Following the meeting with senior officials, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House in Washington, the US State Department confirmed today.

Tar éis an chruinnithe leis na hoifigigh shinsearacha, buailfidh Príomhaire Chatar, an Síc Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al- Thani, le Stát-Rúnaí Mheiriceá, Marco Rubio, sa Teach Bán in Washington, a dheimhnigh an Roinn Stáit i Meiriceá inniu.

It was also reported in the media today that the Qatari Prime Minister is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump, Vice President Vance and the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

Tuairiscíodh sna meáin inniu freisin go bhfuiltear ag súil go mbualfaidh Príomhaire Chatar le hUachtarán Mheiriceá, Donald Trump, le Leas-Uachtarán Vance agus le toscaire speisialta na Stát Aontaithe, Steve Witkoff, chomh maith.

Israel’s attack on Qatar was sharply criticized around the world.

Rinneadh cáineadh géar ar fud an domhain ar ionsaí Iosrael ar Chatar.

Some world leaders and the United Nations said it was a violation of international law and that the raid risks escalating the conflict in the region.

Dúirt ceannairí domhanda áirithe agus na Náisiúin Aontaithe gur sárú ar an dlí idirnáisiúnta a bhí ann agus go bhfuil an baol ann go n-éireoidh an t-aighneas sa réigiún níos measa i bhfianaise an ruathair.

The United Nations Security Council published a statement yesterday condemning the attack.

D’fhoilsigh Comhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe ráiteas inné ar cáineadh an t-ionsaí.

It was a statement signed by all members of the Security Council, including the United States.

Ba ráiteas é a shínigh na baill ar fad den Chomhairle Slándála, na Stáit Aontaithe ina measc.

America and Israel are allies.

Is comhghuaillithe iad Meiriceá agus Iosrael.

Israel was not mentioned in the statement, however.

Níor luadh Iosrael sa ráiteas, áfach.

President Trump says Qatar and America are also allies.

Deir Uachtarán Trump gur comhghuaillithe iad Catar agus Meiriceá freisin.

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16 people killed in train crash in Lisbon.

16 duine maraithe i dtubaiste traenach i Liospóin.

At least sixteen people were killed when a cable car train derailed in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, yesterday evening.

Maraíodh sé dhuine dhéag ar a laghad nuair a d’imigh traein cháblach de na ráillí i bpríomhchathair na Portaingéile, Liospóin, tráthnóna inné.

21 other people were injured in the disaster.

Gortaíodh 21 duine eile sa tubaiste.

There were foreigners among the dead but it is not yet clear where they came from.

Bhí eachtrannaigh i measc na marbh ach ní sé ráite fós cárbh as iad.

Lisbon is a hilly city and tourists mostly use the light rail to explore its steeper areas.

Cathair chnocach is ea Liospóin agus is turasóirí is mó a bhaineann leas as an iarnród sráide le sciuird a thabhairt ar na ceantair is crochta inti.

The train was coming down from the top when it lost control and continued at full speed until it hit a building turning into the street.

Ag teacht anuas ón ard a bhí an traein nuair a d’imigh sí ó smacht agus lean ar aghaidh faoin lán siúil nó gur bhuail sí foirgneamh ag casadh sa tsráid.

It is believed that the train went out of control when the cable it was pulling broke.

Meastar gur imigh an traein ó smacht nuair a bhris an cábla a bhí á tarraingt.

The Portuguese Government has declared a national day of mourning in honour of the dead today.

Tá lá náisiúnta dóbróin in ómós do na mairbh fógartha inniu ag Rialtas na Portaingéile.

Tánaiste Simon Harris said that the Irish Embassy in Lisbon is ready to provide assistance if needed.

Dúirt an Tánaiste Simon Harris go bhfuil Ambasáid na hÉireann i Liospóin réidh le cabhair a thabairt má theastaíonn sí.

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Thousands of Palestinian children living in classrooms.

Na mílte páiste Palaistíneach ina gcónaí i seomraí ranga.

Israeli military forces reportedly killed at least 24 Palestinians, including children, in various locations in Gaza today.

Tuairiscítear gur mharaigh fórsaí míleata Iosrael 24 Palaistíneach ar a laghad, páistí ina measc, in áiteanna éagsúla in Gaza inniu.

Their base was killed in Gaza City, where the Israelis are pushing forward with the intention of expelling the entire population from the area.

Ba i gCathair Gaza a maraíodh a mbunáite, mar a bhfuil na hIosraelaigh ag brú chun cinn agus rún acu an pobal ar fad a dhíbirt as an áit.

It seems that the majority of the population will have no choice but to submit to the force, leave their homes, hit the road and seek refuge in the distance.

Is cosúil nach mbeidh aon rogha ag formhór an phobail ach géilleadh don fhorneart, a mbailte a fhágáil, bóthar a bhualadh agus dídean a lorg i gcéin.

However, some people are sick and tired of the constant distraction and are taking a stand.

Mar sin féin, tá roinnt daoine tinn tuirseach den seachrán síoraí agus tá siad ag cur cos i dtaca.

They are not willing to move again, they say, no matter what kind of victimization they are subjected to.

Níl siad sásta bogadh arís eile, a deir siad, is cuma cén sórt íospartha a thabharfar dóibh.

Instead of learning, as is customary for schoolchildren around the world at this time of year, over a thousand Palestinian children are living by day and sleeping by night in classrooms in Gaza, their only shelter from the missiles.

Seachas a bheith ag foghlaim, mar is dual do dhaltaí scoile ar fud an domhain an tráth seo bliana, tá breis agus na mílte páiste Palaistíneach ina gcónaí de ló agus ina gcodladh d’oíche i seomraí ranga in Gaza, an t-aon díon atá acu ar na diúracáin.

For the third year in a row, these children’s education has been disrupted while every aspect of life in Gaza is going from bad to worse.

Den tríú bliain as a chéile, tá oideachas na bpáistí sin curtha ar ceal agus gach gné den saol in Gaza ag dul ó mhaoil go mullach.

It’s not all brutality and compassionate people from outside are doing their best to come to the aid of the people of Gaza.

Ní brúidiúlacht ar fad é agus tá daoine trócaireacha ón taobh amuigh ag déanamh a seacht ndícheall teacht i gcabhair ar mhuintir Ghaza.

A humanitarian flotilla, twenty boats filled to the brim with relief supplies, are on their way to Gaza and they should be.

Loingeas daonnúil, dhá scór bád lán go boimbéal le soláthairti fóirithinte, tá siad ar a mbealach go Gaza agus an chóir leo.

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Luas services suspended due to fire.

Seirbhísí Luas ar fionraí de bharr dóiteáin.

Luas services between Connolly Station and Ring Depot in Dublin were suspended this morning due to a fire that damaged a bridge on the Red Line.

Cuireadh ar fionraí ar maidin inniu seirbhísí Luas idir Stáisiún Uí Chonghaile agus Iosta na Rinne i mBaile Átha Cliath mar gheall ar dhóiteán a rinne damáiste do dhroichead ar an Líne Dhearg.

The fire, which has since been extinguished by Dublin Fire Brigade, started on George’s Dock Bridge shortly after 6pm yesterday evening.

Is ar Dhroichead Dhuga Sheoirse go gairid tar éis 6 a chlog tráthnóna inné a thosaigh an dóiteán atá múchta ó shin ag Briogáid Dóiteáin Bhaile Átha Cliath.

The electricity cables and gas main underneath the bridge caught fire.

Chuaigh trí thine na cáblaí leictreachais agus an príomhlíonra gáis thíos faoin droichead.

Gas Networks Ireland says its staff assisted the Fire Brigade in tackling the fire but the company says the cause is not yet known.

Deir Líonraí Gáis Éireann gur chabhraigh foireann dá gcuid leis an mBriogáid Dóiteáin dul i ngleic leis an dóiteán ach deir an comhlacht nach fios fós cad ba chúis leis.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29fssnckContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTrump, Putin to meet in Alaska this evening.Trump, Putin le teacht le chéile in Alasca tráthnóna.A summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine will begin at approximately 8 p.m. Irish time.Is ag thart ar 8 a chlog tráthnóna, am na hÉireann, a chuirfear tús le cruinniú mullaigh in Alasca idir Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump agus Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin maidir le deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh san Úcráin.The meeting will take place at a military base in Anchorage, and will likely only involve the two leaders and two interpreters.I mbunáit mhíleata in Anchorage a bheas an cruinniú ar siúl, ar cosúil nach mbeidh páirteach ann ach an bheirt cheannairí agus beirt ateangairí a chéile.Trump is eager to get to the bottom of things and make an agreement, especially since he has previously claimed that he would end the war as soon as he returns to power.Tá Trump ar bior le dul go bunsprioc agus comhaontú a dhéanamh, go háirithe ó mhaígh sé cheana go gcuirfeadh sé deireadh leis an gcogadh a luaithe a thiocfadh sé i gcumhacht arís.He admitted yesterday, however, that the knot is not ready to be untied and it must have been realized to him just in time that the one who is selfish for the sake of the good often gets the worst.D'admhaigh sé inné, áfach, nach réidh í an tsnaidhm le scaoileadh agus ní foláir nó gur taibhríodh dó díreach in am gurb é an díogha is minice a fhaigheann an té a bhíonn saintiúil chun an togha.While Trump is impatient and assertive, however, he has given up on Putin for being careless and manipulative, and the Russian appears to be less inclined to make a deal.Siúd is go bhfuil Trump mífhoighneach agus bundúnach, áfach, tá sé tugtha suas do Putin go bhfuil sé cáiréiseach agus dúnárasach agus dealraítear nach bhfuil an oiread fómhair ar fhear na Rúise comhaontú a dhéanamh.However, Trump has indicated that the meeting this evening will – from his perspective – only be a matter of de-escalation.Ar a shon sin, tá sé tugtha le fios ag Trump nach mbeidh sa chruinniú tráthnóna – óna thaobh féin de – ach an ceann a bhaint den scéal.If the conversation between him and Putin had a positive outcome, he said, he would like to organize another summit soon, which would include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Dá mbeadh dea-thoradh ar an gcomhrá idir é agus Putin, arsa sé, ba mhian leis cruinniú mullaigh eile a eagrú gan mhoill a mbeadh Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky páirteach ann.In light of this, he imagines that Zelensky and European Union leaders are now more optimistic than before that Trump will not yield too much to Putin.Ina fhianaise sin, samhlaíonn sé go bhfuil Zelensky agus ceannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh níos dóchasaí anois ná mar a bhí roimhe seo nach ngéillfidh Trump barraíocht do Putin.In fact, Zelensky said he believes Trump accepts that the security of Ukraine and the security of Europe as a whole must be protected in any peace agreement with Russia.Go deimhin, dúirt Zelensky go gcreideann sé go nglacann Trump leis go gcaithfí slándáil na hÚcráine agus slándáil na hEorpa trí chéile a chosaint in aon chomhaontú síochána a dhéanfaí leis an Rúis.A sensitive issue, however, and one that goes to the heart of the matter, is the land in Ukraine that the Russians have seized and which they have sworn to keep.Ceist íogair i gcónaí, ámh, agus a théann go smior an scéil, is ea an talamh san Úcráin atá gafa ag na Rúisigh agus a bhfuil siad mionnaithe é a choinneáil.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/24xz37ngContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIndia Day at Farmleigh House cancelled due to safety concerns.Lá India in Áras Farmleigh ar ceal ar chúinsí sábháilteachta.The Indian Council of Ireland has announced that there will be no major festival celebrating India's National Day in Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park next Saturday as planned due to safety concerns in light of recent attacks on people of Indian origin.Tá Comhairle India na hÉireann tar éis fógairt nach mbeidh féile mhór ag ceiliúradh Lá Náisiúnta India in Áras Farmleigh i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce Dé Sathairn seo chugainn mar a bhí beartaithe ar chúinsí sábháilteachta i bhfianaise ionsaithe atá déanta le gairid ar dhaoine de bhunú India.Speaking in front of Government Houses after a meeting with the Tánaiste, Council chairman Prashant Shuki said "it is not currently appropriate to celebrate the national holiday, and we will review in the future to arrive at a new date for India Day."Ag labhairt dó os comhair Thithe an Rialtais tar éis chruinniú a bheith aige leis an Tánaiste dúirt cathaoirleach na Comhairle Prashant Shuki "nach bhfuil sé fabhrach faoi láthair an fhéile náisiúnta a cheiliúradh, agus beidh athbhreithniú againn amach anseo le theacht ar dháta nua do Lá India."Mr Shuki said they had consulted extensively, with the Gardaí and others, and said it was a difficult decision.Dúirt an tUasal Shuki go raibh caidreamh déanta go forleathan acu, leis na Gardaí agus le dreamanna eile, agus dúirt sé gur cinneadh deacair a bhí ann.He said they had been advised that there was no cause for concern about the events planned in Phoenix Park but "we were concerned about the celebration of the festival in other parts of the country."Dúirt sé go raibh comhairle faighte acu nach raibh aon údar imní faoi na himeachtaí a bhí beartaithe i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce ach "bhí imní orainn faoi cheiliúradh na féile i n-áiteacha eile sa tír."The Council has organized India Day every year since 2015, without any problems they said until this year.Tá Lá India eagraithe gach bliain ag an gComhairle ó 2015, gan aon fhadhb a dúirt siad go dtí i mbliana.Another group, the Federation of Indian Communities in Ireland, which also met with Minister Simon Harris, says it will continue as planned with Saturday's festival on Merrion Square in the centre of the capital.Deir grúpa eile, Cónaidhm na bPobal Indiacha i nÉirinn, a raibh cruinniú freisin acu leis an Aire Simon Harris go mbeidh siad féin ag leanacht mar a bhí beartaithe le féile Dé Sathairn ar Chearnóg Mhuirfean i lár na príomhcathrach.Last week, Colm Brophy, the Minister of State with Responsibility for Immigration, called for greater and stronger action from the Gardaí, and the newly appointed Garda Commissioner, following a series of attacks on people of Indian origin.An tseachtain seo caite a d'iarr Colm Brophy, an tAire Stáit ar a bhfuil Freagracht faoin Imirce, gníomh níos mó agus níos láidre óna Gardaí, agus ón gCoimisinéir nua- cheaptha ar na Gardaí, tar éis sraith ionsaithe a bhí déanta ar dhaoine de bhunú India.This was after the Indian Embassy in Dublin issued a warning to Indian citizens living and working in Ireland.Ba shin tar éis d'Ambasáid India i mBaile Átha Cliath foláireamh a chur amach ag saoránaigh de chuid India atá ina gcónaí agus ag obair i nÉirinn.More than 100 people from that country originally participated in a silent protest at the Department of Justice last month.Ghlac breis is 100 duine as an tír sin ó dhúchas páirt in agóid chiúin ag an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt an mhí seo caite.The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell, said he was deeply saddened by the attacks and said he understood that people from India were scared and fearful of the unprovoked attacks.Dúirt ArdEaspag Caitiliceach Átha Cliath Dermot Farrell gur ghoill na hionsaithe go mór air agus d...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28cpwcszContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael has been strongly criticized for its latest plan in Gaza.Iosrael cáinte go láidir faoina phlean is deireanaí i Gaza.The Israeli government's intention to seize complete control of Gaza city has been condemned internationally.Tá an rún atá ag Rialtas Iosrael forlámhas iomlán a ghabháil ar chathair Gaza cáinte go hidirnáisiúnta.'It is only an expansion of the war and there is a great risk that millions of Palestinians will suffer as a result'.'Níl ann ach leathnú ar an gcogaíocht agus tá an baol mór ann go mbeidh na milliúin Pailistíneach thíos leis'.That is what United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said as well as other international leaders since this morning.Sin atá ráite ag Ard Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe, António Guterres chomh maith le ceannairí idirnáisiúnta eile ó mhaidin.Recently, France, Canada and Iran have been condemning what Israel is now planning in Gaza.Le deireanaí, tá an Fhrainc,Ceanada agus an Iaráin ag cáineadh a bhfuil á bheartú anois ag Iosrael i Gaza.Among the critics this morning were the United Kingdom, Jordan and China.I measc lucht an cháinte ar maidin bhí an Ríocht Aontaithe,an Iordáin agus an tSín.The United Nations says Israel's decision violates international law and violates the ruling of the International Criminal Court.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe gur sárú ar an dlí idirnáisiúnta atá ar bun ag Iosrael maidir leis an gcinneadh agus go sáraíonnn sé an rialú ón gCúirt Choiriúil Idirnáisiúnta.An emergency meeting of the organization's Security Council is scheduled to be held tomorrow in New York.Tá cruinniú éigeandála de chuid Chomhairle Slándála na heagraíochta sin le tionól amárach i Nua Eabhrac.All member states except the United States and Panama requested such a meeting.D'iarr na ballstáit uilig seachas na Stáit Aontaithe agus Panama a léithid de chruinniú.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling on Israel to review this policy.Tá Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh,Ursula von der Leyen ag iarraidh ar Iosrael athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an bpolasaí seo.The Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, has expressed his gratitude to all world leaders who are standing with the people of Gaza in this crisis.Tá a bhuíochas gafa ag Ambasadóir na bPailistíneach chun na Náisiúin Aontaithe,Riyad Mansour leis na ceannairí domhanda ar fad atá ag seasamh le pobal Gaza sa ghéarchéim seo.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, however, has not accepted any of this international criticism, although neither the army chief of staff nor the leader of the opposition in Israel are overly impressed with the military occupation of Gaza.Níl aon ghlacadh ag Aire Cosanta Iosrael,Israel Katz áfach le haon chuid den cháineadh idirnáisiúnta seo, cé nach ró-thógtha atá ceann foirne an airm ná ceannaire an fhreasúra in Iosrael leis an seilbh mhíleata ar Gaza ach oiread.Israel's aim is now to gain full military control of Gaza according to this new plan, which has received the blessing of the Israeli Security Government.Ceannas iomlán míleata a fháil ar Gaza aidhm Iosrael anois de réir an phlean nua seo a bhfuil beannacht faighte aige ó Rialtas Slándála Iosrael.That will initially focus on Gaza city.Díreoidh sin ar dtús ar chathair Gaza.The aim is to disarm Hamas militants, free all remaining hostages, demilitarize Gaza and gain full control of the strip.Tá sé i gceist treallchogaithe Hamas a dhíarmáil, na gialla ar fad atá fós beo a shaoradh,dímhíleatú a dhéanamh ar Gaza agus smacht iomlán a fháil ar an stráice.The Hamas organization has said that all of this is a war crime.Tá sé ráite ag an eagraíocht Hamas gur coir chogaidh atá anseo uilig.Hamas says it is willing to release the rest of the hostages it is holding on the condition that a ceasefire ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/227vsjrlContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNikita Hand to re-apply the law to McGregor.Nikita Hand leis an dlí a chur in athuair ar McGregor.Nikita Hand is set to take legal action against former MMA fighter Conor McGregor.Tá Nikita Hand leis an dlí a chur in athuair ar an iar-dhornálaí MMA,Conor McGregor.His lawyer has issued a new civil action against McGregor as well as a couple he had intended to use in his appeal before withdrawing the application.Tá caingean nua shibhialta eisithe ag a dlíodóir i gcoinne McGregor chomh maith le lánúin a raibh sé i gceist aige a úsáid ina achomharc sular tharraing sé siar an t-iarratas.Nikita Hand claims that the three engaged in malicious abuse of the court process.Maíonn Nikita Hand go raibh mí-úsáid mhailíseach ar bun ag an triúr i dtaca leis an bpróiseas cúirte.Conor McGregor had intended to ask Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins to give evidence in the appeal, in the hope that Nikita Hand's evidence regarding the injuries she claims she suffered would be cast doubt on.Bhí sé i gceist ag Conor McGregor iarraidh ar Samantha O'Reilly agus Steven Cummins fianaise a thabhairt san achomharc, le súil is go gcaithfí amhras ar fhianaise Nikita Hand maidir leis na gortuithe a deir sí a d'fhulaing sí.He later withdrew that request, although it is still not entirely clear why he did this.Tharraing sé siar an t-iarratas sin ní ba dheireanaí, cé nach bhfuiltear baileach cinnte go fóill cén fáth a ndearna sé seo.Nikita Hand claims that all of this shows that McGregor was fabricating blatant lies.Tá sé maíte ag Nikita Hand go léiríonn seo ar fad gur deargbhréaga a bhí á gcumadh ag McGregor.McGregor lost yesterday in his appeal against the jury's decision in the High Court that he raped Nikita Hand in December 2018.Chaill McGregor inné san achomharc a thug sé i gcoinne chinneadh an ghiúiré san Ard Chúirt gur éignigh sé Nikita Hand i Nollaig na bliana 2018.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22hkrkmrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIrish Water is asking people to save water in Dublin.Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar dhaoine uisce a spáráil i mBÁC.Irish Water has appealed to people living in the greater Dublin area to be water-efficient over the coming weekend.Tá achainí déanta ag Uisce Éireann ar dhaoine a bhfuil cónaí orthu sa mhórlimistéar thart ar Bhaile Átha Cliath a bheith spárálach leis an uisce i gcaitheamh an deireadh seachtaine romhainn.That's because maintenance is to be carried out on a pipeline that supplies one-third of the region's water and will be closed from 11 o'clock tonight until Sunday.Sin mar go bhfuil cothabháil le déanamh ar phíblíne a sholáthraíonn aon trian d'uisce an réigiúin agus go mbeidh sé casta dhe ón 11 a' chlog anocht go dtí an Domhnach.Irish Water says all treated water reservoirs are almost full but is asking customers in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow to use only what they need in the coming days.Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil na taiscumair chóirithe uisce ar fad nach mór líonta suas ach iarrann sé ar chustaiméirí i mBaile Átha Cliath,Chill Dara agus Chill Mhantáin gan a úsáid ach an méid is gá doibh sna laethanta romhainn.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2yrpl99bContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMajor tsunamis threatened in the Pacific Ocean.Súnámaithe móra á mbagairt san Aigéan Ciúin.It is considered one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded.Áirítear é bheith ar cheann de na creathanna talún is láidre a ndearnadh taifead riamh air.Countries and regions in the North Pacific remain on high alert, including the west coast of the United States.Tá tíortha agus réigiúin i dtuaisceart an Aigéin Chiúin fós ar a n-airdeall, cósta thiar na Stát Aontaithe san áireamh.Large tsunami waves have already made landfall in the Kamchatka region of Russia and the American state of Hawaii, 3,000 miles offshore west of California.Tá tonnta móra súnámaithe cheana féin tar éis briseadh i dtír i réigiún Kamchatka sa Rúis agus i stát Meiriceánach Hawaii, 3,000 míle i bhfarraige siar ó California.However, it is understood that the worst of this is now over.Tuigtear áfach go bhfuil an chuid is measa de seo thart anois.Residents in Hawaii who had been warned have been told that it is now safe for them to return to their homes.Dúradh le háitritheoirí i Hawaii a raibh fainic curtha orthu, go bhfuil sé sábháilte dóibh anois filleadh ar a dtithe cónaithe.Nearly 2m people were also warned to leave their homes in Japan.Bhí rabhadh tugtha freisin do bheagnach 2m duine a dtithe cónaithe a fhágáil sa tSeapáin.This earthquake off the east coast of Russia had a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale.8.8 an chumhacht ar an scála richter a bhí ag an gcrith talún seo amach ó chósta thoir na Rúise.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28bvpeomContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael to allow relief parachuting into Gaza.Iosrael le paraisiútáil fóirithinte isteach go Gaza a cheadú.Israel is to allow other countries to parachute aid into Gaza, according to a statement broadcast on the Israeli forces' radio station.Tá Iosrael le cead a thabhairt do thíortha eile fóirithint a pharaisiútáladh isteach go Gaza, dar le ráiteas a craoladh ar stáisiún raidió fhórsaí Iosrael.Reuters sought a statement from the Israeli Army regarding the story broadcast on radio, but they have not yet provided a response.Lorg Reuters ráiteas ó Arm Iosrael i dtaca leis an scéal a craoladh ar raidió, ach níl freagra curtha ar fáil acu go fóill.Health authorities in Gaza say that 100 people have died in the strip from hunger since March, when Israel stopped the delivery of supplies.Deir na hÚdaráis Sláinte in Gaza go bhfuil 100 duine básaithe sa stráice de bharr an ocrais ó mhí an Mhárta, tráth a chuir Iosrael stop le seachadadh soláthairtí.Israel lifted the blockade in May, but the new organization set up to deliver aid, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has been the subject of much controversy since then, given the number of Palestinians killed while trying to reach food distribution centers.Chuir Iosrael deireadh leis an imshuí i mí na Bealtaine ach tá an t-eagras nua a cuireadh ar bun chun fóirithint a sheachadadh, Fondúireacht Dhaonnúil Gaza, ina údar mór conspóide ó shin, i bhfianaise líon na bPailistíneach atá maraithe agus iad ag triall ar ionaid dáilithe bia.Meanwhile, a surgeon who worked in Gaza, Nick Maynard, has said that he believes Israeli soldiers are playing a game when they are shooting Palestinians in the strip.Idir an dá linn, tá sé ráite ag máinlia a d'oibrigh in Gaza, Nick Maynard, go bhfuil sé den bharúil go mbíonn saighdiúirí de chuid Iosrael ag imirt cluiche nuair atá siad ag scaoileadh le Pailistínigh sa stráice.He says that clear patterns are visible in terms of injuries, on different days.Deir sé go mbíonn pátrúin shoiléire le feiceáil ó thaobh na ngortuithe de, ar laethanta difriúla."I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself," he said."Ní chreidfinn féin é mura mbeadh sé feicthe agam féin", a dúirt sé."One day, we would see, for example, gunshot wounds to the head mostly; another day, we would see gunshot wounds to the stomach.""Lá amháin, d’fheicfeadh muid, mar shampla, créachtaí lámhaigh don chloigeann den chuid is mó; lá eile, d’fheicfeadh muid créachtaí lámhaigh don bholg."The injuries, he said, indicate that it is as if soldiers are practicing hitting specific targets, on different days.Léiríonn na gortuithe, a dúirt sé, gur amhail is go mbíonn saighdiúirí i mbun cleachtais ar thargaidí ar leith a bhualadh, ar laethanta difriúla."A different day again", he said, "all we saw were leg injuries."Lá difriúil arís", a dúirt sé, "gortuithe coise ar fad a chonaic muid."And about twelve days ago, four teenagers came to us because of a gunshot wound to the testicles."Agus thart ar dhá lá dhéag ó shin, tháinig ceathrar déagóirí chugainn de bharr a lámhaithe sna magairlí."Israel is to allow other countries to parachute aid into Gaza, according to a statement broadcast on the Israeli forces' radio station.Tá Iosrael le cead a thabhairt do thíortha eile fóirithint a pharaisiútáladh isteach go Gaza, dar le ráiteas a craoladh ar stáisiún raidió fhórsaí Iosrael.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable words:Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com€112 billion to be invested in the State's infrastructure between 2026-2030.€112 billiún le hinfheistiú i mbonneagar an Stáit idir 2026-2030.The Government has published a revised version of the National Development Plan.Tá athleagan den Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta foilsithe ag an Rialtas.According to the plan, €112 billion will be invested in major infrastructure projects in the State between 2026 and 2030.De réir an phlean, infheisteofar €112 billiún i mórthograí bonneagair sa Stát idir 2026 agus 2030.Housing, transport, energy and water are the infrastructure sectors that are in focus.Tithíocht, iompar, fuinneamh agus uisce na hearnálacha den bhonneagar atá i dtreis.It is said that €30 billion of the €112 billion will come from the money the State received in taxes from the Apple company – an unexpected fund – and from the money received from the sale of the State's shares in the AIB bank.Deirtear go dtiocfaidh €30 billiún den €112 billiún ón airgead a fuair an Stát i gcáin ón gcomhlacht Apple – ciste nach raibh coinne leis – agus ón airgead a fuarthas ó scaireanna an Stáit i mbanc an AIB a dhíol.The rest of the money is new funding.Maoiniú úr atá sa chuid eile den airgead.The housing sector will be given priority in the plan.Is don earnáil tithíochta a thabharfar tús áite sa phlean.€36 billion will be invested in this sector, not including connecting homes to a water supply.€36 billiún a infheisteofar san earnáil sin, gan tithe a nascadh le soláthar úisce a chur san áireamh.€24 billion will be invested in the transport sector, of which €2 billion will be provided for the Dublin Metro.€24 billiún a infheisteofar san earnáil iompair agus cuirfear €2 bhilliún den mhéid sin ar fáil do Mheitreo Bhaile Átha Cliath.€3.5 billion will be set aside for electricity services and this money will be paid to the Electricity Supply Board and Eirgrid.€3.5 billiún a chuirfear i leataobh le haghaidh seirbhísí leictreachais agus is le Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais agus le Eirgrid a íocfar an t-airgead sin.€4.5 billion is to be made available to Irish Water, approximately half to provide water to an additional 300,000 homes and the other half for other major projects.Tá €4.5 billiún le cur ar fáil d'Uisce Éireann, tuairim is a leath chun uisce a sholáthar do 300,000 áras cónaithe breise agus an leath eile le haghaidh mórthograí eile.Announcing the plan in Government House, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it was the largest investment ever made in the State's infrastructure.Agus an plean á fhógairt aige i dTithe an Rialtais, dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin gurb é an infheistíocht is mó a rinneadh riamh i mbonneagar an Stáit é.Housing is more important than any other aspect of the plan and the private sector must be involved if this major issue is to be resolved, he said.Is tábhachtaí tithíocht ná aon ghné eile den phlean agus caithfidh an earnáil phríobháideach a bheith rannpháirteach ann má táthar leis an gceist mhór sin a réiteach, arsa sé.The opposition has cast doubt on what the Government announced today, however.Tá amhras caite ag an bhfreasúra ar ar fhógair an Rialtas inniu, áfach.Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats all claimed that the development plan lacked much detail, particularly in terms of housing.Sinn Féin, Páirtí an Lucht Oibre agus na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta, mhaígh siad ar fad nach raibh mórán mionsonraí sa phlean forbartha, go háirithe ó thaobh cúrsaí tithíochta de.The Construction Industry Federation, which has been a vocal voice on the issue, said it was disappointed that no specific major construction projects were announced in the plan and that no deadlines were set for what is planned.Dúirt Cónaidhm Thionscal na Foirgníochta, a bhfuil guthaíocht mhór acu ar an gceist,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2yrtuc4xContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: Israeli forces invade Deir al-Balah.Gaza: ionradh á dhéanamh ag fórsaí Iosrael ar Deir al-Balah.It is reported that Israeli military forces have been invading a specific area in the city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza since early morning.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil ionradh á dhéanamh ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael ó mhoch maidine ar cheantar faoi leith i gcathair Deir al-Balah i lár Gaza.Before they began the siege, the Israelis ordered the thousands of Palestinians living in that particular area to leave immediately.Sular chuir siad tús leis an slad, d'ordaigh na hIosraelaigh do na mílte míle Palaistíneach atá ina gcónaí sa cheantar áirithe sin an áit a thréigean gan mhoill.It is estimated that between 50,000 and 80,000 people are living in the area, many of whom are refugees from Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza, and their only shelter is tents and huts thrown together in destitution.Meastar idir 50,000 agus 80,000 duine a bheith ag cur fúthu sa cheantar, ar dídeanaithe as Rafah agus Khan Younis i ndeisceart Gaza cuid mhór acu agus gan d'fhothain acu ach pubaill agus brácaí a caitheadh le chéile faoi dhithneas.It is reported that these people are now heading south again, hoping to find temporary refuge in the al-Mawasi area, a piece of land near Khan Younis that the Israelis have turned into a prison and where thousands of Palestinian refugees are huddled.Tuairiscítear gur ag tabhairt aghaidh ó dheas arís atá na daoine sin anois agus súil acu tearmann sealadach a fháil i gceantar al-Mawasi, geadán talaimh in aice le Khan Younis atá iompaithe ina chró ag na hIosraelaigh agus a bhfuil na mílte ainniseoirí Palaistíneacha cuachta acu ann.The Israelis appear to intend to build a military highway around Deir al-Balah to separate the city from the rest of central Gaza, as they have already done in other parts of the enclave.Is cosúil go bhfuil rún ag na hIosraelaigh mórbhealach míleata a thógáil thart ar Deir al-Balah leis an gcathair a dheighilt ón gcuid eile de lár Gaza, mar atá déanta acu in áiteanna eile san iamhchríoch cheana.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2y5oztgaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSummer camp exchange in Jordan at the Palestinian GAA.Malairt campa samhraidh san Iordáin ag CLG na Palaistíne.Young people from the Palestine Gaelic Athletic Association in the West Bank are taking part in a summer camp in Jordan as compensation for their summer trip to Ireland.Tá daoine óga ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael na Palaistíne sa Bhruach Thiar ag glacadh páirte i gcampa samhraidh san Iordáin mar chúiteamh áirithe ar an turas samhraidh a bhí siad le déanamh ar Éirinn.33 children and 14 mentors from the Palestinian GAA were due to tour Ireland for the next ten days but the trip had to be cancelled because the Department of Justice refused to grant them visas.Bhí 33 páiste agus 14 meantóir ó CLG na Palaistíne le camchuairt na hÉireann a dhéanamh as seo go ceann deich lá ach b'éigean an turas a chur ar ceal mar gur dhiúltaigh an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt víosaí a lamháil dóibh.The Department said the Palestinians had not provided necessary documents.Dúirt an Roinn nach raibh cáipéisí riachtanacha curtha ar fáil ag na Palaistínigh.An appeal was made but it was too close to the standard day.Rinneadh achomharc ach bhí sé róghar do lá an chaighdeáin.In a statement, the association said that heartbreak had been turned into joy and that they had put the best face on a bad market.I ráiteas, dúirt an cumann go raibh ardú croí déanta den bhriseadh croí agus go raibh an chuma is fearr curtha ar an drochmhargadh acu.The children were said to be looking forward to the summer camp in the Jordanian capital, Amman.Dúradh go raibh na páistí ag tnúth go mór leis an gcampa samhraidh i bpríomhchathair na hIordáine, Amman.Two senior Dublin goalkeepers, Conor Donohue and Fergal Whitely, are involved in the summer camp and all participants will come together to watch the All- Ireland Final on a big screen in Amman this Sunday.Beirt bháireoirí le foireann sinsir Bhaile Átha Cliath, Conor Donohue and Fergal Whitely, tá siad bainteach leis an gcampa samhraidh agus tiocfadh na rannpháirtithe ar fad le chéile le breathnú ar Chluiche Ceannais na hÉireann ar scáileán mór in Amman an Domhnach beag seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrqdlvn3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comPolice have decided not to remove a bonfire.Cinneadh déanta ag póilíní gan tine chnámh a bhaint ó chéile.Police in the North have decided not to help contractors dismantle a bonfire in south Belfast as requested by the City Council.Tá sé socraithe ag na póilíní sa Tuaisceart gan cabhrú le conraitheoirí tine chnámh i ndeisceart Bhéal Feirste a bhaint ó chéile mar a bhí iarrtha orthu ag an gComhairle Cathrach.In a statement, the police said they made the decision not to implement the City Council's request because they ultimately believe it is safe to do so, when all aspects of the situation are taken into account.I ráiteas, dúirt na póilíní go ndearna siad an cinneadh gan iarratas na Comhairle Cathrach a chur i ngníomh mar gur sábháilte sin ar deireadh, dar leo, nuair a chuirtear gach taobh den scéal san áireamh.The loyalists are with the bonfire on Meridi Street which will be lit tomorrow night as part of the annual Orange festival.Tá na dílseoirí leis an tine chnámh ar Shráid Meridi a lasadh oíche amárach mar chuid d'fhéile bhliantúil na nOráisteach.However, the bonfire has hit an electrical substation, which the Royal Victoria Hospital and Belfast City Hospital rely on, and there is also asbestos material on the site.Tá an tine chnámh buailte ar fhostáisiún leictreachais, áfach, a bhfuil Ospidéal an Royal Victoria agus Ospidéal Chathair Bhéal Feirste ag brath air, agus tá ábhar aispeiste ar an suíomh chomh maith.The loyalists say they have covered the substation with a large sheet of steel and that they have spread thick tarpaulin over the area where the asbestos is.Deir na dílseoirí go bhfuil an fostáisiún folaithe acu le leathán mór cruach agus go bhfuil taról tiubh leata anuas acu ar an áit a bhfuil an aispeist.It is not clear, however, that either of these two things is sufficient as protection against the heat of the fire.Ní léir, ámh, gur leor ceachtar den dá rud sin mar chosaint ar theas na tine.Earlier, police said it was a serious matter and indicated that they were in discussions with local community groups, politicians and various agencies in the hope of resolving the dispute.Níos túisce, dúirt na póilíní gur scéal tromchúiseach a bhí ann agus thug siad le fios go raibh siad i mbun comhráite le grúpaí pobail áitiúla, le polaiteoirí agus le gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla le súil réiteach a fháil ar an aighneas.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Irish Water is asking the public to be economical.

Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar an bpobal a bheith tíosach.

Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water from now on due to the hot weather.

Tá Uisce Éireann ag achainí ar an bpobal uisce a chaomhnú as seo go ceann scaithimh mar gheall ar an aimsir the.

The company says the heatwave is draining water supplies and is already causing drought in 31 watersheds in twelve counties.

Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil soláthairtí uisce á ndísciú ag an teaspach agus go bhfuil sé ina thriomach cheana féin i 31 abhantrach in dhá chontae dhéag.

The counties in question are Tipperary, Waterford, Offaly, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Meath, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Laois, Clare and Wexford.

Is iad na contaetha atá i gceist Tiobraid Árann, Port Láirge, Uíbh Fhailí, Corcaigh, Gaillimh, Dún na nGall, An Mhí, Cill Chainnigh, An Iarmhí, Laois, An Clár agus Loch Garman.

It is not an absolute drought and the water supply in those areas is “being managed”, the company says.

Ní dearbhthriomach atá ann agus tá an soláthar uisce sna háiteanna sin “á bhainistiú”, a deir an comhlacht.

However, Irish Water has declared conservation orders in three locations, namely, Mullingar in County Westmeath; Milford in County Donegal; and Kells- Oldcastle in County Meath.

Mar sin féin, tá orduithe caomhnaithe fógartha ag Uisce Éireann i dtrí áit, mar atá, An Muileann gCearr i gCo na hIarmhí; Baile na nGallóglach i gCo Dhún na nGall; agus Ceanannas-An Seanchaisleán i gCo na Mí.

In addition, the company says that it may still be a drought in other places as well, including Dublin.

Ina cheann sin, deir an comhlacht go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh sé ina thriomach fós in áiteanna eile freisin, Baile Átha Cliath ina measc.

Temperatures are expected to reach 28 degrees in parts of the country from now until at least Saturday, and people across the country are being urged to be water-efficient while the heatwave lasts.

Meastar go mbeidh an teocht chomh hard le 28 céim in áiteanna sa tír as seo go Dé Sathairn ar a laghad, agus táthar ag iarraidh ar dhaoine ar fud na tíre a bheith stuama tíosach ó thaobh uisce de fad is a mhairfidh an brothall.

Despite the fact that this country receives a lot of rainfall, Irish Water says that a lot of it is lost due to the poor condition of the national water network infrastructure and much of it being outdated.

In ainneoin go dtiteann go leor báistí sa tír seo, deir Uisce Éireann go gcailltear go leor di mar gheall ar an drochbhail atá ar infreastruchtúr an líonra náisiúnta uisce agus cuid mhór de seanchaite.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs Irish Water urges people to be water-efficient while the drought lasts

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Long prison terms handed down to drug smugglers.

Téarmaí fada príosúin gearrtha ar smuigléirí drugaí.

In the Special Criminal Court, eight men were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 13.5 years to 20 years for their involvement in an attempt to smuggle 2.2 million tonnes of cocaine – worth €157 million – into this country.

Sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta, gearradh téarmaí príosúin idir 13.5 bliain agus 20 bliain ar ochtar fear as an mbaint a bhí acu le hiarracht ar 2.2 milliún tonna de chócaon – luach €157 milliún – a thabhairt isteach sa tír seo.

It was the largest quantity of drugs by weight ever found in the State.

Ba é an lear drugaí ba mhó de réir meáchain a fuarthas riamh sa Stát é.

The drugs were found on the cargo ship MV Matthew after Army patrols boarded and seized the vessel in the Celtic Sea in September 2023.

Fuarthas na drugaí ar lastlong an MV Matthew tar éis d’fhianóglaigh ón Arm an soitheach a bhordáil agus seilbh a ghabháil uirthi sa Mhuir Cheilteach i mí Mheán Fómhair 2023.

Gardaí, members of the Naval Service and customs officers also participated in the operation.

Bhí Gardaí, comhaltaí den tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh agus oifigigh chustaim rannpháirteach sa bheart freisin.

It is believed that six of the eight men were hired by a transnational crime gang in Dubai and then went to South America for the drugs.

Creidtear gur fhostaigh drong coireachta trasnáisiúnta seisear den ochtar fear in Dubai agus go ndeachaigh siad ina dhiaidh sin go Meirceá Theas faoi choinne na ndrugaí.

The other two men bought a boat in Castletownbere in west Cork with the hope of taking possession of the drugs from the cargo ship.

Cheannaigh an bheirt fhear eile bád i mBaile Chaisleáin Bhéarra in iarthar Chorcaí le súil na drugaí a thógáil ar láimh ón lastlong.

The situation was resolved, however, as the Naval Service, in conjunction with the Gardaí, had been monitoring the MV Matthew since it approached Ireland and suspected it was carrying drugs.

Cuireadh an gúm ó mhaith, áfach, ó bhí an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh i gcomhar leis na Gardaí ag coinneáil súil ar an MV Matthew ó tháinig sí i ngar d’Éirinn agus iad in amhras go raibh sí ag iompar drugaí.

The eight sentenced in court today are: Soheil Jelveh, 51 years old, 17.5 years in prison Cumali Ozgen, 49 years old, 20 years in prison Mykhailo Gavryk, 32 years old, 14 years in prison Harold Estoesta, 31 years old, 18 years in prison Vitaliy Vlasoi, 32 years old, 16.5 years in prison Saeid Hassani, 39 years old, 15 years in prison Jamie Harbron, 31 years old, 13.5 years in prison Vitaliy Lapa, 62 years old 14.5 years in prison.

Is an t-ochtar a daoradh sa chúirt inniu: Soheil Jelveh, 51 bliain d’aois, 17.5 bliain príosúin Cumali Ozgen, 49 bliain d’aois, 20 bliain príosúin Mykhailo Gavryk, 32 bliain d’aois, 14 bliain príosúin Harold Estoesta, 31 bliain d’aois, 18 bliain príosúin Vitaliy Vlasoi, 32 bliain d’aois, 16.5 bliain príosúin Saeid Hassani, 39 bliain d’aois, 15 bliain príosúin Jamie Harbron, 31 bliain d’aois, 13.5 bliain príosúin Vitaliy Lapa, 62 bliain d’aois 14.5 bliain príosúin.

The court praised the “professionalism and ability” of the State security agencies involved in the drug seizure.

Mhol an chúirt “proifisiúntacht agus cumas” ghníomhaireachtaí slándála an Stáit a bhí bainteach leis an ngabháil drugaí.

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€31 million worth of cocaine seized in west Cork.

Luach €31 milliún de chócaon faighte in iarthar Chorcaí.

Gardaí have arrested four men over a large haul of drugs found in Co. Cork this morning.

Tá ceathrar fear gafa ag na Gardaí faoi lear mór drugaí a fuarthas i gCo Chorcaí ar maidin inniu.

Approximately €31 million worth of cocaine was seized when Gardaí stopped a van in the Courtmacross area of the west of the county.

Fuarthas luach thart ar €31 milliún de chócaon nuair a stop na Gardaí veain i gceantar Chúirt Mhic Shéafraidh in iarthar an chontae.

Two men in their thirties and forties were arrested on the member and are being held at a Garda station in Co. Cork.

Gabhadh beirt fhear sna tríochaidí agus sna daichidí ar an mball agus tá siad faoi choinneáil i stáisiún Gardaí i gCo Chorcaí.

The other two men were caught on a rigid inflatable boat off the coast of Waterford.

Gbhadh an bheirt fhear eile ar bhád righin inséidte amach ó chósta Phort Láirge.

Those two are also in their thirties and forties.

Sna tríochaidí agus sna daichidí atá an bheirt sin freisin.

In a statement, the Gardaí said that customs officers, the Naval Service, the Air Corps and members of the local Garda Síochána were involved in the operation.

I ráiteas, dúirt na Gardaí go raibh oifigigh chustaim, an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh, an tAerchór agus comhaltaí den Gharda Síochána áitiúil páirteach sa bheart.

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Ireland will participate in an EU scheme to purchase defence systems.

Beidh Éire páirteach i scéim AE chun chórais cosanta a cheananch.

The Tánaiste is expected to announce a plan that would make it easier for the State to purchase defence systems, when he signs an EU instrument today.

Táthar ag súil go bhfógróidh an Tánaiste plean a d’fhágfadh go mbeadh sé níos éasca ar an Stát córais cosanta a cheannach, nuair a shíneoidh sé ionstraim de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh inniu.

This instrument is called SAFE, Security Action for Europe, which seeks to streamline procurement processes across the union and would enable Ireland to acquire sonar capability and air defence systems more quickly.

SAFE a thugtar ar an ionstram seo, Gníomh Slándála don Eoraip, a fhéachaann leis na próiséis soláthair ar fud an aontais a chuíchóiríú agus a chuirfeadh ar chumas na hÉireann acmhainn sonóra agus córais aerchosanta a fháil níos sciobthaí.

A review of all aspects of its security policies has been underway since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Donald Trump’s display of a hawkish attitude towards European defense matters.

Tá athbhreithniú ar bun ar gach gné dá pholasaithe slándála ó ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin agus ó thaispeáin Donald Trump dearcadh patuar i leith cúrsaí cosanta na hEorpa.

SAFE came into existence at the end of last month and seeks to provide financial assistance to member states to increase public investment in defence capacity.

Tháinig SAFE i bheidhm ag deireadh na míosa seo caite agus féachann le cúnamh airgeadais a chur ar fáíl do bhallstáit chun an infheistíocht phoiblí san acmhainn chosanta a mhéadú.

Countries will be exempt from normal procurement rules to allow them to partner with other countries to purchase defense systems.

Beidh díolúine ó na gnáthrialacha soláthair ag tíortha chun gur féídir leo dul i bpáirt le tíórtha eile chun córais cosanta a cheannach.

The Tánaiste, as Minister for Defence, intends to sign the instrument on behalf of Ireland.

Tá rún ag an Tánaiste, mar Aire Costanta, an t-ionstram a shíníú ar son na hÉireann.

It is hoped that the Tánaiste will say that he wants to bring the State into line with countries of similar size in terms of defence capability.

Tá súil go ndéarfaidh an Tánaiste go bhfuil sé ag iarraidh an Stát a thabhairt ar aon dul le tíortha den mhéid chéanna maidir le hacmhainn chosanta.

Currently, it can take up to two years to complete the procurement process.

Faoi láthair is féídir go dtógfaidh sé suas le dhá bhliain leis an bpróiséas soláthair a thabhairt i gcrích.

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A significant increase in the number of women seeking help for domestic abuse.

Ardú mór ar líon na mban ag lorg cuidiú faoi íde sa mbaile.

There was a 12% increase in the number of people contacting the support organisation Women’s Aid last year compared to the previous year.

Tháinig 12 faoin gcéad d’ardú ar an líon a bhí i dteagmháil leis an eagras tacaíochta Women’s Aid anuraidh i gcomparáid leis an mbliain roimhe.

Their annual report shows that more than 32,000 people sought their help in 2024 for various abuse situations, the highest number since they were founded 50 years ago.

Léiríonn a dtuarascáil bhliantúil gur lorg níos mó ná 32,000 cabhair orthu i 2024 ar chúinsí éagsúla mí-úsáide, an líon is airde riamh ó bunaíodh iad 50 bliain ó shin.

10,000 cases involved physical abuse and assault.

Bhain 10,000 cás le íde agus ionsaí fisiciúil.

2,000 were related to sexual abuse, a 30% increase in one year.

Bhain 2,000 le mí-úsáid gnéis, 30 faoin gcéad d’ardú i n-imeacht bliana.

4,500 cases involved economic abuse.

Bhain 4,500 cás le mí-úsáid eacnamúil.

There was a 15% increase in emotional exhaustion.

Bhí 15 faoin gcéad d’ardú ar íde mhothúchánach.

The report also raises concerns about “inconsistent approaches by the Garda Síochána in particular cases”.

Léiríonn an tuarascáil freisin imní faoi “chur chuige neamhréir an Gharda Síochána i gcásanna ar leith”.

Women’s Aid says that progress has been made in this regard over the past few years but they are still concerned about the lack of specialist training provided to Gardaí in training.

Deir Women’s Aid go bhfuil gabháil chun déanta ina leith sin le cúpla bliain anuas ach tá siad buartha fós faoina laghad traenála speisialta a churtar ar fáil do Ghardaí faoi oilliúnt.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has said that further training could be secured.

Tá an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Jim O’Callaghan tar éis a rá go m’bfhéidir go bhféadfaí tuilleadh oiliúna a chinntiú.

Women’s Aid Chief Executive Sarah Benson says a unified Government approach and strategy is needed to tackle violence against women.

Deir Príomhfheidhmeannach Women’s Aid Sarah Benson go dteastaíonn cur chuige agus straitéis aontaithe Rialtais le ghabháil i ngleic leis an íde in aghaidh na mban.

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Talks in Geneva about Iran’s nuclear program.

Comhráite sa Ghinéiv faoi chlár núicléach na hIaráine.

Israeli military forces say they carried out further bombing raids on various locations in Iran overnight.

Deir fórsaí míleata Iosrael go ndearna siad tuilleadh ruathar buamála ar áiteanna éagsúla san Iaráin i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

Among the locations hit, the Israelis say, was a center linked to Iran’s nuclear development program in the capital, Tehran, as well as a missile manufacturing center.

I measc na n-áiteanna a buaileadh, a deir na hIosraelaigh, bhí ionad atá bainteach le clár forbartha núicléiche na hIaráine sa phríomhchathair, Tehran, chomh maith le hionad déantúsaíochta diúracán.

This is the eighth consecutive night that the Israelis have attacked locations in Iran, aiming, they say, to prevent the Iranians from developing nuclear weapons.

Sin an t-ochtú hoíche as a chéile ag na hIosraelaigh áiteanna san Iaráin a ionsaí agus é mar aidhm acu, a deir siad, bac a chur ar na hIaránaigh airm núicléacha a fhorbairt.

The Iranians say they are not developing any nuclear weapons and are enriching uranium solely as a source of energy.

Deir na hIaránaigh nach bhfuil aon airm núicléacha á bhforbairt acu agus gur mar fhoinse fuinnimh amháin atá úráiniam á shaibhriú acu.

It is also reported that seven people were injured when an Iranian missile hit the city of Beersheba in southern Israel last night, the second night in a row that the city has been attacked.

Tuairiscítear freisin gur gortaíodh seachtar nuair a bhuail diuracán ón Iaráin cathair Beersheba i ndeisceart Iosrael aréir, an dara hoíche as a chéile a ionsaíodh an chathair sin.

European Foreign Ministers will meet today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi as part of ongoing efforts to reach a compromise on Iran’s nuclear program and end the hostilities.

Beidh cruinniu inniu ag Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha ón Eoraip le hAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na hIaráine, Abbas Araqchi, mar chuid de na hiarrachtaí atá ar bun teacht ar chomhréiteach faoi chlár núicléach na hIaráine agus deireadh a chur leis an gcogaíocht.

The Foreign Ministers of Britain, France and Germany had telephone conversations with the Iranian leader earlier this week and the two sides agreed to meet in Geneva today.

Bhí comhráite teileafóin níos túisce an tseachtain seo ag Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Breataine, na Fraince agus na Gearmáine le fear na hIaráine agus shocraigh an dá thaobh teacht le chéile sa Ghinéiv inniu.

It is understood that a report was provided to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following the telephone conversations.

Tuigtear gur cuireadh tuairisc ar fáil do Rúnaí Stáit Mheiriceá Marco Rubio i ndiaidh na gcomhráite teileafóin.

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Hundreds killed in plane crash in India.

Na céadta maraithe i dtubaiste eitleáin san India.

Around 300 people are reported to have been killed in a plane crash that occurred in western India.

Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh thart ar 300 duine i dtubaiste eitleáin a tharla in iarthar na hIndia.

The plane, which was en route to London, crashed shortly after leaving the airport in the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat.

Thuairt an t-eitleán a bhí ar a bealach go Londain go gairid tar éis di an t-aerfort i gcathair Ahmedabad i stát Gujarat a fhágáil.

There were 242 people on board the Air India plane that crashed in a residential area near the airport.

Bhí 242 duine san eitleán le Air India a thuairt i gceantar cónaithe gar don aerfort.

It hit a medical college and students are reported to be among the dead.

Bhuail sí coláiste leighis agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil mic léinn i measc na marbh.

The plane is understood to have been a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which is a relatively modern aircraft.

Tuigtear gur Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner a bhí san eitleán, ar árthach réasúnta nua-aimseartha í.

She left Ahmedabad at 1.39 pm, Indian time, and was scheduled to land at Gatwick Airport in London at 6.25 pm, UK time.

D’fhág sí Ahmedabad ag 1.39 i.n., am na hIndia, agus bhí sí le tuirlingt in Aerfort Gatwick i Londain ag 6.25 i.n., am Shasana.

The pilot reportedly made a mayday call before crashing, but it appears that no further communication was received from him after that.

Tuairiscítear gur chuir an píolóta glao mayday sular thuairt sí ach dealraíonn sé nár tháinig aon scéala eile uaidh ina dhiaidh sin.

Most of the passengers were Indian citizens, but there were also people from Britain and Portugal.

Saoránaigh na hIndia ab ea formhór na bpaisinéirí, agus bhí daoine ón mBreatain agus ón bPortaingéil ina measc leis.

It is too early to say what caused the accident but some experts say the plane’s landing gear was visible before it crashed even though it should have been hidden in the belly of the plane.

Tá sé róluath le rá cad ba chúis leis an timpiste ach deir roinnt saineolaithe go raibh fearas tuirlingthe an eitleáin le feiceáil sular thuairt sí cé gur cheart dó a bheith i bhfolach i mbolg an eitleáin.

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More inspections to be carried out on Emeis nursing homes.

Tuilleadh cigireachtaí le déanamh ar thithe altranais Emeis.

The Health and Safety Authority is to carry out inspections of two nursing homes owned by the French company Emeis in light of revelations about the two places in the RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired last night.

Tá an tÚdarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta le cigireachtaí a dhéanamh ar dhá theach altranais leis an gcomhlacht as an bhFrainc Emeis i bhfianaise ar nochtadh faoin dá áit i gclár faisnéise RTÉ Investigates a craoladh arú aréir.

The Authority indicated that inspectors would look at general health and safety matters at the centres in Portlaoise and Glasnevin in Dublin.

Thug an tÚdarás le fios go mbreathnódh cigirí ar chúrsaí sláinte go ginearálta agus ar chúrsaí sábháilteachta sna hionaid i bPort Laoise agus i nGlas Naíon i mBaile Átha Cliath.

Concerns have been expressed about the quality of care provided in both places since the documentary revealed that vulnerable elderly people were being neglected there.

Tá imní léirithe faoi chaighdeán an chúraim a chuirtear ar fáil sa dá áit ó léiríodh sa chlár faisnéise go rabhthas ag déanamh faillí i seandaoine leochaileacha iontu.

There is particular concern that appropriate policies are not being implemented when moving elderly people from room to room.

Táthar imníoch go háirithe nach bhfuil beartais chuí á gcur i bhfeidhm agus seandaoine á dtabhairt ó sheomra go seomra.

The Health Information and Quality Authority confirmed yesterday that it was reviewing every nursing home owned by Emeis in this country.

Dheimhnigh an Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte inné go raibh siad ag déanamh athbhreithniú ar gach teach altranais atá ag Emeis sa tír seo.

The Authority also said that in April they had banned Emeis from accepting more patients in Portlaoise and Glasnevin but that order had fallen on deaf ears.

Dúirt an tÚdarás freisin gur chuir siad cosc i mí Aibreáin ar Emeis glacadh le tuilleadh othar i bPort Laoise agus i nGlas Naíon ach gur tugadh an chluas bhodhar don ordú sin.

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Coco Gauff triumphs in tennis.

Coco Gauff buacach sa leadóg.

Coco Gauff is the women’s singles tennis champion at the French Open.

Is í Coco Gauff an seaimpín singil leadóige i measc na mban i gComórtas Oscailte na Fraince.

This is her first time winning that competition.

Seo an chéad uair di an comórtas sin a bhuachan.

It was not without effort or without knowing her bones that she got the best in Paris over Aryna Sabalenka, the highest ranked woman.

Ní gan dua ná i ngan fhios dá cnámha a fuair sí an ceann is fearr i bPáras ar Aryna Sabalenka, an bhean ab airde ó thaobh rangaithe dhe.

The wind blowing on the Roland Garros Court did not help these players at all today.

Níor chabhraigh an ghaoth a bhí ag séideadh ar Chúirt Roland Garros tada leis na himreoirí seo inniu.

The number one seed for this tournament lost the first set but came back to win the other two 6-2 6-4.

Chaill an bhean a bhí rangaithe uimhir dó don chomórtas seo an chéad seit ach tháinig ar ais leis an dá cheann eile a bhreith léi 6-2 6-4.

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Increase in the teaching of Irish in second-level schools in the north.

Ardú ar mhúineadh na Gaeilge i scoileanna dara leibhéal ó thuaidh.

Irish is being taught in the first three years in 42% of second-level schools in the North, a significant increase from 35% in 2023, according to new research conducted by Queen’s University Belfast for the British Council.

Tá an Ghaeilge á múineadh sna chéad trí bliana i 42 faoin gcéad de scoileanna dara leibhéal sa Tuaisceart, ar ardú suntsasach é sin ó 35 faoin gcéad in 2023, de réir taighde nua a rinne Ollscoil na Banríona i mBéal Feirste i gcomhair an British Council.

As with the A-level years, and with the exception of English, research shows that Irish is the second most studied language after Spanish.

Mar leis na blianta A-leibhéal, agus diomaite den Bhéarla, léiríonn an taighde go bhfuil an Ghaeilge ar an dara teanga is mó a ndéantar staidéar uirthi i ndiaidh na Spáinnise.

For the first time ever, Spanish is also the most widely taught language in the first three years.

Den chéad uair riamh, is í an Spáinnis an teanga is mó a mhúintear sna chéad trí bliana freisin.

Spanish is taught in the first three years in 84.8% of second-level schools in the North, compared to 81% of schools where French is taught.

Múintear Spáinnis sna chéad trí bliana in 84.8 faoin gcéad de scoileanna dara leibhéal an Tuaiscirt, i gcomparáid leis an 81 faoin gcéad de scoileanna ina múintear Fraincis.

French was taught in 90% of schools in 2023.

Bhí Fraincis á múineadh i 90 faoin gcéad de scoileanna in 2023.

There has also been a significant decline in the teaching of German in second- level schools.

Tá meath suntasach tagtha ar mhúineadh na Gearmáinise i scoileanna dara leibhéal chomh maith.

That language was being taught in the first three years in 638 schools in 2024, compared to 1,390 schools in 2002.

Bhí an teanga sin á múineadh sna chéad trí bliana i 638 scoil in 2024, i gcomórtas le 1,390 scoil in 2002.

The research also states that approximately 30 other languages are spoken at home by second-level students in the North, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.

Deirtear sa taighde freisin go bhfuil tuairim is 30 teanga eile á labhairt sa bhaile ag daltaí dara leibhéal sa Tuaisceart, lena n-áirítear Araibis, Bulgáiris, Liotuáinis, Mandairínis, Polainnis, Portaingéilis agus Rómáinis.

70.5% of schools are giving these students the opportunity to take exams in their home language.

Tá 70.5 faoin gcéad de scoileanna ag tabhairt deis do na daltaí sin scrúduithe a dhéanamh ina dteanga baile.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2c6gscpcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comRichard Satchwell sentenced to life imprisonment.Príosún saoil gearrtha ar Richard Satchwell.In the Central Criminal Court, Richard Satchwell was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Tina in the couple's home in Youghal in east Cork more than eight years ago.Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, gearradh príosún saoil ar Richard Satchwell as a bhean chéile Tina a dhúnmharú i dteach cónaithe na lánúine in Eochaill in oirthear Chorcaí breis agus ocht mbliana ó shin.Richard Satchwell was convicted of murder last week.Ciontaíodh Richard Satchwell sa dúnmharú an tseachtain seo caite.The jury deliberated the case for nine and a half hours before convicting him.Bhí an cás á chriathrú ag an ngiúiré ar feadh naoi n-uaire an chloig go leith sular chiontaigh siad é.The remains of 45-year-old Tina Satchwell were found under the stairs of the house on Grattan Street in Youghal in October 2023, six and a half years since she was last seen.Fuarthas cnámhiarsmaí Tina Satchwell, a bhí 45 bliain d'aois, faoin staighre sa teach ar Shráid Grattan in Eochaill i mí Dheireadh Fomhair 2023, sé bliana go leith ó chonacthas í go deireanach.Richard Satchwell reported his wife missing to the Gardaí in March 2017.Chuir Richard Satchwell in iúl do na Gardaí i mí an Mhárta 2017 go raibh a bhean chéile ar iarraidh.He told them that the couple had savings of €26,000, that was also missing.Dúirt sé leo go raibh coigilteas de €26,000 a bhí ag an lánúin, go raibh sé sin ar iarraidh freisin.Before the judge sentenced the offender today, Tina Satchwell's family described in court how the murder had affected them.Sular ghearr an breitheamh pianbhreith ar an gciontóir inniu, rinne teaghlach Tina Satchwell cur síos sa chúirt ar an gcaoi a ndeachaigh an dúnmharú i gcion orthu.Her sister Lorraine Howard said she couldn't eat or sleep because she was constantly thinking about Tina's suffering and how her body was buried.Dúirt a deirfiúr Lorraine Howard nach raibh sí ann ithe ná dul a chodladh mar go raibh sí i gcónaí ag cuimhneamh ar fhulaingt Tina agus ar an gcaoi ar folaíodh a corp.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2yvaxk7aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSignificant reduction in a wide range of crimes – provisional figures.Laghdú suntasach ar raon leathan coireanna – figiúirí sealadacha.There was a significant reduction in the first quarter of the year in a wide range of crimes reported to the Gardaí, including robbery, burglary, theft, violent disorder and crimes against the person.Bhí laghdú suntasach sa chéad ráithe den bhliain ar raon leathan coireanna ar tugadh tuairisc orthu do na Gardaí, lena n-áirítear robáil, buirgléireacht, gadaíocht, mí-ord foréigneach agus coireanna in aghaidh an duine.As for burglaries, the Gardaí say there was a 17% decrease compared to the same quarter last year and a 29% decrease in burglaries involving violence.Mar le buirgléireacht, deir na Gardaí gur laghdú de 17 faoin gcéad a bhí ann i gcomparáid leis an ráithe chéanna anuraidh agus laghdú de 29 faoin gcéad a bhí i gceist i gcás bhuirgléireacht le foréigean.In addition, there was an 8% reduction in assaults resulting in injury.Ina cheann sin, bhí laghdú de 8 faoin gcéad ar ionsaithe ar dhaoine a ndearnadh díobháil dóibh dá mbarr.There was a 25% reduction in robbery and a 27% reduction in robbery from the person.Bhí laghdú de 25 faoin gcéad ar robáil agus laghdú de 27 faoin gcéad ar robáil ón duine.There was a 30% reduction in theft from the person, a 32% reduction in theft from vehicles and a 6% reduction in shoplifting.Bhí laghdú de 30 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ón duine, laghdú de 32 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ó fheithiclí agus laghdú de 6 faoin gcéad ar ghadaíocht ó shiopaí.There was a 14% reduction in bicycle theft.Laghdú de 14 faoin gcéad a bhí ar ghadaíocht rothar.There was also a 40% reduction in the number of serious road accidents, say the Gardaí.Bhí laghdú de 40 faoin gcéad ar an líon timpistí bóthair tromchúiseacha chomh maith, a deir na Gardaí.On average, 130 road accidents occurred every day and 23 drivers were arrested every day for driving under the influence of drink or drugs.Ar an meán, tharla 130 timpiste bóthair gach lá agus gabhadh 23 tiománaí gach lá as tiomáint faoi thionchar an óil nó drugaí.Conversely, there was an increase in a number of crimes in the first quarter of the year, including a significant 61% increase in fraud.Os a choinne sin, bhí méadú ar roinnt coireanna sa chéad ráithe den bhliain, lena n-áirítear méadú suntasach de 61 faoin gcéad ar chalaois.The increase is due to fraud crimes being reported more frequently, say the Gardaí.Coireanna calaoise a bheith á dtuairisciú níos minice is cúis leis an méadú sin, a deir na Gardaí.These are all provisional figures and the Central Statistics Office will publish the official figures next month.Is figiúirí sealadacha iad ar fad agus foilseoidh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh na figiúirí oifigiúla an mhí seo chugainn.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27nr9lh7Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTrump is at odds with the European Union again.Smut ar Trump leis an Aontas Eorpach arís.US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50% tariffs on certain goods from the European Union from the beginning of next month.Tá Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump ag bagairt taraifí de 50 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar earraí áirithe ón Aontas Eorpach ó thús na míosa seo chugainn.Trump seems to have made this latest threat with a touch of impatience.Is cosúil gur le teann mífhoighne atá an bhagairt is deireanaí seo déanta ag Trump.In a statement he published on his own social media, he indicated that no progress was being made in the trade talks underway between the United States and the European Union and he blamed the Europeans for this.I ráiteas a d'fhoilsigh sé ar a mheán sóisialta féin, thug sé le fios nach raibh aon dul chun cinn á dhéanamh sna cainteanna trádála atá ar bun idir na Stáit Aontaithe agus an tAontas Eorpach agus chuir sé an milleán faoi sin ar na hEorpaigh.He believes that Europeans are a very contradictory group when it comes to bargaining and he claimed that the European Union was first founded to take on the United States.Dar leis gur dream an-chonróideach na hEorpaigh ó thaobh margála de agus mhaígh sé gur le teacht i dtír ar na Stáit Aontaithe a bunaíodh an tAontas Eorpach a chéaduair.In light of this, he said, he intends to impose tariffs of 50% on luxury goods, pharmaceutical products and many other goods from the European Union from June 1.Ina fhianaise sin, arsa sé, tá sé ar intinn aige taraifí de 50 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar shó-earraí, ar tháirgí cógaisíochta agus ar roinnt mhaith earraí eile ón Aontas Eorpach ón 1 Meitheamh.He also threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple smartphones made outside the United States.Bhagair sé freisin taraif de 25 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar fhóin chliste Apple a dhéantar taobh amuigh de na Stáit Aontaithe.60 million Apple smartphones are sold in the United States each year, but they are all made in other countries.Díoltar 60 millliún fón cliste Apple sna Stáit Aontaithe gach bliain ach is i dtíortha eile a dhéantar iad ar fad.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xpjphjmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTemporary deal between America and China under Trump Tariffs.Margadh sealadach idir Meiriceá agus an tSín faoi Tharaifí Trump.A deal has been reached between the United States and China to temporarily cut reciprocal tariffs in the hope of ending a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies that has wreaked havoc on stock exchanges and financial markets and on economic planning around the world.Tá margadh déanta idir Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá agus an tSín le taraifí cómhalartacha a ghearradh go sealadach le súil clabhsúr a chur ar aighneas tráchtála idir an 2 gheilleagar is mó ar domhan atá tar éis cíor thuathail a tharraingt ar na stocmhalartáin agus na margaí airgid agus ar phleanáil eacnamúil ar fud na cruinne.A "90-day pause" has been agreed upon, said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following talks with Chinese officials in Geneva.Tá "sos 90 lá aontaithe" a dúirt Aire Airgeadais Mheiriceá Scott Bessent tar éis chomhráití le feidhmeannaigh de chuid na Síne sa nGinéiv.Tariffs will be reduced from over 100% said Bessent to 10%.Laghdófar taraifí ó bhreis is 100 faoin gcéad a dúirt Bessent go dtí 10 faoin gcéad ."There was a trade barrier on the roads because of the tariffs," the Minister said, "which is not from either side.""Bhí trádbhac ar na bacáin de bharr na dtaraifí" a dúirt an tAire "rud nach bhfuil ó cheachtar taobh."We want to do business together."Tá muid ag iarraidh a bheith i mbun tráchtála le chéile."The talks in Geneva over the past 2 days were the first direct negotiations between senior government officials from the two superpowers since President Trump came to power again at the beginning of the year and imposed a raft of tariffs and fees globally, including very heavy penalties on Chinese goods.B'iad na cainteanna sa nGinéiv le 2 lá anuas an chéad idirbheartaíocht dhíreach idir lucht sínsearach Rialtais de chuid an 2 Ollchumhacht ó tháinig an tUachtarán Trump i réim arís ag tús na bliana agus ó thug sé faoi rois dleachtanna agus táillí go domhanda, pionóis an-trom ina measc ar earraí de chuid na Síne.Since January, the Trump regime has imposed a 145% increase in tariffs on imports of materials from China, in addition to the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump during his first term in the White House and by President Biden in the meantime.Ó mhí Eanáir tá 145 faoin gcéad de chostas sa mbreis curtha ag Réimeas Trump ar ealmhuiriú ábhair as an tSín, i dteannta na dtáillí a bhí gearrtha ag Donald Trump ina chéad thréimhse sa Teach Bán agus ag an Uachtarán Biden idir an dá linn.In response, China had blocked the sale of rare earth minerals to America - a vital raw material for US companies producing ammunition and electronics - and was imposing 125% tariffs on goods from America.Mar fhreagra le ráithe bhí an tSín tar éis bac a chur ar mhianraí tearc-chré a dhíol le Meiriceá - bunábhar riachtanach ag cuideachtaí sna Stáit Aontaithe a bhíonn ag táirgeadh armlóin agus earraí leictreonacha - agus bhí 125 faoin gcéad de tharaifí á ngearradh acu ar earraí anall as Meiriceá.Since the conflict began, $600 billion worth of trade between the two countries has been halted, supply chains have been damaged, people have been displaced and there has been widespread concern about inflation without economic growth.Ó thosaigh an t- achrann tá stad curtha ar luach $600 billiún tráchtála idir an 2 thír, dochar déanta do ghréasáin soláthair, daoine ligthe chun siúil agus imní go forleathan faoi bhoilsciú gan borradh geilleagair.Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said the talks were "candid, comprehensive and fruitful" and that "significant progress and important agreement" had been achieved.Dúirt LeasPhríomhaire na Síne He Lifeng go raibh na comhráití "neamhbhalbh, cuimsitheach agus fiúntach" agus gur baineadh amach "gabháil ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dhy5os7Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comLeo XIV: American, Augustinian, Missionary.Leo XIV: Meiriceánach, Aibhistíneach, Misinéir.Robert Francis Prevost is the next pope of the Catholic Church and will be known to the general public as Leo XIV.Robert Francis Prevost é an chéad phápa eile ar an Eaglais Chaitliceach agus mar Leo XIV a bheidh aithne ag an bpobal mór air.It was not expected that the successor to Princip would come from America, but his appointment is a strong indication that there will be a certain continuity between the work of Leo XIV and Princip.Ní raibh súil gur as Meiriceá a thiocfadh an comharba ar Phrionsias, ach nod láidir é a cheapúchán go mbeidh leanúnachas áirithe idir obair Leo XIV agus Prionsias.Robert Prevost, who was not appointed cardinal until 2023, is from Chicago, Illinois, and is one of the 80 men appointed cardinals by Pope Francis since 2013.As Chicago Illinois é Robert Prevost, nár ceapadh ina chairdinéal go dtí 2023, duine de na 80 fear a cheap Prionsias ina gcairdinéil ó 2013.Robert Prevost was born in 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, and entered the priesthood in the Augustinian order there, before graduating with a degree in mathematics from Villanova University in Philadelphia.I 1955 i Chicago Illinois a rugadh Robert Prevost, agus chuaigh sé isteach sna sagairt san ord Aibhistíneach ansin, sular bhain sé céim amach sa matamataic in Ollscoil Vilanova i Philadelphia.He also earned degrees in theology, one of which was a doctorate in Rome.Bhain sé céimeanna amach sa diagacht freisin, ceann acu sin ina dhochtúireacht sa Róimh.In 1985 he headed to Peru where he spent 14 years as a missionary in one of the poorest countries in the world.I 1985 thug sé aghaidh ar Pheiriú áit ar chaith sé 14 bhliana déag ina mhisinéir i gceann de thíortha bochta an domhain.It was brought back to America in 1999 where it was introduced to the Aussies there and around the world.Tugadh ar ais chuig Meiriceá e i 1999 áit a cuireadh é i mbun na nAibhistíneach ansíúd agus ar fud an domhain.But Francis sent him back to Peru in 2014, this time as bishop of Chiclayo in the north of that country, and it was there that Francis called him to Rome in 2023.Ach chuir Proinsias ar ais chuig Peiriú é i 2014, an uair seo ina easpag ar Chiclayo i dtuaisceart na tíre sin, agus is ann a bhí sé gur ghlaoigh Proinsias chun na Róimhe é i 2023.When Prevost was put in charge of the institution that advises the Pope on the appointment of a new bishop, it was clear that Princip wanted to give him power and status.Nuair a cuireadh Prevost i mbun an fhorais a chuireann comhairle ar an bPápa faoi easpag nua a cheapadh, ba léir go raibh Prionsias ag iarraidh cumhacht agus stadas a thabhairt dó.Not long after that, he became a cardinal, the highest rank in the church other than the pope himself.Níorbh fhada ina dhiaidh sin a rinneadh cairdinéal de, an chéim is airde san eaglais seachas an pápa féin.Francis was confident in his ability to communicate with the different factions in the church and his moderate stance on many controversial issues.Bhí muinín ag Proinsias as a chumas cumarsáide leis na heití éagsúla san eaglais agus an seasamh measartha a bhí aige as go leor ceisteanna conspóideacha.The direction that Prevost would follow was clear upon Francis' death.Bhí sé soiléir ar bhás Phroinsias an treo a leanfadh Prevost.He said that the work could not be stopped or turned back, saying that the same strong message was always there: proclaim Jesus Christ and proclaim the Gospel.Dúirt sé nach bhféadfaí an obair a stopadh ná casadh ar ais, á rá go raibh an teachtaireacht chéanna láidir ann i gcónaí: fógair Íosa Críost agus fógair an Soiscéal.But he also said that it needed to be told in a way that the youth, the poor and politicians could hear it in their own way.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26q4o68lContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA secret assembly to elect a Pope has begun.Tús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh.133 Cardinals of the Catholic Church from 70 countries around the world have begun the secret conclave in the Vatican this evening to elect a new Pope.Tá tús curtha ag 133 Cairdinéal as an Eaglais Chaitliceach ó 70 tír ar fud an domhain tráthnóna leis an gcomhthionól rúnda sa Vatacáin chun Pápa nua a thoghadh.The Cardinals attended Mass in St. Peter's Basilica this morning.D'fhreastail na Cairdinéil ar Aifreann i mBaisleac Pheadair ar maidin.In the evening, they gathered in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican to begin the official process.Tráthnóna, bhailigh siad le chéile sa Séipéal Sistíneach sa Vatacáin chun tús a chur leis an bpróiseas oifigiúil.The 133 cardinals were sworn to secrecy before the church doors were closed.Cuireadh an 133 cairdinéal faoi mhionn rúndachta sular dunadh doirse an tséipéil.The cardinals will have no contact with anyone outside the congregation until a successor to Pope Francis, who died last month, has been chosen.Ní bheidh aon teagmháil ag na cairdinéil le duine ar bith taobh amuigh den gcomhthionól go dtí go mbeidh comharba ar an bPápa Prionsias a bhásaigh an mhí seo caite roghnaithe.A Pope has not been elected on the first day of the secret assembly for centuries.Níor toghadh Pápa ar an gcéad lá den chomhthionól rúnda leis na céadta bliain.It is estimated that the cardinals may continue voting for several days before one cardinal has received enough votes to be appointed the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.Meastar go bhféadfadh sé go leanfaidh na cairdinéil i mbun vótála ar feadh roinnt laethanta sula mbeidh dóthain vótaí faighte ag cairdinéal amháin chun é a cheapadh ina 267 Pápa ar an Eaglais Chaitliceach.There will be one ballot today.Ballóid amháin a bheidh ann inniu.Starting today, Cardinals will be able to vote up to 4 times a day.Ón lá inniu ar aghaidh, beidh na Cairdinéil in ann vóta a chaitheamh suas le 4 bhabhta sa lá.According to rules implemented by Pope Paul VI in 1970, Cardinals must be under 80 years of age to be able to vote.De réir rialacha a chuir an Pápa Pól VI i bhfeidhm i 1970, caithfidh na Cairdinéil a bheith faoi 80 bliain d'aois chun a bheith in ann vóta a chaitheamh.A secret assembly has begun to elect a Pope A secret assembly has begun to elect a PopeTús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh Tús curtha le comhthionól rúnda chun Pápa a thoghadh

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2azdcv83Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTrump has celebrated his first 100 days in office.Comóradh déanta ag Trump ar a chéad 100 lá in oifig.United States President Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan yesterday to celebrate his first 100 days in office, in his second term as President.Bhí slógadh i Michigan ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump inné leis an chéad 100 lá atá caite in oifig aige, ina dhara téarma mar Uachtarán, a cheiliúradh.President Trump stood by what he says he has done so far and claimed that as a result, prices have decreased, that a lot of investment has been made in the economy and that America is respected again around the world.Sheas an tUachtarán Trump leis an méid a deir sé atá déanta aige go dtí seo agus mhaígh sé go bhfuil praghasanna laghdaithe dá bharr, go bhfuil infheistíocht mhór déanta sa gheilleagar agus go bhfuil meas ar Mheiriceá arís ar fud an domhain.President Trump said that his Administration has done better in its first 100 days in office than any other Administration in the history of the United States.Dúirt an tUachtarán Trump gur éirigh níos fearr lena Rialtas sa chéad 100 lá acu in oifig ná mar a d'éirigh le aon Rialtas eile riamh i stair na Stát Aontaithe.The President said that illegal immigration has been combated, that trade tariffs are being imposed on goods coming into America and that federal workers are being cut.Dúirt an tUachtarán go bhfuiltear tar éis dul i ngleic le hinimirce neamhdhleathach, go bhfuiltear ag gearradh táillí trádála ar earraí a thagann isteach go Meiriceá agus go bhfuiltear ag gearradh siar ar oibrithe feidearálacha.Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the United States will withdraw from its role in mediation talks between Russia and Ukraine unless both countries implement practical plans to end the war.Idir an dá linn, tá foláireamh tugtha ag Státrúnaí Mheiriceá, Marco Rubio, go dtarraingeoidh na Stáit Aontaithe siar as a ról sna cainteanna idirghabhála idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin, muna gcuireann an dá thír pleananna praiticiúla i bhfeidhm chun deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh.Donald Trump commemorates his first 100 days in office with rally in MichiganComóradh déanta ag Donald Trump ar a chéad 100 lá in oifig le slógadh i Michigan

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2csee66fContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMeeting of the American President with President Zelensky in Rome.Cruinniú ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá le hUachtarán Zelensky sa Róimh.US President Donald Trump had a 15-minute conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome this morning.Bhí comhrá a mhair 15 nóiméad ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump le hUachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky sa Róimh ar maidin.The meeting was held in St. Peter's Basilica before the funeral of Pope Francis.Tionóladh an cruinniú i mBaisleac Pheadair roimh shochraid an Phápa Proinsias.The White House said the two leaders had a ''very productive meeting''.Dúirt an Teach Bán go raibh ''cruinniú an-thairbheach'' ag an dá cheannaire.Ukrainian presidential spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov says arrangements are being made to hold further talks.Deir úrlabhraí uachtaránachta na hÚcráine Serhiy Nykyforov go bhfuil socruithe á ndéanamh chun tuilleadh cainteanna a reáchtáil.The President of Ukraine said that if the matters discussed today are achieved, it could be a historic meeting.Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine má bhaintear na nithe a pléadh inniu amach go bhféadfadh sé tarlú gur cruinniú stairiúil a bhí ann.This was the first meeting between the Presidents since a heated meeting between the two leaders at the White House in Washington in February.Ba é seo an chéad chruinniú a bhí ag na hUachtaráin ó bhí cruinniú teasaí idir an dá cheannaire sa Teach Bán i Washington i Mí Feabhra.The American President left Rome on Air Force One after attending the Pope's funeral in Rome.D'fhág Uachtarán Mheiriceá an Róimh ar Air Force One i ndiaidh do freastal ar shochraid an Phápa sa Róimh.Following the meeting, President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he is considering imposing further sanctions on Russia, something the Ukrainian President has repeatedly called for.I ndiaidh an chruinnithe, cháin an tUachtarán Trump, Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin agus dúirt sé go bhfuil sé i mbun macnaimh maidir le tuilleadh smachtbhannaí a ghearradh ar an Rúis, rud atá á lorg ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine arís agus arís eile.President Zelensky said that a complete ceasefire and how to achieve a peace that would last and prevent another war from starting were discussed.Dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky gur pléadh sos comhairc iomlán agus conas síocháin a mhairfeadh agus a chuirfeadh stop le cogadh eile tosnú a bhaint amach.Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukraine continue.Idir an dá linn, leanann ionsaithe na Rúise ar an Úcráin.The President of the United States and the President of Ukraine are speaking in Rome this morning The President of the United States and the President of Ukraine are speaking in Rome this morningUachtarán na Stát Aontaithe agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine i mbun cainte sa Róimh ar maidin Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine i mbun cainte sa Róimh ar maidin

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25bofwljContact: irishlingos@gmail.com150k people have paid their respects to the Pope so far.150k duine atá tar éis a n-ómós a léiriú don Phápa go dtí seo.The Vatican has said that 150,000 people have already come to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for the third consecutive day.Tá sé ráite ag an Vatacáin go bhfuil 150,000 duine tar éis teacht cheana féin chun a n-ómós a thabhairt don Phápa Proinsias, atá ina luí faoi ghradam i mBaisleac Pheadair i gCathair na Vatacáine don tríú lá as a chéile.People are waiting up to four hours in queues to pay their respects.Tá daoine ag fanacht suas le ceithre huaire i scuainí lena n-ómós a léiriú.Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday.Cailleadh an Pápa Proinsias Luan na Cásca.He was 88 years old.Bhí sé 88 bliain d'aois.The President of Ireland, Michael D.Bhí Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D.Higgins, and his wife, Sabina in St. Peter's Basilica earlier.Higgins, agus a bhean chéile, Sabina i mBaisleac Pheadair níos túisce.With world leaders expected to attend the funeral tomorrow morning, Italy is preparing for a tight security measure.Agus súil le ceannairí domhanda teacht chuig an tsochraid maidin amárach, tá beart dian slándála á réiteach ag an Iodáil.President Michael D.Beidh an tUachtarán Michael D.Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin are among the heads of state and government who will represent the countries of the world in Peter's Square.Higgins agus an Taoiseach Micheál Martin i measc na gceann stáit agus na gceann rialtais a dhéanfaidh ionadaíocht ar son thíortha an domhain i gCearnóg Pheadair.They will be joined by US President Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymur Zelenskyy.Ina gcomhluadar beidh Uachtarán Trump na Stát Aontaithe, Príomh-Aire na Breataine Keir Starmer, an tUachtarán Emmanuel Macron agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymur Zelenskyy.It was announced shortly afterwards that the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, will be present at the funeral.Fógraíodh ar ball beag go mbeidh Céad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann, Michelle O’Neill, i láthair ag an tsochraid.Former US President Joe Biden will also be there.Beidh iarUachtarán Mheirceá, Joe Biden, ann freisin.In addition, hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in Rome between now and Easter Sunday, when Pope Francis was last seen making a short circuit through St. Peter's Square.Anuas air sin, tá súil leis na céadta míle cuairteoir sa Róimh as seo go dtí an Satharn Domhnach na Cásca an uair dheireanach a chonacthas an Pápa Proinsias agus é ag déanamh cúrsa gearr thrí Chearnóg Pheadair.Less than 24 hours later he died of a stroke that had struck him during the night.Níos lú ná 24 uair níos deanaí bhí sé básaithe den stróc a bhuail é i gcaitheamh na hoíche.He was recovering in the Vatican from a pneumonia infection that had put him in the hospital for 5 weeks.Bhí sé ag teacht chuige fein sa Vatacáin ó infhabhtú niúmóine a chuir san ospidéal ar feadh 5 seachtaine é.After the funeral, his body will be taken to his favorite church in Rome, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and will be laid to rest under a simple slab with a single word engraved on it, Franciscus.Tar éis na sochraide, tabharfar a chorp chuig an séipéal b'ansa leis sa Róimh, baisleac Santa Maria Maggiore agus cuirfear ann é faoi leac simplí a mbeidh aon fhocal amháin greanta air, Franciscus.In Ireland, a Solemn Mass was held this morning in St. Mary's Parish Church where prayers were held for the eternal rest of the Pope's soul.In Éirinn, bhí Aifreann Sollúnta ar siúl ar maidin i Leas-Eaglais Naomh Muire inar guíodh ar son suaimhneas síoraí d’anam an Phápa.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26c5khu5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThousands in Rome bid farewell to the Pope.An slán deireanach á fhágáil leis na bPápa ag na mílte sa Róimh.Thousands are gathering in the Vatican to bid Pope Francis a final farewell in St. Peter's Basilica, where his body will lie in state for the next three days.Tá na mílte ag bailiú sa Vatacáin leis an slán deireanach a fhágáil ag an bPápa Proinsias i mBaisleac Pheadair, mar a mbeidh a chorp ag luí faoi ghradam go ceann trí lá.A long line of mourners and visitors stretched across St. Peter's Square before the doors of the basilica opened at ten o'clock in the morning, to allow entry to the public.Shín líne fhada na sochraideach agus cuairteoiri trasna Chearnóg Pheadair sular oscail doirse na baislice ar a deich ar maidin, chun cead isteach a thabhairt don phobal.The wardens estimated that there were approximately 20,000 people in the queue at that time.Mheas na maoir go raibh tuairim is 20,000 duine sa scuaine an t-am sin.Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics around the world and the man from Argentina who was known for his reform, died on Monday at the age of 88.Dé Luain a fuair an Pápa Prionsias bás in aois a 88 mbliana, ceannaire 1.4bn Caitliceach ar fud na cruinne, an fear as an Airgintín a raibh cáil an leasaithe air.According to his death certificate, his death was caused by a stroke and heart failure, a day after he participated in the Cascais ceremonies at the Vatican.De réir a theastais bháis, stróc agus teip croí a thug a bhás, lá tar éis dó páirt a ghlacadh i searmanais na Casca sa Vatacáin.He had spent five weeks in hospital since February due to pneumonia that had spread to both lungs.Bhí cúig seachtaine caite aige san ospidéal ó mhí Feabhra de bharr núimóine a bhí tolgtha aige sa dá scámhóg.Since Monday, the pope's body has been lying in state in the Casa Santa Marta church in the Vatican, the house where he has resided since becoming pope, unlike his predecessors who resided in the Papal Apartments in the Vatican.Ón Luan, bhí corp an phápa as cionn cláir i séipéal Casa Santa Marta sa Vatacáin, an teach inar chuir sé faoí ó rinneadh pápa de, ní hionann agus na fir a chuaigh roimhe a rinne cónaí i Seomraí an Phápa sa Vatacáin.But this morning, Francis' body was taken from there to St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most beautiful and ornate churches in the world, and it will lie there until the funeral Mass on Saturday morning.Ach ar maidin, tugadh corp Phroinsias as sin go dtí Baisleac Pheadair, ceann de na heaglaisí is galánta agus is ornáidí ar domhain, agus is ann a bheidh sé go dtí Aifreanna na sochraide maidin Dé Sathairn.A crowd of priests and cardinals escorted his coffin through St. Peter's Square, where applause broke out among the thousands awaiting him, a traditional sign of respect at funerals in Italy.Slua de shagairt agus de cháirdinéil a rinne tionlacan ar a chónra trí Chearnóg Pheadair, mar a bhris bualadh bos amach i measc na mílte a bhí ag fanacht air, comhartha traidisiúnta ómóis ag sochraidí san Iodáil.The bells of St. Peter's rang and the Basilica choir sang psalms and Latin prayers as the pope's body entered the church.Bhuail cloig Naomh Peadair agus bhí cantaireachta salm agus páidreacha Laidne ag cór na Baislice ar theacht chorp an phápa isteach san eaglais.He will lie in state in a simple coffin in front of the altar, and beneath a niche painted by Michelangelo himself until his funeral.Beidh sé ag luí faoi ghradam i gcónra simplí os comhair an altóra, agus faoi bhun chuinneacháin a phéinteáil Michaelangelo féin go dtína shochraid.Prince is dressed in the white robes of the pope and, as one would expect from a devout Catholic, the rosary is woven into his fingers.Tá Prionsias gléasta in éide bhán an phápa agus, mar a bhéifí agus súil leis ó Chaitliceach cráifeach,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25bhudvkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSony to create 100 new jobs in Dublin.Sony le 100 post nua a chruthú i mBaile Átha Cliath.Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company that makes PlayStation, is to create 100 new jobs in Dublin.Tá Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), an comhlacht a dhéanann PlayStation, le 100 post nua a chur ar fáil i mBaile Átha Cliath.Software engineers and data scientists are to be recruited, who will be conducting research and development, it was said, with the aim of improving the company's digital operations and customer services.Innealtóirí bog-earraí agus eolaithe sonraí atá le hearcú, ar taighde agus forbairt a bheas ar bun acu, a dúradh, le súil barr feabhais a chur ar oibríochtaí digiteachta an chomhlachta agus ar sheirbhísí do chustaiméirí.The Industrial Development Agency (IDA Ireland) is supporting the investment.Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail (GFT Éireann) ag tacú leis an infheistíocht.IDA chief executive Michael Lohan said the news was yet another testament to Ireland's reputation as a hub for innovation and technology, not to mention the good reputation of the country's workers around the world.Dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach GFT Michael Lohan gur solaoid eile fós an scéala ar an dea-cháil atá ar Éirinn mar mhol nuálaíochta agus teicneolaíochta, gan trácht ar an dea-chlú atá ar oibrithe na tíre ar fud an domhain.However, it appears that SIE's business has changed significantly for the better recently, as it has only been a year since the company laid off 900 workers in various countries.Ar a shon sin, taibhsíonn sé go bhfuil athrú suntasach chun feabhais tagtha ar ghnóthaí SIE le gairid, arae níl ann ach bliain ó scaoil an comhlacht 900 oibrí chun siúil i dtíortha éagsúla.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ywocqezContact: irishlingos@gmail.comInterest rates lowered again by the European Central Bank.Rátaí úis íslithe arís ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach.The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates again, for the second time this year and the seventh time in a year.Tá rátaí úis íslithe arís ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach, an dara huair i mbliana agus an seachtú huair le bliain.This is another reduction of 0.25%, which means that the main interest rate is now 2.25%.Ísliú eile de 0.25 faoin gcéad atá i gceist agus fágann sin gur 2.25 faoin gcéad atá sa phríomhráta úis anois.There is good news for the approximately 180,000 homeowners in this country who have a tracker mortgage as the reduction will take effect almost immediately on the amount they are repaying.Dea-scéala atá ann do thart ar 180,000 úinéir tí sa tír seo a bhfuil morgáiste rianúcháin acu mar go rachaidh an t-ísliú i bhfeidhm nach mór láithreach ar an méid atá siad a íoc ar ais.Homeowners with a variable interest rate will save €13 per month for every €100,000 they borrow.Úinéirí tí a bhfuil ráta úis inathraithe acu, sábhálfaidh siadsan €13 sa mhí as gach €100,000 atá ar iasacht acu.For example, in the case of a mortgage of €500,000, there will be a reduction of €65 per month or €780 per year in the amount they have to repay.I gcás morgáiste de €500,000, mar shampla, beidh ísliú de €65 sa mhí nó €780 sa bhliain sa mhéid atá le híoc ar ais acu.People with a fixed interest rate, however, will not have any change in the amount they have to pay back.Daoine a bhfuil ráta úis seasta acu, áfach, ní bheidh aon athrú ar an méid atá le híoc ar ais acusan.It is understood that the European Central Bank previously wanted to lower the key interest rate to 2% by the end of 2025, as long as the inflation rate fell at the same time.Tuigtear gur theastaigh ón mBanc Ceannais Eorpach roimhe seo an príomhráta úis a ísliú go dtí 2 faoin gcéad faoi dheireadh 2025, a fhad is a thitfeadh ráta an bhoilscithe ag an am céanna.A cog in the wheel, however, is the economic policies of United States President Donald Trump since he came to power at the beginning of the year, particularly the tariffs he has imposed on goods from other countries.Eang sa roth, ámh, is ea polasaithe eacnamaíochta Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump ó tháinig sé i gcumhacht i dtús na bliana, go háirithe na taraifí atá sé a ghearradh ar earraí ó thíortha eile.In light of this new twist in the story, it is thought that the European Union's financial policymakers will be more cautious in the future, for fear that what they are trying to achieve will be cut down to a mere stump.I bhfianaise an choir nua sin sa scéal, ceaptar go mbeidh lucht polasaí airgeadais an Aontais Eorpaigh níos dúnárasaí feasta ar fhaitíos go gciorrófaí a bhfuil siad ag iarraidh a thabhairt i gcrann gan é ach ina bhuinneán.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2aozycegContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA new five-year plan has been published by Foras na Gaeilge.Plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge.Foras na Gaeilge, the cross-border statutory organisation responsible for a wide range of Irish language services across Ireland, has published a new five- year plan.Tá plean úr cúig bliana foilsithe ag Foras na Gaeilge, an eagraíocht reachtúil trasteorann atá freagrach as réimse leathan seirbhísí Gaeilge ar fud na hÉireann.Foras na Gaeilge says that the organisation's Strategic Direction 2025-2030 has been compiled "as a result of a consultation on public opinion ...Deir Foras na Gaeilge go bhfuil Treo Straitéiseach 2025-2030 na heagraíochta curtha i dtoll a chéile "mar thoradh ar chomhairliúchán ar thuairimí an phobail ..."with the aim of identifying the organisation's work priorities for the coming years at a high strategic level".agus é mar aidhm aige tosaíochtaí oibre na heagraíochta do na blianta seo romhainn a aithint ag ardleibhéal straitéiseach".To achieve this ambition, the document states, "appropriate provision of resources, both budget and staff, is necessary, and greater awareness is needed among the public regarding the vision and mission of the organisation".Leis an uaillmhian sin a bhaint amach, a deirtear sa cháipéis, is gá "soláthar cuí acmhainní a bheith ar fáil, idir bhuiséad agus fhoireann, agus teastaíonn tuilleadh feasachta i measc an phobail maidir le fís agus misean na heagraíochta".However, Chair of Foras na Gaeilge, Professor Regina Ó Chollatáin, said that the organisation's income had fallen by 45% since 2008 "even though the demand for our support has been increasing over time and we are unable to meet it".Dúirt Cathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge, an tOllamh Regina Uí Chollatáin, áfach, go raibh titim de 45 faoin gcéad in ioncam na heagraíochta ó 2008 "cé go bhfuil an t-éileamh ar ár dtacaíocht ag méadú i gcaitheamh an ama agus ní féidir linn freastal air".She indicated that "we will work at the highest level with both Governments to agree a long-term sustainable funding plan to enable the major objectives of this Strategic Direction to be achieved".Thug sí le fios "go n-oibreoimid ag an leibhéal is airde leis an dá Rialtas chun plean fadtéarmach inbhuanaithe maoinithe a aontú chun gur féidir mórchuspóirí an Treo Straitéisigh seo a bhaint amach".It is a great help to that, she said, that the organization has a full board for the first time in years.Is mór an cúnamh chuige sin, arsa sí, bord iomlán a bheith ag an eagraíocht den chéaduair le blianta.Four major objectives are set out in the Strategic Direction: "Capability: Through pre-school, Irish-medium education, English-medium schools, higher education and adult learners, we will support the learner's journey from start to finish.Ceithre mhórchuspóir a leagtar amach sa Treo Straitéiseach: "Cumas: Tríd an réamhscolaíocht, Gaeloideachas, scoileanna Bhéarla, ollscolaíocht agus foghlaimeoirí fásta, tacóimid le haistear an fhoghlaimeora ó thús deiridh.The establishment of nurseries, the Gaelbhratach project and a Policy for Irish-medium Education will be among our priorities to support learners.Beidh bunú naíolann, tionscadal Gaelbhratach agus Polasaí don Oideachas Lán-Ghaeilge i measc ár dtosaíochtaí le tacú le foghlaimeoirí.The southern target of 20% of civil service recruits speaking Irish will be supported by enabling students to be proficient in Irish in their working lives.Tacófar leis an sprioc ó dheas go mbeidh Gaeilge ag 20 faoin gcéad d’earcaigh na státseirbhíse trí mhic léinn a chumasú le bheith inniúil sa Ghaeilge ina saol oibre.Foras na Gaeilge has made a major investment in lexicography and terminology over the past 25 years.Tá infheistíocht mhór déanta ag Foras na Gaeilge i gcúrsaí foclóireachta agus téarmaíochta le 25 bliain...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26r9gjxzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe number of pharmaceutical products exported from Ireland is increasing.An líon táirgí cógaisíochta a easpórtáltar as Éirinn ag méadú.The value of pharmaceutical products exported from this country in February this year was €15.6 billion, compared with €9.2 billion in February last year, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office.Luach €15.6 billiún a bhí sna táirgí cógaisíochta a heaspórtáladh as an tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €9.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, de réir réamhfhigiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.This was an increase of 145.7% over the year and a share of 63.2% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025.B'in méadú de 145.7 faoin gcéad in imeacht bliana agus sciar 63.2 faoin gcéad den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025.It is also a testament to the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the harm that tariffs would cause to that sector and the economy as a whole.Is solaoid é freisin ar thábhacht na hearnála cógaisíochta in Éirinn agus ar an dochar a dhéanfadh taraifí don earnáil sin agus don gheilleagar trí chéile.The preliminary figures also show that the value of goods purchased by the United States from this country in February this year was €12.9 billion, compared to €4.2 billion in February last year, an increase of 210.5% over the course of a year.Léiríonn na réamhfhigiúirí chomh maith go raibh luach €12.9 billiún sna hearraí a cheannaigh na Stáit Aontaithe ón tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €4.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, ar méadú de 210.5 faoin gcéad é sin in imeacht bliana.It accounted for 52.5% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025, compared to 26.1% in the same month last year.Ba sciar 52.5 faoin gcéad é den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025, le hais 26.1 faoin gcéad sa mhí chéanna anuraidh.Economists have often said, however, that we in Ireland are overly reliant on corporate tax from multinational companies such as pharmaceutical companies.Is minic é ráite ag eacnamaithe, áfach, go bhfuilimidne in Éirinn ag brath an iomarca ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta fearacht na gcomhlachtaí cógaisíochta.They say that there is always a risk that the Exchequer will be unexpectedly undermined because of this unequal dependence.Deir siad go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go mbainfear an bonn den Státchiste gan choinne mar gheall ar an spleáchas éagothrom sin.With Trump's tariffs looming, there are now concerns that the prophecy will come true.Agus taraifí Trump os ár gcionn, táthar imníoch anois go dtiocfaidh an tuar faoin tairngreacht.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xrcctvgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe number of pharmaceutical products exported from Ireland is increasing.An líon táirgí cógaisíochta a easpórtáltar as Éirinn ag méadú.The value of pharmaceutical products exported from this country in February this year was €15.6 billion, compared with €9.2 billion in February last year, according to preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office.Luach €15.6 billiún a bhí sna táirgí cógaisíochta a heaspórtáladh as an tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €9.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, de réir réamhfhigiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.This was an increase of 145.7% over the year and a share of 63.2% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025.B'in méadú de 145.7 faoin gcéad in imeacht bliana agus sciar 63.2 faoin gcéad den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025.It is also a testament to the importance of the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and the harm that tariffs would cause to that sector and the economy as a whole.Is solaoid é freisin ar thábhacht na hearnála cógaisíochta in Éirinn agus ar an dochar a dhéanfadh taraifí don earnáil sin agus don gheilleagar trí chéile.The preliminary figures also show that the value of goods purchased by the United States from this country in February this year was €12.9 billion, compared to €4.2 billion in February last year, an increase of 210.5% over the course of a year.Léiríonn na réamhfhigiúirí chomh maith go raibh luach €12.9 billiún sna hearraí a cheannaigh na Stáit Aontaithe ón tír seo i mí Feabhra i mbliana, i gcomórtas le €4.2 billiún i mí Feabhra anuraidh, ar méadú de 210.5 faoin gcéad é sin in imeacht bliana.It accounted for 52.5% of the total number of goods exported from Ireland in February 2025, compared to 26.1% in the same month last year.Ba sciar 52.5 faoin gcéad é den líon iomlán earraí a heaspórtáladh as Éirinn i mí Feabhra 2025, le hais 26.1 faoin gcéad sa mhí chéanna anuraidh.Economists have often said, however, that we in Ireland are overly reliant on corporate tax from multinational companies such as pharmaceutical companies.Is minic é ráite ag eacnamaithe, áfach, go bhfuilimidne in Éirinn ag brath an iomarca ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta fearacht na gcomhlachtaí cógaisíochta.They say that there is always a risk that the Exchequer will be unexpectedly undermined because of this unequal dependence.Deir siad go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go mbainfear an bonn den Státchiste gan choinne mar gheall ar an spleáchas éagothrom sin.With Trump's tariffs looming, there are now concerns that the prophecy will come true.Agus taraifí Trump os ár gcionn, táthar imníoch anois go dtiocfaidh an tuar faoin tairngreacht.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25ut5yg9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comChina to impose 125% tariffs on American goods.An tSín le taraifí de 125 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar earraí ó Mheiriceá.China is to impose tariffs of 125% on goods from the United States from tomorrow instead of the 84% previously announced.Tá an tSín le taraifí de 125 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar earraí ó na Stáit Aontaithe ó amárach seachas an 84 faoin gcéad a fógraíodh cheana.The Chinese have raised the tariffs after US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on goods from China to up to 145%.Tá na taraifí ardaithe ag na Sínigh tar éis d'Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump taraifí ar earraí ón tSín a ardú go dtí suas le 145 faoin gcéad .While Trump is lashing out at everyone, his focus is particularly on China at the moment.Cé gur ag diúracadh an cháich sa tor atá Trump is sa tSín go háirithe atá a gha i láthair na huaire.In this regard, and in accordance with the well-established art of war, China is seeking to ally itself with those other countries that Trump is imposing tariffs on, including member states of the European Union.Ina dhíol sin, agus de réir ealaín sheanbhunaithe an chogaidh, tá an tSín ag féachaint le comhghuaillíocht a dhéanamh leis na tíortha eile sin a bhfuil Trump ag taraifthromaíocht orthu, lena n-áirítear ballstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh.Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing today to discuss the major transformation of the global economic order.Bhí cruinniú ag Uachtarán na Síne Xi Jinping le Príomh-Aire na Spáinne Pedro Sánchez i mBéising inniu leis an gclaochló mór ar eagar eacnamaíochta an domhain a chíoradh.Xi reportedly called on the Spaniard, and by extension the rest of the European Union, to join hands with China and stand firm against Trump's "unilateral bullying."Tuairiscítear gur iarr Xi ar fhear na Spáinne, agus dá réir sin ar an gcuid eile den Aontas Eorpach, dul i gcomhar leis an tSín agus an fód a sheasamh in aghaidh "mhaistíneacht aontaobhach" Trump.At a press conference after the meeting, Sánchez said that the international trade conflict should not be allowed to affect relations between the European Union and China.Ag preasócáid i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, dúirt Sánchez nár cheart ligean don choimhlint trádála idirnáisiúnta cur isteach ar an gcaidreamh idir an tAontas Eorpach agus an tSín.He indeed suggested that the Union intended to expand that relationship and sell much more goods to China in the future.Thug sé le tuiscint go deimhin go raibh faoin Aontas cur leis an gcaidreamh sin agus i bhfad níos mó earraí a dhíol leis an tSín san am le teacht.Without stopping China and the European Union, Trump's 'I ask for a reason' doesn't seem to be slowing down and he announced last night that he would impose tariffs and sanctions on Mexico if that country did not provide flood water from the Rio Grande to the state of Texas.Gan an tSín agus an tAontas Eorpach a bhac, is cosúil nach bhfuil 'Iarraim cúis' Trump ag maolú pioc agus d'fhogair sé go taghdach aréir go ngearrfadh sé taraifí agus smachtbhannaí ar Mheicsiceo mura gcuirfeadh an tír sin tuiileadh uisce ón Rio Grande ar fáil do stát Texas.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2bcqpbhpContact: irishlingos@gmail.comStock markets surge due to Trump's change of heart.Borradh faoi stocmhargaí de bharr athintinn Trump.Stock markets around the world – except in China – saw a significant surge after US President Donald Trump suspended punitive tariffs he was set to impose on various countries for the next 90 days.Tháinig borradh suntasach faoi stocmhargaí ar fud an domhain – seachas sa tSín – tar éis d'Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump na taraifí pionósacha a bhí le gearradh aige ar thíortha éagsúla a chur ar fionraí go ceann 90 lá.The sudden sale of US Treasury bonds – and the resulting increase in borrowing costs – appears to have prompted Trump's reconsideration.Bannaí Státchiste Mheiriceá a bheith á ndíol as éadan – agus an t-ardú a thiocfadh ar chostas iasachtaí dá dheasca sin – ba shiocair le hathchomhairle Trump, is cosúil.If Trump got a bad rap yesterday, his courage has not completely failed and he is sticking to the 10% tariffs he is imposing on certain goods.Má fuair Trump dual na droinne de inné, níor theip ar a mhisneach ar fad agus tá sé ag cloí leis na taraifí de 10 faoin gcéad atá á ngearradh aige ar earraí áirithe.In addition, he has vowed to impose "beautiful" tariffs on pharmaceutical products in due course, he said in his usual barefoot speech.Chomh maith leis sin, tá sé mionnaithe taraifí "álainne" a ghearradh ar tháirgí cógaisíochta i gceann na haimsire, a dúirt sé sa chaint chosnochta ar sraith is dual dó.China is a special case and Trump is imposing a 125% tariff on that country.Cás faoi leith atá sa tSín agus is barr binne taraífí de 125 faoin gcéad atá á ngearradh ag Trump ar an tír sin.As a blow to the blow, China has imposed tariffs of 84% on the United States.Mar bhuille ar an mbuille, tá taraifí de 84 faoin gcéad gearrtha ag an tSín ar na Stáit Aontaithe.It seems that the rest of the world is set to hunt the prey and prevent the pursuit of Trump's volatility until who knows when.Dealraíonn sé go bhfuil sé de bheith ag an gcuid eile den domhan an chreach a sheilg agus an tóir a chosc i dtaca le luaineacht Trump go ceann cá bhfios cén uair.Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Tánaiste Simon Harris, seems to believe that this volatility should be seized upon in the hope of finally convincing Trump that his ultimate goal was to impose tariffs on the continent.Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála na hÉireann, an Tánaiste Simon Harris, is cosúil go bhfuil sé den bharúil gur cheart an luaineacht sin a thapú le súil cur i bhfáth ar Trump ar deireadh go mba é a bhuaic taraifí a chaitheamh i dtraipisí.Simon Harris discussed the issue with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington yesterday and said after the meeting that further discussions were needed.Phléigh Simon Harris an cheist le Rúnaí Tráchtála Mheiriceá Howard Lutnick in Washington inné agus dúirt sé i ndiaidh an chruinnithe gur theastaigh tuilleadh comhráite.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Japan stock market rises after Trump backs down on punitive tariffsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Ardú ar stocmhargadh na Seapáine tar éis do Trump dul siar ar tharaifí pionósacha

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25cj2zhmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDevastation caused by a mountain fire in Donegal.Léirscrios déanta ag loscadh sléibhe i nDún na nGall.The Director of Emergency Services for Donegal County Council says that a mountain fire in Knock Colva and An Bearnas Mór has destroyed habitat, nature and land.Tá scrios déanta ar ghnáthóg, dúlra agus talamh ag loscadh sléibhe i gCnoc Colbha agus an Bearnas Mór a deir Stiúrthóir Seirbhíse Éigeandála Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall.But Garry Martin says "we were lucky the wind was so light, soft" and both fires have been extinguished.Ach deir Garry Martin "go raibh an t-ádh orainn go raibh an ghaoth chomh lag, bog" agus tá an dá mhórthine múchta.However, "hundreds of acres of mountain have been burned back to the point where it was as good as said" but he said he did not yet have "an accurate figure".Mar sin féin tá "na céadta acra sléibhe dóite siar go dtí an dúid bhí sé chomh maith a rá" ach dúirt sé nach raibh "figiúir cruinn" aige fós.The Service has not yet received any reports of livestock or property being destroyed "but there are a lot of sheep up in the hills".Níl aon tuairisc faighte fós ag an tSeirbhís faoi stoc ná maoin a bheith scriosta "ach tá caoirigh go leor thuas sna cnoic".Donegal Fire Service sent out 5 fire units and an ambulance to tackle the arson in Bearnas Mór when they received news at around 5.30 yesterday evening that the area was on fire behind a number of houses.Sheol Seirbhís Dóiteáin Dhún na nGall amach 5 aonad dóiteáin agus ingearán le ghabháil i ngleic leis an loscadh sa mBearnas Mór nuair a fuair siad scéala thart ar 5.30 tráthnóna inné go raibh an áit tré lasadh taobh thiar de roinnt tithe.There were crews on duty there during the night and concerns about structures on the Ard an Amhairc.Bhí criúnna ar dulgas ann i rith na hoíche agus imní faoi struchtúir ar Ard an Amhairc.The County Council had also recruited a helicopter from Executive Helicopters who were able to drop 1,200 litres of water onto the fire from a special bucket, from 8am onwards.Bhí ingearán earcaithe freisin ag an gComhairle Chontae ó Executive Helicopters a bhí in ann 1,200 lítear san iarraidh a scaoileadh anuas ar an tine as ollbhuicéad speisialta, ón 8 a chlog ar aghaidh.Two fire brigades and a crane were called to tackle the other fires, in Knock Colva near Carrowkeel in north Donegal.Cuireadh fios ar dhá bhriogáid dóiteáin agus ingearán le ghabháil i ndréim leis na tinte eile, i gCnoc Colbha in aice leis an gCeathrú Chaol i dtuaisceart Dhún na nGall.Garry Martin strongly warned people not to have barbecues outdoors and not to allow any chance of ignition for mountain fires.Chuir Garry Martin fainic láidir ar dhaoine gan beárbaiciú a bheith amuigh faoin tír acu agus gan aon deis adhainte a thabhairt do loscadh sléibhe.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2aydqonuContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael intends to seize more land in Gaza.Rún ag Iosrael tuilleadh talaimh a ghabháil in Gaza.The Israelis are determined to consolidate their grip on Gaza and seize even more land in the Palestinian territory.Tá na hIosraelaigh leis an ngreim atá acu ar Gaza a dhaingniú agus seilbh a ghabháil ar a thuilleadh talaimh fós sa limistéar Palaistíneach.That land will be added to the "security zones" already occupied by the Israelis in Gaza, the country's defense minister Israel Katz announced.Cuirfear an talamh úd leis na "ceantair shlándála" atá ina seilbh atá ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza cheana, a d'fhógair aire cosanta na tíre Israel Katz.Israel Katz did not say how much land is involved but indicated that the population would be expelled from those areas to be made available to the soldiers.Ní dúirt Israel Katz cé mhéad talaimh atá i gceist ach thug le fios go ndíbreofaí an pobal as na ceantair sin lena bhfáil faoi réir do na saighdiúirí.The Israelis already control a wide east-west corridor in central Gaza, with the enclave roughly in half.Tá conair leathan soir- siar i lár Gaza faoina smacht ag na hIosraelaigh cheana agus an iamhchríoch dluite ina leath acu.The Israelis have also said they intend to "help" Palestinians who wish to leave Gaza "of their own accord".Tá sé ráite ag na hIosraelaigh freisin go bhfuil rún acu "cuidiú le" Palaistínigh a bhfuil fonn orthu Gaza a fhágáil "dá ndeoin féin".Palestinians believe this "assistance" is another sign of the Israelis' long- term intention to drive them out of their homes and completely occupy Gaza.Creideann Palaistínigh gur comhartha eile an "cuidiú" sin ar rún fadaimseartha na nIosraelach iad a chur as a mbailte agus forghabháil iomlán a dhéanamh ar Gaza.The Israelis have been continuing the massacre they have been committing in Gaza for two and a half years.Tá na hIosraelaigh ag leanúint den ollmharú atá siad a dhéanamh in Gaza le dhá bhliain go leith.Gaza's civil defense says at least fifteen people, including children, were killed when the Israeli air force bombed refugee camps in Khan Yunis in the south and Nuseirat in the center of the enclave.Deir cosaint shibhialta Gaza gur maraíodh cúig dhuine dhéag ar a laghad, leanaí ina measc, nuair a bhuamáil aerfhórsa Iosrael campaí teifeach in Khan Yunis sa deisceart agus in Nuseirat i lár na hiamhchríche.It is also reported that nine children were among the sixteen people killed in an airstrike on a United Nations clinic in Jabalia in northern Gaza.Tuairiscítear freisin go raibh naonúr leanbh i measc na sé dhuine dhéag a maraíodh in aerionsaí a rinneadh ar chlinic leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe in Jabalia i dtuaisceart Gaza.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26a6ezvaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comFormer Kerry football manager Mick OIarbhainisteoir peile Chiarraí Mick O'Dwyer tar éis bháis.Former Kerry football team manager Mick O'Dwyer has died at the age of forty- eight.Tá iarbhainisteoir fhoireann peile Chiarraí Mick O'Dwyer tar éis bháis in aois a ocht mbliana agus ceithre scór.'Micko' was one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures and won many medals, championships, trophies and awards as a player and manager throughout his life.Duine de mhórphearsana spóirt na hÉireann ab ea 'Micko' agus is iomaí bonn, craobh, corn agus gradam nach iad a bhuaigh sé mar imreoir agus mar bhainisteoir i gcaitheamh a shaoil.He won four All-Ireland championships as a player and eight championships as a pioneering manager of that famous elite team that Kerry had in the seventies and eighties.Ceithre chraobh Uile- Éireann a bhuaigh sé mar imreoir agus ocht gcraobh mar bhainisteoir ceannródaíoch ar an scothfhoireann cháiliúil úd a bhí ag Ciarraí sna seachtóidí agus sna hochtóidí.The Kerry team at that time, led by the Waterford man, were often in footy duels with the great Dublin team led by Kevin Heffernan, games that are deeply engraved and carved in stone for the Gaelic Athletic Association.Ba mhinic na Ciarraígh an uair úd, faoi stiúir fhear an Choireáin, i ndeabhaidh chosbháire le sárfhoireann Bhaile Átha Cliath a raibh Kevin Heffernan ina ceannas, cluichí atá greanta go domhain agus go snoite i gcloch oiris Chumann Lúthchleas Gael.Not counting the All-Ireland Championship, Mick O'Dwyer won the Munster Championship 23 times and the National League eleven times as both a player and manager.Gan Craobh na hÉireann a bhac, bhuaigh Mick O'Dwyer Craobh na Mumhan 23 uair agus an tSraith Náisúnta aon uair déag mar imreoir agus mar bhainisteoir araon.Although he was a staunch Kerryman, his talent was sought after in other counties as well and he was lured by teams that were not performing well – namely, Kildare, Laois, Wicklow and Clare – in the hope that he would turn the malt into ale, even though he was a man who had always abstained from intoxicating drink.Cé gur Ciarraíoch dílis go smior a bhí ann, bhí tóir ar a ardchumas i gcontaetha eile leis agus mealladh é ag foirne nach raibh ag cruthú go maith – mar atá, Cill Dara, Laois, Cill Mhantáin agus an Clár – le súil go ndéanfadh sé leann den bhraich, siúd is go mb'fhear é a staon riamh ón deoch mheisciúil.In fact, Kildare won the Leinster Championship in 1998 and 2000 under the guidance of Mick O'Dwyer and that team reached the All-Ireland final in 1998, when they were beaten by Galway by four goals.Go deimhin, bhain Cill Dara Craobh Laighean i 1998 agus in 2000 faoi lámh stiúrtha Mick O'Dwyer agus chuaigh an fhoireann sin chomh fada le cluiche ceannais Chraobh na hÉireann i 1998, tráth a fuair Gaillimh an ceann is fearr orthu le ceithre chúilín.Mick O'Dwyer made his living as an innkeeper and undertaker in Waterville.Is mar óstóir agus adhlacóir sa Choireán a shaothraigh Mick O'Dwyer a bheatha.His first wife Mary Carmel died in 2012 and he married Geraldine Shields in 2023.Bhásaigh a chéad bhean chéile Mary Carmel in 2012 agus phós sé Geraldine Shields in 2023.He is survived by his sons John, Robbie and Karl.Maireann a chlann mhac John, Robbie agus Karl.He was predeceased by another son, Michael.Bhásaigh roimhe mac eile, Michael.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xjredcaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTrade tariffs: countries on edge ahead of Trump's announcement.Taraifí trádála: tíortha ar tinneall roimh fhógra Trump.The tariffs that the United States Government plans to impose on goods from various countries around the world will be revealed later today.Nochtfar níos deireanaí inniu na taraifí atá beartaithe ag Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe a ghearradh ar earraí ó thíortha éagsúla ar fud an domhain.US President Donald Trump will provide more information about the tariffs at a press conference at the White House in Washington tonight.Tabharfaidh Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump tuilleadh eolais faoi na taraifí ag preasócáid sa Teach Bán in Washington anocht.Trump met with trade officials last night to finalize the details of the tariffs that will take effect tomorrow.Bhi cruinniú ag Trump le hoifigigh trádála aréir le bailchríoch a chur ar mhionsonraí na dtaraifí a dtiocfaidh feidhm leo ó amárach.Trump says other countries are "stealing" the United States on trade and has claimed that the tariffs are ushering in a "golden age" for American manufacturers and the country's economy as a whole.Dar le Trump go bhfuil tíortha eile "ag sailleadh" na Stát Aonaithe ó thaobh cúrsaí trádála de agus tá maíte aige go bhfuil "ré órga" i ndán do dhéantúsóirí Meiriceánacha agus do gheilleagar na tíre trí chéile de thoradh na dtaraifí.On the contrary, others believe that it will be expensive for the American public and that prices will rise dramatically in that country.Os a choinne sin, creideann daoine eile go mbeidh daor ar phobal Mheiriceá agus go n-ardóidh praghsanna as éadan sa tír sin.There is also a risk, say the same people, that a global economic recession will be another of the results of the new era.Tá baol ann freisin, a deir na daoine céanna, go mbeidh cúlú eacnamaíochta domhanda ar cheann eile de thorthaí na ré nua.The countries most targeted by the tariffs are still trying – as late as this – to convince the Americans that every country in the world will lose out on what they are planning.Na tíortha is mó a bhfuil na taraifí dírithe orthu, tá siad fós ag iarraidh – chomh déanach seo – cur ina luí ar na Meiriceánaigh gur gach tír ar domhan a bheas caillteach lena bhfuil beartaithe acu.Trump has already indicated, however, that he has no interest in that.Tá sé tugtha le fios cheana ag Trump, áfach, nár mhairg ar bith aige é sin.However, a US government spokesman indicated that Trump would be willing to make a deal with other countries at the last minute.Ar a shon sin, thug urlabhraí ó Rialtas Mheiriceá le fios go mbeadh Trump sásta margadh a dhéanamh le tíortha eile ag an nóiméad deireanach.There is a lot of speculation in Ireland about what Trump has in mind, especially regarding the pharmaceutical sector.Táthar i ngad an bhuigiúin in Éirinn faoina bhfuil ar aigne ag Trump, go háirithe i dtaobh na hearnála cógaisíochta.As a member state of the European Union, however, Ireland is in a different place and all policies are common policies.Mar bhallstát den Aontas Eorpach, áfach, tá Éire i ngad eile agus gach beartas ina chomhbheartas.After all, strength lies in coming together, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.Ina dhiaidh sin, is sa chur le chéile atá an neart, dar le hUachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh Ursula von der Leyen.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2bu895q6Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwelve arrested in Ireland and Spain for organised crime.Dháréag gafa in Éirinn agus sa Spáinn faoi choireacht eagraithe.Twelve people have been arrested by the Gardaí in this country and by police in Spain as part of a coordinated investigation by Europol into international organised crime, particularly drug trafficking.Tá dháréag gafa ag na Gardaí sa tír seo agus ag póilíní sa Spáinn mar chuid d'fhiosrúchan comhordaithe atá ar bun ag Europol faoi choireacht eagraithe idirnáisúnta, go háirithe gáinneáil ar dhrugaí.Six were arrested in Ireland and six in Spain.Gabhadh seisear in Éirinn agus seisear sa Spáinn.The investigation concerns the trafficking of cocaine and heroin between the two countries in trucks.Baineann an fiosrúchán le gáinneáil ar chócaon agus hearóin idir an dá thír i leoraithe.The six men, aged between 30 and 60, were arrested in Ireland yesterday and have been questioned at various Garda stations in Dublin.Arú inné a gabhadh an seisear in Éirinn, ar fir iad idir na tríochaidí agus na seascaidí, agus tá siad á gceistiú ó shin i stáisiúin Ghardaí éagsúla i mBaile Átha Cliath.They can be kept for up to a week.Is féidir iad a choinneáil ar feadh suas le seachtain.At least one Irishman is among the men arrested in Spain.Tá Éireannach amháin ar a laghad i measc na bhfear a gabhadh sa Spáinn.It is understood that the men are linked to the crime gang known as 'The Family', which has replaced the Kinahans as the head of drug trafficking in the greater Dublin area and beyond.Tuigtear go bhfuil baint ag na fir leis an drong coireachta dá ngairtear 'The Family' agus atá tagtha in áit lucht Kinahan i gceann na mangaireachta drugaí i mórcheantar Bhaile Átha Cliath agus níos faide amach.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2y36cydrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMan (61) charged with €10.6m worth of cocaine.Fear (61) cúisithe faoi luach €10.6m cócaon.A 61-year-old man has been remanded in custody and charged with possession of €10.6m worth of cocaine seized last Tuesday.Tá fear 61 bliain d'aois curtha siar faoi choinneáil agus é cúisithe i leith luach €10.6m den druga cócaon a gabhadh Dé Máirt seo caite.Michael Murphy was brought before Gorey District Court in Co Wexford this morning.Tugadh Michael Murphy os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Ghuaire i gCo Loch Garman ar maidin.He has an address - which has not been permitted to be published at the request of his lawyer - on the border between Kilkenny and Waterford.Tá seoladh aige - nach bhfuil ceadaithe a fhoilsiú ar iarratas óna dhlíodóir - ar an teorainn idir Cill Chainnigh agus Port Láirge.Detective Sergeant Seán Lane of Waterford Garda Barracks gave evidence that at 11.02 last night he arrested Michael Murphy, and that Mr Murphy replied "I understand the reason for this".Thug an Bleachtaire Seán Lane as Beairic na nGardaí i bPort Láirge fianaise gur ag 11.02 aréir a ghabh sé Michael Murphy, agus gur fhreagair an tUasal Murphy "tuigim an chúis atá imo leith".The Gardaí asked that he not be granted bail, which was confirmed by Judge Kevin Staunton.D'iarr na Gardaí nach mbronnfaí bannaí air, rud a dhearbhaigh an Breitheamh Kevin Staunton.Lawyer Chris Hogan asked that Michael Murphy be sent to Cork Prison - and not to Cloverhill Prison - "as there are well-founded concerns that his life would be in danger".D'iarr an dlíodóir Chris Hogan go gcuirfí Michael Murphy go Príosún Chorcaí - agus ní go Príosún Chnoc na Seamar - "mar go bhfuil imní a bhfuil bunús leis go mbeadh a bheatha i mbaol".Judge Staunton granted that request and issued a request not to publish it.Cheadaigh an Breitheamh Staunton an t-iarratas sin agus iarratas nach bhfoilseofaí a sheoladh.Michael Murphy has been remanded in custody in Cork Prison until a week from tomorrow, when he is due to appear in court again via video link.Cuireadh Michael Murphy siar faoi choinneáil i bPríosún Chorcaí go dtí seachtain ó amárach, nuair a bheidh sé le bheith os comhair na cúirte arís ar nasc-físe.A week and a half ago, Gardaí stopped a lorry on the M9 in Co Kilkenny, at around 10am this morning.Seachtain is an lá amárach a tháinig na Gardaí roimh leoraí ar an M9 i gCo Chill Chainnigh, thart ar a 10 a chlog ar maidin.The lorry was taken to Dublin Port for an X-ray examination.Tugadh an leoraí go Calafort Átha Cliath le scrúdú X-gha a dhéanamh uirthi.Then the Gardaí and the Customs Service came across 152kg of cocaine - worth €10.6m they say.Ansin a tháinig na Gardaí agus an tSeirbhís Custaim ar 152kg cócaon - luach €10.6m a deir siad.A search was subsequently carried out at a residence and 2 business premises in Waterford.Ina dhiaidh sin tugadh faoi chuardach ar theach cónaithe agus ar 2 áitreabh gnó i bPort Láirge.Michael Murphy after the court hearing in GoreyMichael Murphy tar éis na héisteachta cúirte i nGuaire

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23wftbjzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSynge Street Irish Medium School to be established as planned last year.Gaelcholáiste Shráid Synge le bunú mar a beartaíodh anuraidh.It is not good enough that a plan to turn a secondary school in Dublin into an all-Irish school is being progressed without consulting the school's teachers, says the teachers' union.Níl sé maith go leor go bhfuiltear ag dul chun cinn le plean scoil lán-Ghaeilge a dhéanamh de mheánscoil i mBaile Átha Cliath gan dul i gcomhairle le múinteoirí na scoile, a deir ceardchumann na múinteoirí.The Department of Education announced last autumn that the Christian Brothers School on Synge Street in the south of the city was to be converted into a Gaelcholáiste and would open at the start of the 2026 school year.D'fhógair an Roinn Oideachais an fómhar seo caite go rabhthas le Gaelcholáiste a dhéanamh de Scoil na mBráithre Críostaí ar Shráid Synge i ndeisceart na cathrach agus go n- osclófaí é ag tús na scoilbhliana 2026.The teachers indicated at the time, however, that the news came to them from the north and that the issue was never discussed with them.Thug na múinteoirí le fios ag an am, áfach, gur tháinig an scéala aniar aduaidh orthusan agus nár pléadh an cheist riamh leo.Some said they were worried that they would have to significantly improve their Irish, learn Irish from scratch or look for a new job at another school.Dúirt roinnt acu go raibh imní orthu go gcaithfidís feabhas mór a chur ar a gcuid Gaeilge, Gaeilge a fhoghlaim ón mbuntús nó post nua a lorg i scoil eile.The matter was discussed in a meeting held by the school administrators, Éamainn Rís Schools Trust, with the school's board of management last night.Pléadh an scéal i gcruinniú a bhí ag riarthóirí na scoile, Iontaobhas Scoileanna Éamainn Rís, le bord bainistíochta na scoile arú aréir.In a statement issued by the Trust after the meeting, it was confirmed that the plan was to proceed, apart from the occasional minor change, and it was accepted that the teachers had been put at a disadvantage because they had not been consulted beforehand.I ráiteas a d'eisigh an tIontaobhas i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, deimhníodh go rabhthas le dul chun cinn leis an bplean, seachas an corrathrú beag, agus glacadh leis gur cuireadh olc ar na múinteoirí mar nach ndeachthas i gcomhairle leo roimhe seo.It was stated that the school would gradually become a Gaelcholáiste and that it was intended to teach some students through the medium of English at the outset.Dúradh gur de réir a chéile a dhéanfaí Gaelcholáiste den scoil agus go raibh sé i gceist roinnt daltaí a theagasc trí mheán an Bhéarla i gcónaí ag an tús.Speaking on RTÉ this morning, however, Deputy General Secretary of the Secondary Teachers' Association, Diarmaid de Paor, said that teachers are still blind to what the Department of Education and school administrators are planning.Agus é ag labhairt ar RTÉ ar maidin inniu, áfach, dúirt Leas- Ardrúnaí Chumann na Meánmhúinteoirí, Diarmaid de Paor, go bhfuil na múinteoirí dall i gcónaí ar a bhfuil á bheartú ag an Roinn Oideachais agus ag riarthóirí na scoile.Not to mention the teachers, the parents are not being consulted either, said the Power.Gan trácht ar na múinteoirí, níltear ag dul i gcomhairle leis na tuismitheoirí ach an oiread, arsa an Paorach.He believes that the plan should be revisited and implemented properly anew.Dar leis gur cheart dul siar ar an bplean agus a chur sa siúl i gceart as an nua.He also indicated that he doubts that Synge Street is the best location for a new Irish-medium school – as it is being envisioned by the Department of Education anyway, he said.Thug sé le fios freisin go bhfuil amhras air gurb é Sráid Synge an t-ionad is fearr le haghaidh Gaelcholáiste nua – de réir mar atá sé á shamhlú ag an Roinn Oideachais ar aon ch...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2bcz49buContact: irishlingos@gmail.comUkraine: American peace proposal being discussed by European leaders.An Úcráin: moladh síochána Mheiriceá á phlé ag ceannairí Eorpacha.Taoiseach Micheál Martin is attending a summit in Brussels today, where European Union leaders are discussing the war in Ukraine and other major international issues.Tá an Taoiseach Micheál Martin ag freastal ar chruinniú mullaigh sa Bhruiséil inniu, áit a bhfuil an cogadh san Úcráin agus mórcheisteanna idirnáisiúnta eile á gcíoradh ag ceannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh.The meeting will discuss, in particular, the ceasefire and peace agreement proposed by the United States Government.Faoi chaibidil sa chruinnú go háirithe, tá an sos cogaidh agus an comhaontú síochána atá Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe a mholadh.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's views on what US President Donald Trump is proposing will be heard when he participates in the meeting via video link later.Tabharfar cluas éisteachta do thuairimí Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky i dtaobh a bhfuil á mholadh ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump nuair a ghlacfas sé páirt sa chruinniú ar nasc físe ar ball.Talks on the details of the peace deal will take place in Saudi Arabia next weekend and Zelensky is ready to present what he knows about the agenda to the other leaders.Beidh comhráite faoi mhionsonraí na síochána ar siúl san Araib Shádach a an deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn agus tá Zelensky lena bhfuil ar eolas aige faoin gclár oibre a chur os comhair na gceannairí eile.Donald Trump told Zelensky yesterday that the United States government wants to take over Ukraine's nuclear power plants and operate them as part of a peace agreement.Dúirt Donald Trump le Zelensky inné gur mian le Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe seilbh a ghabháil ar stáisiúin núicléacha na hÚcráine agus iad a riar feasta mar chuid de chomhaontú síochána.At today's meeting in Brussels, it is understood that the leaders will give their blessing to a plan to significantly increase the military and economic support that the European Union already provides to Ukraine.Sa chruinniú sa Bhruiséil inniu, tuigtear go dtabharfaidh na ceannairí a mbeannacht do phlean cur go mór leis an tacaíocht mhíleata agus eacnamaíochta a thugann an tAontas Eorpach don Úcráin cheana féin.They will also discuss the Israeli massacre in Gaza, the crisis in Syria and international trade issues in light of President Trump's policies.Pléifidh siad freisin an t-ollmharú atá Iosrael a dhéanamh in Gaza, an ghéarchéim sa tSiria agus cúrsaí trádála idirnáisiúnta i bhfianaise pholasaithe an Uachtaráin Trump.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/24ytz7zfContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo appear in court over major drug bust.Beirt os comhair cúirte faoi ghabháil mhór drugaí.Two men appeared before Ardee District Court in Co Louth today charged with various offences in relation to €2 million worth of illegal drugs seized by Gardaí in that county yesterday.Tugadh beirt fhear os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia i gCo Lú inniu agus iad cúisithe i gcionta éagsúla maidir le luach €2 mhilliún de dhrugaí mídhleathacha a fuair na Gardaí sa chontae sin arú inné.They are Varinder Singh, aged 32, of Ashfield Green, Drogheda, Co Louth, and Alan Crosby, aged 45, of Willow River, Willow Avenue, Ballymun, Dublin 11.Sin iad Varinder Singh, 32 bliain d'aois, as Faiche Ghort na Fuinseoige, Droichead Átha, Co Lú, agus Alan Crosby, 45 bliain, as Abhainn Saileach, Ascaill Shaileoige, Baile Munna, Baile Átha Cliath 11.The court was told that Gardaí found €1 million worth of cocaine in a van they stopped in Tinure in Co Louth last Wednesday morning and that they later found €1 million worth of cannabis and cannabis resin.Dúradh sa chúirt go bhfuair na Gardaí luach €1 mhilliún de chócaon i veain a stop siad i dTigh an Iúir i gCo Lú ar maidin Dé Céadaoin seo caite agus go bhfuair siad €1 mhilliún de channabas agus de roisín cannabais ina dhiaidh sin.It was also said that the Gardaí had prior information on the men's activities and that the drugs belonged to a transnational crime group.Dúradh freisin go raibh faisnéis roimh ré ag na Gardaí ar ghníomhaíochtaí na bhfear agus gur le grúpa coireachta trasnáisiúnta na drugaí.The pair's bail application was refused and they were remanded in custody until next Wednesday, when they will appear before Dundalk District Court.Diúltaíodh iarratas na beirte ar bhannaí agus cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil iad go dtí Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, tráth a thabharfar iad os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Dhún Dealgan.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dxf9kapContact: irishlingos@gmail.comG7 agrees with Putin to accept ceasefire.G7 ag tuineadh le Putin glacadh le sos comhraic.G7 countries have warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that further sanctions will be imposed on that country if it does not accept a ceasefire in Ukraine.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag tíortha an G7 d'Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin go ngearrfar tuilleadh smachtbhannaí ar an tír sin mura nglacfaidh sé le sos comhraic san Úcráin.G7 foreign ministers discussed the issue at a two-day meeting in Quebec, Canada.Chíor airí gnóthaí eachtracha an G7 an cheist i gcruinniú a bhí acu in Québec i gCeanada le dhá lá.The ministers threatened in a joint statement they issued after the meeting today that they would impose restrictions on the price of oil from Russia, for example, if Putin did not accept the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States Government last Tuesday, or a version of it.Bhagair na hairí i gcomhráiteas a d'eisigh siad i ndiaidh an chruinnithe inniu go gcuirfidís srianta ar phraghas ola ón Rúis, cuir i gcás, mura nglacfadh Putin leis an sos comhraic 30 lá a mhol Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe Dé Máirt seo caite, nó le leagan de.The statement also reaffirmed the G7's unwavering commitment to Ukraine – "to the freedom, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine" – and argued that the country's long-term security should not be taken into account in any ceasefire.Athdhearbhaíodh sa ráiteas freisin dílseacht dhaingean an G7 don Úcráin – "do shaoirse, do fhlaitheas agus do neamhthuilleamaíocht na hÚcráine" – agus áitíodh nárbh fholáir slándáil na tíre i bhfad na haimsire a chur san áireamh in aon sos comhraic.In addition, the ministers said, Ukraine must stand with Russia in negotiating and brokering peace.Ina cheann sin, arsa na hairí, ní mór don Úcráin a bheith bonn ar aon leis an Rúis i dtaca leis an margáil agus comha na síthe.Vladimir Putin indicated yesterday that he was in favor of implementing a ceasefire in Ukraine in accordance with the American proposal "as long as the root cause of the conflict is addressed".Thug Vladimir Putin le fios inné go raibh sé i bhfabhar sos cogaidh a chur i bhfeidhm san Úcráin de réir mholadh na Meiriceánach "a fhad is a rachfaí i ngleic le bunúdar na coimhlinte".Putin also said that the situation needed further discussion and claimed that he was concerned that the Ukrainian Army would take advantage of the ceasefire to stockpile its stockpile.Dúirt Putin freisin nár mhór tuilleadh plé a dhéanamh ar an scéal agus mhaígh go raibh imní air go mbainfeadh Arm na hÚcráine leas as sos comhraic lena stór a bhiorú.However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a cold joke out of Putin's statement.File fuar a rinne Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky de ráite Putin, ámh.He claimed that the Russian man was obviously worried and said that he was scheming and scheming in order to thwart the American enterprise.Mhaígh sé gur imní mar dhóigh de a bhí ar fhear na Rúise agus dúirt gur ag siléigeacht agus ag scéiméireacht a bhí sé le dúil fiontar na Meiriceánach a chur de dhroim seoil.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/24yz5g4cContact: irishlingos@gmail.comEarthquake damage in southern Italy.Damáiste déanta ag crith talún i ndeisceart na hIodáile.An earthquake struck the Naples area in southern Italy overnight, damaging several buildings and causing power outages.Tharla crith talún i gceantar Napoli i ndeisceart na hIodáile i gcaitheamh na hoíche agus rinneadh damáiste do roinnt foirgneamh agus gearradh an chumhacht ann dá bharr.Many locals spent the night sleeping outside – on the street or in cars – for fear that their houses would collapse on them.Chaith go leor de mhuintir na háite an oíche ag codladh amuigh – ar an tsráid nó i ngluaisteáin – ar fhaitíos go dtitfeadh a dtithe i mullach orthu.According to experts in Italy, the quake had a seismic magnitude of 4.4 three kilometers underground, but geological surveyors in the United States say it was 4.2 ten kilometers underground.Dar le saineolaithe san Iodáil gur méid sheismeach de 4.4 a bhí sa chrith trí chiliméadar faoi thalamh ach deir suirbhéirí geolaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe gur 4.2 a bhí ann deich gciliméadar faoi thalamh.In any case, the earthquake was reportedly felt throughout the Campania region and is also said to be the strongest earthquake in the area in forty years.Pé scéal é, tuairiscítear gur airíodh an crith ar fud réigiún Campania agus deirtear freisin gurbh é an crith ba láidre sa limistéar é le daichead bliain.Pozzuoli, west of the city of Naples, was the town closest to the epicenter of the quake and one man was reportedly injured there when a wall of his house collapsed.Pozzuoli, siar ó chathair Napoli, an baile ba ghaire do chroílár an chreatha agus tuairiscitear gur gortaíodh fear amháin ansin nuair a thug balla a thí uaidh.Naples is located on a caldera, or volcanic crater, which is quite volatile and earthquakes occur from time to time.Tá Napoli suite ar chaildéara, nó cráitéar bolcánach, atá luaineach go maith agus tarlaíonn creathanna talún ann ó am go chéile.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23rqpuhsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCommunity sector workers to consider pay agreement.Oibrithe san earnáil pobail le breathnú ar chomhaontú pá.Workers in the community and voluntary sector are to consider proposals for a pay dispute settlement that have been accepted by their representatives.Tá oibrithe san earnáil pobail agus dheonach le breathnú ar mholtaí réitigh maidir le haighneas pá a bhfuil glactha ag a gcuid ionadaithe leo.The unions and the Government reached an agreement on the dispute in the Workplace Relations Commission last night and its contents are being presented to workers in the next few days.Tháinig na ceardchumainn agus an Rialtas ar chomhaontú faoin aighneas sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre aréir agus táthar lena bhfuil ann a chur faoi bhráid na n-oibrithe as seo go ceann cúpla lá.It is understood that the agreement proposes to give workers a 9.25% pay increase over the two years between October 2024 and October 2026, and also promises to include the community and voluntary sector in future pay agreements.Tuigtear go moltar sa chomhaontú ardú pá de 9.25 faoin gcéad a thabhairt do na hoibrithe i gcaitheamh an dá bhliain idir Deireadh Fómhair 2024 agus Deireadh Fómhair 2026, agus gealltar freisin an earnáil pobail agus dheonach a chur san áireamh i gcomhaontuithe pá as seo amach.Workers include people in various charities and agencies that provide healthcare services on behalf of the State.Áirítear i measc na n-oibrithe daoine i gcatharnais agus i ngníomhaireachtaí éagsúla a chuireann seirbhísí cúraim shláinte ar fáil thar ceann an Stáit.Last month, workers in those organizations voted in favor of going on strike if a resolution to the dispute was not reached.An mhí seo caite, vótáil oibrithe sna heagraíochtaí sin i bhfabhar dul ar stailc mura dtiocfaí ar réiteach ar an aighneas.They accused the Government of not yet implementing a pay agreement made in October 2023.Chuir siad i leith an Rialtais nár cuireadh i bhfeidhm fós comhaontú pá a rinneadh i nDeireadh Fómhair 2023.The Department of Children, Equality and Disability has stated that the community and voluntary sector is relied upon to provide a good number of essential services and that they should be fairly compensated for the invaluable work they do.Tá sé ráite ag an Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais agus Míchumais go bhfuiltear ag brath ar lucht na hearnála pobail agus deonaí le riar maith seirbhísí riachtanacha a sholáthar agus gur cóir iad a chúiteamh mar is ceart as an obair iomardúil a dhéanann siad.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2aeamuzkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comStray horses remain a major problem in Limerick.Capaill ar strae fós ina fhadhb mhór i Luimneach.By Tomás Ó Mainnín Limerick County Council and City Council have spent over €500,000 over the past 6 years trying to combat stray horses.Le Tomás Ó Mainnín Tá os cionn €500,000 caite ag Comhairle Contae agus Comhairle Cathrach Luimnigh le 6 bliana anuas ag iarraidh dul i ngleic le capaill atá ar strae.Stray horses have been an ongoing problem in certain parts of the county for years, and the problem was recently raised in the Dáil.Is fadbh leanúnach í, capaill ar strae in áiteanna áirithe sa chontae le blianta, agus ardaíodh an fhadhb sa Dáil le deanaí.It was said that certain parts of Limerick felt like they were still in the Victorian era with horses and their manure visible all over the place.Dúradh go raibh áiteanna áirithe i Luimneach ar nós go raibh siad fós sa ré Victeoiriach le capaill agus a gcuid aoiligh le feiceáil ar fud na h-áite.It is a common sight in certain areas of Limerick city and county to see horses out on the roads and in public parks.Is radharc comónta i gceantair áirithe i gcathair agus i gcontae Luimnigh, capaill a fheiceáil amuigh ar na bóithre agus i bpáirceanna poiblí.Efforts have been made over the years to bring some control to the practice so that the horses do not cause a nuisance to the public.Tá iarrachtaí déanta le blianta smacht éigin a chur ar an gcleachtas chun nach mbeadh na capaill ag cur as don bpobal.The local authority has the power to seize horses if they are found stray or unattended on public land.Tá an chumacht ag an h-udaráis áitiúla na capaill thógaint má bhíonn siad ar strae nó gan éinne i bhfeighil orthu ar thalamh poiblí.This is saving Limerick county and city council thousands of euros every year.Tá sé seo ag cosaint na mílte euro ar an gcomhairle contae agu cathrach i Luimneach gach aon bhliain.According to figures obtained by RTÉ/TG4 News, local councils have taken possession of 605 horses at a cost of almost €643,000 in Limerick since 2019.De réir figuirí atá faighte ag Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 thóg na comhairlí áitiúla seilbh ar 605 capall ar chostas do nach mór €643,000 i Luimneach ó 2019.The horses are either taken to a horse shelter or euthanized.Tugtar na capaill do ionad dídine do chapaill nó cuirtear den saol iad.The problem and the cost were recently raised in the Dáil.Ardaíodh an fhadhb agus an costas sa Dáil le deanaí.Sinn Féin MP for Limerick city Maurice Quinlivan said that there were young people who had no control or respect for their horses.Dúirt an Teachta Dála do chuid Shinn Féin ó chathair Luimnigh Maurice Quinlivan go raibh daoine óga ann nach raibh aon smacht ná meas acu ar a gcuid capall.He said that there were certain areas of the city where there were still views, he said, that were as if the place was still hundreds of years behind today's life.Dúirt sé go raibh ceantair áirithe sa chathair ina raibh radharcanna fós ann, a dúirt sé, a bhí ar nós go raibh an áit fós na céadta blian laistiar do shaol an lae inniu.Minister of State for Agriculture Michael Healy Rae said that the disrespect shown to animals in some places was unacceptable.Dúirt an tAire stáit sa Roinn Talmhaíochta Michael Healy Rae nach raibh aon ghlacadh leis an ndroch mheas atá á léiriú d'ainmhithe in áiteanna.He said that the legislation was currently being reviewed and that it would be strengthened to give the authorities more powers to tackle the problem if necessary.Dúirt sé go raibh athbhreithniú á dhéanamh ar an reachtaíocht fé láthair agus go ndéanfar é a neartú chun breis cumhachtaí a thabhairt do na h-údaráis chun dul i ngleic leis an bhfadhb má bhíonn gá leis sin.So far, already this year, the local authority in Limerick has taken possession of another 15 horses.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dyaj3jrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comUkraine ready to make peace, says Trump.An Úcráin réidh chun síocháin a bhaint amach, a deir Trump.US President Donald Trump says the Ukrainian government is ready to achieve peace in Ukraine and is ready to sign an agreement on Ukraine's rare minerals.Deir Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump go bhfuil Rialtas na hÚcráine réidh chun síocháin a bhaint amach san Úcráin agus ullamh chun comhaontú maidir le mianraí neamhchoitianta na hÚcráine a shíniú.President Trump made the announcement in a speech he gave overnight, one day after the President announced that the United States was halting the military assistance it currently provides to Ukraine.D'fhógair an tUachtarán Trump an méid sin in óráid a thug sé thar oíche, lá amháin i ndiaidh don Uachtarán a thabhairt le fios go raibh na Stáit Aontaithe ag cur stop leis an gcúnamh míleata a chuireann siad ar fáil don Úcráin faoi láthair.Trump said that Ukraine is willing to start peace talks as soon as possible and there are strong signs that Russia is ready to reach a peace agreement as well.Dúirt Trump go bhfuil an Úcráin faoi réir le tús a chur le cainteanna síochána chomh luath agus is féidir agus comharthaí láidre ann go bhfuil an Rúis réidh chun comhaontú síochána a bhaint amach chomh maith.While President Trump was giving a speech to the United States Congress, the President read aloud a letter he had received from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Le linn don Uachtarán Trump a bheith ag tabhairt óráide do Chomhdháil na Stát Aontaithe, léigh an tUachtarán litir a fuair sé ó Uachtarán na hÚcráine,Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amach os ard.Trump said he appreciated the letter sent by the Ukrainian President.Dúirt Trump gur mór aige an litir a sheol Uachtarán na hÚcráine.The Kremlin welcomed Trump's positive speech.Chuir an Chreimil fáilte roimh óráid dhearfach Trump.Some of the opposition booed President Trump during the speech and Democratic Party member Al Green was thrown out of the room.Bhí cuid den bhfreasúra ag béiceadh ar an Uachtarán Trump le linn na horáide agus caitheadh an feisire Al Green ón bPáirtí Daonlathach amach as an seomra.Ukraine ready to achieve peace, says TrumpAn Úcráin réidh chun síocháin a bhaint amach, a deir Trump

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2a7xaqcrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Taoiseach was shocked by what happened in the White House.Alltacht ar an Taoiseach faoinar tharla sa Teach Bán.'I believe that Europe will stand with Ukraine' said An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin tonight.'Creidim go seasfaidh An Eoraip leis an Ucráin' a dúirt An Taoiseach,Micheál Martin anocht.He was being interviewed on RTÉ's television program 'The Late Late Show', giving his opinion on the White House standoff between American President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Bhí sé i mbun agallaimh ar an chlár teilifíse de chuid RTÉ 'The Late Late Show' agus é ag tabhairt a thuairime faoin achrann sa Teach Bán idir Uachtarán Mheiriceá,Donald Trump agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine,Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The Taoiseach said it was an incident that would hurt many people and that everything that happened was 'unbelievable'.Dúirt an Taoiseach gur eachtra í a ghoillfeadh ar chuid mhór daoine agus go raibh gach ar tharla 'dochreidte'.'But we can't lose hope because of this' said Micheál Martin.'Ach ní féidir linn dóchas a chailleadh dá bharr' a dúirt Micheál Martin.'We must keep a close eye on ourselves, always maintain relations with the United States and other parties so that the security that comes from Ukraine can be ensured,' he also said.'Caithfidh muid guaim a choinneáil orainn féin, an caidreamh a choinneáil i gcónaí leis na Stáit Aontaithe agus páirtithe eile ionas gur féidir an tslándáil atá ón Úcráin a chinntiú' a dúirt sé freisin.The Taoiseach referred to the sanctions imposed by Europe on Russia, saying 'Russia is not as strong as people think'.Thagair An Taoiseach do na smachtbhannaí atá buailte ag an Eoraip ar an Rúis ag rá 'nach bhfuil An Rúis chomh láidir is a cheapann daoine'.The Tánaiste, Simon Harris, also stood with Ukraine tonight.Sheas An Tánaiste,Simon Harris leis an Úcráin freisin anocht.'There is a risk that World War 3 is not far away if you don't change your ways'.'Tá an baol ann ná fada uainn Cogadh Domhanda 3 mura n-athraíonn tusa do chuid béasaí'.That was the threatening message that President Trump had for President Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington this evening.Sé sin an teachtaireacht bhagartha a bhí ag an Uachtarán Trump don Uachtarán Zelenskyy sa Teach Bán i Washington tráthnóna.Donald Trump said that it is swimming against a waterfall for Ukraine to expect to win the war against Russia now, that President Zelinsky should 'be grateful to America' and not be 'disrespectful' as he put it.Dúirt Donald Trump gur snámh in aghaidh easa don Úcráin a bheith ag súil an cogadh in aghaidh na Rúise a bhuachan anois, gur cheart don Uachtarán Zelinsky 'a bheith buíoch do Mheiriceá' agus gan a bheith 'dí-mheasúil' mar a dúirt sé.No press conference was held after the meeting, President Zelinskyy was ordered out of the White House and Trump later said he could return when he felt like 'talking about peace'.Níor tionóladh aon phreasagallamh i ndiaidh an chruinnithe, ordaíodh amach as an Teach Bán An tUachtarán Zelinskyy agus dúirt Trump ina dhiaidh go bhféadfadh sé filleadh nuair a bheadh fonn air 'labhairt faoin tsíochán'.The Taoiseach with President Zelenskyy yesterdayAn Taoiseach leis an Uachtarán Zelenskyy inné

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27ypjdj8Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA tense general election in Germany.Olltoghchán lán le teannas sa Ghearmáin.The German public is heading to the polling booths today for the country's general election.Tá pobal na Gearmáine ag tabhairt na mbothanna vótála orthu féin inniu don olltoghchán sa tír.Up to 60m people are eligible to vote and it is said that politics was not as divided over there as people remember.Suas le 60m duine atá i dteideal vótála agus deirtear nach raibh an pholaitíocht chomh scoiltithe thall ansin le cuimhne na ndaoine.It is certain that there will be no clear winner, so the best party that emerges will rely on other parties to form a Government.Táthar anann is cinnte nach mbeidh aon bhuaiteoir glan, mar sin beidh an páirtí is fearr a chruthaíonn ag braith ar pháirtithe eile le Rialtas a bhunú.The rise of the AfD (Alternative Fur Deutschland), a far-right party that believes immigration is out of control in the country, is worrying centrist parties.Díol imní do pháirtithe atá sa lár an borradh mór atá tagtha ar an AFD (Alternative Fur Deutchland), páirtí atá an-fhada ar dheis agus a chreideann go bhfuil cúrsaí inimirce ó smacht sa tír.There is a different direction for Germany, that is what the party strongly claims.Tá malairt treo ann don Ghearmáin, sin a mhaíonn an páirtí go láidir.This party is expected to have a 20% vote share, the strongest vote since the Nazi era in the country.Ceaptar go mbeidh sciar vóta 20 faoin gcéad ag an bpáirtí seo, an vóta is láidre ó ré na naitsíoch sa tír.The problem with the AFD is that, short of a miracle, it will not entice any other party to form a coalition government.An fhadhb atá leis an AFD ná d'uireasa na míorúilte, nach meallfaidh sé aon pháirtí eile le comhrialtas a bhunú.The Government party, the Social Democrats (SPD), also has its own problems and it is thought that the voting public will have little sympathy or sympathy for them in this matter.Tá a gcuid fadhbanna féin freisin ag páirtí an Rialtais, Na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta (SPD) agus ceaptar gur beag gean ná trua a bheidh ag an bpobal vótála dóibh siúd an iarraidh seo.The Christian Democrats (CDU), the traditional conservative party led by Friedrich Merz, are thought to do best in this general election.Ceaptar gurb iad na Daonlathaithe Críostaí (CDU), an páirtí traidisiúnta caomhach faoi cheannasaíocht Friedrich Merz, is fearr a chruthóidh san olltoghchán seo.It is understood that they will then look towards the SPD and the Green Party in order to gain a majority to form a Government.Tuigtear go bhféachfaidh siadsan ansin i dtreo an SPD agus Comhaontas Glas ar mhaithe le móramh a ghnóthú chun Rialtas a bhunú.As is often the case, the economy is the big issue in the general election as Germany has been in international decline for 2 years.Mar is minice an cás, is í an eacnamaíocht an cheist mhór san olltoghchán agus An Ghearmáin ag cúlú go hidirnáisiúnta le 2 bhliain.But in the wake of that and a related issue depending on your opinion, is the issue of immigration and a debate being strongly fostered by the AFD.Ach sna sála leis sin agus ceist atá gaolta leis ag braith ar do thuairim, is ea ceist na hinimirce agus díospóireacht á chothú go láidir ag an AFD.Some of the crimes that have been drawing attention for some time and the way right-wing parties are using them to bring up the issue of immigration are not helping.Ní haon chabhair é roinnt de na coireanna atá ag tarraingt cainte le tamall agus an bealach a bhfuil páirtithe den eite dheis á n-úsáid le ceist na hinimirce a tharraingt anuas.By 5pm Irish time today we will have an idea of how the majority of the German public voted in this general election.Faoin 5 a chlog am na hÉireann inniu beidh barúil againn cén bealach ar vótáil formhór de phobal na Gearmáine san olltoghc...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dzq6kmjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTrump made a cold case of Ukrainian hypocrisy.File fuar déanta ag Trump de cheasacht na hÚcráine.US President Donald Trump has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric regarding ongoing talks to end the war in that country.Tá neamhshuim déanta ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump de chlamhsán Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky maidir leis na comhráite atá ar bun faoi dheireadh a chur leis an gcogadh sa tír sin.Ukrainians are deeply unhappy that they were excluded from the peace talks that were taking place between the United States and Russia in Saudi Arabia yesterday.Tá na hÚcránaigh thar a bheith míshásta gur fágadh as an áireamh iad sna comhráite síochána a bhí ar bun idir na Stáit Aontaithe agus an Rúis san Araib Shádach inné.Trump openly stated that he was disappointed that the Ukrainians were suffering from their fate and it appears from his speech that he blamed the war on them.Dúirt Trump go neamhbhalbh go raibh díomá air go raibh na hÚcránaigh ag ceasacht ar a gcinniúint agus dealraíonn sé óna chuid amhlabhra gur chuir sé an milleán faoin gcogadh orthusan.Zelensky responded by saying that Trump was under the spell of misinformation.D'fhreagair Zelensky agus dúirt go raibh Trump faoi gheasa ag mífhaisnéis.Trump responded by saying that Zelensky was a dictator who did not call a general election in Ukraine.D'aisfhreagair Trump agus dúirt seisean gur deachtóir ab ea Zelensky nár ghair olltoghchán san Úcráin.Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago and hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to have been killed – both soldiers and civilians – as a result of the fighting since then.Rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Úcráin trí bliana go ham seo agus áirítear na céadta míle duine a bheith maraithe – idir shaighdiúirí agus shibhialtaigh – de bharr na cogaíochta ó shin.If Trump's speech is any indication, it seems that the Ukrainians will also be left out in the future and that an agreement could be reached without any regard to what they or other countries in Europe want.Más comhartha ar bith caint Trump, is cosúil go bhfágfar na hÚcránaigh as an áireamh san am le teacht freisin agus go bhféadfaí teacht ar chomhaontú gan aon bheann ar a bhfuil uathusan ná ó thíortha eile san Eoraip.In fact, Trump claimed that he was now more optimistic about a peace agreement in light of what emerged from yesterday's talks.Go deimhin, mhaígh Trump go raibh sé níos dóchasaí anois faoi chomhaontú síochána i bhfianaise ar tháinig as na comhráite inné.He also indicated that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet before the end of this month.Thug sé le fios freisin go mb'fhéidir go dtiocfadh sé féin agus Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin le chéile roimh dheireadh na míosa seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28g4vhuzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcerns in small towns in the Muskerry Gaeltacht about speeding cars.Imní i mbailte beaga i nGaeltacht Mhúscraí faoi ró-luas carranna.Concerns have been expressed about the speed limit being regularly exceeded in certain villages in the Múscraí Gaeltacht in Co. Cork.Tá imní léirithe faoin teorainn luais a bheith á sárú go rialta i sráidbhailte ar leith i nGaeltacht Mhúscraí i gCo Chorcaí.In one case, a driver was clocked at 143 kilometres per hour in a small town where there is a 50 kilometres per hour speed limit.I gcás amháin cláraíodh luas 143 ciliméadar san uair ag tiománaí ar bhaile beag ina bhfuil teorainn luais 50 ciliméadar san uair ann.There is an urgent need to implement speed reduction measures immediately, says Gobnait Ní Mhuínneacháin, a Councillor for the area on Cork County Council.Tá géarghá le bearta moillithe luais a chur i bhfeidhm láithreach a deir Gobnait Ní Mhuínneacháin, Comhairleoir sa gceantar ar Chomhairle Chontae Chorcaí.She says that over 1,000 vehicles a day pass through the village of Reighleáin.Deir sise go dtéann breis is 1,000 feithicil sa ló thrí shráidbhaile Reighleáin.Gardaí have revealed that a driver was recorded doing 143 km/h in the town, almost 3 times the speed limit.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag na Gardaí gur cláraíodh tiománaí ag déanamh 143 km/uair ar an mbaile, beagnach 3 oiread na luasteorann.But concerns about speeding on the roads are troubling people across Muskerry.Ach tá imní faoin ró-luas ar na bóithre ag cur as do dhaoine ar fud Mhúscraí.There is also a big problem, people say, in Kilmhuire, and although there is a ramp on the road at the primary school, there are drivers who are said to not pay the slightest attention to the restriction on walking.Tá fadhb mhór freisin adeir daoine i gCill Mhuire, agus cé go bhfuil rampa ar an mbóthar ag an mbunscoil, tá tiománaithe ann a deirtear nach dtugann aird dá laghad ar an srian ar an siúl.According to a study of the village of Reighleán, 86% of vehicles are travelling at an average speed of 68 km/h, in an area where the speed limit is 50 km/h.De réir staidéir ar shráidbhaile Reighleáin tá 86 faoin gcéad de na feithiclí ag taisteal ag luas 68 km/uair ar an meán, limistéar arbh é 50 km/uair an luasteorainn.Marian O'Flaherty will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Marian O'Flaherty ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23da95umContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew reciprocal tariffs proposed by US President Trump.Taraifí nua cómhalartacha molta ag Uachtarán Trump Mheirceá.US President Trump's economic team has been working on a plan, under which Donald Trump intends to impose trade tariffs on all countries that impose taxes on goods they import from the United States.Tá meitheal eacnamaithe Uachtarán Trump na Stát Aontaithe curtha i mbun oibre ar phlean, faoina bhfuil sé i gceist ag Donald Trump taraifí trádála a ghearradh ar gach tír a ghearrann táillí cánacha ar earraí a iomportálann siad féin ó na Stáit Aontaithe.They would be reciprocal tariffs.Taraifí cómhalartacha a bheadh iontu.In light of these tariffs, there are growing concerns that it will become a global trade war.I bhfianaise na dtaraifí seo, tá ag géarú ar an imní go mbeidh sé ina chogadh trádála ar fud an domhain."In the interest of leveling the playing field for all," President Trump told reporters, "I will be implementing reciprocal tariffs."Ar mhaithe le cothrom na féinne a thabhairt do chách", a dúirt an tUachtarán Trump le hiriseoirí, "cuirfidh mise taraifí cómhalartacha i bhfeidhm."If countries impose tariffs on US products, we will impose tariffs on their products."Má ghearrann tíortha taraifí ar tháirgí de chuid na Stát Aontaithe, gearrfaidh muidne taraifí ar a dtáirgí siúd."President Trump has not announced any new tariffs at this time; what is currently happening is that White House economists are investigating the fees, taxes, and tariffs that other countries impose on US goods.Níl taraifí nua fógartha ag an Uachtarán Trumpum an dtaca seo; 'sé atá i gceist i láthair na huaire ná go bhfuil lucht eacnamaíochta an Tí Bháin curtha i mbun fiosraithe ar na táillí, cánacha agus taraifí a ghearrann tíortha eile ar earraí de chuid na Stát Aontaithe.Wall Streeters have already expressed concerns that new tariffs will increase the inflation rate in the United States.Tá imní léirithe cheana ag lucht Wall Street go gcuirfidh taraifí nua leis an ráta boilscithe sna Stáit Aontaithe.Concerns have been expressed that the European Union, China, Japan and South Korea would be the countries most likely to be hit with these new tariffs on their products.Tá imní léirithe gurb iad an tAontas Eorpach, an tSín, an tSeapáin agus an Chóire Theas na tíortha is mó a ngearrfaí na taraifí nua seo ar a gcuid táirgí.This review of other countries' tariffs will be completed by the beginning of April.Tiocfaidh an t-athbhreithniú seo ar tharaifí tíortha eile chun críche faoi thús mhí Aibreáin.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23r77m8zContact: irishlingos@gmail.comOver €1bn spent on accommodationBreis agus €1bn caite ar lóistín d'iarratasóirí tearmainn i 2024.For the first time ever, the state spent over €1bn in 2024 on providing accommodation for applicants for international protection.Den chéad uair riamh, chaith an stát breis agus €1bn i 2024 ar lóistín a chur ar fáil d'iarratasóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta.New figures, provided by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Norma Foley, show that on average, the state spends €2.75m per day on accommodation for people applying for international protection.Léiríonn figiúirí nua, atá curtha ar fáil ag an Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige, Norma Foley, gur ar an meán, go gcaitheann an stát €2.75m in aghaidh an lae ar lóistín do dhaoine atá ag cur isteach ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta.The figures were provided to Aontu leader, Peadar Tóibín.Cuireadh na figiúirí ar fáil do cheannaire Aontú, Peadar Tóibín.They show that €1.005bn euros was spent last year on applicants for international protection.Léiríonn siad gur caitheadh €1.005bn euro anuraidh ar iarratasóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta.This represents a 54% increase in the amount of money spent on them in 2023.Is ionann sin agus ardú 54 faoin gcéad ar an méid airgid a caitheadh orthu in 2023.The state has spent €2.5bn on providing accommodation for applicants since 2019.€2.5bn atá caite ag an stát ar lóistín a chur ar fáil d’iarratasóirí ón mbliain 2019.Minister Foley indicated that on average the state spent €84 per day on each applicant for international protection during 2024.Thug an tAire Foley le fios gur ar an meán gur chaith an stát €84 in aghaidh an lae ar gach iarratasóir ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta i rith 2024.This represents a 9% increase on the €76.80 spent on each applicant per day during 2023.Is ionann sin agus ardú 9 faoin gcéad ar an €76.80 a caitheadh ar gach iarratasóir in aghaidh an lae le linn 2023.Included in this expenditure are accommodation costs, facilities management and other costs.San áireamh sa chaiteachas sin, tá costais lóistín, bainistiú áiseanna agus costais eile.The largest proportion of international protection applicants currently staying in state-provided accommodation are of Nigerian origin, according to the latest figures provided by IPAS, the agency responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers.Is de bhunadh na Nigéire iad an sciar is mó de na hiarratasóirí cosanta idirnáisiúnta atá ag fanacht i lóistín atá curtha ar fáil ag an stát i láthair na huaire, de réir na bhfigiúirí is déanaí atá curtha ar fáil ag IPAS, an áisíneacht atá freagrach as lóistín a chur ar fáil d’iarratasóirí tearmainn.There are currently 6,914 Nigerians in the system.6,914 Nigéarach atá sa chóras i láthair na huaire.There are 3,072 Georgians, 2,733 Algerians, 2,388 Somalis, 2,209 Zimbabweans, 2,157 Jordanians, 1,715 Afghans, 1,656 Pakistanis, 1,373 Bangladeshis and 1,249 South Africans.Tá 3,072 Seoirseach ann, 2,733 Ailgéarach, 2,388 Somálach, 2,209 ón tSiombáib, 2,157 Iordánach, 1,715 Afganastánach, 1,656 ón bPacastáin, 1,373 ón mBlanglaidéis agus 1,249 ón Afraic Theas.There are 694 from the Occupied Territories in Palestine.694 atá ann ó na Críocha Gafa sa Phailistín.South Africa, Algeria and Georgia are currently classified as safe countries.Tá an Afraic Theas, an Ailgéir agus an tSeoirsia rangaithe ina dtíortha sabháilte i láthair na huaire.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xnqc5ypContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael has withdrawn from a road that split Gaza in two.Iosrael tarraingte siar ó bhóthar a scoilt Gaza ina dhá chuid.The Israeli army has withdrawn its soldiers from a road that was cutting the Gaza Strip in two, a Hamas official says.Tá a gcuid saighdiúirí tarraingthe siar ag arm Iosrael ó bhealach a bhí ag gearradh stráice Gaza ina dhá chuid, a deir oifigeach de chuid Hamas.According to a senior Hamas spokesman, the Israeli army was to have withdrawn from the Netzarim area according to the terms of the agreement reached on January 19.De réir urlabhraí sinsearach Hamas, bhí arm Iosrael le bheith imithe as ceantar Netzarim de réir dhálaí an chomhaontaithe a rinneadh ar an 19 Eanáir.A spokesman for the Hamas-led interior ministry said that "Israeli forces have dismantled their military bases and completely withdrawn all their soldiers from the Netzarim Corridor on the Salaheddin road, allowing vehicles to travel unhindered in both directions."Dúirt urlabhraí ón roinn gnóthaí baile atá faoi cheannas Hamas go bhfuil "Tá a gcuid bunáiteanna míleata bainte as a chéile ag fórsaí Iosrael agus a gcuid saighdiúirí uilig tarraingthe siar go hiomlán ó Chonair Netzarim ar bhóthar Salaheddin, rud a fhágann go bhfuil ar chumas feithiclí taisteal gan bhac sa dá threo."All access points between the north and south of the strip are in the Netzarim area.Is i gceantar Netzarim atá na pointí rochtana go léir idir tuaisceart agus deisceart an stráice.A journalist from the AFP (Agence France Presse) news agency in the Netzarim area reported that there were no Israeli soldiers in the area this morning.Thuairiscigh iriseoir ón áisíneachta nuachta AFP (Agence France Presse) atá i gceantar Netzarim, nach raibh saighdiúirí ar bith de chuid Iosrael sa cheantar ar maidin.Journalists saw cars, buses, trucks and donkey carts traveling along the Salaheddin road across the Netzarim Corridor where the Israeli army previously had a checkpoint.Chonaic iriseoirí carranna, busanna, trucail agus carranna asail ag taisteal bhóthar Salaheddin trasna Chonair Netzarim áit a mbíodh seicphointe ag arm Iosrael go dtí seo.An Israeli security official, who did not wish to be named, said they were "preparing to implement the ceasefire arrangement in accordance with the guidelines of the political leadership."Dúirt oifigeach slándála de chuid Iosrael, nár mhian leis go n-ainmeofaí é, go raibh siad "ag réiteach chun an socrú sosa cogaidh a chur i bhfeidhm de réir threoirlínte na ceannasaíochta polaitiúla."

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28z2yqpcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAmerica has imposed tariffs on China and vice versa.Taraifí gearrtha ag Meiriceá ar an tSín agus a mhalairt go cruinn.China has slapped tariffs on US goods in retaliation after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.Tá taraifí gearrtha ag an tSín ar earraí ó na Stáit Aontaithe mar bhuille ar an mbuille tar éis d'Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump taraifí breise de 10 faoin gcéad a ghearradh ar earraí ón tSín.Donald Trump claims the tariffs are a punishment for the illegal drugs he says are being brought into the United States from China, particularly fentanyl.Maíonn Donald Trump gur pionós atá sna taraifí as na drugaí mídhleathacha a deir sé a thugtar isteach sna Stáit Aontaithe ón tSín, go háirithe feantainil.The measure was not received with goodwill and as soon as the Americans implemented the tariffs at midnight last night, the Chinese announced that they would impose a 15% duty on coal and liquefied natural gas from the United States and a 10% duty on crude oil, farm equipment and some vehicles from that country.Ní i bpáirt mhaitheasa a glacadh leis an mbeart agus a thúisce a chuir na Meiriceánaigh na taraifí i bhfeidhm ag an meán oíche aréir, d'fhógair na Sínigh go ngearrfaidís féin dleacht de 15 faoin gcéad ar ghual agus ar ghás nádúrtha leachtaithe ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus dleacht de 10 faoin gcéad ar amhola, ar threalamh feirme agus ar roinnt feithiclí ón tír sin.Those Chinese tariffs will come into effect next Monday.Tiocfaidh feidhm le taraifí sin na Síneach Dé Luain seo chugainn.In addition to the tariffs, the Chinese government announced that it was to launch an official investigation into the alleged online monopoly of Google, which is owned by the American company Alphabet.Chomh maith leis na taraifí, d'fhógair Rialtas na Síne go raibh siad le fiosrúchán oifigiúil a bhunú faoin monaplacht ar líne a deirtear atá ag Google, ar leis an gcomhlacht Meiriceánach Alphabet é.It was also announced that restrictions were to be placed on the future export of certain minerals from China, such as tungsten, tellurium, molybdenum, bismuth and indium.Fógraíodh freisin go rabhthas le srianta a chur le mianraí áirithe a easpórtáil ón tSín feasta, mar atá, tungstan, teallúiriam, molaibdéineam, biosmat agus indiam.These minerals are rare but are being exploited to develop clean energy.Tá na mianraí sin tearc ach táthar taobh leo chun fuinneamh glan a fhorbairt.Yesterday, Donald Trump announced that the 25% tariffs he was to impose on Mexico and Canada from today had been postponed for another month.Inné, d'fhógair Donald Trump go raibh na taraifí de 25 faoin gcéad a bhí le gearradh aige ó inniu ar Mheicsiceo agus ar Cheanada, go raibh siad curtha ar athló aige go ceann míosa.It was reported that he and the leaders of those two other countries reached an agreement on issues related to the borders between them.Tuairiscíodh gur tháinig sé féin agus ceannairí an dá thír eile sin ar chomhaontú faoi cheisteanna a bhaineann leis na teorainneacha eatarthu.It is reported today that Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are to speak later this week.Tuairisicítear inniu go bhfuil Donald Trump agus Uachtaran na Síne Xi Jinping le labhairt le chéile níos deireanaí an tseachtain seo.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Cargo ship loading at the Port of Los AngelesNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Lastlong á luchtú i gcalafort Los Angeles

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28lr62n5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com45,000 still waiting for electricity.45,000 fós ag fanacht leis an gcumhacht aibhléise.The Electricity Supply Board says that only up to 45,000 customers are now left to be reconnected to its network following storm Éowyn.Deir Bord Soláthar an leictreachais nach bhfuil fágtha anois le ceangal ar ais ar a ghréasán i ndiaidh na stoirme Éowyn ach suas le 45,000 custaiméar.He indicated that electrical power has now been restored to up to 723,000 households, farms and businesses.Thug sé le fios go bhfuil an chumhacht aibhléise curtha ina ceart in athuair do suas 723,000 anois idir theaghlaigh,fheirmeacha agus ghnólachtaí.He also says he is doing his best to restore power to the remaining areas that have now been without electricity for over a week.Deir sé freisin go bhfuil sé ar a dhícheall ag iarraidh an chuid eile atá fágtha anois gan leictreachas le breis is seachtain a chur ina gceart.'Engineers from Britain and other European Union countries are supporting the effort,' he says.'Tá innealtóirí on Bhreatain agus tíortha eile ón Aontas Eorpach ag tacú leis an iarracht' a deir sé.It is reported that up to 3,000 customers in Northern Ireland are still without electricity since the storm hit the island a week ago last Friday.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil suas le 3,000 custaiméar i dTuaisceart Éireann d'uireasa na cumhachta aibhléise go fóill ó thug an stoirm ropadh faoin oileán seachtain ó Dé hAoine seo caite.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2c5qlennContact: irishlingos@gmail.com108,000 properties still without electrical power.108,000 áitreabh gan cumhacht leictreach i gcónaí.Around 108,000 homes are still without electricity, almost a week after Storm Éowyn, a powerful windstorm that caused devastation in many places, especially in the west and northwest, blew through.Áirítear thart ar 108,000 áitreabh a bheith gan cumhacht leictreach i gcónaí, beagnach seachtain ó shéid Stoirm Éowyn, ollanfa gaoithe a rinne scrios in áiteanna go leor, go háirithe san iarthar agus san iarthuaisceart.A total of 768,000 properties were left without power immediately after the storm last Friday morning but it is now restored to 80% of them, says the Electricity Supply Board.768,000 áitreabh san iomlán a bhí fágtha gan chumhacht díreach i ndiaidh na stoirme ar maidin Dé hAoine seo caite ach tá sé ar ais anois ag 80 faoin gcéad díobh, a deir Bord Soáthair an Leictreachais.Insurance companies have announced that they have made additional staff available to take telephone calls from affected people and process their claims for compensation live.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag comhlachtaí árachais go bhfuil foireann bhreise curtha ar fáil acu le glacadh le glaonna teileafóin ó dhaoine atá thíos leis agus lena n-éilimh ar chúiteamh a phróiseáil go beo.Storms are covered by insurance according to normal practice, and there is no need for concern from that perspective, said a spokesperson for the insurance companies.Tá stoirmeacha faoi chumhdach árachais de réir gnáthnóis agus cleachtaidh, agus ní call ar bith le himní ón taobh sin de, a dúirt urlabhraí na gcomhlachtaí árachais.The spokesperson also said that alternative accommodation can be provided for people whose homes were severely damaged by the storm.Dúirt an t-urlabhraí freisin gur féidir malairt lóistín a chur ar fáil do dhaoine a ndearna an stoirm damáiste mór dá dtithe.The Gardaí have warned the public about unscrupulous people who could prey on them in times of need, particularly people posing as tradesmen.Tá fainic curtha ag na Gardaí ar an bpobal faoi dhaoine gan scrupall a d'fhéadfadh i dtír orthu in am an ghátair, go háirithe daoine a ligeann orthu féin gur ceardaithe iad.People whose homes are in dire need of repair are advised not to let strangers rush them into the business or give them money in advance.Daoine a bhfuil bail de dhíth go dóite ar a dtithe, comhairlítear dóibh gan ligean do strainséirí iad a dheifriú chuig an ngnó ná airgead a thabhairt dóibh roimh ré.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/24cstbauContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA public inquiry has been launched into the Omagh bombing.Tús curtha le fiosrúchán poiblí faoi bhuamáil na hÓmaí.A public inquiry into the murder of 29 people, including a woman who was expecting twins, in the Omagh bombing in Co. Tyrone in 1998 began this morning.Cuireadh tús ar maidin inniu le fiosrúchán poiblí faoi dhúnmharú 29 duine, bean a bhí ag súil le cúpla ina measc, i mbuamáil na hÓmaí i gCo Thír Eoghain i 1998.29 people were killed and 220 others injured when a car bomb left by the Real IRA exploded in the centre of Omagh on the evening of Saturday 15 August 1998.Maraíodh an 29 agus gortaíodh 220 duine eile nuair a phléasc buama i ngluaisteán a bhí fághta ag an bhFíor-IRA i lár na hÓmaí tráthnóna Dé Sathairn an 15 Lúnasa 1998.The public inquiry was established to determine whether there was an opportunity to prevent the massacre in advance.Bunaíodh an fiosrúchán poiblí lena fháil amach an raibh deis ann roimh ré an sléacht a chosc.In 2021, a judge at the High Court in Belfast said that it was highly likely that the security services could have prevented the bombing if they had acted properly in advance.In 2021, dúirt breitheamh san Ardchúirt i mBéal Feirste gur róchosúil go bhféadfadh na seirbhísí slándála an bhuamáil a chosc dá ngníomhóidís mar ba cheart roimh ré.Judge Mark Horner said the security services had important information about the activities of the Real IRA on both sides of the border before the attack.Dúirt an Breitheamh Mark Horner go raibh eolas tábhachtach ag na seirbhísí slándála faoi ghníomhaíochtaí an Fhíor-IRA ar dhá thaobh na teorann roimh an ionsaí.It is known that police intelligence in the North received a telephone call eleven days before the massacre from an unknown person claiming that there would be a bombing attack in Omagh on August 15th.Tá a fhios go bhfuair lucht faisnéise na bpóilíní sa Tuaisceart glao teileafóin aon lá dhéag roimh an sléacht ó dhuine anaithnid a mhaígh go mbeadh ionsaí buamála san Ómaigh ar an 15 Lúnasa.That person did not provide any information about when or where exactly the attack would occur.Níor thug an duine sin aon eolas faoi cén t-am ná cén áit go baileach a dtarlódh an t-ionsaí.However, intelligence sources did not forward any information to the local police in Omagh.Níor chuir lucht faisnéise aon eolas ar aghaidh chuig na póilíní áitiúla san Ómaigh, áfach.The public inquiry is taking place at the Sruthla Arts Centre in Omagh and is chaired by former senior civil servant Andrew Turnbull.Is in Ionad Ealaíon na Sruthla san Ómaigh atá an fiosrúchán poiblí ar siúl agus is é an t-iar- státseirbhíseach sinsearach Andrew Turnbull an cathaoirleach.To begin with, the relatives of the deceased are giving a personal account, one by one, of the lives of each of the 29.Mar thús, tá cuntas pearsanta á thabhairt ó inniu ag gaolta na marbh, ina nduine agus ina nduine, ar shaol gach duine den 29.They are also giving an account of how the killing affected them.Tá cuntas á thabhairt acu freisin ar an gcaoi a ndeachaigh an marú i gcion orthu.That part of the investigation is expected to last two weeks.Ceaptar go mairfidh an chuid sin den fhiosrúchán coicís.The people who were injured in the bombing will later give an account of what happened to them that day and since.Na daoine a gortaíodh sa bhuamáil, tabharfaidh siadsan cuntas ina dhiaidh sin ar ar bhain dóibh féin an lá úd agus ó shin.Emergency workers who went to the scene of the horror will later tell their own story again.Oibrithe éigeandála a chuaigh chuig láthair an uafáis, inseoidh siad a scéal féin ina dhiaidh sin arís.All statements are being livestreamed online.Tá na ráitis ar fad á mbeoshruthú ar líne.It is currently estimated that evidence will not be presented to the inquiry until early s...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25z5qam6Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com245,000 homes across the country remain without electrical power.245,000 áitreabh ar fud na tíre gan cumhacht leictreach i gcónaí.Around 180,000 properties in the State are still without electrical power following Storm Éowyn which caused extensive damage across the country last Friday.Tá thart ar 180,000 áitreabh sa Stát fós gan cumhacht leictreach i ndiaidh Stoirm Éowyn a rinne díobháil mhór ar fud na tíre Dé hAoine seo caite.Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, Clare, Galway, Silesia and Donegal are the areas that continue to suffer the most, according to the Electricity Supply Board.An Cabhán, Muineachán, an Iarmhí, an Longfort, Ros Comáin, an Clár, Gaillimh, Silgeach agus Dún na nGall, sin iad na ceantair is mó atá thíos leis i gcónaí, dar le Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais.The company estimates that power will be restored in many of these areas by next Friday, but they say that other areas will remain without it for some time to come.Measann an comhlacht go mbeidh an chumacht ar ais i gcuid mhór de na háiteanna sin faoin Aoine seo chugainn ach deir siad go mbeidh áiteanna eile fágtha dá huireasa go ceann tamaill eile.It is estimated that 65,000 homes in the North are still without electrical power.Meastar go bhfuil 65,000 áitreabh sa Tuaisceart fós gan cumhacht leictreach.The fact that the Electricity Supply Board has asked electricity companies abroad to come to their aid is a testament to the great work that still needs to be done.Léiriú ann féin ar an obair mhór atá le déanamh fós is ea gur iarr Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais ar chomhlachtaí leictreachais thar lear teacht i gcabhair orthu.Teams from Austria and Finland have arrived in Ireland today to assist technicians in restoring power.Tá meithleacha ón Ostair agus ón bhFionlainn tagtha go hÉirinn inniu le cuidiú le teicneoirí abhus an chumhacht a thabhairt ar ais.More teams will be arriving from France and the Netherlands in the next few days.Beidh tuilleadh meithleacha ag teacht ón bhFrainc agus ón Ísiltír as seo go ceann cúpla lá.In addition to electrical power, approximately 74,000 households are still without water supply.Chomh maith le cumhacht leictreach, tá thart ar 74,000 áitreabh gan soláthar uisce i gcónaí.To make matters worse, Irish Water says that another 70,000 properties could soon lose their water supply.Mar bharr ar an donas, deir Uisce Éireann go m'fhéidir go gcaillfeadh 70,000 áitreabh eile fós a soláthar uisce siúd go gairid.These are homes, the company says, that receive water from reservoirs that are gradually drying up because they have not had electrical power since last Friday.Áitribh iad sin, a deir an comhlacht, a fhaigheann uisce ó thaiscumair atá ag dísciú de réir a chéile mar nach bhfuil cumhacht leictreach acu ón Aoine seo caite.The Government has established emergency hubs in sixteen counties across the State to provide relief to people whose needs are not being met following the storm.Tá moil éigeandála bunaithe ag an Rialtas i sé chontae dhéag ar fud an Stáit le fóirithint a chur ar fáil do dhaoine nach bhfuil riar a riachtanais acu tar éis na stoirme.Hot meals, broadband services and laundry facilities are being provided in the various centres.Leithéidí béilí te, seirbhísí leathanbhanda agus áiseanna níocháin atá á gcur ar fáil sna hionaid éagsúla.Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow and Wexford are the counties in which the emergency hubs are based.An Cabhán, Muineachán, an Iarmhí, an Mhí, an Longfort, Liatroim, Ros Comáin, Corcaigh, Luimneach, Gaillimh, Sligeach, Dún na nGall, Laois, Uíbh Fhailí, Cill Mhantáin agus Loch Garman, sin iad na contaetha a bhfuil na moil éigeandála bunaithe iontu.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/227damnfContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSome problems still exist with rail services.Fadhbanna áirithe fós le seirbhísí iarnróid.'Many trains are now operating around the country following the storm' says Iarnród Éireann.'Tá cuid mhaith de na traenacha ag feidhmiú mórthimpeall na tíre anois i ndiaidh na stoirme' a deir Iarnród Éireann.'However, there is always a delay,' the company says.'Tá an mhoill ann i gcónaí áfach' a deir an comhlacht.In addition, there will be no service to or from Galway, Westport and Belfast stations until tomorrow.Ina theannta sin ní bheidh aon seirbhís isteach ná amach as stáisiúin na Gaillimhe,Chathair na Mart agus Bhéal Feirste go dtí amárach.Trees have fallen on the train tracks on which the DART operates in the east and services have been significantly delayed in Malahide and Ballinrobe in Dublin in particular.Tá crainn titithe ar an ráille traenach ar a bhfeidhmíonn an DART san oirthear agus seirbhísí moillithe go suntasach i Mullach Íde agus Baile an Bhóthair i mBaile Átha Cliath go háirithe.This also has implications for the service in and out of Rosslare in Wexford.Tá impleachtaí aige seo freisin don tseirbhís isteach agus amach as Ros Láir i Loch Garman.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/248e8mkgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comKneecap received 6 BAFTA nominations.6 ainmniúchán BAFTA faighte ag Kneecap.The film Kneecap has received six nominations for the annual BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television Film Awards).Tá sé ainmniuchán faighte ag an scannán Kneecap do ghradaim bhliantúla na BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television Film Awards).The film, written and directed by Englishman Rich Peppiatt, is the story of the Belfast rap group Kneecap.Scéal an ghrúpa rapcheoil as Béal Feirste Kneecap atá sa scannán arbh é an Sasanach Rich Peppiatt a scríobh agus a stiúraigh.Fine Point Films from Belfast and Wildcard Distribution from Dublin were among the production companies involved in the film.Fine Point Films as Béal Feirste agus Wildcard Distribution as Baile Átha Cliath, bhí siad i measc na gcomhlachtaí léiriúcháin a bhí bainteach leis an scannán.The film was funded by the British Film Institute, Vision Northern Ireland, the Irish Language Broadcasting Fund, Vision Ireland, the Media Commission and TG4.Institiúid Scannán na Breataine, Fís Thuaisceart Éireann, an Ciste Craoltóireachta Gaeilge, Fís Éireann, Coimisiún na Meán agus TG4, is iad a mhaoinigh an scannán.The proposal attracted controversy, however, and various groups in the North and Britain expressed their dissatisfaction that public money had been spent on it.Tharraing an togra conspóid, áfach, agus thug grúpaí éagsúla sa Tuaisceart agus sa Bhreatain le fios go raibh siad míshásta gur caitheadh airgead poiblí air.Much of the group's lyrics and artistic expression are based on provocative IRA propaganda.Tá cuid mhór de liricí agus de léiriú ealaíonta an ghrúpa bunaithe ar bholscaireacht ghríosaitheach an IRA.Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has also been nominated for a BAFTA award for her role in the film The Outrun.Tá an t-aisteoir as Éirinn Saoirse Ronan ainmnithe do dhuais BAFTA freisin as an bpáirt a bhí aici sa scannán The Outrun.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/284ry2ppContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA white-tailed eagle shot and killed in Co. Westmeath.Iolar Mara lámhachta, maraithe i gCo na hIarmhí.The National Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed that a White-tailed Eagle, a rare bird of prey, was recently shot and killed in County Westmeath.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra gur lámhachadh agus gur maraíodh Iolar Mara, éan creiche neamhchoitianta, i gCo na hIarmhí le gairid.It was a female White-tailed Eagle and was about two years old.Iolar Mara baineann a bhí inti agus bhí sí thart ar dhá bhliain d'aois.She was released near the Shannon Estuary in 2022 as part of the White-tailed Eagle Reintroduction Project.Scaoileadh saor í in aice le hInbhear na Sionainne in 2022 mar chuid de Thionscadal Athbhunaithe an Iolair Mhara.Information from the satellite tag fitted to her indicates that she died sometime on December 6th between Ballinafeide and Portnashangan on the east side of Lough Uail in Westmeath.Léiríonn faisnéis ón gclib satailíte a bhí feistithe uirthi gur bhásaigh sí uair éigin ar an 6 Nollaig idir Baile na Feide agus Port na Seangán ar an taobh thoir de Loch Uail san Iarmhí.The information also indicates that the White-tailed Eagle was in that area for a few weeks before it was killed.Léiríonn an fhaisnéis freisin go raibh an tIolar Mara sa cheantar sin ar feadh cúpla seachtain sular maraíodh í.In 2023, she was in North Kerry, Donegal, north Antrim, Fermanagh, Cavan and elsewhere.In 2023, bhí sí i gCiarraí Thuaidh, i nDún na nGall, i dtuaisceart Aontroma, i bhFear Manach, sa Chabhán agus in áiteanna nach iad.The White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla is a protected bird and anyone who kills it can be prosecuted.Éan faoi chosaint is ea an tIolar Mara Haliaeetus albicilla agus is féidir an dlí a chur ar aon duine a mharaíonn é.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22pvhepqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA nun from Derry on her way to sainthood.Bean rialta as Doire ar a bealach chun a naomhaithe.The Catholic Church will today formally recognize a nun from Derry, Sister Clare Crockett, as a candidate for sainthood, at a special ceremony in Madrid.Tabharfaidh an eaglais Chaitliceach aitheantas foirmeálta inniu do bhean rialta as Doire, an tSiúir Clare Crockett, le bheith ina h-iarrthóir le go ndéanfaí naomh di, ag searmanas ar leith i Madrid.Mr Crockett, from the Long Tower in Derry, died in an earthquake in Ecuador in South America on 16 April 2016.Bhásaigh an tSr Crockett as an Túr Fada i nDoire, i gcrith talún in Eacuadór i Meiriceá Theas ar an 16 Aibreán 2016.The school where she was teaching music in Playa Prieta collapsed in the earthquake, when Sister Crockett was trying to get people out of the building.Is amhlaidh a thit an scoil a raibh sí ag múineadh ceoil ann i Playa Prieta sa chrith talún, nuair a bhí an tSiúir Crockett ag iarraidh daoine a thabhairt amach as an fhoirgneamh.The 33-year-old nun from the Brandywell area of Derry had done pastoral work, hospital chaplaincy and missionary work in Spain, the United States and Ecuador.Bhí obair thréadach, séiplíneacht ospidéil agus obair mhisinéireachta déanta sa Spáinn, sna Stáit Aontaithe agus in Eacuadór ag an bhean rialta 33 bliain d'aois as ceantar an Brandywell i nDoire.Around 100 of the Sister's relatives and friends are in Madrid today for the ceremony in the Cathedral of Alcalá de Henares at 5.30 a.m. Spanish time. This beatification ceremony is the first step in the process for the young woman to be canonized.Tá thart ar 100 de ghaolta agus chairde na Siúrach i Madrid inniu don searmanas in Ardeaglais Alcalá de Henares ar a a 5.30 am na Spáinne Is é an searmanas beannaitheachta seo an chéad chéim sa phróiseas le go ndéanfaí naomhú ar an bhean óg.The ceremony will be shown at the Brunswick Moviebowl cinema in Derry city this evening - all seats have been sold and it is expected that the additional 170 tickets that were made available will be sold.Beidh an searmanas le feiceáil i bpictiúrlann an Brunswick Moviebowl i gcathair Dhoire tráthnóna - tá na suíocháin uilig díolta agus meastar go ndíolfar an 170 ticéad breise eile a cuireadh ar fáil.Sister Crockett was originally an actress and television presenter before joining the Servant Sisters of Mother Teresa in Spain in 2001.Aisteoir agus láithreoir teilifíse a bhí sa tSiúir Crockett ar tús sula ndeachaidh sí le Siúracha Searbhónta Bhaile na Máthar sa Spáinn i 2001.She had been a nun since the previous year.Bhí sí ina bean rialta ón bhliain roimhe sin.There is usually a 5-year wait after a person's death before the process of sainthood can begin.De ghnáth bíonn fanacht 5 bliana ann i ndiaidh bhás duine sular féidir an próiseas naomhaithe a thosú.The application for canonization is the first step in the process; the title of Servant of God is conferred afterwards.Sé an tiarratas ar chanónú an chéad chéim den phróiseas; bronntar an teideal Searbhónta Dé ina dhiaidh sin.A formal report is submitted to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and if the application is successful, the person is declared 'venerable' or 'venerable.' The candidate is granted beatification in the third stage and the process is concluded with 'canonization.'Cuirtear tuairisc fhoirmeálta faoi bhráid na Cuallachta Naomhaithe agus má éiríonn leis an iarratas, fógraítear go bhfuil an té sin 'cásach' nó 'urramach.' Bronntar beannaitheacht ar an iarrthóir sa tríú céim agus cuirtear críoch ar an phróiseas le 'naomhainmniú.'

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ybrajhnContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAt least ten people killed in California.Deichniúr ar a laghad maraithe i California.At least ten people are now reported to have been killed by the wildfires that are spreading wildly in the state of California on the west coast of the United States.Tuairiscítear deichniúr ar a laghad a bheith maraithe anois ag na tinte foraoise atá ag scaipeadh as éadan i stát California ar chósta thiar na Stát Aontaithe.It is assumed that this figure will gradually increase.Glactar leis go méadóidh an figiúir sin de réir a chéile.The city of Los Angeles is severely affected by the fires, which worsened overnight due to the strengthening of the winds.Tá cathair Los Angeles go mór faoi léigear ag na tinte a chuaigh in olcas i gcaitheamh na hoíche de bharr neartú na gaoithe.It is said that there are two different fires there that pose a great danger.Deirtear go bhfuil dhá thine éagsúla ansin a bhfuil contúirt an-mhór ag baint leo.Fire services are saying the weather is not helping them at the moment.Tá seirbhísí dóiteáin ag rá nach aon chúnamh dóibh an aimsir faoi láthair.Up to 10,000 homes and other buildings are estimated to have been completely destroyed.Áirítear suas le 10,000 teach cónaithe agus foirgnimh eile a bheith scriosta go hiomlán.Authorities in the city have ordered up to 180,000 people to abandon their homes.Tá ordú tugtha ag údaráis sa chathair do suas le 180,000 duine a dtithe cónaithe a thréigean.Another big problem now is said to be poaching and a curfew is in place to try to combat it.Fadhb mhór eile ansin anois a deirtear is ea an chreachadóireacht agus tá cuirfiú i bhfeidhm féachaint le dul i ngleic leis.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29vurjl3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThousands without water, without electricity due to the severe frost.Na mílte gan uisce, gan aibhléis de bharr an tseaca mhóir.Thousands of people are without electrical power and water supply in various parts of the country due to the severe frost.Tá na mílte daoine gan cumhacht leictreach agus soláthar uisce in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír mar gheall ar an sioc mór.The Electricity Supply Board says that around 40,000 customers are currently without electricity and the company estimates that some of those people will not have power restored for the next few days.Deir Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais gur thart ar 40,000 custaiméir atá gan leictreachas faoi láthair agus measann an comhlacht nach mbeidh an chumhacht ar ais ag roinnt de na daoine sin go ceann cúpla lá eile.Irish Water says around 40,000 customers are without water supply but the company is hopeful that it will be restored to most of them by lunchtime.Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil thart ar 40,000 custaiméir gan soláthar uisce ach tá an comhlacht dóchasach go mbeidh sé ar ais ag an gcuid is mó acu faoi am lóin.However, water levels in some reservoirs are currently low, which is causing difficulties for technicians trying to restore supply, Irish Water says.Tá leibhéal an uisce i roinnt taiscumar íseal i láthair na huaire, áfach, agus tá sin ag cothú deacrachtaí do na teicneoirí atá ag féachaint leis an soláthar a thabhairt ar ais, a deir Uisce Éireann.Education Minister Norma Foley says most schools in the country are open but some are closed for safety reasons.Deir an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley go bhfuil an chuid is mó de scoileanna na tíre oscailte ach go bhfuil roinnt acu dúnta ar chúinsí sábháilteachta.Areas in the south of the country are most affected, such as Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Carlow and Kilkenny.Áiteanna i ndeisceart na tíre is mó atá thíos leis, mar atá, Ciarraí, Corcaigh, Luimneach, Tiobraid Árann, Port Láirge, Ceatharlach agus Cill Chainnigh.In addition to the frost, snow and sleet are affecting people and various services.Chomh maith leis an sioc, tá sneachta agus flichsneachta ag dul i gcion ar dhaoine agus ar sheirbhísí éagsúla.The Health Service Executive says that a number of outpatient appointments have been postponed in Limerick, Ennis and Nenagh due to icy roads in those areas.Deir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil roinnt coinní othar seachtrach curtha ar athlá i Luimneach, in Inis agus san Aonach de bharr na bóithre sna háiteanna sin a bheith faoi reothalach.Rain, snow, hail and sleet are again promised today and meteorologists say temperatures could drop as low as five degrees below freezing.Tá báisteach, sneachta, clocha sneachta agus flichshneachta geallta arís inniu agus deir na meitéareolaithe go bhféadfadh an teocht titim chomh híseal le cúig chéim faoi bhun an reophointe.Met Éireann has extended the yellow weather warning they had issued by twelve hours.Tá síneadh dhá uair an chloig déag curtha ag Met Éireann leis an bhfógra buí aimsire a bhí eisithe acu.The announcement was due to end at noon this Thursday but that has now been changed to midnight Thursday.Bhí deireadh le teacht leis an bhfógra ag meán lae Déardaoin beag seo ach tá sin athraithe anois go meán oíche Déardaoin.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Carrickpatrick, Co TipperaryNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Carraig Phádraig, Co Thiobraid Árann

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2avkkddyContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHeavy snowfall in the coming days.Titim throm sneachta sna laethanta atá amach romhainn.The country will see heavy snowfall in the coming days.Feicfidh an tír titim throm sneachta sna laethanta atá amach romhainn.That's what Met Éireann is predicting and a yellow status snow and ice warning has been issued for 6 counties.Sin atá á thuar ag seirbhís Met Éireann agus foláireamh stádas buí sneachta agus leac- oighir eisithe do 6 chontae.According to reports from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, travel could be quite dangerous in various areas.De réir na dtuairiscí ón Stiúrthóireacht Náisiúnta do Thine agus Bainistíocht Éigeandála d'fhéadfadh cúrsaí taistil a bheith sách contúirteach i gceantair éagsúla.The south of the country is most affected by this severe weather.Is é deisceart na tíre is mó atá luaite leis an aimsir chrua seo.The temperature could be as low as -6 at various times.D'fhéadfadh an teocht a bheith chomh híseal le -6 ag amanna éagsúla.There will be widespread frost and freezing temperatures, and people must walk and drive carefully or the weather will be miserable.Beidh sioc agus reothalach fairsing a deirid, agus ní foláir do dhaoine siúl agus tiomáint go staidéartha nó go mbeidh an choscairt air.It is also recommended to keep an eye on livestock and other animals.Moltar freisin súil a choinneáil ar bheostoc agus ar ainmhithe eile.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/288k8dyzContact: irishlingos@gmail.com175 people killed in road accidents in the State in 2024.175 duine maraithe i dtubaistí bóthair sa Stát in 2024.175 people were killed in road accidents in various parts of the State in 2024, compared to 183 the previous year, according to figures released by An Garda Síochána.Maraíodh 175 duine i dtionóiscí bóthair in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud na Stáit in 2024, le hais 183 an bhliain roimhe sin, de réir figiúirí atá eisithe ag an nGarda Síochána.69 of the people killed were drivers, 35 were car passengers and 38 were pedestrians.Tiománaithe ab ea 69 de na daoine a maraíodh, paisinéirí i ngluaisteáin ab ea 35 díobh agus coisithe ab ea 38 díobh.As with two-wheeled vehicles, seventeen motorcyclists, one motorcycle passenger, eleven cyclists and four people travelling on an electric scooter were killed.Mar le feithiclí dérothacha, maraíodh seacht ngluaisrothaí dhéag, paisinéir gluaisrothair amháin, aon rothaí dhéag agus ceathrar a bhí ag taisteal ar scútar leictreach.68 people were killed in road accidents in the North in 2024, compared to 71 in 2023.68 duine a maraíodh i dtionóiscí bóthair sa Tuaisceart in 2024, le hais 71 in 2023.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23l4dn39Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe government is unhappy about the cost of the Jeanie Johnston.An rialtas mí-shásta faoi chostas an Jeanie Johnston.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The Government was advised at the beginning of this century that the boat The Jeanie Johnston should be scrapped and no further funding should be provided to the project.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Comhairlíodh don Rialtas ag tús an chéid seo gur cheart fáil réidh leis an bhád An Jeanie Johnston agus gan a thuilleadh maoiniú a dhéanamh ar an tionscnamh.The intention was to build a replica of the famine-era boat and sail it to America and Canada.Bhí sé i gceist macasamhail den bhád ó aimsir an ghorta a thógáil agus seoladh go Meiriceá agus Ceanada inti.The boat would give the people of those countries an insight into their connection to Ireland and the underworld.Thabharfadh an bád léargas do phobal na dtíortha sin ar an cheangal a bhí acu le hÉirinn agus leis an drochshaol.The project also had an all-Ireland dimension and it was envisaged that young people from Unionist and Nationalist backgrounds would have the opportunity to train on it when the boat was being built.Bhí toise uile Éireann ag baint leis an togra fosta agus samhlaíodh go bhfaigheadh daoine óga ó chúlra Aontachtach agus Náisiúnach deis traenála uirthi nuair a bheadh an bád á thógáil.But by the beginning of 2002 the project was facing major difficulties.Ach fá thús na bliana 2002 bhí deacrachtaí móra ag an tionscnamh.The underlying company was insolvent and there were cases pending in the High Court against it.Bhí an comhlacht a bhí ina bhun dócmhainneach agus bhí cásanna ar siúl san Ard-Chúirt ina éadan.There were concerns that the company would have to shut down and dispose of the vessel.Bhíothas buartha go mbeadh ar an chomhlacht dúnadh síos agus go mbeadh orthu fáil réidh leis an árthach.The Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources, Frank Fahey, established a focus group to investigate the matter and their conclusions can be read in an Aide Memoire prepared by the Minister for a Government meeting on the subject.Bhunaigh Aire na Mara agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha, Frank Fahey, grúpa fócais chun an scéal a fhiosrú agus tá a gcuid conclúidí siúd le léamh in Aide Memoire a d'ullmhaigh an tAire do chruinniú Rialtais ar an ábhar.That document is now available in the National Archives as a result of the rule that forces the State to release documents relating to Anglo-Irish relations after twenty years.Tá an cháipéis sin ar fáil anois sa Chartlann Náisiúnta mar thoradh na rialach a chuireann iachall ar an Stát cáipéisí a bhaineann leis an chaidreamh Angla- Éireannach a scaoileadh tar éis fiche bliain.The Minister said in the Aide Memoire that the initiative had problems from the beginning.Dúirt an tAire san Aide Memoire go raibh fadhbanna ag an tionscnamh ón tús.The company that was contracted failed to meet their deadlines and the budget that was set for them.Theip ar an chomhlacht a bhí plé leis cloí lena gcuid spriocamanna agus leis an bhuiséad a bhí leagtha amach dóibh.The estimated cost had increased significantly from €3.8m to €14.4m - an increase of 377%.Bhí an costas measta ardaithe go mór ó €3.8m go €14.4m - ardú ionann is 377 faoin gcéad .The boat was supposed to sail to America in 2001 but it wasn't finished on time.Bhí an bád in ainm a bheith ag seoladh go Meiriceá i 2001 ach ní raibh sí críochnaithe in am.The focus group set up by the Minister did not put a dent in it in the report they gave him.Níor chuir an grúpa fócais a bhunaigh an tAire fiacal ann sa tuairisc a thug siad dó.They said the initiative had shortcomings from the beginning.Dúirt siad go raibh easnaimh sa tionscnamh ón tús.They outlined three options for Minister Fahey: 1. Not to provide any additional funding for the pr...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2d52u8ppContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew information about WB Yeats' remains available in State documents.Eolas nua faoi thaisí WB Yeats ar fáil i gcáipéisí an Stáit.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The Department of Foreign Affairs decided to suppress information given to them in the late seventies about the remains of the poet WB Yeats.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Chinn an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha eolas a tugadh dóibh ag deireadh na seachtóidí faoi thaisí an fhile W B Yeats a chur faoi chois.In fact, the Department thought that a member of the famous Gluckstein family in London was blackmailing the State when he claimed to have evidence that the bones were not WB's.Go deimhin, shíl an Roinn go raibh ball de theaghlach cáiliúil Gluckstein i Londain ag déanamh dúmhál ar an Stát nuair a mhaígh sé go raibh fianaise aige nárbh iad cnámha W.B.Yeats was buried in Sligo.Yeats a bhí curtha i Sligeach.It emerged 10 years ago in French State documents that the remains buried in the cemetery in Drumcliabh in Sligo are unlikely to be those of WB Yeats.Tháinig sé chun solais 10 mbliana ó shin i gcáipéisí Stáit de chuid na Fraince nach dócha gur taisí W B Yeats atá curtha sa reilig i nDroim Chliabh i Sligeach.The poet died in Roquebrune, France, in 1939 and was buried in a pauper's grave.Cailleadh an file i Roquebrune na Fraince sa bhliain 1939 agus cuireadh é in uaigh bhochtáin.A grand ceremony was held in Ireland in 1948 when a naval ship brought his remains back to his homeland.Reáchtáladh searmanas mór in Éirinn in 1948 nuair a thug long cabhlaigh a chuid taisí ar ais go dtí a thír dhúchais.He was buried in Drumcliabh in County Sligo with great pomp and ceremony.Cuireadh é i nDroim Chliabh i gContae Shligigh le mustar is mórdháil.But Yeats' remains were so mixed with many others in the morgue that there was no way to distinguish them from other people buried there.Ach b'amhlaidh go raibh taisí Yeats measctha le go leor eile sa mharbhlann agus nach raibh aon dóigh go bhféadfaí idirdhealú a dhéanamh idir iad agus daoine eile a bhí curtha ann.The pauper's grave had a five-year lease and was exhumed in 1946 and the poet's bones were interred with those of many others.Bhí léas cúig bliana ar uaigh an bhochtáin agus dí-adhlacadh é i 1946 agus cuireadh cnámha an fhile isteach le cnámha go leor daoine eile.Therefore, it is unlikely that the collection of bones sent back to Ireland belonged to Yeats at all.Mar sin, ní dócha gur le Yeats an cnuasach cnámha a seoladh ar ais go hÉirinn in aon chor.A Department of Foreign Affairs file now available in the National Archives due to the 30 Year Rule, provides fresh insight into the controversy.Tugann comhad de chuid na Roinne Gnóthaí Eachtracha atá ar fáil anois sa Chartlann Náisiúnta de bharr na Rialach 30 Bliain, léargas úr ar an chonspóid.On June 29, 1978, the Irish Ambassador to Britain submitted a confidential report to the Department on the matter.An 29 Meitheamh, 1978 chuir Ambasadóir na hÉireann chun na Breataine tuairisc rúnda faoi bhráid na Roinne faoin scéal.A member of the Gluckstein family contacted Ambassador Paul Keating with updated information about the situation.Chuaigh ball de theaghlach Gluckstein i dteagmháil leis an ambasadóir Paul Keating le heolas úr faoin scéal.Aunt R. wasBhí aintín R.J.J.Gluckstein (Ms Gluck) was very close to Edith Heald, a close friend of Yeats.Gluckstein (Ms Gluck) an-mhór le Edith Heald, dlúthchara de chuid Yeats.Heald had documents in his possession relating to Yeats' burial and these were left in Ms Gluck's will.Bhí doiciméid i seilbh Heald a bhain le hadhlacadh Yeats agus fágadh iad sin le huacht ag Ms Gluck.Gluckstein handed copies of these letters to the Ambassador.Thug Gluckstein cóipeanna de na litreacha seo ar lámh don Ambasadóir.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28he7kozContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSick children from Gaza in Ireland for medical treatment.Leanaí tinne as Gaza in Éirinn le cóireáil leighis a chur orthu.Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that eight sick children have arrived in Ireland from Gaza for treatment in hospitals in this country.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly go bhfuil ochtar páistí tinne tagtha go hÉirinn as Gaza le cóir leighis a chur orthu in ospidéil sa tír seo.Ireland is one of ten countries that has accepted a request from the World Health Organization to come to the aid of children from Gaza suffering from cancer, blood disorders or other serious illnesses.Tá Éire ar cheann de dheich dtír a ghlac le hiarratas ón Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte teacht i gcabhair ar leanaí as Gaza a bhfuil ailse, aicíd fola nó galar tromchúiseach eile orthu.Around 30 sick children are due to arrive in Ireland from Gaza in the next few months and the first eight were welcomed as they disembarked from a Slovak Government plane at Dublin Airport last night.Tá thart ar 30 leanbh tinn le teacht go Éirinn as Gaza as seo go ceann roinnt míonna agus cuireadh fáilte roimh an gcéad ochtar nuair a tháinig siad amach as eitleán de chuid Rialtas na Slóvaice ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.The children were accompanied by caregivers and siblings, and they will live with health workers who have volunteered to provide them with accommodation.In éineacht leis na páistí tháinig cúramóirí agus deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha dóibh, agus cónóidh siadsan le hoibrithe sláinte a dheonaigh lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh.In light of its implications, the plan has been in preparation for some time by various Government Departments and the Health Service Executive in collaboration with medical professionals and the Irish Red Cross.I bhfianaise a aimpléisí atá sé, tá an plean á réiteach le tamall ag Ranna Rialtais éagsúla agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte i gcomhar le lucht leighis agus Cros Dhearg na hÉireann.It is understood that a medical team from Ireland went to Gaza to assess sick children and to obtain further information about their needs from their families or other caregivers.Tuigtear go ndeachaigh foireann leighis as Éirinn go Gaza le measúnú a dhéanamh ar leanaí tinne agus le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoina gcuid riachtanas óna muintreacha nó ó dhaoine eile a thugann aire dóibh.However, children with orthopedic needs are not currently being considered due to lack of resources.Níl leanaí a bhfuil riachtanais ortaipéideacha acu á gcur san áireamh faoi láthair, áfach, de cheal acmhainne.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26ndn2ohContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBord na Móna criticised for importing wood chips for burning.Bord na Móna cáinte faoi shliseanna adhmaid a iompórtáil le dó.By Tomás Ó Mainnín Bord na Móna has been strongly criticised by the Treasury for importing wood chips from South America to burn as a power generation material.Le Tomás Ó Mainnín Tá Bord na Móna cáinte go láidir ag an Taisce faoi shliseanna adhmaid a iompórtail ó Mheiriceá Theas le dó mar ábhar ginte cumhachta.The wood chips were recently transported from Brazil to Foynes Port in Co. Limerick on a large cargo ship, a journey of 7,500 kilometres.Tugadh na sliseanna adhmaid ón mBrasaíl go Calafort Fhainge i gCo Luimnigh ar long mhór lastais le déanaí, sin turas 7,500 ciliméadar.The ship, the Dynagreen, has the capacity to transport 40,000 tonnes of wood chips.Tá sé d'acmhainn ag an long, an Dynagreen, 40,000 tonna de shliseanna adhmaid a iompar.RTÉ News understands that the wood chips are to be taken to the Bord na Móna power generation plant in Edenderry in Co. Offaly.Tuigtear do Nuacht RTÉ go bhfuil na sliseanna adhmaid le tabhairt go dtí ionad ginte cumhachta Bhord na Móna in Éadan Doire i gCo Uíbh Fhailí.Bord na Móna says they source most of the biomass they burn from sources in this country.Deir Bord na Móna go bhfaigheann siad an chuid is mó den ábhar bithmhaise a dhónn siad ó fhoinsí sa tír seo.They also say they have no choice but to source some of the material from international sources and that they do so in partnership with a non-profit organization that supports land management in the countries in question.Deir siad leis nach bhfuil aon rogha acu ach cuid den ábhar a fháil ó fhoinsí idirnáisiúnta agus go ndéanann siad é sin i gcomhpháirtíocht le heagraíocht neamhbhrabúis a thacaíonn le bainistíocht talún sna tíortha atá i gceist.According to Bord na Móna, this non-profit organization also inspects on their behalf the places where the trees grow.Dar le Bord na Móna go ndéanann an eagraíocht neamhbhrabúis úd iniúchadh ar a son chomh maith ar na háiteanna ina bhfásann na crainn.On the contrary, however, the Treasury says that this country is pretending to reduce carbon emissions when wood is being imported from South America and burned to generate energy.Os a choinne sin, áfach, deir an Taisce gur ag cur i gcéill atá an tír seo maidir le hastaíochtaí carbóin a laghdú nuair atá adhmad á iompórtáil ó Mheiriceá Theas agus á dhó chun fuinneamh a ghiniúint.An Taisce is calling on Bord na Móna to cease this practice and focus in future on generating energy from renewable sources.Tá an Taisce ag achainí ar Bhord na Móna éirí as an gcleachtas sin agus díriú feasta ar fhuinneamh a ghiniúint ó fhoinsí in-athnuaite.RTÉ News asked Bord na Móna how many tonnes of wood chips they have imported to date and whether they plan to bring more into the country.D'fhiafraigh Nuacht RTÉ de Bhord na Móna cé mhéad tonna de shliseanna adhmaid atá iompórtáilte acu go dtí seo agus an bhfuil sé beartaithe acu tuilleadh a thabhairt isteach sa tír.We haven't received a response yet.Ní bhfuaireamar freagra fós.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Cargo ship Dynagreen in Shannon and Foynes Port, Co LimerickNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Long lastais an Dynagreen i gCalafort na Sionainne agus Fhainge, Co Luimnigh

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2byxxqasContact: irishlingos@gmail.comElectric motorcycles, ammunition taken by Gardaí.Gluaisrothair leictreacha, armlón tógtha ag Gardaí.Gardaí seized electric scooters, electric motorbikes, ammunition and various other items when they searched 24 premises in north Dublin yesterday.Thóg na Gardaí scútair leictreacha, gluaisrothair leictreacha, armlón agus nithe éagsúla eile nuair a chuardaigh siad 24 áitreabh i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath inné.Electric scooters and similar light vehicles are often used to deliver drugs on demand from place to place and to quickly escape from the Gardaí.Baintear leas go minic as scútair leictreacha agus feithiclí éadroma cosúil leo le drugaí a sheachadadh ar éileamh ó áit go háit agus le héalú go mear ó na Gardaí.Yesterday, Gardaí seized twenty electric scooters, six electric motorbikes, six electric bicycles and a motorcycle which they believe were stolen two months ago. The various vehicles are estimated to be worth between €200 and €10,000.Inné, thóg na Gardaí fiche scútar leictreach, sé ghluaisrothar leictreacha, sé rothar leictreacha agus gluaisrothar a chreideann siad a goideadh dhá mhí ó shin, Meastar luach idir €200 agus €10,000 a bheith sna feithiclí éagsúla.In addition, nineteen bullets, €3,410 in cash and designer goods estimated to be worth €9,000 were taken.Ina cheann sin, tógadh naoi bpiléar déag, €3,410 in airgead tirim agus earraí dearthóra a meastar luach €9,000 a bheith orthu.Gardaí say they have not yet arrested anyone as part of their investigation.Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuil aon duine gafa acu mar chuid dá bhfiosrúchán fós.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The scooters and motorbikes seized by the Gardaí yesterdayNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Na scútair agus na gluaisrothair a thóg na Gardaí inné

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/264p8m56Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew Government jet to be purchased for over €53 million.Scairdeitleán nua Rialtais le ceannach ar bhreis is €53 milliún.The Department of Defence is to purchase a new Government jet for €53 million plus value added tax.Tá an Roinn Cosanta le scairdeitleán nua Rialtais a cheannach ar €53 milliún móide cáin bhreisluacha.It is a long-range Falcon 6X jet and is expected to be ready for operation in a year.Scairdeilteán fadraonach den déanamh Falcon 6X is ea í agus meastar go mbeidh sí réidh le cur i mbun oibre i gceann bliana.The French-made Falcon 6X has a range of over 5,000 nautical miles.Tá raon breis agus 5,000 muirmhíle ag an Falcon 6X a dhéantar sa Fhrainc.The current Government jet is rarely used.Ní bhaintear leas ach go hannamh as an scairdeitleán Rialtais atá ann faoi láthair.It is a Learjet that the State purchased thirty years ago and which is now experiencing many technical difficulties.Learjet is ea í a cheannaigh an Stát tríocha bliain ó shin agus a bhfuil go leor deacrachtaí teicniúla ag baint léi anois.In fact, she failed several times in times of need last year.Go deimhin, chlis sí roinnt uaireanta in am riachtanais anuraidh.It was used this year to take people to hospital in emergency situations rather than on the Government's business advice.Is le daoine a thabhairt chun an ospidéil i gcásanna éigeandála a baineadh leas aisti i mbliana seachas faoi thuairim ghnó an Rialtais.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29gl8hw5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comEdward Walsh nominated as ambassador to Ireland by Donald Trump.Edward Walsh ainmnithe ina ambasadóir go hÉirinn ag Donald Trump.Edward Walsh, the head of a construction and real estate company, has been nominated as the United States ambassador to Ireland by President-elect Donald Trump.Tá Edward Walsh, ceannasaí ar chomhlacht tógála agus réadmhaoine, ainmnithe mar ambasadóir na Stát Aontaithe go hÉirinn ag an uachtarán nua-thofa Donald Trump.The New Jersey-based company was founded and is the president of the company, Ed Walsh.Bhunaigh Ed Walsh an comhlacht atá lonnaithe i New Jersey agus is é atá ina uachtarán air.Donald Trump described Ed Walsh as an outstanding philanthropist for his district in his announcement on the social media platform Truth Social, and said that he had served as chairman of the Board of the New Jersey School Development Authority.Daonchara den scoth dá cheantar an cur síos a rinne Donald Trump ar Ed Walsh san fhógra a rinne sé ar an ardán sóisialta Truth Social, agus dúirt sé go raibh seal caite aige ina chathaoirleach ar Bhord Údáras Forbartha na Scoileanna i New Jersey.He also said that he was an excellent golfer, which would "greatly help" any ambassador to this country.Dúirt sé chomh maith gur imreoir gailf den scoth a bhí ann, rud a "chabhródh go mór" le haon ambasadóir chun na tíre seo.The current ambassador's term here will end on January 20 when Donald Trump takes over from President Joe Biden.Tiocfaidh deireadh le téarma an ambasadóra reatha anseo ar an 20 Eanáir nuair a thiocfaidh Donald Trump i gceannas in áit an Uachtaráin Joe Biden.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/267fumfdContact: irishlingos@gmail.comWoman arrested in connection with Kyran Durnin's murder released.Bean a gabhadh maidir le dúnmharú Kyran Durnin scaoilte saor.A woman in her twenties who was arrested by the Gardai yesterday in relation to the murder of Kyran Durnin, the young boy who has been missing in Co Louth for two and a half years, has been released without charge.Scaoilte saor gan aon chúis curtha ina leith tá bean sna fichidí a ghabh na Gardaí inné maidir le dúnmharú Kyran Durnin, an buachaill óg atá ar iarraidh i gCo Lú le dhá bhliain go leith.Kyran was six years old when he was last seen in May 2022.Bhí Kyran sé bliana d'aois nuair a chonacthas go deireanach é i mí na Bealtaine 2022.However, it was not until August of this year that he was reported missing to the Gardaí.Ní go dtí mí Lúnasa na bliana seo, áfach, a cuireadh in iúl do na Gardaí go raibh sé ar iarraidh.The woman who was being questioned by the Gardaí, she was abroad for a while but she was arrested in Ireland yesterday.An bhean a bhí á ceisitú ag na Gardaí, bhí sí thar lear ar feadh tamaill ach is in Éirnn a gabhadh í inné.It is understood gardaí have previously spoken to the woman as part of their murder investigation.Tuigtear gur labhair na Gardaí leis an mbean roimhe seo mar chuid dá bhfiosrúchán dúnmharaithe.On August 30 this year, Gardaí were informed that Kyran Durnin had last been seen in Drogheda two days earlier.Ar an 30 Lúnasa i mbliana, cuireadh in iúl do na Gardaí go bhfacthas Kyran Durnin go deireanach i nDroichead Átha dhá lá roimhe sin.After they immediately started searching for him, they found no sign or description of him.Tar éis go ndeachaigh siad i mbun a chuardaigh láithreach, tásc ná tuairisc ní bhfuair siad air.On October 16, the Gardaí publicly announced that they believed the boy had actually been last seen two years ago and said they believed he had been murdered.Ar an 16 Deireadh Fómhair, d'fhógair na Gardaí go poilbí go raibh siad den bharúil gur dhá bhliain ó shin a chonacthas an buachaill go deireanach i ndáiríre agus dúirt gur chreid siad gurbh amhlaidh a dúnmharaíodh é.The Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has been involved in the matter since it emerged that they had contact with Kyran Durnin and his family in the past.Bainteach leis an scéal tá an Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach, Tusla, ó tháinig sé chun solais go raibh teagmháil acu le Kyran Durnin agus lena theaghlach san am a caitheadh.Tusla also confirmed that they informed the Gardai in early August that they were very concerned about the boy.Dhearbhaigh Tusla freisin gur chuir siad in iúl do na Gardaí i dtús Lúnasa go raibh imní mhór orthu faoin mbuachaill.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/28j98a2kContact: irishlingos@gmail.comWoman arrested for questioning over Kyran Durnin's murder.Bean gafa lena ceistiú maidir le dúnmharú Kyran Durnin.A woman has been arrested for questioning in relation to the murder of Kyran Durnin, the 8-year-old boy who went missing.Tá bean gafa lena ceisitú maidir le dúnmharú Kyran Durnin, an buachaill 8 mbliana d'aois a chuaig ar iarraidh.The boy was reported missing in August this year, but gardaí believe he may have been killed two years ago.Tuairiscíodh an buachaill bheith ar iarraidh mí Lúnasa i mbliana, ach creideann Gardaí gur féidir gur maraíodh dhá bhliain ó sin é.He was last seen alive in May 2022 when he was 6 years old and a pupil at a local primary school in Dundalk.Bealtaine 2022 an uair dheireanach a chonacthas beo é nuair a bhí sé 6 bhliana d'aois agus ina dhalta ag bunscoil áitiúil i nDún Dealgan.He had been living in a house in Dundalk for several years, and Gardai searched that house in October.Bhí sé ina chónaí i dteach i nDún Dealgan ar feadh roinnt blianta, agus chuardaigh Gardaí an teach sin mí Dheireadh Fómhair.The Gardai confirmed that the people who were living in the house at the time had nothing to do with the boy or anything related to him.Dhearbhaigh na Gardaí nach raibh baint ná páirt ag na daoine a bhí ina gcónaí sa teach an t-am sin leis an mbuachaill ná lenar bhain dó.It is understood that the person arrested today is a woman in her twenties, and that she is being questioned in a station in the north-east of the country, under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.Tuigtear gur bean sna fichidí í an té a gabhadh inniu, agus go bhfuil sí á ceistiú i stáisiún in oirthuaisceart na tíre, faoi alt 4 den Acht um an Ceartas Coiriúil.She can be questioned for 24 hours.Is féidir í a cheistiú ar feadh 24 uair.Gardai are still appealing for anyone with information about Kyran's murder to contact them, no matter how small.Tá na Gardaí fós ag iarraidh ar aon duine a bhfuil eolas acu faoi dhúnmharú Kyran, dul i dteagmháil leo, cuma cé chomh beag is atá an t-eolas sin.Tusla, the Children and Family Agency are also reviewing the case.Tá Tusla, an Ghníomhaireacht um Leanaí agus an Teaghlach i mbun athbhreithniú ar an gcás freisin.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2d9uftzqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSherlock owns the 4th seat in BAC Central; Hutch loser.Is le Sherlock an 4ú suíochán i mBÁC Láir;Hutch caillteach.Yesterday there was the opinion that the independent candidate, Gerry Hutch could win the 4th seat in Dublin Central.Bhí an tuairim ann inné go bhféadfadh an t-iarrthóir neamspleách, Gerry Hutch an 4ú suíochán a bhuachan i mBaile Átha Cliath Láir.But Labor's Marie Sherlock found enough translations to take that last seat.Ach fuair Marie Sherlock,Lucht Oibre dóthain aistriúchán leis an suíochán deiridh sin a thabhairt léi.Around midday today Gary Gannon was elected from his Social Democrats.Thart ar mheánlae inniu toghadh Gary Gannon óna Daonlathaithe Sóisialta ansin.The leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald has also been elected there.Tá ceannaire Shinn Féin,Mary Lou McDonald tofa ansin freisin.Paschal Donohue, Fine Gael was elected earlier in the evening.Toghadh Paschal Donohue, Fine Gael níos túísce tráthnóna.Gerry Hutch was about 5,000 votes ahead of Labor's Marie Sherlock at one point.Bhí Gerry Hutch thart os cionn 5,000 vóta chun cinn ar Marie Sherlock, An Lucht Oibre ag tráth amháin.But Sherlock closed that gap thanks to transfers from Gary Gannon, Social Democrats, Mary Fitzpatrick (FF) and more decisively, Paschal Donohue when he was elected.Ach dhún Sherlock an bhearna sin áfach a bhuíochas d'aistriúcháin ó Gary Gannon, Daonlathaithe Sóisialta, Mary Fitzpatrick (FF) agus níos cinniúnaí, Paschal Donohue nuair a toghadh eisean.By 4 o'clock in the afternoon Marie Sherlock was declared elected.Faoin 4 a' chlog tráthnóna dearbhaíodh Marie Sherlock tofa.Hutch after losing outHutch i ndiaidh cailleadh amach

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xzpps48Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comPádraig Nally after death.Pádraig Nally tar éis bháis.Pádraig Nally, the farmer from County Mayo who became well known nationally thanks to the shooting and killing of another man 20 years ago, has died.Tá Pádraig Nally, an feirmeoir ó Chontae Mhaigh Eo a raibh aithne mhór air go náisiúnta a bhuíochas do fhear eile a lámhach agus a mharú 20 bliain o shin, tar éis bháis.He was 81 years old and had been ill for some time.81 bliain d'aois a bhí sé agus bhí sé tinn le tamall.Pádraig Nally was convicted and sentenced to 6 years in prison in 2005 for killing John 'Frog' Ward on his farm next to the village of Cross in south Mayo.Ciontaíodh Pádraig Nally agus gearradh 6 bliana príosúin air i 2005 as John 'Frog' Ward a mharú ar a fheirm lámh le sráidbhaile na Croise i ndeisceart Mhaigh Eo.That incident happened in October 2004.Tharla an eachtra sin i nDeireadh Fómhair 2004.Nally has always said that he was trying to protect his home and that was what motivated him to shoot Ward.Dúirt Nally i gcónaí gur ag iarraidh a theach cónaithe a chosaint a bhí sé agus gurbh é sin a spreag é le Ward a lámhach.Nally was retried in 2006 and the conviction was overturned.Cuireadh Nally ar a thriail arís i 2006 agus cuireadh ar neamhní an ciontú.Pádraig Nally was released as a result.Saoradh Pádraig Nally dá thoradh sin.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/25g4wtsqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMusgrave has stopped selling products associated with McGregor.Deireadh curtha ag Musgrave le díol táirgí bainteach le McGregor.Musgrave, the owner of the supermarket and convenience store company, has said that they will no longer sell products associated with Conor McGregor.Tá sé ráite ag Musgrave, úinéir an chomhlachta ollmhargaí agus siopaí áise nach mbeidh táirgí a bhfuil baint ag Conor McGregor leo ar díol acu níos mó.Last Friday a High Court jury ruled that mixed martial arts fighter Nikita Hand was raped in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.Dé hAoine seo caite rialaigh giúiré san Ard Chúirt gur éignigh an trodaí ealaíona comhraic measctha Nikita Hand in óstán i mBaile Átha Cliath i mí na Nollag 2018.She was awarded nearly €250,000 in damages.Ceadaíodh beagnach €250,000 di i ndamáistí.Conor McGregor is associated with certain alcoholic beverages sold in shops and bars.Tá ceangal ag Conor McGregor le deochanna meisciúla áirithe a dhíoltar i siopaí agus i mbeáranna.Musgrave runs Supervalu, Centra, Daybreak and Mace stores across the State.Is iad Musgrave a ritheann na siopaí Supervalu, Centra, Daybreak agus Mace ar fud an Stáit."Musgrave can confirm that these products will no longer be available in our store network," Musgrave said in a statement this evening."Is féidir le Musgrave a dhearbhú nach mbeidh na táirgí seo ar fáil inár ngréasán siopaí ó seo amach," a dúirt Musgrave i ráiteas tráthnóna.Tesco has also stated that they are not selling products that are associated with Conor McGregor.Tá sé ráite ag Tesco chomh maith nach bhfuil siad ag díol táirgí a bhfuil ceangal ag Conor McGregor leo.The company, which has 177 stores here, said: "We can confirm that we are removing Proper No 12 from our Tesco stores and from our online service.Dúirt an comhlacht a bhfuil 177 siopa acu anseo: "Is féidir linn a dhearbhú go bhfuil muid ag baint Proper No 12 as ár siopaí Tesco agus as ár seirbhís ar líne.Tesco does not sell the product 'Forged Irish Stout.' "Yesterday the game development company IO Interactive, which makes a video game called Hitman which has been mentioned by Conor McGregor, announced that the collaboration between them has ended.Ní dhíolann Tesco an táirge 'Forged Irish Stout.' " Inné d'fhógair an comhlacht forbartha cluichíochta IO Interactive, a dhéanann cluiche físe darbh ainm Hitman atá luaite le Conor McGregor, go bhfuil deireadh leis an chomhoibriú eatarthu."In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has decided to terminate the collaboration with the athlete immediately," the company said on the X site."I bhfianaise rialú na cúirte le déanaí maidir le Conor McGregor, shocraigh IO Interactive deireadh a chur leis an gcomhoibriú leis an lúthchleasaí láithreach bonn," a dúirt an comhlacht ar an suíomh X.We take this issue very seriously and it should come as no surprise.Dearcann muid go han dairíre ar an cheist seo agus ní féidir neamh-ionadh a dhéanamh dá.Therefore, we will start today on all subjects that Mr. McGregor has mentioned in all our stores.Dá bhrí sin, tosóidh muid inniu ar gach ábhar a bhfuil an tUasal McGregor luaite ann as ár siopaí go léir.Conor McGregor recently entered the brewing industry with his product Forged Irish Stout.Chuaigh Conor McGregor isteach in dtionscal na grúdóireachta le déanaí lena tháirge Forged Irish Stout.He is also associated with whiskey brand Proper No Twelve, which he sold three years ago but is still involved in promoting.Tá ceangal aige freisin leis an bhranda uisce beatha Proper No Twelve, a dhíol sé trí bliana ó shin ach a bhfuil sé fós páirteach i mbolscaireacht a dhéanamh air.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22gwcnj4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA man who took part in disorder was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison.6.5 bliain príosúin gearrtha ar fhear a ghlac páirt i mí-ord.In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a 28-year-old man who pleaded guilty to setting fire to an Garda Síochána squad car during the riots in the city center last year was sentenced to six and a half years in prison.I gCúirt Choiriúil Chuarda Bhaile Átha Cliath, gearradh téarma príosúin sé bliana go leith ar fhear 28 bliain d'aois a phléadáil ciontach i scuadcharr leis an nGarda Síochána a chur le thine le linn na gcíréibeacha a bhí i lár na cathrach bliain go ham seo.That's Declan Donaghey, from Liam Street in Dublin, who pleaded guilty to arson, causing criminal damage and participating in violent disorder on November 23 last year.Sin é Declan Donaghey, as Sráid Liam i mBaile Átha Cliath, a phléadáil ciontach i gcoirloscadh, i ndamáiste coiriúil a dhéanamh agus i bpáirt a ghlacadh i mí-ord foréigneach ar an 23 Samhain anuraidh.As well as setting fire to a squad car, he threw a wheelie bin at another squad car, trampled on the bonnet of yet another squad car and smashed the latter's windscreen.Chomh maith le scuadcharr a lasadh, chaith sé araid rothaí le scuadcharr eile, shatail sé ar bhoinéad scuadchairr eile fós agus bhris sé gaothscáth an chinn dheireanaigh.In all of that, he attacked an accommodation center for immigrants.Ina cheann sin ar fad, rinne sé ionsaí ar ionad cóiríochta d'inimircigh.The disorder began after an immigrant man attacked children and a teacher with a knife outside a school on Parnell Street at lunchtime on 23 November.Thosaigh an mí-ord tar éis d'fhear ón gcoigcríoch páistí agus múinteoir a ionsaí le scian taobh amuigh de scoil ar Shráid Parnell ag am lóin ar an 23 Samhain.Declan Donaghey said he was furious at the time because a relative of his girlfriend was at the same school as the children who were attacked.Dúirt Declan Donaghey go raibh sé ar buile ag an am mar go raibh duine muinteartha lena leannán sa scoil chéanna leis na páisti a hionsaíodh.He claimed that his misbehavior that night was caused by a flash of anger.Mhaígh sé gur spadhar feirge a bhuail é ba chionsiocair lena mhí- iompar an oíche úd.However, Judge Orla Crowe indicated that she did not accept that claim and said that Declan Donaghey's attack on the Gardai was an attack on the whole of society.Thug an Breitheamh Orla Crowe le fios, áfach, nach raibh aon ghlacadh aici leis an maíomh sin agus dúirt gur ionsaí ar an tsochaí ar fad a bhí san ionsaí a rinne Declan Donaghey ar na Gardaí.However, she took into account, she said, that shortly after being arrested by gardaí, Declan Donaghey admitted to committing the crimes, that he realized what he had done was wrong and that he was not in prison never before.Mar sin féin, chuir sí san áireamh, a dúirt sí, gur admhaigh Declan Donaghey go gairid tar éis do na Gardaí é a ghabháil go ndearna sé na coireanna, gur thuig sé go raibh na rudaí a rinne sé mícheart agus nach raibh sé sa phríosún riamh cheana.Taking all that into consideration, she sentenced him to seven and a half years in prison but suspended the last year.Agus é sin ar fad sa mheá, ghearr sí seacht mbliana go leith príosúin air ach chuir sí an bhliain dheireanach ar fionraí.Declan Donaghey's family and supporters were in court today and were shocked after the judge handed down the sentence.Bhí teaghlach Declan Donaghey agus a lucht tacaíochta sa chúirt inniu agus d'éirigh siad suaite tar éis don bhreitheamh an phianbhreith a ghearradh air.The Gardai eventually had to escort them out of the courtroom.B'éigean do na Gardaí iad a thabhairt amach as an seomra cúirte ar deireadh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2376qekwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHarrisHarris 'le leanacht' ag stocaireacht ar son John McGahon sa Lú.Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said that he will continue to lobby for his party's candidate in the Louth Constituency, Senator John McGahon, despite the concerns expressed by both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.Tá sé ráite ag ceannaire Fhine Gael Simon Harris, go leanfaidh sé ar aghaidh ag stocaireacht ar son iarrthóir a pháirtí i nDáilcheantar Lú, an Seanadóir John McGahon, ainneoin na himní atá léirithe ag Fianna Fáil agus Sinn Féin araon.John McGahon was found not guilty in a 2022 trial of physically assaulting Breen White outside a pub in County Louth and the Sunday Times newspaper published photographs of Breen White's injuries today.Fuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail i 2022 as ionsaí fisiciúil ar Breen White taobh amuigh de thábhairne i gContae Lú agus d'fhoilsigh an nuachtán an Sunday Times grianghraif de ghortuithe Breen White inniu.Simon Harris said the images and videos from security systems were part of the evidence in the criminal trial but the jury found Senator McGahon not guilty.Dúirt Simon Harris gur chuid den fhianaise sa triail choiriúil iad na h-íomhánna agus na físeáin ó chórais slándála ach go bhfuair giúiré an Seanadóir McGahon neamhchiontach.Earlier today Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It seems that the victim in this case did not get the response that he should have received.Níos luaithe inniu dúirt ceannaire Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin: "Is cosúil nach bhfuair an t-íospartach sa chás seo an freagra a cheapfaí a ba cheart dó a fháil.And I think that the matter is serious and that it is a matter for Fine Gael of course."Agus ceapaim go bhfuil an tábhar tromchúiseach agus gur ceist do Fhine Gael é ar ndóigh."Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described what happened outside the pub as "violent" and "brutal" and questioned how Simon Harris could support John McGahon as a candidate."Foréigneach" agus "brúidiúíl" an cur síos a rinne ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald ar an méid a tharla taobh amuigh den teach tábhairne agus cheistigh sí conas a d'fhéadfadh Simon Harris tacú le John McGahon mar iarrthóir.However, the deputy leader of Fine Gael, Helen McEntee said that she also supports the Senator - that the courts have dealt with the matter and it is noteworthy that he claimed that he was defending himself.Dúirt leascheannaire Fhine Gael, Helen McEntee áfach go dtacaíonn sise chomh maith leis an Seanadóir - gur phléigh na cúirteanna leis an ábhar agus gur díol suntais gur mhaígh sé gur á chosaint féin a bhí sé.Although John McGahon was found not guilty in a criminal trial, he was found 65% responsible for damages in a subsequent civil case.Cé go bhfuarthas John McGahon neamhchiontach i dtriail choiriúil, fuarthas 65 faoin gcéad freagrach as damáistí é i gcás sibhialta ina dhiaidh sin.The High Court ordered him to pay €39,000 to Breen White.D'ordaigh an Ardchúirt dó €39,000 a íoc le Breen White.Breen White told the Sunday Times today that he is disappointed that John McGahon was chosen as Fine Gael's candidate.Dúirt Breen White leis an Sunday Times inniu go bhfuil díomá air gur roghnaíodh John McGahon mar le bheith ina iarrthóir ag Fine Gael.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/258u6eveContact: irishlingos@gmail.comActor and comedian Jon Kenny has died.An t-aisteoir agus an fuirseoir Jon Kenny tar éis bháis.Actor and comedian Jon Kenny, who rose to fame as one of Pat Shortt's Unbelievables duo, has died.Tá an t-aisteoir agus an fuirseoir Jon Kenny, a bhain cáil amach mar dhuine den dís d'Unbelievables le Pat Shortt, ar éis bháis.He was 66 years old and had been receiving treatment for the past year for his cancer.66 bliain d'aois a bhí sé agus bhí sé ag fáil cóir leighis le bliain anuas don ailse a bhí air.He achieved national and international fame in the 1990s with his half-brother Pat Shortt in his Unbelievables show as a witty duo with a witty and witty way of speaking.Bhain sé cáil náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta amach sna 1990aidí lena leathbhádóir Pat Shortt ina seó d'Unbelievables mar bheirt shaoithiúil a raibh cora cainte tíorúla agus barrúla acu.He pursued his career as an actor in the films The Van, Les Misérables (1998), Angela's Ashes, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, and most recently in The Banshees of Inisherin, where he again worked with Pat Short.Shaothraigh sé a ghairm mar aisteoir sna scannáin The Van, Les Misérables (1998), Angela's Ashes, Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, agus le déanaí i The Banshees of Inisherin, áit ar oibrigh sé arís le Pat Shortt.He was also seen in one episode of the Father Ted series.Chonacthas é i gclár amháin den tsraith Father Ted chomh maith.On the theater stage he produced plays such as John B Keane's The Matchmaker; She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith at the Abbey Theater and this solo by Katie Holly Crowman, in which he played the part of ten people.Ar ardán na hamharclainne rinne sé drámaí mar The Matchmaker de chuid John B Keane; She Stoops to Conquer de chuid Oliver Goldsmith in Amharclann na Mainistreach agus an seo aonair de chuid Katie Holly Crowman, ina ndearna sé páirt dheich bpearsa.Jon Kenny was originally from County Limerick.Ba as Contae Luimnigh ó dhúchas Jon Kenny.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22hkgozbContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMcGregor's lawyers are calling witnesses for him.Dlíodóirí McGregor ag glaoch finnéithe ar a shon.In the High Court, the legal scientist, Doctor Charlotte Murphy, said that she could not say with certainty that Nikita Hand had sex with Conor McGregor of her own free will.San Ard Chúirt dúirt an t-eolaí dlíeolaíoch,An Dochtúir Charlotte Murphy nach bhféadfadh sí a rá go cinnte an dá toil féin a bhí gnéas ag Nikita Hand le Conor McGregor.She was testifying in the civil case brought by Nikita Hand against McGregor and another man, James Lawrence.Bhí sí ag tabhairt a fianaise sa chás síbhialta atá tugtha ag Nikita Hand in aghaidh McGregor agus fear eile,James Lawrence.Dr. Murphy said DNA samples matching Conor McGregor's profile were found on Nikita Hand's body, underpants and clothing after the incident in a Dublin hotel room in December 2018.Dúirt an Dr.Murphy go raibh samplaí DNA a mheatseáil an prófíl atá ag Conor McGregor ar chorp, fobhríste agus éadaigh Nikita Hand i ndiaidh na heachtra i seomra óstáin i mBaile Átha Cliath i Nollaig na bliana 2018.She also said that the front strap of Nikita Hand's jumpsuit had been torn apart.Dúirt sí freisin go raibh strupa tosaigh de chulaith léime Nikita Hand stróicthe ó chéile.Lawrence and McGregor deny allegations by Nikita Hand who says the two men raped her at different times at that location.Seánann Lawrence agus McGregor líomhaintí Nikita Hand a deir gur éignigh an bheirt fhear í ag tráthanna éagsúla ar an láthair sin.Conor McGregor himself testified this afternoon.Thug Conor McGregor féin fianaise tráthnóna.The case will continue tomorrow.Leanfar leis an gcás amárach.

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The composer Johnny Duhan is the one who drowned in Galway today.

An cumadóir Johnny Duhan é an té a báthadh i nGaillimh inniu.

Johnny Duhan, the well-known songwriter, is the man who drowned this morning after swimming at Head Beach in Bearna, County Galway.

Is é Johnny Duhan, an cumadóir amhrán aitheanta, an fear a báthadh ar maidin tar éis sul ag snámh ag Trá na gCeannn i mBearna, Contae na Gaillimhe.

The most popular song he composed was ‘The Voyage’, a well-known song which was covered by Christy Moore and had an album around it.

‘The Voyage’ é an t-amhrán ba mhó tóir dár chum sé, amhrán aitheanta a chas Christy Moore agus a chuir album timpeall air.

Johnny Duhan is originally from Limerick but settled in Bearna a few years ago.

As Luimneach ó dhúchas do Johnny Duhan ach chuir sé faoi i mBearna roinnt blianta ó shin.

He is survived by his wife Maureen, their five children, grandchildren and other relatives.

Maireann a bhean chéile Maureen, a gcúigear páistí, garchlann agus gaolta eile.

An extensive search began off the coast of Galway when he did not return home after his usual morning swim.

Thosaigh cuardach cuimsitheach amach ó chósta na Gaillimhe nuair nár fhill sé abhaile tar éis dó dul ag snámh ar maidin, mar ba ghnách dó.

It was not long after that that it came to light that another person, a woman in her thirties, was also missing from Head Beach.

Níorbh fhada ina dhiaidh sin gur tháinig sé chun solais go raibh duine eile, bean sna tríochadaí, ar iarraidh freisin ar Thrá na gCeann.

The emergency services were called when she did not arrive at work as expected.

Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála nuair nár tháinig sí ag an obair mar a raibh súil leí.

The search was carried out by the Coast Guard, the RNLI and Civil Defense teams.

Chuaigh an Garda Cósta, an RNLI agus buíonta den Chosaint Sibhialta i mbun an chuardaigh.

Local people and some small boats came to help in the search, by land and by sea.

Tháinig daoine áitiúla agus roinnt bád beag i gcabhair ar an gcuardach, ar thír agus ar muir.

A body was found in the water this afternoon near Cuan Roisín between Bearna and Bóthar na Trá, some time west of the city.

Thángthas ar chorp san uisce tráthnóna gar do Chuan Roisín idir Bhearna agus Bhóthar na Trá, tamall siar ón gcathair.

It is an unusual incident for two people who did not know each other to be missing from the same place, and Gardaí are trying to understand how the events of the morning unfolded..

Eachtra neamhghnáthach é beirt nach raibh aithne ar a chéile bheith ar iarraidh ón láthair chéanna, agus tá Gardaí ag iarraidh a thuiscint cé mar a thit imeachtaí na maidne amach..

It was calm weather and a calm sea in the morning, but the fog of the day hindered the search.

Aimsir chiúin agus farraige chalm a bhí ann ar maidin, ach chuir ceo an lae as don chuardach.

The search for the woman had to be suspended at nightfall, but will begin again at sunrise.

B’éigean an cuardach don bhean a chur ar fionraí le titim na hoíche, ach tosófar ina bhun arís le héirí na gréine.

Local people are gathering early in the morning to search the shore between Bearna and An Spidéal

Tá daoine áitiúla ag bailiú le chéile go moch ar maidin le dul ag cuardach an chladaigh idir Bhearna agus An Spidéal

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The Taoiseach discussed the Middle East and Ukraine with Trump.

An Meán Oirthear agus an Úcráin pléite ag an Taoiseach le Trump.

Taoiseach Simon Harris spoke to the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump today.

Labhair an Taoiseach Simon Harris le hUachtarán tofa na Stáit Aontaithe Donald Trump inniu.

It was while canvassing for the general election in the Letterkenny area this afternoon that Simon Harris accepted the call.

Ba le linn dó a bheith ag canbhasáil don olltoghchán i gceantar Leitir Ceanainn tráthnóna a ghlac Simon Harris leis an ghlaoch.

Simon Harris said he congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential election.

Dúirt Simon Harris gur thréaslaigh sé a bhua i dtoghchán na huachtaránachta le Donald Trump.

He will succeed President Joe Biden on January 20, 2025 – his second term as president of the United States.

Tiocfaidh seisean i gcomharbacht ar an Uachtarán Joe Biden ar an 20 Eanáir 2025 – an dara téarma aige ina uachtarán ar na Stáit Aontaithe.

The Taoiseach said he discussed the “terrible state of affairs in the Middle East” and the war in Ukraine during their conversation.

Dúirt an Taoiseach gur phléigh sé an “bhail uafásach atá ar chúrsaí sa Mheán Oirthear” agus an cogadh san Úcráin le linn a gcomhrá.

“The world is a bleak and dark place right now,” said Simon Harris, and he said he told the President-elect he wants to “see peace and an end to the killing of civilians.”

“Áit dhuairc agus dhorcha é an domhan faoi láthair,” arsa Simon Harris, agus dúirt sé gur chuir sé in iúl don Uachtarán tofa gur mian leis “síocháin a fheiceáil agus deireadh á chur le marú na sibhialtach.”

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2024 to be the hottest year ever recorded.

2024 le bheith ar an mbliain is teo a taifeadadh riamh.

Climate experts say they are almost certain that 2024 will be the hottest year on record.

Deir saineolaithe aeráide go bhfuil siad nach mór cinnte de go mbeidh 2024 ar an mbliain is teo a taifeadadh riamh.

According to the monitoring agency of the European Union, Corpernicus, the global temperature this year will be 1.55 degrees Celsius higher than the average temperature between the years 1850-1900, just before the burning of fossil fuels on an industrial basis.

Dar le gníomhaireacht monatóireachta an Aontais Eorpaigh, Corpernicus, beidh teocht na cruinne i mbliana 1.55 céim Celsius níos airde ná an mheánteocht a bhí ann idir na blianta 1850-1900, díreach sular tosaíodh ag dó breoslaí iontaise ar bhonn tionsclaíoch.

This is the first year for the temperature to be more than 1.5 degrees above the average temperature of those years.

Seo an chéad bhliain don teocht a bheith níos mó ná 1.5 céim os cionn mheánteocht na mblianta úd.

According to the climate agreement signed in Paris in 2016, the countries of the world are obliged to keep the temperature increase below 2 degrees and to make a strong effort to keep it at 1.5 degrees.

De réir an chomhaontú aeráide a síníodh i bPáras in 2016, tá iallach ar thíortha an domhain an t-ardú teochta a choinneáil faoi bhun 2 chéim agus dianiarracht a dhéanamh é a choinneáil ag 1.5 céim.

The issue will be discussed at the United Nations international conference on climate change that will begin in Azerbaijan next Monday.

Criathrófar an cheist ag comhdháil idirnáisiúnta na Náisiún Aontaithe ar athrú aeráide a gcuirfear tús leis san Asarbaiseáin Dé Luain seo chugainn.

The rate of warming in Ireland is on a par with the rest of the world, say experts in this country.

Tá an ráta téimh in Éirinn ar aon bhonn leis an gcuid eile den domhan, a deir saineolaithe na tíre seo.

Climate change is the worst cause of the weather which is the worst cause of some of the major human disasters that are happening more often in these worlds, for example, the devastation caused by the floods that were in the east of Spain last week.

Is é an t-athrú aeráide is cionsiocair leis an anaimsir arb í is siocair le roinnt de na tubaistí móra daonna atá ag tarlú níos minice ar na saolta seo, cuir i gcás, an lomscrios a rinne na maidmeanna tuile a bhí in oirthear na Spáinne an tseachtain seo caite.

As the water in the Mediterranean is getting warmer all the time, more water is evaporating, more clouds are being created and rainfall in that region is now heavier than ever as a result, according to the experts.

Agus uisce na Meánmhara ag éirí níos teo an t-am ar fad, tá níos mó uisce á ghalú, tá níos mó scamall á gcruthú agus tá tuairteanna báistí sa réigiún sin níos troime anois ná mar a bhí riamh dá bharr sin, de réir na saineolaithe.

The anomalous El Niño weather pattern is also involved.

Tá baint ag an bpatrún aimhrialta aimsire El Niño leis an scéal freisin.

Although El Niño is a natural phenomenon that automatically causes rising temperatures, heavy rains and drought, some experts believe that continued global warming is making it more severe.

Cé gur feiniméan nádúrtha é El Niño a chothaíonn as féin ardú teochta, fearthainn throm agus triomach, creideann saineolaithe áirithe go bhfuil téamh leanúnach na cruinne ag cur lena fhíochmhaire.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs 13 July 2024: Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier in Greenland pushed back 40 kilometers by global warming since 1850

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ 13 Iúil 2024: Oighearshruth Sermeq Kujalleq sa Ghraonlainn brúite siar 40 ciliméadar ag téamh na cruinne ó 1850

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High level of bullying amongst Galway University staff.

Leibhéal ard bulaíochta i measc fhoireann Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs A report on the working environment at the University of Galway shows that there is a high level of incidents of harassment and bullying among staff.

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Léiríonn tuairisc faoin timpeallacht oibre in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe go bhfuil leibhéal ard d’eachtraí ciaptha agus bulaíochta i measc na foirne.

The University says that what was revealed in the internal survey is worrying but that it is only one aspect of the story.

Deir an Ollscoil gur díol imní an méid a léiríodh sa suirbhé inmheánach ach nach bhfuil ann ach gné amháin den scéal.

It was in 2023 that the Office of the Vice-President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Affairs at the University of Galway carried out the survey about the work culture among the staff and management of the University.

Is i 2023 a rinne Oifig an Leasuachtaráin ar Ghnóthaí Comhionannais, Éagsúlachta agus Cuimsithe in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe an suirbhé faoi chultúr na hoibre i measc fhoireann agus bhainistíocht na hOllscoile.

The survey is part of the University’s work to comply with the standards charter of the Athena Swan organization which monitors gender equality in 3rd level institutions in Ireland.

Is cuid é an suirbhé de obair na hOllscoile cloí le cairt chaighdeáin na heagraíochta Athena Swan a choinnionn súil ar chomhionannas inscne in institiúidí 3ú leibhéal in Éirinn.

The survey, which was answered by 39% of the entire staff, shows that a high number of workers have seen or experienced bullying, harassment or discrimination in the workplace.

Léiríonn an suirbhé a d’fhreagair 39 faoin gcéad den fhoireann iomlán, go bhfaca nó gur fhulaing líon ard oibrithe bulaíocht, ciapadh nó leithcheal sa láthair oibre.

40% said they had witnessed bullying or harassment and 30% said they themselves had experienced it.

Dúirt 40 faoin gcéad go bhfaca siad bulaíocht nó ciapadh agus dúirt 30 faoin gcéad gur fhulaing siad féin a leithéid.

38% said they had seen discrimination and a quarter said they had experienced discrimination.

Dúirt 38 faoin gcéad go bhfaca siad leithcheal á dhéanamh agus dúirt an ceathrú cuid gur fhulaing siad leithcheal.

In a statement that the University made available to Nuacht today, they said that they were concerned about the problems shown in this survey.

I ráiteas a chuir an Ollscoil ar fáil do Nuacht inniu, dúirt siad go díol imní dóibh na fadhbanna a léiríodh sa suirbhé seo.

They said the process involved in the report “demonstrates the University’s commitment to openness and respect.”

Dúirt siad go léiríonn an próiseas a bhain leis an tuarascáil “tiomantas na hOllscoile don oscailteacht agus don mheas.”

The University refused to make the report available to News.

Dhiúltaigh an Ollscoil an tuarascáil a chur ar fáil do Nuacht.

They have previously refused to provide the information to other journalists under the Freedom of Information Act.

Dhiúltaigh siad roimhe seo an teolas a chur ar fáil d’iriseoirí eile faoi faoin Acht um shaoráil faisnéise.

The University said in the statement that “the depiction of the University of Galway as a place where a culture of bullying and harassment prevails is only one aspect of the story.

Dúirt an Ollscoil sa ráiteas nach bhfuil “sa léiriú ar Ollscoil na Gaillimhe mar áit ina bhfuil cultúr bulaíochta agus ciaptha i réim ach gné amháin den scéal.

50% of the respondents said that they believe that ‘the culture in our university has become more inclusive over the last four years.'” In addition the University said that “the majority of staff gave a positive answer when asked if ‘the culture and the atmosphere that prevails in my unit/school is inclusive and friendly to all’ and ‘does my unit/school foster clear values and habits of conduct regarding how people should treat each other’.”

Dúirt 50 faoin gcéad de na freagróirí go gcreideann siad ‘go bhfuil an cultúr inár n-ollscoil níos cuimsithí le ceithre bliana anuas.'” Lena chois sin dúirt an Ollscoil gur thug “formhór na foirne freagra dearfach nuair a fiafraíodh díobh an bhfuil ‘an cultúr agus an t-atmaisféar atá i réim i m’aonad/mo scoil cuimsitheach agus cairdiúil do chách’ agus ‘an gcothaíonn m’aonad/mo scoil luachanna agus nósanna iompair soiléire maidir le conas ba chóir do dhaoine caitheamh lena chéile’.”

More work is needed, they said, to understand reports from staff members who have witnessed or experienced harassment and/or bullying, to determine whether they are recent or long-ago incidents.

Tá gá le tuilleadh oibre, a dúirt siad, le tuiscint a fháil ar thuairiscí ó chomhaltaí foirne a chonaic nó a d’fhulaing ciapadh agus/nó bulaíocht, chun a fháil amach an eachtraí iad a tharla le déanaí nó i bhfad ó shin.

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by the Israelis.

Ceannaire Hamas Yahya Sinwar maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh.

Tá ceannaire Hamas Yahya Sinwar maraithe ag fórsaí Iosrael in Gaza.

Deir Rialtas Iosrael go raibh Yahya Sinwar ar dhuine de thriúr a maraíodh nuair a rinne saighdiúirí Iosraelacha ionsaí ar fhoirgneamh i gcathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza.

Deirtear gurb é Yahya Sinwar thar aon duine eile in Hamas a bheartaigh an mórionsaí a dhéanamh ar dheisceart Iosrael anuraidh inar maraíodh thart ar 1,200 duine.

Ceapadh é ina cheannaire ar Hamas i mí Lúnasa seo a chuaigh thart tar éis do na hIosraelaigh an ceannaire a bhí ann roimhe sin, Ismail Haniyeh, a fheallmharú san Iaráin.

Tuairiscitear freisin gur maraíodh 22 duine agus gur gortaíodh na dosaein nuair a rinne aerfhórsa Iosrael ionsaí buamála ar scoil in Jabalia i dtuaisceart Gaza.

Maíonn na hIosraelaigh gur bunáit chruinnithe de chuid Hamas agus Jiohád Ioslamach na Palaistíne a bhí sa scoil.

Léiríonn íomhánna ón láthair go ndeachaigh an áit trí thine mar gheall ar an mbuamáil.

Tá Jabalia á ionsaí gan taise ag na hIosraelaigh go rialta le bliain agus tuairiscítear nach bhfuil dóthain uisce ann leis an tine a mhúchadh.

Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil na mílte Palaistíneach sáinnithe in Jabalia, a bhformhór acu gan riar a gcáis.

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22 duine maraithe, 117 leonta ag fórsaí Iosrael i mBéiriút.

Tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael ag leanúint den ár atá siad a dhéanamh sa Liobáin le trí seachtaine.

Maraíodh 22 duine agus leonadh 117 nuair a bhuamáil aerfhórsa Iosrael comharsanacht Shiach i lár na príomhchathrach, Béiriút, tráthnóna inné.

Buamáil thréan a bhí ann ar cheantar dlúthchónaithe lán d’árasáin agus de shiopaí beaga.

Bhí ochtar ó theaghlach amháin lena n-áirítear triúr leanaí i measc na marbh.

Tuairiscítear nach raibh an teaghlach ach tar éis teitheadh roimh bhuamáil na nIosraelach i ndeisceart na Liobáine.

Tá lucht tarrthála fós ag cíorláil sa smionagar le súil go dtiocfaidh siad ar dhaoine atá fós ina mbeatha ach tuairiscítear go bhfuil an áit plúchta ag dúthoit tiubh ó stáisiún peitril a bhuamáil na hIosraelaigh.

Is cosúil go raibh súil ag na hIosraelaigh ball sinsearach de Hezbollah a mharú san ionsaí ach deirtear gur tháinig sé slán.

Tuairiscítear freisin gur scaoil fórsaí Iosrael le hionad de chuid na Náisiún Aontaithe i ndeisceart na Liobáine den dara lá as a chéile agus gur gortaíodh beirt mar gheall ar an ionsaí.

Deirtear chomh maith go ndeachaigh saighdiúirí Iosraelacha isteach in ionad eile leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe sa cheantar.

Mar le Gaza, maítear i dtuarascáil nua ó na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil córas sláinte na hiamhchríche Palaistíní á scríosadh in aon turas ag na hIosraelaigh.

Tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil freisin go bhfuil coireanna cogaidh agus coireanna in aghaidh na daonnachta á ndéanamh ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza.

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Milton’s mirror is weakened but she has taken a lot of damage.

Spéirling Milton lagaithe ach damáiste mór déanta aici.

Florida is still being plagued by the Milton’s Starling which has already caused extensive damage across that state.

Tá Florida fós á thuargaint ag Spéirling Milton a bhfuil damáiste mór déanta aici ar fud an stáit sin cheana féin.

It is reported that the skyscraper created nineteen tornadoes and destroyed 125 homes in its path, mostly mobile homes.

Tuairiscítear gur chruthaigh an spéirling naoi dtornádó dhéag agus gur scriosadh 125 áras cónaithe a bhí ina bealach, teachíní soghluaiste den chuid is mó.

At least two people are also said to have been killed when one of the drones hit a retirement home on Florida’s east coast.

Deirtear freisin gur maraíodh beirt ar a laghad nuair a bhuail ceann de na camanfaí lonnaíocht do sheanóirí ar chósta thoir Florida.

It is certain that more people would have been killed if millions had not been ordered to evacuate and if homes had not been forced by the storm.

Is cinnte go marófaí tuilleadh daoine murach gur ordaíodh do na milliúin aslonnú agus murach haistí a bheith sparrtha le hucht na stoirme.

The destruction has left 3.2 million people without power.

Tá 3.2 milliún duine fágtha gan aon chumacht aibhléise mar gheall ar an scrios.

The skyrocket first landed on the west coast with a speed of 195 kilometers per hour.

Is ar an gcósta thiar a tháinig an spéirling i dtír i dtosach agus luas 195 ciliméadar san uair fúithi.

She has since weakened and is currently traveling at 150 kilometers per hour.

Tá sí lagaithe ó shin agus is 150 ciliméadar san uair atá fúithi i láthair na huaire.

At least 235 people were killed when Hurricane Helene struck the Florida region two weeks ago.

Maraíodh 235 duine ar a laghad nuair a bhuail Spéirling Helene réigiún Florida coicís ó shin.

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Israelis continue the bombing in Lebanon.

Iosraelaigh ag leanúint leis an mbuamáil sa Liobáin.

Israeli military forces are continuing their aerial bombardment of various parts of Lebanon while Israeli ground battalions are advancing in southern Lebanon.

Tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael ag leanúint leis an mbuamáil atá siad a dhéanamh ón aer ar áiteanna éagsúla ar fud na Liobáine fad is atá cathláin talún na nIosraelach ag ionsaí chun cinn i ndeisceart na Liobáine.

The Israeli Army indicated that more infantry and armored vehicles entered Lebanon yesterday to join the ground forces that have been there since yesterday.

Thug Arm Iosrael le fios go ndeachaigh tuilleadh saighdiúirí coise agus feithiclí armúrtha isteach sa Liobáin inné le dul i bpáirt leis na fórsaí talún atá ann ó arú inné.

The Israelis said their ground invasion of that part of the country was to destroy Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in southern Lebanon and claimed they had no intention of sending foot soldiers as far as the capital, Beirut, or any other region of the country. .

Dúirt na hIosraelaigh gur le dúil bonneagar míleata Hezbollah i ndeisceart na Liobáine a scriosadh a rinne siad ionradh talún ar an gcuid sin den tír agus mhaígh nach raibh rún acu saighdiúirí coise a chur chomh fada leis an bpríomhchathair, Béiriút, ná aon réigiún eile sa tír.

Little information has been given so far about the number of people killed by Israeli ground forces in southern Lebanon since they entered it but, since the withdrawal of the Lebanese Army, Hezbollah has claimed that they themselves are standing the ground and to fight the invaders.

Níor tugadh mórán eolais go dtí seo faoin líon daoine atá maraithe ag fórsaí talún Iosrael i ndeisceart na Liobáine ó chuaigh siad isteach ann ach, ó tharraing Arm na Liobáine siar, tá sé á mhaíomh ag Hezbollah go bhfuil siad féin ag seasamh an fhóid agus ag dul i dtreis leis na hionróirí.

The Israeli Army revealed yesterday that eight Israeli soldiers were killed in the fighting.

Thug Arm Iosrael le fios inné gur maraíodh ochtar saighdiúirí Iosraelacha sa chomhrac.

The Israelis claimed today that they killed fifteen members of Hezbollah when they bombed from the air a center or centers in the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.

Mhaígh na hIosraelaigh inniu gur mharaigh siad cúig chomhalta dhéag de Hezbollah nuair a bhuamáil siad ón aer ionad nó ionaid i mbaile Bint Jbeil i bhfíordheisceart na Liobáine.

As the Israelis are doing elsewhere in Lebanon, it is reported that six people were killed and seven wounded when they bombed a medical center in Beirut early this morning.

Mar leis an ár atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh in áiteanna eile sa Liobáin, tuairiscítear gur maraíodh seisear agus gur leonadh seachtar nuair a bhuamáil siad ionad leighis i mBéiriút go moch ar maidin inniu.

According to the Israelis, the missile they fired was aimed at a specific target.

Dar leis na hIosraelaigh go raibh an diúracán a scaoil siad leis an áit dírithe ar sprioc ar leith.

The Israeli air force also bombed more residential areas in a suburb south of Beirut.

Bhuamáil aerfhórsa Iosrael freisin tuilleadh ceantar cónaithe i mbruachbhaile ar an taobh ó dheas de Bhéiriút.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs Track the bombings carried out by the Israeli air force on Beirut during the night, 3 October 2024

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Lorg na buamála a rinne aerfhórsa Iosrael ar Bhéiriút i gcaitheamh na hoíche, 3 Deireadh Fómhair 2024

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Man in court over gold bullion, cash, drugs.

Fear os comhair cúirte faoi órbhuillean, airgead tirim, drugaí.

A 55-year-old man was brought before Blanchardstown District Court today and charged in connection with €1.4 million worth of gold bullion taken by Gardaí in Dublin last Friday.

Tugadh fear 55 bliain d’aois os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Bhlainséir inniu agus é cúisithe i dtaca le luach €1.4 milliún d’órbhuillean a thóg na Gardaí i mBaile Átha Cliath Dé hAoine seo caite.

That’s Farhats Bathijevs, who has an address at Earl’s Port Court in Lemcan, west Dublin.

Sin é Farhats Bathijevs a bhfuil seoladh aige i gCúirt Phort an Iarla i Leamhcán in iarthar Bhaile Átha Cliath.

The Gardai found eighteen kilograms of gold bullion – both bars and coins – when they searched a business premises on Friday.

Fuair na Gardaí ocht gcileagram déag d’órbhuillean – idir bharraí agus bhoinn – nuair a chuardaigh siad áitreabh gnó ar an Aoine.

They later found €460,000 in cash and €210,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA at a residence.

Fuair siad €460,000 in airgead tirim agus luach €210,000 de chócaon agus de MDMA i dteach cónaithe ina dhiaidh sin.

Farhats Bathijevs has been charged with money laundering, theft, fraud and possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply.

Tá Farhats Bathijevs cúisithe i sciúradh airgid, i ngadaíocht, i gcalaois agus i ndrugaí a bheith ina sheilbh aige le rún iad a dhíol nó a sholáthar.

A Garda told the court today that Farhats Bathijevs said nothing when he was charged with the offenses at Ballyronan Garda Station.

Dúirt Garda sa chúirt inniu nach ndúirt Farhats Bathijevs aon ní nuair a cuireadh na cionta ina leith i Stáisiún Gardaí Bhaile Uí Rónáin.

The accused was remanded in custody and will appear in court again next Friday.

Cuireadh an cúisí siar faoi choinneáil agus tabharfar os comhair cúirte arís é Dé hAoine seo chugainn.

Two women in their thirties and fifties are still being questioned by gardaí in relation to the gold and drugs.

Tá bheirt bhan sna tríochaidí agus sna caogaidí fós á gceistiú ag na Gardaí maidir leis an ór agus na drugaí.

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Lebanon: Israeli forces begin a ground invasion.

An Liobáin: tús curtha ag fórsaí Iosrael le hionradh talún.

Israeli military forces have been carrying out a ground invasion of southern Lebanon since early morning with a firm intention, they say, to drive Hezbollah out of the region.

Tá ionradh talún á dhéanamh ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael ar dheisceart na Liobáine ó mhoch maidine agus rún daingean acu, a deir siad, Hezbollah a ruaigeadh as an réigiún.

According to the Israelis it is currently a “limited invasion” and that their soldiers and tanks are targeting specific centers of Hezbollah in villages close to the border between the two countries.

Dar leis na hIosraelaigh gur “ionradh teoranta” atá ann faoi láthair agus go bhfuil a gcuid saighdiúirí agus tancanna ag díriú ar ionaid ar leith de chuid Hezbollah i sráidbhailte gar don teorainn idir an dá thír.

The Israelis also say that the air force is supporting the infantry and artillery platoons.

Deir na hIosraelaigh freisin go bhfuil an t-aerfhórsa ag tacú leis na saighdiúirí coise agus na buíonta airtléire.

Yesterday evening, the Lebanese Army withdrew five kilometers from the border but it is reported that members of Hezbollah are fighting the invaders.

Tráthnóna inné, tharraing Arm na Liobáine siar cúig chiliméadar ón teorainn ach tuairiscítear go bhfuil comhaltaí de Hezbollah ag dul i dtreis leis na hionróirí.

According to the people of the village of Aita al-Shaab in the south of Lebanon, the place has been bombarded from the air by the Israelis since this morning.

Dar le muintir shráidbhaile Aita al-Shaab i bhfíordheisceart na Liobáine go bhfuil an áit á thuairgneáil ón aer ag na hIosraelaigh ó mhaidin.

It is also reported that a missile or missiles were fired at Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp near the city of Sidon.

Tuairiscítear leis gur scaoileadh diúracán nó diúracáin leis an gcampa teifeach Palaistíneach is mó sa Liobáin in aice le cathair Shiodón.

The Israeli air force carried out further attacks on suburbs to the south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, during the night.

Rinne aerfhórsa Iosrael tuilleadh ionsaithe ar bhruachbhailte ar an taobh ó dheas de phríomhchathair na Liobáine, Béiriút, i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

It is said that the Israelis notified people to leave the area before they fired the bombs.

Deirtear gur thug na hIosraelaigh fógra do dhaoine imeacht as an gceantar sular scaoil siad na buamaí uathu.

The Lebanese Government says that at least 95 people have been killed and up to 200 injured as a result of Israeli attacks in various parts of the country in the last twenty-four hours.

Deir Rialtas na Liobáine gur maraíodh 95 duine ar a laghad agus gur gortaíodh suas le 200 de bharr ionsaithe na nIosraelach in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír le ceithre huaire fichead.

In that one – according to the Syrian state news agency – three people were killed and nine were injured when the Israelis carried out an air attack on the capital of that country, Damascus.

Ina cheann sin – dar le gníomhaireacht nuachta stát na Siria – maraíodh triúr agus gortaíodh naonúr nuair a rinne na hIosraelaigh aerionsaí ar phríomhchathair na tíre sin, an Damaisc.

The Israelis have killed around 1,000 civilians in Lebanon – as well as several senior members of Hezbollah – since they began bombing the country two weeks ago.

Áirítear thart ar 1,000 sibhialtach a bheith maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh sa Liobáin – chomh maith le roinnt comhaltaí sinsearacha de Hezbollah – ó thosaigh siad ag buamáil na tíre coicís ó shin.

It is also estimated that a million people have fled their towns as a result of the fighting.

Meastar freisin go bhfuil milliún duine tar éis teitheadh óna mbailte de bharr na cogaíochta.

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Scores of diplomats walked out as Netanyahu spoke.

Na scórtha taidhleoir siúlta amach agus Netanyahu ag labhairt.

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, was speaking before the General Assembly of the United Nations later.

Bhí Príomhaire Iosrael, Benjamin Netanyahu, ag labhairt os comhair Chomhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe ar ball.

During his speech, he accused the United Nations of being an “anti-Jewish scum”.

Le linn a oráide, chuir sé i leith na Náisiún Aontaithe gur “eanach frith-Ghiúdach” atá ann.

He warned Iran not to attack his country and was vague in his comments on Israel’s willingness to continue talks on implementing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

Chuir sé fainic ar an Iaráin gan ionsaí a dhéanamh ar a thír agus bhí sé doiléir ina chuid cainte maidir le toilteanas Iosrael leanúint le cainteanna maidir le sos cogaidh a thabhairt i bhfeidhm in Gaza ná sa Liobáin.

Half of the diplomats present left the room when Netanyahu began to speak, scores of them.

D’fhág leath de na taidhleoirí a bhí i láthair an seomra nuair a thosaigh Netanyahu ag labhairt, na scórtha acu.

Meanwhile, many explosions were heard throughout Beirut today and Israel says it has attacked a “Hezbollah center” in a village in the south of the city.

Idir an dá linn, bhí go leor pléascanna le cloisteáil ar fud Beiriút inniu agus deir Iosrael go bhfuil siad i ndiaidh ionsaí a dhéanamh ar “lárionad Hezbollah” i sráidbhaile i ndeisceart na cathrach.

At least one person was killed and 50 injured in that attack, according to Hezbollah’s television service, al-Manar.

Maraíodh duine amháin ar a laghad agus gortaíodh 50 duine san ionsaí sin, de réir sheirbhís teilifíse Hezbollah, al- Manar.

The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, was not injured in the explosion, according to sources in the region.

Níor gortaíodh ceannaire Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, sa phléasc, dar le foinsí sa réigiún.

It is reported that there was a clampar in the city.

Tuairiscítear go raibh clampar sa chathair.

Ambulances were trying to come to the aid of people injured in the explosions and the roads were crowded with people fleeing the city.

Bhí lucht na n- otharcharr ag iarraidh teacht i gcabhair ar dhaoine a gortaíodh sna pléascanna agus bhí na bóithre plódaithe agus daoine ag teitheadh ón gcathair.

Authorities in Lebanon say 800 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Monday.

Deir na húdaráis sa Liobáin go bhfuil 800 duine maraithe in ionsaithe de chuid Iosrael ón Luan.

And Israel has killed 42,000 people in Gaza since October 7.

Agus tá 42,000 duine maraithe in Gaza ag Iosrael ón 7 Deireadh Fómhair.

Speaking in New York before the United Nations, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati today accused Israel of waging a “genocidal war” and urged the international community to stop them.

Agus é ag caint i Nua-Eabhrac os comhair na Náisiún Aontaithe, chuir Príomhaire na Liobáine, Najib Mikati, i leith Iosrael inniu go bhfuil “cogadh cinedhíothach” ar bun acu agus ghríosaigh sé an pobal idirnáisiúnta chun stop a chur leo.

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New regulations regarding the signature giant bully.

Rialacháin nua maidir leis an mbulaí ollmhór sínithe.

Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys has signed new regulations that will ban XL bully (or giant bully) dogs in this State.

Tá an tAire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail Heather Humphreys tar éis rialacháin nua a shíniú a chuirfeas cosc ar mhadraí den phór bulaí XL (nó bulaí ollmhór) sa Stát seo.

It will be a two stage process.

Próiseas dhá chéim a bheas ann.

From next Tuesday, October 1, it will not be allowed to import, breed, sell or give to another person a giant bull.

Ón Máirt seo chugainn, 1 Deireadh Fómhair, ní bheidh cead bulaí ollmhór a iompórtáil, a phórú, a dhíol ná a thabhairt do dhuine eile.

From 1 February 2025, a person without an exemption certificate would not be allowed to have a giant bully.

Ón 1 Feabhra 2025, ní bheadh cead bulaí ollmhór a bheith ag duine gan teastas díolúine.

If these regulations are not met, the dogs can be captured and killed.

Mura gcomhlíonfar na rialacháin sin, is féidir na madraí a ghabháil agus a bhású.

Local authorities are responsible for issuing exemption certificates but dogs must first be licensed and clipped and microchipped.

Is iad na húdáráis áitiúla a bheas freagrach as teastais díolúine a lamháil ach ní mór do mhadraí a bheith ceadúnaithe agus gearrtha agus micrishlis a bheith iontu i dtosach.

The XL bully is already completely banned in the North and Britain and Minister Humphreys believes that this State should join them.

Tá cosc iomlán ar an mbulaí XL cheana féin sa Tuaisceart agus sa Bhreatain agus creideann an tAire Humphreys gur cheart don Stát seo a bheith ar aon bhuille leo.

The safety of the public is her biggest concern, she said, especially in light of the recent attacks by massive bullies on people in this country.

Sábháilteacht an phobail is mó is cás léi, a dúirt sí, go háirithe i bhfianaise ionsaithe a rinne bulaithe ollmhóra ar dhaoine sa tír seo le gairid.

A 23-year-old woman, Nicole Morey, died after being attacked by a massive bully at her home in Fedamare in Co Limerick at the beginning of the summer.

Bhásaigh bean 23 bliain d’aois, Nicole Morey, tar éis do bhulaí ollmhór í a ionsaí ina teach cónaithe i bhFeadamair i gCo Luimnigh i dtús an tsamhraidh.

Eleven days ago, a man was injured when one of those dogs grabbed him in north Dublin.

Aon lá dhéag ó shin, gortaíodh fear nuair a rug ceann de na madraí sin air i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Last month, a one-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was attacked by a huge bully in Co Kerry.

An mhí seo caite, gortaíodh go dona cailín beag bliain d’aois nuair a thug bulaí ollmhór fogha fúithi i gCo Chiarraí.

In November 2022, a young boy, Alejandro Mizsan, was seriously injured when he was attacked by a huge bully while playing with his friends in a park in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford.

I mí na Samhna 2022, bhain drochghortuithe do bhuachaill óg, Alejandro Mizsan, nuair a d’ionsaigh bulaí ollmhór é agus é ag súgradh lena chairde i bpáirc in Inis Córthaidh i gCo Loch Garman.

The new law, however, is a bitter drink for people with massive bullies and for animal welfare organizations.

Is searbh an deoch í an dlí nua, áfach, do dhaoine a bhfuil bulaithe ollmhóra acu agus d’eagraíochtaí cúraim ainmhithe leis.

Yesterday, a group of them marched as far as Dáil Éireann demanding that the new regulations be amended.

Inné, mháirseáil grúpa díobh chomh fada le Dáil Éireann agus iad ag éileamh na rialacháin nua a leasú.

Supporting them are Chris Andrews from Sinn Féin and Neasa Hourigan from the Green Party.

Ag tacú leo tá Chris Andrews ó Shinn Féin agus Neasa Hourigan ón gComhaontas Glas.

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Lebanon: talk of a ceasefire but the bombing continues.

An Liobáin: caint ar shos comhraic ach maireann an bhuamáil.

Israeli military forces are continuing their bombing of Lebanon since the beginning of this week despite requests from the United States and France to implement a ceasefire.

Tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael ag leanúint den bhuamáil atá siad a dhéanamh ar an Liobáin ó thús na seachtaine seo ainneoin iarratais ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus ón bhFrainc sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm.

The Government of Lebanon indicated that thirteen people were killed in bombing attacks carried out by the Israeli air force on parts of the east and south of the country during the night.

Thug Rialtas na Liobáine le fios gur maraíodh trí dhuine dhéag in ionsaithe buamála a rinne aerfhórsa Iosrael ar áiteanna in oirthear agus i ndeisceart na tíre i gcaitheamh na hoíche.

However, that report appears to have been a hoax since it was later reported that 23 people – mostly women and children – were killed when the Israelis bombed a small town in eastern Lebanon.

Is cosúil gur maolaisnéis a bhí sa tuairsic sin, áfach, ó tuairiscíodh ina dhiaidh sin gur maraíodh 23 duine – mná agus leanaí a bhformhór – nuair a bhuamáil na hIosraelaigh baile beag in oirthear na Liobáine.

The dead were apparently refugees from the war in Syria.

Teifigh ón gcogadh sa tSiria a bhí sna mairbh, de réir dealraimh.

According to the Israelis, their missiles hit 75 Hezbollah sites – arsenals, rocket launching bases and other military infrastructure.

Dar leis na hIosraelaigh gur bhuail a gcuid diúracán 75 ionad de chuid Hezbollah – armlanna, bunáiteanna lainseála roicéad agus bonneagar míleata eile.

Yesterday, the bombing killed at least 72 people and injured hundreds.

Inné, maraíodh 72 duine ar a laghad agus gortaíodh na céadta de bharr na buamála.

The Israelis claimed they attacked Hezbollah positions and destroyed nearly 300 of them.

Mhaígh na hIosraelaigh gur ionaid de chuid Hezbollah a d’ionsaigh siad agus gur scrios siad beagnach 300 acu.

About 100,000 people have fled the danger zone in the hope of finding refuge in the capital, Beirut, and other towns in northern Lebanon.

Tá thart ar 100,000 duine tar éis teitheadh ó bhearna an bhaoil ar shúil go bhfaighidh siad tearmann sa phríomhchathair, Béiriút, agus i mbailte eile i dtuaisceart na Liobáine.

In New York, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron both expressed concern that there would be an all-out war in the region.

I Nua-Eabhrac, dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden agus Uachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron araon go raibh imní orthu go mbeadh cogadh iomlán sa réigiún.

They called for a three-week ceasefire to be implemented and to seize the opportunity to engage in talks about easing the crisis.

D’iarr siad sos comhraic trí seachtaine a chur i bhfeidhm agus breith ar an bhfaill le dul i mbun comhráite faoin ngéarchéim a mhaolú.

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron are attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Tá Joe Biden agus Emmanuel Macron ag freastal ar Chomhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe i Nua-Eabhrac.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the Assembly this evening.

Tá Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu le óráid a thabhairt sa Chomhthionól tráthnóna inniu.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs People watch the bombing of their own village near Tuir in southern Lebanon, 26 September 2024

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Daoine ag faire ar bhuamáil a sráidbhaile féin in aice leis an Tuír i ndeisceart na Liobáine, 26 Meán Fómhair 2024

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Children’s hospital: completion date postponed 14 times from 2020.

Ospidéal leanaí: dáta críochnaithe curtha siar 14 uair ó 2020.

The completion date of the new children’s hospital has been pushed back fourteen times by four years by building contractors BAM, the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Health was told today.

Tá dáta críochnaithe an ospidéil nua leanaí curtha siar ceithre huaire dhéag le ceithre bliana ag na conraitheoirí tógála BAM, a dúradh leis an gComhchoiste Oireachtais um Sláinte inniu.

Speaking before the committee, the chief executive of the hospital’s board, David Gunning, said that BAM now thinks the hospital will be completed by June next year, which is 31 months later than last indicated. the issue was discussed with the company.

Ag labhairt dó i láthair an choiste, dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach bhord an ospidéil, David Gunning, go gceapann BAM anois go mbeidh an t-ospidéal críochnaithe faoi Mheitheamh na bliana seo chugainn, sin 31 mí níos moille ná mar a tugadh le fios an uair dheireanach a pléadh an cheist leis an gcomhlacht.

David Gunning claimed this was not good enough and said the board could not accept the endless postponement.

Mhaígh David Gunning nach raibh seo maith go leor agus dúirt nach bhféadfadh an bord glacadh leis an gcur siar gan deireadh.

He admitted, however, that there was no contractual arrangement regarding a completion date set out in writing and he did not provide any information about what the board intended to do to resolve the problem.

D’admhaigh sé, áfach, nach raibh socrú conarthach maidir le dáta críochnaithe leagtha amach i scríbhinn agus níor thug sé aon eolas faoi cad a bhí ar intinn ag an mbord a dhéanamh chun an fhadhb a réiteach.

David Gunning informed the committee that the Government allocated a capital budget of €1.88 billion for the hospital last February and confirmed that a total of €1.478 billion had been spent on the project to date, including value added tax.

Thug David Gunning le fios don choiste gur lamháil an Rialtas buiséad caipitil de €1.88 billiún le haghaidh an ospidéil i mí Feabhra seo caite agus dhearbhaigh gur caitheadh €1.478 billiún san iomlán ar an togra go dtí seo, cáin bhreisluacha san áireamh.

The quality and timeliness of the construction and fitting out work at the hospital is being questioned.

Tá amhras á chaitheamh le hatha ar fheabhas agus ar thráthúlacht na hoibre tógála agus feistiúcháin san ospidéal.

Despite this, BAM said yesterday that the company was committed to completing the hospital “as soon as possible for the children of Ireland”.

Ina ainneoin sin, dúirt BAM inné go raibh an comhlacht geallmhar ar an ospidéal a chríochnú “a luaithe ab fhéidir ar son leanaí na hÉireann”.

According to Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson, David Cullinane, different parties are ready to blame each other for the delay and asked both the hospital board and BAM to loosen this knot.

Dar le hurlabhraí sláinte Shinn Féin, David Cullinane, gur réidh ó dhreamanna éagsúla an milleán faoin moill a chur ar a chéile agus d’iarr ar bhord an ospidéil agus ar BAM araon an tsnaidhm seo a scaoileadh.

He also claimed that the Government was sending the pooch from their own house because they only had the foal part of the lattice and that they had no responsibility for the whole inefficiency.

Mhaígh sé freisin go raibh an Rialtas ag cur an phúca óna dteach féin i leith is nach raibh acu ach cuid an tsearraigh den chléith agus nach raibh aon fhreagracht orthu as an mí-éifeacht ar fad.

It must also be taken into account, said David Cullinane, that it was Taoiseach Simon Harris who signed the “flawed” contract with BAM on the first occasion when he was Minister for Health.

Ní mór a chur san áireamh chomh maith, arsa David Cullinane, gurbh é an Taoiseach Simon Harris a shínigh an conradh “lochtach” le BAM ar an gcéad ásc nuair a bhí sé ina Aire Sláinte.

It was revealed yesterday that a confidential report casts doubt on how prepared the administrative staff of the new hospital are to take over the place and start working there.

Nochtadh inné go gcaitear amhras i dtuarascáil faoi rún ar chomh hullamh agus atá foireann riartha an ospidéil nua leis an áit a thógáil ar láimh agus le dul i mbun oibre ann.

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Israel’s attack on Lebanon: 50 children, 94 women among the dead.

Ionsaí Iosrael ar an Liobáin: 50 leanbh, 94 bean i measc na marbh.

The Israeli military forces carried out more bombing attacks on centers in the south of Lebanon during the night after they killed almost over 500 people in a major attack they carried out on that country yesterday.

Rinne fórsaí míleata Iosrael tuilleadh ionsaithe buamála ar ionaid i ndeisceart na Liobáine i gcaitheamh na hoíche tar éis dóibh beagnach os cionn 500 duine a mharú i mórionsaí a rinneadar ar an tír sin inné.

According to the Lebanese Government, 558 people were killed and 1,835 injured when Israeli military jets fired missiles at places in southern and eastern Lebanon yesterday.

De réir Rialtas na Liobáine, maraíodh 558 duine agus leonadh 1,835 duine eile nuair a scaoil scairdeitleáin mhíleata Iosreal diúracáin le háiteanna i ndeisceart agus in oirthear na Liobáine inné.

50 children and 94 women were among the dead, it was said.

Bhí 50 leanbh agus 94 bean i measc na marbh, a dúradh.

Thousands of families have fled – and are still fleeing – from the villages that are being unleashed by the violent Israelis.

Tá na mílte teaghlach teite – agus ag teitheadh fós – ó na sráidbhailte a bhfuil fíoch forneartmhar na nIosraelach á ligean amach orthu.

The Israelis confirmed that they had fired missiles from the air and from the ground at dozens of locations in Lebanon during the night and that they were aimed at Hezbollah bases.

Dhearbhaigh na hIosraelaigh gur scaoil siad na frasa diuracán ón aer agus ón talamh leis na dosaein ionad sa Liobáin i gcaitheamh na hoíche agus gur ar bhunáiteanna le Hezbollah a bhíodar dírithe.

The Israelis also said that their bombs hit about 1,300 locations in Lebanon yesterday and claimed that many members of Hezbollah were killed.

Dúirt na hIosraelaigh freisin gur bhuail a gcuid buamaí thart ar 1,300 ionad sa Liobáin inné agus mhaígh gur maraíodh mórán comhaltaí de Hezbollah dá mbarr.

According to the head of foreign affairs of the European Union, Josep Borrell, “almost a war” is now underway in Lebanon and said that civilians are paying dearly for it.

Dar le ceannasaí gnóthaí eachtracha an Aontais Eorpaigh, Josep Borrell, gur “cogadh nach mór” atá ar bun sa Liobáin anois agus dúirt go bhfuil sibhialtaigh ag íoc go daor as.

He called for every diplomatic effort to be made with a view to preventing total war.

D’iarr sé gach iarracht taidheoireachta a dhéanamh le dúil cogadh iomlán a chosc.

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the crisis.

Tá cruinnú éigeandála de Chomhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe iarrtha ag an bhFrainc leis an ngéarchéim a phlé.

A spokesman for the American Government said that “the United States does not support the escalation of hostilities across the border between Israel and Hezbollah”.

Dúirt urlabhraí ó Rialtas Mheiriceá “nach dtacaíonn na Stáit Aonaithe le géarú na cogaíochta trasna na teorann idir Iosrael agus Hezbollah”.

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16 people charged after protests in DAC yesterday.

16 dhuine cúisithe tar éis agóidí i mBÁC inné.

16 people have been charged in relation to incidents during protests in Dublin city center yesterday.

Tá 16 dhuine cúisithe maidir le heachtraí le linn agóidí i lár chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath inné.

Gardai had to deal with a number of public order incidents in the capital, and 22 people were arrested.

B’éigean do Ghardaí dul i ngleic le roinnt eachtraí oird phoiblí sa phríomhchathair, agus gabhadh 22 dhuine.

14 men and 8 women in their twenties and sixties were arrested, 16 of whom have since been charged.

Gabhadh 14 fhear agus 8 ban idir na ficeadhaí agus sna seascadaí, agus cúisíodh 16 díobh ó shin.

The charges relate mainly to public order offences, as well as charges of assault, criminal damage and possession of knives.

Baineann na cúisimh go príomha le cionta oird phoiblí, chomh maith le cúisimh ionsaithe, damáiste coiriúil agus sceana bheith i seilbh daoine.

One man has already been brought before court, and three others are due to appear before the District Court in Dublin today.

Tugadh fear amháin os comhair cúirte cheana féin, agus tá triúr eile le teacht os comhair na Cúirte Dúiche i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu.

A further 13 people were charged, released and will be brought back to court in the coming rounds.

Cúisíodh 13 dhuine eile, scaoileadh saor iad agus tabharfar ar ais os comhair cúirte iad sna seachainí atá romhainn amach.

The rest of the people will be discussed about the Age Warning Scam.

Pléifear leis an gcuid eile de na daoine faoin Scúim um Rabhadh Aosach.

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Bombing attacks carried out by Israel on southern Lebanon.

Ionsaithe buamála déanta ag Iosrael ar dheisceart na Liobáine.

Israeli forces carried out bombing attacks on sites in southern Lebanon this morning in an apparent salvo against Hezbollah, after Israeli secret agents killed and injured members of that organization and civilians with booby traps for two days.

Rinne fórsaí Iosrael ionsaithe buamála ar ionaid i ndeisceart na Liobáine ar maidin inniu le cneá oscailte Hezbollah a shailleadh, is cosúil, tar éis do ghníomhairí rúnda Iosrael comhaltaí den eagraíocht sin agus sibhialtaigh a mharú agus a ghortú le bobghaistí le dhá lá.

Yesterday, 20 people were killed and approximately 450 others were injured when handheld radio devices belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and in the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country.

Inné, maraíodh 20 duine agus gortaíodh tuairim is 450 duine eile nuair a phléasc gairis raidió láimhe le comhaltaí de Hezbollah i bpríomhchathair na Liobáine, Béiriút, agus i nGleann Bheiceá in oirthear na tíre.

The day before, twelve people were killed – including two children – and nearly 3,000 others were injured when thousands of cellphones exploded with members of Hezbollah in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.

An lá roimhe sin, maraíodh dháréag – beirt pháistí ina measc – agus leonadh beagnach 3,000 duine eile nuair a phléasc na mílte glaoire póca le comhaltaí de Hezbollah i mBéiriut, i nGleann Bheiceá agus i ndeisceart na Liobáine.

About 3,000 pagers apparently exploded when a coded message was sent to them.

Is cosúil gur phléasc thart ar 3,000 glaoire nuair a seoladh teachtaireacht chódaithe chucu.

It is believed to have been a mass cyber attack and it was reported yesterday that Israeli secret agents may have planted small explosive devices in the pagers before Hezbollah bought them from a company based in Taiwan.

Glactar leis gur oll-chibirionsaí a bhí ann agus tuairiscíodh inné go mb’fhéidir gur chuir gníomhairí rúnda Iosrael gairis bheaga phléascacha sna glaoirí sular cheannaigh Hezbollah iad ó chomhlacht atá bunaithe sa Téaváin.

In a statement, however, the Gold Apollo company indicated that they did not make the callers even though they bear the company’s brand.

I ráiteas, áfach, thug an comhlacht Gold Apollo le fios nach ndearna siadsan na glaoirí cé go bhfuil branda an chomhlachta orthu.

According to the statement, they were made by a company based in the capital of Hungary, Budapest.

De réir an ráitis, is comhlacht atá bunaithe i bpríomhchathair na hUngáire, Búdaipeist, a rinne iad.

As with the handheld radio devices – or walkie-talkies as they are called – today it is reported that they were branded by a company from Japan.

Mar leis na gairis raidió láimhe – nó siúlscéalaithe mar a thugtar orthu – tuairiscítear inniu go raibh branda chomhlacht ón tSeapáin orthu.

In a statement, however, the ICOM company said that they stopped making those particular walkers ten years ago.

I ráiteas, ámh, dúirt an comhlacht ICOM gur éirigh siad as na siúlscéalaithe áirithe sin a dhéanamh deich mbliana ó shin.

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Decision about Apple money to be announced in the Budget.

Cinneadh faoi airgead Apple le fógairt sa Bhuiséad.

It is estimated that the Government will set out in the Budget, a week from next Tuesday, how the big tax windfall from Apple will be spent.

Meastar go leagfaidh an Rialtas amach sa Bhuiséad, seachtain ón Máirt seo chugainn, conas a chaithfear an t-amhantar mór cánach ó Apple.

In a meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party last night, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated that he hoped the Government would have made a decision regarding the money by 1 October.

I gcruinniú de pháirtí parlaiminte Fhine Gael aréir, thug an Taoiseach Simon Harris le fios go raibh súil aige go mbeadh cinneadh déanta ag an Rialtas maidir leis an airgead faoin 1 Deireadh Fómhair.

Last week, the European Court of Justice ruled that Apple would have to pay €13 billion in taxes to Ireland, as ordered by the European Union in 2016.

An tseachtain seo caite, rialaigh an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Eorpach go gcaithfeadh Apple €13 billiún i gcánacha a íoc le hÉirinn, mar a bhí ordaithe ag an Aontas Eorpach in 2016.

The money was deposited in an escrow account while the case was ongoing and due to interest it is now worth €14.1 billion.

Bhí an t-airgead i dtaisce i gcuntas eascró fad is a bhí an cás ar siúl agus de bharr úis is fiú €14.1 billiún anois é.

In last night’s meeting, the Taoiseach confirmed that the money would be invested in further developing the State’s infrastructure.

Sa chruinniú aréir, dheimhnigh an Taoiseach go n- infheisteofaí an t-airgead i mbonneagar an Stáit a fhorbairt tuilleadh.

It is understood that he had in mind housing, water and energy infrastructure.

Tuigtear gur bonneagar tithíochta, uisce agus fuinnimh a bhí ar intinn aige.

The Government has already decided not to make the money available for daily spending or to compensate tax reductions for the Exchequer.

Tá sé socraithe cheana féin ag an Rialtas gan an t-airgead a chur ar fáil faoi thuairim caiteachais laethúla ná chun laghduithe cánach a chúiteamh don Státchiste.

According to Sinn Féin, however, the public should be given a voice on the issue and wait until after the general election before making any decision about the money.

Dar le Sinn Féin, áfach, ba chóir guth a thabhairt don phobal ar an gceist agus fanacht go dtí tar éis an olltoghcháin sula ndéanfaí aon chinneadh faoin airgead.

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Sick children from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Ireland.

Leanaí tinne as Gaza le cóireáil leighis a fháil in Éirinn.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to ask the Cabinet for permission to bring scores of sick children from Gaza to Ireland to be treated in hospitals in this country.

Tá an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly le cead a iarraidh ar an gComhaireacht na scórtha leanaí tinne a thabhairt as Gaza go hÉirinn le cóir leighis a chur orthu in ospidéil sa tír seo.

Children with cancer, blood acidosis or other serious illness are involved, but children with orthopedic needs are not currently being taken into account.

Leanaí a bhfuil ailse, aicíd fola nó galar tromchúiseach eile orthu atá i gceist, ach níl leanaí a bhfuil riachtanais ortaipéideacha acu á gcur san áireamh faoi láthair.

The matter will be discussed in a meeting of the Cabinet today.

Pléifear an scéal i gcruinniú den Chomhaireacht inniu.

The plan has been prepared for several months by various Government Departments in collaboration with medical professionals and the Irish Red Cross.

Tá an plean á réiteach le roinnt míonna ag Ranna Rialtais éagsúla i gcomhar le lucht leighis agus Cros Dhearg na hÉireann.

According to the plan, a medical team from Ireland will go to Gaza to assess sick children and to get more information about their needs from their families or other people who are caring for them.

De réir an phlean, rachaidh foireann leighis as Éirinn go Gaza le measúnú a dhéanamh ar leanaí tinne agus le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoina gcuid riachtanas óna muintreacha nó ó dhaoine eile atá ag tabhairt aire dóibh.

It is intended to bring around 30 children to Ireland before the end of the year and more afterwards.

Tá sé i gceist thart ar 30 leanbh a thabhairt go hÉirinn roimh dheireadh na bliana agus tuilleadh ina dhiaidh sin.

Caregivers will accompany the children and they will live in homes with health care workers working in this country.

Tiocfaidh cúramóirí in éineacht leis na leanaí agus cónóidh siadsan i dtithe le cúramóirí sláinte atá ag obair sa tír seo.

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The FBI is investigating an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Iarracht feallmharaithe ar Donald Trump á fhiosrú ag an FBI.

Former President Donald Trump is safe after the Secret Service came before an attempt to assassinate him while he was playing golf on his own golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida yesterday.

Tá an t-iar-Uachtarán Donald Trump slán tar éis don tSeirbhís Rúnda teacht roimh iarracht a cheaptar a bhí ar bun é a fheallmharú agus é ag imirt gailf ar a ghalfchúrsa féin i West Palm Beach, Florida inné.

Members of the Secret Service fired shots at a gunman who was hiding in hedges near the edge of the golf course, when he was spotted a hundred yards from where Trump was playing yesterday afternoon.

Chaith baill den tSeirbhís Rúnda urchair le gunnadóir a bhí i bhfolach i sceacha gar d’imeall an ghalfchúrsa, nuair a tugadh faoi deara é roinn céad slat ón áit a raibh Trump ag imirt tráthnóna inné.

The man fled the scene in a car, but was later arrested.

Theith an fear ón láthair i gcarr, ach gabhadh níos deireanaí é.

He had left behind an AK-47 assault rifle and other items.

Bhí raidhfil ionsaithe AK-47 agus nithe eile fágtha ina dhiaidh aige.

This incident came two months after Donald Trump was wounded in the ear when a gunman threw bullets at him at a rally in Pennsylvania, an incident in which one man was killed and several others were injured.

Tháinig an eachtra seo dhá mhí tar éis do Donald Trump bheith gortuithe ina chluais nuair a chaith gunnadóir urchair leis ag slógadh i bPennsylvania, eachtra inar maraíodh fear agus gortaíodh roinnt eile.

Trump issued a statement after the incident thanking the goodwill shown to him and the authorities who kept him safe.

D’eisigh Trump ráiteas i ndiaidh na heachtra ag gabháíl buíochais as an dea-mhéin a léiríodh dó agus as na húdaráis a choinnigh slán é.

An interesting day, he called it.

Lá speisiúil, a thug sé air.

The man arrested is not officially named by the FBI, but CNN, Fox News and the New York Times, among other media, are saying that Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58- year-old man from Hawaii, is the one who fled the scene.

Níl an fear a gabhadh á ainmniú go hoifiigúíl ag an FBI, ach tá na CNN, Fox News agus an New York Timeas, i measc meán eile, á rá gurb é Ryan Wesley Routh, fear 58 mbliana d’aois as Hawaii, an té a theith ón láthair.

It is not known if the man knew Trump was there at the time, nor is it yet known what led him to be there with an assault rifle.

Ní fios an raibh a fhios ag an bhfear go raibh Trump ar an láthair ag an am, ná ní fios go fóill céard a thug air bheith ar an láthair le gunna ionsaithe.

But there are now questions about the level of security given to the former president and controversial candidate.

Ach tá ceisteanna anois faoin leibhéal slándála a thugtar don iar-uachtarán agus iarrthóir conspóideach.

Officials acknowledged that the golf course is not completely closed because Trump is not in office.

D’adamhaigh oifigigh nach bhfuil an galfchúrsa dúnta go hiomlán de bharr nach bhfuil Trump in oifig.

The head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, had to resign from office b President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris gave statements from them after the incident, saying that they were grateful that Donald Trump was not hurt. they were kept informed of the inquiry and that political violence had never had a place in the life of the United States.

B’éigean do cheannaire na Seirbhíse Rúnda, Kimberly Cheatle, éírí as oifig de b Thug an tUachtaran Joe Biden agus an Leas-Uachtaran Kamala Harris ráítis uathu tar éis na heachtra, á rá go raibh siad buíoch nar bhain aon ghortú do Donald Trump go raibh siad á gcoinneáil ar an eolas faoin bhfiosrúchán agus nach raibh aon ait riamh don fhoréigean polaitiúil i saol na Stát Aontaithe.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2d3brwtyContact: irishlingos@gmail.com200 new jobs to be created in Kilkenny, 60 new jobs in Cork.200 post nua le cruthú i gCill Chainnigh, 60 post nua i gCorcaigh.US human resources firm UKG is to create 200 new jobs in Kilkenny.Tá an comhlacht acmhainní daonna as na Stáit Aontaithe UKG le 200 post nua a chruthú i gCill Chainnigh.The new recruits will mainly work in the field of cyber security, but customer services and research and development will also be involved.Is ag obair i réimse na cibearshlándála is mó a bheas na hearcaigh nua ach beidh seirbhísí custaiméirí agus taighde agus forbairt i gceist chomh maith.The Industrial Development Agency (IDA Ireland) is supporting the new investment.Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail (GFT Éireann) ag tacú leis an infheistíocht úr.UKG president Hugo Sarrazin said that the company has 80,000 customers worldwide and indicated that it was decided to create the new jobs in Kilkenny above all else due to the success of the technology sector in the region already.Dúirt uachtarán UKG Hugo Sarrazin go bhfuil 80,000 custaiméir ag an gcomhlacht ar fud an domhain agus thug le fios gur socraíodh ar na poist nua a chruthú i gCill Chainnigh thar aon áit eile mar gheall ar an rath atá ar an earnáil teicneolaíochta sa réigiún cheana féin.That's true, says GFT Ireland chief executive Michael Lohan, and he added that there are many people who are qualified in cyber security based in Kilkenny.Is fíor sin, arsa príomhfheidhmeannach GFT Éireann Michael Lohan, agus dúirt sé freisin go bhfuil go leor daoine atá cáilithe sa chibearshlándáil lonnaithe i gCill Chainnigh.Taoiseach Simon Harris said he was delighted with the news and he also drew attention to the boom in the technology sector in the region.Dúirt an Taoiseach Simon Harris go mb'áthas leis an scéala agus tharraing sé féin aird chomh maith ar an mborradh atá faoin earnáil teicneolaíochta sa réigiún.It was also announced today that data management company NetApp is to create 60 new jobs in Cork.Fógraíodh inniu freisin go bhfuil an comhlacht bainistithe sonraí NetApp le 60 post nua a chruthú i gCorcaigh.The new jobs will be made available in the company's software development department.Is i rannóg forbartha bogearraí an chomhlachta a chuirfear na poist nua ar fáil.NetApp's international headquarters are based in the Docklands in Cork.Is i gCeantar na nDugaí i gCorcaigh atá ceannionad idirnáisiúnta NetApp bunaithe.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22lfywrzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCriticism made about lake qualityCáineadh déanta faoi chaighdeán locha & aibhneacha an Tuaiscirt.A UK environment committee has strongly criticized Stormont's failure to protect the water quality of Northern Ireland's lakes and rivers.Tá cáineadh láidir déanta ag coiste comhshaoil de chuid na Ríochta Aontaithe go bhfuil ag teip ar Stormont caighdeán uisce locha agus aibhneacha Thuaisceart Éireann a chosaint.It was said that the appropriate resources are not in place to protect the rivers, rivers that flow into Loch Eath, which are badly polluted with blue- green algae.Dúradh nach bhfuil na hacmhainní cuí i bhfeidhm leis na haibhneacha a chosaint, aibhneacha atá ag dul isteach i Loch nEathach, atá truaillithe go dona le halgae gorm glas.Lake Eath provides 40% of the water that is drunk in the North and for the second year it is full of blue green algae which endangers the health of people and animals.Cuireannn loch nEathach 40 faoin gcéad den uisce a óltar sa Tuaisceart ar fáil agus don dara bliain tá sé lán le algae gorm glas a chuireann sláinte daoine agus ainmhithe i mbaol.In a report by the United Kingdom's Environmental Protection Office, it was said that Stormont, which is responsible for protecting the rivers that flow into the lake, is not doing so.I dtuarascáil Oifig um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil na Ríochta Aontaithe, dúradh, nach bhfuil Stormont atá freagrach as na haibhneacha a ritheann isteach sa loch a chosaint, ag déanamh sin.The report states that the goal of improving the quality of the water has been missed and if changes are not made there is a risk that the damage will never be rectified.Deirtear sa tuarascáil gur cailleadh an sprioc chun caighdeán an uisce a fheabhsú agus muna ndéantar athruithe go mbeidh baol ann nach féidir an damáiste a chur ina cheart go deo.Stormont's Department of Agriculture and Environment has 3 months to respond to the 16 recommendations in the report.Tá 3 mhí ag Roinn Talmhaíochta agus Comhshaoil Stormont freagra a thabhairt ar an 16 moladh sa tuarascáil.There has been strong criticism that Stormont is failing to protect the water quality of Northern Ireland's lakes and riversCáineadh láidir déanta go bhfuil ag teip ar Stormont caighdeán uisce locha agus aibhneacha Thuaisceart Éireann a chosaint

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2987jc49Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn investigation into the sale of Oasis tickets has been launched.Imscrúdú ar dhíol thicéid Oasis curtha ar bun.The CCPC, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, has launched an investigation into the sale of tickets for the Oasis concert by Ticketmaster last weekend.Tá imscrúdú curtha ar bun ag an CCPC, an Coimisiún um Iomaíocht agus Cosaint Tomhaltóirí, faoi dhíol na dticéad do cheolchoirm Oasis ag Ticketmaster, an deireadh seachtain seo caite.The Commission says it has received more than 100 complaints about the sale of tickets and after reviewing those complaints an investigation has been launched.Deir an Coimisiún go bhfuil níos mó ná 100 gearán faighe acu faoi dhíol na dticéad agus tar éis na ngearán sin a athbhreithniú gur cuireadh an t-imscrúdú ar bun."The CCPC has reviewed more than 100 contacts from consumers who are very disappointed and frustrated at what they have been put through when trying to buy tickets for Oasis concerts," said Brian McHugh, Chair of the CCPC."Tá athbhreithniú déanta ag an CCPC ar níos mó ná 100 teagmháil ó thomhaltóirí a bhfuil an-díomá agus frustrachas orthu maidir lenar cuireadh orthu agus iad ar thóir ticéid a cheannach do cheolchoirmeacha Oasis," a dúirt Brian McHugh, Cathaoirleach an CCPC."Although companies in Ireland are allowed to respond to market demand, there are legitimate concerns about how consumers have been treated and we have decided that a thorough investigation is needed, said Mr McHugh.""Cé go gceadaítear do chuideachtaí in Éirinn freagairt d'éileamh an mhargaidh, tá imní dlisteanach ann faoin gcaoi ar caitheadh le tomhaltóirí agus tá cinneadh déanta againn go bhfuil gá le himscrúdú domhain, a dúirt an tUas McHugh.""If it becomes clear that consumer protection laws have been breached, we will take action", he said on Saturday morning when tickets were sold for the two shows in Ireland at Oasis, which is reuniting with him."Má thagann sé chun solais gur sáraíodh dlíthe cosanta tomhaltóirí, déanfaimid beart",a dúirt sé Máidin Dé Sathairn a cuireadh ticéid don dá sheó in Éirinn ag Oasis, atá ag teacht le chéile arís lena aghaidh.But fans soon turned to social media and other platforms to express frustration with the sales process, particularly the high prices being asked for some of the tickets for the Croke Park shows.Ach níorbh fhada gur iompaigh an lucht leanúna ar na meáin shóisialta agus ardáin eile chun frustrachas faoin bpróiseas díolacháin a chur in iúl, go háirithe na praghsanna arda a bhí á lorg do chuid de na ticéid do sheónna Pháirc an Chrócaigh.The CCPC said the commission was grateful to consumers who took the time to call or email our helpline to share their own story.Dúírt an CCPC go raibh an coimisiún buíoch de thomhaltóirí a thóg an t-am glaoch nó ríomhphost a chur ar ár líne chabhrach chun a scéal féin a roinnt leo.The CCPC also said that it would welcome written comments and any supporting material from consumers about how it was for them to buy tickets or try to buy a ticket for the Oasisi shows on the weekend of 31 August 2024.Dúirt an CCPC freisin go gcuirfí fáilte roimh thuairimí i scríbhinn agus aon ábhar tacaíochta ó thomhaltóirí faoi mar a bhí sé dóibh ticéid a cheannach nó iarracht a dhéanamh ticéad a cheannach do sheóanna Oasisi deireadh seachtaine an 31 Lúnasa 2024.The Commission said consumers can send this to the investigation team at CEDinvestigation@ccpc.ie.Dúirt an Coimisiún gur féidir le tomhaltóirí é seo a sheoladh chuig an bhfoireann imscrúdaithe ag CEDinvestigation@ccpc.ie.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ct43ckkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBlame the government and the construction sector for the Grenfell fire.Locht ar an rialtas agus an earnáil tógála faoi thine Grenfell.The negligence of governments, construction companies and especially the negligence of the companies that put flammable cladding on the front of Grenfell Tower caused the fire there that killed 72 people on 14 June 2017.Faillí rialtais, comhlachtaí tógála agus go háirithe faillí na gcomhlachtaí a chuir cumhdach inlasta ar éadan Thúr Grenfell ba chúis leis an tine ann a mharaigh 72 duine an 14 Meitheamh 2017.The fire in the 23-storey tower block in an affluent area of west London was the worst residential fire since the Second World War.Bhí an tine sa túr 23 stór i gceantar saibhir in iarthar Londain ar an tine ba mheasa in áras cónaithe ó bhí an Dara Cogadh Domhnanda ann.On the companies that were responsible for maintaining and refurbishing the tower, on the local and national authorities that were negligent and on the companies that claimed that the cladding was safe when it was flammable.Ar na comhlachtaí a bhí freagrach as cothabháíl agus athhcóiriú an túir, ar na húdaráis áitiúla agus náísiúnta a bhí faillíoch agus ar na comhlachtaí a mhaigh go raibh an cumhdach sábháilte nuair a bhí sé inlasta.But there is also criticism of the government, the Kensington and Chelsea housing authorities, the fire brigade who were negligent about fire safety in such high-rise blocks.Ach tá cáineadh ann freisin ar an rialtas, ar údaráis áitiúíl Kensington agus Chelsea, ar an mbriogáid dóiteáin a bhí faillíoch faoi shábháilteacht tine in mblocanna arda dá leithéid.The Grenfall Tower fire was caused by decades of negligence by the government and other institutions in the construction sector, according to the report.Faillí na mblianta fada sa rialtas agus i bhforais eile san earnáil tógála ba chúis leis an tine i dTúr Grenfall, dar leis an tuarascáil.Since the fire, people who survived the fire as well as the families of the dead want those responsible for the fire to be brought to justice.Ón uair a bhí an tine ann, tá daoine a tháinig slán ón tine chomh maith le muintir na marbh ag iarraidh go gcuirfí an dlí orthu siúd a bhí freagrach as an tine.The police say that 58 people and 19 bodies and institutions are under investigation but that it will be a long time before prosecutions can be expected.Deir na póilíní go bhfuil 58 duine agus 19 comhlacht agus foras faoi iniúchadh ach go mbeidh tamall fada eile ann sular féidir bheith ag súil le ionchúísimh.The police say that it is because of the complexity of the investigation and study that will be done on this report and its implications.Deir na póilíní go bhfuil sé amhlaidh de bharr chomh casta is atá an t-iniúchadh agus an staidéir a bheidh le déanamh ar an tuarascáil seo agus ar a impleachtaí.Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the report identified significant and widespread neglect.Dúírt an Príomh-Aire Keir Starmer gur aithin an tuarascáil go raibh faillí suntasach agus forleathan ann.His thoughts were with the families of the dead, those who survived the Grenfell Tower fire and the community of the area, he said this morning.Ar mhuintir na marbh, orthu siúd a tháinig slán ón tine i dTúr Grenfell agus ar phobal an cheantair a bhí a smaointe, a dúirt sé ar maidin.With those people today, he said.Leis na daoine sin an lá inniu, a dúirt sé.The Prime Minister hoped, he said, that this report is a step towards the responsibility they are asking for.Bhí súil ag an bPríomh-Aire, a dúirt sé, gur céim i dtreo na freagrachta atá siad a iarraidh é an tuarascáil seo.Keir Starmer promised that the government would carefully study the report and its recommendations so that such a tragedy cannot happen again.Gheall Keir Starmer go ndéanfadh an rialtas staidéar stuam...

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A 12.6% increase in the tax collected until the end of August.

Ardú 12.6 faoin gcéad ar an gcáin atá bailithe go deireadh Lúnasa.

There has been a 12.6% increase in the amount of tax collected by the State in the first 8 months of the year compared to the same period in 2023.

Ardú 12.6 faoin gcéad atá tagtha ar an méid cánach a bhailigh an Stát sna chéad 8 mí den bhliain i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse chéanna i 2023.

The latest information from the Department of Finance shows that the increase is based on an increase in income tax, corporation tax, VAT and stamp duty.

Taispeánann an fhaisnéis is deireanaí ón Roinn Airgeadais gur ar bhreis cháin ioncaim, cáin chorparáideach, CBL agus dleacht stampa atá an t-ardú bunaithe.

The total tax collected up to the end of August was €59.8bn, of which €16.3bn was corporate tax, an increase of 28.4% on the same period last year.

€59.8bn an cháin iomlán a bailíodh go deireadh Lúnasa, agus is cáin chorparáideach €16.3bn de sin ardú 28.4 faoin gcéad ar an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh.

The VAT collected up to the end of August is €14.5bn, a 7.5% increase on the same period last year.

Is ionann €14.5bn agus an CBL a bailíodh go deireadh Lúnasa, ardú 7.5 faoin gcéad ar an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh.

Excise revenue is €4.1bn, a 14% increase on 2023.

€4.1bn é an t-ioncam ó mháil, ardú 14 faoin gcéad ar 2023.

So far this year, the Exchequer has a surplus of €3.8bn, compared to debts of €0.3bn last year, a difference of €4.1bn.

Go dtí seo, tá farasbarr €3.8bn ag an Státchiste go dtí seo i mbliana, i gcomparáid le fiacha €0.3bn anuraidh, difríocht de €4.1bn.

But this is not likely to be the final figure, because during 2023 €4bn was transferred to the National Reserve Fund, and if this happens again this year, the surplus may be less than that.

Ach ní hé seo seans an figiúr deiridh, mar i rith 2023 aistríodh €4bn chuig an Cúl-Chiste Náisiúnta, agus má dhéantar a leithéid arís i mbliana, is feidir go mbeidh an farasbarr níos lú ná sin.

Today’s figures also showed that the State spent €69.1bn to the end of August.

Thaispeáin figiúirí an lae inniu freisin gur chaith an Stát €69.1bn go deireadh Lúnasa.

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Enoch Burke imprisoned again.

Príosún curtha ar Enoch Burke an athuair.

For the third time, the High Court has jailed teacher Enoch Burke for violating a court order.

Den triú uair, tá príosún curtha ag an Ard-Chúirt ar an múinteoir Enoch Burke as ordú cúirte a shárú.

Judge Michaell Quinn said today that he was satisfied that Burke was in breach of the permanent appeal granted to Wilson’s Hospital school in County Westmeath last year.

Dúirt an Breitheamh Michaell Quinn inniu go raibh sé sásta go raibh Burke ag sárú an achomhairc bhuan a deonadh don scoil Wilson’s Hospital i gContae na hIarmhí anuraidh.

The Judge ordered that Enoch Burke be imprisoned until he was cleared of contempt of court.

D’ordaigh an Breitheamh go gcuirfí príosún ar Enoch Burke go dtí go mbeadh an díspeagadh cúirte glanta aige.

Enoch Burke will be in court again on October 11 but he can clear the contempt court whenever he wants.

Beidh Enoch Burke os comhair na cúirte arís an 11 Deireadh Fómhair ach is féidir leis an díspeagadh a ghlanadh os comhair na cúirte aon uair is mian leis.

Enoch Burke told the Judge that God will be responsible for imprisoning someone because of their faith.

Dúirt Enoch Burke leis an mBreitheamh gur do Dia a bheidh sé freagrach as príosún a chur ar dhuine de bharr a gcreidimh.

Enoch Burke has spent over 400 days in Munsey in two shifts, for breaching a court order, which made him stay clean at Wilson’s Hospital.

Tá os cionn 400 lá caite ag Enoch Burke i Muinseó ina dhá sheal, as urghaire cúirte a shárú, urghaire a chuir air fanacht glan ar Wilson’s Hospital.

He was released at the end of June when the school closed for the summer.

Scaoileadh saor é ag deireadh an Mheithimh nuair a dhún an scoil don samhradh.

But Enoch Burke is coming back to the school since it opened after the Summer vacation.

Ach tá Enoch Burke ag teacht i láthair na scoile arís ó d’oscail sí tar éis shaoire an tSamhraidh.

The school said in court that Burke’s presence was stressful and disruptive for both staff and students.

Dúirt an scoil sa chúirt gur strus agus suaitheadh don bhfoireann agus do dhaltaí araon Burke bheith ann.

It was also said that having Burke’s support groups on and off the school grounds is also a health and safety issue.

Dúradh freisin gur fadhb shábháilteachta agus sláinte é freisin grúpaí tacaíochta Burke bheith ar thailte na scoile agus taobh amuigh di.

Enoch Burke was fired from his job at the school last January but he is appealing that.

Briseadh Enoch Burke as a phost sa scoil mí Eanáir seo caite ach tá sé sin á achomharc aige.

That appeal was unsuccessfully heard, and Burke has initiated legal proceedings in relation to the appeals panel in the case.

Níor éisteadh an t-achomharc sin go fóíll, agus tá imeachtaí dlí tionscnaithe ag Burke maidir leis an bpainéal achomhairc sa chás.

Enoch Burke was arrested on the school grounds in the evening, and a lawyer for Wilson’s Hospital, Rosemary Mallon, asked that he be jailed.

Gabhadh Enoch Burke ar thailte na scoile tráthnóna, agus d’iarr abhchóide ar son Wilson’s Hospital, Rosemary Mallon, go gcuirfí príosún air.

She said if that wasn’t done he would be at school again tomorrow.

Dúirt sí mura ndéanfaí sin go mbeadh sé i láthair na scoile arís amárach.

Enoch Burke said that the court was denying him his faith.

Dúirt Enoch Burke go raibh an cúirt ag séanadh a chreidimh air.

The former principal had ordered to ‘force transgenderism on students’.

Bhí ordú curtha ar ag an iar-phríomhoide ‘trasinscneachas a bhrú ar dhaltaí’.

He said his students knew he was an honest man but he wouldn’t tell them that.

Dúirt sé go raibh a fhios ag a chuid daltaí gur fear ionraic a bhí ann ach nach mbeadh sé á rá sin leo.

He referred to a passage from the Book of Jesus and said that the belief in man and woman was at the heart of Christianity.

Thagair sé do shliocht as Leabhar Gheiseasas agus dúirt go raibh an creideamh sa bhfear agus sa bhean ag croí na Críostaíochta.

He told the judge that “the truth can be trampled in the ground but it will rise again”.

Dúirt sé leis an mbreitheamh gur féidir ” an fhírinne a shatailt sa talamh ach go n-éireoidh sí arís”.

Enoch Burke refused to promise the court that he would stay clean at school Enoch Burke’s mother, Martina Burke, his father Seán, her sister Ammni and two brothers Isaac and Josiah were in court today.

Dhiúltaigh Enoch Burke geallúint don chúirt go bhfanfadh sé glan ar an scoil Bhí máthair Enoch Burke, Martina Burke, a athair Seán, a deirfiúr Ammni agus beirt deartháireacha Isaac agus Josiah sa chúirt inniu.

Enoch Burke was fined €700 a day for each day he refused to comply with the injunction.

Cuireadh finéail €700 sa lá ar Enoch Burke as gach lá a dhiúltaigh sé cloí leis an urghaire.

It has already been heard in court that those fines have not been paid nor has any measure been put in place to make him pay it.

Chualathas sa chúirt cheana nár íocadh na fíneálacha sin ná nar cuireadh aon bheart i bhfeidhm a chuirfeadh air é a íoc.

He is being paid his full salary pending the outcome of the appeal against his dismissal.

Tá a thuarastal iomlán á íoc leis ar fheitheamh toradh an achomhairc in aghaidh a bhriseadh as a phost.

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149,200 immigrants arrived in Ireland in the course of a year.

149,200 inimirceach tagtha go hÉirinn in imeacht bliana.

149,200 people came to live in this State from abroad during the twelve months between April 2023 and April 2024, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Tháinig 149,200 duine chun cónaithe sa Stát seo ón iasacht i gcaitheamh an dá mhí dhéag idir Aibreán 2023 agus Aibreán 2024, de réir figiúirí nua ón bPríomh- Oifig Staidrimh.

That is a 5% increase from 2022-2023 and is the largest number of immigrants to Ireland in one year since 2006-2007.

Sin ardú 5 faoin gcéad ó 2022-2023 agus is é an an líon is mó inimirceach a tháinig go hÉirinn in imeacht bliana é ó 2006-2007.

Not all of them were foreigners, 30,000 of the 149,200 were emigrants who were returning to their native land.

Níor eachtrannaigh iad ar fad, arae aisimircigh a bhí ag filleadh ar an bhfód dúchais ab ea 30,000 den 149,200.

27,000 of them were citizens of other member states of the European Union and 5,400 of them were British citizens.

Saoránaigh bhallstáit eile san Aontas Eorpach ab ea 27,000 díobh agus saoránaigh na Breataine ab ea 5,400 díobh.

The other 86,800 people were from other countries.

Ba as tíortha eile an 86,800 duine eile.

According to the Central Statistics Office this is the third year in a row that over 100,000 came to live in Ireland from abroad.

Dar leis an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh gurb í seo an tríú bliain as a chéile a tháinig barr ar 100,000 chun cónaithe in Éirinn ón iasacht.

The statisticians published today also show that over 69,000 people left the State to live in other countries between April 2023 and April 2024, compared to 64,000 the year before.

Léiríonn ar fhoilsigh na staitisteoirí inniu chomh maith gur imigh barr ar 69,000 duine as an Stát le dul chun conaithe i dtíortha eile idir Aibreán 2023 agus Aibreán 2024, i gcomparáid le 64,000 an bhliain roimhe sin.

That is the largest number of emigrants since 2014-2015.

Sin an líon is mó eisimirceach ó 2014-2015.

34,000 of the 69,000 were Irish citizens.

Saoránaigh na hÉireann ab ea 34,000 den 69,000.

10,600 of the 69,000 went to Australia, compared to the 4,700 who headed south- east on that antipodal continent the year before.

Ba chun na hAstráile a chuaigh 10,600 den 69,000, i gcomparáid leis an 4,700 a thug a n-aghaidh soir ó dheas ar an mór-roinn antapódach úd an bhliain roimhe sin.

15,200 people left the State to settle in Britain, compared to 14,600 the year before.

D’imigh 15,200 duine as an Stát le baint fúthu sa Bhreatain, i gcomparáid le 14,600 an bhliain roimhe sin.

At the same time, there was a natural increase in the population; 54,200 children were born and 34,800 people died, which is an increase of 19,400 people.

San am céanna, tháing breisiu nádúrtha ar an daonra; saolaíodh 54,200 leanbh agus cailleadh 34,800 duine, ar bhreisiú 19,400 duine é sin.

According to the estimates provided by the Central Statistics Office today, the population of the State is getting older.

De réir na meastachán a chuir an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh ar fáil inniu, tá daonra an Stáit ag dul in aois.

There are 833,300 people aged 65 or over, which is 156,800 more than in 2018.

Tá 833,300 duine 65 bliain d’aois nó níos sine, sin 156,800 níos mó ná 2018.

There are 55,500 children under twelve months, which is 19,400 less than in 2010.

Tá 55,500 leanbh faoi dhá mhí dhéag, sin 19,400 níos lú ná 2010.

New information graphic from the Central Statistics Office The percentage of the national population living in Dublin has risen from 27.6% in 2011 to 28.5%.

Grafaic eolais nua ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh Tá an céatadán den daonra náisiúnta atá ina gcónaí i mBaile Átha Cliath ardaithe ó 27.6 faoin gcéad in 2011 go 28.5 faoin gcéad .

1,534,900 people living in Dublin – between the city and the county – which is an increase of 33,400 from 2023.

1,534,900 duine atá ag cur fúthu i mBaile Átha Cliath – idir an chathair agus an contae – ar ardú 33,400 é sin ó 2023.

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Taoiseach seeking advice on trade with Israel.

Taoiseach ag lorg comhairle faoi thrádáil le hIosrael.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is asking Attorney General Rossa Fanning to clarify whether Ireland is allowed to review trade agreements with Israel on its own, or whether this country must comply with the European Union’s general policy on matters trade.

Tá an Taoiseach Simon Harris ag iarraidh ar an Ard-Aighne Rossa Fanning a shoiléiriú an bhfuil sé de chead ag Éirinn athbhreithniú a dhéanamh aisti féin ar chomhaontuithe trádála le hIosrael, nó an gcaithfidh an tír seo cloí le comhpholasaí ginearálta an Aontais Eorpaigh i dtaobh cúrsaí trádála.

The question was raised after the Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced yesterday that Ireland would not buy any military equipment from Israel or vice versa in view of the ruling of the International Court of Justice about the persecution of the Palestinians by the Israelis.

Tógadh an cheist tar éis don Tánaiste Micheál Martin a fhógairt inné nach gceannódh Éire aon trealamh míleata ó Iosrael ná a mhalairt feasta i bhfianaise rialú na Cúirte Breithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta faoin ngéarleanúint atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh ar Phalaistínigh.

Last month, that court ruled that Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories is against international law.

An mhí seo caite, rialaigh an chúirt sin go bhfuil an greim atá ag Iosrael ar na críocha Palaistíneacha in aghaidh an dlí idirnáisiúnta.

It was also ruled that Israeli settlements in those places are against the law.

Rialaíodh freisin go bhfuil lonnaíochtaí Iosraelacha sna háiteanna sin in aghaidh an dlí.

It is the European Union as a whole that makes decisions about trade matters on behalf of all the member states, but the Taoiseach wants to know if Ireland is allowed to make a decision on its own in this case.

Is é an tAontas Eorpach trí chéile a dhéanann cinntí faoi chúrsaí trádála thar ceann na mballstát ar fad, ach teastaíonn ón Taoiseach a fháil amach an bhfuil cead ag Éirinn cinneadh a dhéanamh aisti féin sa chás seo.

The Taoiseach said he hoped to receive a response from the Attorney General within a few days.

Dúirt an Taoiseach go raibh súil aige freagra a fháil ón Ard- Aighne faoi cheann cúpla lá.

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Decision about equipment from Israel discussed by three leaders.

Cinneadh faoi threalamh ó Iosrael pléite ag triúr ceannairí.

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman has revealed that Tánaiste Micheal Martin discussed the decision not to buy military equipment from Israel with himself and Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Tá sé tugtha le fios ag ceannaire an Chomhaontais Ghlais Roderic O’Gorman gur phléigh an Tánaiste Micheal Martin an cinneadh gan trealamh míleata a cheannach ó Iosrael leis féin agus leis an Taoiseach Simon Harris.

Roderic O’Gorman, however, did not say whether the matter had been referred to Cabinet before the decision was made.

Ní dúirt Roderic O’Gorman, áfach, ar cuireadh an cheist faoi bhráid na Comhaireachta sula ndearnadh an cinneadh.

The Gorman claimed, however, that Micheál Martin always pays attention to legal advice and is someone who thinks hard about issues.

Mhaígh an Gormánach, mar sin féin, go dtugann Micheál Martin aird i gcónaí ar chomhairle dlí agus gur duine é a mhachnaíonn go dian ar cheisteanna.

Micheál Martin announced yesterday that Ireland would not buy any military equipment from Israel or vice versa in view of the ruling of the International Court of Justice about the persecution of the Palestinians by the Israelis.

D’fhógair Micheál Martin inné nach gceannódh Éire aon trealamh míleata ó Iosrael ná a mhalairt feasta i bhfianaise rialú na Cúirte Breithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta faoin ngéarleanúint atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh ar Phalaistíngh.

Last month, that court ruled that Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories is against international law.

An mhí seo caite, rialaigh an chúirt sin go bhfuil an greim atá ag Iosrael ar na críocha Palaistíneacha in aghaidh an dlí idirnáisiúnta.

Independent MP Cathal Berry – a highly qualified ex-soldier – said Ireland had bought very little military equipment from Israel in 20 years.

Dúirt an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách Cathal Berry – iarshaighdiúir ardcháilíochta – gur fíorbheagán trealaimh mhíleata a cheannaigh Éire ó Iosrael le 20 bliain.

According to him, helmets, respirators and ammunition were once the most purchased items, while drones and optical material have recently been purchased the most.

Dar leis gur clogaid, análaitheoirí agus armlón is mó a cheannaítí tráth, agus gur dróin agus ábhar optaice is mó a ceannaíodh le gairid.

Cathal Berry pointed out that Ireland currently has around a dozen Israeli-made drones.

Thug Cathal Berry le fios go bhfuil thart ar dhosaen drón de dhéantús Iosrael ag Éirinn faoi láthair.

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A cyber security notice has been issued to Park Fote customers.

Fógra cibearshlándála tugtha do chustaiméirí Pháirc Fhóite.

It has emerged that the website of the Foyt Wildlife Park in Co Cork was recently hacked and some customers’ bank details may have been stolen.

Tá sé tagtha chun solais go ndearnadh cibirionsaí ar shuíomh gréasáin Pháirc Fiadhúlra Fhóite i gCo Chorcaí le gairid agus go bhféadfadh sé gur goideadh sonraí bainc roinnt custaiméirí.

Park administrators indicated that customers may have to cancel their credit and debit cards because of the raid.

Thug riarthóirí na páirce le fios go mb’fhéidir go gcaithfeadh custaiméirí a gcártaí creidmheasa agus a gcártaí dochair a chur ar ceal mar gheall ar an gcreach.

In an email they sent to customers, the administrators said there is a risk that the details of people who made payments on the park’s website between 12 May 2024 and 27 August 2024 were stolen.

I ríomhphost a sheol siad chuig custaiméirí, dúirt na riarthóiri go bhfuil an baol ann gur goideadh sonraí daoine a rinne íocaíochtaí ar shuíomh gréasáin na páirce idir 12 Bealtaine 2024 and 27 Lúnasa 2024.

It was also revealed that the website has since been closed and secured.

Tugadh le fios chomh maith go bhfuil an suíomh gréasáin iata agus daingnithe ó shin.

The matter has been reported to the Gardai and the Data Protection Commission, and cyber security experts are investigating how the site was said to have been breached.

Tá scéal curtha chuig na Gardaí agus chuig an gCoimisiún um Chosaint Sonraí, agus tá saineolaithe cibearshlándála ag fiosrú conas go baileach a bhíothas in ann foghail a dhéanamh ar an suíomh, a dúradh.

In the meantime, the Wildlife Park is open as usual and the entrance fee can be paid at the gate.

Idir dhá linn, tá an Pháirc Fiadhúlra oscailte mar is gnách agus is féidir an táille iontrála a íoc ag an ngeata.

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Ban on electric scooters on the public transport system in DF..

Cosc ar scútair leicteacha ar an gcóras iompair poiblí mí DF..

The ban on electric scooters on board buses, trams and trains in early October is due to safety concerns.

Imní faoi shábháilteacht is cúis leis an gcosc a chuirfear ar scútair leicreacha bheith ar bord busanna, tramanna agus traenacha go luath mí Dheireadh Fómhair.

The National Transport Authority has advised the operators of the public transport system, due to the concern related to the lithium ion batteries used in them.

Tá comhairle curtha ag an Udárás Náisiúnta Iompair ar oibritheoirí an chórais iompair phoiblí, de bhun an imní a bhaineann leis na ceallraí ian litiam a úsáidtear iontu.

The Authority says it is now known that internal defects occur in batteries and can overheat and catch fire.

Deir an tÚdarás go bhfuil sé aitheanta anois go dtagann lochtanna inmheánach sna ceallraí agus gur féidir leo téamh an iomarca agus dul trí thine.

This ban covers scooters that can be folded or carried, but does not include electric bikes or mobility scooters.

Clúdaíonn an cosc seo scútair is féidir a fhilleadh nó a iompar, ach níl rothair leictreacha ná scúdair soghluaisteachta san áireamh ann.

The ban will come into effect in early October.

Tiocfaidh an cosc i bhfeidhm go luath mí Dheireadh Fómhair.

The Authority says that a lithium ion battery caused fires and thick black smoke on the public transport system in Madrid and Barcelona recently.

Deir an tÚdarás gur ceallraí ian litiam ba chúis le tinte agus deatach tiubh dubh ar an gcóras iompair poiblí i Madrid agus Barcelone le gairid.

Such a ban is already in place in Berlin, Barcelona and the United Kingdom.

Tá cosc dá leithéid i bhfeidhm cheana féin i mBerlin, Barcelona agus sa Ríocht Aontaithe.

The electric scooters are not long on the market, and only this year regulations were applied to them in Ireland.

Níl na scútair leictreacha i bhfad ar an margadh, agus i mbliana féin a cuireadh rialacháin i bhfeidhm orthu in Éirinn.

According to the Authority, the control over standards in the manufacture of electric scooters is not as developed as it is in the case of electric bicycles and mobility scooters, which were regulated further back.

Dar leis an Údarás nach bhfuil an smacht ar chaighdeáin i ndéantúsaíocht na scútar leicteach chomh forbartha céanna is atá sé i gcás na rothar leictreacha agus na scútar soghluaiseachta, ar cuireadh rialacháin orthu níos faide siar.

Therefore they do not carry the same level of risk.

Dá bhrí sin ní bhaineanna an leibhéal céanna riosca leo.

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Man killed by XL bully in England.

Fear maraithe ag bulaí XL i Sasana.

A 53-year-old man died after being attacked by an XL bully dog at his home in north-west England.

Bhásaigh fear 53 bliain d’aois tar éis do mhadra den phór bulaí XL é a ionsaí ina theach cónaithe in iarthuaisceart Shasana.

The body of David Daintree was found at the house in the town of Accrington yesterday afternoon.

Fuarthas corp David Daintree sa teach i mbaile Accrington tráthnóna arú inné.

The dog was his own.

Ba leis féin an madra.

The police shot and killed the dog on the member.

Lámhach agus mharaigh na póilíní an madra ar an mball.

XL bullies were banned in England last year except for people with an exemption certificate.

Cuireadh cosc ar bhulaithe XL i Sasana anuraidh seachas i gcás daoine a bhfuil teastas díolúine acu.

The story is in the public eye in Ireland on these lives as well.

Tá an scéal i mbéal an phobail in Éirinn ar na saolta seo freisin.

A one-year-old girl who was seriously injured when she was attacked by an XL bully in Co Kerry last Saturday evening is still being treated in hospital.

Tá cóir leighis á cur san ospidéal i gcónaí ar chailín beag bliain d’aois a gortaíodh go dona nuair a d’ionsaigh bulaí XL í i gCo Chiarraí tráthnóna Dé Sathairn seo caite.

A 23-year-old woman, Nicole Morey, died after being attacked by an XL bully at her home in Co Limerick two months ago.

Bhásaigh bean 23 bliain d’aois, Nicole Morey, tar éis do bhulaí XL í a ionsaí ina teach cónaithe i gCo Luimnigh dhá mhí ó shin.

The bully XL is a cross breed which is restricted in this State.

Cros-phór atá sa bhulaí XL a bhfuil srianta ag baint leis sa Stát seo.

The Government intends to further restrict it from 1 October and ban it completely from 1 February next year.

Tá rún ag an Rialtas tuilleadh srianta a chur air ón 1 Deireadh Fómhair agus cosc iomlán a chur air ón 1 Feabhra an chéad bhliain eile.

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Yellow weather notices issued ahead of Lilian’s arrival.

Fógraí buí aimsire eisithe roimh theacht Lilian.

Met Éireann has issued yellow weather warnings for the storm that is expected to affect most of the country tonight.

Tá fógraí buí aimsire eisithe ag Met Éireann maidir leis an stoirm atá geallta sa chuid is mó den tír anocht.

The storm has been dubbed Lilian by the meteorologists.

Lilian atá baiste ag na meitéareolaithe ar an stoirm.

A yellow rain warning will apply in eight counties between 10 o’clock tonight and 4 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Beidh feidhm le fógra buí báistí in ocht gcontae idir 10 a chlog anocht agus 4 a chlog ar maidin amárach.

Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Meath and Louth are the counties in question and it is said that there will be flooding in those places and that roads will be left under water if there is.

An Clár, Gaillimh, Ros Comáin, an Longfort, an Iarmhí, Uíbh Fhailí, an Mhí agus Lú na contaetha atá i gceist agus deirtear go mbeidh tuilte sna háiteanna sin agus go bhfágfar bóithre faoi uisce dá mbíthin.

A yellow wind warning will apply between midnight and 6 o’clock tomorrow morning in Munster and seven counties in Leinster.

Beidh feidhm le fógra buí gaoithe idir an meán oíche agus 6 a chlog ar maidin amárach i gCúige Mumhan agus i seacht gcontae i gCúige Laighean.

The counties in Leinster in question are Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Kildare and Dublin.

Loch Garman, Cill Mhantáin, Ceatharlach, Cill Chainnigh, Laois, Cill Dara agus Baile Átha Cliath na contaetha i gCúige Laighean atá i gceist.

It is a strong east or west-east wind that will blow in those places at first and it will change to the west or north-west afterwards.

Is gaoth láidir aneas nó aniar aneas a shéidfeas sna háiteanna sin ar dtús agus athróidh sí siar nó siar ó thuaidh ina dhiaidh sin.

There will be flooding, especially along the coast where the sea will be high.

Beidh tuilte ann, go háirithe cois cósta san áit a mbeidh lán mara.

Met Éireann also says trees may be downed and power cut in places due to the gale.

Deir Met Éireann freisin go mb’fhéidir go leagfaí crainn agus go ngearrfaí an chumhacht in áiteanna de bharr an ghála.

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Prominent writer, activist Nell McCafferty has died.

An scríbhneoir, gníomhaí mór le rá Nell McCafferty tar éis bháis.

Well-known Derry writer Nell McCafferty has died.

Tá an scríbhneoir clúiteach as Doire Nell McCafferty tar éis bháis.

She was 80 years old and had been ill for some time.

Bhí sí 80 bliain d’aois agus bhí sí tinn le tamall.

Her family say she died early this morning at a nursing home in Co Donegal.

Deir a teaghlach go bhfuair sí bás go moch ar maidin inniu in ionad altranais i gCo Dhún na nGall.

Nell McCafferty was a journalist, author and active campaigner for women’s rights.

Iriseoir, údar agus feachtasóir gníomhach ar son chearta na mban ab ea Nell McCafferty.

She was born in Tabh an Bogaigh in the city of Derry in 1944 and has stood firmly with the people of that area ever since, especially when they were demanding their civil rights from the British state.

Rugadh í i dTaobh an Bhogaigh i gcathair Dhoire i 1944 agus sheas sí go teann le muintir an cheantair sin riamh ó shin, go háirithe nuair a bhí siad ag éileamh a gcearta sibhialta ar stát na Breataine.

Nell McCafferty graduated from Queen’s University in Belfast and later studied in France.

Bhain Nell McCafferty céim amach in Ollscoil na Ríona i mBéal Feirste agus chuaigh sí ag staidéar ina dhiaidh sin sa Fhrainc.

She took up journalism in her twenties and was one of the women who founded the Irish Women’s Freedom Movement in 1970.

Chuaigh sí leis an iriseoireacht nuair a bhí sí sna fichidí agus bhí sí ar dhuine de na mná a bhunaigh Gluaiseacht Shaoirse Mhná na hÉireann i 1970.

In addition to being a writer, Nell McCafferty was an active feminist In addition to the situation of women, Nell McCafferty drew attention in her writings to the oppression of the nationalist community in the north and to poor people in Ireland and abroad.

Chomh maith le bheith ina scríbhneoir, feimineach gníomhach ab ea Nell McCafferty Chomh maith le cás na mban, tharraing Nell McCafferty aird ina cuid scríbhinní ar an leatrom a bhíothas a dhéanamh ar an bpobal náisiúnach ó thuaidh agus ar dhaoine bochta in Éirinn agus thar lear.

Bloody Sunday in Derry, the case of the Kerry children and the scandals in the Catholic Church, she combed in detail and wrote about all the subjects and much more besides.

Domhnach na Fola i nDoire, cás leanaí Chiarraí agus na scannail san Eaglais Chaitliceach, chíor sí go mion agus scríobh sí faoi na hábhair ar fad agus mórán eile le cois.

She wrote for various publications – the Irish Times, the Sunday Tribune and Hot Press among them – and since she had a fine flow of speech – often concise speech – she was regularly heard and seen on radio and television.

Scríobh sí d’fhoilseacháin éagsúla – an Irish Times, an Sunday Tribune agus Hot Press ina measc – agus ó bhí rith breá cainte aici – caint ghonta go minic – bhíodh sí le cloisteáil agus le feiceáil go rialta ar an raidió agus ar an teilifís.

She also wrote several books, including Nell, In the Eyes of the Law and The Best of Nell.

Scríobh sí roinnt leabhar freisin, lena n-áirítear Nell, In the Eyes of the Law agus The Best of Nell.

She has been awarded many awards over the years – including an honorary doctorate from University College, Cork in 2016.

Bronnadh neart gradam uirthi i gcaitheamh na mblianta – dochtúireacht oinigh ó Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh in 2016 ina measc.

She was in a relationship with the writer Nuala O’Faolain for more than fifteen years before they separated.

Bhí sí i gcaidreamh leis an scríbhneoir Nuala O’Faolain ar feadh níos mó na cúig bliana déag sular scar siad ó chéile.

Nuala O’Faolain passed away in 2008.

Cailleadh Nuala O’Faolain in 2008.

Nell McCafferty at Nuala O’Faolain’s funeral in 2008 Tributes have been widely paid to Nell McCafferty since her death.

Nell McCafferty ag sochraid Nuala O’Faolain in 2008 Tá ómós tugtha go forleathan do Nell McCafferty ó tháinig a tásc.

Press Ombudsman Susan McKay said she was a pioneering journalist, inspired many young journalists and changed journalism because of her.

Dúirt Ombudsman an Phreasa Susan McKay gur iriseoir ceannródaíoch a bhí inti, gur tháinig go leor iriseoirí óga faoina hanáil agus gur athraigh an iriseoireacht mar gheall uirthi.

Before Nell McCafferty, says Susan McKay, journalism in Ireland was dominated by men – gentlemen indeed.

Roimh Nell McCafferty, arsa Susan McKay, is fir – fir uaisle go deimhin – is mó a bhí i mbun na hiriseoireachta in Éirinn.

Nell McCafferty went out through the people, she listened to them, she wrote about them, about the hardships they suffered, and she gave them a voice, said Susan McKay.

Chuaigh Nell McCafferty amach trí na daoine, thug sí cluas dóibh, scríobh sí fúthu, faoin gcruatan a d’fhulaing siad, agus thug sí glór dóibh, a dúirt Susan McKay.

Nell was a hero to many people and her actions will live on, she said.

Laoch ag a lán daoine ab ea Nell agus mairfidh a gníomhartha ina diaidh, arsa sí.

Various politicians have also paid tribute to Nell McCafferty, including Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, Labor Party leader Ivana Bacik and SDLP leader Colum Eastwood.

Tá ómós tugtha freisin ag polaiteoirí éagsúla do Nell McCafferty, lena n-áirítear an Taoiseach Simon Harris, an Tánaiste Micheál Martin, ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald, ceannaire Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre Ivana Bacik agus ceannaire an SDLP Colum Eastwood.

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Gaza: twelve Palestinians killed in an attack on a school.

Gaza: dháréag Palaistíneach maraithe in ionsaí ar scoil.

The authorities in Gaza say that at least twelve people were killed and fifteen people were injured when the Israeli air force fired a missile at a school in Gaza City this morning.

Deir na húdaráis in Gaza gur maraíodh dháréag ar a laghad agus gur gortaíodh cúig dhuine dhéag nuair a scaoil aerfhórsa Iosrael diúracán le scoil i gCathair Gaza ar maidin inniu.

Thousands of people were sheltered in the school, according to the local civil defense.

Bhí na mílte duine ar foscadh sa scoil, dar le cosaint shibhialta na háite.

The Israelis say that a Hamas command center was based in the school and that is where the missile was aimed.

Deir na hIosraelaigh go raibh ionad ceannais de chuid Hamas bunaithe sa scoil agus gur air sin a bhí an diúracán dírithe.

It is said that almost 100 people were killed when the Israelis attacked another school in Gaza City ten days ago.

Deirtear gur maraíodh beagnach 100 duine nuair rinne na hIosraelaigh ionsai ar scoil eile i gCathair Gaza deich lá ó shin.

The Israelis also claimed at the time that the attack was aimed at Hamas.

Mhaígh na hIosraelaigh an t-am sin freisin gur ar lucht Hamas a bhí an t-ionsaí dírithe.

Other schools in Gaza have been attacked by the Israelis for several weeks.

Tá scoileanna eile in Gaza ionsaithe ag na hIosraelaigh le roinnt seachtainí leis.

The Israelis revealed today that they had found the bodies of six Israeli hostages in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Thug na hIosraelaigh le fios inniu go raibh coirp sheisear giall Iosraelacha faighte acu i gcathair Khan Younis i ndeisceart Gaza.

It was already known that five of the six had died.

Bhí a fhios cheana go raibh cúigear den seisear básaithe.

Over 100 hostages are still being held by Hamas since they launched a major attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year.

Tá os cionn 100 giall fós á gcoinneáil ag Hamas ó rinne siad mórionsaí ar dheisceart Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair anuraidh.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi held talks in Cairo this morning regarding a ceasefire in Gaza.

Bhí comhráite ag Rúnaí Stáit Mheiriceá Antony Blinken agus Uachtarán na hÉigpite Abdel Fattah al-Sisi i gCaireo ar maidin inniu maidir le sos comhraic in Gaza.

Antony Blinken will have a meeting in Doha later today with the leader of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Beidh cruinniú ag Antony Blinken in Doha níos deireanaí inniu le ceannaire Chatar, an Síc Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

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Little girl seriously ill after being attacked by bully XL.

Cailín beag go dona tinn tar éis do bhulaí XL í a ionsaí.

A one-year-old girl who was seriously injured when she was attacked by a dog in Co Kerry last Saturday evening is being treated in hospital.

Tá cóir leighis á cur san ospidéal ar chailín beag bliain d’aois a gortaíodh go dona nuair a d’ionsaigh madra í i gCo Chiarraí tráthnóna Dé Sathairn seo caite.

The Gardai are investigating the disaster that happened in Leic Snámha in north Kerry.

Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag na Gardaí faoin tubaiste a tharla i Leic Snámha i dtuaisceart Chiarraí.

It is understood that the dog in question was an XL bully.

Tuigtear gur bulaí XL an madra a bhí i gceist.

The dog died after the attack.

Básaíodh an madra i ndiaidh an ionsaithe.

The bully XL is a cross breed which is restricted in this State.

Cros-phór atá sa bhulaí XL a bhfuil srianta ag baint leis sa Stát seo.

The Government intends to further restrict it from 1 October and ban it completely from 1 February next year.

Tá rún ag an Rialtas tuilleadh srianta a chur air ón 1 Deireadh Fómhair agus cosc iomlán a chur air ón 1 Feabhra an chéad bhliain eile.

The XL bully is already completely banned in the North and Britain.

Tá cosc iomlán ar an mbulaí XL cheana féin sa Tuaisceart agus sa Bhreatain.

The issue drew attention and outraged people when a 23-year-old woman, Nicole Morey, died after being attacked by an XL bully at her home in Fedamare in Co Limerick two months ago.

Tarraingíodh aird ar an gceist agus cuireadh alltacht ar dhaoine nuair a bhásaigh bean 23 bliain d’aois, Nicole Morey, tar éis do bhulaí XL í a íonsaí ina teach cónaithe i bhFeadamair i gCo Luimnigh dhá mhí ó shin.

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I mí na Samhna 2022, bhain drochghortuithe do bhuachaill óg, Alejandro Mizsan, nuair a d’ionsaigh bulaí XL é agus é ag súgradh lena chairde i bpáirc in Inis Córthaidh i gCo Loch Garman Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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The attack on a chaplain: investigating a terrorist link.

An t-ionsaí ar shéiplíneach: nasc sceimhlitheoireachta á fhiosrú.

Gardai are investigating whether the attack on an army chaplain at Dún O’Mailiosa last night was linked to terrorism.

Tá na Gardaí ag fiosrú an raibh aon bhaint ag an ionsaí a rinneadh ar shéiplíneach airm ag Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa aréir le sceimhlitheoireacht.

A teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident in east Galway, in which an army chaplain was injured on his way into Dún O’Maoliosa.

Tá déagóir gafa maidir leis an eachtra in oirthear na Gaillimhe, inar gortaíodh séiplíneach airm ar a bhealach isteach go dtí Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa.

The chaplain, who is in his fifties, was stabbed during the attack, which happened at 10:45pm.

Sádh an séiplíneach, atá sna caogaidí, le linn an ionsaithe, a tharla ag 10:45pm.

He was taken to University Hospital, Galway.

Tugadh é go dtí Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh.

He suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Baineadh gortuithe tromchúiseacha dó, ach tuigtear nach bhfuil sé i mbaol báis.

In a statement on Facebook today, the chaplain thanked the community for all their prayers and indicated that he was to undergo surgery.

I ráiteas ar Facebook inniu, ghabh an séiplíneach buíochas leis an bpobal as a bpaidreacha ar fad agus thug sé le fios go raibh obráid le déanamh air.

The defense forces stopped the attack and managed to keep the teenager under control until the Gardaí arrived.

Chuir na fórsaí cosanta stop leis an ionsaí réir agus d’éirigh leo an déagóir a choimeád faoi smacht go dtí gur tháinig na Gardaí.

The chaplain was taken to University Hospital, Galway. He is being held at a Garda station in the north-west of the country.

Tugadh an séiplíneach go dtí Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh Tá sé á choimeád ag stáisiún de chuid na nGardaí in iarthuaisceart na tíre.

In a statement, the Defense Forces indicated that shots were fired during the incident.

I ráiteas, thug na Fórsaí Cosanta le fios gur scaoileadh urchair le linn na heachtra.

But that the officers on duty always followed the protocols of the Defense Forces in the event of an attack by a civilian on a member of the Defense Forces.

Ach gur chloígh na hoifigigh a bhí ar dualgas i gcónaí leis na prótacail atá ag Óglaigh na hÉireann i gcás ionsaí a bheith á dhéanamh ag sibhialtach ar bhall de na Fórsaí Cosanta.

The scene at Dún O’Mailiosa is guarded by the Gardaí and technical examinations are to be carried out.

Tá an láthair ag Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa cosanta ag na Gardaí agus tá scrúdaithe teicniúla le déanamh uirthi.

The incident took place at Dún O’Mailiosa in the east of Galway City last night.

Tharla an eachtra ag ag Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa in oirthear Chathair na Gaillimhe aréir.

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Over 40,000 people killed in Gaza in the last ten months.

Os cionn 40,000 duine maraithe in Gaza le deich mí anuas.

Negotiators are due to meet again today in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Tá lucht idirbheartaíochta le bualadh lena chéile arís inniu in Doha, príomhchathair Chatar.

According to the authorities in Gaza, by now, over 40,000 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

Deir réir na n-údarás in Gaza, faoin tráth seo, tá os cionn 40,000 duine maraithe ag fórsaí Iosrael in Gaza ó bhí 7 Deireadh Fómhair 2023 ann.

The fresh talks started yesterday and the discussion will continue today.

Cuireadh tús leis na cainteanna úra inné agus leanfar den phlé inniu.

A US security source said yesterday’s talks were “proper”.

Thug foinse slándála de chuid na Stát Aontaithe le fios go raibh cainteanna an lae inné “fiúntach”.

“Critical work is underway”, said John Kirby, the United Nations security spokesman, to journalists at the White House last night.

“Obair ríthábhachtach atá ar bun”, a dúirt John Kirby, urlabhraí slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe, le hiriseoirí ag an Teach Bán aréir.

This process must be completed.”

Caithfear an próiséas seo a thabhairt i gcrích.”

At least six people were killed when a house was attacked in Jabalia in the north of the strip.

Maraíodh seisiúr ar a laghad nuair a rinneadh ionsaí ar theach in Jabalia i dtuaisceart an stráice.

But Gaza’s health ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, says at least six people were killed overnight in Gaza when a house was attacked in Jabalia, in the north of the strip.

Ach deir aireacht sláinte Ghaza, atá faoi smacht Hamas, gur maraíodh seisiúr, ar a laghad, thar oíche i nGaza nuair a rinneadh ionsaí ar theach in Jabalia, i dtuaisceart an stráice.

Earlier in the night, Israeli forces attacked the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis.

Níos túisce san oíche, rinne fórsaí Iosrael ionsaithe ar chathracha ó dheas, Rafah agus Khan Younis.

Hamas has not yet participated in the talks in Doha.

Níor ghlac Hamas páirt sna cainteanna in Doha go fóill.

However, in a statement on Telegram last night, a senior member of Hamas indicated that these attacks – which Israel is carrying out without stopping – would hinder any progress in the peace process.

I ráiteas ar Telegram aréir, áfach, thug ball sinsearach de chuid Hamas le fios go gcuirfeadh na hionsaithe seo – atá á ndéanamh gan stad ag Iosrael – bac ar aon dul chun cinn sa phroiséas síochána.

The war has been going on for ten months and over 40,000 people have been killed by now

Le deich mí atá an chogaíocht ar bun agus tá os cionn 40,000 duine maraithe faoin tráth seo

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Five prisoners still in hospital in Portlaoise.

Cúigear príosúnach fós san ospidéal i bPort Laoise.

Prison officers in the country’s prisons are more alert than usual since at least eleven prisoners fell very ill in Portlaoise Prison yesterday afternoon after taking an overdose of some drug.

Tá oifigigh phríosúin i bpríosúin na tíre airdealleach thar mar is gnách ó buaileadh an-tinn aon phríosúnach déag ar a laghad i bPríosún Phort Laoise tráthnóna inné tar éis dóibh ródháileog de dhruga éigin a thógáil.

As soon as the attention of prison officials was drawn to the emergency, ten prisoners were taken to the local hospital on bail.

A luaithe a tarraingíodh aird na n-oifigeach príosúin ar an éigeandáil, tugadh deichniúr príosúnach chun an ospidéil áitiúil faoi théirim.

Afterwards, however, more prisoners fell ill and at least one of them was also taken to hospital.

Ina dhiaidh sin, áfach, buaileadh tinn tuilleadh príosúnach agus tugadh duine acu ar a laghad chun an ospidéil chomh maith.

Three of the eleven are said to be seriously ill and in intensive care.

Deirtear go bhfuil triúr den aon duine dhéag an-dona tinn agus faoi dhianchúram.

Six recovered and have since been returned to prison.

Tháinig biseach ar sheisear agus tá siad tugtha ar ais chun an phríosúin ó shin.

The other two are said to be in a stable condition in hospital.

Deirtear go bhfuil bail sheasmhach san ospidéal ar an mbeirt eile.

Three weeks ago, the Irish Prison Service warned prisoners about the drug nits and the dangers associated with it.

Trí seachtaine ó shin, thug Seirbhís Phríosúin na hÉireann foláireamh do phríosúnaigh faoin druga níotáisín agus faoin gcontúirt a bhaineann leis.

Nitasine is an opiate drug that slows the heart rate and breathing rate.

Druga ópóideach is ea níotáisín a mhoillíonn an ráta croí agus an ráta análaithe.

The Prison Service says they are working in conjunction with the Health Service Executive and have obtained an extra supply of the medication naloxone in case it is needed.

Deir an tSeirbhís Phríosúin go bhfuil siad ag obair i gcomhar le Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus go bhfuil soláthar breise den chógas leighis nalocsón faighte acu ar fhaitíos go mbeadh sé ag teastáil.

Naloxone can instantly reverse the damage caused by nitrite and other drugs and save people from death.

Is féidir le nalocsón an díobháil a dhéanann níotáisín agus drugaí eile a chealú ar an bpointe agus daoine a thógáil ón mbás.

The Irish Trust for the Reform of the Criminal System is a prisoners’ rights organization and they believe that the overcrowding of people in the country’s prisons is contributing to the drug problem in them.

Eagraíocht cearta príosúnach is ea Iontaobhas na hÉireann um Athchóiriú an Chórais Choiriúil agus dar leo go bhfuil an plódú daoine i bpríosúin na tíre ag cur le fadhb na ndrugaí iontu.

Speaking on RTÉ today, the executive director of the organization Saoirse Brady said that there were 5,017 people in various prisons in the State yesterday and that is 12% more than the number of people that have room for them.

Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ inniu, dúirt stiúrthóir feidhmiúcháin na heagraíochta Saoirse Brady go raibh 5,017 duine i bpríosúin éagsúla sa Stát inné agus gurb in 12 faoin gcéad níos mó ná an líon daoine a bhfuil áit iontu dóibh.

Saoirse Brady also pointed out that many of the people who are put in prison are drug addicts but they often do not get the support they need while in detention.

Thug Saoirse Brady le fios freisin gur andúiligh drugaí go leor de na daoine a chuirtear i bpríosúin ach gur minic nach bhfaigheann siad an tacaíocht atá de dhíth orthu agus iad faoi choinneáil.

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Tim Walz chosen by Kamala Harris for the vice presidency.

Tim Walz roghnaithe ag Kamala Harris don leasuachtaránacht.

In the United States, the Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz has been chosen by the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party Kamala Harris to be her vice president, if she is elected in November.

Sna Stáit Aontaithe, is é Gobharnóir Minnesota Tim Walz atá roghnaithe ag iarrthóir uachtaránachta an Pháirtí Dhaonlathaigh Kamala Harris le bheith ina leasuachtarán aici, má thoghfar í i mí na Samhna.

Tim Walz said that he was honored that Kamala Harris had chosen him as his partner and indicated that he was determined to win the election.

Dúirt Tim Walz gur mór an onóir leis Kamala Harris é a roghnú mar chomhpháirtí agus thug le fios go raibh sé meáite ar an toghchán a bhuachan.

Tim Walz is 60 years old – only about six months older than Kamala Harris – and he lives in the city of St Paul, where many Irish people settled in the past, especially the people of Connemara.

Tá Tim Walz 60 bliain d’aois – gan é ach tuairim is sé mhí níos sine ná Kamala Harris – agus tá sé ina chónaí i gcathair St Paul, mar ar lonnaigh Gaeil go leor san am a caitheadh, go háirithe muintir Chonamara.

He is said to be an eloquent orator and some people were impressed with his recent criticism of Donald Trump and his fellow candidate JD Vance.

Deirtear gur líofa an t-óráidí é agus bhí daoine áirithe an-tógtha leis an gcáineadh a rinne sé le deireanas ar Donald Trump agus ar a chomhiarrthóir siúd JD Vance.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are going to tour from now on for the next five days in several states where the Democrats and the Republicans are currently neck and neck.

Tá Kamala Harris agus Tim Walz le camchuairt a thabhairt in éindí as seo go ceann cúig lá ar roinnt stát ina bhfuil na Daonlathaithe agus na Poblachtaigh gob ar ghob faoi láthair.

Kamala Harris has been doing well in the polls – better than Joe Biden in any case – since it was announced on July 21 that she was going to be a candidate.

Tá Kamala Harris ag cruthú go maith sna pobalbhreitheanna – níos fearr ná Joe Biden ar aon chor – ó fógraíodh ar an 21 Iúil go raibh sí le bheith ina hiarrthóir.

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Government advising not to go to Israel, leave Lebanon.

Rialtas ag comhairliú gan dul go hIosrael, imeacht as an Liobáin.

The Government is advising Irish citizens not to go to Israel at the moment and Irish people in Lebanon are also being advised to leave that country because of the conflict in the region.

Tá an Rialtas ag comhairliú do shaoránaigh na hÉireann gan dul go dtí Iosrael faoi láthair agus táthar ag comhairliú freisin d’Éireannaigh atá sa Liobáin imeacht as an tír sin mar gheall ar an gcoimhlint sa réigiún.

In various statements they posted on X today, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin declared that the Department of Foreign Affairs believes that it is not safe to go to either of those two countries at the moment.

I ráitis éagsúla a phostáil siad ar X inniu, dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach Simon Harris agus an Tánaiste Micheál Martin go gcreideann an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha nach bhfuil sé sábháilte dul go dtí ceachtar den dá thír sin i láthair na huaire.

Irish people have already been advised not to go to Palestine because of the war Israel is waging on Gaza in particular.

Comhairlíodh d’Éireannaigh cheana gan dul go dtí an Phalaistín mar gheall ar an gcogadh atá Iosrael a chur ar Gaza go háirithe.

As with Lebanon, the Department of Foreign Affairs “strongly advises” people to stay away from the south of the country, a Hezbollah stronghold that is regularly attacked by Israeli forces.

Mar leis an Liobáin, tá an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha “ag moladh go láidir” do dhaoine fanacht amach ó dheisceart na tíre, dún daingean Hezbolladh a bhfuil fórsaí Iosrael á ionsaí go rialta.

Speaking on RTÉ yesterday, the commander of the Defense Forces of Ireland who are on a peace mission in southern Lebanon said that people in the region were on fire and that things were very uneasy there.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ inné, dúirt ceannasaí Óglaigh na hÉireann atá ar fiannas síochána i ndeisceart na Liobáine go raibh daoine sa réigiún ar tinneall agus go raibh cúrsaí an-mhíshocair ann.

Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Fox indicated that people warned that the situation would get worse.

Thug an Leifteanant-Choirnéal Tom Fox le fios gur mheabhraigh daoine gur i ndonas a rachadh an scéal.

There are 332 soldiers from Ireland on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations in southern Lebanon.

Tá 332 saighdiúir as Éirinn ar dualgas síochána leis na Náisiúin Aontatthe i ndeisceart na Liobáine.

Some of them are based very close to the border between Lebanon and northern Israel.

Tá cuid acu bunaithe an-ghar don teorainn idir an Liobáin agus tuaisceart Iosrael.

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Gold medal at McClenaghan.

Bonn óir ag McClenaghan.

This country has won another gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Tá bonn óir eile buaite ag an tír seo ag na Cluichí Oilimpeacha i bPáras.

Rhys McClenaghan did the action for us in the gymnastics competition.

Rhys McClenaghan a rinne an beart dúinn i gcomórtas na gleacaíochta.

The County Down man managed to defeat every other competitor and showed his mastery of the odd horse throughout the evening.

D’éirigh le fear Chontae an Dúin chuile iomaitheoir eile a shárú agus thaispeáin sé a mháistreacht ar an gcapall corr i gcaitheamh an tráthnóna.

Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan took the silver medal and Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States finished in 3rd place.

Fuair Nariman Kurbanov ón gCasacstáin an bonn airgid agus chríochnaigh Stephen Nedoroscik óna Stáit Aontaithe sa 3ú háit.

In other events Daniel Wiffen has won the men’s 1500m freestyle in the Olympic swimming competition.

In imeachtaí eile tá rás ceannais saorbhuille 1500m na bhfear i gcomórtas snámha na gCluichí Oilimpeacha bainte amach ag Daniel Wiffen.

The Irishman managed to come in first place easily in the half distance race in Paris this morning.

D’éirigh leis an Éireannach teacht sa gcéad áit go héasca sa rás leathchraoibhe i bPáras ar maidin.

His time was 14.40.34 and it was clear within 200m of the goal that this man from County Armagh would not be surpassed despite the strong efforts of the Italian, Gregorio Paltrinieri who finished in second place.

14.40.34 an t-am a bhí aige agus ba léir i bhfoisceacht 200m don sprioc nach sárófaí an fear seo as ContaeArd Mhacha ainneoin na dtréan iarrachtaí ón Iodálach,Gregorio Paltrinieri a chríochnaigh sa dara háit.

Wiffen in search of his second gold medal Daniel Wiffen will swim in the final at 6.35 tomorrow evening.

Wiffen ar thóir a dhara bonn óir Is ag 6.35 tráthnóna amárach a rachaidh Daniel Wiffen chun snámha sa rás ceannais.

The entire Irish community will be hoping that he succeeds in winning his second gold medal at these games.

Beidh pobal na hÉireann uilig ag súil go n-éireoidh leis a dhara bonn óir a bhuachan ag na cluichí seo.

He already has one thanks to his achievements in the pool in the 800m freestyle race earlier in the week.

Tá ceann aige cheana féin a bhuíochas dá chuid éachtaí sa linn snámha i rás an 800m saorbhuille níos túisce sa tseachtain.

Today is the eighth day of the Olympic Games and among the other competitors from this country who could be successful today is the boxer Kellie Harrington.

Is é inniu an t-ochtú lá de na Cluichí Oilimpeacha agus i measc na n-iomaitheoirí eile ón tír seo a bhféadfadh rath a bheith orthu inniu tá an dornálaí Kellie Harrington.

Rhys McClenaghan.He’s done a feat today Kellie Harrington has already won a bronze medal, but if she wins her round tonight in the ring against Brazil’s Beatriz Soares Ferreira that will ensure her at least a silver medal at these games.

Rhys McClenaghan.Gaisce déanta aige inniu Tá bonn cré-umha buaite cheana féin ag Kellie Harrington, ach má bhuann sí a babhta anocht sa bhfáinne in aghaidh Beatriz Soares Ferreira ón mBrasaíl cinnteoidh sé sin ar a laghad bonn airgid di ag na cluichí seo.

Kellie Harrington hoping to be in the final round That fight in the light heavyweight semi-final will take place shortly after 9 o’clock.

Kellie Harrington agus í ag súil le bheith sa bhabhta ceannais Beidh an troid sin sa mbabhta leathcheannais éadrom mheáchan ar siúl go gairid i ndiaidh a 9 a’ chlog.

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McClenaghan lena bhonn óir

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Conor McGregor sentenced to suspended prison term.

Téarma príosúin ar fionraí gearrtha ar Conor McGregor.

In Blanchardstown District Court in Dublin, mixed arts fighter Conor McGregor was given a five-month suspended prison term for driving offences.

I gCúirt Dúiche Bhaile Bhlainséir i mBaile Átha Cliath, gearradh téarma príosúin cúig mhí ar fionraí ar an gcomhraiceoir ealaíon measctha Conor McGregor faoi chionta tiomána.

He was also fined €5,000 and banned from driving again for the next two years.

Gearradh fíneáil €5,000 air chomh maith agus cuireadh cosc air tiomáint arís go ceann dhá bhliain.

Judge David McHugh said Conor McGregor’s behavior was “appalling”.

Dúirt an Breitheamh David McHugh go raibh iompar Conor McGregor “uafásach”.

The famous fighter pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and careless driving on 22 March 2022.

Phléadáil an comhraiceoir cáiliúil ciontach i dtiomáint chontúirteach agus i dtiomáint neamh-aireach ar an 22 Márta 2022.

It was said in court that Conor McGregor did not stop at a red light on the Limcain Road between Kildare and Dublin, that he moved back and forth between other cars at high speed and almost hit one of those cars.

Dúradh sa chúirt nár stop Conor McGregor ag solas dearg ar Bhóthar Leamhcáin idir Cill Dara agus Baile Átha Cliath, gur bhog sé anonn is anall idir charranna eile faoi ardluas agus gur bheag nár bhuail sé ceann de na carranna sin.

Conor McGregor is 36 years old and lives in Dysart Illan, Srafáin House, Co Kildare.

Tá Conor McGregor 36 bliain d’aois agus tá sé ina chónaí i nDíseart Iollan, Teach Srafáin, i gCo Chill Dara.

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Ireland won another bronze medal in Paris.

Bonn cré-umha eile buaite ag Éirinn i bPáras.

Irishmen Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch have won a bronze medal in the double sculls competition at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Tá bonn cré-umha buaite ag na hÉireannaigh Philip Doyle agus Daire Lynch sa chomórtas céaslaire beirte sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha i bPáras.

The team was in lane three and they were in third place – behind the Romanian and Spanish crews – in the first quarter of the race.

I lána a trí a bhí an dís agus bhí siad sa tríú háit – taobh thiar de chriúnna na Rómáine agus na Spáinne – sa chéad cheathrú den rás.

The US crew caught up shortly after and were in fourth place until they overtook the Americans 250 meters before the end.

Rug criú na Stát Aontaithe orthu go gairid ina dhiaidh sin agus bhí siad sa cheathrú háit go dtí gur scoith siad na Meiriceánaigh 250 méadar roimh an deireadh.

Philip Doyle is from Lisnacarragh in Co Antrim and Daire Lynch is from Clonmel.

Is as Lios na gCearrbhach i gCo Aontroma Philip Doyle agus is as Cluain Meala Daire Lynch.

Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle This is the fourth medal that Ireland has won in the games so far.

Daire Lynch agus Philip Doyle Seo an ceathrú bonn atá buaite ag Éirinn sna cluichí go dtí seo.

The Irish have been proving good in the Olympic trials these last few years.

Tá na hÉireannaigh ag cruthú go maith sa chéaslóireacht Oilimpeach ar na saolta deireanacha seo.

The men won a gold medal and a silver medal in two two-man competitions in Rio in 2016 and the women won a bronze medal in a four-man competition in Tokyo in 2021.

Bhuaigh na fir bonn óir agus bonn airgid in dhá chomórtas beirte in Rio in 2016 agus bhuaigh na mná bonn cré-úmha i gcomórtas ceathrair i dTóiceo in 2021.

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Overhaul of the high-speed rail network in France.

Coirluascadh ar ghréasán iarnróid ardluais sa bhFrainc.

A “massive attack” has been carried out in France on the railway network, TGV, and 800,000 passengers have been displaced as a result.

Tá “ionsaí ollmhór” déanta sa bhFráinc ar an ngréasan iarnróid, TGV agus cuireadh as do 800,000 paisinéir dá bharr.

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place in Paris tonight.

Beidh searmanas oscailte na gCluichí Oilimpeacha ar siúl i bPáras anocht.

French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete said today that it was a shameful criminal act.

Dúirt Aire Iompair na Fraince, Patrice Vergriete, inniu gur gníomh coiriúil náireach a bhí ann.

He indicated that there would be “major implications” and that only half of the TGV trains going north, east and north-west will be operating as a result.

Thug sé le fios go mbeadh “impleachtaí móra” ann agus nach mbeidh ach leath na dtraenacha TGV ag dul ó thuaidh, soir agus siar ó thuaidh ag feidhmiú dá bharr.

The trains on the TGV network are high speed services.

Is seirbhísí ardluais iad na traenacha ar an ngréasán TGV.

The network is run by the state company SNCF.

Is é an comhlacht stáit SNCF a reachtálann an gréasán.

Passengers have been advised to postpone their journeys, as many trains are being sent back to where they originally came from.

Cuireadh comhairle ar phaisinéirí a dturas a chur ar athló, mar tá go leor leor traenacha á gcur ar ais go dtí an áit ar tháinig siad as ar dtús.

It will be like that, they say, until Monday morning at least.

Is mar sin a bheidh sé, a deir siad, go dtí maidin Dé Luain ar a laghad.

SNCF says arsonists set fire to some of the railways between Paris and cities in the north, west and east of France.

Deir SNCF gur chuir coirloisceoirí cuid de na hiarnróid idir Páras agus cathracha i dtuaisceart, in iarthar agus in oirthear na Fraince trí thine.

Services to Lille, Bordeaux and Strasbourg, for example, have been disrupted.

Tá curtha isteach ar sheirbhísí go Lille, go Bordeaux agus go Strasbourg, mar shampla.

However, no damage was done to the railway from the south-east, as the arsonists were stopped before they got as far.

Ní dhearnadh aon díobhóil don iarnród soir ó theas, áfach, mar cuireadh stop leis na coirloisceoirí sula ndeachaigh siad chomh fada leis.

Passengers have been advised to postpone their journeys, as many trains are being sent back to where they originally came from.

Cuireadh comhairle ar phaisinéirí a dturas a chur ar athló, mar tá go leor leor traenacha á gcur ar ais go dtí an áit ar tháinig siad as ar dtús.

It will be like that, they say, until Monday morning at least.

Is mar sin a bheidh sé, a deir siad, go dtí maidin Dé Luain ar a laghad.

There is a lot of security in place in France as the Olympic Games approach us in Paris.

Tá go leor slándála i bhfeidhm sa bhFrainc agus na Cluichí Oileampacha ag teannadh linn i bPáras.

The French people remember well the attacks in Paris and Nice in the last ten years.

Tá cuimhne mhaith ag muintir na Fraince ar na hionsaithe i bPáras agus in Nice le deich mbliana anuas.

There is now concern among the organizers of the Olympic Games and among the authorities that the fear among the public will intensify in light of this damage to the railway network.

Tá imní ann anois i measc lucht eagraithe na gCluichí Oileampeacha agus i measc na n-údaráis go ngéaróidh ar an bhfaitíos i measc an phobail i bhfianaise na díobhála seo ar an ngréasán iarnróid.

The coordinated strikes on the rail network will feed into a sense of apprehension ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony in the heart of Paris later today.

The coordinated strikes on the rail network will feed into a sense of apprehension ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony in the heart of Paris later today.

As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games approaches, France’s high-speed rail network has been disrupted.

Agus searmanas oscailte na gCluichí Oileampacha ag teannadh linn, tá coirluascadh déanta ar ghréasán iarnróid ardluais na Fraince.

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118 people drowned in Irish waters in 5 years.

118 duine báite in uiscí na hÉireann le 5 bhliana.

An average of ten people are drowning in the country every month according to new research published by Irish Water Safety.

Tá deichniúr ar an meán á mbáthadh sa tír gach mí de réir thaighde nua atá foilsithe ag Sábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann.

People are drowning at all times of the year at sea and on waterways, and 118 drowned from 2019-2023 says the organization in the new report.

Tá daoine á mbáthadh ag gach tráth den bhliain ar muir agus ar bhealaí uisce, agus 118 báite ó 2019-2023 a deir an eagraíocht sa tuarascáil úr.

70% of them were men and boys and more than half of the total were middle-aged, between 40 and 69 years old.

Fir agus buachaillí 70 faoin gcéad dóibh agus bhí níos mó ná leath den iomlán meánaosta, idir 40 agus 69 bliain d’aois.

78 drowned last year, 15 less than 2022.

Báthadh 78 anuraidh, 15 níos lú ná 2022.

The figures from the Central Statistics Office show that 57% of people drowned by accident between 2017 and 2021.

Léiríonn na figiúirí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh gur tré thimpiste a báthadh 57 faoin gcéad de na daoine idir 2017 agus 2021.

Along the coast 80% of the people drowned.

Cois cósta a báthadh 80 faoin gcéad de na daoine.

On a river or lake the rest died.

Ar abhainn nó loch a bhásaigh an chuid eile.

In Co Mayo the rate was highest last year when 8 out of every 100,000 people drowned.

I gCo Mhaigh Eo is airde a bhí an ráta anuraidh nuair a báthadh 8 as gach 100,000 duine.

The highest number was in Co Cork – 15 drowned there.

I gCo Chorcaí a bhí an líon is airde – 15 a báthadh ansiúd.

“People are more aware of the danger” says Joanne Walsh, Chief Executive of Irish Water Safety.

“Tá tuiscint níos mó ar an gcontúirt ag daoine” a deir Joanne Walsh, Príomhfheidhmeannach Shábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann.

“The share of the number who drown while swimming or diving is decreasing” she says “and the figure is now 25% of the total.”

“Tá an sciar den líon a báthadh agus iad ag snámh nó ag tumadh ag laghdú” a deir sí “agus an figiúr anois ag 25 faoin gcéad den iomlán.”

Joanne Walsh stated that 60% of the number of people who drown by accident are related to “events on land, such as people walking a cliff or hiking or hunting.”

Luaigh Joanne Walsh go mbaineann 60 faoin gcéad den líon daoine a báthadh tré thimpiste le “imeachtaí ar tír, ar nós daoine ag siúl aille nó ag siúlóireacht nó ag sealgaireacht.”

They will now focus more, she says, on the danger associated with such actions.

Beidh siad feasta ag díriú tuilleadh a deir sí ar an gcontúirt a bhaineann le gníomhartha den chineál sin.

She urged people to remember the acronym “SAFE – Stay away from edges.”

D’ímpigh sí ar dhaoine cuimhniú ar an acrainm “SAFE – Stay away from edges.”

“You could be out walking in the summer when there is a lot of growth and you might not see the edge of the river, or the lake.

“D’fhéadfá a bheith amuigh ag siúl sa samhradh nuair atá fás mór déanta agus b’fhéidir nach bhfeicfeá ciumhais na habhann, nó na locha.

And in winter, although it is bare, the edge is not as strong as the ground could give it.

Agus sa ngeimhreadh, cé go bhfuil sé lom feannta, níl an chiumhais chomh láidir agus d’fhéadfadh an talamh tabhairt uaidh.

You have to be careful, and always remember SAFE – Stay away from edges.”

Ní mór a bheith ar aire, agus cuimhnigh i gcónaí ar SAFE – Stay away from edges.”

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Biden is out of the race, but Harris still faces challenges.

Biden éirithe as an iomaíocht ach dúshláin fós roimh Harris.

Joe Biden gave only a minute’s notice to his closest advisors in the White House before announcing yesterday that he would not be a candidate for the Democratic Party nomination.

Níor thug Joe Biden ach fógra nóiméid do na comhairleoirí is gaire dó sa Teach Bán sular fhógair sé inné nach mbeadh sé ina iarrthóir d’ainmniúchán an Pháirtí Dhaonlathaigh.

Sources close to the President say that he spent two days combing information from public opinion polls showing that it would be difficult for him to win against Donald Trump in the month of June.

Deir foinsí gar don Uachtarán gur chaith sé dhá lá ag cíoradh faisnéise ó phobalbhreitheanna a bhí ag taispeáint go mbeadh sé deacair air bua a fháil in aghaidh Donald Trump mí na Samhnra.

A sudden announcement, but the pressure on Biden from senior Democrats was gathering strength during the week, and despite Biden himself putting his feet up in public, it was clear that that pressure was having an impact on him.

Fógra tobann ach bhí an brú ar Bhiden ó Dhaonlathaigh shinsearacha ag bailiú nirt i gcaitheamh na seachtaine, agus in ainneoin Biden féin ag cur cosa i dtaca go poiblí, ba léir go raibh an brú sin ag imirt tionchair air.

On 645 yesterday he gathered his campaign team together, just before he announced it publicly, at his home in Delaware, where he has been since he contracted Covid again.

Ar 645 inné a bhailigh sé foireann a fheachtais le chéile, díreach sular fhógair sé go poiblí é, ag a theach in Delaware, áit a bhfuil sé ó tholg sé Covid arís.

The decision came three weeks after the debate against Donald Trump, a debate in which Biden failed to pull a punch on his opponent; he made speech bubbles there and left many of Trump’s false claims on a wide range of topics unanswered.

Tháinig an cinneadh trí seachtaine tar éis na díospóireachta in aghaidh Donald Trump, díospóireacht inar theip ar Biden aon dorn a tharraingt ar a chéile comhraic; rinne sé bothúin cainte ann agus d’fhág sé roinnt mhaith de mhaíomh bréagach Trump ar réimse leathan ábhar gan freagra.

He then made other mistakes, introducing Ukrainian president Volodomir Zelensky at a NATO event as ‘President Putin’.

Rinne sé botúin eile ina dhiaidh sin, ag cur uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodomir Zelensky i láthair ag ócáid de chide NATO mar an ‘tUachtarán Putin’.

Since then, the acuity of his mind has been questioned and more emphasis has been placed on his age and ability to spend another four years in the White House, and it was clear that the Democrat was disturbed by the question.

Ó shin, tá amhras á chaitheamh ar ghéire a intinne agus béim níos mó á chur ar a aois agus ar chumas ceithre bhliana eile a chur de sa Teach Bán, agus ba léir go raibh an Daonlathaigh suaite ag an gceist.

In his announcement yesterday, Biden gave his blessing to his Vice President Kamala Harris and promised all support for her and his party in the fight they would face.

Ina fhógra inné, thug Biden a bheannacht dá Leas-Uachtarán Kamala Harris agus gheall gach tacaíocht di agus dá pháirtí sa troid a bheadh rompu.

But Biden’s exit from the race leaves some questions about the process Democrats will follow from now until the party’s National Convention next month.

Ach fágann imeacht Biden as an iomaíocht roinnt ceisteanna faoin bpróiséas a leanfaidh na Daonlathaigh as seo go dtí Comhdháil Náisiúnta an pháirtí an mhí seo chugainn.

14 million Democrats voted in the primary elections and overwhelmingly voted for Biden, but now the party’s course to Congress is uncertain.

Vótáil 14 milliún Daonlathach sna toghcháin tosaigh agus vótáil a bhformór mór acu ar son Biden, ach anois tá cúrsa an pháirtí go dtí an Comhdháil éiginnte.

It has never happened before, in either of the major parties, that the main candidate withdrew from the competition after the initial elections.

Níor tharla sé riamh cheana, i gceachtar de na mórpháirtithe, gur éirigh an príomhiarrthóir as an iomaíocht tar éis na dtoghchán tosaigh.

This is one of the earliest things Republicans threw out publicly in response to Biden’s announcement.

Tá sé seo ar cheann de na rudaí ba luaithe a chaith Poblachtánaigh amach go poiblí mar fhreagra ar fhógra Biden.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that a legal challenge could be possible in some States due to the presence of a new competitor in the race.

Dúirt Spéicéir Theach na nIonadaithe Mike Johnson go bhféadfadh agóid dlí bheith indéanta i roinnt Stát de bharr iomaitheoir nua bheith sa rás.

A clear illustration of this is the challenge that would be faced by Republicans from Kamala Harris or another Democratic candidate, because so much of Trump’s campaign was based on Biden personally on his age and on the speech mistakes he makes.

Léiriú soiléir air seo an dúshlán a bheadh roimh Phoblachtánaigh ó Kamala Harris nó iarrthóir eile Daonlathach, mar go raibh an oiread d’fheachtas Trump bunaithe ar Biden go pearsanta ar a aois agus ar na botúin cainte a dhéanann sé.

Now this focus is gone.

Anois tá an fócas seo imithe.

In fact, in a series of rambling posts on Truth Social, his own social media, Trump said that Republicans would be entitled to compensation from Democrats for the money and dollars they have spent against Biden.

Go deimhin, i sraith postálacha rámhailleacha ar Truth Social, a mheán sóisialta féin, dúirt Trump go mbeadh Poblachtánaigh i dteideal cúitimh a fháíl ó Dhaonlathaigh as an dua agus na dollair atá caite acu in éadan Biden.

If Donald Trump will run against Kamala Harris, and that has not yet been confirmed, he will have to reimagine his campaign.

Más in aghaidh Kamala Harris a bheidh Donald Trump ag rith, agus nil sé sin deimhithe go fóill, beidh air athshamhlú a dhéanamh ar a fheachtas.

Democrats are already shaping the race now into a battle between the Prosecutor and the Offender.

Tá Daonlathaigh cheana féin ag múnlú na hiomaíochta anois ina chath idir an tIonchúisitheoir agus an Ciontóir.

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Another six accused of breaching public order in Cúlóg.

Seisear eile cúisithe faoin ord poiblí a shárú sa gCúlóg.

A total of 21 people have now been charged with the clampdown that took place yesterday on a site that was being prepared to provide accommodation for refugees, and six others have appeared in court this afternoon to be charged with breaching public order in Coolock on the north side of the high city.

21 duine san iomlán anois atá cúisithe faoin gclampar a tharla inné ar shuíomh a bhí á réiteach le lóistín a chur ar fáil do theifigh, agus seisear eile tar éis a bheith os comhair cúirte tráthnóna lena gcúiseamh leis on ord poiblí a shárú sa gCúlóg ar an taobh ó thuaidh den ardchathair.

They were all released on bail after the Dublin District Court hearing, which had a special final sitting last night with 15 charged and released on bail.

Scaoileadh amach ar bannaí ar fad iad tar éis na héisteachta de Chúirt Dúiche Átha Cliath, ag a raibh suí speisialta deirneach aréir le 15 a chúiseamh agus a scaoileadh amach ar bannaí.

Gary Daly (45) of North Cross, Mullhide Road was today charged with 2 counts of breaching public order – being threatening, abusive and disobeying instructions from a Garda.

Cúisíodh inniu Gary Daly (45) as Cros an Tuaiscirt, Bóthar Mhullach Íde i 2 chúis faoin ord poiblí a shárú – a bheith bagarthach, maslach agus gan glacadh le treoir ó Gharda.

The same two charges were attributed to Úna Colgan (69) from Drumconrach.

Cuireadh an dá chúis chéanna i leith Úna Colgan (69) as Droim Chonrach.

Alan Dunne (63) of Bunraite Avenue in Coolog was accused of failing to accept instructions from a Garda.

Cuireadh i leith Alan Dunne (63) as Ascaill Bhun Raite sa gCúlóg nár ghlac sé le treoir ó Gharda.

That reason was also brought against Tom Printer (68) from Newbridge in Co Kildare and against Hugh O’Rourke (55) from Priorywood in DAC 7 and against Edmond Butler (53) from Dunachmide in BAC 13.

An chúis sin freisin a cuireadh in aghaidh Tom Printer (68) as an Droichead Nua i gCo Chill Dara agus in aghaidh Hugh O’Rourke (55) as Coill an Phrióra i mBÁC 7 agus in aghaidh Edmond Butler (53) as Domhnach Míde i mBÁC 13.

They were all granted bail of €200 on the condition that they stay clear of the old Crown Paints factory on Mullhide Road.

Ceadaíodh €200 bannaí dóibh go léir ar an gcoinníoll go bhfanfadh siad glan ó sheanmhonarcha Crown Paints ar Bhóthar Mhullach Íde.

Some of them were also ordered to stay clear of the Guards Barracks in Coolock.

Tugadh ordú do chuid acu fanacht glan freisin ar Bheairic na nGardaí sa gCúlóg.

Lawyers for Tom Printer from Kildare said he was retired, hard of hearing and had left his car at the barracks.

Dúirt dlíodóirí thar ceann Tom Printer as Cill Dara go raibh sé ar scor, nach bhfuil an éisteacht go maith aige agus go raibh a charr fágtha ag an mbeairic aige.

He was allowed to get his car but made an arrangement with the Gardai, but was ordered to stay clear of the place afterwards.

Tugadh cead dó a charr a fháil ach socrú a dhéanamh leis na Gardaí, ach hordaíodh dó fanacht glan ar an áit ina dhiaidh sin.

The six are due back in court on the 10th of October.

Tá an seisear le bheith ar ais os comhair cúirte an 10ú lá de mhí Mheán an Fhómhair.

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Death threat against Mary Lou McDonald..

Bagairt báis in aghaidh Mary Lou McDonald..

She has strongly criticized the death threat made to the leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald.

Tá an bhagairt báis a rinneadh ar cheannaire Shinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald cáinte go láidir aici.

She said it was a ‘bare and obvious’ threat.

Bagairt a bhí ‘lom agus follasach’ a dúirt sí a bhí ann.

The President of Sinn Féin informed X that she had referred the death threat to the Gardai.

Chuir Uachtarán Shinn Féin in iúl ar X go raibh an bhagairt báis curtha faoi bhráid na nGardaí aici.

https://twitter.com/MaryLouMcDonald/status/ 1813543326026465415 Mary Lou McDonald also says on X, that the person who made the threat said he would throw her in the head.

https://twitter.com/MaryLouMcDonald/status/ 1813543326026465415 Deir Mary Lou McDonald ar X freisin, go ndúirt an té a rinne an bhagairt go gcaithfeadh sé sa chloigeann í.

It was a threat to my life, she said, it was as blatant and obvious as that.

Bagairt ar mo bheatha a bhí ann, a dúirt sí, bhí sé chomh lom agus follasach leis sin.

This threat, she said on RTÉ, is an escalation of the campaign of abuse against her, which is continuous and non-stop and has been going on for about a year.

Géarú é an bhagairt seo, a dúir sí ar RTÉ, ar an bhfeachtas mí-úsáide ina coinne, atá leanúnach agus gan stad agus atá ar bun le thart ar bhliain.

The Dála Deputy said that this is abusive and sometimes racist abuse, which is being heaped on her in a forceful and co-ordinated manner.

Dúirt an Teachta Dála gur mí-úsáid frithmhá agus ar uaireanta ciníoch é seo, atá á carnadh uirthi go tréan agus ar bhealach comhordaithe.

This campaign is underway, she said, for herself and against her party, in an attempt to break the link between them and their followers.

Tá an feachtas seo ar bun, a dúírt sí, ina haghaidh féín agus in aghaidh a páirtí, in iarracht an nasc idir iad agus a lucht leanúna a bhriseadh.

The threat came at the head of a discussion on the need for complete outrage at violence against women.

Tháinig an bhagairt agus í i gceann ar phlé ar an ngá atá le doicheall iomlán roimh an bhfoiréigean in aghaidh na mban.

This was not censorship, she said, because she is fully in favor of people being allowed to speak, but she is not prepared to accept a death threat to herself or anyone else.

Ní cinsireacht a bhí anseo a dúirt sí, mar go bhfuil sí lán ar son chead cainte bheith ag daoine, ach nach bhfuil sí sásta glacadh le bagairt bháis uirthi féin ná ar aon duine eile.

Mary Lou McDonald says the same person also threatened a senior member of the Garda Sícháa, and she hoped that would also be dealt with.

Deir Mary Lou McDonald go ndearna an duine céanna bagairt ar chomhalta sinsearach den Gharda Síocháa freisin, agus go raibh súil aici go ngabhfaí i ngleic leis sin freisin.

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Charna Wind Farm – 5 year Confidential University of Galway.

Feirm Gaoithe Charna – Rúndacht 5 bhliana Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

The University of Galway has confirmed to RTÉ News/TG4 that they have a 5-year confidentiality clause in place with a third party about publicly disclosing any information about the proposed wind farm off the coast of Charna in Connemara.

Tá sé deimhnithe ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe do Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 go bhfuil clásal rúndachta 5 bliana i bhfeidhm acu le tríú páirtí faoi aon eolas a nochtú go poiblí faoin bhfeirm gaoithe atá beartaithe amach ó chósta Charna i gConamara.

The company Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo is to make a planning application before the end of August to place 30 wind turbines in the sea near the rocks of Sceirde.

Tá an chuideachta Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo le iarratas pleanála a dhéanamh roimh dheireadh mhí Lúnasa le 30 tuirbín gaoithe a chur i bhfarraige gar do charraigeacha na Sceirde.

The University of Galway has had a research station in Massa in Carna to study the atmosphere since 1958.

Tá staisiún taighde ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe i gCeann Mhása i gCarna le staidéar a dhéanamh ar an atmaisféir ó 1958.

The University of Galway’s research center on Ceann Mása Ceann Mása is located in the area where Fuinneamh Skerde plans to place the range of turbines.

An t-ionad taighde atá ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar Cheann Mhása Tá Ceann Mhása buailte ar an limistéar a bhfuil sé beartaithe ag Fuinneamh Sceirde an raon turibíní a chur.

30 wind turbines 320 meters high in a sea area 5-12 km off the coast in question.

30 tuirbín gaoithe 320 méadar ar airde i limistéar farraige 5-12 km amach ón gcladach atá i gceist.

The wind turbines recently attracted attention when the company posted images online showing what different areas would look like if the turbines were installed.

Tharraing na tuirbíní gaoithe caint le gairid nuair a chuir an chuideachta íomhanna ar-líne ag léiriú an chuma a bheadh ar cheantair eagsúla dá gcuirfí na tuirbíní i bhfearas.

People are concerned about the impact the proposal would have on fisheries, tourism and the environment.

Tá imní ar dhaoine faoin tionchar a bheadh ag an togra ar an iascach, ar an turasóireacht agus ar an timpeallacht.

Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 has submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act at the University seeking any information or correspondence from 2020 to now relating to the wind farm to be placed in Skeirde.

Chuir Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 iarratas faoin Acht Saorála Faisnéise ag an Ollscoil ag lorg aon eolas nó comhfhreagras ón mbliain 2020 go dtí anois a bhain leis an bhfeirm gaoithe atá le cur sna Sceirde.

The request was refused.

Diúltaíodh don iarratas.

We were told that there was a commercial agreement in place between the University of Galway and the third party which included a 5 year confidentiality clause.

Dúradh linn go raibh comhaontú tráchtála i bhfeidhm idir Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus an tríú páirtí a bhfuil clásal rúndachta 5 bhliana ag baint leis.

Galway University Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 asked the University’s press office to clarify the arrangement that has been made between the University and the third party.

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe D’iarr Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 ar oifig preasa na hOllscoile soiléiriú a thabhairt ar an socrú atá déanta idir an Ollscoil agus an triú páirtí.

The same question was asked of Fuinneagh Sceirde Teo as well as a question about whether there was any arrangement in terms of money.

Cuireadh an cheist chéanna ar Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo chomh maith le ceist faoi an raibh aon socrú ó thaobh airgid i gceist.

In a statement the University says that they are concerned about the potential impact of the development of the Carraigga na Skerde wind farm on the valuable research being carried out in the weather station and that this concern has been communicated to the authorities during the public consultations.

I ráiteas deir an Ollscoil go bhfuil imní orthu faoin tionchar a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ag forbairt fheirm gaoithe Charraigeacha na Sceirde ar an taighde luachmhar atá ar bun san stáisiún aimsire agus gur cuireadh an imní sin i n-iúl do na húdaráis le linn an chomhairliúcháin phoiblí.

They say they have raised those issues directly with the developers and are still dealing directly with them they say.

Deir siad gur ardaigh siad na ceisteanna sin go díreach leis na forbróirí agus tá siad fós ag plé go díreach leo a deir siad.

We understand that a planning application will be made by the end of next month.

Tuigtear dúinn go mbeidh iarratas pleanála á dhéanamh faoi dheireadh na míosa seo chugainn.

It will go to the Planning Board rather than a local authority about the changes that have been made to the planning system.

Chuig an mBord Pleanála seachas údarás áitiúil a rachaidh sé faoi na hathruithe atá déanta ar an gcóras pleanála.

Sinéad Ní Neachtain will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Sinéad Ní Neachtain ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Icelander, former Jamaican captain, the country’s new soccer boss.

Íoslannach, iar-cheannasaí Iamáice, saoiste nua sacair na tíre.

Heimir Hallgrímsson, who is 57, has been appointed by the Irish Soccer Association as manager of the country’s soccer team after an 8-month recruitment process.

Tá Heimir Hallgrímsson, atá 57, ceaptha ag Cumann Sacair na hÉireann ina bhainisteoir ar fhoireann sacair na tíre tar éis 8 mí de phróiseas earcaíochta.

Hallgrímsson was co-manager of his native Iceland at the time of their historic win over England at the 2016 European Championship.

Bhí Hallgrímsson ina chomhbhainisteoir ar a thír dhúchais an Íoslainn tráth a mbua stairiúil ar Shasana ag Craobh na hEorpa 2016.

Hallgrímson with his players after their success against England, June 2016. He was in charge of the Jamaican national team for the past 2 years, and under his leadership they qualified for the Copa America.

Hallgrímson lena chuid imreoir tar éis a gcuid éachtaí in aghaidh Shasana, Meitheach 2016 Bhí sé i gceannas ar fhoireann náisiúnta Iamáice le 2 bhliain anuas, agus cháiligh siad faoina stiúir don Copa America.

He used to work as a dentist before.

Bhíodh sé ag obair ina fhiaclóir roimhe sin.

The FAI struggled to find a successor to Stephen Kenny, who received the baton and road in November.

Bhí achrann agus anró ag an FAI le comharba a aimsiú ar Stephen Kenny a fuair bata agus bóthar mí na Samhna.

John O’Shea was put in interim charge twice in that period.

Cuireadh John O’Shea i gceannas go heatramhach faoi dhó sa tréimhse sin.

It was thought that Lee Carsley, a former international player with Ireland who is currently in charge of the England under-21 team, was from the FAI but he said he did not want the job.

Ceapadh gurbh é Lee Carsley, iar-imreoir idirnáisiúnta le Éirinn atá faoi láthair i gceannas ar fhoireann faoi-21 Shasana, a bhí ón FAI ach dúirt seisean nach raibh an post uaidh.

Neil Lennon, Chris Coleman, Chris Hughton and Gus Poyet were all also mentioned in the role and the manager of Georgia, Willy Sagnol, was very involved, until they managed to lose to the European Championship which is currently underway in Germany.

Bhí Neil Lennon, Chris Coleman, Chris Hughton agus Gus Poyet ar fad luaite freisin leis an ról agus ba mhór i gceist an bainisteoir ar an tSeoirsia, Willy Sagnol, go dtí gur éirigh leo siúd cáilliú do Chraobh na hEorpa atá ar bun faoi láthair sa nGearmáin.

Unexpectedly, Heimir Hallgrímsson is appointed this evening.

Gan chaint, gan choinne atá Heimir Hallgrímsson ceaptha tráthnóna.

He will have his first game in charge of Ireland, against England, in mid- autumn in the UEFA Nations League.

Beidh a chéad chluiche i gceannas na hÉireann aige, in aghaidh Shasana, mí Mheán an Fhómhair i Sraith Náisiún UEFA.

Heimir Hallgrímsson (left) in the company of Marc Canham, the FAI’s Director of Soccer

Heimir Hallgrímsson (ar chlé) i gcuideachta Marc Canham, Stiúrthóir Sacair an FAI

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Another 80 flights canceled by Aer Lingus.

80 eitilt eile curtha ar ceal ag Aer Lingus.

A further 80 flights have been canceled by Aer Lingus between Thursday 11 July and Sunday 14 July due to industrial action by the airline’s pilots.

Tá 80 eitilt eile curtha ar ceal ag Aer Lingus idir Déardaoin an 11 Iúil agus Dé Domhnaigh an 14 Iúil mar gheall ar an ngníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch atá ar bun ag píolótaí na haerlíne.

Aer Lingus says the latest flights have been canceled in order to keep as many services running as possible.

Deir Aer Lingus gur de ghrá an oiread seirbhísí agus is féidir a choinneáil ag imeacht a cuireadh na heitiltí is deireanaí ar ceal.

Passengers are advised to check the company’s website to find out which flights are involved.

Moltar do phaisinéirí suíomh gréasáin an chomhlachta a cheadú lena fháil amach cé na heitiltí atá i gceist.

The affected passengers can get their money back or book another flight.

Is féidir leis na paisinéirí atá thíos leis a gcuid airgid a fháil ar ais nó eitilt eile a chur in áirithe.

Yesterday, Aer Lingus announced that they had canceled 76 flights between Monday and next Wednesday, which is one of the 392 flights that had been canceled before.

Arú inné, d’fhógair Aer Lingus go raibh 76 eitilt curtha ar ceal acu idir an Luan agus an Chéadaoin seo chugainn, sin i gceann na 392 eitilt a bhí curtha ar ceal roimhe sin.

The Labor Court intervened yesterday afternoon in the dispute relating to a pay rise.

Rinne an Chúirt Oibreachais idirghabháil tráthnóna arú inné san aighneas a bhaineann le hardú pá.

The management and the pilots have presented their various cases to the Court and a settlement proposal is to be issued “in due course”.

Chuir an bhainistíocht agus na píolótaí a gcásanna éagsúla i láthair na Cúirte agus tá moladh réitigh le heisiúint “in am trátha”.

The pilots have been working according to regulation since Wednesday 26 June and went on strike for eight hours last Saturday.

Tá na píolótaí ag oibriú de réir rialach ón gCéadaoin an 26 Meitheamh agus chuaigh siad ar stailc ar feadh ocht n-uaire an chloig Dé Sathairn seo caite.

The pilots are demanding a 23.8% pay rise but management says the company cannot afford to give them.

Tá ardú pá 23.8 faoin gcéad á éileamh ag na píolótaí ach deir an bhainistíocht nach bhfuil an comhlacht in acmhainn a thabhairt dóibh.

If any pay rise is given to the pilots, management says, it will be in respect of changes in their working practices.

Má thugtar aon ardú pá do na píolótaí, a deir an bhainistíocht, is in ómós athruithe ar a gcleachtais oibre a bheas sé.

More productivity and looser rosters required by management.

Breis táirgiúlachta agus uainchláir níos scaoilte a theastaíonn ón mbainistíocht.

However, the pilots believe that they are entitled to a pay rise according to custom and according to the rate of inflation.

Creideann na píolótaí, áfach, go bhfuil siad i dteideal ardú pá de réir gnáis agus de réir ráta an bhoilscithe.

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Aer Lingus dispute: another Labor Court hearing today.

Aighneas Aer Lingus: éisteacht eile sa Chúirt Oibreachais inniu.

The Labor Court is to intervene later today in the dispute between the management and the pilots in Aer Lingus.

Tá an Chúirt Oibreachais le idirghabháil a dhéanamh níos deireanaí inniu san aighneas idir an bhainistíocht agus na píolótaí in Aer Lingus.

Yesterday, both sides sent written submissions to the Court and they are to present their various cases – according to the contents of those submissions – to the Court after lunchtime today.

Inné, chuir an dá thaobh aighneachtaí scríofa chuig an gCúirt agus tá siad lena gcásanna éagsúla – de réir a bhfuil sna haighneachtaí sin – a chur i láthair na Cúirte tar éis am lóin inniu.

The Court will then issue a settlement recommendation.

Eiseoidh an Chúirt moladh réitigh ina dhiaidh sin.

The Court asked that nothing be done in between that would aggravate the dispute.

D’iarr an Chúirt nach ndéanfaí dada idir dhá linn a ghéaródh an t-aighneas.

The pilots are working according to the rules and Aer Lingus has had 392 cancellations so far today as a result.

Tá na píolótaí ag oibriú de réir rialach agus bhí 392 curtha ar ceal ag Aer Lingus go nuige inniu mar thoradh air sin.

The airline announced this morning that they had still canceled another 76 flights.

D’fhógair an aerlíne ar maidin inniu go raibh 76 eitlit eile fós curtha ar ceal acu.

There is a 23.8% pay rise from the pilots but the management says that the company cannot afford to give them.

Tá ardú pá 23.8 faoin gcéad ó na píolótaí ach deir an bhainistíocht nach bhfuil an comhlacht in acmhainn a thabhairt dóibh.

If any pay rise is given to the pilots, management says, it will be in respect of changes in their working practices.

Má thugtar aon ardú pá do na píolótaí, a deir an bhainistíocht, is in ómós athruithe ar a gcleachtais oibre a bheas sé.

More productivity and looser rosters required by management.

Breis táirgiúlachta agus uainchláir níos scaoilte a theastaíonn ón mbainistíocht.

However, the pilots believe that they are entitled to a pay rise according to custom and according to the rate of inflation.

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An internal case has been initiated regarding a single soldier.

Tús curtha le cás inmheánach maidir le saighdiúir singil.

The Defense Forces of Ireland have begun an internal case regarding a soldier who pleaded guilty to brutally assaulting a woman who was left unconscious and speechless as a result.

Tá tús curtha ag Óglaigh na hÉireann le cás inmheánach maidir le saighdiúir a phléadáil ciontach in ionsaí brúidiúil a dhéanamh ar bhean a fágadh gan aithne gan urlabhra dá bharr.

In a court in Limerick yesterday, Single Soldier Cathal Crotty, aged 22, was given a three-year suspended prison sentence for the attack.

I gcúirt i Luimneach inné, gearradh trí bliana príosúin ar fionraí ar an Saighdiúir Singil Cathal Crotty, 22 bliain d’aois, faoin ionsaí.

In a statement, the Defense Forces declared that the internal case could not be started or that the civil case in court was over.

I ráiteas, dhearbhaigh Óglaigh na hÉireann nár féadadh tús a chur leis an gcás inmheánach nó go raibh an cás sibhialta sa chúirt thart.

The statement said that the soldier’s Commanding Officer now had “various options” according to the Defense Forces Regulations.

Dúradh sa ráiteas go raibh “roghanna éagsúla” anois ag Oifigeach Ceannais an tsaighdiúra de réir Rialacháin Óglaigh na hÉireann.

The statement praised the woman who was attacked by Cathal Crotty – Natasha O’Brien, aged 24 – for her courage and prayed for her.

Moladh sa ráiteas an bhean ar ionsaigh Cathal Crotty í – Natasha O’Brien, 24 bliain d’aois – as a mhisniúla a bhí sí agus guíodh biseach uirthi.

Natasha O’Brien said yesterday, however, that it was neither right nor fair to impose a suspended prison term on the soldier.

Dúirt Natasha O’Brien inné, ámh, nach raibh sé ceart ná cóir téarma príosúin ar fionraí a ghearradh ar an saighdiúir.

The court was told that Cathal Crotty, from Ardnacroise in Co Clare, attacked Natasha O’Brien on O’Connell Street in Limerick on 29 May 2022.

Dúradh sa chúirt gur ionsaigh Cathal Crotty, as Ard na Croise i gCo an Chláir, Natasha O’Brien ar Shráid Uí Chonaill i Luimneach ar an 29 Bealtaine 2022.

Cathal Crotty had spent the evening drinking and when he started shouting insults at people in the street Natasha O’Brien asked him to stop.

Bhí an tráthóna caite ag Cathal Crotty ag ól agus nuair a chuaigh sé ag caitheamh maslaí le daoine ar an tsráid in ard a ghutha d’iarr Natasha O’Brien air éirí as.

It was then that he attacked her and hit her at least six times.

Ba ansin a d’ionsaigh sé í agus bhuail í sé huaire ar a laghad.

When the Gardaí first arrested him he told them it was the woman who started the altercation but when he was shown video from security cameras which showed otherwise he pleaded guilty to the attack.

Nuair a ghabh na Gardaí é ar an gcéad dul síos dúirt sé leo gurbh í an bhean a thosaigh an t-achrann ach nuair a taispeánadh físeán ó cheamaraí slándála dó a léirigh a mhalairt phléadáil sé ciontach san ionsaí.

It was also said that the soldier was complaining about the attack on the social media Snapchat.

Dúradh freisin go raibh an saighdiúir ag maíomh as an ionsaí ar an meán sóisialta Snapchat.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has four weeks to appeal against the leniency of the sentence but no announcement has yet been made.

Tá ceithre seachtaine ag an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí le achomharc a dhéanamh in aghaidh bhoige na pianbhreithe ach níl aon fhógra déanta faoi sin fós.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Natasha O’Brien for speaking openly and bravely about the vicious attack on her.

Mhol an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee Natasha O’Brien as labhairt go hoscailte agus go cróga faoin ionsaí fíochmhar a rinneadh uirthi.

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Aer Lingus considering alternative options for passengers in pay dispute.

Roghanna eile do phaisinéirí á meas ag Aer Lingus in aighneas pá.

Aer Lingus will arrange alternative flights for customers, work with other airlines and hire extra planes if necessary, if flights are canceled due to the pilots’ industrial dispute next week.

Eagróidh Aer Lingus eitiltí malartacha do chustaiméirí, oibreoidh siad le haerlínte eile agus gheobhaidh siad eitleáin bhreise ar cíos más gá, má chuirtear eitiltí ar ceal de bharr aighneas tionsclaíoch na bpíolótaí an tseachtain seo chugainn.

The company is assessing the impact of the industrial action of its pilots next week on their services.

Tá an comhlacht ag meas an tionchair a bheidh ag gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch a bpíolótaí an tseachtain seo chugainn ar a gcuid seirbhísí.

The Irish Airline Pilots Association IALPA warned yesterday that they will operate according to the rules from Wednesday 26 June onwards.

Thug Cumann Phíolótaí Aerlínte na hÉireann IALPA foláireamh inné go n-oibreoidh siad de réir rialach ón Chéadaoin 26 Meitheamh amach.

This means that the pilots will not do any overtime or any other tasks outside of their official working hours.

Ciallaíonn sin nach ndéanfaidh na píolótaí aon ragobair ná aon chúraimí eile taobh amuigh dá n-uaireanta oibre oifigiúla.

They will not be willing to log into Aer Lingus portal systems or answer work telephone calls outside of working hours.

Ní bheidh siad toilteanach logáil isteach i gcórais tairsí de chuid Aer Lingus ná glaonna teileafóin oibre a fhreagairt taobh amuigh dá n-uaireanta oibre.

Aer Lingus says there is no loss with this action.

Deir Aer Lingus nach bhfuil aon chall leis an ghníomh seo.

The company says flights will be significantly disrupted and cancellations are likely.

Deir an comhlacht go gcuirfear as go mór do eitiltí agus gur dócha go gcuirfear eitiltí ar ceal.

“IALPA was determined to announce industrial action, and as such they have decided to cause serious harm to Aer Lingus customers and other employees,” said Donal Moriarty, Aer Lingus Corporate Affairs Officer.

“Bhí rún daingean ag IALPA gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch a fhógairt, agus dá réir sin tá cinneadh déanta acu dochar mór a dhéanamh, d’aon turas, de chustaiméirí agus do fhostaithe eile Aer Lingus,” a dúirt Donal Moriarty, Oifigeach Gnóthaí Corparáideacha Aer Lingus.

Union members voted overwhelmingly to reject the Labor Court’s recommendation to accept wage increases of 9.25% as part of an interim settlement.

Vótáil baill an cheardchumainn le móramh mór, diúltú de mholadh na Cúirte Oibreachais glacadh le harduithe pá de 9.25 faoin gcéad mar chuid de shocrú eatramhach.

The pilots are demanding increases of 23.8% in compensation for their cooperation with the company during the Covid-19 pandemic when the aviation sector was in a slump.

Tá na píolótaí ag éileamh arduithe de 23.8 faoin gcéad mar chúiteamh ar a gcomhoibriú leis an chomhlacht i rith na paindéime covid 19 nuair a bhí an earnáil eitlíochta ina lagtrá.

Aer Lingus says this claim is excessive, unreasonable and unjustifiable.

Deir Aer Lingus go bhfuil an t-éileamh seo iomarcach, míréasúnta agus dochosanta.

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Operations postponed at University Hospital, Galway.

Obráidí curtha ar atráth in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh.

University Hospital Galloway says a number of elective procedures have been postponed due to hospital pressure and a lack of beds.

Deir Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gallimhe go bhfuil roinnt gnáthamh roghnacha curtha ar atráth de bharr brú san ospidéal agus easpa leapacha.

Urgent and ‘time-sensitive’ cases are being prioritized by the hospital and the patient is being informed directly when a procedure is to be postponed.

Cásanna práinne agus cásanna atá ‘am-íogair’ atá ag fáil tús áite ag an ospidéal agus an t- othar á chur ar an eolas go díreach nuair atá gnáthamh le cur ar atráth.

The Emergency Department at the center is also under pressure with people waiting a long time to see a doctor.

Tá an Rannóg Éigeandála san ionad faoi bhrú freisin agus daoine ag fanacht i bhfad le dochtúir a fheiceáil.

A large crowd, almost 400 people, attended the section between Saturday and Sunday.

Slua mór, beagnach 400 duine, a d’fhreastail ar an rannóg idir an Satharn agus an Domhnach.

Because of so many of those who wanted treatment in the hospital itself, there is pressure on the hospital’s capacity to provide beds.

De bharr an oiread acu sin ar theastaigh cóir leighis san ospidéal féin uathu, tá brú ar acmhainn an ospidéil leapacha a chur ar fáil.

There is therefore a significant delay, the Hospital says, in bringing people from the Emergency Department to a bed in a ward.

Tá moill shuntasach mar sin, a deir an tOspidéal ar dhaoine a thabhairt ón Rannóg Éigeandála chuig leapa i mbarda.

49 people were waiting on a ward bed this morning, according to the hospital.

49 duine a bhí ag fanacht ar leaba bharda ar maidin, dar leis an ospidéal.

University Hospital Galway says that everyone who comes to the Emergency Department will be attended to, but that this will be done strictly in order of medical need.

Deir Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh go ndéanfar freastal ar gach duine a thiocfaidh chuig an Rannóg Éidgeandála, ach go ndéanfar sin go docht in ord an riachtanais leighis.

The public is asked not to attend the Emergency Department at the hospital unless it is an emergency.

Iarrtar ar an bpobal gan freastal ar an Rannóg Éigeandála san ospidéal murar éigeandáil atá ann.

First try a GP or an out-of-hours service if possible, that’s the advice to the public.

Triail ar dtús ar dhochtúir teaghlaigh nó ar sheirbhís eis- uaireanta más féidir, sin é an chomhairle don phobal.

The HSE also says that the Roscommon Injury Unit is also open from 8am to 8pm to attend to injuries to anyone over 5 years of age.

Deir an HSE freisin go bhfuil Aonad Gortuithe Ros Comáin ar oscailt freisin óna 8am go dtína 8in le freastal ar ghortú ar dhuine ar bith os cionn 5 bhliana d’aois.

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Talks are underway to avoid a strike at Aer Lingus.

Comhráite ar siúl le súil stailc in Aer Lingus a sheachaint.

Discussions are underway today between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots Association regarding a pay dispute that could lead to a strike.

Tá comhráite ar siúl inniu idir Aer Lingus agus Chumann Phíolótaí Aerlínte na hÉireann maidir le haighneas pá a bhféadfadh stailc a bheith mar thoradh air.

Yesterday, members of that union in Aer Lingus voted overwhelmingly in favor of taking industrial action – including a strike – if a compromise was not reached between us.

Inné, vótáil baill den cheardchumann sin in Aer Lingus le móramh mór i bhfabhar tabhairt faoi ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch – stailc san áireamh – mura dtiocfaí ar chomhréiteach idir dhá linn.

Ahead of today’s joint talks, Aer Lingus asked the pilots to give fifteen days’ notice before going on strike.

Roimh na comhchainteanna inniu, d’iarr Aer Lingus fógra cúig lá dhéag ar na píolótaí sula rachaidís ar stailc.

According to the Workplace Relations Commission’s code of practice, it is recommended to give at least one week’s notice before going on strike.

De réir chód cleachtais an Choimisiúin um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre, moltar fógra seachtaine ar a laghad a thabhairt sula dtéitear ar stailc.

The president of the pilots’ union, Captain Mark Tighe, said that the members would announce “in due course” what kind of industrial action they would undertake.

Dúirt uachtarán cheardchumann na bpíolótaí, an Captaen Mark Tighe, go bhfógródh na baill “in am trátha” cén sórt gníomhaíochta tionsclaíche go baileach a dtabharfaidís faoi.

He indicated however that the pilots wished not to disturb people who intend to go on holiday abroad this summer.

Thug sé le fios mar sin féin gur mhian leis na píolótaí gan cur as do dhaoine a bhfuil sé i gceist acu dul ar saoire thar lear an samhradh seo.

On the contrary, says Mark Tighe, the pilots are determined to get their own share of the big profit that Aer Lingus is currently making.

Os a choinne sin, arsa Mark Tighe, tá na píolótaí meáite ar a gcothrom féin a fháil den bhrabach mór atá Aer Lingus a dhéanamh faoi láthair.

Last week, the union rejected a Labor Court recommendation to give them a total 9.2% pay rise as part of an interim settlement.

An tseachtain seo caite, dhiúltaigh an ceardchumann moladh ón gCúirt Oibreachais ardú pá 9.2 faoin gcéad san iomlán a thabhairt dóibh mar chuid de réiteach eatramhach.

That proposal is far from the mark, however, since the 23.8% pay rise that the pilots are demanding.

Tá an moladh sin i bhfad ón marc, ámh, ós ardú pá 23.8 faoin gcéad atá na píolótaí a éileamh.

According to the pilots, the pay rise offers they have been given so far are not in line with the rate of inflation or the huge profit Aer Lingus is making, and do not take into account all the benefits that have allowed they want on behalf of the company during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dar leis na píolótaí nach bhfuil na tairiscintí ar ardú pá a tugadh dóibh go dtí seo, nach bhfuil siad ag teacht le ráta an bhoilscithe ná leis an mbrabach mór atá Aer Lingus a dhéanamh, agus nach gcuirtear san áireamh iontu na sochair ar fad a lig siad uathu ar son an chomhlachta aimsir na paindéime covid 19.

Aer Lingus Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Donal Moriarty, however, said the pilots’ demands were out of proportion and untenable.

Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Gnóthaí Corparáideacha Aer Lingus, Donal Moriarty, áfach, go raibh éileamh na bpíolótaí as compás agus dochurtha i gcrích.

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Bull terrier killed by gardaí after attack on woman.

Tarbh-bhrocaire maraithe ag na Gardaí tar éis ionsaí ar bhean.

A bull terrier in Cork was shot and killed by Gardaí after the dog became combative during an incident last night on O’Connolly Road in Ballyfeethan.

Lámhaigh agus mharaigh na Gardaí tarbh-bhrocaire i gCorcaigh tar éis don mhadra éirí trodach le linn eachtra aréir ar Bhóthar Uí Chonghaile i mBaile Féitheán.

A report was made to Gardaí that a dog had attacked a woman in a back garden.

Cuireadh tuairisc faoi bhráid na nGardaí go raibh madra tar éis bean a ionsaí i ngairdín cúil.

The dog bit the woman’s arm and leg.

Bhain an madra greim as lámh agus as cos na mná.

Another member of the family was also bitten while trying to control the dog.

Baineadh greim as duine eile sa teaghlach freisin agus é ag iarraidh smacht a fháil ar an madra.

Local unarmed Gardai, a dog warden and a vet attended the scene and contacted the Support Unit under the Garda Síochána Army.

D’fhreastail na Gardaí áitiúla nach raibh armtha, maor madraí agus tréidlia ar an láthair agus chuir siad fios ar Aonad Tacaíochta faoi Arm an Gharda Síochána.

The two injured were taken to University Hospital, Cork, where they were treated.

Tugadh an bheirt a gortaíodh chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, áit ar cuireadh cóir leighis orthu.

Earlier this week, a young woman named Nicole Morey was killed by a stray dog in Co Limerick.

Níos tuisce an tseachtain seo, mharaigh madra allta bean óg darbh ainm di Nicole Morey i gCo Luimnigh.

It was the young woman’s birthday.

Lá breithe na mná óiige a bhí ann.

She was 23 years old.

Bhí sí 23 bliain d’aois.

Gardaí are investigating the attack at the woman’s home in Fedamare, outside Ballynafotigh in the county.

Tá na Gardaí ag fiosrú an ionsaithe ag teach na mná i bhFeadamair, taobh amuigh de Bhaile an Fhaoitigh sa chontae.

Dogs of this breed are now banned in Britain. She was found behind the gate of the property.

Tá cosc curtha ar mhadraí den phór seo sa mBreatain anois Thánagthas uirthi taobh thiar de gheata an áitribh.

She was treated at the scene but could not be saved.

Cuireadh cóir leighis uirthi ar an láthair ach níorbh fhéidir í a tharrtháil.

It is understood that she lived in the house with her partner and several dogs.

Tuigtear go raibh cónaí uirthi sa teach lena páirtí agus roinnt madraí.

No one else was home when the attack happened.

Ní raibh aon duine eile sa bhaile nuair a tharla an t-ionsaí.

Four dogs of a legally restricted breed were arrested It is understood that the dog that carried out the attack was of the Bull Terrier breed.

Gabhadh ceithre mhadra de phór a bhfuil srian air de réir dlí Tuigtear gur de phór Tarbh-bhrocaire an madra a rinne an t-ionsaí.

Members of the Gardaí’s Armed Unit killed him when they arrived at the scene of the attack.

Rinne baill d’Aonad Armtha na nGardaí é a dhíothú nuair a bhain siad láthair an ionsaithe amach.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development Affairs, Heather Humphreys, said the news of the attack left her “horrified and saddened”.

Dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, Heather Humphreys gur chuir scéal an ionsaithe “alltacht agus samhnas” uirthi.

“The issue of restricted dog breeds is being examined by a working group led by former Garda Commissioner John Twomey,” said the Minister.

“Tá ceist na bpóranna madraí srianta á scrúdú ag grúpa oibre faoi stiúir an iar-Choimisinéara Gardaí John Twomey,” a dúirt an tAire.

“If that group advises me to ban a certain breed, as has been done in Northern Ireland and Britain, I will accept that advice.”

“Má chuireann an grúpa sin comhairle orm cosc a chur ar phór áirithe, mar atá déanta i dTuaisceart Éireann agus sa Bhreatain, glacfaidh mé leis an gcomhairle sin.”

Under the Dog Control Regulations, rules apply to the ownership and control of certain breeds of dog.

Faoi na Rialacháin um Rialú Madraí, tá rialacha i bhfeidhm maidir le húinéireacht agus rialú póranna áirithe madraí.

These include American and English Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs and Dobermans.

Ina measc sin tá Tarbh- bhrocairí Meiriceánacha agus Sasanacha, Tarbhmhaistíní agus Doberman.

By law a person over the age of 16 must keep dogs on a strong leash and muzzle at all times in public places.

De réir dlí caithfidh duine ós cionn 16 bliana d’aois na madraí a shrianú le hiall láidir agus béalóg a choinneáil orthu i gcónaí in áiteanna poiblí.

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Votes are being cast across the country.

Vótaí á gcaitheamh ar fud na tíre.

People all over the country are voting today in the local and European elections.

Tá daoine ar fud na tíre ag caitheamh vóta inniu sna toghcháin áitiúla agus Eorpacha.

In Limerick the community is also electing a mayor.

I Luimneach tá an pobal ag roghnú méara freisin.

This is the first time in this country that the community will elect its own mayor directly; normally, councilors choose who will be the mayor of a local council.

Seo í an chéad uair sa tír seo a thoghfaidh pobal a mhéara féin go díreach; de ghnáth, roghnaíonn comhairleoirí an té a bheas mar mhéara ar chomhairle áitiúil.

Voting is reportedly off to a slow start.

Tuairiscítear go bhfuil tús mall curtha le vótáil.

The polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00.

Osclaíodh na hionaid vótála ar 07:00 agus dúnfar iad ar 22:00.

This is the first time that elections have been held across the country in the last four years.

Seo é an chéad uair go raibh toghcháin ar siúl ar fud na tíre le ceithre bliana anuas.

Over 3.7 million people are registered to vote in the local elections.

Tá breis agus 3.7 milliún duine cláraithe le vóta a chaitheamh sna toghcháin áitiúla.

949 candidates are standing in the local elections, in 166 different constituencies.

949 iarrthóir atá ag seasamh sna toghcháin áitiúla, i 166 toghcheantair dhifiriúla.

3.6 million people are registered to vote in the European elections.

Tá 3.6 milliún duine cláraithe le vóta a chaitheamh sna toghcháin Eorpacha.

They will select 14 European MPs in the Midlands-North West, South and Dublin Constituencies.

Roghnóidh siad 14 Feisire Eorpach i dToghlach an Láir Tíre-an Iarthuaiscirt, An Deiscirt agus Baile Átha Cliath.

The President of Ireland, Michael D.

Chaith Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D.

Higgins, and his wife, Sabina, voted this morning at the polling station at Phoenix Park.

Higgins, agus a bhean chéile, Sabina, vóta ar maidin san ionad vótála ag Páirc an Fhionnuisce.

The President of Ireland, Michael D.

Chaith Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D.

Higgins, vote at the polling station in Phoenix Park this morning The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, cast a vote at the National School of Deilgne Mocherog in County Wicklow.

Higgins, vóta san ionad vótála i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce ar maidin Chaith an Taoiseach, Simon Harris, vóta ag Scoil Náisiúnta Deilgne Mocheróg i gContae Chill Mhantáin.

The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, casting a vote in Kilmanton “Voting rights give the public a say, so it is vital that people take that opportunity”, he said while casting a vote in his own Constituency.

An Taoiseach, Simon Harris, ag caitheamh vóta i gCill Mhantáin “Tugann cearta vótála cead cainte don phobal, agus mar sin, tá sé ríthábhachtach go dtapóidh daoine an deis sin”, a dúirt sé agus é ag caitheamh vóta ina Dháilcheantar féin.

“We are lucky to live in a functioning Democratic state”.

“Tá an t-ádh linn cónaí a bheith orainn i stát Daonlathach atá ag feidhmiú”.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin and his family cast their votes in Cork.

Chaith an Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus a theaghlach a vótaí i gCorcaigh.

The ballot boxes will be opened tomorrow morning and the counting will begin.

Osclófar na boscaí ballóide maidin amárach agus cuirfear tús leis an gcomháireamh.

The votes in the local elections will be counted first and the counting in the European elections will begin on Sunday.

Déanfar comháireamh ar na vótaí sna toghcháin áitiúla ar dtús agus cuirfear tús leis an gcomháireamh sna toghcháin Eorpacha ar an Domhnach.

The mayoral election will be contested in Limerick on Monday.

Rachfar i ngleic leis an toghchán méarachta i Luimneach dé Luain.

There are many candidates standing in all the elections.

Tá go leor iarrthóirí ag seasamh sna toghcháin ar fad.

Therefore, it is expected that the calculations will not be completed for several days.

Mar sin, táthar ag súil nach mbeidh na comháirimh curtha i gcrích go ceann roinnt mhaith laethanta.

Voting centers across the country will be open until 22:00

Beidh ionaid vótála ar fud na tíre ar oscailt go dtí 22:00

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False ads about this country allowed by TikTok.

Fógraí bréagacha maidir leis an tír seo ceadaithe ag TikTok.

An investigation by a human rights organization shows that the video sharing platform TikTok has allowed false advertisements regarding electoral matters in this country.

Léiríonn fiosrúchán a rinne eagraíocht chearta daonna gur cheadaigh an t-ardán roinnte físeán TikTok fógraí bréagacha maidir le cúrsaí toghcháin sa tír seo.

It was with the desire to test TikTok’s filtering system that the organization Global Witness sent sixteen ads to the social media containing false information.

Ba le fonn córas scagtha TikTok a thástáil a chuir an eagraíocht Global Witness sé fhógra dhéag chuig an meán sóisialta a raibh eolas bréagach iontu.

Online and telephone text voting; the voting age; and immigrants being allowed to vote in Ireland – well – the topics presented in the ads.

Vótáil ar líne agus i dtéacs teileafóin; an aois vótála; agus cead vótála ag inimircigh in Éirinn – mar dhea – na hábhair a cuireadh i láthair sna fógraí.

TikTok approved each and every one of the ads but Global Witness withdrew them before they were published.

Cheadaigh TikTok gach uile cheann de na fógraí ach tharraing Global Witness siar iad sular foilsíodh iad.

In a statement from TikTok regarding the inquiry, it was claimed that the platform’s filtering program recognized that the ads violated the company’s policies but were later said to have been mistakenly approved by a staff member.

I ráiteas ó TikTok maidir leis an bhfiosrúchán, maíodh gur aithnigh ríomhchlár scagtha an ardáin gur sháraigh na fógraí polasaithe an chomhlachta ach dúradh gur cheadaigh ball foirne iad de dhearmad ina dhiaidh sin.

It was also said that the staff member in question had since been retrained and that the company had introduced new practices in relation to political advertisements.

Dúradh freisin go raibh athoiliúint curtha ar an mball foirne a bhí i gceist ó shin agus go raibh cleachtais nua tugtha isteach ag an gcomhlacht maidir le fógraí polaitíochta.

As part of their investigation, Global Witness also sent false advertisements to YouTube and X.

Mar chuid dá bhfiosrúchán, chuir Global Witness fógraí bréagacha chuig YouTube agus X chomh maith.

X rejected all of them but YouTube accepted a couple of them.

Dhiúltaigh X gach ceann acu ach ghlac YouTube le péire acu.

Last February, the Digital Services Act came into force in the European Union which aims to combat biographical and misrepresentation.

I mí Feabhra seo caite, tháinig feidhm leis an Acht um Sheirbhísí Digiteacha san Aontas Eorpach a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige dul i ngleic le bréagaisnéis agus le mífhaisnéis.

Global Witness said they were to make an official complaint to the European Commission about the false ads being allowed.

Dúirt Global Witness go raibh siad le gearán oifigiúil a dhéanamh leis an gCoimisiún Eorpach faoi na fógraí bréagacha a bheith ceadaithe.

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Gaza ceasefire under discussion.

Sos comhraic do Gaza á phlé.

The proposed ceasefire deal for the Gaza Strip is currently being discussed by government representatives from the United States and Israel.

Tá an margadh sos comhraic atá á bheartú do Stáice Gaza á phlé faoi láthair ag ionadaithe rialtais óna Stáit Aontaithe agus Iosrael.

American Secretary of State Antony Blinken had telephone conversations with two senior ministers in the Israeli Government, Yoav Gallant and Benny Gantz to try to implement this deal.

Bhí comhráite teileafójn ag Stát Rúnaí Mheiriceá Antony Blinken le beirt airí sinsearacha i Rialtas Iosrael, Yoav Gallant agus Benny Gantz féachaint leis an margadh seo a chur i bhfeidhm.

Last Friday the President of America, Joe Biden, announced a resolution plan under which some of the hostages held by the Hamas extremists would be released.

Dé hAoine seo caite a d’fhógair Uachtarán Mheiriceá, Joe Biden plean réitigh faoina scaoilfí saor cuid de na gialla atá á gcoinneáil ag treallchogaithe Hamas.

Then, it is intended that talks would be held for a complete end to the hostilities and the release of the rest of the hostages held by Hamas from 7 October 2023.

Ansin, tá sé i gceist go ngabhfaí i mbun cainteanna le deireadh iomlán a chur leis an chogaíocht agus go scaoilfí saor an chuid eile de na gialla atá á gcoinneáil ag Hamas ón 7Deireadh Fómhair 2023.

Although Israel sees weaknesses in this plan, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Government says it is willing to accept the deal.

Ainneoin go bhfeiceann Iosrael laigeachtaí sa bplean seo, deir Rialtas Benjamin Netanyahu go bhfuil sé sásta glacadh leis an mhargadh.

However, he also says that his aim is always to destroy Hamas and that no deal will change that.

Deir sé freisin áfach go bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige i gcónaí Hamas a scriosadh agus nach n-athróidh aon socrú é sin.

Hamas has indicated that it wants a permanent settlement to end the fighting in order to be willing to release hostages.

Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Hamas gur socrú buan atá uaidh le deireadh a chur leis an gcogaíocht le go mbeidh sé sásta gialla a scaoileadh saor.

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Drug testing of drivers after accidents.

Tástáil drugaí le déanamh ar thiománaithe tar éis timpistí.

From this little Friday, it will be mandatory to drug test drivers involved in serious road accidents.

Ón Aoine beag seo, beidh sé éigeantach tástáil drugaí a dhéanamh ar thiománaithe atá bainteach le tubaistí tromchúiseacha bóthair.

Currently, drivers only have to be tested for alcohol in those circumstances, although it used to be the option of Gardai to drug test them as well.

Faoi láthair, ní chaithfear ach tástáil alcóil a dhéanamh ar thiománaithe sna cúinsí sin, cé go mbíodh sé mar rogha ag Gardaí tástáil drugaí a dhéanamh orthu freisin.

Research that has been carried out on road accidents in the State shows that more people than ever are driving under the influence of drugs and it is in this evidence that the law has been amended by the Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers.

Léiríonn taighde atá déanta ar thubaistí bóthair sa Stát go bhfuil níos mó daoine ná riamh ag tiomáint faoi thionchar drugaí agus is ina fhianaise sin atá an dlí leasaithe ag an Aire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair, Jack Chambers.

Jack Chambers said today that intoxication caused by alcohol or drugs is one of the four main causes of road accidents in the State.

Dúirt Jack Chambers inniu go bhfuil meisce de bharr alcóil nó drugaí ar cheann de na ceithre phríomhchúis atá le tubaistí bóthair sa Stát.

Gardai have already bought 10,000 drug testing kits under the idea of their new charge.

Tá 10,000 foireann tástála drugaí ceannaithe ag na Gardaí cheana féin faoi thuairim a gcúraim nua.

The test takes about eight minutes from start to finish, but according to the new law, people are not allowed to wait longer than half an hour.

Thart ar ocht nóiméad ó thús go deireadh a thógann sé an tástáil a dhéanamh ach níl cead daoine a choinneáil ag fanacht níos faide ná leathuair an chloig de réir an dlí nua.

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Rafah: over scores killed by Israel in area

Rafah: os cionn scóir maraithe ag Iosrael i gceantar 'sábháilte'.

It is reported that over a score of people were killed when Israeli military forces fired missiles at a newly established refugee camp west of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh os cionn scór daoine nuair a scaoil fórsaí míleata Iosrael diúracáin le campa teifeach nuabhunaithe siar ó chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza.

The Hamas health ministry in Gaza says twelve of those killed were women.

Deir aireacht sláinte Hamas in Gaza gur mná ab ea dháréag den dream a maraíodh.

The camp was based in an area by the sea that the Israelis said was safe.

Is i gceantar cois farraige a dúirt na hIosraelaigh a bhí sábháilte a bhí an campa bunaithe.

In fact, it was the Israelis themselves who ordered the refugees to evacuate there.

Go deimhin, ba iad na hIosraelaigh féin a d’ordaigh do na teifigh aslonnú ann.

Various agencies – including the United Nations – have said many times that no place in the area is safe as long as the Israeli forces are being bombarded with artillery from tanks and missiles from the air.

Tá sé ráite go minic ag gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla – na Náisiúin Aontaithe ina measc – nach bhfuil aon áit sa limistéar sábháilte a fhad is atá fórsaí Iosrael á thuairgneáil le hairtléire ó thancanna agus le diúracáin ón aer.

It is also reported that Israeli tanks have reached the center of Rafah for the first time since they began their major assault on the city at the beginning of this month.

Tuairiscítear freisin go bhfuil lár Rafah bainte amach ag tancanna na nIosraelach den chéad uair ó chuir siad tús lena mórionsaí ar an gcathair i dtús na míosa seo.

Taoiseach Simon Harris said today that the excuse the Israelis give every time they make a speech in Gaza is insulting.

Dúirt an Taoiseach Simon Harris inniu gur táir agus gur colúil an leithscéal a thugann na hIosraelaigh gach uair a dhéanann siad sléacht in Gaza.

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Court ordering d

Cúirt ag ordú d'Iosrael deireadh a chur le hionsaí ar Rafah.

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to immediately end the major attack by the military forces of that country on the city of Rafah in the south of Gaza.

Tá ordú tugtha ag an gCúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta d’Iosrael deireadh a chur láithreach bonn leis an mórionsaí atá fórsaí míleata na tíre sin a dhéanamh ar chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza.

The order relates to the case brought by the South African Government against the Israelis for the alleged genocide they are committing against the Palestinians of Gaza.

Baineann an t-ordú leis an gcás atá tugtha ag Rialtas na hAfraice Theas in aghaidh na nIosraelach faoin gcinedhíothú a mhaítear atá siad a dhéanamh ar Phalaistínigh Gaza.

In the ruling announced by the International Court of Justice today, it is said that things have deteriorated in Gaza since the court already ordered Israel to improve the living conditions of the community there.

Sa rialú a d’fhógair an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta inniu, deirtear go bhfuil cúrsaí imithe chun donais in Gaza ó d’ordaigh an chúirt cheana d’Iosrael cúinsí maireachtala an phobail ansin a fheabhsú.

The ruling highlights the current lack of food, water, hygiene facilities and medicine in the enclave and states that the court is of the opinion that the Israelis are not properly addressing the humanitarian crisis.

Soilsítear sa rialú an easpa bia, uisce, saoráidí sláinteachais agus cógas leighis atá san iamhchríoch faoi láthair agus deirtear go bhfuil an chúirt den tuairim nach bhfuil na hIosraelaigh ag tabhairt aghaidh mar is ceart ar an ngéarchéim dhaonnúil.

Fifteen judges from different countries sit in the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court.

Cúig bhreitheamh déag ó thíortha éagsúla a shuíonn sa Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta, dá ngairtear an Chúirt Dhomhanda leis.

Thirteen of them accepted the ruling.

Trí dhuine dhéag acu a ghlac leis an rialú.

The two who opposed him are from Uganda and Israel.

Is as Uganda agus Iosrael féin an bheirt a chuir ina aghaidh.

The International Court of Justice has no practical authority, however, as there is no system of structures to implement rulings.

Ní aon údarás praiticiúil ag an gCúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta, ámh, mar nach bhfuil aon chóras na struchtúr ann lena rialuithe a chur i bhfeidhm.

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Ireland to formally recognize the state of Palestine from 28 May.

Éire le stát na Palaistíne a aithint go foirmiúil ón 28 Bealtaine.

Taoiseach Simon Harris announced today that Ireland was to formally recognize Palestine as a state from 28 May.

D’fhógair an Taoiseach Simon Harris inniu go raibh Éire leis an bPalaistín a aithint go foirmiúil mar stát ón 28 Bealtaine.

Palestine includes the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza which have been separated from each other and dominated by Israel since 1967.

Cuimsíonn an Phalaistín críocha na bPalaistíneach sa Bhruach Thiar agus in Gaza atá dealaithe óna chéile agus a bhfuil forlámhas ag Iosrael orthu ó 1967.

Palestinian East Jerusalem has also been under Israeli control ever since.

Tá Iarúsailéim Thoir na bPalaistíneach faoi smacht na nIosraelach ó shin freisin.

The Taoiseach indicated that Ireland, Norway and Spain were together to recognize Palestine from next Tuesday and that the three countries would take whatever action was required to implement that decision.

Thug an Taoiseach le fios go raibh Éire, an Iorua agus an Spáinn in éineacht le aitheantas a thabhairt don Phalaistín ón Máirt seo chugainn agus go ndéanfadh na trí thír astu féin pé beart a theastódh leis an gcinneadh sin a chur i bhfeidhm.

He said he was hopeful that other countries would follow the example of the three countries in the coming weeks.

Dúirt sé go raibh sé dóchasach go leanfadh tíortha eile eiseamláir na dtrí thír sna seachtainí amach romhainn.

Simon Harris made the historic announcement this morning at Government Houses alongside two other Coalition leaders, Micheál Martin and Éamon Ryan.

Is ag Tithe an Rialtais in éindí le beirt cheannairí eile an Chomhrialtais, Micheál Martin agus Éamon Ryan, a rinne Simon Harris an fógra stairiúil ar maidin inniu.

With Irish history as his authority, the Taoiseach said that this is an important day for both Ireland and Palestine.

Agus stair na hÉireann mar údarás aige, dúirt an Taoiseach gur lá tábhachtach é seo d’Éirinn agus don Phalaistín araon.

On 21 January 1919, he said, Ireland asked the countries of the world to formally recognize our independence, our national identity, our historical struggle (against slavery), our right to self-determination and our right to justice.

Ar an 21 Eanáir 1919, arsa sé, d’iarr Éire ar thíortha an domhain aitheantas foirimiúil a thabhairt dár neamhspleáchasna, dár bhféiniúlacht náisiúnta, dár gcomhrac stairiúil (in aghaidh na daoirse), dár gceart chun féinchinntiúcháin agus dár gceart chun ceartais.

It is in those same terms, said the Taoiseach, that Ireland is supporting Palestine’s application for international recognition.

Is sna téarmaí céanna sin, a dúirt an Taoiseach, atá Éire ag tacú le hiarratas na Palaistíne ar aitheantas idirnáisiúnta.

Simon Harris said that Ireland also recognizes the state of Israel and he again condemned “the barbaric acts committed by Hamas in October (last)”.

Dúirt Simon Harris go n-aithníonn Éire stát Iosrael chomh maith agus cháin sé arís “na gníomhartha barbartha a rinne Hamas i mí Dheireadh Fómhair (seo caite)”.

However, he said, Hamas is not the same as the Palestinian people and said that both states must exist – Israel and Palestine – in order for there to be any hope of ending the intergenerational violence.

Ar a shon sin, arsa sé, ní hionann Hamas agus muintir na Palaistíne agus dúirt go gcaithfeadh an dá stát a bheith ann – Iosrael agus an Phalaistín – le go mbeadh aon dóchas ann go gcuirfí deireadh leis an bhforéigean idirghlúineach.

He said that Ireland would stand with people who are willing to resort to politics for the love of peace.

Dúirt sé go seasfadh Éire le daoine atá toilteanach dul i muinín na polaitíochta de ghrá na síochána.

Giving hope to Palestine in this time of despair, that is the basis of today’s announcement, said the Taoiseach.

Dóchas a thabhairt don Phalaistín in am seo an éadóchais, sin é is bun le fógra an lae inniu, arsa an Taoiseach.

Shortly before the Taoiseach made the announcement, the Government of Israel recalled the country’s ambassador to Ireland in protest against the decision to recognize Palestine.

Go gairid sula ndearna an Taoiseach an fógra, d’aisghair Rialtas Iosrael ambasadóir na tíre in Éirinn mar agóid in aghaidh an chinnidh aitheantas a thabhairt don Phalaistín.

The Israelis say the decision will embolden extremists and fuel unrest in the Middle East.

Deir na hIosraelaigh go dtabharfaidh an cinneadh misneach d’antoiscigh agus go gcuirfidh sé leis an gcorraíl sa Mheánoirthear.

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Another 90 tents have been put up by the side of the Grand Canal.

90 puball eile curtha suas le taobh na Canálach Móire.

International asylum seekers have set up over 90 tents by the side of the Grand Canal between Baggot Street Bridge and Wilton Place in central Dublin.

Tá os cionn 90 puball curtha suas ag iarrthóirí tearmainn idirnáisiúnta le taobh na Canálach Móire idir Droichead Shráid Bhagóid agus Plás Wilton i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath.

Tents have been being put up in the area for a few weeks by men from abroad who have applied for asylum in Ireland but the State cannot afford to provide them with accommodation.

Tá pubaill á gcur suas sa cheantar le cúpla seachtain ag fir ó thar lear a bhfuil iarrtas ar thearmann in Éirinn déanta acu ach nach bhfuil sé d’acmhainn ag an Stát lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh.

Applications for asylum are made at the International Protection Office on Lower Mount Street, a few hundred meters north of the Grand Canal.

Is san Oifig um Chosaint Idirnáisúnta ar Shráid an Mhóta Íochtarach, cúpla céad méadar ó thuaidh ón gCanáil Mhór, a dhéantar iarratas ar thearmann.

Tents had been erected outside the office and in other places along the canal closer to the office for a few weeks, but the authorities cleared them out of their way and barriers were erected in those places to prevent them from being erected again.

Bhí pubaill curtha suas lasmuigh den oifig agus in ionaid eile le hais na canálach níos gaire don oifig le cúpla seachtain, ach ghlan na húdaráis as a mbealach iad agus cuireadh bacainní suas sna háiteanna sin le nach bhféadfaí iad a chur suas arís.

It seems, however, that the men and their tents are being pushed back further.

Dealraíonn sé nach bhfuil ann, áfach, ach go bhfuil na fir agus a bpubaill á mbrú siar tuilleadh.

Taoiseach Simon Harris said today that he wants to tackle the issue compassionately, but also sensibly.

Dúirt an Taoiseach Simon Harris inniu gur mian leis dul i ngleic leis an gceist go trócaireach, ach go ciallmhar freisin.

Speaking on RTÉ, he indicated that the asylum system in Ireland was not in line with what is in place in other member states of the European Union and said that this had to be corrected.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug sé le fios nach raibh an córas tearmainn in Éirinn ag teacht lena bhfuil i bhfeidhm i mballstáit eile an Aontaigh Eorpaigh agus dúirt go gcaithfí é sin a chur ina cheart.

The current system has the capacity to accept 3,500 people a year, said Simon Harris.

Tá sé d’acmhainn ag an gcóras atá ann faoi láthair glacadh le 3,500 duine sa bhliain, arsa Simon Harris.

It is believed, however, that between 26,000 and 30,000 asylum seekers could come to this country this year.

Táthar á thuairimiú, ámh, go bhféadfadh idir 26,000 agus 30,000 iarrthóir tearmainn teacht chun na tíre seo i mbliana.

The issue was discussed at a heated meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party last night, where Finance Minister Michael McGrath said the situation had gotten out of hand.

Pléadh an cheist i gcruinniú teasaí de pháirtí parlaiminte Fhianna Fáil aréir, áit a ndúirt an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath go raibh an scéal imithe ó smacht.

Some people in the meeting criticized the Government’s approach, especially the way the issue is being put before the public.

Cháin roinnt daoine sa chruinniú cur chuige an Rialtais, go háirithe an chaoi a bhfuil an cheist á cur os comhair an phobail.

It is reported that the Government is considering establishing a large residential center for asylum seekers on a site in north-west County Dublin where a prison was once to be built.

Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an Rialtas ag cuimhneamh ar mhórionad cónaithe d’iarrthóirí tearmainn a bhunú ar shuíomh in iarthuaisceart Chontae Bhaile Átha Cliath a raibh príosún le tógáil air tráth.

The site is over 160 acres at BallynaSceach Hall in Kilsalachian which already has a number of facilities.

Tá os cionn 160 acra sa suíomh i Halla Bhaile na Sceach i gCill Shalacháin a bhfuil roinnt saoráidí ann cheana féin.

It is estimated that it would take about four weeks to customize the place as a residence.

Meastar go nglacfadh sé thart ar cheithre seachtaine an áit a shainchóiriú mar ionad cónaithe.

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Permission to buy tobacco to be raised from 18 to 21 years.

Cead tobac a cheannach le hardú ó 18 go 21 bliain.

The age at which people can buy cigarettes and other tobacco products is to be raised from eighteen to 21, according to new legislation to be proposed to the Cabinet this week by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

Tá an aois ag ar féidir le daoine toitíní agus táirgí eile tobac a cheannach le hardú ó ocht mbliana déag go 21 bliain, de réir reachtaíocht nua atá le moladh don Chomhaireacht an tseachtain seo ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly.

For people who are currently between the ages of eighteen and 21, the bill will be drafted in such a way that they will still be allowed to buy tobacco.

Maidir le daoine atá idir ocht mbliana déag agus 21 faoi láthair, dréachtófar an bille sa chaoi is go mbeidh cead acusan tobac a cheannach go fóill.

Minister Donnelly said that the legislation is really aimed at young people between the ages of fifteen and seventeen.

Dúirt an tAire Donnelly gur ar dhaoine óga idir chúig bliana déag agus seacht mbliana déag atá an reachtaíocht dírithe i ndáiríre.

It’s easy for people in that age group to buy tobacco at the moment, he said, but if the minimum age is raised to 21 it will make them a lot of trouble.

Is furasta do dhaoine san aoisghrúpa sin tobac a cheannach faoi láthair, arsa sé, ach má ardófar an aois íosta go 21 déanfaidh sé ciotaí an-mhór dóibh.

A report from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland states that more than any other time people take their first puff of tobacco between the ages of fifteen and seventeen.

Deirtear i dtuarascáil ó Choláiste Ríoga Lianna na hÉireann gur idir chúig bliana déag agus seacht mbliana déag thar aon am eile is mó a bhaineann daoine an chéad gal tástála as tobac.

If the minimum age were raised to 21, the number of teenagers who smoke could be reduced by 25%, according to the authors of the report.

Dá n-ardófaí an aois íosta go 21 d’fhéadfaí an líon déagóirí a chaitheann tobac a laghdú 25 faoin gcéad , dar le húdair na tuarascála.

It is estimated that around 4,500 people die in the State every year due to smoking.

Áirítear go bhfaigheann thart ar 4,500 duine bás sa Stát gach bliain mar gheall ar thobac a chaitheamh.

They are most affected by heart disease, lung disease and cancer.

Galar croí, galar scamhóg agus ailse is mó a bhaineann dóibh.

As well as raising the minimum age, the sale of tobacco products and vaping products from machines in commercial premises is to be banned.

Chomh maith leis an aois íosta a ardú, táthar le cosc a chur ar tháirgí tobac agus ar tháirgí vápála a dhíol ó mheaisíní in áitribh thráchtála.

The Government also intends to ban disposable vaping cigarettes and place restrictions on the advertising of vaping products.

Tá rún ag an Rialtas freisin cosc a chur ar ghaltoitíní aon uaire agus srianta a chur ar an gcaoi a bhfógraítear táirgí vápála.

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More tents put up along the Grand Canal.

Tuilleadh puball curtha suas le hais na Canálach Móire.

It is now counted that 100 tents have been put up by international asylum seekers along the Grand Canal in the center of Dublin since the beginning of last weekend.

Áirítear anois gur 100 puball atá curtha suas ag iarrthóirí tearmainn idirnáisiúnta le hais na Canálach Móire i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath ó thús an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.

The number of tents between Mount Street Bridge and Huband Bridge has been increasing since last Friday, two days after the authorities cleared tents that had been set up outside the International Protection Office a few hundred meters up the road. way.

Tá líon na bpuball idir Droichead Shráid an Mhóta agus Droichead Huband ag dul i méid ón Aoine seo caite, dhá lá tar éis do na húdaráis pubaill a bhí curtha suas taobh amuigh den Oifig um Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta cúpla céad méadar suas an bóthar a ghlanadh as an mbealach.

The asylum seekers who were living in those tents on Lower Mount Street were transferred to an indoor center in the West of the City and to specially equipped tents on a site in Knock Slinne in the south west of County Dublin.

Aistríodh na hiarrthóirí tearmainn a bhí ina gcónaí sna pubaill sin ar Shráid an Mhóta Íochtarach go dtí ionad faoi dhíon in Iarthar na Cathrach agus go dtí pubaill shainchóirithe ar shuíomh i gCnoc Slinne in iardheisceart Chontae Bhaile Átha Cliath.

However, 1,710 men who entered the State since last Christmas and sought asylum in Ireland are still waiting to receive accommodation from the State.

Mar sin féin, tá 1,710 fear a tháinig isteach sa Stát ón Nollaig seo caite agus a d’iarr tearmann in Éirinn, tá siad fós ag fanacht le lóistín a fháil ón Stát.

Among them are 150 men who came to Ireland for a week.

Tá 150 fear a tháinig go hÉirinn le seachtain ina measc.

Yesterday, Taoiseach Simon Harris revealed that various agencies were coming together to tackle the situation.

Inné, thug an Taoiseach Simon Harris le fios go raibh gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla ag teacht le chéile le dul i ngleic leis an scéal.

He said that people would not be allowed to stay in tents alongside the Grand Canal as they had done for months on Lower Mount Street.

Dúirt sé nach ligfí do dhaoine fanacht i bpubaill taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór mar a rinne siad ar feadh na míonna ar Shráid an Mhóta Íochtarach.

Local people want the Government to locate the Office of International Protection outside Dublin city centre.

Tá daoine áitiúla ag iarraidh ar an Rialtas an Oifig um Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta a lonnú taobh amuigh de lár Bhaile Átha Cliath.

According to them, it is clear that the office cannot handle the large number of people who are coming to the place, despite the appropriate facilities.

Dar leo gur léir nach féidir leis an oifig an líon mór daoine atá ag teacht chun na háite a láimhseáil, de cheal na saoráidí cuí.

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Over 400 participants in the Ennis road race

Os cionn 400 páirteach i rás bóthair Inis 'Iron' Meáin.

News Over 400 people took it from the tires today in Ennis Meáin in the Galway bay, in the road race known as Ennis Iron Meáin.

Nuacht Thug os cionn 400 duine as na boinn é inniu in Inis Meáin i gcuan na Gaillimhe, sa rás bóthair ar a dtugtar Inis Iron Meáin.

This is the twentieth year the race has been running and the twelve kilometer race course attracts runners from all over.

Seo an fichiú bliain an rás ar bun agus meallann cúrsa an ráis dhá chiliméadar déag reathaithe as gach uile chearn.

The race was originally organized to raise money for the island’s secondary school, Saint John’s College.

Eagraíodh an rás ar dtús chun airgead a bhailiú do mheánscoil an oileáin, Coláiste Naomh Eoin.

The organizers of the event claim that Inis Iron Meáin is the first ever road race of its kind on the Irish islands and that other communities have since emulated them with similar races.

Maíonn lucht eagraithe na hócáide gurb é Inis Iron Meáin an chéad rás bóthair dá chineál ariamh ar oileáin na hÉireann agus go ndearna pobail eile aithris orthu ó shin le rásaí dá macasamhail.

The organizing committee of the race always manages to attract well-known people to be at the head of the course.

Éiríonn le coiste eagraithe an ráis daoine aitheanta a mhealladh i gcónaí le bheith ar cheann an chúrsa.

Today it was Galway Mayor Eddie Hoare who hit the starting bell outside Naomh Eoin’s Secondary School on the island in the company of Galway Rose Deirdre Ní Cheoinín.

Inniu ba é Méara Chathair na Gaillimhe Eddie Hoare a bhuail an bonnán tosaithe taobh amuigh de Mheánscoil Naomh Eoin ar an oileán i gcuideachta Rós na Gaillimhe Deirdre Ní Cheoinín.

Connacht full-back Tiernan O’Halloran, who announced this week that he was retiring from the game professionally, was among the more than 400 runners who made it out.

Bhí lánchúlaí fhoireann Chonnacht Tiernan O’Halloran, a d’fhógair an tseachtain seo go raibh sé ag éirí as an gcluiche go gairmiúil, i measc an bhreis is 400 reathaí a thug as na boinn é.

People were present from as far afield as Sweden and Austria.

Bhí daoine i láthair as áiteanna chomh fada i gcéin leis an tSualainn agus an Ostair.

A number of Irish people returned from abroad for the Bank Holiday weekend to join their families.

D’fhill roinnt Éireannach ó thar lear don deireadh seachtaine Saoire Bainc le bheith páirteach lena dteaghlach.

Among them was Colin Frost from Castlebar but who lives in London and came back to Ennismean for the third year in a row.

Orthu sin bhí Colin Frost as Caisleán an Bharraigh ach atá ina chónaí i Londain agus tháinig arais go hInis Meáin den triú bliain as a chéile.

His father and brother were involved today as well.

Bhí a athair agus dheartháir páirteach inniu chomh maith.

Méabh Kealy, who is still in primary school, was one of the youngest competitors who took part in the 5 kilometer race today.

Bhí Méabh Kealy, atá go fóill sa bhunscoil ar dhuine de na h- iomaitheoirí ab óige a ghlac páirt sa rás 5 ciliméadar inniu.

Ennis Meáin is particularly important to her family because it is where her parents Eithne and Gerry met – at the Ennis Iron Meáin road race! Méabh told Nuacht RTÉ today that her parents return to the island every year since then to take part and that she loves that she can now run out with them! The brothers Ciarán, Colm and Alan Breathnach from Ballymun were in Dublin today as well.

Tá tábhacht ar leith ag baint le hInis Meáin dá teaghlach mar gur ann a casadh a tuismitheoirí Eithne agus Gerry ar a chéile – ag rás bóthair Inis Iron Meáin! Dúirt Méabh le Nuacht RTÉ inniu go bhfilleann a tuismitheoirí ar an oileán gach bliain ó shin i leith le bheith páirteach agus gur breá léi go mbíonn sise anois ábalta rith amach ina dteannta! Bhí na deartháireacha Ciarán, Colm agus Alan Breathnach as Baile Munna i mBaile Átha Cliath ansin inniu chomh maith.

They have been coming to Ennismean for a long time and this is the first race they run every year.

Tá siad ag teacht go hInis Meáin le fada agus is é seo an chéad rás a ritheann siad gach bliain.

Alan can claim to be the oldest of the three and despite that he managed to run a faster race time than his two brothers! Runners are very popular with the 10 kilometer and 12 kilometer races which take them through some of the most scenic and picturesque places on the island – from the uninhabited south of the island, through the area known as ‘Carcar’ ‘ and down a steep slope along the quay at An Chóra.

Tá sé le maíomh ag Alan gurb é is sine den triúr agus ainneoin sin gur éirigh leis am rás a rith níos gaiste ná a bheirt dheartháir! Tá tóir mhór ag reathaithe ar na rásaí 10 ciliméadar agus 12 ciliméadar a thugann tríd chuid de na háiteanna is sciamhaí agus is suaithinsí ar an oileáin iad – ó dheisceart an oileáin áit nach bhfuil cónaí ar bith, fríd an cheantar ar a dtugtar an ‘Carcair’ agus síos fána ghéar fhad leis an ché ag An Chóra.

From there the competitors of the 12 kilometer race must follow the signs down to the dunes and on to Tra Leitre and Cairn Gannimh, and from there up through the island’s beautiful meadows and parks along their stone walls.

As sin caithfidh iomaitheoirí an rása 12 ciliméadar na comharthaí a leanacht síos chuig na dumhcha agus ar aghaidh go Trá Leitreach agus Ceann Gainnimh, agus as sin aníos fríd bhuailí agus pháirceanna gleoite an oileáin fána gcuid ballaí cloch.

The principal of Coláiste Naomh Eoin, Mairéad Ní Fátharta, says that people often ask why the English word ‘iron’ is in the name of the race.

Deir príomhoide Choláiste Naomh Eoin, Mairéad Ní Fhátharta gur minic a fhiafraíonn daoine cad chuige a bhfuil an focal Béarla ‘iron’ in ainm an rása.

“It’s an extremely tough race that takes place over a great variety of terrain.

“Is rás thar a bheith dian é a ghabhann thar an-éagsúlacht talaimh.

If you ask me why the word ‘iron’ is in the name, I promise you won’t have to ask again by the time you’ve run the race!” The winner of this year’s 12km race was Rodhlann Mossap from Dublin. – in 43:21; John Leahy was next with a time of 44:23 and Mike O’Connor was third with a time of 46:51.

Má chuireann tú ceist orm cén fáth a bhfuil an focal ‘iarann’ san ainm, geallaim nach mbeidh ort a fhiafraí arís faoin am a mbeidh an rás rite agat!” Ba é Rodhlann Mossap as Baile Átha Cliath a bhuaigh rás 12 cileaméadar na bliana seo – taobh istigh de 43:21; bhí John Leahy ina dhiaidh le am de 44:23 agus Mike O’Connor sa tríú háit le ham de 46:51.

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Mount Street refugees moved, camp cleared out of the way.

Dídeanaithe Shráid an Mhóta bogtha, campa glanta as an mbealach.

International asylum seekers who were living in small tents in the center of Dublin have been transferred to an indoor center in the West of the City and to specially equipped tents on a site in Knock Slinne in the south west of the county.

Tá iarrthóirí tearmainn idirnáisiúnta a bhí ag cur fúthu i bpubaill bheaga i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath aistrithe go dtí ionad faoi dhíon in Iarthar na Cathrach agus go dtí pubaill shainchóirithe ar shuíomh i gCnoc Slinne in iardheisceart an chontae.

The asylum seekers had set up a subcamp outside the International Protection Office on Lower Mount Street but they had no facilities at all.

Bhí foschampa bunaithe ag na hiarrthóirí tearmainn taobh amuigh den Oifig um Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta ar Shráid an Mhóta Íochtarach ach ní raibh saoráidí dá laghad acu ann.

The living conditions in the camp were getting worse all the time and all kinds of dirt was accumulating in the place.

Bhí na coinníollacha maireachtála sa champa ag dul chun donachta an t-am ar fad agus bhí gach cineál salachair á charnadh san áit.

On the path in front of the building, around it and behind it, the refugees had pitched their tents.

Ar an gcosán os comhair an fhoirgnimh, thart timpeall air agus taobh thiar de a bhí na pubaill curtha suas ag na dídeanaithe.

This morning, workers moved the tents out of the way, the street was cleared and the refugees were taken on buses to the residential centers in West City and Knock Slinne.

Ar maidin inniu, chuir oibrithe na pubaill as an mbealach, glanadh an tsráid agus tugadh na dídeanaithe ar bhusanna go dtí na hionaid chónaithe in Iarthar na Cathrach agus i gCnoc Slinne.

In that end, a temporary fence and plastic bollards were put up so that a camp cannot be established there again.

Ina cheann sin, cuireadh fál sealadach agus mullaird phlaisteacha suas ionas nach féidir campa a bhunú ann arís.

The Department of Integration, the Department of Justice, the Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council, the Office of Public Works and the Health Service Executive, these different agencies were responsible for the different parts of the work.

An Roinn Lánpháirtíochta, an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt, an Garda Síochána, Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath, Oifig na nOibreacha Poilbí agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, is iad na gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla sin a bhí freagrach as na codanna éagsúla den obair.

The authorities have already tried to move asylum seekers from Mount Street.

Rinne na húdaráis iarracht cheana iarrthóirí tearmainn a bhogadh ó Shráid an Mhóta.

150 of them were taken to the site in Knockslinne in March but some returned to the camp on Mount Street the same day.

Tugadh 150 acu go dtí an suíomh i gCnoc Slinne i mí an Mhárta ach d’fhill cuid acu ar an gcampa ar Shráid an Mhóta an lá céanna.

Despite all facilities being available there, they said that Slinne Hill was too remote.

In ainneoin gach saoráid a bheith ar fáil ann, dúirt siad go raibh Cnoc Slinne ró-iargúlta.

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman also confirmed today that asylum seekers are now living in the River Lodge, or Fighter’s House, in Ballykennedigh in Co Wicklow.

Dhearbhaigh an tAire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O’Gorman inniu freisin go bhfuil iarrthóirí tearmainn ina gcónaí anois i Lóiste na hAbhann, nó Teach Trodair, i mBaile an Chinnéidigh i gCo Chill Mhantáin.

Clashes took place outside that center during a protest last week.

Tharla scliúchais taobh amuigh den ionad sin le linn agóid a bhí ann an tseachtain seo caite.

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Meeting between McEntee and Cleverley postponed.

Cruinniú idir McEntee agus Cleverley curtha ar athlá.

A planned meeting between Justice Minister Helen McEntee and British Home Affairs Secretary James Cleverly has been postponed.

Tá cruinniú a bhí beartaithe idir an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee agus Rúnaí Gnóthaí Baile na Breataine James Cleverly curtha ar athlá.

The two were to discuss the controversy about asylum seekers coming to Ireland from Britain but it is said that James Cleverly is busy with other affairs today.

Bhí an bheirt leis an gconspóid faoi iarrthóirí tearmainn ag teacht go hÉirinn ón mBreatain a phlé ach deirtear go bhfuil James Cleverly gafa ag gnóthaí eile inniu.

The Department of Justice has confirmed that the two will discuss the matter again soon.

Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt go bpléifidh an bheirt an scéal arís go luath.

The story relates to the concern of the Irish Government that more immigrants have been coming into the State from Northern Ireland for some time because they fear that they will be deported from the United Kingdom.

Baineann an scéal leis an imní atá ar Rialtas na hÉireann go bhfuil níos mó inimirceach ag teacht isteach sa Stát ó Thuaisceart Éireann le tamall mar go bhfuil faitíos orthu go ndíbreofar as an Ríocht Aontaithe iad.

Legislation was passed in Britain last week under which asylum seekers can be deported from the country and sent to Rwanda in eastern Africa.

Ritheadh reachtaíocht sa Bhreatain an tseachtain seo caite faoinar féidir iarrthóirí tearmainn a dhíbirt as an tír agus a gcur go Ruanda in oirthear na hAfraice.

The aim of the legislation is to prevent migrants from arriving in Britain in small boats from France.

Is é is aidhm don reachtaíocht imircigh a chur ó theacht chun na Breataine i mbáid bheaga ón bhFrainc.

Minister McEntee revealed last week that there had been an increase of over 80% in the number of migrants coming into the State from Northern Ireland and the British Prime Minister claimed that this showed that the new legislation although it had not yet been implemented.

Thug an tAire McEntee le fios an tseachtain seo caite go raibh ardú os cionn 80 faoin gcéad tagtha ar an líon imirceach a bhí ag teacht isteach sa Stát ó Thuaisceart Éireann agus mhaigh Príomh-Aire na Breataine gur léirigh sé sin go raibh rath cheana féin ar an reachtaíocht nua cé nach raibh sé curtha i bhfeidhm fós.

In light of this crime in British immigration policy, the Irish Government is considering introducing legislation that would allow asylum seekers who have landed in Britain to be sent back there.

I bhfianaise an choir seo i bpolasaí inimirce na Breataine, tá Rialtas na hÉireann ag breathnú ar reachtaíocht a thabhairt isteach faoina gceadófaí iarrthóirí tearmainn a tháinig i dtír sa Bhreatain a chur ar ais ann.

Yesterday, Taoiseach Simon Harris said that Ireland would not provide a loophole for other countries struggling with the issue of immigration.

Inné, dúirt an Taoiseach Simon Harris nach gcuirfeadh Éire bealach éalaithe ar fáil do thíortha eile atá ag streachailt le ceist na hinimirce.

It is understood that Helen McEntee and James Cleverly are to discuss the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the United Kingdom with a view to “strengthening” it.

Tuigtear go bhfuil Helen McEntee agus James Cleverly chun an Comhlimistéár Taistil idir Éire agus an Ríocht Aontaithe a phlé le súil é a “neartú”.

According to that agreement, citizens of Ireland and the United Kingdom are allowed to travel without restriction between the two countries.

De réir an chomhaontaithe sin, tá cead ag saoránaigh na hÉireann agus na Ríochta Aontaithe taisteal gan srian idir an dá thír.

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Egypt worries that Palestinians will be pushed across the border.

Imní ar an Éigipt go mbrúfar Palaistínigh trasna na teorann.

The Egyptian Government says it has no intention of allowing the Palestinian Israelis living in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to be pushed across the border when the Israeli Army makes a major invasion of the city as they have promised.

Deir Rialtas na hÉigipte nach bhfuil aon rún acu ligean do na hIosraelaigh Palaistínigh atá ag cur fúthu i gcathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza a bhrú trasna na teorann nuair a dhéanfas Arm Iosrael mórionradh ar an gcathair mar atá geallta acu.

The Israelis have said many times that they have vowed to launch an all-out invasion of Rafah and have been retaliating against it for several weeks.

Tá sé ráite go minic ag na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil siad mionnaithe ionradh uileghabhálach a dhéanamh ar Rafah agus tá iad ag déanamh téisclime lena aghaidh sin le roinnt seachtainí.

International leaders have asked the Israelis just as often not to go ahead with the invasion because of the damage that will certainly be done to the public.

Tá iarrtha chomh minic céanna ag ceannairí idirnáisiúnta ar na hIosraelaigh gan dul ar aghaidh leis an ionradh mar gheall ar an ár is cinnte a thabharfar ar an bpobal ansin dá bhíthin.

Not to mention the million people who lived in Rafah before the Israelis started waging war on Gaza last autumn, their refugee sauce has also been wedged into it since then.

Gan trácht ar an milliún duine a bhí ina gcónaí in Rafah sular thosaigh na hIosraelaigh ag fearadh cogadh ar Gaza an fómhar seo caite, tá a n-anlann teifeach dingthe isteach ann ó shin freisin.

Despite what the Egyptians said today, they also indicated that they would have to cooperate with the Israeli military forces in terms of security since Rafah is located on the border with Egypt.

In ainneoin a ndúirt na hÉigiptigh inniu, thug siad le fios chomh maith go mbeadh orthu dul i gcomhar le fórsaí míleata Iosrael maidir le cúrsaí slándála ó tá Rafah suite ar an teorainn leis an Éigipt.

It cannot be said, they said, that they will support the invasion.

Ní hin le rá, a dúirt siad, go mbeidh siad ag tacú leis an ionradh.

As per the Israeli plan to do so, it is reported that they have bought 40,000 tents with room for twelve in each, with the hope of housing civilians who will be evacuated from Rafah before the invasion.

Mar leis an téisclim atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh, tuairiscítear go bhfuil 40,000 puball a bhfuil áit i ngach ceann acu do dháréag ceannaithe acu le súil sibhialtaigh a aslonnófar ó Rafah roimh an ionradh a chur a chónaí iontu.

It seems that some of the tents have already been erected in the city of Khan Younis, five kilometers north of Rafah.

Is cosúil go bhfuil cuid de na pubaill curtha suas cheana féin i gcathair Khan Younis, cuig chiliméadar ó thuaidh ó Rafah.

If this is the case, the Israelis are determined to get as many civilians as possible out of Rafah before the invasion, it is estimated that they will not have made all their preparations for at least a month.

Más amhlaidh atá na hIosraelaigh meáite ar an oiread sibhialtach agus is féidir a thabhairt amach as Rafah roimh an ionradh, meastar nach mbeidh gach uile úmachan déanta acu go ceann míosa ar a laghad.

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Israelis have started a new campaign of force in northern Gaza.

Iosraelaigh tosaithe ar fheachtas úr fornirt i dtuaiscart Gaza.

It appears that Israeli military forces have begun a fresh campaign of violence in Gaza after they heavily bombarded various parts of the Palestinian enclave yesterday.

Dealraíonn sé go bhfuil fórsaí míleata Iosrael tosaithe ar fheachtas úr foréigin in Gaza tar éis dóibh áiteanna éagsúla ar fud na hiamhchríche Palaistíní a bhombardú go trom inné.

In that, the Israeli Army ordered civilians in four places in the city of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza to leave their homes again because they were “in a dangerous war zone”.

Ina cheann sin, d’ordaigh Arm Iosrael do shibhialtaigh i gceithre áit i gcathair Beit Lahiya i dtuaisceart Gaza imeacht as a n-áitribh an athuair mar go raibh siad “i gceantar cogaíochta contúirteach”.

The Israelis had previously pulled troops out of northern Gaza after, they said, defeating Hamas militants.

Bhí saighdiúirí tarraingthe amach as tuaisceart Gaza ag na hIosraelaigh roimhe seo tar éis dóibh, a dúirt siad, an ruaig a chur ar lucht airm Hamas.

In a statement, the Israeli Army said it intended to “confront – with the utmost force – terrorist infrastructure and insurgent gangs” in the area.

I ráiteas, dúirt Arm Iosrael go raibh rún acu “aghaidh a thabhairt – le teann fornirt – ar bhonneagar sceimhlitheoireachta agus ar bhuíonta ceannairceach” sa cheantar.

The statement also claimed that “the Israeli Army abides by international law and does its best to mitigate the harm caused to civilians (in war)”.

Maíodh sa ráiteas freisin “go gcloíonn Arm Iosrael leis an dlí idirnáisiúnta agus go ndéanann siad a ndícheall leis an díobháil a dhéantar do shibhialtaigh (i gcogadh) a mhaolú”.

In addition to the fresh campaign in northern Gaza, Israeli forces reportedly fired missiles from jet planes and shells from tanks at centers in central and southern Gaza yesterday.

Chomh maith leis an bhfeachtas úr i dtuaisceart Gaza, tuairiscítear gur scaoil fórsaí Iosrael diúracáin ó scairdeitleáin agus sliogáin ó thancanna le hionaid i lár agus i ndeisceart Gaza inné.

According to people in those places the bombardment lasted almost twenty-four hours.

Dar le daoine sna háiteanna sin gur mhair an bombardú beagnach ceithre huaire is fiche.

It is also reported that no one was injured when the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group fired a rocket salvo from northern Gaza at two towns in southern Israel.

Tuairiscítear freisin nár gortaíodh aon duine nuair a scaoil an grúpa Jiohád Ioslamach na Palaistíne sailbhe roicéad as tuaisceart Gaza le dhá bhaile i ndeisceart Iosrael.

Since the failure of talks held by international diplomats in Qatar and Egypt there is no more talk of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Ó theip ar chainteanna a reáchtáil taidhleoirí idirnáisiúinta i gCatar agus san Éigipt níl aon chaint níos mó ar shos comhraic in Gaza.

It is indeed believed that the Israelis are preparing for a major invasion of the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip after international leaders have asked them not to go ahead with it.

Creidtear go deimhin go bhfuil na hIosraelaigh ag téisclim i gcomhair mórionradh a dhéanamh ar chathair Rafah i bhfíordheisceart Gaza tar éis go bhfuil iarrtha ag ceannairí idirnáisiúnta orthu gan dul ar aghaidh leis.

Over 34,000 people have been killed and 77,000 people have been injured in Gaza since the Israelis started waging war on the place six and a half months ago.

Áirítear os cionn 34,000 duine a bheith maraithe agus 77,000 duine a bheith gortaithe in Gaza ó thosaigh na hIosraelaigh ag cur cogadh ar an áit sé mhí go leith ó shin.

That is without taking into account the bodies hidden by the debris of the buildings demolished by the bombing.

É sin gan na coirp atá folaithe ag smionagar na bhfoirgneamh a leagadh de bharr na buamála a chur san áireamh.

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“Intimidation of politicians harms democracy”.

“Déanann imeaglú ar pholaiteoirí dochar don daonlathas”.

Threats and intimidation aimed at elected representatives are damaging to democracy, said the Minister for Integration, Roderic O’Gorman today, after a group of protestors gathered outside his home last night.

Déanann bagairtí agus imeaglú atá dírithe ar ionadaithe tofa dochar don daonlathas, a dúirt an tAire Lánpháirtíochta, Roderic O’Gorman inniu, i ndiaidh do ghrúpa daoine a bhí i mbun agóide a bhailiú taobh amuigh dá theach cónaithe aréir.

They were wearing face coverings and carrying anti-immigration signs.

Bhí clúdaigh aghaidhe á gcaitheamh acu agus bhí comharthaí frith- inimirce á n-iompar acu.

The Gardaí from Blancheir attended the scene, of which no one was arrested.

D’fhreastail na Gardaí ó Bhaile Bhlainséir ar an láthair, acu níor gabhadh aon duine.

“I want to thank the Gardai”, Minister O’Gorman said today.

“Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Gardaí”, a dúirt an tAire O’Gorman inniu.

“We have a strong tradition of democracy in this country.

“Tá traidisiún láidir daonlathais againn sa tír seo.

Representatives are accountable to the public they serve.

Tá ionadaithe freagrach don phobal a bhfreastalaíonn siad air.

It’s easy to contact us and give us feedback.

Tá sé furasta teagmháil a dhéanamh linn agus tuairimí a chur in iúl dúinn.

There are debates and disagreements between us, sometimes.

Bíonn díospóireachtaí eadarainn agus easaontas, uaireanta.

But respect is always shown.

Ach léirítear meas i gcónaí.

We place a high value on respect in this country; it is particularly valued by politicians.

Tá luach ard againn ar mheas sa tír seo; tá luach ar leith ag polaiteoirí air.

But intimidation of elected representatives will damage that relationship between representatives and their communities.

Ach déanfaidh imeaglú ar ionadaithe tofa dochar don chaidreamh sin idir ionadaithe agus a bpobail.

And democracy will be damaged as a result.”

Agus déanfar dochar don daonlathas dá bharr.”

The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, indicated earlier today that he feels “uneasy” about the incident in front of Roderic O’Gorman’s house yesterday.

Thug an Taoiseach, Simon Harris, le fios níos luaithe inniu go mbraitheann sé “míshuaimneach” faoin eachtra os comhair theach Roderic O’Gorman inné.

He said it was a frightening incident, one that would demoralize an elected representative.

Dúirt sé gur eachtra scanrúil a bhí ann, a chuirfeadh drochmhisneach ar ionadaí tofa.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she had spoken to the Garda Commissioner about the “appalling” incident.

Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, gur labhair sí le Coimisinéir na nGardaí faoin eachtra “uafásach”.

In a statement on social media, she said the minister’s “privacy and property rights” had been violated, “in a way that would shock anyone.”

I ráiteas ar na meáin shóisialta, dúirt sí go ndearnadh “sárú ar chearta príobháideachais agus maoine” an aire, “ar shlí a gcuirfeadh samhnas ar dhuine.”

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“Intimidation of politicians harms democracy”.

“Déanann imeaglú ar pholaiteoirí dochar don daonlathas”.

Threats and intimidation aimed at elected representatives are damaging to democracy, said the Minister for Integration, Roderic O’Gorman today, after a group of protestors gathered outside his home last night.

Déanann bagairtí agus imeaglú atá dírithe ar ionadaithe tofa dochar don daonlathas, a dúirt an tAire Lánpháirtíochta, Roderic O’Gorman inniu, i ndiaidh do ghrúpa daoine a bhí i mbun agóide a bhailiú taobh amuigh dá theach cónaithe aréir.

They were wearing face coverings and carrying anti-immigration signs.

Bhí clúdaigh aghaidhe á gcaitheamh acu agus bhí comharthaí frith- inimirce á n-iompar acu.

The Gardaí from Blancheir attended the scene, of which no one was arrested.

D’fhreastail na Gardaí ó Bhaile Bhlainséir ar an láthair, acu níor gabhadh aon duine.

“I want to thank the Gardai”, Minister O’Gorman said today.

“Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis na Gardaí”, a dúirt an tAire O’Gorman inniu.

“We have a strong tradition of democracy in this country.

“Tá traidisiún láidir daonlathais againn sa tír seo.

Representatives are accountable to the public they serve.

Tá ionadaithe freagrach don phobal a bhfreastalaíonn siad air.

It’s easy to contact us and give us feedback.

Tá sé furasta teagmháil a dhéanamh linn agus tuairimí a chur in iúl dúinn.

There are debates and disagreements between us, sometimes.

Bíonn díospóireachtaí eadarainn agus easaontas, uaireanta.

But respect is always shown.

Ach léirítear meas i gcónaí.

We place a high value on respect in this country; it is particularly valued by politicians.

Tá luach ard againn ar mheas sa tír seo; tá luach ar leith ag polaiteoirí air.

But intimidation of elected representatives will damage that relationship between representatives and their communities.

Ach déanfaidh imeaglú ar ionadaithe tofa dochar don chaidreamh sin idir ionadaithe agus a bpobail.

And democracy will be damaged as a result.”

Agus déanfar dochar don daonlathas dá bharr.”

The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, indicated earlier today that he feels “uneasy” about the incident in front of Roderic O’Gorman’s house yesterday.

Thug an Taoiseach, Simon Harris, le fios níos luaithe inniu go mbraitheann sé “míshuaimneach” faoin eachtra os comhair theach Roderic O’Gorman inné.

He said it was a frightening incident, one that would demoralize an elected representative.

Dúirt sé gur eachtra scanrúil a bhí ann, a chuirfeadh drochmhisneach ar ionadaí tofa.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she had spoken to the Garda Commissioner about the “appalling” incident.

Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, gur labhair sí le Coimisinéir na nGardaí faoin eachtra “uafásach”.

In a statement on social media, she said the minister’s “privacy and property rights” had been violated, “in a way that would shock anyone.”

I ráiteas ar na meáin shóisialta, dúirt sí go ndearnadh “sárú ar chearta príobháideachais agus maoine” an aire, “ar shlí a gcuirfeadh samhnas ar dhuine.”

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Over 200 food businesses closed since the start of the year – new report.

Os cionn 200 gnóthas bia dúnta ó thús na bliana – tuarascáil nua.

Over 200 restaurants, cafes and other food businesses have closed in the State since the start of the year, says a new report commissioned by the Irish Restaurant Association.

Tá os cionn 200 bialann, caife agus gnóthas eile bia dúnta sa Stát ó thus na bliana, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua a choimisiúnaigh Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann.

The report claims that the country’s economy could lose up to €288 million every year as a result of these businesses going out of business.

Maítear sa tuarascáil go bhféadfadh geilleagar na tíre suas le €288 milliún a chailleadh gach bliain de bharr na gnóthais sin a bheith imithe i mbá.

Every time a food business closes, the State loses up to €1.36 million a year when everything is taken into account, according to the report.

Gach uair a dhúnann gnóthas bia, cailleann an Stát suas €1.36 milliún sa bhliain nuair a chuirtear gach rud san áireamh, de réir na tuarascála.

In that one, it is said, 22 people lose their job on average.

Ina cheann sin, a deirtear, cailleann 22 duine a bpost ar an meán.

According to the analysis carried out by researchers, €576,554 in gross wages and €115,310 in tax are lost in each case on average.

De réir na hanailíse a rinne lucht taighde, cailltear €576,554 in ollphá agus €115,310 i gcáin i ngach cás ar an meán.

On top of that, it is said, €105,000 is lost in value added tax, €11,874 in commercial rates and €4,583 in water charges.

Ar a mhuin sin, a deirtear, cailltear €105,000 i gcáin bhreisluacha, €11,874 i rátaí tráchtála agus €4,583 i dtáillí uisce.

Around €440,000 in social welfare payments will also have to be paid to the former employees if they do not find another job in the meantime.

Caithfear thart ar €440,000 in íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialta a íoc leis na hiarfhostaithe freisin mura bhfaighidh siad post eile idir dhá linn.

In relation to that aspect of the story, the report also claims that civil servants in Dublin do not understand that it is not so easy to find another job outside the capital.

I dtaca leis an ngné sin den scéal de, maítear sa tuarascáil chomh maith nach dtuigeann státseirbhísigh i mBaile Átha Cliath nach bhfuil sé chomh héasca sin post eile a fháil taobh amuigh den phríomhchathair.

The Irish Restaurant Association is petitioning the Government to come to the aid of food businesses and lower value added tax to 9% again.

Tá Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann ag achainí ar an Rialtas teacht i gcabhair ar ghnóthais bhia agus cáin bhreisluacha a ísilú go dtí 9 faoin gcéad arís.

However, according to the Department of Finance, that would cost the State €545 million a year.

Dar leis an Roinn Airgeadais, áfach, go gcosnódh sé sin €545 milliún sa bhliain ar an Stát.

On the contrary, the association believes that the Department of Finance’s saving approach makes no sense when everything is lost when a food business closes.

Os a choinne sin, creideann an cumann nach bhfuil aon chiall le dearacadh coigilteach sin na Roinne Airgeadais nuair a chuirtear san áireamh gach rud a chailltear nuair a dhúnann gnóthas bia.

The association is also unhappy with certain policies that have been introduced or are yet to be introduced by the Government regarding workers’ rights.

Tá an cumann míshásta freisin le beartais áirithe atá tugtha isteach nó fós le tabhairt isteach ag an Rialtas maidir le cearta oibrithe.

The newly elected Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he is sympathetic to business people in that respect and it is understood that he intends to postpone changes to sick pay given the difficulty they are having to keep their businesses going .

Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach nuathofa Simon Harris go bhfuil sé báúil le lucht gnó sa mhéid sin agus tuigtear go bhfuil sé ar intinn aige athruithe ar phá breoiteachta a chur ar atráth i bhfianaise a dheacra atá sé ag dul orthu a ngnóthais a choinneáil ag imeacht.

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Over 200 food businesses closed since the start of the year – new report.

Os cionn 200 gnóthas bia dúnta ó thús na bliana – tuarascáil nua.

Over 200 restaurants, cafes and other food businesses have closed in the State since the start of the year, says a new report commissioned by the Irish Restaurant Association.

Tá os cionn 200 bialann, caife agus gnóthas eile bia dúnta sa Stát ó thus na bliana, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua a choimisiúnaigh Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann.

The report claims that the country’s economy could lose up to €288 million every year as a result of these businesses going out of business.

Maítear sa tuarascáil go bhféadfadh geilleagar na tíre suas le €288 milliún a chailleadh gach bliain de bharr na gnóthais sin a bheith imithe i mbá.

Every time a food business closes, the State loses up to €1.36 million a year when everything is taken into account, according to the report.

Gach uair a dhúnann gnóthas bia, cailleann an Stát suas €1.36 milliún sa bhliain nuair a chuirtear gach rud san áireamh, de réir na tuarascála.

In that one, it is said, 22 people lose their job on average.

Ina cheann sin, a deirtear, cailleann 22 duine a bpost ar an meán.

According to the analysis carried out by researchers, €576,554 in gross wages and €115,310 in tax are lost in each case on average.

De réir na hanailíse a rinne lucht taighde, cailltear €576,554 in ollphá agus €115,310 i gcáin i ngach cás ar an meán.

On top of that, it is said, €105,000 is lost in value added tax, €11,874 in commercial rates and €4,583 in water charges.

Ar a mhuin sin, a deirtear, cailltear €105,000 i gcáin bhreisluacha, €11,874 i rátaí tráchtála agus €4,583 i dtáillí uisce.

Around €440,000 in social welfare payments will also have to be paid to the former employees if they do not find another job in the meantime.

Caithfear thart ar €440,000 in íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialta a íoc leis na hiarfhostaithe freisin mura bhfaighidh siad post eile idir dhá linn.

In relation to that aspect of the story, the report also claims that civil servants in Dublin do not understand that it is not so easy to find another job outside the capital.

I dtaca leis an ngné sin den scéal de, maítear sa tuarascáil chomh maith nach dtuigeann státseirbhísigh i mBaile Átha Cliath nach bhfuil sé chomh héasca sin post eile a fháil taobh amuigh den phríomhchathair.

The Irish Restaurant Association is petitioning the Government to come to the aid of food businesses and lower value added tax to 9% again.

Tá Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann ag achainí ar an Rialtas teacht i gcabhair ar ghnóthais bhia agus cáin bhreisluacha a ísilú go dtí 9 faoin gcéad arís.

However, according to the Department of Finance, that would cost the State €545 million a year.

Dar leis an Roinn Airgeadais, áfach, go gcosnódh sé sin €545 milliún sa bhliain ar an Stát.

On the contrary, the association believes that the Department of Finance’s saving approach makes no sense when everything is lost when a food business closes.

Os a choinne sin, creideann an cumann nach bhfuil aon chiall le dearacadh coigilteach sin na Roinne Airgeadais nuair a chuirtear san áireamh gach rud a chailltear nuair a dhúnann gnóthas bia.

The association is also unhappy with certain policies that have been introduced or are yet to be introduced by the Government regarding workers’ rights.

Tá an cumann míshásta freisin le beartais áirithe atá tugtha isteach nó fós le tabhairt isteach ag an Rialtas maidir le cearta oibrithe.

The newly elected Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he is sympathetic to business people in that respect and it is understood that he intends to postpone changes to sick pay given the difficulty they are having to keep their businesses going .

Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach nuathofa Simon Harris go bhfuil sé báúil le lucht gnó sa mhéid sin agus tuigtear go bhfuil sé ar intinn aige athruithe ar phá breoiteachta a chur ar atráth i bhfianaise a dheacra atá sé ag dul orthu a ngnóthais a choinneáil ag imeacht.

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Israel to sue for revenge for Iran’s attacks.

Iosrael le díoltas a agairt as ionsaithe na hIaráine.

Israel’s military leaders met last night after the attacks that came from Iran during the night.

Tháinig ceannairí míleata Iosrael le chéile aréir i ndiaidh na n-ionsaithe a tháinig ón Iaráin i rith na hoíche.

The Government of Israel has threatened to sue for retaliation for the missiles fired at the country.

Tá sé bagartha ag Rialtas Iosrael go n- agrófar díoltas as na diúracáin a scaoileadh leis an tír.

The defense equipment of the Israeli forces with the help of Britain and the United States succeeded in deflecting most of the missiles before they reached their targets.

D’éirigh leis an trealamh cosanta atá ag fórsaí Iosrael le cúnamh ón Bhreatain agus na Stáit Aontaithe formhór na ndiúracán a chur ó mhaith sular bhain siad spriocanna amach.

However, some managed to go head-to-head and cause damage.

Mar sin féin d’éirigh le roinnt díobh dul go ceann cúrsa agus damáiste a dhéanamh.

It is known that at least 30 people have been injured as a result of the attacks, including a 10-year-old girl.

Tá a fhios go bhfuil suas le 30 duine ar a laghad a gortaíodh de bharr na n-ionsaithe, cailín 10 mbliana d’aois ina measc.

Iran says any further attack on Israel will be much more severe if Israel or the United States act against it.

Deir an Iaráin go mbeidh aon ionsaí eile a dhéanfar ar Iosrael i bhfad níos déine más rud é go ngníomhaíonn Iosrael nó na Stáit Aontaithe ina coinne.

‘Last night was revenge for an attack by Israel on the Iranian consulate in Damascus in Syria two weeks ago’ says the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

‘Díoltas a bhí san oíche aréir as ionsaí a rinne Iosrael ar chonsalacht na hIaráine i Damascus sa tSiria coicís ó shin’ a deir Ceannaire na hIaráine,Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack on April 1 but is strongly believed to be responsible.

Níor ghlac Iosrael aon fhreagracht oifigiúil as an ionsaí sin ar an 1 Aibreán ach creidtear go láidir gurb é a bhí freagrach.

The President of America, Joe Biden, says that that country is standing by its promise to Israel.

Deir Uachtarán Mheiriceá,Joe Biden go bhfuil an tír sin ag seasamh lena geallúint d’Iosrael.

The United Kingdom and France are also offering assistance to Israel to give it more protection against missile attacks.

Tá cúnamh á thairiscint ag an Ríocht Aontaithe agus an Fhrainc d’Iosrael freisin le breis cosanta a thabhairt di ar ionsaithe diúracáin.

The major countries of the world are meeting today and the United Nations Security Council will meet this afternoon to discuss the crisis.

Tá tíortha móra an domhain i mbun cruinnithe inniu agus tiocfaidh Comhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe le chéile tráthnóna leis an ghéarchéim a phlé.

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Israel to sue for revenge for Iran’s attacks.

Iosrael le díoltas a agairt as ionsaithe na hIaráine.

Israel’s military leaders met last night after the attacks that came from Iran during the night.

Tháinig ceannairí míleata Iosrael le chéile aréir i ndiaidh na n-ionsaithe a tháinig ón Iaráin i rith na hoíche.

The Government of Israel has threatened to sue for retaliation for the missiles fired at the country.

Tá sé bagartha ag Rialtas Iosrael go n- agrófar díoltas as na diúracáin a scaoileadh leis an tír.

The defense equipment of the Israeli forces with the help of Britain and the United States succeeded in deflecting most of the missiles before they reached their targets.

D’éirigh leis an trealamh cosanta atá ag fórsaí Iosrael le cúnamh ón Bhreatain agus na Stáit Aontaithe formhór na ndiúracán a chur ó mhaith sular bhain siad spriocanna amach.

However, some managed to go head-to-head and cause damage.

Mar sin féin d’éirigh le roinnt díobh dul go ceann cúrsa agus damáiste a dhéanamh.

It is known that at least 30 people have been injured as a result of the attacks, including a 10-year-old girl.

Tá a fhios go bhfuil suas le 30 duine ar a laghad a gortaíodh de bharr na n-ionsaithe, cailín 10 mbliana d’aois ina measc.

Iran says any further attack on Israel will be much more severe if Israel or the United States act against it.

Deir an Iaráin go mbeidh aon ionsaí eile a dhéanfar ar Iosrael i bhfad níos déine más rud é go ngníomhaíonn Iosrael nó na Stáit Aontaithe ina coinne.

‘Last night was revenge for an attack by Israel on the Iranian consulate in Damascus in Syria two weeks ago’ says the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

‘Díoltas a bhí san oíche aréir as ionsaí a rinne Iosrael ar chonsalacht na hIaráine i Damascus sa tSiria coicís ó shin’ a deir Ceannaire na hIaráine,Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack on April 1 but is strongly believed to be responsible.

Níor ghlac Iosrael aon fhreagracht oifigiúil as an ionsaí sin ar an 1 Aibreán ach creidtear go láidir gurb é a bhí freagrach.

The President of America, Joe Biden, says that that country is standing by its promise to Israel.

Deir Uachtarán Mheiriceá,Joe Biden go bhfuil an tír sin ag seasamh lena geallúint d’Iosrael.

The United Kingdom and France are also offering assistance to Israel to give it more protection against missile attacks.

Tá cúnamh á thairiscint ag an Ríocht Aontaithe agus an Fhrainc d’Iosrael freisin le breis cosanta a thabhairt di ar ionsaithe diúracáin.

The major countries of the world are meeting today and the United Nations Security Council will meet this afternoon to discuss the crisis.

Tá tíortha móra an domhain i mbun cruinnithe inniu agus tiocfaidh Comhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe le chéile tráthnóna leis an ghéarchéim a phlé.

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€3 billion a year supported by the Wild Atlantic Way.

€3 bhilliún sa bhliain á chothú ag Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin.

Over €3 billion is brought in a year between Donegal and Cork due to the Wild Atlantic Way, the major tourist route established ten years ago, according to a new report published by Fáilte Ireland.

Tugtar isteach os cionn €3 bhilliún sa bhliain idir Dún na nGall agus Corcaigh mar gheall ar Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, an mhórchonair turasóireachta a bunaíodh deich mbliana ó shin, de réir tuarascáil nua atá foilsithe ag Fáilte Éireann.

That is said to be a 60% increase in tourism arrivals in the west of the country since 2014.

Deirtear gur méadú 60 faoin gcéad é sin ar an teacht isteach ón turasóireacht in iarthar na tíre ó 2014.

As well as the additional influx, says Fáilte Ireland, 35,000 new jobs have been created in the west over the course of those ten years as a result of the project’s success so far.

Chomh maith leis an teacht isteach breise, a deir Fáilte Éireann, cuireadh 35,000 post nua ar fáil san iarthar i gcaitheamh na ndeich mbliana sin de bharr chomh rathúil agus a bhí an tionscadal go dtí seo.

The Wild Atlantic Way is 2,500 kilometers long and runs from Enniswein in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork.

2,500 ciliméadar ar a fhad atá Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin a théann ó Inis Eoghain i gCo Dhún na nGall go Cionn tSáile i gCo Chorcaí.

Some of the country’s most important heritage sites are included along the way – including Grianán Ailigh, Achidhéde, Dún Angusa and Blascaod Mór.

Áirítear cuid de na láithreáin oidhreachta is tábháchtaí sa tír feadh na slí – Grianán Ailigh, Achaidh Chéide, Dún Aonghasa agus an Blascaod Mór ina measc.

The new report is being launched by Fáilte Ireland at the Meithal tourism ‘fair’ which is being held in Kilarne in Co Kerry today and tomorrow.

Tá an tuarascáil nua á seoladh ag Fáilte Éireann ag ‘aonach’ turasóireachta Meitheal atá ar siúl i gCill Airne i gCo Chiarraí inniu agus amárach.

Meithal is an annual event that gives tourism businesses the opportunity to present what they have to offer to international bodies.

Mórócáid bhliantúil is ea Meitheal a thugann deis do ghnóthais turasóireachta a bhfuil á thairiscint acu a chur i láthair comhlachtaí idirnáisiúnta.

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€3 billion a year supported by the Wild Atlantic Way.

€3 bhilliún sa bhliain á chothú ag Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin.

Over €3 billion is brought in a year between Donegal and Cork due to the Wild Atlantic Way, the major tourist route established ten years ago, according to a new report published by Fáilte Ireland.

Tugtar isteach os cionn €3 bhilliún sa bhliain idir Dún na nGall agus Corcaigh mar gheall ar Shlí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin, an mhórchonair turasóireachta a bunaíodh deich mbliana ó shin, de réir tuarascáil nua atá foilsithe ag Fáilte Éireann.

That is said to be a 60% increase in tourism arrivals in the west of the country since 2014.

Deirtear gur méadú 60 faoin gcéad é sin ar an teacht isteach ón turasóireacht in iarthar na tíre ó 2014.

As well as the additional influx, says Fáilte Ireland, 35,000 new jobs have been created in the west over the course of those ten years as a result of the project’s success so far.

Chomh maith leis an teacht isteach breise, a deir Fáilte Éireann, cuireadh 35,000 post nua ar fáil san iarthar i gcaitheamh na ndeich mbliana sin de bharr chomh rathúil agus a bhí an tionscadal go dtí seo.

The Wild Atlantic Way is 2,500 kilometers long and runs from Enniswein in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork.

2,500 ciliméadar ar a fhad atá Slí an Atlantaigh Fhiáin a théann ó Inis Eoghain i gCo Dhún na nGall go Cionn tSáile i gCo Chorcaí.

Some of the country’s most important heritage sites are included along the way – including Grianán Ailigh, Achidhéde, Dún Angusa and Blascaod Mór.

Áirítear cuid de na láithreáin oidhreachta is tábháchtaí sa tír feadh na slí – Grianán Ailigh, Achaidh Chéide, Dún Aonghasa agus an Blascaod Mór ina measc.

The new report is being launched by Fáilte Ireland at the Meithal tourism ‘fair’ which is being held in Kilarne in Co Kerry today and tomorrow.

Tá an tuarascáil nua á seoladh ag Fáilte Éireann ag ‘aonach’ turasóireachta Meitheal atá ar siúl i gCill Airne i gCo Chiarraí inniu agus amárach.

Meithal is an annual event that gives tourism businesses the opportunity to present what they have to offer to international bodies.

Mórócáid bhliantúil is ea Meitheal a thugann deis do ghnóthais turasóireachta a bhfuil á thairiscint acu a chur i láthair comhlachtaí idirnáisiúnta.

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Simon Harris to be elected Taoiseach in the Dáil today.

Simon Harris le toghadh ina Thaoiseach sa Dáil inniu.

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is to be elected Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann today.

Tá ceannaire Fhine Gael Simon Harris le toghadh ina Thaoiseach i nDáil Éireann inniu.

Simon Harris is 37 years old and will be the youngest ever Taoiseach.

Tá Simon Harris 37 bliain d’aois agus beidh sé ar an Taoiseach is óige riamh.

He will replace Leo Varadkar who unexpectedly announced his resignation three weeks ago.

Tiocfaidh sé in áit Leo Varadkar a d’fhógair gan choinne trí seachtaine ó shin go raibh sé le n-éirí as.

Yesterday evening, Leo Varadkar formally offered President Michael D Higgins to resign.

Tráthnóna inné, thairg Leo Varadkar go foirimiúil don Uachtarán Michael D Higgins éirí as oifig.

In the Dáil this morning, Minister for Social Protection and deputy leader of Fine Gael Heather Humphreys will recommend Simon Harris for the Taoiseach and Minister of State Peter Burke will support his motion.

Sa Dáil ar maidin inniu, molfaidh an tAire Coimirce Sóisialaí agus leascheannaire Fhine Gael Heather Humphreys, molfaidh sí Simon Harris don Taoiseacht agus tacóidh an tAire Stáit Peter Burke lena rún.

It is understood that up to 87 Dáil MPs will vote for Simon Harris, including a large number of Independent MPs.

Tuigtear go vótálfaidh suas le 87 Teachta Dála ar son Simon Harris, cuid mhór Teachtaí Neamhspleácha ina measc.

Independent Deputies Seán Canney, Cathal Berry, Peter Fitzpatrick, Noel Grealish, Denis Naughten, Michael Lowry and Marc MacSharry have already indicated that they will vote for him.

Na Teachtaí Neamhspleácha Seán Canney, Cathal Berry, Peter Fitzpatrick, Noel Grealish, Denis Naughten, Michael Lowry agus Marc MacSharry, tá sé tugtha le fios acu cheana féin go vótálfaidh siad ar a shon.

After the vote, Simon Harris will go to Áras an Uachtaráin, where he will be formally appointed Taoiseach.

Tar éis an vóta, rachaidh Simon Harris go dtí Áras an Uachtaráin, áit a gceapfar go foirmiúil é ina Thaoiseach.

It is expected that he will replace several Fine Gael Ministers in the Cabinet afterwards.

Meastar go n-athróidh sé roinnt Airí Fhine Gael sa Chomhaireacht ina dhiaidh sin.

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Simon Harris to be elected Taoiseach in the Dáil today.

Simon Harris le toghadh ina Thaoiseach sa Dáil inniu.

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is to be elected Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann today.

Tá ceannaire Fhine Gael Simon Harris le toghadh ina Thaoiseach i nDáil Éireann inniu.

Simon Harris is 37 years old and will be the youngest ever Taoiseach.

Tá Simon Harris 37 bliain d’aois agus beidh sé ar an Taoiseach is óige riamh.

He will replace Leo Varadkar who unexpectedly announced his resignation three weeks ago.

Tiocfaidh sé in áit Leo Varadkar a d’fhógair gan choinne trí seachtaine ó shin go raibh sé le n-éirí as.

Yesterday evening, Leo Varadkar formally offered President Michael D Higgins to resign.

Tráthnóna inné, thairg Leo Varadkar go foirimiúil don Uachtarán Michael D Higgins éirí as oifig.

In the Dáil this morning, Minister for Social Protection and deputy leader of Fine Gael Heather Humphreys will recommend Simon Harris for the Taoiseach and Minister of State Peter Burke will support his motion.

Sa Dáil ar maidin inniu, molfaidh an tAire Coimirce Sóisialaí agus leascheannaire Fhine Gael Heather Humphreys, molfaidh sí Simon Harris don Taoiseacht agus tacóidh an tAire Stáit Peter Burke lena rún.

It is understood that up to 87 Dáil MPs will vote for Simon Harris, including a large number of Independent MPs.

Tuigtear go vótálfaidh suas le 87 Teachta Dála ar son Simon Harris, cuid mhór Teachtaí Neamhspleácha ina measc.

Independent Deputies Seán Canney, Cathal Berry, Peter Fitzpatrick, Noel Grealish, Denis Naughten, Michael Lowry and Marc MacSharry have already indicated that they will vote for him.

Na Teachtaí Neamhspleácha Seán Canney, Cathal Berry, Peter Fitzpatrick, Noel Grealish, Denis Naughten, Michael Lowry agus Marc MacSharry, tá sé tugtha le fios acu cheana féin go vótálfaidh siad ar a shon.

After the vote, Simon Harris will go to Áras an Uachtaráin, where he will be formally appointed Taoiseach.

Tar éis an vóta, rachaidh Simon Harris go dtí Áras an Uachtaráin, áit a gceapfar go foirmiúil é ina Thaoiseach.

It is expected that he will replace several Fine Gael Ministers in the Cabinet afterwards.

Meastar go n-athróidh sé roinnt Airí Fhine Gael sa Chomhaireacht ina dhiaidh sin.

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Meg Connery: liquid revealed at her grave in Knocán Jaróm.

Meg Connery: leacht nochtaithe ag a huaigh i gCnócán Iaróm.

She lived poor at the end of her life.

Bhí sí beo bocht ag deireadh a saoil.

She had no children and her brothers and sisters left for America.

Ní raibh leanaí aici agus d’imigh a deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha go Meirceá.

Meg and her husband, Con, were buried in a grave without liquid in Cnoncán Iaróm Cemetery in Crois Araild in the fifties.

Cuireadh Meg agus a fear céile, Con, in uaigh gan leacht i Reilg Chnoncán Iaróm i gCrois Araild sna caogaidí.

But today, her name was up again.

Ach inniu, bhí a hainm in airde arís.

Her cousins and cousins came together from Meerceá in Knoncán Jaróm to reveal a liquid at her grave.

Tháinig a garneachtanna agus garnianna tagtha le chéile ó Mheirceá i gCnoncán Iaróm chun leacht a nochtadh ag a huaigh.

The money was collected by the Meg Connery Memorial Committee, which has been working for several years to draw attention to the important work she did.

Bhí an t-airgead bailithe ag Coiste Cuimhneacháin Meg Connery, atá tar éis a bheith i mbun oibre le roinnt blianta anuas chun aird a tharraingt ar an obair thábhachtach a rinne sí.

“She was a brave and courageous woman”, Micheál Casey from the Memorial Committee told us today.

“Bean chróga mhisniúil a bhí inti”, a dúirt Micheál Casey ón gCoiste Cuimhneacháin linn inniu.

“She was tiny.

“Bhí sí beag bídeach.

But she stood strong.

Ach sheas sí an fód go láidir.

She went on hunger strike twice.

Chuaigh sí ar stailc ocrais faoi dhó.

She spent many periods in prison.

Chaith sí go leor tréimhsí sa phríosún.

Reports from that period show that her nose was broken while in prison.”

Léiríonn tuairiscí ón tréimhse sin gur briseadh a srón agus í istigh sa phríosún.”

Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, granddaughter of Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, was present at the event today.

Bhí Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, gariníon le Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, i láthair ag an ócáid inniu.

Together with Meg Connery, Lisa Schneckenburger, composed a song specially to commemorate the occasion.

Chum garneacht le Meg Connery, Lisa Schneckenburger, amhrán go speisialta chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar an ócáid.

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Meg Connery: liquid revealed at her grave in Knocán Jaróm.

Meg Connery: leacht nochtaithe ag a huaigh i gCnócán Iaróm.

She lived poor at the end of her life.

Bhí sí beo bocht ag deireadh a saoil.

She had no children and her brothers and sisters left for America.

Ní raibh leanaí aici agus d’imigh a deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha go Meirceá.

Meg and her husband, Con, were buried in a grave without liquid in Cnoncán Iaróm Cemetery in Crois Araild in the fifties.

Cuireadh Meg agus a fear céile, Con, in uaigh gan leacht i Reilg Chnoncán Iaróm i gCrois Araild sna caogaidí.

But today, her name was up again.

Ach inniu, bhí a hainm in airde arís.

Her cousins and cousins came together from Meerceá in Knoncán Jaróm to reveal a liquid at her grave.

Tháinig a garneachtanna agus garnianna tagtha le chéile ó Mheirceá i gCnoncán Iaróm chun leacht a nochtadh ag a huaigh.

The money was collected by the Meg Connery Memorial Committee, which has been working for several years to draw attention to the important work she did.

Bhí an t-airgead bailithe ag Coiste Cuimhneacháin Meg Connery, atá tar éis a bheith i mbun oibre le roinnt blianta anuas chun aird a tharraingt ar an obair thábhachtach a rinne sí.

“She was a brave and courageous woman”, Micheál Casey from the Memorial Committee told us today.

“Bean chróga mhisniúil a bhí inti”, a dúirt Micheál Casey ón gCoiste Cuimhneacháin linn inniu.

“She was tiny.

“Bhí sí beag bídeach.

But she stood strong.

Ach sheas sí an fód go láidir.

She went on hunger strike twice.

Chuaigh sí ar stailc ocrais faoi dhó.

She spent many periods in prison.

Chaith sí go leor tréimhsí sa phríosún.

Reports from that period show that her nose was broken while in prison.”

Léiríonn tuairiscí ón tréimhse sin gur briseadh a srón agus í istigh sa phríosún.”

Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, granddaughter of Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, was present at the event today.

Bhí Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, gariníon le Hanna Sheehy Skeffington, i láthair ag an ócáid inniu.

Together with Meg Connery, Lisa Schneckenburger, composed a song specially to commemorate the occasion.

Chum garneacht le Meg Connery, Lisa Schneckenburger, amhrán go speisialta chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar an ócáid.

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ASTI meeting in Wexford.

ASTI le chéile i Loch Garman.

Artificial intelligence, online gravitas and teacher shortages; these are all being discussed and more at the Association of Middle Teachers Ireland (ASTI) trade union meeting which started in Wexford this morning.

Intleacht shaorga,tromaíocht ar líne agus ganntan múinteoirí;tá siad sin uilig á bplé agus tuilleadh ag cruinniú cheardchumann Chumann na Meánmhúinteoirí Éire (ASTI) ar cuireadh tús leis i Loch Garman ar maidin inniu.

Education Minister Norma Foley was present at the organization’s big annual event.

Bhí an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley i láthair ag ócáid mhór bhliantúil na heagraíochta.

She launched a new road safety scheme aimed at intermediate year students.

Sheol sise scéim nua sábháilteachta bóithre a bheidh dírithe ar dhaltaí idirbhliana.

This is a pilot scheme and will come into effect next school year.

Scéim phíolótach í seo agus tiocfaidh sí i bhfeidhm an scoilbhliain seo chugainn.

Minister Foley also addressed the scene promising to look into the teacher shortage crisis.

Thug an tAire Foley aitheasc freisin ar an láthair ag gealladh go mbreathnófaí ar an ghéarchéim maidir le ganntan múinteoirí.

It is said that more than 80 resolutions will be discussed at this conference which will last for another 2 days.

Deirtear go bpléifear breis is 80 rún ag an gcomhdháil seo a mhairfidh 2 lá eile.

As with the TUI union, the ASTI is not blind to the shortage of teachers and the large migration abroad in search of better remuneration.

Ach an oiread le ceardchumann an TUI níl an ASTI dall ach oiread ar an ghanntan múinteoirí agus an imirce mhór thar lear ag lorg luach saothair níos fearr.

Artificial intelligence and the impact it could have on the High Certificate in the case of proposals and other work related to specific subjects during the school year is also a big issue.

Is mór i gceist freisin intleacht shaorga agus an tionchar a d’fhéadfadh sé imirt ar an Ardteistiméaracht i gcás thograí agus obair eile bainteach le cúrsaí ábhair ar leith i rith na scoilbhliana.

Another resolution being discussed relates to online bullying and harassment and the need to introduce stricter legislation in this regard.

Rún eile atá á phlé baineann sé le bulaíocht agus cur isteach ar líne agus an gá atá anois ann le reachtaíocht níos déine a thabhairt isteach ina thaobh.

In a survey by the ASTI almost 20% of those questioned indicated that they had suffered from comments online.

I suirbhé de chuid an ASTI léirigh beagnach 20 faoin gcéad díobh siúd a ceistíodh gur fhulaing siad ó ráitis ar líne.

Of course, matters of pay, standards and working conditions in general were also dragged down.

Ar ndóigh, tarraingíodh anuas freisin cúrsaí pá, caighdeáin agus coinníolacha oibre go ginearálta.

Artificial intelligence is a subject of the ASTI in Wexford

Intleacht shaorga ina hábhar don ASTI i Loch Garman

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ASTI meeting in Wexford.

ASTI le chéile i Loch Garman.

Artificial intelligence, online gravitas and teacher shortages; these are all being discussed and more at the Association of Middle Teachers Ireland (ASTI) trade union meeting which started in Wexford this morning.

Intleacht shaorga,tromaíocht ar líne agus ganntan múinteoirí;tá siad sin uilig á bplé agus tuilleadh ag cruinniú cheardchumann Chumann na Meánmhúinteoirí Éire (ASTI) ar cuireadh tús leis i Loch Garman ar maidin inniu.

Education Minister Norma Foley was present at the organization’s big annual event.

Bhí an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley i láthair ag ócáid mhór bhliantúil na heagraíochta.

She launched a new road safety scheme aimed at intermediate year students.

Sheol sise scéim nua sábháilteachta bóithre a bheidh dírithe ar dhaltaí idirbhliana.

This is a pilot scheme and will come into effect next school year.

Scéim phíolótach í seo agus tiocfaidh sí i bhfeidhm an scoilbhliain seo chugainn.

Minister Foley also addressed the scene promising to look into the teacher shortage crisis.

Thug an tAire Foley aitheasc freisin ar an láthair ag gealladh go mbreathnófaí ar an ghéarchéim maidir le ganntan múinteoirí.

It is said that more than 80 resolutions will be discussed at this conference which will last for another 2 days.

Deirtear go bpléifear breis is 80 rún ag an gcomhdháil seo a mhairfidh 2 lá eile.

As with the TUI union, the ASTI is not blind to the shortage of teachers and the large migration abroad in search of better remuneration.

Ach an oiread le ceardchumann an TUI níl an ASTI dall ach oiread ar an ghanntan múinteoirí agus an imirce mhór thar lear ag lorg luach saothair níos fearr.

Artificial intelligence and the impact it could have on the High Certificate in the case of proposals and other work related to specific subjects during the school year is also a big issue.

Is mór i gceist freisin intleacht shaorga agus an tionchar a d’fhéadfadh sé imirt ar an Ardteistiméaracht i gcás thograí agus obair eile bainteach le cúrsaí ábhair ar leith i rith na scoilbhliana.

Another resolution being discussed relates to online bullying and harassment and the need to introduce stricter legislation in this regard.

Rún eile atá á phlé baineann sé le bulaíocht agus cur isteach ar líne agus an gá atá anois ann le reachtaíocht níos déine a thabhairt isteach ina thaobh.

In a survey by the ASTI almost 20% of those questioned indicated that they had suffered from comments online.

I suirbhé de chuid an ASTI léirigh beagnach 20 faoin gcéad díobh siúd a ceistíodh gur fhulaing siad ó ráitis ar líne.

Of course, matters of pay, standards and working conditions in general were also dragged down.

Ar ndóigh, tarraingíodh anuas freisin cúrsaí pá, caighdeáin agus coinníolacha oibre go ginearálta.

Artificial intelligence is a subject of the ASTI in Wexford

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Gaza and Ukraine on the tip of his beak by the Pope in the Urbi et Orbi.

Gaza agus an Úcráin ar bharr a ghoib ag an bPápa san Urbi et Orbi.

Pope Francis did not gloss over the Gaza and Ukraine crisis in his annual Urbi et Orbi Easter message today.

Níor scaoil an Pápa Proinsias géarchéim Gaza ná na hÚcráine thairis ina theachtaireacht bhliantúil Cásca Urbi et Orbi inniu.

In an address given by the Pope to thousands of people gathered in Peter’s Square in Rome and broadcast around the world, he asked for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Hamas to release all its hostages.

In aitheasc a thug an Pápa do na mílte duine a bhí bailithe i gCearnóg Pheadair sa Róimh agus a craoladh ar fud an domhain d’iarr sé sos cogaidh i Gaza agus go scaoilfeadh Hamas saor na gialla ar fad atá aige.

He also asked that Russia and Ukraine release any prisoners of war they have because of the war that has been going on there for over 2 years now.

D’iarr sé freisin go scaoilfeadh an Rúis agus an Úcráin saor aon phríosúnach cogaidh atá acu a bhuíochas don chogadh atá ar bun ansin le breis is 2 bhliain anois.

Before that the Pope celebrated Mass on Easter Sunday.

Roimhe sin cheiliúraigh an Pápa Aifreann Dhomhnach Cásca.

The Pope came to the event in a wheelchair.

Is i gcathaoir rotha a tháinig an Pápa chuig an ócáid.

He is now 87 years old.

87 bliain d’aois atá sé anois.

Concerns have been expressed for some time about his health.

Tá imní léirithe le tamall faoina shláinte.

and how much longer he will be the main guide of the up to 1.3 billion Catholics in the world.

agus cé chomh fada eile a bheidh sé ina phríomhthreoraí ag an suas le 1.3 billiún Caitliceach ar fud an domhain.

Be that as it is reported that the Pope gave his 10 minute message in the Italian language without too much difficulty today.

Bíodh sin mar atá tuairiscítear gur thug an Pápa a theachtaireacht 10 nóiméad uaidh i dteanga na hIodáilise gan aon ró- dheacracht inniu.

It was shown that he was not sad either during the two hour ceremony or indeed afterwards when meeting people and blessing them.

Léiríodh nach raibh mairg air ach oiread i gcaitheamh an tsearmanais dhá uair a chloig ná go deimhin ina dhiaidh sin ag casadh le daoine agus á mbeannú.

It is said that he will also participate this evening in the Way of the Cross, an event that he was not present at on Good Friday thanks to health issues.

Deirtear go mbeidh sé páirteach freisin tráthnóna i dTuras Bhealach na Croise,ócáid nach raibh sé i láthair aici ar Aoine an Chéasta a bhuíochas do chúrsaí sláinte.

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Gaza and Ukraine on the tip of his beak by the Pope in the Urbi et Orbi.

Gaza agus an Úcráin ar bharr a ghoib ag an bPápa san Urbi et Orbi.

Pope Francis did not gloss over the Gaza and Ukraine crisis in his annual Urbi et Orbi Easter message today.

Níor scaoil an Pápa Proinsias géarchéim Gaza ná na hÚcráine thairis ina theachtaireacht bhliantúil Cásca Urbi et Orbi inniu.

In an address given by the Pope to thousands of people gathered in Peter’s Square in Rome and broadcast around the world, he asked for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Hamas to release all its hostages.

In aitheasc a thug an Pápa do na mílte duine a bhí bailithe i gCearnóg Pheadair sa Róimh agus a craoladh ar fud an domhain d’iarr sé sos cogaidh i Gaza agus go scaoilfeadh Hamas saor na gialla ar fad atá aige.

He also asked that Russia and Ukraine release any prisoners of war they have because of the war that has been going on there for over 2 years now.

D’iarr sé freisin go scaoilfeadh an Rúis agus an Úcráin saor aon phríosúnach cogaidh atá acu a bhuíochas don chogadh atá ar bun ansin le breis is 2 bhliain anois.

Before that the Pope celebrated Mass on Easter Sunday.

Roimhe sin cheiliúraigh an Pápa Aifreann Dhomhnach Cásca.

The Pope came to the event in a wheelchair.

Is i gcathaoir rotha a tháinig an Pápa chuig an ócáid.

He is now 87 years old.

87 bliain d’aois atá sé anois.

Concerns have been expressed for some time about his health.

Tá imní léirithe le tamall faoina shláinte.

and how much longer he will be the main guide of the up to 1.3 billion Catholics in the world.

agus cé chomh fada eile a bheidh sé ina phríomhthreoraí ag an suas le 1.3 billiún Caitliceach ar fud an domhain.

Be that as it is reported that the Pope gave his 10 minute message in the Italian language without too much difficulty today.

Bíodh sin mar atá tuairiscítear gur thug an Pápa a theachtaireacht 10 nóiméad uaidh i dteanga na hIodáilise gan aon ró- dheacracht inniu.

It was shown that he was not sad either during the two hour ceremony or indeed afterwards when meeting people and blessing them.

Léiríodh nach raibh mairg air ach oiread i gcaitheamh an tsearmanais dhá uair a chloig ná go deimhin ina dhiaidh sin ag casadh le daoine agus á mbeannú.

It is said that he will also participate this evening in the Way of the Cross, an event that he was not present at on Good Friday thanks to health issues.

Deirtear go mbeidh sé páirteach freisin tráthnóna i dTuras Bhealach na Croise,ócáid nach raibh sé i láthair aici ar Aoine an Chéasta a bhuíochas do chúrsaí sláinte.

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Four people are being questioned about a fire in a hotel in Connemara.

Ceathrar á gceistiú faoi dhóiteán in óstán i gConamara.

Gardaí have arrested four people in connection with a fire in a hotel in Co Galway a week before Christmas last year.

Tá ceathrar gafa ag na Gardaí maidir le dóiteán a bhí in óstán i gCo na Gaillimhe seachtain roimh an Nollaig anuraidh.

70 asylum seekers were to be accommodated in the Loch An Ross House Hotel in Roscathill in north-east Connemara and the Gardai believe the place was set alight.

Bhí 70 iarrthóir tearmainn le cur a chónaí in Óstán Theach Loch an Rois i Ros Cathail in oirthuaisceart Chonamara agus creideann na Gardaí gur lasadh an áit in aon turas.

There are two men and two women in the four who are being questioned by the Gardaí about the situation.

Beirt fhear agus bheirt bhan atá sa cheathrar atá á gceistiú ag na Gardaí faoin scéal.

One of the men and one of the women are in their forties and the other two are in their fifties.

Tá duine de na fir agus duine de na mná sna daichidí agus tá an bheirt eile sna caogaidí.

Gardaí say the four are being held at a Garda station in the north west region.

Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil an ceathrar á gcoinneáil i stáisiún Gardaí i réigiún an iarthuaiscirt.

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Four people are being questioned about a fire in a hotel in Connemara.

Ceathrar á gceistiú faoi dhóiteán in óstán i gConamara.

Gardaí have arrested four people in connection with a fire in a hotel in Co Galway a week before Christmas last year.

Tá ceathrar gafa ag na Gardaí maidir le dóiteán a bhí in óstán i gCo na Gaillimhe seachtain roimh an Nollaig anuraidh.

70 asylum seekers were to be accommodated in the Loch An Ross House Hotel in Roscathill in north-east Connemara and the Gardai believe the place was set alight.

Bhí 70 iarrthóir tearmainn le cur a chónaí in Óstán Theach Loch an Rois i Ros Cathail in oirthuaisceart Chonamara agus creideann na Gardaí gur lasadh an áit in aon turas.

There are two men and two women in the four who are being questioned by the Gardaí about the situation.

Beirt fhear agus bheirt bhan atá sa cheathrar atá á gceistiú ag na Gardaí faoin scéal.

One of the men and one of the women are in their forties and the other two are in their fifties.

Tá duine de na fir agus duine de na mná sna daichidí agus tá an bheirt eile sna caogaidí.

Gardaí say the four are being held at a Garda station in the north west region.

Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil an ceathrar á gcoinneáil i stáisiún Gardaí i réigiún an iarthuaiscirt.

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Mayo triumphantly in the Allianz Football League.

Maigh Eo buacach go drámatúil i Sraith Allianz na Peile.

4 minutes into injury time Mayo scored the winning point in this match tonight in the Allianz Football League in Castlebar.

4 nóiméad isteach in am cúitimh do ghortuithe a scóráil Maigh Eo pointe an bhua sa chluiche seo anocht i Sraith Allianz na Peile i gCaisleán an Bharraigh.

The visitors were the All-Ireland champions, Dublin.

B’iad seaimpiní Uile-Éireann,Baile Átha Cliath, na cuairteoirí.

Fergal Boland’s name will be on the lips of the Mayo community for a while now; he was the one who scored the winning goal within 50 seconds of the end of the game.

Beidh ainm Fergal Boland i mbéal phobal Mhaigh Eo go ceann tamaill anois;b’eisean a fuair cúilín an bhua i bhfoisceacht 50 soicind do dheireadh na himeartha.

A pass crossed to him from a free-kick, Boland studied straight in front of goal just over 20 meters out and kicked the ball between the posts.

Pas a cuireadh trasna chuige ó chic saor, rinne Boland staidéar díreach os comhair an chúil beagán le cois 20 méadar amach agus chiceáil an liathróid idir na cuaillí.

Mayo 1-12, Dublin 0-14 the final score.

Maigh Eo 1-12,Baile Átha Cliath 0-14 an scór deiridh.

That leaves Mayo on full league points after 2 games, Dublin still with nothing.

Fágann sin Maigh Eo ar lán phointí sraithe i ndiaidh 2 chluiche, gan tada go fóill ag Baile Átha Cliath.

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Mayo triumphantly in the Allianz Football League.

Maigh Eo buacach go drámatúil i Sraith Allianz na Peile.

4 minutes into injury time Mayo scored the winning point in this match tonight in the Allianz Football League in Castlebar.

4 nóiméad isteach in am cúitimh do ghortuithe a scóráil Maigh Eo pointe an bhua sa chluiche seo anocht i Sraith Allianz na Peile i gCaisleán an Bharraigh.

The visitors were the All-Ireland champions, Dublin.

B’iad seaimpiní Uile-Éireann,Baile Átha Cliath, na cuairteoirí.

Fergal Boland’s name will be on the lips of the Mayo community for a while now; he was the one who scored the winning goal within 50 seconds of the end of the game.

Beidh ainm Fergal Boland i mbéal phobal Mhaigh Eo go ceann tamaill anois;b’eisean a fuair cúilín an bhua i bhfoisceacht 50 soicind do dheireadh na himeartha.

A pass crossed to him from a free-kick, Boland studied straight in front of goal just over 20 meters out and kicked the ball between the posts.

Pas a cuireadh trasna chuige ó chic saor, rinne Boland staidéar díreach os comhair an chúil beagán le cois 20 méadar amach agus chiceáil an liathróid idir na cuaillí.

Mayo 1-12, Dublin 0-14 the final score.

Maigh Eo 1-12,Baile Átha Cliath 0-14 an scór deiridh.

That leaves Mayo on full league points after 2 games, Dublin still with nothing.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dh83ehwShop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo men arrested in the Craoslaigh tragedy.Beirt fhear gafa faoi thragóid an Chraoslaigh.Two men in their fifties have been arrested in connection with the Garda Síochána's investigation into the Craoslaigh tragedy in County Donegal almost a year and a half ago.Tá beirt fhear sna caogaidí gafa i dtaca le fiosrúchán an Gharda Síochána faoi thragóid an Chraoslaigh i gContaeDhún na nGall beagnach bliain go leith ó shin.The men were arrested this morning.Gabhadh na fir ar maidin inniu.They are being questioned in 2 separate garda barracks under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.Tá siad á gceistiú i 2 bheairic gardaí ar leith faoi Alt a 4 den Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1984.Guards can hold them 24 hours.Is féidir le gardaí iad a choinneáil 24 uair a chloig.Ten people died in an explosion that occurred at the Applegreen petrol station and in a flat next to it in Craoslach on 7 October 2022.Bhásaigh deichniúr i bpléasc a tharla i stáisiún peitril Applegreen agus in árasán taobh leis sa Chraoslach ar an 7Deireadh Fómhair 2022.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dh83ehwShop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo men arrested in the Craoslaigh tragedy.Beirt fhear gafa faoi thragóid an Chraoslaigh.Two men in their fifties have been arrested in connection with the Garda Síochána's investigation into the Craoslaigh tragedy in County Donegal almost a year and a half ago.Tá beirt fhear sna caogaidí gafa i dtaca le fiosrúchán an Gharda Síochána faoi thragóid an Chraoslaigh i gContaeDhún na nGall beagnach bliain go leith ó shin.The men were arrested this morning.Gabhadh na fir ar maidin inniu.They are being questioned in 2 separate garda barracks under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.Tá siad á gceistiú i 2 bheairic gardaí ar leith faoi Alt a 4 den Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1984.Guards can hold them 24 hours.Is féidir le gardaí iad a choinneáil 24 uair a chloig.Ten people died in an explosion that occurred at the Applegreen petrol station and in a flat next to it in Craoslach on 7 October 2022.Bhásaigh deichniúr i bpléasc a tharla i stáisiún peitril Applegreen agus in árasán taobh leis sa Chraoslach ar an 7Deireadh Fómhair 2022.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22u2yjukContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCiarán Cannon to retire from politicsCiarán Cannon le n-éirí as an bpolaitíocht 'de bharr dhrochíde'.Dáil Deputy Ciarán Cannon from Fine Gael has announced that he will not put his name forward in the next general election because of how harmful politics is to these lives, as he said.Tá sé fógartha ag an Teachta Dála Ciarán Cannon ó Fhine Gael nach gcuirfidh sé a ainm chun cinn sa chéad olltoghchán eile mar gheall ar chomh nimhneach agus atá an pholaitíocht ar na saolta seo, mar a dúirt sé.Ciarán Cannon is a Dála in East Galway and is Fine Gael's media, arts and culture spokesperson.Teachta Dála i nGaillimh Thoir is ea Ciarán Cannon agus is é urlabhraí meán, ealaíon agus cultúir Fhine Gael é.In a statement, he said that there was a roughness and narcissism in politics today that did not exist decades ago.I ráiteas, dúirt sé go raibh gairbhe agus nimhneas sa pholaitíocht sa lá atá inniu ann nach mbíodh ann scór blianta ó shin."None of us wants to be made a little god of us, we just want to be treated civilly and respectfully, just as people in other jobs are treated", he said."Níl aon duine dínn ag iarraidh go ndéanfaí dia beag dínn, ní theastaíonn uainn ach go gcaithfí linn go sibhialta agus go measúil, díreach mar a chaitear le daoine i bpoist eile", arsa sé.He accepts, he said, that the public's eyes are on politicians, but he thinks that it is a minor interference at the moment.Glacann sé leis, ar sé, go mbíonn súil ghéar an phobail ar pholaiteoirí ach dar leis gur cur isteach as miosúr atá ann i láthair na huaire.According to a recent survey carried out by 7LÁ, around 80% of Dála MPs have been consulted online in the past year.De réir suirbhé a rinne 7LÁ le gairid, tugadh íde ar líne do thart ar 80 faoin gcéad de Theachtaí Dála le bliain.The leader of Fine Gael, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, indicated that Ciarán Cannon was one of the most enthusiastic Dáil Deputies in Dáil Éireann and said that his friends and colleagues would miss him.Thug ceannaire Fhine Gael, an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, le fios go raibh Ciarán Cannon ar dhuine de na Teachtaí Dála ba dhíograisí i nDáil Éireann agus dúirt go n-aireodh a chairde agus a chomhghleacaithe uathu é.Nine other Fine Gael Deputies previously announced that they would not be contesting the next general election.D'fhógair naonúr Teachtaí Dála eile ó Fhine Gael roimhe seo nach mbeidís féin san iomaíocht sa chéad olltoghchán eile.They are Paul Kehoe, Richard Bruton, Fergus O'Dowd, Brendan Griffin, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh, Michael Creed, David Stanton and John Paul Phelan.Sin iad Paul Kehoe, Richard Bruton, Fergus O'Dowd, Brendan Griffin, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh, Michael Creed, David Stanton agus John Paul Phelan.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22u2yjukContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCiarán Cannon to retire from politicsCiarán Cannon le n-éirí as an bpolaitíocht 'de bharr dhrochíde'.Dáil Deputy Ciarán Cannon from Fine Gael has announced that he will not put his name forward in the next general election because of how harmful politics is to these lives, as he said.Tá sé fógartha ag an Teachta Dála Ciarán Cannon ó Fhine Gael nach gcuirfidh sé a ainm chun cinn sa chéad olltoghchán eile mar gheall ar chomh nimhneach agus atá an pholaitíocht ar na saolta seo, mar a dúirt sé.Ciarán Cannon is a Dála in East Galway and is Fine Gael's media, arts and culture spokesperson.Teachta Dála i nGaillimh Thoir is ea Ciarán Cannon agus is é urlabhraí meán, ealaíon agus cultúir Fhine Gael é.In a statement, he said that there was a roughness and narcissism in politics today that did not exist decades ago.I ráiteas, dúirt sé go raibh gairbhe agus nimhneas sa pholaitíocht sa lá atá inniu ann nach mbíodh ann scór blianta ó shin."None of us wants to be made a little god of us, we just want to be treated civilly and respectfully, just as people in other jobs are treated", he said."Níl aon duine dínn ag iarraidh go ndéanfaí dia beag dínn, ní theastaíonn uainn ach go gcaithfí linn go sibhialta agus go measúil, díreach mar a chaitear le daoine i bpoist eile", arsa sé.He accepts, he said, that the public's eyes are on politicians, but he thinks that it is a minor interference at the moment.Glacann sé leis, ar sé, go mbíonn súil ghéar an phobail ar pholaiteoirí ach dar leis gur cur isteach as miosúr atá ann i láthair na huaire.According to a recent survey carried out by 7LÁ, around 80% of Dála MPs have been consulted online in the past year.De réir suirbhé a rinne 7LÁ le gairid, tugadh íde ar líne do thart ar 80 faoin gcéad de Theachtaí Dála le bliain.The leader of Fine Gael, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, indicated that Ciarán Cannon was one of the most enthusiastic Dáil Deputies in Dáil Éireann and said that his friends and colleagues would miss him.Thug ceannaire Fhine Gael, an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, le fios go raibh Ciarán Cannon ar dhuine de na Teachtaí Dála ba dhíograisí i nDáil Éireann agus dúirt go n-aireodh a chairde agus a chomhghleacaithe uathu é.Nine other Fine Gael Deputies previously announced that they would not be contesting the next general election.D'fhógair naonúr Teachtaí Dála eile ó Fhine Gael roimhe seo nach mbeidís féin san iomaíocht sa chéad olltoghchán eile.They are Paul Kehoe, Richard Bruton, Fergus O'Dowd, Brendan Griffin, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh, Michael Creed, David Stanton and John Paul Phelan.Sin iad Paul Kehoe, Richard Bruton, Fergus O'Dowd, Brendan Griffin, Charlie Flanagan, Joe McHugh, Michael Creed, David Stanton agus John Paul Phelan.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/235hepw8Shop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Great Festival being celebrated here and globally.An Fhéile Mhór á ceiliúradh anseo agus go domhanda.Thousands of people are taking to the streets across the country and around the world for parades and other events celebrating St. Patrick's Day.Tá na mílte duine ag tabhairt sráideanna orthu féin ar fud na tíre agus ar fud an domhain do pharáideanna agus imeachtaí eile ag ceiliúradh Lá le Pádraig.Here in Ireland the biggest parade was held in Dublin.Anseo in Éirinn bhí an pharáid ba mhó á reachtáil i mBaile Átha Cliath.The schlep then began at noon.Cuireadh tús leis an scléip ansin ag meánlae.It is said to have been the biggest St. Patrick's Day event ever in the capital.Deirtear go raibh sé ar an ócáid Lá le Pádraig ba mhó riamh sa phríomhchathair.The presenter of the 'Late Late Show' television program Patrick Kielty was the leader of the parade.Ba é láithreoir chlár teilifíse an 'Late Late Show' Patrick Kielty a bhí ina cheann feadhna ar an bparáid.The parade, in which over 4,000 participated, was broadcast live on the RTÉ One television station.Bhí an pharáid, ina raibh breis is 4,000 rannpháirteach, á craoladh beo ar stáisiún teilifíse RTÉ a hAon.The theme of the parade this year is 'Spark'.'Spréach' téama na paráide i mbliana.Up to 14 bands were seen in total, some of which came from the United States and France.Chonacthas suas le 14 banna ar fad, cuid díobh a tháinig óna Stáit Aontaithe agus ón Fhrainc.Public transport services operate on a Sunday timetable today.Is ar amchlár an Domhnaigh atá feidhm le seirbhís iompar phoiblí inniu.The big day of our patron saint is of course not only recognized in Ireland and the crowds will also be seen in cities around the world.Ní in Éirinn amháin a thugtar aitheantas do lá mór ár bpátrún naofa ar ndóigh agus feicfear na sluaite amuigh freisin i gcathracha ar fud na cruinne.It is also a day when government leaders from this country are seen in Washington meeting the American President.Is lá é freisin a bhfeictear ceannairí rialtais ón tír seo i Washington ag bualadh le Uachtarán Mheiriceá.That is the case this year as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to present President Joe Biden with a shamrock bowl at the White House later today.Tá sin amhlaidh i mbliana agus an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar le babhla seamróige a bhronnadh ar an Uachtarán Joe Biden sa Teach Bán níos deireanaí inniu.The crowds at the Great Parade in DACNa sluaite ag an Pharáid Mhór i mBÁC

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/235hepw8Shop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Great Festival being celebrated here and globally.An Fhéile Mhór á ceiliúradh anseo agus go domhanda.Thousands of people are taking to the streets across the country and around the world for parades and other events celebrating St. Patrick's Day.Tá na mílte duine ag tabhairt sráideanna orthu féin ar fud na tíre agus ar fud an domhain do pharáideanna agus imeachtaí eile ag ceiliúradh Lá le Pádraig.Here in Ireland the biggest parade was held in Dublin.Anseo in Éirinn bhí an pharáid ba mhó á reachtáil i mBaile Átha Cliath.The schlep then began at noon.Cuireadh tús leis an scléip ansin ag meánlae.It is said to have been the biggest St. Patrick's Day event ever in the capital.Deirtear go raibh sé ar an ócáid Lá le Pádraig ba mhó riamh sa phríomhchathair.The presenter of the 'Late Late Show' television program Patrick Kielty was the leader of the parade.Ba é láithreoir chlár teilifíse an 'Late Late Show' Patrick Kielty a bhí ina cheann feadhna ar an bparáid.The parade, in which over 4,000 participated, was broadcast live on the RTÉ One television station.Bhí an pharáid, ina raibh breis is 4,000 rannpháirteach, á craoladh beo ar stáisiún teilifíse RTÉ a hAon.The theme of the parade this year is 'Spark'.'Spréach' téama na paráide i mbliana.Up to 14 bands were seen in total, some of which came from the United States and France.Chonacthas suas le 14 banna ar fad, cuid díobh a tháinig óna Stáit Aontaithe agus ón Fhrainc.Public transport services operate on a Sunday timetable today.Is ar amchlár an Domhnaigh atá feidhm le seirbhís iompar phoiblí inniu.The big day of our patron saint is of course not only recognized in Ireland and the crowds will also be seen in cities around the world.Ní in Éirinn amháin a thugtar aitheantas do lá mór ár bpátrún naofa ar ndóigh agus feicfear na sluaite amuigh freisin i gcathracha ar fud na cruinne.It is also a day when government leaders from this country are seen in Washington meeting the American President.Is lá é freisin a bhfeictear ceannairí rialtais ón tír seo i Washington ag bualadh le Uachtarán Mheiriceá.That is the case this year as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to present President Joe Biden with a shamrock bowl at the White House later today.Tá sin amhlaidh i mbliana agus an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar le babhla seamróige a bhronnadh ar an Uachtarán Joe Biden sa Teach Bán níos deireanaí inniu.The crowds at the Great Parade in DACNa sluaite ag an Pharáid Mhór i mBÁC

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/284uohspShop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMeasles on an airplane passenger, the third case in the State.Bruitíneach ar phaisinéir eitleáin, an tríú cás sa Stát.The Health Service Executive has confirmed that there is a third case of measles in the State.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil an tríú cás den bhruitíneach sa Stát.It was revealed this afternoon that one of the passengers on a plane that arrived at Dublin Airport last Saturday morning had the disease.Tugadh le fios tráthnóna go raibh an galar ar dhuine de na paisinéirí a bhí ar eitleán a tháinig go hAerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath ar maidin Dé Sathairn seo caite.It was an Etihad airline plane that came from Abu Dhabi.Eitleán le haerlíne Etihad a tháinig ó Abú Daibí a bhí i gceist.The Executive is now asking some of the passengers who were on that plane to contact the health authorities without delay.Tá an Fheidhmeannacht anois ag iarraidh ar roinnt de na paisinéirí a bhí ar an eitleán sin teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na húdaráis sláinte gan mhoill.Passengers who are expecting a child, who is under twelve months old or who have another serious illness are the most worried about them.Paisinéirí atá ag súil le páiste, atá faoi dhá mhí dhéag nó a bhfuil drochthinneas eile orthu is mó a a bhfuiltear buartha fúthu.It was announced at the beginning of this month that a measles vaccine was to be offered to more than 300,000 people in the State.Fógraíodh i dtús na míosa seo go rabhthas le vacsaín in aghaidh na bruitíní a thairiscint do bhreis agus 300,000 duine sa Stát.It is expected that there will be an outbreak of measles in the country, especially since it was confirmed at the beginning of February that an adult died of the disease in the province of Leinster.Táthar faiteach go mbeidh ráig bhruitiní sa tír, go háirithe ó deimhníodh i dtús mhí Feabhra gur bhásaigh duine fásta leis an ngalar i gCúige Laighean.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/284uohspShop for Thai PearlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMeasles on an airplane passenger, the third case in the State.Bruitíneach ar phaisinéir eitleáin, an tríú cás sa Stát.The Health Service Executive has confirmed that there is a third case of measles in the State.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil an tríú cás den bhruitíneach sa Stát.It was revealed this afternoon that one of the passengers on a plane that arrived at Dublin Airport last Saturday morning had the disease.Tugadh le fios tráthnóna go raibh an galar ar dhuine de na paisinéirí a bhí ar eitleán a tháinig go hAerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath ar maidin Dé Sathairn seo caite.It was an Etihad airline plane that came from Abu Dhabi.Eitleán le haerlíne Etihad a tháinig ó Abú Daibí a bhí i gceist.The Executive is now asking some of the passengers who were on that plane to contact the health authorities without delay.Tá an Fheidhmeannacht anois ag iarraidh ar roinnt de na paisinéirí a bhí ar an eitleán sin teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na húdaráis sláinte gan mhoill.Passengers who are expecting a child, who is under twelve months old or who have another serious illness are the most worried about them.Paisinéirí atá ag súil le páiste, atá faoi dhá mhí dhéag nó a bhfuil drochthinneas eile orthu is mó a a bhfuiltear buartha fúthu.It was announced at the beginning of this month that a measles vaccine was to be offered to more than 300,000 people in the State.Fógraíodh i dtús na míosa seo go rabhthas le vacsaín in aghaidh na bruitíní a thairiscint do bhreis agus 300,000 duine sa Stát.It is expected that there will be an outbreak of measles in the country, especially since it was confirmed at the beginning of February that an adult died of the disease in the province of Leinster.Táthar faiteach go mbeidh ráig bhruitiní sa tír, go háirithe ó deimhníodh i dtús mhí Feabhra gur bhásaigh duine fásta leis an ngalar i gCúige Laighean.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ad7cczwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe First Minister of the North has apologized for what is happening in Kenova.Leithscéal gafa ag Céad Aire an Tuaiscirt faoina bhfuil i Kenova.The First Minister of the North, Michelle O'Neill, has apologized to all the families whose family members were killed during the troubles because they were thought to be spies.Tá leithscéal gafa ag Céad Aire an Tuaiscirt,Michelle O'Neill leis na teaghlaigh ar fad ar maraíodh daoine muinteartha leo le linn na dtrioblóidí mar gur síleadh gur brathadóirí a bhí iontu.The IRA were responsible for these murders and Michelle O'Neill said today that she felt sorry for everyone who suffered from the troubles in the north.B'iad an tIRA a bhí freagrach as na dúnmharuithe seo agus dúirt Michelle O'Neill inniu go raibh aiféala uirthi faoi chuile dhuine a bhí thíos leis na trioblóidí ó thuaidh.Michelle O'Neill was speaking and the report of Operation Kenova was published.Bhí Michelle O'Neill ag labhairt agus tuairisc Oibríocht Kenova foilsithe.It told about the way the British Army used detectors at the time and the relationship the army had with the agent, Freddie Scappatacci.Insíodh ann faoin mbealach ar úsáid Arm na Breataine brathadóirí ag an am agus an caidreamh a bhí ag an arm leis an ghníomhaire,Freddie Scappatacci.She admitted that the way the IRA dealt with those they suspected of espionage was wrong.D'admhaigh sí go raibh sé mícheart an bealach a ndeachaigh an tIRA i ngleic leis an dream a raibh siad in amhras fúthu i dtaca le brathadóireacht.Michelle O'Neill said she was determined to heal all the wounds people had suffered as a result of the troubles.Dúirt Michelle O'Neill go raibh sí meáite ar na créachtaí ar fad a d'fhulaing daoine de bharr na dtrioblóidí a chneasú.The Tánaiste, Michael Martin, said that Sinn Féin should now say clearly that the war waged by the IRA in the North was wrong.Dúirt an Tánaiste,Micheál Martin gur cheart do Shinn Féin a rá amach go soiléir anois go raibh an cogadh a bhí ar bun ag an IRA sa Tuaisceart mí-cheart.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ad7cczwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe First Minister of the North has apologized for what is happening in Kenova.Leithscéal gafa ag Céad Aire an Tuaiscirt faoina bhfuil i Kenova.The First Minister of the North, Michelle O'Neill, has apologized to all the families whose family members were killed during the troubles because they were thought to be spies.Tá leithscéal gafa ag Céad Aire an Tuaiscirt,Michelle O'Neill leis na teaghlaigh ar fad ar maraíodh daoine muinteartha leo le linn na dtrioblóidí mar gur síleadh gur brathadóirí a bhí iontu.The IRA were responsible for these murders and Michelle O'Neill said today that she felt sorry for everyone who suffered from the troubles in the north.B'iad an tIRA a bhí freagrach as na dúnmharuithe seo agus dúirt Michelle O'Neill inniu go raibh aiféala uirthi faoi chuile dhuine a bhí thíos leis na trioblóidí ó thuaidh.Michelle O'Neill was speaking and the report of Operation Kenova was published.Bhí Michelle O'Neill ag labhairt agus tuairisc Oibríocht Kenova foilsithe.It told about the way the British Army used detectors at the time and the relationship the army had with the agent, Freddie Scappatacci.Insíodh ann faoin mbealach ar úsáid Arm na Breataine brathadóirí ag an am agus an caidreamh a bhí ag an arm leis an ghníomhaire,Freddie Scappatacci.She admitted that the way the IRA dealt with those they suspected of espionage was wrong.D'admhaigh sí go raibh sé mícheart an bealach a ndeachaigh an tIRA i ngleic leis an dream a raibh siad in amhras fúthu i dtaca le brathadóireacht.Michelle O'Neill said she was determined to heal all the wounds people had suffered as a result of the troubles.Dúirt Michelle O'Neill go raibh sí meáite ar na créachtaí ar fad a d'fhulaing daoine de bharr na dtrioblóidí a chneasú.The Tánaiste, Michael Martin, said that Sinn Féin should now say clearly that the war waged by the IRA in the North was wrong.Dúirt an Tánaiste,Micheál Martin gur cheart do Shinn Féin a rá amach go soiléir anois go raibh an cogadh a bhí ar bun ag an IRA sa Tuaisceart mí-cheart.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });visit this site to buy some cheap pearls from the street markets of ThailandOriginal Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys3zlg8bContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: Americans demand an immediate ceasefire.Gaza: Meiriceánaigh ag éileamh sos comhraic láithreach.US Vice President Kamala Harris has said that a cease-fire should be implemented in Gaza immediately and that the Israelis should allow more relief supplies into the Palestinian enclave without further delay.Tá sé ráite ag Leas-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Kamala Harris gur chóir sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm in Gaza láithreach agus gur chóir do na hIosraelaigh níos mó soláthairtí fóirithinte a ligean isteach san iamhchríoch Phalaistíneach gan a thuilleadh moille.Kamala Harris said that I agreed with the reason because people in Gaza were suffering from famine and the life of the community there was terribly hard.Dúirt Kamala Harris go raibh téirim leis an gcúis mar go raibh daoine in Gaza ar an ngorta agus go raibh saol an phobail ann uafásach crua.There was also a term, which did not exist before, to depend on the speech of the Vice-President and it is understood that the coming of Ramadan will calm him down.Bhí téirim freisin, nach raibh ann cheana, le brath ar chaint an Leas- Uachtaráin agus tuigtear gurb é teacht Ramadan is siocair leis.Ramadan is one of the most important rituals in the Islamic calendar, a time when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and will begin at sundown next Sunday.Tá Ramadan ar cheann de na deasghnátha is tábhachtaí i bhféilire Ioslam, tráth a dhéanann Moslamaigh troscadh ó mhaidin go faoithin agus a gcuirfear tús leis le dul faoi na gréine Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn.It is reported that representatives from the United States and Qatar are still trying to persuade Hamas to accept the ceasefire proposed by those countries.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil ionadaithe ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus ó Chatar fós ag iarraidh a chur i bhfáth ar Hamas glacadh le comha an tsosa comhraic atá molta ag na tíortha sin.It is understood that the Israelis have already accepted what the diplomats proposed, for the most part.Tuigtear go bhfuil glactha cheana féin ag na hIosraelaigh lenar chuir na taidhleoirí faoina mbráid, ar an gcuid is mó de.According to the deal that hasn't been made yet, the Israelis would loosen their grip on Gaza a bit and let more relief supplies in.De réir a bhfuil sa mhargadh nach bhfuil déanta fós, bhogfadh na hIosraelaigh beagán an greim atá acu ar Gaza agus ligfidís tuilleadh soláthairtí fóirithinte isteach ann.In that case, Hamas would allow the withdrawal of the Israeli hostages they are holding in Gaza and the Israelis would free the Palestinian hostages they themselves are holding in various prisons.Ina cheann sin, ligfeadh Hamas an scoir leis na gialla Iosraelacha atá siad a choinneáil in Gaza agus shaorfadh na hIosraelaigh géibheannaigh Phalaistíneacha atá siad féin a choinneáil i bpríosúin éagsúla.It seems that this is not enough for Hamas since all the groundwork has been left to the Palestinians and it is reported that they are demanding that the Israelis withdraw completely from Gaza.Dealraíonn sé nach leor do Hamas an méid sin ó tá an treampán bunáite ar fad fágtha ar na Palaistínigh agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil siad ag éileamh ar na hIosraelaigh tarraingt amach go hiomlán as Gaza.The United States and other countries have been dropping food supplies from planes for the people of Gaza in recent days after what some aid organizations have called a weak and ineffective policy.Tá na Stáit Aontaithe agus tíortha eile ag ligean anuas soláthairtí bia as eitleáin le haghaidh mhuintir Gaza le cúpla lá tar éis go bhfuil sé ráite ag roinnt eagraíochtaí fóirithinte gur polasaí lag agus neamhéifeachtúil atá ann.It would be much better, according to those organizations, for the Israelis to fulfill their own duties towards the ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });visit this site to buy some cheap pearls from the street markets of ThailandOriginal Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys3zlg8bContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: Americans demand an immediate ceasefire.Gaza: Meiriceánaigh ag éileamh sos comhraic láithreach.US Vice President Kamala Harris has said that a cease-fire should be implemented in Gaza immediately and that the Israelis should allow more relief supplies into the Palestinian enclave without further delay.Tá sé ráite ag Leas-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Kamala Harris gur chóir sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm in Gaza láithreach agus gur chóir do na hIosraelaigh níos mó soláthairtí fóirithinte a ligean isteach san iamhchríoch Phalaistíneach gan a thuilleadh moille.Kamala Harris said that I agreed with the reason because people in Gaza were suffering from famine and the life of the community there was terribly hard.Dúirt Kamala Harris go raibh téirim leis an gcúis mar go raibh daoine in Gaza ar an ngorta agus go raibh saol an phobail ann uafásach crua.There was also a term, which did not exist before, to depend on the speech of the Vice-President and it is understood that the coming of Ramadan will calm him down.Bhí téirim freisin, nach raibh ann cheana, le brath ar chaint an Leas- Uachtaráin agus tuigtear gurb é teacht Ramadan is siocair leis.Ramadan is one of the most important rituals in the Islamic calendar, a time when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and will begin at sundown next Sunday.Tá Ramadan ar cheann de na deasghnátha is tábhachtaí i bhféilire Ioslam, tráth a dhéanann Moslamaigh troscadh ó mhaidin go faoithin agus a gcuirfear tús leis le dul faoi na gréine Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn.It is reported that representatives from the United States and Qatar are still trying to persuade Hamas to accept the ceasefire proposed by those countries.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil ionadaithe ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus ó Chatar fós ag iarraidh a chur i bhfáth ar Hamas glacadh le comha an tsosa comhraic atá molta ag na tíortha sin.It is understood that the Israelis have already accepted what the diplomats proposed, for the most part.Tuigtear go bhfuil glactha cheana féin ag na hIosraelaigh lenar chuir na taidhleoirí faoina mbráid, ar an gcuid is mó de.According to the deal that hasn't been made yet, the Israelis would loosen their grip on Gaza a bit and let more relief supplies in.De réir a bhfuil sa mhargadh nach bhfuil déanta fós, bhogfadh na hIosraelaigh beagán an greim atá acu ar Gaza agus ligfidís tuilleadh soláthairtí fóirithinte isteach ann.In that case, Hamas would allow the withdrawal of the Israeli hostages they are holding in Gaza and the Israelis would free the Palestinian hostages they themselves are holding in various prisons.Ina cheann sin, ligfeadh Hamas an scoir leis na gialla Iosraelacha atá siad a choinneáil in Gaza agus shaorfadh na hIosraelaigh géibheannaigh Phalaistíneacha atá siad féin a choinneáil i bpríosúin éagsúla.It seems that this is not enough for Hamas since all the groundwork has been left to the Palestinians and it is reported that they are demanding that the Israelis withdraw completely from Gaza.Dealraíonn sé nach leor do Hamas an méid sin ó tá an treampán bunáite ar fad fágtha ar na Palaistínigh agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil siad ag éileamh ar na hIosraelaigh tarraingt amach go hiomlán as Gaza.The United States and other countries have been dropping food supplies from planes for the people of Gaza in recent days after what some aid organizations have called a weak and ineffective policy.Tá na Stáit Aontaithe agus tíortha eile ag ligean anuas soláthairtí bia as eitleáin le haghaidh mhuintir Gaza le cúpla lá tar éis go bhfuil sé ráite ag roinnt eagraíochtaí fóirithinte gur polasaí lag agus neamhéifeachtúil atá ann.It would be much better, according to those organizations, for the Israelis to fulfill their own duties towards the ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });visit this site to buy some cheap pearls from the street markets of ThailandOriginal Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yk93av9nContact: irishlingos@gmail.comPressure coming to Israel after yesterday's incident.Brú ag teacht ar Iosrael i ndiaidh eachtra an lae inné.The Israeli government has come under particular pressure in connection with the death of more than a hundred Palestinians in Gaza City in the north of the strip yesterday.Tá brú ar leith tagtha ar rialtas Iosrael i dtaca le bás bhreis is céad Pailistíneach lámh le Cathair Gaza i dtuaisceart an stráice inné.It is reported that up to 112 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on a large crowd of people who had gathered around trucks full of aid lunches.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh suas le 112 Palaistíneach agus gur gortaíodh na céadta eile nuair a scaoil saighdiúirí Iosraelacha a ngunnaí le slua mór daoine a bhí bailithe timpeall leoraithe lán de lón cabhrach.A number of countries have now demanded the United Nations to set up an inquiry into what happened.Tá éileamh déanta anois ag roinnt mhaith tíortha ar na Náisiúin Aontaithe fiosrúchán a chur ar bun faoinar tharla.It is because the soldiers believed that they were 'in danger from the crowd' that they began to release, said the Israelis.Is mar gheall gur chreid na saighdiúirí go raibh siad 'i gcontúirt ón slua' a thosaigh siad ag scaoileadh, arsa na hIosraelaigh.The Israelis had previously revealed that people were injured when they trampled on each other in the skid steer that was the subject of the lorries.Bhí sé tugtha le fios ag na hIosraelaigh roimhe sin gur gortaíodh daoine nuair a shatail siad ar a chéile sa sciob sceab a bhí ar an ábhar sna leoraithe.It was later that they admitted that soldiers fired bullets.Ba ina dhiaidh sin a d'admhaigh siad gur scaoil saighdiúirí piléir.Hamas has warned that the latest escalation could derail ceasefire talks in Gaza.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag Hamas go bhféadfadh an sléacht is deireanaí comhráite faoi shos comhraic in Gaza a chur ó mhaith.The President of America, Joe Biden, had every hope that a ceasefire would be in effect in Gaza by next Monday, but yesterday's incident could change the situation.Bhí chuile shúil ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá,Joe Biden go mbeadh sos cogaidh i bhfeidhm i Gaza faoin Luan seo chugainn, ach d'fhéadfadh eachtra an lae inné cor nua a chur sa scéal.An author of hope, if you read in Gaza these days, is that the European Union will finance the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestinian Territories (UNRWA) again from the next year onwards.Údar dóchais, más ann dá léithid i Gaza na laethanta seo, is ea go maoineoidh an tAontas Eorpach Eagras Fóirithinte na Náisiún Aontaithe sna Críocha Pailistíneacha (UNRWA) arís ón tseachain seo chugainn amach.An arrangement has been made to keep extremists from the organization.Tá socrú déanta chun antoiscigh a choinneáil ón eagras.UNRWA drew a big controversy in January when the Government of Israel accused the organization of having some people working for it who participated in the attack by Hamas on the 7th of October.Tarraingíodh conspóid mhór faoi UNRWA i mí Eanáir nuair a chuir Rialtas Iosrael i leith na heagraíochta go raibh daoine áirithe ag obair dó a bhí rannpháirteach san ionsaí a rinne Hamas ar an 7ú Deireadh Fómhair.Funding from UNRWA has since been maintained.Coinníodh maoiniú ó UNRWA ó shin.A major crisis in the Gaza StripGéarchéim mhór i Stráice Gaza

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });visit this site to buy some cheap pearls from the street markets of ThailandOriginal Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yk93av9nContact: irishlingos@gmail.comPressure coming to Israel after yesterday's incident.Brú ag teacht ar Iosrael i ndiaidh eachtra an lae inné.The Israeli government has come under particular pressure in connection with the death of more than a hundred Palestinians in Gaza City in the north of the strip yesterday.Tá brú ar leith tagtha ar rialtas Iosrael i dtaca le bás bhreis is céad Pailistíneach lámh le Cathair Gaza i dtuaisceart an stráice inné.It is reported that up to 112 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on a large crowd of people who had gathered around trucks full of aid lunches.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh suas le 112 Palaistíneach agus gur gortaíodh na céadta eile nuair a scaoil saighdiúirí Iosraelacha a ngunnaí le slua mór daoine a bhí bailithe timpeall leoraithe lán de lón cabhrach.A number of countries have now demanded the United Nations to set up an inquiry into what happened.Tá éileamh déanta anois ag roinnt mhaith tíortha ar na Náisiúin Aontaithe fiosrúchán a chur ar bun faoinar tharla.It is because the soldiers believed that they were 'in danger from the crowd' that they began to release, said the Israelis.Is mar gheall gur chreid na saighdiúirí go raibh siad 'i gcontúirt ón slua' a thosaigh siad ag scaoileadh, arsa na hIosraelaigh.The Israelis had previously revealed that people were injured when they trampled on each other in the skid steer that was the subject of the lorries.Bhí sé tugtha le fios ag na hIosraelaigh roimhe sin gur gortaíodh daoine nuair a shatail siad ar a chéile sa sciob sceab a bhí ar an ábhar sna leoraithe.It was later that they admitted that soldiers fired bullets.Ba ina dhiaidh sin a d'admhaigh siad gur scaoil saighdiúirí piléir.Hamas has warned that the latest escalation could derail ceasefire talks in Gaza.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag Hamas go bhféadfadh an sléacht is deireanaí comhráite faoi shos comhraic in Gaza a chur ó mhaith.The President of America, Joe Biden, had every hope that a ceasefire would be in effect in Gaza by next Monday, but yesterday's incident could change the situation.Bhí chuile shúil ag Uachtarán Mheiriceá,Joe Biden go mbeadh sos cogaidh i bhfeidhm i Gaza faoin Luan seo chugainn, ach d'fhéadfadh eachtra an lae inné cor nua a chur sa scéal.An author of hope, if you read in Gaza these days, is that the European Union will finance the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the Palestinian Territories (UNRWA) again from the next year onwards.Údar dóchais, más ann dá léithid i Gaza na laethanta seo, is ea go maoineoidh an tAontas Eorpach Eagras Fóirithinte na Náisiún Aontaithe sna Críocha Pailistíneacha (UNRWA) arís ón tseachain seo chugainn amach.An arrangement has been made to keep extremists from the organization.Tá socrú déanta chun antoiscigh a choinneáil ón eagras.UNRWA drew a big controversy in January when the Government of Israel accused the organization of having some people working for it who participated in the attack by Hamas on the 7th of October.Tarraingíodh conspóid mhór faoi UNRWA i mí Eanáir nuair a chuir Rialtas Iosrael i leith na heagraíochta go raibh daoine áirithe ag obair dó a bhí rannpháirteach san ionsaí a rinne Hamas ar an 7ú Deireadh Fómhair.Funding from UNRWA has since been maintained.Coinníodh maoiniú ó UNRWA ó shin.A major crisis in the Gaza StripGéarchéim mhór i Stráice Gaza

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2d8qdsh7Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comJohn OJohn O'Shea ina bhainisteoir eatramhach ar fhoireann na hÉireann.John O'Shea has been appointed as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team for the two challenge games against Belgium and Switzerland next month.Tá John O'Shea ceaptha mar bhainisteoir eatramhach ar fhoireann sacair Phoblacht na hÉireann don dá chluiche dúshláin in aghaidh na Beilge agus na hEilvéise an mhí seo chugainn.His official job title is interim head coach.Príomh-chóitseálaí eatramhach teideal oifigiúil a phoist.In a statement, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) indicated that a permanent manager would be appointed in early April.I ráiteas, thug Cumann Peile na hÉireann (FAI) le fios go gceapfaí bainisteoir buan i dtús an Aibreáin.John O'Shea was one of the coaches who worked with the last manager Stephen Kenny who was sacked last November.Bhí John O'Shea ar dhuine de na cóitseálaithe a bhí ag obair leis an mbainisteoir deireanach Stephen Kenny a briseadh as a phost i mí na Samhna seo caite.He also recently spent a spell working as a coach with Birmingham City.Chaith sé seal le gairid freisin ag obair mar chóitseálaí le Birmingham City.Paddy McCarthy – coach at Crystal Palace – will be John O'Shea's assistant manager.Is é Paddy McCarthy – cóitseálaí le Crystal Palace – a bheas mar leasbhainisteoir ag John O'Shea.John O'Shea is originally from Waterford.Is as Port Láirge John O'Shea ó dhúchas.He was a defender with Manchester United and Sunderland and played for Ireland 118 times.Cosantóir le Manchester United agus le Sunderland a bhí ann agus d'imir sé d'Éirinn 118 uair.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2d8qdsh7Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comJohn OJohn O'Shea ina bhainisteoir eatramhach ar fhoireann na hÉireann.John O'Shea has been appointed as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team for the two challenge games against Belgium and Switzerland next month.Tá John O'Shea ceaptha mar bhainisteoir eatramhach ar fhoireann sacair Phoblacht na hÉireann don dá chluiche dúshláin in aghaidh na Beilge agus na hEilvéise an mhí seo chugainn.His official job title is interim head coach.Príomh-chóitseálaí eatramhach teideal oifigiúil a phoist.In a statement, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) indicated that a permanent manager would be appointed in early April.I ráiteas, thug Cumann Peile na hÉireann (FAI) le fios go gceapfaí bainisteoir buan i dtús an Aibreáin.John O'Shea was one of the coaches who worked with the last manager Stephen Kenny who was sacked last November.Bhí John O'Shea ar dhuine de na cóitseálaithe a bhí ag obair leis an mbainisteoir deireanach Stephen Kenny a briseadh as a phost i mí na Samhna seo caite.He also recently spent a spell working as a coach with Birmingham City.Chaith sé seal le gairid freisin ag obair mar chóitseálaí le Birmingham City.Paddy McCarthy – coach at Crystal Palace – will be John O'Shea's assistant manager.Is é Paddy McCarthy – cóitseálaí le Crystal Palace – a bheas mar leasbhainisteoir ag John O'Shea.John O'Shea is originally from Waterford.Is as Port Láirge John O'Shea ó dhúchas.He was a defender with Manchester United and Sunderland and played for Ireland 118 times.Cosantóir le Manchester United agus le Sunderland a bhí ann agus d'imir sé d'Éirinn 118 uair.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/26ppqdopContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBig protest in Tel Aviv, famine in Gaza.Agóid mhór i Tel Aviv,gorta i Gaza.In Israel 21 people were arrested during a protest in the city of Tel Aviv.In Iosrael gabhadh 21 duine le linn agóide i gcathair Tel Aviv.The police eventually managed to disperse the crowd by throwing water at them.D'éirigh leis na póilíní ar deiridh an slua a scaipeadh tré uisce a scaoileadh leo.The protesters were demanding that the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, resign, that a general election be speeded up in the country and that the hostages held by the Hamas extremists in Gaza be freed.Bhí lucht na hagóide ag éileamh go n-éireodh Príomh Aire Iosrael,Benjamin Netanyahu as oifig, go gcuirfí dlús le olltoghchán sa tír agus go saorfaí na gialla atá á gcoinneáil ag treallchogaithe Hamas i Gaza.In the northern Gaza Strip, UNWRA, the United Nations agency that cares for Palestinian refugees, has indicated that it has temporarily halted the delivery of relief supplies to the region.I dtuaisceart Stráice Gaza, tá sé tugtha le fios ag UNWRA, an áisíneacht de chuid na Náisiún Aontaithe a dhéanann cúram do theifigh Pailistíneacha,go bhfuil stop curtha aige faoi láthair ar sheachadadh sholáthairtí fóirthinte chuig an réigiún.He claims that it is now very difficult for a truck to cross the border into it because they come under attack from people who rob the supplies.Maíonn sé go bhfuil sé an-deacair anois ag trucail dul thar teorainn isteach ann mar go dtagann siad faoi ionsaí ó dhaoine a robáileann na soláthairtí.It is reported that there is now a severe famine in the region thanks to the war between Israel and Hamas which has been going on for 4 and a half months.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil gorta mór sa réigiún anois a bhuíochas don chogadh idir Iosrael agus Hamas atá ar bun le 4 mhí go leith.Negotiators in Paris this weekend are making strenuous efforts to come up with a ceasefire plan that would be acceptable to both sides.Tá tréaniarrachtaí á ndéanamh ag lucht idirbheartaíochta i bPáras an deireadh seachtaine seo theacht ar phlean sos- comhraic a mbeadh glacadh ag an dá thaobh leis.Talks will continue in Qatar in the coming days.Leanfar le cainteanna sa Chatar sna laethanta romhainn.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/26ppqdopContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBig protest in Tel Aviv, famine in Gaza.Agóid mhór i Tel Aviv,gorta i Gaza.In Israel 21 people were arrested during a protest in the city of Tel Aviv.In Iosrael gabhadh 21 duine le linn agóide i gcathair Tel Aviv.The police eventually managed to disperse the crowd by throwing water at them.D'éirigh leis na póilíní ar deiridh an slua a scaipeadh tré uisce a scaoileadh leo.The protesters were demanding that the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, resign, that a general election be speeded up in the country and that the hostages held by the Hamas extremists in Gaza be freed.Bhí lucht na hagóide ag éileamh go n-éireodh Príomh Aire Iosrael,Benjamin Netanyahu as oifig, go gcuirfí dlús le olltoghchán sa tír agus go saorfaí na gialla atá á gcoinneáil ag treallchogaithe Hamas i Gaza.In the northern Gaza Strip, UNWRA, the United Nations agency that cares for Palestinian refugees, has indicated that it has temporarily halted the delivery of relief supplies to the region.I dtuaisceart Stráice Gaza, tá sé tugtha le fios ag UNWRA, an áisíneacht de chuid na Náisiún Aontaithe a dhéanann cúram do theifigh Pailistíneacha,go bhfuil stop curtha aige faoi láthair ar sheachadadh sholáthairtí fóirthinte chuig an réigiún.He claims that it is now very difficult for a truck to cross the border into it because they come under attack from people who rob the supplies.Maíonn sé go bhfuil sé an-deacair anois ag trucail dul thar teorainn isteach ann mar go dtagann siad faoi ionsaí ó dhaoine a robáileann na soláthairtí.It is reported that there is now a severe famine in the region thanks to the war between Israel and Hamas which has been going on for 4 and a half months.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil gorta mór sa réigiún anois a bhuíochas don chogadh idir Iosrael agus Hamas atá ar bun le 4 mhí go leith.Negotiators in Paris this weekend are making strenuous efforts to come up with a ceasefire plan that would be acceptable to both sides.Tá tréaniarrachtaí á ndéanamh ag lucht idirbheartaíochta i bPáras an deireadh seachtaine seo theacht ar phlean sos- comhraic a mbeadh glacadh ag an dá thaobh leis.Talks will continue in Qatar in the coming days.Leanfar le cainteanna sa Chatar sna laethanta romhainn.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/25cmbur5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com€800 million to be made available for cross-border projects.€800 milliún le cur ar fáil le haghaidh tograí trasteorann.The Government has announced that €800 million will be made available from the Exchequer for cross-border projects.Tá sé fógartha ag an Rialtas go gcuirfear €800 milliún ar fáil ón Státchiste le haghaidh tograí trasteorann.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declared that this is the largest contribution the Irish Government has ever made to the development of cross-border enterprises.Dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gurb é seo an méid is mó a chuir Rialtas na hÉireann ar fáil riamh le fiontair thrasteorann a fhorbairt.It is in view of the restoration of the political institutions in the North that the string is being pulled from the spag, he said.Is i bhfianaise athbhunú na bhforas polaitiúil sa Tuaisceart atá an tsreang á baint den spaga, arsa sé.Among the major projects that will be put on the road and will be given a tree, is the long-promised upgrade of the A5 road between Derry and Letterkenny.I measc na mórthograí a chuirfear sa siúl agus a thabharfar i gcrann, tá an t-uasghrádú atá geallta le fada ar bhóthar an A5 idir Doire agus Leitir Ceanainn.€600 million – a good share of the €800 million – has been set aside for the upgrade of that road which will start later in the year, it was said.€600 milliún – sciar maith den €800 milliún – atá curtha i leataobh i gcomhair uasghrádú an bhóthair sin a gcuirfear tús leis amach sa bhliain, a dúradh.In that regard, the bridge that is planned to be built between Co Louth and Co Down will go ahead.Ina cheann sin, rachfar chun cinn leis an droichead a bhfuil sé beartaithe a thógáil idir Co Lú agus Co an Dúin.The purpose of the bridge, which is called Caol Uisce Bridge, is to establish a new connection between Cuaille and the Beanna Boirche area and the Taoiseach said that it was dependent on the construction contract being signed next month.Is é is aidhm don droichead, dá ngairtear Droichead Chaol Uisce, nasc úr idir Cuaille agus ceantar Bheanna Boirche a bhunú agus dúirt an Taoiseach go rabhthas ag brath ar an gconradh tógála a shíniú an mhí seo chugainn.Another €12.5 million will be spent on improving the rail link between Dublin and Belfast.Caithfear €12.5 milliún eile ar an nasc iarnróid idir Baile Átha Cliath agus Béal Feirste a fheabhsú.€50 million will be made available for the renovation of McAsmaint Park in west Belfast, where several matches will be played in the European Soccer Championship in 2028.Cuirfear €50 milliún ar fáil i gcomhair athchóiriú Pháirc Mhic Asmaint in iarthar Bhéal Feirste, áit a n-imreofar roinnt cluichí i gCraobh Sacair na hEorpa in 2028.The Taoiseach also indicated that €10 million would be available to significantly restore and develop the site of the Battle of the Boyne in Co. Meath.Thug an Taoiseach le fios freisin go mbeadh €10 milliún ar fáil le láthair Chath na Bóinne i gCo na Mí a athchóiriú agus a fhorbairt go suntasach.Another €24 million will be spent on education projects, especially projects that tackle disadvantage in the sector.Caithfear €24 milliún eile ar thograí oideachais, go háirithe tograí a théann i ngleic le míbhuntáiste san earnáil.There is no funding for Irish language projects in the amount announced today.Níl aon mhaoiniú le haghaidh tograí Gaeilge sa mhéid a fógraíodh inniu.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Three Government leaders announcing new cross- border proposals todayNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Triur ceannairí an Rialtais ag fógairt tograí nua trasteorann inniu

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/25cmbur5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com€800 million to be made available for cross-border projects.€800 milliún le cur ar fáil le haghaidh tograí trasteorann.The Government has announced that €800 million will be made available from the Exchequer for cross-border projects.Tá sé fógartha ag an Rialtas go gcuirfear €800 milliún ar fáil ón Státchiste le haghaidh tograí trasteorann.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declared that this is the largest contribution the Irish Government has ever made to the development of cross-border enterprises.Dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gurb é seo an méid is mó a chuir Rialtas na hÉireann ar fáil riamh le fiontair thrasteorann a fhorbairt.It is in view of the restoration of the political institutions in the North that the string is being pulled from the spag, he said.Is i bhfianaise athbhunú na bhforas polaitiúil sa Tuaisceart atá an tsreang á baint den spaga, arsa sé.Among the major projects that will be put on the road and will be given a tree, is the long-promised upgrade of the A5 road between Derry and Letterkenny.I measc na mórthograí a chuirfear sa siúl agus a thabharfar i gcrann, tá an t-uasghrádú atá geallta le fada ar bhóthar an A5 idir Doire agus Leitir Ceanainn.€600 million – a good share of the €800 million – has been set aside for the upgrade of that road which will start later in the year, it was said.€600 milliún – sciar maith den €800 milliún – atá curtha i leataobh i gcomhair uasghrádú an bhóthair sin a gcuirfear tús leis amach sa bhliain, a dúradh.In that regard, the bridge that is planned to be built between Co Louth and Co Down will go ahead.Ina cheann sin, rachfar chun cinn leis an droichead a bhfuil sé beartaithe a thógáil idir Co Lú agus Co an Dúin.The purpose of the bridge, which is called Caol Uisce Bridge, is to establish a new connection between Cuaille and the Beanna Boirche area and the Taoiseach said that it was dependent on the construction contract being signed next month.Is é is aidhm don droichead, dá ngairtear Droichead Chaol Uisce, nasc úr idir Cuaille agus ceantar Bheanna Boirche a bhunú agus dúirt an Taoiseach go rabhthas ag brath ar an gconradh tógála a shíniú an mhí seo chugainn.Another €12.5 million will be spent on improving the rail link between Dublin and Belfast.Caithfear €12.5 milliún eile ar an nasc iarnróid idir Baile Átha Cliath agus Béal Feirste a fheabhsú.€50 million will be made available for the renovation of McAsmaint Park in west Belfast, where several matches will be played in the European Soccer Championship in 2028.Cuirfear €50 milliún ar fáil i gcomhair athchóiriú Pháirc Mhic Asmaint in iarthar Bhéal Feirste, áit a n-imreofar roinnt cluichí i gCraobh Sacair na hEorpa in 2028.The Taoiseach also indicated that €10 million would be available to significantly restore and develop the site of the Battle of the Boyne in Co. Meath.Thug an Taoiseach le fios freisin go mbeadh €10 milliún ar fáil le láthair Chath na Bóinne i gCo na Mí a athchóiriú agus a fhorbairt go suntasach.Another €24 million will be spent on education projects, especially projects that tackle disadvantage in the sector.Caithfear €24 milliún eile ar thograí oideachais, go háirithe tograí a théann i ngleic le míbhuntáiste san earnáil.There is no funding for Irish language projects in the amount announced today.Níl aon mhaoiniú le haghaidh tograí Gaeilge sa mhéid a fógraíodh inniu.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Three Government leaders announcing new cross- border proposals todayNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Triur ceannairí an Rialtais ag fógairt tograí nua trasteorann inniu

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2856nhj2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael threatens to invade Rafah at the start of Ramadan.Iosrael ag bagairt ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah faoi thús Ramadan.One of Israel's three war ministers has warned that the country's military forces will fully invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah by March 10 if the Israeli hostages held in the enclave are not released before then.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag duine de thriúr airí cogaidh Iosrael go déanfaidh fórsaí míleata na tíre ionradh iomlán ar chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza faoin 10 Márta mura scaoilfear saor roimhe sin na gialla Iosraelacha atá á gcoinneáil san iamhchríoch.Benny Gantz, the former chief of staff of the Israeli Army, made the threat while speaking to the American Jewish conference in Jerusalem yesterday.Is é Benny Gantz, iarcheann foirne Arm Iosrael, a rinne an bhagairt agus ag labhairt le comhdháil Ghiúdaigh Mheiriceá in Iarúsailéim inné.Ramadan will begin around March 10, when Muslims fast between two darknesses for a month.Is thart ar an 10 Márta a chuirfear tús le Ramadan, tráth a dhéanann Moslamaigh troscadh idir dhá dhorcha ar feadh míosa.Ramadan is one of the most important rituals in the Islamic calendar and the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza are Muslims.Tá Ramadan ar cheann de na deasghnátha is tábhachtaí i bhféilire Ioslam agus Moslamaigh is ea formhór mór Phalaistínigh Gaza.According to Benny Gantz, the invasion of Rafah will be carried out in collaboration with Israel's allies – Egypt and the United States – in the hope of keeping the number of civilians killed as low as possible, as he said.Dar le Benny Gantz go ndéanfar an t-ionradh ar Rafah i gcomhar le comhghuaillithe Iosrael – an Éigipt agus na Stáit Aontaithe – le súil an líon sibhialtach a mharófar a choinneáil chomh híseal agus is féidir, mar a dúirt sé.Despite what Benny Gantz claimed, Egypt and the United States are among the many countries that are petitioning the Israelis not to invade Rafah in light of what the people there are currently suffering, not to mention the extreme suffering that it would be there if there was still more destruction.In ainneoin ar mhaígh Benny Gantz, tá an Éigipt agus na Stáit Aontaithe i measc an iliomad tíortha atá ag achainí ar na hIosraelaigh gan ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah i bhfianaise a bhfuil á fhulaingt ag an bpobal ann faoi láthair, gan trácht ar an tsárfhulaingt a bheadh ann dá ndéanfaí tuilleadh scriosta fós ann.Israelis say Rafah is the last stronghold of Hamas militants in Gaza.Deir na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil Rafah ar an dún daingean deireanach atá ag lucht airm Hamas in Gaza.The Israelis are sworn, they say, to eradicate Hamas in Rafah and everywhere else in the Palestinian territories.Tá na hIosraelaigh mionnaithe, a deir siad, Hamas a dhíothú in Rafah agus i ngach áit eile sna críocha Palaistíneacha.About 1.4 million people currently live in Rafah as refugees from their base, people who fled before the Israelis in other places in Gaza.Tá thart ar 1.4 milliún duine ina gcónaí in Rafah faoi láthair ar dídeanaithe a mbunáite, daoine a theith roimh na hIosraelaigh in aiteanna eile in Gaza.Most of them do not have enough food and it is becoming too difficult for relief agencies to provide the basic necessities of life to the troublemakers because of the obstacles that the Israeli forces put in their way.Níl riar a gcáis ag a bhformhór acu agus tá sé ag dul ródheacair ar ghníomhaireachtaí fóirithinte bunriachtanais na beatha a chur ar fáil do na hainniseoirí mar gheall ar na constaicí atá fórsaí Iosrael a chur sa bhealach orthu.It is indeed reported that some of the refugees live on animal food.Tuairiscítear go deimhin gur beo ar bhia ainmhithe atá cuid de na dídeanaithe.There has been no success so far, however, in the attempt by international diplomats to convince Israel on the o...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2856nhj2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael threatens to invade Rafah at the start of Ramadan.Iosrael ag bagairt ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah faoi thús Ramadan.One of Israel's three war ministers has warned that the country's military forces will fully invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah by March 10 if the Israeli hostages held in the enclave are not released before then.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag duine de thriúr airí cogaidh Iosrael go déanfaidh fórsaí míleata na tíre ionradh iomlán ar chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza faoin 10 Márta mura scaoilfear saor roimhe sin na gialla Iosraelacha atá á gcoinneáil san iamhchríoch.Benny Gantz, the former chief of staff of the Israeli Army, made the threat while speaking to the American Jewish conference in Jerusalem yesterday.Is é Benny Gantz, iarcheann foirne Arm Iosrael, a rinne an bhagairt agus ag labhairt le comhdháil Ghiúdaigh Mheiriceá in Iarúsailéim inné.Ramadan will begin around March 10, when Muslims fast between two darknesses for a month.Is thart ar an 10 Márta a chuirfear tús le Ramadan, tráth a dhéanann Moslamaigh troscadh idir dhá dhorcha ar feadh míosa.Ramadan is one of the most important rituals in the Islamic calendar and the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza are Muslims.Tá Ramadan ar cheann de na deasghnátha is tábhachtaí i bhféilire Ioslam agus Moslamaigh is ea formhór mór Phalaistínigh Gaza.According to Benny Gantz, the invasion of Rafah will be carried out in collaboration with Israel's allies – Egypt and the United States – in the hope of keeping the number of civilians killed as low as possible, as he said.Dar le Benny Gantz go ndéanfar an t-ionradh ar Rafah i gcomhar le comhghuaillithe Iosrael – an Éigipt agus na Stáit Aontaithe – le súil an líon sibhialtach a mharófar a choinneáil chomh híseal agus is féidir, mar a dúirt sé.Despite what Benny Gantz claimed, Egypt and the United States are among the many countries that are petitioning the Israelis not to invade Rafah in light of what the people there are currently suffering, not to mention the extreme suffering that it would be there if there was still more destruction.In ainneoin ar mhaígh Benny Gantz, tá an Éigipt agus na Stáit Aontaithe i measc an iliomad tíortha atá ag achainí ar na hIosraelaigh gan ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah i bhfianaise a bhfuil á fhulaingt ag an bpobal ann faoi láthair, gan trácht ar an tsárfhulaingt a bheadh ann dá ndéanfaí tuilleadh scriosta fós ann.Israelis say Rafah is the last stronghold of Hamas militants in Gaza.Deir na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil Rafah ar an dún daingean deireanach atá ag lucht airm Hamas in Gaza.The Israelis are sworn, they say, to eradicate Hamas in Rafah and everywhere else in the Palestinian territories.Tá na hIosraelaigh mionnaithe, a deir siad, Hamas a dhíothú in Rafah agus i ngach áit eile sna críocha Palaistíneacha.About 1.4 million people currently live in Rafah as refugees from their base, people who fled before the Israelis in other places in Gaza.Tá thart ar 1.4 milliún duine ina gcónaí in Rafah faoi láthair ar dídeanaithe a mbunáite, daoine a theith roimh na hIosraelaigh in aiteanna eile in Gaza.Most of them do not have enough food and it is becoming too difficult for relief agencies to provide the basic necessities of life to the troublemakers because of the obstacles that the Israeli forces put in their way.Níl riar a gcáis ag a bhformhór acu agus tá sé ag dul ródheacair ar ghníomhaireachtaí fóirithinte bunriachtanais na beatha a chur ar fáil do na hainniseoirí mar gheall ar na constaicí atá fórsaí Iosrael a chur sa bhealach orthu.It is indeed reported that some of the refugees live on animal food.Tuairiscítear go deimhin gur beo ar bhia ainmhithe atá cuid de na dídeanaithe.There has been no success so far, however, in the attempt by international diplomats to convince Israel on the o...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/23k3tmdmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsraelis still vowed a full invasion of Rafah.Iosraelaigh fós mionnaithe ionradh iomlán a dhéanamh ar Rafah.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again declared that the country's soldiers will completely invade the city of Rafah in the south of Gaza after more western countries asked him not to implement his resolution.Tá sé dearbhaithe arís eile ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu go ndéanfaidh saighdiúirí na tíre ionradh iomlán ar chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza i ndiaidh gur iarr tuilleadh tíortha san iarthar air gan a rún a chur i ngníomh.French President Emmanuel Macron is one of the biggest allies of the Israelis but in a telephone conversation last night he pleaded with Benjamin Netanyahu not to send the foot soldiers and tanks into Rafah.Tá Uachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron ar dhuine de na comhghuaillithe is mó atá ag na hIosraelaigh ach i gcomhrá teileafóin aréir d'achainigh sé ar Benjamin Netanyahu gan an cos-slua agus na tancanna a chur isteach in Rafah.Not to mention the devastation and damage already done in that city by the Israeli forces, what is worrying Macron is that things will go from bad to worse and that his life there will be a disaster.Gan trácht ar an sléacht agus an lot atá déanta sa chathair sin cheana féin ag fórsaí Iosrael, is é atá ag déanamh scime do Macron gur ó mhaoil go mullóg a rachas cúrsaí agus gur léirscrios luanscrios a bheas ann.In light of what Netanyahu has said, however, he will not do anything to the Frenchman, as the Israelis have not yet responded to the advice that other allies have given them.I bhfianaise a bhfuil ráite ag Netanyahu, áfach, ní móide go ndéanfaidh sé rud ar fhear na Fraince, arae níl nath curtha ag na hIosraelaigh go dtí seo sa chomhairle atá curtha orthu ag comghuaillithe eile leo.In a joint statement issued by the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the Israelis are requested not to invade Rafah.I gcomhráiteas a d'eisigh Príomh-Airí Cheanada, na hAstráile agus na Nua-Shéalainne, achainítear ar na hIosraelaigh gan ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah.The three leaders say in their statement that it would be a disaster and that Palestinian civilians would suffer greatly as a result.Deir an triúr ceannairí ina ráiteas gur tubaiste a bheadh ann agus go bhfulaingeodh sibhialtaigh Phalaistíneacha go mór dá dheasca.It is his manhood by the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.Is é a fhearacht é ag Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Gearmáine Annalena Baerbock.While visiting Israel, she said that the people stuck in Rafah had nowhere else to go.Agus í ar cuairt ar Iosrael, dúirt sí nach raibh aon áit eile le dul ag na daoine atá sáinnithe in Rafah.Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez both asked the European Commission to consider what is going on in Gaza in the light of the human rights obligations of the Israelis and act accordingly according toInné, d'iarr an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar agus Príomh-Aire na Spáinne Pedro Sanchez araon, d'iarr siad ar an gCoimisiún Eorpach a bhfuil ar bun in Gaza a bhreithniú i bhfianaise na n-oibleagáidí cearta daonna atá ar na hIosraelaigh agus gníomhú dá réir.However, the Israeli military forces are swarming around Rafah and they are always making all preparations for the invasion they plan to do on the place.Ar a shon sin, tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael ag drundáil thart ar Rafah agus iad ag déanamh gach úmachan i gcónaí i gcomhair an ionraidh atá beartaithe acu a dhéanamh ar an áit.About 1.4 million people are currently living in Rafah who are refugees from their base, people who fled before the Israelis in other places in Gaza.Tá thart ar 1.4 milliún duine ag baint fúthu in Rafah faoi láthair ar dídeanaithe a mbunáite, daoine a theith roimh na hIosraelaigh in aiteanna ei...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/23k3tmdmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsraelis still vowed a full invasion of Rafah.Iosraelaigh fós mionnaithe ionradh iomlán a dhéanamh ar Rafah.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again declared that the country's soldiers will completely invade the city of Rafah in the south of Gaza after more western countries asked him not to implement his resolution.Tá sé dearbhaithe arís eile ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu go ndéanfaidh saighdiúirí na tíre ionradh iomlán ar chathair Rafah i ndeisceart Gaza i ndiaidh gur iarr tuilleadh tíortha san iarthar air gan a rún a chur i ngníomh.French President Emmanuel Macron is one of the biggest allies of the Israelis but in a telephone conversation last night he pleaded with Benjamin Netanyahu not to send the foot soldiers and tanks into Rafah.Tá Uachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron ar dhuine de na comhghuaillithe is mó atá ag na hIosraelaigh ach i gcomhrá teileafóin aréir d'achainigh sé ar Benjamin Netanyahu gan an cos-slua agus na tancanna a chur isteach in Rafah.Not to mention the devastation and damage already done in that city by the Israeli forces, what is worrying Macron is that things will go from bad to worse and that his life there will be a disaster.Gan trácht ar an sléacht agus an lot atá déanta sa chathair sin cheana féin ag fórsaí Iosrael, is é atá ag déanamh scime do Macron gur ó mhaoil go mullóg a rachas cúrsaí agus gur léirscrios luanscrios a bheas ann.In light of what Netanyahu has said, however, he will not do anything to the Frenchman, as the Israelis have not yet responded to the advice that other allies have given them.I bhfianaise a bhfuil ráite ag Netanyahu, áfach, ní móide go ndéanfaidh sé rud ar fhear na Fraince, arae níl nath curtha ag na hIosraelaigh go dtí seo sa chomhairle atá curtha orthu ag comghuaillithe eile leo.In a joint statement issued by the Prime Ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the Israelis are requested not to invade Rafah.I gcomhráiteas a d'eisigh Príomh-Airí Cheanada, na hAstráile agus na Nua-Shéalainne, achainítear ar na hIosraelaigh gan ionradh a dhéanamh ar Rafah.The three leaders say in their statement that it would be a disaster and that Palestinian civilians would suffer greatly as a result.Deir an triúr ceannairí ina ráiteas gur tubaiste a bheadh ann agus go bhfulaingeodh sibhialtaigh Phalaistíneacha go mór dá dheasca.It is his manhood by the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.Is é a fhearacht é ag Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Gearmáine Annalena Baerbock.While visiting Israel, she said that the people stuck in Rafah had nowhere else to go.Agus í ar cuairt ar Iosrael, dúirt sí nach raibh aon áit eile le dul ag na daoine atá sáinnithe in Rafah.Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez both asked the European Commission to consider what is going on in Gaza in the light of the human rights obligations of the Israelis and act accordingly according toInné, d'iarr an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar agus Príomh-Aire na Spáinne Pedro Sanchez araon, d'iarr siad ar an gCoimisiún Eorpach a bhfuil ar bun in Gaza a bhreithniú i bhfianaise na n-oibleagáidí cearta daonna atá ar na hIosraelaigh agus gníomhú dá réir.However, the Israeli military forces are swarming around Rafah and they are always making all preparations for the invasion they plan to do on the place.Ar a shon sin, tá fórsaí míleata Iosrael ag drundáil thart ar Rafah agus iad ag déanamh gach úmachan i gcónaí i gcomhair an ionraidh atá beartaithe acu a dhéanamh ar an áit.About 1.4 million people are currently living in Rafah who are refugees from their base, people who fled before the Israelis in other places in Gaza.Tá thart ar 1.4 milliún duine ag baint fúthu in Rafah faoi láthair ar dídeanaithe a mbunáite, daoine a theith roimh na hIosraelaigh in aiteanna ei...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/26srxwg3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comConversations in Cairo, the fate of Rafah depends on them.Comhráite i gCaireo, cinniúint Rafah i ngeall orthu.CIA director William Burns is to take part in joint talks in Cairo today regarding the crisis in Gaza.Tá stiúrthóir an CIA William Burns le páirt a ghlacadh i gcomhchainteanna i gCaireo inniu maidir leis an ngéarchéim in Gaza.Israel's intelligence agency director David Barnea and Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will also participate in the talks.Stiúrthóir áisíneacht faisnéise Iosrael David Barnea agus Príomh-Aire Chatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, beidh siad páirteach sna cainteanna chomh maith.Israel's intelligence agency - Mossad - is responsible for the Israeli secret military operations in Gaza.Is é áisíneacht faisnéise Iosrael – Mossad – atá freagrach as oibríochtaí mileata rúnda na nIosraelach in Gaza.The talks have been tense since the Israelis have vowed, they say, to launch an all-out invasion of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, a 'bottleneck' where hundreds of thousands of people have been trapped since they fled the Israelis elsewhere in the country. Palestinian enclave.Tá téirim leis na comhráite ó tá na hIosraelaigh mionnaithe, a deir siad, ionradh iomlán a dhéanamh gan spás ar chathair Rafah i bhfíordheisceart Gaza, 'scóig buidéil' a bhfuil na céadta míle duine sáinnithe ann ó theith siad roimh na hIosraelaigh in áiteanna eile san iamhchríoch Phalaistíneach.What the Israelis are planning has been widely criticized, however.Tá a bhfuil beartaithe ag na hIosraelaigh cáinte go forleathan, áfach.Some want them not to go ahead with the invasion and others want them to protect civilians if they do go ahead.Tá roinnt daoine ag iarraidh orthu gan dul ar aghaidh leis an ionradh agus tá daoine eile ag iarraidh orthu sibhialtaigh a chosaint má théann siad ar aghaidh leis.It is said that the President of the United States Joe Biden is one of those who are urging the Israelis to cancel the invasion.Deirtear go bhfuil Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden ar dhuine den dream atá ag tathant ar na hIosraelaigh an t-ionradh a chur ar ceal.King Abdullah of Jordan discussed the situation with Joe Biden in the White House in Washington yesterday.Phléigh Rí Abdullah na hIordáine an scéal le Joe Biden sa Teach Bán in Washington inné.The king said there would be another major humanitarian disaster if Israeli forces invaded Rafah.Dúirt an rí go mbeadh tubaiste mhór dhaonnúil eile ann dá ndéanfadh fórsaí Iosrael ionradh ar Rafah.The war must end without further delay, he said.Ní mór deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh gan a thuilleadh moille, arsa sé.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have no intention of backing down on his plans, however.Is cosúil nach bhfuil aon rún ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu dul siar ar a bhfuil beartaithe aige, ámh.He has only said that the Israelis would let civilians leave Rafah, but the United Nations says those people would have nowhere to go.Níl ráite aige ach go ligfeadh na hIosraelaigh do shibhialtaigh imeacht as Rafah, ach deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach mbeadh aon áit le dul ag na daoine sin.As with life in Rafah, there are over a million people in need and a large number of them live in tents and shacks of all kinds.Mar leis an saol in Rafah, tá os cionn milliún duine ar an ngannchuid ann agus cuid mhór acu ag baint fúthu i bpubaill agus i bprochóga den uile shórt.Diseases are spreading strongly in those places and many people, especially children, have hepatitis and diarrhoea.Tá galair á leathadh go tréan sna háiteanna sin agus tá heipitíteas agus buinneach ar a lán daoine, leanaí go háirithe.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/26srxwg3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comConversations in Cairo, the fate of Rafah depends on them.Comhráite i gCaireo, cinniúint Rafah i ngeall orthu.CIA director William Burns is to take part in joint talks in Cairo today regarding the crisis in Gaza.Tá stiúrthóir an CIA William Burns le páirt a ghlacadh i gcomhchainteanna i gCaireo inniu maidir leis an ngéarchéim in Gaza.Israel's intelligence agency director David Barnea and Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani will also participate in the talks.Stiúrthóir áisíneacht faisnéise Iosrael David Barnea agus Príomh-Aire Chatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, beidh siad páirteach sna cainteanna chomh maith.Israel's intelligence agency - Mossad - is responsible for the Israeli secret military operations in Gaza.Is é áisíneacht faisnéise Iosrael – Mossad – atá freagrach as oibríochtaí mileata rúnda na nIosraelach in Gaza.The talks have been tense since the Israelis have vowed, they say, to launch an all-out invasion of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, a 'bottleneck' where hundreds of thousands of people have been trapped since they fled the Israelis elsewhere in the country. Palestinian enclave.Tá téirim leis na comhráite ó tá na hIosraelaigh mionnaithe, a deir siad, ionradh iomlán a dhéanamh gan spás ar chathair Rafah i bhfíordheisceart Gaza, 'scóig buidéil' a bhfuil na céadta míle duine sáinnithe ann ó theith siad roimh na hIosraelaigh in áiteanna eile san iamhchríoch Phalaistíneach.What the Israelis are planning has been widely criticized, however.Tá a bhfuil beartaithe ag na hIosraelaigh cáinte go forleathan, áfach.Some want them not to go ahead with the invasion and others want them to protect civilians if they do go ahead.Tá roinnt daoine ag iarraidh orthu gan dul ar aghaidh leis an ionradh agus tá daoine eile ag iarraidh orthu sibhialtaigh a chosaint má théann siad ar aghaidh leis.It is said that the President of the United States Joe Biden is one of those who are urging the Israelis to cancel the invasion.Deirtear go bhfuil Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden ar dhuine den dream atá ag tathant ar na hIosraelaigh an t-ionradh a chur ar ceal.King Abdullah of Jordan discussed the situation with Joe Biden in the White House in Washington yesterday.Phléigh Rí Abdullah na hIordáine an scéal le Joe Biden sa Teach Bán in Washington inné.The king said there would be another major humanitarian disaster if Israeli forces invaded Rafah.Dúirt an rí go mbeadh tubaiste mhór dhaonnúil eile ann dá ndéanfadh fórsaí Iosrael ionradh ar Rafah.The war must end without further delay, he said.Ní mór deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh gan a thuilleadh moille, arsa sé.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have no intention of backing down on his plans, however.Is cosúil nach bhfuil aon rún ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu dul siar ar a bhfuil beartaithe aige, ámh.He has only said that the Israelis would let civilians leave Rafah, but the United Nations says those people would have nowhere to go.Níl ráite aige ach go ligfeadh na hIosraelaigh do shibhialtaigh imeacht as Rafah, ach deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach mbeadh aon áit le dul ag na daoine sin.As with life in Rafah, there are over a million people in need and a large number of them live in tents and shacks of all kinds.Mar leis an saol in Rafah, tá os cionn milliún duine ar an ngannchuid ann agus cuid mhór acu ag baint fúthu i bpubaill agus i bprochóga den uile shórt.Diseases are spreading strongly in those places and many people, especially children, have hepatitis and diarrhoea.Tá galair á leathadh go tréan sna háiteanna sin agus tá heipitíteas agus buinneach ar a lán daoine, leanaí go háirithe.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2974bkbzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHundreds at the State Funeral of former Pastor John Bruton.Na céadta ag Sochraid Stáit an iarThaoisigh John Bruton.An honest, honest man who had many victories was the description made by Father Bruce Bradley of the former Taoiseach John Bruton at his funeral mass in Co Na Meath this morning.Fear ionraic, macánta a raibh iliomad bua aige an cur síos a rinne an tAthair Bruce Bradley ar an iarThaoiseach John Bruton ag aifreann a shochraide i gCo na Mí ar maidin.Hundreds attended the State funeral in Peter and Paul's Church in Dunboyne - among them were President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, as well as former dignitaries Enda Kenny, Brian Cowen and Bertie Ahern.Bhí na céadta i láthair ag an tsochraid Stáit i Séipéal Pheadair agus Phóil i nDún Búinne - ina measc bhí an tUachtarán Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, chomh maith leis na hiarthaoisigh Enda Kenny, Brian Cowen agus Bertie Ahern.Also present were Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan, Leader of the Green Coalition.I láthair freisin bhí An Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus Eamon Ryan, Ceannaire An Chomhaontais Ghlais.Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O'Neill, First Minister of Northern Ireland and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were among the politicians at the funeral mass.Bhí ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O'Neill, Céad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann agus an LeasChéad- Aire Emma Little-Pengelly i measc na bpolaiteoirí a bhí ag aifreann na sochraide.180 members of the Defense Forces were involved in the funeral ceremony.Bhí 180 comhalta d'Óglaigh na hÉireann páirteach i searmanas na sochraide.John Bruton was a brave, committed man and the former Taoiseach often demonstrated first-class leadership when it was most needed, Father Bruce Bradley said in his sermon.Ba fear cróga, tiomanta é John Bruton agus ba mhinic leis an iarThaoiseach ceannaireacht den chéad scoth a léiriú nuair is mó a bhí gá leis a dúirt an tAthair Bruce Bradley ina sheanmóir.Tributes have been paid at home and abroad to John Bruton who was Taoiseach between 1994 and 1997.Tá ómós tugtha sa bhaile agus i gcéin do John Bruton a bhí ina Thaoiseach idir 1994 agus 1997.He was leader of Fine Gael between 1990 and 2001.Ceannaire Fhine Gael a bhí ann idir 1990 agus 2001.Before that, he spent two terms as Minister for Finance between 1981-1982 and between 1986-1987, and was Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism between 1983 and 1986.Roimhe sin, chaith sé dhá thréimhse mar Aire Airgeadais idir 1981-1982 agus idir 1986-1987, agus bhí sé ina Aire Tionscail, Trádála, Tráchtála agus Turasóireachta idir 1983 agus 1986.He was elected to the Dáil for the first time in the Meath constituency in 1969.Toghadh chun na Dála den chéad uair é i ndáilcheantar na Mí i 1969.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2974bkbzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHundreds at the State Funeral of former Pastor John Bruton.Na céadta ag Sochraid Stáit an iarThaoisigh John Bruton.An honest, honest man who had many victories was the description made by Father Bruce Bradley of the former Taoiseach John Bruton at his funeral mass in Co Na Meath this morning.Fear ionraic, macánta a raibh iliomad bua aige an cur síos a rinne an tAthair Bruce Bradley ar an iarThaoiseach John Bruton ag aifreann a shochraide i gCo na Mí ar maidin.Hundreds attended the State funeral in Peter and Paul's Church in Dunboyne - among them were President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, as well as former dignitaries Enda Kenny, Brian Cowen and Bertie Ahern.Bhí na céadta i láthair ag an tsochraid Stáit i Séipéal Pheadair agus Phóil i nDún Búinne - ina measc bhí an tUachtarán Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, chomh maith leis na hiarthaoisigh Enda Kenny, Brian Cowen agus Bertie Ahern.Also present were Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan, Leader of the Green Coalition.I láthair freisin bhí An Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus Eamon Ryan, Ceannaire An Chomhaontais Ghlais.Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O'Neill, First Minister of Northern Ireland and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly were among the politicians at the funeral mass.Bhí ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O'Neill, Céad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann agus an LeasChéad- Aire Emma Little-Pengelly i measc na bpolaiteoirí a bhí ag aifreann na sochraide.180 members of the Defense Forces were involved in the funeral ceremony.Bhí 180 comhalta d'Óglaigh na hÉireann páirteach i searmanas na sochraide.John Bruton was a brave, committed man and the former Taoiseach often demonstrated first-class leadership when it was most needed, Father Bruce Bradley said in his sermon.Ba fear cróga, tiomanta é John Bruton agus ba mhinic leis an iarThaoiseach ceannaireacht den chéad scoth a léiriú nuair is mó a bhí gá leis a dúirt an tAthair Bruce Bradley ina sheanmóir.Tributes have been paid at home and abroad to John Bruton who was Taoiseach between 1994 and 1997.Tá ómós tugtha sa bhaile agus i gcéin do John Bruton a bhí ina Thaoiseach idir 1994 agus 1997.He was leader of Fine Gael between 1990 and 2001.Ceannaire Fhine Gael a bhí ann idir 1990 agus 2001.Before that, he spent two terms as Minister for Finance between 1981-1982 and between 1986-1987, and was Minister for Industry, Trade, Commerce and Tourism between 1983 and 1986.Roimhe sin, chaith sé dhá thréimhse mar Aire Airgeadais idir 1981-1982 agus idir 1986-1987, agus bhí sé ina Aire Tionscail, Trádála, Tráchtála agus Turasóireachta idir 1983 agus 1986.He was elected to the Dáil for the first time in the Meath constituency in 1969.Toghadh chun na Dála den chéad uair é i ndáilcheantar na Mí i 1969.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/28x524k9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn adult has died of measles in Leinster.Duine fásta tar éis bháis le bruitíneach i gCúige Laighean.The Health Service Executive has confirmed that an adult has died of measles in Leinster.Tá sé deimhnithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil duine fásta tar éis bháis le bruitíneach i gCúige Laighean.It was revealed that the person died in the hospital but it was not said where exactly.Tugadh le fios gur san ospidéal a bhásaigh an duine ach ní dúradh cén áit go baileach.This is the first case of measles recorded in the State so far this year.Is é seo an chéad chás bruitíní a taifeadadh sa Stát go dtí seo i mbliana.A special medical team that was recently established is on standby in light of the person's death and people with symptoms of the disease are being appealed to consult a doctor.Tá foireann speisialta leighis a bunaíodh le gairid ar fuireachas i bhfianaise bhás an duine agus táthar ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhfuil airíonna an ghalair orthu dul i gcomhairle dochtúra.Health Minister Stephen Donnelly indicated yesterday that there was likely to be a measles outbreak shortly among groups that have not received the MMR vaccine.Thug an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly le fios arú inné gur dhóichí go mbeadh ráig bhruitíní go gairid i measc grúpaí nach bhfuil an vacsaín MMR faighte acu.The Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health, Professor Breda Smyth, has since said that she is very concerned that there will soon be an outbreak of smallpox in Ireland.An Príomhoifigeach Leighis sa Roinn Sláinte, an tOllamh Breda Smyth, tá sé ráite aicise ó shin go bhfuil an-imní uirthi go mbeidh ráig bhruitíní in Éirinn gan mhoill.She confirmed that at least 95% of the population would have to have received the MMR vaccine to prevent an outbreak.Dhearbhaigh sí nár mhór an vacsaín MMR a bheith faighte ag 95 faoin gcéad den phobal ar a laghad le ráig a chosc.Unfortunately, says Professor Smyth, only about 90% of children nationally have received the vaccine in two years and the rate is as low as 80%, or below that again, in some counties.Ar an drochuair, arsa an tOllamh Smyth, níl an vacsaín faighte ach ag thart ar 90 faoin gcéad de leanaí ar bhonn náisiúnta le dhá bhliain agus tá an ráta chomh híseal le 80 faoin gcéad , nó faoina bhun sin arís, i gcontaetha áirithe.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/28x524k9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn adult has died of measles in Leinster.Duine fásta tar éis bháis le bruitíneach i gCúige Laighean.The Health Service Executive has confirmed that an adult has died of measles in Leinster.Tá sé deimhnithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil duine fásta tar éis bháis le bruitíneach i gCúige Laighean.It was revealed that the person died in the hospital but it was not said where exactly.Tugadh le fios gur san ospidéal a bhásaigh an duine ach ní dúradh cén áit go baileach.This is the first case of measles recorded in the State so far this year.Is é seo an chéad chás bruitíní a taifeadadh sa Stát go dtí seo i mbliana.A special medical team that was recently established is on standby in light of the person's death and people with symptoms of the disease are being appealed to consult a doctor.Tá foireann speisialta leighis a bunaíodh le gairid ar fuireachas i bhfianaise bhás an duine agus táthar ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhfuil airíonna an ghalair orthu dul i gcomhairle dochtúra.Health Minister Stephen Donnelly indicated yesterday that there was likely to be a measles outbreak shortly among groups that have not received the MMR vaccine.Thug an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly le fios arú inné gur dhóichí go mbeadh ráig bhruitíní go gairid i measc grúpaí nach bhfuil an vacsaín MMR faighte acu.The Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health, Professor Breda Smyth, has since said that she is very concerned that there will soon be an outbreak of smallpox in Ireland.An Príomhoifigeach Leighis sa Roinn Sláinte, an tOllamh Breda Smyth, tá sé ráite aicise ó shin go bhfuil an-imní uirthi go mbeidh ráig bhruitíní in Éirinn gan mhoill.She confirmed that at least 95% of the population would have to have received the MMR vaccine to prevent an outbreak.Dhearbhaigh sí nár mhór an vacsaín MMR a bheith faighte ag 95 faoin gcéad den phobal ar a laghad le ráig a chosc.Unfortunately, says Professor Smyth, only about 90% of children nationally have received the vaccine in two years and the rate is as low as 80%, or below that again, in some counties.Ar an drochuair, arsa an tOllamh Smyth, níl an vacsaín faighte ach ag thart ar 90 faoin gcéad de leanaí ar bhonn náisiúnta le dhá bhliain agus tá an ráta chomh híseal le 80 faoin gcéad , nó faoina bhun sin arís, i gcontaetha áirithe.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/28wzn4fcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMayo triumphantly in the Allianz Football League.Maigh Eo buacach go drámatúil i Sraith Allianz na Peile.4 minutes into injury time Mayo scored the winning point in this match tonight in the Allianz Football League in Castlebar.4 nóiméad isteach in am cúitimh do ghortuithe a scóráil Maigh Eo pointe an bhua sa chluiche seo anocht i Sraith Allianz na Peile i gCaisleán an Bharraigh.The visitors were the All-Ireland champions, Dublin.B'iad seaimpiní Uile-Éireann,Baile Átha Cliath, na cuairteoirí.Fergal Boland's name will be on the lips of the Mayo community for a while now; he was the one who scored the winning goal within 50 seconds of the end of the game.Beidh ainm Fergal Boland i mbéal phobal Mhaigh Eo go ceann tamaill anois;b'eisean a fuair cúilín an bhua i bhfoisceacht 50 soicind do dheireadh na himeartha.A pass crossed to him from a free-kick, Boland studied straight in front of goal just over 20 meters out and kicked the ball between the posts.Pas a cuireadh trasna chuige ó chic saor, rinne Boland staidéar díreach os comhair an chúil beagán le cois 20 méadar amach agus chiceáil an liathróid idir na cuaillí.Mayo 1-12, Dublin 0-14 the final score.Maigh Eo 1-12,Baile Átha Cliath 0-14 an scór deiridh.That leaves Mayo on full league points after 2 games, Dublin still with nothing.Fágann sin Maigh Eo ar lán phointí sraithe i ndiaidh 2 chluiche, gan tada go fóill ag Baile Átha Cliath.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/28wzn4fcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMayo triumphantly in the Allianz Football League.Maigh Eo buacach go drámatúil i Sraith Allianz na Peile.4 minutes into injury time Mayo scored the winning point in this match tonight in the Allianz Football League in Castlebar.4 nóiméad isteach in am cúitimh do ghortuithe a scóráil Maigh Eo pointe an bhua sa chluiche seo anocht i Sraith Allianz na Peile i gCaisleán an Bharraigh.The visitors were the All-Ireland champions, Dublin.B'iad seaimpiní Uile-Éireann,Baile Átha Cliath, na cuairteoirí.Fergal Boland's name will be on the lips of the Mayo community for a while now; he was the one who scored the winning goal within 50 seconds of the end of the game.Beidh ainm Fergal Boland i mbéal phobal Mhaigh Eo go ceann tamaill anois;b'eisean a fuair cúilín an bhua i bhfoisceacht 50 soicind do dheireadh na himeartha.A pass crossed to him from a free-kick, Boland studied straight in front of goal just over 20 meters out and kicked the ball between the posts.Pas a cuireadh trasna chuige ó chic saor, rinne Boland staidéar díreach os comhair an chúil beagán le cois 20 méadar amach agus chiceáil an liathróid idir na cuaillí.Mayo 1-12, Dublin 0-14 the final score.Maigh Eo 1-12,Baile Átha Cliath 0-14 an scór deiridh.That leaves Mayo on full league points after 2 games, Dublin still with nothing.Fágann sin Maigh Eo ar lán phointí sraithe i ndiaidh 2 chluiche, gan tada go fóill ag Baile Átha Cliath.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2xlyr87gContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Executive has plenty to do from Monday onwards.Neart le déanamh ag an bhFeidhmeannas ón Luan ar aghaidh.The new executive in the Stormont Assembly will start work next Monday (5 February).Is ar an Luan seo chugainn (5Feabhra) a rachaidh an feidhmeannas nua i dTionól Stormont i mbun oibre.Strength has been laid out for the people of the assembly in light of what has gone down the drain on the community of the North for 2 years.Tá neart leagtha amach do lucht an tionóil i bhfianaise a bhfuil imithe le sruth ar phobal an Tuaiscirt le 2 bhliain.The deputy leader of Sinn Féin, Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the Stormont Assembly.Is í leascheannaire Shinn Féin, Michelle O'Neill atá mar Chéad-Aire ar Chomhthionól Stormont.She was accepted as First Minister c.02:15 pm today.Glacadh léi mar Chéad-Aire c.02:15 i.n inniu.She is the first Catholic and the first Nationalist-Republican in that important position which came about with the signing of the Good Friday Agreement almost 26 years ago.Is í an chéad Chaitliceach agus an chéad Náisiúnach-Poblachtach í sa phost tábhachtach sin a tháinig in inmhe le síniú Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta beagnach 26 bliain ó shin.In her address, she said that there was a lot to be done in the Assembly now for the benefit of the Northern community as a whole.Ina haitheasc, dúírt sí go raibh go leor le déanamh sa Tionól anois ar mhaithe le pobal an Tuaiscirt tré chéile.'We are now better in the North in terms of equality and I am here for the benefit of the Unionist community as well' she said.'Is fearrde muid sa Tuaisceart anois ó thaobh an chomhionannais de agus táimse anseo ar mhaithe leis an bpobal Aontachtach freisin' a dúirt sí.It is a great honor for this woman who was born in County Cork but was raised in the village of Cloyne in the Dungannon area, County Tyrone.Onóir mhór í don bhean seo a rugadh i gContaeChorcaí ach a tógadh i sráidbhaile Chluain Eo i gceantar Dhún Geanainn,ContaeThír Eoghain.Her family before her were involved in the republican movement, her father Brendan Doris was active in the IRA and spent time in prison before being elected as a councilor for Sinn Féin in Dungannon.Bhí a muintir roimpi sáite sa ghluaiseacht phoblachtach, a hathair Brendan Doris gníomhach san IRA agus a chaith seal sa phríosún sular toghadh é ina chomhairleoir do Shinn Féin i nDún Geanainn.The Stormont Assembly met this afternoon at 1 o'clock.Tháinig Tionól Stormont le chéile tráthnóna inniu ag a 1 a chlog.Edwin Poots (DUP) was elected speaker, head of the assembly council.Toghadh Edwin Poots (DUP) mar spéicéir, ceann comhairle an chomhthionóil.Emma Little-Pengelly from the DUP was elected Deputy First Minister.Ba í Emma Little- Pengelly ón DUP a toghadh mar Leas Chéad-Aire.She admitted that she and Michelle O'Neill come from different backgrounds.D'admhaigh sise gur ó chúlra difriúil í féin agus Michelle O'Neill.'But that doesn't matter to the person suffering from cancer, to parents who can't pay for childcare, to teachers with shortages of money as well as other workers in the public service' she said.'Ach is cuma sin don té atá ag fulaingt le hailse, do thuismitheoirí nach bhfuil in ann íoc as cúram leanaí, do mhúínteoirí le ganntan airgid ach an oiread le hoibrithe eile sa tseirbhís phoiblí' a dúirt sí.'I will work tirelessly for the benefit of the people of Northern Ireland' she said.'Oibreoidh mé gan stad gan staonadh ar mhaithe le pobal Thuaisceart Éireann' a dúirt sí.The DUP is returning to Stormont, according to themselves, in light of the promises they received from the British Government regarding trade matters and regarding the status of the North in the United Kingdom.Ag filleadh ar Stormont atá an DUP, dar leo féin,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2xlyr87gContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Executive has plenty to do from Monday onwards.Neart le déanamh ag an bhFeidhmeannas ón Luan ar aghaidh.The new executive in the Stormont Assembly will start work next Monday (5 February).Is ar an Luan seo chugainn (5Feabhra) a rachaidh an feidhmeannas nua i dTionól Stormont i mbun oibre.Strength has been laid out for the people of the assembly in light of what has gone down the drain on the community of the North for 2 years.Tá neart leagtha amach do lucht an tionóil i bhfianaise a bhfuil imithe le sruth ar phobal an Tuaiscirt le 2 bhliain.The deputy leader of Sinn Féin, Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of the Stormont Assembly.Is í leascheannaire Shinn Féin, Michelle O'Neill atá mar Chéad-Aire ar Chomhthionól Stormont.She was accepted as First Minister c.02:15 pm today.Glacadh léi mar Chéad-Aire c.02:15 i.n inniu.She is the first Catholic and the first Nationalist-Republican in that important position which came about with the signing of the Good Friday Agreement almost 26 years ago.Is í an chéad Chaitliceach agus an chéad Náisiúnach-Poblachtach í sa phost tábhachtach sin a tháinig in inmhe le síniú Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta beagnach 26 bliain ó shin.In her address, she said that there was a lot to be done in the Assembly now for the benefit of the Northern community as a whole.Ina haitheasc, dúírt sí go raibh go leor le déanamh sa Tionól anois ar mhaithe le pobal an Tuaiscirt tré chéile.'We are now better in the North in terms of equality and I am here for the benefit of the Unionist community as well' she said.'Is fearrde muid sa Tuaisceart anois ó thaobh an chomhionannais de agus táimse anseo ar mhaithe leis an bpobal Aontachtach freisin' a dúirt sí.It is a great honor for this woman who was born in County Cork but was raised in the village of Cloyne in the Dungannon area, County Tyrone.Onóir mhór í don bhean seo a rugadh i gContaeChorcaí ach a tógadh i sráidbhaile Chluain Eo i gceantar Dhún Geanainn,ContaeThír Eoghain.Her family before her were involved in the republican movement, her father Brendan Doris was active in the IRA and spent time in prison before being elected as a councilor for Sinn Féin in Dungannon.Bhí a muintir roimpi sáite sa ghluaiseacht phoblachtach, a hathair Brendan Doris gníomhach san IRA agus a chaith seal sa phríosún sular toghadh é ina chomhairleoir do Shinn Féin i nDún Geanainn.The Stormont Assembly met this afternoon at 1 o'clock.Tháinig Tionól Stormont le chéile tráthnóna inniu ag a 1 a chlog.Edwin Poots (DUP) was elected speaker, head of the assembly council.Toghadh Edwin Poots (DUP) mar spéicéir, ceann comhairle an chomhthionóil.Emma Little-Pengelly from the DUP was elected Deputy First Minister.Ba í Emma Little- Pengelly ón DUP a toghadh mar Leas Chéad-Aire.She admitted that she and Michelle O'Neill come from different backgrounds.D'admhaigh sise gur ó chúlra difriúil í féin agus Michelle O'Neill.'But that doesn't matter to the person suffering from cancer, to parents who can't pay for childcare, to teachers with shortages of money as well as other workers in the public service' she said.'Ach is cuma sin don té atá ag fulaingt le hailse, do thuismitheoirí nach bhfuil in ann íoc as cúram leanaí, do mhúínteoirí le ganntan airgid ach an oiread le hoibrithe eile sa tseirbhís phoiblí' a dúirt sí.'I will work tirelessly for the benefit of the people of Northern Ireland' she said.'Oibreoidh mé gan stad gan staonadh ar mhaithe le pobal Thuaisceart Éireann' a dúirt sí.The DUP is returning to Stormont, according to themselves, in light of the promises they received from the British Government regarding trade matters and regarding the status of the North in the United Kingdom.Ag filleadh ar Stormont atá an DUP, dar leo féin,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2altz7bgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGood start, bonus point but need improvement in the clubbing.Tús maith,pointe bónais ach gá le feabhas sa chlibirt.The Irish rugby team had a tidy away win tonight as they kicked off the Six Nations.Bhí bua slachtmhar as baile ag foireann rugbaí na hÉireann anocht agus tús á chur acu le Comórtas na Sé Náisiún.Andy Farrell's players edged France by 14 points at the 'Orange Vélodrome' Stadium over in Marseille.Chloígh imreoirí Andy Farrell an Fhrainc le farasbarr 14 pointe i Staid an 'Orange Vélodrome' thall i Marseille.4 minutes to half time in this clash the Irish fans were singing 'Fields of Athenry' at the top of their voices.4 nóiméad go leath-am sa choimhlint seo bhí lucht leanúna na hÉireann ag canadh 'Fields of Athenry' in ard a ngutha.They were fully optimistic by then that they would be the ones celebrating when the whistle blew for the final hour of the game.Bhí siad iomlán dóchasach faoin tráth sin gur iadsan a bheadh ag ceiliúradh nuair a shéidfí an fheadóig den uair dheiridh sa chluiche.And although Les Bleus drew closer to the champions of this competition after 40 minutes of play, Ireland were well ahead of their opponents in the second half.Agus cé gur tharraing Les Bleus níos gaire do sheaimpíní an chomórtais seo i ndiaidh 40 nóiméad imeartha, bhí Éirinn i bhfad chun cinn ar a gcéillí comhraic sa dara leath.The great radio commentator Michael Corcoran made his own summary of the exhibition saying that it was a game that saw 'the big beef knife in the heart of the French'.Is é an tráchtaire mór raidió sin Michael Corcoran a rinne a choimre fhéin ar an taispeántas ag rá gur cluiche é a chonaic 'scian mhór na mairteola i gcroí na bhFrancach'.In the end, the Irish scored 5 goals, which ensured them a bonus point and France got nothing out of this game worth talking about.Ar deiridh, scóráil na hÉireannaigh 5 úd, chinntigh sin pointe bónais dóibh agus ní bhfuair an Fhrainc tada as an gcluiche seo arbh fhiú caint air.Leinster man Joe McCarthy was awarded the player of the match award.Bronnadh gradam imreoir an chluiche ar fhear Chúige Laighean, Joe McCarthy.Calvin Nash will have a special memory of this night, his first senior game in the Ireland jersey for him as he got it in the second half.Beidh cuimhne ar leith ag Calvin Nash ar an oíche seo, a chéad chluiche sinsir i ngeansaí na hÉireann dósan agus é ag fáil úd sa dara leath.Jack Crowley would like to put penalty kicks and saves between the posts and there was also fine work from Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadgh Beirne, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher The Irish can be proud of their play in the back line, and there was mastery of them in the stretch out during the night.Ba mhaith ó Jack Crowley ciceanna píonóis agus slánaithe a chur idir na postaí agus chonacthas úid bhreátha freisin ó Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadgh Beirne,Dan Sheehan agus Ronan Kelleher Féadfaidh na hÉireannaigh a bheith mórtasach as a gcuid imeartha sa líne cúil, agus bhí máistreacht acu sa síneadh amach i gcaitheamh na hoíche.The only concern according to the experts of the game was that the Irish team was not more than a recommendation of two in the club, and that 'that must improve if we are to see Caithréim Mór again in this competition'.An t-aon ábhar imní dar le saineolaithe an chluiche nach raibh foireann na hÉireann thar mholadh beirte sa chlibirt, agus 'go gcaithfidh sin feabhsú má táimíd leis an gCaithréim Mhór a fheiceáil arís sa chomórtas seo'.Ireland's Dan Sheehan hiding nothing in this mischievous smileDan Sheehan na hÉireann gan tada á cheilt aige sa gháire mioscaiseach seo

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/2altz7bgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGood start, bonus point but need improvement in the clubbing.Tús maith,pointe bónais ach gá le feabhas sa chlibirt.The Irish rugby team had a tidy away win tonight as they kicked off the Six Nations.Bhí bua slachtmhar as baile ag foireann rugbaí na hÉireann anocht agus tús á chur acu le Comórtas na Sé Náisiún.Andy Farrell's players edged France by 14 points at the 'Orange Vélodrome' Stadium over in Marseille.Chloígh imreoirí Andy Farrell an Fhrainc le farasbarr 14 pointe i Staid an 'Orange Vélodrome' thall i Marseille.4 minutes to half time in this clash the Irish fans were singing 'Fields of Athenry' at the top of their voices.4 nóiméad go leath-am sa choimhlint seo bhí lucht leanúna na hÉireann ag canadh 'Fields of Athenry' in ard a ngutha.They were fully optimistic by then that they would be the ones celebrating when the whistle blew for the final hour of the game.Bhí siad iomlán dóchasach faoin tráth sin gur iadsan a bheadh ag ceiliúradh nuair a shéidfí an fheadóig den uair dheiridh sa chluiche.And although Les Bleus drew closer to the champions of this competition after 40 minutes of play, Ireland were well ahead of their opponents in the second half.Agus cé gur tharraing Les Bleus níos gaire do sheaimpíní an chomórtais seo i ndiaidh 40 nóiméad imeartha, bhí Éirinn i bhfad chun cinn ar a gcéillí comhraic sa dara leath.The great radio commentator Michael Corcoran made his own summary of the exhibition saying that it was a game that saw 'the big beef knife in the heart of the French'.Is é an tráchtaire mór raidió sin Michael Corcoran a rinne a choimre fhéin ar an taispeántas ag rá gur cluiche é a chonaic 'scian mhór na mairteola i gcroí na bhFrancach'.In the end, the Irish scored 5 goals, which ensured them a bonus point and France got nothing out of this game worth talking about.Ar deiridh, scóráil na hÉireannaigh 5 úd, chinntigh sin pointe bónais dóibh agus ní bhfuair an Fhrainc tada as an gcluiche seo arbh fhiú caint air.Leinster man Joe McCarthy was awarded the player of the match award.Bronnadh gradam imreoir an chluiche ar fhear Chúige Laighean, Joe McCarthy.Calvin Nash will have a special memory of this night, his first senior game in the Ireland jersey for him as he got it in the second half.Beidh cuimhne ar leith ag Calvin Nash ar an oíche seo, a chéad chluiche sinsir i ngeansaí na hÉireann dósan agus é ag fáil úd sa dara leath.Jack Crowley would like to put penalty kicks and saves between the posts and there was also fine work from Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadgh Beirne, Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher The Irish can be proud of their play in the back line, and there was mastery of them in the stretch out during the night.Ba mhaith ó Jack Crowley ciceanna píonóis agus slánaithe a chur idir na postaí agus chonacthas úid bhreátha freisin ó Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadgh Beirne,Dan Sheehan agus Ronan Kelleher Féadfaidh na hÉireannaigh a bheith mórtasach as a gcuid imeartha sa líne cúil, agus bhí máistreacht acu sa síneadh amach i gcaitheamh na hoíche.The only concern according to the experts of the game was that the Irish team was not more than a recommendation of two in the club, and that 'that must improve if we are to see Caithréim Mór again in this competition'.An t-aon ábhar imní dar le saineolaithe an chluiche nach raibh foireann na hÉireann thar mholadh beirte sa chlibirt, agus 'go gcaithfidh sin feabhsú má táimíd leis an gCaithréim Mhór a fheiceáil arís sa chomórtas seo'.Ireland's Dan Sheehan hiding nothing in this mischievous smileDan Sheehan na hÉireann gan tada á cheilt aige sa gháire mioscaiseach seo

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yw9yqte2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBeware of Gaoth Dobhair about broadcasting mass on the internet.Fainic as Gaoth Dobhair faoi chraoladh aifrinn ar an idirlíon.An undertaker in Gaoth Dobhair is appealing to the public to be careful about the sites they use to view funeral and memorial masses on the internet.Tá adhlacóir i nGaoth Dobhair ag achainí ar an bpobal a bheith cúramach faoi na suíomhanna a úsáideann siad le féachaint ar aifrinn sochraide agus aifrinn cuimhneacháin ar an idirlíon.Last weekend fraudsters created a fake link on the undertaker's website and people had to pay money to watch a mass in memory of a local man who was tragically killed in Gaoth Dobhair in 2019.An deireadh seachtaine seo caite chruthaigh caimiléirí nasc bréige ar leathanach idirlín an adhlacóra agus bhí ar dhaoine airgead a íoc le féachaint ar aifreann i gcuimhne ar fhear áitiúil a maraíodh go tubaisteach i nGaoth Dobhair i 2019.Kieran Roarty has a very busy funeral company in that town.Cuideachta adhlacóireachta an-ghnóthach atá ag Kieran Roarty ar an mbaile sin.Due to Covid-19, the company's live broadcast of funerals and memorial masses has become very popular.De bharr Chovid a 19 tá ráchairt mhór ar an gcraoladh beo a dhéanann an chuideachta ar thórraimh agus ar aifrinn cuimhneacháin.But over the weekend schemers created a fake link on the undertaker's Facebook page asking people to open an account and pay money to view a mass in memory of the young man who was tragically killed 5 years ago.Ach i rith an deireadh seachtain chruthaigh lucht scéiméireachta nasc bréige ar leathanach Facebook an adhlacóra ag iarraidh ar dhaoine cuntas a oscailt agus airgead a íoc le hamharc ar aifreann i gcuimhne ar an ógfhear a maraíodh go tubaisteach 5 bhliana ó shin.Kieran Roarty says he reported the fake link called recostv.live to Meta, the global conglomerate that owns Facebook.Deir Kieran Roarty gur thug sé tuairisc faoin nasc bréige darbh ainm recostv.live do Meta, an ollchuideachta dhomhanda ar leo Facebook.Kieran is asking people to report suspicious links to his short immediately.Tá Kieran ag iarraidh ar dhaoine nascanna amhrasacha dá short a thuairisciú láithreach.Yesterday's mass was in memory of Micheál Roarty from Gaoth Dobhair.Ba i gcuimhne ar Mhicheál Roarty as Gaoth Dobhair a bhí aifreann an lae inné.Micheal was one of four young men who were killed in a road accident, today in 2019 - an accident that shocked the whole community.Bhí Micheal ar dhuine de cheathrar fear óg a maraíodh i dtubaiste bóthair, cothrom an lae inniu i 2019 - timpiste a chuaigh go smior sa bpobal uilig.Meta tells the Evening Newsroom that they take down scams as soon as they are reported.Deir Meta le Seomra na Nuachta tráthnóna go mbaineann siad anuas camscéimeanna chomh luath is a thuairiscítear iad.Ailbhe Ó Monacháin will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Ailbhe Ó Monacháin ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yw9yqte2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBeware of Gaoth Dobhair about broadcasting mass on the internet.Fainic as Gaoth Dobhair faoi chraoladh aifrinn ar an idirlíon.An undertaker in Gaoth Dobhair is appealing to the public to be careful about the sites they use to view funeral and memorial masses on the internet.Tá adhlacóir i nGaoth Dobhair ag achainí ar an bpobal a bheith cúramach faoi na suíomhanna a úsáideann siad le féachaint ar aifrinn sochraide agus aifrinn cuimhneacháin ar an idirlíon.Last weekend fraudsters created a fake link on the undertaker's website and people had to pay money to watch a mass in memory of a local man who was tragically killed in Gaoth Dobhair in 2019.An deireadh seachtaine seo caite chruthaigh caimiléirí nasc bréige ar leathanach idirlín an adhlacóra agus bhí ar dhaoine airgead a íoc le féachaint ar aifreann i gcuimhne ar fhear áitiúil a maraíodh go tubaisteach i nGaoth Dobhair i 2019.Kieran Roarty has a very busy funeral company in that town.Cuideachta adhlacóireachta an-ghnóthach atá ag Kieran Roarty ar an mbaile sin.Due to Covid-19, the company's live broadcast of funerals and memorial masses has become very popular.De bharr Chovid a 19 tá ráchairt mhór ar an gcraoladh beo a dhéanann an chuideachta ar thórraimh agus ar aifrinn cuimhneacháin.But over the weekend schemers created a fake link on the undertaker's Facebook page asking people to open an account and pay money to view a mass in memory of the young man who was tragically killed 5 years ago.Ach i rith an deireadh seachtain chruthaigh lucht scéiméireachta nasc bréige ar leathanach Facebook an adhlacóra ag iarraidh ar dhaoine cuntas a oscailt agus airgead a íoc le hamharc ar aifreann i gcuimhne ar an ógfhear a maraíodh go tubaisteach 5 bhliana ó shin.Kieran Roarty says he reported the fake link called recostv.live to Meta, the global conglomerate that owns Facebook.Deir Kieran Roarty gur thug sé tuairisc faoin nasc bréige darbh ainm recostv.live do Meta, an ollchuideachta dhomhanda ar leo Facebook.Kieran is asking people to report suspicious links to his short immediately.Tá Kieran ag iarraidh ar dhaoine nascanna amhrasacha dá short a thuairisciú láithreach.Yesterday's mass was in memory of Micheál Roarty from Gaoth Dobhair.Ba i gcuimhne ar Mhicheál Roarty as Gaoth Dobhair a bhí aifreann an lae inné.Micheal was one of four young men who were killed in a road accident, today in 2019 - an accident that shocked the whole community.Bhí Micheal ar dhuine de cheathrar fear óg a maraíodh i dtubaiste bóthair, cothrom an lae inniu i 2019 - timpiste a chuaigh go smior sa bpobal uilig.Meta tells the Evening Newsroom that they take down scams as soon as they are reported.Deir Meta le Seomra na Nuachta tráthnóna go mbaineann siad anuas camscéimeanna chomh luath is a thuairiscítear iad.Ailbhe Ó Monacháin will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Ailbhe Ó Monacháin ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yvzxvcbaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA renewed Biodiversity Plan with a view to preventing further decline.Plean Bithéagsúlachta athnuaite le dúil tuilleadh meatha a chosc.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The National Biodiversity Plan has been renewed and updated for the third time from 2022 in view of the continued decline of the country's wildlife.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá an Plean Náisiúnta Bithéagsúlachta athnuaite agus nuashonraithe den tríú huair ó 2022 i bhfianaise fiadhúlra na tíre a bheith ag meath go tréan i gcónaí.In this fourth attempt, unlike the three previous attempts, there is a legislative basis for the updated action plan.Sa cheathrú hiarracht seo, murab ionann agus na trí iarracht roimhe, tá bonn reachtaíochta faoin bplean gníomhaíochta nuashonraithe.On top of that, fresh funding has been promised – up to €3 billion in fact – to better protect protected areas and to foster local wildlife enterprises, as well as other measures.Ar a mhuin sin, tá maoiniú úr geallta – barr ar €3 bhilliún go deimhin – le fonn limistéir shainchosanta a chosaint níos fearr agus le súil fiontair áitiúla fiadhúlra a chothú, chomh maith le bearta eile.If it's good it's not, however, and the habitats of native flowers and herbs are being steadily destroyed - the dunes, the fens, the marshes, the meadows, the bogs, the turles and so on.Más maith is mithid, ámh, agus gnáthóga bláthanna agus luibheanna dúchasacha á scriosadh go seasta – na dumhcha, na heanaigh, na léanta, na móinéir, na portaigh, na turlaigh agus mar sin díobh.All that without mentioning the deterioration of the woods, shores, rivers and lakes, and the birds, fish, shellfish and plants that live on them.É sin ar fad gan trácht ar an meath atá ar na coillte, na cladaí, na haibhneacha agus na lochanna, agus ar na héin, na héisc, na sliogéisc agus na plandaí atá beo orthu.In fact, the plan states that 85% of the State's specially protected habitats are in poor condition and that 46% of them are actually deteriorating.Deirtear sa phlean go deimhin go bhfuil drochbhail ar 85 faoin gcéad de ghnáthóga sainchosanta an Stáit agus go bhfuil 46 faoin gcéad díobh ag meath d'acht is d'áirithe.It is said that the decline is largely due to disorganized farming methods – industrial waste, land clearing and water pollution, for example.Modhanna míchóiriúla feirmeoireachta is siocair leis an meath den chuid is mó, a deirtear – iníor tionslcaíoch, bánú talaimh agus truailliú uisce, cuiream i gcás.The new plan was published under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023 and there are new duties on every public institution in the State to act accordingly, including Bord Iascaigh Mara, Bord na Móna and the local authorities.Is faoin Acht um Fhiadhúlra (Leasú) 2023 a foilsíodh an plean úr agus tá dualgais nua ar gach aon fhoras poiblí sa Stát gníomhú dá réir, lena n-áirítear Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Bord na Móna agus na húdaráis áitiúla.Each local authority will have to draw up, update and implement their own biodiversity plan.Beidh ar gach údarás áitiúil plean bithéagsúlachta dá gcuid féin a chur i dtoll a chéile, a nuashonrú agus a chur i ngníomh.In this regard, more national parks will be defined and existing special protected areas will be added to.Ina cheann sin, saineofar tuilleadh páirceanna náisiúnta agus cuirfear leis na sainlimistéir chosanta atá ann cheana féin.The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be provided with additional resources, according to the plan, to deal with people and organizations that break the law.Cuirfear acmhainn bhreise ar fáil don tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra, de réir an phlean, le dul i ngleic le daoine agus le heagraíochtaí a sháraíonn an dlí.Some of the recommendations made by the Citizens' Assembly for Biodiversity last year are also promised to be implemented.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yvzxvcbaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA renewed Biodiversity Plan with a view to preventing further decline.Plean Bithéagsúlachta athnuaite le dúil tuilleadh meatha a chosc.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The National Biodiversity Plan has been renewed and updated for the third time from 2022 in view of the continued decline of the country's wildlife.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá an Plean Náisiúnta Bithéagsúlachta athnuaite agus nuashonraithe den tríú huair ó 2022 i bhfianaise fiadhúlra na tíre a bheith ag meath go tréan i gcónaí.In this fourth attempt, unlike the three previous attempts, there is a legislative basis for the updated action plan.Sa cheathrú hiarracht seo, murab ionann agus na trí iarracht roimhe, tá bonn reachtaíochta faoin bplean gníomhaíochta nuashonraithe.On top of that, fresh funding has been promised – up to €3 billion in fact – to better protect protected areas and to foster local wildlife enterprises, as well as other measures.Ar a mhuin sin, tá maoiniú úr geallta – barr ar €3 bhilliún go deimhin – le fonn limistéir shainchosanta a chosaint níos fearr agus le súil fiontair áitiúla fiadhúlra a chothú, chomh maith le bearta eile.If it's good it's not, however, and the habitats of native flowers and herbs are being steadily destroyed - the dunes, the fens, the marshes, the meadows, the bogs, the turles and so on.Más maith is mithid, ámh, agus gnáthóga bláthanna agus luibheanna dúchasacha á scriosadh go seasta – na dumhcha, na heanaigh, na léanta, na móinéir, na portaigh, na turlaigh agus mar sin díobh.All that without mentioning the deterioration of the woods, shores, rivers and lakes, and the birds, fish, shellfish and plants that live on them.É sin ar fad gan trácht ar an meath atá ar na coillte, na cladaí, na haibhneacha agus na lochanna, agus ar na héin, na héisc, na sliogéisc agus na plandaí atá beo orthu.In fact, the plan states that 85% of the State's specially protected habitats are in poor condition and that 46% of them are actually deteriorating.Deirtear sa phlean go deimhin go bhfuil drochbhail ar 85 faoin gcéad de ghnáthóga sainchosanta an Stáit agus go bhfuil 46 faoin gcéad díobh ag meath d'acht is d'áirithe.It is said that the decline is largely due to disorganized farming methods – industrial waste, land clearing and water pollution, for example.Modhanna míchóiriúla feirmeoireachta is siocair leis an meath den chuid is mó, a deirtear – iníor tionslcaíoch, bánú talaimh agus truailliú uisce, cuiream i gcás.The new plan was published under the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023 and there are new duties on every public institution in the State to act accordingly, including Bord Iascaigh Mara, Bord na Móna and the local authorities.Is faoin Acht um Fhiadhúlra (Leasú) 2023 a foilsíodh an plean úr agus tá dualgais nua ar gach aon fhoras poiblí sa Stát gníomhú dá réir, lena n-áirítear Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Bord na Móna agus na húdaráis áitiúla.Each local authority will have to draw up, update and implement their own biodiversity plan.Beidh ar gach údarás áitiúil plean bithéagsúlachta dá gcuid féin a chur i dtoll a chéile, a nuashonrú agus a chur i ngníomh.In this regard, more national parks will be defined and existing special protected areas will be added to.Ina cheann sin, saineofar tuilleadh páirceanna náisiúnta agus cuirfear leis na sainlimistéir chosanta atá ann cheana féin.The National Parks and Wildlife Service will be provided with additional resources, according to the plan, to deal with people and organizations that break the law.Cuirfear acmhainn bhreise ar fáil don tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra, de réir an phlean, le dul i ngleic le daoine agus le heagraíochtaí a sháraíonn an dlí.Some of the recommendations made by the Citizens' Assembly for Biodiversity last year are also promised to be implemented.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ylgt9bwrContact: irishlingos@gmail.com654 patients waiting to get a bed in a ward.654 othar ag fanacht le leaba a fháil i mbarda.According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association, there were 654 patients waiting for a bed in a ward in the country's hospitals this morning, which is fourteen people more than yesterday.Dar le Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann go raibh 654 othar ag fanacht le leaba a fháil i mbarda in ospidéil na tíre ar maidin inniu, sin ceithre dhuine dhéag níos mó ná inné.446 of the patients were in emergency departments, and the other 208 were on trolleys or in chairs in wards.Is i rannóga éigeandála a bhí 446 de na hothair, agus is ar thralaithe nó i gcathaoireacha i mbardaí a bhí an 208 eile.The situation was worst in Limerick University Hospital this morning, where 110 people were waiting for a bed.Is in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh is measa a bhí an scéal ar maidin, áit a raibh 110 duine ag fanacht le leaba.Subsequently, 88 people were waiting for a bed in University Hospital, Cork; 65 people in University Hospital, Galway; and half a century at the University Hospital, Letterkenny.Ina dhiaidh sin, bhí 88 duine ag fanacht le leaba in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh; 65 duine in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh; agus leathchéad in Ospidéal na Ollscoile, Leitir Ceannain.In addition to that, eleven children between the three children's hospitals in Dublin were waiting for a bed.I dteannta an mhéid sin, bhí aon leanbh déag idir na trí ospidéal leanaí i mBaile Átha Cliath ag fanacht le leaba.As bad as that was, it was even worse yesterday, when 27 children were involved.Dá dhonacht sin, ba mheasa fós inné é, tráth a bhí 27 leanbh i gceist.The nurses are demanding that non-urgent elective operations be postponed in light of the crisis and priority given to the patients arriving at the emergency departments.Tá na haltraí ag éileamh obráidí roghnacha neamhphráinneacha a chur ar atráth i bhfianaise na géarchéime agus tús áite a thabhairt do na hothair atá ag teacht chuig na rannóga éigeandála.Damien McCallion from the Health Service Executive said that the prevalence of respiratory diseases is at this time of year every year, which is the calmest of the crisis.Dúirt Damien McCallion ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte gurb é leitheadúlacht na ngalar riospráide a bhíonn ann an tráth seo bliana gach uile bhliain, gurb é is siocair leis an ngéarchéim.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar accepted this afternoon that far too many people were waiting too long to get a bed in a ward.Ghlac an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leis tráthnóna go raibh i bhfad an iomarca daoine ag fanacht rófhada le leaba a fháil i mbarda.On the contrary, he claimed that great progress had been made in several years and drew attention to the additional 20,000 people who had been recruited by the health services from 2020.Os a choinne sin, mhaígh sé go raibh an-dul chun cinn déanta le roinnt blianta agus tharraing sé aird ar an 20,000 duine breise a bhí earcaithe ag na seirbhísí sláinte ó 2020.The Taoiseach also said that Ireland is among the five countries with the highest number of nurses per person in the population.Dúirt an Taoiseach freisin go bhfuil Éire i measc na gcúig thír ina bhfuil an líon is mó altraí in aghaidh gach duine sa daonra.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ylgt9bwrContact: irishlingos@gmail.com654 patients waiting to get a bed in a ward.654 othar ag fanacht le leaba a fháil i mbarda.According to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association, there were 654 patients waiting for a bed in a ward in the country's hospitals this morning, which is fourteen people more than yesterday.Dar le Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann go raibh 654 othar ag fanacht le leaba a fháil i mbarda in ospidéil na tíre ar maidin inniu, sin ceithre dhuine dhéag níos mó ná inné.446 of the patients were in emergency departments, and the other 208 were on trolleys or in chairs in wards.Is i rannóga éigeandála a bhí 446 de na hothair, agus is ar thralaithe nó i gcathaoireacha i mbardaí a bhí an 208 eile.The situation was worst in Limerick University Hospital this morning, where 110 people were waiting for a bed.Is in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh is measa a bhí an scéal ar maidin, áit a raibh 110 duine ag fanacht le leaba.Subsequently, 88 people were waiting for a bed in University Hospital, Cork; 65 people in University Hospital, Galway; and half a century at the University Hospital, Letterkenny.Ina dhiaidh sin, bhí 88 duine ag fanacht le leaba in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh; 65 duine in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh; agus leathchéad in Ospidéal na Ollscoile, Leitir Ceannain.In addition to that, eleven children between the three children's hospitals in Dublin were waiting for a bed.I dteannta an mhéid sin, bhí aon leanbh déag idir na trí ospidéal leanaí i mBaile Átha Cliath ag fanacht le leaba.As bad as that was, it was even worse yesterday, when 27 children were involved.Dá dhonacht sin, ba mheasa fós inné é, tráth a bhí 27 leanbh i gceist.The nurses are demanding that non-urgent elective operations be postponed in light of the crisis and priority given to the patients arriving at the emergency departments.Tá na haltraí ag éileamh obráidí roghnacha neamhphráinneacha a chur ar atráth i bhfianaise na géarchéime agus tús áite a thabhairt do na hothair atá ag teacht chuig na rannóga éigeandála.Damien McCallion from the Health Service Executive said that the prevalence of respiratory diseases is at this time of year every year, which is the calmest of the crisis.Dúirt Damien McCallion ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte gurb é leitheadúlacht na ngalar riospráide a bhíonn ann an tráth seo bliana gach uile bhliain, gurb é is siocair leis an ngéarchéim.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar accepted this afternoon that far too many people were waiting too long to get a bed in a ward.Ghlac an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leis tráthnóna go raibh i bhfad an iomarca daoine ag fanacht rófhada le leaba a fháil i mbarda.On the contrary, he claimed that great progress had been made in several years and drew attention to the additional 20,000 people who had been recruited by the health services from 2020.Os a choinne sin, mhaígh sé go raibh an-dul chun cinn déanta le roinnt blianta agus tharraing sé aird ar an 20,000 duine breise a bhí earcaithe ag na seirbhísí sláinte ó 2020.The Taoiseach also said that Ireland is among the five countries with the highest number of nurses per person in the population.Dúirt an Taoiseach freisin go bhfuil Éire i measc na gcúig thír ina bhfuil an líon is mó altraí in aghaidh gach duine sa daonra.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yqnd24jqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe damage of the hurricane is being repaired, but another storm is promised.Díobháil na doininne á leasú, ach stoirm eile geallta.About 57,000 premises in the State are still without power due to the damage caused by the storm to parts of the electricity supply network for two days.Tá thart ar 57,000 áitreabh sa Stát fós gan chumhacht de bhíthin an damáiste a rinne an stoirm do chodanna den líonra soláthair leictreachais le dhá lá.Homes, farms and businesses in the north-west of the country are the most affected.Tithe, feirmeacha agus gnóthais in iarthuaisceart na tíre is mó atá thíos leis.Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Sligo and Mayo, it is on those five counties that the Electricity Supply Board teams are currently focusing as they do their best to rectify the damage and make power available again to people who have been missing since last night.Dún na nGall, Liatroim, an Cabhán, Sligeach agus Maigh Eo, is ar na cúig chontae sin atá meithleacha Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais ag díriú faoi láthair agus iad ag déanamh a míle dícheall an díobháil a leasú agus an chumhacht a chur ar fáil arís do dhaoine atá dá huireasa ó arú aréir.There is an end to the work, however, since the situation is going to get worse in the afternoon and another big wind storm is promised.Tá téirim leis an obair, ámh, ó tá an scéal le dul in aimhréidh tráthnóna agus anfa mór gaoithe eile geallta.In fact, the next storm is expected to cut power again in some of the same places and in other places.Go deimhin, meastar go ngearrfar an chumhacht arís i roinnt de na háiteanna céanna agus in áiteanna eile de bharr na chéad stoirme eile.Met Éireann has issued an orange warning for Donegal which will apply from 6 o'clock in the evening until 2 o'clock tomorrow morning.Tá foláireamh flannbhuí eisithe ag Met Éireann i leith Dhún na nGall a mbeidh feidhm leis óna 6 a chlog tráthnóna go dtí 2 a chlog ar maidin amárach.The orange warning also applies to two other counties - Galway and Mayo - but it is expected that the wind will ease in those two places by midnight.Baineann an foláireamh flannbhuí le dhá chontae eile freisin – Gaillimh agus Maigh Eo – ach meastar go mbeidh an ghaoth maolaithe sa dá áit sin faoin meán oíche.In that regard, a yellow wind warning has been issued for the whole country which will apply until 5 o'clock tomorrow morning.Ina cheann sin, tá foláireamh buí gaoithe eisithe i leith na tíre ar fad a mbeidh feidhm leis go dtí 5 a chlog ar maidin amárach.People are being advised to stay at home during the storm and not to hit the road unless their journey is absolutely necessary.Táthar ag comhairliú do dhaoine fanacht sa bhaile le linn na doininne agus gan cur chun bóthair mura bhfuil géarghá lena n-aistear.Since some structures and trees have already been weakened by the strong wind that has been there for a few days, the meteorologists say, the next storm could knock them down and fall on top of people and cars unexpectedly.Ó tá struchtúir áirithe agus crainn lagtha cheana féin ag an ngaoth láidir a bhí ann le cúpla lá, a deir na meitéareolaithe, d'fhéadfadh an chéad stoirm eile iad a leagan scun scan agus titim i mullach ar dhaoine agus ar ghluaisteáin gan choinne.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A team from the Electricity Supply Board at work in Carnmore, Co GalwayNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Meitheal ó Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais i mbun oibre sa Charn Mór, Co na Gaillimhe

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yqnd24jqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe damage of the hurricane is being repaired, but another storm is promised.Díobháil na doininne á leasú, ach stoirm eile geallta.About 57,000 premises in the State are still without power due to the damage caused by the storm to parts of the electricity supply network for two days.Tá thart ar 57,000 áitreabh sa Stát fós gan chumhacht de bhíthin an damáiste a rinne an stoirm do chodanna den líonra soláthair leictreachais le dhá lá.Homes, farms and businesses in the north-west of the country are the most affected.Tithe, feirmeacha agus gnóthais in iarthuaisceart na tíre is mó atá thíos leis.Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan, Sligo and Mayo, it is on those five counties that the Electricity Supply Board teams are currently focusing as they do their best to rectify the damage and make power available again to people who have been missing since last night.Dún na nGall, Liatroim, an Cabhán, Sligeach agus Maigh Eo, is ar na cúig chontae sin atá meithleacha Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais ag díriú faoi láthair agus iad ag déanamh a míle dícheall an díobháil a leasú agus an chumhacht a chur ar fáil arís do dhaoine atá dá huireasa ó arú aréir.There is an end to the work, however, since the situation is going to get worse in the afternoon and another big wind storm is promised.Tá téirim leis an obair, ámh, ó tá an scéal le dul in aimhréidh tráthnóna agus anfa mór gaoithe eile geallta.In fact, the next storm is expected to cut power again in some of the same places and in other places.Go deimhin, meastar go ngearrfar an chumhacht arís i roinnt de na háiteanna céanna agus in áiteanna eile de bharr na chéad stoirme eile.Met Éireann has issued an orange warning for Donegal which will apply from 6 o'clock in the evening until 2 o'clock tomorrow morning.Tá foláireamh flannbhuí eisithe ag Met Éireann i leith Dhún na nGall a mbeidh feidhm leis óna 6 a chlog tráthnóna go dtí 2 a chlog ar maidin amárach.The orange warning also applies to two other counties - Galway and Mayo - but it is expected that the wind will ease in those two places by midnight.Baineann an foláireamh flannbhuí le dhá chontae eile freisin – Gaillimh agus Maigh Eo – ach meastar go mbeidh an ghaoth maolaithe sa dá áit sin faoin meán oíche.In that regard, a yellow wind warning has been issued for the whole country which will apply until 5 o'clock tomorrow morning.Ina cheann sin, tá foláireamh buí gaoithe eisithe i leith na tíre ar fad a mbeidh feidhm leis go dtí 5 a chlog ar maidin amárach.People are being advised to stay at home during the storm and not to hit the road unless their journey is absolutely necessary.Táthar ag comhairliú do dhaoine fanacht sa bhaile le linn na doininne agus gan cur chun bóthair mura bhfuil géarghá lena n-aistear.Since some structures and trees have already been weakened by the strong wind that has been there for a few days, the meteorologists say, the next storm could knock them down and fall on top of people and cars unexpectedly.Ó tá struchtúir áirithe agus crainn lagtha cheana féin ag an ngaoth láidir a bhí ann le cúpla lá, a deir na meitéareolaithe, d'fhéadfadh an chéad stoirm eile iad a leagan scun scan agus titim i mullach ar dhaoine agus ar ghluaisteáin gan choinne.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A team from the Electricity Supply Board at work in Carnmore, Co GalwayNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Meitheal ó Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais i mbun oibre sa Charn Mór, Co na Gaillimhe

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yugnojdkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCriminal investigation into explosion in homeless hostel.Fiosrúchán coiriúil faoi phléasc i mbrú do dhaoine gan dídean.Gardai have launched a criminal investigation into an explosion in a homeless hostel in Dublin yesterday which killed a man.Tá fiosrúchán coiriúil curtha sa siúl ag na Gardaí i dtaca le pléasc a bhí i mbrú do dhaoine gan dídean i mBaile Átha Cliath inné ar maraíodh fear dá bharr.It is understood that a device of some kind exploded in the room where the man was staying.Tuigtear gur phléasc gaireas de shaghas éigin sa seomra a raibh an fear ag fanacht ann.The man was of Lithuanian origin and was in his thirties.Ba de bhunadh na Liotuáine an fear agus bhí sé sna tríochaidí.Gardai believe that the device was not thrown into the room from outside and that it had been there for some time before that.Measann na Gardaí nár caitheadh an gaireas isteach sa seomra ón taobh amuigh agus gurbh amhlaidh a bhí sé ann ar feadh tamaill roimhe sin.No one else was injured in the explosion at the Depaul clubhouse on Wales Street in the north of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine eile de bharr na pléisce a bhí sa bhrú leis an gcatharnas Depaul ar Shráid na Breataine Bheag i dtuaisceart na cathrach.In addition to the person who was killed, there were 73 other people in the hostel at the time and accommodation had to be provided for them in other places in the city last night.Chomh maith leis an té a maraíodh, bhí 73 duine eile sa bhrú ag an am agus b'éigean lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh in ionaid eile sa chathair aréir.After Army explosives experts examined the scene last night, they ruled out an unspecified substance in the chamber.Tar éis do shaineolaithe pléascán ón Arm an láthair a scrúdú aréir, chuir siad ábhar neamhshonraithe a bhí sa seomra as feidhm.They have not yet said, however, whether it was an explosive material.Níl sé ráite acu fós, ámh, ar ábhar pléascach a bhí ann.A post-mortem examination is to be carried out tomorrow on the body of the man who was killed.Tá scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh amárach ar chorp an fhir a maraíodh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yugnojdkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCriminal investigation into explosion in homeless hostel.Fiosrúchán coiriúil faoi phléasc i mbrú do dhaoine gan dídean.Gardai have launched a criminal investigation into an explosion in a homeless hostel in Dublin yesterday which killed a man.Tá fiosrúchán coiriúil curtha sa siúl ag na Gardaí i dtaca le pléasc a bhí i mbrú do dhaoine gan dídean i mBaile Átha Cliath inné ar maraíodh fear dá bharr.It is understood that a device of some kind exploded in the room where the man was staying.Tuigtear gur phléasc gaireas de shaghas éigin sa seomra a raibh an fear ag fanacht ann.The man was of Lithuanian origin and was in his thirties.Ba de bhunadh na Liotuáine an fear agus bhí sé sna tríochaidí.Gardai believe that the device was not thrown into the room from outside and that it had been there for some time before that.Measann na Gardaí nár caitheadh an gaireas isteach sa seomra ón taobh amuigh agus gurbh amhlaidh a bhí sé ann ar feadh tamaill roimhe sin.No one else was injured in the explosion at the Depaul clubhouse on Wales Street in the north of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine eile de bharr na pléisce a bhí sa bhrú leis an gcatharnas Depaul ar Shráid na Breataine Bheag i dtuaisceart na cathrach.In addition to the person who was killed, there were 73 other people in the hostel at the time and accommodation had to be provided for them in other places in the city last night.Chomh maith leis an té a maraíodh, bhí 73 duine eile sa bhrú ag an am agus b'éigean lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh in ionaid eile sa chathair aréir.After Army explosives experts examined the scene last night, they ruled out an unspecified substance in the chamber.Tar éis do shaineolaithe pléascán ón Arm an láthair a scrúdú aréir, chuir siad ábhar neamhshonraithe a bhí sa seomra as feidhm.They have not yet said, however, whether it was an explosive material.Níl sé ráite acu fós, ámh, ar ábhar pléascach a bhí ann.A post-mortem examination is to be carried out tomorrow on the body of the man who was killed.Tá scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh amárach ar chorp an fhir a maraíodh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yto6ysn2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBord Gáis to further lower gas, electricity charges.Bord Gáis le táillí gáis, leictreachais a ísliú tuilleadh.Bord Gáis has announced that the company is to lower gas and electricity charges charged to domestic customers from the beginning of March.Tá sé fógartha ag Bord Gáis go bhfuil an comhlacht le táillí gáis agus leictreachais a ghearrtar ar chustaiméirí baile a ísliú ó thús mhí an Mhárta.There will be a 9.5% reduction in gas charges and a 10% reduction in electricity charges.Ísliú 9.5 faoin gcéad a bheas i gceist i gcás táillí gáis agus ísliú 10 faoin gcéad i gcás táillí leictreachais.In that case, the fixed charge will be reduced by 8%.Ina cheann sin, ísleofar an buanmhuirear 8 faoin gcéad .It is estimated that all these reductions will benefit around 600,000 customers and save them an average of €141 a year on gas charges and €190 a year on electricity charges.Meastar go rachaidh na híslithe seo ar fad chun leasa thart ar 600,000 custaiméir agus go sábhálfaidh siad €141 sa bhliain ar tháillí gáis agus €190 sa bhliain ar tháillí leictreachais ar an meán.This is the second windfall that Bord Gáis has recently granted to the company's customers.Seo an dara hamhantar atá lamháilte ag Bord Gáis do chustaiméirí an chomhlachta le gairid.Both gas and electricity charges were lowered by 15.5% in November.Íslíodh táilli gáis agus leictreachais araon 15.5 faoin gcéad i mí na Samhna.According to the company, this means that those to whom they supply both gas and electricity are better off than customers of other companies.Dar leis an gcomhlacht go bhfágann sin go bhfuil an dream a soláthraíonn siad gás agus leictreachas araon dóibh, go bhfuil an dream sin níos fearr as ná custaiméirí comhlachtaí eile.O wholesale prices have fallen significantly for a year, energy suppliers in this country are being urged to reduce customer charges accordingly.O tá praghsanna mórdhíola tite go mór le bliain, táthar ag tathant ar sholáthraithe fuinnimh sa tír seo táillí custaiméirí a laghdú dá réir.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yto6ysn2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBord Gáis to further lower gas, electricity charges.Bord Gáis le táillí gáis, leictreachais a ísliú tuilleadh.Bord Gáis has announced that the company is to lower gas and electricity charges charged to domestic customers from the beginning of March.Tá sé fógartha ag Bord Gáis go bhfuil an comhlacht le táillí gáis agus leictreachais a ghearrtar ar chustaiméirí baile a ísliú ó thús mhí an Mhárta.There will be a 9.5% reduction in gas charges and a 10% reduction in electricity charges.Ísliú 9.5 faoin gcéad a bheas i gceist i gcás táillí gáis agus ísliú 10 faoin gcéad i gcás táillí leictreachais.In that case, the fixed charge will be reduced by 8%.Ina cheann sin, ísleofar an buanmhuirear 8 faoin gcéad .It is estimated that all these reductions will benefit around 600,000 customers and save them an average of €141 a year on gas charges and €190 a year on electricity charges.Meastar go rachaidh na híslithe seo ar fad chun leasa thart ar 600,000 custaiméir agus go sábhálfaidh siad €141 sa bhliain ar tháillí gáis agus €190 sa bhliain ar tháillí leictreachais ar an meán.This is the second windfall that Bord Gáis has recently granted to the company's customers.Seo an dara hamhantar atá lamháilte ag Bord Gáis do chustaiméirí an chomhlachta le gairid.Both gas and electricity charges were lowered by 15.5% in November.Íslíodh táilli gáis agus leictreachais araon 15.5 faoin gcéad i mí na Samhna.According to the company, this means that those to whom they supply both gas and electricity are better off than customers of other companies.Dar leis an gcomhlacht go bhfágann sin go bhfuil an dream a soláthraíonn siad gás agus leictreachas araon dóibh, go bhfuil an dream sin níos fearr as ná custaiméirí comhlachtaí eile.O wholesale prices have fallen significantly for a year, energy suppliers in this country are being urged to reduce customer charges accordingly.O tá praghsanna mórdhíola tite go mór le bliain, táthar ag tathant ar sholáthraithe fuinnimh sa tír seo táillí custaiméirí a laghdú dá réir.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ymm7tmetContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDonald Trump's landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses.Bua rábach ag Donald Trump i gcácas Iowa.The former President of the United States Donald Trump had a landslide victory in the Republican Party's caucus in the state of Iowa last night, according to what pollsters are predicting.Is bua rábach a bhí ag iar-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump i gcácas an Pháirtí Phoblachtaigh i stát Iowa aréir, de réir a bhfuil á thuar ag lucht pobalbhreithe.There will be a presidential election in the United States next November and members of the Republican Party were voting for their own candidate.Beidh toghchán uachtaránachta sna Stáit Aonaithe mí na Samhna seo chugainn agus bhí baill den Pháirtí Poblachtach ag vótáil ar son a rogha iarrthóra féin.With 95% of the votes unofficially seen by the tally keepers, Donald Trump is currently estimated to have received 51% of the votes.Agus 95 faoin gcéad de na vótaí feicthe go neamhoifgiúil ag lucht coinneála scóir, meastar faoi láthair gur 51 faoin gcéad de na vótaí a fuair Donald Trump.After that, it is estimated that 21% of the votes were received by Ron DeSantis; Nikki Haley received 19%; and about 8% received by Vivek Ramaswamy.Ina dhiaidh sin, meastar gur 21 faoin gcéad de na vótaí a fuair Ron DeSantis; 19 faoin gcéad a fuair Nikki Haley; agus thart ar 8 faoin gcéad a fuair Vivek Ramaswamy.Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he would not be a candidate in the next caucus in view of the result in Iowa and asked his supporters to vote for Donald Trump in the future.D'fhógair Vivek Ramaswamy nach mbeadh sé ina iarrthóir sa chéad chácas eile i bhfianaise an toraidh in Iowa agus d'iarr sé ar a lucht tacaíochta vótáil ar son Donald Trump feasta.No Republican candidate has ever had as big a victory in the Iowa caucus as Donald Trump and he is considered to be well ahead of the other candidates nationally as well.Ní raibh bua chomh mór riamh ag aon iarrthóir Poblachtach i gcácas Iowa agus a bhí ag Donald Trump agus meastar go bhfuil sé go mór chun cinn ar na hiarrthóirí eile go náisiúnta freisin.That makes it as certain as Easter is on Sunday – and all other things being the same – that Donald Trump will be the candidate of the Republicans on November 5.Fágann sin go bhfuil sé chomh cinnte agus atá an Cháisc ar an Domhnach – agus gach ní eile mar a chéile – gurb é Donald Trump a bheas mar iarrthóir ag na Poblachtaigh ar an 5 Samhain.All this despite the various legal cases he is fighting, not to mention the controversy that attracts almost every political statement he makes.É sin ar fad ainneoin na gcásanna éagsúla dlí a bhfuil sé ag dul i ngleic leo, gan trácht ar an gconspóid a tharraingíonn beagnach gach ráiteas polaitiúil a dhéanann sé.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ymm7tmetContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDonald Trump's landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses.Bua rábach ag Donald Trump i gcácas Iowa.The former President of the United States Donald Trump had a landslide victory in the Republican Party's caucus in the state of Iowa last night, according to what pollsters are predicting.Is bua rábach a bhí ag iar-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump i gcácas an Pháirtí Phoblachtaigh i stát Iowa aréir, de réir a bhfuil á thuar ag lucht pobalbhreithe.There will be a presidential election in the United States next November and members of the Republican Party were voting for their own candidate.Beidh toghchán uachtaránachta sna Stáit Aonaithe mí na Samhna seo chugainn agus bhí baill den Pháirtí Poblachtach ag vótáil ar son a rogha iarrthóra féin.With 95% of the votes unofficially seen by the tally keepers, Donald Trump is currently estimated to have received 51% of the votes.Agus 95 faoin gcéad de na vótaí feicthe go neamhoifgiúil ag lucht coinneála scóir, meastar faoi láthair gur 51 faoin gcéad de na vótaí a fuair Donald Trump.After that, it is estimated that 21% of the votes were received by Ron DeSantis; Nikki Haley received 19%; and about 8% received by Vivek Ramaswamy.Ina dhiaidh sin, meastar gur 21 faoin gcéad de na vótaí a fuair Ron DeSantis; 19 faoin gcéad a fuair Nikki Haley; agus thart ar 8 faoin gcéad a fuair Vivek Ramaswamy.Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he would not be a candidate in the next caucus in view of the result in Iowa and asked his supporters to vote for Donald Trump in the future.D'fhógair Vivek Ramaswamy nach mbeadh sé ina iarrthóir sa chéad chácas eile i bhfianaise an toraidh in Iowa agus d'iarr sé ar a lucht tacaíochta vótáil ar son Donald Trump feasta.No Republican candidate has ever had as big a victory in the Iowa caucus as Donald Trump and he is considered to be well ahead of the other candidates nationally as well.Ní raibh bua chomh mór riamh ag aon iarrthóir Poblachtach i gcácas Iowa agus a bhí ag Donald Trump agus meastar go bhfuil sé go mór chun cinn ar na hiarrthóirí eile go náisiúnta freisin.That makes it as certain as Easter is on Sunday – and all other things being the same – that Donald Trump will be the candidate of the Republicans on November 5.Fágann sin go bhfuil sé chomh cinnte agus atá an Cháisc ar an Domhnach – agus gach ní eile mar a chéile – gurb é Donald Trump a bheas mar iarrthóir ag na Poblachtaigh ar an 5 Samhain.All this despite the various legal cases he is fighting, not to mention the controversy that attracts almost every political statement he makes.É sin ar fad ainneoin na gcásanna éagsúla dlí a bhfuil sé ag dul i ngleic leo, gan trácht ar an gconspóid a tharraingíonn beagnach gach ráiteas polaitiúil a dhéanann sé.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yu8mg9azContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"No one will stop us in Gaza" - Benjamin Netanyahu."Ní stopfaidh aon duine muid i nGaza" - Benjamin Netanyahu.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the International Court of Justice will not stop Israel from achieving a complete victory in its war on Gaza, despite South Africa's case of genocide against Palestinians.Tá sé ráite ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu nach stopfaidh an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta Iosrael bua iomlán a bhaint amach ina gcogadh ar Gaza, ainneoin chás na hAfraice Theas cinedhíothú ar Phalaistínigh a chur i leith na tíre sin."No one will stop us - The Hague, Axis of Evil or anyone else."Ní stopfaidh aon duine muid - an Hág, Ais an Oilc ná aon duine eile.We can and must continue to win and we will," Netanyahu said at a press event broadcast across Israel today and the first day of the war there tomorrow (Sunday).Is féidir agus is gá leanacht go mbeidh an bua againn agus déanfaidh muid sin," a dúirt Netanyahu ag preas ócáid a craoladh ar fud Iosrael inniu agus an céadú lá den chogaíocht ann amárach (Dé Domhnaigh).Netanyahu was referring to a case that South Africa brought to the International Court of Justice, the highest court of the United Nations in The Hague, in which South Africa claims that Israel has violated the United Nations Genocide Convention.Is ag tagairt a bhí Netanyahu do chás a thug an Afraic Theas chuig an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta, an chúirt is airde de chuid na Náisiúin Aontaithe sa Hág, ina maíonn an Afraic Theas go bhfuil Coinbhinsiún Cinedhíothaithe na Náisiún Aontaithe sáraithe ag Iosrael.Axis of Evil is a reference to a nickname given to an alliance of armed groups in the Middle East supported by Iran.Is tagairt í Ais an Oilc de leasainm atá tugtha ar chomhghuaillíocht de ghrúpa armtha sa Mheán Oirthear a bhfuil tacaíocht na hIaráine acu.Netanyahu said that "most of the Hamas battalions have been eliminated" in the Gaza strip, but that thousands of people who had to flee from northern Gaza will not be able to return to their home area for the foreseeable future.Dúirt Netanyahy go bhfuil "formhór chathláin Hamas sriosta" i stráice Gaza, ach nach mbeidh ar chumas na mílte duine arbh éigean dóibh teitheadh as tuaisceart Gaza, filleadh ar a gceantar dúchais go ceann i bhfad."There is an international law that says you move a community out of an area and you don't allow them to return as long as the danger is still there," Netanyahu said."Tá dlí idirnáisiúnta ann a deir go mbogann tú pobal amach as ceantar agus nach gceadaíonn tú dóibh filleadh an fhad is gur ann fós don chontúirt," a dúirt Netanyahu."And there is the danger."Agus is ann don chontúirt.The fighting is still going on (in northern Gaza)."Tá an trodaíocht fós ar bun (i dtuaisceart Gaza)."Netanyahu also said that a decision has yet to be made regarding military capture of the "Philadelphia Corridor" that runs along the Gaza border with Egypt.Dúirt Netanyahu chomh maith go bhfuil cinneadh fós le déanamh maidir le gabháil mhíleata ar "Chonair Philadelphi" a ritheann feadh theorainn Gaza leis an Éigipt."The area could be closed in an attempt to trap Hamas there, according to Israel's campaign plan," but Netanyahu said "there are several options," including sending Israeli forces into the Philadelphia Corridor."D'fhéadfaí an ceantar a dhúnadh in iarracht Hamas a sháinniú ann, de réir phlean fheachtas Iosrael," ach dúirt Netanyahu "go bhfuil roinnt roghanna ann," ina measc sin tá fórsaí Iosrael a chur isteach i gConair Philadelphi.Israel in Gaza fighting for "their right to live in safety" - Netanyahu In a televised address, Israeli Army chief Herzi Halevi said that Israeli soldiers are in Gaza for "their right to live in safety" and they will not forget ever since the Hamas attack on...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yu8mg9azContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"No one will stop us in Gaza" - Benjamin Netanyahu."Ní stopfaidh aon duine muid i nGaza" - Benjamin Netanyahu.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the International Court of Justice will not stop Israel from achieving a complete victory in its war on Gaza, despite South Africa's case of genocide against Palestinians.Tá sé ráite ag Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu nach stopfaidh an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta Iosrael bua iomlán a bhaint amach ina gcogadh ar Gaza, ainneoin chás na hAfraice Theas cinedhíothú ar Phalaistínigh a chur i leith na tíre sin."No one will stop us - The Hague, Axis of Evil or anyone else."Ní stopfaidh aon duine muid - an Hág, Ais an Oilc ná aon duine eile.We can and must continue to win and we will," Netanyahu said at a press event broadcast across Israel today and the first day of the war there tomorrow (Sunday).Is féidir agus is gá leanacht go mbeidh an bua againn agus déanfaidh muid sin," a dúirt Netanyahu ag preas ócáid a craoladh ar fud Iosrael inniu agus an céadú lá den chogaíocht ann amárach (Dé Domhnaigh).Netanyahu was referring to a case that South Africa brought to the International Court of Justice, the highest court of the United Nations in The Hague, in which South Africa claims that Israel has violated the United Nations Genocide Convention.Is ag tagairt a bhí Netanyahu do chás a thug an Afraic Theas chuig an Chúirt Bhreithiúnais Idirnáisiúnta, an chúirt is airde de chuid na Náisiúin Aontaithe sa Hág, ina maíonn an Afraic Theas go bhfuil Coinbhinsiún Cinedhíothaithe na Náisiún Aontaithe sáraithe ag Iosrael.Axis of Evil is a reference to a nickname given to an alliance of armed groups in the Middle East supported by Iran.Is tagairt í Ais an Oilc de leasainm atá tugtha ar chomhghuaillíocht de ghrúpa armtha sa Mheán Oirthear a bhfuil tacaíocht na hIaráine acu.Netanyahu said that "most of the Hamas battalions have been eliminated" in the Gaza strip, but that thousands of people who had to flee from northern Gaza will not be able to return to their home area for the foreseeable future.Dúirt Netanyahy go bhfuil "formhór chathláin Hamas sriosta" i stráice Gaza, ach nach mbeidh ar chumas na mílte duine arbh éigean dóibh teitheadh as tuaisceart Gaza, filleadh ar a gceantar dúchais go ceann i bhfad."There is an international law that says you move a community out of an area and you don't allow them to return as long as the danger is still there," Netanyahu said."Tá dlí idirnáisiúnta ann a deir go mbogann tú pobal amach as ceantar agus nach gceadaíonn tú dóibh filleadh an fhad is gur ann fós don chontúirt," a dúirt Netanyahu."And there is the danger."Agus is ann don chontúirt.The fighting is still going on (in northern Gaza)."Tá an trodaíocht fós ar bun (i dtuaisceart Gaza)."Netanyahu also said that a decision has yet to be made regarding military capture of the "Philadelphia Corridor" that runs along the Gaza border with Egypt.Dúirt Netanyahu chomh maith go bhfuil cinneadh fós le déanamh maidir le gabháil mhíleata ar "Chonair Philadelphi" a ritheann feadh theorainn Gaza leis an Éigipt."The area could be closed in an attempt to trap Hamas there, according to Israel's campaign plan," but Netanyahu said "there are several options," including sending Israeli forces into the Philadelphia Corridor."D'fhéadfaí an ceantar a dhúnadh in iarracht Hamas a sháinniú ann, de réir phlean fheachtas Iosrael," ach dúirt Netanyahu "go bhfuil roinnt roghanna ann," ina measc sin tá fórsaí Iosrael a chur isteach i gConair Philadelphi.Israel in Gaza fighting for "their right to live in safety" - Netanyahu In a televised address, Israeli Army chief Herzi Halevi said that Israeli soldiers are in Gaza for "their right to live in safety" and they will not forget ever since the Hamas attack on...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yvk3uw3qContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTaoiseach on a two-day visit to the Western Balkans.Taoiseach ar cuairt dhá lá chuig Iarthar na mBalcán.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Kosovo today for talks about that country's application for membership in the European Union.Tá an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar sa Chosaiv inniu le haghaidh comhráite faoin iarratas atá déanta ag an tír sin ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach.The Taoiseach is discussing the issue with Kosovo's political leaders in the capital Pristina as part of a two-day visit to three countries in the Western Balkans.Tá an Taoiseach ag plé na ceiste le ceannairí polaitiúla na Cosaive sa phríomhchathair Pristine mar chuid de chuairt dhá lá atá sé a thabhairt ar thrí thír in Iarthar na mBalcán.Tomorrow, the Taoiseach will go to Podgairítse, the capital of Montenegro, and after that to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, where he will have conversations with politicians in those two countries about their application for membership in the European Union.Amárach, rachaidh an Taoiseach go dtí Podgairítse, príomhchathair Mhontainéagró, agus ina dhiaidh sin go dtí Scóipé, príomhchathair na Macadóine Thuaidh, mar a mbeidh comhráite aige le polaiteoirí sa dá thír sin faoin iarratas atá déanta acu féin ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach.Matters of peace and security in the region will also be discussed in the joint talks, especially in light of the war in Ukraine.Beidh cúrsaí síochána agus slándála sa réigiún faoi chaibidil sna comhchainteanna freisin, go háirithe i bhfianaise an chogaidh san Úcráin.This afternoon, the Taoiseach will visit the thirteen members of the Defense Forces who are stationed in Pristina as part of an international peacekeeping mission in Kosovo led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.Tráthnóna inniu, rachaidh an Taoiseach ar cuairt chuig na trí chomhalta dhéag d'Óglaigh na hÉireann atá ar fiannas i bPristine mar chuid de mhisean idirnáisiúnta síochánaíochta sa Chosaiv a bhfuil Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh ina cheann.Leo Varadkar will also speak to members of the Garda Síochána who are on duty in Kosovo as part of the European Union's 'rule of law' mission.Labhróidh Leo Varadkar freisin le comhaltaí den Gharda Síochána atá ar fiannas sa Chosaiv mar chuid de mhisean 'riail an dlí' an Aontais Eorpaigh.The Irish Government is in favor of granting membership of the European Union to Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia, and the Taoiseach will be advising the politicians of those countries on the best way to speed up the process.Tá Rialtas na hÉireann i bhfabhar ballraíocht san Aontas Eorpach a lamháil don Chosaiv, do Mhontainéagró agus don Mhacadóin Thuaidh, agus beidh an Taoiseach ag cur comhairle ar pholaiteoirí na dtíortha sin faoin dóigh is fearr le dlús a chur leis an bpróiseas.He will be recommending them, above all, to amend and improve their governance policies.Beidh sé ag moladh dóibh, thar aon ní eile, a gcuid polasaithe rialachais a leasú agus a fheabhsú.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yvk3uw3qContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTaoiseach on a two-day visit to the Western Balkans.Taoiseach ar cuairt dhá lá chuig Iarthar na mBalcán.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Kosovo today for talks about that country's application for membership in the European Union.Tá an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar sa Chosaiv inniu le haghaidh comhráite faoin iarratas atá déanta ag an tír sin ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach.The Taoiseach is discussing the issue with Kosovo's political leaders in the capital Pristina as part of a two-day visit to three countries in the Western Balkans.Tá an Taoiseach ag plé na ceiste le ceannairí polaitiúla na Cosaive sa phríomhchathair Pristine mar chuid de chuairt dhá lá atá sé a thabhairt ar thrí thír in Iarthar na mBalcán.Tomorrow, the Taoiseach will go to Podgairítse, the capital of Montenegro, and after that to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, where he will have conversations with politicians in those two countries about their application for membership in the European Union.Amárach, rachaidh an Taoiseach go dtí Podgairítse, príomhchathair Mhontainéagró, agus ina dhiaidh sin go dtí Scóipé, príomhchathair na Macadóine Thuaidh, mar a mbeidh comhráite aige le polaiteoirí sa dá thír sin faoin iarratas atá déanta acu féin ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach.Matters of peace and security in the region will also be discussed in the joint talks, especially in light of the war in Ukraine.Beidh cúrsaí síochána agus slándála sa réigiún faoi chaibidil sna comhchainteanna freisin, go háirithe i bhfianaise an chogaidh san Úcráin.This afternoon, the Taoiseach will visit the thirteen members of the Defense Forces who are stationed in Pristina as part of an international peacekeeping mission in Kosovo led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.Tráthnóna inniu, rachaidh an Taoiseach ar cuairt chuig na trí chomhalta dhéag d'Óglaigh na hÉireann atá ar fiannas i bPristine mar chuid de mhisean idirnáisiúnta síochánaíochta sa Chosaiv a bhfuil Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh ina cheann.Leo Varadkar will also speak to members of the Garda Síochána who are on duty in Kosovo as part of the European Union's 'rule of law' mission.Labhróidh Leo Varadkar freisin le comhaltaí den Gharda Síochána atá ar fiannas sa Chosaiv mar chuid de mhisean 'riail an dlí' an Aontais Eorpaigh.The Irish Government is in favor of granting membership of the European Union to Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia, and the Taoiseach will be advising the politicians of those countries on the best way to speed up the process.Tá Rialtas na hÉireann i bhfabhar ballraíocht san Aontas Eorpach a lamháil don Chosaiv, do Mhontainéagró agus don Mhacadóin Thuaidh, agus beidh an Taoiseach ag cur comhairle ar pholaiteoirí na dtíortha sin faoin dóigh is fearr le dlús a chur leis an bpróiseas.He will be recommending them, above all, to amend and improve their governance policies.Beidh sé ag moladh dóibh, thar aon ní eile, a gcuid polasaithe rialachais a leasú agus a fheabhsú.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yudjvq5lContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMeeting at Blinken and Abbas in the West Bank.Cruinniú ag Blinken agus Abbas sa Bhruach Thiar.American Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas had a meeting in Ramallah in the West Bank today to discuss the crisis in Gaza.Bhí cruinniú in Ramallah sa Bhruach Thiar inniu ag Rúnaí Stáit Mheiriceá Antony Blinken agus Uachtarán Údarás na Palaistíne Mahmud Abbas chun an ghéarchéim in Gaza a phlé.The Israelis say they killed "dozens of terrorists" and raided 150 locations since yesterday in Al-Maghazi in central Gaza and Khan Younis in the south of the enclave.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur mharaigh siad "na dosaein sceimhlitheoirí" agus gur thug siad faoi 150 ionad ó inné in Al-Maghazi i lár Gaza agus in Khan Younis i ndeisceart na hiamhchríche.According to the Palestinians, 70 people were killed and another 130 were injured as a result of attacks carried out by Israeli forces on different parts of Gaza during the night.Dar leis na Palaistínigh gur maraíodh 70 duine agus gur gortaíodh 130 eile de bharr ionsaithe a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar áiteanna éagsúla in Gaza i gcaitheamh na hoíche.The Israelis have killed at least 23,000 people in Gaza since the beginning of October, not to mention the tens of thousands they have injured.Tá 23,000 duine ar a laghad maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó thús Dheireadh Fómhair, gan trácht ar na scórtha míle atá leonta acu.In that amount, the bodies of another 8,000 people are included being hidden by the debris of the buildings that have been destroyed by Israeli bombs.I gceann an mhéid sin, áirítear coirp 8,000 duine eile a bheith folaithe ag smionagar na bhfoirgneamh atá leagtha go lár ag buamaí na nIosraelach.Despite this, Antony Blinken said before the meeting with Mahmud Abbas that he believed that the Government of Israel and certain Palestinian leaders had to join forces and reach a peace agreement.Ainneoin an áir, dúirt Antony Blinken roimh an gcruinniú le Mahmud Abbas gur chreid sé go gcaithfeadh Rialtas Iosrael agus ceannairí áirithe na bPalaistíneach dul i gcomhar le chéile agus teacht ar chomhaontú síochána.He added that the Palestinian Authority had an obligation to reform itself and improve its governance approach.Dúirt sé freisin go raibh dualgas ar Údarás na Palaistíne é féin a leasú agus a chur chuige rialachais a fheabhsú.Antony Blinken also drew attention to the attacks by Israeli settlers on places in the West Bank and the illegal settlements that the Israeli Government has built in Palestinian territories.Tharraing Antony Blinken aird chomh maith ar na hionsaithe atá lonnaitheoirí Iosraelacha a dhéanamh ar áiteanna sa Bhruach Thiar agus ar na lonnaíochtaí mídhleathacha atá Rialtas Iosrael a thogáil i gcríocha Palaistíneacha.He claimed that actions like these would make it more difficult for Israelis to live peacefully.Mhaígh sé go mbeadh sé níos deacra ag na hIosraelaigh maireachtáil go síochánta de dheasca gníomhartha mar iad.At a press event he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv yesterday, Antony Blinken said that the suffering of the people of Gaza - especially the children - is too severe due to the place being besieged by the Israelis.Ag preasócáid a bhí aige le Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv inné, dúirt Antony Blinken gur róghéar atá fulaingt mhuintir Gaza – go háirithe na leanaí – de bharr an áit a bheith faoi léigear ag na hIosraelaigh.The United Nations estimates that around 1.9 million people have been displaced from their homes in Gaza, and without their needs met, since the Israelis began shelling the area three months ago.Measann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil thart ar 1.9 milliún duine curtha as a mbailte in Gaza, agus gan riar a riachtanais acu,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yudjvq5lContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMeeting at Blinken and Abbas in the West Bank.Cruinniú ag Blinken agus Abbas sa Bhruach Thiar.American Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas had a meeting in Ramallah in the West Bank today to discuss the crisis in Gaza.Bhí cruinniú in Ramallah sa Bhruach Thiar inniu ag Rúnaí Stáit Mheiriceá Antony Blinken agus Uachtarán Údarás na Palaistíne Mahmud Abbas chun an ghéarchéim in Gaza a phlé.The Israelis say they killed "dozens of terrorists" and raided 150 locations since yesterday in Al-Maghazi in central Gaza and Khan Younis in the south of the enclave.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur mharaigh siad "na dosaein sceimhlitheoirí" agus gur thug siad faoi 150 ionad ó inné in Al-Maghazi i lár Gaza agus in Khan Younis i ndeisceart na hiamhchríche.According to the Palestinians, 70 people were killed and another 130 were injured as a result of attacks carried out by Israeli forces on different parts of Gaza during the night.Dar leis na Palaistínigh gur maraíodh 70 duine agus gur gortaíodh 130 eile de bharr ionsaithe a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar áiteanna éagsúla in Gaza i gcaitheamh na hoíche.The Israelis have killed at least 23,000 people in Gaza since the beginning of October, not to mention the tens of thousands they have injured.Tá 23,000 duine ar a laghad maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó thús Dheireadh Fómhair, gan trácht ar na scórtha míle atá leonta acu.In that amount, the bodies of another 8,000 people are included being hidden by the debris of the buildings that have been destroyed by Israeli bombs.I gceann an mhéid sin, áirítear coirp 8,000 duine eile a bheith folaithe ag smionagar na bhfoirgneamh atá leagtha go lár ag buamaí na nIosraelach.Despite this, Antony Blinken said before the meeting with Mahmud Abbas that he believed that the Government of Israel and certain Palestinian leaders had to join forces and reach a peace agreement.Ainneoin an áir, dúirt Antony Blinken roimh an gcruinniú le Mahmud Abbas gur chreid sé go gcaithfeadh Rialtas Iosrael agus ceannairí áirithe na bPalaistíneach dul i gcomhar le chéile agus teacht ar chomhaontú síochána.He added that the Palestinian Authority had an obligation to reform itself and improve its governance approach.Dúirt sé freisin go raibh dualgas ar Údarás na Palaistíne é féin a leasú agus a chur chuige rialachais a fheabhsú.Antony Blinken also drew attention to the attacks by Israeli settlers on places in the West Bank and the illegal settlements that the Israeli Government has built in Palestinian territories.Tharraing Antony Blinken aird chomh maith ar na hionsaithe atá lonnaitheoirí Iosraelacha a dhéanamh ar áiteanna sa Bhruach Thiar agus ar na lonnaíochtaí mídhleathacha atá Rialtas Iosrael a thogáil i gcríocha Palaistíneacha.He claimed that actions like these would make it more difficult for Israelis to live peacefully.Mhaígh sé go mbeadh sé níos deacra ag na hIosraelaigh maireachtáil go síochánta de dheasca gníomhartha mar iad.At a press event he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv yesterday, Antony Blinken said that the suffering of the people of Gaza - especially the children - is too severe due to the place being besieged by the Israelis.Ag preasócáid a bhí aige le Príomh-Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv inné, dúirt Antony Blinken gur róghéar atá fulaingt mhuintir Gaza – go háirithe na leanaí – de bharr an áit a bheith faoi léigear ag na hIosraelaigh.The United Nations estimates that around 1.9 million people have been displaced from their homes in Gaza, and without their needs met, since the Israelis began shelling the area three months ago.Measann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil thart ar 1.9 milliún duine curtha as a mbailte in Gaza, agus gan riar a riachtanais acu,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ykc2u773Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe biggest traditional music festival in the country. launched.An fhéile cheoil traidisiúnta is mó sa tír.seolta.Trad Fest 2024 was launched on O'Connell Street in the center of Ballyclaith City this morning.Ar Shráid Uí Chonaill i lár Chathair Bhaile Átha Claith ar maidin a seoladh Trad Fest 2024.This is the biggest traditional music festival in the country.Is í seo an fhéile cheoil traidisiúnta is mó sa tír.The festival will take place between 24-28 January.Beidh an fhéile ar siúl idir 24-28Eanáir.Singer Aoife Scott began her career as a singer at the festival 10 years ago.Chuir an t-amhránaí Aoife Scott tús lena gairm beatha mar amhránaí ag an bhféile 10 mbliana ó shin.Although young musicians are leaving the city without accommodation, she says that the festival is particularly important because traditional musicians take center stage on the city's main platforms.Cé go bhfuil ceoltóirí óga ag fágáil na cathrach ceal lóistín deir sí go bhfuil tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis an bhféile mar go mbíonn ceoltóirí traidisiúnta i lár an aonaigh ar phríomh ardáin na cathrach.Acclaimed musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh says she hopes to present the music session 'Transatlantic Women' with singers Aoife O'Donovan, Alison Brown and Edwina Guckian and other prominent musicians.Deir an ceoltóir cliútach Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh go bhfuil sí ag súil leis an seisiún ceoil 'Transatlantic Women' a chur i láthair leis na hamhránaithe Aoife O’Donovan, Alison Brown agus Edwina Guckian agus ceoltóirí eile mór le rá.100 concerts will be held in various venues in Dublin during the festival.Beidh 100 ceolchoirm á reachtáil in ionaid éagsúla i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na féile.More information is available on tradfest's social media accounts: Instagram @tradfestdublin, X @trad_fest, TikTok @tradfest and Facebook Tradfest.Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar chuntais mheáin shóisialta tradfest: Instagram @tradfestdublin, X @trad_fest, TikTok @tradfest agus facebook Tradfest.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ykc2u773Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe biggest traditional music festival in the country. launched.An fhéile cheoil traidisiúnta is mó sa tír.seolta.Trad Fest 2024 was launched on O'Connell Street in the center of Ballyclaith City this morning.Ar Shráid Uí Chonaill i lár Chathair Bhaile Átha Claith ar maidin a seoladh Trad Fest 2024.This is the biggest traditional music festival in the country.Is í seo an fhéile cheoil traidisiúnta is mó sa tír.The festival will take place between 24-28 January.Beidh an fhéile ar siúl idir 24-28Eanáir.Singer Aoife Scott began her career as a singer at the festival 10 years ago.Chuir an t-amhránaí Aoife Scott tús lena gairm beatha mar amhránaí ag an bhféile 10 mbliana ó shin.Although young musicians are leaving the city without accommodation, she says that the festival is particularly important because traditional musicians take center stage on the city's main platforms.Cé go bhfuil ceoltóirí óga ag fágáil na cathrach ceal lóistín deir sí go bhfuil tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis an bhféile mar go mbíonn ceoltóirí traidisiúnta i lár an aonaigh ar phríomh ardáin na cathrach.Acclaimed musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh says she hopes to present the music session 'Transatlantic Women' with singers Aoife O'Donovan, Alison Brown and Edwina Guckian and other prominent musicians.Deir an ceoltóir cliútach Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh go bhfuil sí ag súil leis an seisiún ceoil 'Transatlantic Women' a chur i láthair leis na hamhránaithe Aoife O’Donovan, Alison Brown agus Edwina Guckian agus ceoltóirí eile mór le rá.100 concerts will be held in various venues in Dublin during the festival.Beidh 100 ceolchoirm á reachtáil in ionaid éagsúla i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na féile.More information is available on tradfest's social media accounts: Instagram @tradfestdublin, X @trad_fest, TikTok @tradfest and Facebook Tradfest.Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar chuntais mheáin shóisialta tradfest: Instagram @tradfestdublin, X @trad_fest, TikTok @tradfest agus facebook Tradfest.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ysmyz273Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA fire in a building that housed homeless families.Dóiteán i bhfoirgneamh a raibh teaghlaigh gan dídean le lonnú ann.Gardaí are investigating a major fire that broke out in a derelict building in Dublin overnight.Tá dóiteán mór a bhí i bhfoirgneamh díomhaoin i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na hoíche á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí.No one was injured as a result of the fire in the rear of the Shipwright's Inn (Sally's Bar) on Long Clare Street in the Cape in the south of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine de bharr an dóiteáin a bhí in iartheach ósta an Shipwright (Sally's Bar) ar Shráid Chláir Fhada sa Rinn i ndeisceart na cathrach.The Fire Brigade was called at around 2 o'clock in the morning and six engines were sent to the scene.Cuireadh fios ar an mBriogáid Dóiteáin ag thart ar 2 a chlog ar maidin agus cuireadh sé inneall chuig an láthair.A turntable forard ladder was used to spray water over the fire and the last flames were extinguished by 5 o'clock.Baineadh leas as dréimire forard caschláir le uisce a scairdeadh anuas ar an dóiteán agus bhí na lasracha deiridh múchta faoina 5 a chlog.Anti-immigration protesters demonstrated outside the building two weeks ago amid rumors that foreign refugees were to be housed there.Léirsigh lucht frith-inimirce taobh amuigh den fhoirgneamh coicís ó shin i bhfianaise ráflaí go rabhthas le dídeanaithe ón iasacht a lonnú ann.The Department of Integration has indicated, however, that there was no truth in those rumours.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta, ámh, nach raibh aon fhírinne sna ráflaí sin.However, city councilor Claire Byrne from the Green Alliance said that she was told that it was planned to use the building as emergency accommodation for families.Ar a shon sin, dúirt an comhairleoir cathrach Claire Byrne ón gComhaontas Glas go ndúradh léise go raibh sé beartaithe leas a bhaint as an bhfoirgneamh mar lóistín éigeandála do theaghlaigh.The Gardaí are due to carry out a technical and forensic examination of the building over the next few days.Tá scrúdú teicniúil agus dlí-eolaíochta le déanamh ag na Gardaí ar an bhfoirgneamh as seo go ceann cúpla lá.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A major fire in the rear of an inn in the Rinn in south DublinNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Dóiteán mór in iartheach ósta sa Rinn i ndeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ysmyz273Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA fire in a building that housed homeless families.Dóiteán i bhfoirgneamh a raibh teaghlaigh gan dídean le lonnú ann.Gardaí are investigating a major fire that broke out in a derelict building in Dublin overnight.Tá dóiteán mór a bhí i bhfoirgneamh díomhaoin i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na hoíche á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí.No one was injured as a result of the fire in the rear of the Shipwright's Inn (Sally's Bar) on Long Clare Street in the Cape in the south of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine de bharr an dóiteáin a bhí in iartheach ósta an Shipwright (Sally's Bar) ar Shráid Chláir Fhada sa Rinn i ndeisceart na cathrach.The Fire Brigade was called at around 2 o'clock in the morning and six engines were sent to the scene.Cuireadh fios ar an mBriogáid Dóiteáin ag thart ar 2 a chlog ar maidin agus cuireadh sé inneall chuig an láthair.A turntable forard ladder was used to spray water over the fire and the last flames were extinguished by 5 o'clock.Baineadh leas as dréimire forard caschláir le uisce a scairdeadh anuas ar an dóiteán agus bhí na lasracha deiridh múchta faoina 5 a chlog.Anti-immigration protesters demonstrated outside the building two weeks ago amid rumors that foreign refugees were to be housed there.Léirsigh lucht frith-inimirce taobh amuigh den fhoirgneamh coicís ó shin i bhfianaise ráflaí go rabhthas le dídeanaithe ón iasacht a lonnú ann.The Department of Integration has indicated, however, that there was no truth in those rumours.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta, ámh, nach raibh aon fhírinne sna ráflaí sin.However, city councilor Claire Byrne from the Green Alliance said that she was told that it was planned to use the building as emergency accommodation for families.Ar a shon sin, dúirt an comhairleoir cathrach Claire Byrne ón gComhaontas Glas go ndúradh léise go raibh sé beartaithe leas a bhaint as an bhfoirgneamh mar lóistín éigeandála do theaghlaigh.The Gardaí are due to carry out a technical and forensic examination of the building over the next few days.Tá scrúdú teicniúil agus dlí-eolaíochta le déanamh ag na Gardaí ar an bhfoirgneamh as seo go ceann cúpla lá.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A major fire in the rear of an inn in the Rinn in south DublinNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Dóiteán mór in iartheach ósta sa Rinn i ndeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yuvvhgf5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA fire in a building that housed homeless families.Dóiteán i bhfoirgneamh a raibh teaghlaigh gan dídean le lonnú ann.Gardaí are investigating a major fire that broke out in a derelict building in Dublin overnight.Tá dóiteán mór a bhí i bhfoirgneamh díomhaoin i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na hoíche á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí.No one was injured as a result of the fire in the rear of the Shipwright's Inn (Sally's Bar) on Long Clare Street in the Cape in the south of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine de bharr an dóiteáin a bhí in iartheach ósta an Shipwright (Sally's Bar) ar Shráid Chláir Fhada sa Rinn i ndeisceart na cathrach.The Fire Brigade was called at around 2 o'clock in the morning and six engines were sent to the scene.Cuireadh fios ar an mBriogáid Dóiteáin ag thart ar 2 a chlog ar maidin agus cuireadh sé inneall chuig an láthair.A turntable forard ladder was used to spray water over the fire and the last flames were extinguished by 5 o'clock.Baineadh leas as dréimire forard caschláir le uisce a scairdeadh anuas ar an dóiteán agus bhí na lasracha deiridh múchta faoina 5 a chlog.Anti-immigration protesters demonstrated outside the building two weeks ago amid rumors that foreign refugees were to be housed there.Léirsigh lucht frith-inimirce taobh amuigh den fhoirgneamh coicís ó shin i bhfianaise ráflaí go rabhthas le dídeanaithe ón iasacht a lonnú ann.The Department of Integration has indicated, however, that there was no truth in those rumours.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta, ámh, nach raibh aon fhírinne sna ráflaí sin.However, city councilor Claire Byrne from the Green Alliance said that she was told that it was planned to use the building as emergency accommodation for families.Ar a shon sin, dúirt an comhairleoir cathrach Claire Byrne ón gComhaontas Glas go ndúradh léise go raibh sé beartaithe leas a bhaint as an bhfoirgneamh mar lóistín éigeandála do theaghlaigh.The Gardaí are due to carry out a technical and forensic examination of the building over the next few days.Tá scrúdú teicniúil agus dlí-eolaíochta le déanamh ag na Gardaí ar an bhfoirgneamh as seo go ceann cúpla lá.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A major fire in the rear of an inn in the Rinn in south DublinNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Dóiteán mór in iartheach ósta sa Rinn i ndeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yuvvhgf5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA fire in a building that housed homeless families.Dóiteán i bhfoirgneamh a raibh teaghlaigh gan dídean le lonnú ann.Gardaí are investigating a major fire that broke out in a derelict building in Dublin overnight.Tá dóiteán mór a bhí i bhfoirgneamh díomhaoin i mBaile Átha Cliath i gcaitheamh na hoíche á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí.No one was injured as a result of the fire in the rear of the Shipwright's Inn (Sally's Bar) on Long Clare Street in the Cape in the south of the city.Níor gortaíodh aon duine de bharr an dóiteáin a bhí in iartheach ósta an Shipwright (Sally's Bar) ar Shráid Chláir Fhada sa Rinn i ndeisceart na cathrach.The Fire Brigade was called at around 2 o'clock in the morning and six engines were sent to the scene.Cuireadh fios ar an mBriogáid Dóiteáin ag thart ar 2 a chlog ar maidin agus cuireadh sé inneall chuig an láthair.A turntable forard ladder was used to spray water over the fire and the last flames were extinguished by 5 o'clock.Baineadh leas as dréimire forard caschláir le uisce a scairdeadh anuas ar an dóiteán agus bhí na lasracha deiridh múchta faoina 5 a chlog.Anti-immigration protesters demonstrated outside the building two weeks ago amid rumors that foreign refugees were to be housed there.Léirsigh lucht frith-inimirce taobh amuigh den fhoirgneamh coicís ó shin i bhfianaise ráflaí go rabhthas le dídeanaithe ón iasacht a lonnú ann.The Department of Integration has indicated, however, that there was no truth in those rumours.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta, ámh, nach raibh aon fhírinne sna ráflaí sin.However, city councilor Claire Byrne from the Green Alliance said that she was told that it was planned to use the building as emergency accommodation for families.Ar a shon sin, dúirt an comhairleoir cathrach Claire Byrne ón gComhaontas Glas go ndúradh léise go raibh sé beartaithe leas a bhaint as an bhfoirgneamh mar lóistín éigeandála do theaghlaigh.The Gardaí are due to carry out a technical and forensic examination of the building over the next few days.Tá scrúdú teicniúil agus dlí-eolaíochta le déanamh ag na Gardaí ar an bhfoirgneamh as seo go ceann cúpla lá.RTÉ News and Current Affairs A major fire in the rear of an inn in the Rinn in south DublinNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Dóiteán mór in iartheach ósta sa Rinn i ndeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yn5vz9n4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Minister of Health is concerned about the number of patients in emergency departments.Imní ar an Aire Sláinte faoin líon othar i rannóga éigeandála.Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is appealing to people who have or will have a respiratory illness to consult a GP or pharmacist in the first instance before going as far as a hospital emergency department.Tá an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhfuil nó a mbeidh galar riospráide orthu dul i gcomhairle le dochtúir teaghlaigh nó le cógaiseoir ar an gcéad dul síos sula dtéann siad chomh fada leis an rannóg éigeandála in ospidéal.There was an increase this week in the number of people with respiratory disease who went to the emergency department and the Minister is concerned that the country's hospitals will be too busy for the next few weeks if there is an outbreak of flu, not to mention Covid- 19.Bhí ardú an tseachtain seo ar an líon daoine a raibh galar riospráide orthu a chuaigh go dtí rannóg éigeandála agus tá imní ar an Aire go mbeidh ospidéil na tíre róghnóthach as seo go ceann roinnt seachtainí má bhíonn ráig den fhliú ann, gan trácht ar covid 19.People with respiratory disease have many options, said Stephen Donnelly.Is iomaí rogha atá ag daoine a bhfuil galar riospráide orthu, a dúirt Stephen Donnelly.In addition to a family doctor and a pharmacist, he said, there is the Local Injuries Unit and it is also possible to contact the medical services that are available outside normal hours.Chomh maith le dochtúir teaghlaigh agus cógaiseoir, arsa sé, tá an tAonad Gortuithe Áitiúil ann agus is féidir freisin teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na seirbhísí leighis a bhíonn ar fáil lasmuigh de ghnáthuaireanta.He highly praised how the hospitals dealt with matters during Christmas so far and said that there was an 80% reduction in the number of patients on trolleys this year compared to this time last year.Mhol sé go hard mar a chuaigh na hospidéil i ngleic le cúrsaí i gcaitheamh na Nollag go nuige seo agus dúirt go raibh laghdú 80 faoin gcéad ar an líon othar a bhí ar thralaithe i mbliana ná mar a bhí an t-am seo anuraidh.Minister Donnelly also indicated that there was a 7.5% reduction on average in the number of patients on trolleys throughout 2023 compared to 2022.Thug an tAire Donnelly le fios chomh maith go raibh laghdú 7.5 faoin gcéad ar an meán ar an líon othar a bhí ar thralaithe i gcaitheamh 2023 ar fad ná mar a bhí in 2022.Another thing, he said, was a 20% reduction in the last six months of the year.Rud eile de, arsa sé, is laghdú 20 faoin gcéad a bhí ann sna sé mhí dheireanacha den bhliain.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yn5vz9n4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Minister of Health is concerned about the number of patients in emergency departments.Imní ar an Aire Sláinte faoin líon othar i rannóga éigeandála.Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is appealing to people who have or will have a respiratory illness to consult a GP or pharmacist in the first instance before going as far as a hospital emergency department.Tá an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhfuil nó a mbeidh galar riospráide orthu dul i gcomhairle le dochtúir teaghlaigh nó le cógaiseoir ar an gcéad dul síos sula dtéann siad chomh fada leis an rannóg éigeandála in ospidéal.There was an increase this week in the number of people with respiratory disease who went to the emergency department and the Minister is concerned that the country's hospitals will be too busy for the next few weeks if there is an outbreak of flu, not to mention Covid- 19.Bhí ardú an tseachtain seo ar an líon daoine a raibh galar riospráide orthu a chuaigh go dtí rannóg éigeandála agus tá imní ar an Aire go mbeidh ospidéil na tíre róghnóthach as seo go ceann roinnt seachtainí má bhíonn ráig den fhliú ann, gan trácht ar covid 19.People with respiratory disease have many options, said Stephen Donnelly.Is iomaí rogha atá ag daoine a bhfuil galar riospráide orthu, a dúirt Stephen Donnelly.In addition to a family doctor and a pharmacist, he said, there is the Local Injuries Unit and it is also possible to contact the medical services that are available outside normal hours.Chomh maith le dochtúir teaghlaigh agus cógaiseoir, arsa sé, tá an tAonad Gortuithe Áitiúil ann agus is féidir freisin teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na seirbhísí leighis a bhíonn ar fáil lasmuigh de ghnáthuaireanta.He highly praised how the hospitals dealt with matters during Christmas so far and said that there was an 80% reduction in the number of patients on trolleys this year compared to this time last year.Mhol sé go hard mar a chuaigh na hospidéil i ngleic le cúrsaí i gcaitheamh na Nollag go nuige seo agus dúirt go raibh laghdú 80 faoin gcéad ar an líon othar a bhí ar thralaithe i mbliana ná mar a bhí an t-am seo anuraidh.Minister Donnelly also indicated that there was a 7.5% reduction on average in the number of patients on trolleys throughout 2023 compared to 2022.Thug an tAire Donnelly le fios chomh maith go raibh laghdú 7.5 faoin gcéad ar an meán ar an líon othar a bhí ar thralaithe i gcaitheamh 2023 ar fad ná mar a bhí in 2022.Another thing, he said, was a 20% reduction in the last six months of the year.Rud eile de, arsa sé, is laghdú 20 faoin gcéad a bhí ann sna sé mhí dheireanacha den bhliain.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ywbz4fdkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNational Dobroin Day in the Czech Republic.Lá Náisiúnta Dobróin i bPoblacht na Seice.Flags are at half mast in the Czech Republic today following the attack in which 14 people were killed at a University in Prague two days ago.Tá bratacha ar leathchrann i bPoblacht na Seice inniu i ndiaidh an ionsaithe inar maraíodh 14 duine ag Ollscoil i bPrág dhá lá ó shin.A 24-year-old student shot 14 people before taking his own life.Lámhaigh mac léinn a bhí 24 bliain d'aois, 14 duine sula chuir sé lámh ina bhás féin.Another 25 people were injured in the attack that took place on Thursday.Gortaíodh 25 duine eile san ionsaí a tharla Déardaoin.Today is a national day of mourning in the country.Tá lá náisiúnta dobróin sa tír inniu.A minute's silence was held at noon in memory of all those killed in the gun attack two days ago at Charles University in the capital Prague.Reachtáladh nóiméad ciúnais ag meán lae i gcuimhne na ndaoine ar fad a maraíodh san ionsaí gunna dhá lá ó shin ag Ollscoil Charles sa phríomhchathair Prág.Mass was read in St Vitus Cathedral and prayers were said for the dead, the injured and their families.Léadh Aifreann in Ardeaglais Naomh Vitus agus dúradh paidreacha ar son na marbh, na ndaoine a gortaíodh agus a dteaghlaigh.Candles and flowers were left outside the Faculty of Arts building, in the center of the capital.Fágadh coinnle agus bláthanna taobh amuigh de fhoirgneamh Dhámh na nDán, i lár na príomhchathrach.In the meantime, the authorities are trying to find out the motive behind the attack, one of the worst attacks in Europe for years.Idir an dá linn tá na hudaráis ag iarraidh a dhéanamh amach cén údar a bhí leis an ionsaí, ceann do na hionsaithe is measa san Eoraip le blianta.National Dobroin Day in the Czech RepublicLá Náisiúnta Dobróin i bPoblacht na Seice

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ywbz4fdkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNational Dobroin Day in the Czech Republic.Lá Náisiúnta Dobróin i bPoblacht na Seice.Flags are at half mast in the Czech Republic today following the attack in which 14 people were killed at a University in Prague two days ago.Tá bratacha ar leathchrann i bPoblacht na Seice inniu i ndiaidh an ionsaithe inar maraíodh 14 duine ag Ollscoil i bPrág dhá lá ó shin.A 24-year-old student shot 14 people before taking his own life.Lámhaigh mac léinn a bhí 24 bliain d'aois, 14 duine sula chuir sé lámh ina bhás féin.Another 25 people were injured in the attack that took place on Thursday.Gortaíodh 25 duine eile san ionsaí a tharla Déardaoin.Today is a national day of mourning in the country.Tá lá náisiúnta dobróin sa tír inniu.A minute's silence was held at noon in memory of all those killed in the gun attack two days ago at Charles University in the capital Prague.Reachtáladh nóiméad ciúnais ag meán lae i gcuimhne na ndaoine ar fad a maraíodh san ionsaí gunna dhá lá ó shin ag Ollscoil Charles sa phríomhchathair Prág.Mass was read in St Vitus Cathedral and prayers were said for the dead, the injured and their families.Léadh Aifreann in Ardeaglais Naomh Vitus agus dúradh paidreacha ar son na marbh, na ndaoine a gortaíodh agus a dteaghlaigh.Candles and flowers were left outside the Faculty of Arts building, in the center of the capital.Fágadh coinnle agus bláthanna taobh amuigh de fhoirgneamh Dhámh na nDán, i lár na príomhchathrach.In the meantime, the authorities are trying to find out the motive behind the attack, one of the worst attacks in Europe for years.Idir an dá linn tá na hudaráis ag iarraidh a dhéanamh amach cén údar a bhí leis an ionsaí, ceann do na hionsaithe is measa san Eoraip le blianta.National Dobroin Day in the Czech RepublicLá Náisiúnta Dobróin i bPoblacht na Seice

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yw6md5tmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew immigration laws to be implemented in the European Union in 2024.Dlíthe nua inimirce le cur i bhfeidhm san Aontas Eorpach in 2024.The member states of the European Union have reached an agreement on new immigration laws.Tá ballstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh tagtha ar chomhaontú maidir le dlíthe nua inimirce.In the wee hours of the morning, after a long wait, executives from the member states and the European Parliament made the deal.I dtráthanna beaga na maidine, tar éis dóibh suiochán fada a dhéanamh, a rinne feidhmeannaigh ó na ballstáit agus ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa an margadh.According to the new laws, the various tasks related to bringing immigrants into the European Union will be shared more evenly between all the member states.De réir na ndlíthe nua, roinnfear níos cothroime feasta idir na ballstáit uile na cúraimí éagsula a bhaineann le hinmircigh a thabhairt isteach san Aontas Eorpach.The new laws relate first of all to the care that will be given to immigrants on their arrival; secondly with residence permit applications; and thirdly which member states will have those duties from case to case.Baineann na dlíthe nua ar an gcéad dul síos leis an aire a thabharfar d'inimircigh ar theacht dóibh; ar an dara dul síos le hiarratais ar chead cónaithe; agus ar an tríú dul síos le cé na ballstáit a mbeidh na curaimí sin orthu ó chás go cás.One of the proposed aims is to limit the number of immigrants who will be admitted to the European Union.Teorainn a chur leis an líon inimirceach a ligfear isteach san Aontas Eorpach is ea ceann d'aidhmeanna a bhfuil beartaithe.In fact, people in need of international asylum will be screened in more detail from other migrants who are not in such great need and from migrants who are believed to endanger the security of the Union.Go deimhin, scagfar níos mine feasta daoine a bhfuil tearmann idirnáisiunta de dhíth orthu ó imircigh eile nach bhfuil i ngátar chomh mór sin agus ó imircigh a chreidtear a d'fheadfadh slándáil an Aontais a chur i gcontúirt.That provision has been criticized by migrant rights groups, however, who say that many refugees will be stranded and left on the empty beach along the borders of the European Union as a result.Tá an fhoráil sin cáinte ag grúpaí cearta imirceach, ámh, a deir go mbeidh go leor teifeach sáinnithe agus fágtha ar an trá fholamh taobh le teorainneacha an Aontais Eorpaigh dá bhíthin.About 255,000 immigrants have come to the Union so far this year; that's a big drop from 2015, when it topped a million.Thart ar 255,000 inimirceach atá tagtha chun an Aontais go dtí seo i mbliana; sin laghdú mór ó 2015, tráth a tháinig barr ar mhilliún.They arrive in small boats from Africa, and they first visit Malta and Italy.Is i mbáid bheaga ón Afraic a thagann a mbunáite, agus is ar Mhálta agus ar an Iodáil a thugann siad aghaidh ar an gcéad dul síos.Although it was tried to divide the various tasks between all the member states before, no good was done because countries in Eastern Europe were not willing to accept people who had landed in the Mediterranean countries.Cé gur féachadh leis na cúraimí éagsúla a roinnt idir na ballstáit ar fad roimhe seo, ní dhearnadh aon mhaith mar nach raibh tíortha in Oirthear na hEorpa sásta glacadh le daoine a bhí tagtha i dtír i dtíortha na Meánmhara.However, according to the new system, if immigrants are rejected before they must be compensated.De réir an chórais nua, áfach, má dhiúltaítear roimh inimircigh caithfear a chúiteamh.Member States that are not on the edge of the European Union will now have the option of accepting immigrants from other member states or putting money into a special fund.Ballstáit nach bhfuil ar imeall an Aontais Eorpaigh, beidh rogha acu feasta glacadh le hinimircigh ó bhallstáit eile nó airgead a ch...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yw6md5tmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew immigration laws to be implemented in the European Union in 2024.Dlíthe nua inimirce le cur i bhfeidhm san Aontas Eorpach in 2024.The member states of the European Union have reached an agreement on new immigration laws.Tá ballstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh tagtha ar chomhaontú maidir le dlíthe nua inimirce.In the wee hours of the morning, after a long wait, executives from the member states and the European Parliament made the deal.I dtráthanna beaga na maidine, tar éis dóibh suiochán fada a dhéanamh, a rinne feidhmeannaigh ó na ballstáit agus ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa an margadh.According to the new laws, the various tasks related to bringing immigrants into the European Union will be shared more evenly between all the member states.De réir na ndlíthe nua, roinnfear níos cothroime feasta idir na ballstáit uile na cúraimí éagsula a bhaineann le hinmircigh a thabhairt isteach san Aontas Eorpach.The new laws relate first of all to the care that will be given to immigrants on their arrival; secondly with residence permit applications; and thirdly which member states will have those duties from case to case.Baineann na dlíthe nua ar an gcéad dul síos leis an aire a thabharfar d'inimircigh ar theacht dóibh; ar an dara dul síos le hiarratais ar chead cónaithe; agus ar an tríú dul síos le cé na ballstáit a mbeidh na curaimí sin orthu ó chás go cás.One of the proposed aims is to limit the number of immigrants who will be admitted to the European Union.Teorainn a chur leis an líon inimirceach a ligfear isteach san Aontas Eorpach is ea ceann d'aidhmeanna a bhfuil beartaithe.In fact, people in need of international asylum will be screened in more detail from other migrants who are not in such great need and from migrants who are believed to endanger the security of the Union.Go deimhin, scagfar níos mine feasta daoine a bhfuil tearmann idirnáisiunta de dhíth orthu ó imircigh eile nach bhfuil i ngátar chomh mór sin agus ó imircigh a chreidtear a d'fheadfadh slándáil an Aontais a chur i gcontúirt.That provision has been criticized by migrant rights groups, however, who say that many refugees will be stranded and left on the empty beach along the borders of the European Union as a result.Tá an fhoráil sin cáinte ag grúpaí cearta imirceach, ámh, a deir go mbeidh go leor teifeach sáinnithe agus fágtha ar an trá fholamh taobh le teorainneacha an Aontais Eorpaigh dá bhíthin.About 255,000 immigrants have come to the Union so far this year; that's a big drop from 2015, when it topped a million.Thart ar 255,000 inimirceach atá tagtha chun an Aontais go dtí seo i mbliana; sin laghdú mór ó 2015, tráth a tháinig barr ar mhilliún.They arrive in small boats from Africa, and they first visit Malta and Italy.Is i mbáid bheaga ón Afraic a thagann a mbunáite, agus is ar Mhálta agus ar an Iodáil a thugann siad aghaidh ar an gcéad dul síos.Although it was tried to divide the various tasks between all the member states before, no good was done because countries in Eastern Europe were not willing to accept people who had landed in the Mediterranean countries.Cé gur féachadh leis na cúraimí éagsúla a roinnt idir na ballstáit ar fad roimhe seo, ní dhearnadh aon mhaith mar nach raibh tíortha in Oirthear na hEorpa sásta glacadh le daoine a bhí tagtha i dtír i dtíortha na Meánmhara.However, according to the new system, if immigrants are rejected before they must be compensated.De réir an chórais nua, áfach, má dhiúltaítear roimh inimircigh caithfear a chúiteamh.Member States that are not on the edge of the European Union will now have the option of accepting immigrants from other member states or putting money into a special fund.Ballstáit nach bhfuil ar imeall an Aontais Eorpaigh, beidh rogha acu feasta glacadh le hinimircigh ó bhallstáit eile nó airgead a ch...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ymsf3tlbContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCensus 2022:Daonáireamh 2022: 'Gaeilge an-mhaith ag 10 faoin gcéad de Ghaeilgeoirí'.According to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office, it was revealed in the 2022 Census that 195,029 people spoke Irish very well, which is 10% of Irish speakers.De réir figiuirí nua atá eisithe ag an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, tugadh le fios i nDaonáireamh 2022 go raibh 'Gaeilge an-mhaith' ag 195,029 duine, sin 10 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.593,898 people said they had 'good Irish', that's 32% of Irish speakers.Dúirt 593,898 duine go raibh 'Gaeilge mhaith' acu, sin 32 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.In that head, 1,034,132 people said they did not speak 'good Irish', that is 55% of Irish speakers.Ina cheann sin, dúirt 1,034,132 duine nach 'Gaeilge mhaith' a bhí acu, sin 55 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.Almost 1.9 million people indicated in the 2022 Census that they spoke Irish, which is an increase of 112,500 people (6%) from the 2016 Census.Thug beagnach 1.9 milliún duine le fios i nDaonáireamh 2022 go raibh Gaeilge acu, sin méadú 112,500 duine (6 faoin gcéad ) ó Dhaonáireamh 2016.The share of Irish speakers in the Gaeltacht continued to decrease, however, from 69% in 2011 to 66% in 2022, it was said.Lean sciar na gcainteoirí Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht ag laghdú, áfach, ó 69 faoin gcéad in 2011 go dtí 66 faoin gcéad in 2022, a dúradh.Australians above all other foreigners in Ireland speak Irish the most - in percentage terms anyway - according to the new figures.Is iad na hAstrálaigh thar aon eachtrannaigh eile in Éirinn is mó a bhfuil Gaeilge acu – go céatadánach ar aon chuma – de réir na bhfigiuirí nua.Irish is spoken by 15% of Australian citizens living in the State, that's 501 people.Tá Gaeilge ag 15 faoin gcéad de shaoránaigh na hAstráile atá ina gcónaí sa Stát, sin 501 duine.After that, 13% of Poles and 13% of Latvians speak Irish, that's 10,838 people and 2,114 people respectively.Ina ndiaidh sin, tá Gaeilge ag 13 faoin gcéad de Pholannaigh agus ag 13 faoin gcéad de Laitviaigh, sin 10,838 duine agus 2,114 duine faoi seach.6,685 number of households that completed the Irish version of the census form.6,685 líon tí a chomhlánaigh an leagan Gaeilge d'fhoirm an daonáirimh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ymsf3tlbContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCensus 2022:Daonáireamh 2022: 'Gaeilge an-mhaith ag 10 faoin gcéad de Ghaeilgeoirí'.According to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office, it was revealed in the 2022 Census that 195,029 people spoke Irish very well, which is 10% of Irish speakers.De réir figiuirí nua atá eisithe ag an bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, tugadh le fios i nDaonáireamh 2022 go raibh 'Gaeilge an-mhaith' ag 195,029 duine, sin 10 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.593,898 people said they had 'good Irish', that's 32% of Irish speakers.Dúirt 593,898 duine go raibh 'Gaeilge mhaith' acu, sin 32 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.In that head, 1,034,132 people said they did not speak 'good Irish', that is 55% of Irish speakers.Ina cheann sin, dúirt 1,034,132 duine nach 'Gaeilge mhaith' a bhí acu, sin 55 faoin gcéad de chainteoirí Gaeilge.Almost 1.9 million people indicated in the 2022 Census that they spoke Irish, which is an increase of 112,500 people (6%) from the 2016 Census.Thug beagnach 1.9 milliún duine le fios i nDaonáireamh 2022 go raibh Gaeilge acu, sin méadú 112,500 duine (6 faoin gcéad ) ó Dhaonáireamh 2016.The share of Irish speakers in the Gaeltacht continued to decrease, however, from 69% in 2011 to 66% in 2022, it was said.Lean sciar na gcainteoirí Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht ag laghdú, áfach, ó 69 faoin gcéad in 2011 go dtí 66 faoin gcéad in 2022, a dúradh.Australians above all other foreigners in Ireland speak Irish the most - in percentage terms anyway - according to the new figures.Is iad na hAstrálaigh thar aon eachtrannaigh eile in Éirinn is mó a bhfuil Gaeilge acu – go céatadánach ar aon chuma – de réir na bhfigiuirí nua.Irish is spoken by 15% of Australian citizens living in the State, that's 501 people.Tá Gaeilge ag 15 faoin gcéad de shaoránaigh na hAstráile atá ina gcónaí sa Stát, sin 501 duine.After that, 13% of Poles and 13% of Latvians speak Irish, that's 10,838 people and 2,114 people respectively.Ina ndiaidh sin, tá Gaeilge ag 13 faoin gcéad de Pholannaigh agus ag 13 faoin gcéad de Laitviaigh, sin 10,838 duine agus 2,114 duine faoi seach.6,685 number of households that completed the Irish version of the census form.6,685 líon tí a chomhlánaigh an leagan Gaeilge d'fhoirm an daonáirimh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ywxdm3haContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA large haul of cocaine found on a cargo ship in the port of Fainge.Lear mór cócaoin faighte ar lastlong i gcalafort Fhainge.Customs officers have found a large quantity of cocaine on a cargo ship which had arrived at the port of Fainge in Co Limerick.Tá lear mór cócaoin faighte ag oifigigh chustaim ar lastlong a bhí tagtha le cé i gcalafort Fhainge i gCo Luimnigh.The 300 kilograms of the drug contained in one bale and to which a buoy and beacon were attached are estimated to be worth €20 million.Meastar luach €20 milliún a bheith sna 300 cileagram den druga a bhí in aon bhurla amháin agus a raibh baoi agus rabhchán ceangailte de.It is thought that the cargo was going to be thrown overboard somewhere and that someone was going to come in front of it and take it out of the water.Ceaptar go rabhthas leis an lasta a chaitheamh thar bord in áit éigin agus go raibh dream éigin le teacht faoina chomhair agus a thógáil as an uisce.The ship has been impounded in Faing and is still to be combed in detail for fear that more drugs may be hidden in quagmires throughout.Tá an long gaibhnithe i bhFaing agus tá sí lena cíoradh go mion fós ar fhaitíos go mbeadh tuilleadh drugaí i bhfolach i gcaochóga ar a fud.Both local Gardaí and Gardaí from national units are now involved in the investigation.Tá idir Ghardaí áitiúla agus Ghardaí ó aonaid náisiúnta páirteach san fhiosrúchán anois.They are questioning the ship's crew but so far no one has been arrested.Tá criú na loinge le ceistiú acu ach níl aon duine gafa go dtí seo.Last September, 2.2 tonnes of cocoon worth €157 million was found on the cargo ship MV Matthew off the coast of Cork.Meán Fómhair seo caite, fuarthas 2.2 tonna de chócaon a raibh luach €157 milliún ann ar lastlong an MV Matthew amach ó chósta Chorcaí.It was the largest haul of drugs by weight ever found in the State.B'in an lear drugaí ba mhó de réir meáchain a fuarthas riamh sa Stát.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/ywxdm3haContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA large haul of cocaine found on a cargo ship in the port of Fainge.Lear mór cócaoin faighte ar lastlong i gcalafort Fhainge.Customs officers have found a large quantity of cocaine on a cargo ship which had arrived at the port of Fainge in Co Limerick.Tá lear mór cócaoin faighte ag oifigigh chustaim ar lastlong a bhí tagtha le cé i gcalafort Fhainge i gCo Luimnigh.The 300 kilograms of the drug contained in one bale and to which a buoy and beacon were attached are estimated to be worth €20 million.Meastar luach €20 milliún a bheith sna 300 cileagram den druga a bhí in aon bhurla amháin agus a raibh baoi agus rabhchán ceangailte de.It is thought that the cargo was going to be thrown overboard somewhere and that someone was going to come in front of it and take it out of the water.Ceaptar go rabhthas leis an lasta a chaitheamh thar bord in áit éigin agus go raibh dream éigin le teacht faoina chomhair agus a thógáil as an uisce.The ship has been impounded in Faing and is still to be combed in detail for fear that more drugs may be hidden in quagmires throughout.Tá an long gaibhnithe i bhFaing agus tá sí lena cíoradh go mion fós ar fhaitíos go mbeadh tuilleadh drugaí i bhfolach i gcaochóga ar a fud.Both local Gardaí and Gardaí from national units are now involved in the investigation.Tá idir Ghardaí áitiúla agus Ghardaí ó aonaid náisiúnta páirteach san fhiosrúchán anois.They are questioning the ship's crew but so far no one has been arrested.Tá criú na loinge le ceistiú acu ach níl aon duine gafa go dtí seo.Last September, 2.2 tonnes of cocoon worth €157 million was found on the cargo ship MV Matthew off the coast of Cork.Meán Fómhair seo caite, fuarthas 2.2 tonna de chócaon a raibh luach €157 milliún ann ar lastlong an MV Matthew amach ó chósta Chorcaí.It was the largest haul of drugs by weight ever found in the State.B'in an lear drugaí ba mhó de réir meáchain a fuarthas riamh sa Stát.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylj7npcmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: thousands of refugees between life and death.Gaza: na mílte dídeanaí idir bás is beatha.Gaza's health ministry says at least a score of people were killed when the Israeli air force fired missiles at houses in the southern Palestinian enclave city of Rafah this morning.Deir aireacht sláinte Gaza gur maraíodh scór daoine ar a laghad nuair a scaoil aerfhórsa Iosrael diúracáin le tithe i gcathair Rafah i ndeisceart na hiamhchríche Palaistíní ar maidin inniu.Thousands of Palestinian refugees are stranded and crushed in Rafah after they fled there in their droves from other areas at the behest of the Israelis.Tá na mílte dídeanaí Palaistíneach sáinnithe agus brúite in Rafah tar éis dóibh teitheadh ann ina dtáinte ó cheantair eile ar ordú na nIosraelach.The refugees hope to find relief and shelter in Rafah, that or take the opportunity to enter Egypt on the other side of the border.Tá súil ag na dídeanaithe fóirithint agus foscadh a fháil in Rafah, é sin nó breith ar an bhfaill dul isteach san Éigipt ar an taobh thall den teorainn.In terms of relief and shelter, however, it is barely there for them and the shadow of death constantly threatens them - in the form of a bomb, hunger or disease.Maidir le fóirithint agus foscadh, áfach, ní ann dóibh é ach ar éigean agus scáil an bháis ag bagairt orthu go seasta – i gcló buama, ocrais nó galair.In the city of Khan Younis, which is a little north of Rafah, Israeli soldiers are reported to be clashing with Hamas militants in a fierce battle.I gcathair Khan Younis, atá beagán ó thuaidh ó Rafah, tuairiscítear saighdiúirí Iosraelacha ag dul chun spairne le treallchogaithe Hamas agus é a bheith ina chath craorag ansin.In that one, the Israelis are releasing artillery in the center of the city and bombing it from the air, according to local people.Ina cheann sin, tá na hIosraelaigh ag scaoileadh airtléire le lár na cathrach agus á bhuamáil ón aer, dar le daoine áitiúla.The World Health Organization (WHO) says 4,000 people are sheltering in the grounds of the Nasser Hospital in the city and are at risk from the explosion.Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte (EDS) go bhfuil 4,000 duine ar foscadh i bhfearann Ospidéal Nasser sa chathair agus go bhfuil siad i mbaol de bharr na tuairgneála.WHO also says that the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the city of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza has been destroyed by the Israelis and that the children there have been taken out.Deir EDS freisin go bhfuil Ospidéal Kamal Adwan i gcathair Beit Lahiya i dtuaisceart Gaza curtha ó mhaith ag na hIosraelaigh agus go bhfuil na leanaí a bhí ann tugtha amach as.It is also reported that at least thirteen people were killed and forty wounded when the Israelis fired missiles at the Jabalia refugee camp near Gaza City.Tuairiscítear chomh maith gur maraíodh trí dhuine dhéag ar a laghad agus gur leonadh ceithre scór nuair a scaoil na hIosraelaigh diúracáin le campa teifeach Jabalia in aice le cathair Gaza.Various countries and humanitarian organizations are petitioning the Israelis to stop the violence but they have been turned on deaf ears.Tá tíortha éagsúla agus eagraíochtaí daonnúlachta ag achainí ar na hIosraelaigh stad den fhoréigean ach is cluas bhodhar atá tugtha dóibh go trásta.The Security Council of the United Nations is to discuss the emergency today, but how do we know what the conversation will be in the session or if anything concrete will come out of it.Tá Comhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aonaithe leis an éigeandáil a phlé inniu ach cá bhfios an comhrá na colpaí a bheas sa seisiún nó an dtiocfaidh dada nithiúil as.It is too slow, however, for the 20,000 people the Israelis have killed in Gaza since the beginning of October, not to mention the 53,000 they have injured.Tá sé rómhall, ámh, don 20,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylj7npcmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: thousands of refugees between life and death.Gaza: na mílte dídeanaí idir bás is beatha.Gaza's health ministry says at least a score of people were killed when the Israeli air force fired missiles at houses in the southern Palestinian enclave city of Rafah this morning.Deir aireacht sláinte Gaza gur maraíodh scór daoine ar a laghad nuair a scaoil aerfhórsa Iosrael diúracáin le tithe i gcathair Rafah i ndeisceart na hiamhchríche Palaistíní ar maidin inniu.Thousands of Palestinian refugees are stranded and crushed in Rafah after they fled there in their droves from other areas at the behest of the Israelis.Tá na mílte dídeanaí Palaistíneach sáinnithe agus brúite in Rafah tar éis dóibh teitheadh ann ina dtáinte ó cheantair eile ar ordú na nIosraelach.The refugees hope to find relief and shelter in Rafah, that or take the opportunity to enter Egypt on the other side of the border.Tá súil ag na dídeanaithe fóirithint agus foscadh a fháil in Rafah, é sin nó breith ar an bhfaill dul isteach san Éigipt ar an taobh thall den teorainn.In terms of relief and shelter, however, it is barely there for them and the shadow of death constantly threatens them - in the form of a bomb, hunger or disease.Maidir le fóirithint agus foscadh, áfach, ní ann dóibh é ach ar éigean agus scáil an bháis ag bagairt orthu go seasta – i gcló buama, ocrais nó galair.In the city of Khan Younis, which is a little north of Rafah, Israeli soldiers are reported to be clashing with Hamas militants in a fierce battle.I gcathair Khan Younis, atá beagán ó thuaidh ó Rafah, tuairiscítear saighdiúirí Iosraelacha ag dul chun spairne le treallchogaithe Hamas agus é a bheith ina chath craorag ansin.In that one, the Israelis are releasing artillery in the center of the city and bombing it from the air, according to local people.Ina cheann sin, tá na hIosraelaigh ag scaoileadh airtléire le lár na cathrach agus á bhuamáil ón aer, dar le daoine áitiúla.The World Health Organization (WHO) says 4,000 people are sheltering in the grounds of the Nasser Hospital in the city and are at risk from the explosion.Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte (EDS) go bhfuil 4,000 duine ar foscadh i bhfearann Ospidéal Nasser sa chathair agus go bhfuil siad i mbaol de bharr na tuairgneála.WHO also says that the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the city of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza has been destroyed by the Israelis and that the children there have been taken out.Deir EDS freisin go bhfuil Ospidéal Kamal Adwan i gcathair Beit Lahiya i dtuaisceart Gaza curtha ó mhaith ag na hIosraelaigh agus go bhfuil na leanaí a bhí ann tugtha amach as.It is also reported that at least thirteen people were killed and forty wounded when the Israelis fired missiles at the Jabalia refugee camp near Gaza City.Tuairiscítear chomh maith gur maraíodh trí dhuine dhéag ar a laghad agus gur leonadh ceithre scór nuair a scaoil na hIosraelaigh diúracáin le campa teifeach Jabalia in aice le cathair Gaza.Various countries and humanitarian organizations are petitioning the Israelis to stop the violence but they have been turned on deaf ears.Tá tíortha éagsúla agus eagraíochtaí daonnúlachta ag achainí ar na hIosraelaigh stad den fhoréigean ach is cluas bhodhar atá tugtha dóibh go trásta.The Security Council of the United Nations is to discuss the emergency today, but how do we know what the conversation will be in the session or if anything concrete will come out of it.Tá Comhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aonaithe leis an éigeandáil a phlé inniu ach cá bhfios an comhrá na colpaí a bheas sa seisiún nó an dtiocfaidh dada nithiúil as.It is too slow, however, for the 20,000 people the Israelis have killed in Gaza since the beginning of October, not to mention the 53,000 they have injured.Tá sé rómhall, ámh, don 20,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xxpe2ovContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe "biggest yet" tunnel discovered by the Israeli army in Gaza.An tollán "is mó fós" aimsithe ag arm Iosrael i nGaza.The Israeli army says it has discovered Hamas' largest tunnel yet in Gaza, within a few hundred meters of a key border crossing.Deir arm Iosrael gur tháinig siad ar an tollán is mó fós de chuid Hamas i nGaza, fá roinnt céad méadar de thrasnú teorann tábhachtach.An AFP photographer who was allowed inside says the tunnel is so large that small vehicles could be driven through it.Deir grianghrafadóir AFP ar tugadh cead isteach dó ann, go bhfuil an tollán chomh mór sin go bhféadfaí feithiclí beaga a thiomáint tríd.The tunnel is part of a wider network that stretches over 4 kilometers and goes under 400 meters of the Erez border crossing, the Israeli army said. They believe the tunnel cost millions of dollars and took many years to build.Is cuid é an tollán de ghréasán níos leithne a shíneann thar 4 chiliméadar agus a chuaigh fá 400 méadar de thrasnú teorann Erez, a dúirt arm Iosrael Creideann siad gur chosain an tollán na miliúin dollar agus gur bhain sé na blianta fada é a thógáil.They say Mohamed Yahya was in charge of its construction.Deir siad gurb é Mohamed Yahya a bhí i gceannas ar a thógáil.He is the brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who is believed to be responsible for the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.Is deartháir eisean le ceannaire Hamas Yahya Sinwar a mheastar a bheith freagrach as ionsaí Hamas ar Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xxpe2ovContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe "biggest yet" tunnel discovered by the Israeli army in Gaza.An tollán "is mó fós" aimsithe ag arm Iosrael i nGaza.The Israeli army says it has discovered Hamas' largest tunnel yet in Gaza, within a few hundred meters of a key border crossing.Deir arm Iosrael gur tháinig siad ar an tollán is mó fós de chuid Hamas i nGaza, fá roinnt céad méadar de thrasnú teorann tábhachtach.An AFP photographer who was allowed inside says the tunnel is so large that small vehicles could be driven through it.Deir grianghrafadóir AFP ar tugadh cead isteach dó ann, go bhfuil an tollán chomh mór sin go bhféadfaí feithiclí beaga a thiomáint tríd.The tunnel is part of a wider network that stretches over 4 kilometers and goes under 400 meters of the Erez border crossing, the Israeli army said. They believe the tunnel cost millions of dollars and took many years to build.Is cuid é an tollán de ghréasán níos leithne a shíneann thar 4 chiliméadar agus a chuaigh fá 400 méadar de thrasnú teorann Erez, a dúirt arm Iosrael Creideann siad gur chosain an tollán na miliúin dollar agus gur bhain sé na blianta fada é a thógáil.They say Mohamed Yahya was in charge of its construction.Deir siad gurb é Mohamed Yahya a bhí i gceannas ar a thógáil.He is the brother of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar who is believed to be responsible for the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.Is deartháir eisean le ceannaire Hamas Yahya Sinwar a mheastar a bheith freagrach as ionsaí Hamas ar Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yuek8e38Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThree hostages killed by Israel - investigation started by the army.Triúr giall maraithe ag Iosrael - fiosrúchán tosaithe ag an arm.The Israeli Armed Forces have launched an investigation since their soldiers accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza.Tá fiosrúchán bunaithe ag Fórsaí Armtha Iosrael ó mharaigh a gcuid saighdiúirí triúr gialla Iosraelacha de thimpist i nGaza.The Israeli Army says they killed the three hostages by accident when they thought they were Hamas fighters.Deir Arm Iosrael gur mharaigh siad an triúr giall de thimpist nuair a cheap siad gur trodaithe de chuid Hamas a bhí iontu.Army spokesman Daniel Hagari said Israeli soldiers came upon the three men during combat in Shejaiya in northern Gaza and shot them because they thought they were a threat.Dúirt urlabhraí an airm Daniel Hagari go dtáinig saighdiúirí Iosrael ar an triúr fear le linn comhraic i Shejaiya i dtuaisceart Gaza agus gur chaith siad iad mar gheall gur cheap siad gur bagairt a bhí iontu.He said the three men were thought to have escaped from their captors or were abandoned at the scene.Dúirt sé gur ceapadh gur éalaigh an triúr fear ó lucht a gcoinneála nó gur tréigeadh iad ar an láthair.The army has expressed its condolences to the relatives of the hostages and says the investigation will not reveal any information about the killing.Tá a gcomhbhrón curtha in iúl ag an arm do ghaolta na ngialla agus deir siad nach gceilfidh an fiosrúchán aon eolas maidir leis an mharú.The Army says it has learned lessons from this incident and has given clear guidance to its soldiers in Gaza.Deir an tArm go bhfuil ceachtanna foghlamtha acu ón eachtra seo agus go bhfuil treoir shoiléir tugtha acu dá saighdiúirí i nGaza.The Army says it has found the bodies of three more hostages in Gaza, who it says were killed by Hamas.Deir an tArm gur aimsigh siad corp triúr giall eile i nGaza, a deir siad a mharaigh Hamas.Among them is Elia Toledano, a 28-year-old Israeli-Frenchman, who was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival as part of their attack on Israel on 7 October.Orthu sin tá Elia Toledano, Iosraelach-Francach 28 bliain d'aois, a d'fhuadaigh Hamas ón fhéile ceoil Nova mar chuid dá n-ionsaí ar Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.The three are among eight hostages who have been brought back to Israel by the army for several days.Tá an triúr i measc ochtar giall atá tugtha arais go hIosrael ag an arm le roinnt laetha.The Israeli Army believes that about 20 of the 130 hostages still in Gaza are dead.Creideann Arm Iosrael go bhfuil thart ar 20 den 130 giall atá fós i nGaza, marbh.110 captives have been released so far as part of a seven-day ceasefire in November in which Israel agreed to free Palestinian prisoners from prisons in Israel.Scaoileadh saor 110 braighdeanach go dtí seo mar chuid de shos cogaidh seacht lá i mí na Samhna inár aontaigh Iosrael cimí Palaistíneacha a shaoradh as príosúin in Iosrael.The United States is trying to get Israel to tone down its military campaign and specifically target Hamas leaders in the strip.Tá na Stáit Aontaithe ag iarraidh tabhairt ar Iosrael maolú ar a bhfeachtas míleata agus díriú go sonrach ar cheannairí Hamas sa stráice.Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's security adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu's Government, has said that Israel risks losing the support of the international community if they continue their air attacks against civilians. 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began the unrest. on their campaign following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.Tá sé ráite ag Jake Sullivan, comhairleoir slándála Joe Biden le Rialtas Benjamin Netanyahu go bhfuil an baol ann go gcaillfidh Iosrael tacaíocht an phobail idirnáisiúnta má leanann siad dá n-ionsaithe aeir as éadan ar shibhialtaigh Tá cor...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yuek8e38Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThree hostages killed by Israel - investigation started by the army.Triúr giall maraithe ag Iosrael - fiosrúchán tosaithe ag an arm.The Israeli Armed Forces have launched an investigation since their soldiers accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza.Tá fiosrúchán bunaithe ag Fórsaí Armtha Iosrael ó mharaigh a gcuid saighdiúirí triúr gialla Iosraelacha de thimpist i nGaza.The Israeli Army says they killed the three hostages by accident when they thought they were Hamas fighters.Deir Arm Iosrael gur mharaigh siad an triúr giall de thimpist nuair a cheap siad gur trodaithe de chuid Hamas a bhí iontu.Army spokesman Daniel Hagari said Israeli soldiers came upon the three men during combat in Shejaiya in northern Gaza and shot them because they thought they were a threat.Dúirt urlabhraí an airm Daniel Hagari go dtáinig saighdiúirí Iosrael ar an triúr fear le linn comhraic i Shejaiya i dtuaisceart Gaza agus gur chaith siad iad mar gheall gur cheap siad gur bagairt a bhí iontu.He said the three men were thought to have escaped from their captors or were abandoned at the scene.Dúirt sé gur ceapadh gur éalaigh an triúr fear ó lucht a gcoinneála nó gur tréigeadh iad ar an láthair.The army has expressed its condolences to the relatives of the hostages and says the investigation will not reveal any information about the killing.Tá a gcomhbhrón curtha in iúl ag an arm do ghaolta na ngialla agus deir siad nach gceilfidh an fiosrúchán aon eolas maidir leis an mharú.The Army says it has learned lessons from this incident and has given clear guidance to its soldiers in Gaza.Deir an tArm go bhfuil ceachtanna foghlamtha acu ón eachtra seo agus go bhfuil treoir shoiléir tugtha acu dá saighdiúirí i nGaza.The Army says it has found the bodies of three more hostages in Gaza, who it says were killed by Hamas.Deir an tArm gur aimsigh siad corp triúr giall eile i nGaza, a deir siad a mharaigh Hamas.Among them is Elia Toledano, a 28-year-old Israeli-Frenchman, who was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival as part of their attack on Israel on 7 October.Orthu sin tá Elia Toledano, Iosraelach-Francach 28 bliain d'aois, a d'fhuadaigh Hamas ón fhéile ceoil Nova mar chuid dá n-ionsaí ar Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.The three are among eight hostages who have been brought back to Israel by the army for several days.Tá an triúr i measc ochtar giall atá tugtha arais go hIosrael ag an arm le roinnt laetha.The Israeli Army believes that about 20 of the 130 hostages still in Gaza are dead.Creideann Arm Iosrael go bhfuil thart ar 20 den 130 giall atá fós i nGaza, marbh.110 captives have been released so far as part of a seven-day ceasefire in November in which Israel agreed to free Palestinian prisoners from prisons in Israel.Scaoileadh saor 110 braighdeanach go dtí seo mar chuid de shos cogaidh seacht lá i mí na Samhna inár aontaigh Iosrael cimí Palaistíneacha a shaoradh as príosúin in Iosrael.The United States is trying to get Israel to tone down its military campaign and specifically target Hamas leaders in the strip.Tá na Stáit Aontaithe ag iarraidh tabhairt ar Iosrael maolú ar a bhfeachtas míleata agus díriú go sonrach ar cheannairí Hamas sa stráice.Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's security adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu's Government, has said that Israel risks losing the support of the international community if they continue their air attacks against civilians. 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began the unrest. on their campaign following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October.Tá sé ráite ag Jake Sullivan, comhairleoir slándála Joe Biden le Rialtas Benjamin Netanyahu go bhfuil an baol ann go gcaillfidh Iosrael tacaíocht an phobail idirnáisiúnta má leanann siad dá n-ionsaithe aeir as éadan ar shibhialtaigh Tá cor...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yrnpa2dtContact: irishlingos@gmail.comUkraine, Gaza to be discussed by the leaders of the European Union.An Úcráin, Gaza le plé ag ceannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will participate in a summit meeting of the leaders of the European Union in Brussels today and tomorrow where financial support for Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza will be among the major issues that will be discussed there.Beidh an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar rannpháirteach i gcruinniú mullaigh de cheannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh sa Bhruiséil inniu agus amárach a mbeidh tacaíocht airgeadais don Úcráin agus an ghéarchéim in Gaza i measc na mórcheisteanna a bheas faoi chaibidil ann.The leaders intended to allocate €50 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in order to keep essential services and the economy of that country going for the next four years.Bhí sé i gceist ag na ceannairí cabhair airgeadais €50 billiún a lamháil don Úcráin le rún seirbhísí riachtanacha agus geilleagar na tíre sin a choinneáil ag imeacht as seo go ceann ceithre bliana.It was also to be confirmed that the negotiations on the introduction of Ukraine into the European Union would begin soon.Bhíothas lena dhearbhú freisin go gcuirfí tús gan mhoill leis an idirbheartaíocht faoin Úcráin a thabhairt isteach san Aontas Eorpach.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has indicated, however, that he will veto those two resolutions of the other leaders.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Príomh-Aire na hUngáire Viktor Orban, áfach, go gcuirfidh sé cros in aghaidh dhá rún sin na gceannairí eile.Viktor Orban doesn't often pull a team and other European Union leaders view him as a loner.Ní tharraingíonn Viktor Orban le foireann go minic agus breathnaíonn ceannairí eile an Aontais Eorpaigh air mar sheargánach.In fact, the European Commission is withholding €30 billion in funding going to Hungary because of the 'sovereign' policies of that country's government, if any.Go deimhin, tá an Coimisiún Eorpach ag coinneáil siar maoiniú €30 billiún atá ag dul don Ungáir mar gheall ar na polasaithe 'tiarnúla' atá ag rialtas na tíre sin, má tá.Even so, as part of the political back and forth before the summit, the European Commission last night approved €10 billion of those €30 billion to be made available to Hungary immediately.Ina dhiaidh sin féin, mar chuid den anonn is anall polaitiúil roimh an gcruinniú mullaigh, cheadaigh an Coimisiún Eorpach aréir €10 mbilliún de na €30 biilliún sin a chur ar fáil don Ungáir láithreach.Viktor Orban has been accused by some of the other leaders, however, of blackmailing him.Tá sé curtha i leith Viktor Orban ag cuid de na ceannairí eile, ámh, gur dúmhál atá ar bun aige.In relation to Gaza, the Taoiseach and several other leaders will ask for a ceasefire to be implemented there for the sake of humanity.I dtaca le Gaza, iarrfaidh an Taoiseach agus roinnt ceannairí eile sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm ann de ghrá na daonnúlachta.It is unlikely that this request will be successful, however, since the most powerful member states voted against the same resolution in the United Nations General Assembly last night.Ní dóichí go mbeidh aon rath ar an iarratas sin, áfach, ó vótáil na ballstáit is cumhachtaí in aghaidh an rúin chéanna i gComhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe arú aréir.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yrnpa2dtContact: irishlingos@gmail.comUkraine, Gaza to be discussed by the leaders of the European Union.An Úcráin, Gaza le plé ag ceannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will participate in a summit meeting of the leaders of the European Union in Brussels today and tomorrow where financial support for Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza will be among the major issues that will be discussed there.Beidh an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar rannpháirteach i gcruinniú mullaigh de cheannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh sa Bhruiséil inniu agus amárach a mbeidh tacaíocht airgeadais don Úcráin agus an ghéarchéim in Gaza i measc na mórcheisteanna a bheas faoi chaibidil ann.The leaders intended to allocate €50 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in order to keep essential services and the economy of that country going for the next four years.Bhí sé i gceist ag na ceannairí cabhair airgeadais €50 billiún a lamháil don Úcráin le rún seirbhísí riachtanacha agus geilleagar na tíre sin a choinneáil ag imeacht as seo go ceann ceithre bliana.It was also to be confirmed that the negotiations on the introduction of Ukraine into the European Union would begin soon.Bhíothas lena dhearbhú freisin go gcuirfí tús gan mhoill leis an idirbheartaíocht faoin Úcráin a thabhairt isteach san Aontas Eorpach.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has indicated, however, that he will veto those two resolutions of the other leaders.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Príomh-Aire na hUngáire Viktor Orban, áfach, go gcuirfidh sé cros in aghaidh dhá rún sin na gceannairí eile.Viktor Orban doesn't often pull a team and other European Union leaders view him as a loner.Ní tharraingíonn Viktor Orban le foireann go minic agus breathnaíonn ceannairí eile an Aontais Eorpaigh air mar sheargánach.In fact, the European Commission is withholding €30 billion in funding going to Hungary because of the 'sovereign' policies of that country's government, if any.Go deimhin, tá an Coimisiún Eorpach ag coinneáil siar maoiniú €30 billiún atá ag dul don Ungáir mar gheall ar na polasaithe 'tiarnúla' atá ag rialtas na tíre sin, má tá.Even so, as part of the political back and forth before the summit, the European Commission last night approved €10 billion of those €30 billion to be made available to Hungary immediately.Ina dhiaidh sin féin, mar chuid den anonn is anall polaitiúil roimh an gcruinniú mullaigh, cheadaigh an Coimisiún Eorpach aréir €10 mbilliún de na €30 biilliún sin a chur ar fáil don Ungáir láithreach.Viktor Orban has been accused by some of the other leaders, however, of blackmailing him.Tá sé curtha i leith Viktor Orban ag cuid de na ceannairí eile, ámh, gur dúmhál atá ar bun aige.In relation to Gaza, the Taoiseach and several other leaders will ask for a ceasefire to be implemented there for the sake of humanity.I dtaca le Gaza, iarrfaidh an Taoiseach agus roinnt ceannairí eile sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm ann de ghrá na daonnúlachta.It is unlikely that this request will be successful, however, since the most powerful member states voted against the same resolution in the United Nations General Assembly last night.Ní dóichí go mbeidh aon rath ar an iarratas sin, áfach, ó vótáil na ballstáit is cumhachtaí in aghaidh an rúin chéanna i gComhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe arú aréir.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yn62ls2fContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA deal made at the COP28 climate conference.Margadh déanta ag comhdháil aeráide COP28.At the COP28 conference in Dubai, a deal has finally been made on fossil fuels in a bid to alleviate the global climate crisis.Ag comhdháil COP28 in Dubai, tá margadh déanta faoi bhreoslaí iontaise ar deireadh le dúil an ghéarchéim aeráide dhomhanda a mhaolú.It is not yet clear, however, what the wording of the agreement actually means.Níl sé soiléir fós, áfach, cad is brí go baileach le foclaíocht an chomhaontaithe.According to the content of the agreement, it seems that the 200 countries that have accepted have the intention to gradually reduce the amount of fossil fuels they burn, that is, or to give up burning fossil fuels gradually, that again or something in between.De réir a bhfuil sa chomhaontú, dealraíonn sé go bhfuil rún ag an 200 tír a ghlac leis an méid breoslaí iontaise a dhónn siad a laghdú de réir a chéile, é sin nó éirí as as breoslaí iontaise a dhó de réir a chéile, é sin arís nó rud éigin idir eatarthu.Nor is it certain what exactly is meant by 'gradually'.Níltear cinnte ach an oiread cad is brí go baileach le 'de réir a chéile'.However, the Irish delegate, Environment Minister Éamon Ryan, said that he himself believes that 'gradual reduction' is the same as 'gradual withdrawal'.Ar a shon sin, dúirt toscaire na hÉireann, an tAire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan, go gcreideann sé féin gurb ionann 'laghdú de réir a chéile' agus 'éirí as de réir a chéile'.In spite of the ambiguity or ambiguity, it is a new situation to have made such a commitment by the countries of the world.In ainneoin na débhríochta nó na trébhríochta, is cor nua atá ann gealltanas mar é a bheith tugtha ag tíortha an domhain.Éamon Ryan indeed said that it is a historic situation since this is the first time in thirty years that the heart of the question has been addressed according to what science has proven.Dúirt Éamon Ryan go deimhin gur cor stairiúil é ós é seo an chéad uair le tríocha bliain gur tugadh aghaidh ar chroí na ceiste de réir a bhfuil cruthaithe ag an eolaíocht.According to the COP28 journalist, Sultan Al Jaber, the agreement "lays the foundation for the big change" that is needed.Dar le huarachtán COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, go gcuireann an comhaontú "bonn faoin athrú mór" a theastaíonn.What is needed, and urgently needed according to the experts, is that the temperature of the world will not be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than it was before the Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth century.Is é a theastaíonn, agus a theastaíonn go géar de réir na saineolaithe, nach mbeidh teocht an domhain níos mó ná 1.5 céim Celsius níos airde ná mar a bhí sé roimh an Réabhlóid Thionsclaíoch san ochtú haois déag.The agreement has been welcomed by various delegates.Is fáilte áirithe atá curtha roimh an gcomhaontú ag toscairí éagsúla.According to the delegation of the European Union - of which Éamon Ryan is one - the agreement may be the beginning, the beginning of the end that must be put to the burning of fossil fuels.Dar le toscaireacht an Aontais Eorpaigh – a bhfuil Éamon Ryan ar dhuine acu – go mb'fhéidir gur tús atá sa chomhaontú, tús an deiridh a chaithfear a chur le breoslaí iontaise a dhó.The delegate of the United States of America, John Kerry, said that everyone involved in the conference should be happy with the deal that was made, although, in his opinion, it is not without fault.Dúirt toscaire Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá John Kerry gur cheart do gach duine a bhí páirteach sa chomhdháil a bheith sásta leis an margadh a rinneadh, cé nach bhfuil sé gan locht, dar leis.The alliance of small islands, islands that are at risk of drowning due to climate change, has a great voice on the issue, those who do not have the strongest voice at the confere...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yn62ls2fContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA deal made at the COP28 climate conference.Margadh déanta ag comhdháil aeráide COP28.At the COP28 conference in Dubai, a deal has finally been made on fossil fuels in a bid to alleviate the global climate crisis.Ag comhdháil COP28 in Dubai, tá margadh déanta faoi bhreoslaí iontaise ar deireadh le dúil an ghéarchéim aeráide dhomhanda a mhaolú.It is not yet clear, however, what the wording of the agreement actually means.Níl sé soiléir fós, áfach, cad is brí go baileach le foclaíocht an chomhaontaithe.According to the content of the agreement, it seems that the 200 countries that have accepted have the intention to gradually reduce the amount of fossil fuels they burn, that is, or to give up burning fossil fuels gradually, that again or something in between.De réir a bhfuil sa chomhaontú, dealraíonn sé go bhfuil rún ag an 200 tír a ghlac leis an méid breoslaí iontaise a dhónn siad a laghdú de réir a chéile, é sin nó éirí as as breoslaí iontaise a dhó de réir a chéile, é sin arís nó rud éigin idir eatarthu.Nor is it certain what exactly is meant by 'gradually'.Níltear cinnte ach an oiread cad is brí go baileach le 'de réir a chéile'.However, the Irish delegate, Environment Minister Éamon Ryan, said that he himself believes that 'gradual reduction' is the same as 'gradual withdrawal'.Ar a shon sin, dúirt toscaire na hÉireann, an tAire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan, go gcreideann sé féin gurb ionann 'laghdú de réir a chéile' agus 'éirí as de réir a chéile'.In spite of the ambiguity or ambiguity, it is a new situation to have made such a commitment by the countries of the world.In ainneoin na débhríochta nó na trébhríochta, is cor nua atá ann gealltanas mar é a bheith tugtha ag tíortha an domhain.Éamon Ryan indeed said that it is a historic situation since this is the first time in thirty years that the heart of the question has been addressed according to what science has proven.Dúirt Éamon Ryan go deimhin gur cor stairiúil é ós é seo an chéad uair le tríocha bliain gur tugadh aghaidh ar chroí na ceiste de réir a bhfuil cruthaithe ag an eolaíocht.According to the COP28 journalist, Sultan Al Jaber, the agreement "lays the foundation for the big change" that is needed.Dar le huarachtán COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, go gcuireann an comhaontú "bonn faoin athrú mór" a theastaíonn.What is needed, and urgently needed according to the experts, is that the temperature of the world will not be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than it was before the Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth century.Is é a theastaíonn, agus a theastaíonn go géar de réir na saineolaithe, nach mbeidh teocht an domhain níos mó ná 1.5 céim Celsius níos airde ná mar a bhí sé roimh an Réabhlóid Thionsclaíoch san ochtú haois déag.The agreement has been welcomed by various delegates.Is fáilte áirithe atá curtha roimh an gcomhaontú ag toscairí éagsúla.According to the delegation of the European Union - of which Éamon Ryan is one - the agreement may be the beginning, the beginning of the end that must be put to the burning of fossil fuels.Dar le toscaireacht an Aontais Eorpaigh – a bhfuil Éamon Ryan ar dhuine acu – go mb'fhéidir gur tús atá sa chomhaontú, tús an deiridh a chaithfear a chur le breoslaí iontaise a dhó.The delegate of the United States of America, John Kerry, said that everyone involved in the conference should be happy with the deal that was made, although, in his opinion, it is not without fault.Dúirt toscaire Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá John Kerry gur cheart do gach duine a bhí páirteach sa chomhdháil a bheith sásta leis an margadh a rinneadh, cé nach bhfuil sé gan locht, dar leis.The alliance of small islands, islands that are at risk of drowning due to climate change, has a great voice on the issue, those who do not have the strongest voice at the confere...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yv6vhvzrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comReview of supports dAthbhreithniú ar thacaíochtaí d'Úcránaigh a theith go hÉirinn.The Taoiseach says that the Government must reform the support given to refugees from the war in Ukraine due to the pressure on it from accommodation issues.Deir an Taoiseach nach mór don Rialtas an tacaíocht a thugtar do theifigh ó chogadh na hÚcráine a leasú de bharr an bhrú atá air ó chúrsaí lóistín.A committee of Government ministers will discuss a proposal to reduce the financial support given to refugees from Ukraine.Pléifidh coiste airí Rialtais moladh faoi na tacaíochtaí airgidis a thugtar do theifigh ón Úcráin a laghdú.It appears that the refugees would only receive accommodation from the State for 90 days in the future, if the resolution being promoted by the Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman succeeds.Tá an chuma ar an scéal nach bhfaighfeadh na teifigh lóistín ón Stát ach ar feadh 90 lá amach anseo, má eiríonn leis an rún atá á chur chun cinn ag an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O'Gorman.It is expected that Social Welfare payments would also be reduced from the €220 they currently receive to €38.80, the same amount that people in the Direct Provision system receive.Táthar ag súil go laghdófaí íocaíochtaí Leasa Shóisialaigh chomh maith ó €220 atá á fháil acu faoi láthair go €38.80, an méid céanna a fhaigheann daoine sa chóras Sholáthair Dhírigh.Leo Varadkar says that the Government supports will be in line with similar ones in other countries in western Europe, and that the 90 day limit on accommodation is not the same as people being thrown out of an asylum provided by the State.Deir Leo Varadkar go mbeidh na tacaíochtaí Rialtais ar aon dul lena leithéidí i dtíortha eile in iarthar na hEorpa, agus nach nach ionann an teorainn 90 lá ar lóistín agus daoine a bheith á gcaitheamh amach as tearmann a chuir an Stát ar fáil.It is expected that the leaders of the coalition will be able to give their blessing to the plan tonight, even though Tánaiste Mícheál Martin is in Brussels at the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.Táthar ag súil go mbeidh ceannairí an chomhrialtais in ann a mbeannacht a thabhairt don phlean anocht, cé go bhfuil an Táinaiste Mícheál Martin sa Bhruiséal ag an gCruinniú Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha.Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is one of the EU's main negotiators at the COP28 climate talks.Tá ceannaire Chomhaontas Glas, Eamon Ryan, ar dhuine de na phríomh- idirbheartaithe ag an AE ag cainteanna aeráide COP28.Speaking on the program The Week in Politics yesterday on RTÉ, Minister of State James Browne said that it is expected that the matter will be completed this week.Ag labhairt ar an gclár The Week in Politics inné ar RTÉ, dúirt an tAire Stáit James Browne go bhfuiltear ag súil go gcuirfear an rud i gcrích an tseachtain seo.He said that the measures were implemented during the emergency, but that a 'medium term' approach is now needed.Dúirt sé gur cuireadh na bearta i bhfeidhm le linn na héigeandála, ach go bhfuil gá le cur chuige 'meántéarmach’ anois.Sinn Féin's Dála Deputy, Mairéad Farrell, said on the same program that it was time to review the supports but that there should be care about the issue of accommodation.Dúirt an Teachta Dála de chuid Shinn Féin, Mairéad Farrell, ar an gclár céanna go raibh sé in am athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar na tacaíochtaí ach gur cheart a bheith cáiréiseach faoi cheist an lóistín."We have a housing crisis", she said, "and we have to make sure that we are not pushing people into the rental market, which could increase rental prices even more.""Tá géarchéim tithíochta againn", a dúirt sí, "agus caithfimid cinntiú nach bhfuil daoine á mbrú againn isteach sa mhargadh cíosa, rud a d’fhéadfadh praghsanna cíosa a mhéadú níos mó fós."The issue of support provided to refugees from ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttp://tinyurl.com/yv6vhvzrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comReview of supports dAthbhreithniú ar thacaíochtaí d'Úcránaigh a theith go hÉirinn.The Taoiseach says that the Government must reform the support given to refugees from the war in Ukraine due to the pressure on it from accommodation issues.Deir an Taoiseach nach mór don Rialtas an tacaíocht a thugtar do theifigh ó chogadh na hÚcráine a leasú de bharr an bhrú atá air ó chúrsaí lóistín.A committee of Government ministers will discuss a proposal to reduce the financial support given to refugees from Ukraine.Pléifidh coiste airí Rialtais moladh faoi na tacaíochtaí airgidis a thugtar do theifigh ón Úcráin a laghdú.It appears that the refugees would only receive accommodation from the State for 90 days in the future, if the resolution being promoted by the Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman succeeds.Tá an chuma ar an scéal nach bhfaighfeadh na teifigh lóistín ón Stát ach ar feadh 90 lá amach anseo, má eiríonn leis an rún atá á chur chun cinn ag an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O'Gorman.It is expected that Social Welfare payments would also be reduced from the €220 they currently receive to €38.80, the same amount that people in the Direct Provision system receive.Táthar ag súil go laghdófaí íocaíochtaí Leasa Shóisialaigh chomh maith ó €220 atá á fháil acu faoi láthair go €38.80, an méid céanna a fhaigheann daoine sa chóras Sholáthair Dhírigh.Leo Varadkar says that the Government supports will be in line with similar ones in other countries in western Europe, and that the 90 day limit on accommodation is not the same as people being thrown out of an asylum provided by the State.Deir Leo Varadkar go mbeidh na tacaíochtaí Rialtais ar aon dul lena leithéidí i dtíortha eile in iarthar na hEorpa, agus nach nach ionann an teorainn 90 lá ar lóistín agus daoine a bheith á gcaitheamh amach as tearmann a chuir an Stát ar fáil.It is expected that the leaders of the coalition will be able to give their blessing to the plan tonight, even though Tánaiste Mícheál Martin is in Brussels at the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.Táthar ag súil go mbeidh ceannairí an chomhrialtais in ann a mbeannacht a thabhairt don phlean anocht, cé go bhfuil an Táinaiste Mícheál Martin sa Bhruiséal ag an gCruinniú Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha.Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is one of the EU's main negotiators at the COP28 climate talks.Tá ceannaire Chomhaontas Glas, Eamon Ryan, ar dhuine de na phríomh- idirbheartaithe ag an AE ag cainteanna aeráide COP28.Speaking on the program The Week in Politics yesterday on RTÉ, Minister of State James Browne said that it is expected that the matter will be completed this week.Ag labhairt ar an gclár The Week in Politics inné ar RTÉ, dúirt an tAire Stáit James Browne go bhfuiltear ag súil go gcuirfear an rud i gcrích an tseachtain seo.He said that the measures were implemented during the emergency, but that a 'medium term' approach is now needed.Dúirt sé gur cuireadh na bearta i bhfeidhm le linn na héigeandála, ach go bhfuil gá le cur chuige 'meántéarmach’ anois.Sinn Féin's Dála Deputy, Mairéad Farrell, said on the same program that it was time to review the supports but that there should be care about the issue of accommodation.Dúirt an Teachta Dála de chuid Shinn Féin, Mairéad Farrell, ar an gclár céanna go raibh sé in am athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar na tacaíochtaí ach gur cheart a bheith cáiréiseach faoi cheist an lóistín."We have a housing crisis", she said, "and we have to make sure that we are not pushing people into the rental market, which could increase rental prices even more.""Tá géarchéim tithíochta againn", a dúirt sí, "agus caithfimid cinntiú nach bhfuil daoine á mbrú againn isteach sa mhargadh cíosa, rud a d’fhéadfadh praghsanna cíosa a mhéadú níos mó fós."The issue of support provided to refugees from ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywvltwb5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMolly Martens Corbett, Tom Martens to remain in prison.Molly Martens Corbett, Tom Martens le fanacht i bpríosún.The prison service in North Carolina in the United States has admitted that a mistake was made when calculating how long Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens were to spend in prison.Tá sé admhaithe ag an tseirbhís phríosúin in North Carolina sna Stáit Aontaithe go ndearnadh dearmad nuair a bhíothas ag ríomh cén fad a bhí le caitheamh i bpríosún ag Molly Martens Corbett agus ag a hathair Tom Martens.It was revealed yesterday that the two were to be released this week but it was later announced that they would be kept in prison until next June.Tugadh le fios inné go raibh an bheirt le scaoileadh saor an tseachtain seo ach fógraíodh ina dhiaidh sin go gcoinneofaí i bpríosún iad go dtí mí an Mheithimh seo chugainn.Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were convicted in the murder of Jason Corbett, a 39-year-old man from Limerick who was beaten and killed in his home in North Carolina eight years ago.Ciontaíodh Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens i ndúnorgain Jason Corbett, fear 39 bliain d'aois as Luimneach a bascadh agus a maraíodh ina theach in North Carolina ocht mbliana ó shin.Before it was confirmed last night that they were to be kept in prison, the family of Jason Corbett in Limerick indicated that the report about the release of the two had hurt them greatly and said that the authorities in North Carolina had wronged them.Sular deimhníodh aréir go raibh siad le coinneáil i bpríosún, thug teaghlach Jason Corbett i Luimneach le fios gur ghoill an tuairisc faoi shaoradh na beirte go mór orthu agus dúirt go raibh loicthe ag na húdaráis in North Carolina orthu.Molly Martens Corbett was married to Jason Corbett, a business manager whose body was found in the master bedroom of the couple's home in Wallburg, North Carolina in August 2015.Bhí Molly Martens Corbett pósta ar Jason Corbett, bainisteoir gnó a bhfuarthas a chorp sa phríomhsheomra codlata i dteach cónaithe na lánúine in Wallburg, North Carolina i mí Lúnasa 2015.Jason Corbett's two young children – Sarah and Jack – were in the house at the time.Bhí beirt pháistí óga Jason Corbett – Sarah agus Jack – sa teach ag an am.The children's mother died in 2006 and Jason Corbett married Molly Martens in Limerick in 2011 before the family moved to America.Cailleadh máthair na bpáistí in 2006 agus phós Jason Corbett Molly Martens i Luimneach in 2011 sular bhog an teaghlach go Meiriceá.In 2017, Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were convicted of Jason Corbett's murder and sentenced to 20 years and 25 years in prison respectively.In 2017, ciontaíodh Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens i ndúnmharú Jason Corbett agus gearradh príosún 20 bliain agus 25 bliain ar an dís faoi seach.That conviction was overturned in 2020 on the grounds, it was said, that important evidence was withheld from the jury at trial.Cuireadh an ciontú sin ar neamhní in 2020 ar an mbonn, a dúradh, gur coinníodh fianaise thábhachtach ón ngiúiré sa triail.Last October, however, they pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.I mí Dheireadh Fómhair seo caite, áfach, phléadáil siad ciontach i ndúnorgain thoilteanach.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Molly Martens Corbett and Tom MartensNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywvltwb5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMolly Martens Corbett, Tom Martens to remain in prison.Molly Martens Corbett, Tom Martens le fanacht i bpríosún.The prison service in North Carolina in the United States has admitted that a mistake was made when calculating how long Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens were to spend in prison.Tá sé admhaithe ag an tseirbhís phríosúin in North Carolina sna Stáit Aontaithe go ndearnadh dearmad nuair a bhíothas ag ríomh cén fad a bhí le caitheamh i bpríosún ag Molly Martens Corbett agus ag a hathair Tom Martens.It was revealed yesterday that the two were to be released this week but it was later announced that they would be kept in prison until next June.Tugadh le fios inné go raibh an bheirt le scaoileadh saor an tseachtain seo ach fógraíodh ina dhiaidh sin go gcoinneofaí i bpríosún iad go dtí mí an Mheithimh seo chugainn.Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were convicted in the murder of Jason Corbett, a 39-year-old man from Limerick who was beaten and killed in his home in North Carolina eight years ago.Ciontaíodh Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens i ndúnorgain Jason Corbett, fear 39 bliain d'aois as Luimneach a bascadh agus a maraíodh ina theach in North Carolina ocht mbliana ó shin.Before it was confirmed last night that they were to be kept in prison, the family of Jason Corbett in Limerick indicated that the report about the release of the two had hurt them greatly and said that the authorities in North Carolina had wronged them.Sular deimhníodh aréir go raibh siad le coinneáil i bpríosún, thug teaghlach Jason Corbett i Luimneach le fios gur ghoill an tuairisc faoi shaoradh na beirte go mór orthu agus dúirt go raibh loicthe ag na húdaráis in North Carolina orthu.Molly Martens Corbett was married to Jason Corbett, a business manager whose body was found in the master bedroom of the couple's home in Wallburg, North Carolina in August 2015.Bhí Molly Martens Corbett pósta ar Jason Corbett, bainisteoir gnó a bhfuarthas a chorp sa phríomhsheomra codlata i dteach cónaithe na lánúine in Wallburg, North Carolina i mí Lúnasa 2015.Jason Corbett's two young children – Sarah and Jack – were in the house at the time.Bhí beirt pháistí óga Jason Corbett – Sarah agus Jack – sa teach ag an am.The children's mother died in 2006 and Jason Corbett married Molly Martens in Limerick in 2011 before the family moved to America.Cailleadh máthair na bpáistí in 2006 agus phós Jason Corbett Molly Martens i Luimneach in 2011 sular bhog an teaghlach go Meiriceá.In 2017, Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were convicted of Jason Corbett's murder and sentenced to 20 years and 25 years in prison respectively.In 2017, ciontaíodh Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens i ndúnmharú Jason Corbett agus gearradh príosún 20 bliain agus 25 bliain ar an dís faoi seach.That conviction was overturned in 2020 on the grounds, it was said, that important evidence was withheld from the jury at trial.Cuireadh an ciontú sin ar neamhní in 2020 ar an mbonn, a dúradh, gur coinníodh fianaise thábhachtach ón ngiúiré sa triail.Last October, however, they pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.I mí Dheireadh Fómhair seo caite, áfach, phléadáil siad ciontach i ndúnorgain thoilteanach.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Molly Martens Corbett and Tom MartensNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yqqcvvobContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcern in Kerry about more refugees being sent there.Imní i gCiarraí faoina thuilleadh teifeach a bheith á gcur ann.An additional 100 refugees from Ukraine have been ordered to live in Kilarne, Co Kerry, from now until the end of the year.Tá bordaithe ar 100 dídeanaí breise ón Úcráin le dul chun cónaithe i gCill Airne, Co Chiarraí, as seo go deireadh na bliana.The Integration Department indicated yesterday that they have made an arrangement with the company Millstreet Equestrian Services, owned by the Dúgan family from Mill Street, to provide accommodation for the refugees.Thug an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta le fios inné go bhfuil socrú déanta acu leis an gcomhlacht Millstreet Equestrian Services, ar le muintir Dhúgáin ó Shráid an Mhuilinn é, chun cóiríocht a chur ar fáil do na dídeanaithe.It is where the Convent of Torvirte used to be on New Street in Killarney that the refugees settled.Is san áit a mbíodh Clochar na Toirbhirte ar an tSráid Nua i gCill Airne a bheas na dídeanaithe ag cur fúthu.The Dúgáin family bought the convent last summer for €3 million, twice the asking price in the first place.Cheannaigh muintir Dhúgáin an clochar an samhradh seo caite ar €3 mhilliún dhá oiread an mhéid a hiarradh air ar an gcéad dul síos.The place has since been renovated and has 26 rooms and a chapel.Tá an áit athchóirithe ó shin agus tá 26 seomra agus séipéilín ann.It is reported that the Dúgan family are determined to open a hotel on the site in the long run.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil muintir Dhúgáin meáite ar óstán a oscailt ar an suíomh i bhfad na haimsire.Millstreet Equestrian Services is one of the largest companies in the country that provides accommodation services to the State, including Dresen Castle in Mill Street.Ta Millstreet Equestrian Services ar cheann de na comhlachtaí is mó sa tír a chuireann seirbhísí cóiríochta ar fáil don Stát, lena n-áirítear Caisleán an Driseáin i Sráid an Mhuilinn.Last month, Kerry County Council wrote to the Department of Integration asking not to send any more refugees or asylum seekers to Kerry because, they say, 10% of all Ukrainians in the country are already in Kerry and not services can only be provided to a certain amount of people.An mhí seo caite, scríobh Comhairle Contae Chiarraí chuig an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta ag iarraidh gan tuilleadh teifeach ná iarrthóirí tearmainn a chur go Ciarraí ar an gcúis, a deir siad, go bhfuil 10 faoin gcéad d'Úcránaigh na tíre go léir i gCiarraí cheana féin agus nach bhfuiltear in acmhainn seirbhísí a chur ar fáil ach do mhéid áirithe daoine.According to official figures obtained by RTÉ News, 3,760 refugees from Ukraine are currently located in the town of Killarney, compared to around 2,000 in Cork city.De réir figiúirí oifigúla atá faighte ag Nuacht RTÉ, tá 3,760 teifeach ón Úcráin lonnaithe i mbaile Chill Airne faoi láthair, ar ghualainn thart ar 2,000 i gcathair Chorcaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yqqcvvobContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcern in Kerry about more refugees being sent there.Imní i gCiarraí faoina thuilleadh teifeach a bheith á gcur ann.An additional 100 refugees from Ukraine have been ordered to live in Kilarne, Co Kerry, from now until the end of the year.Tá bordaithe ar 100 dídeanaí breise ón Úcráin le dul chun cónaithe i gCill Airne, Co Chiarraí, as seo go deireadh na bliana.The Integration Department indicated yesterday that they have made an arrangement with the company Millstreet Equestrian Services, owned by the Dúgan family from Mill Street, to provide accommodation for the refugees.Thug an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta le fios inné go bhfuil socrú déanta acu leis an gcomhlacht Millstreet Equestrian Services, ar le muintir Dhúgáin ó Shráid an Mhuilinn é, chun cóiríocht a chur ar fáil do na dídeanaithe.It is where the Convent of Torvirte used to be on New Street in Killarney that the refugees settled.Is san áit a mbíodh Clochar na Toirbhirte ar an tSráid Nua i gCill Airne a bheas na dídeanaithe ag cur fúthu.The Dúgáin family bought the convent last summer for €3 million, twice the asking price in the first place.Cheannaigh muintir Dhúgáin an clochar an samhradh seo caite ar €3 mhilliún dhá oiread an mhéid a hiarradh air ar an gcéad dul síos.The place has since been renovated and has 26 rooms and a chapel.Tá an áit athchóirithe ó shin agus tá 26 seomra agus séipéilín ann.It is reported that the Dúgan family are determined to open a hotel on the site in the long run.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil muintir Dhúgáin meáite ar óstán a oscailt ar an suíomh i bhfad na haimsire.Millstreet Equestrian Services is one of the largest companies in the country that provides accommodation services to the State, including Dresen Castle in Mill Street.Ta Millstreet Equestrian Services ar cheann de na comhlachtaí is mó sa tír a chuireann seirbhísí cóiríochta ar fáil don Stát, lena n-áirítear Caisleán an Driseáin i Sráid an Mhuilinn.Last month, Kerry County Council wrote to the Department of Integration asking not to send any more refugees or asylum seekers to Kerry because, they say, 10% of all Ukrainians in the country are already in Kerry and not services can only be provided to a certain amount of people.An mhí seo caite, scríobh Comhairle Contae Chiarraí chuig an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta ag iarraidh gan tuilleadh teifeach ná iarrthóirí tearmainn a chur go Ciarraí ar an gcúis, a deir siad, go bhfuil 10 faoin gcéad d'Úcránaigh na tíre go léir i gCiarraí cheana féin agus nach bhfuiltear in acmhainn seirbhísí a chur ar fáil ach do mhéid áirithe daoine.According to official figures obtained by RTÉ News, 3,760 refugees from Ukraine are currently located in the town of Killarney, compared to around 2,000 in Cork city.De réir figiúirí oifigúla atá faighte ag Nuacht RTÉ, tá 3,760 teifeach ón Úcráin lonnaithe i mbaile Chill Airne faoi láthair, ar ghualainn thart ar 2,000 i gcathair Chorcaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yowplyddContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: Israeli forces in the center of Khan Younis, civilians on the ground.Gaza: fórsaí Iosrael i lár Khan Younis, sibhialtaigh ar an bhfán.The United Nations says 600,000 people in southern Gaza who have been ordered by Israeli forces to leave their towns soon have nowhere to go.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach bhfuil aon áit le dul ag 600,000 duine i ndeisceart Gaza ar ordaigh fórsaí Iosrael dóibh a mbailte a thréigean gan mhoill.According to the senior executive of the United Nations in the Palestinian territories, Philippe Lazzarini, half of those people have already left their burned-out towns but they are on the way since all the shelters have been full to the brim for a long time.Dar le feidhmeannach sinsearach na Náisiún Aontaithe sna críocha Palaistíneacha, Philippe Lazzarini, go bhfuil leath na ndaoine sin tar éis a mbailte a fhágáil ina dtáinte cheana féin ach gur ar an bhfán atá siad ó tá na hionaid dídine ar fad lán go boimbéal le fada.Although the Israelis have given instructions to the pilgrims to go to specific 'safe areas', the United Nations says that nowhere in Gaza is safe and that the Israelis are pretending.Cé go bhfuil treoracha tugtha ag na hIosraelaigh do na fánaithe dul chuig 'ceantair shábháilte' faoi leith, deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach bhfuil aon áit in Gaza sábháilte agus gur ag cur i gcéill atá na hIosraelaigh.Another thing is that these 'safe areas' are barren areas of land that have no resources or human resources at all, according to a local official from the United Nations.Rud eile de, is geadáin talún aimride atá sna 'ceantair shábháilte' seo nach bhfuil acmhainn ná áiseanna daonna dá laghad iontu, dar le hoifigeach áitiúil ó na Náisiúin Aontaithe.It is estimated that over 80% of the people of Gaza - both north and south - have been driven from their towns by this.Meastar go bhfuil os cionn 80 faoin gcéad de mhuintir Gaza – idir thuaidh agus theas – ruaigthe as a mbailte faoi seo.In this persecution, blood is constantly being shed.I gceann na géarleanúna seo, tá an fhuil á doirteadh i gcónaí.The Israelis have declared that their soldiers have reached the center of the city of Khan Younis in the south of Gaza and that they are going to fight with the Hamas forces there.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil lár chathair Khan Younis i ndeisceart Gaza bainte amach ag a gcuid saighdiúirí agus go bhfuil siad ag dul i gcomhrac le lucht airm Hamas ann.The Israelis say they are determined to kill the Hamas leaders they believe are hiding in Khan Younis.Deir na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil rún daingean acu ceannairí Hamas a chreideann siad atá ina bhfolach in Khan Younis a bhású.In northern Gaza, Israeli forces are targeting specific areas in Gaza City, especially Jabalia.I dtuaisceart Gaza, is ag díriú ar cheantair faoi leith i gCathair Gaza, go háirithe Jabalia, atá fórsaí Iosrael.Of course, hundreds of thousands of civilians live in those places, many of them in the rubble of buildings flattened by Israeli bombs.Dar ndóigh, tá na céadta míle sibhialtach ina gcónaí sna háiteanna sin, cuid mhór acu i smionagar na bhfoirgneamh atá leacaithe ag buamaí na nIosraelach.Almost 16,000 people have been killed by the Israelis in Gaza in two months - 7,000 children among them - in the raids carried out by armed groups of Hamas on the south of Israel on October 7.Nach mór 16,000 duine atá maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza le dhá mhí – 7,000 leanbh ina measc – i ndíol an ruathair a thug buíonta armtha Hamas ar dheisceart Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.Hamas killed 1,200 people that day, including civilians and children.Mharaigh lucht Hamas 1,200 duine an lá sin, sibhialtaigh a mbunáite agus leanaí ina measc.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Homeless people on the side of the road in Khan Younis,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yowplyddContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza: Israeli forces in the center of Khan Younis, civilians on the ground.Gaza: fórsaí Iosrael i lár Khan Younis, sibhialtaigh ar an bhfán.The United Nations says 600,000 people in southern Gaza who have been ordered by Israeli forces to leave their towns soon have nowhere to go.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach bhfuil aon áit le dul ag 600,000 duine i ndeisceart Gaza ar ordaigh fórsaí Iosrael dóibh a mbailte a thréigean gan mhoill.According to the senior executive of the United Nations in the Palestinian territories, Philippe Lazzarini, half of those people have already left their burned-out towns but they are on the way since all the shelters have been full to the brim for a long time.Dar le feidhmeannach sinsearach na Náisiún Aontaithe sna críocha Palaistíneacha, Philippe Lazzarini, go bhfuil leath na ndaoine sin tar éis a mbailte a fhágáil ina dtáinte cheana féin ach gur ar an bhfán atá siad ó tá na hionaid dídine ar fad lán go boimbéal le fada.Although the Israelis have given instructions to the pilgrims to go to specific 'safe areas', the United Nations says that nowhere in Gaza is safe and that the Israelis are pretending.Cé go bhfuil treoracha tugtha ag na hIosraelaigh do na fánaithe dul chuig 'ceantair shábháilte' faoi leith, deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach bhfuil aon áit in Gaza sábháilte agus gur ag cur i gcéill atá na hIosraelaigh.Another thing is that these 'safe areas' are barren areas of land that have no resources or human resources at all, according to a local official from the United Nations.Rud eile de, is geadáin talún aimride atá sna 'ceantair shábháilte' seo nach bhfuil acmhainn ná áiseanna daonna dá laghad iontu, dar le hoifigeach áitiúil ó na Náisiúin Aontaithe.It is estimated that over 80% of the people of Gaza - both north and south - have been driven from their towns by this.Meastar go bhfuil os cionn 80 faoin gcéad de mhuintir Gaza – idir thuaidh agus theas – ruaigthe as a mbailte faoi seo.In this persecution, blood is constantly being shed.I gceann na géarleanúna seo, tá an fhuil á doirteadh i gcónaí.The Israelis have declared that their soldiers have reached the center of the city of Khan Younis in the south of Gaza and that they are going to fight with the Hamas forces there.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil lár chathair Khan Younis i ndeisceart Gaza bainte amach ag a gcuid saighdiúirí agus go bhfuil siad ag dul i gcomhrac le lucht airm Hamas ann.The Israelis say they are determined to kill the Hamas leaders they believe are hiding in Khan Younis.Deir na hIosraelaigh go bhfuil rún daingean acu ceannairí Hamas a chreideann siad atá ina bhfolach in Khan Younis a bhású.In northern Gaza, Israeli forces are targeting specific areas in Gaza City, especially Jabalia.I dtuaisceart Gaza, is ag díriú ar cheantair faoi leith i gCathair Gaza, go háirithe Jabalia, atá fórsaí Iosrael.Of course, hundreds of thousands of civilians live in those places, many of them in the rubble of buildings flattened by Israeli bombs.Dar ndóigh, tá na céadta míle sibhialtach ina gcónaí sna háiteanna sin, cuid mhór acu i smionagar na bhfoirgneamh atá leacaithe ag buamaí na nIosraelach.Almost 16,000 people have been killed by the Israelis in Gaza in two months - 7,000 children among them - in the raids carried out by armed groups of Hamas on the south of Israel on October 7.Nach mór 16,000 duine atá maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza le dhá mhí – 7,000 leanbh ina measc – i ndíol an ruathair a thug buíonta armtha Hamas ar dheisceart Iosrael ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.Hamas killed 1,200 people that day, including civilians and children.Mharaigh lucht Hamas 1,200 duine an lá sin, sibhialtaigh a mbunáite agus leanaí ina measc.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Homeless people on the side of the road in Khan Younis,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys9ez5e9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael's renewed fighting in Gaza.An trodaíocht atosaithe ag Iosrael i nGaza.Israel announced this morning that it is resuming hostilities in Gaza, and carried out several airstrikes on the enclave after accusing Hamas of firing bullets into Israel while a ceasefire was in effect.D'fhógair Iosrael ar maidin go bhfuil sí ag dul i mbun na cogaíochta arís i nGaza, agus rinne roinnt aer-ruathair ar an iamhchríoch tar éis a chur i leith Hamas gur scaoil siad urchair i dtreo Iosrael fad a bhí sos comhraic i bhfeidhm.The Israeli army, and IDF, say that military jets were carrying out attacks on 'Hamas terrorist' centers in Gaza.Deir arm Iosrael, and IDF, go raibh scairdeitleáin míleata i mbun ionsaithe ar ar ionaid 'sceimhlitheoireachta Hamas' i nGaza.Gaza's health ministry confirmed that three people were killed in Rafah, where many Palestinians fled after an Israeli order to leave the north of the territory.Dheimhnigh aireacht sláinte Gaza gur maraíodh triúr i Rafah, áit ar theith go leor Pailistíneach chuige tar éis ordú ó Iosrael tuaisceart na críche a fhágáil.Hamas militias are understood to have been ordered to resume fighting, and are reported to be fighting heavily in several areas of Gaza city.Tuigtear gur tugadh ordú do mhílistigh Hamas dul i mbun na trodaíochta arís, agus tuaisicítear é bheith ag go tréan i roinnt ceantar i gcathair Gaza.There is now little hope of any further extension to the seven-day pause that saw hostages exchanged and bailouts arrive in Gaza.Is beag dóchas atá anois ann go gcuirfear síneadh ar bith eile leis an sos seacht lá a chonaic gialla á malartú agus fóirithint ag teacht i nGaza.The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who was in the region yesterday, had requested an extension of the cease-fire yesterday, and he also warned about protecting civilians in Palestine from further fighting.Bhí síneadh leis an sos comhraic iarrtha inné ag Stát-Rúnaí Mheiriceá Anthony Blinken a bhí sa réigiún inné, agus chuir sé fainic freisin faoi shibhialtaigh sa Phailistin a chosaint óna thuilleadh trodaíochta.Blinken said that Israel must clearly assign areas in central and southern Gaza where civilians can find shelter from the fighting.Dúirt Blinken go gcaithfeadh Iosrael limisitéir i lár agus i ndeisceart Ghaza a shannadh go ríshoiléir mar ar féidir le sibhialtaigh foscadh a fháíl on gcogaíocht.Those 7 days were the only break in the fighting since October 7 when Hamas broke through the Israeli border.Ba iad na 7 lá sin an t-aon bhriseadh a bhí sa chogaíocht ón 7 Deireadh Fómhair nuair a bhris Hamas thar teorainn Iosrael isteach.Israel says Hamas killed 1,200 people in the attack, most of them civilians, and kidnapped about 240 In response to the attack, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas and launched a ground and air military campaign against Gaza.Deir Iosrael gur mharaigh Hamas 1,200 duine san ionsaí, sibhialtaigh a bhformhór, agus d'fhuadaigh tuairim is 240 Mar fhreagra ar an ionsaí, gheall Iosrael go gcuirfí deireadh le Hamas agus chuaigh i mbun fheachtas mhíleata talún agus aeir in aghaigh Gaza.The Hamas government says over 15,000 people have been killed, and the enclave's infrastructure has been destroyed.Deir rialtas Hamas go bhfuil os cionn 15,000 duine maraithe, agus rinneadh scrios ar infrastruchtúr na hiamhchríche.A hostage exchange took place during the ceasefire, 80 Israeli hostages against 240 Palestinian hostages.Rinneadh malartú giall i rith an tsosa comhraic, 80 giall Iosraelach in aghaidh 240 giall Pailistíneach.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys9ez5e9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael's renewed fighting in Gaza.An trodaíocht atosaithe ag Iosrael i nGaza.Israel announced this morning that it is resuming hostilities in Gaza, and carried out several airstrikes on the enclave after accusing Hamas of firing bullets into Israel while a ceasefire was in effect.D'fhógair Iosrael ar maidin go bhfuil sí ag dul i mbun na cogaíochta arís i nGaza, agus rinne roinnt aer-ruathair ar an iamhchríoch tar éis a chur i leith Hamas gur scaoil siad urchair i dtreo Iosrael fad a bhí sos comhraic i bhfeidhm.The Israeli army, and IDF, say that military jets were carrying out attacks on 'Hamas terrorist' centers in Gaza.Deir arm Iosrael, and IDF, go raibh scairdeitleáin míleata i mbun ionsaithe ar ar ionaid 'sceimhlitheoireachta Hamas' i nGaza.Gaza's health ministry confirmed that three people were killed in Rafah, where many Palestinians fled after an Israeli order to leave the north of the territory.Dheimhnigh aireacht sláinte Gaza gur maraíodh triúr i Rafah, áit ar theith go leor Pailistíneach chuige tar éis ordú ó Iosrael tuaisceart na críche a fhágáil.Hamas militias are understood to have been ordered to resume fighting, and are reported to be fighting heavily in several areas of Gaza city.Tuigtear gur tugadh ordú do mhílistigh Hamas dul i mbun na trodaíochta arís, agus tuaisicítear é bheith ag go tréan i roinnt ceantar i gcathair Gaza.There is now little hope of any further extension to the seven-day pause that saw hostages exchanged and bailouts arrive in Gaza.Is beag dóchas atá anois ann go gcuirfear síneadh ar bith eile leis an sos seacht lá a chonaic gialla á malartú agus fóirithint ag teacht i nGaza.The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who was in the region yesterday, had requested an extension of the cease-fire yesterday, and he also warned about protecting civilians in Palestine from further fighting.Bhí síneadh leis an sos comhraic iarrtha inné ag Stát-Rúnaí Mheiriceá Anthony Blinken a bhí sa réigiún inné, agus chuir sé fainic freisin faoi shibhialtaigh sa Phailistin a chosaint óna thuilleadh trodaíochta.Blinken said that Israel must clearly assign areas in central and southern Gaza where civilians can find shelter from the fighting.Dúirt Blinken go gcaithfeadh Iosrael limisitéir i lár agus i ndeisceart Ghaza a shannadh go ríshoiléir mar ar féidir le sibhialtaigh foscadh a fháíl on gcogaíocht.Those 7 days were the only break in the fighting since October 7 when Hamas broke through the Israeli border.Ba iad na 7 lá sin an t-aon bhriseadh a bhí sa chogaíocht ón 7 Deireadh Fómhair nuair a bhris Hamas thar teorainn Iosrael isteach.Israel says Hamas killed 1,200 people in the attack, most of them civilians, and kidnapped about 240 In response to the attack, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas and launched a ground and air military campaign against Gaza.Deir Iosrael gur mharaigh Hamas 1,200 duine san ionsaí, sibhialtaigh a bhformhór, agus d'fhuadaigh tuairim is 240 Mar fhreagra ar an ionsaí, gheall Iosrael go gcuirfí deireadh le Hamas agus chuaigh i mbun fheachtas mhíleata talún agus aeir in aghaigh Gaza.The Hamas government says over 15,000 people have been killed, and the enclave's infrastructure has been destroyed.Deir rialtas Hamas go bhfuil os cionn 15,000 duine maraithe, agus rinneadh scrios ar infrastruchtúr na hiamhchríche.A hostage exchange took place during the ceasefire, 80 Israeli hostages against 240 Palestinian hostages.Rinneadh malartú giall i rith an tsosa comhraic, 80 giall Iosraelach in aghaidh 240 giall Pailistíneach.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yqcwf9ncContact: irishlingos@gmail.comLegendary singer Shane MacGowan has died.An t-amhránaí mór le rá Shane MacGowan tar éis bháis.Legendary singer Shane MacGowan has died.Tá an t-amhránaí mór le rá Shane MacGowan tar éis bháis.He was 65 years old and had been ill for a long time.Bhí sé 65 bliain d'aois agus bhí sé tinn le hatha fhada.Shane MacGowan rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the band The Pogues.Bhain Shane MacGowan cáil amach sna 1980í mar phríomhamhránaí an bhanna ceoil The Pogues.He also wrote most of the songs recorded by the Pogues in that era and one of his essays, Fairytale of New York, is one of the best known Christmas songs in pop music.Ba é freisin a scríobh an chuid is mó de na hamhráin a thaifead na Pogues sa ré sin agus ceann dá aistí, Fairytale of New York, tá sé ar cheann de na hamhráin Nollag is aitheanta sa phopcheol.In a statement posted on social media, the Pogues said they were saddened to announce that Shane MacGowan had passed away.I ráiteas a postáladh ar na meáin shóisialta, dúirt na Pogues gur dhoiligh leo a fhógairt go raibh Shane MacGowan éagtha.The statement said that he passed away at 3 o'clock this morning, and that his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and his family were by his side when he passed away.Dúradh sa ráiteas gur bás le hadhairt a fuair sé ag 3 a chlog ar maidin inniu, agus go raibh a bhean chéile Victoria Mary Clarke agus a theaghlach lena thaobh nuair a shíothlaigh sé.In a post she posted on Instagram, Victoria said she was deeply saddened by Shane's death and that her grief is beyond words.I bpostáil a chuir sí ar Instagram, dúirt Victoria gur méala mór di bás Shane agus go bhfuil an brón atá uirthi thar insint.Shane MacGowan had recently spent a few months in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin and it has only been a week since he was released from hospital.Bhí cúpla mí caite ag Shane MacGowan in Ospidéal Naomh Uinseann i mBaile Átha Cliath le gairid agus níl ach seachtain caite ó scaoileadh amach as an ospidéal é.Shane McGowan was born on Christmas Day 1957 in Kent, England.Is in Kent i Sasana a rugadh Shane McGowan Lá Nollag 1957.His father was from Dublin and his mother from Tipperary.Ba as Baile Átha Cliath a athair agus Tiobradach a bhí ina mháthair.It was indeed in Tipperary that he spent a good part of his childhood, where he was greatly influenced by the local traditional and country music.Ba i dTiobraid Árann go deimhin a chaith sé cuid mhaith dá óige, mar a ndeachaigh ceol traidisiúnta agus ceol tíre na háite go mór i gcion air.In 1977, Shane MacGowan formed the punk band The Nips out of nowhere with his girlfriend Shanne Bradley.I 1977, bhunaigh Shane MacGowan an banna ceoil punc The Nips in éindí lena chailín Shanne Bradley.When the Nips disbanded he formed Pogue Mahone in 1982 and the group's name was changed to The Pogues two years later.Nuair a scoir na Nips bhunaigh sé Pogue Mahone i 1982 agus athraíodh ainm an ghrúpa go dtí The Pogues dhá bhliain ina dhiaidh sin.Red Roses for Me is the first album released by the Pogues and songs such as Dark Streets of London, Waxie's Dargle and Boys from the County Hell were among the songs that pricked ears and attracted fans, especially young Irish people in England.Is é Red Roses for Me an chéad albam a chuir na Pogues amach agus bhí amhráin mar Dark Streets of London, Waxie's Dargle agus Boys from the County Hell i measc na n-amhrán a bhioraigh cluasa agus a mheall lucht leanúna, go háirithe Éireannaigh óga i Sasana.There were more songs with him on the second album Rum SodomyBhí tuilleadh amhrán leis ar an dara halbam Rum Sodomy & the Lash, a raibh an-tóir air ar fud an domhain, go háirithe ar an leagan de Dirty Old Town a eisíodh mar shingil.The public was also very impressed with the Irish ballad The Irish Rover which he recor...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yqcwf9ncContact: irishlingos@gmail.comLegendary singer Shane MacGowan has died.An t-amhránaí mór le rá Shane MacGowan tar éis bháis.Legendary singer Shane MacGowan has died.Tá an t-amhránaí mór le rá Shane MacGowan tar éis bháis.He was 65 years old and had been ill for a long time.Bhí sé 65 bliain d'aois agus bhí sé tinn le hatha fhada.Shane MacGowan rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the band The Pogues.Bhain Shane MacGowan cáil amach sna 1980í mar phríomhamhránaí an bhanna ceoil The Pogues.He also wrote most of the songs recorded by the Pogues in that era and one of his essays, Fairytale of New York, is one of the best known Christmas songs in pop music.Ba é freisin a scríobh an chuid is mó de na hamhráin a thaifead na Pogues sa ré sin agus ceann dá aistí, Fairytale of New York, tá sé ar cheann de na hamhráin Nollag is aitheanta sa phopcheol.In a statement posted on social media, the Pogues said they were saddened to announce that Shane MacGowan had passed away.I ráiteas a postáladh ar na meáin shóisialta, dúirt na Pogues gur dhoiligh leo a fhógairt go raibh Shane MacGowan éagtha.The statement said that he passed away at 3 o'clock this morning, and that his wife Victoria Mary Clarke and his family were by his side when he passed away.Dúradh sa ráiteas gur bás le hadhairt a fuair sé ag 3 a chlog ar maidin inniu, agus go raibh a bhean chéile Victoria Mary Clarke agus a theaghlach lena thaobh nuair a shíothlaigh sé.In a post she posted on Instagram, Victoria said she was deeply saddened by Shane's death and that her grief is beyond words.I bpostáil a chuir sí ar Instagram, dúirt Victoria gur méala mór di bás Shane agus go bhfuil an brón atá uirthi thar insint.Shane MacGowan had recently spent a few months in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin and it has only been a week since he was released from hospital.Bhí cúpla mí caite ag Shane MacGowan in Ospidéal Naomh Uinseann i mBaile Átha Cliath le gairid agus níl ach seachtain caite ó scaoileadh amach as an ospidéal é.Shane McGowan was born on Christmas Day 1957 in Kent, England.Is in Kent i Sasana a rugadh Shane McGowan Lá Nollag 1957.His father was from Dublin and his mother from Tipperary.Ba as Baile Átha Cliath a athair agus Tiobradach a bhí ina mháthair.It was indeed in Tipperary that he spent a good part of his childhood, where he was greatly influenced by the local traditional and country music.Ba i dTiobraid Árann go deimhin a chaith sé cuid mhaith dá óige, mar a ndeachaigh ceol traidisiúnta agus ceol tíre na háite go mór i gcion air.In 1977, Shane MacGowan formed the punk band The Nips out of nowhere with his girlfriend Shanne Bradley.I 1977, bhunaigh Shane MacGowan an banna ceoil punc The Nips in éindí lena chailín Shanne Bradley.When the Nips disbanded he formed Pogue Mahone in 1982 and the group's name was changed to The Pogues two years later.Nuair a scoir na Nips bhunaigh sé Pogue Mahone i 1982 agus athraíodh ainm an ghrúpa go dtí The Pogues dhá bhliain ina dhiaidh sin.Red Roses for Me is the first album released by the Pogues and songs such as Dark Streets of London, Waxie's Dargle and Boys from the County Hell were among the songs that pricked ears and attracted fans, especially young Irish people in England.Is é Red Roses for Me an chéad albam a chuir na Pogues amach agus bhí amhráin mar Dark Streets of London, Waxie's Dargle agus Boys from the County Hell i measc na n-amhrán a bhioraigh cluasa agus a mheall lucht leanúna, go háirithe Éireannaigh óga i Sasana.There were more songs with him on the second album Rum SodomyBhí tuilleadh amhrán leis ar an dara halbam Rum Sodomy & the Lash, a raibh an-tóir air ar fud an domhain, go háirithe ar an leagan de Dirty Old Town a eisíodh mar shingil.The public was also very impressed with the Irish ballad The Irish Rover which he recor...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvbbosynContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTaser guns, two water cannons to be provided to the Gardai.Gunnaí taser, dhá chanóin uisce le cur ar fáil do na Gardaí.The Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Drew Harris has confirmed that taser guns are to be made available to all members of the Public Order Unit of the Gardaí in view of the riots that were in the center of Dublin a week ago.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris go bhfuil gunnaí taser le cur ar fáil do gach comhalta d'Aonad Oird Phoiblí na nGardaí i bhfianaise na gcíréibeacha a bhí i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath seachtain ó shin.Two water canons are also to be purchased.Táthar le dhá chanóin uisce a cheannach freisin.In that regard, according to Commissioner Harris, Gardai will start using body cameras from the middle of next year and will be provided with more safety equipment, including stronger protective spray.Ina cheann sin, de réir an Choimisinéara Harris, tosóidh Gardaí ag baint leas as ceamaraí colainne ó lár na bliana seo chugainn agus cuirfear tuilleadh fearas sábháilteachta ar fáil dóibh, sprae cosanta níos láidre ina measc.Speaking at a hearing of the Oireachtas Law and Justice Committee, Commissioner Harris indicated that the Gardaí had already been making changes to their operations since the riots.Ag labhairt dó ag éisteacht de Choiste Dlí agus Cirt an Oireachtais, thug an Coimisinéir Harris le fios go raibh athruithe á ndéanamh cheana féin ag na Gardaí ar a gcuid oibríochtaí ó bhí na círéibeacha ann.He also said that more Gardaí would be trained in matters of public order and promised that Gardaí would be seen and visible in the capital during Christmas.Dúirt sé freisin go mbeadh tuilleadh Gardaí á n- oiliúint i gcúrsaí oird phoiblí agus gheall sé go mbeadh Gardaí le feiceáil agus le sofheiceáil sa phríomhchathair i gcaitheamh na Nollag.That is on the back of the Police Authority's review of the resources currently available to the Gardai, as announced by the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee yesterday.É sin ar mhuin an athbreithnithe atá an tÚdarás Póilíneachta a dhéanamh ar na hachmainní atá ag na Gardaí faoi láthair, mar a d'fhógair an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee inné.According to Drew Harris, those who were rioting in Dublin last week are a minority and he claimed that those people misused the suffering of others for their own narrow and ugly cause.Dar le Drew Harris gur mionlach atá sa dream a bhí ag réabadh i mBaile Átha Cliath an tseachtain seo caite agus mhaígh sé gur bhain na daoine sin mí- úsáid as fulaingt dhaoine eile ar son a gcúise cúngaigeanta agus gránna féin.While defending the way the Garda Síochána worked during the riots, Commissioner Harris said that as bad as the disorder in Dublin was that night, it did not last as long as the disorder in other capitals (in Europe). before this.Agus é ag cosaint mhodh oibre an Gharda Síochána le linn na gcíréibeacha, dúirt an Coimisinéir Harris dá dhonacht an mí-ord i mBaile Átha Cliath an oíche sin nár mhair sé chomh fada leis an mí-ord a bhí i bpríomhchathracha eile (san Eoraip) roimhe seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvbbosynContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTaser guns, two water cannons to be provided to the Gardai.Gunnaí taser, dhá chanóin uisce le cur ar fáil do na Gardaí.The Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Drew Harris has confirmed that taser guns are to be made available to all members of the Public Order Unit of the Gardaí in view of the riots that were in the center of Dublin a week ago.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris go bhfuil gunnaí taser le cur ar fáil do gach comhalta d'Aonad Oird Phoiblí na nGardaí i bhfianaise na gcíréibeacha a bhí i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath seachtain ó shin.Two water canons are also to be purchased.Táthar le dhá chanóin uisce a cheannach freisin.In that regard, according to Commissioner Harris, Gardai will start using body cameras from the middle of next year and will be provided with more safety equipment, including stronger protective spray.Ina cheann sin, de réir an Choimisinéara Harris, tosóidh Gardaí ag baint leas as ceamaraí colainne ó lár na bliana seo chugainn agus cuirfear tuilleadh fearas sábháilteachta ar fáil dóibh, sprae cosanta níos láidre ina measc.Speaking at a hearing of the Oireachtas Law and Justice Committee, Commissioner Harris indicated that the Gardaí had already been making changes to their operations since the riots.Ag labhairt dó ag éisteacht de Choiste Dlí agus Cirt an Oireachtais, thug an Coimisinéir Harris le fios go raibh athruithe á ndéanamh cheana féin ag na Gardaí ar a gcuid oibríochtaí ó bhí na círéibeacha ann.He also said that more Gardaí would be trained in matters of public order and promised that Gardaí would be seen and visible in the capital during Christmas.Dúirt sé freisin go mbeadh tuilleadh Gardaí á n- oiliúint i gcúrsaí oird phoiblí agus gheall sé go mbeadh Gardaí le feiceáil agus le sofheiceáil sa phríomhchathair i gcaitheamh na Nollag.That is on the back of the Police Authority's review of the resources currently available to the Gardai, as announced by the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee yesterday.É sin ar mhuin an athbreithnithe atá an tÚdarás Póilíneachta a dhéanamh ar na hachmainní atá ag na Gardaí faoi láthair, mar a d'fhógair an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee inné.According to Drew Harris, those who were rioting in Dublin last week are a minority and he claimed that those people misused the suffering of others for their own narrow and ugly cause.Dar le Drew Harris gur mionlach atá sa dream a bhí ag réabadh i mBaile Átha Cliath an tseachtain seo caite agus mhaígh sé gur bhain na daoine sin mí- úsáid as fulaingt dhaoine eile ar son a gcúise cúngaigeanta agus gránna féin.While defending the way the Garda Síochána worked during the riots, Commissioner Harris said that as bad as the disorder in Dublin was that night, it did not last as long as the disorder in other capitals (in Europe). before this.Agus é ag cosaint mhodh oibre an Gharda Síochána le linn na gcíréibeacha, dúirt an Coimisinéir Harris dá dhonacht an mí-ord i mBaile Átha Cliath an oíche sin nár mhair sé chomh fada leis an mí-ord a bhí i bpríomhchathracha eile (san Eoraip) roimhe seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylcmrgr4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo in court for an attack by a dog on a boy.Beirt os comhair cúirte faoi ionsaí a rinne madra ar bhuachaill.A woman and a man who pleaded guilty to charges related to the attack of a nine-year-old boy by a dog that left him with serious facial injuries are due to be sentenced next January.Tá pianbhreith le gearradh i mí Eanáir seo chugainn ar bhean agus ar fhear a phléadáil ciontach i gcúisimh a bhaineann le hionsaí a rinne madra ar bhuachaill naoi mbliana d'aois agus ar bhain drochghortuithe san éadan dó dá bharr.Both were before Wexford Circuit Court this morning.Bhí an bheirt os comhair Chúirt Chuarda Loch Garman ar maidin inniu.They are Karen Miller and Niall Byrne from Fernanna Cearta, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.Sin iad Karen Miller agus Niall Byrne as Fearann na Ceárta, Inis Córthaidh, Co Loch Garman.Karen Miller pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering a person when a pit bull attacked Alejandro Mizsan on November 23, 2022 and another boy four days earlier.Phléadáil Karen Miller ciontach in dhá chúis a bhaineann le duine a chur i gcontúirt nuair a rinne tarbh-bhrocaire ionsaí ar Alejandro Mizsan ar an 23 Samhain 2022 agus ar bhuachaill eile ceithre lá roimhe sin.Niall Byrne pleaded guilty to inhumanely destroying a dog and is also accused of making threats to kill a person or people.Phléadáil Niall Byrne ciontach i madra a dhíothú go mídhaonnachtúil agus tá sé cúisithe freisin i mbagairtí a dhéanamh duine nó daoine a mharú.Niall Byrne was remanded in custody and Karen Miller was released on bail until 11 January 2024.Cuireadh Niall Byrne siar faoi choinneáil agus scaoileadh saor ar bannaí Karen Miller go dtí 11 Eanáir 2024.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylcmrgr4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo in court for an attack by a dog on a boy.Beirt os comhair cúirte faoi ionsaí a rinne madra ar bhuachaill.A woman and a man who pleaded guilty to charges related to the attack of a nine-year-old boy by a dog that left him with serious facial injuries are due to be sentenced next January.Tá pianbhreith le gearradh i mí Eanáir seo chugainn ar bhean agus ar fhear a phléadáil ciontach i gcúisimh a bhaineann le hionsaí a rinne madra ar bhuachaill naoi mbliana d'aois agus ar bhain drochghortuithe san éadan dó dá bharr.Both were before Wexford Circuit Court this morning.Bhí an bheirt os comhair Chúirt Chuarda Loch Garman ar maidin inniu.They are Karen Miller and Niall Byrne from Fernanna Cearta, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.Sin iad Karen Miller agus Niall Byrne as Fearann na Ceárta, Inis Córthaidh, Co Loch Garman.Karen Miller pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering a person when a pit bull attacked Alejandro Mizsan on November 23, 2022 and another boy four days earlier.Phléadáil Karen Miller ciontach in dhá chúis a bhaineann le duine a chur i gcontúirt nuair a rinne tarbh-bhrocaire ionsaí ar Alejandro Mizsan ar an 23 Samhain 2022 agus ar bhuachaill eile ceithre lá roimhe sin.Niall Byrne pleaded guilty to inhumanely destroying a dog and is also accused of making threats to kill a person or people.Phléadáil Niall Byrne ciontach i madra a dhíothú go mídhaonnachtúil agus tá sé cúisithe freisin i mbagairtí a dhéanamh duine nó daoine a mharú.Niall Byrne was remanded in custody and Karen Miller was released on bail until 11 January 2024.Cuireadh Niall Byrne siar faoi choinneáil agus scaoileadh saor ar bannaí Karen Miller go dtí 11 Eanáir 2024.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys3z9eh8Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comDáíth MacGaphann waiting 2,000 days for a new heart.Dáithí Mac Gabhann ag fanacht 2,000 lá le croí nua.Dáithí Mac Gabhann, a seven-year-old boy from Belfast, has been waiting for a new heart for 2,000 days now.Is le 2,000 lá anois atá Dáithí Mac Gabhann, buachaill seacht mbliana d'aois as Béal Feirste, ag fanacht le croí nua.It is an unwanted milestone, but Dáíthí's father has seized the opportunity to draw public attention to his son's situation.Cloch mhíle nár theastaigh atá ann ach tá an deis tapaithe ag athair Dháithí le aird an phobail a tharraingt ar chás a mhic.It is not the first time that Dáíthí's case has been in the limelight.Ní hé an chéad uair é ag cás Dháithí a bheith faoi iomrá.In the beginning of the summer – as a result of a long campaign by his family – a new law was introduced in the North under which almost every adult who has died is now considered an organ donor.I dtús an tsamhraidh – de thoradh fheachtas fada a mhuintire – tugadh isteach dlí nua sa Tuaisceart faoin mbreathnaítear anois ar bheagnach gach duine fásta atá tar éis bháis mar dheontóir orgán.It is assumed that people would not mind their organs being used unless they had specifically indicated during their lifetime that they did not wish to donate them.Glactar leis nár mhiste le daoine go mbainfí leas as a gcuid orgán mura raibh sé tugtha le fios go sonrach acu agus iad ina mbeatha nár mhian leo iad a dheonú.The law was called 'Dlí Dáithí' in honor of the murderer.'Dlí Dháithí' a tugadh ar an dlí in onóir an mhalraigh.A week after the law was implemented, however, the MacGiffin family were informed that doctors were no longer to be included among the people they were prioritizing.Seachtain i ndiaidh don dlí a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm, áfach, cuireadh in iúl do mhuintir Mhic Gabhann nach raibh dochtúirí le Dáithí a áireamh níos mó i measc na ndaoine a raibh siad ag tabhairt tús áite dóibh.Fortunately, he has since been given priority again but he has withdrawn from his family how things could change so suddenly.Ar ámharaí an tsaoil, tá tús áite tugtha dó an athuair ó shin ach bhain sé siar as a mhuintir an chaoi a bhféadfadh cúrsaí athrú chomh tobann.In fact, Máirtín MacGaffann said today that Dáithí will not live long if he does not find a new heart.Go deimhin, dúirt Máirtín Mac Gabhann inniu nach mairfidh Dáithí i bhfad mura bhfaighidh sé croí nua.Dáithí is in a stable condition at the moment but things can change at a moment's notice, he said.Tá bail sheasmhach ar Dháithí faoi láthair ach is feidir le cúrsaí athrú ar iompú boise, arsa sé.Despite the new law, Máirtín MacGaffann appealed to people to register as organ donors and to discuss the situation openly with others in order to improve public awareness of the issue.Ainneoin an dlí nua, d'achainigh Máirtín Mac Gabhann ar dhaoine clárú mar dheontóirí orgán agus an scéal a phlé go hoscailte le daoine eile d'fhonn feasacht an phobail trí chéile ar an gceist a fheabhsú.In addition to Dáíth, up to 150 people in the North are waiting for a new organ.Chomh maith le Dáithí, tá suas le 150 duine sa Tuaisceart ag fanacht le horgán nua.Last year, 96 people in the north received new organs from donors who had died.Anuraidh, fuair 96 duine ó thuaidh orgán nua ó dheontóirí a bhí básaithe.Unfortunately, around fifteen people are lost each year in the North while waiting for a new organ.Ar an drochuair, cailltear thart ar chúig dhuine dhéag gach bliain sa Tuaisceart agus iad ag fanacht le horgán nua.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys3z9eh8Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comDáíth MacGaphann waiting 2,000 days for a new heart.Dáithí Mac Gabhann ag fanacht 2,000 lá le croí nua.Dáithí Mac Gabhann, a seven-year-old boy from Belfast, has been waiting for a new heart for 2,000 days now.Is le 2,000 lá anois atá Dáithí Mac Gabhann, buachaill seacht mbliana d'aois as Béal Feirste, ag fanacht le croí nua.It is an unwanted milestone, but Dáíthí's father has seized the opportunity to draw public attention to his son's situation.Cloch mhíle nár theastaigh atá ann ach tá an deis tapaithe ag athair Dháithí le aird an phobail a tharraingt ar chás a mhic.It is not the first time that Dáíthí's case has been in the limelight.Ní hé an chéad uair é ag cás Dháithí a bheith faoi iomrá.In the beginning of the summer – as a result of a long campaign by his family – a new law was introduced in the North under which almost every adult who has died is now considered an organ donor.I dtús an tsamhraidh – de thoradh fheachtas fada a mhuintire – tugadh isteach dlí nua sa Tuaisceart faoin mbreathnaítear anois ar bheagnach gach duine fásta atá tar éis bháis mar dheontóir orgán.It is assumed that people would not mind their organs being used unless they had specifically indicated during their lifetime that they did not wish to donate them.Glactar leis nár mhiste le daoine go mbainfí leas as a gcuid orgán mura raibh sé tugtha le fios go sonrach acu agus iad ina mbeatha nár mhian leo iad a dheonú.The law was called 'Dlí Dáithí' in honor of the murderer.'Dlí Dháithí' a tugadh ar an dlí in onóir an mhalraigh.A week after the law was implemented, however, the MacGiffin family were informed that doctors were no longer to be included among the people they were prioritizing.Seachtain i ndiaidh don dlí a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm, áfach, cuireadh in iúl do mhuintir Mhic Gabhann nach raibh dochtúirí le Dáithí a áireamh níos mó i measc na ndaoine a raibh siad ag tabhairt tús áite dóibh.Fortunately, he has since been given priority again but he has withdrawn from his family how things could change so suddenly.Ar ámharaí an tsaoil, tá tús áite tugtha dó an athuair ó shin ach bhain sé siar as a mhuintir an chaoi a bhféadfadh cúrsaí athrú chomh tobann.In fact, Máirtín MacGaffann said today that Dáithí will not live long if he does not find a new heart.Go deimhin, dúirt Máirtín Mac Gabhann inniu nach mairfidh Dáithí i bhfad mura bhfaighidh sé croí nua.Dáithí is in a stable condition at the moment but things can change at a moment's notice, he said.Tá bail sheasmhach ar Dháithí faoi láthair ach is feidir le cúrsaí athrú ar iompú boise, arsa sé.Despite the new law, Máirtín MacGaffann appealed to people to register as organ donors and to discuss the situation openly with others in order to improve public awareness of the issue.Ainneoin an dlí nua, d'achainigh Máirtín Mac Gabhann ar dhaoine clárú mar dheontóirí orgán agus an scéal a phlé go hoscailte le daoine eile d'fhonn feasacht an phobail trí chéile ar an gceist a fheabhsú.In addition to Dáíth, up to 150 people in the North are waiting for a new organ.Chomh maith le Dáithí, tá suas le 150 duine sa Tuaisceart ag fanacht le horgán nua.Last year, 96 people in the north received new organs from donors who had died.Anuraidh, fuair 96 duine ó thuaidh orgán nua ó dheontóirí a bhí básaithe.Unfortunately, around fifteen people are lost each year in the North while waiting for a new organ.Ar an drochuair, cailltear thart ar chúig dhuine dhéag gach bliain sa Tuaisceart agus iad ag fanacht le horgán nua.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrocaydaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comRiots in the capital: over 30 people arrested.Círéibeacha sa phríomhchathair: os cionn 30 duine gafa.The Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Drew Harris has revealed that 34 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riots in the center of Dublin last night.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris go bhfuil 34 duine gafa go dtí seo faoi na círéibeacha a bhí i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.Commissioner Harris confirmed that eleven Garda squad cars, two public transport buses and a Luas tram were burnt in the blaze.Dhearbhaigh an Coimisinéir Harris gur dódh aon scuadcharr déag de chuid na nGardaí, dhá bhus iompair phoiblí agus tram Luas sa choinscleo.A number of Gardai were also beaten, one of them badly, he said.Leonadh roinnt Gardaí freisin, duine acu go dona, a dúirt sé.Fireworks, bottles and other material were thrown by Gardaí around the crossroads between O'Connell Street and East Parnell Square near where a man with a knife attacked children and a woman with a knife at lunchtime yesterday.Caitheadh tinte ealaíne, buidéil agus ábhar eile le Gardaí thart ar an gcrosbhóthar idir Sráid Uí Chonaill agus Cearnóg Parnell Thoir in aice leis an áit ar ionsaigh fear dreabhlán páistí agus bean le scian ag am lóin inné.People were outraged by the attack and it is believed that right-wing extremists incited them to surrender to the Gardai.Bhí daoine corraithe faoin ionsaí agus táthar den bharúil gur ghríosaigh antoiscigh ón eite dheis iad le séirse a thabhairt faoi na Gardaí.The Gardaí also say that others took the opportunity to go wild, and commit vandalism and robbery.Deir na Gardaí freisin gur thapaigh daoine eile an deis le dul i bhfiáin, agus loitiméireacht agus robáil a dhéanamh.According to Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenamin it was "a livelihood for a livelihood".Dar leis an Ard-Cheannfort Patrick McMenamin gur "bithiúntas ar son an bhithiúntais" a bhí ann.Condemning the disorder, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that it is estimated that around 500 people were involved in the riots.Agus an mí-ord á cháineadh aige, dúirt an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go meastar gur thart ar 500 duine a bhí páirteach sna scliúchais.Many Gardai are on duty in the city center today, including members of the Public Order Unit.Tá go leor Gardaí ar dualgas i lár na cathrach inniu, comhaltaí den Aonad Oird Phoiblí ina measc.Gardai are carrying out forensic examinations at various locations in the city and road traffic is still prohibited on O'Connell Street and in the Parnell Square area.Tá scrúdúithe dlí-eolaíochta á ndéanamh ag na Gardaí ar ionaid éagsúla sa chathair agus tá cosc go fóill ar thrácht bóthair ar Shráid Uí Chonaill agus i gceantar Chearnóg Parnell.The General Secretary of the Garda Síochána Association of Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham, has condemned the riots.Tá na círéibeacha cáinte ag Ard-Rúnaí Chumann Sháirsintí agus Chigirí an Gharda Síochána, Antoinette Cunningham.She said Gardai were shocked by the violence in the capital last night and claimed they were under-resourced to deal with it.Dúirt sí go raibh Gardaí suaite ag an bhforéigean a bhí sa phríomhchathair aréir agus mhaígh sí nach raibh dóthain acmhainní acu le dul i ngleic lena leithéid.It is not good enough for Justice Minister Helen McEntee to continue to claim that there are enough Gardai in Dublin, says Antoinette Cunningham, when every Garda knows that is not true.Níl sé sách maith ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee coinneáil uirthi ag maíomh go bhfuil dóthain Gardaí i mBaile Átha Cliath, arsa Antoinette Cunningham, nuair atá a fhios ag gach uile Gharda nach bhfuil sé sin fíor.Gardaí are regularly brought in from other divisions to assist their colleagues in the capital, she said.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrocaydaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comRiots in the capital: over 30 people arrested.Círéibeacha sa phríomhchathair: os cionn 30 duine gafa.The Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Drew Harris has revealed that 34 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riots in the center of Dublin last night.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris go bhfuil 34 duine gafa go dtí seo faoi na círéibeacha a bhí i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.Commissioner Harris confirmed that eleven Garda squad cars, two public transport buses and a Luas tram were burnt in the blaze.Dhearbhaigh an Coimisinéir Harris gur dódh aon scuadcharr déag de chuid na nGardaí, dhá bhus iompair phoiblí agus tram Luas sa choinscleo.A number of Gardai were also beaten, one of them badly, he said.Leonadh roinnt Gardaí freisin, duine acu go dona, a dúirt sé.Fireworks, bottles and other material were thrown by Gardaí around the crossroads between O'Connell Street and East Parnell Square near where a man with a knife attacked children and a woman with a knife at lunchtime yesterday.Caitheadh tinte ealaíne, buidéil agus ábhar eile le Gardaí thart ar an gcrosbhóthar idir Sráid Uí Chonaill agus Cearnóg Parnell Thoir in aice leis an áit ar ionsaigh fear dreabhlán páistí agus bean le scian ag am lóin inné.People were outraged by the attack and it is believed that right-wing extremists incited them to surrender to the Gardai.Bhí daoine corraithe faoin ionsaí agus táthar den bharúil gur ghríosaigh antoiscigh ón eite dheis iad le séirse a thabhairt faoi na Gardaí.The Gardaí also say that others took the opportunity to go wild, and commit vandalism and robbery.Deir na Gardaí freisin gur thapaigh daoine eile an deis le dul i bhfiáin, agus loitiméireacht agus robáil a dhéanamh.According to Chief Superintendent Patrick McMenamin it was "a livelihood for a livelihood".Dar leis an Ard-Cheannfort Patrick McMenamin gur "bithiúntas ar son an bhithiúntais" a bhí ann.Condemning the disorder, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that it is estimated that around 500 people were involved in the riots.Agus an mí-ord á cháineadh aige, dúirt an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go meastar gur thart ar 500 duine a bhí páirteach sna scliúchais.Many Gardai are on duty in the city center today, including members of the Public Order Unit.Tá go leor Gardaí ar dualgas i lár na cathrach inniu, comhaltaí den Aonad Oird Phoiblí ina measc.Gardai are carrying out forensic examinations at various locations in the city and road traffic is still prohibited on O'Connell Street and in the Parnell Square area.Tá scrúdúithe dlí-eolaíochta á ndéanamh ag na Gardaí ar ionaid éagsúla sa chathair agus tá cosc go fóill ar thrácht bóthair ar Shráid Uí Chonaill agus i gceantar Chearnóg Parnell.The General Secretary of the Garda Síochána Association of Sergeants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham, has condemned the riots.Tá na círéibeacha cáinte ag Ard-Rúnaí Chumann Sháirsintí agus Chigirí an Gharda Síochána, Antoinette Cunningham.She said Gardai were shocked by the violence in the capital last night and claimed they were under-resourced to deal with it.Dúirt sí go raibh Gardaí suaite ag an bhforéigean a bhí sa phríomhchathair aréir agus mhaígh sí nach raibh dóthain acmhainní acu le dul i ngleic lena leithéid.It is not good enough for Justice Minister Helen McEntee to continue to claim that there are enough Gardai in Dublin, says Antoinette Cunningham, when every Garda knows that is not true.Níl sé sách maith ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee coinneáil uirthi ag maíomh go bhfuil dóthain Gardaí i mBaile Átha Cliath, arsa Antoinette Cunningham, nuair atá a fhios ag gach uile Gharda nach bhfuil sé sin fíor.Gardaí are regularly brought in from other divisions to assist their colleagues in the capital, she said.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yknkt8hcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza ceasefire: details still being finalized.Sos comhraic in Gaza: bailchríoch fós á cur ar mhionsonraí.Israeli military forces have revealed that they have hit 300 targets they say were linked to Hamas in Gaza since yesterday.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael gur bhuail siad 300 targaid a deir siad a bhí bainteach le Hamas in Gaza ó inné.The Israelis say they fired missiles from warplanes at the targets and destroyed Hamas operational centers, bomb-making centers and underground tunnels in Jabalia and Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur scaoil siad diúracáin ó eitleáin chogaidh leis na targaidí agus gur scrios siad ionaid oibríochta de chuid Hamas, ionaid déanta buamaí agus tolláin faoi thalamh in Jabalia agus in Beit Hanoun i dtuaisceart Gaza.They did not say how many people were killed in the raids, however.Ní dúirt siad cé mhéad duine a maraíodh sna ruathair, ámh.It is also reported that the Israelis fired missile barrages with targets in the towns of Rafah and Khan Younis this morning.Tuairiscítear freisin gur scaoil na hIosraelaigh baráistí diúracán le hionaid i mbailte Rafah agus Khan Younis ar maidin.The Israelis are still carrying out airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon as well.Tá na hIosraelaigh fós ag déanamh ionsaithe ón aer ar thargaidí i ndeisceart na Liobáine freisin.It is assumed that these are targets that may be associated with Hezbollah.Glactar leis gur targaidí a d'fhéadfadh a bheith bainteach le Hezbollah atá i gceist.The Israelis say they destroyed a "squad" capable of attacking tanks and also destroyed a missile launcher.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur dhíothaigh siad "scuad" a raibh sé d'acmhainn aige tancanna a ionsaí agus gur scrios siad teilgeoir diúracán chomh maith.Although the four-day ceasefire announced yesterday was supposed to start today, it is now expected that it will not be implemented until tomorrow at the earliest.Cé gur ceapadh go gcuirfí tús inniu leis an sos comhraic ceithre lá a fógraíodh inné, meastar anois nach gcuirfear i bhfeidhm é go dtí amárach ar a thúisce.In addition to what was decided about the hostilities, it was promised that Hamas would release half a hundred hostages they are holding in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians who are being held by the Israelis.Chomh maith lenar socraíodh faoi chúrsaí cogaíochta, gealladh go scaoilfeadh Hamas saor leathchéad giall atá siad a choinneáil in Gaza mar mhalairt ar 150 Palaistíneach atá faoi choinneáil ag na hIosraelaigh.However, it seems that the details are being finalized - such as which hostages will be released and to whom they will be handed over.Dealraíonn sé, áfach, go bhfuiltear ag cur bailchríoch ar na mionsonraí – leithéidí cé na gialla a ligfear saor agus cé dó a dtabharfar ar láimh iad.Regarding the ceasefire, the main mediator, Qatari diplomat Mohammed al- Khulaifi, said there was still work to be done.Maidir leis an sos comhraic, dúirt an príomh-idirghabhálaí, an taidhleoir as Catar Mohammed al-Khulaifi, dúirt sé go raibh obair fós le déanamh.There will be further talks in the hope of extending the ceasefire, he said.Beidh tuilleadh comhráite ann le súil síneadh a chur leis an sos comhraic, arsa sé.He also indicated that he was hopeful that this would be achieved.Thug sé le fios freisin go raibh sé dóchasach go mbainfí é sin amach.As part of the deal between Israel and Hamas, hundreds of lorries full of relief supplies - food, water, medicine, fuel and so on - are expected to be allowed into Gaza.Mar chuid dá bhfuil socraithe idir Iosrael agus Hamas, tá súil go ligfear isteach in Gaza na céadta leoraí lán le soláthairtí fóirithinte – bia, uisce, cógais leighis, breosla agus mar sin díobh.Since the Israelis began bombing Gaza and besieged the enclave last month,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yknkt8hcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGaza ceasefire: details still being finalized.Sos comhraic in Gaza: bailchríoch fós á cur ar mhionsonraí.Israeli military forces have revealed that they have hit 300 targets they say were linked to Hamas in Gaza since yesterday.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag fórsaí míleata Iosrael gur bhuail siad 300 targaid a deir siad a bhí bainteach le Hamas in Gaza ó inné.The Israelis say they fired missiles from warplanes at the targets and destroyed Hamas operational centers, bomb-making centers and underground tunnels in Jabalia and Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur scaoil siad diúracáin ó eitleáin chogaidh leis na targaidí agus gur scrios siad ionaid oibríochta de chuid Hamas, ionaid déanta buamaí agus tolláin faoi thalamh in Jabalia agus in Beit Hanoun i dtuaisceart Gaza.They did not say how many people were killed in the raids, however.Ní dúirt siad cé mhéad duine a maraíodh sna ruathair, ámh.It is also reported that the Israelis fired missile barrages with targets in the towns of Rafah and Khan Younis this morning.Tuairiscítear freisin gur scaoil na hIosraelaigh baráistí diúracán le hionaid i mbailte Rafah agus Khan Younis ar maidin.The Israelis are still carrying out airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon as well.Tá na hIosraelaigh fós ag déanamh ionsaithe ón aer ar thargaidí i ndeisceart na Liobáine freisin.It is assumed that these are targets that may be associated with Hezbollah.Glactar leis gur targaidí a d'fhéadfadh a bheith bainteach le Hezbollah atá i gceist.The Israelis say they destroyed a "squad" capable of attacking tanks and also destroyed a missile launcher.Deir na hIosraelaigh gur dhíothaigh siad "scuad" a raibh sé d'acmhainn aige tancanna a ionsaí agus gur scrios siad teilgeoir diúracán chomh maith.Although the four-day ceasefire announced yesterday was supposed to start today, it is now expected that it will not be implemented until tomorrow at the earliest.Cé gur ceapadh go gcuirfí tús inniu leis an sos comhraic ceithre lá a fógraíodh inné, meastar anois nach gcuirfear i bhfeidhm é go dtí amárach ar a thúisce.In addition to what was decided about the hostilities, it was promised that Hamas would release half a hundred hostages they are holding in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinians who are being held by the Israelis.Chomh maith lenar socraíodh faoi chúrsaí cogaíochta, gealladh go scaoilfeadh Hamas saor leathchéad giall atá siad a choinneáil in Gaza mar mhalairt ar 150 Palaistíneach atá faoi choinneáil ag na hIosraelaigh.However, it seems that the details are being finalized - such as which hostages will be released and to whom they will be handed over.Dealraíonn sé, áfach, go bhfuiltear ag cur bailchríoch ar na mionsonraí – leithéidí cé na gialla a ligfear saor agus cé dó a dtabharfar ar láimh iad.Regarding the ceasefire, the main mediator, Qatari diplomat Mohammed al- Khulaifi, said there was still work to be done.Maidir leis an sos comhraic, dúirt an príomh-idirghabhálaí, an taidhleoir as Catar Mohammed al-Khulaifi, dúirt sé go raibh obair fós le déanamh.There will be further talks in the hope of extending the ceasefire, he said.Beidh tuilleadh comhráite ann le súil síneadh a chur leis an sos comhraic, arsa sé.He also indicated that he was hopeful that this would be achieved.Thug sé le fios freisin go raibh sé dóchasach go mbainfí é sin amach.As part of the deal between Israel and Hamas, hundreds of lorries full of relief supplies - food, water, medicine, fuel and so on - are expected to be allowed into Gaza.Mar chuid dá bhfuil socraithe idir Iosrael agus Hamas, tá súil go ligfear isteach in Gaza na céadta leoraí lán le soláthairtí fóirithinte – bia, uisce, cógais leighis, breosla agus mar sin díobh.Since the Israelis began bombing Gaza and besieged the enclave last month,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywg2pasgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSecond auction announced for offshore electricity turbines.An dara ceant fógartha do thuirbíní leictreachais ar muir.The Government has announced plans for another auction of offshore power generation rights.Tá an Rialtas tar éis plean a fhógairt do cheant eile ar chearta ginte cumhachta amach ón gcósta.The first auction was organized at the beginning of the year under which 4 licenses were awarded, 3 on the east coast and one off Connemara.Tús na bliana a heagraíodh an chéad cheant faoinar bronnadh 4 cheadúnas, 3 cinn ar an gcósta thoir agus ceann amháin amach ó Chonamara.The German company RWE and their partner in this country Saorgus Energy have been granted permission to generate 824 MegaWatts in the Dublin Area on the Irish Sea.Bronnadh cead ar an gcuideachta as an nGearmáin RWE agus ar a bpáirtí sa tír seo Saorgus Energy 824 MegaWatt a ghineadh i Réimse Átha Cliath ar Mhuir Éireann.The French EDF in partnership with Fred Olsen - a company from Norway - was granted permission to generate 1,300 MW east of Wicklow.Bronnadh cead ar na Francaigh EDF i bpáirt le Fred Olsen - cuideachta as an Iorua - 1,300 MW a ghineadh soir as Cill Mhantáin.Norway's Statkraft was granted permission to generate 500 MW north of Dublin.Bronnadh cead ar na hIoruaigh Statkraft 500 MW a ghineadh amach ó thuaidh de Bhaile Átha Cliath.And 450 MW was approved for the company Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo west of Charna in Co Galway.Agus ceadaíodh 450 MW don chuideachta Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo siar amach ó Charna i gCo na Gaillimhe.The new auction is focused on the south coast.Ar an gcósta ó dheas atá an ceant úr dírithe.Environment Minister Eamon Ryan announced this this afternoon in The Hague in the Netherlands at a meeting of 9 member states in the EU about the generation of energy at sea in northern Europe from now to 2030.An tAire Comhshaoil Eamon Ryan a d'fhógair an méid sin tráthnóna san Háig san Ísiltír ag cruinniú de 9 gcinn de bhallstáit san AE faoi ghineadh fuinnimh ar muir i dtuaisceart na hEorpa as seo go 2030.Ireland aims to generate 5 GigaWatt (5,000 MW) from offshore wind by then, and quadruple that to 20 GW (20,000 MW) by 2040.Tá rún ag Éirinn 5 GigaWatt (5,000 MW) a bheith á ghineadh ón ngaoth amach ón gcósta faoin tráth sin, agus a cheithre oiread, sin 20 GW (20,000 MW) a bheith á chruthú i 2040.3 MW planned to come from the 4 approved proposals, enough electricity to support 2.5 million households.3 MW atá beartaithe a theacht ón 4 thogra atá ceadaithe, dóthain leictreachais a choinneodh 2.5 milliún teaghlach.The auction will start in March next year when a map of the areas where turbines will be allowed to be built on the sea in proposals that could provide 900 MW will be published.Mí an Mhárta na bliana seo chugainn a thosóidh an ceant nuair a fhoilseofar léarscáil de na limistéir ina mbeidh cead tuirbíní ar an bhfarraige a thógáil i dtograí a bheadh in ann 900 MW a sholáthar.The licenses are intended to be awarded between February and October 2025.Tá sé i gceist na ceadúnais a bhronnadh idir mí Feabhra agus mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2025.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywg2pasgContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSecond auction announced for offshore electricity turbines.An dara ceant fógartha do thuirbíní leictreachais ar muir.The Government has announced plans for another auction of offshore power generation rights.Tá an Rialtas tar éis plean a fhógairt do cheant eile ar chearta ginte cumhachta amach ón gcósta.The first auction was organized at the beginning of the year under which 4 licenses were awarded, 3 on the east coast and one off Connemara.Tús na bliana a heagraíodh an chéad cheant faoinar bronnadh 4 cheadúnas, 3 cinn ar an gcósta thoir agus ceann amháin amach ó Chonamara.The German company RWE and their partner in this country Saorgus Energy have been granted permission to generate 824 MegaWatts in the Dublin Area on the Irish Sea.Bronnadh cead ar an gcuideachta as an nGearmáin RWE agus ar a bpáirtí sa tír seo Saorgus Energy 824 MegaWatt a ghineadh i Réimse Átha Cliath ar Mhuir Éireann.The French EDF in partnership with Fred Olsen - a company from Norway - was granted permission to generate 1,300 MW east of Wicklow.Bronnadh cead ar na Francaigh EDF i bpáirt le Fred Olsen - cuideachta as an Iorua - 1,300 MW a ghineadh soir as Cill Mhantáin.Norway's Statkraft was granted permission to generate 500 MW north of Dublin.Bronnadh cead ar na hIoruaigh Statkraft 500 MW a ghineadh amach ó thuaidh de Bhaile Átha Cliath.And 450 MW was approved for the company Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo west of Charna in Co Galway.Agus ceadaíodh 450 MW don chuideachta Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo siar amach ó Charna i gCo na Gaillimhe.The new auction is focused on the south coast.Ar an gcósta ó dheas atá an ceant úr dírithe.Environment Minister Eamon Ryan announced this this afternoon in The Hague in the Netherlands at a meeting of 9 member states in the EU about the generation of energy at sea in northern Europe from now to 2030.An tAire Comhshaoil Eamon Ryan a d'fhógair an méid sin tráthnóna san Háig san Ísiltír ag cruinniú de 9 gcinn de bhallstáit san AE faoi ghineadh fuinnimh ar muir i dtuaisceart na hEorpa as seo go 2030.Ireland aims to generate 5 GigaWatt (5,000 MW) from offshore wind by then, and quadruple that to 20 GW (20,000 MW) by 2040.Tá rún ag Éirinn 5 GigaWatt (5,000 MW) a bheith á ghineadh ón ngaoth amach ón gcósta faoin tráth sin, agus a cheithre oiread, sin 20 GW (20,000 MW) a bheith á chruthú i 2040.3 MW planned to come from the 4 approved proposals, enough electricity to support 2.5 million households.3 MW atá beartaithe a theacht ón 4 thogra atá ceadaithe, dóthain leictreachais a choinneodh 2.5 milliún teaghlach.The auction will start in March next year when a map of the areas where turbines will be allowed to be built on the sea in proposals that could provide 900 MW will be published.Mí an Mhárta na bliana seo chugainn a thosóidh an ceant nuair a fhoilseofar léarscáil de na limistéir ina mbeidh cead tuirbíní ar an bhfarraige a thógáil i dtograí a bheadh in ann 900 MW a sholáthar.The licenses are intended to be awarded between February and October 2025.Tá sé i gceist na ceadúnais a bhronnadh idir mí Feabhra agus mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2025.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yu8n3qu9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comHSE recommending Covid-19 vaccines, get flu soon.FSS ag moladh vacsaíní covid 19, fliú a fháil gan mhoill.The Health Service Executive is appealing for people to get Covid-19 and flu vaccines without delay in anticipation of an outbreak of both diseases this winter.Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag achainí ar dhaoine vacsaíní covid 19 agus fliú a fháil gan mhoill ar ionchas go mbeidh ráig den dá ghalar ann an geimhreadh seo.The HSE is concerned that not enough people have received the vaccines yet.Tá imní ar FSS nach bhfuil na vacsaíní faighte ag dóthain daoine fós.It is said that the hospitals are already very crowded with many people with respiratory diseases coming to them, especially children.Deirtear go bhfuil na hospidéil an-bhroidiúil cheana féin agus go leor daoine le galair riospráide ag teacht chucu, go háirithe leanaí.In that regard, it seems that the number of cases of influenza was very high in the southern hemisphere during the winter itself this year.Ina cheann sin, is cosúil go raibh an líon cásanna den fhliú an-ard sa leathsféar theas i gcaitheamh an gheimhridh s'acu féin i mbliana.People with poor health and people working in the health sector, the HSE recommends that they above all receive both vaccines.Daoine a bhfuil drochshláinte acu agus daoine atá ag obair san earnáil sláinte, molann FSS dóibhsean thar aon dream eile an dá vacsaín a fháil.After that, everyone over the age of 50 is recommended to get them.Ina dhiaidh sin, moltar do gach uile dhuine atá os cionn 50 bliain iad a fháil.Both vaccines can be received at the same time and it takes about two weeks for them to affect a person.Is féidir an dá vacsaín a fháil ag an am céanna agus baineann sé tuairim is coicís astu dul i gcion ar dhuine.Dr Éamonn O'Moore from the HSE said that people should not be complacent about the situation.Dúirt an Dr Éamonn O'Moore ó FSS nár chóir do dhaoine a bheith réchúiseach faoin scéal.Already, he said, and with the winter just beginning, people with Covid-19 have been hospitalized.Cheana féin, arsa sé, agus gan an geimhreadh ach ina thús, tá daoine a bhfuil covid 19 orthu curtha in ospidéil.Some of them are seriously ill and some are in intensive care, he said.Tá cuid acu go dona tinn agus tá cuid acusan faoi dhianchúram, a dúirt sé.Dr O'Moore also pointed out that approximately half of those patients had not received the vaccine.Thug an Dr O'Moore le fios freisin nach raibh an vacsaín faighte ag tuairim is leath de na hothair sin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yu8n3qu9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comHSE recommending Covid-19 vaccines, get flu soon.FSS ag moladh vacsaíní covid 19, fliú a fháil gan mhoill.The Health Service Executive is appealing for people to get Covid-19 and flu vaccines without delay in anticipation of an outbreak of both diseases this winter.Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag achainí ar dhaoine vacsaíní covid 19 agus fliú a fháil gan mhoill ar ionchas go mbeidh ráig den dá ghalar ann an geimhreadh seo.The HSE is concerned that not enough people have received the vaccines yet.Tá imní ar FSS nach bhfuil na vacsaíní faighte ag dóthain daoine fós.It is said that the hospitals are already very crowded with many people with respiratory diseases coming to them, especially children.Deirtear go bhfuil na hospidéil an-bhroidiúil cheana féin agus go leor daoine le galair riospráide ag teacht chucu, go háirithe leanaí.In that regard, it seems that the number of cases of influenza was very high in the southern hemisphere during the winter itself this year.Ina cheann sin, is cosúil go raibh an líon cásanna den fhliú an-ard sa leathsféar theas i gcaitheamh an gheimhridh s'acu féin i mbliana.People with poor health and people working in the health sector, the HSE recommends that they above all receive both vaccines.Daoine a bhfuil drochshláinte acu agus daoine atá ag obair san earnáil sláinte, molann FSS dóibhsean thar aon dream eile an dá vacsaín a fháil.After that, everyone over the age of 50 is recommended to get them.Ina dhiaidh sin, moltar do gach uile dhuine atá os cionn 50 bliain iad a fháil.Both vaccines can be received at the same time and it takes about two weeks for them to affect a person.Is féidir an dá vacsaín a fháil ag an am céanna agus baineann sé tuairim is coicís astu dul i gcion ar dhuine.Dr Éamonn O'Moore from the HSE said that people should not be complacent about the situation.Dúirt an Dr Éamonn O'Moore ó FSS nár chóir do dhaoine a bheith réchúiseach faoin scéal.Already, he said, and with the winter just beginning, people with Covid-19 have been hospitalized.Cheana féin, arsa sé, agus gan an geimhreadh ach ina thús, tá daoine a bhfuil covid 19 orthu curtha in ospidéil.Some of them are seriously ill and some are in intensive care, he said.Tá cuid acu go dona tinn agus tá cuid acusan faoi dhianchúram, a dúirt sé.Dr O'Moore also pointed out that approximately half of those patients had not received the vaccine.Thug an Dr O'Moore le fios freisin nach raibh an vacsaín faighte ag tuairim is leath de na hothair sin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yulbt2v5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNewborn babies transferred out of Al-Shifa hospital.Naíonáin nuabheirthe aistrithe amach as ospidéal Al-Shifa.31 infants in "very serious condition" have been transferred out of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza and are on their way to Egypt.Tá 31 naíonán a bhfuil "fíor dhroch bhail" orthu aistrithe amach as ospidéal Al-Shifa i nGaza agus ar a mbealach chuig an Éigipt.The director of all hospitals in Gaza, Mohammed Zaqut, told the AFP news agency that all 31 infants had been transferred out of Al-Shifa, along with three doctors and two nurses, and that arrangements were now being made to brought across the border into Egypt through the Rafah crossing.Dúirt stiúrthóir na n- osipdéal uilig i nGaza, Mohammed Zaqut, leis an áisíneacht nuachta AFP gur aistríodh gach ceann de na 31 naíonán amach as Al-Shifa, chomh maith le triúr dochtúir agus beirt altra, agus go bhfuiltear anois ag déanamh socruithe chun iad thabhairt thar teorainn chuig an Éigipt tríd thrasnú Rafah.The largest hospital in Gaza is a "death zone", the United Nations says of the Al-Shifa hospital which is now under the control of the Israeli army.Is "crios báis" é an t-ospidéal is mó i nGaza, a deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe faoi ospidéal Al- Shifa atá anois faoi smacht arm Iosrael.The United Nations and the World Health Organization have started moving patients out of the hospital since their safety can no longer be guaranteed, since the Israeli army entered it this week.Tá na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus an Eagraíocht Sláinte Domhanda tosaithe ag bogadh othair amach as an ospidéal ós rud é nach féidir a sábháilteacht a chinntiú níos mó, ó tháinig arm Iosrael isteach ann an tseachtain seo.The Israeli army says they believe Hamas has a base in the basement of the hospital and that is why they are trying to take over the building.Deir arm Iosrael go gcreideann siad go bhfuil bunáit ag Hamas in íoslach an ospidéil agus gurb é sin an chúis a bhfuil siad ag iarraidh seilbh a ghlacadh ar an fhoirgneamh.Hamas and Al-Shifa staff deny that fighters are hiding in the hospital and it is not clear that the Israeli army has found any fighters yet.Séanann Hamas agus foireann Al-Shifa go bhfuil trodaithe i bhfolach san ospidéal agus ní léir gur aimsigh arm Iosrael aon trodaí go fóill.Earlier this week people who died at the hospital had to be buried in a mass grave near the entrance.Níos luaithe an tseachtain seo b'éigean daoine a bhásaigh san ospidéal a chur in uaigh ollmhór in aice leis an mbealach isteach.The Israeli army cut off electricity and fuel to the building.Cheil arm Iosrael leictreachas agus breosla ar an fhoirgneamh.The staff had to turn off the incubators for newborn babies because there was no oxygen supply to operate the equipment.B'éigean don fhoireann na goradáin do leanaí nuabheirthe a mhúchadh de bharr nach raibh soláthar ocsaigine ann leis an trealamh a fheidhmiú.Yesterday hundreds of people fled the hospital on orders from the Israeli army - some of them patients and others who were sheltering from the fighting around them.Inné theith na céadta duine as an ospidéal ar ordú ó arm Iosrael - cuid acu ar othair iad agus cuid eile a bhí ar foscadh ón chogaíocht thart timpeall orthu.The organization Médecins Sans Frontières says that a convoy of vehicles carrying hospital staff and their families was attacked as they were leaving Al-Shifa, despite the fact that an arrangement had been made with both sides.Deir an eagraíocht Médecins Sans Frontières gur ionsaíodh slógadh feithiclí a bhí ag iompar baill foirne an osipidéil agus a dteaghlaigh, le linn dóibh a bheith ag imeacht as Al-Shifa, ainneoin go raibh socrú déanta leis an dá thaobh.One person was killed in the attack.Maraíodh duine amháin san ionsaí.It is estimated that there are now 300 patients and 25 staff members ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yulbt2v5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNewborn babies transferred out of Al-Shifa hospital.Naíonáin nuabheirthe aistrithe amach as ospidéal Al-Shifa.31 infants in "very serious condition" have been transferred out of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza and are on their way to Egypt.Tá 31 naíonán a bhfuil "fíor dhroch bhail" orthu aistrithe amach as ospidéal Al-Shifa i nGaza agus ar a mbealach chuig an Éigipt.The director of all hospitals in Gaza, Mohammed Zaqut, told the AFP news agency that all 31 infants had been transferred out of Al-Shifa, along with three doctors and two nurses, and that arrangements were now being made to brought across the border into Egypt through the Rafah crossing.Dúirt stiúrthóir na n- osipdéal uilig i nGaza, Mohammed Zaqut, leis an áisíneacht nuachta AFP gur aistríodh gach ceann de na 31 naíonán amach as Al-Shifa, chomh maith le triúr dochtúir agus beirt altra, agus go bhfuiltear anois ag déanamh socruithe chun iad thabhairt thar teorainn chuig an Éigipt tríd thrasnú Rafah.The largest hospital in Gaza is a "death zone", the United Nations says of the Al-Shifa hospital which is now under the control of the Israeli army.Is "crios báis" é an t-ospidéal is mó i nGaza, a deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe faoi ospidéal Al- Shifa atá anois faoi smacht arm Iosrael.The United Nations and the World Health Organization have started moving patients out of the hospital since their safety can no longer be guaranteed, since the Israeli army entered it this week.Tá na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus an Eagraíocht Sláinte Domhanda tosaithe ag bogadh othair amach as an ospidéal ós rud é nach féidir a sábháilteacht a chinntiú níos mó, ó tháinig arm Iosrael isteach ann an tseachtain seo.The Israeli army says they believe Hamas has a base in the basement of the hospital and that is why they are trying to take over the building.Deir arm Iosrael go gcreideann siad go bhfuil bunáit ag Hamas in íoslach an ospidéil agus gurb é sin an chúis a bhfuil siad ag iarraidh seilbh a ghlacadh ar an fhoirgneamh.Hamas and Al-Shifa staff deny that fighters are hiding in the hospital and it is not clear that the Israeli army has found any fighters yet.Séanann Hamas agus foireann Al-Shifa go bhfuil trodaithe i bhfolach san ospidéal agus ní léir gur aimsigh arm Iosrael aon trodaí go fóill.Earlier this week people who died at the hospital had to be buried in a mass grave near the entrance.Níos luaithe an tseachtain seo b'éigean daoine a bhásaigh san ospidéal a chur in uaigh ollmhór in aice leis an mbealach isteach.The Israeli army cut off electricity and fuel to the building.Cheil arm Iosrael leictreachas agus breosla ar an fhoirgneamh.The staff had to turn off the incubators for newborn babies because there was no oxygen supply to operate the equipment.B'éigean don fhoireann na goradáin do leanaí nuabheirthe a mhúchadh de bharr nach raibh soláthar ocsaigine ann leis an trealamh a fheidhmiú.Yesterday hundreds of people fled the hospital on orders from the Israeli army - some of them patients and others who were sheltering from the fighting around them.Inné theith na céadta duine as an ospidéal ar ordú ó arm Iosrael - cuid acu ar othair iad agus cuid eile a bhí ar foscadh ón chogaíocht thart timpeall orthu.The organization Médecins Sans Frontières says that a convoy of vehicles carrying hospital staff and their families was attacked as they were leaving Al-Shifa, despite the fact that an arrangement had been made with both sides.Deir an eagraíocht Médecins Sans Frontières gur ionsaíodh slógadh feithiclí a bhí ag iompar baill foirne an osipidéil agus a dteaghlaigh, le linn dóibh a bheith ag imeacht as Al-Shifa, ainneoin go raibh socrú déanta leis an dá thaobh.One person was killed in the attack.Maraíodh duine amháin san ionsaí.It is estimated that there are now 300 patients and 25 staff members ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yl94zya2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comPatient details from an old hospital in Donegal published online.Sonraí othar ó sheanospidéal i nDún na nGall foilsithe ar líne.The Saolta hospital group says it has sent a report to the Gardaí about medical records from an old hospital in Co Donegal being illegally published on the digital platform TikTok.Deir an grúpa ospidéal Saolta go bhfuil tuairisc curtha acu chuig na Gardaí faoi thaifid leighis ó sheanospidéal i gCo Dhún na nGall a bheith foilsithe go neamhdhleathach ar an ardán digiteach TikTok.Historical records from a psychiatric hospital in Letterkenny – St Connell's Hospital – which go back more than two decades.Taifid stairiúla ó ospidéal síciatrach i Leitir Ceanainn – Ospidéal Naomh Conall – a théann siar breis agis scór bliain atá i gceist.A video has been posted online showing boxes containing details of patients under the hospital's care.Cuireadh físeán ar líne a thaispeáineann boscaí ina bhfuil sonraí othar a bhí faoi chúram an ospidéil.St Conall's Hospital closed in 2010.Dúnadh Ospidéal Naomh Conall in 2010.The Health Service Executive examined the building yesterday and was told afterwards that the records were being kept in a locked warehouse.Rinne Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte scrúdú ar an bhfoirgneamh inné agus dúradh ina dhiaidh go raibh na taifid á gcoinneáil i stóras a bhí faoi ghlas.The Executive promised that additional policies would be implemented to make the place safer.Gheall an Fheidhmeannacht go gcuirfí beartais bhreise i bhfeidhm leis an áit a dhéanamh níos sábháilte.It was also said that a report had been sent about the matter to the Data Protection Commissioner.Dúradh freisin go raibh tuairisc curtha faoin scéal chuig an gCoimisineir um Chosaint Sonraí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yl94zya2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comPatient details from an old hospital in Donegal published online.Sonraí othar ó sheanospidéal i nDún na nGall foilsithe ar líne.The Saolta hospital group says it has sent a report to the Gardaí about medical records from an old hospital in Co Donegal being illegally published on the digital platform TikTok.Deir an grúpa ospidéal Saolta go bhfuil tuairisc curtha acu chuig na Gardaí faoi thaifid leighis ó sheanospidéal i gCo Dhún na nGall a bheith foilsithe go neamhdhleathach ar an ardán digiteach TikTok.Historical records from a psychiatric hospital in Letterkenny – St Connell's Hospital – which go back more than two decades.Taifid stairiúla ó ospidéal síciatrach i Leitir Ceanainn – Ospidéal Naomh Conall – a théann siar breis agis scór bliain atá i gceist.A video has been posted online showing boxes containing details of patients under the hospital's care.Cuireadh físeán ar líne a thaispeáineann boscaí ina bhfuil sonraí othar a bhí faoi chúram an ospidéil.St Conall's Hospital closed in 2010.Dúnadh Ospidéal Naomh Conall in 2010.The Health Service Executive examined the building yesterday and was told afterwards that the records were being kept in a locked warehouse.Rinne Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte scrúdú ar an bhfoirgneamh inné agus dúradh ina dhiaidh go raibh na taifid á gcoinneáil i stóras a bhí faoi ghlas.The Executive promised that additional policies would be implemented to make the place safer.Gheall an Fheidhmeannacht go gcuirfí beartais bhreise i bhfeidhm leis an áit a dhéanamh níos sábháilte.It was also said that a report had been sent about the matter to the Data Protection Commissioner.Dúradh freisin go raibh tuairisc curtha faoin scéal chuig an gCoimisineir um Chosaint Sonraí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvvth2qpContact: irishlingos@gmail.com12,000 properties still without power after the storm.12,000 áitreabh fós gan chumhacht tar éis na stoirme.About 12,000 homes and businesses are still without power due to damage to electricity networks during the latest storm.Tá thart ar 12,000 teach agus gnóthas fós gan chumhacht mar gheall ar an damáiste a rinneadh do líonraí leictreachais le linn na stoirme is deireanaí.According to the Electricity Supply Board, Roscommon, Longford and North Westmeath are the areas where the power is always cut the most.Dar le Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais gurb iad Ros Comáin, an Longfort agus an Iarmhí Thuaidh, gurb iadsan na ceantair is mó a bhfuil an chumhacht gearrtha iontu i gcónaí.The company says that teams of technicians, in collaboration with their colleagues from the North, have been doing their best since early morning to restore the power in those places.Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil meithleacha teicneoirí, i gcomhar lena gcomhghleacaithe ón Tuaisceart, ag déanamh a seacht ndícheall ó mhoch maidine an chumhacht a thabhairt ar ais sna háiteanna sin.It is estimated that approximately 100,000 properties were left without power at the worst of the storm called 'Debi'.Áirítear go raibh tuairim is 100,000 áitreabh fágtha gan chumhacht an tráth ba mheasa a bhí cúrsaí le linn na stoirme ar gaireadh 'Debi' di.The chairman of the National Emergency Coordination Group, Keith Leonard, said that the worst floods were in Galway city.Dúirt cathaoirleach an Ghrúpa Comhordaithe Éigeandála Náisiúnta, Keith Leonard, gur i gcathair na Gaillimhe a bhí na tuilte ba mheasa.He also indicated that 'Debi' appeared to be the strongest of the four storms since the beginning of autumn and said that more storms were still promised.Thug sé le fios freisin gur cosúil go raibh 'Debi' ar an stoirm ba láidre de na ceithre cinn a bhí ann ó thús an fhómhair agus dúirt go raibh tuilleadh stoirmeacha fós geallta.The Mayor of Galway Eddie Hoare said that the floods were worst in the historic area of the city, where they often occur when there is a storm.Dúirt Méara na Gaillimhe Eddie Hoare gur mheasa na tuilte i gceantar stairiúil na cathrach, áit a mbíonn siad go minic nuair a bhíonn stoirm ann.To top it all off, he said, people in that area can't get insurance.Mar bharr ar an donas, arsa sé, ní féidir le daoine sa cheantar sin árachas a fháil.Support schemes established by the Government last month are to be made available to people in Galway city and Oranmore, where the storm also caused a lot of damage.Tá scéimeanna tacaíochta a bhunaigh an Rialtas an mhí seo caite le cur ar fáil do dhaoine i gcathair na Gaillimhe agus in Óran Mór, áit a ndearna an stoirm go leor damáiste chomh maith.According to the first scheme, €5,000 can be claimed on the first occasion followed by an inspection payment of €20,000.De réir na chéad scéime, is féidir €5,000 a éileamh ar an gcéad ásc agus íocaíocht iniúchta €20,000 ina dhiaidh sin.According to the second scheme, which relates to the most urgent cases, a payment of €10,000 can be claimed immediately followed by an audit payment of €100,000.De réir an dara scéim, a bhaineann leis na cásanna is práinní, is féidir íocaíocht €10,000 a éileamh láithreach agus íocaíocht iniúchta €100,000 ina dhiaidh sin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvvth2qpContact: irishlingos@gmail.com12,000 properties still without power after the storm.12,000 áitreabh fós gan chumhacht tar éis na stoirme.About 12,000 homes and businesses are still without power due to damage to electricity networks during the latest storm.Tá thart ar 12,000 teach agus gnóthas fós gan chumhacht mar gheall ar an damáiste a rinneadh do líonraí leictreachais le linn na stoirme is deireanaí.According to the Electricity Supply Board, Roscommon, Longford and North Westmeath are the areas where the power is always cut the most.Dar le Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais gurb iad Ros Comáin, an Longfort agus an Iarmhí Thuaidh, gurb iadsan na ceantair is mó a bhfuil an chumhacht gearrtha iontu i gcónaí.The company says that teams of technicians, in collaboration with their colleagues from the North, have been doing their best since early morning to restore the power in those places.Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil meithleacha teicneoirí, i gcomhar lena gcomhghleacaithe ón Tuaisceart, ag déanamh a seacht ndícheall ó mhoch maidine an chumhacht a thabhairt ar ais sna háiteanna sin.It is estimated that approximately 100,000 properties were left without power at the worst of the storm called 'Debi'.Áirítear go raibh tuairim is 100,000 áitreabh fágtha gan chumhacht an tráth ba mheasa a bhí cúrsaí le linn na stoirme ar gaireadh 'Debi' di.The chairman of the National Emergency Coordination Group, Keith Leonard, said that the worst floods were in Galway city.Dúirt cathaoirleach an Ghrúpa Comhordaithe Éigeandála Náisiúnta, Keith Leonard, gur i gcathair na Gaillimhe a bhí na tuilte ba mheasa.He also indicated that 'Debi' appeared to be the strongest of the four storms since the beginning of autumn and said that more storms were still promised.Thug sé le fios freisin gur cosúil go raibh 'Debi' ar an stoirm ba láidre de na ceithre cinn a bhí ann ó thús an fhómhair agus dúirt go raibh tuilleadh stoirmeacha fós geallta.The Mayor of Galway Eddie Hoare said that the floods were worst in the historic area of the city, where they often occur when there is a storm.Dúirt Méara na Gaillimhe Eddie Hoare gur mheasa na tuilte i gceantar stairiúil na cathrach, áit a mbíonn siad go minic nuair a bhíonn stoirm ann.To top it all off, he said, people in that area can't get insurance.Mar bharr ar an donas, arsa sé, ní féidir le daoine sa cheantar sin árachas a fháil.Support schemes established by the Government last month are to be made available to people in Galway city and Oranmore, where the storm also caused a lot of damage.Tá scéimeanna tacaíochta a bhunaigh an Rialtas an mhí seo caite le cur ar fáil do dhaoine i gcathair na Gaillimhe agus in Óran Mór, áit a ndearna an stoirm go leor damáiste chomh maith.According to the first scheme, €5,000 can be claimed on the first occasion followed by an inspection payment of €20,000.De réir na chéad scéime, is féidir €5,000 a éileamh ar an gcéad ásc agus íocaíocht iniúchta €20,000 ina dhiaidh sin.According to the second scheme, which relates to the most urgent cases, a payment of €10,000 can be claimed immediately followed by an audit payment of €100,000.De réir an dara scéim, a bhaineann leis na cásanna is práinní, is féidir íocaíocht €10,000 a éileamh láithreach agus íocaíocht iniúchta €100,000 ina dhiaidh sin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yoymtft9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comFFS recruitment break to expand.Sos earcaíochta FFS le leathnú amach.The Health Service Executive is to extend the recruitment freeze they announced last month to all types of workers, except medical consultants, trainee doctors and nurses and midwives who qualified in 2023.Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte chun an sos earcaíochta a d'fhógair siad an mhí seo caite a leathnú amach do gach saghas oibrí, seachas comhairleoirí leighis, dochtúirí faoi oiliúint agus altraí agus mná cabhrach a bhain a gcáilíocht amach i 2023.Last month FFS announced that they would be putting a temporary pause on the recruitment of managers, administrators, domestic helpers and trainee doctors.An mhí seo caite d’fhógair FFS go gcuirfídís sos sealadach i bhfeidhm ar earcú bainisteoirí, riarthóirí, cúntóirí baile agus dochtúirí faoi oiliúint.There will be exemptions in specific areas, however, the memo said, especially in the case of services aimed at people with disabilities.Beidh díolúintí i gceist i réimsí ar leith, áfach, a dúradh sa mheamram, go háirithe i gcás seirbhísí atá dírithe ar dhaoine faoi mhíchumas.However, Bernard Gloster indicated that it would be a temporary break and recruitment would resume in 2024.Thug Bernard Gloster le fios, áfach, gur sos sealadach a bheadh ann agus go rachfaí i mbun earcaíochta arís i 2024.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yoymtft9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comFFS recruitment break to expand.Sos earcaíochta FFS le leathnú amach.The Health Service Executive is to extend the recruitment freeze they announced last month to all types of workers, except medical consultants, trainee doctors and nurses and midwives who qualified in 2023.Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte chun an sos earcaíochta a d'fhógair siad an mhí seo caite a leathnú amach do gach saghas oibrí, seachas comhairleoirí leighis, dochtúirí faoi oiliúint agus altraí agus mná cabhrach a bhain a gcáilíocht amach i 2023.Last month FFS announced that they would be putting a temporary pause on the recruitment of managers, administrators, domestic helpers and trainee doctors.An mhí seo caite d’fhógair FFS go gcuirfídís sos sealadach i bhfeidhm ar earcú bainisteoirí, riarthóirí, cúntóirí baile agus dochtúirí faoi oiliúint.There will be exemptions in specific areas, however, the memo said, especially in the case of services aimed at people with disabilities.Beidh díolúintí i gceist i réimsí ar leith, áfach, a dúradh sa mheamram, go háirithe i gcás seirbhísí atá dírithe ar dhaoine faoi mhíchumas.However, Bernard Gloster indicated that it would be a temporary break and recruitment would resume in 2024.Thug Bernard Gloster le fios, áfach, gur sos sealadach a bheadh ann agus go rachfaí i mbun earcaíochta arís i 2024.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2x9xph85Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Stardust's doors were locked when it caught fire"."Glas fraincín ar dhoirse Stardust nuair a chuaigh sé trí thine".Evidence was given today at Dublin District Coroner's Court that the doors of Stardust were locked when the nightclub caught fire in 1981.Tugadh fianaise inniu i gCúirt Chróinéara Dhúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath go raibh doirse Stardust faoi ghlas nuair a chuaigh an club oíche trí thine sa mbliain 1981.48 people were killed in the tragedy.Maraíodh 48 duine sa tragóid.An inquest into the death of the deceased is currently underway at the Rotunda Hospital.Tá ionchoise maidir le bás na marbh ar siúl faoi láthair, in Ospidéal an Rotunda.Michael O'Toole, who was 20 at the time, testified that a Stardust security man told him the doors were padlocked when the club caught fire.Thug Michael O'Toole, a bhí 20 bliain d’aois ag an am, fianaise go ndúirt fear slándála de chuid Stardust leis go raibh glas fraincín ar na doirse nuair a chuaigh an club trí thine.Michael O'Toole testified that the security man - Michael Kavanagh - told him after the incident that he intended to bring a lawsuit: "I'll get everything 'he's got".Thug Michael O’Toole fianaise go ndúirt an fear slándála - Michael Kavanagh - leis i ndiaidh na heachtra go raibh sé i gceist aige cás dlí a thabhairt: "gheobhaidh mé gach a bhfuil 'aige’.They were unable to escape.Ní rabhadar in ann éalú.There was a french lock on the doors", said Michael Kavanagh, according to Michael O'Toole.Bhí glas fraincín ar na doirse", a dúirt Michael Kavanagh, dar le Michael O’Toole.Michael O'Toole was asked if he thought who Michael Kavanagh was referring to when he made that statement.Cuireadh ceist ar Michael O’Toole an raibh barúil aige cén duine a raibh Michael Kavanagh ag tagairt dó nuair a rinne sé an ráiteas sin.Michael O'Toole replied that he was talking about Éamon Butterly, Stardust's manager at the time.D’fhreagair Michael O’Toole gur ar Éamon Butterly, bainisteoir Stardust, a raibh sé ag caint ag an am.Michael O'Toole also testified that Michael Kavanagh told him that he was ashamed that he was working there as a security man.Thug Michael O’Toole fianaise freisin go ndúirt Michael Kavanagh leis go raibh náire air go raibh sé ag obair ansin mar fhear slándála."We were always told to lock the doors", Michael Kavanagh told Michael O'Toole, he said in his evidence today."Dúradh linn i gcónaí na doirse a chur faoi ghlas", a dúirt Michael Kavanagh le Michael O’Toole, a dúirt se ina chuid fianaise inniu.Michael Kavanagh told gardai and the media in 1981 that the emergency exits were open when the club caught fire.Dúirt Michael Kavanagh leis na Gardaí agus leis na meáin i 1981 go raibh na bealaí éalaithe éigeandála ar oscailt nuair a chuaigh an club trí thine.But he later retracted the statement.Ach tharraing sé an ráiteas siar ina dhiaidh.Last September, Michael Kavanagh gave evidence directly to the inquest himself.Mí Mheán Fómhair seo caite, thug Michael Kavanagh fianaise go díreach don ionchoise é fhéin.He said that when the tragedy happened, he felt that he was being blamed.Dúirt sé gur nuair a tharla an tragóid, gur bhraith sé go ndearnadh ceap milleáin dó.He testified that after speaking to his father and sister, he went to the Gardaí to change his statement.Thug sé fianaise gur i ndiaidh dó labhairt lena athair agus a dheirfiúr, go ndeachaigh sé chuig na Gardaí lena ráiteas a athrú.An inquest is currently underway into the deaths of those killed in the 1981 Stardust Tragedy.Tá ionchoise ar siúl faoi láthair maidir le bás na ndaoine a maraíodh i dTragóid Stardust i 1981.48 people lost in the night club fire48 duine a cailleadh sa tine sa chlub oíche

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2x9xph85Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Stardust's doors were locked when it caught fire"."Glas fraincín ar dhoirse Stardust nuair a chuaigh sé trí thine".Evidence was given today at Dublin District Coroner's Court that the doors of Stardust were locked when the nightclub caught fire in 1981.Tugadh fianaise inniu i gCúirt Chróinéara Dhúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath go raibh doirse Stardust faoi ghlas nuair a chuaigh an club oíche trí thine sa mbliain 1981.48 people were killed in the tragedy.Maraíodh 48 duine sa tragóid.An inquest into the death of the deceased is currently underway at the Rotunda Hospital.Tá ionchoise maidir le bás na marbh ar siúl faoi láthair, in Ospidéal an Rotunda.Michael O'Toole, who was 20 at the time, testified that a Stardust security man told him the doors were padlocked when the club caught fire.Thug Michael O'Toole, a bhí 20 bliain d’aois ag an am, fianaise go ndúirt fear slándála de chuid Stardust leis go raibh glas fraincín ar na doirse nuair a chuaigh an club trí thine.Michael O'Toole testified that the security man - Michael Kavanagh - told him after the incident that he intended to bring a lawsuit: "I'll get everything 'he's got".Thug Michael O’Toole fianaise go ndúirt an fear slándála - Michael Kavanagh - leis i ndiaidh na heachtra go raibh sé i gceist aige cás dlí a thabhairt: "gheobhaidh mé gach a bhfuil 'aige’.They were unable to escape.Ní rabhadar in ann éalú.There was a french lock on the doors", said Michael Kavanagh, according to Michael O'Toole.Bhí glas fraincín ar na doirse", a dúirt Michael Kavanagh, dar le Michael O’Toole.Michael O'Toole was asked if he thought who Michael Kavanagh was referring to when he made that statement.Cuireadh ceist ar Michael O’Toole an raibh barúil aige cén duine a raibh Michael Kavanagh ag tagairt dó nuair a rinne sé an ráiteas sin.Michael O'Toole replied that he was talking about Éamon Butterly, Stardust's manager at the time.D’fhreagair Michael O’Toole gur ar Éamon Butterly, bainisteoir Stardust, a raibh sé ag caint ag an am.Michael O'Toole also testified that Michael Kavanagh told him that he was ashamed that he was working there as a security man.Thug Michael O’Toole fianaise freisin go ndúirt Michael Kavanagh leis go raibh náire air go raibh sé ag obair ansin mar fhear slándála."We were always told to lock the doors", Michael Kavanagh told Michael O'Toole, he said in his evidence today."Dúradh linn i gcónaí na doirse a chur faoi ghlas", a dúirt Michael Kavanagh le Michael O’Toole, a dúirt se ina chuid fianaise inniu.Michael Kavanagh told gardai and the media in 1981 that the emergency exits were open when the club caught fire.Dúirt Michael Kavanagh leis na Gardaí agus leis na meáin i 1981 go raibh na bealaí éalaithe éigeandála ar oscailt nuair a chuaigh an club trí thine.But he later retracted the statement.Ach tharraing sé an ráiteas siar ina dhiaidh.Last September, Michael Kavanagh gave evidence directly to the inquest himself.Mí Mheán Fómhair seo caite, thug Michael Kavanagh fianaise go díreach don ionchoise é fhéin.He said that when the tragedy happened, he felt that he was being blamed.Dúirt sé gur nuair a tharla an tragóid, gur bhraith sé go ndearnadh ceap milleáin dó.He testified that after speaking to his father and sister, he went to the Gardaí to change his statement.Thug sé fianaise gur i ndiaidh dó labhairt lena athair agus a dheirfiúr, go ndeachaigh sé chuig na Gardaí lena ráiteas a athrú.An inquest is currently underway into the deaths of those killed in the 1981 Stardust Tragedy.Tá ionchoise ar siúl faoi láthair maidir le bás na ndaoine a maraíodh i dTragóid Stardust i 1981.48 people lost in the night club fire48 duine a cailleadh sa tine sa chlub oíche

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yn9llfv9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Taoiseach is optimistic about Irish people in Gaza.Dóchas ag an Taoiseach faoi Éireannaigh i nGaza.The Taoiseach has said that he had "sound talks" today that Irish citizens would be allowed to leave Gaza, and that the little Irish-Israeli girl who is being held hostage by Hamas would be released.Tá an Taoiseach tar éis a rá go raibh "cainteanna fóinteacha" inniu aige go mbeadh cead ag saoránaigh de chuid na hÉireann Gaza a fhágáil, agus go scaoilfí saor an cailín beag Gael-Iosraelach atá á coinneáil ina giall creidtear ag Hamas.Leo Varadkar spoke today with Egypt's Foreign Minister, the Prince of Jordan and the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority at the ongoing Gaza disaster conference in Paris.Labhair Leo Varadkar inniu leis an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha atá ag an Éigipt, le Prionsa na hIordáine agus le Príomhaire Údarás na Palaistíne ag an gcomhdháil faoi thubaiste Ghaza atá ar bun i bPáras.The Taoiseach said that reports were given to the conference from people struggling with the land comb in the narrow region that the water system and the sewage system are giving away, and that there is a great danger that thousands will soon be lost a day.Dúirt an Taoiseach gur tugadh tuairiscí don chomhdháil ó dhaoine ag streachailt leis an gcíor thuathail san réigiún cúng go bhfuil an córas uisce agus an córas séarachais ag tabhairt uaidh, agus go bhfuil contúirt mhór ann gur gearr go gcaillfear na mílte sa ló.He also said there were fears that the fighting would spread to the West Bank and Lebanon.Dúirt sé freisin go raibh faitíos ann go scaipfeadh an chogaíocht go dtí an Bruach Thiar agus an Liobáin.Most of the heads of government and state from Europe and the Middle East were at the conference.Bhí mórchuid ceann rialtais agus ceann stáit as an Eoraip agus an MeánOirthear ag an gcomhdháil.Israel did not exist.Ní raibh Iosrael ann.After the Conference the Taoiseach requested that roadways be opened in the border between Gaza and Israel so that relief material could be brought into the besieged area.Tar éis na Comhdhála d'iarr an Taoiseach go n-osclófaí slite bóthair sa teorainn idir Gaza agus Iosrael le go mbeadh ábhar fóirithinte in ann a ghabháil isteach sa gceantar faoi léigear.There are the routes that the Taoiseach said "and some of them have 8 travel lanes, but to open them, which should be done immediately."Tá na bealaigh ann a dúirt an Taoiseach "agus 8 lána taistil ag cuid acu, ach iad a oscailt, rud ba chóir a dhéanamh láithreach."French President Macron has organized the International Conference on Relief Assistance for the Civilian Population in Gaza.Uachtarán Macron na Fraince atá tar éis an Chomhdháil Idirnáisiúnta ar Chuidiú Fóirithinte don Phobal Sibhialtach i nGaza a eagrú.The Taoiseach said that everyone must accept that the lives of Palestinians and the lives of Israelis are equal.Dúirt an Taoiseach go gcaithfeadh cách glacadh leis gur comhchéim atá saol Palaistínigh agus saol Iosraelaigh.The Taoiseach called the war a crisis so bad that it is hard to imagine and he said that Israel would not have peace or tranquility without the Palestinian People having a fair play.Géarchéim atá chomh dona gur deacair é a shamhlú a thug an Taoiseach ar an gcogaíocht agus dúirt sé nach mbeadh síocháin ná suaimhneas ag Iosrael gan cothrom na féinne a bheith ag Muintir na Palaistíne.The case of Ireland, he said, shows that the conversation is valid and that two parties can come to a solution even after the centuries of conflict.Léiríonn cás na hÉireann a dúirt sé go bhfuil feidhm leis an gcomhrá agus gur féidir le dhá dhream a theacht ar réiteach fiú tar éis na gcianta achrainn.The International Relief Conference in ParisAn Chomhdháil Idirináisiúnta Fóirithinte i bPáras

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yn9llfv9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Taoiseach is optimistic about Irish people in Gaza.Dóchas ag an Taoiseach faoi Éireannaigh i nGaza.The Taoiseach has said that he had "sound talks" today that Irish citizens would be allowed to leave Gaza, and that the little Irish-Israeli girl who is being held hostage by Hamas would be released.Tá an Taoiseach tar éis a rá go raibh "cainteanna fóinteacha" inniu aige go mbeadh cead ag saoránaigh de chuid na hÉireann Gaza a fhágáil, agus go scaoilfí saor an cailín beag Gael-Iosraelach atá á coinneáil ina giall creidtear ag Hamas.Leo Varadkar spoke today with Egypt's Foreign Minister, the Prince of Jordan and the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority at the ongoing Gaza disaster conference in Paris.Labhair Leo Varadkar inniu leis an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha atá ag an Éigipt, le Prionsa na hIordáine agus le Príomhaire Údarás na Palaistíne ag an gcomhdháil faoi thubaiste Ghaza atá ar bun i bPáras.The Taoiseach said that reports were given to the conference from people struggling with the land comb in the narrow region that the water system and the sewage system are giving away, and that there is a great danger that thousands will soon be lost a day.Dúirt an Taoiseach gur tugadh tuairiscí don chomhdháil ó dhaoine ag streachailt leis an gcíor thuathail san réigiún cúng go bhfuil an córas uisce agus an córas séarachais ag tabhairt uaidh, agus go bhfuil contúirt mhór ann gur gearr go gcaillfear na mílte sa ló.He also said there were fears that the fighting would spread to the West Bank and Lebanon.Dúirt sé freisin go raibh faitíos ann go scaipfeadh an chogaíocht go dtí an Bruach Thiar agus an Liobáin.Most of the heads of government and state from Europe and the Middle East were at the conference.Bhí mórchuid ceann rialtais agus ceann stáit as an Eoraip agus an MeánOirthear ag an gcomhdháil.Israel did not exist.Ní raibh Iosrael ann.After the Conference the Taoiseach requested that roadways be opened in the border between Gaza and Israel so that relief material could be brought into the besieged area.Tar éis na Comhdhála d'iarr an Taoiseach go n-osclófaí slite bóthair sa teorainn idir Gaza agus Iosrael le go mbeadh ábhar fóirithinte in ann a ghabháil isteach sa gceantar faoi léigear.There are the routes that the Taoiseach said "and some of them have 8 travel lanes, but to open them, which should be done immediately."Tá na bealaigh ann a dúirt an Taoiseach "agus 8 lána taistil ag cuid acu, ach iad a oscailt, rud ba chóir a dhéanamh láithreach."French President Macron has organized the International Conference on Relief Assistance for the Civilian Population in Gaza.Uachtarán Macron na Fraince atá tar éis an Chomhdháil Idirnáisiúnta ar Chuidiú Fóirithinte don Phobal Sibhialtach i nGaza a eagrú.The Taoiseach said that everyone must accept that the lives of Palestinians and the lives of Israelis are equal.Dúirt an Taoiseach go gcaithfeadh cách glacadh leis gur comhchéim atá saol Palaistínigh agus saol Iosraelaigh.The Taoiseach called the war a crisis so bad that it is hard to imagine and he said that Israel would not have peace or tranquility without the Palestinian People having a fair play.Géarchéim atá chomh dona gur deacair é a shamhlú a thug an Taoiseach ar an gcogaíocht agus dúirt sé nach mbeadh síocháin ná suaimhneas ag Iosrael gan cothrom na féinne a bheith ag Muintir na Palaistíne.The case of Ireland, he said, shows that the conversation is valid and that two parties can come to a solution even after the centuries of conflict.Léiríonn cás na hÉireann a dúirt sé go bhfuil feidhm leis an gcomhrá agus gur féidir le dhá dhream a theacht ar réiteach fiú tar éis na gcianta achrainn.The International Relief Conference in ParisAn Chomhdháil Idirináisiúnta Fóirithinte i bPáras

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2x878dsxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMolly and Tom Martens jailed for Jason Corbett's murder.Príosún ar Molly agus Tom Martens as dúnorgain Jason Corbett.Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens have been given an additional prison term of between 7 and 23 months in relation to Jason Corbett's murder.Tá téarma breise príosúin de idir 7 mí agus 23 mí gearrtha ar Molly Martens Cortbett agus ar a hathair Tom Martens maidir le dúnorgain Jason Corbett.This term is in addition to the 44 months they have already spent in prison.Is sa bhreis ar an tréimhse 44 mí atá caite acu i bpríosún cheana féin atá an téarma seo.The Court in the State of Carolina ordered that Molly Martens Corbett undergo a psychiatric evaluation and that she be monitored in case she tries to take her own life.D'ordaigh an Chúirt i Stát Charolina go ndéanfaí measúnú síciatrach ar Molly Martens Corbett agus go gcoinneofaí súil uirthi ar eagla go ndéanfadh sí iarracht lámh a chur ina bás féin.Limerick native Jason Corbett's two children said Molly Martens Corbett abused them when they were children and molded them to tell lies as part of her plan to get them into her legal care and -she would escape from the crime she was accused of.Dúirt beirt pháistí Jason Corbett, arbh as Luimneach ó dhúchas dó, gur bhain Molly Martens Corbett mí-úsáid astu nuair a bhí siad ina bpáistí agus gur mhúnlaigh sí iad le bréaga a insint mar chuid dá plean go gcuirfí faoina cúram dlithiúil iad agus go n-éalódh sí ón gcoir a bhí curtha ina leith.Molly Martens Corbett was brought to tears several times when the children criticized her in court.Bhis na deora ar Molly Martens Corbett roinnt mhaith uaireanta nuair a cháin na páistí í sa chúirt.Jason Corbett died in August 2015 of a stroke at his home in North Carolina.Bhásaigh Jason Corbett i mí Lúnasa 2015 nuair a tugadh bascadh dó ina theach cónaí i gCarolina Thuaidh.Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were given terms of 20 and 25 years respectively for Jason Corbett's murder.Gearradh téarmaí de 20 agus 25 bliain faoi seach ar Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens as dúnmharú Jason Corbett.The pair never denied killing Jason Corbett but claimed they were acting in self-defense when they killed him.Níor shéan an bheirt ariamh gur mharaigh siad Jason Corbett ach mhaígh siad gur á gcosaint féin air a bhí siad nuair a mharaigh siad é.An appeals court overturned the convictions in 2020 and ordered a retrial because the court ruled that some of the evidence withheld from the first trial should have been presented to the jury.Chuir cúirt achomhairc na ciontú ar neamhní i 2020 agus d'ordaigh atriail de bharr gur rialaigh an chúirt gur cheart go gcuirfí cuid den bhfianaise a coinníodh as an chéad triail faoi bhráid an ghiúiré.The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed with that ruling in 2021.D'aontaigh Cúirt Uachtarach Carolina Thuaidh leis an bhreithiúnas sin i 2021.In closing arguments earlier today and yesterday, the Prosecution team said there were aggravating circumstances to the case - that Jason Corbett's two children were in the house at the time of the attack.In argóintí clabhsúir níos luaithe inniu is inné, dúirt an fhoireann Ionchúisimh gur bhain cúinsí géaraithe leis an chás - sé sin go raibh beirt pháistí Jason Corbett sa teach le linn an ionsaithe.The Prosecutor said that the defendants should be sentenced to an additional prison term on this matter.Dúirt an tIonchúisitheoir gur cheart téarma príosúin breise a ghearradh ar na cosantóirí ar an ábhar seo.Lawyers for Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens argued that there were mitigating factors which meant the judge should not impose any prison term.Mhaígh dlíodóirí Molly Martens Corbett agus a hathar Tom Martens go raibh cúiseanna maolaitheacha i gceist a chiallaigh nár cheart don bhreithea...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2x878dsxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMolly and Tom Martens jailed for Jason Corbett's murder.Príosún ar Molly agus Tom Martens as dúnorgain Jason Corbett.Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens have been given an additional prison term of between 7 and 23 months in relation to Jason Corbett's murder.Tá téarma breise príosúin de idir 7 mí agus 23 mí gearrtha ar Molly Martens Cortbett agus ar a hathair Tom Martens maidir le dúnorgain Jason Corbett.This term is in addition to the 44 months they have already spent in prison.Is sa bhreis ar an tréimhse 44 mí atá caite acu i bpríosún cheana féin atá an téarma seo.The Court in the State of Carolina ordered that Molly Martens Corbett undergo a psychiatric evaluation and that she be monitored in case she tries to take her own life.D'ordaigh an Chúirt i Stát Charolina go ndéanfaí measúnú síciatrach ar Molly Martens Corbett agus go gcoinneofaí súil uirthi ar eagla go ndéanfadh sí iarracht lámh a chur ina bás féin.Limerick native Jason Corbett's two children said Molly Martens Corbett abused them when they were children and molded them to tell lies as part of her plan to get them into her legal care and -she would escape from the crime she was accused of.Dúirt beirt pháistí Jason Corbett, arbh as Luimneach ó dhúchas dó, gur bhain Molly Martens Corbett mí-úsáid astu nuair a bhí siad ina bpáistí agus gur mhúnlaigh sí iad le bréaga a insint mar chuid dá plean go gcuirfí faoina cúram dlithiúil iad agus go n-éalódh sí ón gcoir a bhí curtha ina leith.Molly Martens Corbett was brought to tears several times when the children criticized her in court.Bhis na deora ar Molly Martens Corbett roinnt mhaith uaireanta nuair a cháin na páistí í sa chúirt.Jason Corbett died in August 2015 of a stroke at his home in North Carolina.Bhásaigh Jason Corbett i mí Lúnasa 2015 nuair a tugadh bascadh dó ina theach cónaí i gCarolina Thuaidh.Molly Martens Corbett and Tom Martens were given terms of 20 and 25 years respectively for Jason Corbett's murder.Gearradh téarmaí de 20 agus 25 bliain faoi seach ar Molly Martens Corbett agus Tom Martens as dúnmharú Jason Corbett.The pair never denied killing Jason Corbett but claimed they were acting in self-defense when they killed him.Níor shéan an bheirt ariamh gur mharaigh siad Jason Corbett ach mhaígh siad gur á gcosaint féin air a bhí siad nuair a mharaigh siad é.An appeals court overturned the convictions in 2020 and ordered a retrial because the court ruled that some of the evidence withheld from the first trial should have been presented to the jury.Chuir cúirt achomhairc na ciontú ar neamhní i 2020 agus d'ordaigh atriail de bharr gur rialaigh an chúirt gur cheart go gcuirfí cuid den bhfianaise a coinníodh as an chéad triail faoi bhráid an ghiúiré.The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed with that ruling in 2021.D'aontaigh Cúirt Uachtarach Carolina Thuaidh leis an bhreithiúnas sin i 2021.In closing arguments earlier today and yesterday, the Prosecution team said there were aggravating circumstances to the case - that Jason Corbett's two children were in the house at the time of the attack.In argóintí clabhsúir níos luaithe inniu is inné, dúirt an fhoireann Ionchúisimh gur bhain cúinsí géaraithe leis an chás - sé sin go raibh beirt pháistí Jason Corbett sa teach le linn an ionsaithe.The Prosecutor said that the defendants should be sentenced to an additional prison term on this matter.Dúirt an tIonchúisitheoir gur cheart téarma príosúin breise a ghearradh ar na cosantóirí ar an ábhar seo.Lawyers for Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens argued that there were mitigating factors which meant the judge should not impose any prison term.Mhaígh dlíodóirí Molly Martens Corbett agus a hathar Tom Martens go raibh cúiseanna maolaitheacha i gceist a chiallaigh nár cheart don bhreithea...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywzvwwpnContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBeef export to China suspended due to BSE case.Onnmhairiú mairteola chun na Síne ar fionraí de bharr cás BSE.The export of beef from Ireland to China has been stopped due to an "atypical case" of BSE - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, or mad cow disease - being found in livestock in this country.Tá stad curtha le onnmhairiú mairteola as Éirinn anonn go dtí an tSín de bharr "cás aitíopúil" den aicíd BSE - Einceifealapaite Spúinseach Bólachta, nó galar na bó buile - a bheith aimsithe i mbeithíoch sa tír seo.It is a heavy blow, without the Chinese market only reopening since April, after a stop of almost 3 years due to a case of the same disease in 2020.Buille trom é, gan margadh na Síne ach athoscailte ó mhí an Aibreáin, tar éis stad beagnach 3 bliana de bharr cás den ghalar céanna i 2020.The case was recently discovered when the Department of Agriculture tested a 10-year-old cow that had been lost and was about to be put to good use.Le gairid a haimsíodh an cás nuair a rinne lucht na Roinne Talmhaíochta tástáil ar bhó 10 mbliana d'aois a bhí caillte agus le cur ó mhaith.Under the rules agreed with China there is no arrest but the suspension of trade as soon as a case of BSE is detected.Faoi na rialacha atá aontaithe leis an tSín níl aon ghabháil as ach an tráchtáil a chur ar fionraí chomh luath is a aimsítear cás BSE.It is up to the Chinese authorities to decide when the suspension can be lifted.Is faoi údaráis na Síne cinneadh a dhéanamh cén uair ar féidir an fhionraíocht a chur go leataobh.In the Spring when Irish beef was allowed back, Bord Bia organized a major promotional campaign to promote the country's meat in a country with 1.4 billion consumers.San Earrach nuair a ceadaíodh ar ais mairteoil na hÉireann d’eagraigh an Bord Bia mórfheachtas bolscaireachta le feoil na tíre a chur chun cinn i dtír ina bhfuil 1.4 billiún tomhaltóir.But the sale was rather weak from the beginning.Ach sách lag a bhí an díol ón tús.It was worth €96 million in 2019.Luach €96 milliún a bhí ann i 2019.Atypical BSE which can occur in an older cow is not the same as typical BSE which animals contract from contaminated food.Ní hionann BSE-aitíopúil atá in ann a theacht ar bhó a bhfuil aois mhór aici, agus BSE tipiciúil a tholgaíonn beithí ó bhia truaillithe.The Department of Agriculture says that there was not the least risk that the animal could catch the acid in the human food chain.Deir an Roinn Talmhaíochta nach raibh baol dá laghad ann gur i mbiashlabhra an duine a d’fhéadfadh an t- ainmhí a raibh an aicíd uirthi a ghabháil.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywzvwwpnContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBeef export to China suspended due to BSE case.Onnmhairiú mairteola chun na Síne ar fionraí de bharr cás BSE.The export of beef from Ireland to China has been stopped due to an "atypical case" of BSE - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, or mad cow disease - being found in livestock in this country.Tá stad curtha le onnmhairiú mairteola as Éirinn anonn go dtí an tSín de bharr "cás aitíopúil" den aicíd BSE - Einceifealapaite Spúinseach Bólachta, nó galar na bó buile - a bheith aimsithe i mbeithíoch sa tír seo.It is a heavy blow, without the Chinese market only reopening since April, after a stop of almost 3 years due to a case of the same disease in 2020.Buille trom é, gan margadh na Síne ach athoscailte ó mhí an Aibreáin, tar éis stad beagnach 3 bliana de bharr cás den ghalar céanna i 2020.The case was recently discovered when the Department of Agriculture tested a 10-year-old cow that had been lost and was about to be put to good use.Le gairid a haimsíodh an cás nuair a rinne lucht na Roinne Talmhaíochta tástáil ar bhó 10 mbliana d'aois a bhí caillte agus le cur ó mhaith.Under the rules agreed with China there is no arrest but the suspension of trade as soon as a case of BSE is detected.Faoi na rialacha atá aontaithe leis an tSín níl aon ghabháil as ach an tráchtáil a chur ar fionraí chomh luath is a aimsítear cás BSE.It is up to the Chinese authorities to decide when the suspension can be lifted.Is faoi údaráis na Síne cinneadh a dhéanamh cén uair ar féidir an fhionraíocht a chur go leataobh.In the Spring when Irish beef was allowed back, Bord Bia organized a major promotional campaign to promote the country's meat in a country with 1.4 billion consumers.San Earrach nuair a ceadaíodh ar ais mairteoil na hÉireann d’eagraigh an Bord Bia mórfheachtas bolscaireachta le feoil na tíre a chur chun cinn i dtír ina bhfuil 1.4 billiún tomhaltóir.But the sale was rather weak from the beginning.Ach sách lag a bhí an díol ón tús.It was worth €96 million in 2019.Luach €96 milliún a bhí ann i 2019.Atypical BSE which can occur in an older cow is not the same as typical BSE which animals contract from contaminated food.Ní hionann BSE-aitíopúil atá in ann a theacht ar bhó a bhfuil aois mhór aici, agus BSE tipiciúil a tholgaíonn beithí ó bhia truaillithe.The Department of Agriculture says that there was not the least risk that the animal could catch the acid in the human food chain.Deir an Roinn Talmhaíochta nach raibh baol dá laghad ann gur i mbiashlabhra an duine a d’fhéadfadh an t- ainmhí a raibh an aicíd uirthi a ghabháil.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykt7562sContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA man from White Beach in Connemara hanging out with Corn Uí Riada.Fear ón Trá Bháin i gConamara ag crochadh leis Corn Uí Riada.Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin from the Connemara Gaeltacht is the winner of this year's main Oireachtas singing competition.Is é Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin as ceartlár Ghaeltacht Chonamara buaiteoir phríomh- chomórtas amhránaíochta an Oireachtais i mbliana.The White Beach man in the Islands District brought the 'sway' with him in the Sean Uí Riada Memorial Cup in Kilarn tonight.Thug fear an Trá Bháin i gCeantar na nOileán an 'sway' leis i gCorn Chuimhneacháin Sheáin Uí Riada i gCill Airne anocht.Colm Corn Uí Riada hangs with him north to the Minna area in Indrebhán, where he has lived for several years now, along with a Gold Medal and a check for €1,500.Crochann Colm Corn Uí Riada ó thuaidh leis go ceantar na Minna in Indreabhán,áit a bhfuil cónaí air le roinnt blianta anois, chomh maith le Bonn Óir agus seic €1,500.This is the first time he has ever read of an achievement.Seo í an chéad uair riamh aige a léithid d'éacht a dhéanamh.More than a score of competitors took part in this competition which was broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from the Glenn Iolair Hotel.Breis is scór iomaitheoir a bhí páirteach sa chomórtas seo a craoladh beo ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta as Óstán Ghleann an Iolair.The woman of the house was the well-known broadcaster Neansai Ní Choistealbha.Ba í an craoltóir aitheanta Neansaí Ní Choistealbha bean an tí.She presented the program patently as is her wont and during it she referred to another historic achievement in the life of this great competition.Chuir sí an clár i láthair go paiteanta mar is dual di agus lena linn thagair sí do éacht stairiúil eile i saol an chomórtais mhóir seo.She said that she felt it was the first time ever that four people from the same family had been involved in the Corn Uí Riada.Dúírt sí gur bhraith sí gurb í an chéad uair riamh ag ceathrar ón teaghlach céanna a bheith páirteach i gCorn Uí Riada.Caitlín Ní Chualáin, her brother Mícheál, as well as two of Caitlín's children; Domhnall Ó Braonáin and Anna Ní Bhraonáin came on stage tonight.Cinnte dearfa tháinig Caitlín Ní Chualáin, a deartháir Mícheál, chomh maith le beirt de chlann Chaitlín;Domhnall Ó Braonáin agus Anna Ní Bhraonáin ar stáitse anocht.I would agree with Nancey that it is more likely than not that this will happen for the first time in the history of the competition and a source of pride and pride for the late Máirtín Peaits Ó Cualáin.Thiocfainn le Neansaí gur dócha ná a mhalairt a léithid seo tarlú den chéad uair i stair an chomórtais agus údar bróid agus mórtais do Mháirtín Pheaits Ó Cualáin nach maireann.Máirtín himself often moved audiences to tears by presenting oral sweetness and soulfulness.Ba mhinic le Máirtín féin deora a bhaint as lucht éisteachta le binneas béil agus anamúlacht a chur i láthair.It was Caitlín herself who came in third place and her colleague from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Sláine Ní Chathalláin who hung with her the Silver Medal after finishing in second place.Ba í Caitlín fhéin a tháinig sa triú háit ar deiridh agus a comhleacaí as RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Sláine Ní Chathalláin a chroch léi an Bonn Airgid i ndiaidh dise críochnú sa dara háit.High quality competition was seen and heard tonight and the event's three judges had enough to separate the singers on the night in order of merit.Chonacthas agus chualathas iomaíocht d'ardchaighdeán anocht agus bhí dóthain le déanamh ag triúr moltóirí na hócáide na hamhránaithe a scaradh ar an oíche in ord fiúntais.But regardless of that I am sure of Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin who closed the night's radio program with another beautiful and heartfelt song.Ach is cuma sin táim cinnte le Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin a ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykt7562sContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA man from White Beach in Connemara hanging out with Corn Uí Riada.Fear ón Trá Bháin i gConamara ag crochadh leis Corn Uí Riada.Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin from the Connemara Gaeltacht is the winner of this year's main Oireachtas singing competition.Is é Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin as ceartlár Ghaeltacht Chonamara buaiteoir phríomh- chomórtas amhránaíochta an Oireachtais i mbliana.The White Beach man in the Islands District brought the 'sway' with him in the Sean Uí Riada Memorial Cup in Kilarn tonight.Thug fear an Trá Bháin i gCeantar na nOileán an 'sway' leis i gCorn Chuimhneacháin Sheáin Uí Riada i gCill Airne anocht.Colm Corn Uí Riada hangs with him north to the Minna area in Indrebhán, where he has lived for several years now, along with a Gold Medal and a check for €1,500.Crochann Colm Corn Uí Riada ó thuaidh leis go ceantar na Minna in Indreabhán,áit a bhfuil cónaí air le roinnt blianta anois, chomh maith le Bonn Óir agus seic €1,500.This is the first time he has ever read of an achievement.Seo í an chéad uair riamh aige a léithid d'éacht a dhéanamh.More than a score of competitors took part in this competition which was broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from the Glenn Iolair Hotel.Breis is scór iomaitheoir a bhí páirteach sa chomórtas seo a craoladh beo ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta as Óstán Ghleann an Iolair.The woman of the house was the well-known broadcaster Neansai Ní Choistealbha.Ba í an craoltóir aitheanta Neansaí Ní Choistealbha bean an tí.She presented the program patently as is her wont and during it she referred to another historic achievement in the life of this great competition.Chuir sí an clár i láthair go paiteanta mar is dual di agus lena linn thagair sí do éacht stairiúil eile i saol an chomórtais mhóir seo.She said that she felt it was the first time ever that four people from the same family had been involved in the Corn Uí Riada.Dúírt sí gur bhraith sí gurb í an chéad uair riamh ag ceathrar ón teaghlach céanna a bheith páirteach i gCorn Uí Riada.Caitlín Ní Chualáin, her brother Mícheál, as well as two of Caitlín's children; Domhnall Ó Braonáin and Anna Ní Bhraonáin came on stage tonight.Cinnte dearfa tháinig Caitlín Ní Chualáin, a deartháir Mícheál, chomh maith le beirt de chlann Chaitlín;Domhnall Ó Braonáin agus Anna Ní Bhraonáin ar stáitse anocht.I would agree with Nancey that it is more likely than not that this will happen for the first time in the history of the competition and a source of pride and pride for the late Máirtín Peaits Ó Cualáin.Thiocfainn le Neansaí gur dócha ná a mhalairt a léithid seo tarlú den chéad uair i stair an chomórtais agus údar bróid agus mórtais do Mháirtín Pheaits Ó Cualáin nach maireann.Máirtín himself often moved audiences to tears by presenting oral sweetness and soulfulness.Ba mhinic le Máirtín féin deora a bhaint as lucht éisteachta le binneas béil agus anamúlacht a chur i láthair.It was Caitlín herself who came in third place and her colleague from RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Sláine Ní Chathalláin who hung with her the Silver Medal after finishing in second place.Ba í Caitlín fhéin a tháinig sa triú háit ar deiridh agus a comhleacaí as RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Sláine Ní Chathalláin a chroch léi an Bonn Airgid i ndiaidh dise críochnú sa dara háit.High quality competition was seen and heard tonight and the event's three judges had enough to separate the singers on the night in order of merit.Chonacthas agus chualathas iomaíocht d'ardchaighdeán anocht agus bhí dóthain le déanamh ag triúr moltóirí na hócáide na hamhránaithe a scaradh ar an oíche in ord fiúntais.But regardless of that I am sure of Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin who closed the night's radio program with another beautiful and heartfelt song.Ach is cuma sin táim cinnte le Colm 'Jimí' Ó Curraoin a ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ythsftetContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Measures of Israel"Bearta Iosrael 'níos cosúla le díoltas ná le féinchosaint".The Taoiseach says that Israel's self-defense is not the only thing going on in Gaza at the moment, but that it is like taking revenge.Deir an Taoiseach nach féinchosaint Iosrael amháin atá ar bun i nGaza faoi láthair, ach gur cosúla é le díoltas bheith á bhaint amach.Leo Varadkar made this speech as Israeli ground troops surrounded Gaza City this morning.Rinne Leo Varadkar an chaint seo tráth a bhí trúpaí talún de chuid Iosrael ag timpeallú chathair Gaza ar maidin.He believes, the Taoiseach said, that Israel, like any other state, has the right to defend itself and that they have the right to go after Hamas so that they cannot do this again.Creideann sé, a dúirt An Taoiseach go bhfuil cead ag Iosreal, fearacht stát ar bith eile, í féin a chosaint agus an ceart acu dul i ndiaidh Hamas le nach féidir leo é seo a dhéanamh arís."People should never forget", he added, "that this started with the Hamas attack on Israel in which 1,400 people were killed"."Níor cheart do dhaoine dearmad a dhéanamh go brách", a dúirt sé freisin, "gur le hionsaí Hamas ar Iosrael inar maraíodh 1,400 duine a thosaigh sé seo"."But it's not just self-defense that I'm seeing right now", said Leo Varardkar," but something that is going towards revenge, and that's not where we should be now, and that's not the way that Israel will maintain its freedom and security for the future"."Ach ní hí an fhéinchosaint amháin atá á fheiceáil agam faoi láthair", a dúirt Leo Varardkar," ach rud éigin atá ag dul i dtreo an díoltais, agus ní hé sin an áit ar cheart dúinn bheith anois, agus ní hé sin an bealach a mbuanóidh Iosrael a saoirse agus a slándáil don todhchaí"."Israel listens to the countries it considers to be its friends and allies, such as the United States", he said, "but I'm not sure, frankly, that they listen carefully to what we tell them.""Éisteann Iosrael leis na tíortha a mheasann sí atá ina gcairde agus ina gcomhghuaillithe lei, ar nós na Stát Aontaithe", a dúirt é,"ach nílim cinnte, le fírinne, go n-éisteann siad go cúramach lena ndeir muid leo."He said despite this that this would not stop this State from taking a position as members of the United Nations and the European Union.Dúirt sé ina ainneoin sin nach stopfadh sé sin an Stát seo ó sheasamh a ghlacadh mar bhaill de na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus den Aontas Eorpach.Leo Varadkar admitted that Israel would not regard Ireland as close friends like the likes of the United States and Germany.D'admhaigh Leo Varadkar nach mbreathnódh Iosrael ar Éirinn mar dhlúthchairde ar nós leithéidí na Stát Aontaithe agus na Gearmáine.He also promised that the State would increase the humanitarian relief for Palestine.Gheall sé freisin go méadódh an Stát an fhóirithint dhaonnúil don Phailistín.The Taoiseach was speaking to reporters in South Korea this morning.Bhí an Taoiseach ag labhairt le tuairisceoirí sa Choiré Theas ar maidin.The Israeli Embassy in Dublin later said in a statement that Israel is 'acting within international law' and that they are 'taking drastic measures to avoid killing civilians' The Embassy admitted that there has been strong criticism by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on Hamas 'since the beginning of the war'.Dúirt Ambasáid Iosrael i mBaile Átha Cliath i ráiteas ina dhiaidh sin go bhfuil Iosrael 'ag gníomhú taobh istigh den dlí idirnáisiúnta' agus go bhfuil 'bearta as cuimse á nglacadh acu chun marú sibhialtach a sheachaint' D'admhaigh an Ambasáid go bhfuil cáineadh láidir déanta ag An Taoiseach agus ag An Tánaiste ar Hamas 'ó thús an chogaidh'.The statement said that Hamas must release all 242 Israeli hostages, and that it should always be 'remembered that it was Hamas that started all this' and that 'rocket...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ythsftetContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Measures of Israel"Bearta Iosrael 'níos cosúla le díoltas ná le féinchosaint".The Taoiseach says that Israel's self-defense is not the only thing going on in Gaza at the moment, but that it is like taking revenge.Deir an Taoiseach nach féinchosaint Iosrael amháin atá ar bun i nGaza faoi láthair, ach gur cosúla é le díoltas bheith á bhaint amach.Leo Varadkar made this speech as Israeli ground troops surrounded Gaza City this morning.Rinne Leo Varadkar an chaint seo tráth a bhí trúpaí talún de chuid Iosrael ag timpeallú chathair Gaza ar maidin.He believes, the Taoiseach said, that Israel, like any other state, has the right to defend itself and that they have the right to go after Hamas so that they cannot do this again.Creideann sé, a dúirt An Taoiseach go bhfuil cead ag Iosreal, fearacht stát ar bith eile, í féin a chosaint agus an ceart acu dul i ndiaidh Hamas le nach féidir leo é seo a dhéanamh arís."People should never forget", he added, "that this started with the Hamas attack on Israel in which 1,400 people were killed"."Níor cheart do dhaoine dearmad a dhéanamh go brách", a dúirt sé freisin, "gur le hionsaí Hamas ar Iosrael inar maraíodh 1,400 duine a thosaigh sé seo"."But it's not just self-defense that I'm seeing right now", said Leo Varardkar," but something that is going towards revenge, and that's not where we should be now, and that's not the way that Israel will maintain its freedom and security for the future"."Ach ní hí an fhéinchosaint amháin atá á fheiceáil agam faoi láthair", a dúirt Leo Varardkar," ach rud éigin atá ag dul i dtreo an díoltais, agus ní hé sin an áit ar cheart dúinn bheith anois, agus ní hé sin an bealach a mbuanóidh Iosrael a saoirse agus a slándáil don todhchaí"."Israel listens to the countries it considers to be its friends and allies, such as the United States", he said, "but I'm not sure, frankly, that they listen carefully to what we tell them.""Éisteann Iosrael leis na tíortha a mheasann sí atá ina gcairde agus ina gcomhghuaillithe lei, ar nós na Stát Aontaithe", a dúirt é,"ach nílim cinnte, le fírinne, go n-éisteann siad go cúramach lena ndeir muid leo."He said despite this that this would not stop this State from taking a position as members of the United Nations and the European Union.Dúirt sé ina ainneoin sin nach stopfadh sé sin an Stát seo ó sheasamh a ghlacadh mar bhaill de na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus den Aontas Eorpach.Leo Varadkar admitted that Israel would not regard Ireland as close friends like the likes of the United States and Germany.D'admhaigh Leo Varadkar nach mbreathnódh Iosrael ar Éirinn mar dhlúthchairde ar nós leithéidí na Stát Aontaithe agus na Gearmáine.He also promised that the State would increase the humanitarian relief for Palestine.Gheall sé freisin go méadódh an Stát an fhóirithint dhaonnúil don Phailistín.The Taoiseach was speaking to reporters in South Korea this morning.Bhí an Taoiseach ag labhairt le tuairisceoirí sa Choiré Theas ar maidin.The Israeli Embassy in Dublin later said in a statement that Israel is 'acting within international law' and that they are 'taking drastic measures to avoid killing civilians' The Embassy admitted that there has been strong criticism by the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste on Hamas 'since the beginning of the war'.Dúirt Ambasáid Iosrael i mBaile Átha Cliath i ráiteas ina dhiaidh sin go bhfuil Iosrael 'ag gníomhú taobh istigh den dlí idirnáisiúnta' agus go bhfuil 'bearta as cuimse á nglacadh acu chun marú sibhialtach a sheachaint' D'admhaigh an Ambasáid go bhfuil cáineadh láidir déanta ag An Taoiseach agus ag An Tánaiste ar Hamas 'ó thús an chogaidh'.The statement said that Hamas must release all 242 Israeli hostages, and that it should always be 'remembered that it was Hamas that started all this' and that 'rocket...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yn5k6x65Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTime extension added to flood support schemes.Síneadh ama curtha le scéimeanna tacaíochta tuilte.The Government has extended the time for two support schemes established last month for businessmen and community organizations whose homes were severely damaged by floods.Tá síneadh ama curtha ag an Rialtas le dhá scéim tacaíochta a bunaíodh an mhí seo caite ar son lucht gnó agus eagraíochtaí pobail a ndearna tuilte damáiste mór dá n-áitribh.In a virtual meeting this morning, the Cabinet decided to keep both schemes open until next Sunday.I gcruinniú fíorúil ar maidin inniu, shocraigh an Chomhaireacht ar an dá scéim a choinneáil oscailte go dtí Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn.According to the first scheme, €5,000 can be claimed on the first occasion followed by an inspection payment of €20,000.De réir na chéad scéime, is féidir €5,000 a éileamh ar an gcéad ásc agus íocaíocht iniúchta €20,000 ina dhiaidh sin.According to the second scheme, which relates to the most urgent cases, a payment of €10,000 can be claimed immediately followed by an audit payment of €100,000.De réir an dara scéim, a bhaineann leis na cásanna is práinní, is féidir íocaíocht €10,000 a éileamh láithreach agus íocaíocht iniúchta €100,000 ina dhiaidh sin.It is estimated that around 190 businesses and organizations will benefit from the schemes which were proposed to be extended by Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney.Meastar go mbainfidh thart ar 190 gnóthas agus eagraíocht sochar as na scéimeanna arbh é an tAire Fiontar Simon Coveney a mhol síneadh ama a chur leo.The Department of Enterprise and the Irish Red Cross Society are responsible for administering the schemes.Is iad an Roinn Fiontar agus Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann atá freagrach as na scéimeanna a riar.Corran Abbey in east Cork is one of the places most damaged by last month's deluge of rain.Tá Mainistir na Corann in oirthear Chorcaí ar cheann de na háiteanna is mó a ndearna an díle bháistí a bhí ann an mhí seo caite damáiste dóibh.There was a month's sale in the rain that fell in torrents in twenty-four hours then two weeks ago.Bhí díol míosa sa bháisteach a thit ina tulcaí in imeacht ceithre huaire fichead ansin coicís ó shin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yn5k6x65Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comTime extension added to flood support schemes.Síneadh ama curtha le scéimeanna tacaíochta tuilte.The Government has extended the time for two support schemes established last month for businessmen and community organizations whose homes were severely damaged by floods.Tá síneadh ama curtha ag an Rialtas le dhá scéim tacaíochta a bunaíodh an mhí seo caite ar son lucht gnó agus eagraíochtaí pobail a ndearna tuilte damáiste mór dá n-áitribh.In a virtual meeting this morning, the Cabinet decided to keep both schemes open until next Sunday.I gcruinniú fíorúil ar maidin inniu, shocraigh an Chomhaireacht ar an dá scéim a choinneáil oscailte go dtí Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn.According to the first scheme, €5,000 can be claimed on the first occasion followed by an inspection payment of €20,000.De réir na chéad scéime, is féidir €5,000 a éileamh ar an gcéad ásc agus íocaíocht iniúchta €20,000 ina dhiaidh sin.According to the second scheme, which relates to the most urgent cases, a payment of €10,000 can be claimed immediately followed by an audit payment of €100,000.De réir an dara scéim, a bhaineann leis na cásanna is práinní, is féidir íocaíocht €10,000 a éileamh láithreach agus íocaíocht iniúchta €100,000 ina dhiaidh sin.It is estimated that around 190 businesses and organizations will benefit from the schemes which were proposed to be extended by Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney.Meastar go mbainfidh thart ar 190 gnóthas agus eagraíocht sochar as na scéimeanna arbh é an tAire Fiontar Simon Coveney a mhol síneadh ama a chur leo.The Department of Enterprise and the Irish Red Cross Society are responsible for administering the schemes.Is iad an Roinn Fiontar agus Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann atá freagrach as na scéimeanna a riar.Corran Abbey in east Cork is one of the places most damaged by last month's deluge of rain.Tá Mainistir na Corann in oirthear Chorcaí ar cheann de na háiteanna is mó a ndearna an díle bháistí a bhí ann an mhí seo caite damáiste dóibh.There was a month's sale in the rain that fell in torrents in twenty-four hours then two weeks ago.Bhí díol míosa sa bháisteach a thit ina tulcaí in imeacht ceithre huaire fichead ansin coicís ó shin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrdxvvrxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael strongly criticized by the Tánaiste for mass killing of children.Iosrael cáinte go láidir ag an Tánaiste faoi ollmharú leanaí.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, has said that he is horrified by the high number of people killed in the bombing attack carried out by Israeli forces on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza yesterday.Tá sé ráite ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, an Tánaiste Micheál Martin, go bhfuil uafás air faoin líon ard daoine a maraíodh san ionsaí buamála a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar champa teifeach Jabalia i dtuaisceart Gaza inné.In a statement, Micheál Martin said that the Irish Government had said frankly and often that although the Israelis have the right to defend themselves they must comply with International Humanitarian Law.I ráiteas, dúirt Micheál Martin go raibh sé ráite go neamhbhalbh agus go minic ag Rialtas na hÉireann cé go bhfuil sé de cheart ag na hIosraelaigh iad féin a chosaint nach mór dóibh cloí leis an Dlí Daonnúil Idirnáisiúnta.That means, he said, that a distinction must be made (between military and civilians), and that action must be taken according to needs, proportionately and carefully.Ciallaíonn sé sin, arsa sé, go gcaithfear idirdhealú a dhéanamh (idir lucht airm agus sibhialtaigh), agus go gcaithfear gníomhú de réir riachtanais, go comhréireach agus go cúramach.Civilians must also be protected, he said.Caithfear sibhialtaigh a chosaint freisin, a dúirt sé.As the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, said Micheál Martin, International Humanitarian Law cannot be applied on a selective basis.Mar a dúirt Ard-Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe António Guterres, arsa Micheál Martin, ní féidir an Dlí Daonnúil Idirnáisiúnta a chur i bhfeidhm ar bhonn roghnach.He also said in his statement that the United Nations revealed yesterday that more children have been killed in Gaza since October 7 than have been killed in conflicts around the world combined since 2019.Dúirt sé ina ráiteas chomh maith gur thug na Náisiúin Aontaithe le fios inné gur maraíodh níos mó páistí in Gaza ón 7 Deireadh Fómhair ná mar a maraíodh i gcoimhlintí ar fud an domhain le chéile ó 2019.We cannot allow this to continue, it must be stopped, he said.Ní féidir linn ligean dó seo leanúint ar aghaidh, caithfear deireadh a chur leis, arsa sé.The Tánaiste said that ceasefires should be implemented, humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza and exit routes opened, as recommended by the European Union.Dúirt an Tánaiste gur cheart sosanna comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm, cabhair dhaonnúil a ligean isteach in Gaza agus bealaí amach as a oscailt, mar atá á mholadh ag an Aontas Eorpach.We can't wait any longer, he said.Ní féidir linn fanacht níos faide, arsa sé.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Palestinian girl injured in a bombing attack by Israeli forces on Khan Younis, Gaza, 30 October 2023Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Cailín Palaistíneach a gortaíodh in ionsaí buamála a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar Khan Younis, Gaza, 30 Deireadh Fómhair 2023

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrdxvvrxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael strongly criticized by the Tánaiste for mass killing of children.Iosrael cáinte go láidir ag an Tánaiste faoi ollmharú leanaí.The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, has said that he is horrified by the high number of people killed in the bombing attack carried out by Israeli forces on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza yesterday.Tá sé ráite ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, an Tánaiste Micheál Martin, go bhfuil uafás air faoin líon ard daoine a maraíodh san ionsaí buamála a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar champa teifeach Jabalia i dtuaisceart Gaza inné.In a statement, Micheál Martin said that the Irish Government had said frankly and often that although the Israelis have the right to defend themselves they must comply with International Humanitarian Law.I ráiteas, dúirt Micheál Martin go raibh sé ráite go neamhbhalbh agus go minic ag Rialtas na hÉireann cé go bhfuil sé de cheart ag na hIosraelaigh iad féin a chosaint nach mór dóibh cloí leis an Dlí Daonnúil Idirnáisiúnta.That means, he said, that a distinction must be made (between military and civilians), and that action must be taken according to needs, proportionately and carefully.Ciallaíonn sé sin, arsa sé, go gcaithfear idirdhealú a dhéanamh (idir lucht airm agus sibhialtaigh), agus go gcaithfear gníomhú de réir riachtanais, go comhréireach agus go cúramach.Civilians must also be protected, he said.Caithfear sibhialtaigh a chosaint freisin, a dúirt sé.As the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, said Micheál Martin, International Humanitarian Law cannot be applied on a selective basis.Mar a dúirt Ard-Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe António Guterres, arsa Micheál Martin, ní féidir an Dlí Daonnúil Idirnáisiúnta a chur i bhfeidhm ar bhonn roghnach.He also said in his statement that the United Nations revealed yesterday that more children have been killed in Gaza since October 7 than have been killed in conflicts around the world combined since 2019.Dúirt sé ina ráiteas chomh maith gur thug na Náisiúin Aontaithe le fios inné gur maraíodh níos mó páistí in Gaza ón 7 Deireadh Fómhair ná mar a maraíodh i gcoimhlintí ar fud an domhain le chéile ó 2019.We cannot allow this to continue, it must be stopped, he said.Ní féidir linn ligean dó seo leanúint ar aghaidh, caithfear deireadh a chur leis, arsa sé.The Tánaiste said that ceasefires should be implemented, humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza and exit routes opened, as recommended by the European Union.Dúirt an Tánaiste gur cheart sosanna comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm, cabhair dhaonnúil a ligean isteach in Gaza agus bealaí amach as a oscailt, mar atá á mholadh ag an Aontas Eorpach.We can't wait any longer, he said.Ní féidir linn fanacht níos faide, arsa sé.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Palestinian girl injured in a bombing attack by Israeli forces on Khan Younis, Gaza, 30 October 2023Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Cailín Palaistíneach a gortaíodh in ionsaí buamála a rinne fórsaí Iosrael ar Khan Younis, Gaza, 30 Deireadh Fómhair 2023

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys998a9oContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Springboks own the day...and the night in Paris.Is leis na Springboks an lá....agus an oíche i bPáras.The South African team has won the Rugby World Cup again.Tá Corn Rugbaí an Domhain buaite arís ag foireann na hAfraice Theas.The Springboks, the 2019 champions, managed to hang on to Webb Ellis again after a dramatic game in Paris tonight.D'éirigh leis na Springboks,seaimpíní na bliana 2019 Webb Ellis a chrochadh leo arís i ndiaidh chluiche drámatúil i bPáras anocht.The Boks took on the New Zealand All Blacks at the Stade de France.Chloígh na Boks foireann All Blacks na Nua Shéalainne sa Stade de France.South Africa had a one-point advantage 12-11 in the final, the same gap between themselves and their opponents in the semi-final and quarter-final.Farasbarr aon phointe amháin 12-11 a bhí ag an Afraic Theas ar deiridh, an bhearna chéanna a bhí idir iad féin agus a gcéillí comhraic sa chluiche leathcheannais agus ceathrú ceannais.New Zealand looked good when they got the only chance of the game 14 minutes into the second half, Beaudon Barrett throwing himself over the line in the corner with the oval ball under his belt.Bhí cuma na maitheasa ar an Nua Shéalainn nuair a fuair siad an t-aon úd den chluiche 14 nóiméad isteach sa dara leath, Beaudon Barrett á chaitheamh féin thar an líne sa choirnéal agus an liathróid ubhchruthach faoina ascail aige.But that was the final score of the game as the All Blacks failed to convert.Ach ba é sin an scór deiridh den chluiche mar gur theip ar an All Blacks an t-úd a shlánú.The Boks kept their nerve and held off New Zealand in the final 20 minutes.Choinnigh na Boks a misneach agus choinnigh siad amach an Nua Shéalainn sna 20 nóiméad deiridh.South Africa are therefore world rugby champions for the 4th time ever; surprise.Siad an Afraic Theas mar sin seaimpíní rugbaí an domhain don 4ú huair riamh;curiarracht.It will be their celebration tonight on the streets of Paris and in other cities further from home.Beidh sé ina cheilúradh anocht acu ar shráideanna Pháras agus i gcathracha eile níos faide ó bhaile.The victorious Boks in the World CupNa Boks buacach i gCorn an Domhain

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ys998a9oContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Springboks own the day...and the night in Paris.Is leis na Springboks an lá....agus an oíche i bPáras.The South African team has won the Rugby World Cup again.Tá Corn Rugbaí an Domhain buaite arís ag foireann na hAfraice Theas.The Springboks, the 2019 champions, managed to hang on to Webb Ellis again after a dramatic game in Paris tonight.D'éirigh leis na Springboks,seaimpíní na bliana 2019 Webb Ellis a chrochadh leo arís i ndiaidh chluiche drámatúil i bPáras anocht.The Boks took on the New Zealand All Blacks at the Stade de France.Chloígh na Boks foireann All Blacks na Nua Shéalainne sa Stade de France.South Africa had a one-point advantage 12-11 in the final, the same gap between themselves and their opponents in the semi-final and quarter-final.Farasbarr aon phointe amháin 12-11 a bhí ag an Afraic Theas ar deiridh, an bhearna chéanna a bhí idir iad féin agus a gcéillí comhraic sa chluiche leathcheannais agus ceathrú ceannais.New Zealand looked good when they got the only chance of the game 14 minutes into the second half, Beaudon Barrett throwing himself over the line in the corner with the oval ball under his belt.Bhí cuma na maitheasa ar an Nua Shéalainn nuair a fuair siad an t-aon úd den chluiche 14 nóiméad isteach sa dara leath, Beaudon Barrett á chaitheamh féin thar an líne sa choirnéal agus an liathróid ubhchruthach faoina ascail aige.But that was the final score of the game as the All Blacks failed to convert.Ach ba é sin an scór deiridh den chluiche mar gur theip ar an All Blacks an t-úd a shlánú.The Boks kept their nerve and held off New Zealand in the final 20 minutes.Choinnigh na Boks a misneach agus choinnigh siad amach an Nua Shéalainn sna 20 nóiméad deiridh.South Africa are therefore world rugby champions for the 4th time ever; surprise.Siad an Afraic Theas mar sin seaimpíní rugbaí an domhain don 4ú huair riamh;curiarracht.It will be their celebration tonight on the streets of Paris and in other cities further from home.Beidh sé ina cheilúradh anocht acu ar shráideanna Pháras agus i gcathracha eile níos faide ó bhaile.The victorious Boks in the World CupNa Boks buacach i gCorn an Domhain

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ytg5bpyaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHalf of the waste water below the standards of the European Union.Leath den bhfuíolluisce faoi bhun chaighdeáin an Aontais Eorpaigh.Irish Water has been criticized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the standards of waste water being pumped into the State's water systems.Tá Uisce Éireann cáinte ag an nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil (EPA)faoi chaighdeáin an fhuíolluice atá á scoileadh isteach i gcórais uisce an Stáit.In the annual report for 2022 on the coral on urban wastewater, the EPA says that over half of the wastewater is below the environmental protection standards of the European Union.Sa tuarascáíl bhliantúil do 2022 ar an gcóiréail ar fhuíolluice uirbeach, deir an EPA go bhfuil os cionn a leath den fhuíolluisce faoi bhun chaighdeáin chosanta chomhshaoil an Aontais Eorpaigh.In addition, the report states that 3 olympic swimming pools of untreated sewage are being released into water systems every day, thanks to water treatment plants.Ina theannta sin, deir an tuarascáil go bhfuil díol 3 línn snámha oilimpeach de shéarachas abh gan chóireáil á scaoileadh isteach i gcórais uise gach lá, de cheal ionaid cóireála uisce.Although 6 villages have been connected to water treatment systems in the past year, 26 towns and villages are still without their own treatment system.Cé gur ceanglaíodh 6 shráidbhaile de chórais cóireála uisce le bliain anuas, tá 26 bhaile agus shráidbhaile fós gan a gcóras cóireála féin.54,000 people live in these places, the majority of them in coastal towns.54,000 duine atá ag cónaí sna háiteanna seo, agus a bhfórmór mór acu ina mbailte cois cósta.The last of these towns will not have a treatment system until the end of 2028.Ní bheidh córas cóireála ag an gceann deireanach de na bailte seo go dtí deireadh 2028.The EPA says the sewage is a threat to the environment and public health and recommends that this work be completed as soon as possible.Deir an EPA gur bagairt do chomhshaol agus don tsláinte phoiblí é an séarachas abh agus molann sé an obair seo a chur i gcrích a luaithe is féidir.The report said that 55% of urban waste water is coming from the 15 areas that have failed EU standards, and that new infrastructure is needed for this.Dúirt an tuarascáil go bhfuil 55 faoin gcéad den fhuíolluisce uirbeach ag teachtf ó na 15 cheantar ar theip orthu sna caighdeáin AE, agus go bhfuil infrastruchtúr nua ag teastáil chuige seo.For the areas that have infrastructure that does not meet the EU standards, the EPA says that significant and continuous investment will be required for the next 20 years to bring the now deficient system above the standard.Maidir leis na ceantair a bhfuil infrastruchtúr acu nach bhfuil an baint chaighdeáin an AE amach, deir an EPA go mbeidh infheistíocht shunastach agus leanúnach ag teastáil go ceann 20 bliain leis an córais atá anois easnamhach a thabhairt os cionn an chaighdeáin.Irish Water should have a long-term plan for this work, but there is no plan to come before the pollution of some of the worst affected bodies of water.Ba cheart go mbeadh plean fadtéarmach ag Uisce Éireann don obair seo, ach níl aon phlean ann le teacht roimh an truailliú ag roinnt de na dobharlaigh is measa atá buailte.Author of concern, said the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr.Údar imní, a dúirt Stiúrthóir na Gníomhaireachta um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil, an Dr.Tom Ryan, that less than half of the waste water is reaching EU standards, thirty years after the State was supposed to do so.Tom Ryan, go bhfuil níós lú ná leath den bhfuíolluisce ag baint chaighdeáin an AE amach, tríocha bliaina tar éis don Stát bheith ceaptha sin a dhéanamh.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ytg5bpyaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHalf of the waste water below the standards of the European Union.Leath den bhfuíolluisce faoi bhun chaighdeáin an Aontais Eorpaigh.Irish Water has been criticized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the standards of waste water being pumped into the State's water systems.Tá Uisce Éireann cáinte ag an nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil (EPA)faoi chaighdeáin an fhuíolluice atá á scoileadh isteach i gcórais uisce an Stáit.In the annual report for 2022 on the coral on urban wastewater, the EPA says that over half of the wastewater is below the environmental protection standards of the European Union.Sa tuarascáíl bhliantúil do 2022 ar an gcóiréail ar fhuíolluice uirbeach, deir an EPA go bhfuil os cionn a leath den fhuíolluisce faoi bhun chaighdeáin chosanta chomhshaoil an Aontais Eorpaigh.In addition, the report states that 3 olympic swimming pools of untreated sewage are being released into water systems every day, thanks to water treatment plants.Ina theannta sin, deir an tuarascáil go bhfuil díol 3 línn snámha oilimpeach de shéarachas abh gan chóireáil á scaoileadh isteach i gcórais uise gach lá, de cheal ionaid cóireála uisce.Although 6 villages have been connected to water treatment systems in the past year, 26 towns and villages are still without their own treatment system.Cé gur ceanglaíodh 6 shráidbhaile de chórais cóireála uisce le bliain anuas, tá 26 bhaile agus shráidbhaile fós gan a gcóras cóireála féin.54,000 people live in these places, the majority of them in coastal towns.54,000 duine atá ag cónaí sna háiteanna seo, agus a bhfórmór mór acu ina mbailte cois cósta.The last of these towns will not have a treatment system until the end of 2028.Ní bheidh córas cóireála ag an gceann deireanach de na bailte seo go dtí deireadh 2028.The EPA says the sewage is a threat to the environment and public health and recommends that this work be completed as soon as possible.Deir an EPA gur bagairt do chomhshaol agus don tsláinte phoiblí é an séarachas abh agus molann sé an obair seo a chur i gcrích a luaithe is féidir.The report said that 55% of urban waste water is coming from the 15 areas that have failed EU standards, and that new infrastructure is needed for this.Dúirt an tuarascáil go bhfuil 55 faoin gcéad den fhuíolluisce uirbeach ag teachtf ó na 15 cheantar ar theip orthu sna caighdeáin AE, agus go bhfuil infrastruchtúr nua ag teastáil chuige seo.For the areas that have infrastructure that does not meet the EU standards, the EPA says that significant and continuous investment will be required for the next 20 years to bring the now deficient system above the standard.Maidir leis na ceantair a bhfuil infrastruchtúr acu nach bhfuil an baint chaighdeáin an AE amach, deir an EPA go mbeidh infheistíocht shunastach agus leanúnach ag teastáil go ceann 20 bliain leis an córais atá anois easnamhach a thabhairt os cionn an chaighdeáin.Irish Water should have a long-term plan for this work, but there is no plan to come before the pollution of some of the worst affected bodies of water.Ba cheart go mbeadh plean fadtéarmach ag Uisce Éireann don obair seo, ach níl aon phlean ann le teacht roimh an truailliú ag roinnt de na dobharlaigh is measa atá buailte.Author of concern, said the Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Dr.Údar imní, a dúirt Stiúrthóir na Gníomhaireachta um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil, an Dr.Tom Ryan, that less than half of the waste water is reaching EU standards, thirty years after the State was supposed to do so.Tom Ryan, go bhfuil níós lú ná leath den bhfuíolluisce ag baint chaighdeáin an AE amach, tríocha bliaina tar éis don Stát bheith ceaptha sin a dhéanamh.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yljyxo5rContact: irishlingos@gmail.comFlooding in the south: €100,000 aid to be approved by the Government.Tuilte sa deisceart: cabhair €100,000 le ceadú ag an Rialtas.Up to €100,000 could be made available to businesses and other organizations whose premises were severely damaged by floods last week, particularly in the south of the country, according to what is being proposed by the Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney.D'fhéadfaí suas le €100,000 a chur ar fáil do ghnóthais agus d'eagraíochtaí eile a ndearna tuilte damáiste mór dá n-áitribh an tseachtain seo caite, go háirithe i ndeisceart na tíre, de réir a bhfuil á mholadh ag an Aire Fiontar Simon Coveney.There will be an exceptional support scheme, if accepted, which the Department of Enterprise and the Irish Red Cross Society will be responsible for administering.Scéim tacaíochta eisceachtúil a bheas ann, má ghlactar leis, a mbeidh an Roinn Fiontar agus Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann freagrach as a riar.It is estimated that around 150 people in Corran, Co Cork, will apply for the scheme - both businesses and community organisations, including a sports association.Meastar go gcuirfidh thart ar 150 dream i Mainistir na Corann, Co Chorcaí, isteach ar an scéim – idir ghnóthais agus eagraíochtaí pobail, cumann spóirt ina measc.Payments of €10,000 will be processed promptly but higher payments will need to be fully audited and assessed.Próiseálfar íocaíochtaí de €10,000 go pras ach caithfear iniúchadh agus measúnú iomlán a dhéanamh ar na híocaíochtaí is airde.According to the current scheme, support of up to €20,000 can only be given to people.De réir na scéime atá ann faoi láthair, ní féidir ach tacaíocht suas le €20,000 a thabhairt do dhaoine.That scheme will not be abolished - it is just that the exceptional scheme is being introduced, it is said, due to the exceptional circumstances that exist.Ní chuirfear deireadh leis an scéim sin – níl ann ach go bhfuil an scéim eisceachtúil á thabhairt isteach, a deirtear, de bharr na gcúinsí eisceachtúla atá ann.Before the Cabinet meeting this morning, Environment Minister Éamon Ryan said that the floods in east Cork last week were not unexpected.Roimh chruinniú na Comhaireachta ar maidin inniu, dúirt an tAire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan nach raibh aon choinne leis na tuilte a bhí in oirthear Chorcaí an tseachtain seo caite.Climate change is affecting us now and we have to be prepared for it, he said.Tá an t-athrú aeráide ag dul i gcion orainn anois agus caithfimid a bheith ullamh faoina chomhair, arsa sé.For example, he said, the amount of rain that fell in Ireland in July was 200% higher than usual.Cuir i gcás, a dúirt sé, bhí an méid fearthainne a thit in Éirinn i mí Iúil 200 faoin gcéad níos airde ná mar is gnách.In light of this, as well as monetary compensation, flood protection schemes must be implemented without delay and a fresh look at the management of the country's rivers, said Minister Ryan.Ina fhianaise sin, chomh maith le cúiteamh airgid, ní mór scéimeanna cosanta tuilte a chur i bhfeidhm gan mhoill agus breathnú as an nua ar bhainistiú aibhneacha na tíre, a dúirt an tAire Ryan.He also asked the local authorities to be very vigilant this winter.D'iarr sé freisin ar na húdaráis áitiúla a bheith fíorairdealleach an geimhreadh seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yljyxo5rContact: irishlingos@gmail.comFlooding in the south: €100,000 aid to be approved by the Government.Tuilte sa deisceart: cabhair €100,000 le ceadú ag an Rialtas.Up to €100,000 could be made available to businesses and other organizations whose premises were severely damaged by floods last week, particularly in the south of the country, according to what is being proposed by the Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney.D'fhéadfaí suas le €100,000 a chur ar fáil do ghnóthais agus d'eagraíochtaí eile a ndearna tuilte damáiste mór dá n-áitribh an tseachtain seo caite, go háirithe i ndeisceart na tíre, de réir a bhfuil á mholadh ag an Aire Fiontar Simon Coveney.There will be an exceptional support scheme, if accepted, which the Department of Enterprise and the Irish Red Cross Society will be responsible for administering.Scéim tacaíochta eisceachtúil a bheas ann, má ghlactar leis, a mbeidh an Roinn Fiontar agus Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann freagrach as a riar.It is estimated that around 150 people in Corran, Co Cork, will apply for the scheme - both businesses and community organisations, including a sports association.Meastar go gcuirfidh thart ar 150 dream i Mainistir na Corann, Co Chorcaí, isteach ar an scéim – idir ghnóthais agus eagraíochtaí pobail, cumann spóirt ina measc.Payments of €10,000 will be processed promptly but higher payments will need to be fully audited and assessed.Próiseálfar íocaíochtaí de €10,000 go pras ach caithfear iniúchadh agus measúnú iomlán a dhéanamh ar na híocaíochtaí is airde.According to the current scheme, support of up to €20,000 can only be given to people.De réir na scéime atá ann faoi láthair, ní féidir ach tacaíocht suas le €20,000 a thabhairt do dhaoine.That scheme will not be abolished - it is just that the exceptional scheme is being introduced, it is said, due to the exceptional circumstances that exist.Ní chuirfear deireadh leis an scéim sin – níl ann ach go bhfuil an scéim eisceachtúil á thabhairt isteach, a deirtear, de bharr na gcúinsí eisceachtúla atá ann.Before the Cabinet meeting this morning, Environment Minister Éamon Ryan said that the floods in east Cork last week were not unexpected.Roimh chruinniú na Comhaireachta ar maidin inniu, dúirt an tAire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan nach raibh aon choinne leis na tuilte a bhí in oirthear Chorcaí an tseachtain seo caite.Climate change is affecting us now and we have to be prepared for it, he said.Tá an t-athrú aeráide ag dul i gcion orainn anois agus caithfimid a bheith ullamh faoina chomhair, arsa sé.For example, he said, the amount of rain that fell in Ireland in July was 200% higher than usual.Cuir i gcás, a dúirt sé, bhí an méid fearthainne a thit in Éirinn i mí Iúil 200 faoin gcéad níos airde ná mar is gnách.In light of this, as well as monetary compensation, flood protection schemes must be implemented without delay and a fresh look at the management of the country's rivers, said Minister Ryan.Ina fhianaise sin, chomh maith le cúiteamh airgid, ní mór scéimeanna cosanta tuilte a chur i bhfeidhm gan mhoill agus breathnú as an nua ar bhainistiú aibhneacha na tíre, a dúirt an tAire Ryan.He also asked the local authorities to be very vigilant this winter.D'iarr sé freisin ar na húdaráis áitiúla a bheith fíorairdealleach an geimhreadh seo.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xdz9thaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIarnród Éireann is looking for 100 new drivers.100 tiománaí nua á lorg ag Iarnród Éireann.Iarnród Éireann is to recruit 100 train drivers from here for the next 2 years.Tá Iarnród Éireann le 100 tiománaí traenach a earcú as seo go ceann 2 bhliain.The new employees will be based in various stations across the country - in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.I stáisiúin éagsúla ar fud na tíre a bheidh na fostaithe nua á mbunú - i mBaile Átha Cliath, Port Láirge, Corcaigh, Luimneach, Gaillimh, Maigh Eo agus san Iarmhí.The company says it wants to recruit more women to drive and says the number of women on its training courses is rising.Tá an chuideachta ag sonrú gur mhaith leo breis ban a earcú le tabhairt faoin tiomáint agus deir siad go bhfuil líon na mban ar a gcuid cúrsaí oiliúna ag ardú.It is intended to increase the network of train rails from now on for several years under the National Development Plan 2021-2030.Tá sé i gceist gréasán na ráillí traenach a mhéadú as seo go ceann roinnt blianta faoin bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta 2021-2030.Under the Plan it is planned to carry twice as many passengers on the DART system of the high city.Faoin bPlean tá sé beartaithe a dhá oiread paisinéirí a iompar ar chóras DART na h-ardcathrach.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2xdz9thaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIarnród Éireann is looking for 100 new drivers.100 tiománaí nua á lorg ag Iarnród Éireann.Iarnród Éireann is to recruit 100 train drivers from here for the next 2 years.Tá Iarnród Éireann le 100 tiománaí traenach a earcú as seo go ceann 2 bhliain.The new employees will be based in various stations across the country - in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.I stáisiúin éagsúla ar fud na tíre a bheidh na fostaithe nua á mbunú - i mBaile Átha Cliath, Port Láirge, Corcaigh, Luimneach, Gaillimh, Maigh Eo agus san Iarmhí.The company says it wants to recruit more women to drive and says the number of women on its training courses is rising.Tá an chuideachta ag sonrú gur mhaith leo breis ban a earcú le tabhairt faoin tiomáint agus deir siad go bhfuil líon na mban ar a gcuid cúrsaí oiliúna ag ardú.It is intended to increase the network of train rails from now on for several years under the National Development Plan 2021-2030.Tá sé i gceist gréasán na ráillí traenach a mhéadú as seo go ceann roinnt blianta faoin bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta 2021-2030.Under the Plan it is planned to carry twice as many passengers on the DART system of the high city.Faoin bPlean tá sé beartaithe a dhá oiread paisinéirí a iompar ar chóras DART na h-ardcathrach.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ypajv2y3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew Zealand v South Africa in the final.Nua Shéalainn v Afraic Theas sa chluiche ceannais.The Springbok of South Africa managed to get the upper hand over their opponents, England in the evening. The gap between the teams was the smallest at the end, 16 for South Africa, 15 for England.D'éirigh le Springbok na hAfraice Theas an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar a gcéillí comhraic, Sasana tráthnóné Bhí an bhearna ba lú ar deiridh idir na fóirne, 16 ag an Afraic Theas,15 ag Sasana.The game was played in the Stade de France in Saint Denis in Paris.Sa Stade de France i Saint Denis i bPáras a himríodh an cluiche.Penalty kicks being influential on the scoring is the story you would mention with the first half.Ciceanna píonóis a bhi tioncharach ar an scóráil an scéal a luafá leis an gcéad leath.England led 12-6 at half-time, then escaped with another 3 points.Bhí Sasana 12-6 chun cinn ag leath-am, ansin d'éalaigh siad 3 phointe eile.The score then was 15-6 in favor of England.An scór ansin ab ea 15-6 i bhfábhar Shasana.But then the Springboks woke up, a save from RG Snyman and the game was now only 2 points 15-13.Ach dhúisigh na Springboks ansin, úd ó RG Snyman a slánaíodh agus ní raibh sa chluiche anois ach 2 phointe 15-13.2 minutes from the end Handre Pollard scored a penalty kick for South Africa and they won by one point.2 nóiméad ón deiridh scóráil Handre Pollard cic píonóis don Afraic Theas agus bhí bua aon phointe acu.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ypajv2y3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew Zealand v South Africa in the final.Nua Shéalainn v Afraic Theas sa chluiche ceannais.The Springbok of South Africa managed to get the upper hand over their opponents, England in the evening. The gap between the teams was the smallest at the end, 16 for South Africa, 15 for England.D'éirigh le Springbok na hAfraice Theas an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar a gcéillí comhraic, Sasana tráthnóné Bhí an bhearna ba lú ar deiridh idir na fóirne, 16 ag an Afraic Theas,15 ag Sasana.The game was played in the Stade de France in Saint Denis in Paris.Sa Stade de France i Saint Denis i bPáras a himríodh an cluiche.Penalty kicks being influential on the scoring is the story you would mention with the first half.Ciceanna píonóis a bhi tioncharach ar an scóráil an scéal a luafá leis an gcéad leath.England led 12-6 at half-time, then escaped with another 3 points.Bhí Sasana 12-6 chun cinn ag leath-am, ansin d'éalaigh siad 3 phointe eile.The score then was 15-6 in favor of England.An scór ansin ab ea 15-6 i bhfábhar Shasana.But then the Springboks woke up, a save from RG Snyman and the game was now only 2 points 15-13.Ach dhúisigh na Springboks ansin, úd ó RG Snyman a slánaíodh agus ní raibh sa chluiche anois ach 2 phointe 15-13.2 minutes from the end Handre Pollard scored a penalty kick for South Africa and they won by one point.2 nóiméad ón deiridh scóráil Handre Pollard cic píonóis don Afraic Theas agus bhí bua aon phointe acu.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylg6rm2tContact: irishlingos@gmail.comPeople in the south tackling the storm track.Daoine sa deisceart ag dul i ngleic le lorg na stoirme.People in east Cork and west Waterford are today dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit the region yesterday and left many towns and villages under water.Tá daoine in oirthear Chorcaí agus in iarthar Phort Láirge ag dul i ngleic inniu le lorg na stoirme a bhuail an réigiún inné agus a d'fhág neart bailte agus sráidbhailte faoi uisce.Although Met Éireann had issued an orange warning yesterday and promised heavy rain, people did not expect the intensity of it.Cé go raibh fógra flannbhuí eisithe ag Met Éireann inné agus báisteach throm geallta acu, ní raibh aon choinne ag daoine leis an tréine a bhí inti.It is estimated, in fact, that a month's rain fell in the course of a day.Meastar, go deimhin, gur thit báisteach míosa in imeacht lae.Cork County Council has revealed that over 100 homes and businesses in the east of the county were flooded.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí gur thuil uisce isteach i mbarr ar 100 teach agus gnóthas in oirthear an chontae.The worst affected areas are Glenmaighir/Bailerosin, Minster Na Corran, White Gate, Clon, Ballyna Martra and Killay.Is iad na háiteanna is measa a buaileadh Gleann Maighir/Baile Roisín, Mainistir na Corann, an Geata Bán, Cluain, Baile na Martra agus Cill Ia.The Abbey Community Hospital was badly damaged and there is talk of evacuating patients from the place as a result.Rinneadh an- damáiste d'Ospidéal Pobail Mhainistir na Corann agus tá caint ar othair a aslonnú ón áit dá dheasca.There was also flooding in Linn Dubh and the Common Road area of Cork city.Bhí tuilte freisin sa Linn Dubh agus i gceantar Bhóthar an Choimín i gcathair Chorcaí.Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Simon Coveney, who are both from Cork, said support would be provided to people in the region under the Government's Humanitarian Aid Scheme.Dúirt an Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus an tAire Simon Coveney, arb as Corcaigh iad beirt, go gcuirfí tacaíocht ar fáil do dhaoine sa réigiún faoi Scéim Chúnaimh Dhaonnachta an Rialtais.Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning regarding the rain that is expected in Co Kerry today.Tá fógra buí eisithe ag Met Éireann maidir leis an mbáisteach atá geallta i gCo Chiarraí inniu.It is estimated that there will be cold weather in parts of the county and people are being asked to be very careful when they are driving.Meastar go mbeidh fuarlaigh in áiteanna sa chontae agus táthar ag achainí ar dhaoine a bheith an-chúramach nuair atá siad ag tiomáint.The yellow notice will apply between 6 o'clock this evening and 6 o'clock tomorrow evening.Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra buí idir 6 a chlog tráthnóna inniu agus 6 a chlog tráthnóna amárach.A yellow notice has also been issued in the north regarding the rain that is promised in Armagh, Derry, Dun, Fermanagh and Tyrone.Tá fógra buí eisithe ó thuaidh chomh maith maidir leis an mbáisteach atá geallta in Ard Mhacha, i nDoire, sa Dún, i bhFear Manach agus i dTír Eoghain.The situation is more serious in parts of Scotland, however.Is tromchúisí a bheas an scéal in áiteanna in Albain, áfach.The meteorologists have predicted high wind and "exceptional" rain and believe that life could be at risk as a result, especially in Aberdeenshire and Angus in the east of Scotland.Tá gaoth mhór agus báisteach "eisceachtúil" tuartha ag na meitéareolaithe thall agus dar leo go bhféadfadh beatha a bheiith i mbaol dá bharr, go háirithe i Siorrachd Obar Dheathain agus in Aonghas in oirthear na hAlban.People in those places are being advised to stay at home.Táthar ag comhairliú do dhaoine sna háiteanna sin fanacht sa bhaile.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Corinth Abbey under water (Pic: Damien Rytel)

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ylg6rm2tContact: irishlingos@gmail.comPeople in the south tackling the storm track.Daoine sa deisceart ag dul i ngleic le lorg na stoirme.People in east Cork and west Waterford are today dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit the region yesterday and left many towns and villages under water.Tá daoine in oirthear Chorcaí agus in iarthar Phort Láirge ag dul i ngleic inniu le lorg na stoirme a bhuail an réigiún inné agus a d'fhág neart bailte agus sráidbhailte faoi uisce.Although Met Éireann had issued an orange warning yesterday and promised heavy rain, people did not expect the intensity of it.Cé go raibh fógra flannbhuí eisithe ag Met Éireann inné agus báisteach throm geallta acu, ní raibh aon choinne ag daoine leis an tréine a bhí inti.It is estimated, in fact, that a month's rain fell in the course of a day.Meastar, go deimhin, gur thit báisteach míosa in imeacht lae.Cork County Council has revealed that over 100 homes and businesses in the east of the county were flooded.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Comhairle Contae Chorcaí gur thuil uisce isteach i mbarr ar 100 teach agus gnóthas in oirthear an chontae.The worst affected areas are Glenmaighir/Bailerosin, Minster Na Corran, White Gate, Clon, Ballyna Martra and Killay.Is iad na háiteanna is measa a buaileadh Gleann Maighir/Baile Roisín, Mainistir na Corann, an Geata Bán, Cluain, Baile na Martra agus Cill Ia.The Abbey Community Hospital was badly damaged and there is talk of evacuating patients from the place as a result.Rinneadh an- damáiste d'Ospidéal Pobail Mhainistir na Corann agus tá caint ar othair a aslonnú ón áit dá dheasca.There was also flooding in Linn Dubh and the Common Road area of Cork city.Bhí tuilte freisin sa Linn Dubh agus i gceantar Bhóthar an Choimín i gcathair Chorcaí.Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Simon Coveney, who are both from Cork, said support would be provided to people in the region under the Government's Humanitarian Aid Scheme.Dúirt an Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus an tAire Simon Coveney, arb as Corcaigh iad beirt, go gcuirfí tacaíocht ar fáil do dhaoine sa réigiún faoi Scéim Chúnaimh Dhaonnachta an Rialtais.Met Éireann has issued a yellow warning regarding the rain that is expected in Co Kerry today.Tá fógra buí eisithe ag Met Éireann maidir leis an mbáisteach atá geallta i gCo Chiarraí inniu.It is estimated that there will be cold weather in parts of the county and people are being asked to be very careful when they are driving.Meastar go mbeidh fuarlaigh in áiteanna sa chontae agus táthar ag achainí ar dhaoine a bheith an-chúramach nuair atá siad ag tiomáint.The yellow notice will apply between 6 o'clock this evening and 6 o'clock tomorrow evening.Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra buí idir 6 a chlog tráthnóna inniu agus 6 a chlog tráthnóna amárach.A yellow notice has also been issued in the north regarding the rain that is promised in Armagh, Derry, Dun, Fermanagh and Tyrone.Tá fógra buí eisithe ó thuaidh chomh maith maidir leis an mbáisteach atá geallta in Ard Mhacha, i nDoire, sa Dún, i bhFear Manach agus i dTír Eoghain.The situation is more serious in parts of Scotland, however.Is tromchúisí a bheas an scéal in áiteanna in Albain, áfach.The meteorologists have predicted high wind and "exceptional" rain and believe that life could be at risk as a result, especially in Aberdeenshire and Angus in the east of Scotland.Tá gaoth mhór agus báisteach "eisceachtúil" tuartha ag na meitéareolaithe thall agus dar leo go bhféadfadh beatha a bheiith i mbaol dá bharr, go háirithe i Siorrachd Obar Dheathain agus in Aonghas in oirthear na hAlban.People in those places are being advised to stay at home.Táthar ag comhairliú do dhaoine sna háiteanna sin fanacht sa bhaile.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Corinth Abbey under water (Pic: Damien Rytel)

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrsn6el4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Between 200-300 refugees killed" in hospital yard in Gaza."Idir 200-300 dídeanaí maraithe" i gclós ospidéil in Gaza.It is reported that between 200 and 300 people were killed when Israeli forces fired missiles at a hospital yard in central Gaza this afternoon.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh idir 200 agus 300 duine nuair a scaoil fórsaí Iosrael diúracáin le clós ospidéil i lár Gaza tráthnóna inniu.The dead were evacuees who were sheltering in the yard, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.Daoine a bhí aslonnaithe agus a bhí ar foscadh sa chlós ab ea na mairbh, de réir Aireacht Sláinte Gaza.It was also said that people are still trapped under the debris, dead or alive.Dúradh freisin go bhfuil daoine sáinnithe faoin smionagar fós, beo nó marbh iad.Earlier today it was reported that six people were killed when an Israeli missile hit a school in a refugee camp in central Gaza.Tuairiscíodh níos túisce inniu gur maraíodh seisear nuair a bhuail diúracán Iosraelach scoil i gcampa teifeach i lár Gaza.In a statement from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, it was said that it was a terrible act and that it showed that those responsible did not care about civilians.I ráiteas ó Eagraíocht Fóirithinte na Náisiún Aontaithe do Dhídeanaithe Palaistíneacha, dúradh gur gníomh uafásach a bhí ann agus gur léirigh sé gur cuma leis na daoine a bhí freagrach as faoi shibhialtaigh.The Israelis have killed over 3,000 Palestinians in Gaza in ten days, a quarter of them children.Tá ballaíocht ar 3,000 Palaistíneach maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza le deich lá, ar leanaí iad an ceathrú cuid díobh.Another 2.3 million people have been evacuated due to the constant bombing that is being done on the place.Tá 2.3 milliún duine eile aslonnaithe de bharr na tuairgneála seasta atáthar a dhéanamh ar an áit.As a result, the enclave is firmly under siege by the Israelis and they have prevented food, water, fuel and medical supplies from being brought into it.Ar a dhroim sin, tá an iamhchríoch faoi léigear diongbháilte ag na hIosraelaigh agus cosc curtha acu ar bhia, ar uisce, ar bhreosla agus ar sholáthairtí leighis a thabhairt isteach ann.Yesterday, an Israeli missile hit a United Nations warehouse in Gaza City containing relief supplies.Inné, bhuail diúracán Iosraelach ionad stórais leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe i gCathair Gaza a raibh soláthairtí fóirithinte ann.The center caught fire and was destroyed.Chuaigh an t-ionad trí thine agus scriosadh é.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrsn6el4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Between 200-300 refugees killed" in hospital yard in Gaza."Idir 200-300 dídeanaí maraithe" i gclós ospidéil in Gaza.It is reported that between 200 and 300 people were killed when Israeli forces fired missiles at a hospital yard in central Gaza this afternoon.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh idir 200 agus 300 duine nuair a scaoil fórsaí Iosrael diúracáin le clós ospidéil i lár Gaza tráthnóna inniu.The dead were evacuees who were sheltering in the yard, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.Daoine a bhí aslonnaithe agus a bhí ar foscadh sa chlós ab ea na mairbh, de réir Aireacht Sláinte Gaza.It was also said that people are still trapped under the debris, dead or alive.Dúradh freisin go bhfuil daoine sáinnithe faoin smionagar fós, beo nó marbh iad.Earlier today it was reported that six people were killed when an Israeli missile hit a school in a refugee camp in central Gaza.Tuairiscíodh níos túisce inniu gur maraíodh seisear nuair a bhuail diúracán Iosraelach scoil i gcampa teifeach i lár Gaza.In a statement from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, it was said that it was a terrible act and that it showed that those responsible did not care about civilians.I ráiteas ó Eagraíocht Fóirithinte na Náisiún Aontaithe do Dhídeanaithe Palaistíneacha, dúradh gur gníomh uafásach a bhí ann agus gur léirigh sé gur cuma leis na daoine a bhí freagrach as faoi shibhialtaigh.The Israelis have killed over 3,000 Palestinians in Gaza in ten days, a quarter of them children.Tá ballaíocht ar 3,000 Palaistíneach maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza le deich lá, ar leanaí iad an ceathrú cuid díobh.Another 2.3 million people have been evacuated due to the constant bombing that is being done on the place.Tá 2.3 milliún duine eile aslonnaithe de bharr na tuairgneála seasta atáthar a dhéanamh ar an áit.As a result, the enclave is firmly under siege by the Israelis and they have prevented food, water, fuel and medical supplies from being brought into it.Ar a dhroim sin, tá an iamhchríoch faoi léigear diongbháilte ag na hIosraelaigh agus cosc curtha acu ar bhia, ar uisce, ar bhreosla agus ar sholáthairtí leighis a thabhairt isteach ann.Yesterday, an Israeli missile hit a United Nations warehouse in Gaza City containing relief supplies.Inné, bhuail diúracán Iosraelach ionad stórais leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe i gCathair Gaza a raibh soláthairtí fóirithinte ann.The center caught fire and was destroyed.Chuaigh an t-ionad trí thine agus scriosadh é.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ysq6ocrxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGardai found €3.9 million worth of cannabis.Luach €3.9 milliún de channabas faighte ag Gardaí.Gardaí have found caches of cannabis with a total value of €3.9 million in two different locations in north Dublin.Tá taiscí cannabais a bhfuil luach €3.9 milliún san iomlán iontu faighte ag na Gardaí in dhá áit éagsúla i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath.A man was arrested when 21 kilograms of the drug was found in a vehicle in Drumcondra yesterday.Gabhadh fear nuair a fuarthas 21 cileagram den druga i bhfeithicil i nDroim Conrach arú inné.It is estimated to be worth around €420,000 abroad.Meastar luach thart ar €420,000 a bheith sa lear úd.Yesterday, gardaí found 174 kilograms of cannabis when they searched an industrial site in Finnardhark.Inné, fuair na Gardaí 174 cileagram de channabas nuair a chuardaigh siad ionad tionsclaíochta i bhFionnradharc.That arrest is thought to be worth €3.5 million.Ceaptar luach €3.5 milliún a bheith sa ghabháil sin.The drugs are to be sent to the Drug Section of the Forensic Laboratory, where they will be analysed.Táthar leis na drugaí a sheoladh chuig Rannóg Drugaí na Saotharlainne Fóiréinseolaíochta, mar a ndéanfar anailís orthu.The man who was arrested is still being questioned by Gardai.Tá an fear a gabhadh fós á cheistiú ag na Gardaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ysq6ocrxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGardai found €3.9 million worth of cannabis.Luach €3.9 milliún de channabas faighte ag Gardaí.Gardaí have found caches of cannabis with a total value of €3.9 million in two different locations in north Dublin.Tá taiscí cannabais a bhfuil luach €3.9 milliún san iomlán iontu faighte ag na Gardaí in dhá áit éagsúla i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath.A man was arrested when 21 kilograms of the drug was found in a vehicle in Drumcondra yesterday.Gabhadh fear nuair a fuarthas 21 cileagram den druga i bhfeithicil i nDroim Conrach arú inné.It is estimated to be worth around €420,000 abroad.Meastar luach thart ar €420,000 a bheith sa lear úd.Yesterday, gardaí found 174 kilograms of cannabis when they searched an industrial site in Finnardhark.Inné, fuair na Gardaí 174 cileagram de channabas nuair a chuardaigh siad ionad tionsclaíochta i bhFionnradharc.That arrest is thought to be worth €3.5 million.Ceaptar luach €3.5 milliún a bheith sa ghabháil sin.The drugs are to be sent to the Drug Section of the Forensic Laboratory, where they will be analysed.Táthar leis na drugaí a sheoladh chuig Rannóg Drugaí na Saotharlainne Fóiréinseolaíochta, mar a ndéanfar anailís orthu.The man who was arrested is still being questioned by Gardai.Tá an fear a gabhadh fós á cheistiú ag na Gardaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrjh3wfaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comFrance out of the Webb Ellis Tournament.An Fhrainc amuigh as Comórtas Webb Ellis.South Africa are the fourth country to reach a Rugby World Cup Semi-Final.Is iad an Afraic Theas an ceathrú tír i le háit a bhaint amach i gCluiche Leathcheannnais de Chraobh Rugbaí an Domhain.They beat the home team in Paris tonight by the narrowest of margins.Chloígh siad an fhoireann baile i bPáras anocht leis an bhearna ba lú.England also qualified for the semi-finals this afternoon when they beat Fiji earlier today.Cháiligh Sasana freisin tráthnóna don leathchraobh nuair a bhuail siadsan Fij níos túisce inniu.South Africa will face England in one of the quarter-finals.Casfaidh an Afraic Theas ar Shasana i gceann de na cluichí ceathrú ceannais.New Zealand and Argentina are the other two teams in this count as we approach the end of the tournament.An Nua Shéalainn agus an Airgintín an dá fhoireann eile atá sa chomhaireamh seo agus muid ag teannadh le deireadh an chomórtais.The Irish were heartbroken last night as they lost against the All Blacks.Bhí crá-croí ag na hÉireannaigh aréir agus iad ag cailleadh i gcoinne na All Blacks.Despite their efforts they decided to score that fateful final.Ainneoin a gcuid iarrachtaí chinn orthu úd cinniúnach a scóráil ar deiridh.And Argentina beat Wales in the other game.Agus choígh An Airgintín an Bhreatain Bheag sa chluiche eile.Argentina will now face New Zealand in the other semi-final.Casfaidh An Airgintín anois ar an Nua Shéalainn sa chluiche eile leathchraoibhe.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yrjh3wfaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comFrance out of the Webb Ellis Tournament.An Fhrainc amuigh as Comórtas Webb Ellis.South Africa are the fourth country to reach a Rugby World Cup Semi-Final.Is iad an Afraic Theas an ceathrú tír i le háit a bhaint amach i gCluiche Leathcheannnais de Chraobh Rugbaí an Domhain.They beat the home team in Paris tonight by the narrowest of margins.Chloígh siad an fhoireann baile i bPáras anocht leis an bhearna ba lú.England also qualified for the semi-finals this afternoon when they beat Fiji earlier today.Cháiligh Sasana freisin tráthnóna don leathchraobh nuair a bhuail siadsan Fij níos túisce inniu.South Africa will face England in one of the quarter-finals.Casfaidh an Afraic Theas ar Shasana i gceann de na cluichí ceathrú ceannais.New Zealand and Argentina are the other two teams in this count as we approach the end of the tournament.An Nua Shéalainn agus an Airgintín an dá fhoireann eile atá sa chomhaireamh seo agus muid ag teannadh le deireadh an chomórtais.The Irish were heartbroken last night as they lost against the All Blacks.Bhí crá-croí ag na hÉireannaigh aréir agus iad ag cailleadh i gcoinne na All Blacks.Despite their efforts they decided to score that fateful final.Ainneoin a gcuid iarrachtaí chinn orthu úd cinniúnach a scóráil ar deiridh.And Argentina beat Wales in the other game.Agus choígh An Airgintín an Bhreatain Bheag sa chluiche eile.Argentina will now face New Zealand in the other semi-final.Casfaidh An Airgintín anois ar an Nua Shéalainn sa chluiche eile leathchraoibhe.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykfgjlblContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael to starve Gaza or hostages will be released.Iosrael le Gaza a chur i ngorta nó go saorfar gialla.The Israelis have indicated that they will not allow any water, food or humanitarian aid into Gaza or that the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in the enclave will be released.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag na hIosraelaigh nach ligfidh siad isteach in Gaza uisce, bia ná cabhair dhaonnúil ar bith nó go scaoilfear saor na gialla Iosraelacha atá i mbraighdeanas ag Hamas san iamhchríoch.There are about 2.4 million Palestinians living in Gaza and they are in the loop of the Israelis now more than ever since they have been under siege for a few days.Tá thart ar 2.4 milllún Palaistíneach ina gcónaí in Gaza agus tá siad i lúba na nIosraelach anois níos mó ná riamh ó tá an áit faoi dhochtléigear acu le cúpla lá.Already, the Palestinians of Gaza are in the loop of anger and what is there to meet their needs is becoming increasingly scarce.Cheana féin, tá Palaistínigh Gaza i lúb an angair agus a bhfuil ann de riar a riachtanais ag dul i dteirce go tréan.It is estimated that Hamas is holding around 100 hostages in Gaza, both civilians and soldiers.Meastar go bhfuil thart ar 100 giall á gcoinneáil in Gaza ag Hamas, idir shibhialtaigh agus shaighdiúirí.They were abducted when hundreds of members of Hamas carried out a brutal raid in southern Israel last weekend.Fuadaíodh iad nuair a thug na céadta comhalta de Hamas mór-ruathar brúidiúil faoi dheisceart Iosrael an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Hamas killed people indiscriminately - the civilians of their base - when they went on a killing spree in Israeli settlements after breaching the barriers between Gaza and Israel.Mharaigh lucht Hamas daoine as éadan – sibhialtaigh a mbunáite – nuair a chuaigh siad ar mire mharfach i lonnaíochtaí Iosraelacha tar éis dóibh na bacainní idir Gaza agus Iosrael a bhearnú.It is currently estimated that over 1,300 people were killed in the incident and another 2,700 were injured.Áirítear faoi láthair gur maraíodh os cionn 1,300 duine sa sléacht agus gur gortaíodh 2,700 eile.Kim Damti, a 22-year-old Irish-Israeli, was among the dead.Bhí Kim Damti, Éireannach-Iosraelach 22 blain d'aois, i measc na marbh.The young woman was present at a music festival in southern Israel when a group of Hamas attacked the crowd and unleashed a bloody massacre.Bhí an bhean óg i láthair ag féile cheoil i ndeisceart Iosrael nuair a tháinig buíon Hamas aniar aduaidh ar an slua agus thug fogha fuilteach fúthu.250 people were killed with Kim that year.Maraíodh 250 duine in éineacht le Kim san ár.It was reported this evening that another young woman of Irish origin, Emily Hand, was killed while visiting a friend in a kibbutz near the border.Tuairiscíodh tráthnóna gur maraíodh bean óg eile de bhunadh na hÉireann, Emily Hand, agus í ar cuairt ag cara léi in kibbutz in aice na teorann.In revenge for the horror and in the body of their own race, the Israelis have since killed their Palestinian children in Gaza, without stopping the 5,600 who have been injured.Mar dhíoltas as an uafás agus i gcorpéiric a gcine féin, tá a n-anlann Palaistíneach maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó shin, gan an 5,600 atá leonta a bhac.In that end, a large part of the enclave has been flattened by the barrage of missiles that the Israelis have fired at the place since the weekend.Ina cheann sin, tá cuid mhór den iamhchríoch leacaithe ag na frasa diúracán atá scaoilte ag na hIosraelaigh leis an áit ón deireadh seachtaine.This morning, fifteen people were killed when the Israelis bombed a refugee camp in northern Gaza.Ar maidin inniu, maraíodh cúig dhuine dhéag nuair a bhuamáil na hIosraelaigh campa teifeach i dtuaisceart Gaza.The Israelis have promised, however,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykfgjlblContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIsrael to starve Gaza or hostages will be released.Iosrael le Gaza a chur i ngorta nó go saorfar gialla.The Israelis have indicated that they will not allow any water, food or humanitarian aid into Gaza or that the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in the enclave will be released.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag na hIosraelaigh nach ligfidh siad isteach in Gaza uisce, bia ná cabhair dhaonnúil ar bith nó go scaoilfear saor na gialla Iosraelacha atá i mbraighdeanas ag Hamas san iamhchríoch.There are about 2.4 million Palestinians living in Gaza and they are in the loop of the Israelis now more than ever since they have been under siege for a few days.Tá thart ar 2.4 milllún Palaistíneach ina gcónaí in Gaza agus tá siad i lúba na nIosraelach anois níos mó ná riamh ó tá an áit faoi dhochtléigear acu le cúpla lá.Already, the Palestinians of Gaza are in the loop of anger and what is there to meet their needs is becoming increasingly scarce.Cheana féin, tá Palaistínigh Gaza i lúb an angair agus a bhfuil ann de riar a riachtanais ag dul i dteirce go tréan.It is estimated that Hamas is holding around 100 hostages in Gaza, both civilians and soldiers.Meastar go bhfuil thart ar 100 giall á gcoinneáil in Gaza ag Hamas, idir shibhialtaigh agus shaighdiúirí.They were abducted when hundreds of members of Hamas carried out a brutal raid in southern Israel last weekend.Fuadaíodh iad nuair a thug na céadta comhalta de Hamas mór-ruathar brúidiúil faoi dheisceart Iosrael an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Hamas killed people indiscriminately - the civilians of their base - when they went on a killing spree in Israeli settlements after breaching the barriers between Gaza and Israel.Mharaigh lucht Hamas daoine as éadan – sibhialtaigh a mbunáite – nuair a chuaigh siad ar mire mharfach i lonnaíochtaí Iosraelacha tar éis dóibh na bacainní idir Gaza agus Iosrael a bhearnú.It is currently estimated that over 1,300 people were killed in the incident and another 2,700 were injured.Áirítear faoi láthair gur maraíodh os cionn 1,300 duine sa sléacht agus gur gortaíodh 2,700 eile.Kim Damti, a 22-year-old Irish-Israeli, was among the dead.Bhí Kim Damti, Éireannach-Iosraelach 22 blain d'aois, i measc na marbh.The young woman was present at a music festival in southern Israel when a group of Hamas attacked the crowd and unleashed a bloody massacre.Bhí an bhean óg i láthair ag féile cheoil i ndeisceart Iosrael nuair a tháinig buíon Hamas aniar aduaidh ar an slua agus thug fogha fuilteach fúthu.250 people were killed with Kim that year.Maraíodh 250 duine in éineacht le Kim san ár.It was reported this evening that another young woman of Irish origin, Emily Hand, was killed while visiting a friend in a kibbutz near the border.Tuairiscíodh tráthnóna gur maraíodh bean óg eile de bhunadh na hÉireann, Emily Hand, agus í ar cuairt ag cara léi in kibbutz in aice na teorann.In revenge for the horror and in the body of their own race, the Israelis have since killed their Palestinian children in Gaza, without stopping the 5,600 who have been injured.Mar dhíoltas as an uafás agus i gcorpéiric a gcine féin, tá a n-anlann Palaistíneach maraithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó shin, gan an 5,600 atá leonta a bhac.In that end, a large part of the enclave has been flattened by the barrage of missiles that the Israelis have fired at the place since the weekend.Ina cheann sin, tá cuid mhór den iamhchríoch leacaithe ag na frasa diúracán atá scaoilte ag na hIosraelaigh leis an áit ón deireadh seachtaine.This morning, fifteen people were killed when the Israelis bombed a refugee camp in northern Gaza.Ar maidin inniu, maraíodh cúig dhuine dhéag nuair a bhuamáil na hIosraelaigh campa teifeach i dtuaisceart Gaza.The Israelis have promised, however,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykfy9lm3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBudget 2024: some policies in place from midnight.Buiséad 2024: roinnt beartas i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche.Some of the policies of Budget 2024 came into effect from midnight last night after the Dáil voted in favor of raising the duty on tobacco and keeping the Value Added Tax on energy charges as it was.Tháinig cuid de bheartais Bhuiséad 2024 i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche aréir tar éis don Dáil vótáil i bhfabhar an dleacht ar thobac a ardú agus an Cháin Bhreisluacha ar tháillí fuinnimh a choinneáil mar a bhí.Petrol and diesel prices rose from midnight because the carbon tax was raised in the Budget from €48.50 to €56 per tonne.D'ardaigh praghsanna peitril agus díosail ón meán oíche mar gheall gur ardaíodh an cháin charbóin sa Bhuiséad ó €48.50 go dtí €56 in aghaidh an tonna.This means that €1.28 and €1.48 were added to every 60 liters of petrol and diesel respectively.Fágann sin gur cuireadh €1.28 agus €1.48 le gach 60 lítear peitril agus díosail faoi seach.On the contrary, it was announced yesterday that the carbon tax on other fuels and the duties on petrol and diesel would not be increased until next year.Os a choinne sin, fógraíodh inné nach n-ardófaí an cháin charbóin ar bhreoslaí eile ná na dleachta ar pheitreal agus ar dhíosal go dtí an bhliain seo chugainn.At the beginning of next May, 90 cents will be added to a 40 kilogram bag of coal and 20 cents to a normal pile of peat briquettes and it will cost people almost €20 more to fill a 900 liter kerosene tank.I dtús na Bealtaine seo chugainn, cuirfear 90 cent le mála guail 40 cileagram agus 20 cent le gnáthcharn brícíní móna agus cosnóidh sé beagnach €20 breise ar dhaoine tanc 900 lítear ceirisín a líonadh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ykfy9lm3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBudget 2024: some policies in place from midnight.Buiséad 2024: roinnt beartas i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche.Some of the policies of Budget 2024 came into effect from midnight last night after the Dáil voted in favor of raising the duty on tobacco and keeping the Value Added Tax on energy charges as it was.Tháinig cuid de bheartais Bhuiséad 2024 i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche aréir tar éis don Dáil vótáil i bhfabhar an dleacht ar thobac a ardú agus an Cháin Bhreisluacha ar tháillí fuinnimh a choinneáil mar a bhí.Petrol and diesel prices rose from midnight because the carbon tax was raised in the Budget from €48.50 to €56 per tonne.D'ardaigh praghsanna peitril agus díosail ón meán oíche mar gheall gur ardaíodh an cháin charbóin sa Bhuiséad ó €48.50 go dtí €56 in aghaidh an tonna.This means that €1.28 and €1.48 were added to every 60 liters of petrol and diesel respectively.Fágann sin gur cuireadh €1.28 agus €1.48 le gach 60 lítear peitril agus díosail faoi seach.On the contrary, it was announced yesterday that the carbon tax on other fuels and the duties on petrol and diesel would not be increased until next year.Os a choinne sin, fógraíodh inné nach n-ardófaí an cháin charbóin ar bhreoslaí eile ná na dleachta ar pheitreal agus ar dhíosal go dtí an bhliain seo chugainn.At the beginning of next May, 90 cents will be added to a 40 kilogram bag of coal and 20 cents to a normal pile of peat briquettes and it will cost people almost €20 more to fill a 900 liter kerosene tank.I dtús na Bealtaine seo chugainn, cuirfear 90 cent le mála guail 40 cileagram agus 20 cent le gnáthcharn brícíní móna agus cosnóidh sé beagnach €20 breise ar dhaoine tanc 900 lítear ceirisín a líonadh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yno7g92aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHeavy bombing of Gaza: 260,000 people evacuated.Tréanbhuamáil Gaza: 260,000 duine aslonnaithe.The United Nations says that over 260,000 people have been evacuated in Gaza due to the heavy Israeli bombardment of the place for four days.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil os cionn 260,000 duine aslonnaithe in Gaza mar gheall ar an mbuamáil thréan atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh ar an áit le ceithre lá.The United Nations believes that thousands more will still be evacuated and the Israelis are determined to exact revenge on the Palestinians of Gaza for the destructive attack by Hamas in Israel last weekend.Creideann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go n-aslonnófar na mílte eile fós agus rún daingean ag na hIosraelaigh díoltas a agairt ar Phalaistínigh Gaza as an sléacht millteach a rinne Hamas in Iosrael an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Over 1,000 people were killed in Israel - the vast majority of them civilians - when members of Hamas carried out a major raid in the south of the country on Saturday.Maraíodh os cionn 1,000 duine in Iosrael – sibhialtaigh a bhformhór mór – nuair a thug comhaltaí Hamas mór-ruathar faoi dheisceart na tíre ar an Satharn.Young children are reported to be among the dead in kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the first places Hamas attacked.Tuairiscítear leanaí óga a bheith i measc na marbh in kibbutz Kfar Aza, ceann de na chéad áiteanna a d'ionsaigh Hamas.900 Palestinians have been killed and thousands more injured by the Israelis in Gaza since then.Áirítear 900 Palaisínteach a bheith maraithe agus na mílte eile a bheith gortaithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó shin.It is reported that 175,500 people have sought shelter in 88 schools with the United Nations, that 14,500 people are sheltered in twelve other schools and that another 74,000 people are still living in various buildings throughout Gaza.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil dídean lorgtha ag 175,500 duine in 88 scoil leis na Náisiúin Aonaithe, go bhfuil 14,500 duine ar foscadh in dhá scoil déag eile agus go bhfuil 74,000 duine eile fós ag cur fúthu i bhfoirgnimh éagsúla ar fud Gaza.The United Nations also says that it is a big challenge to provide food for the general population in Gaza, not to mention all the refugees, since the Israelis have implemented a blockade around the area.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe freisin gur mór an dúshlán riar a gcáis a chur ar fáil don phobal trí chéile in Gaza, gan trácht ar na dídeanaithe ar fad, ó tá imshuí curtha i bhfeidhm timpeall an limistéir ag na hIosraelaigh.The Israelis are not allowing food, water or any other supplies into Gaza as they face an all-out invasion of the enclave.Níl bia, uisce ná aon soláthairtí eile á ligean isteach in Gaza ag na hIosraelaigh agus iad ag fáil faoi réir le hionradh uileghabhálach a dhéanamh ar an iamhchríoch.The representative of the Palestinian Authority in the United Nations has accused the Israelis of genocide and war crimes.Tá cinedhíothú agus coireanna cogaidh curtha i leith na nIosraelach ag toscaire Údarás na Palaistíne sna Náisiúin Aontaithe.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Gaza City, 11 October 2023Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Cathair Gaza, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2023

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yno7g92aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHeavy bombing of Gaza: 260,000 people evacuated.Tréanbhuamáil Gaza: 260,000 duine aslonnaithe.The United Nations says that over 260,000 people have been evacuated in Gaza due to the heavy Israeli bombardment of the place for four days.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhfuil os cionn 260,000 duine aslonnaithe in Gaza mar gheall ar an mbuamáil thréan atá na hIosraelaigh a dhéanamh ar an áit le ceithre lá.The United Nations believes that thousands more will still be evacuated and the Israelis are determined to exact revenge on the Palestinians of Gaza for the destructive attack by Hamas in Israel last weekend.Creideann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go n-aslonnófar na mílte eile fós agus rún daingean ag na hIosraelaigh díoltas a agairt ar Phalaistínigh Gaza as an sléacht millteach a rinne Hamas in Iosrael an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Over 1,000 people were killed in Israel - the vast majority of them civilians - when members of Hamas carried out a major raid in the south of the country on Saturday.Maraíodh os cionn 1,000 duine in Iosrael – sibhialtaigh a bhformhór mór – nuair a thug comhaltaí Hamas mór-ruathar faoi dheisceart na tíre ar an Satharn.Young children are reported to be among the dead in kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the first places Hamas attacked.Tuairiscítear leanaí óga a bheith i measc na marbh in kibbutz Kfar Aza, ceann de na chéad áiteanna a d'ionsaigh Hamas.900 Palestinians have been killed and thousands more injured by the Israelis in Gaza since then.Áirítear 900 Palaisínteach a bheith maraithe agus na mílte eile a bheith gortaithe ag na hIosraelaigh in Gaza ó shin.It is reported that 175,500 people have sought shelter in 88 schools with the United Nations, that 14,500 people are sheltered in twelve other schools and that another 74,000 people are still living in various buildings throughout Gaza.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil dídean lorgtha ag 175,500 duine in 88 scoil leis na Náisiúin Aonaithe, go bhfuil 14,500 duine ar foscadh in dhá scoil déag eile agus go bhfuil 74,000 duine eile fós ag cur fúthu i bhfoirgnimh éagsúla ar fud Gaza.The United Nations also says that it is a big challenge to provide food for the general population in Gaza, not to mention all the refugees, since the Israelis have implemented a blockade around the area.Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe freisin gur mór an dúshlán riar a gcáis a chur ar fáil don phobal trí chéile in Gaza, gan trácht ar na dídeanaithe ar fad, ó tá imshuí curtha i bhfeidhm timpeall an limistéir ag na hIosraelaigh.The Israelis are not allowing food, water or any other supplies into Gaza as they face an all-out invasion of the enclave.Níl bia, uisce ná aon soláthairtí eile á ligean isteach in Gaza ag na hIosraelaigh agus iad ag fáil faoi réir le hionradh uileghabhálach a dhéanamh ar an iamhchríoch.The representative of the Palestinian Authority in the United Nations has accused the Israelis of genocide and war crimes.Tá cinedhíothú agus coireanna cogaidh curtha i leith na nIosraelach ag toscaire Údarás na Palaistíne sna Náisiúin Aontaithe.RTÉ News and Current Affairs Gaza City, 11 October 2023Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Cathair Gaza, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2023

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yovsbd3dContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCould it happen?An bhféadfadh sé tarlú?The bad luck.An mí-ádh mór.There is a song, I think by the well-known musician from Connemara, John Beag Ó Flatharta, in which verses end with the line: 'I don't know which way the bad luck will come from'.Tá amhrán,sílim leis an gceoltóir aitheanta ó Chonamara,John Beag Ó Flatharta ina gcríochnaítear véarsaí leis an líne: 'Ní fios cén tslí as a dtiocfaidh an mí-ádh mór'.Andy Farrell will be hoping that is not the case for his team tonight.Beidh Andy Farrell ag súil nach fearacht sin scéil é dá fhoireann anocht.It's another big and decisive night for Ireland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup competition.Oíche mhór chinniúnach eile atá ann go Éirinn i gcomórtas Chorn Rugbaí an Domhain 2023.We thought that there would only be one occasion to read in Pool B, the one two weeks ago in which the players sent this coach from Wigan, Manchester, South Africa to God's back.Cheap muid nach mbeadh ann ach ocáid amháin dá léithid i bPúl B, an ceann coicís ó shin inar chuir imreoirí an chóitseálaí seo as Wigan,Manchain, An Afraic Theas ar éigin Dé de dhroim seoil.But look how it is, there is no relief for the Irish despite having 3 games and 2 bonus points hanging with them since the 10th series of the Webb Ellis Cup started more than a month ago now.Ach féach mar atá, níl aon fhaoiseamh le fáil ag na hÉireannaigh ainneoin 3 chluiche agus 2 phointe bónais a bheith crochta leo acu ó cuireadh tús leis an 10ú sraith de Chorn Webb Ellis breis is mí ó shin anois.That's because South Africa have won 3 games, are currently on 15 league points and top of this group, the Group of Death.Sin toisc go bhfuil 3 chluiche buaite ag an Afraic Theas, iad ar 15 pointe sraithe faoi láthair agus ar bharr an ghrúpa seo,Grúpa an bháis.But South Africa have now played all their games in the group, they are one point ahead of Ireland and 5 ahead of Scotland.Ach tá a gcuid cluichí ar fad sa ghrúpa imeartha anois ag An Afraic Theas, iad pointe chun cinn ar Éirinn agus 5 cinn chun tosaigh ar Albain.If Scotland beat the Irish team tonight by more than 7 points, and if Ireland does not manage to get a bonus point, then believe it or not we will be leaving the competition despite our status among the rugby nations of the world.Má bhuaileann Albain foireann na hÉireann anocht le níos mó ná 7 bpointe, agus mura n-éiríonn le hÉirinn pointe bónais a ghnóthú,bhuel creid é nó ná creid beidh muide ag fágáil slán leis an gcomórtas ainneoin ár stádas i measc thíortha rugbaí an domhain.If Scotland beats us with 21 points, but the green team scores 4 and secures a bonus point, then you have the almost unbelievable story: Scotland qualifying in first place from the group, Ireland in second place and South Africa packing their their bags home to Cape Town.Má bhuaileann Albain muid le 21 pointe, ach an fhoireann ghlas ag scóráil 4 úd ag cinntiú pointe bónais, ansin tá an scéal dochreidte nach mór agat:Albain ag cáiliú sa chéad áit ón ghrúpa, Éirinn sa dara háit agus An Afraic Theas ag pacáil a gcuid málaí abhaile go Cape Town.The result of reading it would attract a lot of discussion and controversy and a good basis for it I imagine.Tharraingeodh toradh dá léithid neart cainte is conspóide agus bunús maith leis shamhlóinn.Ireland's rugby team say there is no way a game would be fixed if they read it and to be fair to South Africa they don't think that their reading of nonsense could happen either.Deir foireann rugair na hÉireann nach bhfuil bealach ar bith go socrófaí cluiche dá léithid agus le bheith cóir ar An Afraic Theas ní dóigh leosan ach oiread go bhféadfadh a léithid sin de chneamhaireacht tarlú.If Ireland beat Scotland, which many think is likely to happen, they will clinch top spot in the table and face the All Blacks next weekend....

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yovsbd3dContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCould it happen?An bhféadfadh sé tarlú?The bad luck.An mí-ádh mór.There is a song, I think by the well-known musician from Connemara, John Beag Ó Flatharta, in which verses end with the line: 'I don't know which way the bad luck will come from'.Tá amhrán,sílim leis an gceoltóir aitheanta ó Chonamara,John Beag Ó Flatharta ina gcríochnaítear véarsaí leis an líne: 'Ní fios cén tslí as a dtiocfaidh an mí-ádh mór'.Andy Farrell will be hoping that is not the case for his team tonight.Beidh Andy Farrell ag súil nach fearacht sin scéil é dá fhoireann anocht.It's another big and decisive night for Ireland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup competition.Oíche mhór chinniúnach eile atá ann go Éirinn i gcomórtas Chorn Rugbaí an Domhain 2023.We thought that there would only be one occasion to read in Pool B, the one two weeks ago in which the players sent this coach from Wigan, Manchester, South Africa to God's back.Cheap muid nach mbeadh ann ach ocáid amháin dá léithid i bPúl B, an ceann coicís ó shin inar chuir imreoirí an chóitseálaí seo as Wigan,Manchain, An Afraic Theas ar éigin Dé de dhroim seoil.But look how it is, there is no relief for the Irish despite having 3 games and 2 bonus points hanging with them since the 10th series of the Webb Ellis Cup started more than a month ago now.Ach féach mar atá, níl aon fhaoiseamh le fáil ag na hÉireannaigh ainneoin 3 chluiche agus 2 phointe bónais a bheith crochta leo acu ó cuireadh tús leis an 10ú sraith de Chorn Webb Ellis breis is mí ó shin anois.That's because South Africa have won 3 games, are currently on 15 league points and top of this group, the Group of Death.Sin toisc go bhfuil 3 chluiche buaite ag an Afraic Theas, iad ar 15 pointe sraithe faoi láthair agus ar bharr an ghrúpa seo,Grúpa an bháis.But South Africa have now played all their games in the group, they are one point ahead of Ireland and 5 ahead of Scotland.Ach tá a gcuid cluichí ar fad sa ghrúpa imeartha anois ag An Afraic Theas, iad pointe chun cinn ar Éirinn agus 5 cinn chun tosaigh ar Albain.If Scotland beat the Irish team tonight by more than 7 points, and if Ireland does not manage to get a bonus point, then believe it or not we will be leaving the competition despite our status among the rugby nations of the world.Má bhuaileann Albain foireann na hÉireann anocht le níos mó ná 7 bpointe, agus mura n-éiríonn le hÉirinn pointe bónais a ghnóthú,bhuel creid é nó ná creid beidh muide ag fágáil slán leis an gcomórtas ainneoin ár stádas i measc thíortha rugbaí an domhain.If Scotland beats us with 21 points, but the green team scores 4 and secures a bonus point, then you have the almost unbelievable story: Scotland qualifying in first place from the group, Ireland in second place and South Africa packing their their bags home to Cape Town.Má bhuaileann Albain muid le 21 pointe, ach an fhoireann ghlas ag scóráil 4 úd ag cinntiú pointe bónais, ansin tá an scéal dochreidte nach mór agat:Albain ag cáiliú sa chéad áit ón ghrúpa, Éirinn sa dara háit agus An Afraic Theas ag pacáil a gcuid málaí abhaile go Cape Town.The result of reading it would attract a lot of discussion and controversy and a good basis for it I imagine.Tharraingeodh toradh dá léithid neart cainte is conspóide agus bunús maith leis shamhlóinn.Ireland's rugby team say there is no way a game would be fixed if they read it and to be fair to South Africa they don't think that their reading of nonsense could happen either.Deir foireann rugair na hÉireann nach bhfuil bealach ar bith go socrófaí cluiche dá léithid agus le bheith cóir ar An Afraic Theas ní dóigh leosan ach oiread go bhféadfadh a léithid sin de chneamhaireacht tarlú.If Ireland beat Scotland, which many think is likely to happen, they will clinch top spot in the table and face the All Blacks next weekend....

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvp5w5tsContact: irishlingos@gmail.com51 people killed by missile attack in Ukraine.51 duine maraithe de bharr ionsaí diúracáin san Úcráin.It is reported that at least half a hundred people were killed – including a six-year-old child – when a huge missile fired by Russian forces exploded near a village in eastern Ukraine this morning.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh leathchéad duine ar a laghad – páiste sé bliana d'aois ina measc – nuair a phléasc diúracán ollmhór a bhí scaoilte ag fórsaí Rúiseacha le sráidbhaile in oirthear na hÚcráine ar maidin inniu.The people had gathered for a rally that was taking place in a cafe in the village of Hroza when the missile exploded without any warning.Bhí na daoine tagtha le chéile le haghaidh tórraimh a bhí ar siúl i gcaife i sráidbhaile Hroza nuair a phléasc an diúracán gan aon fhógra.The village is in Kharkiv Oblast close to the border with Russia and has around 300 people living there.Is in Oblast Kharkiv gar don teorainn leis an Rúis atá an sráidbhaile a bhfuil thart ar 300 duine ina gcónaí ann.It is a raging war between the Ukrainians and the Russians in that region and Hroza is only 30 kilometers from the battlefield.Tá sé ina chogadh craorag idir na hÚcránaigh agus na Rúisigh sa réigiún sin agus níl Hroza ach 30 ciliméadar ó bhrollach an chatha.It is believed to be an Iskander missile that was fired by the Russians at the site.Meastar gur diúracán den déanamh Iskander a scaoil na Rúisigh leis an áit.That's a high-explosive ballistic missile that's 7.3 meters long.Sin diúracán balaistíoch tréanphléascach atá 7.3 méadar ar a fhad.It is also reported that two people were killed due to an artillery attack by the Russians on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.Tuairiscítear freisin gur maraíodh beirt mar gheall ar ionsaí airtléire a rinne na Rúisigh ar chathair Kherson i ndeisceart na hÚcráine.On the other side of the border, the Russians are reporting that Ukrainian forces have dropped cluster bombs on a large town in Russia.Ar an taobh eile den teorainn, tá sé á thuairisciú ag na Rúisigh go bhfuil cnuasbhuamaí scaoilte ag fórsaí na hÚcráine le baile mór sa Rúis.One person was injured and buildings were damaged in the attack on the town of Rylsk, which is 30 kilometers from the border between the two countries, the Russians say.Gortaíodh duine amháin agus rinneadh damáiste d'fhoirgnimh san ionsaí a rinneadh ar bhaile Rylsk atá 30 ciliméadar ón teorainn idir an dá thír, a deir na Rúisigh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yvp5w5tsContact: irishlingos@gmail.com51 people killed by missile attack in Ukraine.51 duine maraithe de bharr ionsaí diúracáin san Úcráin.It is reported that at least half a hundred people were killed – including a six-year-old child – when a huge missile fired by Russian forces exploded near a village in eastern Ukraine this morning.Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh leathchéad duine ar a laghad – páiste sé bliana d'aois ina measc – nuair a phléasc diúracán ollmhór a bhí scaoilte ag fórsaí Rúiseacha le sráidbhaile in oirthear na hÚcráine ar maidin inniu.The people had gathered for a rally that was taking place in a cafe in the village of Hroza when the missile exploded without any warning.Bhí na daoine tagtha le chéile le haghaidh tórraimh a bhí ar siúl i gcaife i sráidbhaile Hroza nuair a phléasc an diúracán gan aon fhógra.The village is in Kharkiv Oblast close to the border with Russia and has around 300 people living there.Is in Oblast Kharkiv gar don teorainn leis an Rúis atá an sráidbhaile a bhfuil thart ar 300 duine ina gcónaí ann.It is a raging war between the Ukrainians and the Russians in that region and Hroza is only 30 kilometers from the battlefield.Tá sé ina chogadh craorag idir na hÚcránaigh agus na Rúisigh sa réigiún sin agus níl Hroza ach 30 ciliméadar ó bhrollach an chatha.It is believed to be an Iskander missile that was fired by the Russians at the site.Meastar gur diúracán den déanamh Iskander a scaoil na Rúisigh leis an áit.That's a high-explosive ballistic missile that's 7.3 meters long.Sin diúracán balaistíoch tréanphléascach atá 7.3 méadar ar a fhad.It is also reported that two people were killed due to an artillery attack by the Russians on the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine.Tuairiscítear freisin gur maraíodh beirt mar gheall ar ionsaí airtléire a rinne na Rúisigh ar chathair Kherson i ndeisceart na hÚcráine.On the other side of the border, the Russians are reporting that Ukrainian forces have dropped cluster bombs on a large town in Russia.Ar an taobh eile den teorainn, tá sé á thuairisciú ag na Rúisigh go bhfuil cnuasbhuamaí scaoilte ag fórsaí na hÚcráine le baile mór sa Rúis.One person was injured and buildings were damaged in the attack on the town of Rylsk, which is 30 kilometers from the border between the two countries, the Russians say.Gortaíodh duine amháin agus rinneadh damáiste d'fhoirgnimh san ionsaí a rinneadh ar bhaile Rylsk atá 30 ciliméadar ón teorainn idir an dá thír, a deir na Rúisigh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ytxvgkhaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAnother big disaster in Tenerife, their towns abandoned by 3,000 people.Falscaí mhór eile in Tenerife, a mbailte tréigthe ag 3,000 duine.About 3,000 people have abandoned their towns in Tenerife in the Canary Islands because of a large fire that has been burning there since yesterday.Tá a mbailte tréigthe ag thart ar 3,000 duine in Tenerife sna hOileáin Chanáracha mar gheall ar fhalscaí mhór atá ag dó ann ó inné.The blaze is burning in a wooded area in the north-east of the island and it is becoming difficult for firefighters to put it out because the ground is so rough.Is i gceantar foraoise lán ailteanna in oirthuaisceart an oileáin atá an fhalscaí ag dó agus tá sé ag dul dian ar chomhraiceoirí dóiteáin í a mhúchadh de bhrí go bhfuil an talamh chomh haimhréidh.The authorities say that 2,400 people in the town of Santa Úrsula and 600 people in the town of La Orotava had to be evacuated while the surrounding area was devastated.Deir na húdaráis go mb'éigean 2,400 duine i mbaile Santa Úrsula agus 600 duine i mbaile La Orotava a aslonnú agus an ceantar máguaird ina chaor.However, firefighters appear to have pushed back the initial line of the fire after pouring thousands of liters of water onto the flames from dedicated helicopters.Mar sin féin, is cosúil go bhfuil líne thosaigh an dóiteáin brúite siar ag na comhraiceoirí dóiteáin tar éis dóibh na mílte lítear uisce a dhoirteadh anuas ar na lasracha ó héileacaptair shainfheistithe.There was a major flood in the same region in August and thousands of hectares of crops were destroyed.Bhí falscaí mhór sa réigiún céanna i mí Lúnasa agus lomscriosadh na mílte heictéar dá barr.It was said at the time that it was the most intense fire in Tenerife for forty years.Dúradh ag an am gurbh é an dóiteán ab aimpléisí a ndeachthas i dtreis leis in Tenerife le daichead bliain.The temperature in Tenerife is currently around 30 degrees.Thart ar 30 céim atá an teocht in Tenerife faoi láthair.It is in the middle of summer, however, that the temperature is usually so high in the island.Is i lár an tsamhraidh, áfach, is iondúil a bhíonn an teocht chomh hard sin san oileán.No flights from or to the island are reported to have been canceled due to the emergency.Ní thuairiscítear eitiltí as an oileán ná chun an oileáin a bheith curtha ar ceal de bharr na héigeandála.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ytxvgkhaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAnother big disaster in Tenerife, their towns abandoned by 3,000 people.Falscaí mhór eile in Tenerife, a mbailte tréigthe ag 3,000 duine.About 3,000 people have abandoned their towns in Tenerife in the Canary Islands because of a large fire that has been burning there since yesterday.Tá a mbailte tréigthe ag thart ar 3,000 duine in Tenerife sna hOileáin Chanáracha mar gheall ar fhalscaí mhór atá ag dó ann ó inné.The blaze is burning in a wooded area in the north-east of the island and it is becoming difficult for firefighters to put it out because the ground is so rough.Is i gceantar foraoise lán ailteanna in oirthuaisceart an oileáin atá an fhalscaí ag dó agus tá sé ag dul dian ar chomhraiceoirí dóiteáin í a mhúchadh de bhrí go bhfuil an talamh chomh haimhréidh.The authorities say that 2,400 people in the town of Santa Úrsula and 600 people in the town of La Orotava had to be evacuated while the surrounding area was devastated.Deir na húdaráis go mb'éigean 2,400 duine i mbaile Santa Úrsula agus 600 duine i mbaile La Orotava a aslonnú agus an ceantar máguaird ina chaor.However, firefighters appear to have pushed back the initial line of the fire after pouring thousands of liters of water onto the flames from dedicated helicopters.Mar sin féin, is cosúil go bhfuil líne thosaigh an dóiteáin brúite siar ag na comhraiceoirí dóiteáin tar éis dóibh na mílte lítear uisce a dhoirteadh anuas ar na lasracha ó héileacaptair shainfheistithe.There was a major flood in the same region in August and thousands of hectares of crops were destroyed.Bhí falscaí mhór sa réigiún céanna i mí Lúnasa agus lomscriosadh na mílte heictéar dá barr.It was said at the time that it was the most intense fire in Tenerife for forty years.Dúradh ag an am gurbh é an dóiteán ab aimpléisí a ndeachthas i dtreis leis in Tenerife le daichead bliain.The temperature in Tenerife is currently around 30 degrees.Thart ar 30 céim atá an teocht in Tenerife faoi láthair.It is in the middle of summer, however, that the temperature is usually so high in the island.Is i lár an tsamhraidh, áfach, is iondúil a bhíonn an teocht chomh hard sin san oileán.No flights from or to the island are reported to have been canceled due to the emergency.Ní thuairiscítear eitiltí as an oileán ná chun an oileáin a bheith curtha ar ceal de bharr na héigeandála.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ypnrvvzxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA 25% increase in the number of immigrants seeking asylum in Ireland.Méadú 25 faoin gcéad ar an líon inimirceach atá ag lorg tearmainn in Éirinn.There has been a 25% increase since the beginning of the year in the number of immigrants living in direct provision centers and centers for people seeking international protection status, according to new figures from the Department of Integration.Tá méadú 25 faoin gcéad tagtha ó thús na bliana ar an líon inimirceach atá ag cur fúthu in ionaid soláthair dhírigh agus in ionaid le haghaidh daoine a bhfuil stádas cosanta idirnáisiúnta á lorg acu, de réir figiúirí nua ón Roinn Lánpháirtíochta.Accommodation was being made available to 19,104 people by the International Protection Accommodation Services last January compared to the 23,983 people officially recorded eleven days ago, 24 September.Bhí lóistín á chur ar fáil do 19,104 duine ag na Seirbhísí Lóistín um Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta i mí Eanáir seo caite le hais an 23,983 duine a taifeadadh go hoifigiúil aon lá dhéag ó shin, 24 Meán Fómhair.350 people of the 23,983 were living temporarily in tents.Bhí 350 duine den 23,983 ina gcónaí go sealadach i bpubaill.On September 24, it was also counted that an average of 39 asylum seekers were coming into the country every single day.Áiríodh ar an 24 Meán Fómhair freisin go raibh 39 iarrthóir ar thearmann ar an meán ag teacht isteach sa tír gach uile lá.Accommodation was provided for 51 people from Russia last month but that country was not included in the figures recorded in January.Cuireadh lóistín ar fáil do 51 duine ón Rúis an mhí seo caite ach ní raibh an tír sin san áireamh sna figiúirí a taifeadadh i mí Eanáir.In that regard, accommodation was provided to 35 people from the United States last month compared to 25 in January.Ina cheann sin, cuireadh lóistín ar fáil do 35 duine ó na Stáit Aontaithe an mhí seo caite le hais 25 i mí Eanáir.There has also been a large increase in the number of people from Algeria, Georgia and Nigeria seeking asylum in Ireland.Tá méadú mór tagtha chomh maith ar an líon daoine ón Ailgéir, ón tSeoirsia agus ón Nigéir atá ag lorg tearmainn in Éirinn.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ypnrvvzxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA 25% increase in the number of immigrants seeking asylum in Ireland.Méadú 25 faoin gcéad ar an líon inimirceach atá ag lorg tearmainn in Éirinn.There has been a 25% increase since the beginning of the year in the number of immigrants living in direct provision centers and centers for people seeking international protection status, according to new figures from the Department of Integration.Tá méadú 25 faoin gcéad tagtha ó thús na bliana ar an líon inimirceach atá ag cur fúthu in ionaid soláthair dhírigh agus in ionaid le haghaidh daoine a bhfuil stádas cosanta idirnáisiúnta á lorg acu, de réir figiúirí nua ón Roinn Lánpháirtíochta.Accommodation was being made available to 19,104 people by the International Protection Accommodation Services last January compared to the 23,983 people officially recorded eleven days ago, 24 September.Bhí lóistín á chur ar fáil do 19,104 duine ag na Seirbhísí Lóistín um Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta i mí Eanáir seo caite le hais an 23,983 duine a taifeadadh go hoifigiúil aon lá dhéag ó shin, 24 Meán Fómhair.350 people of the 23,983 were living temporarily in tents.Bhí 350 duine den 23,983 ina gcónaí go sealadach i bpubaill.On September 24, it was also counted that an average of 39 asylum seekers were coming into the country every single day.Áiríodh ar an 24 Meán Fómhair freisin go raibh 39 iarrthóir ar thearmann ar an meán ag teacht isteach sa tír gach uile lá.Accommodation was provided for 51 people from Russia last month but that country was not included in the figures recorded in January.Cuireadh lóistín ar fáil do 51 duine ón Rúis an mhí seo caite ach ní raibh an tír sin san áireamh sna figiúirí a taifeadadh i mí Eanáir.In that regard, accommodation was provided to 35 people from the United States last month compared to 25 in January.Ina cheann sin, cuireadh lóistín ar fáil do 35 duine ó na Stáit Aontaithe an mhí seo caite le hais 25 i mí Eanáir.There has also been a large increase in the number of people from Algeria, Georgia and Nigeria seeking asylum in Ireland.Tá méadú mór tagtha chomh maith ar an líon daoine ón Ailgéir, ón tSeoirsia agus ón Nigéir atá ag lorg tearmainn in Éirinn.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywsssl8aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe asking price of houses after the rise again.An praghas atáthar a iarraidh ar thithe tar éis ardú an athuair.Despite house prices falling in the first two quarters of the year, they started to rise again in the third quarter, according to the latest bulletin from MyHome.ie.In ainneoin gur thit praghsanna tithe sa chéad dá ráithe den bhliain, thosaigh siad ag ardú arís sa tríú ráithe, de réir an fheasacháin is deireanaí ó lucht MyHome.ie.It was an increase of almost 4% between July and September.Ardú beagán le cois 4 faoin gcéad a bhí ann idir Iúil agus Meán Fómhair.MyHome.ie has calculated the asking price rather than the final price received.Is é an praghas a hiarradh seachas an praghas a fuarthas ar deireadh atá ríofa ag MyHome.ie.In Dublin, the asking price in the third quarter was 3% more expensive on average than in the same quarter last year.I mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí an praghas a hiarradh sa tríú ráithe 3 faoin gcéad níos daoire ar an meán ná sa ráithe chéanna anuraidh.It was almost 5% in the rest of the country.Beagnach 5 faoin gcéad a bhí i gceist sa chuid eile den tír.The contents of the MyHome.ie bulletin are more or less consistent with the report published by daft.ie last week.Tá a bhfuil i bhfeasachán MyHome.ie ag teacht a bheag nó a mhór leis an tuairisc a d'fhoilsigh lucht daft.ie an tseachtain seo caite.According to daft.ie the asking price nationally in the third quarter of the year was 3.7% more expensive on average than in the same quarter last year.Dar le daft.ie go raibh an praghas a hiarradh go náisiúnta sa tríú ráithe den bhliain 3.7 faoin gcéad níos daoire ar an meán ná sa ráithe chéanna anuraidh.Official figures from the Central Statistics Office published last week revealed that there was an average rise of 1.5% in house prices nationally over the year between July 2022 and July 2023.Tugadh le fios i bhfigiúirí oifigiúla ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh a foilsíodh an tseachtain seo caite go raibh ardú 1.5 faoin gcéad ar an meán ar phraghsanna tithe go náisiúnta i gcaitheamh na bliana idir Iúil 2022 agus Iúil 2023.The Central Statistics Office calculates the price that was finally received rather than the price that was originally asked for.Is é an praghas a fuarthas ar deireadh seachas an praghas a bhí iarrtha ar an gcéad dul síos a ríomh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ywsssl8aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe asking price of houses after the rise again.An praghas atáthar a iarraidh ar thithe tar éis ardú an athuair.Despite house prices falling in the first two quarters of the year, they started to rise again in the third quarter, according to the latest bulletin from MyHome.ie.In ainneoin gur thit praghsanna tithe sa chéad dá ráithe den bhliain, thosaigh siad ag ardú arís sa tríú ráithe, de réir an fheasacháin is deireanaí ó lucht MyHome.ie.It was an increase of almost 4% between July and September.Ardú beagán le cois 4 faoin gcéad a bhí ann idir Iúil agus Meán Fómhair.MyHome.ie has calculated the asking price rather than the final price received.Is é an praghas a hiarradh seachas an praghas a fuarthas ar deireadh atá ríofa ag MyHome.ie.In Dublin, the asking price in the third quarter was 3% more expensive on average than in the same quarter last year.I mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí an praghas a hiarradh sa tríú ráithe 3 faoin gcéad níos daoire ar an meán ná sa ráithe chéanna anuraidh.It was almost 5% in the rest of the country.Beagnach 5 faoin gcéad a bhí i gceist sa chuid eile den tír.The contents of the MyHome.ie bulletin are more or less consistent with the report published by daft.ie last week.Tá a bhfuil i bhfeasachán MyHome.ie ag teacht a bheag nó a mhór leis an tuairisc a d'fhoilsigh lucht daft.ie an tseachtain seo caite.According to daft.ie the asking price nationally in the third quarter of the year was 3.7% more expensive on average than in the same quarter last year.Dar le daft.ie go raibh an praghas a hiarradh go náisiúnta sa tríú ráithe den bhliain 3.7 faoin gcéad níos daoire ar an meán ná sa ráithe chéanna anuraidh.Official figures from the Central Statistics Office published last week revealed that there was an average rise of 1.5% in house prices nationally over the year between July 2022 and July 2023.Tugadh le fios i bhfigiúirí oifigiúla ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh a foilsíodh an tseachtain seo caite go raibh ardú 1.5 faoin gcéad ar an meán ar phraghsanna tithe go náisiúnta i gcaitheamh na bliana idir Iúil 2022 agus Iúil 2023.The Central Statistics Office calculates the price that was finally received rather than the price that was originally asked for.Is é an praghas a fuarthas ar deireadh seachas an praghas a bhí iarrtha ar an gcéad dul síos a ríomh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yo9sj77tContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo to be brought before a court in a big country of cocaine.Beirt le tabhairt os comhair cúirte faoi lear mór cócaoin.Gardaí have charged two men in connection with the large haul of cocaine found on a cargo ship off the Cork coast last Tuesday.Tá beirt fhear cúisithe ag na Gardaí maidir leis an lear mór cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong amach ó chósta Chorcaí Dé Máirt seo caite.The men have been charged with drug importing offenses and are due to appear at Wexford District Court this afternoon.Cionta a bhaineann le drugaí a iompórtáil atá curtha i leith na bhfear agus tá siad le tabhairt os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Loch Garman tráthnóna.The two were on a trawler that sailed off the Wexford coast last Sunday and were arrested after the rescue services brought them ashore.Bhí an bheirt ar thrálaer a chuaigh ar oitir amach ó chósta Loch Garman Dé Domhnaigh seo caite agus gabhadh iad tar éis do na seirbhísí tarrthála a dtabhairt i dtír.One of them is from Britain and the other is from Ukraine.Is ón mBreatain duine acu agus is ón Úcráin an duine eile.Over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine were found on the cargo ship – the MV Matthew – after the authorities took possession of it with a strong hand.Fuarthas os cionn 2.2 tonna cócaoin ar an lastlong – an MV Matthew – tar éis do na húdaráis seilbh a ghabháil uirthi le lámh láidir.Five men who were on board the ship were arrested and are still being questioned by Gardai.Gabhadh cúigear fear a bhí ar bord na loinge agus tá siad á gceistiú ag na Gardaí i gcónaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yo9sj77tContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo to be brought before a court in a big country of cocaine.Beirt le tabhairt os comhair cúirte faoi lear mór cócaoin.Gardaí have charged two men in connection with the large haul of cocaine found on a cargo ship off the Cork coast last Tuesday.Tá beirt fhear cúisithe ag na Gardaí maidir leis an lear mór cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong amach ó chósta Chorcaí Dé Máirt seo caite.The men have been charged with drug importing offenses and are due to appear at Wexford District Court this afternoon.Cionta a bhaineann le drugaí a iompórtáil atá curtha i leith na bhfear agus tá siad le tabhairt os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Loch Garman tráthnóna.The two were on a trawler that sailed off the Wexford coast last Sunday and were arrested after the rescue services brought them ashore.Bhí an bheirt ar thrálaer a chuaigh ar oitir amach ó chósta Loch Garman Dé Domhnaigh seo caite agus gabhadh iad tar éis do na seirbhísí tarrthála a dtabhairt i dtír.One of them is from Britain and the other is from Ukraine.Is ón mBreatain duine acu agus is ón Úcráin an duine eile.Over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine were found on the cargo ship – the MV Matthew – after the authorities took possession of it with a strong hand.Fuarthas os cionn 2.2 tonna cócaoin ar an lastlong – an MV Matthew – tar éis do na húdaráis seilbh a ghabháil uirthi le lámh láidir.Five men who were on board the ship were arrested and are still being questioned by Gardai.Gabhadh cúigear fear a bhí ar bord na loinge agus tá siad á gceistiú ag na Gardaí i gcónaí.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26s9hffwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTikTok shuts down "inciting malicious network"."Gréasán gríosaitheach mailíseach" dúnta ag TikTok.Social media platform TikTok has revealed that it has shut down a "malicious network that was spreading poisonous content".Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an meán sóisialta TikTok go bhfuil "gréasán mailíseach a raibh ábhar nimhiúil á scaipeadh air" dúnta acu.The network reportedly had 72 accounts and over 94,000 followers.Bhí 72 cuntas agus os cionn 94,000 leantóir ag an ngréasán, a dúradh.According to TikTok, extremist comments were being posted by the administrators of the web with a desire to foster conflict between people.Dar le TikTok go raibh tuairimí antoisceacha á bpostáil ag riarthóirí an ghréasáin le fonn coimhlint idir dhaoine a chothú.Some of the content posted on the web related to this country, as well as Japan, Russia and Taiwan.Bhain cuid den ábhar a postáladh ar an ngréasan leis an tír seo, chomh maith leis an tSeapáin, an Rúis agus an Téaváin.It appears that the network was operational during the first two quarters of this year.Is cosúil gur i gcaitheamh an chéad dá ráithe den bhliain seo a bhí an gréasán ag feidhmiú.The details of the story have been published in a report that TikTok has submitted to the European Commission as part of the medium's duty under the European Union's Code of Practice on Biography.Tá sonraí an scéil foilsithe i dtuarascáil atá curtha faoi bhráid an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh ag TikTok mar chuid den dualgas atá ar an meán faoi Chód Cleachtais an Aontais Eorpaigh maidir le Bréagaisnéis.In addition to TikTok, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Instagram are involved in that code of practice.Chomh maith le TikTok, tá Google, Microsoft, Facebook agus Instagram bainteach leis an gcód cleachtais sin.Twitter – or X, as it is now called – used to be involved as well but they pulled out after Elon Musk bought the company.Bhíodh Twittter – nó X, mar a thugtar air anois – bainteach leis freisin ach tharraing siad amach as tar éis do Elon Musk an comhlacht a cheannach.Very timely, the European Union revealed yesterday that on X - above any other medium in Europe - biography is posted the most.Tráthúil go maith, thug an tAontas Eorpach le fios arú inné gur ar X – thar aon mheán eile san Eoraip – is mó a phostáiltear bréagaisnéis.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26s9hffwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTikTok shuts down "inciting malicious network"."Gréasán gríosaitheach mailíseach" dúnta ag TikTok.Social media platform TikTok has revealed that it has shut down a "malicious network that was spreading poisonous content".Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an meán sóisialta TikTok go bhfuil "gréasán mailíseach a raibh ábhar nimhiúil á scaipeadh air" dúnta acu.The network reportedly had 72 accounts and over 94,000 followers.Bhí 72 cuntas agus os cionn 94,000 leantóir ag an ngréasán, a dúradh.According to TikTok, extremist comments were being posted by the administrators of the web with a desire to foster conflict between people.Dar le TikTok go raibh tuairimí antoisceacha á bpostáil ag riarthóirí an ghréasáin le fonn coimhlint idir dhaoine a chothú.Some of the content posted on the web related to this country, as well as Japan, Russia and Taiwan.Bhain cuid den ábhar a postáladh ar an ngréasan leis an tír seo, chomh maith leis an tSeapáin, an Rúis agus an Téaváin.It appears that the network was operational during the first two quarters of this year.Is cosúil gur i gcaitheamh an chéad dá ráithe den bhliain seo a bhí an gréasán ag feidhmiú.The details of the story have been published in a report that TikTok has submitted to the European Commission as part of the medium's duty under the European Union's Code of Practice on Biography.Tá sonraí an scéil foilsithe i dtuarascáil atá curtha faoi bhráid an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh ag TikTok mar chuid den dualgas atá ar an meán faoi Chód Cleachtais an Aontais Eorpaigh maidir le Bréagaisnéis.In addition to TikTok, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Instagram are involved in that code of practice.Chomh maith le TikTok, tá Google, Microsoft, Facebook agus Instagram bainteach leis an gcód cleachtais sin.Twitter – or X, as it is now called – used to be involved as well but they pulled out after Elon Musk bought the company.Bhíodh Twittter – nó X, mar a thugtar air anois – bainteach leis freisin ach tharraing siad amach as tar éis do Elon Musk an comhlacht a cheannach.Very timely, the European Union revealed yesterday that on X - above any other medium in Europe - biography is posted the most.Tráthúil go maith, thug an tAontas Eorpach le fios arú inné gur ar X – thar aon mheán eile san Eoraip – is mó a phostáiltear bréagaisnéis.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/254b5mgrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA cache of cocaine worth €157 million found on a cargo ship.Luach €157 milliún i bhfoiscealach cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong.The cache of cocaine found on a cargo ship seized by the authorities off the coast of Cork yesterday is estimated to be worth €157 million.Meastar luach €157 milliún a bheith sa lear mór cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong ar ghabh na húdaráis seilbh uirthi le lámh láidir amach ó chósta Chorcaí inné.At a press conference this morning, Assistant Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Justin Kelly said it was the largest haul of drugs ever found in the State.Ag preasócáid ar maidin inniu, dúirt Coimisinéir Cúnta an Gharda Síochána Justin Kelly gurb é an lear drugaí is mó a fuarthas riamh sa Stát é.Gardaí believe the cocaine belongs to a drug cartel from South America but have not said much else about that part of the story yet.Creideann na Gardaí gur le cairtéal drugaí as Meiriceá Theas an cócaon ach níl mórán eile ráite acu faoi gcuid sin den scéal fós.Gardai, members of the Naval Service and military personnel boarded the ship - the MV Matthew - in the Celtic Sea yesterday when the crew did not accept instructions from them.Chuaigh Gardaí, comhaltaí den tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh agus fianóglaigh ón Arm, chuaigh siad ar bord na loinge – an MV Matthew – sa Mhuir Cheilteach inné nuair nár ghlac an criú le treoir uathu.The ship has now been impounded in the Port of Cork and is to be searched for the next few days in the hope that more drugs may be found hidden in bogs throughout.Tá an long gaibhnithe i gCalafort Chorcaí anois agus táthar lena cíoradh as seo go ceann roinnt laethanta le súil go mb'fhéidir go n-aimseofaí tuilleadh drugaí i bhfolach i gcaochóga ar a fud.The ship sailed from South America on the first day and is registered in Panama.Is as Meiriceá Theas a sheol an long an chéad lá agus is i bPanama atá sí cláraithe.The Naval Service in conjunction with the Gardai had been keeping an eye on her for some time as they suspected she was carrying drugs, especially since she started roaming around the Irish coast.Bhí an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh i gcomhar leis na Gardaí ag coinneáil súil uirthi le tamall agus iad in amhras go raibh sí ag iompar drugaí, go háirithe ó thosaigh sí ag síománaíocht thart ar imeallbhord na hÉireann.Gardaí believe the crew were to transfer a stash of cocaine from the ship to a trawler off the Wexford coast last weekend.Creideann na Gardaí go raibh an criú le foiscealach cócaoin a aistriú ón long go trálaer amach ó chósta Loch Garman an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Unfortunately for them, however, the trawler set sail on Sunday afternoon.Ar an drochuair dóibhsean, áfach, chuaigh an trálaer ar oitir tráthnóna Dé Domhnaigh.The trawler is still sitting on the beach about twelve kilometers north of Roslair and cannot be moved while the sea is still rough.Tá an trálaer fós ina suí ar an oitir thart ar dhá chiliméadar déag ó thuaidh ó Ros Láir agus ní féidir í a bhogadh agus an fharraige fós ina cóch.The two men on board the trawler were rescued by rescue helicopter.Tugadh slán ar héileacaptar tarrthála an bheirt fhear a bhí ar bord an trálaera.Gardaí arrested the men when they landed and have been questioning them ever since.Ghabh na Gardaí na fir nuair a tugadh i dtír iad agus tá siad á gceistiú acu ó shin.One of them is English and the other is from Eastern Europe.Sasanach is ea duine acu agus is as oirthear na hEorpa an duine eile.A man of Iranian origin who was on the cargo ship has also been arrested and is being questioned by Gardaí.Tá fear de bhunadh na hIaráine a bhí ar an lastlong gafa agus á cheistiú ag na Gardaí freisin.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The MV Matthew seized in Cork HarbourNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ An MV Matthew gaibhnithe i gCuan Chorcaí

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/254b5mgrContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA cache of cocaine worth €157 million found on a cargo ship.Luach €157 milliún i bhfoiscealach cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong.The cache of cocaine found on a cargo ship seized by the authorities off the coast of Cork yesterday is estimated to be worth €157 million.Meastar luach €157 milliún a bheith sa lear mór cócaoin a fuarthas ar lastlong ar ghabh na húdaráis seilbh uirthi le lámh láidir amach ó chósta Chorcaí inné.At a press conference this morning, Assistant Commissioner of the Garda Síochána Justin Kelly said it was the largest haul of drugs ever found in the State.Ag preasócáid ar maidin inniu, dúirt Coimisinéir Cúnta an Gharda Síochána Justin Kelly gurb é an lear drugaí is mó a fuarthas riamh sa Stát é.Gardaí believe the cocaine belongs to a drug cartel from South America but have not said much else about that part of the story yet.Creideann na Gardaí gur le cairtéal drugaí as Meiriceá Theas an cócaon ach níl mórán eile ráite acu faoi gcuid sin den scéal fós.Gardai, members of the Naval Service and military personnel boarded the ship - the MV Matthew - in the Celtic Sea yesterday when the crew did not accept instructions from them.Chuaigh Gardaí, comhaltaí den tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh agus fianóglaigh ón Arm, chuaigh siad ar bord na loinge – an MV Matthew – sa Mhuir Cheilteach inné nuair nár ghlac an criú le treoir uathu.The ship has now been impounded in the Port of Cork and is to be searched for the next few days in the hope that more drugs may be found hidden in bogs throughout.Tá an long gaibhnithe i gCalafort Chorcaí anois agus táthar lena cíoradh as seo go ceann roinnt laethanta le súil go mb'fhéidir go n-aimseofaí tuilleadh drugaí i bhfolach i gcaochóga ar a fud.The ship sailed from South America on the first day and is registered in Panama.Is as Meiriceá Theas a sheol an long an chéad lá agus is i bPanama atá sí cláraithe.The Naval Service in conjunction with the Gardai had been keeping an eye on her for some time as they suspected she was carrying drugs, especially since she started roaming around the Irish coast.Bhí an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh i gcomhar leis na Gardaí ag coinneáil súil uirthi le tamall agus iad in amhras go raibh sí ag iompar drugaí, go háirithe ó thosaigh sí ag síománaíocht thart ar imeallbhord na hÉireann.Gardaí believe the crew were to transfer a stash of cocaine from the ship to a trawler off the Wexford coast last weekend.Creideann na Gardaí go raibh an criú le foiscealach cócaoin a aistriú ón long go trálaer amach ó chósta Loch Garman an deireadh seachtaine seo caite.Unfortunately for them, however, the trawler set sail on Sunday afternoon.Ar an drochuair dóibhsean, áfach, chuaigh an trálaer ar oitir tráthnóna Dé Domhnaigh.The trawler is still sitting on the beach about twelve kilometers north of Roslair and cannot be moved while the sea is still rough.Tá an trálaer fós ina suí ar an oitir thart ar dhá chiliméadar déag ó thuaidh ó Ros Láir agus ní féidir í a bhogadh agus an fharraige fós ina cóch.The two men on board the trawler were rescued by rescue helicopter.Tugadh slán ar héileacaptar tarrthála an bheirt fhear a bhí ar bord an trálaera.Gardaí arrested the men when they landed and have been questioning them ever since.Ghabh na Gardaí na fir nuair a tugadh i dtír iad agus tá siad á gceistiú acu ó shin.One of them is English and the other is from Eastern Europe.Sasanach is ea duine acu agus is as oirthear na hEorpa an duine eile.A man of Iranian origin who was on the cargo ship has also been arrested and is being questioned by Gardaí.Tá fear de bhunadh na hIaráine a bhí ar an lastlong gafa agus á cheistiú ag na Gardaí freisin.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The MV Matthew seized in Cork HarbourNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ An MV Matthew gaibhnithe i gCuan Chorcaí

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22xe7adcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comChallenge before the Government in the 2024 Budget.Dúshlán roimh an Rialtas i mBuiséad 2024.'The Government faces a major challenge in relation to the 2024 Budget' says Finance Minister Michael McGrath.'Tá dúshlán mór roimh an Rialtas maidir le Buiséad 2024' a deir an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath.The minister pointed out that it is not easy on the one hand to give the appropriate support to the people of the country and to the economy, but on the other hand to ensure that inflation does not worsen.Thug an t-aire le fios nach bhfuil sé éasca ar lámh amháin an tacaíocht chuí a thabhairt do phobal na tíre agus don eacnamíocht, ach a chinntiú ar an lámha eile nach dtéann an boilsciú in olcas.Michael McGrath was speaking at the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce dinner last night.Bhí Michael McGrath ag labhairt ag dinnéar bliantúil Chumann Tráchtála Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.He said that the economy of the country was generally strong and stable against anything that has gone out of order in the international markets.Dúirt sé go raibh eacnamaíocht na tíre go ginearálta láidir agus seasmhach i gcoinne aon ní atá imithe as cor ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta.The minister also referred to the strength of the labor market here.Thagair an t-aire freisin do láidreacht an mhargaidh saothair anseo.'The corporate tax that has been given to the state has grown dramatically over the past few years' he says 'but this will not last forever'.'Tá fás as cuimse tagtha ar an gcáin chorparáideach atá tugtha don stát le roinnt blianta' a deir sé 'ach ní mhairfidh sé seo i gcónaí'.'To that end we cannot use that money to put towards permanent expenditure' he says.'CHuige sin ní féidir linn an t- airgead sin a úsáid le cur i dtreo an chaiteachais bhuan' a deir sé.'The government has also set aside money which it says is for capital projects' says Michael McGrath.'Tá airgead curtha i leataobh ag an rialtas freisin a deir sé ar mhaithe le tograi caipitiúla' a deir Michael McGrath.Two weeks from next Tuesday (October 10) the budget will be presented to the Dáil.Coicís ón Mháirt seo chugainn (10Deireadh Fómhair) a chuirfear an buiséad faoi bhráid na Dála.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22xe7adcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comChallenge before the Government in the 2024 Budget.Dúshlán roimh an Rialtas i mBuiséad 2024.'The Government faces a major challenge in relation to the 2024 Budget' says Finance Minister Michael McGrath.'Tá dúshlán mór roimh an Rialtas maidir le Buiséad 2024' a deir an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath.The minister pointed out that it is not easy on the one hand to give the appropriate support to the people of the country and to the economy, but on the other hand to ensure that inflation does not worsen.Thug an t-aire le fios nach bhfuil sé éasca ar lámh amháin an tacaíocht chuí a thabhairt do phobal na tíre agus don eacnamíocht, ach a chinntiú ar an lámha eile nach dtéann an boilsciú in olcas.Michael McGrath was speaking at the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce dinner last night.Bhí Michael McGrath ag labhairt ag dinnéar bliantúil Chumann Tráchtála Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.He said that the economy of the country was generally strong and stable against anything that has gone out of order in the international markets.Dúirt sé go raibh eacnamaíocht na tíre go ginearálta láidir agus seasmhach i gcoinne aon ní atá imithe as cor ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta.The minister also referred to the strength of the labor market here.Thagair an t-aire freisin do láidreacht an mhargaidh saothair anseo.'The corporate tax that has been given to the state has grown dramatically over the past few years' he says 'but this will not last forever'.'Tá fás as cuimse tagtha ar an gcáin chorparáideach atá tugtha don stát le roinnt blianta' a deir sé 'ach ní mhairfidh sé seo i gcónaí'.'To that end we cannot use that money to put towards permanent expenditure' he says.'CHuige sin ní féidir linn an t- airgead sin a úsáid le cur i dtreo an chaiteachais bhuan' a deir sé.'The government has also set aside money which it says is for capital projects' says Michael McGrath.'Tá airgead curtha i leataobh ag an rialtas freisin a deir sé ar mhaithe le tograi caipitiúla' a deir Michael McGrath.Two weeks from next Tuesday (October 10) the budget will be presented to the Dáil.Coicís ón Mháirt seo chugainn (10Deireadh Fómhair) a chuirfear an buiséad faoi bhráid na Dála.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29j42hcrContact: irishlingos@gmail.com15 days now to Budget 2024.15 lá anois go Buiséad 2024.The leaders of the three Government parties will have a final meeting today at which the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohue will also be present.Beidh cruinniú nios deireanaí inniu ag ceannairí na dtrí pháirtithe Rialtais ag a mbeidh an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath agus an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí,Paschal Donohue i láthair freisin.Two weeks from tomorrow the Government will present Budget 2024 to the Dáil.Coicís ón lá amárach a chuirfidh an Rialtas Buiséad 2024 i láthair na Dála.To that end, great concern has now been expressed about overspending in the Department of Health, currently drawing €1bn it is understood.Chuige sin, tá an-imní léirithe anois faoin ró-chaiteachas sa Roinn Sláinte, ag tarraingt ar €1bn anois tuigtear.As a result, there may not be the same amount of money to spend publicly.D'fhéadfadh sé nach mbeidh an méid céanna airgid ann le caitheamh go poiblí dá bharr.This is said to be due to the public's excessive demand for medical services as well as the increase in inflation.Ró-éileamh an phobail ar na seirbhísí leighis chomh maith leis an ardú ar bhoilsciú faoi ndear é seo, deirtear.In addition, the discussions regarding the best way to meet the demands of the various ministers in relation to expenditure will be intensified.Chomh maith leis sin géarófar ar na cainteanna maidir leis an mbealach is fearr freastal ar éileamh na n-airí éagsúla i dtaca le caiteachas dhe.It is understood that a policy worth €1bn is being prepared for the budget under which income tax will be reduced in the budget to be announced on 10 October.Tuigtear go bhfuil beartas ar fiú €1bn é á réiteach don bhuiséad ar an faoina laghdófar cáin ioncaim sa bhuiséad a fhógrófar ar an 10 Deireadh Fómhair.This afternoon, Ministers McGrath and Donohue will have a meeting with the heads of Government who will have their own different priorities regarding what should be focused on in the budget.Tráthnóna inniu beidh cruinniú ag na hAirí McGrath agus Donohue leis na ceannairí Rialtais a mbeidh a gcuid tosaíochtaí éagsúla féin acu maidir leis an nithe ar chóir díriú orthu sa bhuiséad.Among these will of course be one-off policies related to the cost of living which cost the Government €4bn last year.Ina measc sin ar ndóigh beidh beartais aon-uaire bainteach leis an gcostas maireachtála a chosain €4bn ar an Rialtas anuraidh.It is strongly thought that at least one energy credit will be available, but again that this will not be available for 3 payments of €200 each as was the case last year.Ceaptar go láidir go mbeidh ar a laghad creidmheas amháin fuinnimh ar fáil, ach arís nach mbeidh fáil an geábh seo ar 3 íocaíocht de €200 an ceann mar a bhí anuraidh.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29j42hcrContact: irishlingos@gmail.com15 days now to Budget 2024.15 lá anois go Buiséad 2024.The leaders of the three Government parties will have a final meeting today at which the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohue will also be present.Beidh cruinniú nios deireanaí inniu ag ceannairí na dtrí pháirtithe Rialtais ag a mbeidh an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath agus an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí,Paschal Donohue i láthair freisin.Two weeks from tomorrow the Government will present Budget 2024 to the Dáil.Coicís ón lá amárach a chuirfidh an Rialtas Buiséad 2024 i láthair na Dála.To that end, great concern has now been expressed about overspending in the Department of Health, currently drawing €1bn it is understood.Chuige sin, tá an-imní léirithe anois faoin ró-chaiteachas sa Roinn Sláinte, ag tarraingt ar €1bn anois tuigtear.As a result, there may not be the same amount of money to spend publicly.D'fhéadfadh sé nach mbeidh an méid céanna airgid ann le caitheamh go poiblí dá bharr.This is said to be due to the public's excessive demand for medical services as well as the increase in inflation.Ró-éileamh an phobail ar na seirbhísí leighis chomh maith leis an ardú ar bhoilsciú faoi ndear é seo, deirtear.In addition, the discussions regarding the best way to meet the demands of the various ministers in relation to expenditure will be intensified.Chomh maith leis sin géarófar ar na cainteanna maidir leis an mbealach is fearr freastal ar éileamh na n-airí éagsúla i dtaca le caiteachas dhe.It is understood that a policy worth €1bn is being prepared for the budget under which income tax will be reduced in the budget to be announced on 10 October.Tuigtear go bhfuil beartas ar fiú €1bn é á réiteach don bhuiséad ar an faoina laghdófar cáin ioncaim sa bhuiséad a fhógrófar ar an 10 Deireadh Fómhair.This afternoon, Ministers McGrath and Donohue will have a meeting with the heads of Government who will have their own different priorities regarding what should be focused on in the budget.Tráthnóna inniu beidh cruinniú ag na hAirí McGrath agus Donohue leis na ceannairí Rialtais a mbeidh a gcuid tosaíochtaí éagsúla féin acu maidir leis an nithe ar chóir díriú orthu sa bhuiséad.Among these will of course be one-off policies related to the cost of living which cost the Government €4bn last year.Ina measc sin ar ndóigh beidh beartais aon-uaire bainteach leis an gcostas maireachtála a chosain €4bn ar an Rialtas anuraidh.It is strongly thought that at least one energy credit will be available, but again that this will not be available for 3 payments of €200 each as was the case last year.Ceaptar go láidir go mbeidh ar a laghad creidmheas amháin fuinnimh ar fáil, ach arís nach mbeidh fáil an geábh seo ar 3 íocaíocht de €200 an ceann mar a bhí anuraidh.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27b9pvatContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Irish celebrating in Paris.Na hÉireannaigh ag ceilúradh i bPáras.Fans of the Irish rugby team are celebrating tonight after Andy Farrell's players got the better of the world champions in Paris.Tá údar ceiliúrtha ag lucht leanúna fhoireann rugbaí na hÉireann anocht i ndiaidh d'imreoirí Andy Farrell an ceann is fearr a fháil ar churaithe an domhain i bPáras.They had 5 points to spare over South Africa in a hard fought game at the Stade de France.Bhí 5 phointe le spáráil acu ar an Afraic Theas i gcluiche crua teann sa Stade de France.The final score in this game in Pool B was 13-8.13-8 an scór deiridh sa gcluiche seo i bPúl B.There may not have been many points on the scoreboard but Ireland won a game that was not easy for them.B'fhéidir nach bhfacthas mórán pointí ar chlár na scór ach bhuaigh Éirinn cluiche nach raibh éasca dóibh.These players have now taken a big step forward and have a good chance of going all the way to the final.Tá céim mhór tógtha anois ag na himreoirí seo agus cosúlacht mhaith orthu go ngabhfaidh siad an bealach ar fad chuig an chluiche ceannais.Only one to score either side, Mack Hansen one of Ireland's heroes on the night.Úd amháin a scóráil ceachtar taobh,Mack Hansen duine de laochra na hÉireann ar an oíche.who laid the ball down behind the Springbok back line.a leag an liathróid anuas laistiar de líne cúil an Springbok.Jack Crowley secured victory for the Irish with a penalty kick but their defenders then had to do their best to keep the Boks out of their back line.Ba é Jack Crowley a chinntigh an bua do na hÉireannaigh le cic píonóis ach bhí ar a gcuid cosantóirí ansin éacht a dhéanamh leis na Boks a choinneáil amach óna líne cúil.But they did so securing an important psychological victory for Ireland, their third victory in a row in this competition and they now aim for another in two weeks' time against Scotland.Ach rinne siad sin ag cinntiú bua tábhachtach siceolaíoch d'Éirinn, a dtriú bua as a chéile sa chomórtas seo agus iad ag dréim anois le ceann eile faoi cheann coicíse in aghaidh na hAlban.It is very likely that the All Blacks will face Ireland in the quarter-final, unless the Italians manage to bring the legs with them and qualify in second place from Pool A.Is mór an seans gurb iad na All Blacks a bheidh in aghaidh na hÉireann sa chluiche ceathrú ceannais, mura n-éiríonn leis na hIodálaigh na cosa a thabhairt leo agus cáiliú sa dara háit as Púl A.Whatever happens, a big threat has come from the Irish team tonight and it is unlikely that they will be too concerned about who they will face in the knockout rounds of this competition which is taking place in France.Pé ní a tharlaíonn ta bagairt mhór tagtha ó fhoireann na hÉireann anocht agus ní dócha go mbeidh aon ró-imní orthu maidir le cé a chasfaidh orthu sna babhtaí díbeartha den chomórtas seo atá ar siúl sa Fhrainc.As for South Africa, their head coach, Jacques Nienaber, says that he still believes that this result does not change anything and that the Springbok will once again own the World Cup this round.Maidir leis an Afraic Theas dhe, deir a bpríomh-chóitseálai,Jacques Nienaber go gcreideann sé i gcónaí nach n-athraíonn an toradh seo faic agus gur leis an Springbok Corn an Domhain arís an babhta seo.He praised the Irish team for their win and although South Africa missed a number of chances, Nienaber said he could not side with excuses because Ireland proved themselves to be the best team on the night.Mhol sé foireann na hÉireann as a mbua agus cé gur chaill an Afraic Theas roinnt seansanna dúirt Nienaber nár fhéad sé a bheith taobh le leithscéalta mar gur chruthaigh Éirinn iad féin mar an fhoireann ab fhearr ar an oíche.It certainly didn't help South Africa that they missed 3-point chances on the night,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27b9pvatContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe Irish celebrating in Paris.Na hÉireannaigh ag ceilúradh i bPáras.Fans of the Irish rugby team are celebrating tonight after Andy Farrell's players got the better of the world champions in Paris.Tá údar ceiliúrtha ag lucht leanúna fhoireann rugbaí na hÉireann anocht i ndiaidh d'imreoirí Andy Farrell an ceann is fearr a fháil ar churaithe an domhain i bPáras.They had 5 points to spare over South Africa in a hard fought game at the Stade de France.Bhí 5 phointe le spáráil acu ar an Afraic Theas i gcluiche crua teann sa Stade de France.The final score in this game in Pool B was 13-8.13-8 an scór deiridh sa gcluiche seo i bPúl B.There may not have been many points on the scoreboard but Ireland won a game that was not easy for them.B'fhéidir nach bhfacthas mórán pointí ar chlár na scór ach bhuaigh Éirinn cluiche nach raibh éasca dóibh.These players have now taken a big step forward and have a good chance of going all the way to the final.Tá céim mhór tógtha anois ag na himreoirí seo agus cosúlacht mhaith orthu go ngabhfaidh siad an bealach ar fad chuig an chluiche ceannais.Only one to score either side, Mack Hansen one of Ireland's heroes on the night.Úd amháin a scóráil ceachtar taobh,Mack Hansen duine de laochra na hÉireann ar an oíche.who laid the ball down behind the Springbok back line.a leag an liathróid anuas laistiar de líne cúil an Springbok.Jack Crowley secured victory for the Irish with a penalty kick but their defenders then had to do their best to keep the Boks out of their back line.Ba é Jack Crowley a chinntigh an bua do na hÉireannaigh le cic píonóis ach bhí ar a gcuid cosantóirí ansin éacht a dhéanamh leis na Boks a choinneáil amach óna líne cúil.But they did so securing an important psychological victory for Ireland, their third victory in a row in this competition and they now aim for another in two weeks' time against Scotland.Ach rinne siad sin ag cinntiú bua tábhachtach siceolaíoch d'Éirinn, a dtriú bua as a chéile sa chomórtas seo agus iad ag dréim anois le ceann eile faoi cheann coicíse in aghaidh na hAlban.It is very likely that the All Blacks will face Ireland in the quarter-final, unless the Italians manage to bring the legs with them and qualify in second place from Pool A.Is mór an seans gurb iad na All Blacks a bheidh in aghaidh na hÉireann sa chluiche ceathrú ceannais, mura n-éiríonn leis na hIodálaigh na cosa a thabhairt leo agus cáiliú sa dara háit as Púl A.Whatever happens, a big threat has come from the Irish team tonight and it is unlikely that they will be too concerned about who they will face in the knockout rounds of this competition which is taking place in France.Pé ní a tharlaíonn ta bagairt mhór tagtha ó fhoireann na hÉireann anocht agus ní dócha go mbeidh aon ró-imní orthu maidir le cé a chasfaidh orthu sna babhtaí díbeartha den chomórtas seo atá ar siúl sa Fhrainc.As for South Africa, their head coach, Jacques Nienaber, says that he still believes that this result does not change anything and that the Springbok will once again own the World Cup this round.Maidir leis an Afraic Theas dhe, deir a bpríomh-chóitseálai,Jacques Nienaber go gcreideann sé i gcónaí nach n-athraíonn an toradh seo faic agus gur leis an Springbok Corn an Domhain arís an babhta seo.He praised the Irish team for their win and although South Africa missed a number of chances, Nienaber said he could not side with excuses because Ireland proved themselves to be the best team on the night.Mhol sé foireann na hÉireann as a mbua agus cé gur chaill an Afraic Theas roinnt seansanna dúirt Nienaber nár fhéad sé a bheith taobh le leithscéalta mar gur chruthaigh Éirinn iad féin mar an fhoireann ab fhearr ar an oíche.It certainly didn't help South Africa that they missed 3-point chances on the night,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dlsje4nContact: irishlingos@gmail.comChallenge before the Government in the 2024 Budget.Dúshlán roimh an Rialtas i mBuiséad 2024.'The Government faces a major challenge in relation to the 2024 Budget' says Finance Minister Michael McGrath.'Tá dúshlán mór roimh an Rialtas maidir le Buiséad 2024' a deir an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath.The minister pointed out that it is not easy on one hand to give the appropriate support to the people of the country and to the economy, but on the other hand to ensure that inflation does not get worse.Thug an t-aire le fios nach bhfuil sé éasca ar lámh amháin an tacaíocht chuí a thabhairt do phobal na tíre agus don eacnamíocht, ach a chinntiú ar an lámha eile nach dtéann an boilsciú in olcas.Michael McGrath was speaking at the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce dinner last night.Bhí Michael McGrath ag labhairt ag dinnéar bliantúil Chumann Tráchtála Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.He said that the economy of the country was generally strong and stable against anything that has gone out of order in the international markets.Dúirt sé go raibh eacnamaíocht na tíre go ginearálta láidir agus seasmhach i gcoinne aon ní atá imithe as cor ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta.The minister also referred to the strength of the labor market here.Thagair an t-aire freisin do láidreacht an mhargaidh saothair anseo.'The corporate tax that has been given to the state has grown dramatically for several years' he says 'but this will not last forever'.'Tá fás as cuimse tagtha ar an gcáin chorparáideach atá tugtha don stát le roinnt blianta' a deir sé 'ach ní mhairfidh sé seo i gcónaí'.'To that end we cannot use that money to put towards permanent expenditure' he says.'CHuige sin ní féidir linn an t- airgead sin a úsáid le cur i dtreo an chaiteachais bhuan' a deir sé.'The government has also set aside money which it says is for capital projects' says Michael McGrath.'Tá airgead curtha i leataobh ag an rialtas freisin a deir sé ar mhaithe le tograi caipitiúla' a deir Michael McGrath.Two weeks from next Tuesday (October 10) the budget will be presented to the Dáil.Coicís ón Mháirt seo chugainn (10Deireadh Fómhair) a chuirfear an buiséad faoi bhráid na Dála.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2dlsje4nContact: irishlingos@gmail.comChallenge before the Government in the 2024 Budget.Dúshlán roimh an Rialtas i mBuiséad 2024.'The Government faces a major challenge in relation to the 2024 Budget' says Finance Minister Michael McGrath.'Tá dúshlán mór roimh an Rialtas maidir le Buiséad 2024' a deir an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath.The minister pointed out that it is not easy on one hand to give the appropriate support to the people of the country and to the economy, but on the other hand to ensure that inflation does not get worse.Thug an t-aire le fios nach bhfuil sé éasca ar lámh amháin an tacaíocht chuí a thabhairt do phobal na tíre agus don eacnamíocht, ach a chinntiú ar an lámha eile nach dtéann an boilsciú in olcas.Michael McGrath was speaking at the annual Dublin Chamber of Commerce dinner last night.Bhí Michael McGrath ag labhairt ag dinnéar bliantúil Chumann Tráchtála Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir.He said that the economy of the country was generally strong and stable against anything that has gone out of order in the international markets.Dúirt sé go raibh eacnamaíocht na tíre go ginearálta láidir agus seasmhach i gcoinne aon ní atá imithe as cor ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta.The minister also referred to the strength of the labor market here.Thagair an t-aire freisin do láidreacht an mhargaidh saothair anseo.'The corporate tax that has been given to the state has grown dramatically for several years' he says 'but this will not last forever'.'Tá fás as cuimse tagtha ar an gcáin chorparáideach atá tugtha don stát le roinnt blianta' a deir sé 'ach ní mhairfidh sé seo i gcónaí'.'To that end we cannot use that money to put towards permanent expenditure' he says.'CHuige sin ní féidir linn an t- airgead sin a úsáid le cur i dtreo an chaiteachais bhuan' a deir sé.'The government has also set aside money which it says is for capital projects' says Michael McGrath.'Tá airgead curtha i leataobh ag an rialtas freisin a deir sé ar mhaithe le tograi caipitiúla' a deir Michael McGrath.Two weeks from next Tuesday (October 10) the budget will be presented to the Dáil.Coicís ón Mháirt seo chugainn (10Deireadh Fómhair) a chuirfear an buiséad faoi bhráid na Dála.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27xfufj4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe boom in the economy "lower than predicted".An borradh faoin ngeilleagar "níos ísle ná mar a tuaradh".The boom in the economy will not be as high this year as predicted three months ago, according to the latest periodical from the Central Bank of Ireland.Ní bheidh an borradh faoin ngeilleagar chomh hard i mbliana agus a tuaradh trí mhí ó shin, de réir a bhfuil sa tréimhseachán is deireanaí ó Bhanc Ceannais na hÉireann.The Central Bank estimated last June that economic growth would be 3.7% in 2023 but it is now estimated that it will eventually be 2.9%.Mheas an Banc Ceannais i mí an Mheithimh seo caite gur 3.7 faoin gcéad a bheadh san fhás eacnamaíoch in 2023 ach meastar anois gur 2.9 faoin gcéad a bheas ann ar deireadh.The main reason for this is that multinational companies are not exporting as many goods and services as predicted, says the Central Bank.An chúis is mó atá leis sin nach bhfuil comhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta ag easpórtáil an oiread earraí agus seirbhísí agus a tuaradh, a deir an Banc Ceannais.The exports of these companies grew by 13.9% last year but there is a big gap between that and the 0.2% growth that is expected to occur this year.Tháinig fás 13.9 faoin gcéad ar easpórtálacha na gcomhlachtaí sin anuraidh ach is mór idir é sin agus an fás 0.2 faoin gcéad a cheaptar a bheas ann i mbliana.80% of the income from the export sector as a whole is earned from sending medicines and machinery abroad.Is ó chógais leighis agus innealra a chur thar tír amach a shaothraítear 80 faoin gcéad den ioncam a thagann ón earnáil easpórtála trí chéile.However, there has recently been a significant reduction in the amount of vaccines and semiconductors being exported.Tá laghdú suntasach tagtha le gairid, áfach, ar an méid vacsaíní agus leathsheoltóirí atáthar a easpórtáil.This is due to the fact that the demand for vaccines has been significantly reduced since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, apparently, and due to the fact that the semiconductor market has been narrowed in light of the bleakness of the trade relationship between the United States China at the moment.Sin mar gheall ar an éileamh ar vacsaíní a bheith laghdaithe go mór ó tháinig deireadh leis an bpaindéim covid 19, de réir dealraimh, agus mar gheall ar an margadh leathsheoltóirí a bheith cúngaithe i bhfianaise chomh guagach agus atá an caidreamh trádála idir na Stáit Aontaithe an tSín faoi láthair.The Central Bank also estimates that the rate of inflation will be 5.4% this year, rather than 5.3% as predicted in June.Measann an Banc Ceannais chomh maith gur 5.4 faoin gcéad a bheas i ráta an bhoilscithe i mbliana, seachas 5.3 faoin gcéad mar a tuaradh i mí an Mheithimh.The Bank advises the Government not to restrict spending in the Budget next month for fear that the rate of inflation would rise further.Molann an Banc don Rialtas gan srian a ligean le caiteachas sa Bhuiséad an mhí seo chugainn ar fhaitíos go n-ardódh ráta an bhoilscithe tuilleadh.Instead, it is recommended to give specific financial support to the families most in need.Ina áit sin, moltar tacaíocht shonrach airgeadais a thabhairt do na teaghlaigh is mó atá ina ghátar.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/27xfufj4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe boom in the economy "lower than predicted".An borradh faoin ngeilleagar "níos ísle ná mar a tuaradh".The boom in the economy will not be as high this year as predicted three months ago, according to the latest periodical from the Central Bank of Ireland.Ní bheidh an borradh faoin ngeilleagar chomh hard i mbliana agus a tuaradh trí mhí ó shin, de réir a bhfuil sa tréimhseachán is deireanaí ó Bhanc Ceannais na hÉireann.The Central Bank estimated last June that economic growth would be 3.7% in 2023 but it is now estimated that it will eventually be 2.9%.Mheas an Banc Ceannais i mí an Mheithimh seo caite gur 3.7 faoin gcéad a bheadh san fhás eacnamaíoch in 2023 ach meastar anois gur 2.9 faoin gcéad a bheas ann ar deireadh.The main reason for this is that multinational companies are not exporting as many goods and services as predicted, says the Central Bank.An chúis is mó atá leis sin nach bhfuil comhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta ag easpórtáil an oiread earraí agus seirbhísí agus a tuaradh, a deir an Banc Ceannais.The exports of these companies grew by 13.9% last year but there is a big gap between that and the 0.2% growth that is expected to occur this year.Tháinig fás 13.9 faoin gcéad ar easpórtálacha na gcomhlachtaí sin anuraidh ach is mór idir é sin agus an fás 0.2 faoin gcéad a cheaptar a bheas ann i mbliana.80% of the income from the export sector as a whole is earned from sending medicines and machinery abroad.Is ó chógais leighis agus innealra a chur thar tír amach a shaothraítear 80 faoin gcéad den ioncam a thagann ón earnáil easpórtála trí chéile.However, there has recently been a significant reduction in the amount of vaccines and semiconductors being exported.Tá laghdú suntasach tagtha le gairid, áfach, ar an méid vacsaíní agus leathsheoltóirí atáthar a easpórtáil.This is due to the fact that the demand for vaccines has been significantly reduced since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, apparently, and due to the fact that the semiconductor market has been narrowed in light of the bleakness of the trade relationship between the United States China at the moment.Sin mar gheall ar an éileamh ar vacsaíní a bheith laghdaithe go mór ó tháinig deireadh leis an bpaindéim covid 19, de réir dealraimh, agus mar gheall ar an margadh leathsheoltóirí a bheith cúngaithe i bhfianaise chomh guagach agus atá an caidreamh trádála idir na Stáit Aontaithe an tSín faoi láthair.The Central Bank also estimates that the rate of inflation will be 5.4% this year, rather than 5.3% as predicted in June.Measann an Banc Ceannais chomh maith gur 5.4 faoin gcéad a bheas i ráta an bhoilscithe i mbliana, seachas 5.3 faoin gcéad mar a tuaradh i mí an Mheithimh.The Bank advises the Government not to restrict spending in the Budget next month for fear that the rate of inflation would rise further.Molann an Banc don Rialtas gan srian a ligean le caiteachas sa Bhuiséad an mhí seo chugainn ar fhaitíos go n-ardódh ráta an bhoilscithe tuilleadh.Instead, it is recommended to give specific financial support to the families most in need.Ina áit sin, moltar tacaíocht shonrach airgeadais a thabhairt do na teaghlaigh is mó atá ina ghátar.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yt2quncyContact: irishlingos@gmail.comINMO urging the HSE to resolve overcrowding.INMO ag áiteamh ar an HSE an ró-phlódú a réiteach.The INMO wants the HSE to put forward new proposals for dealing with overcrowding in hospitals.Teastaíonn ón INMO go gcuirfeadh an HSE moltaí nua chun cinn maidir le déileáil le ró-phlódú sna hospidéil.Today is World Patient Safety Day.Is é inniu Lá Domhanda Shábháilteacht na n-Othar.The INMO says up to 366 patients had a long wait for a bed according to Friday's figures.Deir an INMO go raibh fanacht fada ar leaba ag suas le 366 othar de réir fhigiúirí na hAoine.The INMO also showed that 252 patients were waiting in the emergency departments and another 114 in other wards in the hospitals.Léirigh an INMO freisin go raibh 252 othar ag fanacht sna ranna éigeandála agus 114 eile i bhárdaí eile sna hospidéil.The association says this wait often has a negative impact on the patient's long-term health.Deir an cumann go mbíonn droch-thionchar go minic ag an bhfanacht seo ar shláinte fhadtéarmach an othair.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yt2quncyContact: irishlingos@gmail.comINMO urging the HSE to resolve overcrowding.INMO ag áiteamh ar an HSE an ró-phlódú a réiteach.The INMO wants the HSE to put forward new proposals for dealing with overcrowding in hospitals.Teastaíonn ón INMO go gcuirfeadh an HSE moltaí nua chun cinn maidir le déileáil le ró-phlódú sna hospidéil.Today is World Patient Safety Day.Is é inniu Lá Domhanda Shábháilteacht na n-Othar.The INMO says up to 366 patients had a long wait for a bed according to Friday's figures.Deir an INMO go raibh fanacht fada ar leaba ag suas le 366 othar de réir fhigiúirí na hAoine.The INMO also showed that 252 patients were waiting in the emergency departments and another 114 in other wards in the hospitals.Léirigh an INMO freisin go raibh 252 othar ag fanacht sna ranna éigeandála agus 114 eile i bhárdaí eile sna hospidéil.The association says this wait often has a negative impact on the patient's long-term health.Deir an cumann go mbíonn droch-thionchar go minic ag an bhfanacht seo ar shláinte fhadtéarmach an othair.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ysbegapjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAnother big game before the rugby players of this country.Cluiche mór eile roimh imreoirí rugbaí na tíre seo.This evening Ireland will face Tonga in the Rugby World Cup which is taking place in France.Tráthnóna inniu a thabharfaidh Éirinn aghaidh ar Tonga i gCorn Rugbaí an Domhain atá ar siúl sa Fhrainc.Andy Farrell's team is in pool B, this is Ireland's second game in this competition after they comprehensively dispatched Romania (82-8) last week.I bpúl B atá foireann Andy Farrell, seo é an dara cluiche ag Éirinn sa chomórtas seo i ndiaidh dóibh an Rómáin a chur de dhroim seoil go cuimsitheach (82-8) an tseachtain seo caite.However, it is understood that this game will be more difficult for them, some players at Tonga who played for New Zealand (All Blacks) in the past.Tuigtear áfach go mbeidh an cluiche seo níos déine orthu, roinnt imreoirí ag Tonga a d'imir don Nua Shéalainn (All Blacks) sa bhfad a caitheadh.But Ireland had a good and strong start last Saturday and there was little to notice, although many would say that Romania was not of the same standard or risk.Ach bhí tús maith láidir ag Éirinn Dé Sathairn seo caite agus is beag lúb ar lár a bhí le tabhairt faoi deara cé go ndéarfadh cuid mhaith nach raibh an Rómáin ar an gcaighdeán céanna ná baol air.There are no injuries worth talking about in the Irish team and they deserve a lot too.Níl aon ghortuithe gur fiú caint orthu ar fhoireann na hÉireann agus is mór is fiú dóibh sin freisin.This is the 3rd time Ireland has played against this country, an island located in the Pacific Ocean.Seo an 3ú huair ag Éirinn ag imirt in aghaidh na tíre seo, oileán atá suite san Aigéan Ciúin.The Irish have beaten them twice already.Bhuail na hÉireannaigh iad faoi dhó cheana.Andy Farrell's boys will be hoping for another win tonight.Beidh súil ag buachaillí Andy Farrell bua eile a bheith acu anocht.They will need it all as they still have Australia and Scotland to play in this group and hope to progress to the quarter finals.Teastóidh sé uilig uathu mar go bhfuil An Astráil agus Albain fós le n-imirt acu sa ghrúpa seo agus súil ansin acu dul chun cinn chuig na cluichí ceathrú ceannais.Then they will look to make their own history there and make their way as far as the semi-final for the first time in a competition that started in 1987.Ansin féachfaidh siad lena stair féin a dhéanamh ansin agus a mbealach a dhéanamh chomh fada leis an gcluiche leathcheannais den chéad uair riamh i gcomórtas ar cuireadh tús leis i 1987.At 8 o'clock Irish time that game will start in the city of Nantes.Ag a 8 a'chlog am na hÉireann a thosóidh an cluiche sin i gcathair Nantes.Ireland head coach Andy FarrellPríomhchóitseálaí na hÉireann Andy Farrell

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/ysbegapjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAnother big game before the rugby players of this country.Cluiche mór eile roimh imreoirí rugbaí na tíre seo.This evening Ireland will face Tonga in the Rugby World Cup which is taking place in France.Tráthnóna inniu a thabharfaidh Éirinn aghaidh ar Tonga i gCorn Rugbaí an Domhain atá ar siúl sa Fhrainc.Andy Farrell's team is in pool B, this is Ireland's second game in this competition after they comprehensively dispatched Romania (82-8) last week.I bpúl B atá foireann Andy Farrell, seo é an dara cluiche ag Éirinn sa chomórtas seo i ndiaidh dóibh an Rómáin a chur de dhroim seoil go cuimsitheach (82-8) an tseachtain seo caite.However, it is understood that this game will be more difficult for them, some players at Tonga who played for New Zealand (All Blacks) in the past.Tuigtear áfach go mbeidh an cluiche seo níos déine orthu, roinnt imreoirí ag Tonga a d'imir don Nua Shéalainn (All Blacks) sa bhfad a caitheadh.But Ireland had a good and strong start last Saturday and there was little to notice, although many would say that Romania was not of the same standard or risk.Ach bhí tús maith láidir ag Éirinn Dé Sathairn seo caite agus is beag lúb ar lár a bhí le tabhairt faoi deara cé go ndéarfadh cuid mhaith nach raibh an Rómáin ar an gcaighdeán céanna ná baol air.There are no injuries worth talking about in the Irish team and they deserve a lot too.Níl aon ghortuithe gur fiú caint orthu ar fhoireann na hÉireann agus is mór is fiú dóibh sin freisin.This is the 3rd time Ireland has played against this country, an island located in the Pacific Ocean.Seo an 3ú huair ag Éirinn ag imirt in aghaidh na tíre seo, oileán atá suite san Aigéan Ciúin.The Irish have beaten them twice already.Bhuail na hÉireannaigh iad faoi dhó cheana.Andy Farrell's boys will be hoping for another win tonight.Beidh súil ag buachaillí Andy Farrell bua eile a bheith acu anocht.They will need it all as they still have Australia and Scotland to play in this group and hope to progress to the quarter finals.Teastóidh sé uilig uathu mar go bhfuil An Astráil agus Albain fós le n-imirt acu sa ghrúpa seo agus súil ansin acu dul chun cinn chuig na cluichí ceathrú ceannais.Then they will look to make their own history there and make their way as far as the semi-final for the first time in a competition that started in 1987.Ansin féachfaidh siad lena stair féin a dhéanamh ansin agus a mbealach a dhéanamh chomh fada leis an gcluiche leathcheannais den chéad uair riamh i gcomórtas ar cuireadh tús leis i 1987.At 8 o'clock Irish time that game will start in the city of Nantes.Ag a 8 a'chlog am na hÉireann a thosóidh an cluiche sin i gcathair Nantes.Ireland head coach Andy FarrellPríomhchóitseálaí na hÉireann Andy Farrell

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yuy5a4znContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBank of Ireland has issued a warning about a new scam.Rabhadh eisithe ag Banc na hÉireann faoi chamscéim nua.The Bank of Ireland has issued a warning regarding a new scam in which fraudsters lure customers into giving them remote access to their bank accounts.Tá rabhadh eisithe ag Banc na hÉireann maidir le camscéim nua ina meallann caimiléirí custaiméirí le cianrochtain a thabhairt dóibh ar a gcuntais bainc.The scam begins when a customer receives a call from someone claiming to be working for Bank of Ireland, who asks the customer to log into their online account.Tosaíonn an chamscéim nuair a fhaigheann custaiméir glaoch ó dhuine a mhaíonn gur le Banc na hÉireann atá sé ag obair, agus iarrann sé ar an chustaiméir logáil isteach ina gcuntas ar líne.The scammer then asks the customer to go to a new website address, either to start a text conversation or to check their computer's security, but it turns out that the scammer gains remote access to the customer's bank account.Iarrann an caimiléir ar an chustaiméir ansin dul chuig seoladh nua suímh idirlín, mar dhea le comhrá téacs a thosú nó le slándáil a ríomhaire a sheiceáil, ach tarlaíonn sé go bhfaigheann an caimiléir cianrochtain ar chuntas bainc an chustaiméara.Bank of Ireland is advising customers to end the call if someone asks them to go to a website or click on a link sent to them.Tá Banc na hÉireann ag comhairliú do chustaiméirí deireadh a chur leis an ghlao má iarrann duine orthu dul chuig suíomh idirlín nó cliceáil ar nasc a sheoltar chucu.The fraudsters are mainly targeting the Bank's business customers and the number of reports of scams seems to be increasing every day.Is ar chustaiméirí gnó is mó de chuid an Bhainc atá na caimiléirí ag díriú agus is cosúil go bhfuil méadú in aghaidh an lae ag teacht ar an líon tuairiscí faoi chamscéimeanna.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/yuy5a4znContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBank of Ireland has issued a warning about a new scam.Rabhadh eisithe ag Banc na hÉireann faoi chamscéim nua.The Bank of Ireland has issued a warning regarding a new scam in which fraudsters lure customers into giving them remote access to their bank accounts.Tá rabhadh eisithe ag Banc na hÉireann maidir le camscéim nua ina meallann caimiléirí custaiméirí le cianrochtain a thabhairt dóibh ar a gcuntais bainc.The scam begins when a customer receives a call from someone claiming to be working for Bank of Ireland, who asks the customer to log into their online account.Tosaíonn an chamscéim nuair a fhaigheann custaiméir glaoch ó dhuine a mhaíonn gur le Banc na hÉireann atá sé ag obair, agus iarrann sé ar an chustaiméir logáil isteach ina gcuntas ar líne.The scammer then asks the customer to go to a new website address, either to start a text conversation or to check their computer's security, but it turns out that the scammer gains remote access to the customer's bank account.Iarrann an caimiléir ar an chustaiméir ansin dul chuig seoladh nua suímh idirlín, mar dhea le comhrá téacs a thosú nó le slándáil a ríomhaire a sheiceáil, ach tarlaíonn sé go bhfaigheann an caimiléir cianrochtain ar chuntas bainc an chustaiméara.Bank of Ireland is advising customers to end the call if someone asks them to go to a website or click on a link sent to them.Tá Banc na hÉireann ag comhairliú do chustaiméirí deireadh a chur leis an ghlao má iarrann duine orthu dul chuig suíomh idirlín nó cliceáil ar nasc a sheoltar chucu.The fraudsters are mainly targeting the Bank's business customers and the number of reports of scams seems to be increasing every day.Is ar chustaiméirí gnó is mó de chuid an Bhainc atá na caimiléirí ag díriú agus is cosúil go bhfuil méadú in aghaidh an lae ag teacht ar an líon tuairiscí faoi chamscéimeanna.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "People are afraid" - Councilor in Galway. "Faitíos ar dhaoine" - Comhairleoir i nGaillimh. Frank Fahy, City Councilor in Galway, has said that people are afraid to come into the city because of the violence that has been going on in the place for several weeks. Tá sé ráite ag Frank Fahy, Comhairleoir Cathrach i nGaillimh, go bhfuil faitíos ar dhaoine a theacht isteach sa gcathair mar gheall ar an bhforéigean atá ar bun san áit le roinnt seachtainí. He says there is an urgent need for more Gardai on the city's streets "before people get killed". Tá géarghá a deir sé le tuilleadh Gardaí ar shráideanna na cathrach "sula marófar daoine". Council members are due to have a meeting with the Minister of Law and Justice before the end of the week. Tá cruinniú le bheith ag baill na Comhairle leis an Aire Dlí agus Círt roimh dheireadh na seachtaine. The Chief Superintendent of Gardaí in Galmagh, Gerard Roche, has said that it is necessary to ensure that the city is safe for people and he says that the Garda Síochána is going to ensure that those involved in the scandal are brought to court and jailed. last few days. Tá sé ráite ag Ard-Cheannfort na nGardaí i nGallimh, Gerard Roche, go gcaithfear a chinntiú go bhfuil an chathair sábhailte do dhaoine agus deir sé go bhfuil an Garda Síochána chun a chinntiú go gcurtar cúirt agus príosún orthu siúd a bhí páirteach sa scliúchas le cúpla lá anuas. People have already been in court over the weekend's violence he says. Tá daoine tar éis a bheith os comhair cúirte cheana féin faoi fhoréigean an deireadh seachtaine a deir sé. A resolution put forward by Councilor Fahy last night at the Council's police meeting was passed that there would be a special meeting between the Gardai and the Council for the next 10 days about the confrontation and rioting, but there has been concern among the community that people will be killed if there are no more Gardai on the streets. Glacadh le rún a bhí curtha chun cinn ag an gComhairleoir Fahy aréir ag cruinniú póilíneachta na Comhairle go mbeadh cruinniú speisialta idir na Gardaí agus an Chomhairle as seo go ceann 10 lá faoin achrann agus réabadh, ach tá imní léirithe i measc an phobail go marófar daoine muna bhfuil tuilleadh Gardaí ar na sráideanna. Many people also say that it is not the good reputation that is attracting the city. Deir daoine go leor freisin nach é an dea-cháil atá á tharraingt ar an gcathair. In last year's Budget funding was provided to recruit 1,000 new Garda nationally before the end of this year. Sa mBuiséad anuraidh cuireadh maoiniú ar fáil le 1,000 Garda nua a earcú go náisiúnta roimh dheireadh na bliana seo. So far this year only 500 have qualified from the Training Development Unit in the Garda Síochána College. Go dtí seo i mbliana níl cáilithe as an Aonad Forbairt Oiliúna i gColáiste an Gharda Síochána ach 500. Justice Minister Helen McEntee will meet with Senator Seán Kyne and members of Galway City Council on Saturday - in Limerick - in an attempt to get more investment for the Gardai in Galway. Casfaidh an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee leis an Seanadóir Seán Kyne agus le baill de Chomhairle Chathair na Gaillimhe Dé Sathairn - i Luimneach - in iarracht tuilleadh infheistíochta a fháil do na Gardaí i nGaillimh. Aodhán Ó Maoileoin will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Aodhán Ó Maoileoin ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900. Gardai on duty in Galway. Gardaí ar dualgas i nGaillimh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Farmers' protest at the Fianna Fáil meeting. Agóid feirmeoirí ag cruinniú Fhianna Fáil. Members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party are meeting in Tipperary today to discuss the party's work program before the start of the new Dáil term. Tá baill Pháirtí Parlaiminte Fhianna Fáil i mbun cruinnithe i dTiobraid Árann inniu ag plé clár-oibre an pháirtí roimh thús théarma nua na Dála. The policies in the Budget will be discussed in particular to help people with the high cost of living. Pléifear go háirid na beartais sa mBuiséad le cuidiú le daoine leis an gcostas ard maireachtála. Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers said that members would have the opportunity to put forward their views on the challenge: "We will discuss how we can help families in the Budget which is a choice and how we can deal with the housing shortage and the long bands in the public transport system as well as many others" said the Minister. Dúirt an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair Jack Chambers go mbeadh deis ag na baill a dtuairimí a chur chun cinn faoin dúshlán: "Beidh plé againn ar conas is féidir linn cabhrú le teaghlaigh sa Bhuiséad atá roghainn agus conas is féidir linn déileáil leis an nganntanas tithíochta agus na fadbhanna sa chóras iompair poiblí chomh math le go leor eile" a dúirt an tAire. A protest has been set up in front of the meeting place by the Farmers' Association (the IFA). Tá agóid ar bun os comhair láthair an chruinnithe ag Cumann na bhFeirmeoirí (an IFA). They are angry about the delay in payments from the Department of Agriculture this year. Tá fearg orthu faoin moill atá ar íocaíochtaí ón Roinn Talmhaíochta i mbliana. They are also upset about the changes that are coming into force about the level of nitrates that will be allowed in the future. Tá olc orthu freisin faoi na hathruithe atá ag teacht i bhfeidhm faoin leibhéal níotráití a cheadófar feasta. The Association says 3,000 farmers will have to reduce their livestock as a result of the changes. Deir an Cumann go mbeidh ar 3,000 feirmeoir an beostoc atá acu a laghdú de bharr na n-athruithe. Although representatives of the Association had a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Tánaiste Mícheál Martin, IFA President Tim Cullinan said little progress had been made at the meeting and said the Minister would have to return to the table on continent of Europe to mitigate the changes. Cé go raibh cruinniú ag ionadaithe an Chumainn leis an Aire Talmhaíochta Charlie McConalogue agus leis an Tánaiste Mícheál Martin, dúirt Uachtarán an IFA Tim Cullinan gur beag dul chun cinn a bhí déanta ag an gcruinniú agus dúirt sé go gcaithfeadh an tAire filleadh ag an mbord ar mhór-roinn na hEorpa leis na hathruithe a mhaolú. Meanwhile, inside the meeting Fianna Fáil was to discuss the party's strategy in the local elections and in the European elections next year. Idir an dá linn, istigh ag an gcruinniú bhí Fianna Fáil le straitéis an pháirtí sna toghcháin áitiúla agus i dtocháin na hEorpa an bhlian seo chugainn a phlé. The leader Mícheál Martin said that he himself intends to remain at the helm in those elections and in the next general election. Dúirt an ceannaire Mícheál Martin go bhfuil sé beartaithe aige féin fanacht ag an stiúir sna toghcháin sin agus ag an gcéad olltoghchán eile. The Fianna Fáil meeting will continue tomorrow, and the farmers say they will continue their protest as well. Leanfaidh cruinniú Fhianna Fáil amáireach, agus deir na feirmeoirí go leanfaidh siadsan lena n-agóid chomh maith. Tomás Ó Mainnín will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Tomás Ó Mainnín ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Energy price reduction announced by SSE Airtricity.

Laghdú praghas fuinnimh fógartha ag SSE Airtricity.

SSE Airtricity has announced that they are to reduce energy prices.

Tá sé fógartha ag SSE Airtricity go bhfuil siad lena bpraghsanna fuinnimh a laghdú.

They are to reduce electricity charges by 12% and gas charges by 10% from the beginning of November.

Tá siad le táillí leictreachais a laghdú 12 faoin gcéad agus táillí gáis a laghdú 10 faoin gcéad ó thús mhí na Samhna.

The company has approximately 700,000 customers and it is estimated that they will save an average of €384.55 per year as a result of this reduction.

Thart ar 700,000 custaiméir atá ag an gcomhlacht agus áirítear go sábhálfaidh siad €384.55 ar an meán sa mbliain de bharr an laghdaithe seo.

SSE Airtricity’s managing director, Klaire Neenan, revealed today that the company understands that people are under enormous pressure given the ever- rising costs of living.

Thug bainisteoir stiúrtha SSE Airtricity, Klaire Neenan, le fios inniu go dtuigeann an comhlacht go bhfuil brú ollmhór ar dhaoine i bhfianaise na gcostas maireachtála atá orthu, atá ag ardú de shíor.

Since wholesale prices have recently fallen, and continue to fall, energy companies have been urged for several weeks to reduce customer charges accordingly.

Ó tá praghsanna mórdhíola tite le deireanas, agus ag titim i gcónaí, táthar ag tathant ar chomhlachtaí fuinnimh le roinnt seachtainí táillí custaiméirí a laghdú dá réir.

Last year, SEE Airtricity was the first energy company to announce that they were going to reduce prices to support domestic customers.

Anuraidh, bhí SEE Airtricity ar an gcéad chomhlacht fuinnimh a d’fhógair go raibh siad lena bpraghsanna a laghdú chun tacú le custaiméirí baile.

They also set up a €25m support fund to help vulnerable customers.

Chuir siad ciste tacaíochta ar bun freisin a raibh €25m euro ann chun cuidiú le custaiméirí leochailleacha.

Yesterday, the largest energy supplier in the State, Electric Ireland, announced that they are to reduce electricity charges by 10% and gas charges by 12% from the beginning of November.

Inné, d’fhógair an soláthraí fuinnimh is mó sa Stát, Electric Ireland, go bhfuil siad le táillí leictreachais a laghdú 10 faoin gcéad agus táillí gáis a laghdú 12 faoin gcéad ó thús mhí na Samhna.

This is the first time Electric Ireland has reduced charges since energy prices began to plummet due to the war in Ukraine.

Seo é an chéad uair ag Electric Ireland táillí a laghdú ó thosaigh praghsanna fuinnimh ag daoirsiú mar gheall ar an gcogadh san Úcráin.

Last year, in fact, the company raised energy charges three times.

Anuraidh, go deimhin, b’amhlaidh a d’ardaigh an comhlacht táillí fuinnimh trí huaire.

Energia announced last week that they were to reduce energy charges by 20% next month and Pinergy indicated that they would reduce electricity charges by 9.5% from 1 October.

D’fhógair Energia an tseachtain seo caite go raibh siadsan le táillí fuinnimh a laghdú 20 faoin gcéad an mhí seo chugainn agus thug Pinergy le fios go laghdóidís féin táillí leictreachais 9.5 faoin gcéad ón 1 Deireadh Fómhair.

Yet another company, Yuno Energy, has been supplying energy to customers in Ireland for a few weeks and they claim to have the cheapest charges.

Tá comhlacht eile fós, Yuno Energy, ag soláthar fuinnimh do chustaiméirí in Éirinn le cúpla seachtain agus maíonn siadsan gur acusan atá na táillí is saoire ar fad.

According to the latest information, Ireland is the most expensive country in Europe in terms of electricity charges and the fourth most expensive country in terms of gas charges.

De réir na faisnéise is deireanaí, is í Éire an tír is daoire san Eoraip ó thaobh táillí leictreachais de agus an ceathrú tír is daoire ó thaobh táillí gáis de.

In fact, electricity charges in this country are 80% more expensive than the European average.

Go deimhin, tá táillí leictreachais sa tír seo 80 faoin gcéad níos daoire ná an meán san Eoraip.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Cúla4 to be launched today!. Cúla4 le seoladh inniu!. The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin, will launch the first Irish language channel for children, later today. Seolfaidh an tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, Catherine Martin, an chéad chainéal Gaeilge do pháistí, níos déanaí inniu. Children of primary age who will be targeted in the educational programs, who have "clear links" to the curriculum. Leanaí in aois bhunscoile a ndíreofar orthu sna cláracha oideachasúla, a bhfuil "ceangail shoiléire" acu leis an gcuraclam. The broadcast will start at 4pm today and the service will be launched at TG4 Headquarters in Ballyna Abhann. Cuirfear tús leis an gcraoladh ag 4pm inniu agus is i gCeannáras TG4 i mBaile na hAbhann a seolfar an tseirbhís. Halloween 1996 was the first time TG4 was launched. Oíche Shamhna 1996 a seoladh TG4 den chéad uair. Cúla4 will be available on channel 18 on Saorview, on channel 602 on Virgin Media, on channel 624 Sky and on Eir. Beidh fáil ar Cúla4 ar chainéal 18 ar Saorview, ar chainéal 602 ar Virgin Media, ar chainéal 624 Sky agus ar Eir. Cúla4 will also be available online. Beidh Cúla4 ar fáil ar líne chomh maith. A wide selection of programs will be shown between 6am and 8pm each day. Beidh rogha leathan clár le feiceáil idir 6am agus 8pm gach lá. Along with the educational programs, there will be entertainment content. Le cois na gclár oideachais, beidh ábhar siamsaíochta. The channel will have a six-minute news service from Tuesday to Friday at 1.30pm, produced by Fíbín Media and presented by Aisling Ní Donnabháin and Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin. Beidh seirbhís nuachta sé nóiméad ag an gcainéal ón Máirt go dtí an Aoine ag 1.30pm, a léireoidh Fíbín Media agus a bheidh á cur i láthair ag Aisling Ní Dhonnabháin agus Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin. Ireland's independent production sector is set to benefit from the new channel, with much of Cúla4 commissioning content from them. Tá earnáil léirithe neamhspleách na hÉireann le sochar a bhaint as an gcainéal nua, agus go leor den ábhar coimisiúnaithe ag Cúla4 uathu. International cartoons will also be voiced. Déanfar athghuthú freisin ar chartúin idirnáisiúnta. Seosamh Mac Seoin, from Belfast, Síle Ní Chonghaile, from Galway, and Niamh Ní Chróinín, from Dublin, will be presenting the programs. Is iad Seosamh Mac Seoin, as Béal Feirste, Síle Ní Chonghaile, as Gaillimh, agus Niamh Ní Chróinín, as Baile Átha Cliath, a bheas ag cur na gclár i láthair. Seosamh Mac Seoin, from Belfast, Síle Ní Chonghaile, from Galway, and Niamh Ní Chróinín (above), from Dublin, will be presenters on Cúla4 Is iad Seosamh Mac Seoin, as Béal Feirste, Síle Ní Chonghaile, as Gaillimh, agus Niamh Ní Chróinín (thuas), as Baile Átha Cliath, a bheas mar láithreoirí ar Cúla4

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“Ireland will be united during my lifetime” – Taoiseach.

“Beidh Éire aontaithe le linn mo mharthana” – Taoiseach.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he believes that Ireland will be united again during his lifetime.

Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go gcreideann sé go mbeidh Éire aontaithe an athuair le linn a mharthana.

Speaking on RTÉ today, the Taoiseach said that he believes that we are currently heading in that direction.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ inniu, dúirt an Taoiseach go gcreideann sé gur ag dul sa treo sin atáthar faoi láthair.

At the same time, he said, there would be a million Britons living in a united Ireland and the success of the country would depend on how they would be treated as a minority, according to him.

San am céanna, arsa sé, bheadh milliún Briotanach ina gcónaí in Éirinn aontaithe agus bheadh rath na tíre ag brath ar conas a chaithfí leo mar mhionlach, dar leis.

At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland at the beginning of the year, Leo Varadkar refused to answer a question about Irish unification.

Ag an bhFóram Eacnamaíoch Domhanda san Eilvéis i dtús na bliana, dhiúltaigh Leo Varadkar ceist faoi aontú na hÉireann a fhreagairt.

The European Union and Britain were looking to reach a compromise on the Northern Protocol at the time and Leo Varadkar was concerned, he said, that any answer he would give to the question could attract controversy.

Bhí an tAontas Eorpach agus an Bhreatain ag féachaint le teacht ar chomhréiteach ar Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt ag an am agus bhí imní ar Leo Varadkar, a dúirt sé, go bhféadfadh aon fhreagra a thabharfadh sé ar an gceist conspóid a tharraingt.

The Taoiseach was asked today about the provocative Celtic Symphony ballad that the Wolfes Tones performed at Electric Picnic recently.

Cuireadh ceist ar an Taoiseach inniu faoin mbailéad gríosaitheach Celtic Symphony a chas na Wolfes Tones ag fleá cheoil Electric Picnic le gairid.

The Taoiseach claimed that people like to play songs with other people and he said that perhaps too much emphasis is placed on such things at times.

Mhaígh an Taoiseach gur maith le daoine amhráin a chasadh in éineacht le daoine eile agus dúirt sé go mb’fhéidir go gcuirtear barraíocht suntais ina leithéid in amanna.

On the contrary, he said, ballads like Celtic Symphony can touch people’s hearts.

Os a choinne sin, arsa sé, is féidir le bailéid mar Celtic Symphony daoine a ghoin go croí.

If this country is to be united, he said, people must think about how their words and songs will affect others.

Má táthar leis an tír seo a aontú, a dúirt sé, caithfidh daoine a machnamh a dhéanamh ar conas mar a rachaidh a gcuid focal agus a gcuid amhrán i gcion ar dhaoine eile.

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The Government intends to lower speed limits on the country’s roads.

Rún ag an Rialtas teorainneacha luais ar bhóithre na tíre a ísliú.

The Government intends to lower speed limits on a large part of the country’s roads in the hope of significantly reducing the number of people killed in road accidents.

Tá sé i gceist ag an Rialtas teorainneacha luais ar chuid mhór de bhóithre na tíre a ísliú le súil an líon daoine a mharaítear i dtionóiscí bóthair a laghdú go suntasach.

128 people have been killed in road accidents in the State since the beginning of the year, which is 24 more than in the same period last year and 39 more than in the same period in 2019.

Tá 128 duine maraithe i dtionóiscí bóthair sa Stát ó thús na bliana, sin 24 níos mó ná san achar céanna anuraidh agus 39 níos mó ná san achar céanna in 2019.

Speed limits are currently being reviewed by Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers and will present his recommendations to Cabinet shortly.

Tá athbhreithniú á dhéanamh ar theorainneacha luais faoi láthair ag an Aire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair Jack Chambers agus cuirfidh sé a chuid moltaí faoi bhráid na Comhaireachta go gairid.

It is understood that the speed limit on second class national roads will be lowered from 100 kilometers per hour to 80 kilometers per hour.

Tuigtear go n-ísleofar an teorainn luais ar bhóithre náisiúnta den dara grád ó 100 ciliméadar san uair go dtí 80 ciliméadar san uair.

The speed limit on rural roads will also be lowered from 80 kilometers per hour to 60 kilometers per hour.

Ísleofar freisin an teorainn luais ar bhóithre tuaithe ó 80 ciliméadar san uair go dtí 60 ciliméadar san uair.

75% of fatal accidents occur on rural roads.

Is ar bhóithre tuaithe a tharlaíonn 75 faoin gcéad de thimpistí marfacha.

The speed limit will be lowered to between 30 and 50 kilometers per hour in towns, cities and residential areas.

Is go dtí idir 30 agus 50 ciliméadar san uair a ísleofar an teorainn luais i mbailte, i gcathracha agus i gceantair chónaithe.

Speaking on RTÉ, Jack Chambers said that it would take the local authorities a long time to implement the new speed limits and that it would be a lengthy process.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt Jack Chambers go mbainfeadh sé tamall maith as na húdaráis áitiúla na teorainneacha nua luais a chur i bhfeidhm agus gur obair fhadálach í.

The new limits will be introduced gradually from now to the next two years, he said.

Is de réir a chéile as seo go ceann dhá bhliain a thabharfar isteach na teorainneacha nua, arsa sé.

However, it is not a time for negligence and in the meantime, said the Minister of State, more Gardaí will be on duty on the roads and more speed vans will be seen.

Mar sin féin, ní tráth faillí é agus idir an dá linn, a dúirt an tAire Stáit, beidh tuilleadh Gardaí ar dualgas ar na bóithre agus beidh tuilleadh veaineanna luais le feiceáil.

At the beginning of this week, Assistant Commissioner in the Garda Síochána, Paula Hilman, said that if there was a 5% reduction in the average speed of automobiles, there would be a 30% reduction in fatal accidents as a result, with the World Health Organization as her authority.

I dtús na seachtaine seo, dúirt Coimisnéir Cúnta sa Gharda Síochána, Paula Hilman, dá mbeadh laghdú 5 faoin gcéad ar mheánluas gluaisteán gurb amhlaidh a bheadh laghdú 30 faoin gcéad ar thimpistí marfacha dá dheasca, agus an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte mar údarás aici.

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Harris in Dubai for talks about the Kinahan cartel.

Harris in Dubai le haghaidh comhráite faoi chairtéal Kinahan.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is currently in Dubai, where he is holding talks with the emirate’s police about the Kinahan crime cartel.

Tá Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris in Dubai faoi láthair, áit a bhfuil sé i mbun comhráite le póilíní na héimíríochta faoi chairtéal coireachta Kinahan.

It is believed that the leaders of the cartel – Christopher Kinahan and his two sons Daniel and Christopher Óg – are based in the United Arab Emirates and live in the city of Dubai.

Creidtear go bhfuil ceannairí an chairtéil – Christopher Kinahan agus a bheirt mhac Daniel agus Christopher Óg – go bhfuil siad bunaithe in Aontas na nÉimíríochtaí Arabacha agus go bhfuil siad ina gcónaí i gcathair Dubai.

It was reported in April last year that the Union had frozen the assets of the Kinahans after the United States imposed sanctions on seven of them.

Tuairiscíodh san Aibreán anuraidh gur reoigh an tAontas sócmhainní lucht Kinahan tar éis do na Stáit Aontaithe smachtbhannaí a chur ar sheachtar acu.

The Irish Examiner newspaper first reported that Commissioner Harris was in Dubai and officers from the Garda Síochána confirmed the situation this morning.

Is ar nuachtán an Irish Examiner a tuairiscíodh i dtosach go raibh an Coimisinéir Harris in Dubai agus dheimhnigh oifigigh ón nGarda Síochána an scéal ar maidin inniu.

Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly of the Garda Síochána Organized Crime Bureau disagrees with Commissioner Harris.

Tá an Coimisinéir Cúnta Justin Kelly ó Bhiúró Coireachta Eagraithe an Gharda Síochána in éindí leis an gCoimisinéir Harris.

In a statement, Garda Síochana said that Commissioner Harris and other senior gardaí often work in conjunction with police in other countries to disrupt the activities of organized crime groups.

I ráiteas, dúirt an Garda Síochana go mbíonn an Coimisinéir Harris agus Gardaí sinsearacha eile ag obair i gcomhar le póilíní i dtíortha eile go minic le dúil cur as do ghníomhaíochtaí grúpaí coireachta eagraithe.

To this end, said the statement, Commissioner Harris was in different countries before, including the United States and Colombia.

Chuige seo, a dúradh sa ráiteas, bhí an Coimisinéir Harris i dtíortha éagsúla roimhe seo, na Stáit Aontaithe agus an Cholóim ina measc.

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“25% of primary school students have been cyber bullied” – survey.

“Cibearbhulaíocht déanta ar 25 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile” – suirbhé.

Over 25% of primary school pupils and 40% of secondary school pupils have been cyber bullied, according to a survey carried out by the online safety charity CyberSafeKids.

Tá cibearbhulaíocht déanta ar os cionn 25 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile agus ar 40 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí scoile dara leibhéal, de réir suirbhé atá déanta ag an gcarthanas sábháilteachta ar líne CyberSafeKids.

Some of the children the charity spoke to said, for example, that pictures of them had been published online without permission, fake profiles had been created and they had been kept out of chat groups.

Dúirt roinnt de na páistí ar labhair an carthanas leo, cuir i gcás, gur foilsíodh pictiúir díobh ar líne gan chead, gur cruthaíodh próifílí bréige díobh agus gur coinníodh amach as grúpaí comhrá iad.

According to the research, this type of bullying is mostly done to girls, rather than boys.

Is ar chailíní is mó, seachas buachaillí, a dhéantar an cineál seo bulaíochta, de réir an taighde.

50% of primary school pupils let an adult – a parent or teacher – know, compared to 39% of second level pupils.

Lig 50 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí bunscoile an scéal le duine fásta – tuismitheoir nó múinteoir – le hais 39 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí dara leibhéal.

Between a quarter and a third of children, they did not let anyone know, however.

Níor lig idir an ceathrú cuid agus an tríú cuid de leanaí, níor lig siad an scéal do dhuine ar bith, ámh.

About 5,000 young people between the ages of eight and sixteen were asked between September 2022 and June 2023 about the opinion of the research.

Ceistíodh thart ar 5,000 duine óg idir ocht mbliana d’aois agus sé bliana déag idir Mheán Fómhair 2022 agus Mheitheamh 2023 faoi thuairim an taighde.

It shows that 93% of children between the ages of eight and twelve have their own smart device and that the most popular apps are YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Léirítear ann go bhfuil a ngléas cliste féin ag 93 faoin gcéad de leanaí idir ocht mbliana agus dhá bhliain déag agus gurb iad YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok, agus Snapchat na haipeanna is mó a bhfuil tóir acu orthu.

It is reported that online gaming is also very popular with young people and that 15% of them play games for adults, such as Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto.

Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an-tóir ag na daoine óga ar chluichíocht ar líne freisin agus go n- imríonn 15 faoin gcéad acu cluichí le haghaidh daoine fásta, leithéidí Call of Duty agus Grand Theft Auto.

These games are mostly played by boys but it is more common for young girls to post videos of themselves online.

Buachaillí is mó a imríonn na cluichí seo ach is coitianta ag cailíní óga físeáin díobh féin a phostáil ar líne.

Almost 75% of children between the ages of twelve and sixteen said they can go online whenever they want.

Dúirt beagnach 75 faoin gcéad de pháistí idir dhá bhliain déag agus sé bliana déag gur féidir leo dul ar líne aon uair is mian leo.

Speaking on RTÉ, Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids claimed that social media companies are not doing half enough to protect young people (from cyberbullying and hateful content).

Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, mhaígh Alex Cooney ó CyberSafeKids nach bhfuil comhlachtaí meán sóisialta ag déanamh leath a ndóthain le daoine óga a chosaint (ar chibearbhuaíocht agus ar ábhar gránna).

She also indicated that she would be keeping an eye on the approach taken by the Online Safety Commissioner towards these companies.

Thug sí le fios freisin go mbeadh sí ag conneáil súil ar an gcur chuige a bheas ag an gCoimisinéir Sábháilteachta ar Líne i leith na gcomhlachtaí sin.

In response to this, Minister of State Ossian Smyth suggested that the resources now existed – between the Online Safety Commissioner and new legislation – to persuade social media companies to fulfill their obligations.

Mar fhreagra ar an méid sin, thug an tAire Stáit Ossian Smyth le tuiscint go raibh na hacmhainní ann anois – idir an Coimisinéir Sábháilteachta ar Líne agus reachtaíocht úr – le gur féidir cur ina luí ar chomhlachtaí meán sóisialta a ndualgais a chomhlíonadh.

He said that Ireland played a very important role in the regulation of these bodies since he says that they are based in this country.

Dúirt sé go raibh ról an-tábhachtach ag Éirinn i rialáil na gcomhlachtaí sin ó ráiníonn sé gur sa tír seo atá siad bunaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 125 people killed in road accidents since the beginning of the year. 125 duine maraithe i dtionóiscí bóthair ó thús na bliana. 125 people have been killed in road accidents in the State since the beginning of the year, which is 25 more than the same distance last year. Maraíodh 125 duine i dtionóiscí bóthair sa Stát ó thús na bliana, sin 25 níos mó ná an t-achar céanna anuraidh. Assistant Commissioner in the Garda Síochána Roads Policing Unit, Paula Hilman, said that eleven of the 125 had been killed in six days. Dúirt Coimisnéir Cúnta in Aonad Póilíneachta Bóithre an Gharda Síochána, Paula Hilman, dúirt sí gur le sé lá a maraíodh aon duine dhéag den 125. It was one of the most tragic weeks in a very long time, she said. Ceann de na seachtainí ba thragóidí le tamall an-fhada a bhí ann, a dúirt sí. Speaking on RTÉ, the Assistant Commissioner indicated that there were many reasons for road accidents, but that the main one was premature aging. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, thug an Coimisnéir Cúnta le fios gurbh iomaí cúis a bhí le timpistí bóthair ach go raibh rólulathú ar an bpríomhcheann. People who drive under the influence of drink and drugs, and people who are doing other things while they are driving also cause a lot of accidents, she said. Daoine a bhíonn ag tiomáint faoi thionchar an óil agus drugaí, agus daoine a bhíonn ag déanamh rudaí eile fad is atá siad ag tiomáint is cúis le cuid mhór timpistí freisin, arsa sí. In that case, she said, people who were not wearing a safety belt accounted for one in five people killed in several years. Ina cheann sin, a dúirt sí, daoine nach raibh crios sábháilteachta á chaitheamh acu a bhí i nduine as gach cúigear a maraíodh le roinnt blianta. Transport Minister Éamon Ryan is to discuss the situation with officials from the Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority this week. Tá an tAire Iompair Éamon Ryan leis an scéal a phlé le hoifigigh na Roinne Iompair agus leis an Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre an tseachtain seo. He suggested that lowering speed limits would be revisited. Thug sé le tuiscint go mbeifí ag breathnú arís ar theorainneacha luais a ísliú. Éamon Ryan also said that Minister of State Jack Chambers was to submit a memo about the issue to the Government within a week. Dúirt Éamon Ryan chomh maith go raibh an tAire Stáit Jack Chambers le meamram faoin gceist a chur faoi bhráid an Rialtais as seo go ceann seachtaine. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com At least 74 people killed in a major fire in Johannesburg. 74 duine ar a laghad maraithe i ndóiteán mór in Johannesburg. At least 74 people were killed and more than half a hundred were destroyed in a major fire in a five-storey residential building in the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Maraíodh 74 duine ar a laghad agus donaíodh barr ar leathchéad i ndóiteán mór i bhfoirgneamh cónaithe cúig stór i gcathair Johannesburg san Afraic Theas. It is reported that seven children were among those killed. Tuairiscítear go raibh seachtar páistí i measc na ndaoine a maraíodh. Firefighters have now almost extinguished the fire and are currently combing what remains of the building for the bodies of the dead. Tá an dóiteán nach mór múchta anois ag comhraiceoirí dóiteáin agus táthar ag cíoradh a bhfuil fanta den fhoirgneamh faoi láthair ar lorg choirp na marbh. One of the city's public safety committee opined that the fire may have been caused by a candle or candles being lit, but the authorities have not made any official statement about that yet. Thuairimigh duine de choiste sábháilteachta poiblí na cathrach go mb'fhéidir gur coinneal nó coinnle a lasadh ba chúis leis an tine ach níl aon ráiteas oifigiúil faoi sin déanta ag na húdaráis fós. The building is located in a poor area in the center of Johannesburg, where the business district of the city used to be, and the people who lived there seem to have been doing installation. Tá an foirgneamh suite i gceantar bocht i lár Johannesburg, san áit a mbíodh ceantar gnó na cathrach, agus is cosúil gur ag déanamh suiteoireachta a bhí na daoine a bhí ina gcónaí ann. It is said that the building caught fire quickly as there was a lot of flammable material in it. Deirtear go ndeachaigh an foirgneamh le thine go tapa ó bhí neart ábhair sho- lasta ann. It is also reported that people were living in the scores of shacks that had been built at the bottom of the building. Tuairiscítear freisin go raibh daoine ag cur fúthu sna scórtha brácaí a bhí tógtha ag bun an fhoirgnimh. It is also said that there was a security gate there and that it was locked when the building caught fire. Deirtear chomh maith go raibh geata slándála ann agus go raibh glas air nuair a chuaigh an foirgneamh trí thine. However, many of the bodies were found at that gate. Is ag an ngeata sin a fuarthas go leor de na coirp, áfach. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Fuel prices to be imposed from midnight. Praghsanna breosla le daoirsiú ón meán oíche. 7 cents will be added to the price of diesel and 5 cents to the price of petrol from midnight tonight, when the increase in excise rates introduced by the Government will come into effect. Cuirfear 7 cent le praghas díosail agus 5 cent le praghas peitril ón meán oíche anocht, tráth a thiocfas feidhm leis an ardú ar rátaí máil atá tugtha isteach ag an Rialtas. One cent will be added to the price of agricultural land as well. Cuirfear aon cent amháin le praghas agraidhíosail chomh maith. Excise rates were already raised this year – at the end of May – and they are to be raised for the third time on 31 October. Ardaíodh rátaí máil cheana i mbliana – i ndeireadh mhí na Bealtaine – agus tá siad le hardú den tríú huair ar an 31 Deireadh Fómhair. In March 2022, with petrol and diesel prices skyrocketing, the Government decided to cut the excise duty charged on fuel. I mí an Mhárta 2022, agus praghsanna peitril agus díosail ag daoirsiú go tréan, shocraigh an Rialtas ar an dleacht mháil a ghearrtar ar bhreosla a chiorrú. Fuel prices were immediately freed in light of the Government's decision but the Government now wants to bring back the excise rates that existed before March 2022. Shaoirsigh praghsanna breosla láithreach i bhfianaise chinneadh an Rialtais ach teastaíonn ón Rialtas anois na rátaí máil a bhíodh ann roimh Mhárta 2022 a thabhairt ar ais. The country's fuel stations do not have to raise prices from midnight tonight. Ní gá do stáisiúin bhreosla na tíre praghsanna a ardú on meán oíche anocht. They can wait until they have sold their current supplies and start selling supplies on which the new excise duty has been charged. Féadfaidh siad fanacht go mbeidh na soláthairtí atá acu faoi láthair díolta acu agus go dtosóidh siad ag díol soláthairtí a mbeidh an dleacht mháil nua gearrtha orthu. Therefore, it is likely that prices will rise first in the country's busiest fuel stations. Mar sin, is dóigh gur túisce a ardófar praghsanna sna stáisiúin bhreosla is gnóthaí sa tír. According to Tipperary Independent Dáil Mattie McGrath, the increase in excise rates should be canceled in view of the high costs facing families at the moment, especially as children go back to school. Dar leis an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách i dTiobraid Árann Mattie McGrath gur chóir an t-ardú ar rátaí máil a chur ar ceal i bhfianaise na gcostas mór atá ar theaghlaigh faoi láthair, go háirithe agus leanaí ag dul ar ais ar scoil. The United Farmers of Ireland recommends that the increase be suspended for the foreseeable future. Molann Feirmeoirí Aontaithe na hÉireann an t-ardú a chur ar fionraí go ceann i bhfad. Finance Minister Michael McGrath indicated yesterday, however, that the decision cannot be reversed. Thug an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath le fios inné, áfach, nach féidir dul siar ar an gcinneadh. However, he said the next proposed increase would be reviewed before being introduced in early winter. Mar sin féin, dúirt sé go ndéanfaí athbhreithniú ar an gcéad ardú eile atá beartaithe sula dtabharfaí isteach é i dtús an gheimhridh. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 35 students in Gaelcholáiste in Dublin without a school bus. 35 dalta i nGaelcholáiste i mBaile Átha Cliath gan bus scoile. Around 35 students at Coláiste Glór na Mara in Ballybriggan in north County Dublin have been left without a school bus to take them there. Tá thart ar 35 dalta i gColáiste Ghlór na Mara i mBaile Brigín i dtuaisceart Chontae Bhaile Átha Cliath fágtha gan aon bhus scoile lena dtabhairt ann. The base of the pupils who go to the Gaelcholáiste live in Sord, but there is no school bus service between that area and Ballybriggin. I Sord atá cónaí ar bhunáite na ndaltaí a théann chuig an nGaelcholáiste ach níl aon tseirbhís bhus scoile idir an ceantar sin agus Baile Brigín. Bus Éireann says they are seeking offers from bus companies to provide the service but admit they are having difficulties recruiting drivers in around 2% of the country's school areas. Deir Bus Éireann go bhfuil tairiscintí á lorg acu ó chomhlachtaí bus chun an tseirbhís a chur ar fáil ach admhaíonn siad go bhfuil deacrachtaí acu tiománaithe a earcú in thart ar 2 faoin gcéad de limistéir scoile na tíre. There are also two Gaelscoils in Swords, namely, Gaelscoil Bhriain Bóroimhe and Scoil an Duninnîn. Tá dhá Ghaelscoil i Sord chomh maith, mar atá, Gaelscoil Bhriain Bóroimhe agus Scoil an Duinnínigh. After the students have completed their primary schooling in these Gaelscoileanna, those who wish to continue learning through Irish have three options. I ndiaidh do na daltaí a mbunscolaíocht a chríochnú sna Gaelscoileanna sin, tá trí rogha acu siúd ar mian leo leanúint ar aghaidh ag foghlaim trí Ghaeilge. They can go to Gaelcholáiste Reachrann in Domhnach Míde, Scoil Chaitríona in Glasnaion or Coláiste Ghlór na Mara in Ballybrigín. Is féidir leo dul chuig Gaelcholáiste Reachrann i nDomhnach Míde, Scoil Chaitríona i nGlas Naíon nó Coláiste Ghlór na Mara i mBaile Brigín. Coláiste Glór na Mara was established in Ballybriggin in 2014 and because it is 20 kilometers away from Swords, the students are entitled to a school bus. Bunaíodh Coláiste Ghlór na Mara i mBaile Brigín in 2014 agus de bhrí go bhfuil sé 20 ciliméadar ar shiúl ó Shord, tá na daltaí i dteideal bus scoile a fháil. The Gaelic schools in Domhnach Míde and Glas Naíon are closer to Swords but since those two schools are located on the way into the city, many parents in Swords would prefer to send their children to Ballybrigín instead. being stuck in traffic going in the opposite direction every day. Tá na Gaelcholáistí i nDomhnach Míde agus i nGlas Naíon níos cóngaraí do Shord ach ó tharla go bhfuil an dá scoil sin suite ar an mbealach isteach sa chathair, b'fhearr le go leor tuismitheoirí i Sord a leanaí a chur go Baile Brigín in áit a bheith sáinnithe sa trácht ag dul sa treo eile gach lá. "Besides the traffic, there is another reason for their decision", says Maedhbh Daltún, Principal of Coláiste Glór na Mara. "Seachas an trácht, tá cúis eile lena gcinneadh", a deir Maedhbh Daltún, Príomhoide Choláiste Ghlór na Mara. "We are a multi-faith Gaelcholáiste. "Is Gaelcholáiste ilchreidmheach muid. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann is an interfaith school and Scoil Chaitríona is a Catholic school. Is scoil idirchreidmheach í Gaelcholáiste Reachrann agus is Scoil Chaitliceach í Scoil Chaitríona. Our ethos is very important to many parents. Tá ár n- éiteas ana-thábhachtach do go leor tuismitheoirí. "We have 500 students in the school here this year. "Tá 500 dalta againn sa scoil anseo i mbliana. 35 of them are coming from Swords and from speaking to parents, I'm sure we would have more than that from Swords if there was a proper public transport service between Swords and Ballybriggin." Tá 35 acu ag teacht ó Shord agus ó bheith ag labhairt le tuismitheoirí, táim lánchinnte go mbeadh níos mó ná sin againn ó Shord dá mbe...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com More flights being cancelled, more flights delayed. Tuilleadh eitiltí á gcur ar ceal, moill fós ar eitiltí eile. More flights are being canceled and other flights in Ireland and across Europe are being delayed again today for the second day in a row. Tá tuilleadh eitiltí á gcur ar ceal agus tá moill ar eitiltí eile in Éirinn agus ar fud na hEorpa arís inniu den dara lá as a chéile. Hundreds of flights that normally enter British airspace are affected and thousands of passengers in different countries are affected. Is iad na céadta eitilt a théann isteach in aerspás na Breataine de ghnáth atá i gceist agus tá na mílte paisinéir i dtíortha éagsúla thíos leis. A technical fault in the British air traffic control system is the main cause of the situation and all flight trajectories had to be entered manually for several hours yesterday. Fabht teicniúil i gcóras rialaithe aerthráchta na Breataine is cionsiocair leis an scéal agus b'éigean gach ruthag eitilte a ionchur de láimh ar feadh roinnt uaireanta an chloig inné dá bhíthin. After the bug was fixed yesterday afternoon, air traffic controllers are still behind schedule. Tar éis gur réitíodh an fabht tráthnóna inné, tá rialtóirí aerthráchta ar gcúl lena gcuid oibre i gcónaí. Air traffic controllers in Ireland are working with their counterparts in France today in the hope of putting things right as soon as possible. Tá rialtóirí aerthráchta in Éirinn ag obair i gcomhar lena gcomhghleacaithe sa Fhrainc inniu le súil cúrsaí a chur ina gceart a luaithe is féidir. More planes than usual have been allowed to enter the airspace of the two countries to ease the workload of British air traffic controllers. Tá cead tugtha do níos mó eitleán ná mar is gnách dul isteach in aerspás an dá thír chun an bhroid oibre atá ar rialtóirí aerthráchta na Breataine a mhaolú beagán. Airlines have apologized to passengers for what happened but said there was no reason to blame. Tá a bpardún iarrtha ag aerlínte ar phaisinéirí faoinar tharla ach dúirt siad nach raibh aon neart acusan air. In a statement, Ryanair indicated that 20 of the company's planes were stranded in various airports yesterday afternoon and that this meant that crews had to put in more hours than allowed. I ráiteas, thug Ryanair le fios go raibh 20 eitleán de chuid an chomhlachta sáinnithe in aerfoirt éagsúla tráthnóna inné agus gur fhág sé sin go mb'éigean do chriúnna tuilleadh uaireanta an chloig a chur isteach ná mar atá ceadaithe. Aer Lingus said more flights were likely to be canceled today. Dúirt Aer Lingus gur dóíchí go gcuirfí tuilleadh eitiltí ar ceal inniu. Passengers are being advised to check airline websites for the latest news before heading to the airport. Táthar ag moladh do phaisinéirí suímh ghréasáin aerlínte a cheadú leis an scéal is deireanaí a fháil sula dtugann siad aghaidh ar an aerfort. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Prigozhin was mourned by his comrades, Putin ignored. Prigozhin á chaoineadh ag a chomrádaithe, Putin neamhairdiúil. The authorities in Russia have said that the name of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner terrorist group, was on the list of passengers who were said to have been on board a plane that crashed in a rural area halfway between Moscow and St. Petersburg yesterday. Tá sé ráite ag na húdaráis sa Rúis go raibh ainm Yevgeny Prigozhin, ceannasaí an ghrúpa amhas Wagner, ar liosta na bpaisinéirí a deirtear a bhí ar bord eitleáin a thuairteáil i gceantar tuaithe leath bealaigh idir Moscó agus Cathair Pheadair inné. It has not yet been said whether it was an accident or whether the plane was brought to the ground on purpose. Ní dúradh fós cé acu ar timpiste a bhí ann nó ar cuireadh an t-eitleán go talamh d'aon ghnó. Either way, it is said, all ten people on the plane were killed. Pé acu é, a deirtear, is amhlaidh a maraíodh gach duine den deichniúr a bhí ar an eitléan. As well as Yevgeny Prigozhin, it appears that Wagner's deputy chief, Dmitry Utkin, was among them. Chomh maith le Yevgeny Prigozhin, dealraítear go raibh leascheann feadhna Wagner, Dmitry Utkin, ina measc. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is a leftist friend of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has not said anything about the situation so far, or that they have recently fallen out. Níl dada ráite faoin scéal go nuige seo, áfach, ag Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin, ar chara cléibh leis é Yevgeny Prigozhin nó gur éirigh eatarthu le deireanas. Prigozhin was extremely unhappy with the support - or lack of support, in his opinion - that Wagner's supporters were getting from the Russian Army in eastern Ukraine and went to rebel against the Russian state at the beginning of the summer because of it. Bhí Prigozhin thar a bheith míshásta leis an tacaíocht – nó easpa tacaíochta, dar leis – a bhí lucht Wagner a fháil ó Arm na Rúise in oirthear na hÚcráine agus chuaigh sé chun ceannairce ar stát na Rúise i dtús an tsamhraidh dá bhíthin. He finally came to terms with his enemies but it is believed that his race was over by that time and that his overthrow was his ambition. Tháinig sé ar chomhréiteach lena naimhde ar deireadh ach tuairimítear go raibh a rás rite faoin am sin agus gur ina chuid uabhair a bhí a threascairt. Although he does not appear to have been on the run, he has since been reported at various times to be in Belarus and Africa. Cé nach cosúil go raibh sé ar a theitheadh, tuairíscíodh in amanna éagsúla ó shin é a bheith sa Bhealarúis agus san Afraic. Although it has not been officially confirmed that Prigozhin is lost, his supporters are mourning him. Ainneoin nach bhfuil sé deimhnithe go hoifigiúil go bhfuil Prigozhin caillte, tá a lucht tacaíochta á chaoineadh. In a post on social media Telegram, those associated with Wagner said that he was killed by (Russian) traitors. I bpostáil ar an meán sóisialta Telegram, dúirt dream atá bainteach le Wagner gur mharaigh fealltóirí (Rúiseacha) é. The plane crashed in a field in a rural area yesterday and it is being reported by the news agency Reuters that several bodies were taken from the scene this morning. I bpáirc i gceantar tuaithe a thuairteáil an t-eitleán inné agus tá sé á thuairisciú ag an ngníomhaireacht nuachta Reuters gur tugadh roinnt corp ón láthair ar maidin inniu. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Screenshot of Yevgeny Prigozhin in Africa, if true, recently published (Pic: Wagner/Dáileán Telegram Account) Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Snap scáileáin de Yevgeny Prigozhin san Afraic, más fíor, a foilsiodh le deireanas (Pic: Cuntas Telegram Wagner/ Dáileán)

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 2 houses set on fire by lightning. 2 theach curtha tré thine ag tintreach. 2 houses in Blanchardstown on the western edge of Dublin city have been burnt down by lightning. Tá 2 theach i mBaile Bhlainséir ar chiumhais thiar chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath tré lasadh de bharr na tintrí. The emergency services are on duty at the scene, including 3 units of the Fire Brigade. Tá na seirbhísí éigeandála i mbun dualgais ar an láthair, 3 aonad de chuid an Bhriogáid Dóiteáin ina measc. The Weather Office has announced a warning from late afternoon that there is a risk of lightning and thunder in many places in the country. Tá foláireamh fógartha ó ard tráthnóna ag Oifig na hAimsire go bhfuil baol ón tintreach agus toirneach in áiteacha go leor sa tír. A yellow alert has been published which will be in force until 9 o'clock tonight for all of Leinster as well as Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork and Waterford. Tá foláireamh buí foilsithe a bheidh i bhfeidhm go dtí an 9 a' chlog anocht do Chúige Laighean go léir chomh maith le Muineachán, an Cabhán, Liatroim, Luimneach, Tiobraid Árainn, Corcaigh agus Port Láirge. They have warned that there will be thunderstorms spreading across the country and the danger of freezing temperatures. Tá fainic curtha acu go mbeidh múraíl thoirniúla ag leathadh trasna na tíre agus contúirt fuarlaigh dá mbarr.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Only two naval ships at the coast of Ireland. Gan ach dhá long chabhlaigh ag coimhéad imeallbhord na hÉireann. It has come to light that only two naval ships out of eight on patrol around the Irish seaboard are currently undermanned. Tá sé tagtha chun solais nach bhfuil ach dhá long chabhlaigh as ocht gcinn ar patról thart ar bhorda na hÉireann faoi láthair de cheal foirne. In a statement, the Naval Service confirmed that at the moment only those two ships are operating and that the third one is on standby. I ráiteas, dhearbhaigh an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh nach bhfuil ag feidhmiú i láthair na huaire ach an dá long úd agus go bhfuil an tríú ceann ar fuireachas. The statement confirmed that this is how things will be from now until the end of the year because there are not enough human resources. Deimhníodh sa ráiteas gur mar sin a bheas cúrsaí as seo go deireadh na bliana mar nach bhfuil dóthain acmhainní daonna ann. It was pointed out that many people have left the Naval Service and that management is trying to recruit people with the appropriate credentials to replace them. Tugadh le fios go bhfuil go leor daoine tar éis imeacht as an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh agus go bhfuil sé ag dul rite leis an mbainistíocht daoine a bhfuil na dintiúir chuí acu a earcú ina n-áit. So far this year, it was said, only 37 newcomers have joined the service. Go nuige seo i mbliana, a dúradh, níor tháinig isteach sa tseirbhís ach 37 núíosach. To make matters worse, only 28 people were recruited last year, it was said. Dá dhonacht an scéal sin, níor earcaíodh ach 28 duine anuraidh, a dúradh. Independent Dáil MP Cathal Berry, who served as a witness, said it is incredible and highly unusual that only a quarter of the Naval Service's fleet is operational, especially since Ireland is a maritime country. Dúirt an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách Cathal Berry, a chaith seal ina fhianóglach, go bhfuil sé dochreidte agus thar a bheith neamhghnách nach bhfuil ach an ceathrú cuid de loingeas na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh ag feidhmiú, go háirithe ós tír mhuirí í Éire. According to the Bear the low pay in the Naval Service is the cause of the evil. Dar leis an mBéarach gurb é an pá íseal sa tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh údar an oilc. Speaking on RTÉ, he also drew attention to the lack of employment rights in the service and said that the workers are not even allowed to go under the protection of the Labor Court. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, tharraing sé aird chomh maith ar an easpa cearta fostaíochta sa tseirbhís agus dúirt nach bhfuil cead ag na hoibrithe dul ar choimirce na Cúirte Oibreachais, fiú. He is very worried, he said, that smugglers will try to ride the tide and have a full code or the rest of the Naval Service fleet will be put to sea again. Tá an-imní air, arsa sé, go bhféachfaidh lucht smuigleála leis an taoide a fhreastal agus go mbeidh lánscód acu nó go gcuirfear an chuid eile de loingeas na Seirbhíse Cabhlaigh chun farraige an athuair. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An Indian spacecraft landed on the moon without tripping. Spásárthach ón India tuirlingthe gan tuisliú ar an ngealach. An Indian spacecraft has landed safely near the moon's south pole, according to the Indian Space Institute. Tá spásárthach ón India tar éis tuirlingt gan tuisliú gar do mhol theas na gealaí, de réir Institiuid Spástaighde na hIndia. This is the first time any spacecraft from any country in the world has landed close to the south hub. Seo é an chéad uair ag aon spásárthach ó aon tír ar domhan tuirlingt gar don mhol theas. It is also the first time – only the second attempt – by India to send a spacecraft to the moon. Is é an chéad uair é freisin – ach an dara hiarracht – ag an India spásárthach a chur chun na gealaí. The spacecraft, called Chandrayaan-3, landed near the south hub at around 6pm Indian time (12.30 Irish time). Is thart ar 6 a chlog tráthnóna am na hIndia (12.30 am na hÉireann) a thuirling an spásárthach, dá ngairtear Chandrayaan-3, gar don mhol theas. Although it is a great feather in the wing of the astronauts of that country, their competing spouses in other countries will also enjoy and benefit from the achievement for a long time. Bíodh is gur cleite mór i sciathán spáseolaithe na tíre sin atá ann, bainfidh a gcéilí iomaíochta i dtíortha eile sásamh agus fónamh as an éacht freisin i bhfad na haimsire. The surface of the moon's south pole is extremely rough and rugged, and previous attempts by astronauts from other countries to land a craft there have failed. Tá dromchla mhol theas na gealaí fíorgharbh agus aimhréidh, agus theip ar iarrachtaí spáseolaithe ó thíortha eile roimhe seo árthach a chur ann. In fact, a Russian spacecraft failed to land there just last week. Go deimhin, theip ar spásárthach ón Rúis tuirlingt ann an tseachtain seo caite féin. It is believed that the ice sheet at the southern hub may be of great use in the future. Creidtear go mb'fhéidir go bhféadfaí an-leas a bhaint san am atá le teacht as an leac oighir ag an mol theas. For example, drinking water or oxygen for international astronauts could be made from the ice sheet, or fuel from it. Cuir i gcás, d'fhéadfaí uisce óil nó ocsaigin le haghaidh spásairí idirnáisiúnta a dhéanamh as an leac oighir, é sin nó breosla a dhéanamh as. Until today, only spacecraft from three countries, the United States, the Soviet Union and China, had landed on the moon. Go nuige inniu, ní raibh tuirlingthe ar an ngealach ach spásárthaí ó thrí thír, mar atá, na Stáit Aontaithe, an tAontas Sóivéadach agus an tSín. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 2,000 pubs closed since 2005, 108 last year. 2,000 teach tábhairne dúnta ó 2005, 108 anuraidh. Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in the State since 2005, says a new report from the drinks industry's umbrella organisation. Tá beagnach 2,000 teach tábhairne dúnta sa Stát ó 2005, a deirtear i dtuarascáil úr ó scátheagraíocht ionadaíochta thionscal na dí. That's 22.5% of all pubs in the State, according to the organisation. Sin 22.5 faoin gcéad de thithe tábhairne uile an Stáit, de réir na heagraíochta. The report also indicates that 450 pubs have closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic – 108 of them last year – and that they are based in rural houses. Tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil freisin gur dhún 450 tábhairne ó thús na paindéime covid 19 – 108 acu anuraidh – agus gur tithe faoin tuath a mbunáite. It highlights the top three counties in which pubs have closed in terms of percentage over the past eighteen years. Soilsítear ann na trí chontae ba mhó ar dhún tithe tábhairne iontu ó thaobh céatadáin de le hocht mbliana déag. 32% of pubs in Limerick, 29.9% in Cork and 29.9% in Laois have closed since 2005. Dhún 32 faoin gcéad de thithe tábhairne i Luimneach, 29.9 faoin gcéad i gCorcaigh agus 29.9 faoin gcéad i Laois ó 2005. In addition, only 3.4% of pubs in Dublin closed. Lena ais sin, níor dhún ach 3.4 faoin gcéad de thithe tábhairne i mBaile Átha Cliath. The drinks industry is petitioning the Government to give more support to small local pubs and, above all, to drastically reduce the excise duty on alcohol. Tá tionscal na dí ag achainí ar an Rialtas tuilleadh tacaíochta a thabhairt do thábhairní beaga áitiúla agus, thar aon ní eile, an dleacht mháil a ghearrtar ar alcól a laghdú gan spás. It should be taken into account, they say, that rural communities suffer greatly economically and socially when local pubs close. Ba chóir a chur san áireamh, a deir siad, go mbíonn pobail tuaithe thíos leis go mór go heacnamaíoch agus go sóisialta nuair a dhúnann tithe tábhairne áitiúla. The situation affects many people - including employers, workers and suppliers - not to mention the tourism sector, says the drinks industry. Téann an scéal i gcion ar a lán daoine – idir fhostóirí, oibrithe agus sholáthraithe – gan trácht ar lucht earnáil na turasóireachta, a deir tionscal na dí. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Tri-atlan organizers beware". "Fainic curtha roimh ré ar lucht eagraithe trí-atlain". Triathlon Ireland has confirmed that the organization's officials had told the organizers of the half-Ironman triathlon in Co Cork last weekend that they were not prepared to give their blessing to the event. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Trí-Atlan Éireann go raibh sé ráite roimh ré ag oifigigh na heagraíochta le lucht reáchtála an trí-atlain leath-Ironman i gCo Chorcaí an deireadh seachtaine seo caite nach raibh siad sásta a mbeannacht a thabhairt don imeacht. Two men died while taking part in the swimming round of the triathlon at Castle Cria beach in Youghall yesterday. Fuair beirt fhear bás agus iad ag glacadh páirt sa bhabhta snámha den trí-atlan ag trá an Chaisleáin Chria in Eochaill arú inné. They were Ivan Chittenden, aged 64, from Toronto in Canada and Brendan Wall, aged 45, who was originally from Ballyslane in Co Meath but had lived near Birmingham in England for many years. B'in iad Ivan Chittenden, 64 bliain d'aois, as Toronto i gCeanada agus Brendan Wall, 45 bliain, arbh as Baile Shláine i gCo na Mí ó dhúchas é ach a raibh cónaí air in aice le Birmingham i Sasana le blianta fada. Tri-Atlan Éireann has revealed that the organization's technical officials refused to give their blessing to the swimming round before it started after they assessed the safety of the water. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Trí-Atlan Éireann gur dhiúltaigh oifigigh theicniúla na heagraíochta a mbeannacht a thabhairt don bhabhta snámha sular cuireadh tús leis tar éis dóibh measúnú a dhéanamh ar shábháilteacht an uisce. The bad weather in the area at the time, especially the fermentation in the sea, was the reason for the decision of the officials, it was said. An aimsir mhór a bhí sa cheantar ag an am, go háirithe an coipeadh san fharraige, ba chúis le cinneadh na n-oifigeach, a dúradh. Trí-Atlan Éireann is a national organization responsible for governing triathlon competitions in this country and the competition in Cork was organized by the Ironman Éireann organisation. Is eagraíocht náisiúnta é Trí-Atlan Éireann atá freagrach as comórtais trí-atlain sa tír seo a rialú agus ba é an eagraíocht Ironman Éireann a d'eagraigh an comórtas i gCorcaigh. In a statement issued yesterday, Ironman Ireland said the organization was deeply saddened by the death of the two. I ráiteas a eisíodh arú inné, dúirt Ironman Éireann go raibh an-bhrón ar an eagraíocht faoi bhás na beirte. The statement also claimed that the organizers had shortened the triathlon swimming course in Youghal due to the bad weather. Maíodh sa ráiteas freisin go raibh cúrsa snámha an trí-atlain in Eochaill ciorraithe ag an lucht reáchtála mar gheall ar an drochaimsir. Finance Minister Michael McGrath, who is from Cork, said that the death of the two men was a terrible tragedy and asked for comprehensive answers to the questions being asked about the running of the triathlon. Dúirt an tAire Airgeadais Michael McGrath, arb as Corcaigh é, gur tragóid uafásach a bhí i mbás na beirte fear agus d'iarr sé freagraí cuimsitheacha a thabhairt ar na ceisteanna atá á gcur faoi reáchtáil an trí-atlain. Michael McGrath suggested that Cork County Council - which sponsored the competition - and Irish Water Safety would be involved in the investigation to be set up into what happened. Thug Michael McGrath le tuiscint go mbeadh Comhairle Contae Chorcaí – a d'urraigh an comórtas – agus Sábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann bainteach leis an bhfiosrúchán atá le cur ar bun faoinar tharla. Gardai have already said they are not conducting a criminal investigation. Tá sé ráite ag na Gardaí cheana féin nach bhfuil fiosrúchán coiriúil ar bun acu. They confirmed, however, that they were to send a file to the coroner after looking at the results of the post-mortem ...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com St. Anne's to be broken in Dublin. An Naomh Éanna le briseadh i mBaile Átha Cliath. The Naomh Éanna, the well-known boat that spent thirty years taking passengers between Galway and Arran, is to be broken up in Dublin. Tá an Naomh Éanna, an bád aitheanta a chaith tríocha bliain ag tabhairt paisinéirí idir Gaillimh agus Árainn, le briseadh i mBaile Átha Cliath. It is understood that this will be done from now on for the next two months. Tuigtear go ndéanfar sin as seo go ceann dhá mhí. She is currently moored at the Grand Canal Dock - just a skeleton - and many campaigns have been set up for free over the years with the hope of preserving the vessel and bringing it back to Galway. Is ag Dug na Canálach Móire atá sí feistithe faoi láthair – gan í ach ina creatlach – agus is iomaí feachtas a bunaíodh in aisce le blianta fada le súil an t-árthach a chaomhnú agus a thabhairt ar ais go Gaillimh. The St. Anna spent more than thirty years sailing back and forth from the Aran Islands until her service ended in 1986. Chaith an Naomh Éanna breis agus tríocha bliain ag imeacht siar agus aniar ó Oileáin Árann go dtí gur cuireadh deireadh lena seirbhís i 1986. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Nurse Lucy Letby convicted of murdering seven children. An bhanaltra Lucy Letby ciontaithe i seachtar leanaí a dhúnmharú. In a court in Manchester, nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder six other infants in a hospital in the city of Chester in north-west England. I gcúirt i Manchain, fuarthas ciontach an bhanaltra Lucy Letby i seachtar naíonán a dhúnmharú agus in iarracht a dhéanamh seisear naíonán eile a dhúnmharú in ospidéal i gcathair Chester in iarthuaisceart Shasana. The prosecution claimed in the trial that Lucy Letby was a cold-hearted person who abused the illness of the children in her care to hide her actions. Mhaígh an t-ionchúiseamh sa triail gur dhuine fuarchúiseach í Lucy Letby a bhain mí-úsáid as breoiteacht na mbunóc a bhí faoina cúram lena gníomhartha a cheilt. The trial was told that there was a significant rise in 2015 and again in 2016 in the number of sick babies who were getting even sicker, unexpectedly, in the ward for new born children. Dúradh sa triail go raibh ardú suntasach in 2015 agus arís in 2016 ar an líon naíonán tinn a bhí ag éirí níos tinne fós, gan choinne, sa bharda le haghaidh leanaí nuabheirthe. It emerged that Lucy Letby was the only member of the medical staff on duty in the ward whenever a baby became very ill. Tháinig sé chun solais gurbh í Lucy Letby an t-aon duine den fhoireann leighis a bhí ar dualgas sa bharda gach aon uair a d'éirigh naíonán an-tinn ar fad. There was no natural reason for the children to go to hell, the prosecution claimed. Ní raibh aon chúis nádúrtha leis na leanaí a dhul in ainseal, a mhaígh an t-ionchúiseamh. It was claimed that the nurse had many ways to harm and kill the children. Maíodh gur iomaí slí a bhí ag an mbanaltra leis na leanaí a dhonú agus a mharú. She injected air into their bloodstream and stomach, poisoned them with insulin, gave them far too much milk and attacked them in other ways as well, it was said. D'instealladh sí aer ina sruth fola agus ina mboilg, nimhíodh sí iad le hinslin, thugadh sí i bhfad an iomarca bainne dóibh agus d'ionsaíodh sí iad ar shlite eile chomh maith, a dúradh. The trial of 33-year-old Lucy Letby began in October last year and she pleaded not guilty to all the offenses she was charged with. Cuireadh tús le triail Lucy Letby, atá 33 bliain d'aois, i mí Dheireadh Fómhair anuraidh agus phléadáil sí neamhchiontach sna cionta ar fad a bhí curtha ina leith. The notes found in her home did not help her case, however. Níor chuidigh na nótaí a fuarthas ina teach lena cás, áfach. In one of the notes she had written on a leaflet, she revealed that she killed the babies on purpose because, in her opinion, she was not a good enough person to take care of them. I gceann de na nótaí a bhí scríofa ar bhileoigín aici, thug sí le fios gur mharaigh sí na naíonáin d'aon ghnó mar, dar léi, nár dhuine sách maith í chun aire a thabhairt dóibh. She wrote that she was a bad person and did not deserve this worldly life. Scríobh sí gur dhuine olc a bhí inti agus nach raibh an bheatha shaolta seo tuillte aici. Lucy Letby will be sentenced next Monday. Gearrfar pianbhreith ar Lucy Letby Dé Luain seo chugainn. The British Government has ordered an independent inquiry into the case. Tá fiosrúchán neamhspleách faoin gcás ordaithe ag Rialtas na Breataine. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Lucy Letby Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Lucy Letby

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Industrial activity suspended by fire workers. Gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch curtha ar fionraí ag oibrithe dóiteáin. Part-time firefighters have announced they have suspended industrial action from midday today in light of discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission yesterday. Tá sé fógartha ag comhraiceoirí dóiteáin páirtaimseartha go bhfuil an ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch atá ar bun acu curtha ar fionraí acu ón meán lae inniu i bhfianaise ar tháinig amach as comhráite sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre inné. Dissatisfaction of firefighters with their pay and working conditions is at the heart of the dispute. Míshásamh na gcomhraiceoirí dóiteáin lena gcuid pá agus a gcoinníollacha oibre is siocair leis an aighneas. In a video message sent to the workers last night, Karan O'Loughlin from the SIPTU union indicated that some progress had been made regarding pay matters in the talks - albeit slowly and carefully, as she said. I dteachtaireacht físeáin a seoladh chuig na hoibrithe aréir, thug Karan O'Loughlin ón gceardchumann SIPTU le fios go ndearnadh dul chun cinn áirithe maidir le cúrsaí pá sna comhráite – bíodh is gur go mall agus go léanmhar a rinneadh sin, mar a dúirt sí. She suggested suspending industrial action so that the next step could be taken and the issue addressed in conversations to be held about pay in the public service as a whole. Mhol sí an ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch a chur ar fionraí ionas go bhféadfaí an chéad chéim eile a ghlacadh agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar an gceist i gcomhráite atá le reáchtáil faoi phá sa tseirbhís phoiblí trí chéile. Part-time firefighters are on call from the beginning of the year and are paid a booking fee on top of a regular salary. Tá comhraiceoirí dóiteáin páirtaimseartha ar glao-dhualgas ó cheann ceann na bliana agus is táille áirithíochta thar ghnáth-thuarastal a íoctar leo. There are about 2,000 of them and they have been picketing regularly for ten weeks at 200 fire stations throughout the country in an attempt to resolve the dispute between them and the Department of Local Government. Tá thart ar 2,000 acu ann agus tá picéid curtha go tráthrialta le deich seachtaine acu ar 200 stáisiún dóiteáin ar fud na tíre de cheal réitigh ar an aighneas idir iad agus an Roinn Rialtais Áitiúil. They voted overwhelmingly last month against Labor Court settlement proposals that would have increased the annual booking fee by between 24% and 32.7%. Vótáil siad le móramh mór an mhí seo caite in aghaidh mholtaí réitigh na Cúirte Oibreachais faoina n-ardófaí an táille áirithíochta bhliantúil idir 24 faoin gcéad and 32.7 faoin gcéad . Although it would be a significant percentage increase, the workers pointed out that it was not enough since they are paid a very low fee in the first place. Cé gur ardú suntasach céatadánach a bheadh ann, thug na hoibrithe le fios nár leor é ós táille an-íseal a íoctar leo ar an gcéad dul síos. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Increase in the number of people in the EU illegally. Méadú ar líon na ndaoine san AE go mídhleathach. The number of people who are in European Union (EU) countries illegally or who try to cross an entry threshold has increased significantly. Tá méadú suntasach tagtha ar an líon duine atá i dtíortha an Aontais Eorpaigh (AE) go mídhleathach nó a dhéanann iarracht dul thar tairseach isteach. This is reflected in the latest figures from the EU Border Agency. Léirítear sin sna figiúirí is deireanaí ó Áisíneacht Teorann an AE. According to the data that has been published, there has been a 13% increase so far this year in the number of people who cross borders into EU countries without the appropriate license compared to the same period last year. De réir na sonraí atá foilsithe, tá ardú 13 faoin gcéad go dtí seo i mbliana ar an méid daoine a thrasnaíonn thar teorainn isteach go tíortha an Aontais gan an ceadúnas cuí i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh. That is despite the strong efforts that EU countries have made in recent years to combat illegal immigrants. Sin ainneoin na dtréaniarrachtaí atá déanta ag tíortha an AE le blianta anuas chun dul i ngleic le himircigh mhídhleathacha.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com At least 55 dead in Hawaii. 55 ar a laghad marbh i Hawaii. It is estimated that at least 55 people are now dead as a result of the forest fires on one of the islands of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Áirítear go bhfuil ar a laghad 55 duine marbh anois de bharr na dtinte foraoise ar cheann d'oileáin Hawaii san Aigéan Ciúin. 3 days ago the fires started on the west coast of the island of Maui. 3 lá o shin a thosaigh na tinte ar chósta thiar oileán Maui. The coastal town of Lahaina has been devastated by the blaze. Tá an baile cois cósta Lahaina scriosta ag an loscadh. Thousands of people have now been left homeless as a result of the disaster and up to 14,000 tourists have been evacuated from the island. Tá na mílte duine anois fágtha gan dídean de thoradh na tubaiste agus suas le 14,000 turasóir aslonnaithe ón oileán. Rescue workers are doing their best to find bodies and missing people but the bad weather is not helping their efforts. Tá oibrithe tarrthála ar a ndícheall féachaint le teacht ar choirp agus ar dhaoine atá ar iarraidh ach níl an droch-aimsir ag cuidiú lena gcuid iarrachtaí. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, declared this burning a major disaster yesterday and financial aid has now been promised to the region. D'fhógair Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe,Joe Biden an loscadh seo ina mórthubaiste inné agus tá cúnamh airgid geallta don réigiún anois. Authorities in Maui say it will take billions of dollars and many years to repair the damage there. Deir na húdaráis i Maui go dtógfaidh sé na billiúin dollar agus cuid mhaith blianta leis an damáiste atá déanta ansin a chur ina cheart. The Hawaiian islands are about 2,000 miles west of the west coast of the United States. Tá oileáin Hawaii thart ar 2,000 míle siar ó chósta thiar na Stát Aontaithe. Hawaii has been an American state since 1959. Stát de chuid Mheiriceá is ea Hawaii ó 1959. Burning after destroying Maui Loscadh i ndiaidh Maui a scriosadh

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Beware of individual fishing. Fainic faoin iascach aonair. The Marine Casualty Investigation Board says that the Minister of Transport should send out a Marine Notice, reminding fishermen that there is a considerable risk involved in fishing alone. Deir an Bord Imscrúdú Taismí Muirí gur cheart don Aire Iompair Fógra Muirí a chur amach, ag meabhrú d'iascairí go bhfuil baol nach beag ag baint le bheith ag iascach id' aonar. This is one of the recommendations made by the Board in their report on an accident that happened to a fisherman in Daing Bay in October last year. Tá sé seo ar cheann de na moltaí atá déanta ag an mBord ina dtuairisc fé thionóisc a tharla d’iascaire i mBá an Daingin i mí Dheireadh Fómhair anuraidh. The skipper of the boat An Crabán Óir was seriously injured while fishing for lobster in the Bay. Bhain drochghortaithe do scipéir an bháid An Portán Óir agus é ag iascach gliomach sa Bhá. The man's leg got stuck in a rope, and he was unable to free himself. Chuaigh cos an fhir i bhfostú i dtéadán, agus ní raibh sé in ann é fhéin a scaoileadh. The emergency services went to his aid four hours later, when friends told the skipper that he had not returned to the pier, as planned. Chuaigh na seirbhísí éigeandála i gcabhair air ceithre uair an chloig ina dhiaidh sin, nuair a thug cairde leis an scipéir nach raibh sé tagtha ar ais chun na céibhe, mar a bhí beartaithe. The friends had been informed of the course and length of the sea voyage and were watching his return to the quay. Bhí na cairde curtha ar an eolas faoi chúrsa agus faoi fhad an turas farraige agus bhí siad ag faire ar a fhilleadh chun na céibhe. This is a significant measure says its report, which led to the emergency services being informed early. Beart suntasach é seo a deir a tuarascáíl, a d'fhág gur cuireadh na seirbhísí éigeandála ar an eolas go luath. He suffered serious injuries to his legs and spent 5 nights in hospital. Bhain gortuithe tromchúiseacha dá chosa agus chaith 5 oíche san oispidéal. The report recommends that the department re-issue a Marine Notice reminding fishermen of the danger associated with solo sea trips, especially for those dealing with lobster pots and the possibility of entanglement in their ropes. Molann an tuarascáil go n-eiseodh an roinn Fógra Muirí arís ag meabhrú do lucht iascaigh an baol a bhaineann le turais farraige aonair, go háirithe dóibhsan a bhíonn ag plé le potaí gliomaigh agus an seans go dtiocfar i bhfastó ina dtéada. It is recommended in the report as well, that every fisherman should carry a well-known knife when fishing. Moltar sa tuairisc chomh maith, go mbeadh scian clúaithe ar iompar ag gach iascaire agus iad ag iascach. via Nuacht an Descirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta via Nuacht an Deiscirt, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 41 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, four rescued. 41 imirceach báite sa Mheánmhuir, ceathrar tugtha slán. 41 migrants are reported to have drowned when their boat capsized off the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa. Tuairiscítear gur báthadh 41 imirceach nuair a chuaigh a mbád síos amach ó oileán Lampedusa sa Mheánmhuir. The island belongs to Italy but is closer to Tunisia. Is leis an Iodáil an t-oileán ach is gaire don Túinéis é. It is understood that the boat sailed from the port of Sfax in eastern Tunisia and was heading for Lampedusa, or somewhere else in Italy, when it went down. Tuigtear gur ó chalafort Sfax in oirthear na Túinéise a sheol an bád agus gur ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Lampedusa, nó áit éigin eile san Iodáil, a bhí sí nuair a chuaigh sí síos. It is said that four people survived - three men and a woman - who are from the Ivory Coast and Guinea in West Africa. Deirtear gur tháinig ceathrar slán – triúr fear agus bean – arb as an an gCósta Eabhair agus as an nGuine in iarthar na hAfraice iad. The four were rescued by a cargo ship and later placed in the care of the Italian Coast Guard. Lastlong a tharrtháil an ceathrar agus cuireadh iad faoi chúram Gharda Cósta na hIodáile ina dhiaidh sin. It is not yet clear if the story has anything to do with reports that were there last Sunday about two boats that were said to have gone down in the same area. Níl sé soiléir fós an bhfuil aon bhaint ag an scéal le tuairiscí a bhí ann Dé Domhnaigh seo caite faoi dhá bhád a dúradh a chuaigh síos sa limistéar céanna. There was yet another report on Sunday that over half a hundred migrants drowned off Sfax. Bhí tuairisc eile fós ann ar an Domhnach gur báthadh os cionn leathchéad imirceach amach ó Sfax. According to figures provided by the Italian Government, around 93,700 migrants have arrived by boat to Italy so far this year, compared to 44,700 in the same period last year. De réir figiúirí atá curtha ar fáil ag Rialtas na hIodáile, tá thart ar 93,700 imirceach tagtha ar bháid chun na hIodáile go dtí seo i mbliana, i gcomparáid le 44,700 san achar céanna anuraidh. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Demonstration by farmers in the Shannon area. Léirsiú ag feirmeoirí i gceantar na Sionainne. Farmers are demonstrating in County Uighur to call attention to the rising water level in the river Shannon. Tá léirsiú ag feirmeoirí i gContaeUíbh Fhailí ag iarraidh go dtarraingeofaí aird ar leibhéal an uisce in abhainn na Sionainne a bheith ag ardú. Flooding causes problems in the farming area between Athlone and Port Omna. Cothaíonn tuilte fadhbanna sa cheantar feirmeoireachta idir Áth Luain agus Port Omna. Up to 200 farmers have gathered at Bangor Bridge. Suas le 200 feirmeoir atá bailithe le chéile ag Droichead Bheannchair. This protest is aimed at Irish Water, Irish Inland Water and other organisations. Tá an agóid seo dírithe ar Uisce Éireann, ar Uiscí Intíre Éireann agus ar eagraíochtaí eile. The farmers say that July this year in particular was extremely wet and thousands of hectares in that area have been flooded as a result. Deir na feirmeoirí go raibh mí Iúil go speisialta i mbliana thar a bheith fliuch agus go bhfuil na mílte heictéar sa gceantar sin báite dá bharr. This leaves them short of food for their animals and 'there is not as much grass or silage available due to so much of the land being under water' say the farmers. Fágann sin gann iad ar bhia dá gcuid ainmhíthe agus 'níl an oiread céanna féir ná sadhlais ar fáil de bharr an oiread sin den talamh a bheith faoi uisce' a deir na feirmeoirí. In a statement from the United Farmers of Ireland (IFA) organization, it says that 'so far there has been no sound action to solve this problem of flooding'. I ráiteas ón eagraíocht Feirmeoirí Aontaithe na hÉireann (IFA), deir sé 'nach bhfuil aon ghníomh fónta ann go dtí seo le fadhb seo na dtuilte a réiteach'. The President of the IFA, Tim Cullinan says that the Office of Public Works has been made aware of the problem but 'not enough has been done'. Deir Uachtarán an IFA, Tim Cullinan gur cuireadh Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ar an eolas faoin bhfadhb ach 'nach leor a bhfuil déanta'. He says that a 'separate agency is now needed to manage the river Shannon together to ensure that it does not become a crisis again'. Deir seisean go dteastaíonn 'áisíneacht ar leith anois le bainistiú a dhéanamh ar abhainn na Sionainne tré chéile lena chinntiú nach dtagann a léithid de ghéarchéim arís'. The protest in Bangor An agóid i mBeannachar

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A source from Ukraine saying that a drone attack in the Black Sea was successful. Foinse ón Úcráin ag rá gur éirigh le hionsaí dróin sa Mhuir Dhubh. A Russian warship was heavily damaged in a drone bombing attack in the Black Sea. Rinneadh cuid mhór damáiste do long cogaidh de chuid na Rúíse in ionsaí buamála dróin a tharla sa Mhuir Dhubh. That's according to information provided by sources in Ukraine. Sin de réir na faisnéise atá curtha ar fáil ag foinsí san Úcráin. The attack is said to have taken place last night near the port of Novorossiysk, one of Russia's main commercial ports. Maítear gur tharla an t-ionsaí aréir in aice le calafort Novorossiysk, ceann de na príomhchalafoirt tráchtála atá ag an Rúis. However, the Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv have not yet confirmed the attack. Níl an t- ionsaí dearbhaithe go fóill áfach ag údaráis na hÚcráine i Kyiv. The Russian Department of Defense has not made any reference to the attack either. Níl aon tagairt don ionsaí déanta ach oiread ag Roinn Cosanta na Rúise. At the end of this month the bloody war between Russia and Ukraine will have been going on for a year and a half. Ag deireadh na míosa seo beidh an cogadh fuilteach idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin ar bun le bliain go leith. Russia launched a cross-border raid into Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Thug an Rúis ruathar thar teorainn isteach faoin Úcráin ar an 24 Feabhra 2022.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ryanair criticized for restriction order at Dublin Airport. Ryanair cáinteach ar ordú srianta in Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. The order made by Fingal County Council in relation to restricting the number of overnight flights at Dublin Airport has been strongly criticized by Ryanair airline. Tá an t-ordú atá déanta ag Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall maidir le srian a chur ar lion na n-eitiltí thar oíche ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath cáinte go láidir ag aerlíne Ryanair. Ryanair says this reading of the decision is 'foolish'. Deir Ryanair go bhfuil a léithid seo de chinneadh 'amaideach'. He also says that he will have to cancel a large number of his flights from Dublin Airport from next month in view of the order. Deir sé freisin go gcaithfidh sé cuid mhór dá chuid eitiltí a chur ar ceal ó Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath ón mhí seo chugainn ar aghaidh i bhfianaise an ordaithe. He has asked Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to look closely at this decision and implement some form of reform. Tá iarrtha aige ar an Aire Iompair Eamon Ryan breathnú go géar ar an gcinneadh seo agus leasú de chineál éigin a chur i bhfeidhm. However, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that Fingal County Council has no choice but to apply the law if he sees that planning restrictions relating to a new runway have been breached at the airport. Deir an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar áfach nach bhfuil aon rogha ag Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall ach an dlí a chur i bhfeidhm má fheictear dó go bhfuil srianta pleanála a bhaineann le rúidbhealach nua sáraithe ag an aerfort. The new runway on the north side of the airport was opened in August last year - at a cost of €320m funded by the airport authority. Mí Lúnasa anuraidh a hosclaíodh an rúidbhealach nua ar an taobh ó thuaidh den aerfort - ar chostas €320m maoinithe ag údarás an aerfoirt. However, many of the locals were opposing it 'due to the noise it would cause' they said. Bhí go leor de mhuintir na háite ag cur ina aghaidh áfach 'de bharr an torainn a bhainfeadh leis' a dúirt siad. As a result, the planning permission granted was restricted; that there would not be more than 65 flights on average during a quarter on the runway between 11 o'clock at night and 7 in the morning. Dá bharr sin a cuireadh srian leis an gcead pleanála a tugadh; nach mbeadh níos mó ná 65 eitilt ar an meán i gcaitheamh ráithe ar an rúidbhealach idir a 11 a chlog san oíche agus a 7 ar maidin. Ryanair wants this order to be amended so that it applies to the hours between midnight and 6 in the morning. Tá Ryanair ag iarraidh go leasófaí an t- ordú seo le go mbainfeadh sé le huaireanta a' chloig idir meánoiche agus a 6 ar maidin. Airport authorities have also criticized the council's decision, particularly as they say it was made during the 'peak summer aviation period'. Cháin údaráis an aerfoirt cinneadh na comhairle freisin, go háirithe a deir siad agus é déanta le linn 'bhuaic-thréimhse eitlíochta an tsamhraidh'. Dublin Airport Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Welcome home but still unclear about the Foreman. Fáilte abhaile ach doiléire go fóill faoin Saoiste. Relatives and supporters were delighted today as they welcomed the Irish team home at Dublin airport after their campaign at the Women's Soccer World Cup. Bhí ríméad ar ghaolta agus ar lucht tacaíochta inniu agus iad ag cur fáilte abhaile roimh fhoireann na hÉireann ag aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath tar éis a bhfeachtas ag Corn an Domhain i Sacar na mBan. Children and friends, family and fans gathered at the Airport to give them a warm welcome. Bhailigh clann agus cairde, muintir agus lucht leanúna ag an Aerfort le fáilte chroíúil a chur rompu. No arrangement has been made regarding Vera Pauw's contract talks yet but before the team left Australia the manager confirmed that she would be present with her team at the special event to be held on O'Connell Street tomorrow evening. Níl aon socrú déanta faoi chainteanna ar chonradh Vera Pauw go fóill ach sular fhág an fhoireann an Astráil dheimhnigh an bainisteoir go mbeadh sí i láthair lena foireann ag an ócáid speisialta atá le bheith ar Shráid Uí Chonaill tráthnóna amárach. The player from Killathin in Connemara Niamh Fahey says that the team was very grateful for the support they received when they were over the waves. Deir an t-imreoir as Cill Aithnín i gConamara Niamh Fahey go raibh an fhoireann thar a bheith buíoch as an tacaíocht a fuair siad agus iad thar toinn. When asked about Vera Pauw's future she said it was up to the Football Association of Ireland to answer that question. Nuair a ceistíodh í faoi thodchaí Vera Pauw dúirt sí gur faoi Chumann Peile na hÉireann an cheist sin a fhreagairt. The FAI later confirmed that they would be "undertaking a comprehensive review of this over the next few weeks, as they always do after every major tournament". Dheimhnigh an FAI ar ball go mbeadh siad "ag tabhairt faoi athbhreithniú cuimsitheach as seo go ceann roinnt seachtaine, mar a dhéantar i gconaí tar éis gach mórchomórtas". Captain Katie McCabe did not speak to the media after she landed. Níor labhair an captaen Katie McCabe leis na meáin tar éis di tuirlingt.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Discontent in Tri-Lee over Hitler's poster of the Tánaiste. Míshásamh i dTrí Lí faoi phóstaer Hitler den Tánaiste. People in Tralee in Co Kerry are criticizing the posters hanging in the area where Tánaiste Micheál Martin has been put in the likeness of Adolf Hitler. Tá daoine i dTrá Lí i gCo Chiarraí ag cáineadh na bpóstaer atá crochta sa gceantar ina bhfuil an Tánaiste Micheál Martin curtha i gcosúlacht Adolf Hitler. As it happens, French President Emmanuel Macron has sued an advertising company because of a similar poster that was hanging in that country. Mar a tharlaíonn tá Uachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron tar éis an dlí a chur ar chuideachta fógraíochta mar gheall ar phóstaer den chineál céanna a bhí crochta sa tír sin. People in Tralee were shocked today when it was noticed that posters of the dictator Adolf Hitler - the leader of Nazi Germany in the 1930s and 40s - were hanging in the town centre. Baineadh geit as daoine i dTrá Lí inniu nuair a tugadh faoi ndeara go raibh póstaeir crochta i lár an bhaile agus íomhá den deachtóir Adolf Hitler - ceannaire na Naitsithe na nGearmáin sna 1930í agus 40í - le feiceáil orthu. At least 4 posters were noticed - at the roundabout on Claise Road on the way to University Hospital Kerry and another roundabout on the Yellow Road. Tugadh faoi deara 4 phóstaer ar a laghad - ag an timpeallán ar Bhóthar na Claise ar an mbealach chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile Ciarraí agus ar thimpeallán eile ar an mBóthar Buí. But when a funny eye is cast on them it is clear that it is an image of the Tánaiste with the likeness of Hitler put on it. Ach nuair a chaitear súil ghrinn orthu is léir gur íomhá don Tánaiste atá ann agus cuma Hitler curtha air. Such posters have been seen for some time in Italy, Poland and France where President Macron took a case to court about it. Tá a leithéid de phóstaeir feicthe le tamall san Iodáil, sa bPolainn agus sa bhFrainc áit gur thug an tUachtarán Macron cás os comhair cúirte faoi. The person who made the poster was fined €10,000. Gearradh €10,000 de phionós ar an té a rinne an póstaer. Micheál Martin was not available today to talk about the matter. Ní raibh Micheál Martin ar fáil inniu le labhairt faoin ábhar. But members of Fianna Fáil in Kerry, and especially in Tralee, are outraged by the insult. Ach tá baill d'Fhianna Fáil i gCiarraí, agus go háirithe i dTrá Lí, ar buille faoin masla. The right wing in Munster has not had a good reputation recently - incidents such as the attack on the Library in Tralee during Pride, the Gay Community Festival, and the ongoing protest in front of the Library in Cork City. Ní hé an dea-cháil atá tarraingthe ag an Eite Dheis i gCúige Mumhan le gairid - eachtraí ar nós an ionsaithe a déanadh ar an Leabharlann i dTrá Lí le linn Bród, Féile an Phobail Aeraigh, agus an agóid leanúnach atá ar siúl os comhair na Leabharlainne i gCathair Chorcaí. It has been reported that people involved in the Right Wing movement in England were present at the protest in Cork last Saturday. Tá sé tuairiscthe go raibh daoine atá páirteach i ngluaiseacht na hEite Deise i Sasana i láthair ag an agóid i gCorcaigh Dé Sathairn seo caite. A parent who spoke to Nuacht TG4 in the afternoon said that he and other parents he said are very worried about the rising bullying. Dúirt tusimitheoir a labhair le Nuacht TG4 tráthnóna go bhfuil sé féin agus tuismitheoirí eile a dúirt sé an-imníoch faoin roscaireacht atá ag borradh. Marian O'Flaherty will have more on that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Marian O’Flaherty ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Concerns have been expressed about the number of people killed on the country's roads. Imní léirithe faoin líon atá maraithe ar bhóithre na tíre. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has expressed concern about the number of people who have been killed on the country's roads so far this year. Tá imní léirithe ag an Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (RSA) maidir leis an méid daoine atá maraithe ar bhóithre na tíre go dtí seo i mbliana. The figure in question is 100, the highest number said to be in 6 years. 100 an figiúir atá i gceist, an líon is airde deirtear le 6 bliana. 23 of those belong to the 16-25 age group, a figure that is almost identical to the years 2021 and 2022 combined. San aoisghrúpa 16- 25 bliain d'aois a bhaineann 23 díobh sin, figiúir atá beagnach ar aon dul leis na blianta 2021 agus 2022 curtha le chéile. It also shows that almost half of these fatal accidents happened at night, when the roads are quieter. Léiríonn sé freisin gur tharla beagnach leath de na timpistí marfacha seo istoíche, tráth a bhfuil na bóithre níos ciúine. Almost one third of the accidents occurred in the counties of Cork, Mayo and Galway. Ba i gcontaetha Chorcaí,Mhaigh Eo agus na Gaillimhe a tharla beagnach aon trian de na timpistí. The RSA now says any progress made over the years in road safety could be undone. Deir an RSA anois go bhféadfadh aon dul chun cinn atá déanta leis na blianta maidir le sábháilteacht ar bhóithre a bheith curtha ar neamhní.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 890 to let go at Accenture. 890 le ligean chun siúil ag Accenture. The company Accenture has announced that they are going to let 890 people walk away from their jobs. Tá an chuideachta Accenture tar éis fógairt go bhfuil siad chun 890 duine a ligean chun siúil as a gcuid postanna. That's 14% of the 6,500 they employ in the country. Sin 14 faoin gcéad den 6,500 atá fostaithe acu sa tír. In March Accenture announced that they were going to get rid of 2.5% of their global workforce. Mí an Mhárta d'fhógair Accenture go raibh siad chun fáil réidh le 2.5 faoin gcéad den líon atá fostaithe go domhanda acu. Already this year the company has let 1,300 people walk in Ireland - 400 of them on a competition programme. Cheana féin i mbliana tá 1,300 duine ligthe chun siúil ag an gcuideachta in Éirinn - 400 díobh ar chlár iomaíochta. The services company has been badly hit by the cutback made in the past year by major technology companies such as Meta (Facebook as it used to be) which has let go of a third of its workforce. Tá an chuideachta seirbhísí buailte go dona ag an ngearradh siar atá déanta le bliain anuas ag mórchuideachtaí teicneolaíochta ar nós Meta (Facebook mar a bhíodh) atá tar éis ⅓ú cuid dá meitheal a ligean chun bealaigh. Accenture has thousands of employees but they are outsourced – outsourced to work on contract – to tech giants like Meta and Microsoft. Tá na mílte fostaí ag Accenture ach iad ag feidhmiú mar a bheadh seachfhoinsithe – curtha amach ag obair ar chonradh – le ollchuideachtaí teicneolaíochta cosúil le Meta agus Microsoft. Accenture also provides services to banks, government organizations and major industrial and pharmaceutical companies around the globe. Cuireann Accenture seirbhísí ar fáil freisin do bhancanna, eagrais stáit agus mórchuideachtaí tionsclaíochta agus cógaisíochtaí ar fud na cruinne. Today the Irish workforce was informed of the job cuts. Inniu a cuireadh foireann oibre na hÉireann ar an eolas faoin gciorrú ar phostanna. Accenture says it does not intend to discuss the cutback publicly until discussions with the workforce about a redundancy program have been completed. Deir Accenture nach bhfuil sé i gceist acu an gearradh siar a phlé go poiblí go mbeidh comhráití críochnaithe leis an meitheal faoi chlár iomarcaíochta. They say that they are still focused on serving their customers and that they are always serious about their business in Ireland. Deir siad go bhfuil siad dírithe go fóill ar fhreastal ar a gcuid custaiméirí agus go bhfuil siad lán-dáiríre i gcónaí faoina ngnó in Éirinn. 6,500 are currently employed in Ireland by Accenture. 6,500 atá fostaithe in Éirinn faoi láthair ag Accenture.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com NATO membership for Ukraine to discuss with America. Ballraíocht i NATO don Úcráin le plé le Meiriceá. America and Ukraine will discuss that country's membership in NATO next week, says the Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian Army. Pléifidh Meiriceá agus an Úcráin ballraíocht na tíre sin i NATO as seo go ceann seachtaine, a deir Ceann Foirne Arm na hÚcráine. Andriy Yermak indicated that talks would begin this week between leaders in Kyiv and Washington about security guarantees. Thug Andriy Yermak le fios go dtosódh comhráití an tseachtain seo idir lucht ceannais i Kív agus i Washington faoi bharántais slándála. He also said that executives from different countries are to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss President Zelensky's peace plan - but in which the Russian soldiers would be expelled. Dúirt sé freisin go bhfuil feidhmeannaigh as tíortha éagsúla le theacht le chéile san Araib Shádach leis an bplean síochána atá ag an Uachtarán Zelensky - ach a mbeadh saighdiúirí na Rúise díbeartha - a phlé. Andriy Yermak did not mention when that meeting would take place but he said that there would be 3 stages involved in the talks before there would be any mention of a summit. Níor luaigh Andriy Yermak cén uair a bheadh an cruinniú sin ag tarlú ach dúirt sé go mbeadh 3 chéim i gceist sna cainteanna sula mbeadh aon trácht ar chruinniú mullaigh. Yesterday it was reported that there was something like this on the barriers when the Wall Street Journal indicated that the first meeting would be held in the city of Jeddah next Saturday and Sunday. Arú inné a tuairiscíodh go raibh a leithéid ar na bacáin nuair a thug an Wall Street Journal le fios go mbeadh an chéad chruinniú ar bun i gcathair Jeddah Dé Sathairn agus Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn. At the beginning of this month, commitments from the world's powerful countries were confirmed at the G a 7 meeting at a NATO summit in Lithuania about the security guarantees from Ukraine. Tús na míosa seo a deimhníodh gealltanais ó thíortha cumhachtacha na cruinne ag teacht le chéile an G a 7 ag cruinniú mullaigh a bhí ag NATO sa Liotuáin faoi na barántais slándála atá ón Úcráin. "Obligations that will be firm, long-term that will be decided so that Ukraine will be able to overcome the threat of Russia, now and in the future" says the Chief of Staff of the armed forces in Ukraine "and will be decided clearly the structures and support systems that will be required". "Dualgais a bheidh daingean, fadtéarmach atá le socrú ionas go mbeidh an Úcráin in ann an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar bhagairt na Rúise, anois agus san am atá le theacht" a deir Ceann Foirne na bhfórsaí armtha san Úcráin "agus socrófar go soiléir na struchtúir agus córais tacaíochta a bheidh ag teastáil". The guarantees he says will last "until we have achieved membership in NATO." Mairfidh na barántais a deir sé "go mbeidh ballraíocht i NATO bainte amach againn." At the NATO meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, continued support and more ammunition were promised for Ukraine, but it was said that no date would be set for the country's membership in the armed alliance as long as the war that has been going on for a year and a half continues. Ag cruinniú NATO i Vilnius na Liotuáine gealladh tacaíocht leanúnach agus breis armlóin don Úcráin, ach dúradh nach mbeadh aon dáta á réiteach do bhallraíocht na tíre san gcomhghuaillíocht armtha an fhad is a mhaireann an chogaíocht atá ar siúl anois le bliain go leith.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Quirke's request for retrial denied by the Supreme Court. Iarratas Quirke ar atriail diúltaithe ag an gCúirt Uachtarach. Co Tipperary farmer Patrick Quirke's application for a new trial has been rejected by the Supreme Court. Tá iarratas an fheirmeora as Co Thiobraid Árann, Patrick Quirke, é a chur ar a thriail as an nua diúltaithe ag an gCúirt Uachtarach. Patrick Quirke, 53, is serving a life sentence for the murder of Bobby Ryan, a well-known disc jockey who went missing for two years before his remains were found in an underground tank in Fánan Gavann in south Tipperary in 2013. Tá príosún saoil á chur isteach ag Patrick Quirke, 53 bliain, faoi dhúnmharú Bobby Ryan, dioscmharcach aitheanta a bhí ar iarraidh ar feadh dhá bhliain sula bhfuarthas a chuid taisí in umar faoi thalamh i bhFán an Ghabhann i ndeisceart Thiobraid Árann in 2013. Patrick Quirke hoped that the Supreme Court would accept his request for a retrial in light of the court's ruling in March that it was unlawful for the Garda Síochána to take his computer from his home and analyze it as part of the case against him. Bhí súil ag Patrick Quirke go nglacfadh an Chúirt Uachtarach lena iarratas ar atriail i bhfianaise rialú na cúirte i mí an Mhárta go raibh sé neamhdhleathach ag an nGarda Síochána a ríomhaire a thógáil óna theach agus a anailisú mar chuid den chás ina aghaidh. The court ruled at the time that Patrick Quirke's privacy rights were breached when the computer was analyzed because the computer was not mentioned in the search warrant served on him by the Gardaí. Rialaigh an chúirt ag an am gur sáraíodh cearta príobháideachais Patrick Quirke nuair a rinneadh anailís ar an ríomhaire mar nár luadh an ríomhaire sa bharántas cuardaigh a sheirbheáil na Gardaí air. The Central Criminal Court ruled in the trial of Patrick Quirke in 2019 that it was an oversight, rather than deliberate fraud, not to mention the computer in the search warrant and the Supreme Court made the same ruling today. Rialaigh an Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil i dtriail Patrick Quirke in 2019 gur dearmad a bhí ann, seachas feall d'aon ghnó, gan an ríomhaire a lua sa bharántas cuardaigh agus rinne an Chúirt Uachtarach an rialú céanna inniu. It was claimed in Patrick Quirke's trial that Bobby Ryan had an affair with a local woman, Mary Lowry, and that Patrick Quirke was jealous of him. Maíodh i dtriail Patrick Quirke go raibh caidreamh ag Bobby Ryan le bean áitiúil, Mary Lowry, agus go raibh éad ar Patrick Quirke leis. Patrick Quirke was said to have previously been in a relationship with Mary Lowry and wanted to re-establish that relationship. Dúradh go raibh caidreamh ag Patrick Quirke le Mary Lowry roimhe sin agus go raibh uaidh an caidreamh sin a bhunú an athuair. The tank where Bobby Ryan's remains were found was on Mary Lowry's land. Is ar thalamh Mary Lowry a bhí an t-umar a bhfuarthas taisí Bobby Ryan ann. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Two other teenagers arrested for the attack on Stephen Termini. Beirt déagóirí eile gafa faoin ionsaí ar Stephen Termini. Two more teenagers have been arrested this morning in relation to the recent attack on a tourist from the United States in the city of Dublin. Tá beirt déagóirí eile gafa ó mhaidin maidir leis an ionsaí a rinneadh i gcathair Bhaile Átha Cliath le gairid ar thurasóir óna Stáit Aontaithe. The two boys, one 15 and the other 16 years old, were brought before the Children's Court. Tugadh an bheirt bhuachaillí, duine 15 agus an duine eile 16 bliain d'aois os comhair Chúirt na Leanaí. They were remanded in custody. Cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil iad. He is being questioned at a garda station in north Dublin. Tá sé á cheistiú i stáisiún gardaí i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. Last weekend another teenager was charged over the incident, a 14-year-old boy and he is still in custody. An deireadh seachtaine seo caite cúisíodh déagóir eile faoin eachtra, buachaill 14 bliain d'aois agus tá seisean fós ar a choimead. Stephen Termini, the 57-year-old man who was attacked is still receiving medical treatment in a hospital in Dublin. Tá Stephen Termini, an fear 57 bliain a hionsaíodh faoi chóir leighis i gcónaí in ospidéal i mBaile Átha Cliath. This brutal incident happened on Talbot Street in the capital more than a week ago. Tharla an eachtra bhrúidiúil seo ar Shráid Thalbóid sa phríomhchathair breis is seachtain ó shin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The singer Sinéad O An t-amhránaí Sinéad O'Connor tar éis bháis. The famous singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of sixteen and two score. Tá an t-amhránaí cáiliúil Sinéad O'Connor tar éis bháis in aois a sé bliana déag agus dhá scór. It is not yet known what caused her death. Níl sé ráite fós cad ba thrúig bháis di. Sinéad O'Connor was born in Dublin in 1966 and raised in Glenna Caorach in the south of the county. I mBaile Átha Cliath a rugadh Sinéad O'Connor i 1966 agus i nGleann na gCaorach i ndeisceart an chontae a tógadh í. She first rose to fame with the song Mandinka in 1987 from her debut album The Lion and the Cobra and even more fame with Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990. Bhain sí clú agus cáil amach a chéaduair leis an amhrán Mandinka i 1987 óna céad albam The Lion and the Cobra agus níos mó clú fós le Nothing Compares 2 U i 1990. In a statement this evening, her family said they were deeply saddened by her death and asked people not to mourn as they cope with their loss. I ráiteas tráthnóna, dúirt a teaghlach gur mór an phúir a bás agus d'iarr siad ar dhaoine gan coiscriú a chur fúthu agus iad ag dul i ngleic lena mbris. Sinéad O'Connor recorded a total of ten studio albums during this time. Thaifead Sinéad O'Connor deich n-albam stiúideo ar fad lena linn. She was married several times and had four children. Bhí sí pósta roinnt babhtaí agus bhí ceathrar clainne uirthi. One of the family, her son Shane, was tragically lost last year. Cailleadh duine den chlann, a mac Shane, go tragóideach anuraidh. Sinéad O'Connor was a articulate woman who spoke out on various subjects. Bean dheisbhéalach ab ea Sinéad O'Connor a labhair amach faoi ábhair éagsúla. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he was sorry to hear the news of Sinéad O'Connor's death and offered his condolences to her family. Dúirt an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go mb'oth leis scéala báis Shinéad O'Connor a chloisteáil agus rinne sé comhbhrón lena teaghlach. She was a woman whose music was very popular around the world, he said. Ba bhean í a raibh an-tóir ar fud an domhain ar a cuid ceoil, a dúirt sé. "On the right hand of God was his soul!" he said. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam!" arsa sé. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Young people not getting a proper mental health service". "Gan fáil ag an aos óg ar sheirbhís cheart mheabhairshláinte". An independent report on mental health services for young people states that parents and guardians cannot be guaranteed that their children have access to the right service anywhere in the State. Deirtear i dtuarascáil neamhspleách ar sheirbhísí meabhairshláinte do dhaoine óga nach féidir gealltanas a thabhairt do thuisimitheoirí ná do chaomhnóirí go bhfuil fáil ag a gcuid páistí ar sheirbhís cheart in aon áit sa Stát. The authors of the report reviewed the mental health services provided by the Health Service Executive for children and young people last year and so far this year. Rinne údair na tuarascála athbhreithniú ar na seirbhísí meabhairshláinte a chuir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ar fáil do leanaí agus ógánaigh anuraidh agus go dtí seo i mbliana. The report published by the Mental Health Commission today indicates that there is no certainty that a safe, effective and evidence-based service is currently available for young people in Ireland. Tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil a d'fhoilsigh an Coimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte inniu nach bhfuil aon chinnteacht ann go bhfuil seirbhís atá sábháilte, éífeachtach agus fianaisebhunaithe, go bhfuil a leithéid ar fáil do dhaoine óga in Éirinn faoi láthair. It claims that the governance of the service is not good enough in places, that there is not enough staff, that people may be at risk and that they are not resourceful enough in times of need because of all that. Maítear ann nach bhfuil rialachas na seirbhíse sách maith in áiteanna, nach bhfuil dóthain foirne ann, gur féidir go bhfuil daoine i mbaol agus nach bhfuiltear sách seiftiúil in am an ghátair dá bhíthin sin ar fad. In fact, the report indicates that only half of the required staff are working in some locations. Go deimhin, tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil nach bhfuil ach leath na foirne a theastaíonn ag obair i roinnt áiteanna. In that head, it is said that some teams are not monitoring mental health medications according to international standards and, to top it off, that there are no national standards. Ina cheann sin, deirtear nach bhfuil foirne áirithe ag déanamh monatóireacht ar chógais leighis mheabhairshláinte de réir caighdeán idirnáisiúnta agus, mar bharr an donas, nach bhfuil aon chaighdeáin náisiúnta ann. The main author of the report Dr Susan Finnerty said in light of what she has seen that the administration of the service should be handed over to the Mental Health Commission immediately in order to force the State and the Health Service Executive to reform the service for the better. Dúirt príomhúdar na tuarascála an Dr Susan Finnerty i bhfianaise a bhfuil feicthe aici gur chóir riar na seirbhíse a thabhairt ar láimh don Choimisiún Meabhair-Shláinte láithreach le dúil iachall a chur ar an Stát agus ar Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte an tseirbhís a leasú chun feabhais. In his annual report published two months ago, the Ombudsman for Children, Dr Niall Muldoon, said it was high time to reform the mental health service for young people. Ina thuarascáil bhliantúil a foilsíodh dhá mhí ó shin, dúirt an tOmbudsman do Leanaí, ar Dr Niall Muldoon, go raibh sé thar am an tseirbhís mheabhairshláinte do dhaoine óga a leasú. We all know, he said, that the service is extremely dysfunctional and that it is harming the most vulnerable children and adults in the country. Tá a fhios againn ar fad, arsa sé, go bhfuil an tseirbhís thar a bheith mífheidhmiúil agus go bhfuil sé ag loiceadh ar na leanaí agus na haosánaigh is leochailí sa tír. More on this story: National audit of mental health services for promising young people Harm caused to 46 children who were in mental health care RTÉ News and Current Affairs

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com People being moved out of Corfu and falsified by dowry there. Daoine á n-aistriú amach as Corfú agus falscaithe ag spré ann. There should be 2,500 people moved out of the island of Corfu in the north-west of Greece as they flee before the counterfeiters who have been spreading there for a few days. Tá chóir a bheith 2,500 duine aistrithe amach as oileán Chorfú in iarthuaisceart na Gréige agus iad ag teitheadh roimh na falscaithe atá ag spré san áit le cúpla lá. The fire services say that the north side of the island was a fire for a long time and that around 2,500 people have been moved out of their place as a result. Deir na seirbhísí dóiteáin go raibh an taobh ó thuaidh den oileán ina chaor ar feadh scaithimh agus go bhfuil thart ar 2,500 duine aistrithe amach as an áit acu dá bharr. People are being evacuated on Coast Guard boats and any other boats available. Is ar bháid an Gharda Cósta agus aon bháid eile atá ar fáil atáthar ag aslonnú daoine. The authorities have revealed that after the fire has not destroyed any houses or hotels so far, they have ordered people in twelve villages to leave immediately. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag na húdaráis tar éis nach bhfuil aon aon tithe ná óstáin scriosta ag an dó go dtí seo go bhfuil ordú tugtha acu do dhaoine in dhá shráidbhaile dhéag imeacht astu gan mhoill. However, the crisis is not only in north-west Greece. Ní in iarthuaisceart na Gréige amháin atá an ghéarchéim, áfach. People are also being evacuated from the island of Evia in the south-east of the country, where large forest fires devastated this time last year. Tá daoine á n-aistriú amach as oileán Eivia in oirdheisceart na tíre chomh maith, áit a ndearna tinte móra foraoise léirscrios an t-am seo anuraidh. Scores of thousands have fled for a week from the island of Rhodes in the south-east of the Aegean Sea and more people are waiting to leave, tourists from their base. Tá na scórtha míle tar éis teitheadh le seachtain ó oileán Ródas in oirdheisceart na Mara Aeigéiche agus tá tuilleadh daoine ag fanacht le himeacht, tuarasóirí a mbunáite. Hundreds of foreigners are sleeping in Rhodes international airport hoping to get on any plane they can as soon as they can. Tá na céadta eachtrannach ag codladh in aerfort idirnáisiúnta Ródas agus súil acu dul ar aon eitleán is féidir leo a luaithe is féidir leo. Thousands of people from northern Europe - Irish among them - visit Rhodes during the summer but flights to the place have still been canceled by a number of travel agencies. Triallann na mílte duine ó thuaisceart na hEorpa – Éireannaigh ina measc – ar Ródas i gcaitheamh an tsamhraidh ach tá eitiltí chun na háite curtha ar ceal go fóill ag roinnt mhaith gníomhaireachtaí taistil. However, Aer Lingus and Ryanair say they are always offering flights to the island. Ar a shon sin, deir Aer Lingus agus Ryanair go bhfuil siad ag cur eitiltí ar fáil chun an oileáin i gcónaí. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Part of the destruction wrought by the falsifiers in Rhodes Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Cuid den scrios atá déanta ag na falscaithe i Ródas

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter. Príosún 13 bliain gearrtha ar fhear faoi dhúnorgain. At the Central Criminal Court in Cork, a 43-year-old man who killed his mother's lover in Skibarin almost six years ago was sentenced to fourteen years' imprisonment - the last of which was suspended. Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil i gCorcaigh, gearradh téarma príosúin ceithre bliana déag – an ceann deireanach ar fionraí – ar fhear 43 bliain d'aois a mharaigh leannán a mháthar sa Sciobairín beagnach sé bliana ó shin. Jonathan Ustic, 51, was killed when Andrew Nash attacked him at the first man's home in September 2017. Maraíodh Jonathan Ustic, 51 bliain d'aois, nuair a d'ionsaigh Andrew Nash é i dteach cónaithe an chéad fhir i mí Mheán Fómhair 2017. Andrew Nash, from Thurles in Co Tipperary, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and told the court today that he was remorseful, ashamed and heartbroken over the killing. Phléadáil Andrew Nash, as Durlas i gCo Thiobraid Árainn, ciontach i ndúnorgain agus dúirt sé sa chúirt inniu go raibh aiféala, náire an domhain agus ithe croí air faoin marú. He was initially charged with murder but was ultimately charged with manslaughter. Cúisíodh i ndúnmharú é ar an gcéad dul síos ach ba dúnorgain a cuireadh ina leith ar deireadh. He was said to have attacked Jonathan Ustic – who is originally from Corin – because he believed he was abusing his mother. Dúradh gur ionsaigh sé Jonathan Ustic – ar de bhunadh an Choirn é – mar gur chreid sé go raibh sé ag tabhairt drochíde dá mháthair. It was also revealed that Andrew Nash had been convicted in the courts 42 times before and that his bad behavior was due to being too drunk. Tugadh le fios chomh maith gur ciontaíodh Andrew Nash sna cúirteanna 42 uair cheana agus gurbh é a bheith róthugtha don ól ba chionsiocair lena dhrochiompar. In a victim impact statement, Jonathan Ustic's daughter Paige Edens said her grief over her father's killing was indescribable. I ráiteas tionchair íospartaigh, dúirt iníon Jonathan Ustic Paige Edens nach raibh aon insint ar an mbrón a bhí uirthi faoi mharú a hathar. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Andrew Nash (centre) Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Andrew Nash (sa lár)

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Gardaí alerted to an unusual underground collision. Fógra tugtha ag Gardaí maidir le bruth faoi thír neamhghnách. Gardai are asking landowners and tourists in north Donegal to be aware of an unusual underwater rash on beaches in the area. Tá na Gardaí ag iarraidh ar úinéírí talún agus ar fhámairí i dtuaisceart Dhún na nGall a bheith san airdeall ar bhruth faoi thír neamhghnách ar thránna sa cheantar. The application relates to two parcels of drugs found yesterday morning, one in Ballythirnan Bay in Fánaid and another shortly afterwards on Tramore in Dunfinnacht. Baineann an t-iarratas le dhá bheart drugaí a fuarthas ar maidin inné, ceann acu i mBá Bhaile Thiarnáin i bhFánaid agus ceann eile go gairid ina dhiaidh sin ar an Trá Mhór i nDún Fionnachaidh. The drugs were covered in thick plastic to protect them from the water and the measures were tied with strings. Bhí folach tiubh plaisteach ar na drugaí lena ndíonadh ar an uisce agus bhí na bearta ceangailte le sreangáin. The drugs are now to be examined by the Irish Forensic Laboratory but it is already believed to be cocaine. Tá na drugaí le scrúdú ag Saotharlann Fóiréinseolaíochta na hÉireann anois ach táthar den bharúil cheana fein gur cócaon atá i gceist. In fact, the cocoon is currently estimated to be worth €2 million. Meastar faoi láthair, go deimhin, luach €2 mhilliún euro a bheith sa chócaon. The Gardaí and other State agencies are searching the northern outskirts of Donegal again today for fear of any other leads. Tá imeallbhord thuaisceart Dhún na nGall á chuardach ag na Gardaí agus ag gníomhaireachtaí eile Stáit arís inniu ar fhaitíos go mbeadh aon bhearta eile tagtha i dtír. It is said, however, that they have not received anything significant so far. Deirtear, ámh, nach bhfuil dada suaithinseach faighte acu go trásta. Gardai at Milford station are leading the investigation. Is iad na Gardaí i stáisiún Bhaile na nGallóglach atá i gceannas an fhiosrúcháin. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A tourist from America very ill after d Turasóir as Meiriceá an-dona tinn tar éis d'ógánaigh é a ionsaí. An American tourist is seriously ill in hospital after being attacked by a group of youths on Store Street in central Dublin last night. Tá turasóir as Meiriceá go han-dona tinn san ospidéal tar éis do scata ógánach é a ionsaí ar Shráid an Stórais i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir. The 57-year-old man was stopping at a boarding house on Talbod Street and had just left the place when the youths attacked him. Bhí an fear 57 bliain d'aois ag stopadh i dteach lóistín ar Shráid Thalbóid agus bhí sé díreach tar éis an áit a fhágáil nuair a thug na hógánaigh fogha faoi. They punched and kicked the man, causing serious injuries to his face and head as a result of the beating. Thug siad doirne agus buillí coise don fhear, agus bhain drochghortuithe dá éadán agus dá chloigeann de bharr an bhasctha. Emergency services were called and the man was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where he was placed in the intensive care unit. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus tugadh an fear go hOspidéal Beaumont, mar ar cuireadh san aonad dianchúraim é. It is said that he is in a stable condition but that he will have a difficult day because of what happened to him last night. Deirtear go bhfuil bail sheasmhach air ach go mbeidh máchail air lena lá de bharr ar bhain dó aréir. It is understood that the man is from Washington DC and that he often visits Ireland. Tuigtear gurb as Washington DC an fear agus go dtugann sé cuairt ar Éirinn go minic. Gardai are at Store Street station appealing for people who were in the area between 10am and 11am last night to come and speak to them. Tá na Gardaí i stáisiún Shráid an Stórais ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhí sa cheantar sin idir 10 a chlog agus 11 a chlog aréir teacht chun cainte leo. They are examining images from security cameras as part of their investigation. Tá íomhánna ó cheamaraí slándála á scrúdú acu mar chuid dá bhfiosrúchán. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ukraine: the Taoiseach paid a surprise visit to Chív. An Úcráin: cuairt gan choinne tugtha ag an Taoiseach ar Chív. The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has paid an unexpected visit to the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, where he had talks with the President of the country Volodymyr Zelensky. Tá cuairt gan choinne tugtha ag an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ar phríomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, mar a raibh comhráite aige le hUachtarán na tíre Volodymyr Zelensky. President Zelensky indicated that he had "fruitful" talks with the Taoiseach and said he thanked him for Ireland's welcome to 87,000 refugees from Ukraine. Thug an tUachtarán Zelensky le fios gur cainteanna "torthúla" a bhí aige leis an Taoiseach agus dúirt gur ghabh sé buíochas leis as an bhfáilte atá curtha ag Éirinn roimh 87,000 dídeanaí ón Úcráin. Leo Varadkar praised Volodymyr Zelensky's "brilliant leadership" since the Russian Army invaded Ukraine a year and a half ago. Mhol Leo Varadkar "ceannasaíocht iontach" Volodymyr Zelensky ó rinne Arm na Rúise ionradh ar an Úcráin bliain go leith ó shin. Before the meeting between the two men, the Taoiseach went to the town of Bucha north-west of Chiv, where Russian soldiers killed around 500 civilians in March last year. Roimh an gcruinniú idir an bheirt fhear, chuaigh an Taoiseach go dtí baile Bucha siar ó thuaidh ó Chív, áit ar mharaigh saighdiúirí Rúiseacha thart ar 500 sibhialtach i mí an Mhárta anuraidh. He spoke there with the relatives of some of the dead and said that he saw with his own eyes the horror for which the Russians were responsible. Labhair sé ann le gaolta cuid de na mairbh agus dúirt go bhfaca sé lena shúile cinn an t-uafás a raibh na Rúisigh freagrach as. He also claimed that it was necessary to ensure that Ukraine would win the war in order to convince other countries that are thinking of invading neighboring countries that the benefit was not worth the trouble. Mhaígh sé freisin nár mhór a chinntiú go mbeadh an bua ag an Úcráin sa chogadh lena chur ina luí gaidhte ar thíortha eile atá ag cuimhneamh ar ionradh a dhéanamh ar thíortha comharsanachta nárbh fhiú an tairbhe an trioblóid. In connection with the war, the authorities in Odesa in the south of Ukraine say that Russian forces carried out an air raid on the port for the second night in a row last night. I dtaca leis an gcogadh de, deir na húdaráis in Odesa i ndeisceart na hÚcráine gur thug fórsaí Rúiseacha ruathar aeir ar an gcalafort den dara hoíche as a chéile aréir. It is reported that another port in the region was also hit. Tuairiscítear gur tugadh amas ar chalafort eile sa réigiún chomh maith. It is assumed that these attacks are related to Russia's decision to withdraw from an agreement to send grain from Ukrainian ports to poor countries in Africa and Asia. Glactar leis go bhfuil baint ag na hionsaithe seo le cinneadh na Rúise tarraingt amach as comhaontú maidir le grán a sheoladh ó chalafoirt na hÚcráine chuig tíortha bochta san Afraic agus san Áise. The Russians promised that they would take revenge on the Ukrainians for an attack on an important bridge in Crimea yesterday. Gheall na Rúisigh go n-imreoidís díoltas ar na hÚcránaigh as ionsaí a rinneadh ar dhroichead tábhachtach sa Chrimé arú inné. The Russians are not only targeting the south of the country. Ní ar dheisceart na tíre amháin atá na Rúisigh ag díriú a gcuid ruathar. It is reported that Ukrainian forces in Kyiv managed to launch several missiles well before reaching a target. Tuairiscítear gur éirigh le fórsaí Úcránacha i gCív roinnt diúracán a chur ó mhaith sular bhain amach sprioc amach. However, several missiles managed to hit a port and cause damage in places on the key of the city. Ar a shon sin, d'éirigh le roinnt diúracán port a bhualadh agus damáiste a dhéanamh in áiteanna ar eochair na cathrach.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Backhand for the domestic violence court case against Ryan Giggs. Droim láimhe don chás cúirte foréigean baile i gcoinne Ryan Giggs. The trial of Ryan Giggs (49) due to be repeated before the end of the month on charges of domestic violence has been thrown into the air after the prosecution withdrew. Tá an triail a bhí le cur an athuair ar Ryan Giggs (49) roimh dheireadh na míosa ar chúisimh faoi fhoréigean baile caite in aer tar éis don ionchúiseamh tarraingt siar. The former Manchester United and Wales national team footballer was due to go on trial again on July 31 over allegations of abusive and coercive behavior against his ex-partner Kate Greville (39) between August 2017 and November 2020 . Bhí an tiar-pheileadóir le Manchester United agus foireann náisiúnta na Breataine Bige le cur ar a thriail arís an 31ú Iúil faoi líomhaintí faoi iompar urlámhach agus comhéigneach in aghaidh a iar-pháirtí Kate Greville (39) idir mí Lúnasa 2017 agus mí na Samhna 2020. He was also accused of "losing control of himself" and pulling her head. Bhí sé curtha ina leith freisin gur "chaill sé smacht air féin" agus gur tharraing sé iarraidh uirthi lena chloigeann. He was also accused of attacking Kate Greville's sister, Emma, with his elbow at his home in Manchester on 1 November 2020. Cuireadh ina leith chomh maith gur ionsaigh sé deirfiúr le Kate Greville, Emma, lena uillinn ina theach cónaithe i Manchain, an 1ú Samhain 2020. Ryan Giggs denied all the allegations. Shéan Ryan Giggs na líomhaintí ar fad. He was already put on trial - a court case that lasted over a month last Summer - but the jury failed to reach a verdict. Cuireadh ar a thriail cheana é - cás cúirte a mhair os cionn míosa an Samhradh seo caite - ach theip ar an ngiúiré a theacht ar bhreithiúnas. A retrial was planned in two weeks' time but counsel for the State informed the Judge today that Kate Greville was unable to testify again because "the first trial took as much from her as from her sister". Bhí ath-triail beartaithe faoi cheann coicíse ach thug abhcóide ar son an Stáit le fios inniu don Bhreitheamh nach raibh ar chumas Kate Greville fianaise a thabhairt arís mar gur "bhain an chéad triail an oiread aisti féin agus as a deirfiúr". The Judge then found Ryan Giggs not guilty of the charges. Thug an Breitheamh ansin breithiúnas neamhchiontach ar Ryan Giggs i leith na gcúiseamh. After the court case, Giggs' representation indicated that he is interested in returning to soccer management and coaching. Tar éis an chás cúirte thug uiríoll Giggs le fios go bhfuil spéis aige tabhairt arís faoin mbainistiú agus cóitseáil sacair.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Tánaiste's 5-day visit to South Africa and Mozambique. Cuairt 5 lá an Tánaiste ar an Afraic Theas agus Mósaimbíc. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has started his 5 day visit to South Africa and Mozambique. Ta tús curtha ag an Tánaiste Micheál Martin lena chuairt 5 lá ar an Afraic Theas agus Mósaimbíc. The Tánaiste will meet with government representatives in both countries as well as development organizations and Irish companies doing business in that region of Africa. Buailfidh an Tánaiste le hionadaithe rialtais sa dá thír mar aon le heagraíochtaí forbartha agus comhlachtaí as Éirinn atá i mbun gnó sa réigiún sin den Afraic. Up to 35,000 Irish citizens are living in South Africa and trade between the two countries is worth €3.6 billion, making South Africa the country's largest economic partner in Africa. Tá suas le 35,000 saoránach de chuid na hÉireann ag cur fúthu san Africa Theas agus luach €3.6 billiún luaite leis an tráchtáil idir an dá thír, rud a fhágann go bhfuil an Afraic Theas ar an bpairtnéir eacnamaíochta is mó atá ag an tír san Afraic. During his visit the Tánaiste will meet with Irish companies operating in South Africa employing over 12,500 people. Le linn a chuairte casfaidh an Tánaiste le comhlachtaí Éireannacha atá ag feidhmiú san Afraic Theas agus iad ag fostú breis is 12,500 duine. Today the Tánaiste will open the Kirby Group's new headquarters. Inniu osclóidh an Tánaiste príomháras nua an Kirby Group. South Africa played a significant diplomatic role in the efforts to bring about the Good Friday Agreement. Bhí rol suntasach taidhleoireachta ag an Afraic Theas sna hiarrachtaí a bhí ann Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta a thabhairt ar an saol. The Tánaiste will acknowledge that helping hand when he officially opens an exhibition about the historic agreement at the University of the Western Cape. Tabharfaidh an Tánaiste aitheantas don láimh chúnta sin nuair a dhéanfaidh sé taispeántas faoin gcomhaontú stairiúil a oscailt go hoifigiúil san University of the Western Cape. Mr Martin will also give a lecture there focusing on the close connection between Ireland and South Africa. Tabharfaidh an tUasal Martin léacht ann chomh maith ag díriú ar an dlúthcheangal atá idir Éirinn agus an Afraic Theas. Tomorrow the Tánaiste will be among those celebrating Mandela Day in the company of community development organizations in Pretoria and Johannesburg. Amárach beidh an Tánaiste ina measc siúd a bheidh ag ceiliúradh Lá Mandela agus é i gcomhluadar eagraíochtaí forbartha pobail i Pretoria agus Johannesburg. He will also attend a meeting with the South African Minister of Foreign Affairs. Freastalóidh sé ar chruinniú freisin le Aire Gnóthaí Eachtrach na hAfraice Theas. The Tánaiste will also meet President Ramaphosa, a man who was brought to Ireland in 2000 to conduct a secret examination of the IRA's ammunition during the process of disarmament. Buailfidh an Tánaiste chomh maith leis an Uachtarán Ramaphosa, fear a tugadh go hÉirinn sa mbliain 2000 le scrúdú faoi rún a dhéanamh ar armlón an IRA le linn an phróisis a bhí ann le airm a chuir ó mhaith. Seán Mac an Sítigh will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Seán Mac an tSíthigh ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The trial of a man accused of murdering a woman begins in 1981. Tús le triail fir atá cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú i 1981. The trial of a 74-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in Cork 42 years ago began in the Central Criminal Court today. Cuireadh tús sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil inniu le triail fir 74 bliain d'aois atá cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú i gCorcaigh 42 bliain ó shin. That is Noel Long, of White Mall in the Passage, who is accused of murdering Nora Sheehan sometime between 6 and 12 June 1981 at an unknown location. Sin é Noel Long, as an Meall Bán sa Phasáiste, a bhfuil sé curtha ina leith gur dhúnmharaigh sé Nora Sheehan uair éigin idir 6 agus 12 Meitheamh 1981 in áit anaithnid. Nora Sheehan was 54 years old and had three children. Bhí Nora Sheehan 54 bliain d'aois agus bhí triúr clainne aici. She was from Ballyfeithán in Cork city. B'as Baile Féitheán i gcathair Chorcaí di. She was missing for a week before her body was found in Pollnalong Wood near Ennis, Co Cork. Bhí sí ar iarraidh ar feadh seachtaine sula bhfuarthas a corp i gCoill Pholl na Long in aice le hInis Eonáin, Co Chorcaí. Noel Long has pleaded not guilty to murder. Tá Noel Long ag pléadáil neamhchiontach sa dúnmharú. Nora Sheehan had mental health difficulties and when she was psychotic she used to stop cars on the road. Bhí deacrachtaí meabhairshláinte ag Nora Sheehan agus nuair a bhíodh speabhraídí uirthí bhíodh sé de nós aici carranna a stopadh ar an mbóthar. The court was told that the State's case is based on DNA tests carried out in 2021, as well as material found in Noel Long's car when he was stopped by the Gardai on 16 June 1981. Dúradh sa chúirt go bhfuil cás an Stáit bunaithe ar thástálacha DNA a rinneadh in 2021, chomh maith le hábhar a fuarthas i gcarr Noel Long nuair a stop na Gardaí é ar an 16 Meitheamh 1981. Semen was found on Nora Sheehan's body and DNA tests confirmed it was said to be from Noel Long. Fuarthas seamhan ar chorp Nora Sheehan agus dheimhnigh na tástálacha DNA gur ó Noel Long a tháinig sé, a dúradh. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nora Sheehan Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Nora Sheehan

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com RnaG staff pay, Irish programs mentioned by the Oireachtas committee. Pá fhoireann RnaG, cláir Ghaeilge luaite ag coiste Oireachtais. The North West Reporter The pay of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta's staff and the review being carried out was mentioned when executives from RTÉ appeared before the Public Accounts Committee today. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Luadh pá fhoireann oibre RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus an t-athbhreithniú atáthar a dhéanamh air nuair a tháinig feidhmeannaigh ó RTÉ os comhair an Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblí inniu. Marc Ó Cathasaigh from the Green Alliance asked the Chief Director of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst about the review being carried out by the company Willis Tower Watson on the salaries of workers in RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta compared to the salaries of their English colleagues. Chur Marc Ó Cathasaigh ón gComhaontas Glas ceist ar Phríomh-Stiúrthóir RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst faoin athbhreithniú atá ar bun ag an chomhlacht Willis Tower Watson ar thuarastail oibrithe in RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta i gcomparáid le tuarastail a gcomhghleacaithe Béarla. Kevin Bakhurst indicated that he had spoken to RTÉ's head of Human Resources about the issue and said that he believed the review had been going on for too long and that he wished to speed things up. Thug Kevin Bakhurst le fios gur labhair sé le ceannaire Acmhainní Daonna RTÉ faoin cheist agus dúirt gur chreid sé go raibh an t-athbhreithniú ar bun rófhada agus gur mhian leis dlús a chur le cúrsaí. He said that he would like the review to be published soon because the team had been waiting for it for several years and he wanted to talk to them about it. Dúirt sé gur mhaith leis go bhfoilseofaí an t-athbhreithniú go luath mar go raibh an fhoireann ag fanacht leis le roinnt blianta agus go raibh sé féin ag iarraidh labhairt leo faoi. He also claimed that opportunities for advancement, pay and working conditions would be part of the review of RTÉ as a whole that he has announced. Mhaígh sé fosta go mbeadh deiseanna dul chun cinn, pá agus dálaí oibre mar chuid den athbhreithniú ar RTÉ trí chéile atá fógartha aige. Marc Ó Cathasaigh also said that despite the existence of TG4, RTÉ should not neglect the provision of Irish language programmes. Dúirt Marc Ó Cathasaigh chomh maith ainneoin TG4 bheith ann nár cheart do RTÉ faillí a dhéanamh i soláthar clár Gaeilge. RTÉ board chairman Siún Ní Raghallaigh was also present at the hearing today and she claimed that the organization had made progress in relation to the Irish language but that there was still more to do. Bhí cathaoirleach bhord RTÉ Siún Ní Raghallaigh i láthair ag an éisteacht inniu fosta agus mhaígh sí go raibh dul chun cinn déanta ag an eagraíocht maidir leis an Ghaeilge ach go raibh níos mó le déanamh go fóill. According to her there should be more collaboration between RTÉ and TG4 in relation to Irish language programmes. Dar léi gur cheart go mbeadh níos mó comhoibrithe idir RTÉ agus TG4 i dtaca le cláir Ghaeilge de. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Notice issued by Irish Water regarding strike action. Fógra eisithe ag Uisce Éireann maidir le stailc. Irish Water has indicated that the water supply may be disrupted in various parts of the country due to a strike underway by workers in several local authorities. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Uisce Éireann go mb'fhéidir go gcuirfí isteach ar an soláthar uisce in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír mar gheall ar stailc atá ar bun ag oibrithe i roinnt údarás áitiúil. The workers from the Unite trade union are demanding to retain their status as public servants when they are transferred to Irish Water. Tá na hoibrithe ón gceardchumann Unite ag éileamh a stádas mar sheirbhísigh phoiblí a choinneáil nuair a aistreofar iad go hUisce Éireann. The workers are not satisfied with what the Workplace Relations Commission proposed last year about the issue and they want to engage in discussions again with the other interested parties. Níl na hoibrithe sásta le cuid dar mhol an Coimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre anuraidh faoin gceist agus tá siad ag iarraidh dul i mbun comhráite arís leis na páirtithe leasmhara eile. According to them, however, the Local Government Management Agency is not willing to talk to them at the moment and that the strike is the best option. Dar leo, áfach, nach bhfuil an Ghníomhaireacht Bainistíochta Rialtais Áitiúil sásta labhairt leo faoi láthair agus gurb in é is siocair leis an stailc. Irish Water says the company has issued a water withdrawal notice - just in case - in some areas of Waterford and Tipperary due to the strike. Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil fógra beirithe uisce eisithe ag an gcomhlacht – ar eagla na heagla – i gceantair áirithe i bPort Láirge agus i dTiobraid Árann mar gheall ar an stailc. In that case, says the company, there could be a delay in repair work in some other places, such as South Dublin; Carlow; Cork City; Co Cork; Kerry; Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown; Fingal; Galway City; Wexford; and Louth. Ina cheann sin, a deir an comhlacht, d'fhéadfadh moill a bheith ar obair dheisiúcháin i roinnt áiteanna eile, mar atá, Baile Átha Cliath Theas; Ceatharlach; Cathair Chorcaí; Co Chorcaí; Ciarraí; Dún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin; Fine Gall; Cathair na Gaillimhe; Loch Garman; agus Lú. The company says it has consulted hospitals and nursing centers in those areas. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil comhairle curtha acu ar ospidéil agus ar ionaid altranais sna ceantair sin. The workers will be on strike again tomorrow but they will be available to deal with emergencies. Beidh na hoibrithe ar stailc arís amárach ach beidh siad ar fáil le dul i ngleic le héigeandálacha. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Cost of New Children's Hospital Costas Ospidéal Nua na Leanaí 'os cionn €2bn'. The cost of the New Children's Hospital may end up being over €2bn. Is féidir go mbeidh costas an Ospidéil Nua Leanaí os cionn €2bn sa deireadh. That's what David Gunning, Chief Officer of the National Pediatric Hospital Development Board, (NPHDB) told the Oireachtas Joint Health Committee this morning, when he warned that the cost could be even higher and there could be further delays to the proposal if -the contractor will change manners. Sin é a d'inis David Gunning, Príomhoifigeach Bhord Forbartha an Ospidéil Náisiúnta Phéidiatraicigh, (NPHDB) do Comhchoiste Sláínte an Oireachtais ar maidin, nuair a thug sé foláireamh go bhféadfadh an costas bheith níos airde fós agus tuilleadh moille bheith ar an togra mura n-athróidh an conraitheoir béasa. The committee also heard that less than 1% of the rooms that were supposed to be finished by now, have been finished. Chuala an coiste freisin go bhfuil níos lú ná 1 faoin gcéad de na seomraí a bhí ceaptha bheith críochnaithe faoi seo, críochnaithe. The increase in cost relates to a claim made by the contractor, BAM, for an additional fund of €756m. Baineann an t-ardú sa chostas le héileamh atá déanta ag an gconraitheoir, BAM, ar chiste breise €756m. Out of a total of 2,175 claims, €573m relates to 16 of those claims. As 2,175 éileamh san iomlán, baineann €573m le 16 de na héilimh sin. Said that those 16 claims from BAM seek compensation for a delay of 2,376 days that BAM is imposing on the Development Board of the National Pediatric Hospital. Dúirt go bhfuil na 16 éileamh sin ó BAM ag lorg cúiteamh as moill 2,376 lá atá BAM ag leagan ar Bhord Forbartha an Ospidéil Náisiúnta Phéidiatraicigh. The proposal was to be completed by August 2022. Bhí an togra le bheith tugtha i gcrích faoi Lúnasa 2022. These latest bills would see the cost of the building itself at up to €2.2bn, excluding the cost of commissioning the hospital. D'fheicfeadh na billí deireanacha seo costas an fhoirgnimh féin ag teach suas le €2.2bn, gan costas choimisiúnaithe an ospidéil le cur san áireamh. If these demands are accepted, they will be added to the €1.43bn budget, of which €1.35bn has been spent so far. Má ghlactar leis an héilimh seo, cuirfear iad leis an mbubbhuiséad €1.43bn, as a bhfuil €1.35bn caite go dtí seo. BAM now says the new center will not be completed until mid-2024. Deir BAM anois nach mbeidh an t-ionad nua críochnaithe go dtí lár 2024. David Gunning said his team of experts are inspecting '4 air-conditioned grills in 11 of the 12 theatres' after reports they did not meet standards. Dúirt David Gunning go bhfuil dá fhoireann saineolaithe ag iniúchadh '4 ghril aerádaithe in11 de na 12 obrádlann' tar éis tuairiscí nar bhain siad caighdeáin amach.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ryan Tubridy: the face of the national scandal Ryan Tubridy: éadan an scanaill náisiúnta'. Ryan Tubridy has strongly criticized the way RTÉ management handled the controversy surrounding his payments. Tá cáineadh láidir déanta ag Ryan Tubridy ar an gcaoi ar láimhseáil bainistiocht RTÉ an chonspóid a bhaineann le híocaíochtaí leis. What he wants to do is 'put things right' and 'get back on the air doing the job he loves' He and his agent Noel Kelly appeared before the Public Accounts Committee this morning. Is é ba mhaith leis a dhéanamh 'an scéal a chur ina cheart' agus 'filleadh ar an aer leis an bpost is ansa leis a dhéanamh' Tháinig sé féin agus a ghníomhaire Noel Kelly os comhair an Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblí ar maidin. He is 'particularly disappointed' with the decision and the narrative that was made of him in the RTÉ statement on June 22 in which his name was linked to this whole 'fiasco'. Tá 'díomá ar leith' air leis an gcinneadh agus an insint a rinneadh air i ráiteas RTÉ ar an 22 Meitheamh inar ceanglaíodh a ainm leis an 'fiasco' seo ar fad. His name, he says, was mentioned 15 times in total and nobody contacted him about it, and he became 'the face of the national scandal'. Luadh a aimn, a deir sé, 15 uaire ar fad agus ní dheachaigh aon duine i dteagmháil leis faoi, agus rinneadh 'éadan an scanaill náisiúnta' de. He said he was very sorry for any role he played in the controversy about payments but that could have been avoided if RTÉ had made information that was completely transparent and open available. Dúirt sé go raibh an-bhrón air faoi aon ról a bhí aige sa chonspóid faoi íocaíochtaí ach go bhféadfaí sin a sheachaint dá ndéanfadh RTÉ eolas a bhí trédhearcadh agus oscailte go hiomlán a chur ar fáil. He also denied that there was any connection between this controversy and his decision to leave the Late Late Show. Shéan sé freisin go raibh aon cheangal idir an chonspóid seo agus a chinneadh an Late Late Show a fhágáil. He made the decision a year ago when he was 'burned out by Covid' and communicated his decision to his family and agent. Rinne sé an cinneadh bliain ó shin nuair a bhí sé 'dóite amach ag Covid' agus chuir a chinneadh in iúl dá mhuintir agus dá ghníomhaire. Ryan Tubridy says he took a 20% cut in his pay in 2020, a cut worth half a million euros over a 5-year period. Deir Ryan Tubridy gur thóg sé ciorrú 20 faoin gcéad ina phá i 2020, ciorrú ar fiú leathmhillíún euro é thar thréímhse 5 bhliana. Ryan Tubridy said he didn't accept the €120,000 loyalty payment, not even 'one sensation' of it and he didn't hide it because there was 'nothing to hide'. Dúirt Ryan Tubridy nár ghlac leis an íocaíocht dílseachta €120,000, gan oiread agus 'ceint amháin' de agus nár cheil sé é mar nach raibh 'aon rud le ceilt'. He did not accept that he had been overpaid, but that RTÉ had misreported the figure. Níor ghlac sé leis go ndearnadh ró-íocaíocht leis, ach go ndearna RTÉ mí-thuairisciú ar an bhfigiúr. He also had no knowledge, he said, that RTÉ was hiding payments to him, and this is an acknowledgment from RTÉ that there is no decision against him in the Grant Thornton report. Ní raibh aon eolas aige ach oiread, a dúirt sé, go raibh RTÉ ag cur íocaíochtaí chuige i bhfolach, agus is aitheantas air seo ó RTÉ é nach bhfuil aon cinneadh ina aghaidh i dtuairisc Grant Thornton. It is neither true nor believable, he says, that there was a secret arrangement with Renault and that he tried to hide it. Níl se fíor ná inchreidte, a deir sé, go raibh socrú rúnda le Renault agus go ndearna sé iarracht é a cheilt. He had a separate commercial arrangement with Renault, which required him to make a public presentation for the company. Bhí socrú tráchtála ar leith aige le Renault, agus ba é ba bhun leis go ndéanfadh sé cur i láthair poiblí don ...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there was never a question of governance or control in relation to the establishment of the National Maternity Hospital. 'Gan cheist faoi rialachas an Ospidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais'. There was a debate about allegations that a religious ethos would be associated with the new centre. Deir an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly nach raibh ceist riamh faoi rialachas ná smacht maidir le bunú an Ospidéil Náisiúnta Máithreachais. The Government has today given its blessing to the plan to build the new hospital on the grounds of St Vincent's Hospital in South Dublin to proceed to the tender process. Bhí díospóireacht faoi liamhaintí go mbeadh baint ag éiteas creidimh leis an ionad nua. It is hoped that there will be a range of facilities and facilities for new maternity and gynecology services. Thug an Rialtas a bheannacht inniu do phlean tógála an ospidéil nua ar thailte Ospideál Naomh Uinseann i nDeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath dul ar aghaidh chuig próiséas tairisceana. There will be 80 beds in addition to the capacity of the current National Maternity Hospital on Holles Street, and they will all be in separate rooms. Tá súil go mbeidh réimse áiseanna agus saoráidí do sheirbhísí nua máithreachais agus ginéiceolaíochta. There will also be more theater. Beidh 80 leaba sa bhreis ar acmhainn an Ospidéil Náisiúnta Máithreachas reatha ar Sráid Holles, agus i seomraí ar leith a bheidh siad uililg. There were controversies about the ethos of the new hospital and the ownership of the land, with some claiming that the hospital and the land on which it is built would be owned by the State. Beidh níos mó obradlann ann freisin. The Minister of Health said this morning that the majority of clinicians at the center do not accept that religious ethos will have any impact on the services that will be there. Bhain conspóidí faoi éiteas an ospidéil nua agus faoi úinéireacht na talún, agus roinnt páirithe ag éileamh gur in úinéireacht an Stáit a bheadh an t-ospidéal agus an talamh ar a bhfuil sé tógtha. He said that a lot of things were said when the controversy was going on that were completely unfounded. Dúirt an tAire Sláinte ar maidin nach bhfuil glacadh ag formhór na gcliniceoirí san ionad go mbeidh aon tionchar ag éiteas creidimh ar na seirbhísí a bheidh ann. The Government approved in principle the location of the new hospital in May 2022. Dúirt sé go ndúradh go leor rudaí nuair a bhí an chonspóid i réim a bhí go huile agus go hiomlán gan bhunús. A month before the Sisters of Charity gave their share in St. Rinne an Rialtas faomhadh i bprionsabal ar ionad an ospidéil nua mí na Bealtaine 2022. Vincent's Healthcare at the hands of another institution, St. Mí roimhe sin a thug Siúracha na Carthannachta a scairsheilbh in St. Vincent's Holdings will lease the hospital site for the next 299 years. Vincent's Healthcare ar láimh d'fhoras eile, St. Vincent's Holdings a chuirfidh suíomh an ospidéil ar léas go ceann 299 bliain.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Media Commission is "very concerned" about the RTÉ controversy. "An-imní" ar Choimisiún na Meán faoi chonspóid RTÉ. The executive chairman of the Media Commission, Jeremy Godfrey, has indicated that he is very concerned about the controversy surrounding certain payments and governance matters in RTÉ. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag cathaoirleach feidhmiúcháin Choimisiún na Meán Jeremy Godfrey go bhfuil an-imní air faoin gconspóid a bhaineann le híocaíochtaí áirithe agus cúrsaí rialachais in RTÉ. Since it emerged a fortnight ago that presenter Ryan Tubridy was given payments that were not publicly announced as they should have been, there has been a bee carta's nest in the organisation. Ó tháinig sé chun solais corradh le coicís ó shin gur tugadh íocaíochtaí don láithreoir Ryan Tubridy nár fógraíodh go poiblí mar ba chóir, tá nead beach carta san eagraíocht. The Media Commission was established four months ago and oversees broadcasting and video-on-demand services in the State. Bunaíodh Coimisiún na Meán ceithre mhí ó shin agus is é a dhéanann maoirseacht ar chúrsaí craolacháin agus ar sheirbhísí físeán ar éileamh sa Stát. Before that, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland was responsible for these matters. Roimhe sin, ba é Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann a bhí freagrach as na cúrsaí sin. Speaking on RTÉ radio this morning, Jeremy Godfrey declared that the Media Commission has a specific statutory duty to keep track from year to year of the commitments made by RTÉ and how they are fulfilled, if they are fulfilled. Ag labhairt dó ar raidió RTÉ ar maidin inniu, dhearbhaigh Jeremy Godfrey go bhfuil dualgas reachtúil faoi leith ar Choimisiún na Meán súil a choinneáil ó bhliain go bliain ar na gealltanais a thugann RTÉ agus cé mar a chomhlíontar iad, má chomhlíontar. Public participation in the decisions made by RTÉ is one of those commitments, says Jeremy Godfrey, and another is to strengthen and secure public service broadcasting. Rannpháirtíocht an phobail sna cinntí a dhéanann RTÉ is ea ceann de na gealltanais sin, arsa Jeremy Godfrey, agus ceann eile acu is ea an chraoltóireacht seirbhíse poiblí a neartú agus a dhaingniú. As part of that last commitment, he said, RTÉ must be open, accountable in the affairs of the organization and be both effective and efficient in those affairs. Mar chuid den ghealltanas deireanach sin, ar sé, ní mór do RTÉ a bheith oscailte, cuntas a thabhairt i ngnóthaí na heagraíochta agus a bheith éifeachtach agus éifeachtúil araon sna gnóthaí sin. However, he claimed that all those things have been cast in doubt by what has been revealed recently. Mhaígh sé, áfach, go bhfuil amhras caite ar na rudaí sin ar fad ag a bhfuil nochta le gairid. Jeremy Godfrey also confirmed that the Media Commission will be reviewing RTÉ's effectiveness every year from now on. Dhearbhaigh Jeremy Godfrey chomh maith go mbeidh Coimisiún na Meán ag déanamh athbhreithniú gach bliain feasta ar éifeachtacht RTÉ. He said that the Commission will submit recommendations to the Minister of Media according to the annual reviews. Dúirt sé go gcuirfidh an Coimisiún moltaí faoi bhráid an Aire Meán de réir a mbeidh sna hathbhreithnithe bliantúla. If RTÉ fails, he said, the Commission will have to recommend to the Minister to look at the television license (from which RTÉ is funded) or the public will trust the organization again. Má loiceann ar RTÉ, arsa sé, beidh ar an gCoimisiún moladh don Aire breathnú ar an gceadúnas teilfíse (as a maoinítear RTÉ) nó go mbeidh muinín ag an bpobal arís as an eagraíocht. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Workers in the Meath zinc mine in protest. Oibrithe i mianach since na Mí i mbun agóide. Workers at the Tara Mines zinc mine in Navan, Co Meath, have been protesting outside the site since last night over the owners' decision to close the mine indefinitely - it is not known how long - and put 650 employees out of work between two pools. Tá oibrithe i mianach since Tara Mines san Uaimh, Co na Mí, i mbun agóide taobh amuigh den áit ó aréir faoi chinneadh na n-úinéirí an mianach a dhúnadh go ceann scaithimh – ní fios cá fhad – agus 650 fostaí a leagan as obair idir dhá linn. The owners say they regret the decision but have no other choice but to close the mine. Deir na húinéirí go mb'oth leo an cinneadh ach nach bhfuil an dara rogha acu ach an mianach a dhúnadh. They say the mine is losing money, the zinc market is extremely volatile at the moment and prices have recently fallen dramatically. Deir siad go bhfuil an mianach ag cailleadh airgid as éadan, go bhfuil an margadh since thar a bheith luaineach faoi láthair agus go bhfuil praghsanna tite go tubaisteach le gairid. Talks between the company's owners and the workers' representatives took place in the Workplace Relations Commission yesterday and there will be more talks tomorrow. Bhí cainteanna idir úinéirí an chomhlachta agus ionadaithe na n-oibrithe ar siúl sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre inné agus beidh tuilleadh cainteanna ann amárach. The workers do not trust the owners, however, and are very concerned about the future of the mine in the long run. Níl muinín ag na hoibrithe as na húinéirí, áfach, agus tá imní mhór orthu faoina bhfuil i ndán don mhianach i bhfad na haimsire. In fact, they are demanding that the owners publish the company's profits so that they can see for themselves the success or failure of the mine. Go deimhin, tá siad ag éileamh ar na húinéirí brabaigh an chomhlachta a fhoilsiú le go bhfeicfidh siad féin cén rath nó mírath atá ar an mianach. The workers are also very unhappy that the owners have not said when the mine will reopen, if at all. Tá na hoibrithe fíor-mhíshásta freisin nach bhfuil sé ráite ag na húinéirí cén uair a osclófar an mianach arís, má osclófar. An emergency resolution will be submitted to the Conference of Trade Unions at a meeting in Co Kilkenny today in which the Government will be required to intervene in the situation without delay and save the mine from idleness. Cuirfear rún éigeandála faoi bhráid Chomhdháil na gCeardchumann i gcruinniú i gCo Chill Chainnigh inniu ina n-éileofar ar an Rialtas idirghabháil a dhéanamh sa scéal gan mhoill agus an mianach a shábháil ar dhíomhaointeas. The mine in Navan was opened in 1977 and is the largest zinc mine in Europe. Osclaíodh an mianach san Uaimh i 1977 agus tá sé ar an mianach since is mó san Eoraip. Regardless of the name, the mine is in Bóthar Mín west of the town of Nauhamh, approximately twenty kilometers from Thameer. Ainneoin an ainm, is sa Bhóthar Mín siar ó bhaile na hUaimhe atá an mianach, tuairim is fiche ciliméadar ó Theamhair. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Marty Morrissey apologizes for borrowing a car. Leithscéal gafa ag Marty Morrissey as carr a thógáil ar iasacht. RTÉ Gaelic sports commentator Marty Morrissey has confirmed that he is the staff member in the organization who had a car on loan for five years without obtaining permission from RTÉ. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an tráchtaire cluichí Gaelacha le RTÉ Marty Morrissey gurb eisean an ball foirne san eagraíocht a raibh gluaisteán ar iasacht aige ar feadh cúig bliana gan cead a bheith faighte aige ó RTÉ. RTÉ executive Adrian Lynch mentioned the matter at a Media Committee hearing yesterday but did not name the person involved. Luaigh feidhmeannach RTÉ Adrian Lynch an scéal ag éisteacht den Choiste um Meáin inné ach níor thug sé ainm an té a bhí i gceist. In a statement he issued this evening, Marty Morrissey said that it was and apologized for his indiscretion. I ráiteas a d'eisigh sé tráthnóna, dúirt Marty Morrissey gurb é a bhí ann agus ghabh sé leithscéal faoina mhístuaim. He claimed that he made an informal arrangement with Renault to borrow a car from the company after being the man of the house at several events they held in 2017. Mhaígh sé go ndearna sé socrú neamhfhoirmiúil de mhaoil an bhaige le Renault carr a thógáil ar iasacht ón gcomhlacht tar éis dó bheith ina fhear an tí ag roinnt ócáidí a reáchtáil siad in 2017. He confirmed that he had received permission from RTÉ to take part in those events and said that he had not been paid for them and, in fact, had not asked for any payment. Dheimhnigh sé go raibh cead faighte aige ó RTÉ páirt a ghlacadh sna hócáidí sin agus dúirt nár íocadh é astu agus, go deimhin, nár iarr sé aon íocaíocht. Instead, said Marty Morrissey, Renault offered to lend him a car and he accepted that offer. Ina áit sin, arsa Marty Morrissey, thairg Renault carr a thabhairt ar iasacht dó agus ghlac sé leis an tairiscint sin. He said he returned the car to Renault two weeks ago a few days after the controversy over certain payments made to presenter Ryan Tubridy came to light. Dúirt sé gur thug sé an gluaisteán ar ais do Renault coicís ó shin cúpla lá tar éis don chonspóid faoi íocaíochtaí áirithe a tugadh don láithreoir Ryan Tubridy teacht chun solais. The Muirgheasach also revealed that Renault has never asked him to do any publicity for the company on television, radio or any digital platforms. Thug an Muirgheasach le fios freisin nár iarr Renault riamh air aon bholscaireacht a dhéanamh ar son an chomhlachta ar an teilifís, ar an raidió ná ar aon ardáin dhigiteacha. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cursaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Gardai found €10 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes. Luach €10 milliún de thoitiní gódhéanta faighte ag Gardaí. Gardaí and customs officers have seized €10 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes in south-west Dublin. Tá luach €10 milliún de thoitiní gódhéanta faighte ag na Gardaí agus oifigigh chustaim in iardheisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. Gardaí say they found the cigarettes when they searched a yard in Rathcoole last night. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuair siad na toitíní nuair a chuardaigh siad clós i Ráth Cúil aréir. The cigarettes were in a lorry container and were ready for distribution. Bhí na toitiní i gcoimeádán leoraí agus bhí siad réidh lena ndáileadh. It is believed that the large amount of tobacco that had been brought into the country in the past few days belonged to an organized group of drug dealers. Meastar gur le buíon eagraithe mangairí drugaí an lear mór tobac a bhí tugtha isteach sa tír le cúpla lá. Gardai from Clondalkin, Ballyronan and Rathcoole stations took part in the search and were assisted by customs officers from the Revenue Commissioners. Gardaí ó stáisiúin Chluain Dolcáin, Bhaile Rónáin agus Ráth Cúil a ghlac páirt sa chuardach agus chuidigh oifigigh chustaim ó na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim leo. Gardaí say they have not yet made any arrests but their investigation is only at the beginning. Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuil aon duine gafa acu fós ach nach bhfuil a bhfiosrúchán ach ina thús. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Gardai found €10 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes. Luach €10 milliún de thoitiní gódhéanta faighte ag Gardaí. Gardaí and customs officers have seized €10 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes in south-west Dublin. Tá luach €10 milliún de thoitiní gódhéanta faighte ag na Gardaí agus oifigigh chustaim in iardheisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. Gardaí say they found the cigarettes when they searched a yard in Rathcoole last night. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuair siad na toitíní nuair a chuardaigh siad clós i Ráth Cúil aréir. The cigarettes were in a lorry container and were ready for distribution. Bhí na toitiní i gcoimeádán leoraí agus bhí siad réidh lena ndáileadh. It is believed that the large amount of tobacco that had been brought into the country in the past few days belonged to an organized group of drug dealers. Meastar gur le buíon eagraithe mangairí drugaí an lear mór tobac a bhí tugtha isteach sa tír le cúpla lá. Gardai from Clondalkin, Ballyronan and Rathcoole stations took part in the search and were assisted by customs officers from the Revenue Commissioners. Gardaí ó stáisiúin Chluain Dolcáin, Bhaile Rónáin agus Ráth Cúil a ghlac páirt sa chuardach agus chuidigh oifigigh chustaim ó na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim leo. Gardaí say they have not yet made any arrests but their investigation is only at the beginning. Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuil aon duine gafa acu fós ach nach bhfuil a bhfiosrúchán ach ina thús. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 3rd permanent ambulance site to be built in Connemara. An 3ú buan-áit otharchairr le tógáil i gConamara. The people of Connemara have welcomed the Health Service Executive's decision to make a planning application to build a permanent ambulance station in Srai Salach. Tá fáilte curtha ag muintir Chonamara roimh chinneadh Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte iarratas pleanála a dhéanamh le buan-ionad otharchairr a thógáil sa Sraith Salach. A 3rd ambulance base is badly needed in the region say community representatives, to be added to the center west of Clochán and the one south of Chatrú Rua. Tá an 3ú bunáit otharchairr ag teastáil go géar sa réigiún a deir ionadaithe pobail, le cur leis an ionad atá thiar ar an gClochán agus an ceann atá ó dheas ar an gCeathrú Rua. A community campaign has been gathering strength in the Straith Salach area for 2 years - people demanding essential basic services. Tá feachtas pobail ag bailiú nirt i gceantar Shraith Salach le 2 bhliain - daoine ag éileamh bunsheirbhísí riachtanacha. An ambulance service to serve the community of North Connemara was at the heart of the campaign and their work is now bearing fruit. Bhí seirbhís otharchairr le freastal ar phobal Thuaisceart Chonamara i gcroílár an fheachtais agus tá toradh anois ar a gcuid saothair. The Health Service Executive has announced that they are preparing a planning application to be submitted in the next few weeks to locate an ambulance base in Srai Salach. Tá sé fógartha ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil iarratas pleanála á ullmhú acu agus le cur isteach as seo go ceann roinnt seachtainí le bunáit otharchairr a lonnú sa Sraith Salach. Dála Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív says the 3rd ambulance base was badly needed. Deir an Teachta Dála Éamon Ó Cuív go raibh an 3ú bunáit otharchairr ag teastáil go géar. In the event that an ambulance has gone to Galway City from Clochán, the Red Quarter service is relied upon to serve the entire region says Deputy Ó Cuív. Sa gcás go mbíonn otharcharr imithe go Cathair na Gaillimhe ón gClochán, bítear ag brath ar sheirbhís na Ceathrún Ruaidhe le freastal ar an réigiún ar fad a deir an Teachta Ó Cuív. "Now with another permanent center to be located in the Dirty League both existing services will be supported". "Anois agus ionad buan eile le lonnú sa Sraith Salach beidh tacaíocht ag an dá sheirbhís atá ann faoi láthair". It was expected that the base would be built by the beginning of this year but "the planning process was delayed" says the HSE. Bhíothas ag súil go mbeadh an bhunáit tógtha faoi thús na bliana seo ach "cuireadh moill ar an bpróiseas pleanála" a deir an HSE. The health authorities indicated this afternoon that "environmental matters need to be properly assessed before continuing with the process." Thug na húdaráis sláinte le fios tráthnóna go raibh "gá cúrsaí timpeallachta a mheas i gceart sula leanfaí ar aghaidh leis an bpróiseas." A building belonging to the Executive - Straith Salach Health Center - has been operating for a long time but is in urgent need of maintenance. Tá foirgneamh de chuid na Feidhmeannachta - Ionad Sláinte Shraith Salach - ag feidhmiú le fada ach tá obair chothabhála le déanamh go géar air. The planning application will be forwarded in a few weeks and the Health Service Executive says that all information relating to the maintenance work to be carried out on the building will be published in conjunction with that process. Cuirfear an t-iarratas pleanála ar aghaidh i gceann cúpla seachtain agus deir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfoilseofar gach eolas a bhaineann leis an obair chothabhála a bheidh le déanamh ar an bhfoirgneamh le theacht leis an bpróiseas sin. Donncha Ó Murchú will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Farmers are worried as the price of milk is lowered by supermarkets. Imní ar fheirmeoirí agus praghas bainne á ísliú ag ollmhargaí. The price war between supermarkets is intensifying with many of the big stores announcing that they are lowering the price of own brand milk. Tá an choimhlint praghsála idir ollmhargaí ag géarú agus cuid mhaith de na siopaí móra ag fógairt go bhfuil siad ag ísliú an phraghais ar bhainne féinbhranda. Lidl was the first to undertake the strategy last Friday when they lowered the price of 2 liters of their own milk from €2.19 to €2.09. Lidl is túisce a thug faoin straitéis Dé hAoine seo caite nuair a d'ísligh siad an praghas ar 2 lítear dá gcuid bainne féin ó €2.19 go €2.09. Aldi have since announced that they will be taking a 10 cent reduction themselves. Tá Aldi tar éis a fhógairt ó shin go mbeidh 10 cent de laghdú á dhéanamh acu féin. Today SuperValu and Tesco will reduce the milk they say, again from €2.19 to €2.09. Inniu a laghdóidh SuperValu agus Tesco an bainne a deir siad, arís ó €2.19 go €2.09. Farmers Association president Tim Cullinan says dairy farmers are very concerned about the continued decline. Deir uachtarán Chumann na bhFeirmeoirí Tim Cullinan go bhfuil an-imní ar lucht déiríochta faoin laghdú leanúnach. "We all understand the pressure inflation is putting on consumers. "Tuigeann muid ar fad an brú atá boilsciú ag cur ar thomhaltóirí. But we have seen it time and time again – when shops reduce the price, it is the farmers who end up paying for it. Ach tá sé feicthe arís is arís eile againn – nuair a laghdaíonn siopaí an praghas, is iad na feirmeoirí a íocann sa deireadh as. "We now have only a few thousand farmers left in the country producing milk-in- liquid from the end of the year - production which is very expensive." "Níl fanta againn anois sa tír ach cúpla míle feirmeoir ag táirgeadh bainne-ina-leacht ó cheann ceann na bliana – táirgeadh atá an-chostasach." There are now dairy farmers who he says are considering different milk production "and in the future, if the new trend continues, we won't be producing milk-in-liquid and there won't be fresh milk from Ireland in the shops at all. " Tá feirmeoirí déiríochta anois ann a deir sé atá ag breithniú tabhairt faoi tháirgeadh éagsúil bainne "agus amach anseo, má leanann an claonadh nua, ní bheidh muid ag táirgeadh bainne-ina-leacht agus ní bheidh bainne úr as Éirinn sna siopaí in aon chor."

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 12,441 people in emergency accommodation last month. 12,441 duine i lóistín éigeandála an mhí seo caite. The number of homeless people has risen again. Tá ardú tagtha arís ar líon na ndaoine gan dídean. There were 12,400 in emergency accommodation last month, a record number. Bhí 12,400 i lóistín éigeandála an mhí seo caite, an líon ab airde riamh. Figures from the Housing Department show that 12,441 people were in emergency accommodation in May, including 3,699 children. Léiríonn na figiúirí ón Róinn Tithíochta go raibh 12,441 duine in lóistín éigeandála i mí na Bealtaine, 3,699 leanbh san áireamh. There was an increase of 182 people in the number of people in emergency accommodation in April, the month the ban on eviction of tenants was lifted. Ardú 182 duine a bhí ann ar líon na ndaoine i lóistín éigeandála i mí Aibreáin, an mhí a cuireadh an cosc ar dhíshealbhú tionóntaí ar ceal. Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien indicated that it is a cause for disappointment that there has been another increase in the number of homeless people, but, he said, there had been a much larger increase in the previous two months. Thug an tAire Tithíochta Darragh O'Brien le fios gur cúis díomá atá ann go bhfuil ardú eile tagtha ar líon na ndaoine gan dídean, ach, a dúirt sé, bhí ardú i bhfad ní ba mhó i gceist sa dá mhí roimhe sin. "I still believe we took the right decision to cancel the ban on eviction. "Creidim go fóill gur ghlac muid an cinneadh ceart an cosc ar dhíshealbhú a chur ar ceal. It was a difficult decision, but it was predicted at the time that tenants would face evictions. Cinneadh deacair a bhí ann, ach bhíothas ag tuar ag an am go mbeadh rabharta díshealbhuithe i ndán do thionóntaí. But that didn't happen in the end." Ach níor tharla sé sin sa deireadh." Minister O'Brien indicated that around 200 houses have been bought by local authorities and the tenants are still living in them since the beginning of the year. Thug an tAire O'Brien le fios go bhfuil thart ar 200 teach ceannaithe ag údaráis áitiúla agus na tionóntaí fós ina gcónaí iontu ó thus na bliana. "That scheme is going well", he said. "Tá ag éirí go maith leis an scéim sin", a dúirt sé. But he says there is still a lot of work to be done. Ach deir sé go bhfuil go leor oibre fós le déanamh. There is a shortage of houses available because not enough of them have been built in the last decade, he said. Tá ganntanas tithe ar fáil ó tharla nár tógadh go leor acu le deich mbliana anuas, a dúirt sé. Figures from the Housing Department show that 12,441 people were in emergency accommodation in May, including 3,699 children. Léiríonn na figiúirí ón Róinn Tithíochta go raibh 12,441 duine in lóistín éigeandála i mí na Bealtaine, 3,699 leanbh san áireamh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "The hottest June on record". "An Meitheamh ba theo riamh ar na taifid". The Met Office has said that higher temperatures and more thunderstorms are expected due to climate change. Tá sé ráite ag Oifig na hAimsire go bhfuil súil le teochtaí níos airde agus le tuilleadh stoirmeacha toirní, de bharr athrú aeráide. This warning has been given, in light of preliminary results produced by the Weather Office in relation to this month which has just passed, which show that June was the hottest ever in this country since weather records began, 83 a year ago. Tá an foláireamh seo tugtha, i bhfianaise réamhthorthaí atá curtha i dtoll a chéile ag Oifig na hAimsire maidir leis an mí seo atá díreach imithe tharainn, a léiríonn gurbh é an Meitheamh ba theo riamh sa tír seo ó cuireadh tús leis na taifid aimsire, 83 bliain ó shin. The World Weather Organization has issued a warning that the European continent is warming twice as fast as the other continents. Tá foláireamh eisithe ag an Eagras Aimsire Domhanda go bhfuil Mór-roinn na hEorpa ag éirí níos teo dhá oiread níos tapúla ná na hílchríocha eile. The Weather Office says here that that impact is already being felt in Ireland. Deir Oifig na hAimsire anseo go bhfuil an tionchar sin le brath in Éirinn cheana féin. The average temperature in June was 16 degrees Celsius. 16 céim Celsius a bhí ann mar theocht, ar an meán, i mí an Mheithimh. The average temperature has never been so high during June in Ireland. Ní raibh an meán teocht riamh chomh hard sin le linn mhí an Mheithimh in Éirinn. The highest temperature recorded so far this year - 28 C - was recorded in Carlow. Rinneadh taifead den teocht ab airde go dtí seo i mbliana - 28 C - i gCeatharlach. "Despite the drop in temperatures over the last few days", said climate expert, Paul Moore, from the Met Office today, "we are still of the opinion that this will prove to be the hottest June on record, when as the fixed data become available." "In ainneoin an laghdaithe atá tagtha ar theochtaí le cúpla lá anuas", a dúirt an saineolaí aeráide, Paul Moore, ó Oifig na hAimsire inniu, "táimid fós den tuairim go léireofar gurbh í seo an Meitheamh ba theo riamh ar na taifid, nuair a bheas na sonraí seasta ar fáil." The average temperature in June was 16 degrees Celsius. 16 céim Celsius a bhí ann mar theocht, ar an meán, i mí an Mheithimh. The average temperature has never been so high during June in Ireland. Ní raibh an meán teocht riamh chomh hard sin le linn mhí an Mheithimh in Éirinn.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Health risk from 20% of house sewage tanks. Baol sláinte ó 20 faoin gcéad de dhabhachanna séarachais tithe. Half of the septic tanks inspected by local authorities last year failed according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Theip ar leath na ndabhachanna séarachais a ndearna údaráis áitiúla cigirceachta orthu anuraidh de réir an Ghníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil (an EPA). Over 1,100 locations examined in 2022. Breis is 1,100 láthair a scrúdaíodh i 2022. 560 of them failed. Theip ar 560 acu. There was a risk to human health and the environment in 230 of them - 21% of the total. Bhí baol do shláinte an duine agus don timpeallacht i 230 acu - 21 faoin gcéad den iomlán. Structural defects and lack of maintenance were the two main reasons for the number of inspection failures. Fabhtanna struchtúir agus easpa cothabhála an dá phríomhchúis a bhí leis an líon a theip an chigireacht. Families with a faulty system can receive €5,000 in grants, depending on specific conditions. Tá €5,000 de dheontas le fáil ag teaghlaigh le caoi ar chóras lochtach, ag brath ar choinníollacha ar leith. The EPA says in the new report that local authorities must carry out more inspections in order to protect human health and the well-being of the environment. Deir an EPA sa tuarascáil nua go gcaithfidh údaráis áitiúla tabhairt faoi bhreis chigireachta ar mhaithe le sláinte an duine agus folláine na timpeallachta a chosaint. They are particularly concerned as they say that the number of faulty tanks that have not been repaired in the last 2 years has increased by 5 since 2016. Údar ar leith imní dóibh a deir siad go bhfuil an líon dabhachanna lochtacha nár cuireadh caoi orthu le 2 bhliain anuas tar éis méadú faoi 5 ó 2016. By the end of last year, 550 families had been informed of a faulty bath for 2 years or more and no action had been taken. Faoi dheireadh na bliana seo caite bhí 550 teaghlach curtha ar an eolas faoi dhabhach fabhtach le 2 bhliain nó tuilleadh agus gan caoi curtha fós air. The Agency also says that there are specific authorities in the country that are not acting as they should about notifications about failure of tanks. Deir an Ghníomhaireacht freisin go bhfuil údaráis ar leith sa tír nach bhfuil i mbun gnímh mar ba cheart faoi fhógraí faoi theipeadh dabhachanna. Roscommon, Waterford, Leitrim and Tipperary have the lowest rates of treatment failures within 2 years of the notice being issued to a household. I Ros Comáin, Port Láirge, Liatroim agus i dTiobraid Árann atá na rátaí is ísle de theipeanna a raibh caoi curtha orthu i n-imeacht 2 bhliain ón bhfógra a bheith eisithe chuig teaghlach. Legal proceedings have been initiated in the case of 47 families in the last 10 years - 11 of those last year. Tá imeachtaí dlí tionscnaithe i gcás 47 teaghlach le 10 mbliana anuas - 11 acu sin anuraidh. 90% of those cases since 2013 involved families in Wexford, Kerry and Mayo. Bhain 90 faoin gcéad de na cásanna sin ó 2013 le teaghlaigh i Loch Garman, i gCiarraí agus i Maigh Eo. Almost 500,000 families in the country are in the hands of a septic tank. Beagnach 500,000 teaghlach sa tír atá i dtuilleamaí dabhach séarachais.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Welcome to new legislation. Fáilte curtha roimh reachtaíocht nua. Cyclists have welcomed new legislation which will impose new restrictions on electric bikes and scooters and struggle bikes from next year. Tá fáilte curtha ag lucht rothar roimh reachtaíocht nua a chuirfidh srianta nua i bhfeidhm ar rothair agus ar scútair leictreacha agus ar rothair streachailte ón mbliain seo chugainn. The Department of Transport says that the new Act is urgently needed in terms of safety on the country's roads. Deir an Roinn Iompair go bhfuil géarghá leis an Acht nua ó thaobh sábháilteachta de ar bhóithre na tíre. Safety on the country's roads was the biggest stone on the Department of Transport's agenda when the Road Traffic and Roads Act was implemented today. Sábháilteacht ar bhóithre na tíre a bhí ar an gcloch is mó ar phaidrín na Roinne Iompair agus an tAcht um Thrácht ar Bhóithre agus um Bóithre á chur i bhfeidhm inniu. Special reference has been made to electric bicycles in the Act, which will be subject to separate rules at the beginning of next year. Tá tagairt ar leith déanta do rothair leictreacha san Acht, a mbainfidh rialacha ar leith leo ag tús na bliana seo chugainn. If an electric bike can travel faster than 25km per hour, it will have to be registered as a moped, and the driver will need a licence. Sa chás gur féidir le rothar leictreach taisteal níos tapúla ná 25km san uair, beidh sé le clárú mar mhóipéid, agus beidh ceadúnas ag teastáil ón té a thiomáinfeadh é. In addition, there will be tax and insurance to be sold. Ina theannta sin, beidh cáin agus árachas le díol air. Struggle bikes are also included in this new legislation, with stricter regulations relating to them. Tá rothair streachailte san áireamh sa reachtaíocht nua seo leis, agus rialacháin níos déine ag baint leo siúd. According to the legislation it will be possible for the Gardai to take possession of street bikes that are being driven illegally and arrest the owners. De réir na reachtaíochta go mbeidh sé ar chumas na nGardaí seilbh a ghlacadh ar rothair streachtailte a bhíonn á dtiomáint go mídhleathach agus na húinéirí a ghabháil. In the case of electric scooters, they are included in a new category of vehicle in the new Act, Personal Carriers with an engine. I gcás na scútar leictreach, áirítear i gcatagóir nua feithicle iad san Acht nua, Iompróirí Pearsanta le hinneall. Currently, electric scooters are not legal on Irish roads. Faoi láthair, níl scútair leictreacha dleathach ar bhóithre na hÉireann. But, according to the new Act, if a scooter meets the regulations that will be applied, that is, a speed limit of 25km per hour, a weight of 25kg and a power output of 500 WATT or less, they are expected to be legal. in accordance with the legislation by the end of the year. Ach, de réir an Achta nua, má bhíonn scútar ag teacht leis na rialacháin a chuirfear i bhfeidhm, is é sin, teorainn luais 25km san uair, meáchan 25kg agus aschur cumhachta 500 WATT nó níos lú, táthar ag súil go mbeidh siad dleathach de réir na reachtaíochta faoi dheireadh na bliana. Cyclists have welcomed the new legislation. Tá fáilte curtha ag rothaithe roimh an reachtaíocht nua. The Cyclist.ie site chairman, Neasa Belbigh, says that clarity was badly needed in relation to the rules for electric bikes and scooters. Deir Cathaoirleach an tsuímh Cyclist.ie, Neasa Bheilbigh, go raibh soiléireacht ag teastáil go géar maidir leis na rialacha a ghabhann le rothair agus le scútair leictreacha. Of particular importance are the restrictions that will be added to quad bikes and struggle bikes, she says. Tá tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis na srianta a chuirfear ar chuadrothair agus ar rothair streachailte leis, a deir sí. People walking and cycling in the countryside needn't worry now that they have some prote...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The clean towns but polluted cities – a new survey. Na bailte glan ach cathracha truaillithe – suirbhé nua. Most small towns and large towns in the country are clean but the majority of cities are polluted according to the latest assessment from IBAL (Irish Businesses Against Litter). Tá formhór bhailte beaga agus bhailte móra na tíre glan ach tá tromlach na gcathracha truaillithe de réir an mheasúnú is deireannaí ó IBAL (Gnóluchtaí na hÉireann in Aghaidh Bruscair). The survey was carried out under the auspices of An Taisce which shows that Maynooth was the cleanest of the 40 towns and cities examined, while Dundalk is "badly polluted". Faoi choimirce An Taisce a déanadh an suribhé a léiríonn gurbh í Maigh Nuad is glaine den 40 baile agus cathair a scrúdaíodh, agus go bhfuil Dún Dealgan "truaillithe go dona". There is an account for the first time of the pollution of cigarette devices, "extremely poisonous rubbish" which IBAL says not only because they are mostly made of plastic but because of the lithium battery in them. Tá cuntas an chéad uair ar thruailliú gléasanna galtoitín, "bruscar rí-nimhiúil" a deir IBAL ní hé amháin mar gur as plaisteach is mó atá siad déanta ach mar gheall ar an gcadhnra litiam iontu. These gadgets were found in 6% of the sites accounted for. Fritheadh na giuirléidí sin i 6 faoin gcéad de na suíomhanna a bhfuil cuntas déanta orthu. With the peak of the tourist season upon us it is said that 90% of the towns are clean, but that is not true for only 28% of metropolitan areas. Agus buaic shéasúr na tursaóireachta linn deirtear go bhfuil 90 faoin gcéad de na bailte glan, ach nach fíor sin ach i gcás 28 faoin gcéad de cheantair cathrach. Galway and Waterford are the only two cities that have been awarded "clean status". Is iad Gaillimh agus Port Láirge an t-aon dá chathair a bhfuil "stádas glan" bronnta orthu. On the other hand, Dundalk and Tralee are the only two towns that failed to achieve that status in the towns section. Ar an taobh eile den scéal, is iad Dún Dealgan agus Trá Lí an t- aon dá bhaile a theip an stádas sin a bhaint amach i rannóg na mbailte. The study shows that the core of the city is deteriorating, from "fairly littered" to "polluted". Léiríonn an staidéar go bhfuil croílár na hardcathrach ag gábhail in olcais, ó "réasúnta truaillithe le bruscar" go "truaillithe". It is good news that the number of "highly polluted" sites in the country has fallen in 2023, after they also decreased last year. Deascéala é go bhfuil líon na láithreacha "mór-thruaillithe" sa tír tar éis titim i 2023, tar éis dóibh laghdú freisin anuraidh. Cork City has improved, as has Drogheda. Tá Cathair Chorcaí feabhsaithe, mar atá Droichead Átha. In the case of that town in Co. Louth, a strong boost has been made, from "highly polluted" in 2022 to "normal European cleanliness level" now. I gcás an bhaile mór sin i gCo Lú tá treisiú tréan déanta, ó "mhór- thruaillithe" i 2022 go "gnáthleibhéal glaineachta Eorpach" anois.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The clean towns but polluted cities – a new survey. Na bailte glan ach cathracha truaillithe – suirbhé nua. Most small towns and large towns in the country are clean but the majority of cities are polluted according to the latest assessment from IBAL (Irish Businesses Against Litter). Tá formhór bhailte beaga agus bhailte móra na tíre glan ach tá tromlach na gcathracha truaillithe de réir an mheasúnú is deireannaí ó IBAL (Gnóluchtaí na hÉireann in Aghaidh Bruscair). The survey was carried out under the auspices of An Taisce which shows that Maynooth was the cleanest of the 40 towns and cities examined, while Dundalk is "badly polluted". Faoi choimirce An Taisce a déanadh an suribhé a léiríonn gurbh í Maigh Nuad is glaine den 40 baile agus cathair a scrúdaíodh, agus go bhfuil Dún Dealgan "truaillithe go dona". There is an account for the first time of the pollution of cigarette devices, "extremely poisonous rubbish" which IBAL says not only because they are mostly made of plastic but because of the lithium battery in them. Tá cuntas an chéad uair ar thruailliú gléasanna galtoitín, "bruscar rí-nimhiúil" a deir IBAL ní hé amháin mar gur as plaisteach is mó atá siad déanta ach mar gheall ar an gcadhnra litiam iontu. These gadgets were found in 6% of the sites accounted for. Fritheadh na giuirléidí sin i 6 faoin gcéad de na suíomhanna a bhfuil cuntas déanta orthu. With the peak of the tourist season upon us it is said that 90% of the towns are clean, but that is not true for only 28% of metropolitan areas. Agus buaic shéasúr na tursaóireachta linn deirtear go bhfuil 90 faoin gcéad de na bailte glan, ach nach fíor sin ach i gcás 28 faoin gcéad de cheantair cathrach. Galway and Waterford are the only two cities that have been awarded "clean status". Is iad Gaillimh agus Port Láirge an t-aon dá chathair a bhfuil "stádas glan" bronnta orthu. On the other hand, Dundalk and Tralee are the only two towns that failed to achieve that status in the towns section. Ar an taobh eile den scéal, is iad Dún Dealgan agus Trá Lí an t- aon dá bhaile a theip an stádas sin a bhaint amach i rannóg na mbailte. The study shows that the core of the city is deteriorating, from "fairly littered" to "polluted". Léiríonn an staidéar go bhfuil croílár na hardcathrach ag gábhail in olcais, ó "réasúnta truaillithe le bruscar" go "truaillithe". It is good news that the number of "highly polluted" sites in the country has fallen in 2023, after they also decreased last year. Deascéala é go bhfuil líon na láithreacha "mór-thruaillithe" sa tír tar éis titim i 2023, tar éis dóibh laghdú freisin anuraidh. Cork City has improved, as has Drogheda. Tá Cathair Chorcaí feabhsaithe, mar atá Droichead Átha. In the case of that town in Co. Louth, a strong boost has been made, from "highly polluted" in 2022 to "normal European cleanliness level" now. I gcás an bhaile mór sin i gCo Lú tá treisiú tréan déanta, ó "mhór- thruaillithe" i 2022 go "gnáthleibhéal glaineachta Eorpach" anois.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Peacekeeping missions: "let's look again at the Triple Green". Misin shíochánaíochta: "breathnóimis arís ar an nGlas Triarach". Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that Ireland should look again at the Triple Lock, as it is called, or the three fences that need to be thrown before soldiers from this country can be sent abroad. Dúirt an Tánaiste Micheál Martin gur chóir d'Éirinn breathnú arís ar an nGlas Triarach, mar a thugtar air, nó na trí chlaí is gá a chaitheamh sular féidir saighdiúrí as an tír seo a chur thar lear. Micheál Martin was speaking at the second session of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy which is taking place in Galway today. Ag labhairt a bhí Micheál Martin ag an dara seisiún den Fhóram Comhairleach maidir le Polasaí Slándála Idirnáisiunta atá ar siúl i nGaillimh inniu. The first session was in Cork yesterday. Is i gCorcaigh inné a bhí an chéad seisiún. The Tánaiste indicated that the Government wished to ensure that this country would not be discouraged from participating in peacekeeping missions abroad. Thug an Tánaiste le fios gur mhian leis an Rialtas a chinntiú nach mbeadh aon laincis ar an tír seo páirt a ghlacadh i misin shíochánaíochta thar lear. That is, he said, as long as it would really be peacekeeping missions (and there would be no hidden objectives). Is é sin, arsa sé, fad is gur misin shíochánaíochta a bheadh i gceist i ndáiríre (agus nach mbeadh aon chuspóirí ceilte ann). According to the policy known as the Triple Lock, permission must be obtained from the Government, the Dáil and the United Nations before the Irish Defense Forces can be sent on duty in foreign countries. De réir an pholasaí a dtugtar an Glas Triarach air, caithfear cead a fháil ón Rialtas, ón Dáil agus ó na Náisiúin Aontaithe sular féidir Óglaigh na hÉireann a chur ar dualgas i dtíortha iasachta. The Tánaiste would like to relax this policy so that there is no need to consult more with the United Nations Security Council. Ba mhaith leis an Tánaiste an polasaí seo a mhaolú le nach gcaithfí dul i gcomhairle ní ba mhó le Comhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe. He pointed out that the five permanent members of the Security Council are forever trying to get the best of each other and that Russia, as part of this conflict, has a habit of blocking international peacekeeping missions. Thug sé le fios go mbíonn na cúig bhall bhuana den Chomhairle Slándála go síoraí ag iarraidh an ceann is fearr a fháil ar a chéile agus go bhfuil sé de nós ag an Rúis, mar chuid den tsáraíocht seo, misin shíochánaíochta idirnáisiúnta a chosc. It is not worth it for us to pretend that this art is not up and it is so, says Micheál Martin, that a resolution has not been passed in the United Nations in connection with a peacekeeping mission since 2014. Ní fiú dúinne ligean orainn féin nach bhfuil an ealaín seo ar bun agus is amhlaidh atá sé, arsa Micheál Martin, nár ritheadh rún sna Náisiúin Aontaithe i dtaca le misean síochánaíochta ó 2014. As a reinforcement of this dysfunction, according to him, he drew attention to the plight of Syria and the difficulties involved in providing humanitarian aid to the four million people in need there. Mar sholaoid ar an mífheidhmiúlacht seo, dar leis, tharraing sé aird ar anchás na Siria agus ar na deacrachtaí a bhaineann le cabhair dhaonnúil a thabhairt do na ceithre mhilliún duine atá i ngátar ansin. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 290 new jobs to be provided by an artificial intelligence company. 290 post nua le cur ar fáil ag comhlacht intleachta saorga. The technology company from the United States AMD is to provide 290 new jobs in Dublin and Cork for the next four years. Tá an comhlacht teicneolaíochta as na Stáit Aontaithe AMD le 290 post nua a chur ar fáil i mBaile Átha Cliath agus i gCorcaigh as seo go ceann ceithre bliana. The new jobs are part of AMD's €120 million investment in Ireland. Cuid d'infheistíocht €120 milliún atá AMD a dhéanamh in Éirinn atá sna poist nua. The new recruits will work in the company's engineering, research and support departments. Is i rannóga innealtóireachta, taighde agus tacaíochta an chomhlachta a bheas na hearcaigh nua ag obair. The company has indicated that the development of artificial intelligence will be one of the major projects that will be undertaken in Ireland. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an gcomhlacht go mbeidh forbairt na hintleachta saorga ar cheann de na tograí móra a mbeifear ag tabhairt faoi in Éirinn. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has welcomed the new jobs. Tá fáilte curtha ag an Aire Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta Simon Coveney roimh na poist úra. He said that it is a significant investment that will greatly contribute to the technology sector in this country and will provide new opportunities for people already working in the sector and for graduates. Dúirt sé gur infheistíocht shuntasach atá ann a chuirfeas go mór leis an earnáil teicneolaíochta sa tír seo agus a chuirfeas deiseanna nua ar fáil do dhaoine atá ag obair san earnáil cheana féin agus do chéimithe. AMD bought the company Xilinx last year, a company that has been in this country since 1994. Cheannaigh AMD an comhlacht Xilinx anuraidh, comhlacht atá sa tír seo ó 1994. The Industrial Development Agency was said to be supporting the new investment. Dúradh go bhfuil an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail ag tacú leis an infheistíocht nua. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A "catastrophic explosion" involving the Titan mini-submarine. "Inpléascadh tubaisteach" a bhain do mhion-fhomhuireán an Titan. A "catastrophic explosion" involving the Titan mini-submarine was responsible for the death of the five people on board, according to the United States Coast Guard. "Inpléascadh tubaisteach" a bhain do mhion-fhomhuireán an Titan ba chionsiocair le bás an chúigir a bhí inti, dar le Garda Cósta na Stát Aontaithe. Yesterday evening, pieces of the submarine were found four kilometers underwater and half a kilometer from the Titanic's wreckage shoulder in the North Atlantic. Tráthnóna inné, aimsíodh píosaí den fhomhuireán ceithre chiliméadar faoin uisce agus leathchiliméadar ó ghualainn raiceáil an Titanic san Atlantach Thuaidh. The Titan was taking a trip under the raking when the communication between her and her helmsman was cut on top of the sea last Sunday. Bhí an Titan ag tabhairt turas faoin raiceáil nuair a gearradh an chumarsáid idir í agus lucht a stiúrtha ar bharr na farraige Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. According to Rear Admiral John Mauger of the United States Coast Guard it appears that the submarine's pressure chamber has exploded. Dar leis an Seachaimiréal John Mauger ó Gharda Cósta na Stát Aontaithe go ndealraíonn sé gur inphléasc cuasán brú an fhomhuireáin. It is still not possible to say, however, why the explosion happened or when exactly it happened, said Rear Admiral Mauger. Ní féidir a rá fós, áfach, cén fáth ar tharla an t-inpléascadh ná cén uair go baileach a tharla sé, a dúirt an Seachaimiréal Mauger. He confirmed, however, that sonar buoys had been in the water for three days before the wreckage of the submarine was found yesterday and that they had not detected any major noise or trouble during that time. Dhearbhaigh sé, mar sin féin, go raibh baoithe sonóra san uisce ar feadh trí lá sular aimsíodh smionagar an fhomhuireáin inné agus nach raibh aon torann mór ná troimpléasc braite acu i gcaitheamh an achair sin. On the contrary, it emerged yesterday evening that the United States Navy sonar plant detected a disturbance in the sea area close to the Titanic on Sunday. Os a choinne sin, tháinig sé chun solais tráthnóna inné gur bhraith gléasra sonóra Chabhlach na Stát Aontaithe troimpléasc sa limistéar farraige gar don Titanic ar an Domhnach. It is to be understood from all that, therefore, that the vessel seems to have exploded shortly after being lowered into the water by the steering ship. Tá sé le tuiscint ón méid sin ar fad, mar sin, gur cosúil gur inphléasc an t-árthach go gairid tar éis di a bheith ligthe síos san uisce ag an long stiúrtha. There is currently no word on finding the bodies of the five men who were in the submarine. Níl aon chaint faoi láthair ar choirp an chúigear fear a bhí san fhormhuireán a aimsiú. Those five are the toki from Britain Hamish Harding, 58 years; the Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his nineteen-year-old son Sulaiman; the French pilot Paul-Henry Nargeolet, 77 years; and the American Stockton Rush, 61 years, the founder of the OceanGate company that owns the vessel. Is iad an cúigear sin an toicí as an mBreatain Hamish Harding, 58 bliain; an fear gnó as an bPacastáin Shahzada Dawood, 48 bliain, agus a mhac Sulaiman a bhí naoi mbliana déag; an píolóta as an bhFrainc Paul-Henry Nargeolet, 77 bliain; agus an Meiriceánach Stockton Rush, 61 bliain, bunaitheoir an chomhlachta OceanGate ar leo an t-árthach. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Sounds" heard and a search is underway for a mini-submarine. "Fuaimeanna" cloiste agus cuardach ag dul ar mhion-fhomhuireán. Rescuers searching for the Titan mini-submarine, which has been missing in the North Atlantic for three days, are reported to have heard "sounds" coming from the depths of the sea. Tuairiscítear "fuaimeanna" aníos as domhain na farraige a bheith cloiste ag lucht tarrthála atá i mbun cuardaigh ar mhion-fhomhuireán an Titan atá ar iarraidh san Atlanach Thuaidh le trí lá. It was not said what kind of sound it was - whether it was tapping, bass, or some other kind of dull sound. Ní dúradh cén sórt fuaime a bhí i gceist – ar cnagadh, dord, nó fuaim mhaol de chineál éigin eile a bhí ann. However, Rolling Stone magazine and CNN are reporting that it was a knock - at least at first - and that it was heard every half hour for a while. Mar sin féin, tá sé á thuairisciú ag an iris Rolling Stone agus ag CNN gur cnagadh a bhí ann – ar an gcéad dul síos ar a laghad – agus go raibh sé le cloisteáil gach leathuair an chloig ar feadh tamaill. According to Rolling Stone the sounds were detected by sonar buoys. Dar le Rolling Stone gur baoithe sonóra a bhraith na fuaimeanna. Four hours later, according to the reports, more noises were heard but it seems that it was not a knock then. Ceithre huaire an chloig ina dhiaidh sin, de réir na dtuairiscí, chualathas tuilleadh fuaimeanna ach dealraíonn sé nach cnagadh a bhí ann an uair sin. The United States Coast Guard has since confirmed that the search is being focused on a narrower area of the sea in light of the latest crime but the work has been said to have been unsuccessful so far. Tá sé dearbhaithe ó shin ag Garda Cósta na Stát Aontaithe go bhfuil an cuardach á dhíríú ar limistéar farraige níos cúinge i bhfianaise an choir is deireanaí ach dúradh nach raibh aon rath ar an obair go nuige seo. The Titan has the capacity to remain underwater for up to 96 hours. Tá sé d'acmhainn ag an Titan fanacht faoin uisce ar feadh suas le 96 uair an chloig. This means, unfortunately, that the oxygen in the vessel will be exhausted by tomorrow morning. Fágann sin, faraor, go mbeidh an t-ocsaigin san árthach ídithe faoi mhaidin amárach. There are five people in the small submarine that was taking a trip under the wreck of the Titanic when communication was cut between it and those who steered it on top of the sea. Cúigear atá san fhomhuireán beag a bhí ag tabhairt turas faoi raiceáil an Titanic nuair a gearradh an chumarsáid idir í agus lucht a stiúrtha ar bharr na farraige. The five are the British man Hamish Harding, 58 years; the Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his nineteen-year-old son Sulaiman; the French pilot Paul-Henry Nargeolet, 77 years; and the founder of the company that owns the vessel Stockton Rush, 61 years. Is iad an cúigear an toicí as an mBreatain Hamish Harding, 58 bliain; an fear gnó as an bPacastáin Shahzada Dawood, 48 bliain, agus a mhac Sulaiman atá naoi mbliana déag; an píolóta as an bhFrainc Paul-Henry Nargeolet, 77 bliain; agus bunaitheoir an chomhlachta ar leo an t- árthach Stockton Rush, 61 bliain. An area of 19,683 square kilometers has been searched so far by ships and planes from Canada and the United States, and they are currently being assisted by the crew of a commercial ship with its own mini-submarine. Tá limistéar 19,683 ciliméadar cearnach cuardaithe go dtí seo ag longa agus eitleáin as Ceanada agus as na Stáit Aontaithe, agus tá foireann loinge tráchtála a bhfuil mion-fhomhuireán dá gcuid féin acu ag cuidiú leo faoi láthair. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A major search continues for a mini-submarine in the Atlantic. Mórchuardach fós ag dul ar mhion-fhomhuireán san Atlantach. A major search is still underway for a missing mini-submarine in the deep waters of the Atlantic over a thousand kilometers off the coast of North America. Tá mórchuardach fós ag dul ar mhion-fhomhuireán atá ar iarraidh in uiscí doimhne an Atlantaigh os cionn míle ciliméadar amach ó chósta Mheiriceá Thuaidh. It is understood that there are five people in the small submarine - the pilot and four passengers - who were taking a trip under the wreck of the Titanic when the communication between her and those who steered her on the top of the sea was cut yesterday. Tuigtear go bhfuil cúigear san fhomhuireán beag – an píolota agus ceathrar paisinéirí – a bhí ag tabhairt turas faoi raiceáil an Titanic nuair a gearradh an chumarsáid idir í agus lucht a stiúrtha ar bharr na farraige arú inné. It is not known what caused the communication to be cut. Ní fios cad ba chúis le gearradh na cumarsáide. It is said that rescuers are making every effort to find the submarine, which is 21 feet long, but that it is a great challenge to navigate the very wide area of the sea. Deirtear go bhfuil gach dícheall á dhéanamh ag lucht tarrthála teacht ar an bhfomhuireán, atá 21 troigh ar a fhad, ach gur mór an dúshlán é ós limistéar farraige an-fhairsing atá siad a chíorláil. Both planes and ships from Canada and the United States are involved in the search. Tá idir eitleáin agus longa as Ceanda agus as na Stáit Aontaithe páirteach sa chuardach. It is also said that it is not possible to be sure if the submarine - which is called the Titan - is still in deep waters or if it has come to the top of the sea without knowing. Deirtear freisin nach féidir a bheith cinnte de an bhfuil an fomhuireán – dá ngairtear an Titan – an bhfuil sí fós in uiscí doimhne nó an bhfuil sí tagtha go barr na farraige i ngan fhios. The US Coast Guard revealed yesterday that the vessel had the capacity to remain underwater for up to 96 hours. Thug Garda Cósta na Stát Aontaithe le fios inné go raibh sé d'acmhainn ag an árthach fanacht faoin uisce ar feadh suas le 96 uair an chloig. The five people in the submarine are British sailor Hamish Harding; Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Sulaiman; the French pilot Paul-Henry Nargeolet; and the founder of the company that owns the vessel Stockton Rush. Is iad an cúigear atá san fhomhuireán an toicí as an mBreatain Hamish Harding; an fear gnó as an bPacastáin Shahzada Dawood agus a mhac Sulaiman; an píolóta as an bhFrainc Paul-Henry Nargeolet; agus bunaitheoir an chomhlachta ar leis an t-árthach Stockton Rush. The Titan is a special submarine and a trip to the wreck of the Titanic costs almost a quarter of a million euros per person. Is fomhuireán ar leith í an Titan agus cosnaíonn turas uirthi go dtí raiceáil an Titanic beagnach ceathrú milliún euro an duine. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Apology from the President for a "trivial statement" about an expert. Leithscéal ón Uachtarán faoi "ráiteas fánach" faoi shaineolaí. President Michael D. Tá an tUachtarán Michael D. Higgins has apologized to Professor Louise Richardson for a "careless statement" he made which was published in a newspaper yesterday. Higgins tar éis leithscéal a ghabháil leis an Ollamh Louise Richardson faoi "ráiteas míchúramach" a rinne sé a foilsíodh i nuachtán inné. In the article the President said that Ireland was "running thin" during a dangerous period, at a time when the country's foreign policy is "going downstream." San alt dúirt an tUachtarán go raibh Éirinn "ag rith ar thanaí" le linn tréimhse chontúirteach, tráth a bhfuil polasaí eachtrach na tíre "ag imeacht le sruth." He also referred to the chairman of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy - Professor Richardson - and said that she was someone "with a very large DBE - Dame of the British Empire" and that she was "grand" but that she would have to the ability of experts to come to the Forum. Thagair sé chomh maith do chathaoirleach an Fhóram Comhairliúcháin ar an bPolasaí Slándála Idirnáisiúnta – an tOll Richardson – agus dúirt sé gur duine í "with a very large DBE - Dame of the British Empire" agus go raibh sí "grand" ach go mbeadh ar a chumas féin a theacht ar lucht saineolais le bheith ar an bhFóram. Today the President's Office says "he meant no offense by that trivial statement." Inniu deir Oifig an Uachtaráin "nach raibh aon mhasla i gceist aige leis an ráiteas fánach sin." "The President apologizes" says a statement from the Office "for any offense he inadvertently gave to Professor Richardson with a careless statement. "Gabhann an tUachtarán leithscéal" a deir ráiteas ón Oifig "faoi aon mhasla a thug sé gan chuimhneamh don Ollamh Richardson le ráiteas míchúramach. As a political scientist and sociologist himself, the President is familiar with the work of Professor Richardson. Mar eolaí polaitiúil agus socheolaí é féin tá eolas ag an Uachtarán ar shaothar an Oll Richardson. He admires, as do others, the Professor's tenacity in attracting students from disadvantaged and other non-traditional backgrounds to Oxford University, which led to her being awarded the DBE." Tá meas aige, mar atá ag daoine eile, ar threallús an Ollaimh ag mealladh mac léinn faoi mhíbhuntáiste agus ó chúlraí eile neamhthraidisiúnta chuig Ollscoil Oxford, rud ba chúis leis an ngradam DBE a bronnadh uirthi." Government sources have indicated that Prof Richardson will continue to chair the Forum. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag foinsí Rialtais go leanfaidh an tOll Richardson i mbun cathaoirleachta ar an bhFóram. In the interview the President did yesterday with the Sunday Business Post he said he was concerned that the country was turning away from "positive neutrality, our established policy." San agallamh a rinne an tUachtarán inné leis an Sunday Business Post dúirt sé go raibh imní air go raibh an tír ag iompú ón "neodracht dearfach, an polasaí seanbhunaithe atá againn." He mentioned the panels on the Forum, among which he said "the admirals, the generals, the air force and the rest" as well as "the countries that used to be neutral but are now looking for NATO membership." Luaigh sé na painéil atá ar an bhFóram, ina measc a dúirt sé "na haimiréil, na ginearáil, an t-aerfhórsa agus an chuid eile" chomh maith "leis na tíortha a bhíodh neodrach ach atá anois ag lorg ballraíochta le NATO." Cathal Berry - Independent MP and former member of the Defense Forces - has said there should be a "respectful debate" about Irish neutrality. Tá Cathal Berry - Teachta Dála Neamhspleách agus iarchomhalta sna Fórsaí Cosanta - tar éis a rá gur cheart "díospóireacht mheasúil" a bheith ann faoi neodracht na hÉireann.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Little has been said about the fact that there will be tax relief on large profits. Beag déanta den scéal go mbeidh faoiseamh cánach ar mhórgáistí. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has played down the fact that the government intends to temporarily introduce tax relief in the budget on the interest paid by homeowners on their mortgage. Tá an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, i ndiaidh beag a dhéanamh den scéal go bhfuil sé i gceist ag an rialtas faoiseamh cánach a thabhairt isteach go sealadach sa bhuiséad ar an ús a íocann úinéirí tí ar a mórgáiste. There was speculation that this would be done in order to help people, whose interest rates have gone up eight times in a row. Bhí tuairimíocht ann go ndéanfaí amhlaidh ar mhaithe le cuidiú le daoine, a bhfuil a rátaí úis imithe in airde ocht n-uaire as a chéile. The latest figures from the Central Bank of Ireland show that 2,000 householders had short-term mortgage arrears during the first quarter of this year. Léiríonn na figiúirí is deireanaí ó Bhanc Ceannais na hÉireann go raibh riaráistí mórgáiste gearrthréimhseacha ar 2,000 úinéir tí le linn na chéad ráithe i mbliana. Speaking in Jersey today, the Taoiseach pointed out that there are difficulties in canceling short-term policies after a while: "how short-term would they be?" he asked. Agus é ag caint i nGeirsí inniu, thug an Taoiseach le fios go mbíonn deacrachtaí le beartais ghearrthréimhseacha a chur ar ceal i ndiaidh tamaill: "cé chomh gearrthréimhseach is a bheadh siad?" a d'fhiafraigh sé. "We all had a long period", he said, "where very low rates were being charged. "Bhí tréimhse againn ar fad i bhfad", a dúirt sé, "ina raibh rátaí an-ísle go deo á ngearradh. Things are now settling back to where they've always been historically, which is between 3% and 5%." Tá cúrsaí anois ag socrú ar ais ag an bpointe ag a mbíodh siad i gcónaí go stairiúil, is é sin, idir 3 faoin gcéad agus 5 faoin gcéad ." He pointed out that the European Central Bank had raised interest rates several times in order to restore price stability. Thug sé le fios go raibh Banc Ceannais na hEorpa i ndiaidh rátaí úis a ardú arís agus arís eile ar mhaithe le cobhsaíocht praghsanna a thabhairt ar ais in athuair. "People have to be honest about that", said Leo Varadkar. "Caithfear a bheith macánta le daoine faoi sin", a dúirt Leo Varadkar. He indicated, however, that the government would consider introducing tax relief on interest rates in the budget, but that it would be a "complex" policy. Thug sé le fios, áfach, go ndéanfadh an rialtas machnamh ar fhaoiseamh cánach ar rátaí úis a thabhairt isteach sa mbuiséad, ach gur beartas "casta" a bheadh ann. Yesterday, Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty accused the government of having their "head in the sand". Inné, chuir urlabhraí airgeadais Shinn Féin, Pearse Doherty i leith an rialtais go raibh a "gcloigeann sa ngaineamh acu". He accused the government of not having any strategy and that things were now "out of control" for people with a large tracking profit. Chuir sé i leith an rialtais nach raibh straitéis ar bith acu agus go raibh cúrsaí anois "as smacht" i gcás daoine a bhfuil mórgáiste rianúcháin acu. Pearse Doherty told the Dáil a story about a single parent she had contacted. D'inis Pearse Doherty scéal don Dáil faoi thuismitheoir aonair a raibh teagmháil déanta aici leis. She informed him that her wholesale payments had increased by €700 and that she is now afraid that there will be arrears on her wholesale. Chuir sí in iúl dó go raibh ardú €700 tagtha ar a híocaíochtaí mórgáiste agus go bhfuil eagla uirthi anois go mbeidh riaráistí ar a mórgáiste.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com This State's Air Corps assisting fire services in the north. Aerchór an Stáit seo ag cuidiú le seirbhísí dóiteáin ó thuaidh. This State's Air Corps is helping the Northern fire services put out a major blaze in Co Antrim. Tá Aerchór an Stáit seo ag cuidiú leis na seirbhísí dóiteáin sa Tuaisceart falscaí mhór i gCo Aontroma a mhúchadh. The Air Force is pouring thousands of liters of water on the large fire in Glenairamh in north Antrim. Tá an tAerchór ag doirteadh na mílte lítear uisce anuas ar an tine mhór i nGleann Aireamh i dtuaisceart Aontroma. The starting line of the fire is about a kilometer long. Thart ar chiliméadar ar a fhad atá líne thosaigh na tine. It was announced yesterday evening that the fire was out of control and approximately 80 firemen have been trying to put it out since then. Is tráthnóna inné a fógraiodh go raibh an tine imithe ó smacht agus tá tuairim is 80 oibrí dóiteáin ó ag iarraidh í a mhúchadh ó shin. Northern Fire Service senior officer Paul Harper said they had formally asked the Air Corps team to assist them given the size of the fire. Dúirt oifigeach sinsearach i Seirbhís Dóiteáin an Tuaiscirt Paul Harper go raibh iarrtha acu go foirimiúil ar fhoireann an Aerchóir cuidiú leo i bhfianaise chomh mór agus a bhí an tine. It is thought that the fire will continue to burn for the next few days. Ceaptar go mbeidh ag tine ag dó go ceann cúpla lá eile. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Interest rates on loans raised again by the European Central Bank. Rátaí úis ar iasachtaí ardaithe arís ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach. The European Central Bank has raised interest rates on loans to their highest level in over 20 years. Tá rátaí úis ar iasachtaí ardaithe go dtí an leibhéal is airde le corradh agus 20 bliain ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach. It is a 0.25% increase, the eighth increase in interest rates since last July. Ardú 0.25 faoin gcéad atá i gceist, an t-ochtú hardú ar rátaí úis ón Iúil seo caite. This latest rise takes the prime lending rate to 4% - up from 0% a year ago - and will add hundreds of euros to the annual repayments of track and variable rate mortgage holders. Fágann an t-ardú is déanaí seo gur 4 faoin gcéad atá sa phríomhráta iasachta anois – le hais 0 faoin gcéad bliain ó shin – agus cuirfidh sé na céadta euro le haisíocaíochtaí bliantúla lucht morgáistí rianúcháin agus morgáistí rátaí athraitheacha. Part of the economic strategy of the European Union is the continuous increases in interest rates in order to lower the high rate of inflation in the euro area. Cuid de straitéis eacnamaíochta an Aontais Eorpaigh atá sna harduithe leanúnacha ar rátaí úis le dúil ráta ard an bhoilscithe sa limistéar euro a ísliú. According to the theory, when interest rates are raised the demand for credit decreases; and when the demand for credit decreases the rate of inflation slows. De réir na teoirice, nuair a ardaítear rátaí úis laghdaíonn an t-éileamh ar chreidmheas; agus nuair a laghdaíonn an t- éileamh ar chreidmheas moillíonn ráta an bhoilscithe. They are looking to lower the rate of inflation in the euro zone to 2%, but God bless that is still not within reach. Is ag féachaint le ráta an bhoilscithe sa limistéar euro a ísliú go dtí 2 faoin gcéad atáthar, ach níltear i bhfoisceacht go mbeannaí Dia de sin fós. The rate of inflation in the euro area as a whole last month was 6.1%, 5.4% in Ireland. 6.1 faoin gcéad a bhí i ráta an bhoilscithe sa limistéar euro trí chéile an mhí seo caite, 5.4 faoin gcéad in Éirinn. It is believed, in fact, that it will not be as low as 2% for another three years at the earliest, if at all. Creidtear, go deimhin, nach mbeidh sé chomh híseal le 2 faoin gcéad go ceann trí bliana eile ar a luaithe, má bheidh. This makes it more likely that further increases in interest rates are in store for the euro countries and that the next one may be announced next month. Fágann sin gur dóichí go bhfuil tuilleadh arduithe fós ar rátaí úis i ndán do thíortha an euro agus go mb'fhéidir gur an mhí seo chugainn féin a fhógrófar an chéad cheann eile. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 155 Irish summer courses are being held in the Gaeltacht this year. 155 cúrsa samhraidh Gaeilge á reáchtáil sa Ghaeltacht i mbliana. Iriseoir Ilméán Summer courses will take place in every Gaeltacht county this summer for the first time since 2019. Iriseoir Ilmheán Beidh cúrsaí samhraidh ar siúl i ngach contae Gaeltachta an samhradh seo den chéad uair ó 2019. There have been no courses in Meath or Cork Gaeltacht for four years. Ní raibh aon chúrsaí ar siúl i nGaeltacht na Mí ná i nGaeltacht Chorcaí le ceithre bliana. 155 summer courses for young people will be held at summer colleges in the Gaeltacht this year and three outside the Gaeltacht, which is an increase of around 10% from last year. Beidh 155 cúrsa samhraidh do dhaoine óga á réachtáil ag coláistí samhraidh sa Ghaeltacht i mbliana agus trí cinn taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht, sin méadú thart ar 10 faoin gcéad ón bhliain seo caite. According to information received by 7LÁ, 87% of them are two-week or longer courses. De réir faisnéise atá faighte ag 7LÁ, is cúrsaí coicíse nó níos faide atá in 87 faoin gcéad díobh. Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Patrick O'Donovan told 7LÁ that he "is of the opinion that the various policies announced by the Department to boost the sector this year are working well." Dúirt Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta Patrick O'Donovan le 7LÁ go bhfuil sé "den tuairim go bhfuil na beartais éagsúla a d’fhógair an Roinn le borradh a chur faoin earnáil i mbliana ag oibriú go maith." Almost 100 families have asked the Department of the Gaeltacht to raise the number of students they keep to a maximum of sixteen per course. Tá iarrtha ag beagnach 100 teaghlach ar Roinn na Gaeltachta an líon scoláirí a choinníonn siad a ardú go dtí sé dhuine dhéag ar a mhéad in aghaidh an chúrsa. A maximum of twelve was previously allowed. Dháréag ar a mhéad a cheadaítí roimhe seo. The summer courses are held under the Scheme of Learners of Irish. Is faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a reáchtáiltear na cúrsaí samhraidh. As evidence of the boom in matters, the Department has confirmed that 30 new families have registered with the scheme so far this year. Mar sholaoid ar an mborradh atá faoi na cúrsaí, tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Roinn go bhfuil 30 teaghlach nua cláraithe leis an scéim go dtí seo i mbliana. It was also said that applications from seven other families are currently being processed. Dúradh fosta go bhfuil iarratais ó sheacht dteaghlach eile á bpróiseáil faoi láthair. It is understood that the Department will accept applications from other families during the summer. Tuigtear go nglacfaidh an Roinn le hiarratais ó theaghlaigh eile i gcaitheamh an tsamhraidh. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Thunderstorms promised in Leinster, eight other counties. Léidearnach thoirní geallta i gCúige Laighean, ocht gcontae eile. Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning with severe thunderstorms expected across Leinster and eight other counties. Tá foláireamh buí aimsire eisithe ag Met Éireann agus léidearnach thoirní geallta ar fud Chúige Laighean agus in ocht gcontae eile. The eight counties involved are Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Waterford, Roscommon, Sligo and Tipperary. Is iad na hocht gcontae atá i gceist an Cabhán, Dún na nGall, Liatroim, Muineachán, Port Láirge, Ros Comáin, Sligeach agus Tiobraid Árann. The warning has been in place since midday and will end at 10 o'clock tonight. Tá an foláireamh i bhfeidhm ón meán lae agus tiocfaidh deireadh leis ag 10 a chlog anocht. The heavy rain is gradually spreading south-east across those areas, say the meteorologists. Is de réir a chéile atá an bháisteach throm ag leathadh soir ó dheas trasna na gceantar sin, a deir na meitéareolaithe. It is also said that there may be chills in some places and people are advised to be studious if it rains while driving. Deirtear freisin go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh fuarlaigh i roinnt áiteanna agus táthar ag moladh do dhaoine a bheith staidéarach má thagann an fhearthainn orthu agus iad ag tiomáint. Meteorologists to the north have issued a similar warning. Tá foláireamh den sórt céanna eisithe ag meitéareolaithe ó thuaidh. It is in Derry, Fermanagh and Tyrone that the loudest, they say. Is i nDoire, i bhFear Manach agus i dTír Eoghain is mó a bheas an chlagarnach, a deir siad. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish Plan for Béal an Mhuirthead to be drafted. Plean Gaeilge le haghaidh Bhéal an Mhuirthead le dréachtú. Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Patrick O'Donovan has announced that an Irish language plan is planned for Béal an Mhuirthead, Co Mayo, as part of the language planning process. Tá sé fógartha ag Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta Patrick O'Donovan go bhfuil plean teanga Gaeilge beartaithe le haghaidh Bhéal an Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo, mar chuid den phróiseas pleanála teanga. To that end, said the Minister, Údarás na Gaeltachta will begin immediately to find and appoint an appropriate organization to formulate and implement the plan. Chuige sin, a dúirt an tAire, cuirfidh Údarás na Gaeltachta tús láithreach le heagraíocht chuí a aimsiú agus a cheapadh leis an bplean a chur i dtoll a chéile agus a chur i bhfeidhm. In a press release, Patrick O'Donovan indicated that the Department of the Gaeltacht would provide funding to support the costs involved in drafting the plan as well as an annual allocation of €100,000 for its implementation. I bpreasráiteas, thug Patrick O'Donovan le fios go gcuirfeadh Roinn na Gaeltachta maoiniú ar fáil leis na costais a bhainfeas le dreachtú an phlean a sheasamh chomh maith le hallúntas bliantúil de €100,000 lena fheidhmiú. A Language Planning Officer will be hired as part of the plan, it was said. Fóstófar Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga mar chuid den phlean, a dúradh. Organizations wishing to take on the task have until the end of this month to apply. Tá go dtí deireadh na míosa seo ag eagraíochtaí ar mian leo an cúram a thógáil orthu féin cur isteach air. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Goods stolen from 55% d Earraí goidte ó 55 faoin gcéad d'fheirmeoirí na tíre – suirbhé nua. The results of a survey published today indicate that goods have been stolen from more than half of the country's farmers in recent years. Tugtar le fios i dtorthaí suirbhé a foilsíodh inniu gur goideadh earraí ó bhreis agus leath d'fheirmeoirí na tíre ar na blianta déanacha. 79% of those farmers sent a report to the Gardaí, according to the survey, but the rest thought it was not worth it. Chuir 79 faoin gcéad de na feirmeoirí sin scéal chuig na Gardaí, de réir an tsuirbhé, ach cheap an chuid eile nárbh fhiú. The stolen material was only recovered in 11% of cases, it is said. Ní bhfuarthas ar ais an t-ábhar a goideadh ach in 11 faoin gcéad de chásanna, a deirtear. 1,333 farmers took part in the survey carried out by criminologists from Dublin University of Technology in collaboration with the United Farmers of Ireland between July and November last year. 1,333 feirmeoir a ghlac páirt sa suirbhé a rinne coireolaithe ó Ollscoil Theicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath i gcomhar le Feirmeoirí Aontaithe na hÉireann idir mí Iúil agus mí na Samhna anuraidh. 55% of them indicated that equipment, machinery, tools and fuel were the most stolen items from them. Thug 55 faoin gcéad acu le fios gur trealamh, innealra, uirlisí agus breosla na hábhair ba mhó a goideadh uathu. Eleven of them said guns were stolen from them. Dúirt aon duine dhéag acu gur goideadh gunnaí uathu. According to their establishment, stricter laws are urgently needed to combat theft from farms and they believe that the courts are too soft on offenders. Dar lena mbunáite go bhfuil géarghá le dlíthe níos déine le dul i ngleic le gadaíocht ó fheirmeacha agus creideann siad go bhfuil na cúirteanna róbhog le ciontóirí. 42% of the farmers wanted a special unit to be established in the Garda Síochana to address the problem. Ba mhian le 42 faoin gcéad de na feirmeoirí go mbunófaí aonad speisialta sa Gharda Síochana chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar an bhfadhb. The researchers themselves recommend making grants available to farmers to implement security policies on their farms. Molann na taighdeoirí iad féin deontais a chur ar fáil d'fheirmeoirí le beartais slándála a chur i bhfeidhm ar a bhfeirmeacha. It was said that only one third of farmers have alarms in their homes, and that only 5% have alarms in their sheds and barns. Dúradh nach bhfuil aláraim ina dtithe ach ag aon trian d'fheirmeoirí, agus nach bhfuil aláraim ina gcuid bothán agus scioból ach ag 5 faoin gcéad acu. Very few of them, it was said, have security cameras. Is fíorbheagán acu, a dúradh, a bhfuil ceamaraí slándála acu. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Number of cancer cases in 2021 lower than expected. Líon cásanna ailse in 2021 níos ísle ná mar a bhí súil leis. The National Cancer Registry has revealed that cancer diagnosis services have been disrupted during 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an gClárlann Náisiúnta Ailse gur cuireadh as do sheirbhísí diagnóisithe ailse le linn na bliana 2021 mar gheall ar an bpaindéim covid 19. According to preliminary figures provided by the Registry, the number of cancer cases diagnosed in 2021 was 6% lower than expected. De réir réamhfhigiúirí atá curtha ar fáil ag an gClárlann, bhí an líon cásanna ailse a diagnóisíodh in 2021 6 faoin gcéad níos ísle ná mar a bhí súil leis. Above all other types of cancer, the number of cases of pancreatic cancer and kidney cancer were not diagnosed as expected due to the restrictions on services during 2021, it was said. Thar aon chineálacha eile ailse, níor diagóisníodh an líon cásanna d'ailse phaincréasach agus ailse dhuánach agus a bheifí ag súil leis mar gheall ar na srianta a bhí ar sheirbhísí i gcaitheamh 2021, a dúradh. It was also revealed that 1,665 cases of cancer were diagnosed in 2021. Tugadh le fios chomh maith gur 1,665 cás ailse a diagnóisíodh in 2021. For 2020, the number of cases of colorectal cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer was not diagnosed as expected, it was said. Maidir le 2020, níor diagnóisíodh an líon cásanna d'ailse cholaireicteach, ailse brollaigh agus ailse ceirbheacs agus a bheifí ag súil leis, a dúradh. Rachel Morrough from the Irish Cancer Society said that the information provided today shows that cancer testing services can be increased in a condition and that the disease can be diagnosed in time and in exceptional circumstances such as a pandemic. Dúirt Rachel Morrough ó Chumann Ailse na hÉireann go léiríonn an fhaisnéis a cuireadh ar fáil inniu gur mithid cur le seirbhísí tástála ailse i riocht agus gur féidir an galar a dhiagnóisiú in am agus i gcúinsí eisceachtúla cosúil le paindéim. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Dam failure in Ukraine: "42,000 people at risk". Bearnú damba san Úcráin: "42,000 duine i mbaol". It is estimated that around 42,000 people in Ukraine are at risk from the explosion of water that has leaked into them since a dam on the Dnieper River in the south of the country was breached early yesterday morning. Meastar thart ar 42,000 duine san Úcráin a bheith i mbaol ón maidhm uisce atá sceite isteach orthu ó bearnaíodh damba ar Abhainn na Dnípire i ndeisceart na tíre go moch ar maidin inné. It is believed that bombs pierced the dam next to the city of Nova Kakhovka on the east bank of the Dnieper which is held by Russian forces. Glactar leis gur le buamaí a polladh an damba taobh le cathair Nova Kakhovka ar bhruach thoir na Dnípire atá ina seilbh ag fórsaí Rúiseacha. The Russians and Ukrainians are blaming each other for the bombing, however. Tá na Rúisigh agus na hÚcránaigh ag cur an mhilleáin ar a chéile faoin mbuamáil, áfach. There has been a lot of speculation for some time about a counter-attack being planned by the Ukrainians in the area and it is said that the water may have been leaked to take away the walk. Tá neart údramála ann le tamall faoi fhrithionsaí a bheith á bheartú ag na hÚcránaigh sa cheantar agus deirtear go mb'fhéidir gur sceitheadh an t-uisce leis an siúl a bhaint díobh. On the other hand, it is said that it may have been an attempt to send the Russians running clockwise to distract them from the counter-attack. Ar an láimh eile de, deirtear go mb'fhéidir gur iarracht a bhí ann na Rúisigh a chur ag rith deiseal agus treiseal lena n-aire a tharraingt ón bhfrithionsaí. It is the same situation, however, for the hundreds of thousands of people in the region whose needs are left unmet, whether in the area controlled by the Russians or in the area held by Ukrainian forces. Is é an cás céanna é, ámh, do na céadta míle duine sa réigiún atá fágtha gan riar a riachtanais, bídís sa cheantar a bhfuil smacht ag na Rúisigh air nó sa cheantar atá ina seilbh ag fórsaí na hÚcráine. The United Nations says there is no fresh water to drink, food supplies have been destroyed, livestock has been lost and thousands of people have abandoned their towns since the land was flooded. Deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe nach bhfuil aon fhíoruisce le n-ól ann, go bhfuil soláthairtí bia millte, go bhfuil beostoc caillte agus go bhfuil na mílte duine tar éis a mbailte a thréigean ó báthadh an talamh. In that one, according to a news agency in Russia, at least seven people are missing. Ina cheann sin, dar le gníomhaireacht nuachta sa Rúis go bhfuil seachtar ar a laghad ar iarraidh. In the city of Kherson, located 60 kilometers downriver from the dam, citizens are wading through knee-high water – and even higher in places – as they try to save their remains. I gcathair Kherson, atá suite 60 ciliméadar síos an abhainn ón damba, tá saoránaigh ag maoscal tríd an uisce atá chomh hard lena nglúine – agus níos airde fós in áiteanna – agus iad ag féachaint lena n- iarmhais a shábháil. It is estimated that the flood will begin to subside today, but its footprint will of course last for a long time. Meastar go dtosóidh an tuile ag trá inniu, ach mairfidh a lorg go ceann i bhfad dar ndóigh. RTÉ News and Current Affairs People in the city of Kherson waiting for a funeral, 7 June 2023 Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Daoine i gcathair Kherson ag fanacht le hiomlacht, 7 Meitheamh 2023

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New rules regarding the use of nursing homes for refugees.

Rialacha nua i dtaca le tithe altranais a úsáid do theifigh.

The Government has ended the restriction on using private nursing homes to provide accommodation for refugees.

Tá deireadh curtha ag an Rialtas leis an srian a bhí ann tithe altranais príobháideacha a úsáid le cóiríocht a chuir ar fáil do theifigh.

Under the new rules set out by the Government, nursing homes must be closed for 2 years before asylum seekers or people fleeing the war in Ukraine can be placed in them.

Faoina rialacha nua atá leagtha amach ag an Rialtas, ní mór do thithe altranais a bheith dúnta 2 bhliain sular féidir lucht iarrtha tearmainn nó daoine atá ag teitheadh ón gcogadh san Úcráin a chur iontu.

It appears that private nursing homes were being closed and reopened to accommodate refugees.

Is cosúil go raibh tithe altranais príobháideacha á ndúnadh agus á n-oscailt arís le lóistín a chur ar fáil do theifigh.

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EPA saying climate targets will not be met.

EPA ag rá nach mbainfear amach spriocanna aeráide.

‘This country will not meet or risk meeting its goals by 2030 in terms of reversing climate change unless significant changes are implemented’ says the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

‘Ní bhainfidh an tír seo amach a cuid spriocanna ná baol air faoi 2030 i dtaca le hathrú na haeráide a chur ar gcúl mura gcuirtear athruithe suntasacha i bhfeidhm’ a deir an Ghníomhaireacht um Chosaint Comhshaoil (EPA).

‘If the policies and policies in relation to combating climate change are fully implemented as currently laid down, there would be a 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2030’ says the organisation.

‘Má chuirtear na polasaithe agus na beartais i dtaca le dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide i bhfeidhm go hiomlán mar atá leagtha síos faoi láthair,is 29 faoin gcéad de laghdú a thiocfadh ar astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa faoin mbliain 2030’ a deir an eagraíocht.

51% is the legal target.

51 faoin gcéad an sprioc atá ann de réir dlí.

The EPA says that all sectors must make comprehensive and rapid reductions in their emissions and greenhouse gases.

Deir an EPA go gcaithfidh gach earnáil laghdú cuimsitheach a dhéanamh go tapa maidir lena gcuid astaíochtaí agus gásanna nimhneacha.

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Man from Spidéal in court over cocaine shipment.

Fear ón Spidéal os comhair cúirte faoi lastas cocaoin.

A man from An Spidéal in County Galway was brought before the Galway District Court today charged with a cocaine shipment, worth €106,000, found in a house in Spidéal.

Tugadh fear as An Spidéal i gContae na Gaillimhe os comhair Chúirt Dúiche na Gaillimhe inniu agus é cúisithe maidir le lastas cócaoin, luach €106,000 a fuarthas i dteach sa Spidéal.

Judge Brendan O’Reilly said he was willing to let Niall Conneely out on bail but there would be certain conditions.

Dúirt an Breitheamh Brendan O’Reilly go raibh sé sásta Niall Conneely a ligean amach ar bannaí ach go mbeadh coinníollacha áirithe i gceist.

Niall Conneely, whose home address is Sídhéán ar an Spidéal, was present at a special sitting of the court today.

Bhí Niall Conneely, a bhfuil Sídheán ar an Spidéal, mar sheoladh baile aige, i láthair ag suí speisialta de chuid na cúirte inniu.

He was arrested yesterday when a cocaine shipment worth €106,000 was found in a residence in the town.

Gabhadh inné é nuair a fuarthas lastas cócaoin ar luach €106,000 i dteach cónaithe ar an mbaile.

Detective Constable Peter Naughton, who arrested and charged Niall Conneely yesterday, said that he was willing to accept the bail terms proposed by Solicitor Brian Gilmartin, bails to the value of €20,000, but that certain conditions had to be attached to them .

Dúirt an Bleachtaire Peter Naughton, a ghabh agus a chúisigh Niall Conneely inné, go raibh sé sásta glacadh le téarmaí na mbannaí a bhí á moladh ag an Aturnae Brian Gilmartin, bannaí ar luach €20,000, ach go gcaithfeadh coinníollacha áirithe a bheith ag baint leo.

Judge Brendan O’Reilly accepted the recommended bail terms.

Ghlac an Breitheamh Brendan O’Reilly le téarmaí na mbannaí a bhí á moladh.

The following conditions will apply to the arrangement.

Bainfidh na coinníollacha seo a leanas leis an socrú.

Niall Conneely will have to give the guards a contact number and be willing to answer the phone at any time during the day or night.

Beidh ar Niall Conneely uimhir theagmhála a thabhairt do na gardaí agus a bheith sásta an guthán a fhreagairt am ar bith i gcaitheamh an lae nó istoíche.

He will have to sign in at the Garda Station in Beach Road every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from now on.

Beidh air síniú isteach ag Stáisiún na nGardaí i mBóthar na Trá gach Luan, Céadaoin agus Satharn as seo amach.

He was asked to hand over his passport to the Gardaí and not to interfere with travel documents.

Iarradh air a phas a thabhairt do na Gardaí agus gan cur isteach ar cháipéisí taistil.

In addition, Niall Conneely will have to remain clean of intoxicants, remain at his home address and inform the Gardai if there is any change in that address.

Ina theannta sin, beidh ar Niall Conneely fanacht glan ó ábhar meisciúil, fanacht ina sheoladh baile agus na Gardaí a chur ar an eolas má thagann aon athrú ar an seoladh sin.

Judge Brendan O’Reilly recommended that Niall Conneely pay the court a sum of €10,000 in cash, but he was willing to reduce that sum to €5000 at the request of Solicitor Brian Gilmartin, who said he would not be able to afford it. by Niall Conneely to pay the full amount by next week.

Mhol an Breitheamh Brendan O’Reilly go ndéanfadh Niall Conneely suim €10,000 a íoc leis an gcúirt in airgead tirim, ach bhí sé sásta an tsuim sin a laghdú go €5000 ar iarratas ón Aturnae Brian Gilmartin, a dúirt nach mbeadh sé d’acmhainn ag Niall Conneely an méid iomlán a íoc faoin tseachtain seo chugainn.

Niall Conneelly will appear before the District Court again in Galway on June 7.

Beidh Niall Conneelly os comhair na Cúirte Dúiche arís sa Ghaillimh ar an 7 Meitheamh.

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A man arrested after the raid carried out by gardaí yesterday in DAC.

Fear gafa i ndiaidh na ruathar a rinne gardaí inné i mBÁC.

A man in his forties has been arrested by gardaí in connection with raids on homes and businesses in some areas of County Dublin yesterday.

Tá fear sna daicheadaí gafa ag na gardaí maidir le ruathair a thug siad faoi thithe cónaithe agus gnólachtaí i gceantair áirithe i gContaeBhaile Átha Cliath inné.

The raids were part of an information campaign currently being carried out by gardaí regarding criminal gangs in that county.

Bhain na ruathair le feachtas faisnéise atá ag gardaí faoi láthair maidir le buíonta coirpeach sa chontae sin.

Among the areas which came under the shadow of this inquiry yesterday were Leamhcan, Finglas, Castle of Cnucha and Ballyronan.

I measc na gceantar a tháinig faoi scáth an fhiosrúcháin seo inné bhí Leamhcán,Fionnghlas,Caisleán Cnucha agus Baile Uí Rónáin.

Guards managed to recover a significant amount of drugs as well as €200,000 in cash, ammunition, stolen motorbikes, mobile phones and laptops.

D’éirigh le gardaí theacht ar lear suntasach drugaí chomh maith le €200,000 in airgead tirim,armlóin,gluaisrothair a bhí goidte,fóin póca agus ríomhairí glúine.

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“Garda Síochána Ombudsman needs staff, resources”.

“Foireann, acmhainní de dhíth ar Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána”.

The head of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, Judge Rory MacCabe, has revealed that the organization does not have sufficient staff or other resources to properly investigate allegations of Garda misconduct.

Tá sé tugtha le fios ag ceannasaí Choimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána an Breitheamh Rory MacCabe nach bhfuil dóthain foirne ná acmhainní eile ag an eagraíocht le líomhaintí faoi mhí-iompar Gardaí a fhiosrú i gceart.

The Commission is due to cease this year and a brand new institution called the Police Ombudsman Office is to be established in its place.

Tá an Coimisiún le scor amach sa bhliain agus tá foras úrnua dá ngairfear Oifig Ombudsman na bPóilíní le bunú ina áit.

Currently, the Commission has an annual budget of €16.67 million and employs 170 people.

Faoi láthair, tá buiséad bliantúil de €16.67 milliún ag an gCoimisiún agus tá 170 duine fostaithe ann.

According to Judge MacCabe, however, both the budget and the number of staff should be doubled when the Police Ombudsman Office is established.

Dar leis an mBreitheamh MacCabe, áfach, nár mhór an buiséad agus an líon foirne araon a dhúbailt nuair a bhunófar Oifig Ombudsman na bPóilíní.

The judge also criticized the legislation under which the new office will be established.

Cháin an breitheamh freisin an reachtaíocht faoin mbunófar an oifig nua.

He said the legislation is inconsistent with the principle of civilian oversight set out in the Commission’s report on the Future of Policing in Ireland in 2018.

Dúirt sé nach dtagann an reachtaíocht le prionsabal na maoirseachta sibhialta a leagadh amach i dtuarascáil an Choimisiúin um Thodhchaí na Póilíneachta in Éirinn in 2018.

If the legislation is not amended, said Judge MacCabe, the Minister of Justice will be too involved in the affairs of the new office.

Mura ndéanfar leasú ar an reachtaíocht, arsa an Breitheamh MacCabe, beidh baint rómhór ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt le gnóthaí na hoifige nua.

He indicated in fact that he believed the new office would be weaker than the current Commission.

Thug sé le fios go deimhin gur chreid sé go mbeadh an oifig nua níos laige ná mar atá an Coimisiún faoi láthair.

Attention beyond the general public is being focused on the work of the Commission at the moment due to several controversies that have arisen recently.

Tá aird thar an gcoitiantacht á díríú ar obair an Choimisiúin i láthair na huaire mar gheall ar roinnt conspóidí a tháinig chun cinn le gairid.

One of them is the decision to charge a Garda in relation to a road rage incident in which three criminals were killed.

Ceann acu is ea an cinneadh Garda a chúiseamh maidir le brúscán bóthair inar maraíodh triúr coirpeach.

The latest figures show that the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission received 1,826 complaints from the public last year.

Léiríonn na figiúirí is deireanaí go bhfuair Choimisiún Ombudsman an Gharda Síochána 1,826 gearán ón bpobal anuraidh.

The basis of the allegations related to the misconduct of Gardai when arresting people; to do mischief in people; and the ineffectiveness of their work.

Bhain bunáite na líomhaintí le mí-iompar Gardaí agus daoine á ngabháil acu; neamart a dhéanamh i ndaoine; agus mí-éifeacht a gcuid oibre.

The Commission found that more than half of the complaints were well founded.

Chinn an Coimisiún go raibh bun le breis agus leath na ngearán.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "There is no basis for waiting three days before having an abortion". "Gan aon bhun le fanacht trí lá sula ndéantar ginmhilleadh". Major amendments should be made to the legislation regarding abortion, according to the person who chaired the recent review of abortion services in this country. Ba chóir leasuithe móra a dhéanamh ar an reachtaíocht maidir le ginmhilleadh, dar leis an té a bhí ina cathaoirleach ar an athbhreithniú a rinneadh le gairid ar sheirbhísí ginmhillte sa tír seo. Among these reforms, Dr Marie O'Shea recommends getting rid of the obligation to wait three days before having an abortion. I measc na leasuithe sin, molann an Dr Marie O'Shea fáil réidh leis an oibleagáid fanacht trí lá sula ndéantar ginmhilleadh. Dr O'Shea gave an account of the contents of the review to members of the Oireachtas Committee for Health today. Thug an Dr O'Shea cuntas ar a bhfuil san athbhreithniú do chomhaltaí den Choiste Oireachtais um Shláinte inniu. She told them that the Government must show strong leadership and courage to implement the changes needed. Dúirt sí leo nár mhór don Rialtas ceannasaíocht láidir agus misneach a léiriú leis na hathruithe a theastaíonn a chur i bhfeidhm. When the review was presented to the Government last month, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar indicated that the operational changes recommended in it would be implemented immediately. Nuair a cuireadh an t-athbhreithniú faoi bhráid an Rialtais an mhí seo caite, thug an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar le fios go gcuirfí i bhfeidhm láithreach na hathruithe oibríochtúla a mholtar ann. He said, however, that the amendments to the legislation proposed there would have to be submitted to the Oireachtas Committee for Health and the Health Service Executive. Dúirt sé, áfach, go gcaithfí na leasuithe ar an reachtaíocht a mholtar ann a chur faoi bhráid Choiste Oireachtais um Shláinte agus Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. Speaking at a hearing of that committee today, Dr O'Shea said that women who are entitled to an abortion in this country are going abroad to get it. Ag labhairt di ag éisteacht den choiste sin inniu, dúirt an Dr O'Shea go bhfuil mná atá i dteideal ginmhilleadh a fháil sa tír seo ag dul thar lear lena fháil. It is because abortion services are often not available within twelve weeks – the legal time limit – that these women have to go to other countries, she said. Is de bhrí nach bhfuil fáil go minic ar sheirbhísí ginmhillte taobh istigh de dhá sheachtain déag – an teorainn ama dhlíthiúil – a chaithfeas na mná sin dul chuig tíortha eile, arsa sí. Dr O'Shea also drew attention to the dysfunctionality, in her view, of the obligation to wait three days before an abortion is performed. Tharraing an Dr O'Shea aird freisin ar an mífheidhmiúlacht, dar léi, a bhaineann leis an oibleagáid fanacht trí lá sula ndéantar ginmhilleadh. There is no medical or legal basis for that obligation, she said, and there is no evidence that women benefit from it. Níl bun leighis ná dlíthiúil leis an oibleagáid sin, a dúirt sí, agus níl aon fhianaise ann go mbaineann mná aon tairbhe as. Also, because abortion services are not available 365 days a year, she says, it often turns the three-day wait into a four- or five-day stay. Chomh maith leis sin, mar gheall nach bhfuil fáil ar sheirbhísí ginmhillte 365 lá sa bhliain, ar sí, fágann sé go mbíonn an fanacht trí lá ina fhanacht ceithre lá nó cúig lá go minic. The review recommends that more abortion services be made available throughout the country in general. Moltar san athbhreithniú níos mó seirbhísí ginmhillte a chur ar fáil ar fud na tíre go ginearálta. It is said that there are places in the country that are not well served and women in those places have to travel a long way to access abortion services.

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500 new jobs to be provided by a wind energy company.

500 post nua le cur ar fáil ag comhlacht fuinnimh gaoithe.

The body is Gavin

Tá an comhlacht Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) le 500 post nua le cur ar fáil as seo go ceann cúig bliana.

The main business of the company is to advise organizations and provide them with services regarding wind energy in the open sea.

Is é príomhghnó an chomhlachta comhairle a chur ar eagraíochtaí agus seirbhísí a chur ar fáil dóibh maidir le fuinneamh gaoithe san fharraige amuigh.

GDG is to establish a new engineering hub to meet the current national and international demand for wind energy services, which requires highly skilled workers.

Tá GDG le mol nua innealtóireachta a bhunú le freastal ar an móréileamh náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta a deirtear atá ar sheirbhísí fuinnimh gaoithe faoi láthair agus teastaíonn oibrithe ardscileanna lena aghaidh.

People who are qualified in engineering analysis, numerical modeling and design in the sea are wanted – both new graduates and those who already have a sense of these fields.

Daoine atá cáilithe in anailís innealtóireachta, i samhaltú uimhriúil agus i ndearadh san fharraige atá uathu – idir chéimithe núíosacha agus dream a bhfuil ciall do na réimsí sin acu cheana féin.

GDG is headquartered in Dublin and the company also has offices in Belfast and Cork.

Is i mBaile Átha Cliath atá ceanncheathrú GDG agus tá oifigí ag an gcomhlacht i mBéal Feirste agus i gCorcaigh freisin.

The company pointed out that the wind energy business is booming because of the legal obligation that countries around the world have to reduce carbon emissions.

Thug an comhlacht le fios go borradh faoin ngnó fuinnimh gaoithe mar gheall ar an oibleagáid dhlíthiúil atá ar thíortha ar fud an domhain astaíochtaí carbóin a laghdú.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney welcomed the news that the company is to provide 500 new jobs.

Chuir an tAire Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta Simon Coveney fáilte roimh an scéála go bhfuil an comhlacht le 500 post nua a chur ar fáil.

He said the new engineering hub would help this country become carbon neutral by the year 2050, as planned by the Government.

Dúirt sé go gcuideodh an mol nua innealtóireachta leis an tír seo a bheith neodrach ó thaobh carbóin de faoin mbliain 2050, mar atá beartaithe ag an Rialtas.

The Industrial Development Agency is providing financial support for the new proposal.

Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Forbartha Tionscail ag cur tacaíocht airgeadais ar fáil don togra nua.

In a study carried out by GDG and published last month, it was said that the Government should invest in the country’s ports without delay to provide a way for the development of wind energy in the open sea.

I staidéar a rinne GDG agus a foilsíodh an mhí seo caite, dúradh nár mhór don Rialtas infheistiú i gcalafoirt na tíre gan mhoill le caoi a sholáthar d’fhorbairt fuinnimh gaoithe san fharraige amuigh.

Either that or overseas ports could give Ireland an advantage, the study claimed.

É sin nó d’fhéadfadh calafoirt thar lear buntáiste a bhreith ar Éirinn, a maíodh sa staidéar.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Census 2022: 20,261 daily speakers of Irish in the Gaeltacht. Daonáireamh 2022: 20,261 cainteoir laethúil Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht. There were 20,261 daily speakers of Irish in the Gaeltacht last year, according to information from the 2022 Census published by the Central Statistics Office today. Bhí 20,261 cainteoir laethúil Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht anuraidh, de réir faisnéise ó Dhaonáireamh 2022 a d'fhoilsigh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh inniu. That's a 1.6% decrease from the 2016 Census. Sin laghdú 1.6 faoin gcéad ó Dhaonáireamh 2016. People who spoke Irish outside the education system were involved. Daoine a labhair Gaeilge taobh amuigh den chóras oideachais a bhí i gceist. The situation was not the same in every Gaeltacht area. Ní mar a chéile a bhí an scéal i ngach ceantar Gaeltachta. It is said that the number of daily Irish speakers rose by almost 9% in the Rinne Gaeltacht and 4% in the Kerry Gaeltacht. Deirtear gur ardaigh líon na gcainteoirí laethúla Gaeilge beagnach 9 faoin gcéad i nGaeltacht na Rinne agus 4 faoin gcéad i nGaeltacht Chiarraí. In relation to the State as a whole, it is said that almost 1.9 million people over the age of three spoke Irish in 2022, which is a 6% increase from 2016. I dtaca leis an Stát trí chéile de, deirtear go raibh Gaeilge ag beagnach 1.9 milliún duine os cionn trí bliana d'aois in 2022, ar ardú 6 faoin gcéad é ó 2016. One in ten respondents reported that they had "very good Irish" and one third of them reported that they had "good Irish". Thuairiscigh duine as gach deichniúr acusan go raibh "Gaeilge an-mhaith acu" agus thuairiscigh aon trian díobh agus go raibh "Gaeilge mhaith" acu. It is also said that over 620,000 people reported that they spoke Irish daily in the education system or outside of it. Deirtear chomh maith gur thuairiscigh os cionn 620,000 duine gur labhair siad Gaeilge go laethúil sa chóras oideachais nó taobh amuigh de. 70,000 of them said they spoke it daily outside the education system, which is a 2% decrease compared to the 2016 Census. 70,000 acu a dúirt gur labhair siad í go laethúil taobh amuigh den chóras oideachais, ar laghdú 2 faoin gcéad é sin i gcomparáid le Daonáireamh 2016. The figures published today contain significant information, according to sociolinguist Professor Conchúr Ó Giollagáin from the University of the Gaeltacht and the Islands in Scotland. Tá faisnéis shuntasach sna figiúirí a foilsíodh inniu, dar leis an sochtheangeolaí an tOllamh Conchúr Ó Giollagáin ó Ollscoil na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán in Albain. "Regarding the reduction in the number of daily Irish speakers outside the education system in the Gaeltacht, it will be important to further refine the detailed statistics when they come out, but nevertheless it is another indication of how unstable the Gaeltacht is contemporary. "Maidir leis an laghdú ar líon na gcainteoirí Gaeilge laethúla taobh amuigh den chóras oideachais sa nGaeltacht, beidh sé tábhachtach scagadh breise a dhéanamh ar na mionstaitisticí nuair a thagann siad amach, ach mar sin féin is léiriú eile é ar a mhísheasmhaí agus atá an Ghaeltacht chomhaimseartha. "At the level of Language Planning Areas in the Gaeltacht, a mixed account is given in the case of the areas in Category A but a very significant drop in the case of some of the areas in Category B. "Ag leibhéal na Limistéar Pleanála Teanga sa nGaeltacht, tugtar cuntas measctha i gcás na gceantar i gCatagóir A ach titim thar a bheith suntasach i gcás cuid de na ceantair i gCatagóir B. "It seems that the new question about people's ability to speak Irish reflects the effect of the education system and is not really a reflection of fluent Irish speaking. "Is dóigh go léiríonn an cheist nua faoin gcumas Gaeilge atá daoine éifeacht an chórais oideachais agus nach léiriú é i ndáiríre ar labha...

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Farmer dissatisfaction – gaps in Connemara Greenway.

Míshásamh feirmeora – bearnaí i mBealach Glas Chonamara.

There are separate sections of the Green Way between Sraith Salach and Clochán in Co Galway that have not yet been completed and a farmer in the area tells Nuacht TG4 with RTÉ that he is not happy that the Green Way would be on his land.

Tá píosaí ar leith den Bhealach Glas idir Sraith Salach agus an Clochán i gCo na Gaillimhe nach bhfuil críochnaithe fós agus deir feirmeoir san áit le Nuacht TG4 le RTÉ nach bhfuil sé sásta go mbeadh an Bealach Glas ar a chuid talún.

Once built it is set to be a 72 kilometer greenway between Galway City and the north west coast of Connemara.

Nuair a bheidh sé tógtha tá sé i gcesit slí ghlas 72 ciliméadar a bheith idir Cathair na Gaillimhe agus cósta thiar-thuaidh Chonamara.

It has been many years since the County Council received planning permission for the route from Clochan to Uchter Ard – approximately 32 kilometres.

Blianta fada ó shin ó fuair Comhairle an Chontae cead pleanála don bhealach as an gClochán go hUachtar Ard – thart ar 32 ciliméadar.

But recently it has been discovered that not everyone is happy.

Ach le gairid tá sé faighte amach nach chuile dhuine atá sásta.

Gaps have been left on the Way, with no cycle and pedestrian paths built on separate patches of land.

Tá bearnaí fágtha ar an mBealach, gan slí rothaithe agus coisithe tógtha ar phaistí ar leith talún.

The owner of one of those patches of land tells the Newsroom that he loves the greenways, but that the particular road where he is, would make up half of the holding on which his cattle are.

Deir an té ar leis ceann de na paistí talún sin le Seomra na Nuachta gur breá leis na slite glasa, ach go ndéanfadh an ród ar leith san áit a bhfuil seisean dhá leith den ghabhaltas ar a bhfuil a chuid eallaigh.

He says he sought the cooperation of the County Council to find a solution but to no avail.

Deir sé gur lorg sé comhoibriú ón gComhairle Contae le theacht ar réiteach ach nach ndearna sé aon mhaith.

Darren Ó Dubhgáin will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

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The results of the Leaving Certificate will be published on Friday 25 August.

Dé hAoine 25 Lúnasa a fhoilseofar torthaí na hArdteistiméireachta.

Education Minister Norma Foley announced today that the results of the Leaving Certificate will be published on Friday 25 August.

D’fhógair an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley inniu gur Dé hAoine 25 Lúnasa a fhoilseofar torthaí na hArdteistiméireachta.

The Minister said that it is a significant situation that the results are available so early this year compared to the years of the pandemic when their publication was delayed.

Dúirt an tAire gur cor suntasach é na torthaí a bheith ar fáil chomh luath sin i mbliana le hais bhlianta na paindéime nuair a cuireadh moill ar a bhfoilsiú.

It is said that the lack of teachers to mark the exams was the main reason for the delay.

Deirtear gur easpa múinteoirí leis na scrúduithe a mharcáil ba phríomhchúis leis an moill.

Despite the pandemic being over, it will be taken into account when marking the papers that the teaching of the students who are taking the Advanced Certificate this year was interrupted when they were in the fifth year.

Ainneoin an phaindéim a bheith thart, cuirfear san áireamh agus na páipéir á marcáil gur cuireadh isteach ar theagasc na scoláirí atá ag déanamh na hArdteiste i mbliana nuair a bhí siad sa chúigiú bliain.

The aim of this measure is that there will be no imbalance in terms of points between them and students who have taken the exams in other years and who are looking for places in third level colleges this year.

Is é is aidhm leis an mbeart seo nach mbeidh éagothroime ó thaobh pointí de idir iad agus scoláirí a rinne na scrúduithe blianta eile agus atá ag tóraíocht áiteanna i gcoláistí tríú leibhéal i mbliana.

It was also announced today that students who are not feeling well will be allowed to take the exams after everyone else has taken them.

Fógraíodh inniu chomh maith go mbeidh cead ag scoláirí nach bhfuil dóigh mhaith orthu na scrúduithe a dhéanamh tar éis do gach duine eile iad a dhéanamh.

Students who are seriously ill or who have had a family member die are concerned.

Scoláirí atá go dona tinn nó ar bhásaigh duine muinteartha leo atá i gceist.

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HSE apologizes for lack of relief services.

Leithscéal gafa ag FSS faoi easpa seirbhísí faoisimh.

The head of the Health Service Executive has apologized for the lack of relief services for people with disabilities in Co Cork.

Tá leithscéal gafa ag ceannasaí Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte faoin easpa seirbhísí faoisimh do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas i gCo Chorcaí.

Bernard Gloster claimed that he understands how much the situation hurts the families of the victims.

Mhaígh Bernard Gloster go dtuigeann sé cé chomh mór agus a ghoilleann an scéal ar theaghlaigh na ndaoine atá thíos leis.

The HSE has indicated that the organization does not have the capacity to provide ten respite beds for children in Co Cork as proposed by Minister of State Anne Rabbitte.

Tá sé tugtha le fios ag FSS nach bhfuil sé d’acmhainn ag an eagraíocht deich leaba faoisimh a chur ar fáil arís do leanaí i gCo Chorcaí mar atá molta ag Aire Stáit Anne Rabbitte.

According to the organization, a shortage of staff is the main cause of the evil.

Ganntanas foirne is cionsiocair leis an olc, dar leis an eagraíocht.

Bernard Gloster pointed out that there was no difficulty in recruiting workers temporarily from employment agencies but that it was necessary to ensure that they had the appropriate credentials.

Thug Bernard Gloster le fios nach raibh deacracht ar bith ag baint le hoibrithe a earcú go sealadach ó ghníomhaireachtaí fostaíochta ach go gcaithfí a chinntiú go raibh na dintiúir chuí acu.

He nevertheless promised that he would do his utmost to make the relief beds in Cork available again.

Gheall sé mar sin féin go ndéanfadh sé a sheacht ndícheall is trí fichid leis na leapacha faoisimh i gCorcaigh a chur ar fáil arís.

As a result of the crisis, 48 children with disabilities in a special school in Carrig Uí Leighin are in dire straits due to lack of relief services.

Mar sholaoid ar an ngéarchéim, tá 48 páiste faoi mhíchumas i scoil speisialta i gCarraig Uí Leighin i gcruachás de cheal seirbhísí faoisimh.

Since the school opened almost two years ago, no respite services have been provided to them and they are not on any list against them.

Ó d’oscail an scoil beagnach dhá bhliain ó shin, níor cuireadh aon seirbhísí faoisimh ar fáil dóibh agus níl siad ar aon liosta lena n-aghaidh.

In Dáil Éireann, Pearse Doherty from Sinn Féin said it is a national crisis.

I nDáil Éireann, dúirt Pearse Doherty ó Shinn Féin gur géarchéim náisiúnta atá ann.

He pointed out that there is a relief center in Co Donegal which has not been operating for three years.

Thug sé le fios go bhfuil ionad faoisimh i gCo Dhún na nGall nach bhfuil ag feidhmiú le trí bliana.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed that he had discussed the situation with parents in Carrig Uí Leighin and said that he understands the situation very well.

Dhearbhaigh an Tánaiste Micheál Martin go raibh an scéal pléite aige le tuisimitheoirí i gCarraig Uí Leighin agus dúirt go dtuigeann sé an scéal go rímhaith.

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Over 12,000 people living in emergency accommodation.

Os cionn 12,000 duine ag cur fúthu i lóistín éigeandála.

12,259 people were in emergency accommodation in April, which is the largest number ever recorded in the State, according to the latest information from the Housing Department.

12,259 duine a bhí ag baint fúthu i lóistín éigeandála i mí Aibreáin, arb é an líon is mó a taifeadadh riamh sa Stát é, de réir na faisnéise is deireanaí ón Roinn Tithíochta.

The Government lifted the ban on eviction of tenants on 1 April.

Chuir an Rialtas deireadh leis an gcosc a bhí ar dhíshealbhú tionóntaí ar an 1 Aibreán.

The 12,259 people who were in emergency accommodation last month include 8,665 adults and 3,594 children.

Cuimsíonn an 12,259 duine a bhí i lóistín éigeandála an mhí seo caite 8,665 duine fásta agus 3,594 leanbh.

11,988 people who were living in emergency accommodation the previous month.

11,988 duine a bhí ina gcónaí i lóistín éigeandála an mhí roimhe sin.

Wayne Stanley from the Clan Simon charity said it was important that the public did not become overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis and the figures rising every month.

Dúirt Wayne Stanley ón gcarthanas Clann Shíomóin go raibh sé tábhachtach nach n-éireodh an pobal clóite le hollmhéid na géarchéime agus leis na figiúirí a bheith ag ardú gach uile mhí.

He reminded the public that the people who rely on support organizations are extremely disturbed by the predicament they are in, as he said.

Mheabhraigh sé don phobal go bhfuil na daoine atá i gcleith le heagraíochtaí tacaíochta thar a bheith suaite ag an gcruachás a bhfuil siad ann, mar a dúirt sé.

Wayne Stanley also suggested setting up a new social infrastructure for those people so that they don’t have to spend too much time in their emergency accommodation.

Mhol Wayne Stanley freisin bonneagar úr sóisialta a chur ar bun le haghaidh na ndaoine sin ionas nach mbeidh orthu an iomarca ama a chaitheamh ina lóistín éigeandála.

The charity Threshold indicated that the situation is getting worse because the wizard landlords are leaving the sector.

Thug an carthanas Threshold le fios gur i ndonas atá an scéal ag dul de bhrí go bhfuil an draoi tiarnaí talún ag imeacht as an earnáil.

Another charity, Depaul, said the latest figures were “hugely disappointing” and “another shocking milestone”.

Dúirt carthanas eile, Depaul, gur “údar mór díomá” agus “cloch mhíle uafásach eile” atá sna figiúirí is deireanaí.

According to the chief executive of the organization David Carroll the poverty among people in emergency accommodation and the hard struggle they have with life, is like a pandemic.

Dar le príomhfheidhmeannach na heagraíochta David Carroll go bhfuil an bhochtaineacht i measc daoine i lóistín éigeandála agus an streachailt chrua atá acu leis an saol, go bhfuil sé cosúil le paindéim.

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Alert given to the Government about accommodation for refugees.

Foláireamh tugtha don Rialtas faoi lóistín do dhídeanaithe.

The human rights organization Council of Europe has drawn attention to the lack of accommodation in this country for asylum seekers from abroad.

Tá aird tarraingthe ag an eagraíocht chearta daonna Comhairle na hEorpa ar an easpa cóiríochta sa tír seo le haghaidh iarrthóirí tearmainn ón gcoigcríoch.

The Commissioner of the Council of Europe Dunja Mijatovic has said that the situation as it is in Ireland at the moment may be in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Tá sé ráite ag Coimisinéir Chomhairle na hEorpa Dunja Mijatovic go mb’fhéidir go bhfuil an scéal mar atá sé in Éirinn faoi láthair ag sárú an Choinbhinsiúin Eorpaigh um Chearta an Duine.

If refugees are unprotected from the cold and the rain and if they are hungry and in need, she said, it can be understood from their plight that they are being denied their human rights.

Má tá dídeanaithe gan chosaint ar an bhfuacht agus ar an mbáisteach agus má tá siad ocrach agus in éigean, arsa sí, tá sé le tuiscint óna gcruachás go bhfuil a gcearta daonna á séanadh orthu.

Dunja Mijatovic has asked the Government to establish a more sustainable system to ensure that accommodation is consistently available in Ireland for refugees.

Tá iarrtha ag Dunja Mijatovic ar an Rialtas córas níos inbhuanaithe a bhunú lena chinntiú go mbeidh lóistín ar fáil go seasta in Éirinn do dhídeanaithe.

According to her, the needs of refugees should be linked to the Government’s general policies in relation to social housing.

Ba cheart, dar léi, riachtanais dídeanaithe a nascadh le polasaithe ginearálta an Rialtais i dtaca le tithíocht shóisialta de.

She believes, she said, that this would alleviate the public’s concern in Ireland about the issue of refugees.

Creideann sí, a dúirt sí, go maolódh sé sin an imní atá ar an bpobal in Éirinn faoi cheist na ndídeanaithe.

In the response given by the Taoiseach to Dunja Mijatovic, he said that the people of Ireland had welcomed refugees.

Sa fhreagra a thug an Taoiseach ar Dunja Mijatovic, dúirt sé go raibh fáilte mhór curtha roimh dhídeanaithe ag muintir na hÉireann.

He also claimed that those who want to foster an interest are a small minority.

Mhaígh sé chomh maith gur mionlach beag atá sa dream atá ag iarraidh imreas a chothú.

Leo Varadkar accepted that accommodation matters are not good at the moment but said that everyone in the Government is doing their best to remedy the situation.

Ghlac Leo Varadkar leis nach bhfuil cúrsaí cóiríochta go maith faoi láthair ach dúirt sé go bhfuil gach duine sa Rialtas ag déanamh a ndíchill leis an scéal a leigheas.

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Meta to let go of around 490 employees in Ireland.

Meta le thart ar 490 fostaí in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

American technology giant Meta is to let go of around 490 employees in Ireland.

Tá an t-ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Meiriceánach Meta le thart ar 490 fostaí in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

Meta’s international headquarters are in Dublin and there are currently 2,600 people working for the company in this country.

Is i mBaile Átha Cliath atá ceanncheathrú idirnáisiúnta Meta agus ballaíocht ar 2,600 duine atá ag obair don chomhlacht sa tír seo faoi láthair.

Full-time employees working in the finance, sales, marketing, analytics, operations and engineering departments will be laid off.

Fostaithe lánaimseartha atá ag obair sna rannóga airgeadais, díolachán, margaíochta, anailísíochta, oibríochtaí agus innealtóireachta bunáite an dreama a leagfar as obair.

It is estimated that a redundancy process will be launched shortly and that the employees affected will be consulted.

Meastar go gcuirfear próiseas iomarcaíochta sa siúl gan mhoill agus go rachfar i gcomhairle leis na fostaithe a bheas thíos leis.

In addition to Meta’s full-time employees, approximately 6,000 other people in Ireland provide contract support services to the company.

Chomh maith le fostaithe lánaimseartha Meta, cuireann tuairim is 6,000 duine eile in Éirinn seirbhísí tacaíochta ar fáil ar conradh don chomhlacht.

Meta owns the globally popular digital platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Is le Meta na hardáin dhigiteacha Facebook, Instagram agus WhatsApp a bhfuil tóir ábhalmhór orthu ar fud an domhain.

Last November, the company let 11,000 employees go to different countries around the world, including 300 in this country.

I mí na Samhna seo caite, lig an comhlacht 11,000 fostaí chun siúil i dtíortha éagsúla ar fud an domhain, 300 sa tír seo ina measc.

It was claimed at the time that the cuts were caused by the unsustainable overgrowth of the international technology sector over several years.

Maíodh ag an am gurbh é an rófhás neamh- inmharthana a tháinig le roinnt blianta ar an earnáil teicneolaíochta idirnáisiúnta ba chúis leis na ciorruithe.

In March this year, Meta announced that another 10,000 employees around the world were to be let go as well and it is understood that the news received by the workers in Ireland today is related to that announcement.

I mí an Mhárta i mbliana, thug Meta fios go rabhthas le 10,000 fostaí eile ar fud an domhain a ligean chun siúil chomh maith agus tuigtear go mbaineann an scéala a fuair na hoibrithe in Éirinn inniu, go mbaineann sé leis an bhfógra úd.

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in March that the company would have to prioritize the efficiency of the company above all else.

Dúirt an príomhfheidhmeannach Mark Zuckerberg i mí an Mhárta go gcaithfeadh an comhlacht tús áite a thabhairt feasta d’éifeachtúlacht an chomhlachta thar aon ní eile.

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Cork Harbor considering refugee accommodation at sea.

Cuan Chorcaí ag breithniú lóistín dídeanaithe ar muir.

The Cork Harbor Company has confirmed that they are in talks with the Government to develop a “hotel on water” on the sea to provide accommodation for asylum seekers.

Tá sé deimhnithe ag Cuideachta Chuan Chorcaí go bhfuil cainteanna ar bun acu leis an Rialtas chun “óstán ar uisce” a fhorbairt ar an bhfarraige le lóistín a chur ar fáil do lucht lorgtha dídine.

It was revealed a week ago that the Government was considering providing accommodation that would float on water – on barges and ships – to tackle the housing crisis for asylum seekers.

Tugadh le fios le seachtain go raibh an Rialtas ag smaoineamh ar lóistín a chur ar fáil a bheadh ag snámh ar uisce – ar bháirsí agus longa – chun dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim tithíochta d’iarrthóirí tearmainn.

But Dr Piaras McEnrí – a lecturer at University College Cork and a member of the asylum initiative in that city – says that a permanent arrangement is often made of a temporary arrangement and that such an arrangement would not be appropriate.

Ach deir an Dr Piaras Mac Éinrí – léachtóir i gColáiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh agus ball den tionscnamh tearmainn sa gcathair sin – gur minic go ndéantar socrú buan de shocrú sealadach agus nach mbeadh a leithéid de shocrú feiliúnach.

We understand that the International Refugee Service is researching the arrangements made in other countries and that they are focusing on what has been done in Dorset, Britain, where it is planned to house 500 refugees on one large barge .

Tuigtear dúinne go bhfuil an tSeirbhís Idirnáisiúnta Soláthair Dídeanaigh i mbun taighde ar na socruithe atá déanta i dtíortha eile agus go bhfuil siad ag díriú ar an méid atá déanta i Dorset na Breataine, áit a bhfuil sé beartaithe 500 teifeach a lonnú ar aon bháirse mhór amháin.

Activists for asylum seekers say they are concerned that it will not be a temporary solution there, or in places closer to home.

Deir gníomhnaithe ar son iarrathóirí tearmainn go bhfuil imní orthu nach réiteach sealadach a bheidh i gceist ansiúd, ná in áiteanna níos gaire de bhaile.

Minister Simon Harris has said that €50 million of funding will be made available to each county in the country to develop accommodation for asylum seekers.

Tá sé ráite ag an Aire Simon Harris go mbeidh €50 milliún de mhaoiniú á chur ar fáil do gach contae sa tír le lóistín a fhorbairt do lucht lorgtha dídine.

We understand that the ongoing discussions between Cork Harbor and the State are still preliminary talks.

Tuigtear dúinn gur réamhchainteanna atá i gceist go fóill sna comhráití atá ar bun idir Cuan Chorcaí agus an Stát.

Marian O’Flaherty will have more on that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Marian O’Flaherty ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

A holiday ship landing in Cork Harbour.

Long saoire ag teacht i dtír i gCuan Chorcaí.

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Health warning and calorie counts on drink labels in 2026.

Rabhadh sláinte agus líon calraí ar lipéid óil i 2026.

There is now a legal basis under new regulations approved by the Minister of Health under which a drink product must have a label indicating the number of calories and alcohol in it according to the gram of weight.

Tá bunús dlí anois faoi rialacháin nua atá ceadaithe ag an Aire Sláinte faoina gcaithfidh lipéad a bheith ar tháirge óil ag léiriú an lear calraí agus alcóil ann de réir an ghraim meáchain.

Under its regulations there will also be a warning on each label about the danger associated with drinking for a woman expecting a child, and for everyone in terms of the risk of cancer and liver disease.

Faoina rialacháin beidh rabhadh ar gach lipéad freisin faoin gcontúirt a bhaineann leis an ólachán do bhean ag súil le páiste, agus do chách ó thaobh baol ailse agus galar ae.

Minister Stephen Donnelly says that the public will now have a better understanding of the dangers of drinking due to labelling.

Deir an tAire Stephen Donnelly gur fearr an tuiscint a bheidh ag an bpobal feasta ar an gcontúirt a bhaineann leis an ól de bharr an lipéadú.

The Health Minister says that there are already health notices on food products and that the regulations on alcoholic beverages will now be in line with that.

Deir an tAire Sláinte go bhfuil fógraí sláinte cheana féin ar tháirgí bia agus go mbeidh na rialacháin faoin deoch meisciúil anois ar aon dul leis sin.

“I welcome that we were the first country in the world to put comprehensive health labeling on drinking products” said the Minister “and I hope that other countries will follow this pioneering step.”

“Cuirim fáilte roimhe gurbh muid an chéad tír ar domhan le lipéadú cuimsitheach sláinte a chur ar tháirgí óil” a dúirt an tAire “agus tá súil agam go leanfaidh tíortha eile an chéim cheannródaíoch seo.”

But he confirmed that the new law will not come into effect for the next 3 years, the month of May 2026, to give business people a chance to prepare for it.

Ach dheimhnigh sé nach dtiocfaidh an dlí nua i bhfeidhm go ceann 3 bliana, mí na Bealtaine 2026, le deis a thabhairt do lucht gnó ullmhú chuige.

Alcohol Action Ireland has welcomed the regulations and the organization says that drinking is estimated to be the cause of 7% of breast cancer cases in women in the country.

Tá fáilte curtha ag Alcohol Action Ireland roimh na rialacháin agus deir an eagraíocht go meastar gurbh é an t-ól is cúis le 7 faoin gcéad de na cásanna ailse brollaigh ar mhná na tíre.

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There is still a barrier to the entrance to the former station in San Inse in County Clare.

Bac fós ar an tslí isteach go hiaróstán san Inse i gContae an Chláir.

The entrance to the former station in San Inse in County Clare is still blocked by protesters for the 5th day in a row today.

Tá bac fós ar an tslí isteach go hiaróstán san Inse i gContae an Chláir agus lucht agóidíochta ann don 5ú lá as a chéile inniu.

The entrance to the Magowna House hotel has been blocked by local people since it emerged that asylum seekers were to be housed there.

Tá an slí isteach go hóstán Magowna House blocáilte ag daoine áitiúla ó tháinig sé chun solais go raibh iarrthóirí tearmainn le lonnú ann.

29 foreign men seeking international protection have been housed there since the beginning of the week.

Tá 29 fear ón iasacht atá sa tóir ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta lonnaithe ann ó thús na seachtaine.

The locals say that the place is not suitable for them and that there is a lack of infrastructure and services in the place.

Deir muintir na háite nach bhfuil an áit oiriúnach dóibh agus go bhfuil easpa infrastruchtúir agus seirbhísí san áit.

Last night, Minister of State for Integration Joe O’Brien who visited the former station urged local people to end the protest.

Aréir, d’impigh an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Lánpháirtíochta Joe O’Brien a thug cuairt ar an iaróstán ar dhaoine áitiúla deireadh a chur leis an agóid.

Minister O’Brien promised that he would return to County Clare to meet the locals again within a month.

Gheall an tAire O Brien go bhfillfeadh sé ar Chontae an Chláir chun bualadh le muintir na háite arís faoi cheann míosa.

He also promised that no more asylum seekers would be admitted to the hotel during this period.

Gheall sé chomh maith nach gcuirfí tuilleadh iarrathóirí tearmainn isteach san óstán le linn na tréimhse seo.

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Two teenagers arrested in relation to an attack on another teenager in Navan.

Beirt déagóirí gafa maidir le hionsaí ar dhéagóir eile san Uaimh.

Gardai arrested three teenagers today in relation to an attack on another teenager, aged 14, in Navan in County Meath at the start of the week.

Ghabh na Gardaí triúr déagóirí inniu maidir le hionsaí a déanadh ar dhéagóir eile, 14 bliain d’aois, san Uaimh i gContae na Mí ag tús na seachtaine.

Those teenagers have now been released by Gardai, with no reason given, and a file to be resolved in accordance with the Children’s Act 2001.

Tá na déagóirí sin scaoilte saor anois ag Gardaí, gan aon chúis curtha ina leith, agus comhad le réiteach de réir Acht na Leanaí 2001.

Gardaí have arrested two other teenagers in connection with their investigation this afternoon.

Tá beirt déagóirí eile gafa ag Gardaí i dtaca lena bhfiosrúchán tráthnóna.

The attack took place in Navan on Monday evening.

Tharla an t-ionsaí san Uaimh tráthnóna Dé Luain.

The attack was recorded and the video uploaded on social media.

Taifeadadh an t-ionsaí agus cuireadh an físeán in airde ar na meáin shóisialta.

Gardai say the young boy was treated for serious facial injuries as a result of the attack.

Deir na Gardaí gur cuireadh cóir leighis ar an mbuachaill óg do ghortaithe tromchúiseacha éadain a bhain do mar thoradh ar an ionsaí.

Gardai have said the attack was a hate crime.

Tá sé ráite ag Gardaí gur coir fuatha a bhí san ionsaí.

Education Minister Norma Foley said she was in contact with the school and it was expected that the person who was attacked would return to the school in the coming days.

Dúirt an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley go raibh sí i dteagmháil leis an scoil agus go rabhthas ag súil go bhfillfeadh an té a ionsaíodh ar an scoil sna laethanta atá le teacht.

The Minister for Education and the Gardaí are urging people not to share the video further on social media.

Tá an tAire Oideachais agus na Gardaí ag impí ar dhaoine gan an físeán a roinnt a thuilleadh ar na meáin shóisialta.

Two teenagers arrested in connection with an attack on another teenager in Navan at the beginning of the week, three others released

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57 children hospitalized after contracting chicken pox.

57 páiste curtha in ospidéal tar éis do dheilgneach teacht orthu.

There has been a significant increase this year in the number of children who had to be hospitalized after contracting chicken pox, according to the Health Service Executive.

Tá ardú suntasach i mbliana ar an líon páistí a mb’éigean a gcur in ospidéal tar éis do dheilgneach teacht orthu, de réir Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte.

57 young people have been hospitalized so far this year.

57 duine óg a cuireadh in ospidéal go dtí seo i mbliana.

Three-quarters of them were under the age of fifteen, and half were four years or younger.

Daoine faoi bhun cúig bliana déag ab ea trí cheathrú acu, agus ceithre bliana nó níos óige a bhí a leath acu.

It is a significant difference from the same period last year, when fifteen people were hospitalized after contracting chicken pox.

Is suntasach an difríocht é ón tréimhse chéanna anuraidh, tráth a cuireadh cúig dhuine dhéag in ospidéal tar éis do dheilgneach teacht orthu.

An average of 34 people were hospitalized in the same period between the years 2012 and 2019.

34 duine ar an meán a cuireadh in ospidéal sa tréimhse chéanna idir na blianta 2012 and 2019.

In a statement, the HSE said that the number of cases of infectious diseases – including chicken pox – has increased since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

I ráiteas, dúirt FSS go bhfuil an líon cásanna de ghalair thógálacha ardaithe – deilgneach ina measc – ó cuireadh deireadh le srianta covid 19.

Normally, it was said, the number of cases of these diseases is lower in the summer but the situation has changed since the pandemic.

Go hiondúil, a dúradh, bíonn an líon cásanna de na galair seo níos ísle sa samhradh ach tá cor sa scéal ó bhí an phaindéim ann.

The spread of infectious diseases has changed since then and the number of cases may still be relatively high until the end of the year, it was said.

Tá claochlú tagtha ar ghréasáin scaipthe galar tógálach ó shin agus d’fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh an líon cásanna réasúnta ard go ceann scaithimh fós, a dúradh.

The Health Information and Quality Authority has carried out a public consultation process regarding the routine provision of the measles vaccine for children.

Tá próiseas comhairliúcháin phoiblí curtha sa siúl ag an Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte maidir leis an vacsaín in aghaidh na deilgní a chur ar fáil de réir gnáthaimh do leanaí.

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Vodafone to let 11,000 employees go.

Vodafone le 11,000 fostaí a ligean chun siúil.

The telecommunications giant Vodafone has announced that 11,000 employees are to be let go for the next three years.

Tá sé fógartha ag an ollchomhlacht teileachumarsáide Vodafone go bhfuiltear le 11,000 fostaí a ligean chun siúil as seo go ceann trí bliana.

It is currently understood that none of the 1,200 people employed by the company in Ireland will be among those who will be laid off.

Tuigtear faoi láthair nach mbeidh aon duine den 1,200 duine atá fostaithe ag an gcomhlacht in Éirinn i measc na ndaoine a leagfar as obair.

The new chief executive of Vodafone Margherita Della Valle said that the decision to eliminate so many jobs was made with the desire to simplify the company’s affairs and with the hope of putting the company in the center of the fair again.

Dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach nua Vodafone Margherita Della Valle go ndearnadh an cinneadh deireadh a chur leis an oiread sin post le fonn gnóthaí an chomhlachta a shimpliú agus le súil an comhlacht a chur i lár an aonaigh arís.

Investors are said to believe that Vodafone is an overly conservative company that plows forward, if at all.

Deirtear go gcreideann infheisteoirí gur comhlacht róchaomhach é Vodafone a threabhann chun cinn go liopasta, más chun cinn féin é.

It is estimated that there will be a drop of €1.5 billion in Vodafone’s free cash flow this year, that is the money the company will have left at the end of the year after paying all the bills.

Meastar go mbeidh titim €1.5 billiún i saorshreabhadh airgid Vodafone i mbliana, sin an t-airgead a bheas fanta ag an gcomhlacht i ndeireadh na bliana tar éis na billí ar fad a íoc.

Vodafone has approximately 100,000 employees in various countries in Europe and Africa.

Tá thart ar 100,000 fostaithe ag Vodafone i dtíortha éagsula san Eoraip agus san Afraic.

Already this year, the company has let go of 1,000 employees in Italy and it is being reported that another 1,300 jobs may be cut in Germany.

Cheana féin i mbliana, tá 1,000 fostaí ligthe chun siúil ag an gcomhlacht san Iodáil agus táthar á thuairisciú go mb’fhéidir go gcuirfí deireadh le 1,300 post eile sa Ghearmáin.

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Information about 44 dead people in new database.

Faisnéis faoi 44 duine marbh i mbunachar sonraí nua.

Data collected from coroners in various parts of the State show that they have information regarding 44 dead people who have not been identified so far.

Léiríonn sonraí atá bailithe ó chróinéirí in áiteanna éagsúla sa Stát go bhfuil faisnéis acu maidir le 44 duine marbh nár aithníodh go dtí seo.

The Department of Justice announced today that the genetic profiles of 28 of those 44 people have been recorded in the State’s DNA Database and that database has now been made available to the public.

D’fhógair an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt inniu go bhfuil próifílí géiniteacha 28 den 44 duine úd taifeadta i mBunachar Sonraí DNA an Stáit agus go bhfuil an bunachar sin curtha ar fáil don phobal anois.

According to the Department, it is intended to take DNA samples from the other sixteen people as well, if possible.

Dar leis an Roinn go bhfuil sé i gceist samplaí DNA a thógáil ón sé dhuine dhéag eile chomh maith, más féidir.

The DNA Database also contains other information about the people who have not yet been identified.

Tá faisnéis eile maidir leis na daoine nár aithníodh fós sa Bhunachar Sonraí DNA chomh maith.

It describes the clothes they were wearing when their bodies were found, the places where they were found and other distinctive signs of masculinity tattoos.

Cuirtear síos ann ar na héadaí a bhí siad a chaitheamh nuair a fuarthas a gcoirp, ar na háiteanna a bhfuarthas iad agus ar shainchomharthaí sóirt eile fearacht tatúnna.

The Department also revealed today that 865 people are officially missing in the State, according to the PULSE system of the Garda Síochána.

Thug an Roinn le fios inniu freisin go bhfuil 865 duine ar iarraidh go hoifigiúil sa Stát, de réir chóras PULSE an Gharda Síochána.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2e6bc4boContact: irishlingos@gmail.com600 new technology jobs promised in Limerick.600 post nua teicneolaíochta geallta i Luimneach.Analog Devices, one of the country's largest technology companies, has announced a €630 million investment plan for a new research and development center at their Limerick site.Tá Analog Devices, ceann de na cuideachtaí teicneolaíochta is mó sa tír, tar éis plean infheistíochta luach €630 milliún a fhógairt d'ionad nua taighde agus forbartha ar an suíomh atá acu i Luimneach.It is estimated that 600 new jobs will be created.Meastar go gcruthófar 600 post úr.1,500 are currently employed in the place.1,500 atá fostaithe faoi láthair san áit.Analog Devices has been in business in Raythean on the edge of the city for almost 50 years and is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world.Tá Analog Devices i mbun gnó sa Raithean ar chiumhais na cathrach le beagnach 50 bliain agus tá siad ar cheann de na cuideachtaí leathsheoltóra is mó ar domhan.They undertake research and development of integrated circuits for use in most electronic apparatus and electrical equipment.Tugann siad faoi thaighde agus forbairt ciorcaid chomhtháite le cur i bhfearas i mórchuid gaireas leictreonach agus treallamh leictreach.Their European headquarters are in Limerick and it is there that they are innovating on technology and software to speed up the digital transition in the industrial and health sector and in other sectors.I Luimneach atá a gceanncheathrú Eorpach agus is ann a bhíonn siad i mbun nuálaíochta ar theicneolaíocht agus bogearraí le dlús a chur faoin aistriú digiteach san earnáil tionsclaíoch agus sláinte agus in earnálacha eile.They plan to build a new research and production center which will be 40,000ft².Tá sé beartaithe acu ionad nua taighde agus táirgíochta a thógáil a bheidh 40,000tr².Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has welcomed the announcement and the "600 high-level jobs for graduates" and is due to visit the site today.Tá an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tar éis fáilte mhór a chur roimh an bhfógra agus faoin "600 post ardleibhéil do chéimithe" agus tá sé le ghabháil ar cuairt ar an suíomh inniu.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2k7cpfy2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comA man from Ireland has been released from prison in Iran.Fear as Éirinn scaoilte saor ón bpríosún san Iaráin.The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, has confirmed that a man from Ireland who was being held in prison in Iran has been released and that he has left that country this afternoon.Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, an Tánaiste Micheál Martin, go bhfuil fear as Éirinn a bhí á choinneáil i bpríosún san Iaráin scaoilte saor agus go bhfuil sé imithe as an tír sin tráthnóna.Bernard Phelan, who is 64 years old and originally from Clonmel, Co Tipperary, had spent over six months in prison.Bhí os cionn sé mhí caite sa phríosún ag Bernard Phelan atá 64 bliain d'aois agus arb as Cluain Meala, Co Thiobraid Árann, ó dhúchas é.He is a citizen of both Ireland and France.Saoránach de chuid na hÉireann agus na Fraince araon atá ann.The Iranian Embassy in Ireland announced this morning that Bernard Phelan had been released from prison "on consular and humanitarian grounds".D'fhógair Ambasáid na hIaráine in Éirinn ar maidin inniu gur scaoileadh saor Bernard Phelan ón bpríosún "ar bhonn consalachta agus daonnúlachta".Bernard Phelan is a travel consultant who lives in Paris and was arrested in Iran last October.Comhairleoir taistil atá ina chónaí i bPáras is ea Bernard Phelan agus gabhadh é san Iaráin i mí Dheireadh Fómhair seo caite.He was accused of spreading propaganda against the Iranian Government, and in February he was sentenced to six and a half years in prison.Cuireadh ina leith go raibh bolscaireacht in aghaidh Rialtas na hIaráine á craobhscaoileadh aige, agus i mí Feabhra gearradh príosún sé bliana go leith air.Micheál Martin said today that the story hurt Bernard Phelan's father, who is 97 years old, and his sister Caroline very much.Dúirt Micheál Martin inniu gur ghoill an scéal go mór ar athair Bernard Phelan, atá 97 bliain, agus ar a dheirfiúr Caroline.He revealed that Bernard Phelan is now on his way to Paris, where he will undergo a medical assessment.Thug sé le fios go bhfuil Bernard Phelan ar a bhealach go Páras anois, áit a ndéanfar measúnú leighis air.French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the Iranian Government's decision to release Bernard Phelan.Chuir Uachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron fáilte roimh chinneadh Rialtas na hIaráine Bernard Phelan a scaoileadh saor.According to the human rights organization Amnesty, Bernard Phelan is entitled to compensation from the Iranians because he was wrongfully imprisoned by them.Dar leis an eagraíocht cearta daonna Amnesty go bhfuil Bernard Phelan i dteideal cúiteamh a fháil ó na hIaránaigh mar go raibh sé á choinneáil i bpríosún san éagóir acu.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2p6ar6fpContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Good or excellent quality" in bathing water establishments."Caighdeán maith nó sárchaighdeán" i mbunáite uiscí snámha.The country's bathing waters are of good or excellent quality, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency.Tá caighdeán maith nó sárchaighdeán i mbunáite uiscí snámha na tíre, de réir tuarascála nua ón nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil.Of 148 swimming waters, it is said, 144 of them have the required basic quality or above, that's 97%.As 148 uisce snámha, a deirtear, tá an bunchaighdeán riachtanach nó os a chionn sin i 144 acu, sin 97 faoin gcéad .In fact, 117 of them are said to be of good or excellent quality, which equates to 79%.Deirtear go deimhin go bhfuil caighdeán maith nó sárchaighdeán i 117 acu, ar cothrom é sin le 79 faoin gcéad .It is the local authorities who decide what constitutes a bathing water spot and these places are regularly monitored from the beginning of the year.Is iad na húdaráis áitiúla a chinneann cad is láthair uisce snámha ann agus déantar monatóireacht rialta ar na háiteanna sin ó cheann ceann na bliana.The EPA claims that the contents of the report show that good management of bathing waters offers high protection to people who benefit from them.Maíonn an GCC go léiríonn a bhfuil sa tuarascáil go dtugann dea-bhainistiú uiscí snámha ardchosaint do dhaoine a bhaineann leas astu.The report indicates that there has been a great improvement over the last few years at Traan Sruthan in Portrichran in the north of County Dublin and at Forbacha Beach in Co. Galway.Tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil go bhfuil feabhas mór tagtha le cúpla bliain ar Thrá an tSrutháin i bPort Reachrann i dtuaisceart Chontae Átha Cliath agus ar Thrá na bhForbacha i gCo na Gaillimhe.On the contrary, however, it is said that the water is of poor quality in three places, that is, the Beach Began in Ballybriggin in the north of County Dublin; Women's Beach in Buncrana, Co Donegal; and Women's Beach in Spidéal, Co Galway.Os a choinne sin, áfach, deirtear go bhfuil droch-chaighdeán san uisce i dtrí áit, mar atá, an Trá Thosaigh i mBaile Brigín i dtuaisceart Chontae Átha Cliath; Trá na mBan i mBun Cranncha, Co Dhún na nGall; agus Trá na mBan sa Spidéal, Co na Gaillimhe.On the contrary again, and fortunately, improvement work is said to be underway or to begin in those three places.Os a choinne sin arís, agus ar an dea-uair, deirtear go bhfuil obair fheabhsúcháin ar bun nó le tosú sna trí áit sin.Runoff from homes and farms, dog fouling and algal blooms were the biggest contributors to bathing water pollution last year, says the EPA.Eisilidh ó thithe agus ó fheirmeacha, salú ag madraí agus blás algach ba mhó ba shiocair le truailliú uiscí snámha anuraidh, a deir an GCC.The swimming season officially starts in Ireland on June 1st and ends on September 15th.Tosaíonn an séasúr snámha go hoifigiúil in Éirinn ar an 1 Meitheamh agus críochnaíonn sé ar an 15 Meán Fómhair.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2md7dtm8Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comElectricity generation licenses to be awarded to four marine proposals.Ceadúnais ginte leictreachais le bronnadh ar cheithre thogra mara.It was announced today which companies are to be granted a license to generate electricity from the wind in the open sea.Fógraíodh inniu cé na comhlachtaí a bhfuil ceadúnas le bronnadh orthu le leictreachas a ghiniúint ón ngaoth san fharraige amuigh.The licenses were auctioned – the first such auction ever in the State – and EirGrid announced the winners this evening.Cuireadh na ceadúnais ar ceant – an chéad cheant dá leithéid riamh sa Stát – agus d'fhógair EirGrid na buaiteoirí tráthnóna.EirGrid is the State body responsible for the national transmission of electricity.Is é EirGrid an comhlacht Stáit atá freagrach as an tarchur náisiúnta leictreachais.A provisional announcement made today, however, and EirGrid will not officially confirm the licenses until next month.Fógra sealadach a rinneadh inniu, ámh, agus ní dhearbhóidh EirGrid na ceadúnais go hoifigiúil go dtí an mhí seo chugainn.All the companies that have succeeded today must also apply for planning permission.Caithfidh na comhlachtaí ar fad ar éirigh leo inniu cur isteach ar chead pleanála freisin.Among the proposals for which a license is to be granted, there is one called the Dublin Array which will be located in the Banks of Cise and Bray in the Irish Sea, and which has an allocation of 824 megawatts.I measc na dtograí a bhfuil ceadúnas le tabhairt dóibh, tá ceann dá ngairtear Dublin Array a bheas suite i mBainc na Cise agus Bhré i Muir Éireann, agus a bhfuil 824 meigeavata le lamháil air.Further south, another license is to be given to the Codling Wind Park between the Graystones and the town of Wicklow with an allocation of 1,300 megawatts - the largest of all the proposals.Níos faide ó dheas, tá ceadúnas eile le tabhairt do lucht Codling Wind Park idir na Clocha Liatha agus baile Chill Mhantáin a bhfuil 1,300 meigeavata le lamháil dó – an méid is mó as na tograí ar fad.A 500 megawatt license is to be awarded to the North Irish Sea Array proposal off Skerries in north Dublin, and a 400 megawatt license is to be awarded to Skerde Rocks off Iorras Aithneach in Connemara.Tá ceadúnas 500 meigeavata le bronnadh ar thogra North Irish Sea Array amach ó na Sceirí i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath, agus tá ceadúnas 400 meigeavata le bronnadh ar lucht Sceirde Rocks amach ó Iorras Aithneach i gConamara.All these projects are to be undertaken by a mix of companies from different countries as well as Ireland – including France and Norway.Is meascán de chomhlachtaí ó thíortha éagsúla chomh maith le hÉirinn atá le tabhairt faoi na tograí seo ar fad – an Fhrainc agus an Iorua ina measc.The companies will pay an average of €86 for each megacar they are allowed.Íocfaidh na comhlachtaí beagán le cois €86 ar an meán as gach meigeavatuair a cheadófar dóibh.Currently, €120 is paid for each megawatt of wholesale electricity.Faoi láthair, is €120 a íoctar as gach meigeavatuair de leictreachas mórdhíola.It was also announced today that an annual community fund is to be established - and will be worth €24 million - as part of EirGrid's contract with the four successful proposals in the auction today.Fógraíodh inniu freisin go bhfuil ciste pobail bliantúil le bunú – agus a mbeidh luach €24 milliún ann – mar chuid de chonradh EirGrid le lucht na gceithre thogra ar éirigh leo sa cheant inniu.The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Éamon Ryan said that today's auction was extremely positive news for both energy consumers and the country as a whole.Dúirt an tAire Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide Éamon Ryan gur scéal thar a bheith dearfach a bhí sa cheant inniu do thomhaltóirí fuinnimh agus don tír trí chéile araon.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2pvnfjnaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA windfall tax has been proposed on supermarket profits.Moladh cáin amhantair a ghearradh ar bhrabúis ollmhargaí.A windfall tax should be imposed on supermarkets if they are making a profit, just as is done in the case of energy companies, according to Labor Party finance spokesman Ged Nash.Ba chóir cáin amhantair a ghearradh ar ollmhargaí má tá siad i mbun brabúsaíochta, díreach mar a dhéantar i gcás comhlachtaí fuinnimh, dar le hurlabhraí airgeadais Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre an Teachta Dála Ged Nash.He said that there is no ghar in the 'utilisation' that the Government is currently undertaking in relation to this issue.Dúirt sé nach bhfuil aon ghar san 'útamáil' atá ar bun ag an Rialtas faoi láthair i dtaobh na ceiste seo.Speaking on RTÉ, Ged Nash claimed that there are people in Ireland who do not have enough to eat.Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, mhaígh Ged Nash go bhfuil daoine in Éirinn nach bhfuil a ndóthain le n-ithe acu.After Ireland is a rich country, he said, there are 677,000 people on the opposite side of the poverty threshold.Tar éis gur tír shaibhir í Éire, arsa sé, áirítear 677,000 duine a bheith ar an taobh contráilte de thairseach na bochtaineachta.Ged Nash said that although a food regulator is to be appointed soon it is not clear how the profitability of supermarkets will be tackled.Dúirt Ged Nash cé go bhfuil rialálaí bia le ceapadh go luath níl sé soiléir cén chaoi a rachfar i ngleic le brabúsaíocht ollmhargaí.He suggested forcing supermarkets to publish their profits instead of taking their word for it.Mhol sé iallach a chur ar ollmhargaí a gcuid brabús a fhoilsiú in áit a bhfocal a chreidiúint.Several supermarkets announced yesterday that they were to lower the prices of bread and milk they sell under their own label.D'fhógair roinnt ollmhargaí inné go raibh siad le praghsanna aráin agus bainne a dhíolann siad lena lipéad féin, go raibh siad lena n-ísliú.Ged Nash, however, claimed that this story was just a publicity stunt, to flatter the Government.Mhaígh Ged Nash, ámh, nach raibh sa scéal seo ach beart poiblíochta, féirín leis an Rialtas a thláthú.The head of the farmers' representative association, the United Farmers of Ireland, said it was necessary to ensure that the new food regulator had sufficient powers.Dúirt ceannaire chumann ionadaíochta na bhfeirmeoirí, Feirmeoirí Aontaithe na hÉireann, go gcaithfí a chinntiú go mbeadh dóthain cumhachtaí ag an rialálaí nua bia.Tim Cullinan is concerned that the food market is being completely distorted and that the producers - that is, the farmers - are the ones who will suffer.Tá imní ar Tim Cullinan go bhfuil an margadh bia á chur as a riocht ar fad agus gurb iad na táirgeoirí – mar atá, na feirmeoirí – gurb iad a bheas thíos leis.According to him, the fresh vegetables that people eat in this country could be brought in from abroad in the future if the issue is not tackled properly.Dar leis go bhféadadh sé go mbeadh na glasraí úra a itheann daoine sa tír seo á dtabhairt isteach ón iasacht feasta mura rachfaí i ngleic leis an gceist mar ba cheart.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2l9scoh3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn inquiry into the killing of thousands of trout in Clare.Fiosrúchán faoi mharú na mílte breac sa Chlár.State agencies are investigating an ecological incident in which thousands of trout were killed in a river in northern County Clare.Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag gníomhaireachtaí stáit i dtaobh eachtra éiceolaíochta inar maraíodh na mílte breac in abhainn i dtuaisceart Chontae an Chláir.Irish Inland Fisheries estimates that up to 2,000 trout are dead and that it could be years before the river recovers.Measann Iascach Intíre Éireann go bhfuil suas le 2,000 breac marbh agus go bhféadfadh blianta a bheith romhainn sula dtiocfaidh an abhainn chuici féin arís.That agency says it is the worst trout kill incident in the region for almost 20 years.Deir an ghníomhaireacht sin go bhfuil sé ar an eachtra is measa ó thaobh mharú na mbreac dhe sa réigiún le beagnach 20 bliain.The Ballymcraven River near Ennisdom is in question.Abhainn Bhaile Mhic Cráibhín in aice le hInis Diomáin atá i gceist.It is estimated that thousands of trout, eels and young bream are dead after some ecological incident in the river.Meastar go bhfuil na mílte, idir bhric, eascain agus bardáin óga marbh tar éis eachtra eiceolaíochta éigin san abhainn.This river flows into the Eidneach in Ennisdom, a river that has been recognized as a special area of conservation.Ritheann an abhainn seo isteach san Eidhneach in Inis Diomáin, abhainn atá aitheanta mar cheantar speisialta caomhnaithe.A community group in this area has been working for 10 years to improve the river's water quality and biodiversity.Tá iarrachtaí ar bun ag grúpa pobail sa cheantar seo le 10 mbliana caighdean uisce agus bithéagsúlachta na h-abhann a fheabhsú.Paudie Fahy from the group said that what has happened is a big disappointment to them, especially because there were young bream in the river and it will now take years to get out of here.Dúirt Paudie Fahy ón ngrúpa gur cúis mhór díomá dóibh an méid atá tarlaithe, go h-áirithe mar go raibh bardáín óga san abhainn agus go dtógfaidh sé blianta anois teacht as seo.The Environmental Protection Agency is aware of the act.Tá an Ghníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil ar an eolas faoin eachta.Uisce Eireann said it is in contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland and monitoring the output from its water boiler plant in the area.Dúirt Uisce Eireann go bhfuil sé i dteagmháíl le hIascach Intíre Éireann agus ag déanamh monatóireachta ar an aschur as a ionad coireála uisce sa cheantar.An inquiry into the killing of thousands of trout in ClareFiosrúchán faoi mharú na mílte breac sa Chlár

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2n9528w3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcern in Connemara about the lack of accommodation for tourists.Imní i gConamara faoin easpa lóistín do thurasóirí.Businesses in Connemara that rely on tourists have expressed concern that visitors will not come to the area because there is nowhere for them to stay.Tá imní léirithe ag gnóanna i gConamara atá ag brath ar thurasóirí nach mbeidh cuairteoirí ag teacht go dtí an ceantar mar nach bhfuil áit ann dóibh le fanacht.The Seaweed Center in Lettermelláin relies on day-trippers and visitors who used to be able to stay in the local hotels.Bíonn Ionad na Feamainne i Leitir Mealláin ag brath ar thurasóirí lae agus ar chuairteoirí a bhíodh in ann fanacht sna hóstáin áitúla.Since there are at least 4 hotels in Connemara currently holding refugees from Ukraine, the people of the Center are concerned that Elín Percín says that the tourists will not come this season.Os rud é go bhfuil ar a laghad 4 óstán i gConamara ag coinneáil teifigh ón Úcráin faoi láthair tá imní ar lucht an Ionaid a deir Eilín Peircín nach dtiocfaidh na turasóirí an séasúr seo romhainn.The impact of the war in Ukraine on tourism in this country has been shown to Government Ministers for several days in a memo which indicates that there is a risk that the economy will lose 1.1 billion euros nationally, cancellation of beds in the hospitality sector.Tá an tionchar atá ag an gcogadh san Úcráin ar thurasóireacht sa tír seo léirithe d'Airí Rialtais le roinnt laethanta i meamram a thugann le fios go bhfuil baol ann go gcaillfidh an geilleagar go náisiúnta 1.1 billiún euro, ceal leapacha san earnáil fáilteachais.Micheál Ó Cadhain, owner of Tigh Cadhain in Killiaráin, says that emphasis must be placed on other means of accommodation rather than relying on hotels.Deir Micheál Ó Cadhain, úinéir Tigh Chadhain i gCill Chiaráin go gcaithfear béim a chur ar bhealaí eile lóistín seachas a bheith ag brath ar óstáin.He says that accommodation and planning for camper vans and cyclists must be considered.Caithfear breathnú a deir seisean ar chóiriú agus pleanáil a dhéanamh do lucht veaineanna campála agus lucht rothaíochta.The Confederation of the Tourism Industry says today that the future of the businesses serving the sector will be at risk if supports are not provided before the summer season.Deir Cónaidhm Thionscal na Turasóireachta inniu go mbeidh todhchaí na ngnóanna atá ag freastal ar an earnáil i mbaol muna gcurtar tacaíochtaí ar fáil roimh sheasúr an tsamhraidh.Sinéad Ní Neachtain will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Sinéad Ní Neachtain ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.The sandy sands of Dóilín Beach on Chatrú Rua in Connemara which are popular with tourists.An gaineamh griúánach ar Thrá an Dóilín ar an gCeathrú Rua i gConamara ar a mbíonn tóir ag turasóirí.

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Four other Russian vessels have been sighted off the coast.

Ceithre shoitheach eile de chuid na Rúise feicthe amach ón chósta.

The Defense Forces of Ireland have confirmed that four more Russian vessels, including a warship, have been seen off the coast of Ireland.

Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Óglaigh na hÉireann go bhfacthas ceithre shoitheach eile de chuid na Rúise, long chogaidh ina measc, amach ó chósta na hÉireann.

This is the latest situation since commercial and military vessels began to enter Irish waters.

Seo an cor is déanaí ó thosaigh soithigh tráchtála agus míleata ag teacht isteach in uiscí na hÉireann.

The ship Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate, is among those that entered Ireland’s exclusive economic zone earlier this week.

Tá an long Admiral Grigorovich, frigéad Rúiseach, ina measc siúd a tháinig isteach i limistéar eisiach eacnamaíoch na hÉireann níos luaithe an tseachtain seo.

Images taken by the Irish Navy show an oil tanker named Kama putting more fuel into the warship.

Léiríonn íomhánna a ghlac Cabhlach na hÉireann taincéar ola darbh ainm Kama, ag cur tuilleadh breosla sa long chogaidh.

The Defense Forces said that “the Air Corps and the Navy monitored the vessels with air and sea patrols and that the vessels have since left the exclusive zone.”

Dúirt Óglaigh na hÉireann go ndearna “an tAer Chór agus an Cabhlach maoirseoireacht ar na soithigh le patróil aeir agus muirí agus gur imigh na soithigh as an limistéar eisiach ó shin.”

It is understood that the vessels were off the southern coast.

Tuigtear gur amach ó chósta an deiscirt a bhí na soithigh.

In April the Air Corps sighted three Russian ships off the West and South West coasts.

I mí Aibreáin chonaic an tAer Chór trí long Rúiseach amach ó chóstaí an Iarthair agus an Iardheiscirt.

They were in Irish seas off the Galway and Kerry coasts.

Bhí siad i bhfarraigí na hÉireann amach ó chóstaí na Gaillimhe agus Chiarraí.

It is understood that the British Royal Navy was keeping an eye on the vessels seen this week.

Tuigtear go raibh Cabhlach Ríoga na Breataine ag coimeád súil ar na soithigh a chonacthas an tseachtain seo.

A spokesman for the Department of Defense in London refused to say anything other than that “our national security will always be a priority” and to that end they have spent £65 million on two maritime patrol vessels since the incident with the Nord Stream submarine gas cable in September last year.

Dhiúltaigh urlabhraí na Roinne Cosanta i Londain aon rud a rá seachas “go mbeidh tosaíocht i gcónaí ag ár slándáil náisiúnta” agus gur chuige sin atá £65 milliún caite acu ar dhá long faire muirí ó tharla an eachtra leis an gcábla gáis fomhuirí Nord Stream i Meán Fómhair anuraidh.

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A member of a criminal gang has been sentenced to a 15-year prison term.

Téarma Príosúin 15 bliain gearrtha ar bhall do bhuíon coirpeach.

A senior member of a criminal gang from Limerick has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court in the United Kingdom.

Tá téarma príosúin 15 bliain gearrtha ar bhall sinsearach do bhuíon coirpeach ó Luimneach ag cúirt sa Ríocht Aontaithe.

Ger Dundon was sentenced to 15 years for his role in a conspiracy to kidnap two men 3 years ago and demand €340,000 from them.

Gearradh 15 bliain ar Ger Dundon as ról a bheith aige i gcomhcheilg chun beirt fhear a fhuadach 3 bliana ó shin agus €340,000 a éileamh uathu.

Ger Dundon changed his name to Darren McClean after traveling to the UK after being released from prison in Ireland.

D’athraigh Ger Dundon a ainm go Darren McClean i ndiaidh do taisteal go dtí an Ríocht Aontaithe nuair a scaoileadh amach as an bpríosún in Éirinn é.

He threatened to kill both men.

Bhagair sé go maródh sé an bheirt fhear.

38-year-old Dundon denied the charges but was convicted in a UK court today.

Shéan Dundon atá 38 bliain d’aois na cúiseanna a bhí curtha ina leith ach ciontaíodh é i gcúirt sa Ríocht Aontaithe inniu.

Ger Dundon is a senior member of the McCarthy Dundon criminal gang who had a dispute with the Keane-Collopy criminal gang over control of the drug market in Limerick.

Is ball sinsearach é Ger Dundon do bhuíon coirpeach McCarthy Dundon a raibh aighneas idir iad agus buíon coirpeach Keane-Collopy maidir le smacht a bheith acu ar an margadh drugaí i Luimneach.

A senior member of a criminal gang from Limerick has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court in the United Kingdom for his role in a conspiracy to kidnap two men

Téarma príosúin 15 bliain gearrtha ar bhall sinsearach do bhuíon coirpeach ó Luimneach ag cúirt sa Ríocht Aontaithe as ról a bheith aige i gcomhcheilg chun beirt fhear a fhuadach

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5,000 badgers exterminated last year, but “it’s not a sound solution”.

5,000 broc ciondíothaithe anuraidh, ach “ní réiteach fónta é”.

About 5,000 badgers were culled in the State last year and over 7,000 more were vaccinated as part of the Department of Agriculture’s campaign to combat the spread of tuberculosis in the national cow herd.

Ciondíothaíodh thart ar 5,000 broc sa Stát anuraidh agus vacsaínaíodh os cionn 7,000 eile mar chuid d’fheachtas na Roinne Talmhaíochta le dul i ngleic le scaipeadh na heitinne sa tréad náisiúnta bó.

However, the Department says that the eradication of crime will gradually be phased out as it is not a sound solution to the problem in the long term.

Deir an Roinn, áfach, go n- éireofar as an gciondíothú de réir a chéile mar nach réiteach fónta ar an bhfadhb é i bhfad na haimsire.

At a hearing of the Public Accounts Committee today, June Fanning from the Department said that it is difficult to count the number of badgers in Ireland accurately – or guess – because they are secretive nocturnal animals.

Ag éisteacht den Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblí inniu, dúirt June Fanning ón Roinn go bhfuil sé deacair an líon broc in Éirinn a chomhaireamh go cruinn – ná buille faoi thuairim a thabhairt – mar gur ainmhithe rúnda oíchí iad.

However, says June Fanning, a recent study by researchers from University College Dublin revealed that there are around 90,000 of them.

Mar sin féin, arsa June Fanning, tugadh le fios i staidéar a rinne taighdeoirí ón gColáiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath le gairid go bhfuil thart ar 90,000 acu ann.

She also said that the number of cases of tuberculosis in the national cow herd had risen slightly for some time.

Dúirt sí chomh maith go raibh an líon cásanna eitinne sa tréad náisiúnta bó ardaithe beagán le tamall.

There were about 20,000 cases a year for a few years, she said.

Thart ar 20,000 cás sa bhliain a bhí ann le cúpla bliain, arsa sí.

There are many reasons for the spread of bovine TB, said June Fanning – the significant increase in the national herd since 2015, herd growth in general and the fragmentation of farms among them.

Is iomaí cúis atá le scaipeadh na heitinne bólachta, a dúirt June Fanning – méadú suntasach an tréada náisiúnta ó 2015, méadú tréad go ginearálta agus ilroinnt feirmeacha ina measc.

The twist in the story is that the badger is a protected species, she said.

Casadh sa scéal is ea gur speiceas cosanta é an broc, ar sí.

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“Nursing centers at risk of closure due to additional funding”.

“Ionaid altranais i mbaol a ndúnta cheal maoinithe breise”.

There is a risk that more nursing centers in the State will close due to lack of additional funding, according to a senior spokesperson from the sector.

Tá an baol ann go ndúnfaidh tuilleadh ionad altranais sa Stát de cheal maoinithe breise, dar le hurlabhraí sinsearach ón earnáil.

Tadhg Daly is the chief executive of the representative organization Nursing Centers of Ireland and he said today that residents in private centers should receive the same funding as residents in public centers.

Is é Tadhg Daly príomhfheidhmeannach na eagraíochta ionadaíochta Ionaid Altranais na hÉireann agus dúirt sé inniu gur chóir go bhfaigheadh cónaitheoirí in ionaid phríobháideacha an maoiniú céanna agus a fhaigheann cónaitheoirí in ionaid phoiblí.

Speaking on RTÉ, Tadhg Daly indicated that the latest figures from the Health Service Executive show that there is a “significant gap” between the two schemes in terms of funding.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug Tadhg Daly le fios go léiríonn na figiúirí is deireanaí ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil “bearna shuntasach” idir an dá dhream ó thaobh maoinithe de.

He claimed that this gap is an injustice because each and every nursing center – whether public or private – must be of equal quality.

Mhaígh sé gur éagóir atá sa bhearna seo mar go gcaithfidh gach uile ionad altranais –bídís poiblí nó príobháideach – a bheith ar chomhchaighdeán.

Without the appropriate reforms in the financing system, said Tadhg Daly, the private sector will not survive.

D’uireasa na leasuithe cuí sa chóras maoinithe, arsa Tadhg Daly, ní thiocfaidh an earnáil phríobháideach slán.

Suppose, he added, nursing center owners will not be able to afford to give their employees pay rises and more carers and nurses will leave the sector as a result.

Cuir i gcás, ar sé, ní bheidh sé d’acmhainn ag úinéirí ionad altranais arduithe pá a thabhairt dá bhfostaithe agus fágfaidh tuilleadh cúramóirí agus altraí an earnáil dá bharr sin.

Those in the private sector are only asking for justice, said Tadhg Daly, and he appealed to the Government to address the issue soon.

Níl lucht na hearnála príobháidí ag sireadh ach cóir, a dúirt Tadhg Daly, agus d’achainigh sé ar an Rialtas aghaidh a thabhairt ar an gceist gan mhoill.

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Plan to evacuate 80 Ukrainians from Sydney city suspended.

Plean 80 Úcránach a aslonnú ó Chathair Saidhbhín ar fionraí.

A plan to evacuate around 80 refugees from the Ukraine from a former camp in Catherbin, Co Kerry, was suspended today after local residents opposed it.

Cuireadh ar fionraí inniu plean atá ann thart ar 80 dídeanaí ón Úcráin a aslonnú ó iaróstán i gCathair Saidhbhín, Co Chiarraí, tar éis do mhuintir na háite cur ina aghaidh.

It was intended to transfer 40 of the Ukrainians to Tralee, the other 40 to be transferred to other places in Sydney and asylum seekers from other countries would be placed in the former station in their place.

Bhí sé i gceist 40 de na hÚcránaigh a aistriú go Trá Lí, an 40 eile a aistriú go háiteanna eile i gCathair Saidhbhín agus iarrthóirí tearmainn ó thíortha eile a chur san iaróstán ina n-áit.

About 200 Ukrainians are living in the former station which is now called the Skelge Accommodation Centre.

Tá thart ar 200 Úcránach ag cur fúthu san iaróstán a dtugtar Ionad Cóiríochta na Sceilge air anois.

When the 80 were told last Friday that they were to be evacuated, local representatives, business people and people from the community came together to oppose the plan.

Nuair a dúradh leis an 80 Dé hAoine seo caite go raibh siad le haslonnú, tháinig ionadaithe áitiúla, an lucht gnó agus daoine ón bpobal le chéile chun cur in aghaidh an phlean.

They asked Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman and the local Dáil Deputy, Education Minister Norma Foley, not to go ahead with the plan.

D’iarr siad ar an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O’Gorman agus ar an Teachta Dála áitiúil, an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley, gan dul ar aghaidh leis an bplean.

Those two politicians confirmed today that the plan was put on hold so that all the groups involved in the situation would sit on it.

Dhearbhaigh an bheirt pholaiteoirí sin inniu gur cuireadh an plean ar fionraí le go ndéanfadh na grúpaí ar fad atá bainteach leis an scéal, go ndéanfaidís suíochán air.

It is understood that around ten children who are going to school in the City of Sidhbin were among those who had to be moved after they have become overwhelmed with the place.

Tuigtear go raibh thart ar dheichniúr páistí atá ag dul ar scoil i gCathair Saidhbhín i measc na ndaoine a bhí le haistriú tar éis go bhfuil siad éirithe clóite leis an áit.

It is estimated that there are over 400 Ukrainians living in Sydney.

Áirítear go bhfuil os cionn 400 Úcránach ag baint fúthu i gCathair Saidhbhín.

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Humanitarian aid in Sudan to be coordinated by the United Nations.

Cabhair dhaonnúil sa tSúdáin le comhordú ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe.

The two warring military gangs in Sudan are accusing each other of violating the ceasefire that has been in place since midnight.

Tá an dá dhrong mhíleata atá in árach a chéile sa tSúdáin ag cur i leith a chéile go bhfuil siad ag sárú an tsosa chomhraic atá in ainm a bheith i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche.

At least 528 people have been killed and 4,600 people have been injured as a result of the fighting between the two factions for more than two weeks.

Áirítear 528 duine ar a laghad a bheith maraithe agus 4,600 duine a bheith gortaithe de bharr na cogaíochta idir an dá dhream le breis agus coicís.

However, the United Nations believes that many more people have actually been killed.

Creideann na Náisiúin Aontaithe, áfach, go bhfuil i bhfad níos mó daoine maraithe i ndáiríre.

One of the two factions – paramilitaries loyal to the country’s deputy leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo – has said they will abide by the ceasefire, but the other loyal to the country’s leader – General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan – says they do not believe they promise the enemy.

Tá sé ráite ag ceann den dá dhream – paraimíleataigh atá dílis do leascheannaire na tíre Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo – go gcloífidh siad leis an sos comhraic, ach deir an dream eile atá dílis do cheannaire na tíre – an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan – nach gcreideann siad gealltanais an namhad.

Disagreement between the two over the transfer of power to a civilian government is a contributing factor to the war.

Easaontas idir an bheirt úd faoi aistriú na cumhachta go rialtas sibhialtach is cionsiocair leis an gcogaíocht.

The well-known diplomat Martin Griffiths has been sent to Sudan by the United Nations to try to coordinate relief matters in the country.

Tá an taidhleoir aitheanta Martin Griffiths curtha chun na Súdáine ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhféachfaidh sé le cúrsaí fóirithinte sa tír a chomhordú.

As a reminder of the lack of organization and the challenge before it, eight tons of relief supplies sent from Jordan to Port Sudan on the Red Sea are still not distributed to the victims.

Mar sholaoid ar an easpa eagair agus ar an dúshlán atá roimhe, tá ocht dtonna de sholáthairtí fóirithinte a seoladh ón Iordáin go Port na Súdáine ar an Muir Rua fós gan dáileadh ar lucht an chaill.

Fifteen million people in Sudan were dependent on humanitarian aid, especially food, before the fighting started and millions more have now been left destitute as a result.

Bhí cúig mhilliún déag duine sa tSúdáin ag brath ar chabhair dhaonnúil, go háirithe bia, sular thosaigh an comhrac agus tá na milliúin eile fágtha ar an gcaolchuid anois dá bharr.

In that one, thousands of people are fleeing in all directions.

Ina cheann sin, tá na mílte daoine ag teitheadh i ngach aon treo baill.

Some of them are facing Chad and the Central African Republic in the west, while others are heading south towards South Sudan and Ethiopia.

Tá cuid acu ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Shead agus ar Phoblacht na hAfraice Láir san iarthar, agus cuid eile ag triall ó dheas ar an tSúdáin Theas agus an Aetóip.

There is no escape, however, for the base of the people who fled their towns and have to fend for themselves inside Sudan.

Níl aon éalú, áfach, ag bunáite na ndaoine a theith óna mbailte agus a chaithfeas seiftiú dóibh féin taobh istigh den tSudáin.

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A “forbidding story” of almost 12,000 people being truly homeless.

“Scéal coscrach” beagnach 12,000 duine a bheith gan dídean cheart.

11,988 people were counted as homeless and living in emergency accommodation last month, according to the latest information from the Department of Housing.

Áiríodh 11,988 duine a bheith gan baile dá gcuid féin agus a bheith ag cur fúthu i gcóiríocht éigeandála an mhí seo caite, de réir na faisnéise is deireanaí ón Roinn Tithíochta.

That’s a 2.1% increase from the previous month and the highest number ever recorded.

Sin ardú 2.1 faoin gcéad ón mí roimhe sin agus an líon is airde a taifeadadh riamh.

The 11,988 people include 8,516 adults and 3,472 children.

Cuimsíonn an 11,988 duine 8,516 duine fásta agus 3,472 páiste.

The figures relate to the four weeks before the Government lifted the ban on eviction of tenants and people are worried that the next figures to be published will be even worse.

Baineann na figiúirí leis na ceithre seachtaine sular chuir an Rialtas deireadh leis an gcosc a bhí ar thionóntaí a dhíshealbhú agus tá imní ar dhaoine ina fhianaise sin go mbeidh na chéad fhigiúirí eile a fhoilseofar níos measa fós.

Wayne Stanley from the Clan Simon charity said that the new figures were a sobering story and he believes that even more people would have been homeless in March had it not been for the ban on eviction at the time.

Dúirt Wayne Stanley ón gcarthanas Clann Shíomóin gur scéal coscrach a bhí sna figiúirí nua agus dar leis go mbeadh níos mó daoine fós gan dídean i mí an Mhárta murach an cosc a bhí ar dhíshealbhú ag an am.

Since the ban on eviction was lifted at the beginning of this month, he said, the Government has even more duties to come to the aid of people who do not have a home of their own.

Ó cuireadh deireadh leis an gcosc ar dhíshealbhú i dtús na míosa seo, ar sé, tá níos mó dualgais fós ar an Rialtas teacht i gcabhair ar dhaoine nach bhfuil baile dá gcuid féin acu.

Two other charities, Depaul and Focus Ireland, said that the only solution to the situation was to provide new accommodation for people without delay and, in addition, to build more houses in the long run.

Dúirt dhá charthanas eile, Depaul agus Focus Ireland, nach raibh de réiteach ar an scéal ach cóiríocht úr a chur ar fáil do dhaoine gan mhoill agus, chomh maith leis sin, tuilleadh tithe a thógáil i bhfad na haimsire.

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Michelle O'Neill le freastal ar chorónú Rí Séarlas na Breataine.

Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O’Neill has accepted an invitation to attend the coronation of King Charles of Great Britain in London a week from next Saturday.

Tá glactha ag leascheannaire Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill le cuireadh freastal ar chorónú Rí Séarlas na Breataine i Londain seachtain ón Satharn seo chugainn.

According to Michelle O’Neill, her decision to attend the ceremony in Westminster Abbey shows that she wants to foster good relations (between nationalists and unionists), and that it also shows that she is committed to peace and reconciliation.

Dar le Michelle O’Neill go léiríonn a cinneadh freastal ar an searmanas in Westminster Abbey gur mian léi dea-chaidreamh (idir náisiúnaithe agus aontachtaithe) a chothú, agus go léiríonn sé freisin go bhfuil sí tugtha don tsíocháin agus don athmhuintearas.

She wants, she said, to be a representative of the whole community in the north.

Is mian léi, arsa sí, a bheith ina hionadaí ag an bpobal uile ó thuaidh.

In fact, she attended the funeral of the British Queen in London last September.

Go deimhin, d’fhreastail sí ar shochraid Bhanríon na Breataine i Londain Meán Fómhair seo caite.

Michelle O’Neill would be First Minister in the North if Stormont were re- established.

Bheadh Michelle O’Neill ina Céad-Aire sa Tuaisceart dá mbunófaí forais Stormont arís.

Those institutions have been suspended for a year, however, since the DUP pulled out of Stormont due to that party’s dissatisfaction with the trade agreement between the British Government and the European Union.

Tá na forais sin ar fionraí le bliain, áfach, ó tharraing an DUP amach as Stormont de bharr mhíshástacht an pháirtí sin leis an gcomhaontú trádála idir Rialtas na Breataine agus an tAontas Eorpach.

Michelle O’Neill said that although she is an Irish republican she understands that “there are many people on this island for whom the coronation is a very important event”.

Dúirt Michelle O’Neill cé gur poblachtach Éireannach í go dtuigeann sí “go bhfuil a lán daoine ar an oileán seo ar ócáid fíorthábhachtach dóibh é an corónú”.

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War in Sudan: “At least 50,000 children severely malnourished”.

Cogadh sa tSúdáin: “50,000 leanbh ar a laghad fíor-mhíchothaithe”.

The World Health Organization says only 16% of health facilities are functioning in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, due to the destruction caused by the war between two military gangs in the country.

Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte nach bhfuil ach 16 faoin gcéad de shaoráidí sláinte ag feidhmiú i bpríomhchathair na Súdáine, Cartúm, mar gheall ar an scrios atá déanta ag an gcogaíocht idir dhá dhrong mhíleata sa tír.

On top of that, diseases are spreading, food and water are scarce and it is only possible that more people will die under those circumstances, it is said.

Ar a mhuin sin, tá galair á scaipeadh, tá bia agus uisce gann agus ní féidir ach go bhfaighidh tuilleadh daoine bás faoi réir na gcúinsí sin, a deirtear.

In fact, it is reported that around 50,000 children who are severely malnourished have been treated medically so far and there is no thought that this will be the end.

Go deimhin, tuairiscítear go bhfuil cóireáil leighis curtha go dtí seo ar thart ar 50,000 leanbh atá fíor-mhíchothaithe agus gan aon cheapadh gurb in é a dheireadh.

A three-day ceasefire that was put in place at the beginning of the week will end this afternoon, and although there is talk of extending it, it is not clear whether the two sides agree on that.

Tiocfaidh deireadh tráthnóna le sos comhraic trí lá a cuireadh i bhfeidhm i dtús na seachtaine, agus cé go bhfuil caint ar shíneadh a chur leis níl sé soiléir an bhfuil an dá thaobh ar aon intinn faoi sin.

In any case, the ceasefire was breached in places and there were clashes yesterday in the suburbs of Khartoum, in the neighboring city of Omdurman and in the Darfur region close to the border with Chad in western Sudan.

Ar aon chuma, sáraíodh an sos comhraic in áiteanna agus bhí caismirtí inné i mbruachbhailte Chartúm, i gcathair chomharsanachta Omdurman agus i réigiún Darfur gar don teorainn le Sead in iarthar na Súdáine.

Many people are fleeing the war and the United Nations estimates that 270,000 refugees could seek refuge in Chad and South Sudan.

Tá an draoi daoine ag teitheadh ón gcogaíocht agus measann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhféadfadh 270,000 dídeanaí tearmann a lorg i Sead agus sa tSúdáin Theas.

According to the latest figures, 88 Irish citizens and their families have so far been evacuated from Sudan with the assistance of various countries in the European Union.

De réir na bhfigiúrí is deireanaí, tá 88 saoránach Éireannach agus a dteaghlaigh aslonnaithe go dtí seo ón tSúdáin le cúnamh ó thíortha éagsúla san Aontas Eorpach.

Since the conflict began on April 15, it is estimated that over 500 people have been killed, that almost 4,200 have been killed and that millions have been left in need.

Ó thosaigh an choimhlint ar an 15 Aibreán, áirítear gur maraíodh os cionn 500 duine, gur donaíodh beagnach 4,200 agus go bhfuil na milliúin fágtha ar an ngannchuid.

It is said that matters have now gathered from head to head for the fifteen million people in Sudan who were already dependent on humanitarian aid.

Deirtear go bhfuil cúrsaí bailithe ó mhaoil go mullach anois do na cúig mhilliún déag duine sa tSúdáin a bhí ag brath ar chabhair dhaonnúil cheana féin.

Disagreement between the leader of Sudan, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is the cause of the fighting.

Easaontas idir cheannaire na Súdáine, an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, agus an leascheannaire, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is cionsiocair leis an gcomhrac.

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A “long” telephone conversation between Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Comhrá “fada” teileafóin ag Xi Jinping agus Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had a telephone conversation today, the first time the two men have spoken since Russia invaded Ukraine a year and a half ago.

Bhí comhrá teileafóin inniu ag Uachtarán na Síne Xi Jinping agus Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelenskiy, an chéad uair a labhair an bheirt fhear le chéile ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Úcráin bliain agus blogh de bhliain ó shin.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is said to have wanted to have a conversation with Xi Jinping for quite some time.

Deirtear go raibh Volodymyr Zelenskiy ag iarraidh comhrá a bheith aige le Xi Jinping le tamall maith.

Afterwards, the Ukrainian man said that it was a long and beneficial conversation and that it would accelerate the development of relations between the two countries.

Ina dhiaidh, dúirt fear na hÚcráine gur comhrá fada agus tairbheach a bhí ann agus go gcuirfeadh sé dlús leis an gcaidreamh idir an dá thír a chothú.

He also announced that he had appointed a new ambassador to China.

D’fhógair sé freisin go raibh ambasadóir nua sa tSín ceaptha aige.

President Xi is reported to have told Volodymyr Zelenskiy that he would soon send special representatives to Ukraine with the aim of “initiating talks between all those who seek peace”.

Tuairiscítear go ndúirt an tUachtarán Xi le Volodymyr Zelenskiy go gcuirfeadh sé ionadaithe speisialta chun na hÚcráine gan mhoill agus é i gcuspóir acu “cainteanna a thionscnamh idir gach aon dream atá ag lorg síochána”.

Xi Jinping has never condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, and visited Moscow last month, where he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Níor cháin Xi Jinping ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin riamh, áfach, agus thug sé cuairt ar Mhoscó an mhí seo caite, mar a raibh cainteanna aige le hUachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin.

The previous month, he proposed a peace plan that was somewhat welcomed by the Ukrainian Government but rejected by Western countries.

An mhí roimhe sin, mhol sé plean síochána ar chuir Rialtas na hÚcráine fáilte áirithe roimhe ach ar dhiúltaigh tíortha an Iarthair dó.

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Ceasefire in force in Sudan, foreigners being evacuated.

Sos comhraic i bhfeidhm sa tSúdáin, eachtrannaigh á n-aslonnú.

The two warring military gangs in Sudan have imposed a 72-hour ceasefire this morning.

Tá sos comhraic 72 uair an chloig curtha i bhfeidhm ar maidin ag an dá dhrong mhíleata atá in adharca a chéile sa tSúdáin.

It makes it a shame to take citizens from other countries out of the country without going through the motions.

Fágann sé go bhfuil ionú anois ann saoránaigh ó thíortha eile a thabhairt amach as an tír gan cúrsa na slat a rith.

Diplomats from the United States and Saudi Arabia reportedly convinced both sides to implement the ceasefire.

Tuairiscítear gur taidhleoirí ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus ón Araib Shádach a chuir ina luí ar an dá thaobh an sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm.

However, there is always the risk that the ceasefire will not be adhered to, especially since some of the two parties have already breached such temporary arrangements.

Tá an baol ann i gcónaí, áfach, nach gcloífear leis an sos comhraic, go háirithe ó sháraigh ceann éigin den dá dhream socruithe sealadacha dá shórt cheana.

About 430 people have been killed in ten days in the clashes between one faction loyal to the Sudanese military leader and another loyal to the deputy leader.

Áirítear thart ar 430 duine a bheith maraithe le deich lá sna caismirtí idir dhream amháin atá dílis do cheannaire míleata na Súdáine agus dhream eile atá dílis don leascheannaire.

They are General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to whom the army base is loyal, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands a large paramilitary force.

Sin iad an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a bhfuil bunáite an airm dílis dó, agus Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a bhfuil fórsa mór paraimíleata faoina cheannas.

Disagreement between those two about the transfer of power to a civilian government caused the conflict.

Easaontas idir an bheirt sin faoi aistriú na cumhachta go dtí rialtas sibhialtach údar an imris.

It is said that approximately one hundred Irish citizens and their families are ready to leave Sudan if they have the chance and the means.

Deirtear go bhfuil tuairim is céad saoránach Éireannach agus a dteaghlaigh réidh le himeacht as an tSúdáin ach an fhaill agus an acmhainn a bheith acu.

It is understood that half a hundred people associated with this country have already been taken out of Sudan in the past few days.

Tuigtear go bhfuil leathchéad duine atá bainteach leis an tír seo tugtha amach as an tSúdáin cheana féin le cúpla lá.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that they were brought to Djibouti with the help of France and Spain.

Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha gur tugadh go Djibouti iad le cúnamh ón bhFrainc agus ón Spáinn.

The Government is to send a special emergency team to Djibouti to coordinate the evacuation of people from Sudan.

Tá meitheal speisialta éigeandála le cur go Djibouti ag an Rialtas le haslonnú daoine ón tSúdáin a chomhordú.

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Efforts are underway again today to clean a river in Uchter Ard.

Iarrachtaí ar bun arís inniu abhainn in Uachtar Ard a ghlanadh.

Work is underway in Uchter Ard in Co Galway again today to clean up oil that leaked into a river in the area yesterday.

Tá obair ar bun in Uachtar Ard i gCo na Gaillimhe arís inniu chun ola a sceith isteach in abhainn sa gceantar inné a ghlanadh.

There is concern that the pollution could harm fish and mussels which attract many fishermen to the area every year.

Tá imní go bhfeadfadh an truailliú dochar a dhéanamh d’iasc agus do dhiúilicíní a mheallann go leor iascairí go dtí’n ceantar gach bliain.

Yesterday morning the locals, who were out fishing, saw that there was oil in the Ruybe River.

Maidin inné a chonaic muintir na háite, a bhí amuigh ag iascach, go raibh ola in Abhainn Ruibhe.

The authorities have been informed.

Cuireadh na húdáráis ar an eolas.

The fire and Irish Inland Fisheries services attended the scene and have installed a protective barrier on the river in an attempt to stop the oil from spreading.

D’fhreastail na seirbhísí doiteáin agus Iascach Intíre Éireann ar an láthair agus tá bacainn chosanta feistithe acu ar an abhainn in iarracht an ola a stopadh ag scaipeadh.

Irish Inland Fisheries confirmed that the leak was caused by oil from a tank.

Dheimhnigh Iascach Intíre Éireann gur ola as tanc țí bă chúis leis an sceitheadh.

Today, the scene smelled of oil and cleaners were not happy to see the media there.

Inniu, bhí boladh ola ag an láthair agus ní raibh lucht glanta sásta na meáin a fheiceáil ann.

Firefighters tell Nuacht that they have cleaned up several hundred liters of oil but do not know how much oil was in the tank.

Deir lucht dóiteáin le Nuacht go bhfuil cúpla céad líotar ola glanta suas acu ach nach bhfuil a fhios acu cé mhéid ola a bhí sa tanc.

Seán Ó Cionnaith from Inland Fisheries Ireland says that the goal of Inland Fisheries Ireland is to protect and conserve the trout and also the mussels.

Deir Seán Ó Cionnaith ó Iascach Intíre Éireann gurb é an sprioc atá ag Iascach Intíre Éireann ná na bric a chosaint agus a chaomhnú agus na diúilicíní freisin.

Fishing is important to the Uchter Ard area and every year the Cuil Bealtaine Festival is held here, an event that attracts many fishermen from abroad.

Tá iascaireacht tábhachtach do cheantar Uachtar Ard agus chuile bhliain bíonn Féile Chuil Bhealtaine ar bun anseo, imeacht a mheallann go leor iascairí ó thar lear.

Fisherman Ultan Macken from Uchter Ard says he doesn’t believe Uchter Ard would exist if the fishing on the Corrib wasn’t good.

Deir an t-iascaire Ultan Macken as Uachtar Ard nach gcreideann sé go mbeadh Uachtar Ard ann mura mbeadh an iascaireacht ar an gCoirib go maith.

In a statement this afternoon, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it is aware of the incident and that Galway County Council, Inland Fisheries Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are now leading the investigation and clean-up. .

I ráiteas tráthnóna, deir an Ghníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil (EPA) go bhfuil sé ar an eolas faoin eachtra agus gurb iad Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe, Iascach Intíre Éireann agus an tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra atá i gceannas ar an bhfiosrúchán agus an glanadh suas anois.

Efforts are underway again today to clean a river in Uchter Ard

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Proposed ban on the use of TikTok on the work devices of public employees.

Cosc molta ar úsáid TikTok ar ghléasanna oibre fostaithe poiblí.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he understands that concerns have been expressed about how information collected on TikTok is used and how it is passed on.

Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar go dtuigeann sé go bhfuil imní léirithe faoin gcaoi a n-úsáidtear eolas a bhailítear ar TikTok agus faoin tslí a gcuirtear ar aghaidh é.

He was speaking in Cork, after the National Cyber Security Center advised government departments and state organizations that TikTok should not be allowed on the work devices of public employees.

Ag caint i gCorcaigh a bhí sé, tar éis don Lárionad Náisiúnta Cibearshlándála comhairle a chur ar ranna rialtais agus eagraíochtaí stáit nár chóir TikTok a cheadú ar ghairis oibre fostaithe poiblí.

The use of TikTok was recently banned on public works devices in the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States.

Cuireadh cosc ar úsáid TikTok le gairid ar ghléasanna oibrithe poiblí sa Ríocht Aontaithe, san Aontas Eorpach agus sna Stáit Aontaithe.

TikTok is owned by a Chinese company and concerns have been expressed around the world about cyber security on the platform.

Is le comhlacht de chuid na Síne é TikTok agus tá imní léirithe ar fud an domhain maidir le cibearshlándáil ar an ardáin.

Coming on the heels of the ban in other countries, the government in Ireland announced a few months ago that they were to seek fresh advice on the issue and the National Cyber Security Center undertook a technical assessment of TikTok.

Ag teacht sna sála ar an gcosc sna tíortha eile, d’fhógair an rialtas in Éirinn cúpla mí ó shin go raibh siad le comhairle úr a lorg ar an gceist agus thug an Lárionad Náisiúnta Cibearshlándála faoi mheasúnú teicniúil ar TikTok.

The Taoiseach indicated, however, that it must be recognized that the company ByteDance, which owns TikTok, provides a lot of investment for this country and that the company employs many people in Ireland.

Thug an Taoiseach le fios, áfach, go gcaithfear a aithint go gcuireann an comhlacht ByteDance, gur leosan TikTok, go leor infheistíochta ar fáil don tír seo agus go bhfuil go leor daoine fostaithe ag an gcomhlacht in Éirinn.

But even so, he said, expert advice cannot be ignored.

Ach mar sin fhéin, a dúirt sé, ní féidir neamhaird a thabhairt ar chomhairle saineolaithe.

According to the advice of the Cyber Security Centre, TikTok should not be placed on public workstations, unless it is absolutely necessary, from the point of view of the organization’s business.

De réir chomhairle an Lárionaid Chibearshlándála, níor chóir TikTok a chur ar ghairis oibirthe poiblí, ach amháin sa gcás go bhfuil géarghá ag baint leis, ó thaobh ghnó na heagraíochta de.

That advice is in line with the ban put in place by the European Commission.

Tá an chomhairle sin ag teacht leis an gcosc atá curtha i bhfeidhm ag an gCoimisiún Eorpach.

In a statement today, TikTok expressed its disappointment at the announcement and said it had not been contacted before the decision was made.

I ráiteas inniu, thug TikTok le fios gur údar díomá é an fógra seo agus dúirt siad nach ndearnadh aon teagmháil leosan sular glacadh an cinneadh.

The concern about the amount of information that the authorities in China have access to through TikTok is intensifying.

Tá ag géarú ar an imní faoin méid eolais go bhfuil fáil ag na húdaráis sa tSín air trí TikTok.

To alleviate that concern, TikTok said they would be willing to store European user data in two data centers in Dublin and a third in Norway.

Chun an imní sin a mhaolú, dúirt TikTok go mbéidís toilteanach sonraí úsáideoirí na hEorpa a stóráil i ndá ionad sonraí i mBaile Átha Cliath agus sa tríú hionad san Iorua.

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Ambulance response times have increased every year since 2019.

Méadú gach bliain ar amfhreagartha otharcharr ó bhí 2019 ann.

Emergency ambulance responses in life-threatening situations have increased every year since 2019, according to new figures published by the National Ambulance Service.

Tá méadú tagtha gach bliain ó bhí 2019 ann ar amfhreagartha otharcharr i gcásanna ina bhfuil an t-othar i mbaol báis, de réir figiúirí nua atá foilsithe ag an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharr.

Last year, patients in Category 1 – that is, patients at risk of death – waited, on average, for 26 minutes for an ambulance.

Anuraidh, bhí othair i gCatagóir 1 – is é sin, othair atá i mbaol báis – ag fanacht, ar an meán, ar feadh 26 noiméad ar otharcharr.

In the west of the country last year, one person in that category waited for 22 hours.

In iarthar na tíre anuraidh, bhí duine amháin sa gcatagóir sin ag fanacht ar feadh 22 uair.

And at the beginning of 2023, someone in the south of the country was waiting thirteen hours.

Agus ag tús 2023, bhí duine i ndeisceart na tíre ag fanacht trí huaire déag.

Newly published figures show that 890 people died last year while waiting for an ambulance – 294 in Leinster; 306 people in the south of the country and 290 people in the west of the country.

Léirítear sna figiúirí nuafhoilsithe go bhfuair 890 duine bás anuraidh le linn dóibh a bheith ag fanacht ar otharcharr – 294 duine i gCúige Laighean; 306 duine i ndeisceart na tíre agus 290 duine in iarthar na tíre.

Last year, in the case of 34% of cases, it took more than an hour before the patient was transferred into the care of the hospital from the ambulance, due to overcrowding in the hospitals.

Anuraidh, i gcás 34 faoin gcéad de chásanna, ghlac sé breis agus uair a chloig sula raibh an t-othar aistrithe isteach faoi chúram an ospidéil ón lucht otharcharr, de bharr róphlódaithe sna hospidéil.

Pedar Toiblin, leader of Auntú, received these figures about parliamentary issues.

Fuair Peadar Toiblín, ceannaire Aontú, na figiúirí seo faoi cheisteanna parlaiminte.

In response to the questions put to them, the National Ambulance Service – which is under the command of the Health Service Executive – said that they have 280 ambulances in their fleet.

Mar fhreagra ar na ceisteanna a cuireadh faoina bráid dúirt an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharr – atá faoi cheannasaíocht Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte – go bhfuil 280 otharcharr sa bhflít acu.

They said that so far this year, 72% of ambulances have cleared out of their hospitals within an hour of landing with a patient on board.

Dúirt siad gur go dtí seo i mbliana, go bhfuil 72 faoin gcéad d’otharchairr glanta amach óna hospidéil taobh istigh d’uair a chloig dóibh a bheith tuirlingthe le hothar ar bord.

In the west of the country last year, one person in that category waited 22 hours for an ambulance

In iarthar na tíre anuraidh, bhí duine amháin sa gcatagóir sin ag fanacht ar feadh 22 uair ar otharcharr

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Proposed change to the three-day waiting period in abortion cases.

Athrú molta ar an tréimhse feithimh trí lá i gcásanna ginmhillte.

It has been recommended in a review of abortion services in this country that the government should amend the waiting period in question.

Tá sé molta in athbhreithniú atá déanta ar sheirbhísí ginmhillte sa tír seo gur chóir don rialtas leasú a dhéanamh ar an tréimhse feithimh atá i gceist.

As things currently stand, pregnant women who wish to have an abortion have to go to their doctor twice: they go the first time to express their decision and then, they have to wait three days before returning they to take the medicine.

Faoi mar a sheasann cúrsaí faoi láthair, caithfidh mná atá ag iompar clainne agus ar mhian leo ginmhilleadh a fháil dul ag a ndochtúir faoi dhó: téann siad an chéad uair chun a gcinneadh a chur in iúl agus ansin, caithfidh siad fanacht trí lá sula bhfilleann siad leis an leigheas a ghlacadh.

The report recommends that doctors should continue to recommend women to wait three days, but that the decision about the waiting period should be left to the women themselves rather than being mandatory.

Moltar sa tuarascáil gur chóir go leanfaidh dochtúirí ar aghaidh ag moladh do mhná fanacht trí lá, ach gur chóir an cinneadh faoin tréimhse feithimh a fhágáil faoina mná iad féin seachas é a bheith éigeantach.

The review group compiled the report under the direction of barrister Marie O’Shea and it is understood that the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, will present the recommendations to cabinet next week.

Chuir an grúpa abhbhreithnithe an tuarascáil le chéile faoi stiúir an abhcóide Marie O’Shea agus tuigtear go gcuirfidh an tAire Sláinte, Stephen Donnelly, na moltaí faoi bhráid na comhaireachta an tseachtain seo chugainn.

It also recommends that amendments be made to some of the abortion legislation.

Moltar ann freisin leasuithe a dhéanamh ar chuid den reachtaíocht ginmhillte.

As things currently stand, a doctor who does not strictly adhere to the legislation on abortion can be sentenced to up to fourteen years in prison.

Faoi mar a sheasann cúrsaí faoi láthair, is féidir suas le ceithre bliana déag príosúin a ghearradh ar dhochtúir nach gcloíann go docht leis an reachtaíocht ar ghinmhilleadh.

The review recommends the abolition of criminal charges against doctors.

Moltar san athbhreithniú deireadh a chur le cúiseanna coiriúla i gcoinne dochtúirí.

Another proposed change is to amend the legislation as it relates to fatal fetal abnormality.

Athrú eile atá molta ná leasú a dhéanamh ar an reachtaíocht faoi mar a bhaineann sí le mínormáltacht mharfach féatais.

As things currently stand, pregnant women who wish to have an abortion have to see their doctor twice

Faoi mar a sheasann cúrsaí faoi láthair, caithfidh mná atá ag iompar clainne agus ar mhian leo ginmhilleadh a fháil dul ag a ndochtúir faoi dhó

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85 people killed in a massacre in the capital of Yemen.

85 duine maraithe in ollbhrútam i bpríomhchathair Éimin.

It is reported that over forty people were killed when they fell into each other’s heads while charity workers were handing out donations to a large crowd in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a.

Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh os cionn ceithre scór duine nuair a thit siad i mullach a chéile agus sintíúis láimhe á roinnt ag lucht carthanachta ar shlua mór i bpríomhchathair Éimin, Sana.

At least 85 people were killed and over 300 were injured in the stampede, according to the authorities in the city.

Maraíodh 85 duine ar a laghad agus gortaíodh barr ar 300 sa bhrútam, dar leis na húdaráis sa chathair.

It seems that the money was being distributed to the crowd under the roof of a school when the disaster occurred.

Is cosúil gur faoi dhíon scoile a bhí an t-airgead á dháileadh ar an slua nuair a tharla an tubaiste.

Women and children were among the dead, it was said.

Bhí mná agus páistí i measc na marbh, a dúradh.

It was revealed that merchants in the area were distributing money to the poor, which is an important tradition in Islam during the Ramadan festival, when an unexpected thunderstorm caused panic in the crowd.

Tugadh le fios go raibh ceannaithe sa cheantar ag dáileadh airgid ar na boicht, ar traidisiún tábhachtach é in Ioslam aimsir na féile Ramadan, nuair a chuir fothrom gan choinne scaoll sa phlód.

Some of them tried to leave the school but it appears that they knocked each other down and trampled each other in the skirmish.

D’fhéach cuid acu imeacht as an scoil ach dealraítear gur leag siad a chéile agus gur shatail siad ar a chéile sa scrimisc.

It was said that the merchants have been arrested and are being questioned by the police about what happened.

Dúradh go bhfuil na ceannaithe gafa agus á gceistiú ag na póilíní faoinar thit amach.

Life is in turmoil in Yemen due to the civil war that has been going on in the country for almost ten years.

Tá an saol ina chíor thuathail in Éimin de bharr an chogaidh chathartha atá ar bun sa tír le beagnach deich mbliana.

According to the United Nations, society there is barely functioning and 22 million people – two thirds of the population – are extremely poor and in need of foreign aid.

Dar leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe gur ar éigean atá an tsochaí ansin ag feidhmiú agus go bhfuil 22 milliún duine – dhá thrian den daonra – go bhfuil siad fíorbhocht agus i ngátar fóirithinte ón iasacht.

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Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering a Garda.

Príosún 40 bliain gearrtha ar fhear faoi Gharda a dhúnmharú.

At the Central Criminal Court, Stephen Silver was sentenced to 40 years in prison last month in the murder of Detective-Garda Colm Horkan in Co Roscommon almost three years ago.

Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, gearradh téarma príosúin 40 bliain ar Stephen Silver a ciontaíodh an mhí seo caite i ndúnmharú breithe báis an Bhleachtaire- Gharda Colm Horkan i gCo Ros Comáin beagnach trí bliana ó shin.

Stephen Silver, aged 46, from Bealeas in Co Mayo, admitted killing Garda Horkan, aged 49, in Castlerea in June 2020.

D’admhaigh Stephen Silver, 46 bliain d’aois, as Béal Easa i gCo Mhaigh Eo, gur mharaigh sé an Garda Horkan, a bhí 49 bliain, sa Chaisleán Riabhach i mí an Mheithimh 2020.

Rather than murder, however, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.

Seachas dúnmharú, áfach, phléadáil sé ciontach i ndúnorgain mar gheall ar fhreagracht laghdaithe.

It was said during the trial that Stephen Silver was suffering from mental illness but the task of the jury was to judge his state of mind at the time he killed Colm Horkan.

Dúradh le linn na trialach go raibh meabhairghalar ag dul do Stephen Silver ach gurbh é an cúram a bhí ar an ngiúiré breith a thabhairt ar a mheon aigne ag an am a mharaigh sé Colm Horkan.

Finally, the jurors unanimously convicted him of murdering an Garda Síochána acting in the course of his duty.

Ar deireadh, chiontaigh na giúróirí é d’aon ghuth i nGarda Síochána a bhí ag gníomhú i gcúrsa a dhualgais a dhúnmharú.

The family of Garda Horkan gave victim impact statements in court today.

Thug teaghlach an Gharda Horkan ráitis tionchair íospartach sa chúirt inniu.

His sister Deirdre said that “this act of terror” could never be forgiven for Stephen Silver and that she hoped he would remember that every evening when his cell door was locked.

Dúirt a dheirfiúr Deirdre nach bhféadfaí “an gníomh éigiallta seo” a mhaitheamh do Stephen Silver go brách agus go raibh súil aici go gcuimhneodh sé air sin gach tráthnóna a chuirfí glas ar dhoras a chillín.

Colm was a gentleman and everyone’s friend, she said.

Fear uasal agus úillín óir gach duine ab ea Colm, arsa sí.

His father Marty revealed that he was very homesick for his son and that the counseling he had received had not helped him get through it.

Thug a athair Marty le fios go raibh an-chumha air i ndiaidh a mhic agus nár chuidigh an chomhairleoireacht a bhí faighte aige leis teacht tríd.

He was very proud of his son, he said, especially when he heard stories about how humble he was when helping people.

Bhí sé an-bhródúil as a mhac, a dúirt sé, go háirithe nuair a chuala sé scéalta faoi chomh humhal agus a bhí sé agus é ag cuidiú le daoine.

His brother Dermot said it would never happen again but it was a source of comfort for the family that he was in the company of their late mother and sister.

Dúirt a dheartháir Dermot nach mbeadh a leithéid arís ann ach gur údar sóláis don teaghlach go raibh sé i gcuideachta a máthar agus a ndeirféar nach maireann.

Colm Horkan was killed when Stephen Silver fired eleven bullets near Castlereagh Garda Station shortly before midnight on 17 June 2020.

Maraíodh Colm Horkan nuair a scaoil Stephen Silver aon philéar déag leis i ndeas do Stáisiún Gardaí an Chaisleáin Riabhaigh go gairid roimh an meán oíche ar an 17 Meitheamh 2020.

He was on patrol alone in town and got out of his unmarked car to talk to Stephen Silver.

Bhí sé ar patról ina aonar ar an mbaile agus tháinig sé amach as a charr gan mharcáil le labhairt le Stephen Silver.

The two men got into a fight and Stephen Silver managed to wrestle Garda Horkan’s gun from him.

Chuaigh an bheirt fhear i ngleic le chéile agus d’éirigh le Stephen Silver an gunna a bhí ag an nGarda Horkan a bhaint de.

He hit him with the butt of the gun and shot him when he was falling on the ground.

Bhuail sé é le bota an ghunna agus lámhach sé é nuair a bhí sé ag titim ar an talamh.

Garda Horkan, who had spent 24 years in the Garda Síochána and was very involved in the events of the Gael Athletic Association, was from Baile Chathail, Co Mayo.

B’as Baile Chathail, Co Mhaigh Eo, don Gharda Horkan a raibh 24 bliain caite sa Gharda Síochána aige agus a raibh baint mhór aige le himeachtaí Chumann Lúthchleas Gael.

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Hutch found not guilty of murdering David Byrne.

Hutch faighte neamhchiontach i ndúnmharú David Byrne.

In the Special Criminal Court, Gerard Hutch from Dublin was found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne who was shot in the Regency Hotel in Finbury in north Dublin seven years ago.

Sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta, fuarthas neamhchiontach Gerard Hutch as Baile Átha Cliath i ndúmharú David Byrne a lámhachadh in Óstán an Regency i bhFionnbhrú i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath seacht mbliana ó shin.

The murder involved a feud between the Hutch and Kinahan crime gangs that resulted in the killing of eighteen people.

Bhain an dúnmharú le himreas idir dhronga coireachta Hutch agus Kinahan ar maraíodh ocht nduine dhéag dá bharr.

It was claimed by the prosecution that Gerard Hutch was one of two men dressed as Gardaí who shot David Byrne in the hotel reception room on 5 February 2016.

Bhí sé á mhaíomh ag an ionchúiseamh go raibh Gerard Hutch ar dhuine de bheirt a bhí gléasta mar Ghardaí agus a lámhach David Byrne i bhforsheomra fáiltithe an óstáin ar an 5 Feabhra 2016.

However, the judges said that although some of the evidence in the trial suggested that Gerard Hutch may have given his blessing to the shooting attack, it could not be said that he himself was the member or personally involved.

Dúirt na breithiúna, áfach, cé gur thug cuid den fhianaise sa triail le tuiscint go mb’fhéidir gur thug Gerard Hutch a bheannacht don ionsaí lámhaigh, nárbh in le rá go raibh sé féin ar an mball ná páirteach ann go pearsanta.

In fact, said the judges, everything happened in the hotel at lightning speed that day and the signs of the attackers – as security cameras show them – do not match the signs of Gerard Hutch who was over half a century old at the time.

Go deimhin, arsa na breithiúna, is ar luas lasrach a tharla gach rud san óstán an lá úd agus ní thagann comharthaí sóirt na n-ionsaitheoirí – de réir mar a léiríonn ceamaraí slándála iad – ní thagann siad le comharthaí sóirt Gerard Hutch a bhí os cionn leathchéad bliain d’aois ag an am.

Earlier in court, two other men were convicted of helping a criminal organization to murder David Byrne by providing vehicles.

Níos túisce sa chúirt, ciontaíodh beirt fhear eile i gcabhrú le heagraíocht choireachta David Byrne a dhúnmharú trí fheithicilí a chur fáil.

They are Paul Murphy, a 61-year-old taxi driver, from Cherry Avenue, Swords and Jason Bonney, a 52-year-old builder, from Drumwood, Portmarnock.

Sin iad Paul Murphy, tiománaí tacsaí 61 bliain, as Ascaill na Silíní, Sord agus Jason Bonney, tógálaí 52 bliain, as Coill Dhroimní, Port Mearnóg.

The court ruled that Paul Murphy was one of the people who took David Byrne’s killer from the scene shortly after the attack.

Rialaigh an chúirt go raibh Paul Murphy ar dhuine de na daoine a thug an dream a mharaigh David Byrne ón láthair go gairid i ndiaidh an ionsaithe.

Jason Bonney was convicted of taking one of the killers – the late Kevin Murray – from the scene of the attack in his car.

Ciontaíodh Jason Bonney i nduine de na marfóirí – Kevin Murray nach maireann – a thabhairt ó láthair an ionsaithe ina ghluaisteán.

The judges cast great doubt on some of the evidence given by Paul Murphy and Jason Bonney – and on some of the evidence given on their behalf – about what they were doing on 5 February 2016.

Chaith na breithiúna amhras mór ar chuid den fhianaise a thug Paul Murphy agus Jason Bonney – agus ar chuid den fhianaise a tugadh ar a son – faoina raibh á dheánamh acu ar an 5 Feabhra 2016.

They also cast doubt on much of the evidence given by former Sinn Féin councilor Jonathan Dowdall against Gerard Hutch.

Chaith siad amhras freisin ar chuid mhór den fhianaise a thug iarchomhairleoir de chuid Shinn Féin Jonathan Dowdall in aghaidh Gerard Hutch.

Jonathan Dowdall claimed that Gerard Hutch told him that he and another man killed David Byrne.

Mhaígh Jonathan Dowdall go ndúirt Gerard Hutch leis gurbh é féin agus fear eile a mharaigh David Byrne.

Jonathan Dowdall is serving a four-year prison term for his admitted involvement in the killing of David Byrne.

Tá téarma príosúin cheithre bliana á chur isteach ag Jonathan Dowdall faoin mbaint a d’admhaigh sé a bhí aige féin le marú David Byrne.

According to him he and his father gave Gerard Hutch a key card to a room at the Regency Hotel before the killing.

Dar leis gur thug sé féin agus a athair eochairchárta seomra in Óstán an Regency do Gerard Hutch roimh an marú.

After proving his former comrade, Jonathan Dowdall will be given custody under the Witness Asylum Program when he is released from prison.

Tar éis dó cruthú ar a iarchomrádaí, tabharfar coimirice do Jonathan Dowdall faoin gClár Tearmann Finné nuair a scaoilfear saor ón bpríosún é.

The judges, however, did not believe that Jonathan Dowdall told the whole truth in court during the trial and said that it was for his own benefit that he gave evidence against Gerard Hutch.

Níor chreid na breithiúna, áfach, gur inis Jonathan Dowdall an fhírinne iomlán sa chúirt le linn na trialach agus dúirt siad gur ar mhaithe leis féin a thug sé fianaise in aghaidh Gerard Hutch.

When the judges had said their closing words, Gerard Hutch left the court alone – apart from the newsmen who were at his heels – and walked a few hundred yards before getting into a taxi.

Nuair a bhí an focal scoir ráite ag na breithiúna, d’fhág Gerard Hutch an chúirt ina aonar – seachas na nuachtóirí a bhí sna sála aige – agus shiúil sé cúpla céad slat sula ndeachaigh sé isteach i dtacsaí.

He did not answer the reporters’ questions, however, and gathered with him in the taxi.

Níor fhreagair sé ceisteanna na nuachtóirí, áfach, agus bhailigh sé leis sa tacsaí.

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Bodies found innocent in plane crash.

Comhlachtaí faighte neamhchiontach maidir le tubaiste eitleáin.

In a criminal court in France, the airplane manufacturing company Airbus and the airline Air France were found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the plane disaster in 2009 in which 228 people were killed, including three Irish people.

I gcúirt choiriúil sa Fhrainc, fuarthas an comhlacht déantúsaíochta eitleán Airbus agus an aerlíne Air France neamhchiontach i ndúnorgain neamhdheonach i dtaca le tubaiste eitleáin in 2009 inar maraíodh 228 duine, triúr Éireannach ina measc.

The A330 crashed in the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Paris from Rio de Janeiro on 1 June 2009.

Thuairt an t-eitleán A330 san Aigéan Atlantach agus í ar a bealach go Páras as Rio de Janeiro ar an 1 Meitheamh 2009.

Everyone on board the plane was killed, including three young doctors from Ireland.

Maraíodh gach uile dhuine a bhí ar bord an eitleáin, triúr dochtúirí óga as Éirinn ina measc.

They were Aisling Butler, 26, from Roscre, Co Tipperary; Jane Deasy, 27, from Dublin; and Eithne Walls, 28, from Belfast.

B’in iad Aisling Butler, 26 bliain, as Ros Cré, Co Thiobraid Árann; Jane Deasy, 27 bliain, as Baile Átha Cliath; agus Eithne Walls, 28 bliain, as Béal Feirste.

The plane’s recorders were not found for two years after the disaster and in 2012 aviation investigators concluded that the cause was pilot error.

Ní bhfuarthas taifeadáin an eitleáin go ceann dhá bhliain i ndiaidh na tubaiste agus in 2012 chinn imscrúdaitheoirí eitlíochta gur earráidí a rinne na píolótaí ba chúis leis.

The pilots were said to have been diverted due to a fault in the speed monitoring equipment.

Dúradh gur cuireadh na píolótaí dá dtreoir mar gheall ar fhabht a bhí sa trealamh monatóireachta luais.

No body has ever before been tried in France for involuntary manslaughter.

Níor cuireadh comhlacht ar bith ar a thriail riamh roimhe seo sa Fhrainc faoi dhúnorgain neamhdheonach.

However, the court ruled that it could not be proven that Airbus or Air France were to blame for the disaster.

Rialaigh an chúirt, áfach, nach bhféadfaí a chruthú gur ar Airbus ná ar Air France a bhí an milleán faoin tubaiste.

The court accepted that there was negligence but that this did not amount to absolute responsibility.

Ghlac an chúirt leis go raibh faillí i gceist ach nárbh ionann sin agus freagracht gan agó.

A probable causal link is not enough to prove an offence, the judge said.

Ní leor nasc cúisíoch dóchúil le cion a chruthú, a dúirt an breitheamh.

Both companies pleaded not guilty to the charge, the most severe penalty that could be imposed on them was a fine of €225,000.

Phléadáil an dá chomhlacht neamhchiontach sa chúis, arbh é fíneáil €225,000 an pionós ba dhéine a d’fhéadfaí a ghearradh orthu faoi.

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Sonraí daoine a d'fhulaing drochúsáid ghnéasach cibearghoidte.

It has emerged that digital data was cyber-stolen last month from four organizations in this State that provide support services to people who have been raped and sexually abused.

Tá sé tagtha chun solais gur cibearghoideadh sonraí digiteacha an mhí seo caite ó cheithre eagraíocht sa Stát seo a chuireann seirbhísí tacaíochta ar fáil do dhaoine a éigníodh agus a d’fhulaing drochúsáid ghnéasach.

People’s personal details and highly sensitive information are said to have been stolen.

Deirtear gur sonraí pearsanta daoine agus faisnéis an-íogair a goideadh.

The data was being held on behalf of the four organizations by a company in Derry which was cyber-hacked and ransom demanded.

Bhí na sonraí á gcoinneáil thar ceann na gceithre eagraíocht ag comhlacht i nDoire a ndearnadh cibirionsaí air agus ar éilíodh airgead fuascailte air.

It is understood that the company, Evide, has not paid any money to the cyber thieves and that no personal details have been published online so far.

Tuigtear nár íoc an comhlacht, Evide, aon airgead leis na cibear-fhoghlaithe agus nár foilsíodh aon sonraí pearsanta ar líne go dtí seo.

One in Four is one of the organizations involved.

Tá an catharnas One in Four ar cheann de na heagraíochtaí atá i gceist.

Speaking on RTÉ, One in Four chief executive Maeve Lewis said the organization had notified around 500 people that their own personal data may have been among the stolen material.

Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach One in Four Maeve Lewis go raibh curtha in iúl ag an eagraíocht do thart ar 500 duine go mb’fhéidir go raibh a gcuid sonraí pearsanta féin i measc an ábhair a goideadh.

She also said that they still don’t know exactly whose details were stolen.

Dúirt sí chomh maith nach bhfuil a fhios acu fós cé na sonraí go baileach a goideadh.

She revealed that One in Four had set up a helpline for people who are concerned about the situation.

Thug sí le fios go raibh líne chabhrach bunaithe ag One in Four do dhaoine atá buartha faoin scéal.

It is believed that the details of around 2,000 people in all – between the Republic, the North and Britain – were swiped from the Evide database.

Creidtear gur sonraí thart ar 2,000 duine ar fad – idir an Phoblacht, an Tuaisceart agus an Bhreatain – a sciobadh ó bhunachar sonraí Evide.

Police in the North are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter and the Gardaí have confirmed that they are working with them.

Tá fiosrúchán coiriúil ar bun ag na póilíní sa Tuaisceart faoin scéal agus tá sé deimhnithe ag na Gardaí go bhfuil siad ag obair i gcomhar leo.

The news has also been reported to the Data Protection Commissioner.

Tá an scéala curtha i bhfios don Choimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí freisin.

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501 refugees who arrived in Ireland recently without official accommodation.

501 dídeanaí a tháinig go hÉirinn le gairid gan lóistín oifigiúil.

501 refugees who have recently arrived in Ireland are currently without official State accommodation, according to the latest figures.

Tá 501 dídeanaí a tháinig go hÉirinn le gairid gan lóistín oifigiúil Stáit faoi láthair, de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí.

That’s 280 more than five weeks ago.

Sin 280 níos mó ná cúig seachtaine ó shin.

The United Nations refugee agency called the new figures a “grim milestone”.

“Clochmhíle ghruama” a thug gníomhaireacht dídeanaithe na Náisiún Aontaithe ar na figiúirí nua.

The agency claimed that the situation is a warning notice for the Government and said that it is the responsibility of the State to provide refugees with their needs – especially shelter and safety – in accordance with both European and international law.

Mhaígh an ghníomhaireacht gur fógra faire don Rialtas atá sa scéal agus dúirt go bhfuil sé de gheasa ar an Stát riar a riachtanais a chur ar fáil do dhídeanaithe – go háirithe fothain agus sábháilteacht – de réir an dlí Eorpaigh agus an dlí idirnáisiúnta araon.

The Clan Simon charity in Dublin confirmed that they had contacted some of the refugees in question, including people who are sleeping outside.

Dhearbhaigh an carthanas Clann Shíomóin i mBaile Átha Cliath go raibh teagmháil déanta acu le cuid de na dídeanaithe atá i gceist, daoine atá ag codladh amuigh ina measc.

The Government stopped offering accommodation to adult refugees who did not have children from 24 January due to the national shortage.

D’éirigh an Rialtas as lóistín a thairiscint do dhídeanaithe fásta nach raibh páistí acu ón 24 Eanáir mar gheall ar an nganntanas náisiúnta.

It is estimated that 849 adults were subsequently left without official State accommodation but it is understood that 348 of them have since been offered accommodation.

Meastar gur fágadh 849 duine fásta gan lóistín oifigiúil Stáit ina dhiaidh sin ach tuigtear gur tairgeadh lóistín do 348 acu ó shin.

RTÉ has confirmed that all those waiting to receive accommodation from the State are entitled to two shopping vouchers, €25 each.

Tá sé deimhnithe ag RTÉ go bhfuil gach duine atá ag fanacht le lóistín a fháil ón Stát, go bhfuil siad i dteideal dhá dhearbhán siopadóireachta, €25 an ceann.

The Refugee Council of Ireland, however, says that the support provided by the State is inadequate and that refugees are dependent on charitable organizations for this reason.

Deir Comhairle Dídeanaithe na hÉireann, áfach, go bhfuil an tacaíocht atá an Stát a chur ar fáil fíoreasnamhach agus go bhfuil dídeanaithe i gcleith le heagraíochtaí carthanachta dá bhíthin sin.

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Joe Biden visiting the pilgrimage site of Knock Mhuire.

Joe Biden ar cuairt ar láthair oilithreachta Chnoc Mhuire.

The President of the United States Joe Biden visited the blessed shrine of the Virgin Mary in Knock Mary, Co Mayo, this afternoon.

Thug Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden cuairt ar scrín bheannaithe na Maighdine Muire i gCnoc Mhuire, Co Mhaigh Eo, tráthnóna.

Transport Minister Éamon Ryan and local Dáil Deputy Dara Calleary were among the dignitaries who welcomed President Biden on the runway of Knock Mhuire Airport shortly after 2 o’clock.

Bhí an tAire Iompair Éamon Ryan agus an Teachta Dála áitiúil Dara Calleary i measc na n-uaisle a chuir fáilte roimh an Uachtarán Biden ar rúidbhealach Aerfort Chnoc Mhuire go gairid tar éis 2 a chlog.

Soon after, he headed south to the pilgrimage site in Drum.

Go luath ina dhiaidh sin, thug sé aghaidh ó dheas ar an láthair oilithreachta sa Droim.

He is accompanied by two members of Joe Biden’s family – his sister Valerie Biden Owens and his son Hunter Biden.

Tá beirt de theaghlach Joe Biden in éineacht leis – a dheirfiúr Valerie Biden Owens agus a mhac Hunter Biden.

Parish priest Father Richard Gibbons gave President Biden a tour of the shrine and the Basilica of Our Lady, where he saw the famous mosaic of the Presentation of the Virgin.

Thug an sagart paróiste an tAthair Richard Gibbons turas na scríne agus Bhaisleac Mhuire don Uachtarán Biden, áit a bhfaca sé an mhósáic cháiliúil de Thaispeánadh na Maighdine.

Father Gibbons also showed him what remains – and it is not much – of the wall of the first shrine where the Church of the Exposition is now.

Thaispeáin an tAthair Gibbons dó chomh maith a bhfuil fanta – agus ní mórán é – de bhalla na chéad scríne san áit a bhfuil Séipéal an Taispeánta anois.

The wall gave away after the many visitors took the stones home with them as if they were blessed cherries.

Thug an balla uaidh tar éis don iliomad cuairteoirí na clocha a thabhairt abhaile leo amhail is dá mba cheiríní beannaithe iad.

The best part of the story is that Father Gibbons presented one of the stones to President Biden this afternoon! It is God who knows and it is he who is generous and giving! In the Chapel of the Exposition, President Biden and his son Hunter met with a former chaplain in the American Army, Father Frank O’Grady.

An chuid is aistí den scéal gur bhronn an tAthair Gibbons ceann de na clocha ar an Uachtarán Biden tráthnóna! Is ag Dia atá a fhios agus is é atá tíolacthach tabharthach! I Séipéal an Taispeánta, chas an tUachtarán Biden agus a mhac Hunter le hiarshéiplíneach in Arm Mheiriceá, an tAthair Frank O’Grady.

Father O’Grady was one of the people who took care of Joe Biden’s other son – Beau – when he was seriously ill in a military hospital in Washington.

Bhí an tAthair O’Grady ar dhuine de na daoine a thug aire do mhac eile Joe Biden – Beau – nuair a bhí sé go dona tinn in ospidéal míleata in Washington.

Beau Biden was given the Late Oil before he died in that hospital in 2015.

Is é a chuir an Ola Dhéanach ar Beau Biden sular bhásaigh sé san ospidéal sin in 2015.

Tears came to the President’s eyes as Father O’Grady turned to him.

Tháinig na deora le súile an Uachtaráin ar chasadh an Athar O’Grady dó.

Father Gibbons was apparently unaware of the connection between the two men.

Is cosúil nach raibh a fhios ag an Athair Gibbons faoin gceangal idir an bheirt fhear.

God knows…! From there, the President visited the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice located in Knock.

Is ag Dia atá a fhios …! As sin, chuaigh an tUachtarán ar cuairt chuig Ospís Mhaigh Eo-Ros Comáin atá suite i gCnoc Mhuire.

Joe Biden turned the first jaw of the hospice the last time he was in Mayo in 2017.

Chas Joe Biden céad fhód na hospíse an uair dheireanach a bhí sé i Maigh Eo in 2017.

He met one of his distant relatives Laurita Blewitt at the door of the hospice, where there is a plaque in memory of Beau Biden.

Bhuail sé le duine dá ghaolta i bhfad amach Laurita Blewitt ag doras na hospíse, áit a bhfuil plaic i gcuimhne Beau Biden.

Tears came to the President’s eyes again when he saw the plaque.

Tháinig na deora le súile an Uachtaráin arís nuair a chonaic sé an phlaic.

Go to Inis Cua then with him to do some genealogy at the Northern Mayo Heritage and Genealogy Centre.

Go hInis Cua ansin leis le roinnt sloinnteoireachta a dhéanamh in Ionad Oidhreachta agus Ginealais Thuaisceart Mhaigh Eo.

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Emphasis on the link between America and Ireland in Joe Biden’s speech.

Béim ar an nasc idir Meiriceá agus Éire in oráid Joe Biden.

In a speech he gave to Oireachtas Éireann in Leinster House this afternoon, the President of the United States Joe Biden referred many times to the historical link between America and Ireland.

In óráid a thug sé d’Oireachtas Éireann i dTeach Laighean tráthnóna, thagair Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden go minic don nasc stairiúil idir Meiriceá agus Éire.

He would have to, he said, it was a great heartache for his own ancestors to get on the white boat, to turn their backs on their homeland and face the foreigner.

Chaithfeadh sé, arsa sé, gur mhór an crá croí dá shinsear féin dul ar an mbád bhán, cúl a thabhairt le dúchas agus aghaidh a thabhairt ar an gcoigríoch.

There is now a joint relationship between America and Ireland, said Joe Biden, which is a relationship based on that historical connection.

Tá comhchaidreamh anois idir Meiriceá agus Éire, a dúirt Joe Biden, ar caidreamh é atá bunaithe ar an nasc stairiúil úd.

He also referred to the commonality of the word ‘dignity’ in the Gael language, according to him.

Thagair sé freisin do choitiantacht an fhocal ‘dínit’ i mbéala Gael, dar leis.

It is a very important word, he said.

Is focal fíorthábhachtach é, a dúirt sé.

Commenting on the war in Ukraine, President Biden indicated that Ireland and the United States were working together to help the people of Ukraine.

Ag trácht dó ar an gcogadh san Úcráin, thug an tUachtarán Biden le fios go raibh Éire agus na Stáit Aontaithe ag obair i gcomhar le fóirithint ar mhuintir na hÚcráine.

Again, he mentioned the Gael families who are in exile in America, who, he said, have a good understanding of the fight and work for freedom and democracy.

Arís, luaigh sé clanna Gael atá ar deoraíocht i Meiriceá, dream, ar sé, a bhfuil tuiscint ghrinn acu ar an troid agus an obair ar son na saoirse agus an daonlathais.

I’m not lying to say that, said President Biden, it’s the truth.

Ní bréag dom é sin a rá, a dúirt an tUachtarán Biden, is í an fhírinne í.

The President then focused on political matters in the North and said that the biggest achievement of the Good Friday Agreement is that young people are no longer dreaming about checkpoints.

Dhírigh an tUachtarán ina dhiaidh sin ar chúrsaí polaitíochta sa Tuaisceart agus dúirt gurb é an rud is mó atá bainte amach ag Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta nach mbíonn daoine óga ag déanamh brionglóidí níos mó faoi phointí seiceála.

He also implied that he believed the British Government should work more closely with the Irish Government (in terms of Northern affairs).

Thug sé le tuiscint freisin gur chreid sé gur chóir do Rialtas na Breataine obair níos dlúithe le Rialtas na hÉireann (ó thaobh chúrsaí an Tuaiscirt de).

He promised that the United States would stand by Ireland and claimed that the two countries were working together to build an economy where workers would be treated with dignity and where large companies would pay their share.

Gheall sé go seasfadh na Stáit Aontaithe le hÉirinn agus mhaígh sé go raibh an dá thír ag obair le chéile chun eacnamaíocht a thógáil ina gcaithfí go díniteach le hoibrithe agus ina n- íocfadh comhlachtaí móra a gcion.

Near the end of his speech, President Biden mentioned climate change, saying it is the biggest threat to the world right now.

Is gar do dheireadh a óráide a luaigh an tUachtarán Biden athrú aeráide, á rá gurb é an baol is mó ar domhan é faoi láthair.

We don’t have much time left, that’s the truth, he said.

Níl mórán ama fanta againn, sin í an fhírinne, arsa sé.

In addition to the Dáil Deputies and Senators who were present in the Dáil room for the President’s speech, there were other great well-wishers and special guests who were also invited there – including Marie Devlin, the widow of the poet Séamus Heaney.

Chomh maith leis na Teachtaí Dála agus na Seanadóirí a bhí i láthair i seomra na Dála le haghaidh óráid an Uachtaráin, bhí maithe móra eile agus aíonna speisialta ar tugadh cuireadh dóibh ann freisin – Marie Devlin, baintreach an fhile Séamus Heaney, ina measc.

Before President Biden gave his speech in Leinster House, he spoke for a few minutes with the leaders of the various political parties and groups in the Oireachtas.

Sular thug an tUachtarán Biden a óráid i dTeach Laighean, labhair sé ar feadh cúpla nóiméad le ceannairí na bpáirtithe agus na ngrúpaí éagsúla polaitíochta san Oireachtas.

Joe Biden will attend a special dinner being held in his honor tonight in Dublin Castle.

Freastalóidh Joe Biden ar dhinnéar speisialta atá á reáchtáil ina onóir anocht i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.

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President of the United States Joe Biden in Co Louth this afternoon.

Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden i gCo Lú tráthnóna.

The President of the United States Joe Biden is in Cuaille, Co Louth, this evening, where he visited Carlin Castle – a Norman fort at the foot of Sliabh Feá – in the company of Tánaiste Micheál Martin.

Tá Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden i gCuaille, Co Lú, tráthnóna, mar ar thug sé cuairt ar Chaisleán Chairlinn – dún Normannach ag bun Shliabh Feá – i gcuideachta an Tánaiste Micheál Martin.

The President’s great-grandfather was from Co Louth and this is his third visit to the county since 2016.

B’as Co Lú sin-seanathair an Uachtaráin agus seo an tríú sciuird aige ar an gcontae ó 2016.

As the President’s motorcade made its way through the town of Carlin, hundreds of people along the road welcomed the arrival of one of their own.

Agus gluaisteán an Uachtaráin ag déanamh a bealaigh trí bhaile Chairlinn, chuir na céadta duine fáilte feadh an bhóthair roimh fhionnó duine dá gcuid féin.

From Carlin, President Biden turned back and headed for Dundalk, where he is in for another hearty welcome.

As Cairlinn, chas an tUachtarán Biden siar agus thug sé a aghaidh ar Dhún Dealgan, áit a bhfuil fáilte chroíúil eile i ndán dó.

Earlier in the evening, after leaving Belfast, President Biden arrived at Dublin Airport, where he was welcomed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Níos túisce tráthnóna, tar éis dó Béal Feirste a fhágáil, tháinig an tUachtarán Biden go hAerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath, mar ar chuir an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar fáilte roimhe.

Joe Biden also greeted others who had gathered at the airport to see him despite the bad weather.

Bheannaigh Joe Biden chomh maith do dhaoine eile a bhí bailithe san aerfort lena fheiceáil ainneoin na drochaimsire.

He also had a special meeting there with the staff of the United States Embassy and their families, and he also spoke with workers from the airport’s fire service.

Bhí cruinniú faoi leith aige ann freisin le foireann Ambasáid na Stát Aontaithe agus a dteaghlaigh, agus labhair sé chomh maith le hoibrithe ó sheirbhís dóiteáin an aerfoirt.

However, the weather put a dent in his wheel – or rather a dent in the rotor – as he had to face Cho Lou in his reinforced car rather than by helicopter as planned.

Chuir an aimsir eang sa roth aige, áfach – nó eang sa rótar ba chirte a rá – mar b’éigean dó aghaidh a thabhairt ar Cho Lú ina ghluaisteán treisithe seachas ar héileacaptar mar a bhí beartaithe.

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The days of the zebras on loan again and great weather is promised.

Laethanta na riabhaí ar iasacht arís agus aimsir mhór geallta.

The first of three yellow wind warnings issued by Met Éireann for the next few days applies from 3pm to 9pm tonight.

Tá feidhm óna 3 a chlog tráthnóna go dtí 9 a chlog anocht leis an gcéad cheann de thrí fhógra buí gaoithe atá eisithe ag Met Éireann i gcomhair an chúpla lá seo amach romhainn.

The first notice relates mainly to counties in the east of the country.

Is le contaetha in oirthear na tíre den chuid is mó a bhaineann an chéad fhógra.

Ten counties are involved, namely, Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Kildare, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford and Cork.

Deich gcontae atá i gceist, mar atá, Baile Átha Cliath, Lú, an Mhí, Cill Mhantáin, Cill Dara, Ceatharlach, Cill Chainnigh, Loch Garman, Port Láirge agus Corcaigh.

Met Éireann says that there will be severe gusts of wind in those places for a long time.

Deir Met Éireann go mbeidh géarbhach crua gaoithe sna háiteanna sin ar feadh na faide.

Met Éireann has issued another wind warning which will apply between 1 o’clock tomorrow morning and 5 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Tá fógra gaoithe eile eisithe ag Met Éireann a mbeidh feidhm leis idir 1 a chlog ar maidin amárach agus 5 a chlog tráthnóna amárach.

The second notice relates mainly to counties in the west of the country, such as Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Galway and Mayo.

Is le contaetha in iarthar na tíre den chuid is mó a bhaineann an dara fógra sin, mar atá, Corcaigh, Ciarraí, Luimneach, an Clár, Gaillimh agus Maigh Eo.

According to the meteorologists, there will be a speed between 90 and 110 kilometers per hour under the wind gusts in those places.

Dar leis na meitéareolaithe go mbeidh luas idir 90 agus 110 ciliméadar san uair faoi na siotaí gaoithe sna háiteanna sin.

They also say that the wind could be even stronger on high ground and in areas by the sea, where the salt could blow onto roads.

Deir siad chomh maith go bhféadfadh sé gur láidre fós a bheadh an ghaoth ar thalamh ard agus i gceantair cois farraige, áit a bhféadfadh an tsáile tonnadh isteach ar bhóithre.

Another yellow wind warning will apply – the third one – between 8 o’clock tomorrow morning and 8 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Beidh feidhm le fógra buí gaoithe eile fós – an tríú ceann – idir 8 a chlog ar maidin amárach agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna amárach.

The notice applies to the whole of Leinster, as well as Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Donegal, Tipperary and Waterford.

Baineann an fógra úd le Cúige Laighean ar fad, chomh maith leis an gCabhán, Muineachán, Liatroim, Ros Comáin, Sligeach, Dún na nGall, Tiobraid Árann agus Port Láirge.

Barring the winds, it will also be runny everywhere.

Gan na gálaí a bhac, beidh sé silteach i ngach áit freisin.

It is said, in fact, that the rain will be heavy and thunderous at times and that there could also be hail.

Deirtear, go deimhin, go mbeidh an fhearthainn trom agus toriniúil in amanna agus go bhfeádfadh sé go mbeadh clocha sneachta ann chomh maith.

In the North, a yellow wind warning will apply between 3pm and 3am tomorrow in Co Down and Co Antrim.

Sa Tuaisceart, beidh feidhm le fógra buí gaoithe idir 3 a chlog tráthnóna agus 3 a chlog ar maidin amárach i gCo an Dúin agus i gCo Aontroma.

Another announcement will apply between 11 o’clock tomorrow morning and 8 o’clock tomorrow afternoon in each of the six Northern counties.

Beidh feidhm le fógra eile idir 11 a chlog ar maidin amárach agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna amárach i ngach ceann de shé chontae an Tuaiscirt.

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The housing crisis “continues to escalate” said the Taoiseach.

An ghéarchéim tithíochta “ar aghaidh bhisigh” arsa an Taoiseach.

The Taoiseach has said that he believes that the housing crisis is on the brink of collapse and that house prices are easing or falling.

Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach go gcreideann sé go bhfuil an ghéarchéim tithíochta ar thairseach an bhisigh agus go bhfuil praghasanna tithe toisithe ag maolú nó ag titim.

Leo Varadkar told RTÉ’s This Week program that the impact of Government policy is leaving its mark on the housing shortage.

Dúirt Leo Varadkar leis an chlár This Week ar RTÉ go bhfuil tionchar bheartais an Rialtais ag fágáil a lorg ar an ghanntanas tithíochta.

He would be “very worried”, he said, if he were a first-time buyer himself and if a new government came to power or what would happen if a government under Sinn Féin or the left wing was put in power which would “end that support that has been placed on we get people.”

Bheadh “imní mhór” air a dúirt sé, dá mba cheannaitheoir céaduaire é féin agus dá dtiocfadh rialtas nua i gceannas nó méid a tharlódh dá gcuirfí rialtas faoi Shinn Féin nó faoin eite chlé i gcumhacht a “chuirfeadh deireadh leis an tacaíocht sin atá curtha ar fáil againn do dhaoine.”

Regarding the underspend of €1 billion in the Housing Department between 2020 and the end of 2022, the Taoiseach said that the underspend needs to be put in the context of “the biggest ever” spending by the Housing Department.

Maidir leis an ghannchaitheamh de €1 billiún sa Roinn Tithíochta idir 2020 agus deireadh 2022, dúirt an Taoiseach gur gá an gannchaitheamh a chur i gcomhthéacs “an chaitheachais is mó ariamh” atá déanta ag an Roinn Tithíochta.

He said that there is no lack of political will in the Government in relation to spending on housing that the budget was “so big” that the Housing Department had difficulty spending it.

Dúirt sé nach bhfuil aon easpa toil pholaitiúil sa Rialtas maidir le caiteachas ar thithíocht go raibh an buiséad “chomh mór sin” go raibh deacracht ag an Roinn Tithíochta é a chaitheamh.

The Government has made changes this year, he said, which will make money not spent in one year available earlier next year to ensure that all budgets are spent in full.

Tá athruithe déanta ag an Rialtas i mbliana, a dúirt sé, a chuirfidh airgead nár caitheamh i mbliain amháin ar fáil níos luaithe an bhliain dar gceann lena chinntiú go gcaithfear gach buiséad ina iomláine.

Regarding the Government’s decision to end the eviction ban, the Taoiseach said that almost half of the eviction notices are often invalid.

Maidir le cinneadh an Rialtais deireadh a chur leis an chosc díshealbhaithe, dúirt an Taoiseach gur minic go mbíonn beagnach leathchuid na bhfógraí scoir neamhbhailí.

He said it is worth remembering that houses will not be lying empty for a long time, as first-time buyers or people returning from abroad will be moving into them.

Dúirt sé gur fiú a mheabhrú nach mbeidh tithe ina luí folamh go ceann i bhfad, mar go mbeidh ceannaitheoirí céaduaire nó daoine atá ag filleadh ó thar lear ag bogadh isteach iontu.

The “vast majority” of people who have received a notice to quit from their landlord will find alternative accommodation, said Leo Varakar.

Aimseoidh “formhór mór” na ndaoine a fuair fógra scoir óna dtiarna talún, malairt lóistín, a dúirt Leo Varakar.

On another matter, the Taoiseach said that it is “a good thing” that international companies are doing business in the State but that it is vulnerable because of the proportion they pay in corporate tax.

Ar ábhar eile, dúirt an Taoiseach gur “rud maith” é go bhfuil comhlachtaí idirnáisiúnta i mbun gnó sa Stát ach go bhfuil leochaileacht ag baint leis mar gheall ar an gcoibhneas a íocann siad i gcáin chorparáideach.

It is important that such forces continue to view this country favorably, since they generate a large share of money for the Exchequer.

Tá sé tábhachtach go leanfadh comhachtaí dá leithéid ag dearcadh go fábharach ar an tír seo, ó tharla go ngineann siad sciar mór airgid don Státchiste.

He also said that the Government does not rely too much on corporation tax from a small number of companies.

Dúirt sé chomh maith nach bhfuil an Rialtas ag brath an iomarca ar cháin corparáide ó líon beag comhlachtaí.

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Joe Biden to deliver a major address at the University of Ulster.

Joe Biden le mór aitheasc a thabhairt ag Ollscoil Uladh.

The President of the United States Joe Biden will give a major address in the new campus of the University of Ulster as the start of his tour of this country next week.

Tabharfaidh Uachtarán na Stáit Aontaithe Joe Biden mór-aitheasc i gcampas nua Ollscoil Uladh mar thús ar a chamchuairt ar an tír seo an tseachtain seo chugainn.

President Biden will be involved in events on both sides of the border during his visit which will coincide with the anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement 25 years ago.

Beidh an tUachtarán Biden páirteach in imeachtaí ar dhá thaobh na teorann le linn a chuairte a bheidh ar bun ag an am chéanna a ndéanfar comóradh ar shíniú Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta 25 bliain ó shin.

It is understood that on Wednesday he will give the address on the Ulster University campus in Belfast.

Tuigtear gur ar an Chéadaoin a thabharfaidh sé an t-aitheasc ar champas Ollscoil Uladh i mBéal Feirste.

Ulster University vice-chancellor and president Professor Paul Bartholomew said it would be a big day for the university.

Dúirt leas-sheansailéir agus uachtarán Ollscoil Uladh an tOllamh Paul Bartholomew gur lá mór don ollscoil a bheidh ann.

“As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, the University is looking forward to preparing the next generation of community, business and civil society leaders.”

“Is muid ag comóradh 25 bliain ó síníodh Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta, tá an Ollscoil ag súil go mór leis an chéad ghlúin eile de cheannairí pobail, gnó agus sochaí saoránach a ullmhú.”

The American President will reach Belfast on Tuesday night in the company of the British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

Bainfidh Uachtarán Mheiriceá Béal Feirste amach oíche Mháirt i gcuideachta phríomh aire na Breataine Rishi Sunak.

It is thought that President Biden will not go to the Stormont building on Anfa Hill, and some are now saying that he is downplaying the Northern Ireland aspect of his trip as he will only have one event during his time in the north. of the border.

Ceaptar nach rachaidh an tUachtarán Biden chuig foirgneamh Stormont ar Chnoc an Anfa, agus tá roinnt daoine ag rá anois go bhfuil sé ag déanamh beag is fiú de ghné Thuaisceart Éireann dá thuras de bhrí nach mbeidh aige ach ócáid amháin le linn a chuid ama ó thuaidh den teorainn.

This has been denied by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, who said that any kind of visit from the President of the United States is very worthwhile.

Tá an méid seo séanta ag an Tánaiste Micheál Martin, a dúirt gur mór is fiú cuairt de chineál ar bith ó Uachtarán de chuid na Stáit Aontaithe.

“People are jealous of the attention that President Biden gives to the whole island of Ireland,” he said, “and this visit of his shows how committed he is to the people of Northern Ireland.”

“Tá daoine in éad leis an aird a thugann an tUachtarán Biden ar oileán uilig na hÉireann ón ,” a dúirt sé, “agus léiríonn an chuairt seo aige chomh tiomanta agus atá sé do phobal Thuaisceart Éireann.”

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Schools to divide teachers into “popular subjects”.

Scoileanna le múinteoirí a roinnt in “ábhair mór-éilimh”.

The Department of Education intends to start a pilot scheme in September to enable post-primary schools to share teachers to teach subjects that are in high demand.

Tá sé i gceist ag an Roinn Oideachais scéim phíolótach a thosú i mí Mheán Fómhair le cur ar chumas scoileanna iarbhunoideachais múinteoirí a roinnt chun ábhair a bhfuil éileamh mór orthu a mhúineadh.

Minister Norma Foley said that the scheme will be introduced in several places in the next school year.

Dúirt an tAire Norma Foley go dtabharfar an scéim isteach i roinnt áiteanna sa scoilbhliain seo chugainn.

This pilot scheme is based on a scheme established in 2019 which allowed two schools to share teachers.

Bunaithe ar scéim a bunaíodh i 2019 a cheadaigh do dhá scoil múinteoirí a roinnt, atá an scéim phíolótach seo.

In response to a Dáil question from Deputy Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin, Minister Foley said that the scheme will attract teachers of subjects who are in high demand to teaching positions and that they will be given a full-time contract.

I bhfreagra ar cheist Dála ón Teachta Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin, dúirt an tAire Foley go meallfaidh an scéim múinteoirí ábhair a bhfuil éileamh mór orthu chuig postanna múinteoireachta agus go dtabharfar conradh lán-aimseartha dóibh.

The Minister also announced that the Department intends to implement “a program of comprehensive policies” “that will support the supply of teachers,” – among which is a new program to enable teachers to receive a higher level of training themselves in Irish as a subject.

D’fhógair an tAire chomh maith go bhfuil sé i gceist ag an Roinn “clár de bheartais chuimsitheacha” a chur i bhfeidhm “a thacóidh le soláthar múinteoirí,”- ina measc sin tá clár nua le cur ar chumas múinteoirí leibhéal breis oiliúna a chur orthu féin sa Ghaeilge mar ábhar.

The Department says that additional places have been made available on additional training programs for teachers in Mathematics, Spanish and Physics, and that the Department is considering doing the same in “other important subjects.”

Deir an Roinn go bhfuil áiteanna breise curtha ar fáil ar chláracha breis-oiliúna do mhúinteoirí sa Mhatamaitic, Spáinnis agus san Fhisic, agus go bhfuil an Roinn ag meas a mhacasamhail a dhéanamh in “ábhair thábhachtacha eile.”

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Two weeks until the need for masks in the hospital ends.

Coicís go mbeidh deireadh le riachtanas maisc san ospidéal.

It is planned within two weeks to end the need to wear a mask when a person is in hospital. The need has been there since the health restrictions were introduced when the spread of the corona virus was worst.

Tá sé beartaithe faoi cheann coicíse deireadh a chur leis an riachtanas atá ann masc a chaitheamh agus duine san ospidéal Tá an riachtanas ann ó tugadh faoi na srianta sláinte nuair ba mheasa scaipeadh an víreas corónaigh.

The decision to remove the requirement is in the latest Directive from the Health Protection Watch Center which will come into force on 19th April.

Tá an cinneadh fáil réidh leis an riachtanas san Treoir is deireanaí ón Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte a bheidh ag teacht i bhfeidhm an 19ú Aibreán.

From that day on, the Center says “with the exception of periods when the illness would spread strongly among the community” there will be no more need for health teams, patients, or visitors to wear a mask in hospitals and in other health care centers.

Ón lá sin ar aghaidh a deir an Lárionad “cé is moite de thréimhsí a mbeadh an tinneas ag scaipeadh go tréan i measc an phobail” ní bheidh riachtanas níos mó ar mheitheal sláinte, ar othair, ná ar chuairteoirí masc a chaitheamh in ospidéil agus in ionaid eile cúram sláinte.

It is still recommended to wear a mask under certain circumstances.

Táthar fós ag moladh masc a chaitheamh faoi chúinsí ar leith.

A health group says the Center “should at least wear a mask when caring for patients with symptoms of a respiratory virus.”

Ba chóir do mheitheal sláinte a deir an Lárionad “ar a laghad, masc a chaitheamh i mbun cúraim ar othair a bhfuil comharthaí sóirt víreas riospráide orthu.”

It is also recommended that masks be available for patients on wards where there are other patients with these symptoms.

Moltar freisin go mbeadh mascanna ar fáil d’othair ar bhardaí ar a bhfuil othair eile a bhfuil na comharthaí sóirt sin orthu.

The same Directive will be applied in the homes for the elderly.

Beidh an Treoir chéanna le cur i bhfeidhm sna h-árais do dhaoine aosta.

The Center says there are still challenges in taming the virus but they say things have improved a lot thanks to the health restrictions and vaccination.

Deir an Lárionad go bhfuil dúshláin fós ag baint leis an víreas a cheansú ach deir siad go bhfuil cúrsaí feabhsaithe go mór a bhuíochas do na srianta sláinte agus don vacsaíniú.

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Business and Irish at will for a Pakistani in Cork.

Gnó agus Gaeilge ar a thoil ag Pacastánach i gCorcaigh.

A shopkeeper from Pakistan says that his relationship with customers is better when he turns to Irish! Urdu is the native language of Danish Jamshed, 41, who came to Cork City in 2009 from the metropolis of Karachi where 15 million people live.

Deir fear siopa de bhunú na Pacastáine gur fearr an caidreamh a bhíonn aige le custaiméirí nuair a iompaíonn sé ar an nGaeilge! Urdúis an teanga dhúchais atá ag Danish Jamshed, 41, a tháinig go Cathair Chorcaí i 2009 as ollchathair Karachi ina bhfuil cónaí ar 15 milliún.

He was first working in Eason’s shop in Kent Train Station and it was there that he began to speak the few words.

Bhí sé ag obair ar dtús i siopa Eason i Stáisiún Traenach an Cheanntaigh agus is ansiúd a thosaigh sé ag labhairt an chúpla focal.

When he encountered a group of young people speaking in a language he did not recognize, his interest was stimulated.

Nuair a casadh grúpa daoine óga air ag labhairt i dteanga nár aithnigh sé a spreagadh a chuid spéise.

“They were from the Gaeltacht and I really liked the sounds I was hearing from them” says Danish.

“B’as an Ghaeltacht dóibh agus thaitin na fuaimeanna a bhí mé ag cloisteáil uathu go mór liom” a deir Danish.

He then decided to start learning Irish, on his own initiative while working in the shop.

Bheartaigh sé ansin tabhairt faoi fhoghlaim na Gaeilge, faoina stuaim féin agus é ag obair sa siopa.

“People are so happy when I speak Irish to them!” Danish hopes to improve his speech as he embarks on that journey on a course at University College, Cork.

“Bíonn daoine chomh sásta nuair a labhraim Gaeilge leo!” Tá súil ag Danish barr feabhais a chur ar a chuid cainte agus é le tabhairt faoin turas sin ar chúrsa i gColáiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh.

Marian O’Flaherty will have more on that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Marian O’Flaherty ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

Danish Jamshed and his friend in the shop.

Danish Jamshed agus cara leis sa siopa.

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A bishop made of a priest from Mullingar.

Easpag déanta de shagart as an Muileann gCearr.

Pope Francis has appointed Father Paul Connell, a priest in the Diocese of Meath, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ardach and Clonmacnois.

Tá an Pápa Proinsias tar éis an Athair Paul Connell, sagart i nDeoise na Mí, a cheapadh ina easpag nua ar Dheoise Ardach agus Chluain Mhic Nóis.

The announcement was made before the mass in St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford.

Roimh an aifreann in Ardeaglais Naomh Mél san Longfort a déanadh an fógra.

Fr Connell will succeed Francis Duffy who was appointed Archbishop of Tuam last year.

Tiocfaidh an tAth Connell i gcomharbacht ar Francis Duffy a ceapadh ina Ardeaspag ar Thuaim anuraidh.

Father Connell, who was ordained in 1982, is originally from Millcarr in Co Westmeath.

As an Muileann gCearr i gCo na hIarmhí ó dhúchas é an tAth Connell a hoirníodh i 1982.

He used to teach at Coláiste Naomh Finin in Mullingar and was appointed principal of that school in 1998.

Bhíodh sé ag múineadh i gColáiste Naomh Finín san Muileann gCearr agus ceapadh ina phríomhoide ar an scoil sin é i 1998.

He was in charge when it became a co-educational school for girls and boys in 2003.

Is é a bhí i gceannas nuair a déanadh scoil chomhoideachais do chailíní agus buachaillí di i 2003.

He was also the Executive Secretary of the Education Council of the Bishops’ Commission in Maynooth.

Ba é freisin an Rúnaí Feidhmiúcháin ar an gComhairle Oideachais ar Choimisiún na nEaspag i Maigh Nuad.

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Almost every school in the country is short of teachers.

Beagnach gach scoil sa tír gann ar mhúinteoirí.

Almost all post-primary schools in the State are hit by a shortage of teachers says Cumann na Meánmúneoirí, the ASTI.

Tá beagnach gach iarbhunscoil sa Stát buailte ag ganntanas múinteoirí a deir Cumann na Meánmhúinteoirí, an ASTI.

Three out of four principals who took part in a survey for the union say they have not received more than one application for a teaching job or jobs they had advertised since last autumn.

Deir triúr as gach ceathrar príomhoide a ghlac páirt i suirbhé don cheardchumann nach bhfuair siad oiread is iarratas amháin do phost nó postanna múinteoireachta a bhí fógartha acu ón bhfómhar seo caite.

The survey also shows that 75% of teachers have considered leaving the profession in the past year.

Léirítear sa suirbhé freisin gur smaoinigh 75 faoin gcéad de mhúinteoirí an ghairm a fhágáil le bliain anuas.

2,000 members of the ASTI, including 56 principals, took part in the online questionnaire organized by Red C last month.

2,000 ball den ASTI, 56 príomhoide ina measc, a ghlac páirt sa gceistneoir ar-líne a bhí eagraithe ag Red C an mhí seo caite.

The association says that the results show that there are teaching vacancies in almost 50% of the country’s post-primary schools and that 75% of the principals say that they have not received any applications for jobs that they had advertised.

Deir an cumann go léiríonn na torthaí go bhfuil folúntais múinteoireachta i mbeagnach 50 faoin gcéad d’iarbhunscoileanna na tíre agus go ndeir 75 faoin gcéad de na príomhoidí nach bhfuair siad aon iarratas ar phostanna a bhí fógartha acu.

80% of the principals indicated that they employed at least one unqualified teacher during this school year and that 20% of the schools had to remove one or more subjects from their curriculum as a result of the shortage of teachers.

Thug 80 faoin gcéad de na príomhoidí le fios gur fhostaigh siad ar a laghad múinteoir amháin neamhcháilithe le linn na scoilbhliana seo agus go mb’éigin de 20 faoin gcéad de na scoileanna ábhar amháin nó níos mó a bhaint dá gcuracalam mar thoradh ar an nganntanas múinteoirí.

In addition, almost 90% of schools indicated that there were periods when a substitute teacher was not available to fill the place of an absent teacher.

Mar bharr air sin thug beagnach 90 faoin gcéad de na scoileanna le fios go raibh tréimhsí ann nuair nach raibh múinteoir ionaid ar fáil le áit múinteóra a bhí as láthair a líonadh.

The workload, the low pay, the high cost of living and the housing crisis are mentioned in the survey as the main reasons for the shortage of teachers.

Tá an t-ualach oibre, an phá íseal, an costas ard maireachtála agus an ghéarrchéim tithíochta luaite sa suirbhé ar na mórchúiseanna leis an nganntanas múinteoirí.

The survey also shows that the satisfaction that teachers derive from their profession is steadily declining.

Léiríonn an suirbhé chomh maith go bhfuil an sásamh a bhaineann múinteoirí as a gceird ag meath go seasta.

Next week Cumann na Meanmúneoirí will have its Annual Conference.

An tseachtain seo chugainn a bheidh a gComhdháil Bhliantúil ag Cumann na Meánmhúinteoirí.

Piedar Mac Gaoithín will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Peadar Mac Gaoithín ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Hotel revenues for Ukrainian accommodation cut by the Government.

Ioncaim Óstán do lóistín Úcránach gearrtha ag an Rialtas.

The State is offering lower rates in the latest contracts with hotels that are providing accommodation for refugees from Ukraine.

Tá rátaí níos ísle á dtairisicint ag an Stát sna conarthaí is deireanaí le óstáin atá ag cur lóistín ar fáil do theifigh as an Úcráin.

One hotel owner tells RTÉ News that the new contract is a reduction of €1,500 per week, even taking into account the donation the refugees will have to make to the hotel in the future.

Deir úinéir amháin óstáin le Nuacht RTÉ gur €1,500 de laghdú sa tseachtain atá sa gconradh nua, fiú ag cur san áireamh an síntiús a bheidh ar na teifigh a dhéanamh leis an óstán feasta.

The hotelier says he has been told “take it or leave it” about the new offer.

Deir an t-óstánaí gur “tóg é nó fág i do dhiaidh é” atá ráite leis faoin tairisicint nua.

The same man says he has discovered that other hoteliers are being paid higher rates under the new contract and when he inquired about this with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth he was told “no The other firm had the right to have said that because there is a confidentiality agreement”.

Deir an fear céanna go bhfuil sé faighte amach aige go bhfuil rátaí níos airde á n-íoc le óstánaí eile faoin gconradh nua agus nuair a d’fhiosraigh sé é sin leis an Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige dúradh leis “nach raibh sé de cheart ag an ngnólacht eile é sin a bheith ráite acu mar go bhfuil socrú rúndachta ann”.

RTÉ News understands that there are other hotels whose contracts have not been reduced.

Tá óstáin eile ann tuigtear do Nuacht RTÉ nach bhfuil a gcuid conarthaí laghdaithe.

Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says he is “convinced” that “hoteliers who have developed close relationships with people who have fled war are being bullied”.

Deir an Seanadóir Martin Conway, Fine Gael, go bhfuil “déistin” air go bhfuil “bulaíocht á dhéanamh ar óstánaithe atá tar éis gaol gar a chothú le daoine atá tar éis teitheadh ó chogadh”.

In a statement from the Department of Integration they say that the Government has recently decided to “standardize the rates in order to ensure balance and continuity, and to achieve the best value for the taxpayer.”

I ráiteas ón Roinn Lánpháirtíochta deir siad go bhfuil cinneadh déanta le gairid ag an Rialtas faoi “chaighdeánú na rátaí ar mhaithe le cothromaíocht agus leanúnachas a chinntiú, agus ar maithe leis an luach is fearr a bhaint amach don cháiníocóir.”

Under the new contracts the refugees are now obliged to pay a donation; €10 per day for an adult and €5 per day for a child.

Faoi na conartaí nua tá dualgas anois ar na teifigh síntiús a íoc; €10 sa ló ar dhuine fásta agus €5 sa ló ar ghasúr.

They will also have to bear the cost of washing personal items and the cost of pets.

Beidh orthu féin freisin costas níochána nithe pearsanta agus costas peataí a sheasamh.

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Trump to be charged with payments to Stormy Daniels.

Trump le cúisiú in íocaíochtaí a thabhairt do Stormy Daniels.

Former United States President Donald Trump is to be accused of making illegal payments to a woman during his 2016 presidential election campaign.

Tá iar-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump le cúisiú in íocaíochtaí neamhdhleathacha a thabhairt do bhean nuair a bhí a fheachtas toghchánaíochta don uachtaránacht faoi lán seoil in 2016.

A grand jury in New York has indicted Donald Trump in giving the payments to the woman, Stormy Daniels, who is a pornographic actress.

Is ardghiúiré i Nua-Eabhrac a dhíotáil Donald Trump sna híocaíochtaí a thabhairt don bhean, Stormy Daniels, ar aisteoir pornagrafaíochta í.

He is accused of paying her $130,000 to keep their alleged sexual relationship secret.

Cuirtear ina leith gur íoc sé $130,000 léi le go gcoinneodh sí an caidreamh collaí a deirtear a bhí acu le chéile faoi rún.

Donald Trump, who is 76 years old, is the first former American president ever to be indicted for a criminal offence.

Is é Donald Trump, atá 76 bliain d’aois, an chéad iaruachtarán Meiriceánach riamh a díotáladh i gcion coiriúil.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed that the matter was discussed with the former president’s lawyers yesterday afternoon, and it is expected that he will be arrested after he surrenders himself to the police next Tuesday.

Dhearbhaigh oifig Ionchúisitheoir Dúiche Manhattan Alvin Bragg gur pléadh an scéal le dlíodóirí an iaruachtaráin tráthnóna inné, agus meastar go ngabhfar é tar éis dó é féin a thabhairt ar láimh do na póilíní Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

According to tradition, the police will take Donald Trump’s fingerprints and photograph him, but apparently will not handcuff him.

De réir gnáis, tógfaidh na poilíní méarloirg Donald Trump agus tógfaidh siad grianghraf de, ach is cosúil nach gcuirfidh siad é i nglais lámh.

It is expected that he will then be brought before a court, that it will be decided when he will be put on trial and, finally, that he will be released on bail.

Meastar go dtabharfar os comhair cúirte é ina dhiaidh sin, go socrófar cén uair a chuirfear ar a thriail é agus, ar deireadh, go scaoilfear saor ar bannaí é.

Tight security is already being implemented in Manhattan for fear that the supporters of the former president would attract confrontation in light of his accusations.

Tá dianslándáil á cur i bhfeidhm cheana féin in Manhattan ar fhaitíos go dtarraingeodh lucht tacaíochta an iaruachtaráin achrann i bhfianaise a chúisithe.

Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision of the grand jury to indict him and claimed that it was only “political persecution” with a desire to “interfere with his election campaign.”

Tá cinneadh an ardghiúiré é a chúisiú cáinte go géar ag Donald Trump agus mhaígh sé nach raibh ann ach “géarleanúint pholaitiúil” le fonn “cur isteach ar a fheachtas togchánaíochta.”

He has put his name forward for the next presidential election in 2024 but the Republican Party has not yet chosen a candidate.

Tá a ainm curtha chun cinn aige don chéad toghchán uachtaránachta eile in 2024 ach níl aon iarrthóir roghnaithe ag an bPáirtí Poblachtach fós.

The decision of the high jury has been strongly criticized by senior politicians of that party as well.

Tá cinneadh an ardghiúiré cáinte go láidir ag polaiteoirí sinsearacha an pháirtí sin chomh maith.

Mike Pence, who was vice president when Donald Trump was in the White House, said it was a shame.

Dúirt Mike Pence, a bhí ina leasuachtarán nuair a bhí Donald Trump sa Teach Bán, gur mhór an náire é.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis called it an “un-American decision”.

“Cinneadh neamh-Mheiriceánach” a thug gobharnóir Florida Ron DeSantis air.

It is expected that he will put his name forward for the presidential election in 2024 as well.

Meastar go gcuirfidh seisean a ainm chun cinn don toghchán uachtaránachta in 2024 freisin.

Conversely, senior Democrat Adam Schiff said that while it was an exceptional situation to arrest a former president, the illegal behavior that Donald Trump is accused of was equally exceptional.

Os a choinne sin, dúirt an Daonlathaí sinsearach Adam Schiff cé gur cor eisceachtúil a bhí ann iaruachtarán a ghabháil, go raibh an t-iompar neamhdhleathach a bhfuil Donald Trump le cúisiú ann chomh heisceachtúil céanna.

Stormy Daniels said she was very happy with the latest twist in the story and gave the impression between play and seriousness that she had opened a bottle of champagne.

Dúirt Stormy Daniels go raibh sí an-sásta leis an gcor is déanaí sa scéal agus thug sí le tuiscint idir shúgradh agus dáiríre go raibh buidéal seaimpéin oscailte aici.

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“Boost in the economy next, too boom b

“Borradh sa gheilleagar chugainn, róbhorradh b'fhéidir”.

There will be more growth in the economy this year than expected, but one must be careful because there could be too much growth, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Beidh borradh níos mó sa gheilleagar i mbliana ná mar a bhí súil leis, ach ní mór a bheith aireach mar d’fhéadfadh róbhorradh a bheith ann, de réir an fheasacháin ráithiúil is deireanaí ón Institiúid Taighde Eacnamaíochta agus Sóisialta.

The bulletin claims that the economy is likely to grow by 3.8% this year and that the inflation rate will drop to 4.5%.

Maítear san fheasachán gur cosúil go dtiocfaidh fás 3.8 faoin gcéad ar an ngeilleagar i mbliana agus go n-ísleoidh an ráta boilscithe go 4.5 faoin gcéad .

There is concern, however, that a very high level of employment could put pressure on the economy and ultimately lead to overgrowth.

Léirítear imní ann, áfach, go bhféadfadh leibhéal an-ard fostaíochta brú a chur ar an ngeilleagar agus gur róbhorradh a bheas ann i ndeireadh na dála.

That, it is said, would put obstacles in the way of major infrastructure projects and house building in particular.

Chuirfeadh sin, a deirtear, constaicí sa bhealach ar thograí móra bonneagair agus ar thógáil tithe go háirithe.

Apparently, the computer services sector is not up and down but rather up and down together.

De réir dealraimh, ní hé go bhfuil an earnáil seirbhísí ríomhaireachta thuas seal thíos seal ach is amhlaidh atá sé thuas thíos in éineacht.

Despite a significant number of workers being let go from certain sections of that sector, almost the same number of workers are being recruited in other sections all the time, according to the research institute.

Ainneoin líon suntasach oibrithe a bheith á ligean chun siúil ó rannóga áirithe den earnáil sin, tá an líon céanna oibrithe nach mór á earcú i rannóga eile an t-am ar fad, dar leis an institiúid taighde.

Employment in the pharmaceutical sector is also growing, it is said.

Tá fostaíocht san earnáil cógaisíochta ag fás freisin, a deirtear.

Only in the accommodation and food services sectors is the level of employment decreasing.

Is sna hearnálacha seirbhísí lóistín agus bia amháin atá an leibhéal fostaíochta ag ísliú.

In that regard, the bulletin suggests that the rate of consumer price inflation may have already fallen to a staggering 4%.

Ina cheann sin, tugtar le fios san fheasachán go mb’fhéidir go bhfuil an ráta boilscithe ó thaobh praghsanna tomhaltóirí de tite cheana féin go dtí corradh agus 4 faoin gcéad .

That’s not the same as the headline inflation rate which is still hovering at 8%.

Ní hionann sin agus an ráta boilscithe príomha atá fós ag bordáil ar 8 faoin gcéad .

That trend, however, cannot be relied upon, as even though energy prices will drop, food prices may rise further if there is an overgrowth in the economy.

Ní féidir brath ar an treocht sin, áfach, arae cé go n-ísleoidh praghsanna fuinnimh is féidir go n-ardóidh praghsanna bia tuilleadh má bhíonn róbhorradh sa gheilleagar.

On top of all that, the general challenges are a list as long as the spring quarter – between the over-reliance on corporate tax from information and communication technology companies; the severe financial policies that are foreseen; and the international unrest.

Ar a mhuin sin ar fad, liosta chomh fada le ráithe an earraigh atá sna dúshláin ghinearálta – idir an róspleáchas ar cháin chorparáideach ó chomhlachtaí teicneolaíochta faisnéise agus cumarsáide; na dianbheartais airgeadais atá tuartha; agus an chorraíl idirnáisiúnta.

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Trump to be charged with payments to Stormy Daniels.

Trump le cúisiú in íocaíochtaí a thabhairt do Stormy Daniels.

Former United States President Donald Trump is to be accused of making illegal payments to a woman during his 2016 presidential election campaign.

Tá iar-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump le cúisiú in íocaíochtaí neamhdhleathacha a thabhairt do bhean nuair a bhí a fheachtas toghchánaíochta don uachtaránacht faoi lán seoil in 2016.

A grand jury in New York has indicted Donald Trump in giving the payments to the woman, Stormy Daniels, who is a pornographic actress.

Is ardghiúiré i Nua-Eabhrac a dhíotáil Donald Trump sna híocaíochtaí a thabhairt don bhean, Stormy Daniels, ar aisteoir pornagrafaíochta í.

He is accused of paying her $130,000 to keep their alleged sexual relationship secret.

Cuirtear ina leith gur íoc sé $130,000 léi le go gcoinneodh sí an caidreamh collaí a deirtear a bhí acu le chéile faoi rún.

Donald Trump, who is 76 years old, is the first former American president ever to be indicted for a criminal offence.

Is é Donald Trump, atá 76 bliain d’aois, an chéad iaruachtarán Meiriceánach riamh a díotáladh i gcion coiriúil.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed that the matter was discussed with the former president’s lawyers yesterday afternoon, and it is expected that he will be arrested after he surrenders himself to the police next Tuesday.

Dhearbhaigh oifig Ionchúisitheoir Dúiche Manhattan Alvin Bragg gur pléadh an scéal le dlíodóirí an iaruachtaráin tráthnóna inné, agus meastar go ngabhfar é tar éis dó é féin a thabhairt ar láimh do na póilíní Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

According to tradition, the police will take Donald Trump’s fingerprints and photograph him, but apparently will not handcuff him.

De réir gnáis, tógfaidh na poilíní méarloirg Donald Trump agus tógfaidh siad grianghraf de, ach is cosúil nach gcuirfidh siad é i nglais lámh.

It is expected that he will then be brought before a court, that it will be decided when he will be put on trial and, finally, that he will be released on bail.

Meastar go dtabharfar os comhair cúirte é ina dhiaidh sin, go socrófar cén uair a chuirfear ar a thriail é agus, ar deireadh, go scaoilfear saor ar bannaí é.

Tight security is already being implemented in Manhattan for fear that the supporters of the former president would attract confrontation in light of his accusations.

Tá dianslándáil á cur i bhfeidhm cheana féin in Manhattan ar fhaitíos go dtarraingeodh lucht tacaíochta an iaruachtaráin achrann i bhfianaise a chúisithe.

Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision of the grand jury to indict him and claimed that it was only “political persecution” with a desire to “interfere with his election campaign.”

Tá cinneadh an ardghiúiré é a chúisiú cáinte go géar ag Donald Trump agus mhaígh sé nach raibh ann ach “géarleanúint pholaitiúil” le fonn “cur isteach ar a fheachtas togchánaíochta.”

He has put his name forward for the next presidential election in 2024 but the Republican Party has not yet chosen a candidate.

Tá a ainm curtha chun cinn aige don chéad toghchán uachtaránachta eile in 2024 ach níl aon iarrthóir roghnaithe ag an bPáirtí Poblachtach fós.

The decision of the high jury has been strongly criticized by senior politicians of that party as well.

Tá cinneadh an ardghiúiré cáinte go láidir ag polaiteoirí sinsearacha an pháirtí sin chomh maith.

Mike Pence, who was vice president when Donald Trump was in the White House, said it was a shame.

Dúirt Mike Pence, a bhí ina leasuachtarán nuair a bhí Donald Trump sa Teach Bán, gur mhór an náire é.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis called it an “un-American decision”.

“Cinneadh neamh-Mheiriceánach” a thug gobharnóir Florida Ron DeSantis air.

It is expected that he will put his name forward for the presidential election in 2024 as well.

Meastar go gcuirfidh seisean a ainm chun cinn don toghchán uachtaránachta in 2024 freisin.

Conversely, senior Democrat Adam Schiff said that while it was an exceptional situation to arrest a former president, the illegal behavior that Donald Trump is accused of was equally exceptional.

Os a choinne sin, dúirt an Daonlathaí sinsearach Adam Schiff cé gur cor eisceachtúil a bhí ann iaruachtarán a ghabháil, go raibh an t-iompar neamhdhleathach a bhfuil Donald Trump le cúisiú ann chomh heisceachtúil céanna.

Stormy Daniels said she was very happy with the latest twist in the story and gave the impression between play and seriousness that she had opened a bottle of champagne.

Dúirt Stormy Daniels go raibh sí an-sásta leis an gcor is déanaí sa scéal agus thug sí le tuiscint idir shúgradh agus dáiríre go raibh buidéal seaimpéin oscailte aici.

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Space and capacity for 67,000 dwellings on 83 sites.

Áit agus acmhainn le haghaidh 67,000 áras cónaithe ar 83 suíomh.

Almost 70,000 residential homes could be built on land owned by the State, says a new report to be submitted to the Government today.

D’fhéadfaí beagnach 70,000 áras cónaithe a thógáil ar thalamh ar leis an Stát é, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua atá le cur faoi bhráid an Rialtais inniu.

The report compiled by the Land Development Agency claims that there are 83 sites in cities and towns where up to 67,000 homes could be built in the future.

Maítear sa tuarascáil atá curtha i dtoll a chéile ag an nGníomhaireacht Forbartha Talún go bhfuil 83 suíomh i gcathracha agus i mbailte móra a bhféadfaí suas le 67,000 áras cónaithe a thógáil orthu i gceann na haimsire.

Most of the sites are on land that has already been developed.

Ar thalamh a forbraíodh cheana atá cuid mhór de na suímh.

While the infrastructure of these places is outdated by now, they are all located in urban areas with plenty of public and private facilities.

Siúd is go bhfuil bonneagar na n-áiteanna sin seanchaite faoi seo, tá siad ar fad suite i gceantair uirbeacha a bhfuil neart saoráidí poiblí agus príobháideacha iontu.

The locations and number of sites are Dublin (38), Cork (14), Galway (8), Limerick (6), Waterford (4) Dundalk (4) Sligo (4), Ath Luin (2), Letterkenny (2) and Drogheda (1).

Is iad na háiteanna agus líon na suíomh atá i dtreis Baile Átha Cliath (38), Corcaigh (14), Gaillimh (8), Luimneach (6), Port Láirge (4) Dún Dealgan (4) Sligeach (4), Baile Átha Luain (2), Leitir Ceanainn (2) agus Droichead Átha (1).

However, there are great differences between the locations, and the various complexities mean that the construction work could not be undertaken everywhere at the same time, it is said.

Tá éagsúlachtaí móra idir na suímh, áfach, agus fágann na castachtaí éagsúla nach bhféadfaí tabhairt faoin obair thógála i ngach áit ag an am céanna, a deirtear.

However, according to the Land Development Agency, 9,760 residential houses could be built from here in the next five to ten years.

Mar sin féin, dar leis an nGníomhaireacht Forbartha Talún go bhféadfaí 9,760 áras cónaithe a thógáil as seo go ceann cúig nó deich mbliana.

17,440 could be built in the following years, and the remaining 39,710 could be built in the long run.

D’fhéadfaí 17,440 a thógáil sna blianta ina dhiaidh sin, agus ba i bhfad na haimsire a d’fhéadfaí an 39,710 eile a thógáil.

As with Dublin, the report highlights in particular land owned by Horse Racing Ireland in Ballyna Lobar; location near the bus station in Castleknock; and another next to the Mint in Sandyford.

Mar le Baile Átha Cliath de, soilsítear sa tuarascáil go háirithe talamh ar le Rásaíocht Capall Éireann é i mBaile na Lobhar; suíomh in aice leis an stáisiún bus i gCaisleán Cnucha; agus ceann eile taobh leis an Mionta in Áth an Ghainimh.

A site with Irish Gas Networks on Dock Road in Limerick is also illuminated; a site with the Electricity Supply Board on Sarsellaigh Road in Cork; and land in the port of Galway.

Soilsítear chomh maith suíomh le Líonraí Gáis Éireann ar Bhóthar an Duga i Luimneach; suíomh le Bord Soláthair an Lecitreachais ar Bhóthar an tSáirséalaigh i gCorcaigh; agus talamh i gcalafort na Gaillimhe.

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Money laundering: the Government hopes to establish a new authority in Ireland.

Sciúradh airgid: súil ag an Rialtas údarás nua a bhunú in Éirinn.

The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has declared that the Government will ask the European Union to locate a new authority to combat money laundering in Ireland over any other member state.

Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Aire Airgeadais Michael McGrath go n-iarrfaidh an Rialtas ar an Aontas Eorpach údarás nua atá le dul i ngleic le sciúradh airgid a lonnú in Éirinn thar aon bhallstát eile.

The Anti-Money Laundering Authority is to be formally established next year but no headquarters have been chosen yet.

Tá an tÚdarás um Fhrith-Sciúradh Airgid le bunú go foirimiúil an bhliain seo chugainn ach níl aon cheanncheathrú roghnaithe fós.

It is said to be a very powerful authority whose aim will be to ensure compliance with laws relating to money laundering and terrorist financing.

Deirtear gur údarás an-chumhachtach a bheas ann a mbeidh sé mar aidhm aige a chinntiú go gcomhlíonfar na dlíthe a bhaineann le sciúradh airgid agus maoiniú sceimhlitheoireachta.

The authority will focus primarily on the financial services sector.

Is ag díriú ar an earnáil seirbhísí airgeadais a bheas an t-údarás ar gcéad dul síos.

The new authority will employ hundreds of people in various fields and will require experts in governance, technology, administration and business.

Beidh na céadta duine fostaithe i réimsí éagsúla ag an údarás nua agus beidh saineolaithe i gcúrsaí rialachais, teicneolaíochta, riaracháin agus gnó ag teastáil.

Regarding its headquarters, Michael McGrath says that Ireland has an advantage over other member states because there is already a large financial services sector and plenty of fully qualified workers in this country.

Maidir le ceanncheathrú de, deir Michael McGrath go bhfuil buntáiste ag Éirinn ar bhallstáit eile de bhrí go bhfuil earnáil mhór seirbhísí airgeadais agus neart oibrithe láncháilithe sa tír seo cheana féin.

Those, he says, without mentioning the good reputation we have in terms of governance and administration.

Iad sin, a deir sé, gan trácht ar an dea-cháil atá orainn ó thaobh rialachais agus riaracháin de.

Eight other member states are competing, however, and it is expected that the winner’s place will be announced later this year.

Tá ocht mballstát eile san iomaíocht, ámh, agus meastar gur amach sa bhliain a fhógrófar áit an áidh.

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Barriers to digital learning due to educational gaps.

Bac ar fhoghlaim dhigiteach de bharr bhearnaí oideachais.

New research from the University of Galway shows that there are huge gaps in the education system that are restricting digital learning for young people.

Léiríonn taighde nua ó Ollscoil na Gaillimhe go bhfuil bearnaí ollmhóra sa gcóras oideachais atá ag cur srian ar an bhfoghlaim dhigiteach do dhaoine óga.

According to the research, a shortage of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teachers – the so-called STEM subjects – is a barrier to progress in digital education.

De réir an taighde tá ganntanas múinteoirí Eolaíochta, Teicneolaíochta, Innealtóireachta agus Matamaitice – na hábhair STEM mar a thugtar orthu – ina bhac ar ghabháil chun cinn san oideachas digiteach.

Although Coding is available as part of the Junior Series and Computer Science is available at Advanced Certificate level, there are still many schools in the country that are unable to provide these subjects to their students because the teachers are not there.

Cé go bhfuil Códú ar fáil mar chuid den tSraith Shóisearach agus Ríomheolaíocht ar fáil ag leibhéal na hArdteiste, fós fhéin tá go leor scoileanna sa tír nach bhfuil inann na hábhair sin a chur ar fáil dá gcuid daltaí mar gheall nach bhfuil na múinteoirí ann.

That’s what ‘Capacity for, Access to, and Participation in Computer Science Education in Ireland’, published today by the School of Education at the University of Galway, has shown.

Sin é atá léirithe ag ‘Capacity for, Access to, and Participation in Computer Science Education in Ireland’ atá foilsithe inniu ag Scoil an Oideachais in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.

The research shows that only 15.6% of schools in the country are providing the Computer Science course for the Leaving Certificate.

Léiríonn an taighde nach bhfuil ach 15.6 faoin gcéad de scoileanna na tíre ag cur an chúrsa Ríomheolaíochta ar fáil don Ardteistiméireacht.

117 out of 728 post-primary schools that offer Coding for the Junior Series.

117 as 728 iar-bhunscoil a chuireann Códú ar fáil don tSraith Shóisearach.

As for the teachers teaching computer science, only 34 of them are accredited.

Maidir leis na múinteoirí atá ag múineadh ríomheolaíochta, níl creidiúnú ach ag 34 acu.

Boys are mostly taking these courses in the schools where the subjects are available.

Buachaillí is mó atá ag tabhairt faoi na gcúrsaí sin sna scoileanna ina bhfuil na hábhair ar fáil.

Gender breakdown of the participants: 60% Coding in the Junior Series – boys 70% Computer Science in the Advanced Test – boys The research indicates that young people’s understanding of the use of computers is “poor” even though they are easily accessible today. there on phones and technology.

Dealú inscne na rannpháirtithe: 60 faoin gcéad Códú sa tSraith Shóisearach – buachaillí 70 faoin gcéad Ríomheolaíocht san Ardteist – buachaillí Tugtar le fios sa taighde go bhfuil an tuiscint atá ag daoine óga ar úsáid ríomhairí “lag” cé go bhfuil fáil acu go héasca sa lá atá inniu ann ar ghutháin agus ar an teicneolaíocht.

The research recommends that computer education should start at a younger age to combat this lack.

Moltar sa taighde gur cheart tús a chur le oideachas ríomhaireachta ag aois níos óige le dhul i ngleic leis an easpa sin.

Sinéad Ní Neachtain will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Sinéad Ní Neachtain ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

Computer science in the Ardtest is only available in ⅙ of the country’s schools.

Níl ríomheolaíocht san Ardteist ar fáil ach in ⅙ de scoileanna na tíre.

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Various reports about an American ship in the South China Sea.

Tuairiscí éagsúla faoi long Mheiriceánach i Muir na Síne Theas.

China’s navy has said it has ordered an American warship out of a water area in the South China Sea.

Tá sé ráite ag cabhlach na Síne gur ordaigh siad do long chogaidh Mheiriceánach imeacht as limistéar uisce i Muir na Síne Theas.

However, the Americans have denied the Chinese statement.

Tá ráiteas na Síneach séanta ag na Meiriceánaigh, áfach.

It is a story told by a deer and denied by a crow, apparently.

Is scéal é a d’inis fiach agus a shéan feannóg, de réir cosúlachta.

According to the Chinese, the warship entered Chinese territorial waters without permission, and they monitored it before notifying it to leave.

Dar leis na Sínigh go ndeachaigh an long chogaidh isteach in uiscí críche na Síne gan chead, agus go ndearna siad monatóireacht uirthi sular thug siad fógra di imeacht.

On the contrary, the Americans say that there is no truth in the story, that the ship – the USS Milius – is conducting normal operations in the South China Sea and has not been defeated.

Os a choinne sin, deir na Meiriceánaigh nach bhfuil aon fhírinne sa scéal, go bhfuil gnáthoibríochtaí ar bun ag an long – an USS Milius – i Muir na Síne Theas agus nár cuireadh an ruaig uirthi.

They say, in fact, that they will continue to sail and fly in the region as permitted under international law.

Deir siad, go deimhin, go leanfaidh siad orthu ag seoladh agus ag eitilt sa réigiún de réir mar atá ceadaithe faoin dlí idirnáisiúnta.

The Chinese claim that most of the South China Sea belongs to them, although an international court has ruled that there is no basis for their claim.

Maíonn na Sínigh gur leosan an chuid is mó de Mhuir na Síne Theas, cé gur rialaigh cúirt idirnáisiunta nach bhfuil aon bhunús lena maíomh.

There is an international frenzy on the place, not to mention China or America.

Tá sciob sceab idirnáisiúnta ar an áit, gan an tSín ná Meiriceá a bhac.

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei claim different parts of it.

Maíonn na hOileáin Fhilipíneacha, Vítneam, an Mhalaeisia agus Brúiné gur leosan codanna éagsúla di.

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The state visit of the King of England, Charles III, to France has been cancelled.

Cuairt stáit Rí Shasana, Séarlas III, chun na Fraince ar ceal.

The visit that was to be made by the King of England, Charles III, to France has been cancelled, in light of the protests in that country regarding pension issues.

Tá an chuairt a bhí le tabhairt ag Rí Shasana, Séarlas III, ar an bhFrainc curtha ar ceal, i bhfianaise na n-agóidí sa tír sin maidir le cúrsaí pinsin.

“The decision was taken this morning to cancel the visit after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and King Charles III spoke to each other on the phone”, a statement said.

“Glacadh an cinneadh ar maidin an chuairt a chur ar ceal i ndiaidh d’Uachtarán na Fraince, Emmanuel Macron, agus Rí Séarlas III labhairt lena chéile ar an bhfón”, a dúradh i ráiteas.

“Another visit will be planned shortly.”

“Déanfar cuairt eile a phleanáil go gairid.”

Charles III’s visit to France was to be his first state visit as King of England.

Bhí cuairt Shéarlais III ar an bhFrainc le bheith ar an gcéad chuairt stáit a thabharfadh sé mar Rí Shasana.

Clashes and protests have been going on in France for the past three months against French President Macron’s controversial reform of the state pension.

Tá caismirtí agus agóidí ag dul ar aghaidh sa bhFrainc le trí mhí anuas i gcoinne an athchóirithe conspóidí atá déanta ag Uachtarán Macron na Fraince ar an bpinsean stáit.

Yesterday, there was a skirmish between the French security forces and the protesters.

Inné, bhí sliúchas idir fórsaí slándála na Fraince agus an lucht agóide.

It was the most violent day yet in the last three months.

Bhí sé ar an lá ab fhoréigní fós le trí mhí anuas.

457 people were arrested during the clashes and 441 members of the security forces were injured during the unrest.

Gabhadh 457 duine le linn na gcaismirtí agus gortaíodh 441 ball de na fórsaí slándála le linn na corraíola.

There were many cities in France, Paris among them.

Bhí go leor cathracha sa bhFrainc ina gcíor thuathail, Páras ina measc.

The protesters lit fires in the historic heart of that city.

Las an lucht agóide tinte i gcroílár stairiúil na cathrach sin.

In south-west France, the porch of the city hall in Bordeaux was set on fire.

In iardheisceart na Fraince, cuireadh póirse halla na cathrach in Bordeaux trí thine.

This mess was caused by the changes to the pension that the government implemented, without giving parliament the opportunity to vote on them.

Tarraingíodh an raic seo de bharr na n-athruithe ar an bpinsean a chuir an rialtas i bhfeidhm, gan deis a thabhairt don pharlaimint vótáil orthu.

This controversy is the worst domestic crisis of Emmanuel Macron, during this next presidential term.

Tá an chonspóid seo ar an ngéarchéim bhaile is measa a bhí ag Emmanuel Macron, le linn an tarna téarma uachtaránachta seo.

The unions are planning further strikes and protests for next Tuesday.

Tá tuilleadh stailceanna agus agóidí beartaithe ag na ceardchumainn don Mháirt seo chugainn.

King Charles III was to be on the next day of his state visit to France that day.

Bhí Rí Séarlas III le bheith ar an tarna lá dá chuairt stáit ar an bhFrainc ar an lá sin.

In south-west France, the porch of the city hall in Bordeaux was set on fire.

In iardheisceart na Fraince, cuireadh póirse halla na cathrach in Bordeaux trí thine.

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Bets in Waterford have fallen due to the report.

Fuarlaigh geallta i bPort Láirge de bharr an rabharta.

It appears that some areas of Waterford may be left under water this evening and tomorrow morning due to the heavy spring rain.

Dealraítear go mb’fhéidir bhfágfaí ceantair áirithe i bPort Láirge faoi uisce tráthnóna inniu agus ar maidin amárach mar gheall ar rabharta mór an earraigh.

Waterford City and County Council is appealing for people to stay away from the shores or the river will recede.

Tá Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge ag achainí ar dhaoine fuireach ó na cladaí nó go gcúlóidh an rabharta.

There is a risk, it is said, that the top will be washed onto the shores in places without shelter.

Tá an baol ann, a deirtear, go dtonnfaidh an barr láin isteach ar na cladaí in áiteanna gan foscadh.

The local authority has put up barriers in the city and in the Passage in Waterford harbor to keep the river out.

Tá bacainní curtha suas sa chathair agus sa Phasáiste i gcuan Phort Láirge ag an údarás áitiúil leis an rabharta a choinneáil amach.

The same advice has been given to people in Dungarvan, where car parks near the sea have already been closed.

Tá an chomhairle chéanna curtha ar dhaoine i nDún Garbhán, mar a bhfuil carrchlóis in aice na farraige dúnta cheana féin.

The story also concerns the city of Cork and the local authority there says that there may be flooding around the lowest piers in the city center from now until Thursday.

Baineann an scéal le cathair Chorcaí chomh maith agus deir an t-údarás áitiúil ansin go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh tuilte thart ar na céanna is ísle i lár na cathrach as seo go Déardaoin.

Met Éireann has also issued a yellow rain warning for the people of Kerry.

Tá fógra buí báistí tugtha ag Met Éireann do mhuintir Chiarraí leis.

A wet and windy evening is promised in the county, especially in mountain areas.

Tráthnóna uisciúil agus gaofar atá geallta sa chontae, go háirithe i gceantair sléibhe.

The notice will apply between 2 o’clock and 8 o’clock in the evening.

Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra idir 2 a chlog agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna.

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Health notice issued about the spread of norovirus.

Fógra sláinte eisithe faoi leathadh an noraivíris.

The Health Service Executive is advising people to be aware of the norovirus – the winter vomiting bug, as it is also known – of which there are currently a high number of cases.

Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag comhairliú do dhaoine a bheith san airdeall ar an noraivíreas – an fríd urlacain geimhridh, mar a thugtar air freisin – a bhfuil líon ard cásanna de ann i láthair na huaire.

The Executive says there are currently four times as many cases as there were this time last year.

Deir an Fheidhmeannacht go bhfuil ceithre oiread na gcásanna ann faoi láthair agus a bhí an t-am seo anuraidh.

Vomiting and diarrhea are the main symptoms of the virus which spreads easily.

Urlacan agus buinneach is ea príomhshiomptóim an víris a scaipeann go héasca.

People also have fever, headache and stomach aches, and sometimes have pains in other parts of the body.

Bíonn fiabhras, tinneas cinn agus daigh bhoilg ar dhaoine freisin, agus bíonn pianta i mbaill eile den chorp in amanna.

In a statement issued this morning, the Health Protection Watch Center said that 394 cases of norovirus were officially recorded in the first ten weeks of this year, compared to 109 in the same period last year.

I ráiteas a eisíodh ar maidin inniu, dúirt an Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte gur taifeadadh go hoifigiúil 394 cás den noraivíreas sna chéad deich seachtaine den bhliain seo, le hais 109 san achar céanna anuraidh.

Young children and old people are the most affected by the virus, it was said.

Is leanaí óga agus seandaoine is mó atá buailte tinn ag an víreas, a dúradh.

Of the 394 cases recorded, half of them are people over 65 years of age and a quarter are children under five.

As na 394 cás a taifeadadh, is daoine os cionn 65 bliain a leath acu agus is leanaí faoi bhun cúig bliana corradh leis an gceathrú cuid.

People are being asked to wash their hands and wipe surfaces frequently to prevent the spread of the virus.

Táthar ag iarraidh ar dhaoine a lámha a ní agus dromhchlaí a sciomradh go minic chun cur in aghaidh leathadh an víris.

Dr Paul McKeown from the Watch Center said it was important to take into account that the norovirus lives on surfaces for a long time.

Dúirt an Dr Paul McKeown ón Lárionad Faire nár mhór a chur san áireamh go maireann an noraivíreas ar dhromchlaí ar feadh i bhfad.

He also pointed out that soap and water are the best protection against the virus but that alcohol gel is nowhere near as good.

Thug sé le fios freisin gur gallúnach agus uisce an chosaint is fearr ar an víreas ach nach bhfuil aon ghar i nglóthach alcóil.

He said that there have not been as many cases of norovirus recorded for several years due to the pandemic but that it is now among us again without any delay.

Dúirt sé nár taifeadadh an oiread cásanna den noraivíreas le roinnt blianta mar gheall ar an bpaindéim ach go bhfuil sé inár measc anois arís gan aon agó.

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Amazon to let another 9,000 workers go.

Amazon le 9,000 oibrí eile a ligean chun siúil.

The e-commerce giant Amazon has let go of another 9,000 workers in different locations around the world.

Tá an an ollchomhlacht ríomhthráchtála Amazon le 9,000 oibrí eile in ionaid éagsúla ar fud an domhain a ligean chun siúil.

That is on the back of the 18,000 workers who were laid off at the beginning of the year, including 70 people in Ireland.

É sin ar dhroim an 18,000 oibrí a leagadh as obair i dtús na bliana, 70 duine in Éirinn ina measc.

Amazon employs around 5,000 people in Ireland but it is not clear if any of them will be affected by the latest cuts, if any.

Tá thart ar 5,000 duine fostaithe ag Amazon in Éirinn ach níl sé soiléir an mbeidh aon duine acu thíos leis de bharr na gciorruithe is deireanaí, má bheidh.

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy said today that the biggest layoffs will be people in online services, human resources, advertising and gaming.

Dúirt príomhfheidhmeannach Amazon Andy Jassy inniu gur daoine sna rannóga seirbhísí ar líne, acmhainní daonna, fógraíochta agus cluichíochta is mó a ligfear chun siúil.

He indicated however that this had not yet been confirmed and news from regional managers was still being awaited.

Thug sé le fios mar sin féin nach raibh sé sin deimhnithe fós agus go rabhthas fós ag fanacht le scéala ó bhainisteoirí réigiúnacha.

Andy Jassy said that the decision was made to let more workers go because the company had to bake according to the meal in view of the current economic uncertainty.

Dúirt Andy Jassy go ndearnadh an cinneadh tuilleadh oibrithe a scaoileadh chun bealaigh mar go gcaithfeadh an comhlacht fuineadh de réir na mine i bhfianaise na héiginneachta eacnamaíochta atá ann faoi láthair.

Last week, the technology giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced that they were to let go another 10,000 employees in various locations around the world.

An tseachtain seo caite, d’fhógair an ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Meta, máthairchomhlacht Facebook, go raibh siad féin le 10,000 fostaí eile in ionaid éagsúla ar fud an domhain a ligean chun siúil.

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A 0.5% increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank.

Ardú 0.5 faoin gcéad ar rátaí úis fógartha ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach.

The European Central Bank has announced yet another increase in interest rates.

Tá ardú eile fós ar rátaí úis fógartha ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach.

It is not an unexpected announcement, it is the sixth increase in interest rates since last July.

Ní fógra gan súil leis atá ann arae is é an séú hardú ar rátaí úis é ón Iúil seo caite.

This is a 0.5% increase – the same amount as the last increase last month.

Ardú 0.5 faoin gcéad atá i gceist – an méid céanna leis an ardú deireanach an mhí seo caite.

This latest rise means that the prime lending rate is now 3.5%, up from 0% a year ago.

Fágann an t-ardú is déanaí seo gur 3.5 faoin gcéad atá sa phríomhráta iasachta anois, le hais 0 faoin gcéad bliain ó shin.

It was thought that the European Central Bank might not raise interest rates today since it emerged yesterday that it was running with one of Europe’s biggest banks – Credit Suisse – to find fresh funding.

Bhíothas den bharúil go mb’fhéidir nach n- ardódh an Banc Ceannais Eorpach rátaí úis inniu ó tháinig sé chun solais inné go raibh sé ag dul rite le ceann de na bainc is mó san Eoraip – Credit Suisse – teacht ar mhaoiniú úr.

In light of this and after the collapse of the SVB bank last week, financial experts are concerned that any strict policies introduced by the European Central Bank could lead to a new banking crisis.

Ina fhianaise sin agus tar éis do bhanc SVB loiceadh an tseachtain seo caite, tá imní ar shaineolaithe airgeadais go bhféadfadh aon dianpholasaithe a thabharfadh an Banc Ceannais Eorpach isteach, go bhféadfaidís géarchéim nua baincéireachta a tharraingt.

That concern has since been somewhat alleviated since it was announced during the night that Credit Suisse has received fresh funding from the Swiss Central Bank.

Tá an imní sin maolaithe beagán ó shin ó fógraíodh i gcaitheamh na hoíche go bhfuil maoiniú úr faighte ag Credit Suisse ó Bhanc Ceannais na hEilvéise.

The increases in interest rates are part of an economic strategy in order to lower the very high rate of inflation in the euro area.

Cuid de straitéis eacnamaíochta atá sna harduithe ar rátaí úis d’fhonn an ráta an-ard boilscithe i limistéar an euro a ísliú.

According to the latest figures, the inflation rate was 8.5% last month, which is a decrease of 0.1% from the previous month.

De réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí, 8.5 faoin gcéad a bhí sa ráta boilscithe an mhí seo caite, ar ísliú 0.1 faoin gcéad é ón mí roimhe sin.

It is not enough, however, since an inflation rate of 2% is required, it is said, to restore a calm base to the economies of the euro area countries.

Ní leor é, ámh, ós ráta boilscithe de 2 faoin gcéad a theastaíonn, a deirtear, le bonn socair a chur an athuair faoi gheilleagair thíortha limistéar an euro.

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Ryan Tubridy to step down as Late Late presenter.

Ryan Tubridy le n-éirí as mar láithreoir an Late Late.

RTÉ has announced that broadcaster Ryan Tubridy is to step down as presenter of the Late Late Show at the end of the current season.

Tá sé fógartha ag RTÉ go bhfuil an craoltóir Ryan Tubridy le n-éirí as mar láithreoir an Late Late Show ag deireadh an tséasúir reatha.

The Tipperary has been presenting the Late Late since 2009 and said today that it was a great honor for him.

Tá an Tiobradach ag cur an Late Late i láthair ó 2009 agus dúirt sé inniu gur mhór an onóir dó é.

He thanked all the staff – including producers, researchers, crew and executives – who did the hard work, as he said, to keep the show going throughout the years.

Ghabh sé buíochas leis an bhfoireann ar fad – idir léiritheoirí, thaighdeoirí, chriú agus fheidhmeannaigh – a rinne an obair chrua, mar a dúirt sé féin, leis an seó a choinneáil ag imeacht i gcaitheamh na mblianta.

He is also grateful, he said, to the viewers who are so loyal to the program.

Tá sé buíoch freisin, arsa sé, den lucht féachana atá chomh dílis don chlár.

He particularly drew attention to the millions of euros the audience had raised for charitable organizations in Ireland during his time as a presenter.

Tharraing sé aird go háirithe ar na milliúin euro a bhailigh an lucht féachana ar son eagraíochtaí carthanachta in Éirinn le linn a thréimhse mar láithreoir.

He is also indebted to his family – especially his daughters – for supporting him since 2009, he said.

Tá sé faoi chomaoin ag a theaghlach chomh maith – a chlann iníon go háirithe – as tacú leis ó 2009, a dúirt sé.

In a statement, RTÉ Director-in-Chief Dee Forbes paid tribute to Ryan Tubridy.

I ráiteas, thug Príomh-Stiúrthóir RTÉ Dee Forbes moladh céadach do Ryan Tubridy.

She said that it had a lot to do with the community’s constant affection for the Late Late.

Dúirt sí go raibh baint mhór aige leis an dáimh sheasta atá ag an bpobal leis an Late Late.

RTÉ said that the first presenter of the Late Late would be announced sometime in the summer.

Dúirt RTÉ go bhfógrófaí céad láithreoir eile an Late Late uair éigin sa samhradh.

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“Poisonous xenophobia” criticized by the President of Ireland.

“Seineafóibe nimhiúil” cáinte ag Uachtarán na hÉireann.

The President of Ireland has condemned racism in his annual St. Patrick’s Day message.

Tá ciníochas cáinte ag Uachtarán na hÉireann ina theachtaireacht bhliantúil Fhéile Pádraig.

The President has also drawn attention in his message to forced migration, poverty and the climate crisis.

Tá aird tarraingthe freisin ag an Uachtarán ina theachtaireacht ar imirce éigeantach, ar bhochtaineacht agus ar an ngéarchéim aeráide.

He specifically mentions the people of Turkey and Syria “who are rebuilding there after the terrible earthquakes that happened last month.

Luann sé go sonrach muintir na Tuirce agus na Siria “agus iad i mbun atógála ansin tar éis na gcreathanna talún uafásacha a tharla an mhí seo caite.

Tragedies of that nature remind us all of how truly vulnerable we are and how urgent it is for united humanitarian aid to be provided.”

Meabhraíonn tragóidí den chineál sin dúinn ar fad chomh fíorleochaileach agus atá muid agus a riachtanaí agus atá sé go gcuirfí cabhair dhaonnúil aontaithe ar fáil.”

Commenting on the war in Ukraine and the refugees who have fled that country, the President says “it is very heartwarming how so many families and schools have welcomed us in this country, and in places other, before thousands and thousands of citizens of Ukraine who were displaced and fled because of the conflict in their homeland.”

Agus é ag trácht ar an gcogadh san Úcráin agus ar na dídeanaithe atá teite as an tír sin, deir an tUachtarán “gur mór an tógáil croí é mar a d’fháiltigh an oiread sin de theaghlaigh agus de scoileanna sa tír seo, agus in áiteanna eile, roimh na mílte agus na mílte de shaoránaigh de chuid na hÚcráine a cuireadh as seilbh agus a theith de bharr na coimhlinte ina dtír dhúchais.”

He also draws attention to aspects of St. Patrick’s life which “are evident in today’s contemporary circumstances…

Tarraingíonn sé aird chomh maith ar ghnéithe de bheatha Naomh Pádraig atá “le sonrú i gcúinsí comhaimseartha an lae inniu …

new forms of slavery, racism on the rise rather than on the decline, hatred of the outsider – the new or established poisonous xenophobia on the rise in many parts of the world.”

cineálacha nua sclábhaíochta, an ciníochas ag méadú seachas ag laghdú, an fuath don strainséir – an seineafóibe nimhiúil nua nó seanbhunaithe ag dul i dtreise i gcuid mhór áiteanna ar fud an domhain.”

According to him “(c)as the story of Saint Patrick encourages us to reflect on the importance of migration as a constant theme in the historical experience of the Irish community, we need to confront the horrible truth of the abuse of vulnerable people for the purposes of bribery, and the forced migration that still continues.”

Dar leis “(c)é go spreagann scéal Naomh Pádraig muid le machnamh a dhéanamh ar thábhacht na himirce mar théama leanúnach i dtaithí phobal na hÉireann go stairiúil, is gá dúinn dul i ngleic leis an bhfírinne uafasách a bhaineann leis an mí-úsáid ar dhaoine leochaileacha do chuspóirí brabaigh, agus an imirce éigeantach a leanann go fóill.”

Regarding poverty, the President places the Horn of Africa in a situation where “hunger is stealing their abilities, their dignity and their destiny from millions of our brothers and sisters every day.

Maidir le bochtaineacht, cuireann an tUachtarán Corn na hAfraice i gcás, mar a bhfuil “an t-ocras ag goid a gcumais, a ndínite agus a bhfuil i ndán dóibh ó na milliúin dár ndeartháireacha agus dár ndeirfiúracha gach lá.

“Isn’t it a shame that 64 developing countries had no choice when dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic to spend more money on debt repayment than they had to spend on public health. “

“Nach nór an chúis náire é nach raibh de rogha ag 64 tír atá i mbéal forbartha agus iad ag dul i ngleic leis an paindéim covid 19 níos mó airgid a chaitheamh ag aisíoc fiacha ná mar a bhí acu le caitheamh ar an tsláinte phoiblí.”

In relation to the climate crisis, the President says that “(g)(c) we all recognize that we must take responsibility for our own role in that crisis and do our part in relation to the decarbonisation of the economy and our society so that we can living in a sustainable world…

I dtaca leis an ngéarchéim aeráide de, deir an tUachtarán go”(g)(c)aithfimid ar fad freagracht a ghlacadh as ár ról féin sa ghéarchéim sin agus ár gcuid féin a dhéanamh maidir le dícharbónú an gheilleagair agus ár sochaí le gur féidir linn maireachtáil i ndomhan inbhuanaithe …

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Afterwards, President Higgins recommends not giving in to despair and imagining a world without war and famine, “a world”, he says, “that would give back to the poisonous ideals of imperialism and a world that would welcome the worthy nature of the human being as was the case with Saint Patrick.”

Ina dhiaidh sin, molann an tUachtarán Higgins gan géilleadh don éadóchas agus saol gan chogadh agus gan ghorta a shamhlú, “domhan”, a deir sé, “a thabharfadh cúl le hidéil nimhiúla an impiriúlachais agus domhan a chuirfeadh fáilte roimh nádúr fiúntach an duine dhaonna mar a bhí i gceist i gcás Naomh Pádraig.”

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A number the size of Croke Park being pulled by a lorry.

Líon chomh mór le Páirc an Chrócaigh á tharraingt ag ollthrálaer.

Fise Journalist Conservationists have expressed concern about the second largest trawler in the world currently fishing off the coast of Ireland.

Iriseoir Fise Tá imní léirithe ag lucht caomhnaithe faoin dara hollthrálaer is mó ar domhan atá ag iascach amach ó chósta na hÉireann faoi láthair.

The Margiris is able to board up to 250 tons of fish every day.

Tá sé ar chumas an Margiris suas le 250 tonna éisc a bhordáil gach lá.

The vessel is 142 meters long and has been fishing 50 knots off the coast of Ireland for the past week.

142 méadar ar fhad atá an t-árthach agus tá sí ag iascach 50 muirmhíle amach ó chósta na hÉireann le seachtain anuas.

Conservation and environmental groups say such boats cause significant damage to fish stocks and marine biodiversity.

Deir grúpaí caomhnaithe agus comhshaoil go ndeineann bád dá leithéid an-damáiste do stoic éisc agus do bhithéagsúlacht na mara.

Margiris is owned by a Dutch company but is registered in Lithuania.

Is le comhlacht ón Isiltír an Margiris ach tá sí cláraithe sa Liotuáin.

The boat attracted controversy last year when French authorities launched an inquiry into the spawning of 100,000 dead trout in the Bay of Biscayne.

Tharraing an bád conspóid anuraidh nuair a chuir údaráis na Fraince fiosrúchán ar bun faoi 100,000 breac marbh a sceitheadh i mBá na Bioscáine.

Several countries have banned the Margiris from operating in their waters, including Australia.

Ta roinnt tíortha tar éis cosc a chur ar an Margiris feidhmiú ina gcuid uiscí, an Astráil ina measc.

Dr Kevin Flannery, who has submitted a report on the impact of a large trawler to the Department of the Marine, says that the number being towed by the Magiris is as large as Croke Park.

Deir an Dr Kevin Flannery, a bhfuil tuarascáil ar thionchar ollthrálaer curtha fé bhráid Roinn na Mara aige, go bhfuil an líon atá á tharrac ag an Magiris chomh mór le Páirc an Chrócaigh.

He says the boat is swallowing hundreds of tonnes of fish every day and dumping non-valuable species, while killing other marine animals – such as dolphins, porpoises and whales.

Deir sé go bhfuil na céadta tonnaí éisc á slogadh ag an mbád gach lá agus go bhfuil speicis nach bhfuil luachmhar á ndumpáil aici, agus ainmhithe mara eile – cosúil le deilfeanna, muca mara agus míolta móra – á marú aici.

The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority accepts that bulk trawlers such as the Margiris pose an additional risk of breaching rules.

Glacann an tÚdarás um Chosaint Iascaigh Mhara leis go mbíonn baol breise ag baint le hollthrálaeir cosúil leis an Margiris ó thaobh sárú rialacha de.

The Authority says that they are aware of the movements of the trawler off the coast of Ireland and that they are closely monitoring it.

Deir an tÚdarás go bhfuilid ar an eolas fé ghluaiseachtaí an trálaeir amach ó chósta na hÉireann agus go bhfuil dianmhonatóireacht á déanamh acu uirthi.

Claims the company that owns the vessel, Parlevliet

Maíonn an comhlacht ar leis an t-árthach, Parlevliet & Van der Plas, go bhfuilid ag cloí le coinníollacha cuóta, go bhfuil áibhéil ag baint le líomhaintí fé leibhéil seachghabhála agus go bhfuil modhanna iascaigh inbhuanaithe á gcleachtadh acu.

Green Party MEP, Grace O’Sullivan, says new fisheries regulations are urgently needed that would completely ban such trawlers in EU waters.

Deir Feisire Eorpach an Chomhaontais Ghlais, Grace O’Sullivan, go bhfuil géarghá le rialacháin iascaigh nua a chuirfeadh cosc iomlán ar ollthrálaeir dá leithéid in uiscí an Aontas Eorpaigh.

She says these big boats are destroying marine ecosystems not to mention the livelihood of fishermen.

Deir sí go bhfuil na báid mhóra seo ag scrios éiceachórais na mara gan trácht ar shlí bheatha iascairí.

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651 patients waiting for a bed in hospitals.

651 othar ag fanacht le leaba in ospidéil.

There are 651 patients in hospitals across the country still waiting for a bed, according to the latest daily figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association.

Tá 651 othar in ospidéil ar fud na tíre fós ag fanacht le leaba, de réir na bhfigiúirí laethúla is déanaí ó Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann.

495 of the patients are in emergency departments and the other 156 are in wards.

Is i rannóga éigeandála atá 495 de na hothair agus is i mbardaí atá an 156 eile.

The situation is worst at Limerick University Hospital, where 116 people are waiting for a bed – 56 of them in the emergency department and the other 60 in wards.

Is in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh is measa atá an scéal, áit a bhfuil 116 duine ag fanacht le leaba – 56 acu sa rannóg éigeandála agus an 60 eile i mbardaí.

Yesterday, there were 104 patients in that hospital waiting for a bed.

Arú inné, bhí 104 othar san ospidéal sin ag fanacht le leaba.

In light of the latest crisis, all operations at the hospital have been postponed – apart from time-sensitive elective operations – and priority is being given to children and the elderly.

I bhfianaise na géarchéime is déanaí, tá gach obráid san ospidéal curtha ar atráth – seachas obráidí roghnacha a bhfuil práinn ama leo – agus tá tús áite á thabhairt do pháistí agus do sheanóirí.

The management of the hospital said that 252 patients came to the emergency department between 8 o’clock yesterday morning and 8 o’clock yesterday afternoon.

Dúirt bainistíocht an ospidéil gur tháinig 252 othar chuig an rannóg éigeandála idir 8 a chlog ar maidin inné agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna inné.

According to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association, there are 74 patients at University Hospital, Cork waiting for a bed; 52 in University Hospital, Galway; and 47 at University Hospital, Tallaght.

De réir na bhfigiúirí ó Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann, tá 74 othar in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh ag fanacht le leaba; 52 in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh; agus 47 in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Tamhlacht.

In that regard, there are 27 children in the three children’s hospitals in Dublin waiting for a bed.

Ina cheann sin, tá 27 leanbh sna trí ospidéal leanaí i mBaile Átha Cliath ag fanacht le leaba.

The General Secretary of the Association Phil Ní Sheaghdha claimed that things have once again gotten out of control and said that the nurses are looking for an urgent meeting with the new head of the Health Service Executive to discuss the situation.

Mhaígh Ard-Rúnaí an Chumainn Phil Ní Sheaghdha go bhfuil cúrsaí imithe ó smacht arís eile agus dúirt go bhfuil na haltraí ag lorg cruinniú práinneach le ceannasaí nua Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte chun an scéal a phlé.

She pointed out that the meeting is even more exciting since an extremely busy weekend is in store for the country’s nurses and the St. Patrick’s Day celebration is in full swing.

Thug sí le fios gur mó an chruóg fós atá le cruinniú ós deireadh seachtaine thar a bheith gnóthach atá i ndán d’altraí na tíre agus scléip na Féile Pádraig faoi lán seoil.

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Meta to let another 10,000 employees go.

Meta le 10,000 fostaí eile a ligean chun siúil.

Technology giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is to let go another 10,000 employees in various locations around the world.

Tá ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Meta, máthairchomhlacht Facebook, le 10,000 fostaí eile in ionaid éagsúla ar fud an domhain a ligean chun siúil.

The company also announced today that the current approximately 5,000 vacancies would not be filled and that restructuring plans would be announced for the next few months.

D’fhógair an comhlacht inniu chomh maith nach líonfaí an tuairim is 5,000 folúntas atá ann faoi láthair agus go bhfógrófaí pleananna athstruchtúraithe as seo go ceann cúpla mí.

Meta’s international headquarters are in Dublin but it is not yet clear how the situation will affect the company’s employees in Ireland.

Is i mBaile Átha Cliath atá ceanncheathrú idirnáisiúnta Meta ach níl sé soiléir fós cé mar a rachas an scéal i gcion ar fhostaithe an chomhlachta in Éirinn.

Last November, Meta announced that 11,000 employees around the world were to be let go, of which 300 employees were in this country among them.

I mí na Samhna seo caite, d’fhógair Meta go rabhthas le 11,000 fostaí ar fud an domhain a ligean chun siúil agus as a dheireadh ar fad bhí 300 fostaí sa tír seo ina measc.

Meta has spent billions of dollars on a huge project called the ‘metaverse’ but the pandemic has disrupted its development for various reasons.

Tá na billiúin dollar caite ag Meta ar thogra ollmhór dá gairtear an ‘metaverse’ ach chuir an phaindéim as dá fhorbairt ar chúiseanna éagsúla.

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said that the company would give priority this year to efficiency above all else.

Dúirt an príomhfheidhmeannach Mark Zuckerberg go dtabharfadh an comhlacht tús áite i mbliana d’éifeachtúlacht thar aon ní eile.

Meta currently employs approximately 85,000 people worldwide.

Tá thart ar 85,000 duine fostaithe ag Meta ar fud an domhain faoi láthair.

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Two awards, disappointment and pride for the Irish: the story of the Oscars.

Dhá ghradam, díomá agus bród ar na Gaeil: scéal na nOscar.

It was a big night for the Irish film industry last night at the 2023 Oscars with a total of 14 nominations for actors and films.

Oíche mhór d’earnáil scannánaíochta na hÉireann a bhí ann aréir ag Gradaim Oscars na bliana 2023 agus 14 ainmniúchán ar an iomlán faighte ag aisteoirí agus ag scannáin.

The award for Best Live-Action Short Film was awarded to the film ‘An Irish Goodbye’, and the film’s directors, Tom Berkeley and Ross White, accepted the Award on stage last night, together with the main actors James Martin and Séamus O’Hara.

Bronnadh gradam don Ghearrscannán Beo-Aicsin is Fearr ar an scannán ‘An Irish Goodbye’, agus ghlac stiúrthóirí an scannáin, Tom Berkeley agus Ross White, leis an nGradam ar an stáitse aréir, na príomhaisteoirí James Martin agus Séamus O’Hara ina dteannta.

Also, the man from Dublin, Richard Baneham, brought the legs with him in the video makeup category for the second time for his work on the film ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, and he started his speech in Irish.

Chomh maith leis sin, thug fear Bhaile Átha Cliath, Richard Baneham, na cosa leis i gcatagóir na maisíochta físe don dara huair as a chuid oibre ar an scannán ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, agus tús curtha i nGaeilge aige lena óráid.

Although the film ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ received nine nominations, Martin McDonagh’s film failed to win any awards.

Cé go bhfuair an scannán ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ naoi gcinn d’ainmniúcháin, níor éirigh le scannán Martin McDonagh aon ghradam a bhuachan.

Paul Mescal and Colin Farrell were among the nominations for the best actor, but the award was given to Brendan Fraser for his part in the film ‘The Whale’ and to Michelle Yeoh from the film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’.

Bhí Paul Mescal agus Colin Farrell i measc na n- ainmniúchán don aisteoir is fearr, ach bronnadh an gradam ar Brendan Fraser as an bpáirt a bhí aige sa scannán ‘The Whale’ agus ar Michelle Yeoh ón scannán ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’.

Although Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan were nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, it was Ke Huy Quan who won the award, for his part in the film ‘EverythingEverywhere All at Once’.

Cé go raibh Brendan Gleeson agus Barry Keoghan ainmnithe don Aisteoir is Fearr i Ról Tacaíochta, ba é Ke Huy Quan a bhuaigh an gradam, as an bpáirt a bhí aige sa scannán ‘EverythingEverywhere All at Once’.

In the Best International Feature Film category, ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ got the best over ‘The Quiet Girl’.

I gcatagóir an Scannáin Lánfhada Idirnáisiúnta is Fearr, fuair ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ an ceann is fearr ar ‘An Cailín Ciúin’.

After the ceremony, TG4’s Commissioning Editor and Executive Producer of ‘An Cailín Ciúin’, Máire Ní Chonláin, said that the film had been an achievement and that TG4 was forever very proud of what the director, Colm Bairéad, had achieved. the producer, Cleona Ní Chrualaoi, and everyone involved in the film.

I ndiaidh an tsearmanais, dúirt Eagarthóir Coimisiúnaithe TG4 agus Léiritheoir Feidhmiúcháin ‘An Cailín Ciúin’, Máire Ní Chonláin, go raibh éacht déanta ag an scannán agus go raibh TG4 an-bhródúil go deo as a bhfuil bainte amach ag an stiúrthóir, Colm Bairéad, an léiritheoir, Cleona Ní Chrualaoi, agus ag gach éinne a raibh baint acu leis an scannán.

She indicated that the Cine4 Scheme is going to go from strength to strength in the coming years.

Thug sí le fios go bhfuil Scéim Cine4 le dul ó neart go neart sna blianta amach romhainn.

The President of Ireland congratulated the winners of the two Oscars that will be taking place in Ireland.

Rinne Uachtarán na hÉireann tréaslú le buaiteoirí an dá Oscar a bheidh ag déanamh ar Éirinn.

President Higgins said that the ‘An Irish Goodbye’ group and Richard Baneham had achieved an achievement for winning the two Awards.

Dúirt an tUachtarán Higgins go raibh éacht déanta ag meitheal ‘An Irish Goodbye’ agus ag Richard Baneham as an dá Gradam a bhuachan.

In addition, he congratulated all the people and films that received nominations for the Awards, which he says is a special recognition.

Ina theannta sin, thréaslaigh sé leis na daoine uile agus na scannáin a fuair aimniúcháin do na Gradaim, rud a deir sé atá ina aitheantas ar leith.

This the President said is a testament to the great work done by many people over many years, and especially 30 years after the re-establishment of the Irish Film Board.

Teist é seo a dúirt an tUachtarán ar an obair mhór a rinne go leor daoine thar blianta fada, agus go háirithe 30 bliain tar éis athbhunú Bhord Scannán na hÉireann.

A historic night for Ireland, Minister for the Arts Catherine Martin called the event, saying that it is a testament to the wealth of talent that exists in the industry in Ireland.

Oíche stairiúil d’Éírinn, a thug an tAire Ealaíon Catherine Martin ar an ócáid, á rá gur teist í ar an saibhreas talainne atá sa tionscal in Éirinn.

It was a platform for our talent, our language and the beauty of Ireland as a tourist country, she said.

Árdán dár gcuid talainne, dár dteanga agus d’áilleacht na hÉireann mar thír turasóireachta a bhí ann, a dúirt sí.

Gaeltacht Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan congratulated the ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ group for receiving the nomination and praised TG4, Fís Éireann and the Irish Broadcasting Authority for their support of high quality drama in Irish.

Thréaslaigh an tAire Stáit Gaeltachta Patrick O’Donovan meitheal ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ as an aimniúchán a fháil agus mhol sé TG4, Fís Éireann agus Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann as a dtacaíócht do dhrámaíócht d’ardchaighdeán i nGaeilge.

More about last night’s Oscars is available on Nuacht TG4’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts and Sinéad Ní Neachtain will report at 1545 on RTÉ One and at 1900 on TG4.

Tá tuilleadh ar fáil faoi Ghradaim Oscars na hoíche aréir ar chuntais Twitter, Instagram agus Facebook Nuacht TG4 agus beidh tuiairsc ag Sinéad Ní Neachtain ar 1545 ar RTÉ One agus ar 1900 ar TG4.

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The Department of Finance watching events in Silicon Valley Bank.

An Roinn Airgeadais ag faire imeachtaí i Silicon Valley Bank.

The Department of Finance says it is monitoring what is happening in relation to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and is in contact with the appropriate authorities.

Deir an Roinn Airgeadais go bhfuil siad ag coinneáil súil ar a bhfuil ag tarlú maidir le teip Silicon Valley Bank agus go bhfuil siad i dteagmháil leis na h- údaráis chuí.

“Although the Bank’s failure has had little direct impact on the Irish financial system, a number of Irish companies have received loans from Silicon Valley Bank since 2012,” the Department said in a statement.

“Cé gur beag de thionchar díreach atá ag teip an Bhainc ar chóras airgeadais na hÉireann, tá iasachtaí faighte ag roinnt comhlachtaí Éireannacha ó Silicon Valley Bank ó 2012,” a dúirt an Roinn i ráiteas.

“The department will keep an eye on the work of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the United States – the state institution that awards the success of bank deposits – as they try to sell SVB, and the impact that the sale will have on companies that were involved .

“Coimeádfaidh an roinn súil ar obair Chomhlacht Árachais Taiscí Feidearálacha na Stát Aontaithe – an foras stáit a bhronnann rathaíocht ar thaiscí bainc – is iad ag iarraidh SVB a dhíol, agus an tionchar a bheidh a bheidh ag a dhíol ar chomhlachtaí a raibh baint acu leis.

American regulators closed the bank on Friday after a massive withdrawal of deposits after the value of shares collapsed.

Dhún rialtóirí Meiriceánacha an banc Dé hAoine nuair a rinneadh astarraingt ollmhór ar na taiscí tar éis do luach na scaranna titim as a chéile.

In 2019, SVB announced that they intended to increase their lending to Irish technology start-ups to $500m as part of a collaboration with the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).

Sa bhliain 2019, d’fhógair SVB go raibh sé i gceist acu a gcuid iasachtaí do ghnólachtai nuabhunaithe teicneolaíochta Éireannacha a mhéadú go $500m mar chuid de chomhoibriú le Ciste Infheistíochta Straitéisach na hÉireann (ISIF).

That Fund said it has approximately $100m invested in five investment funds managed by SVB Capital, a subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank Group.

Dúirt an Ciste sin go bhfuil tuairim is $100m infheistithe i gcúig chiste infheistíochta atá faoi bhainistíocht SVB Capital, fochuideachta le Silicon Valley Bank Group.

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Three killed and three injured by Russian forces in Kherson.

Triúr maraithe agus triúr gortaithe ag fórsaí na Rúise in Kherson.

Three civilians were killed and three injured – including an elderly woman – when the Russians attacked Kherson in southern Ukraine.

Maraíodh triúr sibhialtach agus gortaíodh triúr – bean aosta ina measc – nuair a rinne na Rúisigh ionsaí ar Kherson i ndeisceart na hÚcráine.

Another person was killed in Donetsk, officials in those regions say.

Maraíodh duine eile in Donetsk, a deir oifigigh sna réigiúin sin.

“Today the Russians attacked Kherson again”, said the Governor of Kherson, Oleksandr Prokudin, “on Mykolayivsky road, near the shops.

“Inniu d’ionsaigh na Rúisigh Kherson arís”, a dúirt Gobhanóir Kherson, Oleksandr Prokudin, “ar bhóthar Mykolayivsky, in aice leis na siopaí.

Missile debris killed three people.”

Mharaigh smionagar na ndiúracán triúr.”

Ukrainian forces retook control of Kherson in November, after the city had been held by the Russians for the previous eight months, since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Ghlac fórsaí na hÚcráine smacht ar Kherson in athuair i mí na Samhna, i ndiaidh don chathair a bheith i seilbh na Rúiseach ar feadh ocht mí roimhe sin, ó chuir an Chreimil tús lena n-ionradh ar an Úcráin.

Kherson is now under siege all the time by Russian forces, stationed on the other side of the Dnieper river.

Tá Kherson anois faoi léigear an t-am ar fad ag fórsaí na Rúise, atá lonnaithe ar an taobh eile den abhainn Dnieper.

Kherson is the capital of one of the four regions that Moscow has annexed, but which Russian forces do not yet fully control.

Tá Kherson mar phríomhchathair ceann amháin de na ceithre réigiún a bhfuil ionghabháil déanta ag Moscó orthu, ach nach bhfuil smacht iomlán ag fórsaí na Rúise orthu go fóill.

The other regions are Lugansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.

Is iad Lugansk, Donetsk agus Zaporizhzhia na réigiúin eile.

Meanwhile, the fighting is intensifying in the city of Bakhmut, which is located in eastern Ukraine.

Idir an dá linn, tá ag géarú ar an trodaíocht i gcathair Bakhmut, atá suite in oirthear na hÚcráine.

Many people are being killed there.

Tá go leor daoine á marú ansin.

Moscow says it is important to gain control of that city, as it would help them gain control of the Donbas.

Deir Moscó go bhfuil sé tábhachtach smacht a fháil ar an gcathair sin, mar go gcuideodh sé leo smacht a fháil ar an Donbas.

The West doubts, however, that the city has any strategic importance.

Tá an tIarthar in amhras, áfach, go bhfuil aon tábhacht stráitéiseach ag baint leis an gcathair sin.

They say Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting his foot down and continuing to fight as he has not won another major victory since hundreds of thousands of reservists were called into duty at the end of last year.

Deir siad go bhfuil Uachtarán na Rúise, Vladimir Putin, ag cur a chos i dtaca agus ag leanúint leis an troid mar nach bhfuil aon bhua mór eile bainte amach aige ó cuireadh na céadta míle saighdiúr cúltacaithe i mbun dualgais ag deireadh na bliana seo caite.

Kherson is the capital of one of the four regions that Moscow has annexed, but which Russian forces do not yet fully control.

Tá Kherson mar phríomhchathair ceann amháin de na ceithre réigiún a bhfuil ionghabháil déanta ag Moscó orthu, ach nach bhfuil smacht iomlán ag fórsaí na Rúise orthu go fóill.

The other regions are Lugansk, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.

Is iad Lugansk, Donetsk agus Zaporizhzhia na réigiúin eile.

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The Belgian Government has banned TikTok on official phones.

Cosc curtha ag Rialtas na Beilge ar TikTok ar fhóin oifigiúla.

The prime minister of Belgium has banned civil servants in that country from using TikTok on their work phones.

Tá cosc curtha ag Príomh-aire na Beilge ar státseirbhísigh sa tír sin TikTok a úsáid ar a bhfóin oibre.

Alexander De Croo announced today that the ban on the Chinese app will apply for the next six months, at least.

D’fhógair Alexander De Croo inniu go mbeidh feidhm leis an chosc ar an aip Shíneach go ceann sé mhí, ar a laghad.

The Belgian Government decided to implement the ban as a result of an analysis of the risk of espionage by the Chinese authorities on Belgian news systems and agencies.

Is de bharr anailíse ar bhaol spíodóireachta ó údaráis na Síne ar chórais agus ar ghníomhaireachtaí fáisnéise na Beilge a chinn Rialtas na Beilge an cosc a chur i bhfeidhm.

Other countries in Europe have banned public sector workers from using TikTok on their work phones.

Tá cosc curtha ag tíortha eile san Eoraip ar oibrithe san earnáil phoiblí úsáid a bhaint as TikTok ar a ngutháin oibre.

They fear that the Beijing authorities will take advantage of the social network to collect sensitive information about its users.

Tá faitíos orthu go mbainfidh údaráis Béising leas as an ghréasán sóisialta le h-eolas íogair a bhailiú faoina lucht úsáidte.

European Union authorities recently ordered their employees to remove the app from their phones and work computers.

Le gairid d’ordaigh forais de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh dá gcuid fostaithe an t-aip a bhaint dá gcuid fóin agus ríomhairí oibre.

“We should not be naive: TikTok is a Chinese business that has an obligation to cooperate with Chinese news services, said Alexander De Croo.

“Ní ceart dúinn a bheith saonta: is gnó Síneach é TikTok a bhfuil dualgas air comhoibriú le seirbhísí fáisnéise na Síne, a dúirt Alexander De Croo.

“That’s the truth of the matter.”

“Sin í fírinne an scéil.”

The ban does not apply to the use of TikTok on the personal phones of civil servants, members of parliament or government ministers.

Ní bhaineann an cosc le úsáid TikTok ar ghutháin phearsanta na státseirbhíseach, na dteachtaí parlaiminte ná na n-airí rialtais.

The TikTok app is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.

Is leis an chomhlacht Síneach ByteDance an t-aip TikTok.

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Most of Ireland is covered by ice and snow.

Mórchuid na hÉireann folaithe ag leac oighir agus sneachta.

Met Éireann has issued two orange weather warnings and places in eight counties, as well as the whole of Connacht, are covered or likely to be covered by snow and ice.

Tá dhá fhógra flannbhuí aimsire eisithe ag Met Éireann agus áiteanna in ocht gcontae, chomh maith le Cúige Chonnacht ar fad, folaithe nó le folú ag sneachta agus leac oighir.

The eight counties involved are Cavan, Clare, Donegal, Westmeath, Longford, Louth, Meath and Monaghan.

Is iad an Cabhán, an Clár, Dún na nGall, an Iarmhí, an Longfort, Lú, an Mhí agus Muineachán na hocht gcontae atá i gceist.

Not to mention the snow and sleet, a strong wind tonight or tomorrow is also promised and it is said that roads and paths will be very slippery.

Gan trácht ar an sneachta agus ar bhflichshneachta, tá gaoth láidir anoir nó anoir aduaidh geallta chomh maith agus deirtear go mbeidh bóithre agus cosáin an-sleamhain.

The orange notice will apply in those places until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra flannbhuí sna háiteanna sin go dtí 10 a chlog ar maidin amárach.

The second orange notice applies to the province of Leinster and will apply from midnight until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Is le Cúige Laighean a bhaineann an dara fógra flannbhuí a mbeidh feidhm leis ón meán oíche go dtí 10 a chlog ar maidin amárach.

A number of primary and secondary schools in Limerick and Co Clare were closed today due to the extreme cold, and it is not yet clear whether they will reopen tomorrow.

Dúnadh roinnt bunscoileanna agus scoileanna dara leibhéal i Luimneach agus i gCo an Chláir inniu as siocair an fhuachta mhóir, agus níl sé soiléir fós an ósclófar arís amárach iad.

In Co Kerry, six people were rescued from the Yellow Buffer mountain in Cruacha Dubha.

I gCo Chiarraí, tarrtháladh seisear ó shliabh an Mhaoláin Bhuí sna Cruacha Dubha.

The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team received word at 4.15 yesterday evening that a woman had fallen on the south-west slope of the mountain, a place of danger which is very close to death.

Fuair Foireann Tarrthála Sléibhe Chiarraí scéal ag 4.15 tráthnóna inné go raibh bean tar éis titim ar learg thiar theas an tsléibhe, áit aimhréidh atá go mór ar chúl éaga.

However, they discovered shortly afterwards that the woman was one of six people stranded on the mountain.

Fuair siad amach go gairid ina dhiaidh sin, áfach, gur dhuine de sheisear a bhí sáinnithe ar an sliabh ab ea an bhean.

Nine hours later, and with a lot of work, the youngster was brought down safely from the mountain.

Naoi n-uaire an chloig ina dhiaidh sin, agus ar mhórán saothair, is ea a tugadh an gasra anuas slán sábháilte ón sliabh.

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TikTok is looking to reassure users.

TikTok ag féachaint le húsáideoirí a chur ar a suaimhneas.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs The social media company TikTok has confirmed that it will establish its second data center in Ireland in Dublin.

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an gcomhlacht meáin shóisialta TikTok gur i mBaile Átha Cliath a bhunós siad a ndara hionad sonraí in Éirinn.

The other center is also in Dublin.

Is i mBaile Átha Cliath atá an t-ionad eile chomh maith.

The situation is controversial, however, since TikTok is a Chinese company, and the authorities in Europe and Western countries alike are concerned that the company is under the control of the Chinese Government and that it is a Trojan Horse.

Tá conspóid ag baint leis an scéal, áfach, ós comhlacht Síneach é TikTok, agus tá imní ar na húdaráis san Eoraip agus i dtíortha an Iarthair trí chéile go bhfuil an comhlacht faoi anáil Rialtas na Síne agus go bhfuil sé mar Chapall Adhmaid na Traí.

In fact, Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has an investigation underway and nearing completion into data sent by TikTok to China.

Go deimhin, tá fiosrúchán ar bun agus beagnach críochnaithe ag an gCoimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí Helen Dixon faoi shonraí a sheol TikTok chun na Síne.

Yesterday, Helen Dixon discussed the matter with representatives from the National Cyber Security Centre.

Inné féin, phléigh Helen Dixon an scéal le hionadaithe ón Lárionad Náisiúnta Cibearshlándála.

In that regard, Justice Minister Simon Harris has said that the Government had sought fresh security advice in relation to TikTok.

Ina cheann sin, tá sé ráite ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt Simon Harris go raibh comhairle úr slándála maidir le TikTok lorgtha ag an Rialtas.

The Government has a big voice on the issue since TikTok’s European headquarters is in this country, and the company employs around 3,000 people in Ireland.

Tá guthaíocht mhór ag an Rialtas ar an gceist ós sa tír seo atá ceanncheathrú Eorpach TikTok, agus tá thart ar 3,000 duine fostaithe ag an gcomhlacht in Éirinn.

Two weeks ago, the European Union authorities banned the use of TikTok on official devices due to fears of data theft or other cyber fraud.

Coicís ó shin, chuir forais an Aontais Eorpaigh cosc ar fheidhm a bhaint as TikTok ar ghléasanna oifigiúla le teann faitís go gcibearghoidfí sonraí nó go ndéanfaí cibearfheall de chineál eile.

TikTok claimed that this decision by the European Union was unreasonable and based on a misunderstanding.

Mhaígh TikTok go raibh cinneadh seo an Aontais Eorpaigh místuama agus gur míthuiscint ba bhun leis.

In light of all these issues, and for the sake of a solution, TikTok announced today that they were going to introduce new security policies.

I bhfianaise na gceisteanna seo ar fad, agus de ghrá an réitigh, d’fhógair TikTok inniu go raibh siad le beartais nua slándála a thabhairt isteach.

The company indicated that the data of European users would be stored in the two centers in Dublin and another center near the capital of Norway, Oslo.

Thug an comhlacht le fios go gcoinneofaí i dtaisce sonraí úsáideoirí Eorpacha sa dá ionad i mBaile Átha Cliath agus in ionad eile in aice le príomhchathair na hIorua, Osló.

A security company unrelated to TikTok is said to be in charge of those three data centers.

Comhlacht slándála nach bhfuil aon bhaint acu le TikTok a bheas i bhfeighil na dtrí ionad sonraí sin, a dúradh.

TikTok is popularized for sharing short videos online and the app is especially popular with young people.

Baintear earraíocht as TikTok le físeáin ghearra a roinnt ar líne agus tá an-tóir ag an aos óg go háirithe ar an aip.

TikTok was founded in Beijing in 2016 and has hundreds of millions of users in Europe, not to mention the rest of the world.

Bunaíodh TikTok i mBéising in 2016 agus tá na céadta milliún úsáideoir acu san Eoraip, gan an chuid eile den domhan a bhac.

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Ice sheet promised overnight Ireland tonight and tomorrow.

Leac oighir geallta seachnóin Éireann anocht agus amárach.

Met Éireann and the Northern Meteorological Office have issued a warning about the whole country from Antrim to Kerry being under ice tonight and tomorrow morning.

Tá foláireamh faoin tír ar fad ó Aontroim go Ciarraí a bheith faoi leac oighir anocht agus ar maidin amárach eisithe ag Met Éireann agus ag an Oifig Mheitéareolaíochta sa Tuaisceart.

A yellow alert – the least dangerous of the three categories – has been issued by both organisations.

Foláireamh buí – an chatagóir is neamhurchóidí as na trí chatagóir – atá eisithe ag an dá eagraíocht.

For that – without blocking the roads – it is said that the paths will be very slippery and we are appealing to everyone, if they protect them, to be careful in case they slip.

Ar a shon sin – gan na bóithre a bhac – deirtear go mbeidh cosáin an-sleamhain agus táthar ag achainí ar gach uile dhuine, dá chosdaingne iad, a bheith fíoraireach ar fhaitíos go sciorrfaidís.

The southerly warning will be in place between 6 o’clock this evening and 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Beidh an foláireamh ó dheas i bhfeidhm idir 6 a chlog tráthnóna inniu agus 10 a chlog ar maidin amárach.

Between 9 o’clock tonight and 10 o’clock tomorrow morning the warning will apply to the north.

Idir 9 a chlog anocht agus 10 a chlog ar maidin amárach a bheas feidhm leis an bhfoláireamh ó thuaidh.

It will be very cold tonight, and the lowest temperature will be between freezing and four degrees below.

Beidh sé an-fhuar anocht, agus is idir an reophointe agus cheithre chéim faoina bhun a bheas an teocht is ísle.

The air will be gray again tomorrow but it will be mostly bright and sunny.

Beidh goimh ar an aer arís amárach ach beidh sé geal grianmhar den chuid is mó.

The sunshine will only be a temporary treat, however, as meteorologists say the weather won’t clear until Thursday.

Ní bheidh sa lonrú gréine ach cneasú thar ghoimh, ámh, ó deir na meitéareolaithe nach mbogfaidh an aimsir go dtí Déardaoin.

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Microsoft to let another 60 employees in Ireland go.

Microsoft le 60 fostaí eile in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

Technology giant Microsoft is to let another 60 employees go in Ireland.

Tá an ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Microsoft le 60 fostaí eile in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

The company announced at the beginning of last month that 120 people in this country were to be allowed to walk, but today it was declared that 180 would be involved.

D’fhógair an comhlacht i dtús na míosa seo caite go rabhthas le 120 duine sa tír seo a ligean chun siúil ach dearbhaíodh inniu gur 180 a bheas i gceist.

Microsoft employs over 3,500 people in Ireland – based in the company’s operations, sales, engineering and product development departments.

Tá barr ar 3,500 duine fostaithe ag Microsoft in Éirinn – a mbunáite i rannóga oibríochtaí, díolachán, innealtóireachta agus forbartha táirgí an chomhlachta.

At the beginning of the year, Microsoft indicated that the company intended to let 10,000 employees walk in different centers around the world by the end of this year.

I dtús na bliana, thug Microsoft le fios go raibh rún ag an gcomhlacht 10,000 fostaí a ligean chun siúil in ionaid éagsúla ar fud an domhain faoi dheireadh na bliana seo.

At the time, the company’s chief executive Satya Nadella claimed that “as customers wanted to spend more time in the digital world, they also wanted to spend less money on it”.

Ag an am, mhaígh príomhfheidhmeannach an chomhlachta Satya Nadella “tar éis go raibh custaiméirí ag iarraidh níos mó ama a chaitheamh sa saol digiteach, go raibh siad ag iarraidh ag an am céanna níos lú airgid a chaitheamh air”.

The tech sector in the United States is in recession and the biggest companies have been letting go for months – such as Twitter, Meta, Stripe, Amazon, Intel, Google, Salesforce, PayPal, HubSpot and Dell, as well as Microsoft .

Tá an earnáil teicneolaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe ag cúlú agus tá oibrithe á ligean chun siúil ag na comhlachtaí is mó le roinnt míonna – leithéidí Twitter, Meta, Stripe, Amazon, Intel, Google, Salesforce, PayPal, HubSpot agus Dell, chomh maith le Microsoft.

The story relates to the overgrowth that is said to have occurred over several years in the international technology sector.

Baineann an scéal leis an rófhás a deirtear a tháinig le roinnt blianta ar an earnáil teicneolaíochta idirnáisiúnta.

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Ten extradited from this country to Poland.

Deichniúr eiseachadta ón tír seo chun na Polainne.

Nine men and women have been extradited from this country to Poland.

Tá naonúr fear agus bean eiseachadta ón tír seo chun na Polainne.

The ten were handed over to police from Poland at MacEsmoun Aerodrome in Ballydonnell, Co Dublin, today.

Tugadh an deichniúr ar láimh do phóilíní ón bPolainn ag Aeradróm Mhic Easmuinn i mBaile Dhónaill, Co Bhaile Átha Cliath, inniu.

The ten are Poles for whom European arrest warrants had been issued.

Is Polannaigh iad an deichniúr a raibh barántais ghabhála Eorpacha eisithe ina leith.

They are to be questioned in their home country for various crimes – including violence, drug trafficking, theft, fraud and prostitution.

Tá siad le ceistiú ina dtír dhúchais faoi choireanna éagsúla – foréigean, gáinneáil ar dhrugaí, gadaíocht, calaois agus striapachas ina measc.

The Gardai said that this case shows the strong co-operation between the authorities in this country and authorities in other countries when malignant fugitives from the law are being deported from Ireland.

Dúirt na Gardaí go léiríonn an cás seo an comoibiriú láidir atá idir na húdaráis sa tír seo agus údaráis i dtíortha eile nuair atáéalaithigh urchóideacha ón dlí á ndíbirt as Éirinn.

The Gardai also drew attention to the role played by the various State agencies in the matter – between themselves, the Department of Justice, the Defense Forces and the Irish Prison Service.

Tharraing na Gardaí aird chomh chomh maith ar an bpáirt a bhí ag gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla an Stáit sa scéal – idir iad féin, an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt, Óglaigh na hÉireann agus Seirbhís Phríosúin na hÉireann.

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New technology to take the wind out of drones at an airport.

Teicneolaíocht nua leis an ngaoth a bhaint de dhróin ag aerfort.

Transport Minister Éamon Ryan is proposing the implementation of a new technology system in Dublin Airport to keep drones out of the airport area.

Tá an tAire Iompair Éamon Ryan ag moladh córas nua teicneolaíochta a chur i bhfeidhm in Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath le dróin a choinneáil amach as líomatáiste an aerfoirt.

In the weekly Government meeting next Tuesday, Minister Ryan will set out the legal and regulatory requirements related to putting the specific technology in service at the airport.

Sa chruinniú seachtainiúil Rialtais Dé Máirt seo chugainn, leagfaidh an tAire Ryan amach na ceanglais dlíthiúla agus rialála a bhaineann leis an teicneolaíocht shainiúil a chur ag fónamh san aerfort.

The problem has been affecting the business of the airport for two months and planes had to be diverted again for a while yesterday evening due to a drone circling the area.

Tá an fhadhb ag cur isteach ar ghnó an aerfoirt le dhá mhí agus b’éigean eitleáin a chur malairt treo arís ar feadh scaithimh tráthnóna inné mar gheall ar dhrón a bheith ag guairdeall thart ar an áit.

It is against the law to fly a drone within a five kilometer boundary around the airport.

Tá sé in aghaidh an dlí drón a chur ag eitlit taobh istigh de theorainn chúig chiliméadar timpeall an aerfoirt.

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary is not happy with Minister Ryan’s approach, however.

Níl príomhfheidhmeannach Ryanair Michael O’Leary sásta le cur chuige an Aire Ryan, áfach.

He said that the appropriate technology should be put to work in the airport without delay instead of “dragging the legs”.

Dúirt sé gur cheart an teicneolaíocht chuí a chur ag fónamh san aefort gan mhoill in áit “a bheith ag tarraingt na gcos”.

Speaking on RTÉ, Lauriche said that Ryanair passengers should not rely on legislation that would not be implemented for three to six months.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt an Laoireach nár chóir go mbeadh paisinéirí Ryanair ag brath ar reachtaíocht nach gcuirfí i bhfeidhm go gceann trí nó sé mhí.

What members want is an immediate solution, he said.

Is réiteach láithreach bonn baill atá uathu, ar sé.

It’s not just Michael O’Leary who is looking forward to it.

Ní hé Michael O’Leary amháin atá ar gor chuige.

Aer Lingus also wants “the main stakeholders” to speed up the work and solve the problem as soon as possible.

Tá Aer Lingus ag iarraidh freisin go gcuirfeadh “na príomhpháirtithe leasmhara” dlús leis an obair agus an fhadhb a fhuascailt an túisce is féidir.

Minister Ryan is to discuss the situation today with representatives of the Dublin Airport Authority, the Irish Aviation Authority, and others who have a voice on the issue.

Tá an tAire Ryan leis an scéal a phlé inniu le hionadaithe ó Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath, ó Údarás Eitlíochta na hÉireann, agus le dreamanna eile a bhfuil guthaíocht acu ar an gceist.

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“Management of the Greek railway system has been neglected for too long”.

“Faillí déanta le rófhada i mbainistiú chóras iarnróid na Gréige”.

Two days after the train crash in Greece in which nearly half a hundred people were killed and scores injured, the Greek Government has admitted that the management of the country’s railway network has been neglected for too long.

Dhá lá tar éis na timpiste traenach sa Ghréig inar maraíodh beagnach leathchéad duine agus inar gortaíodh na scórtha, tá sé admhaithe ag Rialtas na Gréige go bhfuil faillí déanta le rófhada i mbainistiú ghréasán iarnróid na tíre.

The government declared that, in view of the disaster, it would be investigated why there was so much delay in improvement works on the railway.

Dhearbhaigh an rialtas go bhfiosrófaí, i bhfianaise na tubaiste, cén fáth a raibh an oiread moille ar oibreacha feabhsúcháin ar an iarnród.

The delay, it is said, remains inexplicable since the Greek Government sold the state-owned railway company to an Italian state-owned company in 2017 in the hope that hundreds of millions of euros would be invested in the network.

Is dothuigthe fós an mhoill, a deirtear, ó dhíol Rialtas na Gréige comhlacht iarnróid an stáit le comhlacht stáit na hIodáile in 2017 le súil go n-infheisteofaí na céadta milliún euro sa ghréasán.

In fact, the Greek Minister of Transport resigned yesterday since, he said, he had the political responsibility for railway matters.

Go deimhin, d’éirigh Aire Iompair na Gréige as oifig inné ós air, a dúirt sé, a bhí an fhreagracht pholaitiúil as cúrsaí iarnróid.

At least 48 people were killed and more than three were injured when a freight train and a passenger train collided at high speed northeast of the city of Larissa in central Greece last night.

Maraíodh 48 duine ar a laghad agus gortaíodh os cionn trí scór nuair a bhuail traein lastais agus traein paisineirí faoina chéile agus iad faoi mhórluas soir ó thuaidh ó chathair Larissa i lár na Gréige arú aréir.

Because many of the bodies were burned, it is not yet known exactly how many people were killed.

De bharr gur dódh go leor de na coirp, ní fios go barainneach fós cé mhéad duine a maraíodh.

It is estimated that many young people – students of their establishment – are among the dead.

Meastar go bhfuil go leor daoine óga – mic léinn a mbunáite – i measc na marbh.

It was reported yesterday that the Larissa station master was accused of gross negligence which was responsible for the death of the 48 people but that he himself claimed that the accident was caused by a technical fault.

Tuairiscíodh inné gur cúisíodh máistir stáisiúin Larissa i mórfhaillí arbh é ba chionsiocair le bás an 48 duine ach gur mhaígh sé féin gur fabht teicniúil ba chúis leis an tionóisc.

It is reported today, however, that the station master – a 59-year-old man – admitted that he had been negligent in his duties.

Tuairiscítear inniu, ámh, gur admhaigh an máistir stáisiúin – fear 59 bliain – go raibh sé faillíoch ina ndualgais.

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Concerns about people being lonely after the pandemic.

Imní faoi dhaoine a bheith ar an uaigneas i ndiaidh na paindéime.

RTÉ News and Current Affairs The Chief Medical Officer in the Department of Health is recommending that elderly people return to their old habits, catch up with their friends and family again, and leave the life that existed during the pandemic behind them.

Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá an Príomhoifigeach Leighis sa Roinn Sláinte ag moladh do dhaoine aosta filleadh ar a sean-nósanna, teacht suas lena gcairde agus a ndaoine muinteartha arís, agus an saol a bhí ann i gcaitheamh na paindéime a fhágáil ina ndiaidh.

In an open letter, Professor Breda Smyth advises seniors to take up their favorite pastimes again instead of wallowing in loneliness.

I litir oscailte, comhairlíonn an tOllamh Breda Smyth do sheanóirí tabhairt faoi na caithimh aimsire is ansa leo an athuair in áit a bheith ag déanamh lionn dubh in uaigneas.

Looking back and commenting on the social restrictions that were introduced at the beginning of the pandemic, Professor Smyth was launching a new campaign with the hope of urging people to keep together again.

Ag breathnú siar agus ag trácht ar na srianta sóisialta a tugadh isteach i dtús na paindéime a bhí an tOllamh Smyth agus feachtas úr á sheoladh le súil tathant ar dhaoine comhluadar a choinneáil le chéile arís.

Three years to the day, on 29 February 2020 – a leap year – the first case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the State and a short time later people were ordered to stay at home and not have contact with other people .

Trí bliana go ham seo, ar an 29 Feabhra 2020 – bliain bhisigh – a deimhníodh an chéad chás de covid 19 sa Stát agus achar gairid ina dhiaidh sin is ea a ordaíodh do dhaoine fanacht sa bhaile agus gan cuimilt a bheith acu le daoine eile.

Preventing the spread of the disease and keeping as many people as possible out of hospitals was the most effective of the order but it also left many people lonely.

Cosc a chur ar fhorleathadh an ghalair agus an oiread daoine agus ab fhéidir a choinneáil amach ó na hospidéil ba chionsiocair leis an ordú ach d’fhág sé go leor daoine ar an uaigneas freisin.

Social restrictions were not lifted until January of last year and it seems that many old people – above all others – have lost the connection they had with other people and have become trapped by the lack of relationships.

Níor cuireadh deireadh le srianta sóisialta go dtí Eanáir na bliana seo caite agus dealraíonn sé go bhfuil neart seandaoine – thar aon dream eile – go bhfuil an dáimh a bhí acu le daoine eile caillte acu agus go bhfuil siad éirithe clóite leis an easpa caidrimh.

Speaking on RTÉ, consultant geriatrician Dr Rónán Collins pointed out that it was not just old people who were and still are like Oisín after the Féinne, and said that many young people had fallen into the depression due to the restrictions social as well.

Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug an geiriatraí comhairleach an Dr Rónán Collins le fios nach daoine aosta amháin a bhí agus atá fós mar Oisín i ndiaidh na Féinne, agus dúirt gur thit an t-anrud daoine óga i logán an lagmhisnigh de bharr na srianta sóisialta chomh maith.

Since the hare has been put to rest, said Dr Collins, it would be worth seizing the opportunity and starting a wider debate about the issue of loneliness in society.

Ó tá an giorria curtha ina shuí, arsa an Dr Collins, b’fhiú breith ar an bhfaill agus díospóireacht níos leithne faoi cheist an uaignis sa tsochaí a chur sa siúl.

He suggested fostering more relationships between the generations – young and wise – for the benefit of both dreams since age has honor and youth has nobility! RTÉ News and Current Affairs

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“Great economic benefit to be gained from the Windsor Framework” – Sunak.

“Tairbhe mhór eacnamaíochta le baint as Creat Windsor” – Sunak.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claimed that Northern Ireland would be the most vibrant economic area in the world if the new Brexit deal was implemented and Stormont institutions were restored together.

Mhaígh Príomh-Aire na Breataine Rishi Sunak go mbeadh Tuaisceart Éireann ar an limistéar eacnamaíochta is bríomhaire ar domhan ach an comhaontú nua Breatimeachta a chur i bhfeidhm agus forais Stormont a athbhunú in éineacht.

Rishi Sunak was speaking to employers and employees in the Coca Cola factories in Lisburn, Co Antrim, this morning.

Ag labhairt a bhí Rishi Sunak le fostóirí agus fostaithe i monaracha Coca Cola i Lios na gCearrbhach, Co Aontroma, ar maidin inniu.

He said he was happy about the Windsor Framework, which is the deal that Britain and the European Union made yesterday.

Dúirt sé go raibh sé ríméadach faoi Chreat Windsor, mar atá baiste ar an margadh a rinne an Bhreatain agus an tAontas Eorpach inné.

If the agreement is accepted, the Northern countries would have access to both the United Kingdom market and the European Union single market, an opportunity that no one else in the world has, said the Prime Minister.

Bheadh fáil ag muntir an Tuaiscirt ar mhargadh na Ríochta Aonaithe agus ar mhargadh aonair an Aontais Eorpaigh araon dá nglacfaí leis an gcomhaontú, faill nach bhfuil ag aon dream eile ar domhan, arsa an Príomh-Aire.

That’s the big economic prize to be won, he said.

Sin an duais mhór eacnamaíochta atá le gnóthú, a dúirt sé.

In his imploring speech, Rishi Sunak claimed that he believed “without a doubt” that the Windsor Framework addresses the concerns of unionists about the Northern Protocol.

Ina óráid impíoch, mhaígh Rishi Sunak gur chreid sé “gan focal bréige” go dtugann Creat Windsor aghaidh ar an imní atá ar aontachtaithe faoi Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt.

He also drew attention to the unusual permission that unionists and other parties would have to veto certain laws of the European Union that they do not like.

Tharraing sé aird chomh maith ar an gcead neamhghnách a bheadh ag aontachtaithe agus páirtithe eile dlíthe áirithe an Aontais Eorpaigh nach dtaitníonn leo a chrosadh.

That would mean, he said, that “the power would be yours”.

D’fhágfadh sin, ar sé, gur “agaibhse a bheadh an chumacht”.

Rishi Sunak also said that the shooting attack on a senior police officer in Co Tyrone last week shows the dire need for political stability in the North.

Dúirt Rishi Sunak freisin go léiríonn an t-ionsaí lámhaigh a rinneadh ar phóilín sinsearach i gCo Thír Eoghain an tseachtain seo caite, go léiríonn sé an géarghá atá le cobhsaíocht pholaitíochta sa Tuaisceart.

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Video of the car owned by the Omá gunmen.

Físeán den charr a bhí ag lucht gunnaí na hÓmaí.

CCTV footage of the car used by those who carried out a gun attack on a senior police officer in the north last week has been published by the PSNI.

Tá físéan TCI den charr a bhí ag an dream a rinne ionsaí gunna ar oifigeach sinsearach sna póilíní ó thuaidh an tseachtain seo caite foilsithe ag an PSNI.

At a press event this afternoon, Detective Chief Superintendent Éamonn Corrigan said that the car was bought in Bealach Program in Antrim on February 8th.

Ag preasócáid tráthnóna dúirt an tArdcheannfort Bleachtairí Éamonn Corrigan gur ceannaíodh an carr i mBealach Cláir in Aontroim an 8ú Feabhra.

The police want to know where he says the car has been kept since then.

Tá na póilíní ag iarraidh a fháil amach a deir sé cá raibh an carr coinnithe ó shin.

The PSNI say the blue Ford Fiesta, with fake plates, was driven south-west on the M a 1 – the motorway between Dungannon and Belfast – on Tuesday, the night before the attack.

Deir an PSNI gur tiomáineadh an Ford Fiesta gorm, agus plátaí bréige uirthi, siar ó dheas ar an M a 1 – an mótarbhealach idir Dún Geanainn agus Béal Feirste – Dé Máirt, an oíche sular déanadh an t-ionsaí.

Two bullets were fired from guns at Chief Inspector John Caldwell, who remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Scaoil beirt piléir as gunnaí leis an bPríomhchigire John Caldwell, a bhfuil drochbhail fós san ospidéal air.

Police say 10 bullets were fired.

Caitheadh 10 gcinn de philéir a deir póilíní.

A pair of them crashed into other vehicles where Inspector Caldwell was parked at a gym and an under-age soccer game was underway on Wednesday night.

Bhuail péire acu feithiclí eile san áit a raibh an Cigire Caldwell páirceáilte ag spórtlann agus cluiche sacair faoi aois ar bun san oíche Dé Céadaoin.

A £20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the attack.

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A sewage plant is being claimed in West Clare.

Ionad séarachais á éileamh in Iarthar an Chláir.

Irish Water has been petitioned to urgently build a new sewage treatment plant in West County Clare.

Tá achainí déanta ar Uisce Éireann ionad nua cóireála séarachais a thógáil ar bhonn práinne in Iarthar Chontae an Chláir.

A local councilor says that the ecology of the Leacht O’Conchubhair and Ennisdomin area is being threatened by sewage leaking into a river in the area from the old treatment plant.

Deir comhairleoir áitiúil go bhfuil éiceolaíocht cheantar Leacht Uí Chonchubhair agus Inis Díomáin á cur i mbaol de bharr séarachas a bheith ag sceitheadh amach in abhainn san áit as an seanionad cóireála.

When the system in Ennisdom is stressed by heavy rain or if a fault occurs, the sewage leaks upwards through the treatment cover.

Nuair a thagann brú ar an gcóras in Inis Díomáin ag báisteach throm nó má tharlaíonn fabht, sceitheann an séarachas aníos tríd an gclúdach cóireála.

Sewage, handkerchiefs and soot can be seen coming out of, and getting caught in, the Eden, a river that has been designated as a special conservation area.

Bíonn séarachas, ciarsúir agus suitíní le feiceáil ag teacht amach, agus ag gabháil san Eidhneach, abhainn atá sonraithe ina cheantar speisialta caomhnaithe.

Councilor Liam Grant, Green Party, says that the river is being polluted and that the dirt is ruining Leach O’Conchubhair, home to one of the most famous beaches on the west coast.

Deir an Comhairleoir Liam Grant, Comhaontas Glas, go bhfuil an abhainn á truailliú agus go bhfuil an salachar ag milleadh Leacht Uí Chonchubhair, áit a bhfuil ceann de na tránna is mó cáil ar an gcósta thiar.

Tra na Leachta has Blue Flag status, and is a popular destination for swimmers and surfers.

Tá stádas Brat Gorm ag Trá na Leachta, agus triall mhór ar an áit ag lucht snámha agus tonnmharcaíochta.

Councilor Grant says that the leak is putting people’s lives at risk and that the approach must be upgraded urgently.

Deir an Comhairleoir Grant go bhfuil an sceitheadh ag cur beatha daoine i mbaol agus go gcaithfear an t-ionas a uasghrádú go práinneach.

In 2018 Lexi Keating’s daughter was left very ill due to E poisoning.

I 2018 fágadh iníon le Lexi Keating an-tinn de bharr nimhiú E.

coli after swimming.

coli tar éis di a bheith ag snámh.

The little girl spent over a week under hospital care.

Chaith an cailín beag os cionn seachtaine faoi chúram ospidéil.

Lexi says she believes sewage in the water is what made her daughter so ill.

Deir Lexi go bhfuil sí den tuairim gur de bharr séarachas san uisce a fágadh a h-iníon chomh breoite.

In a statement Irish Water tells the Newsroom that efforts are underway to build a new coral center in the area.

I ráiteas deir Uisce Éireann le Seomra na Nuachta go bhfuil iarrachtaí ar bun le ionad nua cóiréala a thógáil sa limistéar.

They say that the work for that has started but that there is no date yet for the closure of the work.

Deir siad go bhfuil an obair chuige sin tosnaithe ach nach bhfuil aon dáta fós do chlabhsúr na hoibre.

They are urging people not to put handkerchiefs in the toilet because there is no treatment system capable of such material.

Tá said ag impí ar dhaoine gan ciarsúir a chur sa leithreas mar nach bhfuil aon chóras cóireála in ann ag a leithéid d’ábhar.

Tomás Ó Mainnín will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Tomás Ó Mainnín ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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Trá Leacht Uí Chonchubhair i gCo an Chláir.

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People meeting nationally to stand with Ukraine.

Daoine ag cruinniú go náisiúnta le seasamh leis an Úcráin.

More than a thousand people gathered in front of the General Post Office in Dublin this evening, one year to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Bhailigh breis is míle duine os comhair Ardoifig an Phoist i mBaile Átha Cliath tráthnóna, bliain is an lá inniu ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Ucráin.

Similar events were being held across the country during the day.

Bhí ócáidí den chineál céanna á reachtáil ar fud na tíre i rith an lae.

In a later address, the President of Ukraine Volodmyr Zelensky said that that country will try to win the upper hand over the Russians in 2023.

In aitheasc ar ball dúirt Uachtarán na hUcráine Volodmyr Zelensky go ndéanfaidh an tír sin chuile iarracht an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar na Rúisigh i 2023.

6 million people have been arrested while fleeing abroad, and an estimated 200,000 people have been killed by the war.

Tá 6 mhilliún duine tar éis a ghabháil ar a dteithadh thar lear, agus meastar go bhfuil 200,000 duine curtha den tsaol ag an gcogaíocht.

President Zelensky was in tears as he addressed the crowds in Kyiv this morning.

Bhí na deora leis an Uachtarán Zelensky agus é ag labhairt leis na sluaite i gCív ar maidin.

To his credit he said that Russia had not succeeded in making any progress so far in the war.

Díol mórtais dó a dúirt sé nár éirigh leis an Rúis aon dul chun cinn a dhéanamh go dtí seo sa gcogadh.

Former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev said that Russia will continue the invasion of Ukraine and that it is intended to push the Ukrainian forces back as far as the Polish border.

Dúirt iar-Uachtarán na Rúise Dmitri Medvedev go gcoinneoidh an Rúis uirthi leis an ionradh ar an Ucráin agus go bhfuil sé i gceist fórsaí na hÚcráine a bhrú siar chomh fada le teorann na Polainne.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visited Khív today as a sign of support for the people of that country.

Thug Príomhaire na Polainne Mateusz Morawiecki cuairt ar Khív inniu mar chomhartha tacaíochta do mhuintir na tíre sin.

There was a moment of silence in Britain and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that Britain would impose further sanctions on aircraft parts and electronic systems that help the Russian situation.

Bhí nóiméad ciúnais sa mBreatain agus dúirt an Príomhaire Rishi Sunak go gcuirfeadh an Bhreatain tuilleadh smachtbhannaí i bhfeidhm ar pháirteanna eilteáin agus ar chórais leictreonacha a chuidíonn le cás na Rúise.

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that country’s support for Ukraine and NATO President Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine is now stronger than it has ever been.

Dheimhnigh Úachtarán na Fraince Emmanuael Macron tacaíocht na tíre sin don Urcráin agus dúirt Uachtarán NATO Jens Stoltenberg go bhfuil an Ucráin níos láidre anois ná mar a bhí sí riamh.

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Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Irene Ní Nualláin ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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“Respect and dignity” goes to the remains of Ennis Bo Finne.

“Meas agus dínit” ag dul do thaisí Inis Bó Finne.

People in Inisboffin have welcomed the news that Trinity College is to return to the island the remains of people who were taken from a cemetery, without consent, in the 19th Century.

Tá fáilte curtha ag daoine in Inis Bó Finne roimh an scéala go bhfuil Coláiste na Tríonóide le taisí daoine a tógadh as reilig, gan toiliú, sa 19ú Céad a tabhairt ar ais go dtí an t-oileán.

But the locals want to ensure that the remains are treated with respect and dignity.

Ach tá muintir na háite ag iarraidh a chinntiú go gcaithfear leis na taisí, le meas agus dínit.

In 1890 the heads were stolen from the cemetery of St. Colmáin Monastery.

Sa mbliain 1890 a goideadh na cloigne as reilig Mhainistir Naomh Colmáin.

Two from Trinity College who undertook the raid – Professor Alfred Haddon and researcher Andrew Dixon – from the University’s Department of Anatomy.

Beirt as Coláiste na Tríonóide a thug faoin gcreachadh – an tOllamh Alfred Haddon agus an taighdeoir Andrew Dixon – ó Roinn Anatamaíochta na hOllscoile.

In a letter written by Professor Haddon he has admitted that he smuggled the heads off the island – 13 of them – to be deposited in the College.

I litir a scríobh an tOll Haddon tá sé admhaithe aige gur smuggláil sé na cloigne den oileán – 13 acu – le cur i dtaisce sa gColáiste.

There was plenty of time to take bodies for the sake of so-called “scientific study” – to take measurements and study shells – as shown in this photograph taken on Ennisboffine in 1893.

Bhí fairsing ag an am coirp a thógáil ar mhaithe adúradh “leis an staidéar eolaíoch” – le ghabhail ag tomhais agus ag staidéar blaoscanna – mar a léirítear sa ngrianghraif seo a tarraingníodh ar Inis Bó Finne in 1893.

Now the head of the University, Provost Linda Doyle has apologized to the people of the island.

Anois tá ceann feádhain na hOllscoile, an Probhast Linda Doyle théis leithscéal a ghabháil le muíntir an oileáin.

Trinity College says they are grateful to the island community for “their lobbying and participation” and that they will “cooperate with the community to return the remains respectfully, respectfully.”

Deir Coláiste na Tríonóide go bhfuil siad buíoch do phobal an oileáin as “a gcuid stocaireachta agus rannpháirtíochta” agus go mbeidh siad “ag comhoíbriú leis an bpobal leis na taisí a chur siar abhaile go measúil, ómósach.”

But the remains of nearly 500 people are still kept at the University and a review process about those bodies is still underway by the Trinity Heritage Working Group.

Ach tá taisí beagnach 500 duine fós coinnithe san Ollscoil agus próiséas athbhreithníthe faoi na coirp sin fós idir lámha ag Grúpa-Oibre Oídhreachta na Tríonóide.

Today’s topic is a story, so researchers say, but the work is not finished and shells are still kept that were taken from Arran and Glenn in South Kerry.

Deáscéala é ábhar an lae inniu mar sin a deir lucht taighde ach níl an obair críochnaithe agus blaoscanna fós coinnithe a tógadh as Árainn agus as an nGleann i gCiarraí Theas.

Maolra M Mac Donnchadha will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.

Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Maolra M Mac Donnchadha ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

Welcome to the community of Ennisbo Finne before the decision of Col.

Fáilte ag pobal Inis Bó Finne roimh chinneadh Chol.

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Three men arrested for the attack in Omá.

Triúr fear gafa faoin ionsaí san Ómaí.

Three men have now been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the shooting attack on a senior police officer in Omagh in County Tyrone last night.

Tá triúr fear gafa anois ag an PSNI faoin ionsaí lámhaigh a rinneadh ar phóilín sinsearach san Ómaí i gContaeThír Eoghain aréir.

Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times and is in a critical condition in hospital.

Lámhachadh an Príomh-Chigire John Caldwell roinnt mhaith babhtaí agus tá bail chriticiúil air san ospidéal.

John Caldwell was not on duty at the time.

Ní raibh John Caldwell ar dualgas ag an am.

He had several young people under his care at a sports center, including his own son, when the attack happened.

Bhí roinnt ógánach faoina chúram ag ionad spóirt , a mhac fhéin san áireamh, nuair a tharla an t-ionsaí air.

PSNI police say they suspect Republican dissidents were responsible for the attack.

Deir póilíní an PSNI go bhfuil amhras orthu gur easaontóirí Poblachtacha a bhí freagrach as an ionsaí.

The men who carried out the attack were wearing firecrackers and escaped with them in a black car.

Bhí púicíní á gcaitheamh ag na fir a rinne an t-ionsaí agus d’éalaigh siad leo i ngluaisteán dubh.

The car was later found burnt out.

Fuarthas an gluaisteán dóite amach ina dhiaidh sin.

The arrested men are aged 38, 45 and 47.

38 bliain, 45 bliain agus 47 bliain d’aois atá na fir atá gafa.

They are being questioned at police stations in Omagh and Coal Island.

Tá siad á gceistiú ag stáisiúin póilíní san Ómaí agus in Oileán an Ghuail.

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Google to let 240 workers in Ireland go.

Google le 240 oibrí in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

The technology giant Google has announced that they are to let 240 workers in Ireland go.

Tá sé fógartha ag an ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Google go bhfuil siad le 240 oibrí in Éirinn a ligean chun siúil.

That’s about 4.4% of the 5,500 people employed by Google in this country.

Sin thart ar 4.4 faoin gcéad de na 5,500 duine atá fostaithe ag Google sa tír seo.

Staff were informed of the situation in an email today, and were told that a “joint consultation process” would begin tomorrow.

Cuireadh an scéal in iúl i ríomhphost don fhoireann inniu, agus dúradh leo go gcuirfí tús amárach le “comharphróiseas comhairliúcháin”.

It was revealed that the workers would be let go from the sales, technology and engineering, and support departments.

Tugadh le fios gur ó na rannóga díolacháin, teicneolaíochta agus innealtóireachta, agus tacaíochta a ligfí na oibrithe chun siúil.

Last month, Alphabet – Google’s parent company – announced that they were “cancelling” 12,000 jobs in different parts of the world.

An mhí seo caite, d’fhógair Alphabet – máthairchomhlacht Google – go raibh siad 12,000 post in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud an domhain “a chur ar ceal”.

At the time, Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Alphabet, said that he was optimistic about the future of the company thanks to the investment they made in Artificial Intelligence at the very beginning of its development, among other things.

Ag an am, dúirt Sundar Pichai, príomhfheidhmeannach Alphabet, go raibh sé dóchasach faoina raibh i ndán don chomhlacht a bhuíochas sin don infheistíocht a rinne siad in Intleacht Shaorga i bhfíorthús a forbartha, i measc rudaí eile.

However, the tech sector in the United States is in recession and the biggest companies in the sector have been letting go for several months – such as Twitter, Meta, Stripe, Amazon, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, PayPal and HubSpot who have centers all in Ireland.

Mar sin féin, tá an earnáil teicneolaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe ag cúlú agus tá oibrithe á ligean chun siúil ag na comhlachtaí is mó san earnáil le roinnt míonna – leithéidí Twitter, Meta, Stripe, Amazon, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, PayPal agus HubSpot a bhfuil ionaid acu ar fad in Éirinn.

Despite this, the Government says that the technology sector in this country remains a strong base.

Ina ainneoin sin, deir an Rialtas go bhfuil bonn láidir faoin earnáil teicneolaíochta sa tír seo i gcónaí.

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An assistance package to help with the advertised cost of living.

Pacáiste cúnaimh le cabhrú leis an gcostas maireachtála fógartha.

The Government announced an aid package today to tackle the high cost of living.

D’fhógair an Rialtas pacáiste cunaimh inniu chun dul i ngleic leis an gcostas ard maireachtála.

Among the policies, there are policies that will help children, pensioners, carers and small businesses.

I measc na mbeartas, tá beartais a chabhróidh le leanaí, pinsinéirí, cúramóirí agus gnólachtaí beaga.

The cabinet gave its blessing to the plan this morning, a package worth more than €1.3 billion.

Thug an chomh-aireacht a mbeannacht don bplean ar maidin, pacáiste gur fiú breis is €1.3 billiún é.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan announced the policies at Government Houses today.

D’fhógair an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, an Tánaiste Micheál Martin agus an tAire Iompair Eamon Ryan na beartais ag Tithe an Rialtais inniu.

Among the policies announced today: Social Protection Energy Business matters Education Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that things looked like peak inflation had been reached but warned that that could change if energy prices rise.

I measc na mbeartas a fógraíodh inniu: Coimirce Sóisialta Fuinneamh Cúrsaí gnó Oideachas Dúirt an Tánaiste Micheál Martin go raibh an chuma ar chúrsaí go raibh an buaicphoiste boilscithe bainte amach ach thug sé foláireamh go bhféadfadh sé sin athrú má ardaíonn praghsanna fuinnimh.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said this is the last time the Government will intervene before the tax information in October.

Dúirt an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gurb é seo an uair dheireanach go ndeinfidh an Rialtas idirghabháil roimh an cháinfhaisnéis i Mí Dheireadh Fómhair.

The President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald said there was nothing in the package announced today for home owners or renters An assistance package to help with the high cost of living announced by the Government

Dúirt Uachtarán Shinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald nach raibh aon rud sa phacáiste a fógraíodh inniu do shealbhóirí tí ná do chíosaithe Pacáiste cúnaimh chun cabhrú leis an gcostas ard maireachtála fógartha ag an Rialtas

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David’s law to be confirmed in Westminster.

Dlí Dháithí le cinntiú i Westminster.

In Westminster rather than in Stormont, the legislation will be amended this week to ensure that organs for transplantation can be taken from a body, except in the event that a person has such rejections while he/she is still alive.

I Westminster seachas i Stormont a dhéanfar leasú an tseachtain seo ar an reachtaíocht lena chinntiú gur féidir orgáin le n-aistriú a thógáil as corp, ach amháin sa gcás go mbeadh diúltaithe dá leithéid ag duine agus é/í fós ina mbeatha.

The new law will be called Dáithí’s Law, in honor of Dáithí MacGaffann, a 6- year-old boy from Belfast who is waiting for a heart transplant.

Dlí Dháithí an t-ainm a bheidh ar an dlí nua, in ómós do Dháithí Mac Gabhann, buachaill 6 bliana d’aois as Béal Feirste atá ag fanacht le haistriú croí.

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland says the government’s intervention was an exception.

Deir Státrúnaí Thuaisceart Éireann gur eisceacht a bhí san idirghabháil a bhí déanta ag an rialtas.

“Today is a day full of emotions,” Dáithí’s family said this afternoon.

“Lá lán de mhothúcháin é an lá inniu” a dúirt teaghlach Dháithí tráthnóna.

2021 the Stormont Executive implemented a bill so that a heart or other organ from a corpse could be transferred to a person’s body during their lifetime, if that person had not indicated that they were against it while they were alive.

2021 a d’fheidhmigh Feidhmeannas Stormont bille le go bhféadfaí croí nó ball eile as corpán a aistriú chuig colainn duine ina mbeatha, muna raibh an té sin tar éis a chur in iúl go raibh siad ina éadan agus iad beo.

But last month it was revealed that additional legislation was needed to enact a bill.

Ach an mhí seo caite fritheadh amach go raibh reachtaíocht sa mbreis ag teastáil leis mbille a achtú.

It was hoped that the matter would be discussed last week, but nothing happened due to the DUP’s boycott of the Assembly in protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Bhí súil go bpléifí an t-ábhar an tseachtain seo caite, ach níor tharla aon ní de bharr boycott an DUP ar an gComhthionól mar agóid in éadan Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éreann.

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris says his own government will make an exception, confirming that the amendment will be implemented in Westminster rather than Stormont.

Deir an Státrúnaí Chris Heaton-Harris gur eisceacht de chuid a rialtais féin a bheidh ann, agus é ag deimhniú gur i Westminster seachas i Stormont a chuirfear an leasú i bhfeidhm.

Dáithí’s father, Máirtín Mac Gabhann said that the boy let out a laugh of joy and music in the house last night when a phone call came from the Secretary of State telling them that the law would be passed in London.

Dúirt athair Dháithí, Máirtín Mac Gabhann gur lig an buachaillín gáir áthais agus cheoil as féin sa teach aréir nuair a tháinig glaoch gutháin ón Státrúnaí ag insint dóibh gur i Londain a rithfí an dlí.

“In Stormont these decisions should be made” said the secretary of state Harris, as he again begged for the re-establishment of the administrative institutions in the north.

“I Stormont is ceart na cinntí seo a dheanamh” a dúirt an státrúnaí Harris, agus é ag impí arís go mbunófaí in athuair na forais riaracháin ó thuaidh.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson today welcomed the decision and congratulated the MacGavans for their enthusiastic campaign.

Chuir ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson fáilte inniu roimh an gcinneadh agus thréaslaigh sé le muintir Mhic Ghabhann as a bhfeachtas díograiseach.

He said it was unfortunate that “certain people used the matter as a bargaining chip instead of moving such an important issue immediately to London”.

Dúirt sé gur mhór an trua gur bhain “daoine áirithe úsáid as an ábhar mar acra mhargántaíochta in áit ceist chomh tábhachtach a aistriú láithreach go Londain”.

Dáithí now hopes to receive the core translation from now on in the next 6 months.

Tá súil anois ag Dáithí an croí-aistriúchán a fháil as seo go ceann 6 mhí.

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It has been 6 years since Dáithí MacGaffann is hoping to get a new heart soon.

6 bliana atá Dáithí Mac Gabhann atá ag súil croí nua a fháil go luath.

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More than 13 years imprisonment cut on a spy.

Breis is 13 bliain príosúnachta gearrtha ar spíodóir.

A spy has been sentenced to more than 13 prison terms at the Old Bailey in London.

Tá breis is 13 príosúnachta gearrtha ar spíodóir ag an Old Bailey i Londain.

David Ballantyne Smith, 58, pleaded guilty to providing information to the Russian embassy in Germany.

D’admhaigh David Ballantyne Smith, 58 go raibh sé ciontach in eolas a thabhairt d’ambasáid na Rúise sa Ghearmáin.

Smith previously held a job as a security guard at the British embassy in Berlin.

Bhíodh post mar gharda slándála ag Smith in ambasáid na Breataine i mBeirlín.

He is said to have first contacted the Russian embassy in 2020.

Deirtear go ndeachaigh sé i dteagmháil ar dtús le hambasáid na Rúise i 2020.

When information about his espionage activities came to light, the German and British authorities decided to try to catch him in the act.

Nuair a tháinig eolas chun solais maidir lena chuid gníomhaíochtaí spíodóireachta shocraigh údaráis na Gearmáine agus na Breataine eatarthu iarracht a dhéanamh breith air i mbun gnímh.

They succeeded in doing so in August 2021.

D’éirigh leo sin a dhéanamh i Lúnasa 2021.

He was then extradited to the United Kingdom and put on trial at the Old Bailey Court in London.

Eiseachadadh chun na Ríocht Aontaithe ansin é agus cuireadh ar a thriail é i gCúirt an Old Bailey i Londain.

Smyth, who is a former soldier from Paisley in Scotland, spent 5 years working as a security guard at the British embassy in Berlin.

Chaith Smyth, ar iar-shaighdiúir é as Paisley in Albain, 5 bliana ag obair mar gharda slándála in ambasáid na Breataine i mBeirlín.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2q6ysel2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com200 Ukrainian refugees left without accommodation - Oireachtas Committee.200 teifeach Úcránach fágtha gan lóistín - Coiste Oireachtais.More than 200 people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been left homeless here in the past three weeks, according to the Secretary General of a government department.Fágadh níos mó ná 200 duine a bhí ag teitheadh ón chogaíocht san Úcráin gan lóistín anseo le trí seachtainí anuas, dar le Ard-Rúnaí roinne rialtais.203 refugees have had no accommodation since January 24, said Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General of the Department of Children and Inclusion to the Public Accounts Committee.Níl aon lóistín faighte ag 203 teifeach ó bhí an 24 Eanáir a dúirt Kevin McCarthy, Ard-Rúnaí na Roinne Leanaí agus Lánpháirtíochta le Coiste na gCuntas Poiblí.Although the Department of Children and Integration is in the process of establishing a second transit hub for those coming into the State, the Secretary General told the Committee that "this will not necessarily solve the problem."Cé go bhfuil an Roinn Leanaí agus Lánpháirtíochta i mbun iarrachtaí an dara mol idirthurais a bhunú dóibh siúd atá ag teacht isteach sa Stát, dúirt an tArd- Rúnaí leis an Choiste "nach gá go réiteodh seo an fhadhb."Kevin McCarthy said that protests against people applying for international protection - rather than against people fleeing Ukraine - are making accommodation providers reluctant.Dúirt Kevin McCarthy go bhfuil agóidí in aghaidh daoine a dhéanann iarratas ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta - seachas in aghaidh daoine atá ag teitheadh ón Úcráin - ag cur drogaill ar lucht soláthair lóistín.Although the majority of those who came here were welcomed and supported, he said that protesters - a small but growing number - are leaving their mark on the accommodation supply.Cé gur cuireadh fáilte agus tacaíocht ar fáil d'fhormhór na ndaoine a tháinig anseo, dúirt sé go bhfuil lucht agóide - líon beag ach atá ag dul i méid - ag fágáil a loirg ar an soláthar lóistín."Providers are quite reluctant to make their facilities available to applicants for international protection," he said, but "this is not related to the issue of Ukraine.""Tá leisc nach beag ar sholáthróirí a gcuid áiseanna a chur ar fáil d'iarrthóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta," a dúirt sé, ach "ní bhaineann seo le ceist na hÚcráine.""There are particular difficulties in relation to single men" he said, "although the facts show that single men are not a threat to the communities in which they live.""Tá deacrachtaí ar leith ann maidir le fir shingil" a dúirt sé, "cé go léiríonn na fíricí nach bagairt iad fir shingil do na pobail ina mbíonn siad ina gcónaí."Kevin McCarthy said that it is likely that there will be a shortfall of more than 3,000 beds available when the contracts that the Department currently has in place with hotels come to an end.Dúirt Kevin McCarthy gur dóiche go mbeidh easnamh de níos mó ná 3,000 leaba ar fáil nuair a thiocfaidh deireadh leis na conarthaí atá i bhfeidhm ag an Roinn le h-óstáin faoi láthair.There are a large number of hotels that have not yet responded to the Department's requests to renew accommodation contracts, he told MP Alan Dillon, Fine Gael.Tá líon mór óstáin nár thug freagra fós ar iarratais na Roinne athnuachan a dhéanamh ar chonarthaí lóistín, a dúirt sé leis an teachta Alan Dillon, Fine Gael."Although no hotel has rejected us yet," there are many hotels that have not yet made a decision and "there is a risk that we will lose those contracts," he said."Cé nár dhiúltaigh aon óstán muid fós," tá a lán óstáin nach bhfuil cinneadh déanta acu fós agus "tá baol ann go gcaillidh muid na conarthaí sin," a dúirt sé.Regarding the reports that some hotel owners were waiting 11 weeks for payments from the Department,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2q5elvo9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comInflation rate fell again but alcohol and food more expensive.Ráta boilscithe tite arís eile ach alcól agus bia níos daoire.Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the annual inflation rate eased to 7.8% in January from 8.2% in December.Léiríonn figiúirí ón Lár Oifig Staidrimh gur mhaolaigh an ráta boilscithe bliantúil go dtí 7.8 faoin gcéad i mí Eanáir ó 8.2 faoin gcéad i mí na Nollag.Clothing prices fell in January thanks to the traditional January flea markets.Laghdaigh praghsanna éadaí i mí Eanáir a bhuí le sladmhargaí traidisiúnta mhí Eanáir.The cost of diesel and plane tickets also fell.Thit costas an díosail agus ticéid eitleáin chomh maith.However, food prices rose and alcoholic drinks became more expensive in pubs, restaurants and off-licences.Tháinig ardú áfach ar phraghsanna bia agus d'éirigh deochanna meisciúla níos daoire i dtábhairní, i mbialanna agus in eis-cheadúnais.The increase in interest rates announced by the European Central Bank also led to an increase in interest repayments on mortgages.D'fhág an méadú ar rátaí úis a d'fhógair Banc Ceannais na hEorpa gur ardaigh aisíocaíochtaí úis ar mhorgáistí chomh maith.Overall, prices fell by 0.8% in January, for the second consecutive month.Thar an iomlán, tháinig laghdú de 0.8 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna i mí Eanáir, den dara mí as a chéile.Energy prices are the main cause of annual inflation and although electricity and gas prices remained the same as last month, home heating oil rose.Praghsanna fuinnimh an chúis is mó atá le boilsciú bliantúil agus cé gur fhan praghsanna leictreachais agus gáis mar a bhí an mhí seo caite, d'ardaigh ola téimh tí.The inflation rate here is 0.7% below the estimated rate across the Eurozone.Tá an ráta boilscithe anseo 0.7 faoin gcéad faoi bhun an ráta measta ar fud limistéar an Euro.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2keu5nv7Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNicola Sturgeon resigning as First Minister of Scotland.Nicola Sturgeon ag éirí as a post mar Chéad Aire na hAlban.Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she is stepping down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years.Tá sé fógraithe ag Nicola Sturgeon go bhfuil sí ag éirí as a post mar Chéad Aire na hAlban i ndiaidh ocht mbliana.The First Minister announced this at a press event in Edinburgh this morning when she said it is time for her to stand aside.D'fhógair an Chéad Aire an méid seo ag preas ócáid i nDún Éideann ar maidin nuair a dúirt sí go bhfuil sé in am aici seasamh i leataobh.The leader of the Scottish National Party said she will remain in the post until the party chooses her successor.Dúirt ceannaire Pháirtí Náisiúnta na hAlban go bhfanfaidh sí sa phost go dtí go roghnóidh an páirtí comharba uirthi.Sturgeon is the longest-serving First Minister since Scotland's devolved parliament was established in 1999.Is í Sturgeon an Chéad Aire is faide sa phost ó bunaíodh parlaimint díláraithe na hAlban i 1999.She said that, although she understands that her decision would hurt many people, she believes that it is the wise decision for herself, her party and the country as a whole.Dúirt sí, cé go dtuigeann sí go ngoillfeadh a cinneadh ar go leor daoine, go gcreideann sí gurb é an cinneadh críonna é aici féin, dá páirtí agus don tír trí chéile.Sturgeon has been First Minister in Scotland since 2014 when she succeeded Alex Salmond.Tá Sturgeon ina Céad Aire in Albain ón bhliain 2014 nuair a tháinig sí i gcomharbacht ar Alex Salmond.He resigned as First Minister in 2014 when the Scottish National Party failed in the Independence Referendum.D’éirigh seisean as post an Chéad Aire i 2014 nuair a theip ar Pháirtí Náisiúnta na hAlban sa Reifreann Neamhspleáchais.Sturgeon took the party lead with a firm determination to achieve independence for Scotland, and although she managed to increase the SNP's number of seats significantly after the referendum, she was unsuccessful in her efforts to pass legislation that would allow the parliament to change the constitution.Chuaigh Sturgeon i gceannas an pháirtí agus rún daingean aici neamhspleáchas a bhaint amach d’Albain, agus cé gur éirigh léi cur go mór le líon suíochán an SNP i ndiaidh an reifrinn, níor éirigh léi ina h-iarrachtaí reachtaíocht a rith a cheadódh don pharlaimint an bunreacht a athrú.The British Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the Scottish Parliament could not pass that legislation, but the SNP now wants Scottish voters to treat the next general election in Britain as a "de facto" referendum.Rialaigh Cúirt Uachtarach na Breataine i 2022 nach bhféadfadh Parlaimint na hAlban an reachtaíocht sin a rith, ach tá an SNP anois ag iarraidh go gcaithfeadhi vótóirí na hAlbhan leis an chéad olltoghchán eile sa Bhreatain mar reifreann "de facto."Nicola Sturgeon has been under siege recently over controversial amendments to gender recognition legislation, but she told reporters this morning that her decision was not about "short-term issues."Bhí Nicola Sturgeon faoi léigear ar na mallaibh maidir le leasuithe conspóideacha ar an reachtaíocht a bhaineann le aitheantas inscne, ach dúirt sí le tuairisceoirí ar maidin nár bhain a cinneadh le "ceisteanna gearr-théarmacha."Britain has rejected the Scottish Gender Recognition Act which would have made it easier for people to legally change their gender.Dhiúltaigh an Bhreatain d’Acht Aitheantais Inscne na hAlban a chiallódh go mbeadh sé níos éasca ag daoine n-inscne a athrú de réir dlí.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hlaqffqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCriticism has been made about the sale of former garda stations.Cáineadh déanta faoi iar-stáisiúin gardaí a dhíol.Sinn Féin's Justice and Affairs Speaker Martin Kenny has criticized the decision by the Office of Public Works to put a former garda station on the market.Tá cáineadh déanta ag úrlábhraí Shinn Féin ar Ghnothaí Dlí agus Cirt Martin Kenny ar chinneadh Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí iar-staisiúin do chuid na nGardaí a chuir ar an margadh.Mr Kenny said that state buildings are urgently needed for housing and the state should not be selling them at this time.Dúirt an t-uasal Kenny go bhfuil géarghá le foirgintí stáit le h-aghaidh tithíocht agus nár cheart don stáit a bheith á ndíol ag an am seo.Some of the former stations are to go up for public auction this week.Tá roinnt de na h-iar stáisiúin le dul ar cheaint poiblí an tseachtain seo.In County Clare the former station in Leacht is for sale and the former station in Dun Beag.I gContae an Chláír tá an t-iar staisiún sa Leacht le díol agus an t-iar staisiún sa Dún Beag.There are five bedrooms plus additional rooms, toilets and bathrooms in each of the two buildings.Tá chúig sheomra codladta chomh maith le seomraí breise, leithris agus seomraí folctha i ngach ceann don dá fhoirgneamh."I doubt that the Department of Justice and the Office of Public Works should be selling buildings at this time of the need for housing."Is doigh liom nár cheart don Roinn Dlí agus Cirt ná Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí a bheith ag díol foirgnimh in am seo an ghátar do thithíocht.A few days ago the Minister for Integration demanded that Government Departments make any surplus buildings available for housing, and these should be arranged accordingly", said Deputy Kenny.Cúpla lá ó shin dhein an t- Aire Lánpháirtíochta éíleamh ar Ranna Rialtais aon farasbarr foirgintí a bheadh acu a chuir ar fáil do thitíocht, agus ba cheart iad seo a chóiriú dá réir", a dúirt an Teachta Kenny.In a statement, the Office of Public Works said that according to policy any building of theirs is assessed against state services before being sold.I ráiteas, dúirt Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí, de réir polasaí go ndeintear measunú ar aon fhoirgneamh dá gcuid le h-aghaidh seirbhisí stáit sular ndíoltar iad.It was also said that the Government Departments dealing with emergency housing have been informed of any surplus buildings in the Department.Dúradar chomh maith gur cuireadh na Ranna Rialtais atá ag plé le tithíocht éigeandála ar an eolas fé aon farrasbár foirgintí atá sa Roinn.They say that it is up to those departments themselves to assess and decide whether the holdings are suitable for their duties.Deir siad gur faoi na ranna sin féin atá sé measúnú agus cinneadh a dhéanamh cioca an bhfuil na sealuchais oiriúnach dá gcúramaí.We asked the Integration Department if they had assessed the former stations and in response it was said that they were receiving a lot of questions regarding different buildings and due to lack of competence in the department they were unable to give any answers.D'fhiafraíomar den Roinn Lánpháirtíochta an ndeineadar measunú air na h-iarstáisiúin agus i bhfreagra dúradar go raibh morán ceisteanna á bhfáil acu I leith fhoirgintí difriúla agus de bharr lancaisí inniúlachta sa roinn nach raibh siad ábalta aon fhreagra a thabhairt.The former stations in County Clare are to go on the market next Thursday.Tá na h-iar stáisiúin i gContae an Chláir le dul ar an margadh Déardaoin seo chugainn.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2e4n6748Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comGardaí hope to speak to two women about the Minority tragedy.Súil ag gardaí labhairt le beirt bhan faoi thragóid Mhionlaigh.Gardaí in Galway who are investigating the death of three teenagers in the city on Saturday hope to speak to two women who were at the scene when the car they were in went into the water at Cé Minolaigh.Tá súil ag Gardaí i nGaillimh atá ag fiosrú bás thriúr déagóirí sa gcathair Dé Sathairn labhairt le beirt bhan a bhí ar an láthair nuair a chuaigh an carr ina raibh siad san uisce ag Cé Mhionlaigh.This happened shortly after two o'clock on Saturday morning.Tharla seo go gairid tar éis a dó a chlog maidin Dé Sathairn.John Keenan who was 16 and Wojcieck Panek who was 17 died shortly after the car they were in went into the water.Bhásaigh John Keenan a bhí 16 agus Wojcieck Panek a bhí 17 go gairid théis don charr ina raibh siad dul san uisce.The third person in the car - Christopher Stokes 19, later died in hospital.Bhásaigh an tríú duine a bhí sa gcarr - Christopher Stokes 19, san ospidéal níos deireanaí.The gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information about what happened to contact them.Tá na gardaí ag achainí ar aon duine a bhfuil aon eolas acu faoin méid a tharla dul i dteagmháil leo.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nmo76tjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCastlebar fishermen "insulted" by the Marine Department.Iascairí Bhaile Chaisleán Bhéarra "maslaithe" ag Roinn na Mara.The announcement that €5 million will be made available to the Port of Castlebar to develop Dúnis Quay and to decommission 19 boats from the fishing fleet there is an "insult and a joke"."Masla agus magadh" é an fógra go mbeidh €5 mhilliún á chur ar fáil do Chalafort Bhaile Chaisleán Bhéarra le Cé Dhúninis a fhorbairt agus le 19 bád a dhíchoimisiúnú ón gcabhlach iascaigh ansiúd.That's what Patrick Murphy, Chief Executive of the Southern Fish Producers Association, had to say, who also said that it would be small boats that would be benefiting from the State funding.Sin é a bhí le rá ag Patrick Murphy, Príomhfheidhmeannach Chumann Tháirgeoirí Éisc an Deiscirt, a dúirt freisin gur báid ghallda a bheadh ag baint leasa as an maoiniú Stáit.Patrick Murphy and Aodh Ó Dónaill, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Association, are attending meetings in Brussels today and tomorrow urging the European authorities to raise this country's fish quotas.Tá Patrick Murphy agus Aodh Ó Dónaill, Príomhfheidhmeannach Chumann Tháirgeoirí Éisc na hÉireann, ag freastal ar chruinnithe sa mBruiséil inniu agus amárach ag impí ar údaráis na hEorpa cúotaí éisc na tíre seo a ardú.The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced a week ago that €5.14 million has been pledged to the Bear Port Authority and the improvement program at Dunnis Quay in Castle Bear Town in south Cork.D'fhógair an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara le seachtain go bhfuil €5.14 miliúin geallta do Chomhlacht Chalafort Bhéarra agus don chlár feabhsúcháin ag Cé Dhúninis i nBaile Chaisleán Bhéarra i ndeisceart Chorcaí.The funding is part of a €37 million fund to be spent on the 6 major fishing ports in the country; Ballycastleberra, Dingean Uí Cuis, Ros a'Míl, Cella Beaga, Binnédair and Dunmore.Is cuid de chiste €37milliún é an maoiniú atá le caitheamh ar an 6 mhórchalafort iascaireachta sa tír; Baile Chaisleán Bhéarra, Daingean Uí Chúis, Ros a' Mhíl, na Cealla Beaga, Binn Éadair agus an Dún Mór.Dressing work has been underway on Duninis for 4 years and the new funding is to be spent on adding a piece to the wharf and developing additional facilities in the port.Tá obair chóirithe ar bun ar Dhúninis le 4 bliana agus tá an maoiniú nua le caitheamh ar phíosa a chur leis an gcé agus le áiseanna sa mbreis a fhorbairt sa gcalafort.But there is a lot of talk and compensation in the town about who will benefit from the money, and 19 fishing boats to be put away.Ach tá cur agus cúiteamh go leor ar an mbaile faoi cé aige a mbeidh tairbhe as an airgead, agus 19 bád iascaigh le cur ó mhaith.Patrick Murphy says that foreign boats will benefit the most from the investment, and "if things continue as they are now" he says "there won't be many Irish vessels left in 10 years."Deir Patrick Murphy gur báid ón gcoigríoch is mó a bhainfidh leas as an infheistíocht, agus "má leanann cúrsaí mar atá faoi láthair" a deir sé "ní mórán soithíoch as Éirinn a bheidh fanta faoi cheann 10 mbliana."Mr Ó Murchú, originally from Béal an Dá Chab, has announced that he is going to stand for the Unification party in the European election and that it was the hard work of the fishermen that he will be emphasizing the most.Tá sé fógartha ag an an Uasal Ó Murchú, as Béal an Dá Chab ó dhúchas, go bhfuil sé le seasamh ar son an pháirtí Aontú i dtoghchán na hEorpa agus gurbh é cruachás na n-iascairí is mó a mbeidh sé ag cur béim air.In terms of decommissioning, negotiations are underway to improve the offers received by 57 boats around the country under the scheme.Ó thaobh an díchoimisiúnaithe dhe, tá idirbheartaíocht ar bun leis na tairiscintí a fuair 57 bád ar fúd na tíre faoin scéim a fheabh...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2gdbq8ccContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcerns about international students stranded in Galway.Imní faoi mhic léinn idirnáisiúnta i sáinn i nGaillimh.The Irish Council for International Students is concerned and impatient that students who were attending Galway International House are still in trouble and that there is no other place available for them to complete their course.Tá imní agus mí-fhoighid ar Chomhairle na hÉireann do Mhic Léinn Idirnáisiúnta go bhfuil mic léinn a bhí ag freastal ar Theach Idirnáisiúnta na Gaillimhe fós i gcruachás agus nach bhfuil aon áit eile ar fáil dóibh lena gcúrsa a chríochnú.The Council says it is giving Ireland a bad reputation in terms of education.Deir an Chomhairle go bhfuil sé ag tarraingt droch-cháil ar Éirinn ó thaobh an oideachais dhe.It's been two weeks since the Galway International House went into liquidation overnight, a language school that offered English courses and training courses for teachers who wanted to teach English as a foreign language since 2015.Tá sé coicís ó d'imigh Teach Idirnáisiúnta na Gaillimhe faoi leachtú thar oíche, scoil teanga a chuir cúrsaí Béarla agus cúrsaí oiliúna do mhúinteoirí a bhí ag iarraidh béarla a mhúineadh mar theanga iasachta ar fáil ó 2015.Over 200 students have registered for courses at Galway International House and have paid fees.Bhí breis is 200 mac léinn théis clárú do chúrsaí i Teach Idirnáisiúnta na Gaillimhe agus táillí íoctha acu.The Council of Ireland has expressed concern and frustration for international students that some of their students have been left without any solution, without other courses being offered as an option for them or having received a refund because the school was closed.Tá imní agus frustachas léirithe ag Comhairle na hÉireann do mhic léinn idirnáisiúnta go bhfuil roinnt dá gcuid mic léinn fagtha gan aon réiteach, gan cúrsaí eile curtha ar fáil mar rogha dóibh ná aisíocaíocht faighte acu mar gur dúnadh an scoil.Some students had paid for insurance called learning protection for their courses but others say they were not informed about this when they paid for courses.Bhí árachas ar a dtugtar cosaint foghlamtha íoctha ag roinnt do na mic léinn ar a gcuid cúrsaí ach deir roinnt eile nár cuireadh ar an eolas iad faoina leithéid nuair a d'íoc siad ar chúrsaí.Laura Harmon, Executive Director of the Irish Council for International Students said that students should have been informed about insurance matters at the school.Dúirt Laura Harmon, Stiúrthóir Feidhmiúcháin Comhairle na hÉireann do Mhic léinn idirnáisiúnta gur cheart go mbeadh mic léinn curtha ar an eolas faoi chúrsaí árachais ag an scoil.She also says that what has happened will bring the country into disrepute as a country of education for international students and that it must be ensured that all students who have not been offered courses are paid back.Deir sí freisin go d'tarraingóidh an méid atá tar éis tarlú droch-cháil ar an tír mar thír oideachais do mhic léinn idirnáisiúnta agus go gcaithfear a chinntiú go n- íocfar ar ais na mic léinn uilig nach bhfuil cúrsaí curtha ar fáil dóibh.The Council wants language schools to be regularly monitored and that they have to make accounts available to the Ombudsman to show that they can provide courses before they are announced.Tá an Chomhairle ag iarraidh go mbeadh monatóireacht rialta á dhéanamh ar scoileanna teanga agus go gcaithfidís cúntaisí a chur ar fáil do leithéid an Ombudsman le taispeáint go bhféadfaidh siad cúrsaí a chur ar fáil sula bhfógrófar iad.The Council says that the Government must introduce a quality mark in education in Ireland to standardize courses and providers.Deir an Chomairle go gcaithfidh an Rialtas marc cáilíochta san oideachas a thabhairt isteach in Éirinn le cúrsaí agus soláthróirí a chaighdeánú.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2azdnoxaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThousands are fending for themselves in Turkey, in Syria without help.Na mílte ag seiftiú dóibh féin sa Tuirc, sa tSiria cheal cuidithe.RTÉ News and Current Affairs There are many people who survived - or rather crippled - from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria are fending for themselves in the open while they are left homeless, without their needs met in the desert.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá an t-anrud daoine a tháinig slán – nó easlán ba chirte a rá – ón gcrith talún sa Tuirc agus sa tSiria ag seiftiú dóibh féin amuigh faoin spéir agus iad fághta gan dídean, gan riar a riachtanais sa dúluachair.The disaster is currently estimated to have killed over 17,500 people – 14,351 in Turkey and 3,162 in Syria, including Kurdistan – but the truth is that it is still an untold number.Áirítear faoi láthair barr ar 17,500 duine a bheith maraithe mar gheall ar an tubaiste – 14,351 sa Tuirc agus 3,162 sa tSiria, lena n-áirítear an Chordastáin – ach is é a fhíor gur líon gan áireamh fós é.As for the poor survivors, many of them are on standby next to their homes and hope to God that their family members will come out of the crossroads in their lives.Maidir leis na marthanóirí bochta, tá a lán acu ar fuireachas taobh lena n-iaráiteanna cónaithe agus súil le Dia acu go dtiocfaidh a ndaoine muinteartha amach as an treascarnach ina mbeatha.In the most deplorable cases, a forbidding call is reported coming from the debris bin in the hearing of loved ones, before the mournful voice is completely silenced by the failure of the equipment that would rescue the victim from his fate.Tuairiscítear sna cásanna is truamhéalaí glao coscrach ag teacht ó dhuibheagán an smionagair in éisteacht na ngaolta, sula dtiteann an glór faonlag ina thost ar fad de cheal an trealaimh a d'fhuasclódh an donán óna chinniúint.The temperature is below five degrees in the city of Gaziantep which is located close to the epicenter of the earthquake in southeastern Turkey.Faoi bhun cúig chéim atá an teocht i gcathair Gaziantep atá suite gar d'eipealár an chreatha in oirdheisceart na Tuirce.Despite the cold, people preferred to spend the night moving from post to pillory and back again to keep themselves warm, rather than staying still in undressed tents or rough-made fireplaces.Ainneoin an fhuachta, b'fhearr le daoine an oíche a chaitheamh ag gluaiseacht ó phost go piléar agus ar ais arís le hiad féin a choinneáil te, seachas fanacht i bhfos i bpubaill neamhchóirithe ná i dteáltaí garbhdhéanta.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan admitted yesterday that there were "flaws" in the way the state dealt with the emergency, but said that it was by nature impossible in situations like this to make all preparations in advance.D'admhaigh Uachtarán na Tuirce Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inné go raibh "lochtanna" ar an gcaoi a ndeachaigh an stát i ngleic leis an éigéandáil go trásta, ach dúirt go raibh sé dodhéanta de réir nádúir i gcásanna mar seo gach úmachan a dhéanamh roimh ré.It seems, however, that the Turkish Government is very sensitive about any fault found in the state system.Dealraíonn sé, áfach, go bhfuil Rialtas na Tuirce an-ghoilliúnach faoi aon locht a fhaightear ar an státchóras.Twitter was taken offline in the country for much of last night and this morning due to the disdain that was being made on that medium for the government's emergency operation.Baineadh Twitter as líne sa tír ar feadh scaithimh aréir agus ar maidin inniu mar gheall ar an díspeagadh a bhíothas a dhéanamh ar an meán sin ar oibríocht éigeandála an rialtais.In that one, the police arrested eighteen people for publishing "intentional" posters.Ina cheann sin, ghabh na póilíní ocht nduine dhéag faoi phóstalacha "cointinneacha" a fhoilsiú.In terms of international relief,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22t96egmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe official death toll in Turkey, Syria continues to rise.Líon oifigiúil na marbh sa Tuirc, sa tSiria ag ardú i gcónaí.11,200 people have now been killed in southern Turkey and northern Syria due to the earthquake that occurred in that region two days ago.Áirítear anois 11,200 duine a bheith maraithe i ndeisceart na Tuirce agus i dtuaisceart na Siria mar gheall ar an gcrith talún a tharla sa réigiún sin dhá lá ó shin.It is estimated that 8,600 people were killed in Turkey and over 2,500 in Syria, including Kurdistan.Meastar gur maraíodh 8,600 duine sa Tuirc agus os cionn 2,500 sa tSiria, lena n-áirítear an Chordastáin.It is assumed that these official figures will be rising for the next few years.Glactar leis gur ag ardú go ceann scaithimh eile a bheas na figiúirí oifigiúila seo.From the Turkish side, the authorities say that 13.5 million people have been affected by the disaster in a distance of 450 kilometers between the city of Adana in the west of the country and the city of Diyarbakir in the east.Ó thaobh na Tuirce de, deir na húdaráis gur bordáil ar 13.5 milliún duine atá buailte ag an tubaiste in achar 450 ciliméadar idir cathair Adana in iarthar na tíre agus cathair Diyarbakir san oirthear.The rescue workers who have been doing their best since they were informed to find people who are still alive in the debris, with their clothes on, must be worried.Tá sithiúlacht, ní foláir, sna hoibrithe tarrthála atá ag déanamh a ndíchill ó cuireadh fios orthu teacht ar dhaoine atá fós ina mbeatha sa smionagar, dá éadóichí sin.As for the people who survived but their houses were destroyed, they are finding shelter from the snow and the cold of winter in mosques, schools and other large buildings.Maidir leis na daoine a tháinig slán ach ar scriosadh a dtithe, tá díon á fháil acu ar an sneachta agus ar ghoimh an gheimhridh i moscanna, scoileanna agus i mbanracha móra eile.The smallest tent would do for some of them, indeed, and they only have firewood from their own ancestors to keep them warm.Dhéanfadh an teálta is lú cúis do chuid acu, go deimhin, agus gan acu ach connadh óna n- iarthithe féin lena gcoinneáil te.The biggest delay in external relief is now the case with the refugees.An mhoill ar fhóirithint ón taobh amuigh is mó is cás leis na dídeantaithe anois.It is needed without space, of course, since the regional infrastructure has been destroyed - between shops, the power supply and others.Tá sé de dhíth gan spás, dar ndóigh, ó tá an bonneagar réigiúnach scriosta – idir shiopaí, an soláthar cumhachta agus eile.As bad as things are in Turkey, they are even worse in northern Syria, where the infrastructure was already very poor due to the war there.Dá dhonacht cúrsaí sa Tuirc, is measa fós iad i dtuaisceart na Siria, mar a raibh an bonneagar fíorlag cheana féin mar gheall ar an gcogaíocht ansin.Not only is water, food and fuel scarce, but basic medical treatment for the injured is not readily available.Ní hamháin go bhfuil uisce, bia agus breosla gann, ach níl cóireáil bhunúsach leighis do na daoine a gortaíodh le fáil go saoráideach.Charitable organizations are petitioning Western countries to suspend sanctions they have imposed on Syria on humanitarian grounds.Tá eagraíochtaí carthanachta ag achainí ar thíortha an Iarthair smachtbhannaí atá curtha acu ar an tSiria a chur ar fionraí ar chúiseanna daonnachta.The charities are also urging the Syrian Government to allow relief supplies into rebel-held areas, regardless of which flag they salute.Tá na carthanais ag impí ar Rialtas na Siria chomh maith soláthairtí fóirithinte a ligean isteach i gceantair atá faoina smacht ag ceannaircigh, is cuma cén bhratach a dtugann siad ómós dó.The American Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that the Americans would not ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ybc2ewqContact: irishlingos@gmail.comColleges in Cork closed "due to technology breach".Coláistí i gCorcaigh dúnta "mar gheall ar shárú teicneolaíochta".Munster University of Technology management staff are due to assess today the extent of the damage caused by the university's information technology system being "breached".Tá foireann bhainistíochta Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan le measúnú a dhéanamh inniu ar mhéid an damáiste a rinneadh de bharr córas teicneolaíochta faisnéise na hollscoile a bheith "sáraithe".In addition to the computer system, the telephone system is also out of order.Chomh maith leis an gcóras ríomhaireachta, tá an córas teileafón as feidhm leis.Around 6 o'clock yesterday evening the "violation" came to light and the university campuses in Cork are closed today, and they will be closed again tomorrow, because of it.Thart ar 6 a chlog tráthnóna inné a tháinig an "sárú" chun solais agus tá campais na hollscoile i gCorcaigh dúnta inniu, agus beidh siad dúnta arís amárach, mar gheall air.There are four centers in Cork, namely the campus in Bishopstown; The National Maritime College of Ireland in Rennskiddigh; Crawford College of Art and Design in Loch; and the Cork School of Music in Templeton.Ceithre ionad i gCorcaigh atá i gceist, mar atá, an campas i mBaile an Easpaig; Coláiste Náisiúnta Mara na hÉireann i Rinn an Scidígh; Coláiste Ealaíne is Deartha Crawford sa Loch; agus Ceol-Scoil Chorcaí i mBaile an Teampaill.The two campuses in Tralee, Co Kerry, do not seem to be suffering.Ní cosúil go bhfuil an dá champas i dTrá Lí, Co Chiarraí, thíos leis.It is not yet clear who is responsible for the denial of service but Gardai in Tochar are investigating the matter.Níl sé soiléir fós an cibirionsaí is siocair leis an éaradh seirbhíse ach tá na Gardaí sa Tóchar ag fiosrú an scéil.Staff and students are asked to keep an eye on their emails for new information.Iarrtar ar an bhfoireann agus na mic léinn súil a choinneáil ar a gcuid ríomhphost le haghaidh eolais úir.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29etssz4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comEarthquake in Turkey, Syria: over 3,000 people killed.Crith talún sa Tuirc, sa tSiria: os cionn 3,000 duine maraithe.The death toll from the early morning earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria - including Kurdistan - is currently estimated at around 3,000.Áirítear faoi láthair thart ar 3,000 duine a bheith maraithe mar gheall ar chrith talún a tharla go moch ar maidin i ndeisceart na Tuirce agus i dtuaisceart na Siria – lena n-áirítear an Chordastáin.Thousands of people were also injured by the 7.8-magnitude quake, and many others are still trapped in the rubble of their homes that were turned into rubble in the middle of the night.Gortaíodh na mílte duine chomh maith de bharr an chreatha a raibh méid sheismeach 7.8 ann, agus tá anrud daoine eile sáinnithe i gcónaí i smionagar a dtithe a ndearnadh leircín díobh ar iompú boise i gcoim na hoíche.On top of the tragedy, in addition to the people who have lived in the region all their lives, millions more have settled there since fleeing the fighting in other parts of the Middle East.Mar bharr ar an tragóid, chomh maith leis na daoine atá ina gcónaí sa réigiún lena saol ar fad, tá na milliúin eile ag baint fúthu ann ó theith siad ón gcogaíocht in áiteanna eile sa Mheánoirthear.It is reported that the tremor was felt as far away as Cyprus and Lebanon.Tuairiscítear gur airíodh an crith chomh fada i gcéin leis an gCipir agus an Liobáin.Another earthquake - a smaller one - occurred a few hours later and it is reported that it caused little damage in the wake of the first one.Tharla crith eile – ceann níos lú – cúpla uair an chloig ina dhiaidh sin agus tuairiscítear nár bheag an scrios a rinne sé ar lorg an chéad chinn.Between large towns and small towns in a very extensive region in both Turkey and Syria that have been hit - not to mention remote areas - and other countries are being sued asking for their help.Idir bhailte móra agus bhailte beaga i réigiún an-fhairsing sa Tuirc agus sa tSiria araon a buaileadh – gan áiteanna ar chúla éaga a bhac – agus táthar ag agairt tíortha eile ag iarraidh a gcabhrach.In Turkey, the towns of Pazarcık, Nurdağı and İslâhiye were closest to the epicenter of the quake.Sa Tuirc, ba iad bailte Pazarcık, Nurdağı agus İslâhiye ba ghaire d'eipealár an chreatha.In Syria, people are reported missing in the cities of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus.Sa tSiria, tuairiscítear daoine i gcathracha Aleppo, Latakia, Hama agus Tartus a bheith faoi chall.Fortunately, aid has been promised since morning and is already on its way from Greece, Serbia, the Netherlands and Sweden.Ar an dea-uair, tá cabhair geallta ó mhaidin agus faoi bhealach cheana féin ón nGréig, ón tSeirbia, ón Ísiltír agus ón tSualainn.It was revealed this evening that the member states of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - along with more than two dozen other countries - are to bail out the authorities who are dealing with the emergency.Tugadh le fios tráthnóna go bhfuil ballstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh agus Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh – mar aon le breis agus dhá scór tír eile – le fóirithint ar na húdaráis atá ag cargáil leis an éigeandáil.Meanwhile, rescuers are frantically trying to pull people out of the debris, dead or alive.Idir dhá linn, tá lucht tarrthála ar an mball bíogtha agus ar a mine ghéire ag féachaint le daoine a thabhairt amach as an smionagar, beo nó marbh iad.The earthquake was not entirely unexpected since the region that was hit is located on a fault line between two major tectonic plates that are constantly being pushed.Ní gan choinne ar fad a tharla an crith talún ó tá an réigiún a buaileadh suite ar éasclíne idir dhá mhórphláta theicteonacha atá á bhrú go seasta.In 1999, over 17,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/23avjzhkContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA "surveillance" balloon hovering over the United States.Balún "brathadóireachta" ag foluain os cionn na Stát Aontaithe.Officials in the United States say that the balloon that has been flying over the west of the country for the past few days is a detection device.Deir oifigigh sna Stáit Aontaithe gur gléas brathadóireachta is ea an balún atá ag foluain os cionn iarthar na tíre le cúpla lá anuas.The balloon is believed to have come from China and there is little information gathering.Tuairimítear gur ón tSín a tháinig an balún agus gur beag an gar atá ann ó thaobh bailiú faisnéise de.However, it is said that the Chinese are daring to put "the eye in the sky" to serve as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is about to visit Beijing.Mar sin féin, deirtear gur dána an mhaise do na Sínigh "an tsúil sa spéir" a chur ag fónamh agus Runaí Stáit Mheiriceá Antony Blinken ar tí dul ar cuairt go Béising.It is understood that the American air force will not send the balloon to the ground yet because it is impossible to be sure where exactly the debris will come down.Tuigtear nach gcuirfidh aerfhórsa Mheiriceá an balún go talamh go fóill mar nach féidir a bheith cinnte de cén áit go baileach a dtiocfadh an smionagar anuas.The news about the balloon came as CIA chief William Burns was speaking at an event in Washington on the threat from China.Tháinig an scéala faoin mbalún agus ceannasaí an CIA William Burns ag labhairt ag ócáid i Washington ar an mbagairt ón tSín.The Chinese Government indicated in the first place that they were looking to confirm the situation from their side and advised not to exaggerate about it.Thug Rialtas na Síne le fios ar an gcéad dul síos go raibh siad ag féachaint leis an scéal a dheimhniú óna dtaobh siúd de agus mhol siad gan áibhéil a dhéanamh faoi.In the afternoon, the Chinese said that the balloon was a civilian airship that had been sent on its course.Tráthnóna, dúirt na Sínigh gur aerlong shibhialtach a cuireadh dá cúrsa atá sa bhalún.The Canadian Government has indicated that a "surveillance" balloon - or possibly a pair - is also flying over that country.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Rialtas Cheanada go bhfuil nó go raibh balún "brathadóireachta" - nó b'fheidir péire - ag foluain os cionn na tíre sin freisin.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/24jk74blContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSpacious halls under the impression of accommodation for refugees in need.Hallaí fairsinge faoi thuairim lóistín do dhídeanaithe de dhíth.RTÉ News and Current Affairs The Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman has asked Government Departments to make any buildings of theirs that are idle available without delay for possible accommodation for refugees from abroad.Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Tá iarrtha ag an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O'Gorman ar Ranna Rialtais aon fhoirgnimh dá gcuid atá díomhaoin a chur ar fáil gan mhoill faoi thuairim cóiríochta do dhídeanaithe ón iasacht.In a letter he wrote to other Government Ministers, Roderic O'Gorman pointed out that buildings in any part of the country would cause.I litir a scríobh sé chuig Airí eile Rialtais, thug Roderic O'Gorman le fios go ndéanfadh foirgnimh in aon bhall den tír cúis.Large and spacious halls, where there would be a place for the likes of bunk beds, are needed, he said.Hallaí móra fairsinge, mar a mbeadh áit do leithéidí leapacha cnaiste, atá de dhíth, a dúirt sé.Sports halls with showers would be preferable over any other type of building, but conference and arts centers, or student accommodation, would also be welcome, says the Gormánach in his letter.B'fhearr hallaí spóirt a bhfuil cithfholcadáin iontu thar aon chineál eile forgnimh, ach chuirfí fáilte freisin roimh ionaid chomhdhála agus ealaíon, nó árais mac léinn, arsa an Gormánach ina litir.Despite the urgency, he nevertheless suggested that any proposed building would have to comply with fire safety regulations.Ainneoin na práinne, thug sé le tuiscint mar sin féin nár mhór d'aon fhoirgneamh a thairgfí teacht le rialacháin sábháileachta dóiteáin.He confirmed that the buildings would be managed by the Department of Integration in collaboration with non-governmental organisations.Dhearbhaigh sé gurbh é an Roinn Lánpháirtíochta i gcomhar le heagraíochtaí neamhrialtasacha a bhainisteodh na foirgnimh.The Government is currently trying to provide accommodation for the high number of refugees who are coming to Ireland from abroad, and ways and means are being sought in pursuit of them.Tá sé ag dul rite leis an Rialtas faoi láthair lóistín a chur ar fáil don líon ard dídeanaithe atá ag teacht go hÉirinn ón gcoigríoch, agus tá dóigh agus andóigh á gcuardach ar a thóir.Yesterday, it was announced that temporary accommodation was to be made available to refugees in Dun Maccolm army barracks in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.Arú inné, fógraíodh go rabhthas le cóiríocht shealadach a chur ar fáil do dhídeanaithe in athbheairic airm Dhún Mhic Coluim sa Mhuileann gCearr, Co na hIarmhí.Fifteen tents are to be erected on the site which will accommodate 120 single men.Tá cúig phuball déag le cur suas ar an suíomh a mbeidh áit iontu do 120 fear singil.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/26mvr4n5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMore raw chicken products recalled over salmonella fears.Tuilleadh táirgí sicín amh aisghairmthe ar fhaitíos salmonella.The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled more raw chicken products over fears they may contain salmonella.Tá tuilleadh táirgí sícín amh gairmthe ar ais ag Údarás Sábháilteachta Bia na hÉireann ar fhaitíos salmonella a bheith iontu.The products of the company Western Brand and the products of the company BWG with the Glenmór brand are in question.Táirgí an chomhlachta Western Brand agus táirgí an chomhlachta BWG a bhfuil an branda Glenmór orthu atá i gceist.These include chicken fillets, mini chicken fillets and small chickens, and have so far been on sale in Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores and Tesco supermarkets.Tá filléid sicín, mionfhilléid sicín agus sicíní beaga ina measc, agus bhí siad ar díol go dtí seo in ollmhargaí Aldi, Lidl, Dunnes Stores agus Tesco.They had better dates before the 5th and 7th of February.Dátaí ar fearr roimh an 5 agus an 7 Feabhra a bhí orthu.This is the second time in a week that Western Brand chicken products have had to be taken off the shelves.Seo an dara huair le seachtain a mb'éigean táirgí sicín Western Brand a bhaint de na seilfeanna.In a statement issued this evening, the company said that the latest recall is related to the ongoing investigation by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine about cases of salmonella found last week on poultry farms.I ráiteas a eisíodh tráthnóna, dúirt an comhlacht go bhfuil baint ag an aisghairm is deireanaí leis an bhfiosrúchán atá ar bun ag an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara faoi chásanna de salmonella a fuarthas an tseachtain seo caite ar fheirmeacha éanlaithe clóis.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2yodr9a2Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com45 lone children who sought asylum in the missing country - Tusla.45 páiste aonair a lorg tearmann sa tír ar iarraidh – Tusla.In the last 6 years, 45 children who were alone in the asylum seeker system and who were in the care of the State have been arrested missing and unaccounted for.Le 6 bliana anuas tá 45 páiste a bhí ina n-aonar sa gcóras lorgtha dídine agus a bhí faoi chúram an Stáit gaibhte ar iarraidh agus gan cuntas orthu.That's according to figures obtained from the children and families agency Tusla.Sin de réir fhigiúirí atá faighte ón ngíomhaireacht leanaí agus teaghlaigh Tusla.A total of 62 children unaccompanied by an adult have gone missing while in the care of the State since 2017, but 17 of them have been found again since then.San iomlán chuaigh 62 páiste gan duine fásta in éineacht leo ar iarraidh agus iad faoi chúram an Stáit ó 2017, ach fritheadh an athuair 17 díobh ó shin.In 2019 the figures were the worst, when 24 children disappeared without an account, only 6 of them have since been found.I 2019 ba mheasa na figiúirí, tráth ar imigh 24 páiste gan cuntas, gan faighte ó shin ach 6 acu.Number of single children missing since 2017: Source: Tusla Tusla says there are currently 201 children unaccompanied by an adult in the care of the State.Líon páistí aonair ar iarraidh ó 2017: Foinse: Tusla Deir Tusla go bhfuil 201 páiste gan duine fásta in éineacht leo faoi chúram an Stáit i láthair na huaire.From Ukraine 71 of that number.As an Úcráin 71 den líon sin.The Department of Justice submits the case of each individual child who comes to the country to Tusla which has a group dealing with children - unaccompanied by adults - who are seeking international protection.Cuireann an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt cás gach páiste aonair a thagann chun na tíre faoi bhráid Tusla ag a bhfuil meitheal ag plé le páistí - gan daoine fásta in éineacht leo - atá ag lorg cosaint idirnáisiúnta.If the child cannot be reunited with their family, in Ireland or abroad, the child is placed in foster care, or in a residential care unit or accommodation that has support provided to meet their needs.Munar féidir an gasúr a athaontú lena gclann, in Éirinn nó thar lear, curtar an páiste faoi chúram altrama, nó in aonad cúram cónaitheach nó i lóistín a bhfuil tacaíocht curtha ar fáil lena gcuid riachtanais a shásamh.If a child is thought to be missing the Gardaí are contacted and it is up to that force to investigate the situation.Má cheaptar go bhfuil páiste gaibhte ar iarraidh curtar fios ar na Gardaí agus is faoin bhfórsa sin an scéal a fhiosrú.Tusla says that they themselves - as they say the State authorities and the public in general - are concerned about the international trafficking of children.Deir Tusla go bhfuil imní orthu féin – mar atá a deir siad ar údaráis an Stáit agus ar an bpobal i gcoiteann – faoin mangaireacht idirnáisiúnta páistí.For the past year they say they have been collaborating with MECPATHS to disseminate information and train carers and health professionals about child molestation in Ireland.Le bliain anuas a deir siad tá siad ag comhoibriú le MECPATHS le eolas a scaipeadh agus le oiliúint a chur ar lucht cúraim agus lucht sláinte faoi mhangaireacht páistí in Éirinn.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/22aucugzContact: irishlingos@gmail.com€290m to be spent on walking and cycling projects this year.€290m le caitheamh ar thograí siúil, rothaíochta i mbliana.The National Transport Authority has allocated €290 million to local authorities in the country to develop infrastructure for walkers and cyclists from now until the end of the year.Tá €290 milliún lamháilte ag an Údarás Náisiúnta Iompair d'údaráis áitiúla na tíre le bonneagar do shiúlóirí agus rothaithe a fhorbairt as seo go deireadh na bliana.The money is to be invested, it was said, in almost 1,200 walking and cycling projects across the country - between paths, bridges, lanes and others.Tá an t-airgead le hinfhesitiú, a dúradh, i mbeagnach 1,200 togra siúil agus rothaíochta ar fud na tíre - idir chosáin, dhroichid, lánaí agus eile.The Government's Program promised to set aside €360 million each year for walking and cycling projects.Gealladh i gClár an Rialtais €360 milliún a chur ar leithligh gach bliain le haghaidh tograí siúil agus rothaíochta.The funding announced today will be used to bring 387 proposals to fruition in the Dublin area, as well as 250 proposals in other cities and 502 proposals in rural areas.Bainfear leas as an maoiniú a fógraíodh inniu le 387 togra a thabhairt i gcrann i limistéar Bhaile Átha Cliath, chomh maith le 250 togra i gcathracha eile agus 502 togra i gceantair tuaithe.The local authorities have to raise the rest of the money to recruit new employees.Caithfidh na húdaráis áitiúla fuílleach an airgid ar fhostaithe nua a earcú.Here are some of the projects to be developed or initiated: - The Dothra Greenway between Howard Park and Donagh Broc Road in Dublin - a new pedestrian bridge over the M40 motorway in Cork - the Waterford Greenway between Carricknafraochan and the city .Seo cuid de na tograí atá le forbairt nó le tionscnamh: - Bealach Glas na Dothra idir Páirc Hoirbeaird agus Bóthar Dhomhnach Broc i mBaile Átha Cliath - droichead nua coisithe thar mhótarbhealach an M40 i gCorcaigh - Bealach Glas Phort Láirge idir Carraigh na bhFraochán agus an chathair.Transport Minister Éamon Ryan said that the funding announced today would be of great benefit locally and nationally.Dúirt an tAire Iompair Éamon Ryan gur mhór an tairbhe a bhainfí go háitiúil agus go náisiúnta as an maoiniú a fógraíodh inniu.Big towns and villages will be cleaner and healthier because of it, he said, and the new proposals will help this country reduce carbon emissions.Beidh bailte móra agus sráidbhailte níos glaine agus níos sláintiúla dá bhíthin, arsa sé, agus cuideoidh na tograí úra leis an tír seo astaíochtaí carbóin a laghdú.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2bonzxqgContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Administrative error" caused excessively high electricity charges."Dearmad riaracháin" ba chúis le táillí leictreachais ró-ard.It was confirmed at the Oireachtas committee on environmental and climate matters today that compensation would be paid to household customers of the Electricity Supply Board who had been charged excessively high fees for a decade.Dearbhaíodh ag coiste Oireachtais maidir le cúrsaí comhshaoil agus aeráide inniu go n-íocfaí cúiteamh le custaiméirí tís Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais ar gearradh táillí ró-ard orthu ar feadh corradh le deich mbliana.The chairman of the Utilities Regulation Commission, Aoife MacEvilly, announced this before the committee today.Is í cathaoirleach an Choimisiúin um Rialáil Fóntais, Aoife MacEvilly, a d'fhógair an méid seo os comhair an choiste inniu.The story concerns a scheme that was established to provide subsidies to people who used a lot of electricity and which applied between 2010 and 2022.Baineann an scéal le scéim a bunaíodh le fóirdheontais a chur ar fáil do dhaoine a chaith go leor leictreachais agus a raibh feidhm leis idir 2010 agus 2022.However, it emerged that the Electricity Supply Board charged household customers a percentage fee, rather than a fixed fee as it should.Tháinig sé chun solais, áfach, gur ghearr Bord Soláthair an Leictreachais táille chéatadánach, seachas táille sheasta mar ba chóir, ar chustaiméirí tís.This meant that the household customers were paying excessively high fees during those years.D'fhág sé sin go raibh na custaiméirí tís ag íoc táillí ró-ard i gcaitheamh na mblianta sin.Aoife MacEvilly was responding to Senator Lynn Boylan from Sinn Féin who has investigated the matter under the Freedom of Information Act.Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí Aoife MacEvilly ar an Seanadóir Lynn Boylan ó Shinn Féin a bhfuil an scéal fiosraithe aici faoin Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise.Senator Boylan asked that it be confirmed how much is to be paid back to the customers.D'iarr an Seanadóir Boylan go ndeimhneofaí cé mhéad atá le híoc ar ais leis na custaiméirí.Deputy Dáil Jennifer Whitmore from the Social Democrats said that it was necessary to find out how it happened that a State body was charging people too high fees for twelve years and that it took so long to notice.Dúirt an Teachta Dála Jennifer Whitmore ó na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta nár mhór a fháil amach cén chaoi ar tharla sé go raibh comhlacht Stáit ag gearradh táillí ró-ard ar dhaoine ar feadh dhá bhliain déag agus gur thóg sé achar chomh fada lena thabhairt faoi deara.Aoife McEvilly accepted what Jennifer Whitmore said and pointed out that it was an "administrative mistake" and that the company did not benefit from it.Ghlac Aoife McEvilly leis an méid a dúirt Jennifer Whitmore agus thug sí le fios gur "dearmad riaracháin" a bhí ann agus nár bhain an comhlacht aon sochar as.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/29y8y5geContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDoubts about the State's strategy regarding nursing care fees.Amhras faoi straitéis an Stáit maidir le táillí cúraim altranais.The Government has confirmed that it is a legal strategy for the State to oppose applications for compensation from people who have been charged nursing care fees after having medical cards.Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Rialtas go bhfuil sé mar straitéis dlíthiúil ag an Stát cur in aghaidh iarratais ar chúiteamh ó dhaoine ar gearradh táillí cúraim altranais orthu tar éis go raibh cártaí leighis acu.A Government spokesperson revealed last night that the strategy had been in place since sometime before July 2011.Thug urlabhraí ón Rialtas le fios aréir go raibh an straitéis i bhfeidhm ó uair éigin roimh Iúil 2011.However, it seems to have been in place long before that.Is cosúil, áfach, go raibh sé i bhfeidhm i bhfad roimhe sin.A whistleblower gave the story to the Mail on Sunday and it was published in that newspaper yesterday.Thug sceithire an scéal don Mail on Sunday agus foilsíodh é ar an nuachtán sin arú inné.According to the report, people with medical cards had been paying nursing care fees for thirty years before it was discovered in 2005 that they were entitled to that care for free Over a thousand patients made an official complaint to the Ombudsman's Office when the story came to light.De réir na tuairisce, bhí daoine a raibh cártaí leighis acu ag íoc táillí cúraim altranais ar feadh tríocha bliain sula bhfuarthas amach in 2005 go raibh siad i dteideal an cúram sin a fháil saor in aisce Rinne os cionn míle othar gearán oifigiúil le hOifig an Ombudsman nuair a tháinig an scéal chun solais.The spokesperson from the Government said that the cases that the State brought against them, that they related to private nursing homes and that a settlement was made in some of those cases.Dúirt an t-urlabhraí ón Rialtas gur bhain na cásanna ar chuir an Stát ina n-aghaidh, gur bhain siad le tithe altranais príobháideacha agus go ndearnadh socrú i gcuid de na cásanna sin.In relation to public nursing homes, €480 million was paid back to patients or their relatives but none of the cases went as far as the court, said the spokesperson.I dtaca le tithe altranais poiblí de, íocadh ar ais €480 milliún le hothair nó lena ndaoine muinteartha ach ní dheachaigh aon cheann de na cásanna chomh fada leis an gcúirt, a dúirt an t-urlabhraí.It was also revealed that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is seeking legal advice on the matter from the Attorney General.Tugadh le fios chomh maith go bhfuil comhairle dlí faoin scéal á lorg ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly ar an Ard-Aighne.Social Democrat co-leader Róisín Shortall was Minister of State in the Department of Health in 2011 and she said today that she did not know there was a policy to keep compensation refunds given to people confidential.Bhí comhcheannaire na nDaonlathaithe Sóisialta Róisín Shortall ina hAire Stáit sa Roinn Sláinte in 2011 agus dúirt sí inniu nach raibh a fhios aicise go raibh polasaí ann aisíocaíochtaí cúitimh a tugadh do dhaoine a choinneáil faoi rún.Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar revealed that he had nothing to do with devising a legal strategy to counter claims for compensation from wrongfully charged people.Inné, thug an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar le fios nach raibh aon bhaint aigesean le straitéis dlíthiúil a chumadh le cur in aghaidh iarratais ar chúiteamh ó dhaoine ar gearradh táillí orthu san éagóir.Sinn Féin and the Labor Party are demanding that any new documents relating to the matter be sent to the joint Oireachtas committee without delay.Tá Sinn Féin agus Páirtí an Lucht Oibre ag éileamh aon cháipéisí nua maidir leis an scéal a sheoladh chuig comhchoiste Oireachtais gan mhoill.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2qes4svjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDiocese of Limerick hosting a fitness club.Cumann aclaíochta á gcur ó dhoras ag Deoise Luimnigh.A fitness club in south Limerick City is angry and disappointed about a decision made by the parish priest and the diocese to give them permission to abandon the community hall.Tá fearg agus díomá ar chumann aclaíochta i ndeisceart Chathair Luimnigh faoi chinneadh atá déanta ag an sagart paróiste agus ag an deoise fórgra a thabhairt dóibh an halla pobail a thréigean.The community hall of Mhuire Banríon na Siochána is located in Ballyan Roistigh, serving an area that is disadvantaged and which is part of a major regeneration scheme being undertaken by various State authorities.Tá halla pobail Mhuire Bhanríon na Siochána lonnaithe i mBaile an Róistigh, ag freastal ar cheantar atá faoi mhíbhuntáiste agus atá mar chuid de mhórscéim athnuachana atá ar bun ag údaráis éagsúla Stáit.This year members of the Limerick Combat Gym kickboxing club received a letter from the parish priest informing the club that it is planned to sell or lease the hall on a long term basis.An tseachain seo a fuair baill den chumann cic-dhornálaíochta Limerick Combat Gym litir on sagart paróiste ag cur in iúl don chumann go bhfuil sé beartaithe an halla a dhíol nó a ligean ar léas fadtéarmach.The letter states that the parish can no longer afford the cost of maintaining the hall and that the decision has been made in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Limerick.Deirtear sa litir nach bhfuil an paróiste in acmhainn costas cothabhála an halla a sheasamh níos mó agus go bhfuil an cinneadh déanta i gcomhar le Deoise Caitliceach Luimnigh.The management and members of the association, and the parents of the many young people who benefit from it, are very angry and disappointed.Tá olc agus díomá mór ar bhainistíocht agus ar bhaill an chumainn, agus ar thuismitheoirí an lear mór daoine óga a bhaineann tairbhe as.Tony O'Donnell, the manager of the kickboxing association, says it is a community hall for all the local community.Deir Tony O'Donnell, an banisteoir ar an gcumann cic-dornálaíochta, gur halla pobail é do phobal uile na háite.He says that the society has been benefiting from it for 10 years and more while paying rent every month.Deir sé go bhfuil an cumann ag baint leas as le 10 mbliana agus tuilleadh agus iad ag íoc cíosa gach mí.He says that there is no other hall or facility of this kind available to the youth of the area.Deir sé nach bhfuil aon halla eile ná áis dhá shórt ar fáil d'aos óg an cheantair.County Councilor Catherine Slattery says the Church's decision is a shame.Deir an Comhairleoir Contae Catherine Slattery gur mór an náire é cinneadh na hEaglaise.She says it was the local people who raised the money 40 years ago to build the community hall.Deir sí gurbh iad muintir na háite a bhailigh an t-airgead 40 bliain ó shin leis an halla pobail a thógáil."That didn't happen and people are on the brink of trying to sell us this community facility."Níor tharla sé sin agus tá daoine ar buille go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh an áis phobail seo a dhíol orainn.We are planning a protest at the local church on Sunday to show our displeasure to the diocese".Tá agóid beartaithe againn ag an séipéal áitiúil Dé Domhnaigh chun ár míshástacht a leiriú don deoise".Tomás Ó Mainnín will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Tomás Ó Mainnín ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hsknjsfContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe World Holiday Show is back after 3 years.An Seó Saoire Domhanda ar ais tar éis 3 bliana.Travel agencies say their business is booming as more people book holidays in January following the Covid 19 crisis.Deir gníomhaireachtaí taistil go bhfuil trácht an-tréan faoina ngnó agus mórchuid daoine ag cur laethanta saoire in áirithe mí Eanáir tar éis ghéarchéim Covid a 19.The holiday industry is said to be worth €5 billion a year to the economy.Luaitear luach €5 billiún sa mbliain a bheith sa tionscal saoire don gheilleagar.Last year, with the sector booming, licensed travel agents had a turnover of €1.3 billion.Anuraidh, agus biseach ag teacht faoin earnáil, bhí láimhdeachas €1.3 billiún ag gníomhairí ceadúnaithe taistil.In the last three years, the period of the Pandemic and the war in Ukraine, 10 agencies have been launched.Le trí bliana anuas, tréimhse na Paindéime agus na cogaíochta san Úcráin, tá 10 gcinn de ghníomhaireachtaí curtha de dhroim seoil.But in the RDS in Dublin today there is courage to be felt as 1,000 travel experts from 50 countries meet together at the 'Holiday World Show' for the first time since 2020.Ach san RDS i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu tá misneach le brath agus 1,000 saineolaí taistil as 50 tír ag cruinniú le chéile ag an seó saoire domhanda 'Holiday World Show' an chéad uair ó 2020.18 businesses will be present throughout the weekend representing County Donegal.Beidh 18 gnó i láthair ann ar feadh an deireadh seachtaine i mbun ionadíochta ar Chontae Dhún na nGall.70,000 people are expected at the gathering.Táthar ag súil le 70,000 duine ag an teacht le chéile.Donegal County Council's tourism department wants to give Tirconaill a platform to attract people to take a holiday there.Tá rannóg turasóireachta Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall ag iarraidh ardán a thabhairt do Thír Chonaill le daoine a mhealladh le ghabháil ar saoire ann.Expect crowds on holiday this year after a crisis in the industry.Súil leis na sluaite ar saoire i mbliana tar éis géarchéim sa tionscal.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nno6euuContact: irishlingos@gmail.comResearch showing the marginalization of young Irish people in Belfast.Taighde ag léiriú imeallú Gaeil óga i mBéal Feirste.In Belfast today, research was launched on youth work through the medium of Irish, the first report of its kind ever.I mBéal Feirste inniu seoladh taighde ar obair óige tré mheán na Gaeilge, an chéad tuairisc den chinéal sin riamh.The research deals with the way youth work has been pushed into unsuitable spaces and the way it has been pushed out when policy and funding are being worked out.Pléann an taighde leis an dóigh ar brúdh an obair óige isteach i spásanna mífhóirsteanacha agus an dóigh ar brúdh amach í agus polasaí agus maoiniú á réiteach.In recent years there have been many demonstrations by Irish language youth associations in Northern Ireland with the Education Authority threatening to cut almost all of their funding.Le blianta beaga anuas is iomaí léirisiú a bhí ag cumainn óige Gaeilge i dTuaisceart Éireann agus an tÚdarás Oideachais ag bagairt a gcuid maoinithe uilig beagnach a ghearradh.They stood their ground and Glór na Móna in collaboration with Ulster University carried out research in that period which was launched today giving a definition of what Irish youth work means.Sheas siad an fód agus rinne Glór na Móna i gcomhar le hOllscoil Uladh taighde sa tréimhse sin a seoladh inniu ag tabhairt sainmhíniú ar cad is brí le obair óige Gaeilge."Squeezed in and squeezed out" is the name of the report."Brúite isteach is brúite amach" ainm na tuarascála.It is hoped that the new framework shown in the study will be a guide for the Education Authority when decisions are made about funding and resources.Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an chreatlach úr atá léirithe sa staidéar ina threoir ag an Údaras Oideachais agus cinntí á ndéanamh feasta faoi mhaoiniú agus faoi acmhainní.Áine Ní Ghallchóir will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Áine Ní Ghallchóir ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ehqppbwContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA heavy fine for Enoch Burke if he does not obey a court order.Fíneáil mhór do Enoch Burke muna gcloíonn sé le hordú cúirte.The High Court has ruled that Enoch Burke will be fined €700 per day if he does not take sufficient action in his contempt of court before two o'clock tomorrow.Tá rialú tugtha ag an Ard-Chúirt go ngearrfar fíneáil €700 in aghaidh an lae ar Enoch Burke muna ndéanann sé leorghníomh ina dhíspeagadh cúirte roimh a dó a chlog amárach.High Court Judge Brian O'Moore said he will review his decision at a hearing on February 10.Dúirt an Breitheamh Brian O'Moore san Ard-Chúirt go ndéanfaidh sé athbhreithniú ar a chinneadh ag éisteacht ar an 10ú Feabhra.The Judge also said that these daily fines would cost almost €5,000 per week.Dúirt an Breitheamh chomh maith gur costas do bheagnach €5,000 euro in aghaidh na seachtaine a bheadh i gceist leis na fíneálacha laethúla seo.Judge O'Moore said that this should persuade Enoch Burke to end his current behavior of attending Wilson's Hospital school for no reason, a school that does not want him Enoch Burke on her land.Dúirt an Breitheamh O'Moore gur cheart go gcuirfidh sé seo ina luí ar Enoch Burke deireadh a chur leis an iompar atá ar bun aige faoi láthair, sé sin, ag freastal ar scoil Wilson's Hospital gan aon chúis, scoil nach bhfuil ag iarraidh go mbeadh Enoch Burke ar a cuid talún.The Judge said if this did not work the daily fee could be increased further.Dúirt an Breitheamh muna n- oibríonn sé seo go bhféadfaí an táille laethúil a ardú tuilleadh.Enoch Burke came as far as Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath for the third day in a row today.Tháinig Enoch Burke chomh fada le Scoil Wilson's Hospital i gContae na hIarmhí do tríú lá as a chéile inniu.Enoch Burke's father, Seán Burke, drove him to school again this morning.Thiomáin athair Enoch Burke, Seán Burke, é chomh fada leis an scoil arís ar maidin.Enoch Burke was fired from his job as a teacher last Friday.Briseadh Enoch Burke as a phost mar mhúinteoir Dé hAoine seo caite.Today's judgment has been criticized by Enoch Burke who says it is a stain on the nation, the land and the country's history.Tá breithiúnas an lae inniu cáinte ag Enoch Burke a deir gur smál ar an náisiún, ar an dtalamh agus ar stair na tíre é.Enoch Burke to be fined €700 per day if he does not comply with a court orderFíneáil €700 in aghaidh an lae le gearradh ar Enoch Burke muna gcloíonn sé le hordú cúirte

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2kwj4qlsContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn ancient chalice is wanted back from a Cork community.Cailís ársa á hiarraidh ar ais ó Phobal i gCorcaigh.A community in the north of County Cork has petitioned for the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England to provide an accurate and comprehensive account of one of this country's most ancient religious relics.Tá achainí déanta ag pobal i dtuaisceart Chondae Chorcaí go gcuirfeadh Músaem Victoria and Albert i Londain Shasana cuntas cruinn cuimsitheach le ceann de na hiarsmaí creidimh is ársa de chuid na tíre seo.Tomás Ó Mainnín will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900.Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Tomás Ó Mainnín ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2etuzdkqContact: irishlingos@gmail.com151 additional jobs created in ÚnaG companies during the year.151 post breise cruthaithe i gcomhlachtaí ÚnaG le bliain.Údarás na Gaeltachta has published its 2022 year-end statement.Tá ráiteas deireadh bliana 2022 foilsithe ag Údarás na Gaeltachta.151 jobs was the net increase in the number of jobs in Gaeltacht areas last year in comparison with 2021, but there was a decrease in the number of jobs in the Authority's client companies in Galway and Cork.151 post an glan-mhéadú a bhí ar an líon post i gceantair Ghaeltachta anuraidh i gcompráid le 2021 ach bhí laghdú ar líon na bpost i gcliantchomhlachtaí an Údaráis i nGaillimh agus i gCorcaigh.8,235 people were employed in the Authority's client companies at the end of 2022, an increase on the 8,084 people employed in them in 2021.8,235 duine a bhí fostaithe i gcliantchomhlachtaí an Údaráis ag deireadh na bliana 2022, méadú ar an 8,084 duine a bhí fostaithe iontu in 2021.Although 945 new jobs were created in 2022 in Gaeltacht areas, there was a net increase of 151 jobs at the end of the year when the jobs that were allowed to go were taken into account.Cé gur cruthaíodh 945 post nua in 2022 i gceantair Ghaeltachta, ba 151 post de ghlanmhéadú a bhí i gceist ag deireadh na bliana nuair a bhí na poist a ligeadh chun siúil glactha san áireamh.2,426 people were employed at the end of the year in the Authority's client companies in Donegal, an increase of 57 people compared to the end of 2021.2, 426 duine a bhí fostaithe ag deireadh na bliana i gcliantchomhlachtaí an Údaráis i nDún na nGall, méadú 57 duine i gcomparáid le deireadh 2021.The biggest increase in employment last year was in the Gaeltacht of Kerry, where there was a net increase of 83 jobs: that's a 13% increase on the previous year and represents more than half of the total net increase of 151.Ba i nGaeltacht Chiarraí a bhí an méadú ba mhó i gcúrsaí fostaíochta anuraidh, áit a raibh glanmhéadú de 83 post: sin ardú 13 faoin gcéad ar an mbliain roimhe sin agus ar ionann é agus breis is leath den ghlanmhéadú iomlán 151.There was a net increase of 44 jobs on jobs in Mayo Gaeltacht, Twenty one additional jobs in Waterford and fifteen jobs increase on jobs in Meath Gaeltacht.Bhí glanmhéadú de 44 post ar phoist i nGaeltacht Mhaigh Eo , Fiche hAon post breise a bhí i bPort Láirge agus chúig phost déag de mhéadú a bhí ar phoist i nGaeltacht na Mí.But the number of jobs in client companies fell in two counties.Ach thit líon na bpost i gcliantchuideachtaí in dhá chontae.There were 53 fewer jobs in Galway, a decrease of around 1.5% compared to the same period last year and it is also shown that there was a drop for 16 jobs in Cork as well.Bhí 53 post níos lú i nGaillimh, laghdú thart ar 1.5 faoin gcéad i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh agus léirítear freisin go raibh titim do 16 post i gCorcaigh freisin.430 people were using the 27 digital hubs in the Gaeltacht at the end of 2022, but two counties are still without technology according to the Report, namely Waterford and Meath.430 duine a bhí ag úsáid na 27 mol dhigiteach sa Ghaeltacht ag deireadh 2022, ach tá dhá chontae fós gan gteic de réir na Tuarascála, siad sin Port Láirge agus An Mhí.151 additional jobs created in Údarás na Gaeltachta companies during the year151 post breise cruthaithe i gcomhlachtaí de chuid Údarás na Gaeltachta le bliain

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ztlpbfvContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA review of children's mental health care in North Kerry.Athbhreithiú ar chúram meabhairshláinte páistí i gCiarraí Thuaidh.The Health Service Executive has announced that they are to undertake a review of the CAMHS mental health service in North Kerry.Tá sé fógartha ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil siad chun tabhairt faoi athbhreithniú ar an tseirbhís meabhairshláinte CAMHS i gCiarraí Thuaidh.A random inspection of 50 files revealed "cause for concern" says the Executive in the case of 16 of those 50 children.Léirigh iniúchadh randamach ar 50 comhad "údar imní" a deir an Fheidhmeannacht i gcás 16 den 50 páiste sin.The Newsroom understands that the concern relates to "prescribing practices" and "concerns about the professional practice of a clinician only".Tuigtear do Sheomra na Nuachta go mbaineann an imní le "cleachtais oideasaíochta" agus le "ábhar imní faoi chleachtas proifisiúnta cliniceora amháin".The Executive says the clinician is "not currently working".Deir an Fheidhmeannacht nach bhfuil an cliniceoir "i mbun oibre i láthair na huaire".They say the review will be on the same scale and layout as the review of the South Kerry CAMHS service, carried out by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Seán Maskey, who is on duty in London.Deir siad go mbeidh an t- athbhreithniú ar an scála agus leagan-amach céanna leis an athbhreithniú ar sheirbhís CAMHS Chiarraí Theas, a rinne an síciatraí leanaí agus déagóirí an Dr Seán Maskey, atá i mbun dualgais i Londain.Their review concerned the mental health care received by 1,300 young people.Bhain an t-athbhreithniú siúd leis an gcúram meabhairshláinte a fuair 1,300 gasúr.It was shown that 46 boys were significantly harmed while in the care of South Kerry CAMHS, and that a further 227 boys were put at risk of significant harm.Léiríodh gur déanadh dochar suntasach do 46 gasúr agus iad faoi chúram CAMHS Chiarraí Theas, agus gur cuireadh 227 gasúr eile i mbaol dochair shuntasach.It has been confirmed that Dr Maskey will not undertake the review in North Kerry.Tá sé deimhnithe nach é an Dr Maskey a thabharfaidh faoin athbhreithniú i gCiarraí Thuaidh.They are currently putting together another inspection team, says the Health Service Executive.Tá meitheal eile iniúchadh á chur le chéile faoi láthair acu a deir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2pc7sptoContact: irishlingos@gmail.comElectric scooters involved in 746 traffic accidents in 2022.Baint ag scútair leictreacha le 746 eachtra tráchta in 2022.Gardaí recorded 746 traffic incidents involving electric scooters last year, an average of fourteen incidents per week and an increase of almost 17% from the previous year.Thaifead na Gardaí 746 eachtra tráchta a raibh baint ag scútair leictreacha leo anuraidh, sin ceithre eachtra dhéag in aghaidh na seachtaine ar an meán agus ardú beagnach 17 faoin gcéad ón mbliain roimhe sin.The figures provided by the Gardaí today also show that they have recorded 28 traffic incidents involving electric scooters since the beginning of this year.Léiríonn na figiúirí a chuir na Gardaí ar fáil inniu freisin go bhfuil 28 eachtra tráchta a raibh baint ag scútair leictreacha leo taifeadta acu ó thús na bliana seo.Gardaí also say they have confiscated 305 electric scooters under the Road Traffic Act since 2020.Deir na Gardaí chomh maith gur choigistigh siad 305 scútar leictreach faoin Acht um Thrácht ar Bhóithre ón mbliain 2020.Currently, it is against the law to use electric scooters on roads and footpaths in this country, but legislation is due to be passed in the Oireachtas shortly to make it legal.Faoi láthair, tá sé in aghaidh an dlí feidhm a bhaint as scútair leictreacha ar bhóithre agus ar chosáin sa tír seo, ach tá reachtaíocht le rith san Oireachtas go gairid lena ndéanamh dleathach.According to the law, because an electric scooter is a mechanically propelled vehicle, it is not allowed to use it in a public place without motor tax and insurance and without the person using it having a driver's license.De réir an dlí, mar gheall gur feithicil mheicnighluaiste é scútar leictreach, níl cead feidhm a bhaint as in áit phoiblí gan mótarcháin agus árachas a bheith air ná gan ceadúnas tiomána a bheith ag an té atá á úsáid.However, this is a real dilemma, as electric scooters cannot be taxed according to the same law.Is sáinn cheart é seo, áfach, mar nach féidir mótarcháin a chur scútar leictreach de réir an dlí chéanna.It is understood that the new regulations to be introduced mean that people under the age of sixteen will not be allowed to use them; that they will not be allowed to be used on footpaths; that they will not be allowed to carry passengers or luggage; and that a speed limit will be set for them.Tuigtear go bhfuil sé i gceist faoi na rialacháin nua atá le tabhairt isteach nach mbeidh cead ag daoine faoi shé bliana déag iad a úsáid; nach mbeidh cead iad a úsáid ar chosáin; nach mbeidh cead paisinéirí ná bagáiste a iompar orthu; agus go leagfar síos teorainn luais dóibh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hcwef8kContact: irishlingos@gmail.com4_cinn_d'fhuinneoga_daite_harry_clarke_daite_d'uineir_bewley's4 cinn d'fhuinneoga daite Harry Clarke daite d'úinéir Bewley's.The High Court ruled that the owner of Bewley's owns four of the six stained glass windows made by artist Harry Clarke which are displayed in the famous cafe on Dublin's Grafton Street, and the tenant owns the other pair.Rialaigh an Ard-Chúirt gur le húinéir Bewley's ceithre cinn de na sé fhuinneog dhaite a rinne an t-ealaíontóir Harry Clarke atá ar taispeáint sa chaife cáiliúil ar Shráid Grafton i mBaile Átha Cliath, agus gur leis an tionónta an péire eile.The stained glass works are estimated to be worth at least €1 million.Meastar luach €1 milliún ar a laghad a bheith sna saothair gloine daite.The cafe is owned by businessman Johnny Ronan's company.Is le comhlacht de chuid an fhir ghnó Johnny Ronan an caife.It was claimed by the company - RGRE Grafton Teo - that the windows were close to the property.Bhí sé á mhaíomh ag an gcomhlacht - RGRE Grafton Teo - gur de dhlúth agus d'inneach an áitribh na fuinneoga.Bewleys, however, claimed that the windows were not part of the structure of the building and were not really windows.Mhaígh Bewleys, áfach, nach cuid de struchtúr an fhoirgnimh na fuinneoga agus nach fuinneoga iad i ndáiríre.In fact, according to them, they are portable works of art.Déanta na fírinne, dar leo, is saothair ealaíne inaistrithe iad.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ndnyzuaContact: irishlingos@gmail.comWhatsApp fined €5.5m for breaching regulations.Fíneáil €5.5m gearrtha ar WhatsApp faoi rialacháin a sháru.The Commission for Data Protection has imposed a fine of €5.5 million on the company that administers the WhatsApp messaging app for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation.Tá fíneáil €5.5 milliún gearrtha ag an gCoimisiún um Chosaint Sonraí ar an gcomhlacht a riarann an aip teachtaireachtaí WhatsApp faoin Rialachán Ginearálta maidir le Cosaint Sonraí a shárú.The company was also ordered to update its data processing operations in accordance with the regulations from now on for the next six months.Ordaíodh don chomhlacht freisin a gcuid oibríochtaí próiseála sonraí a nuashonrú de réir na rialachán as seo go ceann sé mhí.WhatsApp indicated that they would appeal against the Commission's decision because they themselves believe that the service already meets the regulations from a technological and legal point of view.Thug WhatsApp le fios go ndéanfaidís achomharc in aghaidh chinneadh an Choimisiúin mar go gcreideann siad féin go dtagann an tseirbhís leis na rialacháin cheana féin ó thaobh na teicneolaíochta agus ó thaobh an dlí de.The matter relates to a complaint received by the Commission from a WhatsApp user regarding the app's terms of service.Baineann an scéal le gearán a fuair an Coimisiún ó úsáideoir WhatsApp maidir le téarmaí seirbhíse na haipe.The user claimed that the company was forcing him or her to accept updated terms and that he or she really had no choice but to accept them.Mhaígh an t-úsáideoir go raibh an comhlacht ag cur iallach air nó uirthi glacadh le téarmaí nuashonraithe agus nach raibh aon rogha aige nó aici i ndáiríre ach glacadh leo.The Commission also fined Facebook and Instagram €390 million earlier this month for breaching data protection regulations.Ghearr an Coimisiún fíneálacha €390 milliún ar Facebook agus ar Instagram níos luaithe an mhí seo chomh maith faoi rialacháin chosanta sonraí a shárú.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2zx7ufd3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com12,000 workers to be let go at Google's parent company.12,000 oibrí le ligean chun siúil ag máthairchomhlacht Google.It is reported that the technology giant Alphabet - the parent company of Google - is to "cancel" 12,000 jobs in different parts of the world.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an ollchomhlacht teicneolaíochta Alphabet - máthairchomhlacht Google - le 12,000 post in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud an domhain "a chur ar ceal".The plan is outlined in a memo sent by Alphabet's chief executive to workers, according to the Reuters news agency.Tá an plean leagtha amach i meamram a chuir príomhfheidhmeannach Alphabet chuig na hoibrithe, de réir áisíneacht nuachta Reuters.Jobs in the recruitment, corporate, engineering and product departments are involved.Poist sna rannóga earcaíochta, corparáide, innealtóireachta agus táirgí atá i gceist.5,000 people are employed by Google in Ireland but it is not yet known how the news will affect them.Tá 5,000 duine fostaithe ag Google in Éirinn ach ní fios fós cén chaoi a rachaidh an scéala i gcion orthusan.A spokesperson for Google in Ireland told RTÉ that they had nothing to say beyond what had been revealed by chief executive Sundar Pichai.Dúirt urlabhraí Google in Éirinn le RTÉ nach raibh dada le rá acu thar an méid a bhí tugtha le fios ag an bpríomhfheidhmeannach Sundar Pichai.In his memo, the chief executive claimed that he was optimistic about the company's future thanks to the investment they made in Artificial Intelligence at the very beginning of its development, among other things.Ina mheamram, mhaígh an príomhfheidhmeannach go raibh sé dóchasach faoina bhfuil i ndán don chomhlacht a bhuíochas sin don infheistíocht a rinne siad in Intleacht Shaorga i bhfíorthús a forbartha, i measc rudaí eile.The tech sector in the United States is in recession and the largest companies have been laying off workers for several months.Tá an earnáil teicneolaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe ag cúlú agus tá oibrithe á ligean chun siúil ag na comhlachtaí is mó le roinnt míonna.Yesterday, Microsoft announced that 10,000 employees in the company would lose their jobs by the end of the year due to redundancy.Arú inné, d'fhógair Microsoft go gcaillfeadh 10,000 fostaí sa chomhlacht a gcuid post faoi dheireadh na bliana de bharr iomarcaíochta.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2jm29ee6Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMicrosoft to let 10,000 employees walk by 2023.Microsoft le 10,000 fostaí a ligean chun siúil faoi earr 2023.The computer giant Microsoft plans to let 10,000 employees walk in different locations around the world by the end of this year.Tá sé beartaithe ag an ollchomhlacht ríomhaireachta Microsoft 10,000 fostaí a ligean chun siúil in ionaid éagsúla ar fud an domhain faoi dheireadh na bliana seo.It is included in almost 5% of all employees of the company.Áirítear gurb in beagnach 5 faoin gcéad d'fhostaithe uile an chomhlachta.It appears that workers in the human resources and engineering departments will be among them.Dealraítear go mbeidh oibrithe sna rannóga acmhainní daonna agus innealtóireachta ina measc.Microsoft employs over 3,500 people in Ireland - between operations, sales, engineering and product development - but it is not yet known if any of them will suffer.Tá barr ar 3,500 duine fostaithe ag Microsoft in Éirinn - idir na rannga oibríochtaí, díolachán, innealtóireachta agus forbartha táirgí - ach ní fios fós an mbeidh aon duine acu thíos leis.The tech sector in the United States is in recession and the largest companies have been laying off workers for several months.Tá an earnáil teicneolaíochta sna Stáit Aontaithe ag cúlú agus tá oibrithe á ligean chun siúil ag na comhlachtaí is mó le roinnt míonna.Amazon indicated at the beginning of this month that 18,000 workers in the company would lose their jobs due to redundancy and last November Meta announced that 11,000 workers would be let go, including 390 people in Ireland.Thug Amazon le fios i dtús na míosa seo go gcaillfeadh 18,000 oibrí sa chomhlacht a gcuid post de bharr iomarcaíochta agus i mí na Samhna seo caite d'fhógair Meta go ligfí 11,000 oibirí chun siúil, 390 duine in Éirinn ina measc.The story relates to the overgrowth that is said to have occurred over several years in the international technology sector.Baineann an scéal leis an rófhás a deirtear a tháinig le roinnt blianta ar an earnáil teicneolaíochta idirnáisiúnta.Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that the Government was "keeping a close eye on the technology sector" in this country but he believes that employment in that sector is "very strong" at the moment.Dúirt an Tánaiste Micheál Martin go raibh an Rialtas "ag coinneáil súil ghéar ar an earnáil teicneolaíochta" sa tír seo ach dar leis go bhfuil cúrsaí fostaíochta san earnáil sin "an-láidir" faoi láthair.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2lh36d2oContact: irishlingos@gmail.comArgos to close their stores, 580 workers to be let go.Argos lena gcuid siopaí a dhúnadh, 580 oibrí le ligean chun siúil.Retail company Argos is to close all its stores in the State at the end of June and let the 580 people who work for them go.Tá an comhlacht miondíola Argos lena gcuid siopaí ar fad sa Stát a dhúnadh i ndeiridh an Mheithimh agus na 580 duine atá ag obair dóibh a ligean chun siúil.In a statement, the company said that it would not be wise to invest more in their operations in the Republic of Ireland and that the money would be better invested in other parts of the business elsewhere.I ráiteas, dúirt an comhlacht nach mbeadh sé ciallmhar tuilleadh infheistíochta a dhéanamh ina gcuid oibríochtaí i bPoblacht na hÉireann agus gurbh fhearr an t-airgead a infheistiú i gcodanna eile den ghnó in áiteanna eile.The company promised that a very generous redundancy package would be given to the workers.Gheall an comhlacht go dtabharfaí pacáiste iomarcaíochta thar a bheith flaithiúil do na hoibrithe.In that case, it was said, a special redundancy payment "as a goodwill gesture" will be given to the few people who are not entitled to the normal redundancy terms.Ina cheann sin, a dúradh, tabharfar íocaíocht speisialta iomarcaíochta "mar chomhartha dea-mhéine" don beagán daoine nach bhfuil i dteideal na ngnáth-théarmaí iomarcaíochta.The 34 Argos stores in various parts of the State will be closed on June 24 and orders will not be accepted after March 22.Is ar an 24 Meitheamh a dhúnfar an 34 siopa atá ag Argos in áiteanna éagsúla sa Stát agus ní ghlacfar le horduithe tar éis 22 Márta.The Mandate union said they are disappointed by the news but would do their best to get the best redundancy deal for the workers.Dúirt an ceardchumann Mandate go bhfuil díomá orthu faoin scéala ach go ndéanfaidís a ndícheall an margadh iomarcaíochta is fearr a fháil do na hoibrithe.It is understood that there was a drop of 21% on the company's sales in the State last year and that they lost over €13 million.Tuigtear go raibh titim de 21 faoin gcéad ar dhíolacháin an chomhlachta sa Stát anuraidh agus gur chaill siad os cionn €13 milliún.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2zernmdyContact: irishlingos@gmail.comReview of language plans in the Gaeltacht this year.Athbhreithniú ar phleananna teanga sa Ghaeltacht i mbliana.Multimedia Journalist The newly appointed Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Patrick O'Donovan hopes that consultants will be appointed by Easter to conduct an independent review of the implementation of the language plans in the Gaeltacht.Iriseoir Ilmheán Tá súil ag Aire Stáit nuacheaptha na Gaeltachta Patrick O'Donovan go mbeidh comhairleoirí ceaptha faoi Cháisc le hathbhreithniú neamhspleách a dhéanamh ar fheidhmiú na bpleananna teanga sa Ghaeltacht.It is understood that the Department of the Gaeltacht hopes that the body appointed by the end of 2023 will have carried out up to ten reviews.Tuigtear go bhfuil súil ag Roinn na Gaeltachta go mbeidh suas le deich n- athbhreithniú déanta ag an chomhlacht a cheapfar faoi dheireadh 2023.Language planning officers in the Gaeltacht areas have long sought a review - a measure promised in the Department's language planning guidelines.Is fada athbhreithniú á lorg ag oifigigh pleanála teanga sna ceantair Ghaeltachta - beart a ghealltar i dtreoirlínte pleanála teanga na Roinne."The Department has done a lot of work on that matter", said Minister of State O'Donovan in his first major television interview which was broadcast on 7Lá on TG4 in the evening."Tá an-chuid oibre déanta ag an Roinn ar an ábhar sin", a dúirt an tAire Stáit O’Donovan ina chéad mhóragallamh teilifíse a craoladh ar 7Lá ar TG4 tráthnóna.In addition, Minister of State O'Donovan indicated that draft planning guidelines for housing in the Gaeltacht would be published before Easter.Ina theannta sin, thug an tAire Stáit O’Donovan le fios go bhfoilseofaí dréacht-treoirlínte pleanála do thithíocht sa Ghaeltacht roimh an Cháisc.The Minister of State would not give any information about the details of those guidelines but said that "a lot of work has been completed (by) the Department of the Gaeltacht and the Department of Housing" regarding them.Ní thabharfadh an tAire Stáit aon eolas faoi shonraí na dtreoirlínte sin ach dúirt sé go bhfuil "an- chuid oibre críochnaithe (ag) Roinn na Gaeltachta agus an Roinn Tithíochta" ina dtaobh.At Christmas, his predecessor - Jack Chambers - announced that the Údarás na Gaeltachta board election would be brought back.I mbéal na Nollag, d’fhógair a réamhtheachtaí - Jack Chambers - go dtabharfaí ar ais toghchán bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta.Minister of State O'Donovan confirmed on 7Days that the appropriate legislation would be brought before the Dáil "as soon as possible" with the hope of holding the election on the same day as the local authority election and the European election in 2024.Dhearbhaigh an tAire Stáit O’Donovan ar 7Lá go gcuirfí an reachtaíocht chuí os comhair na Dála "chomh luath agus is féidir" agus súil aige an toghchán a reáchtáil ar an lá céanna le toghchán na n-údarás áitiúil agus toghchán na hEorpa in 2024.The Department of the Gaeltacht hopes that the Irish, Gaeltacht and Gaelic Speaking Community of the Oireachtas will have received the headings of the bill regarding the election of the Authority's board this week.Tá súil ag Roinn na Gaeltachta go mbeidh ceannteidil an bhille maidir le toghchán bhord an Údaráis faighte ag Comhchoiste Gaeilge, Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha Gaeilge an Oireachtais an tseachtain seo.The Minister of State will soon have a series of meetings with the political parties in this regard, he said.Beidh sraith cruinnithe ag an Aire Stáit leis na páirtithe polaitíochta go luath ina thaobh, a dúirt sé.Tomorrow, Thursday, Minister of State O'Donovan will make his first official visit to the Gaeltacht, when he will meet with the Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta Tomás Ó Síocháin and the Coimisinéir Teanga Rónán Ó Domhnaill in Con...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2e694f6xContact: irishlingos@gmail.comDanger on the roads and great cold promised.Contúirt ar na bóithre agus fuacht mór geallta.The Weather Office has issued a Status Yellow warning that it will freeze across the country from 4 o'clock in the evening until midday tomorrow.Tá fainic Stádas Buí eisithe ag Oifig na hAimsire go siocfaidh sé ar fud na tíre ón 4 a' chlog tráthnóna go meánlae amárach.Met Éireann has published a warning that there will be a danger of ice on roads and footpaths.Tá foláireamh foilsithe ag Met Éireann go mbeidh contúirt oighir ar bhóithre agus ar chosáin.-5C is promised in places overnight and hard frost as well as fog is promised.Tá -5C geallta in áiteacha thar oíche agus sioc crua chomh maith le ceo geallta.It will snow and sleet in the north, north-west and south-west says Met.ie.Caithfidh sé sneachta agus flichshneachta ó thuaidh, san iarthuaisceart agus san iardheisceart a deir Met.ie.The snow will fall heavily they say on high ground.Titfidh an sneachta go trom a deir siad ar thalamh ard.Roads in Tírconaill were icy in the morning with frost and snow overnight.Bhí bóithre i dTír Chonaill ina reothalach ar maidin théis sioc agus sneachta thar oíche.Cars were stuck on the road between Glensouly and Glenfinn in the center of County Donegal.Sáinníodh carranna ar an mbóthar idir Gleann tSúilí agus Gleann Fhinne i lár Chondae Dhún na nGall.Since the morning many routes behind the sun were still slippery.Ó mhaidin bhí bealaí go leor ar chúl na gréine fós sleamhain.The Road Safety Authority is advising drivers to brace themselves for the cold weather that is expected for the rest of the week.Tá an tÚdarás um Shábháilteacht Bóithre ag cur comhairle ar thiománaithe a bheith faoi réir don fhuacht atá geallta an chuid eile den tseachtain.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hrsnmlcContact: irishlingos@gmail.comTwo rescued from sinking fishing boat.Beirt tugtha slán ó bhád iascaigh a báthadh.Two fishermen were rescued from a boat that sank off the Toraya coast early this morning.Tarrtháladh beirt iascairí ó bhád a chuaigh go tóin poill amach ó chósta Thoraigh moch ar maidin.Kinmálana Coast Guard told Nuacht an Tuaiscirt on Raidió na Gaeltachta that the Coast Guard vessel, Aráinn Móir lifeboat and Bunbig Coast Guard were notified at around 6 o'clock in the morning when it became clear that the vessel was get to the bottom.Dúirt Garda Cósta Chionn Mhálanna le Nuacht an Tuaiscirt ar Raidió na Gaeltachta gur cuireadh fios ar ingearán an Gharda Cósta, ar bhád tarrthála Aráinn Mhóir agus ar Gharda Cósta an Bhun Bhig i dtrátha an 6 a chlog ar maidin nuair ba léir go raibh an soithíoch ag gabháil go grinneall.Two were on board.Beirt a bhí ar bord.Neither was injured.Níor gortaíodh ceachtar acu.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2gm9bca6Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comNorth Passport Office re-claiming.Oifig Pasanna ó thuaidh á éileamh an athuair.Demands are being made again to open a passport office in Northern Ireland due to the large number of people from the north who want to get an Irish passport.Tá éilimh á ndéanamh arís oifig pasanna a oscailt i dTuaisceart Éireann mar gheall ar an líon mór daoine ó thuaidh atá ag iarraidh pas de chuid na hÉireann a fháil.The Passport Office in Dublin is not sending passports by post to the North at the moment due to the industrial action taken by Royal Mail last month which is delaying the post.Níl Oifig na bPasanna i mBaile Átha Cliath ag seoladh pasanna ar an bposta go dtí an Tuaisceart faoi láthair mar gheall ar an ngníomh tionsclaíoch a ghlac Royal Mail an mhí seo caite atá ag cur moill ar an bposta.The demand for Irish passport applications from England and the Six Counties has risen significantly in recent years.Tá an t- éileamh ar iarratais ar phas na hÉireann as Sasana agus as na Sé Chondae ardaithe go suntasach le bliantaí beaga anuas.Last year over 100,000 applications were made, a record number, more than double the number before Brexit.Anuraidh déanadh os cionn 100,000 iarratas, an líon is mó riamh, níos mó ná dhá oiread an líon roimh Brexit.But for a month now the Passport Office in Dublin has not been sending any new passports or any related documents to Northern Ireland or Great Britain.Ach le mí anois níl Oifig na bPasanna i mBaile Átha Cliath ag seoladh aon phas úr ná aon cháipéis a bhaineann leis go Tuaisceart Éireann ná go dtí an Bhreatain Mhór.They say this is due to the industrial action taking place in the Royal Mail.Deir siad gur de bharr an ghníomh tionsclaíoch atá ar bun san Royal Mail é sin.Royal Mail workers went on strike for 10 days before Christmas.Chaith lucht oibre an Royal Mail 10 lá ar stailc roimh an Nollaig.The SDLP and Sinn Féin have long been asking the Government in Dublin to open a passport office in the North.Is fada an SDLP agus Sinn Féin ag iarraidh ar an Rialtas i mBaile Átha Cliath oifig pasanna a oscailt sa Tuaisceart.In a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs, it is said that they are constantly reviewing the situation and in contact with Royal Mail and the Post Office regarding the delay that still exists in the mail from the north.I ráiteas ón Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha, deirtear go bhfuil siad go síor ag déanamh athbhreithniú ar an scéal agus i dteagmháil le Royal Mail agus an Post maidir leis an moill atá go fóill ar an bposta ó thuaidh.In case of urgency they say that a passport can be collected from the office in Dublin or arrangements can be made to post it to an address in the Republic.I gcás práinne deir siad gur féidir pas a bhailiú ón oifig i mBaile Átha Cliath nó socraithe a dhéanamh é a chur ar an bposta chuig seoladh sa bPoblacht.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2pc3qnq3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comCovid-19: "Kraken will soon be the most common type".covid 19: "is gearr go mbeidh Kraken ar an gcineál is coitianta".A new variant of Covid-19 that has emerged recently and is highly contagious is likely to become the most common strain in Ireland soon, according to Professor of Experimental Immunology Kingston Mills.Is dóichí go mbeidh athraitheach nua ar covid 19 atá tagtha chun cinn le deireanas agus atá fíorthógálach, go mbeidh sé ar an tréithchineál is coitianta in Éirinn gan mhoill, dar leis an Ollamh le hImdhíoneolaíocht Thurgnamhach Kingston Mills.The new strain is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant, christened XBB.1.5 - or Kraken in informal parlance.Is fo-athraitheach ar an athraitheach Oimicrón é an tréithchineál nua, a bhfuil XBB.1.5 - nó Kraken i gcaint neamhfhoirmiúil - baiste air.Speaking on RTÉ, Professor Mills pointed out, however, that Kraken is very different to Omicron.Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug an tOllamh Mills le fios, áfach, go bhfuil Kraken an-éagsúil le hOimicrón.The truth of the matter, he said, is that people who have taken Omicron before, are not immune - or completely immune - to the new strain.Is é fírinne an scéil, arsa sé, nach bhfuil daoine a tholg Oimicrón roimhe seo, nach bhfuil siad imdhíonta - nó iomlán imdhíonta - ar an tréithchineál nua.After that, he said, the bivalent vaccines that exist now are very effective and he advised everyone who has not yet received the vaccine to get it now.Ina dhiaidh sin, a dúirt sé, tá na vacsaíní défhiúsacha atá ann anois an-éifeachtach agus mhol sé do gach duine nach bhfuair an vacsaín fós é a fháil anois.Only five cases of the new strain have been recorded in Ireland so far.Níor taifeadadh in Éirinn go dtí seo ach cúig chás den tréithchineál nua.According to the latest figures, there are 573 patients with Covid-19 in hospitals across the country and 35 of them are in intensive care.De réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí, tá 573 othar le covid 19 in ospidéil ar fud na tíre agus tá 35 díobh faoi dhianchúram.Last week, the Director of the National Reference Service for Viruses Cillian de Gascún said that the behavior of people above all is the cause of the spread of the virus.An tseachtain seo caite, dúirt Stiúrthóir na Seirbhíse Tagartha Náisiúnta maidir le Víris Cillian de Gascún gurb é iompar daoine thar aon ní eile faoi deara scaipeadh an víris.Yesterday, Dr Marie Casey from the West Central Division of the Department of Health asked people to return to habits they are used to since the time of the pandemic and stay at home if they are sick, use hand sanitizer and wear masks.Inné, d'iarr an Dr Marie Casey ó Rannóg Iarthar Láir na Roinne Sláinte ar dhaoine filleadh ar nósanna a bhfuil siad cleachta leo ó aimsir na paindéime agus fanacht sa bhaile má tá siad tinn, leas a bhaint as díghalrán lámh agus maisc a chaitheamh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nf7s3tdContact: irishlingos@gmail.comWind forecast: great weather promised tomorrow.Fógra gaoithe: aimsir mhór geallta amárach.Met Éireann has warned that there may be power cuts and travel disruptions due to the high winds that are expected in parts of the country tomorrow.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag Met Éireann go mb'fhéidir go ngearrfaí an chumhacht agus go gcuirfí as do chúrsaí taisitil mar gheall ar an ngaoth mhór atá geallta in áiteanna sa tír amárach.The wind warning issued by the meteorologists has a yellow status and will apply, they say, between 5 o'clock tomorrow morning and 2 o'clock Friday morning.Stádas buí atá ag an bhfógra gaoithe atá eisithe ag na meitéareolaithe agus beidh feidhm leis, a deir siad, idir 5 a chlog ar maidin amárach agus 2 a chlog ar maidin Dé hAoine.The wind will come from the west and it will be strongest in the west of the country at the beginning of the day.Ón aird aniar a thiocfas an ghaoth agus is in iarthar na tíre is láidre a bheas sí i dtús an lae.It will be a showery day in the west, especially along the coast in the north- west.Déanfaidh sé lá scuabach san iarthar, go háirithe cois cósta san iarthuaisceart.Tomorrow evening the wind will be strongest in the east.Tráthnóna amárach is láidre a bheas an ghaoth san oirthear.It is said that there was never a rain without a shower and a whole other announcement has been issued for Munster this evening.Deirtear nach raibh fearthainn riamh gan a fras agus tá fógra eile ar fad eisithe i gcomhair Chúige Mumhan tráthnóna.It is a yellow warning of rain and wind that will apply between 6 o'clock in the evening and midnight.Fógra buí báistí agus gaoithe atá ann a mbeidh feidhm leis idir 6 a chlog tráthnóna agus an meán oíche.There will be heavy rain and a speed of up to 110 kilometers per hour could be under some of the sheets.Beidh báisteach throm ann agus d'fhéadfadh luas suas le 110 ciliméadar san uair a bheith faoi chuid de na siotaí.There might be flooding in places as well.B'fhéidir go mbeadh tuilte in áiteanna chomh maith.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nn39eomContact: irishlingos@gmail.comGovernment to look at buying flats before they are built.Rialtas le breathnú ar árasáin a cheannach sula dtógfaí iad.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien hosted a conference on the housing crisis which took place in Government Houses today.Bhí an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar agus an tAire Tithíochta Darragh O'Brien ina n- óstaigh ar chomhdháil maidir leis an ngéarchéim tithíochta a bhí ar siúl i dTithe an Rialtais inniu.Different dreamers who have a voice on the issue participated in the conference - such as builders, developers, academics and organizations that help the homeless.Dreamanna éagsúla a bhfuil guthaíocht acu ar an gceist a bhí rannpháirteach sa chomhdháil - leithéidí tógálaithe, forbróirí, acadóirí agus eagraíochtaí a chuidíonn le daoine gan dídean.The main topic of the conference was the Government's housing strategy and above all, it was said, new ways to speed up its implementation were discussed.Ba é straitéis tithíochta an Rialtais príomhábhar na comhdhála agus thar aon rud eile, a dúradh, pléadh bealaí nua le dlús a chur lena chur i bhfeidhm.Developers have received planning permission to build 70,000 apartments in various towns and cities in the country, and after the conference the Taoiseach said that the Government would remember to buy thousands of them (according to the architects' drawings) in the hope that they would be taken without delay.Tá cead pleanála faighte ag forbróirí le 70,000 árasán a thógáil i mbailte agus i gcathracha éagsúla sa tír, agus i ndiaidh na comhdhála dúirt an Taoiseach go gcuimhneodh an Rialtas ar na mílte acu a cheannach (de réir líníochtaí na n-ailtirí) le súil go dtógfaí iad gan aon mhoill.Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin, however, claimed that the conference was proof of the ineffectiveness of the Government's housing strategy.Mhaígh urlabhraí tithíochta Shinn Féin Eoin Ó Broin, áfach, gur cruthú ar mhí-éifeacht straitéis tithíochta an Rialtais a bhí sa chomhdháil.He said rent, house prices and the number of homeless people have never been as high as they are now.Dúirt sé nach raibh cíos, praghsanna tithe ná an líon daoine atá gan dídean chomh hard riamh agus atá faoi láthair.According to the latest figures, 11,500 people are homeless, a record number.De réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí, tá 11,500 duine gan dídean, an líon is mó riamh.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2n84xp5lContact: irishlingos@gmail.comCrisis in hospitals alleviated "thanks to the staff".Géarchéim in ospidéil maolaithe "a bhuí leis an bhfoireann".The co-leader of the Social Democrats Róisín Shortall said that it is a shame that weeks ago all the resources of the health system were used to tackle the crisis in the country's hospital emergency departments.Dúirt comhcheannaire na nDaonlathaithe Sóisialta Róisín Shortall gur mór an náire nár baineadh leas seachtainí ó shin as acmhainní uile an chórais sláinte le dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim i ranna éigeandála ospidéil na tíre.The crisis is said to have eased considerably over the weekend after hospitals discharged hundreds of patients and many of those on trolleys were placed in beds in wards.Deirtear gur mhaolaigh an ghéarchéim go mór i gcaitheamh an deireadh seachtaine tar éis do na hospidéil na céadta othar a scaoileadh amach agus go leor den dream a bhí ar thralaithe a chur i leapacha i mbardaí.Over 400 patients were discharged from hospitals last Saturday compared to 278 the previous Saturday, which is a 44% reduction.Barr ar 400 othar a scaoileadh amach as ospidéil Dé Sathairn seo caite i gcomórtas le 278 an Satharn roimhe sin, ar dífear 44 faoin gcéad é.The Health Service Executive says that it was thanks to the large number of staff who worked extra shifts that it was possible to discharge so many patients from the hospitals.Deir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte gur a bhuí leis an líon mór ball foirne a rinne sealanna breise oibre a bhíothas in ann an oiread sin othar a scaoileadh amach as na hospidéil.In fact, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly thanked the staff for the extra work they did for the benefit of the patients.Go deimhin, ghabh an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly buíochas leis an bhfoireann as an obair bhreise a rinne siad ar son leas na n-othar.It is understood that some of the patients who were discharged from the hospitals were sent to private hospitals; that others were placed in step-down recovery beds; and that the rest were discharged home, where they are being provided with the care services they need.Tuigtear gur cuireadh cuid de na hothair a scaoileadh amach as na hospidéil, gur cuireadh iad in ospidéil phríobháideacha; gur cuireadh cuid eile acu i leapacha téarnaimh céim síos; agus gur scaoileadh an chuid eile abhaile, mar a bhfuil na seirbhísí cúraim a theastaíonn uathu á gcur ar fáil dóibh.It is a shame, however, according to Róisín Shortall, that this gum was not planted weeks ago.Is údar náire é mar sin féin, dar le Róisín Shortall, nár cuireadh an gúm seo i gcion seachtainí ó shin.She suggested that the cause of the ineffectiveness is a disagreement between the Health Service Function and the Department of Health about who is responsible for resolving the issue.Thug sí le tuiscint gur easaontas idir Fheidhmeanacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus an Roinn Sláinte faoi cé acu atá freagrach as an gceist a réiteach is cúis leis an mí-éifeacht.Ultimately, however, she claimed, the Minister of Health is responsible for it.Ar deireadh, áfach, a mhaígh sí, is é an tAire Sláinte atá freagrach as.Speaking on RTÉ, Róisín Shortall said that everyone is putting the bag from their own home and that an integrated approach can be implemented.Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, duirt Róisín Shortall go mbíonn gach dream ag cur an phúca ón dteach féin agus gur mithid cur chuige comhtháite a chur i bhfeidhm.Without that, she says, the crisis in the country's hospitals is a vicious circle without stopping.Dá uireasa sin, ar sí, is fáinne fí gan stad a bheas sa ghéarchéim in ospidéil na tíre.A scheme is being launched today whereby some people who are struck ill in Co Clare will be taken to the local hospital in Ennis rather than to Limerick University Hospital, where there is huge pressure.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2n4959u6Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comPope Emeritus Benedict XVI buried in Peter's Basilica.An Pápa Emeritus Beinidict XVI curtha i mBaisleac Pheadair.The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was buried among the Popes in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican today.Cuireadh an Pápa Emeritus Beinidict XVI i measc Ulacha na bPápaí i mBaisleac Pheadair sa Vatacáin inniu.Thousands of people who came from all over the world were present at the Holy Mass of Pope Benedict - Joseph Ratzinger, as he was baptized - in Peter's Square this morning.Bhí na mílte duine a tháinig as gach cearn den domhan i láthair ag Aifreann Éagnairce an Phápa Beinidict - Joseph Ratzinger, mar a baisteadh é - i gCearnóg Pheadair ar maidin.His successor Pope Francis II read the Mass with Benedict's bare cypress coffin in front of him.Is é a chomharba an Pápa Proinsias II a léigh an tAifreann agus cónra lom cufróige Bheinidict os a chomhair amach.In his address, Pope Francis said that Benedict was a faithful friend of Christ "who has given us wisdom, praise and charity throughout the years".Ina aitheasc, dúirt an Pápa Proinsias gur cara dílis Chríost a bhí i mBeinidict "a bhronn gaois, búíocht agus caoindúthracht orainn i gcaitheamh na mblianta"."May you hear His Voice (Christ) now and forever!" which Francis prayed to his predecessor."Go gcloise tú A Ghlór (Críost) anois agus go deo!" a ghuigh Proinsias ar a réamhtheachtaí."Father, I commit my spirit to your hand", said Francis on behalf of Benedict and the last words of Jesus on the gallows according to Luke as his quote."A Athair, taobhaím mo spiorad i leith do lámh", arsa Proinsias thar ceann Bheinidict agus rá deiridh Íosa ar an gCroich de réir Lúcáis mar athfhriotal aige.124 cardinals, 200 bishops and 3,700 priests were also involved in the ceremony.Bhí 124 cairdinéal, 200 easpag agus 3,700 sagart páirteach sa searmanas chomh maith.Mary Maguire from Letterkenny, Co Donegal, read the Second Lecture at Aifreann Éagnairce.Is í Mary Maguire as Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dún na nGall, a léigh an Dara Léacht ag Aifreann Éagnairce.After the Mass, the coffin was brought into the Basilica, where a zinc case was placed over it before it was placed in yet another coffin.Tar éis an Aifrinn, tugadh an chónra isteach sa Bhaisleac, mar ar cuireadh cás since uirthi sular cuireadh i gcónra eile fós í.It was not just a solemn occasion, however.Ní ócáid shollúnta amháin a bhí ann, áfach.Tight security was in place around the Vatican and over 1,000 police officers were on duty there during the Mass.Bhí dianslándáil i bhfeidhm thart ar an Vatacáin agus bhí barr ar 1,000 póilín ar dualgas san áit le linn an Aifrinn.Pope Emeritus Benedict died last Saturday in the monastery of Mater Ecclesiae in the Vatican, where he had lived for ten years.Bhásaigh an Pápa Emeritus Beinidict Dé Sathairn seo caite i mainistir Mater Ecclesiae sa Vatacáin, áit a raibh cónaí air le deich mbliana.He was 95 years old.Bhí sé 95 bliain d'aois.He was Pope between 2005 and 2013, when he unexpectedly resigned due to health reasons.Bhí sé ina Phápa idir 2005 agus 2013, tráth a d'éirigh sé as gan choinne ar chúinsí sláinte.Pope Francis himself is not in the best of health and was brought before the crowd at Mass today in a wheelchair.Níl an Pápa Proinsias é féin i mbarr a shláinte agus tugadh os comhair an tslua ag an Aifreann inniu é i gcathaoir rothaí.He kept himself upright for a while with a crutch.Choinnigh sé é féin ina sheasamh ar feadh scaithimh le maide croise.Proinsisas hinted last summer that he might resign if he was not able to fulfill his duties in the future.Thug Proinsisas le tuiscint an samhradh seo caite go mb'fhéidir go n-éireodh sé féin as mura mbeadh sé in araíocht a chuid dualgas a chomhall feasta.Pope Benedict's Anarchy Mass in the Vatican

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2z6srlqoContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConcerns about sweets containing cannabis-like substances.Imní faoi mhilseáin a bhfuil ábhar cosúil le cannabas iontu.The Health Service Executive and the Gardai have issued a notice in relation to sweets which are thought to contain a substance similar to cannabis.Tá fógra eisithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus na Gardaí maidir le milseáin a gceaptar go bhfuil ábhar cosúil le cannabas iontu.The sweets in question are jellies in packets.Glóthóga i bpaicéid na milseáin atá i gceist.The Health Service Executive says the sweets contain synthetic cannabinoids and some people in Tipperary had to be hospitalized last month after eating them.Deir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil cannaibionóidigh shintéiseacha sna milseáin agus go mb'éigean roinnt daoine i dTiobraid Árann a chur in ospidéal an mhí seo caite tar éis dóibh iad a ithe.Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals that mimic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.Ceimiceáin shaorga is ea cannaibionóidigh shintéiseacha a dhéanann aithris ar theitrihidreacannaibionól (THC), an príomhábhar sícighníomhach atá i gcannabas.In fact, synthetic cannabinoids can be stronger than THC.Go deimhin, is féidir le cannaibionóidigh shintéiseacha a bheith níos láidre ná THC.Gardaí say they recently found a large quantity of the gels in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.Deir na Gardaí go bhfuair siad lear mór de na glóthóga i gCluain Meala, Co Thiobraid Árann, le gairid.The Executive is concerned that other products containing these strong cannabinoids are also on sale in Ireland, such as vaping oil and herbal material, for example.Tá imní ar an bhFeidhmeannacht go bhfuil táirgí eile a bhfuil na cannaibionóidigh láidre seo iontu ar díol in Éirinn chomh maith, leithéidí ola vápála agus ábhar luibhe, cuir i gcás.Nausea, vomiting, confusion, shortness of breath, chest pain, hallucinations, psychotic attacks, urge to attack, loss of consciousness and so on are some of the effects of ingesting synthetic cannabinoids.Masmas, fonn urlacain, mearbhall, gearranáil, pian sa chliabhrach, speabhraídí, taomanna síocóise, fonn ionsaithe, cailliúint comhfheasa agus mar sin díobh cuid de na hiarmhairtí a bhaineann le cannaibionóidigh shintéiseacha a ionghabháil.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2ovgxy4aContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNurses union to discuss industrial action.Ceardchumann altraí le gníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch a phlé.The Irish Nurses and Aides Association is to allow its members to take industrial action in light of the health crisis in the country's hospitals.Tá Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann leis na baill a cheadú faoi ghníomhaíocht thionsclaíoch i bhfianaise na géarchéime sláinte in ospidéil na tíre.The union will hold information and consultation meetings with the members from now on for the next month to investigate the situation.Reáchtáilfidh an ceardchumann cruinnithe eolais agus comhairlithe leis na baill as seo go ceann míosa chun an scéal a chíoradh.The union says this week has been the worst week ever in terms of hospital overcrowding.Deir an ceardchumann go raibh an tseachtain seo ar an tseachtain ba mheasa riamh i dtaca le róphlódú sna hospidéil de.It is necessary, say the nurses, to introduce new legislation and also establish other structures to ensure that the appropriate number of staff will be on duty in the hospitals and that the staff will have the appropriate mix of skills, especially in times of emergency.Ní mór, a deir na haltraí, reachtaíocht nua a thabhairt isteach agus struchtúir eile a bhunú freisin lena chinntiú go mbeidh an líon cuí foirne ar dualgas sna hospidéil agus go mbeidh an meascán cuí scileanna ag an bhfoireann, go háirithe in am na héigeandála.General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association Phil Ní Sheaghdha claimed that - without any hesitation - the number of falls in hospitals this week could have been avoided.Mhaígh Ard-Rúnaí Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann Phil Ní Sheaghdha go bhféadfaí - gan agó ar bith - ar thit amach sna hospidéil an tseachtain seo a sheachaint.Nurses have been warning for a long time that it would be a disaster in hospitals this month if action was not taken, she said.Tá foláireamh á thabhairt ag altraí le fada fada an lá go mbeadh sé ina chíor thuathail sna hospidéil an mhí seo mura ndéanfaí beart, arsa sí.Her colleague, Nurses Association President Karen McGowan, said it was impossible to safely care for patients in overcrowded hospitals, especially with widespread respiratory disease at present.Dúirt a comhghleacaí, Uachtarán Chumann na nAltraí Karen McGowan, dúirt sí go raibh sé dodhéanta cúram a dhéanamh go sábháilte d'othair in ospidéil atá plódaithe, go háirithe agus galair riospráide fairsing mar atá faoi láthair.She claimed that nurses and midwives are deeply disturbed by what they have seen in hospitals every day this week.Mhaígh sí go bhfuil altraí agus mná cabhrach suaite go mór de bharr a bhfaca siad sna hospidéil gach uile lá an tseachtain seo.Their anxiety, however, is not visible in the shadow of the patients' anxiety, said Karen McGowan, and she drew attention to the delay caused by the rush of work and the chaos in the hospitals on the healing of patients.Ní léir a n-anrósan, áfach, ar scáth anró na n-othar, arsa Karen McGowan, agus tharraing sí aird ar an moill a chuireann an bhroid oibre agus an t-anord sna hospidéil ar chneasú othar.RTÉ News and Current AffairsNuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2erodcj9Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Seven accused" of the attack in which Sean Rooney was killed."Seachtar cúisithe" faoin ionsaí inar maraíodh Seán Rooney.It is reported that the authorities in Lebanon have charged seven people with being involved in the attack in that country last month which killed Irish soldier Seán Rooney.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil seachtar cúisithe ag na húdaráis sa Liobáin faoi pháirt a bheith acu san ionsaí sa tír sin an mhí seo caite ar maraíodh saighdiúir Éireannach Seán Rooney dá bharr.Private Soldier Rooney, who was 23 years old, was killed when the armored vehicle he was driving was fired upon near the village of Al-Aqbiya in southern Lebanon on 14 December.Maraíodh an Saighdiúir Singil Rooney, a bhí 23 bliain d'aois, nuair a rinneadh ionsaí lámhaigh ar an bhfeithicil armúrtha a bhí sé a thiomáint gar do shráidbhaile Al-Aqbiya i ndeisceart na Liobáine ar an 14 Nollaig.The village is in an area under the control of the armed party Hezbollah.Tá an sráidbhaile i gceantar atá faoi smacht an pháirtí armtha Hezbollah.Three other soldiers were injured and one of them - Private Shane Kearney - remains seriously ill.Gortaíodh triúr saighdiúirí eile agus tá duine acu - an Saighdiúir Singil Shane Kearney - fós go dona tinn.The soldiers were on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and were on their way to the capital Beirut when they were attacked.Bhí na saighdiúirí ar dualgas síochána le Fórsa Eatramhach na Náisiún Aontaithe sa Liobáin agus bhí siad ar a mbealach go dtí an phríomhchathair Béiriút nuair a hionsaíodh iad.Of the seven accused, only one is understood to be in custody after Hezbollah handed him over to the Lebanese Army last month.As an seachtar atá cúisithe, tuigtear nach bhfuil ach duine amháin acu faoi choinneáil tar éis do Hezbollah é a thabhairt ar láimh d'Arm na Liobáine an mhí seo caite.It is reported that that person is accused of throwing a machine gun at the soldiers.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an té sin cúisithe sna saighdiúirí a chaitheamh le meaisínghunna.The other six - who were called "fugitives" - are accused of "making threats with an illegal weapon, destroying an armored vehicle belonging to the United Nations and intimidating the people in the vehicle".Tá an seisear eile - ar tugadh "éalaithigh" orthu - tá siadsan cúisithe "i mbagairtí a dhéanamh le harm mídhleathach, i bhfeithicil armúrtha leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe a scrios agus sna daoine a bhí san fheithicil a imeaglú".Hezbollah is said to be ashamed of the attack and is cooperating with the investigation by the Lebanese intelligence services.Deirtear go bhfuil náire ar Hezbollah faoin ionsaí agus bhfuil siad ag comhoibriú leis an bhfiosrúchán atá ar bun ag seirbhísí faisnéise na Liobáine.Sean Rooney was from Newtown, Co Donegal.B'as an mBaile Nua, Co Dhún na nGall, Seán Rooney.He was an Irish Cadet from 2019 and belonged to the 27th Infantry Battalion based in Dún MacAugáin in Dúndalgan, Co Louth.Bhí sé ina Óglach Éireann ó 2019 agus bhain sé leis an 27ú Cathlán Coisithe atá bunaithe i nDún Mhic Aogáin i nDún Dealgan, Co Lú.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2kohlgprContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConsultant doctors unhappy with the Health Minister's proposal.Dochtúirí comhairleacha míshásta le moladh an Aire Sláinte.The lack of beds in hospitals and the shortage of consultant doctors is the cause of the current crisis in the health system, according to Professor Matthew Sadlier from the Irish Doctors' Union.An easpa leapacha in ospidéil agus an gannntanas dochtúirí comhairleacha is siocair leis an ngéarchéim atá sa chóras sláinte faoi láthair, dar leis an Ollamh Matthew Sadlier ó Cheardchumann Dochtúirí na hÉireann.He said that the crisis is a vicious circle and claimed that the lack of capital investment in the health system is actually the cause of the evil.Dúirt sé gur fáinne fí atá sa ghéarchéim agus mhaígh gurb é an easpa infheistíochta caipitiúla sa chóras sláinte is cionsiocair i ndáiríre leis an olc.Professor Sadlier was responding to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly who said yesterday that the Health Service Executive would be asking consultant doctors to work at weekends to alleviate overcrowding in hospital emergency units.Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí an tOllamh Sadlier ar an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly a dúirt inné go mbeadh Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag iarraidh ar dhochtúirí comhairleacha dul ag obair ar an deireadh seachtaine chun an róphlódú in aonaid éigeandála na n-ospidéal a mhaolú.Stephen Donnelly pointed out that the situation could worsen if such measures were not implemented soon.Thug Stephen Donnelly le fios go bhféadfadh an scéal dul in olcas mura gcuirfí bearta den sórt sin i bhfeidhm gan mhoill.However, Professor Sadlier claimed that consultant doctors were already putting in extra hours - far more than usual, in fact - and were available all day every day of the week.Mhaígh an tOllamh Sadlier, áfach, go raibh dochtúirí comhairleacha ag cur isteach uaireanta breise cheana féin - i bhfad níos mó ná mar is gnách, go deimhin - agus go raibh siad ar fáil an lá ar fad gach lá den tseachtain.He added that they are on duty according to a structured roster on weekends.Dúirt sé freisin go mbíonn siad ar dualgas de réir uainchláir struchtúrtha ar an deireadh seachtaine.The Irish Nurses and Aides Association has revealed that there are 639 people waiting for a bed in hospitals across the country today, which is 199 less than yesterday but 83% more than the same day last year.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann go bhfuil 639 duine ag fanacht le leaba in ospidéil ar fud na tíre inniu, sin 199 níos lú ná inné ach 83 faoin gcéad níos mó ná an lá céanna anuraidh.473 of the 639 patients are in emergency units and the other 166 are in other wards, according to the nurses.Tá 473 den 639 othar in aonaid éigeandála agus tá an 166 eile i mbardaí eile, dar leis na haltraí.The nurses and the Health Service Executive are not in agreement about this situation, however.Níl na haltraí agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ar aon fhocal faoin scéal seo, ámh.According to the figures released by the Executive, 469 people are waiting for a bed in hospitals.De réir na bhfigiúirí atá eisithe ag an bhFeidhmeannacht, is 469 duine atá ag fanacht le leaba sna hospidéil.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2qog7m8fContact: irishlingos@gmail.comHouse prices 7.7 times higher than household income.Praghsanna tithe 7.7 uair níos airde ná ioncam teaghlach.A new report reveals that house prices are 7.7 times higher than the average annual household income, the biggest gap since 2009.Tugtar le fios i dtuarascáil nua go bhfuil praghsanna tithe 7.7 uair níos airde ná ioncam bliantúil an ghnáth-theaghlaigh, an bhearna is mó ó 2009.On average, a residential home cost €370,000 and the average annual income of a typical family was €48,000 in the last quarter of 2022, according to figures provided by the MyHome.ie website.€370,000 ar an meán a bhí ar áras cónaithe agus €48,000 a bhí i meánioncam bliantúil an ghnáth-theaghlaigh sa ráithe dheireanach de 2022, de réir na bhfigiúirí atá curtha ar fáil ag lucht an tsuímh ghréasáin MyHome.ie.The chief economist of the financial company Davy, Conall MacCoille, compiled the report.Is é príomheacnamaí an chomhlachta airgeadais Davy, Conall Mac Coille, a chuir an tuarascáil i dtoll a chéile.He claimed that the gap could widen further since the Central Bank of Ireland allowed people to take out mortgages of up to four times their annual income.Mhaígh sé go bhféadfadh an bhearna méadú tuilleadh ó cheadaigh Banc Ceannais na hÉireann do dhaoine morgáistí suas le ceithre huaire níos airde ná a n-ioncam bliantúil a thógáil amach.MacCoille said that it is currently estimated that there will be a 4% rise in house prices this year but that decision by the Central Bank could increase it.Dúirt Mac Coille go meastar faoi láthair go mbeidh ardú 4 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna tithe i mbliana ach go bhféadfadh cinneadh sin an Bhainc Ceannais cur leis.Speaking on RTÉ, Senator Mary Fitzpatrick from Fianna Fáil said that the Government is doing everything they can to provide social housing and affordable housing.Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, dúirt an Seanadóir Mary Fitzpatrick ó Fhianna Fáil go bhfuil an Rialtas ag déanamh gach ar féidir leo le tithíocht shóisialta agus tithíocht inacmhainne a chur ar fáil.Under the Government's plan called Housing for All, she said, more houses were built in one year than in the previous ten years.Faoi phlean an Rialtais dá ngairtear Tithíocht do Chách, arsa sí, tógadh níos mó tithe le bliain ná mar a tógadh sna deich mbliana roimhe sin.Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin, however, said that anyone who believes that the Government's plan is succeeding would have to be delusional.Dúirt urlabhraí tithíochta Shinn Féin Eoin Ó Broin, áfach, go gcaithfeadh sé go bhfuil speabhraídí ar aon duine a chreideann go bhfuil ag éirí le plean an Rialtais.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2g3nvkl4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe body of Pope Emeritus Benedict lies under a state award.Corp an Phápa Emeritus Beinidict ina luí faoi ghradam stáit.Thousands of Catholics are flocking to the Vatican today to pay their respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose body lies in state honor in St Peter's Basilica.Tá na mílte Caitliceach ag triall ar an Vatacáin inniu chun ómós a thabhairt don Phápa Emeritus Beinidict XVI a bhfuil a chorp ina luí faoi ghradam stáit i mBaisleac Pheadair.The Pope Emeritus died yesterday in the monastery of Mater Ecclesiae in the Vatican, where he had lived for ten years.Bhásaigh an Pápa Emeritus arú inné i mainistir Mater Ecclesiae sa Vatacáin, áit a raibh cónaí air le deich mbliana.He was 95 years old.Bhí sé 95 bliain d'aois.He was Pope between 2005 and 2013, when he unexpectedly resigned due to health reasons.Bhí sé ina Phápa idir 2005 agus 2013, tráth a d'éirigh sé as gan choinne ar chúinsí sláinte.Benedict was the first Pope to resign in 600 years.Ba é Beinidict an chéad Phápa a d'éirigh as le 600 bliain.His body will lie in state honor from here on for the next three days and will be buried on Thursday among the Pope's Urns in Peter's Basilica.Beidh a chorp ina luí faoi ghradam stáit as seo go ceann trí lá agus cuirfear é Déardaoin i measc Ulacha na bPápaí i mBaisleac Pheadair.A Vatican spokesman said it was a "solemn but simple" mass.Dúirt urlabhraí ón Vatacáin gur tórramh "sollúnta ach simplí" a bheas ann.It has not yet been said which prelates and dignitaries will be present at the solemn Mass, but it has been confirmed that the Irish Ambassador to the Holy See Frances Collins will be among them.Ní dúradh fós cé na préaláidí agus na huaisle a bheas i láthair ag an Aifreann éagnairce, ach tá sé deimhnithe go mbeidh Ambasadóir na hÉireann sa Suí Naofa Frances Collins ina measc.A million people were present at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005, both nobility and common people, but it is said that the people did not have as much respect for Benedict.Bhí milliún duine i láthair ag sochraid an Phápa Eoin Pól II in 2005, idir uaisleacht agus choitiantacht, ach deirtear nach raibh an oiread gnaoi ag na daoine ar Bheinidict.He was a caring pope who stood the traditional way, but other churchmen and a large part of the flock were not happy with the way he dealt with various crises, including the abuse of children in the Catholic Church.Pápa caomhach a sheas an fód traidisiúnta a bhí ann ach ní raibh eaglaisigh eile ná cuid mhór den tréad sásta leis an gcaoi a ndeachaigh sé i ngleic le géarchéimeanna éagsúla, mí-úsáid leanaí san Eaglais Chaitliceach ina measc.His successor - Pope Francis - has paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict.Tá ómós tugtha ag a chomharba - an Pápa Proinsiais - don Phápa Emeritus Beinidict.He said he was a faithful servant of the Gospel and the Church.Dúirt sé gur searbhónta dílis an tSoiscéil agus na hEaglaise a bhí ann.Pope Francis himself is not in the best of health, and he hinted last summer that he might resign if he was not able to fulfill his duties in the future.Níl an Pápa Proinsias é féin i mbarr a shláinte, agus thug sé le tuiscint an samhradh seo caite go mb'fhéidir go n-éireodh sé féin as mura mbeadh sé in araíocht a chuid dualgas a chomhall feasta.The body of Pope Emeritus Benedict lies under a state award in Peter's BasilicaCorp an Phápa Emeritus Beinidict ina luí faoi ghradam stáit i mBaisleac Pheadair

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2jm8u7t3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comCroatia more involved in the European Union from today.An Chróit níos rannpháirtí san Aontas Eorpach ó inniu.Two major new policies apply in Croatia from today which make the country even more closely related to the European Union than it has been until now.Tá feidhm sa Chróit ó inniu le dhá mhórbheartas nua a fhágann go bhfuil an tír níos dlúthbhaintí fós leis an Aontas Eorpach ná mar a bhí go dtí seo.The euro has been the official currency of Croatia since midnight and it is now one of only a handful of countries participating in the eurozone.Is é an euro airgeadra oifigiúil na Cróite ón meán oíche agus tá sí anois ar cheann de scór tíortha atá páirteach sa limistéar euro.In addition, Croatia is now one of the 27 European countries participating in the Schengen Agreement.Chomh maith leis sin, tá an Chróit anois ar cheann den 27 tír Eorpach atá páirteach i gComhaontú Schengen.Citizens of those countries have free travel permission in each other's countries, according to the Schengen Agreement.Tá saorchead taistil ag saóranaigh na dtíortha sin i dtíortha a chéile, de réir Chomhaontú Schengen.Croatia has been a member state of the European Union for ten years and it is claimed that it would be better able to fight inflation now that it is participating in the eurozone.Tá an Chróit ina ballstát den Aontas Eorpach le deich mbliana agus maítear gur fearr a bheas sí in ann dul i ngleic leis an mboilsciú anois ó tá sí rannpháirteach sa limistéar euro.But as with other European countries, food and fuel prices in Croatia have risen dramatically since Russia invaded Ukraine ten months ago.Ach an oiread le tíortha eile na hEorpa, tá praghsanna bia agus breosla sa Chróit ardaithe as cuimse ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Úcráin deich mí ó shin.The inflation rate in Croatia was 13.5% in November, compared to 10% in the euro area.13.5 faoin gcéad a bhí sa ráta boilscithe sa Chróit i mí na Samhna, i gcomórtas le 10 faoin gcéad sa limistéar euro.However, many people in Croatia believe that the major European countries - France and Germany in particular - will benefit the most from Croatia's membership in the eurozone.Mar sin féin, creideann go leor daoine sa Chróit gurb iad tíortha móra na Eorpa - an Fhrainc agus an Ghearmáin go háirithe - gurb iad na tíortha sin is mó a bhainfeas tairbhe as ballraíocht na Cróite sa limistéar euro.On the contrary, the hospitality sector is very happy with the free travel permit and it is expected that there will be a renewed boom in tourism in Croatia because of it.Os a choinne sin, tá an earnáil fáilteachtais an-sásta leis an saorchead taistil agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh borradh as an nua faoin turasóireacht sa Chróit dá bhíthin.Heavy security will always be in place, however, in the east of the country along the border with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.Beidh dianslándáil i bhfeidhm i gcónaí, áfach, in oirthear na tíre feadh na teorann leis an mBoisnia-Heirseagaivéin, an tSeirbia agus Montainéagró.This is a big challenge since the border is 1,350 kilometers long.Is mór an dúshlán an méid sin ó tá an teorainn 1,350 ciliméadar ar a fad.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2mhfs28qContact: irishlingos@gmail.comBan on the Irish language in prisons in England.Cosc ar an Ghaeilge i bpríosúin i Sasana.State Documents: The right to speak Irish in British prisons is a matter of dispute A Republican prisoner in England was given permission to speak Irish in the mid-nineties after the Irish Government and the Tánaiste, Dick Spring, in particular, negotiated on his behalf .Cáipéisí Stáit: Ceart Gaeilge a labhairt i bpríosúin na Breataine ina ábhar aighnis Tugadh cead cainte i nGaeilge do phríosúnach Poblachtánach i Sasana i lár na nóchaidí i ndiaidh do Rialtas na hÉireann agus an Tánaiste, Dick Spring, go háirithe, idirbheartaíocht a dhéanamh ar a shon.Secret state documents show that the Government insisted that the authorities in Full Sutton Prison in Yorkshire were violating the human rights of Féilim Uí Adhmaill when he was refused permission to have a conversation in Irish with his wife and family.Léiríonn cáipéisí rúnda an stáit gur áitigh an Rialtas go raibh sárú á dhéanamh ag na húdaráis i bPríosún Full Sutton in Yorkshire ar chearta daonna Fhéilim Uí Adhmaill nuair a diúltaíodh cead dó comhrá i nGaeilge a bheith aige lena bhean chéile agus lena theaghlach.His wife, Mairéad Uí Adhmaill, and Conradh na Gaeilge lobbied hard on his behalf and Tánaiste Dick Spring, the Irish Embassy in London, the lawyer Gareth Peirce and Cardinal Cahal Daly took an active role in the case.Bhí dianstocaireacht ar bun ag a bhean chéile, Mairéad Uí Adhmaill, agus ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar a shon agus ghlac an Tánaiste Dick Spring, Ambasáid na hÉireann i Londain, an dlíodóir Gareth Peirce agus an Cairdinéal Cahal Daly ról gníomhach sa chás.Dr Féilim Ó Adhmaill was convicted in November 1994 of conspiracy to explode bombs.Ciontaíodh an Dr Féilim Ó hAdhmaill i mí na Samhna 1994 as comhcheilg chun buamaí a phléascadh.He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.Gearradh téarma 25 bliain sa phríosún air.Dr Ó Adhmaill was a lecturer at Lancaster University at the time.Bhí an Dr Ó hAdhmaill ina léachtóir in Ollscoil Lancaster ag an am.He was caught in a garage near Wakefield, Yorkshire with 17kg of Semtex in his car.Beireadh air i ngaráiste in aice le Wakefield, Yorkshire agus 17kg de Semtex ina charr.The problems with the use of Irish began when Dr Ó Adhmaill was remanded in Belmarsh Prison.Thosaigh na fadhbanna le húsáid na Gaeilge nuair a bhí an Dr Ó hAdhmaill ar athchur i bPríosún Belmarsh.He was complaining that he had not received any letter that his wife had written to him and that he was not allowed to have a telephone conversation in Irish.Bhí sé ag gearán nach bhfuair sé aon litir a scríobh a bhean chéile chuige agus nach raibh cead aige comhrá teileafóin a bheith aige i nGaeilge.The Department of Foreign Affairs asked the Irish Embassy in London to investigate the matter.D'iarr an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha ar Ambasáid na hÉireann i Londain an scéal a fhiosrú.The British Home Affairs Office told an executive from the Embassy on 29 March 1994: "It is the usual procedure that category A prisoners are expected to conduct visits and telephone calls in English.D'inis Oifig Gnóthaí Baile na Breataine d'fheidhmeannach ón Ambasáid ar an 29 Márta 1994: "It is the usual procedure that category A prisoners are expected to conduct visits and telephone calls in English.If it is not possible for the prisoner to use English, the visit and telephone call can take place in another language provided the visits and telephone calls are monitored."If it is not possible for the prisoner to use English, the visit and telephone call can take place in another language provided the visits and telephone calls are monitored."Conradh na Gaeilge lobbied the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dick Spring.Rinne Conradh na Gaeilge stocaireacht ar an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóth...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2gohyxbhContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMandatory testing implemented by Italy on passengers from China.Tástáil éigeantach i bhfeidhm ag an Iodáil ar phaisinéirí ón tSín.Italian authorities have ordered a Covid-19 antigen test and a virus sequence test on all passengers arriving in that country from China, says the Italian Minister of State.Tá sé ordaithe ag údaráis na hIodáile go gcuirfí tástáil antaigine covid 19 agus tástáil seichimh víris ar gach paisinéir a thiocfaidh chun na tíre sin ón tSín, a deir Aire Stáit na hIodáile."We are doing this to ensure that new strains of the virus are monitored in order to protect the Italian public," said Health Minister Orazio Schillaci."Táimid á dhéanamh seo lena chinntiú go ndéanfar maoirseoireacht ar shainchinéalacha nua den víreas ar mhaithe le pobal na hIodáile a chosaint," a dúirt an tAire Sláinte Orazio Schillaci.More details about the policies will be presented at a government meeting in Rome today.Cuirfear tuilleadh sonraí faoi na beartais faoi bhráid chruinniú rialtais sa Róimh inniu.The Washington government may impose restrictions on travelers from China to the United States, due to concerns about a "lack of transparency" regarding the information being provided by the Beijing authorities about Covid-19 rates.D'fhéadfadh sé go gcuirfeadh rialtas Washington srianta i bhfeidhm ar thaistealaithe ón tSín chuig na Stáit Aontaithe, de bharr imní faoi "easpa trédhearcachta" maidir leis an eolas atá á chur ar fáil ag údaráis Béising faoi rátaí covid 19.Several hospitals in China have been able to attend to patients who have contracted the virus since the health restrictions in the country were lifted.Tá sé ag dul rite ar roinnt ospidéil sa tSín freastal ar othair a bhfuil an víreas tolgtha acu ó cuireadh deireadh les na srianta sláinte sa tír.Although the number of deaths has risen sharply and funeral homes are struggling to cope with the demand for funeral services, Beijing authorities have reported only one death from Covid in a week among the population of 1.4 billion people.Cé go bhfuil méadú mór ar líon na mbásanna agus deacrachtaí ag tithe tórraimh plé leis an éileamh ar sheirbhísí sochraide, níor thuairscigh údaráis Béising ach bás amháin de bharr Covid le seachtain i measc an daonra de 1.4 billiún duine.In the last 24 hours, Japan, India and Malaysia have imposed new restrictions on travelers from China due to the high number of Covid-19 infections in that country.Le 24 uair an chloig anuas tá srianta nua curtha i bhfeidhm ag an tSeapáin, an India agus an Mhalaeisia ar thaistealaithe ón tSín de bharr an líon ard ionfhabhtuithe covid 19 sa tír sin.Japanese authorities are now demanding a negative Covid test result from all those entering the country from China.Tá údaráis na Seapáine anois ag éileamh toradh diúltach ar thástáil Covid uathu siúd uilig a thagann isteach sa tír ón tSín.Malaysia has implemented tracking and surveillance policies Health authorities in the United States are concerned about the lack of data the Chinese government is providing on the number of cases, including genomic sequence data, officials in Washington said. .Tá beartais rianaithe agus maoirseoireachta curtha i bhfeidhm ag an Mhalaeisia Tá imní ar údaráis sláinte sna Stáit Aontaithe maidir leis an easpa sonraí atá Rialtas na Síne ag cur ar fáil faoi líon na gcásanna, ina measc sonraí maidir le seicheamh géanómaíoch, a dúirt oifigigh i Washington.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2pgufm28Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comHospitals across the State under tremendous pressure today - Union.Ospidéil ar fud an Stáit faoi bhrú as cuimse inniu - Ceardchumann.Hospitals across the State are under immense pressure, says the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association.Tá ospidéil ar fud an Stáit faoi bhrú as cuimse, a deir Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann.The Association says they have never seen so much overcrowding at this time of year.Deir an Cumann nach bhfaca siad an oiread seo de róphlódú ariamh ag an tráth seo 'bhliana.The union said that all hospitals, large and small, are struggling as it becomes difficult for them to provide safe health care to patients.Dúirt an ceardchumann go bhfuil na hospidéil uilig, idir bheag agus mhór, ag streachailt agus é ag dul dian orthu cúram sláinte sábháilte a chur ar fáil d'othair.The Association wants private and public hospitals to function as one system in order to reduce the pressure and ensure that the situation does not get worse.Tá an Cumann ag iarraidh go bhfeidhmeoidh ospidéil phríobháideacha agus phoiblí mar aon chóras amháin ar mhaithe leis an bhrú a laghdú agus chun a chinntiú nach rachaidh an scéal chun donais.The Society's General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha said that any emergency policy "must be implemented immediately because it will not be possible to deal with the emergency in a safe way if the conditions in the hospitals get worse."Dúirt Ardrúnaí an Chumainn Phil Ni Sheaghdha go gcaithfear aon bheartas éigeandála "is gá a chur i bhfeidhm láithreach bonn mar nach mbeifear in ann plé leis an éigeandáil ar bhealach sábháilte má éiríonn cúrsaí sna h-ospidéil níos measa."It is not normal for the number of patients in hospitals to be this high that 570 people would be so ill that they would need hospital care and there would not be enough beds for them, said Phil Ní Sheaghdha.Ní gnáthach leis an líon othair in ospidéil a bheith chomh hard seo go mbeadh 570 duine chomh tinn sin go mbeadh gá acu le cúram ospidéil agus nach mbeadh dóthain leapacha ann dóibh, a dúirt Phil Ní Sheaghdha.Early in the new year the hospitals get busy but the Association says they have never seen this much overcrowding.Go luath san athbhliain a éiríonn na h-ospidéil gnóthach ach deir an Cumann nach bhfaca siad a oiread seo de róphlódú ariamh."Sick people have no choice but to go to the Emergency Departments of hospitals because they are unable to get an appointment with their family doctor," said the leader of the union."Níl aon rogha ag daoine tinne ach dul chuig Rannóga Éigeandála na n-ospidéal mar nach bhfuil siad ábalta coinne a fháil lena ndochtúir teaghlaigh," a dúirt ceannaire an cheardchumainn.The Health Executive has decided to help GPs provide additional clinics to attend to patients to ease the pressure on the health system.Tá sé socraithe ag an Fheidhmeannacht Sláinte go gcabhróidh siad le dochtúirí teaghlaigh clinicí breise a chur ar fáil le freastal ar othair chun an brú ar an chóras sláinte a mhaolú.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2odjscnvContact: irishlingos@gmail.comAn inquiry is underway into the death of a teenager in hospital.Fiosrúchán ar bun maidir le bás déagóra san ospidéal.The UL Hospital Group has confirmed that an investigation is underway into the death of a sixteen-year-old girl at Limerick University Hospital earlier this week.Tá sé deimhnithe ag Grúpa Ospidéal UL go bhfuil fiosrúchán ar bun maidir le bás chailín sé bliana déag d'aois ag Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh níos luaithe an tseachtain seo.Aoife Johnston from Shannon, in County Clare died in hospital with meningitis on Monday.Bhásaigh Aoife Johnston ón tSionnain, i gContae an Chláir san ospidéal le meiningíteas Dé Luain.In a statement, UL Hospital Group said a Serious Incident Management Team has been established and a comprehensive investigation into the teenager's death will be carried out.I ráiteas, dúirt Grúpa Ospidéal UL go bhfuil Foireann Bainistíochta Teagmhas Tromchúiseach bunaithe agus go ndéanfar fiosrúchán cuimsitheach faoi bhás an déagóra.The hospital group expressed its condolences to the family.Chuir an grúpa ospidéal a gcomhbhrón in iúl don dteaghlach.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2o7nx75kContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMillion without electricity in the United States due to storm.Milliún gan leictreachas sna Stáit Aontaithe de bharr stoirme.More than 1.5 million people and businesses have been left without power in the United States and Canada as a major winter storm rages through those countries.Tá breis is 1.5 milliún duine agus gnó fágtha gan aon chumhacht aibhléise sna Stáit Aontaithe agus i gCeanada agus stoirm mhór geimhridh ag réabhadh sna tíortha sin.It is estimated that approximately 240 million people have been affected by the severe weather.Meastar go bhfuil tuairim is 240 milliún duine buailte ag an ndrochaimsir.It is reported that 19 have died due to the bad weather with temperatures as low as 45 degrees celcius in places.Tuairiscítear go bhfuil 19 tar éis bháis de bharr na drochaimsire agus an teocht chomh híseal le 45 céim celcius in áiteanna.Transportation in the United States is at a standstill, with roads closed and flights cancelled.Tá cúrsaí iompair sna Stáit Aontaithe ina steig meig, bóithre dúnta agus eitiltí curtha ar ceal.Departments of Transportation say conditions are dire throughout North and South Dakota, Oklahoma and Iowa with blowing snow and icy roads.Deir Ranna Iompair go bhfuil cúrsaí go hainnis ar fad i Dakota Thuaidh agus Theas, Oklahoma agus Iowa le síobadh sneachta agus bóithre clúdaithe le leac oighir.Residents are strongly advised to stay at home.Táthar ag moladh go láidir d'áitritheoirí fanacht sa bhaile.Approximately 5,000 flights were canceled yesterday and a further 7,600 flights were delayed.Cuireadh tuairim is 5,000 eitilt ar ceal inné agus cuireadh moill ar 7,600 eitilt eile.The massive storm is extending over 3,200 kilometers from Texas to Quebec.Tá an stoirm ollmhór ag leathnú os cionn 3,200 ciliméadar ó Texas go Quebec.More than a million people were left without power in the United States due to the stormBreis is milliún duine fágtha gan aon chumhacht aibhléise sna Stáit Aontaithe de bharr stoirme

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2fvwv7gzContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMan in his twenties killed in road accident in Galway.Fear sna fichidí maraithe i dtimpiste bhóthair i nGaillimh.A man in his twenties was killed in a road accident in Tuam in County Galway overnight.Maraíodh fear sna fichidí i dtimpiste bhóthair i dTuaim i gContae na Gaillimhe thar oíche.The accident happened shortly before three o'clock in the morning on the R347 near Ballyglunin, in Tuam in the county.Tharla an tionóisc go gairid roimh a trí a chlog ar maidin ar an R347 cóngarach do Bhéal Átha Gluinín, i dTuaim sa chontae.The driver of the car, a young man in his twenties, was killed at the scene.Maraíodh tiománaí an chairr, fear óg sna fichidí ar an láthair.His body was taken to Galway University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.Tugadh a chorp go hOspidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh áit go ndéanfar scrúdú iar-bháis air.The scene of the accident is currently being secured and traffic is being diverted.Tá láthair na timpiste caomhnaithe faoi láthair agus tá trácht á chur ar mhalairt slí.Anyone who was on the road at the time and saw anything is being urged to contact gardaí.Táthar ag impí ar aon duine a bhí ar an mbóthar ag an am agus a chonaic aon ní teagmháil a dhéanamh leis na Gardaí.Man in his twenties killed in road accident in GalwayFear sna fichidí maraithe i dtimpiste bhóthair i nGaillimh

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2r3owdxjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew proposals to get people to leave the car at home.Moltaí nua le tabhairt ar dhaoine an carr a fhágáil sa bhaile.The Government could end free parking at the workplace and introduce a minimum parking fee in all urban areas in the State, according to new proposals to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector.D'fhéadfadh an Rialtas deireadh a chur le páirceáil shaor in aisce ag an ionad oibre agus íostáille páirceála a thabhairt isteach i ngach ceantar uirbeach sa Stát, de réir moltaí nua le hastaíochtaí carbóin ón earnáil iompair a laghdú.People could also be charged for certain journeys and further increase fuel prices.D'fhéadfaí freisin táillí a ghearradh ar dhaoine faoi thurais áirithe a dhéanamh agus praghsanna breosla a ardú tuilleadh.Persuading people to leave their cars at home as often as possible is the aim of the proposals to be discussed by the Government tomorrow.Cur ina luí ar dhaoine a ngluaisteáin a fhágáil sa bhaile chomh minic agus is féidir is aidhm do na moltaí atá le plé ag an Rialtas amárach.If they were implemented, it is thought that there would be a 25% reduction in car journeys per day; 50% increase on foot and bicycle trips; and a 130% increase in trips on public transport services.Dá gcuirfí i bhfeidhm iad, ceaptar go mbeadh laghdú 25 faoin gcéad sa ló ar thurais i gcarranna; ardú 50 faoin gcéad ar thurais de shiúl na gcos agus ar rothair; agus ardú 130 faoin gcéad ar thurais ar sheirbhísí iompair phoiblí.The aim would be to reduce the amount of fuel consumed by 50% and increase the number of electric vehicles on the State's roads to 30% from now to 2030.Bheadh sé i gceist an méid breosla a chaitear a laghdú 50 faoin gcéad agus an líon feithiclí leictreacha ar bhóithre an Stáit a ardú go dtí 30 faoin gcéad as seo go 2030.However, a Government spokesperson has indicated that the proposals for parking at the workplace and charging fees for certain journeys, are currently only "just in case" but not on the road.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag urlabhraí Rialtais, áfach, nach bhfuil sna moltaí maidir le páirceáil ag an ionad oibre agus táillí a ghearradh faoi thurais áirithe, nach bhfuil iontu faoi láthair ach "cuir i gcás" ach nach bhfuil siad ar na bacáin.Even so, it is understood that the Government intends to implement some significant policies to get people to leave their cars at homeIna dhiaidh sin féin, tuigtear go bhfuil rún ag an Rialtas roinnt beartas suntasach a chur i bhfeidhm chun tabhairt ar dhaoine a ngluaisteáin a fhágáil sa bhaile

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nmn7pvjContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThree different viruses are putting enormous pressure on the health system.Trí víreas éagsúla ag cur brú as cuimse ar an gcóras sláinte.There are three different viruses going on in the country at the moment and over a thousand people are in hospital due to being badly affected by one or another of them, according to the Health Service Executive.Tá trí cinn de víris éagsúla ag imeacht sa tír faoi láthair agus tá os cionn míle duine in ospidéil de bharr iad a bheith buailte go dona ag ceann nó ceann eile acu, de réir Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte.Chief Operations Officer Damien McCallion confirmed that 250 children are in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus; that 600 people are in hospital with Covid-19; and that another 300 are in hospital with the flu.Dhearbhaigh Príomhoifigeach Oibríochtaí na Feidhmeannachta Damien McCallion go bhfuil 250 páiste san ospidéal leis an víreas sincítiach riospráide; go bhfuil 600 duine san ospidéal le covid 19; agus go bhfuil 300 eile san ospidéal leis an bhfliú.It has not happened before in Ireland, said Damien McCallion, that the health system had to deal with three outbreaks of different viruses at the same time.Níor tharla sé cheana in Éirinn, arsa Damien McCallion, go mb'éigean don chóras sláinte dul i ngleic le trí ráig de víris éagsúla ag an am céanna.He indicated that despite the fact that the health system is under great pressure due to these exceptional circumstances, the problem is being addressed according to an action plan.Thug sé le fios ainneoin go bhfuil an-bhrú ar an gcóras sláinte mar gheall ar na cúinsí eisceachtúla seo, go bhfuiltear ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an bhfadhb de réir plean gníomhaithe.He said that more beds are being made available in hospitals; that there are more staff on duty in emergency units; that local injury units are staying open more recently; and that more general practitioners are available outside normal hours.Dúirt sé go bhfuil tuilleadh leapacha á gcur ar fáil in ospidéil; go bhfuil breis foirne ar dualgas in aonaid éigeandála; go bhfuil aonaid gortuithe áitiúla ag fanacht oscailte níos deireanaí; agus go bhfuil tuilleadh dochtúirí ginearálta ar fáil lasmuigh de ghnáthuaireanta.However, Damien McCallion admitted that all this is not enough to reduce the pressure on the health system to a fairly satisfactory level.D'admhaigh Damien McCallion, áfach, nach leor an méid seo ar fad leis an mbrú ar an gcóras sláinte a ísliú go dtí leibhéal measartha sásúil.Yesterday, the Irish Nurses and Aides Association said there were 760 patients waiting for a bed in hospitals across the country, the highest number in three years.Inné, dúirt Cumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann go raibh 760 othar ag fanacht le leaba in ospidéil ar fud na tíre, an líon ba mhó le trí bliana.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hq9frk4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMan sentenced to life in prison for Cameron Reilly's murder.Príosún saoil gearrtha ar fhear faoi dhúnmharú Cameron Reilly.At the Central Criminal Court, a 23-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering an eighteen-year-old youth in Dunleire, Co Louth, over four years ago.Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, gearradh príosún saoil ar fhear 23 bliain d'aois faoi ógánach ocht mbliana déag a dhúnmharú i nDún Léire, Co Lú, os cionn ceithre bliana ó shin.Last Thursday, Aaron Connolly, from Ballybuli, Drumchora, Co Louth, was convicted of the murder of Cameron Reilly whose body was found in a park in Dunlere on 26 May 2018.Déardaoin seo caite, ciontaíodh Aaron Connolly, as Baile Bhuilí, Droim Chora, Co Lú, i ndúnmharú Cameron Reilly a bhfuarthas a chorp i bpáirc i nDún Léire ar an 26 Bealtaine 2018.In a victim impact statement read out in court today, Cameron's uncle Reilly said on behalf of the family that although the trial was over the suffering would continue.I ráiteas tionchair íospartaigh a léadh sa chúirt inniu, thug uncail Cameron Reilly le fios, thar ceann an teaghlaigh, cé go raibh deireadh leis an triail go mairfeadh an fhulaingt.Darren Flanagan said Cameron was an only child.Dúirt Darren Flanagan gur páiste aonair ab ea Cameron.He was the first grandchild in the family and he was everyone's pet, he said.Ba é an chéad gharpháiste sa teaghlach é agus bhí sé ina pheata ag gach uile dhuine, arsa sé.He was a happy and gentle boy and loved company, he said.Buachaill sona sásta mín mánla a bhí ann agus ba bhreá an chuideachta é, a dúirt sé.Cameron loved music and concerts, said the uncle, and he always sat in the front seat of cars with the desire to control the radio and sing the songs that were playing at the same time.Thaitin ceol agus ceolchoirmeacha go mór le Cameron, arsa an t- uncail, agus shuíodh sé i gcónaí sa suíochán tosaigh i gcarranna le dúil smacht a bheith aige ar an raidió agus na hamhráin a bhíodh ar siúl a chanadh ar an uain chéanna.Darren Flanagan said the family's life fell apart after the murder and nothing has been the same since.Dúirt Darren Flanagan gur thit saol an teaghlaigh as a chéile tar éis an dúnmharaithe agus nach raibh dada mar a bhíodh ó shin.Cameron Reilly was not just a name in the media, he said.Ní díreach ainm sna meáin chumarsáide a bhí in Cameron Reilly, a dúirt sé.He was a son, grandson, nephew and cousin, he said, and that is how he should be remembered.Mac, garmhac, nia agus col ceathar a bhí ann, arsa sé, agus is mar sin is cóir cuimhneamh air.For the family, he will always be our beautiful eighteen-year-old boy, said the uncle.Don teaghlach, is é ár mbuachaill álainn a bheas ocht mbliana déag go brách é, a dúirt an t-uncail.The trial was told that Cameron Reilly and some friends with him - including Aaron Connolly - were drinking in the park in Dunlere on the night of 25 May 2018, and that his body was found there the following day.Dúradh sa triail go raibh Cameron Reilly agus roinnt cairde leis - Aaron Connolly ina measc - ag ól sa pháirc i nDún Léire oíche an 25 Bealtaine 2018, agus gurbh ann a fritheadh a chorp an lá dar gcionn.Asphyxiation caused by pressure on his throat led to his death.Plúchadh de bharr brú a cuireadh ar a scornach ba thrúig bháis dó.Aaron Connolly's claim that Cameron Reilly was still alive the last time he saw him was not accepted.Níor glacadh le maíomh Aaron Connolly go raibh Cameron Reiily fós ina bheatha an uair dheireanach a chonaic sé é.Judge Tony Hunt sentenced Aaron Connolly to life imprisonment as mandated.Ghearr an Breitheamh Tony Hunt príosún saoil de réir mar atá sainordaithe ar Aaron Connolly.Aaron ConnollyAaron Connolly

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2oq9l8uxContact: irishlingos@gmail.comSteady rise in wholesale energy prices in 2021.Ardú céadach ar phraghsanna mórdhíola fuinnimh in 2021.Wholesale gas prices rose 380% during 2021, according to new figures from the Utilities Regulatory Commission.D'ardaigh praghsanna mórdhíola gáis 380 faoin gcéad i gcaitheamh na bliana 2021, de réir figiúirí nua ón gCoimisiún um Rialáil Fóntais.This was a 260% increase in wholesale electricity prices.Ardú 260 faoin gcéad a bhí i gceist i gcás praghsanna mórdhíola leictreachais.The data published by the Commission today also shows that many domestic customers switched to other companies in order to get lower prices.Léiríonn na sonraí a d'fhoilsigh an Coimisiún inniu chomh maith gur athraigh go leor custaiméirí baile go dtí comhlachtaí eile féachaint le praghsanna níos ísle a fháil.Customers who switched from a normal tariff to a discount rate were particularly successful.Bhí rath go háirithe ar chustaiméirí a d'athraigh ó gnáth-tharaif go dtí ráta lascaine.They saved €581 on electricity and €316 on gas on average, according to the Commission.Shábháil siadsan €581 ar leictreachas agus €316 ar ghás ar an meán, de réir an Choimisiúin.While the official figures for 2022 are not yet available, it is known that wholesale energy prices have fallen significantly this year and are expected to fall further next year.Siúd is nach bhfuil figiúirí oifigiúla 2022 ar fáil go fóill, tá a fhios go bhfuil praghsanna mórdhíola fuinnimh daoirsithe go mór i mbliana agus táthar sealbhaithe de go ndaoirseoidh siad tuilleadh an chéad bhliain eile.The Commission is recommending that people continue to switch to other companies to ensure they get their money's worth.Tá an Coimisiún ag moladh do dhaoine leanúint orthu ag athrú go dtí comhlachtaí eile lena chinntiú go bhfaighidh siad luach a gcuid airgid.That or seek new terms from the company they currently have a contract with.É sin nó téarmaí nua a lorg ar an gcomhlacht a bhfuil conradh acu leo faoi láthair.In addition to all this, the Commission's figures show that more customers were in arrears last year compared to 2020.Ina theannta sin ar fad, léiríonn figiúirí an Choimisiúin go raibh riaráistí ar níos mó custaiméirí anuraidh i gcomórtas le 2020.18% of gas customers and 13% of electricity customers were in arrears in 2021, an increase of 9% and 5% respectively from the previous year.Bhí riaráistí ar 18 faoin gcéad de chustaiméirí gáis agus 13 faoin gcéad de chustaiméirí leictreachais in 2021, sin ardú 9 faoin gcéad agus ardú 5 faoin gcéad faoi seach ón mbliain roimhe sin.912 customers had their electricity cut off and 503 customers had their gas cut off in 2021 because they did not pay their bills.Gearradh leictreachas 912 custaiméir agus gearradh gás 503 custaiméir in 2021 de bharr nár íoc siad a gcuid billí.That's 1,373 and 534 respectively in 2020.Sin le hais 1,373 agus 534 faoi seach in 2020.New rules on power cuts introduced during the pandemic are said to have slowed the decline.Rialacha nua maidir le gearradh cumhachta a tugadh isteach le linn na paindéime is siocair leis an laghdú, a deirtear.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2gcwqewzContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Emergency departments of the country's hospitals under the greatest pressure ever"."Rannóga éigeandála ospidéil na tíre faoin mbrú is mó riamh".The accident and emergency departments of the country's hospitals are under the greatest pressure they have ever experienced, says a new report from the Health Information and Quality Authority.Tá rannóga timpistí agus éigeandála ospidéil na tíre faoin mbrú is mó a bhí riamh orthu, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ón Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte.As evidence of how bad things are, the report draws attention to the case of one patient in Limerick University Hospital who was waiting 116 hours for a bed - that's almost five days.Mar sholaoid ar chomh dona agus atá cúrsaí, tarraingítear aird sa tuarascáil ar chás othair amháin in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh a bhí ag fanacht 116 uair an chloig le leaba - sin beagnach cúig lá.That is one of the worst cases, however, and the Authority says that it is rare for patients to wait more than 80 hours with a bed.Sin ceann de na cásanna is measa, áfach, agus deir an tÚdarás gurb annamh othair ag fanacht níos mó ná 80 uair an chloig le leaba.As with triage care, it is said that patients can wait between one and three and a half hours, although not often.Mar le cúram triáiseála de, deirtear gur féidir le hothair a bheith ag fanacht idir uair agus trí huaire an chloig go leith, cé nach minic sin.Triage care is a preliminary assessment of the patient's needs and, of course, the patient's health can deteriorate if there is too much delay, says the Authority.Réamh-mheasúnú ar riachtanais an othair is ea cúram triáiseála agus, dar ndóigh, is féidir le sláinte an othair dul in olcas má bhíonn moill rómhór ann, a deir an tÚdarás.To top it off, it is said, there are not enough beds - or indeed enough staff - to prevent the lack of community health services.Mar bharr ar an donas, a deirtear, níl dóthain leapacha ann - ná dóthain foirne go deimhin - gan an easpa seirbhísí sláinte pobail a bhac.The report is based on an inspection of seven accident and emergency departments, namely Cavan and Monaghan Hospital; University Hospital, Cork; Limerick University Hospital; Mayo University Hospital; Sligo University Hospital; Saint Michael's Hospital, Dun Laoghaire; and St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin.Tá an tuarascáil bunaithe ar chigireacht a rinneadh ar sheacht gcinn de rannóga timpistí agus éigeandála, mar atá, Ospidéal an Chabháin agus Mhuineacháin; Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh; Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh; Ospidéal Ollscoile Mhaigh Eo; Ospidéal Ollscoile Shligigh; Ospidéal Naomh Micheál, Dún Laoghaire; agus Ospidéal Ollscoile Naomh Uinseann, Baile Átha Cliath.According to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association, 638 patients were waiting for a bed in hospitals across the country this morning.De réir figiúirí ó Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann, bhí 638 othar ag fanacht le leaba in ospidéil ar fud na tíre ar maidin inniu.75 of them were at Limerick University Hospital; 68 were in University Hospital, Cork; 51 in Letterkenny University Hospital; and 47 in Tallaght University Hospital.Is in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh a bhí 75 acu; bhí 68 in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Corcaigh; 51 in Ospidéal Ollscoile Leitir Ceanainn; agus 47 in Ospidéal Ollscoile Thamhlachta.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2emd4w5sContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Piercing cold..."Fuacht polltach ...but there is little chance of a white Christmas".ach beag seans go dtiocfaidh an Nollaig bán".The temperature could drop to eleven degrees below freezing in parts of Ireland tonight, according to meteorologist Joanna Donnelly.D'fhéadfadh an teocht titim go haon chéim déag faoi bhun an reophointe in áiteanna in Éirinn anocht, dar leis an meitéareolaí Joanna Donnelly.He lived in the most isolated places in the coldest country.Is sna háiteanna is scoite sa tír is fuaire a bheas sé.In the base of the country, Joanna Donnelly said, the lowest temperature was seven degrees below freezing.I mbunáite na tíre, a dúirt Joanna Donnelly, is seacht gcéim faoi bhun an reophointe is ísle a bheas an teocht.Speaking on RTÉ, she indicated that the temperature could rise to the freezing point - or slightly below it - in the afternoon but that it would only be temporary.Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, thug sí le fios go bhféadfadh an teocht ardú go dtí an reophointe - nó beagán lena chois - san iarnóin ach nach mbeadh ann ach seal.The temperature will drop again suddenly, she promised, especially as the day darkens.Titfidh an teocht arís go tobann, a gheall sí, go háirithe le dorchú an lae.The lowest temperature recorded at Cloncreamha weather station in Co Longford last night was 7.5 degrees below freezing, but it was two or three degrees warmer than that in most of the country.7.5 céim faoi bhun an reophointe an teocht ab ísle a taifeadadh i stáisiún aimsire Chluain Creamha i gCo an Longfoirt aréir, ach bhí sé dhá nó trí chéim ní ba theo ná sin sa chuid is mó den tír.An orange weather warning has been issued for nineteen counties and the warning will be in effect between 6 o'clock this evening and noon tomorrow.Tá foláireamh flannbhuí aimsire tugtha do naoi gcontae dhéag agus beidh an foláireamh i bhfeidhm idir 6 a chlog tráthnóna agus meán lae amárach.Joanna Donnelly also said that there is not much precipitation at the moment, apart from the red shower along the coast.Dúirt Joanna Donnelly chomh maith nach bhfuil mórán frasaíochta ann faoi láthair, thar an gcorrchith cois cósta.There is always a chance, she said, of a white Christmas but, on the whole, Ireland's moderate climate is too kind to expect anything.Tá seans ann i gcónaí, ar sí, go dtiocfaidh an Nollaig bán ach, tríd is tríd, tá aeráid mheasartha na hÉireann róchineálta le go mbeadh aon choinne leis.A consultant geriatrician at the Mater Hospital in Dublin is petitioning the local authorities to spread more grin on pavements to save people from falling and breaking bones, especially the elderly.Tá geiriatraí comhairleach in Ospidéal an Mater i mBaile Átha Cliath ag achainí ar na húdaráis áitiúla níos mó grin a leathadh ar chosáin le daoine a shábháil ar thitim agus bhriseadh cnámh, go háirithe seandaoine.In addition to the health benefits, it would be a great relief for the hospitals, not to mention the Exchequer, said Dr Colm Byrne.Chomh maith leis na buntáistí sláinte, faoiseamh mór do na hospidéil a bheadh ann, gan trácht ar an Státchiste, a dúirt an Dr Colm Byrne.He indicated that each hip fracture costs the State approximately €11,700 - and even more if a person has to be transferred to a nursing home.Thug sé le fios go gcosnaíonn gach briseadh cromáin thart ar €11,700 ar an Stát - agus tuilleadh fós má chaitear duine a chur in ionad altranais.Dr Byrne said that elderly people also get hypothermia at this time of year due to their homes not being sufficiently heated.Dúirt an Dr Byrne go dtagann hipteirme ar sheanóirí an tráth seo bliana freisin de bharr a dtithe gan a bheith sách téite.He has already seen some unfortunate cases this winter, he said.Tá roinnt cásanna truamhéalacha feicthe aige cheana féin an geimhreadh seo,

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2evduwp5Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThe European Union has been wary of Elon Musk.Fainic curtha ag an Aontas Eorpach ar Elon Musk.Elon Musk has been warned by the European Union after he suspended several journalists from Twitter.Tá fainic curtha ag an Aontas Eorpach ar Elon Musk tar éis dó roinnt iriseoirí a chur ar fionraí ó Twitter.The European Union says it could face sanctions under new media legislation, and that this suspension is worrying.Deir an tAontas Eorpach go bhféadfaí smachtbhannaí a chur air faoi reachtaíocht nua faoi na meáin, agus gur díol imní é an fionraí seo.Commissioner Very Jourova expressed this on Twitter herself, saying that she was concerned that journalists were being suspended 'irregularly' and that this was a violation of media freedom and fundamental rights.Ar Twittter féin a chuir an coimisinéir Very Jourova é seo in iúl, á rá gur chuir sé imní uirthi go raibh iriseoirí ar fionraí ' go dírialta' agus gur sárú é seo ar shaoirse na meán agus ar chearta bunúsacha.Elon Musk could expect sanctions soon.D'fhéadfadh Elon Musk bheith ag súil le smachtbhannaí go luath.Twitter suspended the accounts of several well-known journalists after they wrote about the company's new owner, Elon Musk.Chuir Twitter cuntaisí roinnt iriseoirí aitheanta ar fionraí tar éis dóíbh scríobh faoi úinéir nua an chomhlachta, Elon Musk.He said, in a tweet, that the ban on publishing personal information applied to everyone, including journalists.Dúirt seisean, i tvuít, gur bhain an cosc ar eolas pearsanta a fhoilsiú le gach duine, iriseoirí san áireamh.This is widely known as doxxing.Doxxing an téarma a thugtar air seo go forleathan.It was personal knowledge to publish information about the affairs of his private plane on social media, as the @elonjet account did.An t-eolas pearsanta a bhí i gceist é faisnéis faoi chúrsaí a eilteáin phríobháidigh a fhoilsiú ar na meáin shóisialta, mar a rinne an cuntas @elonjet.This is information published by the Federal Aviation Authority about the course of each private plane.Faisnéis é seo a fhoilsíonn an Federal Aviation Authority faoi chúrsa gach eitleán príobháideach.Musk accused the account of having his son's car attacked as a result of this information being published.Chuir Musk i leith an chuntais go ndearnadh ionsaí ar charr a mhic de bharr an eolais seo bheith foilsithe.Other accounts were subsequently suspended although it does not appear that they published this information again.Cuireadh cuntais eile ar fionraí ina dhiaidh sin cé nach léir gur fhoilsigh siadsan an fhaisnéis seo arís.One of those is Kerry Donie O'Sullivan, who is a well-known CNN correspondent.Ar dhuine díobh sin tá an Ciarraíoch Donie O'Sullivan, atá ina chomhfhreagraí aitheanta ag CNN.The account of Mastodon, the social media company promoting itself as an alternative to Twitter, was also suspended.Cuireadh cuntas Mastodon ar fionraí freisin, an comhlachct meán sóisialta atá á chur féin chun cinn mar rogha eile in ionad Twitter.Musk said in April that he was buying Twitter to preserve and protect international freedom of speech.Mhaigh Musk thiar mí Aibreáin go raibh sé ag ceannach Twitter le cead cainte idirnáisiúnta a chaomhnú agus a chosaint.Shortly after taking over the company, he invited former President Trump back on stage.Go gairid i ndiaidh dó dul i mbun an chomhlachta, thug sé cuireadh ar ais ar an árdán don iar-Uachtarán Trump.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2fctbm8lContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIrish soldier killed in Lebanon, another injured.Saighdiúir Éireannach maraithe sa Liobáin, duine eile gortaithe.A soldier of the Irish Defense Forces was shot and killed and another soldier was seriously wounded while on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon last night.Lámhachadh agus maraíodh saighdiúir de chuid Óglaigh na hÉireann agus leonadh go han-dona saighdiúir eile agus iad ar dualgas síochána le Fórsa Eatramhach na Náisiún Aontaithe sa Liobáin aréir.Single Soldier Seán Rooney, aged 24, from Newtown, Co Donegal, who was killed.An Saighdiúir Singil Seán Rooney, 24 bliain d'aois, as an mBaile Nua, Co Dhún na nGall, an té a maraíodh.Single Soldier Shane Kearney, 22 years old, from Cork is the one who was seriously injured.Is é an Saighdiúir Singil Shane Kearney, 22 bliain, as Corcaigh an té a gortaíodh go dona.The two were in one of two armored vehicles that were on their way to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, shortly after 9 o'clock Irish time last night.Bhí an bheirt i gceann de dhá fheithicil armúrtha a bhí ar a mbealach go príomhchathair na Liobáine, Béiriút, go gairid tar éis 9 a chlog am na hÉireann aréir.There were eight soldiers in the two armored vehicles - four each - when they were apparently ambushed near the village of Al-Aqbiya in the south of the country.Ochtar saighdiúirí a bhí sa dá fheithicil armúrtha - ceathrar an ceann - nuair a rinneadh luíochán orthu, de réir dealraimh, cóngarach do shráidbhaile Al-Aqbiya i ndeisceart na tíre.In addition to the soldier who was killed and the person who was seriously injured, two other soldiers sustained minor injuries.Chomh maith leis an saighdiúir a maraíodh agus an duine a gortaíodh go dona, bhain mionghortuithe do bheirt saighdiúirí eile.The three were initially treated at a hospital near the city of Sidon but have since been transferred to the United Nations Hospital.Cuireadh cóir leighis ar an gcéad dul síos ar an triúr in ospidéal in aice le cathair Shiodóin ach aistríodh go hOspidéal na Náisiún Aontaithe iad ó shin.It is understood that the attack took place in an area under the control of Hezbollah but a spokesman for that group claimed that it was a "mistake" and had nothing to do with it.Tuigtear gur tharla an t-ionsaí i gceantar atá faoi smacht lucht Hezbollah ach mhaígh urlabhraí ón ngrúpa sin gur "míthapa" a bhí ann agus nach raibh aon bhaint acusan leis.In a statement, the Chief of Staff of the Defense Forces of Ireland, Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy, said that the whole community is deeply disturbed by the bad news.I ráiteas, dúirt Ceann Foirne Óglaigh na hÉireann, an Leifteanant-Ghinearál Seán Clancy, go bhfuil an chuallacht ar fad suaite go mór ag an drochscéala.He indicated that a medical officer from the Defense Forces went to the hospital in Sidon to ensure that the injured soldiers received the best possible treatment.Thug sé le fios go ndeachaigh oifigeach leighis ó Óglaigh na hÉireann chuig an ospidéal i Siodón lena chinntiú go gcuirfí an chóireáil ab fhearr agus ab fhéidir ar na saighdiúirí a gortaíodh.He also assured that an inquiry into the attack would begin soon.Dhearbhaigh sé chomh maith go gcuirfí tús gan mhoill le fiosrúchán maidir leis an ionsaí.The Defense Forces said the soldiers in the armored vehicles belonged to the 121st Infantry Battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.Dúirt Óglaigh na hÉireann gur bhain na saighdiúirí a bhí sna feithiclí armúrtha leis an 121ú Cathlán Coisithe i bhFórsa Eatramhach na Náisiún Aontaithe sa Liobáin.Seán Rooney was an Irish Cadet from 2019 and belonged to the 27th Infantry Battalion based in Dún MacAogáin in Dúndalgan, Co Louth.Bhí Seán Rooney ina Óglach Éireann ó 2019 agus bhain sé leis an 27ú Cathlán Coisithe atá bunaithe i nDún Mhic Aogáin ...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2p7e7etmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comIrish soldier killed in Lebanon, another injured.Saighdiúir Éireannach maraithe sa Liobáin, duine eile gortaithe.An Irish Defense Forces soldier was shot and killed and another soldier was seriously injured while on peacekeeping duty with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon last night.Lámhachadh agus maraíodh saighdiúir de chuid Óglaigh na hÉireann agus leonadh go dona saighdiúir eile agus iad ar dualgas síochána le Fórsa Eatramhach na Náisiún Aontaithe sa Liobáin aréir.The two were in one of two armored vehicles that were on their way to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, shortly after 9 o'clock Irish time last night.Bhí an bheirt i gceann de dhá fheithicil armúrtha a bhí ar a mbealach go príomhchathair na Liobáine, Béiriút, go gairid tar éis 9 a chlog am na hÉireann aréir.There were eight soldiers in the two armored vehicles - four each - when they were apparently ambushed near the village of Al-Aqbiya in the south of the country.Ochtar saighdiúirí a bhí sa dá fheithicil armúrtha - ceathrar an ceann - nuair a rinneadh luíochán orthu, de réir dealraimh, cóngarach do shráidbhaile Al-Aqbiya i ndeisceart na tíre.In addition to the soldier who was killed and the person who was seriously injured, two other soldiers sustained minor injuries.Chomh maith leis an saighdiúir a maraíodh agus an duine a gortaíodh go dona, bhain mionghortuithe do bheirt saighdiúirí eile.The three are being treated in a hospital near the city of Sidon.Tá cóir leighis á cur ar an triúr in ospidéal in aice le cathair Shiodóin.In a statement, the Chief of Staff of the Defense Forces of Ireland, Lieutenant-General Seán Clancy, said that the whole community is deeply disturbed by the bad news.I ráiteas, dúirt Ceann Foirne Óglaigh na hÉireann, an Leifteanant-Ghinearál Seán Clancy, go bhfuil an chuallacht ar fad suaite go mór ag an drochscéala.He indicated that a medical officer from the Defense Forces is in the hospital in Sidon to ensure that the injured soldiers receive the best possible treatment.Thug sé le fios go bhfuil oifigeach leighis ó Óglaigh na hÉireann san ospidéal i Siodón lena chinntiú go gcuirfear an chóireáil is fearr agus is féidir ar na saighdiúirí a gortaíodh.He also confirmed that an inquiry into the attack will begin soon.Dhearbhaigh sé chomh maith go gcuirfear tús gan mhoill le fiosrúchán maidir leis an ionsaí.The Defense Forces said the soldiers belonged to the 121st Infantry Battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.Dúirt Óglaigh na hÉireann gur bhain na saighdiúirí leis an 121ú Cathlán Coisithe i bhFórsa Eatramhach na Náisiún Aontaithe sa Liobáin.It was said that the bad news has been shared with the families of the soldiers but that their names will not be given yet.Dúradh go bhfuil an drochscéal ligthe le teaghlaigh na saighdiúirí ach nach dtabharfar a n- ainmneacha go fóill.In a statement, the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, said he deeply regretted the death of the soldier and expressed his condolences to his family and comrades.I ráiteas, duirt Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins go mb'oth go mór leis bás an tsaighdiúra agus rinne sé comhbhrón lena theaghlach agus a chomrádaithe.The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and other politicians in Dáil Éireann also expressed their condolences to the soldier's family.Rinne an Taoiseach, an Tánaiste agus polaiteoirí eile i nDáil Éireann comhbhrón le muintir an tsaighdiúra chomh maith.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2hd55rg3Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comGroundwater: "time to reform the EU ethics system".Uisce faoi thalamh: "thar am córas eitice an AE a leasú".The vast majority of the members in the European Parliament voted for the resolutions of the Greek member Eva Kaili to be removed from her position as the deputy president of the parliament in light of allegations of corruption being made against her.Vótáil formhór mór na bhfeisirí i bParlaimint na hEorpa ar son rúin an feisire Gréagach Eva Kaili a chur as a post mar leasuachtarán na parlaiminte i bhfianaise líomhaintí faoi chaimiléireacht a bheith curtha ina leith.625 members voted for the resolution, one voted against it and two others abstained.625 feisire a vótáil ar son an rúin, vótáil duine ina aghaidh agus staon beirt eile.Eva Kaili has already had other tasks in the previous parliament.Tá cúraimí eile a bhí ar Eva Kaili sa pharlaimint roimhe seo bainte di cheana féin.Eva Kaili is one of four people arrested by police in Belgium last weekend while investigating allegations of corruption in the European Parliament.Tá Eva Kaili ar dhuine de cheathrar a ghabh póilíní sa Bheilg an deireadh seachtaine seo caite agus líomhaintí faoi éillitheacht i bParlaimint na hEorpa á bhfiosrú acu.The story relates to reports that the State of Qatar gave bribes to certain people - both money and gifts - in the hope that those people would lobby on behalf of Qatar in the institutions of the European Union.Baineann an scéal le tuairiscí gur thug Stát Chatar breabanna do dhaoine áirithe - idir airgead agus bhronntanais - le súil go ndéanfadh na daoine sin stocaireacht ar son Chatar i bhforais an Aontais Eorpaigh.The residences of several members of parliament and people associated with them have been searched by the police since last Friday, and they have since confiscated a million euros in cash.Tá áiteanna cónaithe roinnt feisirí parlaiminte agus daoine atá bainteach leo cuardaithe ag na póilíní ón Aoine seo caite, agus tá bordaithe ar mhilliún euro in airgead tirim coigistithe acu ó shin.However, it was not said whether Eva Kaili's residence was among them.Ní dúradh, áfach, an raibh áras cónaithe Eva Kaili ina measc.She and the other three are still in custody and are due to appear in court for a preliminary hearing tomorrow.Tá sí féin agus an triúr eile fós faoi choinneáil agus tá siad le tabhairt os comhair cúirte le haghaidh réamhéisteachta amárach.Yesterday, the president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola claimed that she believed that underground water was being created and that an attempt was being made to undermine the European Union.Inné, mhaígh uachtarán Pharlaimint na hEorpa Roberta Metsola gur chreid sí go raibh uisce faoi thalamh á dhéanamh agus go rabhthas ag iarraidh an bonn a bhaint den Aontas Eorpach.She promised to set up an internal inquiry into it.Gheall sí fiosrúchán inmheánach ina thaobh a bhunú.Eva Kaili's lawyer has said that his client is not and had nothing to do with cheating.Tá sé ráite ag dlíodóir Eva Kaili nach bhfuil agus nach raibh aon bhaint ag a chliant le caimiléireacht.Eva Kaili visited Qatar shortly before the start of the Soccer World Cup in that country last month.Thug Eva Kaili cuairt ar Chatar go gairid sular cuireadh tús le Corn Sacair an Domhain sa tír sin an mhí seo caite.While she was there, she praised the country's authorities for what they had done for workers' rights.Fad is a bhí sí ann, mhol sí údaráis na tíre faoina raibh déanta acu ar son cearta oibrithe.The same praise came from her many times while speaking in the European Parliament.Tháinig an moladh céanna uaithi go minic agus í ag labhairt i bParlaimint na hEorpa.European Union Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has indicated that the allegations of corruption show that the EU's ethics system can be fundamentall...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2knjzwxmContact: irishlingos@gmail.comThree young boys who fell into a lake in England have died.Triúr buachaillí óga a thit i loch i Sasana tar éis bháis.Police in England have confirmed that three young boys who fell into a lake near Birmingham yesterday have died in hospital.Tá sé deimhnithe ag na póilíní i Sasana go bhfuil triúr buachaillí óga a thit i loch in aice le Birmingham inné tar éis bháis san ospidéal.The fourth boy is said to be very ill.Deirtear go bhfuil an ceathrú buachaill an-dona tinn.It is understood that the boys were playing on the ice on the lake when he took it away.Tuigtear go raibh na buachaillí ag súgradh ar an leac oighir ar an loch nuair a thug a thug sé uaidh.The boys who were lost were aged eight, ten and eleven.Ocht mbliana, deich mbliana agus aon bhliain déag a bhí na buachaillí a cailleadh.The boy who is always in intensive care in the hospital is six years old.Sé bliana atá an buachaillín atá faoi dhianchúram san ospidéal i gcónaí.The lake is in the Babbs Mill park in the Kingshurst area near Solihull and people who were there at the time tried to help the boys.I bpáirc Babbs Mill i gceantar Kingshurst in aice le Solihull atá an loch agus rinne daoine a bhí san áit ag an am iarracht teacht i gcabhair ar na buachaillí.They were eventually pulled out of the water by the emergency services but by then they were very ill.Ba iad na seirbhísí éigeandála a thug amach as an uisce iad ar deireadh ach bhí siad an-dona tinn faoin am sin.It is understood that they suffered a heart attack when they fell into the devastatingly cold water.Tuigtear gur bhain taom croí dóibh nuair a thit siad san uisce a bhí millteach fuar.The temperature in the area at the time was around freezing.Thart ar an reophointe a bhí an teocht sa cheantar ag an am.Police are still searching the lake today following reports that six children were playing on the ice just before the disaster.Tá na póilíní fós i mbun cuardaigh sa loch inniu i bhfianaise tuairiscí gur seisear páistí a bhí ag súgradh ar an leac oighir díreach sular tharla an tubaiste.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his condolences to the families of the lost children.Tá comhbhrón déanta ag Príomh-Aire na Breataine Rishi Sunak le muintreacha na bpáistí a cailleadh.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2p254yt4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comMet Éireann: "the frost will not break for another four days".Met Éireann: "ní bhrisfidh an sioc go ceann ceithre lá eile".Met Éireann has warned people to drive with extreme care this morning as much of the country's roads are icy.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag Met Éireann do dhaoine tiomáint go fíorchúramach ar maidin agus cuid mhór de bhóithre na tíre faoi reothalach.In addition to the frost, there is poor visibility in places due to heavy fog.Chomh maith leis an sioc, tá drochléargas in áiteanna mar gheall ar cheo trom.The temperature was as low as five degrees below freezing at times during the night, and seven degrees below, in fact, for a while in Athenry in east Galway.Bhí an teocht chomh híseal le cúig chéim faoi bhun an reophointe in amanna i gcaitheamh na hoíche, agus seacht gcéim faoina bhun, go deimhin, ar feadh scaithimh i mBaile Átha an Rí in oirthear na Gaillimhe.Met Éireann says the frost will not break and there will be no snow today.Deir Met Éireann nach mbrisfidh an sioc agus nach mbeidh aon choscairt ann inniu.In fact, the severe weather will last for at least another four days, they say.Go deimhin, mairfidh an aimsir chrua go ceann ceithre lá eile ar a laghad, a deir siad.There will be snow, hail and sleet in places - especially along the coast - between now and Friday, not to mention the existing frost.Beidh sneachta, clocha sneachta agus flichshneachta in áiteanna - cois cósta go háirithe - idir seo agus an Aoine, gan trácht ar an sioc atá ann cheana féin.It is necessary, say the meteorologists, to be aware of black ice on paths and roads, and there is a risk, they say, that water pipes will burst and that the cold will damage car engines.Ní mór, a deir na meitéareolaithe, a bheith san airdeall ar dhubhoighear ar chosáin agus ar bhóithre, agus tá baol ann, a deir siad, go bpléascfaidh píobáin uisce agus go ndéanfaidh an fuacht dochar d'innill charranna.The community is also being asked to keep an eye on the elderly and other people who rely on their neighbors in times like this.Táthar ag iarraidh ar an bpobal freisin súil a choinneáil ar sheandaoine agus ar dhaoine eile a bhíonn ag brath ar ghar na gcomharsan in aimsir den sórt seo.Fortunately, the local authorities have placed limestone on main roads but the emergency services believe that they will have to come to the aid of many drivers before the weather worsens.Ar an dea-uair, tá greanchloch curtha ar phríomhbhóithre ag na húdaráis áitiúla ach creideann na seirbhísí éigeandála go mbeidh orthu teacht i gcabhair ar neart tiománaithe sula mbiseoidh an aimsir.Speaking on RTÉ, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien said that the Government is using all the State's resources to ensure that the schools remain open from now until the Christmas holidays and that public transport services are not disrupted.Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt an tAire Tithíochta Darragh O'Brien go bhfuil leas á bhaint ag an Rialtas as acmhainní uile an Stáit lena chinntiú go bhfanfaidh na scoileanna ar oscailt as seo go saoire na Nollag agus nach gcuirfear as do sheirbhísí iompair phoiblí.The National Emergency Coordination Group will meet today, and every day this week, to discuss the difficulties caused by the bad weather and to get ahead of some of them, if possible.Tiocfaidh an Grúpa Náisiúnta Comhordaithe Éigeandálaí le chéile inniu, agus gach lá an tseachtain seo, lena bhfuil ann de dheacrachtaí de bharr na drochaimsire a phlé agus le teacht roimh chuid acu, más féidir.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2orhlu78Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comBeginning of the Uí Shíocháin era in Údarás na Gaeltachta.Tús le ré Uí Shíocháin in Údarás na Gaeltachta.Tomás Ó Síocháin began his term as Chief Executive of Údarás na Gaeltachta today.Chuir Tomás Ó Síocháin tús inniu lena théarma ina Phríomhfheidhmeannach ar Údarás na Gaeltachta.Tomás Ó Síocháin succeeds Micheál Ó hÉanaigh who was previously in that role.Tagann Tomás Ó Síocháin i gcomharbacht ar Mhicheál Ó hÉanaigh a bhí sa ról sin roimhe.O'Eanna's term ended in August.Tháinig deireadh le tréimhse Uí Éanaigh i mí Lúnasa.Originally from County Clare, Tomás Ó Síocháin spent four years as Chief Executive of the Western Development Commission.Ó Chontae an Chláir ó dhúchas, chaith Tomás Ó Síocháin ceithre mbliana ina Phríomhfheidhmeannach ar Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair.He previously held management roles at the University of Galway.Bhí rólanna bainistíochta aige in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe roimhe seo.At the last meeting of this year's Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta Tomás Ó Síochán began his work there as chief executive today.Ag an gcruinniú deiridh den bhliain seo de chuid Bhord Údarás na Gaeltachta a chuir Tomás Ó Síochán tús inniu lena sheal oibre ansin mar phríomhfheidhmeannach.Investment has been approved in proposals that will significantly increase employment in counties Galway, Donegal, Mayo and Kerry today.Ceadaíodh infheistíocht i dtograí a chuirfidh go suntasach leis an bhfostaíocht i gcontaetha na Gaillimhe, Dhún na nGall, Mhaigh Eo agus Chiarraí inniu.The new jobs are being created in the manufacturing, audiovisual, food and beverage industries, and medical equipment industries, among others.Tá na postanna nua á gcruthú in earnálacha na déantúsaíochta, an chlosamhairc, i dtionscail na bia agus dí, agus i dtionscail na bhfearas leighis, i measc earnálacha eile.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2zjnm7evContact: irishlingos@gmail.comConservationists demanding the Lynx, farmers against it.Lucht caomhnaithe ag éileamh an Lynx,feirmeoirí ina choinne.Conservationists are demanding that the wild cat known as the Lynx be reintroduced in this country in order to control the number of deer.Tá lucht caomhnaithe ag éileamh go ndéanfaí athbhunú sa tír seo ar an gcat fiáin ar a dtugtar an Lynx ar mhaithe le smacht a choimead ar líon na bhfianna.Farmers are very much against the policy.Tá feirmeoirí go mór i gcoinne an bheartais.It is widely accepted that deer are causing significant damage to native forests.Glactar leis go forleathan go bhfuil díobháil mhór á dhéanamh ag fianna do choillte dúchasacha.However, farmers say they will oppose this attempt to reintroduce the Lynx, on the grounds that, in their opinion, the wild cat would attack their livestock.Deir feirmeoirí áfach go gcuirfidh siad in aghaidh na hiarrachta seo maidir le hathbhunú an Lynx, ar an mbonn go ndéanfadh an cat fiáin sin slad, dar leo, ar a gcuid beostoic.According to them, the Lynx would not only live on deer, but that it could also look for sheep and other farm animals for its meal.Dar leo nach ar fhianna amháin a mhairfeadh an Lynx, ach go bhféadfadh sé caoirigh agus ainmhithe feirme nach iad a lorg freisin dá bhéile.It is estimated that it has been over 1,300 years since the Lynx was last in Ireland.Meastar go bhfuil ós cionn 1,300 bliain ann ó bhí an Lynx in Éirinn go deiridh.Archaeological evidence has been found - bones in caves - and there is a strong echo of the wildcat in place names and in the storytelling tradition, where there are accounts of feral cats protecting underground courtyards and caves.Tá fianaise seandálaiochta aimsithe - cnámha in uaimheanna - agus tá macalla láidir don gcat fiain le fáil i logainmneacha agus sa traidisiún scéalaíochta, áit a mbíonn cuntaisí ar chait allta agus iad ag cosaint liosanna agus uaimheanna faoi thalamh.The wild cat LynxAn cat fiáin Lynx

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2enoyyqdContact: irishlingos@gmail.comMinister McConalogue calls for stricter laws for dogs.An tAire McConalogue ag lorg dlíthe níos déine do mhadraí.The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue has written to other Government Ministers regarding the introduction of stricter laws to keep dogs under control.Tá an tAire Talmhaíochta, Charlie McConalogue i ndiaidh scríobh ag Airí Rialtais eile i dtaca le dlíthe níos géire a thabhairt isteach chun madraí a choinneáil faoi smacht.Several other State Ministries are responsible for these laws.Tá roinnt Aireachtaí Stáit eile freagrach as na dlíthe seo.Minister McConalogue says that it must be ensured that owners are responsible for their dogs.Deir an tAire McConalogue go gcaithfear a chinntiú go mbeidh úinéirí freagrach as a gcuid madraí.A 9-year-old boy in County Loch Garman was seriously injured last month when he was attacked by a dog.Cuireadh droch-bhail ar bhuachaill óg 9 mbliana i gContaeLoch Garman an mhí seo caite nuair a d'ionsaigh madra é.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2fl2a38bContact: irishlingos@gmail.comNew contracts for consultant doctors.Conarthaí nua do dhochtúirí comhairleacha.The Government has given its blessing to new work contracts proposed by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly in relation to consultant doctors working in public hospitals.Tá an Rialtas i ndiaidh beannacht a thabhairt do chonarthaí nua oibre a bhí molta ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly maidir le dochtúirí comhairleacha a bheadh ag obair sna hospidéil phoiblí.Minister Donnelly now said that it would now be possible to employ more consultant doctors and accordingly provide a better service to the public.Dúirt an tAire Donnelly anois go mbeifí in ann níos mó dochtúirí comhairleacha a fhostú anois agus dá réir seirbhís níos fearr a chur ar fáil don phobal.He also said that this would help to reduce waiting lists in hospitals and that there would not be as much pressure in the accident and emergency units.Dúirt sé freisin go gcuideodh sé seo le liostaí feithimh a laghdú sna hospidéil agus nach mbeadh an oiread céanna brú sna haonaid timpistí agus éigeandála.However, the Association of Hospital Consultant Doctors (IHCA) has expressed concern that the number of doctors who will want to participate in this scheme will be low.Tá imní léirithe ag Cónaidhm na nDochtúírí Comhairleacha Ospidéil (IHCA) áfach go mbeidh líon na ndochtúírí a dteastóidh uathu a bheith páirteach sa scéim seo, íseal.The President of the Federation, Robert Landers said that long working hours are mentioned in the contracts and that additional doctors must be hired to share the hours.Dúirt Uachtaráan na Cónaidhme,Robert Landers go bhfuil uaireanta fada oibre luaite leis na conarthaí agus go gcaithfí dochtúirí breise a fhostú leis na huaireanta a roinnt.However, he also admitted that there were advantages to the scheme.D'admhaigh sé freisin áfach go raibh buntáistí leis an scéim.Between €209,000-€252,000 a year to be offered in these new contracts.Idir €209,000-€252,000 sa bhliain atá le tairiscint sna conarthaí nua seo.There are also allowances worth €38,000 per year.Tá liúntais i gceist freisin ar fiú €38,000 in aghaidh na bliana iad.It is understood that a 37-hour working week will be involved, which is hours longer than consultants currently work.Tuigtear gur seachtain oibre 37 uair a'chloig a bheidh i gceist, sin uaireanta níos faide ná mar a oibríonn comhairleoirí faoi láthair.It is also understood that they may have to work on Saturdays, a duty they did not have before.Tuigtear freisin go bhféadfadh sé go mbeadh orthu oibriú ar an Satharn, dualgas nach raibh orthu roimhe seo.Speaking on his way into the Government meeting this morning, Minister Donnelly said that these contracts would be offered to any new doctor coming into the system and that any doctor who already has a contract could join there.Ag labhairt dó ar a bhealach isteach chuig an gcruinniú Rialtais ar maidin, dúirt an tAire Donnelly go mbeadh na conarthaí seo á dtairiscint d'aon dochtúir nua atá ag teacht isteach sa chóras agus go bhféadfadh aon dochtúir a bhfuil conradh acu cheana féin a bheidh páirteach ann.The public system is currently short of 900 doctors.Tá ganntan de 900 dochtúir ar an gcóras poiblí faoi láthair.New contracts for consultant doctorsConarthaí nua do dhochtúirí comhairleacha

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2g652pyfContact: irishlingos@gmail.comA yellow warning has been issued by the Weather Office for this week.Foláireamh buí eisithe ag Oifig na hAimsire don tseachtain seo.The Met Office, Met Éireann, has warned that temperatures this week will drop to four degrees below freezing.Tá foláireamh tugtha ag Oifig na hAimsire, Met Éireann, go dtitfidh an teocht an tseachtain seo go dtí ceithre chéim faoi bhun an reophointe.There will be dangerous driving conditions across the country, given the severe weather.Beidh dálaí contúirteacha tiomána ar fud na tíre, i bhfianaise an tseaca chrua.They have issued a yellow weather warning in relation to the low temperature and an ice warning has also been issued.Tá foláireamh buí aimsire eisithe acu i dtaca leis an teocht íseal agus rabhadh oighir tugtha freisin.They will be in effect from 10pm Thursday until 10am Friday.Beidh siad i bhfeidhm ó 10pm Déardaoin go dtí 10am dé hAoine.The public has been asked to be on their guard in relation to elderly or vulnerable people who live around them.Tá iarrtha ar an bpobal a bheith ar a n-airdeall maidir le daoine aosta nó leochailleacha atá ina gcónaí thart timpeall orthu.Age Activism Ireland says some older people are worried about fuel bills and are at risk of being reluctant to turn on their heating.Deir an t-eagras Aoisghníomhaíocht Éireann go bhfuil daoine aosta áirithe buartha faoi bhillí breosla agus go bhfuil an baol ann go mbeidh drogall orthu a dteas a chur ar siúl.The organization reminded elderly people to check their bills, to ensure that they have received the allowances they are owed.Chuir an t-eagras i gcuimhne go dhaoine aosta a mbillí a sheicéail, lena chinntiú go bhfuil na liúntais atá dlite dóibh faighte acu.They also reminded them that they are entitled to apply for an additional allowance through their local social welfare office.Mheabhraigh siad dóibh freisin go bhfuil siad i dteideal iarratas a dhéanamh ar liúntas sa mbreis tríd a n-oifig leasa shóisialta áitiúil.They also pointed out that a large proportion of the elderly population lives in houses with a low energy rating, F or G.Thug siad le fios freisin go gcónaíonn sciar mhór den phobal scothaosta i dtithe a bhfuil rátáil íseal fuinnimh déanta orthu, F nó G.And that in the case of those people, they are very dependent on fossil fuels, energy that is also extremely expensive at the moment, they say.Agus gur i gcás na ndaoine sin, go bhfuil siad ag brath go mór ar bhreosaí iontaise, fuinneamh atá thar a bheith costasach faoi láthair freisin, a deir siad.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2n3dcql4Contact: irishlingos@gmail.comThousands of cows stolen or missing according to exclusive information.Na mílte bó goidte nó in easnamh de réir eolais eisiach.New figures obtained by Nuacht TG4 from the Department of Agriculture show that the largest number of animals in the last 6 years have been registered as missing or stolen from farms.Leiríonn figuirí nua atá faighte ag Nuacht TG4 ón Roinn Talmhaíochta go bhfuil an líon is mó ainmhithe le 6 bliana anuas cláraithe in easnamh nó goidte ó fheirmeacha.Farmers in Laois, Kilkenny, Cork and Kerry have recently complained that animals have been stolen from them.Le déanaí tá feirmeoirí i Laois, i gCill Chainnigh, i gCorcaigh agus i gCiarraí tar éis gearáin a dhéanamh go bhfuil ainmhithe goidte uatha.In the last month 40 animals have been stolen from farmers.Le mí anuas tá 40 ainmhí goidte ó fheirmeoirí.One of them is Mary Jo Kissane, a 73-year-old widow from North Kerry.Ar dhuine acu tá Mary Jo Kissane, baintreach 73 bliana d'aois as Ciarraí Thuaidh.She says that 5 animals were stolen from her, worth €10,000 worth of stock, last week and Friday night.Deir sise gur fuadaíodh 5 cinn de bheithigh uaithi, luach €10,000 stoic, seachtain is oíche Dé hAoine seo caite."I suspect they were taken for the black market."Is doigh liom go dtógadh iad don margadh dubh.It's because people are stealing stocks," says Mary Jo Kissane.Cathfaidh go bhfuil a leithéid ann toisc go bhfuil daoine ag goid stoic" a deir Mary Jo Kissane.According to the law, it is not allowed to sell an animal to a market or to a meat factory without having an ear tag and having accurate and correct paperwork relating to them and their ownership since birth.De réir an dlí níl cead ainmhí a dhíol ar mharglann ná le monarchan feola gan clib a bheith sa gcluais agus páipéarachas cruinn ceart a bheith ag baint leotha agus a n-únéireacht ó saolaíodh iad.Accordingly, it would be very difficult to sell the animals that are stolen on the legitimate system.Dá réir, bheadh sé an-deacair na h- ainmhithe a bhíonn goidte a dhíol ar an gcóras dlisteanach.In the last few months the representatives of the farmers have been complaining that there is criminality outside the country, - intimidation and kidnapping out of control.Le cúpla mí anuas tá ionadaithe na bhfeirmeoirí ag gearán go bhfuil coiriúlacht amuigh faoin tír, - imeaglú agus fuadach imithe ó smacht.According to the figures we have received: In 2017 there were 825 registered animals missing or stolen.De réir na bhfiguirí atá faighte againn: I 2017 bhí 825 ainmhí cláraithe in easnamh nó goidte.In 2018 1,086 animals were involved.I 2018 1,086 ainmhí a bhí i gceist.In 2019 1,019 animals were registered, 1,078 in 2020 and 1,011 in 2021.I 2019 cláraíodh 1,019 ainmhí, 1,078 i 2020 agus 1,011 i 2021.So far this year, 1,331 animals have been registered as missing or stolen, the highest number in the past 6 years.Go dtí seo i mbliana, 1,331 ainmhí a cláraíodh a bheith in easnamh nó goidte, an líon is airde le 6 bliana anuas.Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the country has some of the strictest restrictions in the world on the meat that goes to the table.Deir an tAire Talmhaíochta Charlie McConalogue go bhfuil cuid de na srianta is déine ar domhan i bhfeidhim sa tír maidir leis an bhfeoil a théann chun boird."Due to these strict restrictions, there is no question that meat from stolen animals could end up in the food chain", said the Minister."De bharr na srianta daingeana sin, níl aon cheist go bhféadfadh feoil ó ainmhithe goidte a dhul sa bhia-shlabhra", a dúirt an tAire.But there is clearly some market for the animals that are being stolen.Ach is léir go bhfuil margadh éigin ann do na h-ainmhithe atá á ngoid.The Gardai have launched an investigation in more than one county and...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2gc78vcgContact: irishlingos@gmail.com"Up to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed" - Civ."Suas le 13,000 saighdiúr de chuid na hÚcráine maraithe" - Cív.Up to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the fighting since Russia began its invasion of that country in February, an official in Kyiv said today.Maraíodh suas le 13,000 saighdiúr de chuid na hÚcráine sa trodaíocht ó chuir an Rúis tús lena n-ionradh ar an tír sin i mí Feabhra, a dúirt oifigeach i gCív inniu."We have received official estimates, which show that between 10,000 and 13,000 soldiers have been lost", said Mykhailo Podolyak, who is a senior adviser to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky."Tá meastúcháin oifigiúla faighte againn, a léiríonn gur idir 10,000 saighdiúr agus 13,000 atá caillte", a dúirt Mykhailo Podolyak, atá mar chomhairleoir sinsearach d'Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky.In June, during battles in the Lugansk region, President Zelensky said that up to 100 Ukrainian soldiers were being killed every day.I mí an Mheithimh, le linn cathanna i réigiún Lugansk, dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky go raibh suas le 100 saighdiúr de chuid na hÚcráine á marú gach lá.Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said 5,937 Russian soldiers had been killed during the war so far.Dúirt Aire Cosanta na Rúise, Sergei Shoigu, gur maraíodh 5,937 saighdiúr de chuid na Rúise le linn an chogaidh go nuige sin.It has been attributed to the authorities - on both sides - that much more Ireland has been lost than they have indicated, but for the sake of the morale of the troops, they have publicly provided low estimates.Tá sé curtha i leith na n-údarás - ar an dá thaobh - go bhfuil i bhfad Éireann níos mó caillte ná mar atá tugtha le fios acu, ach ar mhaithe le meanma na dtrúpaí, go bhfuil meastúcháin ísle curtha ar fáil go poiblí acu.A US military expert, General Mark Milley, argued last month that up to 100,000 Russians had been killed or wounded in the fighting in the past seven months and, he said, the same amount of damage was likely to have been done. of Ukrainian forces.D'áitigh saineolaí míleata de chuid na Stát Aontaithe, an Ginearál Mark Milley, an mhí seo caite gur maraíodh nó gur gortaíodh suas le 100,000 Rúiseach sa trodaíocht le seacht mí anuas agus is dócha, a dúirt sé, go bhfuil an méid dochair chéanna déanta d'fhórsaí na hÚcráine.But that US estimate has not been independently confirmed.Ach níl an meastúchán sin de chuid na Stát Aontaithe deimhnithe go neamhspleách.Meanwhile, President Zelensky announced yesterday that sanctions will be imposed on religious organizations in Ukraine that are linked to Russia.Idir an dá linn, thug an tUachtarán Zelensky le fios inné go gcuirfear smachtbhannaí ar eagrais reiligiúnacha san Úcráin a bhfuil baint acu leis an Rúis.He also said in his speech last night that yesterday (December 1) exactly 31 years ago, the people of Ukraine voted for independence from the Soviet Union.Dúirt sé ina óráid aréir freisin gur cothrom an lae inné (1 Nollaig) 31 bliain ó shin, gur vótáil muintir na hÚcráine ar son neamhspleáchais ón Aontas Soivéadach."We will not lose courage."Ní chaillfidh muid misneach.We will be free forever.Beidh muid saor go deo.We will never again be a small stone in a big empire", said President Zelensky.Ní bheidh muid riamh arís mar chloch bheag in impireacht mhór", a dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky.Earlier, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, said that Vladimir Putin would be brought to account for his invasion of Ukraine.Níos túisce, dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe, Joe Biden, agus Uachtarán na Fraince, Emmanuel Macron, go dtabharfaí Vladimir Putin chun cuntais as an ionradh atá déanta aige ar an Úcráin.But it has been accused by Russia of the United States and ECAT that they ha...

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2l3424ocContact: irishlingos@gmail.comOffered unpaid leave dSaoire gan phá tairgthe d'fhostaithe Intel in Éirinn.The Intel company has made an offer to its employees in Ireland that they will be allowed unpaid leave, if they themselves choose to apply for it.Tá tairiscint curtha ar fáil ag an gcomhlacht Intel dá bhfostaithe in Éirinn go gceadófar saoire gan phá dóibh, má roghnaíonn siad féin iarratas a dhéanamh uirthi.It is a voluntary scheme, the aim of which is to cut costs.Scéim dheonach atá inti, arb í an aidhm atá léi ná costais a chiorrú.It is understood that three months off without pay will be allowed and the offer has been made available to the majority of people working with Intel at the company's manufacturing campus in Salmon Leap.Tuigtear go gceadófar trí mhí saor gan phá agus tá an tairiscint curtha ar fáil d'fhórmhór na ndaoine atá ag obair le Intel ar champas déantúsaíochta an chomhlachta i Léim an Bhradáin.5,000 people are employed by Intel in Ireland in total.5,000 duine atá fostaithe ag Intel in Éirinn in iomlán.In a statement, the company indicated that sustaining and developing its manufacturing operations and employees is a key element of its growth strategy.I ráiteas, thug an comhlacht le fios gur gné lárnach dá stráitéis bhorrtha is ea é a chuid oibríochtaí agus fostaithe déantúsaíochta a chothú agus a fhorbairt.But in the short term, costs must be cut.Ach gur sa ghearrthréimhse, go gcaithfear costais a chiorrú.On that basis, they are making this attractive offer - as they described it themselves - available to their employees.Ar an mbonn sin, tá siad ag cur na tairisceana tarraingtí seo - mar a rinne siad féin cur síos uirthi - ar fáil dá bhfostaithe.Intel manufacturing campus in Salmon LeapCampas déantúsaíochta Intel i Léim an Bhradáin

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2nokksqpContact: irishlingos@gmail.com€5bn collected in corporation tax last month..€5bn bailithe i gcáin chorparáide an mhí seo caite..€5bn euro was collected in corporation tax during November, according to the latest returns provided by the exchequer.Bailíodh €5bn euro i gcáin chorparáide le linn mhí na Samhna, de réir na dtuairisceán is déanaí atá curtha ar fáil ón státchiste.This represents the highest sum ever collected in one month.In ionann sin agus an tsuim is airde riamh a bailíodh in aon mhí amháin.The multinational company sector in Ireland is currently booming.Tá earnáil na gcomhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta in Éirinn faoi bhláth faoi láthair.The government indicated on budget day that it would aim to collect €21bn euros in corporation tax by the end of 2022.Thug an rialtas le fios ar lá an bhuiséid go mbeadh sé mar sprioc go mbaileofaí €21bn euro i gcáin chorparáide faoi dheireadh 2022.But given the €5bn raised last month, that target has already been exceeded.Ach i bhfianaise an €5bn a bailíodh an mhí seo caite, tá an sprioc sin sáraithe cheana féin.Corporation tax collected so far this year has risen by 56% compared to the same period last year.Tá ardú 56 faoin gcéad tagtha ar an gcáin chorparáide atá bailithe go nuige seo i mbliana, i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh.In total, the government has collected €77.5bn euros so far this year, in various taxes.In iomlán, tá €77.5bn euro bailithe ag an rialtas go dtí seo i mbliana, i gcánacha éagsúla.

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jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); });Original Podcast with clickable wordshttps://tinyurl.com/2p4a485eContact: irishlingos@gmail.comVon der Leyen: "Europe owes Ireland".Von der Leyen: "an Eoraip faoi chomaoin ag Éirinn".The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen claimed that there would be no "hard border" in Ireland and she said that it was necessary to ensure that the single market continued to function north and south.Mhaígh Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh Ursula von der Leyen nach mbeadh aon "teorainn chrua" in Éirinn agus dúirt sí go gcaithfí a chinntiú go leanfadh an margadh aonair air ag feidhmiú thuaidh agus theas.In a speech she gave to the Irish Dála Deputies and Senators this afternoon, Ursula von der Leyen indicated that Britain's departure from the European Union would not prevent reconciliation in Ireland.In óráid a thug sí uaithi faoi dhreich Theachtaí Dála agus Sheanadóirí Éireann tráthnóna, thug Ursula von der Leyen le fios nach gcuirfeadh imeacht na Breataine as an Aontas Eorpach, nach gcuirfeadh sé bac leis an athmhuintearas in Éirinn.She also promised that the European Union would uphold the Good Friday Agreement.Gheall sí freisin go seasfadh an tAontas Eorpach le Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta.Speaking from the seat of the Head of Council in Dáil Éireann, she suggested that if the State of Ireland and the European Union were on one side and Britain on the other, if they were happy with all the sensitive issues (related to Citizenship) to take into account, that a sound compromise could be reached.Ag labhairt di ó ionad an Chinn Chomhairle i nDáil Éireann, thug sí le tuiscint dá mbeadh Stát na hÉireann agus an tAontas Eorpach ar thaobh amháin agus an Bhreatain ar an taobh eile, dá mbeidís sásta na ceisteanna íogaire ar fad (a bhaineann le Breatimeacht) a chur san áireamh, go bhféadfaí teacht ar chomhréiteach fónta.Ursula von der Leyen also said that the contact she had so far with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, gave her courage for the time to come.Dúirt Ursula von der Leyen freisin gur thug an teagmháil a bhí aici go dtí seo le Príomh-Aire na Breataine Rishi Sunak, gur thug sé misneach di faoin am atá le teacht.Citing former SDLP leader John Hume as her authority, she claimed that the European Union was an institution that both helped and adopted people.Agus iarcheannaire an SDLP John Hume á thabhairt mar údarás aici, mhaígh sí gur foras é an tAontas Eorpach a thug idir chúnamh agus uchtach do dhaoine.She highly praised this country and said that "the other countries of Europe respect Ireland more than any other country."Mhol sí go hard an tír seo agus dúirt go bhfuil "an-mheas ag tíortha eile na hEorpa ar Éirinn thar aon tír eile."She continued to make a white mouth with us and claimed that we are "evangelical, faithful to our history, open and free-spirited in relation to our destiny."Lean sí uirthi ag déanamh an bhéil bháin linn agus mhaígh go bhfuilimid "soicheallach, dílís dár stair, oscailte agus saorbhreathach maidir lena bhfuil i ndán dúinn.""Europe is better with Ireland as part of it and, indeed, Europe owes Ireland," she said."Is fearrde an Eoraip Éire mar chuid di agus, go deimhin, tá an Eoraip faoi chomaoin ag Éirinn," ar sí.However, there is no rose without a thorn, and Ursula von der Leyen also drew attention to our leadership, as she said.Níl rós gan deilgín, áfach, agus tharraing Ursula von der Leyen aird chomh maith ar ár gceanndánacht, mar a dúirt sí.As it happens, this characteristic, she said, is needed to support Ukraine and for Europe to become independent from Russian gas and oil.Mar a tharlaíonn sé, teastaíonn an tréith seo, arsa sí, le tacú leis an Úcráin agus le gur féidir leis an Eoraip a bheith neamhspleách feasta ar ghás agus ola na Rúise.Afterwards, she again praised "this green island" about the progress we have made in relation to wind energy.Ina dhiaidh sin,

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Let's look again at the laws relating to certain dogs!". "Breathnóimis arís ar na dlíthe a bhaineann le madraí áirithe!". The legislation relating to certain types of dogs must be looked at again, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ní foláir breathnú arís ar an reachtaíocht a bhaineann le cineálacha áirithe madraí, a dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The story concerns the vicious attack by a ferocious dog on a nine-year-old boy in Co. Wexford last weekend. Baineann an scéal leis an ionsaí fíochmhar a rinne madra drochmhianaigh ar bhuachaill naoi mbliana d'aois i gCo Loch Garman an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. The dog that attacked the boy - Alejandro Mizsan - was a type of bull terrier while he was out playing with his friends in Enniscorthy last Sunday afternoon. Cineál tarbh-bhrocaire a bhí sa mhadra a thug fogha faoin mbuachaill - Alejandro Mizsan - agus é ag amuigh ag súgradh in éineacht lena chairde in Inis Córthaidh tráthnóna Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Fortunately, neighbors managed to pry the dog away from Alejandro but the poor boy was badly injured by then. Ar ámharaí an tsaoil, d'éirigh le comharsana an madra a shracadh de Alejandro ach bhí an buachaill bocht loite go dona faoin am sin. Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he was thinking of the boy and his family. Ag labhairt dó sa Dáil, dúirt an Taoiseach go raibh sé ag cuimhneamh ar an mbuachaill agus a mhuintir. He indicated that everyone in Dáil Éireann was shocked - and also angry - because of what had happened. Thug sé le fios go raibh gach duine i nDáil Éireann suaite - agus feargach freisin - de bharr ar tharla. He also said that he did not understand why people had dangerous dogs. Dúirt sé chomh maith nár thuig sé cén fáth a raibh madraí dainséaracha ag daoine. The laws relating to those dogs must be looked at from the ground up again, he said. Caithfear breathnú ó bhonn arís ar na dlíthe a bhaineann leis na madraí sin, arsa sé. Micheál Martin was responding to Deputy Dála Alan Dillon from Fine Gael who said that 1,700 dogs attacked people in this country between 2016 and 2021, a significant increase from the previous five years. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí Micheál Martin ar an Teachta Dála Alan Dillon ó Fhine Gael a dúirt go ndearna madraí 1,700 ionsaí ar dhaoine sa tír seo idir 2016 agus 2021, ar ardú suntasach an méid sin ó na cúig bliana roimhe sin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Concerned about bonuses removed from the banks. Buarach bónais bainte de na bainc. The Government has confirmed that the limits and other restrictions that were added to salaries and bonuses in the country's banks during the financial crisis over ten years ago will be eased. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Rialtas go maolófar na teorainneacha agus srianta eile a cuireadh le tuarastail agus bónais i mbainc na tíre le linn na géarchéime airgeadais os cionn deich mbliana ó shin. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe presented the proposal to the Government today. Is é an tAire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe a chuir an moladh faoi bhráid an Rialtais inniu. As a result of the decision to accept the proposal, banks will now be allowed to pay bonuses of up to €20,000 to their employees. De thoradh an chinnidh glacadh leis an moladh, beidh cead feasta ag na bainc bónais suas le €20,000 a íoc lena bhfostaithe. Restrictions on other benefits, such as health insurance and childcare, will also be lifted. Cuirfear ar neamhní freisin na srianta a bhí ar shochair eile, leithéidí aráchais sláinte agus cúraim leanaí. In the case of the Bank of Ireland, the €500,000 restriction on salaries will also be abolished. I gcás Bhanc na hÉireann, cuirfear deireadh chomh maith leis an srian €500,000 ar thuarastail. That's because the State has no more stake in that bank. Sin mar gheall nach bhfuil aon sciar níos mó ag an Stát sa bhanc sin. When the State's share in AIB and Permanent TSB is further reduced, the restriction on salaries in those banks will also be lifted. Nuair a laghdófar tuilleadh sciar an Stáit in AIB agus Permanent TSB, cuirfear deireadh leis an srian ar thuarastail sna bainc sin leis. The restrictions were introduced over a decade ago when the misconduct of some senior bankers came to light. Tugadh na srianta isteach os cionn deich mbliana ó shin nuair a tháinig mí-iompar roinnt baincéirí sinsearacha chun solais. For some time, however, the banks have been petitioning the Government to relax - or cancel - the restrictions on the basis that they cannot afford to compete with other top financial institutions. Le tamall, áfach, tá na bainc ag achainí ar an Rialtas na srianta a mhaolú - nó a chealú - ar an mbonn nach bhfuil sé d'acmhainn acu dul in iomaíocht le forais airgeadais eile dá mbarr. The State gave €64 billion to the banks to rescue them when the housing market collapsed over ten years ago. Thug an Stát €64 billiún do na bainc lena dtarrtháil nuair a chlis an margadh tithíochta os cionn deich mbliana ó shin. The Government's policy is now to sell shares in financial institutions taken over by the State at that time. Is é polasaí an Rialtais anois sciartha i bhforais airgeadais a thóg an Stáit ar láimh an tráth úd a dhíol. The Financial Services Union welcomed the Government's decision today and said ordinary bank workers would benefit from the easing of restrictions. Chuir an ceardchumann Aontas Seirbhísí Airgeadais fáilte roimh chinneadh an Rialtais inniu agus dúirt go mbainfeadh gnáthoibrithe bainc sochar as na srianta a bheith maolaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "More people are surviving invasive cancer now than ever". "Níos mó daoine ag teacht slán ó ailse ionrach anois ná riamh". The Director of the National Cancer Registry said that more people are surviving invasive cancer now than ever before due to the improvement in medical treatment and also because the disease is detected earlier. Dúirt Stiúrthóir na Clárlainne Náisiúnta Ailse go bhfuil níos mó daoine ag teacht slán ó ailse ionrach anois ná riamh de bharr an fheabhais atá tagtha ar chúrsaí cóireála leighis agus mar gheall, freisin, go n-aimsítear an galar níos luaithe. Professor Deirdre Murray pointed out that the medical treatment that is now available has greatly increased the longevity of the human wizard. Thug an tOllamh Deirdre Murray le fios go bhfuil an chóir leighis atá ar fáil anois tar éis cur go mór le fad saoil an draoi daoine. On the contrary, however, poor people are always left behind, says Professor Murray. Os a choinne sin, áfach, tá daoine bochta siar chun deiridh i gcónaí, arsa an tOllamh Murray. According to the latest figures from the National Cancer Registry, the number of people who have survived cancer has risen by 50% in ten years. De réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí ón gClárlann Náisiúnta Ailse, tá an líon daoine a tháinig slán ó ailse ardaithe 50 faoin gcéad le deich mbliana. For the first time ever, according to the statistics, there are over 200,000 people who have or have had cancer in their lives, that's one in every 24 of the entire population of the State. Den chéad uair riamh, de réir an staidrimh, tá os cionn 200,000 duine a bhfuil nó a raibh ailse orthu fós ina mbeatha, sin duine as gach 24 de dhaonra iomlán an Stáit. Speaking on RTÉ, Professor Murray said that invasive cancer is the type of cancer that can spread from where it was first found to other parts of the body. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, dúirt an tOllamh Murray gurb é is ailse ionrach ann an cineál ailse a d'fhéadfadh leathadh ón áit ar aimsíodh é i dtosach go dtí codanna eile den chorp. She also confirmed that lung cancer is more than any other type of cancer and is the leading cause of death for patients. Dhearbhaigh sí freisin gurb é an ailse scamhóg thar aon chineál ailse eile is mó is cionsiocair le hothair ag fáil bháis. It is still not entirely clear, said Professor Murray, how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected cancer. Níl sé iomlán soiléir fós, a dúirt an tOllamh Murray, cé mar a chuaigh an phaindéim covid 19 i gcion ar chúrsaí ailse. Currently, she said, it appears that during the pandemic, not as many types of cancer were being diagnosed as before. Faoi láthair, ar sí, dealraíonn sé nach raibh an oiread cineálacha ailse á ndiagnóisiú i gcaitheamh na paindéime agus a bhí roimhe. It remains to be confirmed, however, whether there are more people in the final stages of the disease than before the pandemic. Tá sé fós le deimhniú, áfach, an bhfuil níos mó daoine i gcéimeanna deiridh an ghalair ná a bhí roimh an bpaindéim. The appropriate figures are still being investigated but it shows the importance of early screening. Tá na figiúirí cuí fós á n- iniúchadh ach léiríonn sé, ar sí, an tábhacht a bhaineann le scagthástáil luath.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A meeting by two Government Ministers with the residents of East Port. Cruinniú ag beirt Airí Rialtais le háitritheoirí an Phoirt Thoir. Two Government Ministers - Paschal Donohoe and Roderic O'Gorman - had a meeting with the residents of Port East in the north of Dublin to discuss the dispute about providing accommodation for refugees in the area. Bhí cruinniú ag beirt Airí Rialtais - Paschal Donohoe agus Roderic O'Gorman - le háitritheoirí an Phoirt Thoir i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath leis an gconspóid faoi chóiríocht a chur ar fáil do dhídeanaithe sa cheantar a phlé. The refugees are taking up residence in the old Electricity Supply Board building on East Port Road. Tá na dídeanaithe ag cur fúthu i seanfhoirgneamh Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais ar Bhóthar an Phoirt Thoir. There have been several demonstrations outside the building for a week. Bhí roinnt léiristhe taobh amuigh den fhoirgneamh le seachtain. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe indicated that the residents raised important and sensitive questions in the meeting. Thug an tAire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe le fios gur thóg na háitritheoirí ceisteanna tábhachtacha agus cigilteacha sa chruinniú. He said they expressed their concerns openly and tactfully and he promised them he would do his best to address the issue. Dúirt sé gur chuir siad an imní a bhí orthu in iúl go hoscailte agus go stuama agus gur gheall sé dóibh go ndéanfadh sé a dhícheall dul i ngleic leis an gceist. The spokesman for the Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman said that he gave an account to the residents in the meeting on the Government's policy to make use of old buildings to provide accommodation for refugees. Dúirt urlabhraí an Aire Lánpháirtíochta Roderic O'Gorman gur thug seisean cuntas do na háitritheoirí sa chruinniú ar pholasaí an Rialtais leas a bhaint as seanfhoirgnimh le cóiríocht a chur ar fáil do dhídeanaithe. He also informed them, it was said, of the supports that are being offered to the community of the area (to handle the change among them). Thug sé eolas dóibh freisin, a dúradh, ar na tacaíochtaí atá á dtairiscint do phobal an cheantair (chun an t-athrú ina measc a láimhseáil). Earlier today, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said Gardaí were monitoring what people were posting online in relation to the controversy. Níos túisce inniu, dúirt Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána Drew Harris go raibh na Gardaí ag coinneáil súil ar a bhfuil á fhoilsiú ar líne ag daoine maidir leis an gconspóid.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Official seal added to the Celtic connector. Séala oifigiúil curtha leis an idirnascaire Ceilteach. In Paris this morning, the agreement between Ireland and France about the power cable to be extended under the sea between the two countries was officially sealed. I bPáras ar maidin inniu, cuireadh séala oifigiúil leis an gcomhaontú idir Éire agus an Fhrainc faoin gcábla cumhachta atá le síneadh faoin muir idir an dá thír. The Celtic interconnector is the name of this major project since the cable stretches between Knockrath in Cork and Ar Merzer in Brittany. An t-idirnascaire Ceilteach atá baiste ar an mórthogra seo ós idir Cnoc Rátha i gCorcaigh agus Ar Merzer sa Bhriotáin a bheas an cábla ag síneadh. The interconnector has been planned since 2016 and in the Irish Embassy in Paris this morning, Climate Minister Éamon Ryan and the French Minister of Energy added their names to the final arrangements regarding its financing and construction. Tá an t-idirnascaire á bheartú ó 2016 agus in Ambasáid na hÉireann i bPáras ar maidin, chuir an tAire Aeráide Éamon Ryan agus Aire Fuinnimh na Fraince a n- ainmneacha leis na socruithe deireanacha maidir lena mhaoiniú agus a thógáil. Taoiseach Micheál Martin was also present at the ceremony in the embassy. Bhí an Taoiseach Micheál Martin i láthair ag an searmanas san ambasáid chomh maith. The Taoiseach confirmed that construction work will begin next year. Dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach go gcuirfear tús leis an obair thógála an bhliain seo chugainn. Minister Ryan said the proposal is part of a "renewable energy revolution" and will result in cheaper electricity charges. Dúirt an tAire Ryan gur cuid de "réabhlóid fuinnimh in- athnuaite" an togra agus go mbeidh táillí leictreachais níos saoire dá bharr. The submarine cable will have a capacity of 700 megawatts of electricity which will have the capacity to supply power to 450,000 homes between the two countries. Toilleadh 700 meigeavata leictreachais a bheas sa chábla fomhuirí a mbeidh sé d'acmhainn aige cumhacht a sholáthar do 450,000 teach idir an dá thír. €1.3 billion has been allocated under the estimated cost of the project - which is a public private partnership - but it seems that around €1.6 billion will be needed in the end. €1.3 billiún atá lamháilte faoi thuairim chostas an togra - ar comhpháirtíocht phríobháideach phoiblí é - ach is cosúil gur thart ar €1.6 billiún a bheas ag teastáil ar deireadh. It is estimated that the interconnector will be operational by the year 2026. Meastar go mbeidh an t-idirnascaire ag feidhmiú faoin mbliain 2026.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 11,397 people in emergency accommodation, the largest number ever. 11,397 duine i lóistín éigeandála, an líon is mó riamh. 11,397 people were in emergency accommodation last month, which is the highest number ever recorded in the State. 11,397 duine a bhí ag baint fúthu i lóistín éigeandála an mhí seo caite, sin an líon is mó a taifeadadh riamh sa Stát. It is a 1.6% increase from the previous month, when 10,975 people were living in emergency accommodation. Is ardú 1.6 faoin gcéad é ón mí roimhe sin, tráth a raibh 10,975 duine ina gcónaí i lóistín éigeandála. According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, emergency accommodation was provided to 7,917 adults and 1,601 families - including 3,480 children - in various parts of the country in October. De réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí ón Roinn Tithíochta, cuireadh cóiríocht éigeandála ar fáil do 7,917 duine fásta agus 1,601 teaghlach - 3,480 leanbh ina measc - in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud na tíre i mí Dheireadh Fómhair. David Carroll from housing charity Depaul said it was no longer surprising - or even shocking - that the figures were rising every month. Dúirt David Carroll ón gcarthanas tithíochta Depaul nach údar iontais - ná fiú údar scéine - níos mó na figiúirí a bheith ag ardú gach mí. However, it is regrettable, he said, and there should be no acceptance of that amount of people being in relation to emergency accommodation. Is údar aiféala é mar sin féin, ar sé, agus níor chóir go mbeadh aon ghlacadh leis an méid sin daoine a bheith i dtaobh le cóiríocht éigeandála. According to him as well, the easing of the housing crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic was only a shift, a shift that made people feel bad. Dar leis chomh maith nach raibh sa mhaolú ar an ngéarchéim lóistín le linn na paindéime covid 19 ach seal, ar seal é a chuir cluain ar dhaoine. A review and fundamental change of the State's objectives and structures in relation to social housing is now needed, said Cerballach. Athbhreithniú agus athrú ó bhonn ar chuspóirí agus struchtúir an Stáit maidir le tithíocht shóisialta a theastaíonn anois, arsa an Cearbhallach. State agencies must now prioritize social housing - above any other type of housing - when looking at supply issues, he said. Ní mór do ghníomhaireachtaí Stáit tús áite a thabhairt feasta do thithíocht shóisialta - thar aon chineál eile tithíochta - agus iad ag breathnú ar chúrsaí soláthair, a dúirt sé.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Russian attack on Ukraine's infrastructure is a "war crime". "Coir chogaidh" is ea slad na Rúiseach ar bhonneagar na hÚcráine. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Russia's latest missile attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are a war crime. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin gur coir chogaidh atá sna hionsaithe diúracán is deireanaí atá an Rúis a dhéanamh ar bhonneagar sibhialta na hÚcráine. At least ten people have been killed and 70% of the population of Ukraine's capital, Kiev, has been left without power as a result of the attacks so far. Maraíodh deichniúr ar a laghad agus fágadh 70 faoin gcéad de phobal phríomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, gan aon chumhacht aibhléise de bharr na n-ionsaithe go dtí seo. The Taoiseach was speaking in Paris, where he had a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Ag labhairt i bPáras a bhí an Taoiseach, mar a raibh cruinniú aige le hUachtarán na Fraince Emmanuel Macron i bPálás an Élysée. Micheál Martin said that the damage that the Russians are doing in Ukraine is terrible, between the destruction that is being done to the country's essential infrastructure and the terror that is being inflicted on the community. Dúirt Micheál Martin go bhfuil an slad atá na Rúisigh a dhéanamh san Úcráin uafásach, idir an scrios atáthar a dhéanamh ar bhonneagar riachtanach na tíre agus an sceimhle atáthar a chur ar an bpobal. The Taoiseach confirmed again that the Irish Government is determined to help Ukraine de-identify and clear mines that have been planted in the country by the Russians. Dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach arís go bhfuil rún ag Rialtas na hÉireann cuidiú leis an Úcráin mianaigh atá curtha sa tír ag na Rúisigh a dhí- aidhníniú agus a ghlanadh as an áit. He indicated that the Government has already given €55 million to Ukraine and that another €25 million is to be made available shortly. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil €55 millún tugtha ag an Rialtas don Úcráin cheana féin agus go bhfuiltear le €25 milliún eile a chur ar fáil gan mhoill. Regarding a request for arms from a senior official in the Government of Ukraine, the Taoiseach said that the Ukrainians understand that Ireland is neutral as far as this is concerned. Maidir le hiarratas ar airm ó oifigeach sinsearach i Rialtas na hÚcráine, dúirt an Taoiseach go dtuigeann na hÚcránaigh go bhfuil Éire neodrach chomh fada agus a bhaineann sé lena leithéid. In any case, he said, and to be honest, we don't have many weapons. Ar aon chuma, ar sé, agus leis an bhfírinne a dhéanamh, níl mórán arm againn.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The second flock of turkeys in Monaghan caught bird flu. An fliú éanúil tolgtha ag an dara healta turcaithe i Muineachán. A second flock of turkeys in Co Monaghan has been infected with bird flu. Tá an fliú éanúil tolgtha ag an dara healta turcaithe i gCo Mhuineacháin. It was confirmed this morning that the bird flu has been picked up by turkeys on a farm close to where the first outbreak of the virus in the county this winter was reported ten days ago. Deimhníodh ar maidin inniu go bhfuil an fliú éanúil tolgtha ag turcaithe ar fheirm gar don áit ar sonraíodh an chéad ráig den aicíd sa chontae an geimhreadh seo deich lá ó shin. The turkeys in that first flock were being prepared for the Christmas market but all of them had to be exterminated. Bhí na turcaithe sa chéad ealta sin á réiteach do mhargadh na Nollag ach b'éigean gach ceann acu a dhíothú. A three kilometer protection zone was placed around that farm and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine announced today that the zone would be extended in light of the latest outbreak. Cuireadh limistéar cosanta trí chiliméadar timpeall ar an bhfeirm úd agus dhearbhaigh an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara inniu go leathnófaí an limistéar i bhfianaise na ráige is deireanaí. By custom, turkeys with bird flu are culled, and the farm is scrubbed and disinfected to prevent the spread of the disease. De réir gnáis, díothaítear turcaithe a bhfuil an fliú éanúil ina measc, agus sciúrtar agus díghalraítear an fheirm féachaint le scaipeadh an ghalair a chosc. In addition, birds are not allowed to be raised on the farm in question for approximately 30 days thereafter. Ina theannta sin, ní bhíonn cead éin a thogáil ar an bhfeirm a bhíonn i gceist go ceann thart ar 30 lá ina dhiaidh sin. Speaking in the Senate, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said he is hopeful turkeys will not be in short supply by Christmas despite the latest news. Ag labhairt dó sa Seanad, dúirt an tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara Charlie McConalogue go bhfuil sé dóchasach nach mbeidh turcaithe gann faoi Nollaig ainneoin an scéil is deireanaí. After all, he said, it's only two farms and about 8,000 turkeys. Tar éis an tsaoil, a dúirt sé, níl i gceist ach dhá fheirm agus thart ar 8,000 turcaí. It is not a large amount in the context of the sector as a whole, he said. Ní mór an méid é i gcomhthéacs na hearnála trí chéile, ar sé. 75% of the turkeys in this country are produced in Co. Monaghan and Co. Cavan. Is i gCo Mhuineacháin agus i gCo an Chabháin a tháirgítear 75 faoin gcéad de thurcaithe na tíre seo. Only the very rare case of bird flu being contracted by humans has ever been reported. Níor tuairiscíodh riamh ach an fíor- chorrchás den fhliú éanúil a bheith tolgtha ag daonnaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A ban on the sale of vapor cigarettes to young people. Cosc le cur ar ghaltoitíní a dhíol le daoine óga. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly's proposal to ban the sale of vaping to people under the age of eighteen is to be discussed at a Government meeting today. Tá moladh an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly cosc a chur ar ghaltoitíní a dhíol le daoine faoi ocht mbliana déag le plé i gcruinniú Rialtais inniu. The Minister also intends to place restrictions on the advertising of vapor cigarettes. Tá sé i gceist ag an Aire freisin srianta a chur ar fhógraíocht galtoitíní. Under his proposal, advertising will be banned near schools, on public transport services and in cinemas. Faoina bhfuil beartaithe aige, coiscfear fógraíocht in aice le scoileanna, ar sheirbhísí iompair phoiblí agus i bpictiúrlanna. It was promised in the Government Program that such restrictions would be introduced. Gealladh i gClár an Rialtais go dtabharfaí isteacht srianta mar iad. There are many flavors of vapes - including those aimed at young people. Tá iliomad blasanna galtoitíní ann - blasanna neamúla atá dírithe ar dhaoine óga ina measc. According to the Health Research Board, people who smoke vapes are five times more likely than other people to start smoking. De réir an Bhoird Taighde Sláinte, is dóichí faoi chúig go dtosóidh daoine a chaitheann galtoitíní, go dtosóidh siadsan thar dhaoine eile ag caitheamh tobac. If Minister Donnelly's recommendations are accepted in the Government meeting today, it is expected that the appropriate legislation will be submitted to the Oireachtas in the new year. Má glactar le moltaí an Aire Donnelly sa chruinniú Rialtais inniu, meastar go gcuirfear an reachtaíocht chuí faoi bhráid an Oireachtais sa bhliain nua. Amendments to policing in the State are also to be discussed in the meeting. Tá leasuithe ar chúrsaí póilíneachta sa Stát le criathrú sa chruinniú chomh maith. Comprehensive proposals from Justice Minister Helen McEntee regarding closer public oversight of the Garda Síochána will be discussed. Pléifear moltaí cuimsitheacha ón Aire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee maidir le maoirseacht phoiblí níos géire a dhéanamh ar an nGarda Síochána. In that section, a proposal to limit the income of electricity generation companies and to put any money they earn above that into the Exchequer will be discussed. Ina cheann sin, pléifear moladh teorainn a chur le hioncam comhlachtaí ginte leictreachais agus aon airgead a thuilleann siad os a chionn sin a chur sa Státchiste. The companies that do not benefit from gas are the ones in question, according to what is planned. Is iad na comhlachtaí nach mbaineann leas as gás atá i gceist, de réir a bhfuil beartaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Intantino scorning Europeans who throw down Qatar. Intantino ag sciolladh ar Eorpaigh a chaitheann anuas ar Chatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino lashed out at Europeans who are critical of Qatar, a day before the World Cup kicks off there. Rinne uachtarán FIFA Gianni Infantino sciolladh ar Eorpaigh atá cáinteach ar Chatar, lá sula gcuirfear tús leis an gCorn Domhanda ansiúd. Since FIFA chose to locate the world championships in Qatar, that decision has been widely criticized due to the treatment of immigration workers and the lack of rights for the LADTA community, among other things. Ó roghnaigh FIFA na craobhacha domhanda a lonnú i gCatar, tá an cinneadh sin á cháineadh go forleathan de bharr an chaoi a gcaitear le hoibrithe inimirce agus an easpa cearta don phobal LADTA+, i measc nithe eile. But Infantino criticized Europe saying that Europe should apologize for what it has done for 3,000 years before starting to teach others moral lessons. Ach thug Infantino fogha faoin Eoraip á rá gur cheart d'Epr(aogj leithscéal a ghabháil as a bhfuil déanta le 3,000 bliain sula dtosófaí ar cheachtanna moráltachta a mhúineadh do dhaoine eile. Although he is not from Qatar, from the Arab world, from Africa, although he is not gay or disabled or an immigration worker, he said, he understands the bullying and discrimination against migrants. Cé nach as an gCatar, as an domhain Arabach, as an Afraic é, cé nach bhfuil sé aerach ná faoi éagumas ná ina oibrí inimirce, a dúirt sé, tá tuiscint aige ar an mbulaíocht agus ar an leithcheal ar imircigh. Infantino says this impression comes from how he was treated in Italy as a child with red hair and freckles. Deir Infantino go dtagann an tuiscint seo ón gcaoi ar caitheadh leis san Iodáil mar pháiste a raibh gruaig rua agus bricíní air. The way to resolve differences, he said, is to reach out to people and make friends, rather than blaming and insulting them. Is é an bealach le tabhairt faoi fhadhanna a réiteach, a dúirt sé, dul i dteagmháil le daoine agus cairdeas a dhéanamh, in áit bheith ag cur rudaí ina leith agus á maslú. Amnesty International and other groups have demanded FIFA establish a $450m fund for immigration workers and their families who have suffered during the ten years since the tournament was awarded to Qatar. Tá éileamh déanta ar FIFA ag Amnesty International agus ag grúpaí eile ciste $450m a bhunú d'oibrithe inimirce agus a gclann a d'fhulaing i rith na deich mbliana ó bronnadh an comórtas ar Chatar. Qatar yielded to international pressure and introduced reforms to the employment conditions of hundreds of thousands of immigration workers, and set up a fund for unpaid workers after losing their jobs. Ghéill Catar don bhrú idirnáisiúnta cúinsí fostaíochta na gcéadta míle oibrí inimirce agus chuir leasuithe ar bun dá bharr, agus chuir ciste ar bun d'oibrithe nár íocadh pá leo tar éis dóibh a bpostanna a chailliúint. 11% of the country's population is of Qatari origin, and the other 89% are from other countries of the world. De bhunadh Chatair féin é 11 faoin gcéad de dhaonra na tíre, agus as tíortha eile an domhain an 89 faoin gcéad eile. The competition starts tomorrow. Tosóídh an comórtas amárach.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ard-Feis Fine Gael up today. Ard-Fheis Fhine Gael ar bun inniu. Fine Gael members are meeting in Athlone today for the party's General Assembly. Tá baill Fhine Gael ag teacht le chéile i mBaile Átha Luain inniu d'Ard-Fheis an pháirtí. An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar will give the leader's speech at 18:30 this evening, a month before the exchange of offices with Fianna Fáil comes into effect, an exchange which will again be carried out by the Taoiseach. Tabharfaidh An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar óráid an cheannaire uaidh ar 18:30 tráthnóna, mí sula dtiocfaidh an malartú oifigí le Fianna Fáil i bhfeidhm, malartú a dhéanfaidh Taoiseach de an athuair. He will emphasize, he says, the success of the party's policies while in Government for ten years, as well as recommendations for tackling the challenges ahead. Cuirfidh sé béim, a deir sé, ar an rath ar bhí ar pholasaithe an pháirtí agus iad sa Rialtas le deich mbliana, chomh maith le moltaí faoi dhul i ngleic leis na dúshláin atá romhainn amach. The Ardfeise's motto is 'Leadership, Stability and Vision' and according to Leo Varadkar people can trust the party in times of need because of their experience in government. 'Ceannaireacht, Seasmhacht agus Fís' é mana na hArd-Fheise agus dar le Leo Varadkar gur féidir le daoine muinín a chur sa pháirtí in am an ghátair de bharr a dtaithí i mbun rialtais. One of the reasons Athlone was chosen, said Leo Varadkar, was to draw attention to the fact that the mid-country region has the lowest level of unemployment and that it has seen the largest increase in new jobs in a year. Ceann de na cúiseanna a roghnaíodh Baile Átha Luain, a dúirt Leo Varadkar, é aird a tharraingt ar an leibhéal is ísle dífhostaíochta bheith sa réigiún lár-tíre agus gur ann a chonacthas an t- ardú is mó ar phostanna nua le bliain. There are a number of resolutions to be presented to the delegates who are opposing the Government's policies. Tá roinnt rún le cur faoi bhráid na dtoscairí atá ag cur in aghaidh pholasaithe an Rialtais. One calls for an end to the levy on concrete blocks, while another calls for the reopening of the peat electricity generating stations at Shannon Bridge and Athleigh. Iarrann ceann amáin go gcuirfidh deireadh leis an tobhach ar bhlocanna concréide, agus iarrann ceann eile go ndéanfar na stáisiún ginte leictreachais móna ag Droichead na Sionainne agus Baile Átha Liag a athoscailt. This is the party's 81st Ard-Feis and the first live one since 2019 due to Covid-19 Seo hé an 81ú Ard-Fheis ag an bpáirtí agus an chéad cheann sa mbeo ó 2019 de bharr covid 19

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Still divided between poor countries Deighilt go fóill idir tíortha bochta & tíortha saibhre ag COP22. On the last day of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change - or COP22 as it is better known - in Egypt, it is understood that some of the major issues have not yet been resolved and there is a risk that the talks will fail. Ar an lá deireanach de Chomhdháil na Náisiún Aontaithe ar Athrú Aeráide - nó COP22 mar is fearr aithne uirthi - san Éigipt, tuigtear nach bhfuil cuid de na mórcheisteanna réitithe go fóill agus tá baol ann go dteipfidh ar na cainteanna. Representatives from 194 countries are present at COP22, which is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh. Tá ionadaí ó 194 tír i láthair ag COP22, atá ar siúl in Sharm el- Sheikh. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, warned the representatives of the different countries that they will all face destruction if they do not succeed in making progress. Chuir Ard-Rúnaí na Náisiún Aontaithe, Antonio Guterres, fainic ar ionadaithe na dtíortha éagsúla go mbeidh léirscrios i ndán dóibh ar fad mura n- éiríonn leo dul chun cinn a dhéanamh. He said that the talks have fallen apart and that the trust between poor countries and rich countries is smart. Dúirt sé go bhfuil na cainteanna tite as a chéile agus go bhfuil cliste ar an múinín idir tíortha bochta agus tíortha saibhre. It was expected that world governments would demonstrate during this conference that they intended to step up their efforts to achieve the goals set for them under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015). Bhíothas ag súil go léireodh rialtais dhomhanda i rith na comhdhála seo go raibh sé i gceist acu dlús a chur faoina n-iarrachtaí na spriocanna atá leagtha síos dóibh faoi Chomhaontú Aeráide Pháras (2015) a bhaint amach. In order to achieve these goals, they would have to adopt many more cuts in greenhouse gas emissions and agree on an international fund worth €100bn, which would provide assistance to developing and underserved countries. with climate change. Chun na haidhmeanna sin a chur i gcrích, bheadh orthu lear mó ciorruithe ar astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa a ghlacadh agus aontú a bhaint amach maidir le ciste idirnáisiúnta gurbh fhiú €100bn é, a chuirfeadh cúnamh ar fáil do thíortha atá i mbéal forbartha agus atá thíos le hathrú aeráide. Environmental activists around the world are discouraged. Tá lagmhisneach ar ghníomhairí comhshaoil ar fud an domhain.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Twitter offices in DAC and around the world are temporarily closed. Oifigí Twitter i mBÁC agus ar fud an domhain dúnta go sealadach. Twitter offices in Dublin and around the world are temporarily closed due to the number of workers who have chosen to quit their jobs. Tá oifigí Twitter i mBaile Átha Cliath agus ar fud an domhain dúnta go sealadach i bhfianaise líon na n-oibrithe a bhfuil rogha déanta acu féin éirí as a bpost. There have also been many job cuts since the beginning of the month. Tá go leor post ciorruithe freisin ó thús na míosa. The concern that the website will fail is intensifying. Tá ag géarú ar an imní go gclisfear ar an suíomh idirlín. It is reported in the United States that Twitter's offices are closed until Monday morning because managers fear that disgruntled employees will derail the company. Tuairiscítear sna Stáit Aontaithe go bhfuil oifigí Twitter dúnta go dtí maidin Dé Luain mar tá faitíos ar bhainisteoirí go gcuirfidh fostaithe míshásta an comhlacht ó rath. Already, hundreds of employees have refused to accept tougher working conditions and longer hours. Cheana féin, tá na céadta fostaí i ndiaidh diúltú glacadh le coinníollacha oibre níos déine agus uaireanta níos faide. Elon Musk - the new owner of Twitter - has said that he wants to cultivate a loyal group of employees and that workers who do not show their loyalty will be let go. Tá sé ráite ag Elon Musk - úinéir nua Twitter - go dteastaíonn uaidh grúpa dígeanta fostaithe a chothú agus go scaoilfear chun bealaigh oibrithe nach léiríonn a ndílseacht. On Wednesday, he circulated an email to employees, in which they were asked whether they would be willing to accept new conditions, or not. Dé Céadaoin, scaip sé ríomhphost ar fhostaithe, inar cuireadh ceist orthu an mbéidís sásta glacadh le coinníollacha nua, nó nach mbeadh. They were warned that the employees who had not accepted the conditions by yesterday afternoon would be let go. Cuireadh fainic orthu go scaoilfí chun bealaigh na fostaithe nach raibh na coinníollacha glactha acu faoi iarnóin inné. It is understood that it has come back to Elon Musk that so many workers have rejected them. Tuigtear go bhfuil sé tagtha aniar aduaidh ar Elon Musk go bhfuil oiread oibrithe tar éis diúltú dóibh. He has now canceled his demand that all employees return to the office immediately. Tá an t-éileamh a rinne sé go bhfillfeadh gach fostaí ar an oifig láithreach anois curtha ar ceal aige. That announcement really affected people who were working from home. Chuir an fógra sin isteach go mór ar dhaoine a bhí ag obair ón mbaile. Elon Musk took control of Twitter at the beginning of the month and has already cut 50% of the company's 7,500 full-time jobs. Ghlac Elon Musk smacht ar Twitter ag tús na míosa agus tá 50 faoin gcéad de na 7,500 post lánaimseartha sa gcomhlacht ciorruithe aige cheana féin. The concern is now intensifying that Twitter will fail, given the number of engineers who have left the company. Tá ag géarú ar an imní anois go gclisfear ar Twitter, i bhfianaise líon na n-innealltóirí atá tar éis an comhlacht a fhágáil. There are the back tags Tá na haischlibeanna #RIPTWITTER agus #GOODBYETWITTER ag treochtáil faoi láthair, idir fhostaithe ag fágáil an chomhlachta agus úsáideoirí ag fágáil an ardáin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Taoiseach has been banned from entering Russia. Toirmeasc curtha ar an Taoiseach dul isteach sa Rúis. The Russian Government has banned Taoiseach Micheál Martin from entering that country in retaliation for the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia. Tá toirmeasc curtha ag Rialtas na Rúise ar an Taoiseach Micheál Martin dul isteach sa tír sin in éiric ar na smachtbhannaí atá curtha ag an Aontas Eorpach ar an Rúis. The Russians have similarly banned several other politicians and senior Irish civil servants - including Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, and Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Tá an toirmeasc céanna curtha ag na Rúisigh ar roinnt polaiteoirí eile agus ar státseirbhísigh shinsearacha na hÉireann - an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney, agus an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee ina measc. The Russian Department of Foreign Affairs indicated that the banning order had been issued against a total of 52 Irish executives. Thug Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise le fios gur eisíodh an t-ordú toirmisc i leith 52 feidhmeannach Éireannach san iomlán. The Russians said the Irish Government was involved in an anti-Russian propaganda campaign "at the behest of Brussels." Dúirt na Rúisigh go raibh Rialtas na hÉireann páirteach i bhfeachtas bolscaireachta frith-Rúiseach "ar ordú na Bruiséile." They also claimed that the Government was looking to reduce bilateral cooperation between Ireland and Russia, and marginalize Russia internationally. Mhaígh siad freisin go raibh an Rialtas ag féachaint le comhoibriú déthaobhach idir Éire agus an Rúis a laghdú, agus an Rúis a imeallú go hidirnáisiúnta. According to the Russians, the people of this country are being incited (by the Government), one of the consequences of which was the attack on the Russian Embassy in Dublin last March. Dar leis na Rúisigh go bhfuil pobal na tíre seo á ghríosadh (ag an Rialtas), arbh é an t-ionsaí ar Ambasáid na Rúise i mBaile Átha Cliath i mí an Mhárta seo caite ar cheann dá iarmhairtí. The Taoiseach said in the Dáil that the situation had come back to haunt him and that he had been banned from entering Russia "it's a new situation". Dúirt an Taoiseach sa Dáil gur tháinig an scéal aniar aduaidh air agus gur "cor nua é" toirmeasc a bheith curtha air dul isteach sa Rúis. He claimed it was "part of the general propaganda war" being waged by the Russians. Mhaígh sé gur "cuid den chogadh bolscaireachta ginearálta" atá ar bun ag na Rúisigh a bhí ann. Deputy Dáil Neale Richmond suggested closing the Russian Embassy in Ireland because of the banning order but the Taoiseach said it was necessary to be prudent in a situation like this. Mhol an Teachta Dála Neale Richmond Ambasáid na Rúise in Éirinn a dhúnadh mar gheall ar an ordú toirmisc ach dúirt an Taoiseach gur gá a bheith stuama i gcás mar seo.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "A missile fired at Poland is believed to be from Russia". "Is éadóigh gur ón Rúis a scaoileadh diúracán leis an bPolainn". The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has indicated that the missile that exploded in a village in eastern Poland yesterday evening and killed two people was apparently not fired from Russia. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Uacharán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden gur cosúil nach ón Rúis a scaoileadh an diúracán a phléasc i sráidbhaile in oirthear na Polainne tráthnóna inné agus ar maraíodh beirt dá bharr. The story of the explosion was communicated to President Biden at a summit meeting of the leaders of the G20 countries - apart from Russia - which is taking place in Bali, Indonesia. Cuireadh an scéal faoin bpléasc in iúl don Uachtarán Biden ag cruinniú mullaigh de cheannairí thíortha an G20 - seachas an Rúis - atá ar siúl i mBailí san Indinéis. After some of the leaders consulted together in a sub-meeting and discussed the information that existed at the time, President Biden said that the missile was fired from Russia. Tar éis do chuid de na ceannairí dul i gcomhairle le chéile i bhfochruinniú agus an fhaisnéis a bhí ann ag an am a phlé, dúirt an tUachtarán Biden gur éadóigh gur ón Rúis a scaoileadh an diúracán. He indicated that the United States and other countries would help the Polish Government to investigate and substantiate the fatal incident. Thug sé le fios go gcuideodh na Stáit Aontaithe agus tíortha eile le Rialtas na Polainne an eachtra mharfach a fhiosrú agus a chur le bonn. It was reported yesterday evening that two farm workers were killed when the missile exploded south of the village of Przewodów about ten kilometers from the border with Ukraine. Tuairiscíodh trathnóna inné gur maraíodh beirt oibrithe feirme nuair a phléasc an diúracán i ndeas do shráidbhaile Przewodów thart ar dheich gciliméadar ón teorainn leis an Úcráin. The Associated Press news agency reported at the time - citing an American intelligence officer as their authority - that it was a Russian missile. Thuairiscigh áisíneacht nuachta an Associated Press ag an am - agus oifigeach faisnéise Meiriceánach tugtha mar údarás acu - gur diúracán Rúiseach a bhí ann. Poland is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (ECAT) and the Polish Government has announced that the country's military forces are on standby in view of what happened yesterday, whatever or whoever it was. Ballstát d'Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (ECAT) is ea an Pholainn agus tá sé fógartha ag Rialtas na Polainne go bhfuil fórsaí míleata na tíre ar fuireachas i bhfianaise ar tharla inné, cibé rud nó dream ba shiocair leis.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com G20: world leaders no word on the war in Ukraine. G20: ceannairí domhanda ar aon fhocal faoin gcogadh san Úcráin. At the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, international leaders are joining together to urge Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Ag cruinniú mullaigh thíortha an G20 i mBailí san Indinéis, tá ceannairí idirnáisiúnta ag dul i bpáirt le chéile chun tathant ar an Rúis deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh san Úcráin. In a draft statement, to which Russia's own name has been added, the leaders draw attention to the damage that has been done (in Ukraine and around the world) since Russia invaded Ukraine eight months ago. I ndréachtráiteas, a bhfuil ainm na Rúise féin curtha leis, tarraingíonn na ceannairi aird ar an damáiste atá déanta (san Úcráin agus ar fud an domhain) ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Úcráin ocht mí ó shin. The statement also claims that the bases of the G20 countries are clean against invasion. Maítear sa ráiteas freisin go bhfuil bunáite thíortha an G20 glan in éadan an ionraidh. In that regard, the statement bluntly states that there is no acceptance of a threat by any country to use nuclear weapons. Ina cheann sin, deirtear go neamhbhalbh sa ráiteas nach bhfuil aon ghlacadh le bagairt ó aon tír airm núicléacha a úsáid. That's a subtle reference - but a clear reference nonetheless - to Russian President Vladimir Putin who has recently made a semi-hidden - but also a clear reference - to nuclear weapons. Sin tagairt chaolchúiseach - ach tagairt shoiléir mar sin féin - d'Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin a bhfuil tagairt leathcheilte - ach tagairt shoiléir chomh maith - déanta aige d'airm núicléacha le gairid. Vladimir Putin is not present at the summit but Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is there instead. Níl Vladimir Putin i láthair ag an gcruinniú mullaigh ach tá Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise Sergei Lavrov ann ina ionad. Sergei Lavrov had to endure a strong address from the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the meeting last night. B'éigean do Sergei Lavrov aitheasc láidir ó Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky a fhulaingt ag an gcruinnú aréir. Speaking by video link, Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to G20 leaders - including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping - to agree with the Russians to pull out of Ukraine. Ag labhairt dó ar nasc físe, d'achaingh Volodymyr Zelensky ar cheannairí an G20 - Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden agus Uachtarán na Síne Xi Jinping ina measc - d'achaingh sé orthu tuineadh leis na Rúisigh tarraingt amach as an Úcráin. By the way, it is reported that Sergei Lavrov was hospitalized twice since his arrival in Bali, but no official information has been given about that. Tuairiscítear dála an scéil gur cuireadh Sergei Lavrov in ospidéal dhá uair ó tháinig sé go Bailí ach níl aon eolas oifigiúil tugtha faoi sin. The leaders of the G20 are of one mind about the economic damage that the war in Ukraine has done to every country in the world. Tá ceannairí an G20 ar aon aigne faoin dochar eacnamaíochta atá déanta ag an gcogadh san Úcráin do gach tír ar domhan. Food and fuel have been severely depleted since the start of the war and leaders are looking at introducing policies to ease the crisis, the most urgent of which is ending the evil in Ukraine at the moment. Tá bia agus breosla daoirsithe as cuimse ó thús an chogaidh agus tá na ceannairí ag breathnú ar bheartais a thabhairt isteach leis an ngéarchéim a mhaolú, arb é deireadh a chur leis an olc san Úcráin an ceann is práinní faoi láthair.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Bird Flu on a farm in County Monaghan. Fliú na nÉan ar fheirm i gContaeMhuineachán. Tests carried out on a turkey farm in County Monaghan show that some of the birds there have contracted the H5N1 or Bird Flu. Léiríonn tástálacha atá déanta ar fheirm turcaithe i gContaeMhuineachán go bhfuil an H5N1 nó Fliú na nÉan tolgtha ag roinnt de na héanacha ansin. A 3 kilometer protection zone has been implemented around the farm. Tá zón cosanta 3 chíleaméadar curtha i bhfeidhm timpeall ar an bhfeirm. The farm is close to the border, so the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture here are working hand in hand to ensure that this acid does not spread. Tá an fheirm gar don teorainn, mar sin tá Roinn Talmhaíochta Thuaisceart Éireann agus an Roinn Talmhaíochta anseo ag obair as lámha a chéile lena chinntiú nach scaipeann an aicíd seo. Up to 3,000 turkeys were tested on the farm this weekend and traces of the flu were found in several of them. Cuireadh tástáil ar suas le 3,000 turcaí ar an fheirm an deireadh seachtaine seo agus fuarthas rian den fliú i roinnt díobh. They were all being prepared for the Christmas market. Bhí siad ar fad á réiteach do mhargadh na Nollag. However, the entire number must now be disposed of. Caithfear fáil réidh leis an líon iomlán anois áfach.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A man arrested by the gardai over the death of a woman in County Meath. Fear gafa ag na gardaí faoi bhás mná i gContaena Mí. A man in his thirties has been arrested by gardai over the death of a woman in County Meath. Tá fear sna tríochaidí gafa ag na gardaí faoi bhás mná i gContaena Mí. The woman's body was found in a flat in the Rathto area yesterday evening. Fuarthas corp na mná in árasán i gceantar Ráth Tó tráthnóna inné. The gardai and emergency services were called shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening and shortly afterwards they found a woman in her thirties in the flat. Cuireadh fios ar na gardaí agus na seirbhísí éigeandála go gairid tar éis a 6 a'chlog tráthnóna inné agus go gairid ina dhiaidh sin tháinig siad ar bhean sna tríochaidí san árasán. The guards are of the opinion that the woman was attacked. Tá na gardaí den tuairim gur ionsaíodh an bhean. A forensic examination was conducted at the scene. Cuireadh scrúdú dlíeolaíoch ar an láthair. A post-mortem examination will be carried out on the woman's body later. Cuirfear scrúdú iarbháis ar chorp na mná níos deireanaí. The man was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Gabhadh an fear faoi Alt a 4 den Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil. It can be questioned for 24 hours a day. Is féidir é a cheistiú ar feadh 24 uair a'chloig.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Boy convicted in the murder of Uransetseg Tserendorj. Buachaill ciontaithe i ndúnmharú Uransetseg Tserendorj. At the Central Criminal Court, a sixteen-year-old boy was found guilty of murdering a 49-year-old woman in Dublin city center last year. Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, fuarthas ciontach buachaill sé bliana déag d'aois i ndúnmharú mná 49 bliain i lár Bhaile Átha Cliath anuraidh. The young man, who cannot be named because of his age, was convicted of the murder of Uransetseg Tserendorj in the north of the city on 29 January 2021 while she was on her way home from work. Ciontaíodh an t- ógánach, nach féidir a ainmniú mar gheall ar a aois, i ndúnmharú Uransetseg Tserendorj i dtuaisceart na cathrach ar an 29 Eanair 2021 agus í ar a bealach abhaile ón obair. The boy pleaded not guilty to the woman's murder but guilty to manslaughter. Phléadáil an buachaill neamhchiontach i ndúnmharú na mná ach ciontach ina dúnorgain. The trial revealed that he admitted to the Gardai that he had robbed her and stabbed her on a walkway between George's Dock and Custom House Quay. Tugadh le fios sa triail gur admhaigh sé do na Gardaí gur robáil sé í agus gur sháigh sé í ar shiúlán idir Duga Sheoirse agus Cé Theach an Chustaim. She was said to have been seriously injured and died in hospital nine days after the attack. Dúradh gur gortaíodh go han-dona í agus gur bhásaigh sí san ospidéal naoi lá i ndiaidh an ionsaithe. Prosecution counsel Seán Gillane had told the jurors at the start of the trial that they needed to assess the defendant's state of mind when he stabbed the woman. Bhí sé ráite ag abhcóide an ionchúisimh Seán Gillane leis na giúróirí i dtús na trialach go gcaithfidís measúnú a dhéanamh ar mheon aigne an chúisí nuair a sháigh sé an bhean. He told them that the boy was fourteen years old at the time and that was also relevant. Dúirt sé leo go raibh an buachaill ceithre bliana déag ag an am agus gur bhain sé sin le hábhar chomh maith. It was also revealed in the trial that the boy's parents were heroin addicts and that he himself was an addict when he was born as a result. Tugadh le fios sa triail freisin gur andúiligh hearóine a bhí i dtuisimitheoirí an bhuachalla agus go raibh sé féin ina andúileach nuair a saolaíodh é dá dheasca sin. It was his grandmother who trained him, it was said. Ba í a sheanmháthair a d'oil é, a dúradh. When the boy was twelve, he started taking drugs himself and resorted to auctioneering to pay for the crack, it was said. Nuair a bhí an buachaill dhá bhliain déag, thosaigh sé ag glacadh drugaí é féin agus chuaigh sé i muinín na ropaireachta le híoc as an gcraos, a dúradh. Urantsetseg Tserendorj, who was called Urna by her family and friends, was of Mongolian origin. Ba de bhunadh na Mongóile í Urantsetseg Tserendorj, ar thug a daoine muinteartha agus a cairde Urna uirthi. Her husband came to Ireland fifteen years ago and she followed him nine months later. Tháing a fear céile go hÉirinn cúig bliana déag ó shin agus lean sí é naoi mí ina dhiaidh sin. They both worked as cleaners, and had a son and a daughter. Bhí an bheirt acu ag obair mar ghlantóirí, agus bhí mac agus iníon acu.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Inquiry about a video of a bus being driven on a public footpath. Fiosrúchán faoi fhíseán de bhus á thiomáint ar chosán poiblí. Bus Átha Cliath has confirmed that the company is conducting an investigation into allegations that a bus was driven on a public footpath and in a cycle lane between Rathfarnán and Tirányur in the south of the city yesterday. Tá sé deimhnithe ag Bus Átha Cliath go bhfuil fiosrúchán ar bun ag an gcomhlacht faoi líomhaintí gur tiomáineadh bus ar chosán poiblí agus i lána rothar idir Ráth Fearnáin agus Tír an Iúir i ndeisceart na cathrach arú inné. A video of the incident was taken and published on social media. Glacadh físeán den eachtra agus foilsíodh é ar na meáin shóisialta. A spokesperson from Dublin Bus said that the matter "is being investigated and will be investigated in detail." Dúirt urlabhraí ó Bhus Átha Cliath go bhfuil an scéal "á fhiosrú agus go bhfiosrófar go mion é." It appears that the bus was driven on the footpath and in the cycle lane, if true, with the intention of overtaking other vehicles. Dealraíonn sé gur le dúil feithiclí eile a scoitheadh a tiomáineadh an bus ar an gcosán agus sa lána rothar, más fíor. The matter was mentioned at a meeting of the Dublin City Transport and Traffic Committee last night. Luadh an scéal ag cruinniú de Choiste Iompair agus Tráchta Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir. Councilor Keith Connolly from Fianna Fáil said in the meeting that the Garda Síochána should investigate the situation. Dúirt an Comhairleoir Keith Connolly ó Fhianna Fáil sa chruinniú gur chóir don Gharda Síochána an scéal a fhiosrú. Speaking to RTÉ this morning, Keith Connolly said that what had happened was cause for concern and that it was a very serious matter. Ag labhairt dó le RTÉ ar maidin inniu, dúirt Keith Connolly gur údar imní a bhí sa mhéid a tharla agus gur scéal an-tromchúiseach a bhí ann. Minister of State for Transport Hildegarde Naughton has since confirmed that the content of the video is being investigated by Gardai. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Aire Stáit sa Roinn Iompair Hildegarde Naughton ó shin go bhfuil ábhar an fhíseáin á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí. The video can be viewed here Is féidir breathnú ar an bhfíseán anseo

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Allegations made by 233 people against the Order of the Holy Spirit. Líomhaintí déanta ag 233 duine in aghaidh Ord an Spioraid Naoimh. Gardai are investigating allegations of child abuse made against 77 priests from the Order of the Holy Spirit. Tá líomhaintí faoi mhí-úsáid leanaí atá déanta in aghaidh 77 sagart ó Ord an Spioraid Naoimh á bhfiosrú ag na Gardaí. The abuse allegedly went on for half a century. Líomhnaítear go raibh an mhí-úsáid ar bun i gcaitheamh leathchéad bliain. Detectives from the Sex Crime Management Unit are investigating the allegations. Bleachtairí ón Aonad Bainistíochta um Choireanna Gnéis atá ag fiosrú na líomhaintí. That unit is part of the Garda Síochána's National Bureau of Defense Services. Is cuid de Bhiúró Náisiúnta an Gharda Síochána um Sheirbhísí Cosanta an t-aonad sin. The Order of the Holy Spirit has revealed that over 233 people have made allegations against specific people from the order in Ireland and abroad. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Ord an Spioraid Naoimh go bhfuil líomaintí déanta ag os cionn 233 duine in aghaidh daoine faoi leith ón ord in Éirinn agus thar lear. 57 of those cases relate to Blackrock College in Williamstown, Co Dublin, it was said. Baineann 57 de na cásanna sin le Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe i mBaile Liam, Co Átha Cliath, a dúradh. Black Rock College has apologized to former students who suffered sexual abuse at the school. Tá leithscéal gafa ag Coláiste na Carraige Duibhe le hiardhaltaí a d'fhulaing mí-úsáid ghnéis sa scoil. The school is deeply ashamed and sorry for what happened, said principal Alan MacGinty in a letter he sent to parents. Cúis mhór náire agus aiféala don scoil ar tharla, a dúirt an príomhoide Alan MacGinty i litir a sheol sé chuig tuismitheoirí. The letter also contained a statement from Father Martin Kelly, Provincial of the Order of the Holy Spirit in Ireland. Bhí ráiteas sa litir freisin ón Athair Martin Kelly, Proibhinseal Ord an Spioraid Naoimh in Éirinn. Father Kelly asked for forgiveness on behalf of the order for those who suffered abuse. D'iarr an tAthair Kelly a phardún thar ceann an oird ar an dream a d'fhulaing mí-úsáid. He promised that the members of the order would do everything they could to help those people and to ensure that students in the order's schools would always be safe in the future. Gheall sé go ndéanfadh lucht an oird gach arbh fhéidir leo le cabhrú leis na daoine sin agus lena chinntiú go mbeadh daltaí i scoileanna an oird sábháilte choíche feasta.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Climate change sharpening people towards each other" - Taoiseach. "Athrú aeráide ag géarú daoine chun a chéile" - Taoiseach. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has promised that Ireland will do everything it can to ensure that the World is sustainable. Tá sé geallta ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go ndéanfaidh Éire gach ar féidir léi lena chinntiú go mbeidh an Domhan inmharthana. The Taoiseach made this promise in the address he gave at the international climate change summit taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. Thug an Taoiseach an gealltanas seo san aitheasc a thug sé ag an gcruinniú mullaigh idirnáisiúnta maidir leis an athrú aeráide atá ar siúl in Sharm el-Sheikh san Éigipt. Countries that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are participating in the summit called COP27. Tíortha a shínigh Creat-Choinbhinsiún na Náisiún Aontaithe maidir leis an Athrú Aeráide atá páirteach sa chruinniú mullaigh dá ngairmtear COP27. Micheál Martin also promised in his address that the Irish Government would contribute €10 million to the international fund that has been set up to help vulnerable communities around the world who are greatly affected by climate change. Gheall Micheál Martin freisin ina aitheasc go gcuirfeadh Rialtas na hÉireann €10 milliún sa chiste idirnáisiúnta atá bunaithe le teacht i gcabhair ar phobail leochaileacha ar fud an domhain a bhfuil an t-athrú aeráide ag dul i gcion go mór orthu. He said that climate change is pushing people closer together and that communities are competing with each other for scarce resources. Dúirt sé go bhfuil an t-athrú aeráide ag géarú daoine chun a chéile agus go bhfuil pobail in iomaíocht a chéile d'acmhainní atá gann. It is contributing to the instability and misery of people around the globe, he said. Tá sé ag cur le héagobhsaíocht agus le hainnise daoine ar fud na cruinne, ar sé. If the current leaders do not face the crisis, said the Taoiseach, the rising generation and the generations to come will not forgive them, they will never forgive them. Mura rachaidh na ceannairí atá ann anois i ndréim leis an ngéarchéim, a dúirt an Taoiseach, ní mhaithfidh an ghlúin atá ag éirí aníos ná na glúine atá le teacht, ní mhaithfidh siad dóibh é go brách. He pointed out that it is necessary to do more without space in a situation where people will not be deafened by talk that is just talk and will not be bored by words without action. Thug sé le fios gur den riachtanas é tuilleadh a dhéanamh gan spás i riocht nach mbeidh daoine bodhraithe ag caint nach bhfuil ann ach caint agus nach mbeidh siad leamh de bhriathra gan bheart. On the contrary, the Taoiseach drew attention to a positive aspect of the forecast of the United Nations in relation to climate change. Os a choinne sin, tharraing an Taoiseach aird ar ghné bhreacdhearfach de réamhaisnéis na Náisiún Aonaithe maidir leis an athrú aeráide. According to that forecast, gas emissions will continue to increase from now until 2030 but will remain stable thereafter. De réir na réamhaisnéise sin, beidh astaíochtaí gáis ag méadú i gcónaí as seo go 2030 ach fanfaidh siad socair ina dhiaidh sin. This is progress, says Micheál Martin, although it is not enough. Seo dul chun cinn, arsa Micheál Martin, cé nach leor é. In relation to Ireland, he informed the audience that this country has a legal obligation to reduce gas emissions by 51% by 2030, and said that legally enforceable emission limits have been set for all sectors of the national economy. I dtaca le hÉirinn de, chuir sé in iúl don lucht éisteachta go bhfuil dualgas dlíthiúil ar an tír seo astaíochtaí gáis a laghdú 51 faoin gcéad faoi 2030, agus dúirt go bhfuil teorainneacha astaíochtaí a bhfuil feidhm dlí leo leagtha síos do gach earnáil den gheilleagar náisiúnta.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com One month today is the date of the great tragedy in Craoslach. Mí sa lá inniu dáta na tragóide móire sa Chraoslach. It was exactly a month today that the great tragedy occurred that the community of Craoslach in County Donegal and indeed the community of Ireland in general, will not forget for a long time. Mí díreach sa lá inniu a tharla an tragóid mhór nach ndéanfaidh an pobal sa Chraoslach i gContaeDhún na nGall ná go deimhin pobal na hÉireann i gcoitinne, dearmad air go ceann i bhfad. Ten people were killed as a result of the explosion in the Applegreen area of the town. Maraíodh deichniúr de thoradh na pléisce in ionad Applegreen ar an bhaile. It's another difficult week for the community of Craoslaigh and the commemorative Masses of the month of the people who were killed take place throughout this week. Seachtain dheacair eile atá inti do phobal an Chraoslaigh agus Aifrinn chuimhneacháin míosa na ndaoine a maraíodh ar siúl i gcaitheamh na seachtaine seo uilig. The Priest of Croslaigh Father John Joe Duffy said that the community is still suffering and that families who have lost a family member need space and time. Dúirt Sagart an Chraoslaigh an tAthair, John Joe Duffy go bhfuil an pobal go fóill ag fulaingt agus go bhfuil spás agus am de dhíth ar theaghlaigh a chaill ball clainne. The road through that town is still closed as inquiries are still ongoing in relation to the horrific incident that happened on Friday 7 October 2022. Tá an bóthar thríd an bhaile sin fós dúnta mar go bhfuil fiosrúcháin fós ar bun maidir leis an eachtra uafáis a tharla ar an Aoine , an 7Deireadh Fómhair 2022.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Twitter workers in Ireland let go. Oibrithe Twitter in Éirinn scaoilte chun bealaigh. Twitter has let go of some of its employees in Ireland. Tá Twitter tar éis cuid dá bhfostaithe in Éirinn a scaoileadh chun bealaigh. An email was sent this morning to certain workers in Dublin, in which they were informed that they are facing redundancy. Cuireadh ríomhphost ar maidin chuig oibrithe áirithe i mBaile Átha Cliath, inar cuireadh in iúl dóibh go bhfuil iomarcaíocht i ndán dóibh. The company's office in the capital is temporarily closed and workers are not allowed to enter it. Tá oifig an chomhlachta sa phríomhchathair dúnta go sealadach agus níl cead ag oibrithe dul isteach inti. Such an announcement was expected after the new owner, Elon Musk, took control of Twitter. Bhí súil lena leithéid d'fhógra, i ndiaidh don úinéir nua, Elon Musk, smacht a ghlacadh ar Twitter. Management had already said that workers would be informed by 09:00 today (or 16:00 Irish time) of cuts. Bhí sé ráite chean féin ag an mbainistíocht go gcuirfí oibrithe ar an eolas faoi 09:00 inniu am Mheirceá (nó 16:00 am na hÉireann) maidir le ciorruithe. Twitter employed approximately 500 people in Dublin. Bhí thart ar 500 duine fostaithe ag Twitter i mBaile Átha Cliath. "I woke up this morning to the news that I was no longer employed by the company", wrote one former Irish employee on Twitter. "Dhúísigh mé ar maidin don scéal nach raibh mé fostaithe sa chomhlacht níos mó", a scríobh iarfhostaí Éireannach amháin ar Twitter. It is understood that employees facing redundancy have been locked out of the company's email system, and other internal systems. Tuigtear go bhfuil fostaithe a bhfuil iomarcaíocht i ndán dóibh glasáilte amach as córas ríomhphoist an chomhlachta, agus as córais inmheánacha eile. It is not yet clear how many workers have been let go from the Dublin office. Ní léir go fóill cé mhéad oibrí a scaoileadh chun bealaigh ón oifig i mBaile Átha Cliath. But Twitter is understood to be planning to cut 50% of its workforce worldwide. Ach tuigtear go bhfuil sé i gceist ag Twitter 50 faoin gcéad dá bhfórsa oibre a chiorrú ar fud an domhain. Tech industry experts say cuts are to be made to specific teams, rather than geographically. Deir saineolaithe ón tionscal teicneolaíochta go bhfuil ciorruithe le déanamh ar fhoirne ar leith, seachas le bheith déanta ar bhonn tíreolaíochta.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan shot Iar-Phríomhaire na Pacastáine, Imran Khan lámhachta & gortaithe. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan was shot in the leg in the city of Wazirabad in the east of the country this morning. Lámhachadh Iar-Phríomhaire na Pacastáine, Imran Khan sa chos i gcathair Wazirabad in oirthear na tíre ar maidin. He was giving a speech at a political rally at the time, when a gunman shot him. Bhí sé ag tabhairt óráide ag slógadh polaitíochta ag an am, nuair a scaoil gunnadóir urchar leis. It is believed to have been an assassination attempt. Creidtear gur iarracht feallmharaithe a bhí ann. Imran Khan, a 70-year-old former cricket captain, was at the forefront of the political mobilization demanding a snap election. Bhí Imran Khan, iar-chaptaen cruicéid atá 70 bliain d'aois chun tosaigh ag an slógadh polaitíochta a bhí ag éileamh go reachtáilfí toghchán tobann. Four others were reportedly injured but none were killed. Tuairiscítear gur gortaíodh ceathrar eile ach níor maraíodh éinne.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Case against turf harvesters thrown out. Cás in éadan lucht bainte móna caite amach. News In Galway Circuit Criminal Court, the case against two men regarding the removal of turf on conservation bogs nine years ago was thrown out. Nuacht I gCúirt Choiriúil Chuarda na Gaillimhe, caitheadh amach an cás in éadan bheirt fhear maidir le móin a bhaint ar phortaigh chaomhnaithe naoi mbliana ó shin. The court was told that the State does not intend to continue with the case against Patrick Lavin of Mullán, Dungar, Co Roscommon, and Thomas Ward of Gort an Sléibhe, Ballyclare, Co Galway. Dúradh sa chúirt nach bhfuil sé i gceist ag an Stát leanacht leis an chás in éadan Patrick Lavin as an Mullán, an Dún Gar, Co Ros Comáin, agus Thomas Ward as Gort an tSléibhe, Baile Chláir, Co na Gaillimhe. The two men were accused of cutting turf on the Ballymouth bog on the Galway border with Roscommon in Midsummer 2013. Bhí an bheirt fhear cúisithe i móin a bhaint ar phortach Bhéal Átha Mó ar theorainn na Gaillimhe le Ros Comáin i mí Mheáin an tSamhraidh 2013. When they were first brought before court in 2015, they pleaded not guilty to the charges. Nuair a tugadh os comhair cúirte den chéad uair iad in 2015, phléadáil siad neamhchiontach sna cúiseanna. Today, before two juries were selected to hear the two different cases, counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions Conall McCarthy indicated that the State did not intend to present any evidence and said that the court would order a nolle prosequi the record in both cases. Inniu, sular roghnaíodh dhá ghiúiré le héisteacht leis an dá chás éagsúla, thug abhcóide an Stiúrthóra Ionchúiseamh Poiblí Conall McCarthy le fios nach raibh sé i gceist ag an Stát fianaise ar bith a chur i láthair agus dúirt go mbeadh an chúirt ag cur nolle prosequi ar an taifead sa dá chás. Judge Brian O'Callaghan told the two men he was letting them hang their heads. Dúirt an Breitheamh Brian O’Callaghan leis an bheirt fhear go raibh cead a gcinn á ligean aige dóibh. Outside the court, the Independent Dáil MP for Roscommon, Michael Fitzmaurice, said this was a good day for turf harvesters. Taobh amuigh den chúirt, dúirt an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách i Ros Comáin, Michael Fitzmaurice, gur lá maith é seo do lucht bainte móna. He also said that the National Parks and Wildlife Service deserves recognition for the discussion the organization has had with the turf harvesters over the past five years. Dúirt sé fosta go bhfuil aitheantas tuillte ag an tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra as an phlé a bhí ag an eagraíocht leis an lucht bainte móna le cúig bliana anuas. Deputy Fitzmaurice praised the progress being made in the ongoing discussions between the two parties, and said that the permanents want to find a solution to the issue. Mhol an Teachta Fitzmaurice an dul chun cinn atá á dhéanamh sna cainteanna atá ar bun idir an dá dhream, agus dúirt gur mian leis na buanaithe réiteach a fháil ar an gceist. He criticized, however, "Europe" - as he said - as well as "unelected people", be they commissioners or bureaucrats who are still sending letters of opinion to the Irish Government about the issue. Cháin sé, ámh, "an Eoraip" - mar a dúirt sé - chomh maith le "daoine neamhthofa", bídís ina gcoimisinéirí nó ina maorlathaithe atá fós ag cur litreacha tuairime chuig Rialtas na hÉireann faoin cheist. They should get out of there, says Michael Fitzmaurice. Ba cheart dóibh éirí as sin, arsa Michael Fitzmaurice. It would be a poor story if we were sent back to that time ten years ago when we were at each other's throats, he said. Ba bhocht an scéal é dá gcuirfí ar ais muid go dtí an t-am úd deich mbliana ó shin nuair a bhí muid in adharca a chéile, ar sé. Spearmen have survived Lucht sleán tagtha slán

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Order given to keep poultry in the coop. Ordú tugtha éanlaith chlóis a choinneáil sa chró. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has ordered people who keep poultry to put their flocks in a shed from next Monday to prevent the spread of bird flu. Tá ordú tugtha ag an Aire Talmhaíochta Charlie McConalogue do dhaoine a choinníonn éanlaith chlóis a gcuid ealtan a chur i gcró ón Luan seo chugainn de leisce go leathfadh an fliú éanúil. The order was issued under Animal Health and Welfare regulations. Is faoi rialacháin um Shláinte agus Leas Ainmhithe a eisíodh an t-ordú. Bird flu is already spreading among wild birds in this country and the authorities are afraid that birds in captivity will also catch the disease. Tá an fliú éanúil ag scaipeadh i measc éan fiáin sa tír seo cheana féin agus tá faitíos ar na húdaráis go dtógfaidh éin i ngéibheann an galar chomh maith. It was confirmed yesterday that a swan that died in Co Cavan had bird flu. Dearbhaíodh inné go raibh an fliú éanúil ar eala a fuair bás i gCo an Chabháin. All poultry keepers are being urged to exercise extreme caution and apply biosecurity measures. Táthar ag achainí ar gach duine a choinníonn éanlaith chlóis a bheith fíorairdeallach agus beartais bhithshlandála a chur i gcion. Avian flu was found among flocks of birds in a kennel in north Dublin and Kilmanton last month. Aimsíodh an fliú éanúil i measc ealtaí éan i ngéibheann i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath agus i gCill Mhantáin an mhí seo caite. It was the first outbreak of the disease among birds in captivity since last Christmas. B'in an chéad ráig den ghalar i measc éan i ngéibheann ón Nollaig seo caite. It has also recently been confirmed that seabirds have the flu in north Dublin. Deimhníodh le gairid freisin go bhfuil an fliú ar éin mhara i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. In a statement, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine indicated that there is no risk to people who consume poultry or other poultry products, but that they should always be cooked properly. I ráiteas, thug an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara le fios nach bhfuil aon bhaol ann do dhaoine a chaitheann éineoil ná táirgí eile éanlaithe, ach gur chóir i gcónaí iad a chócaráil i gceart. Only the truly awful case of avian influenza being contracted by humans has ever been reported. Níor tuairiscíodh riamh go dtí seo ach an fíor-chorrchás den fhliú éanúil a bheith tolgtha ag daonnaithe. The authorities in England have ordered poultry farmers abroad to keep their birds in cages from Monday as well. Tá ordú tugtha ag na húdaráis i Sasana do lucht éanlaithe clóis thall a gcuid éan a choinneáil i gcró ón Luan chomh maith.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A million passports issued and people leaving with the air of life again. Milliún pas eisithe agus daoine ag imeacht le haer an tsaoil arís. One million Irish passports have been issued so far this year. Tá milliún pas Éireannach eisithe go dtí seo i mbliana. Never before have so many passports been issued in a year, let alone ten months, says the Department of Foreign Affairs. Níor eisíodh an oiread pasanna riamh in imeacht bliana, gan trácht ar dheich mí, a deir an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha. 634,000 passports were issued last year, which is a relatively low number compared to the 935,000 issued in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic. Is 634,000 pas a eisíodh anuraidh, sin líon réasúnta íseal i gcomórtas leis na 935,000 a eisíodh in 2019 roimh an bpaindéim covid 19. The Department of Foreign Affairs says the surge in demand since the lifting of Covid restrictions is responsible for the significant rise in passport applications this year. Deir an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha gurb é an t-ardú ar éileamh ó cuireadh deireadh le srianta Covid is siocair leis an ardú suntasach ar iarratais ar phasanna i mbliana. It is said that the ties of customs that existed during the pandemic have now been removed from people and they are eager to leave with the air of life again! The Passport Office has revealed that they have introduced new policies and more staff to ensure that there will not be the same delay in issuing passports as at the beginning of the year. Tá ceangail na ngnás a bhí ann i rith na paindéime bainte de dhaoine anois agus tá fonn orthu imeacht le haer an tsaoil arís, a deirtear! Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Oifig na bPasanna go bhfuil beartais nua agus breis foirne tugtha isteach acu lena chinntiú nach mbeidh an mhoill chéanna feasta ar phasanna a eisiúint agus a bhí i dtús na bliana. Currently, it is said, people are waiting ten working days for their passport, if it is a renewal. Faoi láthair, a deirtear, is deich lá oibre atá daoine ag fanacht lena bpas, más athnuachan atá i gceist. The wait for people applying for a passport for the first time is 20 working days. 20 lá oibre an fanacht atá ar dhaoine atá ag cur isteach ar phas den chéad uair. That's because these requests go through more security checks. Sin mar gheall go gcaitear níos mó seiceálacha slándála a dhéanamh ar na hiarratais seo. It was 40 days at the beginning of the year. 40 lá a bhí ann i dtús na bliana. Applying online is easier, faster and cheaper, advises the Passport Office. Is fusa, is tapúla agus is saoire iarratas ar líne a dhéanamh, a chomhairlíonn Oifig na bPasanna.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Brazil: Lula stormy, Bolsonaro quiet. An Bhrasaíl: Lula caithréimeach, Bolsonaro ciúin. It has been confirmed that the left-wing candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the presidential election in Brazil. Tá sé deimhnithe gurbh é iarrthóir na heite clé Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a bhuaigh an toghchán uachtaránachta sa Bhrasaíl. Very little - 50.9% of the vote against 49.1% - was between him and the current president, Jair Bolsonaro from the right wing. Fíorbheagán - 50.9 faoin gcéad den vóta le hais 49.1 faoin gcéad - a bhí idir é agus an t-uachtarán atá ann faoi láthair, Jair Bolsonaro ón eite dheis. Lula asked the people of Brazil to come together peacefully in view of the result of the election. D'iarr Lula ar mhuintir na Brasaíle teacht le chéile go síochánta i bhfianaise thoradh an toghcháin. Jair Bolsonaro has not yet officially accepted the result and it is not clear if he will. Níl glactha go hoifigiúil fós ag Jair Bolsonaro leis an toradh agus níl sé soiléir an nglacfaidh. Lula, who is 77 years old, has already served two terms as president between 2003 and 2010. Chaith Lula, atá 77 bliain d'aois, chaith sé dhá théarma ina uachtarán cheana idir 2003 agus 2010. However, he was convicted of corruption in 2017 and sentenced to prison the following year. Ciontaíodh é in éillitheacht in 2017, áfach, agus gearradh téarma príosúin air an bhliain dar gcionn. The conviction was quashed last year on the grounds that the court was biased against him. Cuireadh an ciontú ar neamhní anuraidh ar an mbonn go raibh an chúirt claonta ina aghaidh. It has been alleged for several months by Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters that the electronic voting system was predetermined by Lula's supporters. Tá sé á líomhnú le roinnt míonna ag Jair Bolsonaro agus a lucht tacaíochta go raibh an córas vótála leictreonaí réamhshocraithe ag lucht tacaíochta Lula. Bolsonaro's supporters also allege that there is a conspiracy against him by the courts, the media and other institutions in Brazil. Líomhnaíonn lucht Bolsonaro freisin go bhfuil comhcheilg ar bun ina aghaidh ag na cúirteanna, na meáin chumarsáide agus forais eile sa Bhrasaíl. Speaking at a large rally in São Paulo - Brazil's largest city - Lula revealed that he faced a devastating challenge. Ag labhairt dó ag slógadh mór i São Paulo - an chathair is mó sa Bhrasaíl - thug Lula le fios go raibh dúshlán mór millteach roimhe. The hunger, the economic recession, the poison in the flesh of the two political wings of each other and the deforestation of the Amazon - there are all these major issues and others on the list to be counted, he said. An t-ocras, an cúlú eacnamaíochta, an nimh san fheoil atá ag an dá eite pholaitiúla dá chéile agus dífhoraoisiú na hAmasóine - tá na mórcheisteanna sin ar fad agus eile ar an liosta le háireamh, ar sé. He also criticized Jair Bolsonaro, who is 67 years old, he criticized him for not yet accepting the result of the election. Cháin sé freisin Jair Bolsonaro, atá 67 bliain d'aois, cháin sé é faoi nár ghlac sé fós le toradh an toghcháin. Supporters of Bolsonaro have gathered in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, refusing to accept the result. Tá lucht tacaíochta Bolsonaro bailithe i bpríomhchathair na Brasaíle, Brasiila, agus iad ag diúltú glacadh leis an toradh. On the contrary, it is reported that some of his supporters in the political system itself are accepting the result. Os a choinne sin, tuairiscítear go bhfuil cuid eile dá lucht tacaíochta sa chóras polaitíochta féin ag géilleadh don toradh. The President of the United States Joe Biden, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the chief diplomat of the European Union Josep Borrell have congratulated Lula on his story. Tá a scéal tréaslaithe le Lula ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden,

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Junior Certificate oversimplified, assessments too stressful". "Teastas Sóisearach á róshimpliú, measúnuithe róstrusmhar". Some principals and teachers are concerned that the Junior Certificate curriculum is being oversimplified, says a new report from researchers at the University of Limerick. Tá imní ar roinnt príomhoidí agus múinteoirí go bhfuil curaclam an Teastais Shóisearaigh á róshimpliú, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ó thaighdeoirí in Ollscoil Luimnigh. According to the research, it is believed that there is now a huge gap between the standard of education given to students in the Junior Certificate years and those of the Senior Certificate due to this oversimplification. De réir an taighde, creidtear go bhfuil bearna ollmhór anois idir an caighdeán oideachais a chuirtear ar dhaltaí i mblianta an Teastais Shóisearaigh agus lucht na hArdteistiméireacha mar gheall ar an róshimpliú seo. On the contrary, others believe that the "outdated layout" of the High Certificate is the cause of the evil and that amendments can be made accordingly. Os a choinne sin, creideann cuid eile gurb é "leagan amach seanchaite" na hArdteiste údar an oilc agus gur mithid leasuithe a dhéanamh dá réir. The students in Limerick are carrying out continuous longitudinal research in relation to this and other educational issues. Taighde leanúnach fadaimseartha atá ar bun ag na scoláirí i Luimneach maidir leis an gceist seo agus ceisteanna eile oideachais. The research also indicates that Class Based Assessments are causing more stress and anxiety for school students than they have ever had before. Tugtar le fios sa taighde chomh maith go bhfuil Measúnuithe Rangbhunaithe ag cur níos mó struis agus imní ar dhaltaí scoile ná mar a bhí orthu riamh roimhe seo. It is said that a third of teachers believe that Class Based Assessment is not a true assessment of students' work. Deirtear leis go gcreideann bordaithe ar an tríú cuid de mhúinteoirí nach measúnú fírinneach ar obair dhaltaí atá sa Mheasúnú Rangbhunaithe. In that regard, it seems that some students are turning their backs on games and other entertainment events at school because they feel that they need to study more before the Class Based Assessment. Ina cheann sin, is cosúil go bhfuil roinnnt daltaí ag tabhairt a gcúl le cluichí agus imeachtaí eile siamsa ar scoil mar go n-airíonn siad go gcaithfidh siad tuilleadh staidéir a dhéanamh roimh an an Measúnú Rangbhunaithe. Another thing, it is said that teachers are also more stressed because of the Class Based Assessments. Rud eile de, deirtear go bhfuil níos mó struis ar mhúinteoirí freisin de bharr na Measúnuithe Rangbhunaithe. The research was commissioned by the National Curriculum and Assessment Council but a bone of contention has emerged since its inception. Is í an Chomhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim agus Measúnachta a choimisiúnaigh an taighde ach tá cnámh spairne tagtha chun solais ó tionscnaíodh é. Cumann na Meanmúneoirí has instructed its members not to co-operate with the future research project due to an alleged "conflict of interest". Tá treoir tughta ag Cumann na Meánmhúinteoirí do bhaill an chumainn gan comhoibriú leis an togra taighde feasta mar gheall ar "choimhlint leasa" a líomhnaítear a d'fhéadfadh a bheith ann. The association is unhappy that one of the researchers was already involved in the work done by the National Curriculum and Assessment Council on developing the Junior Certificate subjects. Tá an cumann míshásta go raibh duine de na taighdeoirí páirteach cheana san obair a rinne an Chomhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim agus Measúnachta ar ábhair an Teastais Shóisearaigh a fhorbairt. The association says that although the person in question has the appropriate credentials and there is no doubt about that person's integrity and professionalism,

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Interest rates raised by the European Central Bank. Rátaí úis ardaithe ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach. The European Central Bank has raised interest rates again today, as expected. Tá rátaí úis ardaithe arís inniu ag an mBanc Ceannais Eorpach, mar a bhí súil leis. This is an increase of 0.75%, which means that the basic interest rate is now 2%. Ardú 0.75 faoin gcéad atá i gceist agus fágann sin gur 2 faoin gcéad atá sa bhunráta úis anois. It was 0% not too long ago. 0 faoin gcéad a bhí ann ní rófhada ó shin. It was decided to raise interest rates as part of an economic strategy to combat the current high rate of inflation. Leagadh ar rátaí úis a ardú mar chuid de straitéis eacnamaíochta le dul i ngleic leis an ráta ard boilscithe atá ann faoi láthair. The Central Bank is concerned that if things continue as they are there will not be an opportunity to free up consumer prices for a long time to come. Tá imní ar an mBanc Ceannais má leanann cúrsaí ar aghaidh mar atá siad nach mbeidh ionú ann go gceann i bhfad eile praghsanna tomhaltóirí a shaoirsiú. The annual inflation rate is currently 10%, which is five times the desired rate. 10 faoin gcéad atá sa ráta boilscithe bliantúil faoi láthair, sin cúig oiread an ráta inmhianaithe. In theory, when interest rates are raised the demand for credit decreases; and when the demand for credit decreases the rate of inflation slows. Go teoiriciúil, nuair a ardaítear rátaí úis laghdaíonn an t-éileamh ar chreidmheas; agus nuair a laghdaíonn an t-éileamh ar chreidmheas moillíonn an ráta boilscithe. However, the situation is out of whack in the energy sector and it is assumed that the decision of the European Central Bank today will not have much impact on fuel prices. Eang sa roth, áfach, is ea cúrsaí a bheith imithe as cailc san earnáil fuinnimh agus glactar leis nach n-imreoidh cinneadh an Bhainc Ceannais Eorpaigh inniu, nach n-imreoidh sé mórán tionchair ar phraghsanna breosla. Today's breaking news is not the end of the story, however, which is primarily bad news for mortgage holders. Ní hé nuacht scéil an lae inniu deireadh an scéil, ámh, ar drochscéal é ar an gcéad dul síos do dhaoine a bhfuil morgáiste acu. It has already been hinted that the Central Bank is looking at raising interest rates further before Christmas. Tá leid tugtha cheana féin go bhfuil an Banc Ceannais ag breathnú ar rátaí úis a ardú tuilleadh roimh an Nollaig.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Assembly election: Heaton-Harris between two councils, it seems. Toghchán tionóil: Heaton-Harris idir dhá chomhairle, is cosúil. Secretary of State for the North Chris Heaton-Harris has tentatively said he will call an assembly election in the north, but has not said when. Tá sé ráite go patuar ag Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Chris Heaton-Harris go ngairmfidh sé toghchán tionóil ó thuaidh, ach ní dúirt sé cathain. The Secretary of State indicated that he did not have to call the election immediately, but accepted that he was legally obliged to hold it within twelve weeks. Thug an Stát-Rúnaí le fios nach gcaithfeadh sé an toghchán a ghairm láithreach, ach ghlac sé leis go raibh dualgas dlíthiúil air é a reáchtáil faoi cheann dhá sheachtain déag. It was thought for several days that the election would be held on the 15th of December. Á thuairimiú le roinnt laethanta a bhíothas gur ar an 15 Nollaig a reáchtáilfí an toghchán. Chris Heaton-Harris denied that he was not going back on what he had previously implied. Shéan Chris Heaton-Harris nach raibh sé ag dul siar ar a raibh tugtha le tuiscint aige roimhe seo. He also claimed that his options were limited, but said he would give more details next week about his intentions. Mhaígh sé freisin go raibh teorainn leis na roghanna a bhí aige, ach dúirt go dtabharfadh sé tuilleadh sonraí an tseachtain seo chugainn faoina bhfuil ar intinn aige. Despite matters being stuck, the Secretary of State promised that he would continue to talk to the political parties. Ainneoin cúrsaí a bheith i sáinn, gheall an Stát-Rúnaí go leanfadh sé air ag caint leis na páirtithe polaitíochta. He also promised that he would do everything he could to ensure that public services would not suffer. Gheall sé chomh maith go ndéanfadh sé gach a bhféadfadh sé lena chinntiú nach mbeadh seirbhísí poiblí thíos leis.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Fines for road safety offenses to be doubled. Fíneálacha faoi chionta sábháilteachta ar bhóithre le dúbailt. The value of fines imposed on drivers for certain offenses is to double from midnight tonight. Tá luach na bhfíneálacha a ghearrtar ar thiománaithe faoi chionta áirithe le dúbailt ó mheán oíche anocht. The change applies to sixteen different offences. Baineann an t-athrú le sé cinn déag de chionta éagsúla. It has been confirmed that people who drive too fast will now be charged €160, instead of the €80 that was there until now. Tá sé deimhnithe gur €160 a ghearrfar feasta ar dhaoine faoi thiomáint róghasta, in áit an €80 a bhí ann go dtí seo. Drivers will now be fined €120 for using a mobile phone, not wearing a safety belt and not ensuring that a child is properly restrained. €120 a ghearrfar feasta ar thiománaithe faoi úsáid a bhaint as fón póca, faoi gan crios sábháilteachta a chaitheamh agus faoi gan a chinntiú go bhfuil srian mar is cuí ar leanbh. That's instead of the €60 fine that existed until now. Sin in áit na fíneála €60 a bhí ann go dtí seo. €160 to be paid by trainee drivers who are not accompanied by a qualified driver. €160 a bheas le híoc ag tiománaithe faoi oiliúint nach bhfuil tiománaí cáilithe in éineacht leo. €120 will be charged to trainee drivers who do not have an 'L' or 'N' badge on their cars, or - in the case of motorcyclists - on their badges. €120 a ghearrfar ar thiománaithe faoi oiliúint nach bhfuil suaitheantas 'L' nó 'N' ar a ngluaisteáin acu, nó - i gcás gluaisrothaithe - ar a dtabaird acu. The fines imposed on drivers who endanger pedestrians and cyclists are also to be doubled. Tá na fíneálacha a ghearrfar ar thiománaithe faoi choisithe agus rothaithe a chur i mbaol le dúbailt freisin. 122 people have been killed on the country's roads so far this year, which is eleven more than this time last year. Maraíodh 122 duine ar bhóithre na tíre go dtí seo i mbliana, sin aon duine dhéag níos mó ná an t-am seo anuraidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Extension to increase opening hours of hotels, night clubs. Síneadh le cur le huaireanta oscailte tithe ósta, clubanna oíche. The opening hours of pubs and nightclubs in the country will be extended, according to amendments to the licensing system that the Government accepted today. Cuirfear síneadh le huaireanta oscailte thithe tábhairne agus chlubanna oíche na tíre, de réir leasuithe ar an gcóras ceadúnaithe ar ghlac an Rialtas leo inniu. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee proposed to her councilors to allow pubs to open from 10.30 in the morning until 12.30 in the morning the following day. Mhol an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee dá comhairí cead a thabhairt do thithe tábhairne oscailt óna 10.30 ar maidin go dtí 12.30 ar maidin lá arna mhárach. It was also proposed to allow night clubs to stay open until 6 o'clock in the morning but not to sell any alcoholic beverages after 5 o'clock. Moladh freisin cead a thabhairt do chlubanna oíche fanacht ar oscailt go dtí 6 a chlog ar maidin ach gan aon deoch mheisciúil a dhíol tar éis 5 a chlog. There will be no change to the hours of pubs that have a special license to stay open until 2.30 in the morning. Ní dhéanfar aon athrú ar uaireanta tithe tábhairne a bhfuil ceadúnas speisialta acu fanacht ar oscailt go dtí 2.30 ar maidin. However, those pubs - and nightclubs - will be required to have security cameras and fully accredited security staff. Mar sin féin, beidh ar na tithe tábhairne sin - agus ar chlubanna oíche - ceamaraí slándála agus foireann slándála lánchreidiúnaithe a bheith acu. They will have to submit an application for a license to the courts in the first instance. Beidh orthu ar an gcéad ásc iarratas ar cheadúnas a chur faoi bhráid na gcúirteanna. However, the local community, the Garda Síochána, the fire services, the local authorities and the Health Service Executive may object to the licence. Féadfaidh an pobal áitiúil, an Garda Síochána, na seirbhísí dóiteáin, na húdaráis áitiúla agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte cur in aghaidh an cheadúnais, áfach. The new laws are expected to come into effect next year. Meastar go dtiocfaidh feidhm leis na dlíthe nua an bhliain seo chugainn. The Night Clubs Association has welcomed the amendments. Tá fáilte curtha ag an gCumann Clubanna Oíche roimh na leasuithe. According to them they will help them a lot to keep nightclubs in business and businesses like the ones in the narrow area at the moment. Dar leo go gcuideoidh siad go mór leo clubanna oíche a choinneáil i mbun gnó agus gnóthais mar iad sa chúngach faoi láthair.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Rishi Sunak the new prime minister of Britain. Rishi Sunak príomhaire nua na Breataine. Rishi Sunak has staged a superb comeback as he got the better of Penny Mordaunt to succeed Liz Truss in Number 10 Downing Street. Tá teacht aniar den scoth léirithe ag Rishi Sunak agus é tar éis an ceann is fearr a fháil ar Penny Mordaunt le theacht i gcomharbacht ar Liz Truss in Uimhir a 10 Sráid Downing. Mordaunt conceded at lunchtime when it became clear that Sunak had run the race, two months after he failed in the clash with Truss for the leadership of the Conservative Party. Ghéill Mordaunt ag am lóin nuair ba léir go raibh rith an ráis ag Sunak, dhá mhí ó theip air sa gcoimhlint le Truss do chinnireacht an Pháirtí Caomhaigh. Rishi Sunak is the first prime minister of the United Kingdom of the Hindu faith, the first person of Asian origin, and the youngest man in office for over 200 years. Is é Rishi Sunak an chéad phríomhaire ar an Ríocht Aontaithe den chreideamh Hiondúch, an chéad duine de bhunú na hÁise, agus an fear is óige san oifig le breis is 200 bliain. He is 42. 42 atá sé. Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt failed to attract the support of 100 MPs, the target needed to ensure a contest between herself and Sunak. Theip ar Cheannaire Theach na dTeachtaí Penny Mordaunt tacaíocht a mhealladh ó 100 MP, an sprioc a bhí ag teastáil le comórtas idir í féin agus Sunak a chinntiú. Since Boris Johnson also conceded in the conflict the Deputies will now have to make a choice and vote, only 6 weeks after Liz Truss was elected prime minister. Ó ghéill Boris Johnson freisin sa gcoimhlint ní bheidh ar na Teachtaí anois rogha a dhéanamh agus vóta a chaitheamh, gan é ach 6 seachtainí ó toghadh Liz Truss ina príomhaire. Rishi Sunak getting to work this morning. Rishi Sunak ag tabhairt faoin obair ar maidin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Attempt to kill two Gardai admitted by man in DAC. Iarracht beirt Gharda a mharú admhaithe ag fear i mBÁC. A 39-year-old man has admitted trying to kill two Gardai in Dublin last year. Tá fear 39 bliain d'aois tar éis a admháil go ndearna sé iarracht beirt Gharda a mharú i mBaile Átha Cliath anuraidh. Daniel Goulding of White Temple Grove in Clonwilliach pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder. Phléadáil Daniel Goulding as Garrán an Teampaill Bháin i gCluain Saileach ciontach i leith dhá chúis a bhaineann le iarracht ar dhúnmharú a dhéanamh. In court this morning he was remanded in custody until next month when he will be sentenced. Sa gcúirt ar maidin cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil é go dtí an mhí seo chugainn nuair a ghearrfar pionós air. Sometime after seven o'clock in the evening on 25th May 2021, Gardai were dispatched to Clonsaleach to investigate reports of bullets being fired. Tamall tar éis a seacht a’ chlog tráthnóna an 25ú Bealtaine 2021 seoladh Gardaí go Cluain Saileach le tuairiscí faoi philéir a bheith á scaoileadh a fhiosrú. When two detectives arrived at the scene, a man began shooting them from an upstairs bedroom in Daniel Goulding's home. Nuair a bhain beirt bhleachtaire amach an láthair thosaigh fear ag scaoileadh leo as seomra codlata thuas staighre i dteach Daniel Goulding. They fled to the shelter in the back of the Gardai car. Theith siad ar an bhfoscadh ar chúl an chairr Gardaí. Bullets were put in the car and bullets were also put in the legs of the detectives. Cuireadh piléir sa gcarr agus cuireadh piléir freisin i gcosa na mbleachtairí. One of them was thrown in the arm as well. Caitheadh duine acu sa lámh chomh maith. After a negotiation that lasted 2 hours, Daniel Goulding was arrested. Tar éis idirbheartaíochta a mhair 2 uair a chloig, gabhadh Daniel Goulding. Today he pleaded guilty when the charges were brought against him. Inniu phléadáil sé ciontach nuair a cuireadh na cúisimh ina aghaidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Johnson, Sunak, Mordaunt are most mentioned by Downing Street. Johnson, Sunak, Mordaunt is mó atá á lua le Sráid Downing. Boris Johnson and former British Chancellor Rishi Sunak are among the candidates strongly mentioned to succeed British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Tá Boris Johnson agus Iar-Sheansailéir na Breataine Rishi Sunak i measc na n- iarrthóirí atá luaite go láidir le theacht i gcomharbacht ar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine Liz Truss. Liz Truss announced yesterday that she was stepping down in less than a week after only 45 days in Downing Street. D'fhógair Liz Truss inné go raibh sí ag éirí as a cúram faoi cheann seachtaine agus gan ach 45 lá caite i Sráid Downing aici. Candidates must have the support of 100 members of parliament to stand in an election for leader of the Conservative Party. Ní mór d'iarrthóirí tacaíocht 100 feisire parlaiminte a bheith acu chun seasamh i dtoghchán do cheannaire ar an bPáirtí Caomhach. This evening, Penny Mordaunt is the first member of parliament to officially announce that she is to compete for the leadership of the Party. Tráthnóna, is í Penny Mordaunt an chéad fheisire parlaiminte lena fhógairt go hoifigiúil go bhfuil sí féin le dhul san iomaíocht do cheannaireacht an Pháirtí. Rishi Sunak is leading the bookies with Former Minister Johnson hot on his heels. Is é Rishi Sunak atá chun cinn ag na geallghlacadóirí leis an tIar-Aire Johnson sna sála air. So far, Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt and Ben Wallace have said they will not contest. Go dtí seo, tá Michael Gove, Jeremy Hunt agus Ben Wallace tar éis a rá nach mbeidh siad san iomaíocht. It is expected that the new leader of the Conservative Party will be elected within a week from today. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an ceannaire nua tofa ar an bPáirtí Caomhach taobh istigh de sheachtain ón la inniu.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Uncertainty about accommodation for new refugees from Ukraine. Éiginnteacht faoi chóiríocht do theifigh nua as an Úcráin. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth says that by next week the State will not be able to confirm that accommodation will be available for refugees from Ukraine and for applicants for international protection from other countries. Deir an tAire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige nach mbeidh sé d'acmhainn ag an Stát faoin tseachtain seo chugainn a dheimhniú go mbeidh cóíríocht ar fáil do theifigh as an Úcráin agus d'iarrthóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta as tíortha eile. Roderic O'Gorman's speech came on the heels of his Department's announcement yesterday that the Citywest Transit Hub was now vacant. Tháinig caint Roderic O'Gorman sna sála ar fhógra óna Roinn inné go raibh Mol Idirthurais an Citywest anois lomlán. Accommodation has currently been provided for over 58,000 people in Ireland, 42,000 people from Ukraine and 16,000 people who are applicants for international protection. Faoi láthair tá cóíríocht curtha ar fáil d'os cionn 58,000 duine in Éirinn, 42,000 duine as an Úcráin agus 16,000 duine atá ina n-iarratasóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta. 300 of those from Ukraine are staying in tents in the State. 300 duine díobh sin as an Úcráin atá ag fanacht i bpubaill sa Stát. Minister O'Gorman said on RTÉ this morning that priority would be given to the most vulnerable people. Dúírt an tAire O'Gorman ar RTÉ ar maidin go dtabharfaí tús áite do na daoine is leochailí. The Department, he said, is discussing with the Embassy of Ukraine to inform them that there is a great restriction on the capacity of accommodation and accommodation here into the next week. Tá an Roinn, a dúírt sé, ag plé le hAmbasáid na Úcráine lena chur in iúl dóibh go bhfuil srian mór ar an acmhainn lóístín agus cóíríóchta anseo isteach sa tseachtain seo chugainn. They want people who are traveling here to stay at ease in another European Union country to know that we cannot guarantee any accommodation for next week. Tá siad ag iarraidh go mbeadh a fhios ag daoine atá ag taisteal anseo fanacht go fóíll i dtír eile de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh faoi nach féidir linn aon chóíríocht a dheimhniú don tseachtain seo chugainn. Everyone was doing their best he said to keep the delay in getting new accommodation as short as possible but it cannot be guaranteed that this will not happen again during the winter if the number of people coming in remains so high. Bhí gach duine ar a ndícheall a dúirt sé leis an moill ar chóíríocht nua a fháil a choinneáíl chomh gearr is féidir ach nach féidir a dhéimhniú nach dtarlóídh sé seo arís i rith an gheimhridh má fhanann an líon daoine atá ag teacht isteach chomh hard sin. There were 881 people in the Citywest Transit Hub overnight, and the processing of people coming to Ireland under the Temporary Protection directive will continue there. 881 duine a bhí i Mol Idirthurais Citywest thar oíche, agus leanfar ansiúd den phróiseáil ar dhaoine atá ag teacht go hÉirinn faoin treoir um Chosaint Shealadach. Minister O'Gorman could not rule out the possibility of people sleeping on the streets. Níorbh fhéidir leis an Aire O'Gorman é a chur as an áireamh go bhféadfadh daoine bheith ag codladh ar na sráideanna. Refugee Council of Ireland chief executive Nick Henderson says it is unclear where new refugees will come to Ireland, as Citywest has stopped taking any more. Deir príomhfheidhmeannacha Chomhairle Theifeach na hÉireann Nick Henderson nach bhfuil sé soiléir cá dtiocfaidh teifigh nua go hÉirinn, mar go bhfuil deireadh curtha ag Citywest lena thuilleadh a thógáil. The Government has indicated, he says, that people will be detained at the airport.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Liz Truss resigned as British Prime Minister. Liz Truss éirithe as mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine. Liz Truss has resigned as British Prime Minister after only 45 days in office. Tá Liz Truss éirithe as mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine agus gan ach 45 lá caite aici sa phost. In a statement, Liz Truss said she was resigning as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party because she was unable to implement the promises she made when she was appointed. I ráiteas, dúirt Liz Truss go raibh sí ag éirí as mar Phríomh- Aire agus mar cheannaire an Pháirtí Chaomhaigh mar nach raibh sí in ann na gealltanais a thug sí nuair a ceapadh í a chur i ngníomh. She revealed that she spoke this morning with the chairman of the Conservative 1922 Committee Graham Brady about the situation and that both of them decided that a new leader of the Conservative Party, and therefore a new Prime Minister, would be elected by the end of this week. Thug sí le fios gur labhair sí ar maidin le cathaoirleach Choiste 1922 na gCaomhach Graham Brady faoin scéal agus gur shocraigh an bheirt acu go dtoghfaí ceannaire nua ar an bPáirtí Caomhach, agus dá réir sin Príomh-Aire nua, faoi dheireadh na seachtaine seo. It is understood at this time that Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt will be among the candidates. Tuigtear ag an tráth seo go mbeidh Rishi Sunak agus Penny Mordaunt i measc na n-iarrthóirí. It seems that it is not out of the question that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson would compete as well, although he is still repenting since he got his topper in the summer. Dealraítear nach bhfuil sé as an áireamh go mbeadh an t-iar-Phríomh-Aire Boris Johnson san iomaíocht chomh maith, cé go bhfuil sé fós ag déanamh aithrí ó fuair sé a thópar sa samhradh. It is in light of the political unrest among the Conservatives for several weeks that Liz Truss has resigned. Is i bhfianaise na corraíola polaitiúla i measc na gCaomhach le roinnt seachtainí atá Liz Truss éirithe as oifig. The story from the beginning is about the non-acceptance of the financial markets with the fiscal policies of Liz Truss and the ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng whom she sacked last week. Baineann an scéal ó thús le neamhghlacadh na margaí airgeadais le polasaithe fioscacha Liz Truss agus iar-Sheansailéir an Státchiste Kwasi Kwarteng ar bhris sí as a phost é an tseachtain seo caite. According to those policies, which have since been discarded, a wide range of tax cuts were to be introduced and more sectors of the economy to be deregulated, with the aim of bringing a new economic boom under Britain. De réir na bpolasaithe sin, atá caite i gcártaí ó shin, bhíothas le raon leathan ciorruithe cánach a thabhairt isteach agus tuilleadh earnálacha den gheilleagar a dhírialú, agus é i gcuspóir borradh úr eacnamaíochta a chur faoin mBreatain. The departure of Kwasi Kwarteng was the last nail in the coffin, and yesterday the nail came when Home Affairs Secretary Suella Braverman resigned. Ba é imeacht Kwasi Kwarteng an crú ag teacht ar an tairne, agus inné tháinig an tairne ar an troigh nuair a d'éirigh an Rúnaí Gnóthaí Baile Suella Braverman as oifig. Suella Braverman gave the impression that she resigned because she was very concerned about how committed the British Government was to fulfilling the promises they made in the last general election. Thug Suella Braverman le tuiscint gur éirigh sí as mar go raibh sí an- imníoch faoi chomh tiomanta agus a bhí Rialtas na Breataine na gealltanais a rinne siad san olltoghchán deireanach a chomhlíonadh. She also criticized all the mistakes that Liz Truss had made since becoming Prime Minister. Cháin sí freisin na botúin ar fad a bhí déanta ag Liz Truss ó ceapadh ina Príomh-Aire í. Until today, 118 days was the shortest period anyone had spent as British Prime Minister....

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Avian flu found among flocks in captivity. Fliú na n-éan aimsithe i measc ealta i ngéibheann. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has revealed that bird flu has been found among flocks of birds in a kennel in north Dublin. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara gur aimsíodh an fliú éanúil i measc ealta éan i ngéibheann i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. The Department said that last weekend it was confirmed that the birds had the flu, the first outbreak of the disease among birds in captivity since last Christmas. Dúirt an Roinn gur dearbhaíodh an deireadh seachtaine seo caite go raibh an fliú ar na héin, an chéad ráig den ghalar i measc éan i ngéibheann ón Nollaig seo caite. The birds were kept in captivity in Kilfinton, where it was recently confirmed that the seabirds in the area also have the flu. I gCill Fhionntain a bhí na héin i ngéibheann á gcoinneáil, áit ar deimhníodh le gairid go bhfuil an fliú ar éin mhara an cheantair freisin. The Department said that it is not poultry - chickens and turkeys - that are in question and as evidence of that there was no need to put any additional restrictions on the poultry industry in the area. Dúirt an Roinn nach éanlaith chlóis - leitheidí sicíní agus turcaithe - atá i gceist agus ina fhianaise sin nár ghá aon srianta breise a chur ar an tionscal éanlaithe sa cheantar. It was also said that the outbreak is unlikely to spread since it is a "relatively small flock". Dúradh chomh maith gur caolseans go leathfaidh an ráig ós "ealta réasúnta beag" atá i gceist. For that, the Department asked the industry to be vigilant. Ar a shon sin, d'iarr an Roinn ar lucht an tionscail a bheith airdeallach. Only the truly awful case of avian influenza being contracted by humans has ever been reported. Níor tuairiscíodh riamh go dtí seo ach an fíor-chorrchás den fhliú éanúil a bheith tolgtha ag daonnaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Great weather promised, five coastal counties will be hit the most. Aimsir mhór geallta, cúig chontae cósta is mó a bheas buailte. Met Éireann has issued an orange weather warning for people in the five coastal counties between Kerry and Wicklow. Tá fógra flannbhuí fearthainne tugtha ag Met Éireann do dhaoine sna cúig contaetha cósta idir Ciarraí agus Cill Mhantáin. The meteorologists say that it will rain heavily tonight, tomorrow and tomorrow night in those counties. Deir na meitéareolaithe go mbeidh sé ag cur báistí go fras anocht, amárach agus oíche amárach sna contaetha sin. Unfortunately, they say, the rattlesnake will leave its mark and many places will be flooded in its wake. Ar an drochuair, a deir siad, fágfaidh an chlagnarnach a lorg agus beidh go leor áiteanna faoi uisce dá héis. The troubled times will come in two parts. Tiocfaidh an aimsir anróiteach ina dhá cuid. Kerry - at around 9 o'clock tonight - will be the first place to be hit. Is í Ciarraí - ag thart ar 9 a chlog anocht - an chéad áit a bhuailfear. The rain will then clear for a while, it will spread north-east to other areas during the night, but more rain will come into the south-west from the Atlantic tomorrow evening. Glanfaidh an bháisteach ansin ar feadh scaithimh, leathfaidh sí soir ó thuaidh go ceantair eile i gcaitheamh na hoíche, ach tiocfaidh tuilleadh báistí isteach san iardheisceart ón Atlantach tráthnóna amárach. A yellow rain warning has also been given to people in parts of the center of the country - Carlow, Kilkenny and Tipperary in particular. Tá fógra buí báistí tugtha chomh maith do dhaoine in áiteanna i lár na tíre - Ceatharlach, Cill Chainnigh agus Tiobraid Árann go háirithe. That announcement will apply for twenty-four hours from 10 o'clock tonight. Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra sin ar feadh ceithre huaire fichead óna 10 chlog anocht. Another yellow notice has been issued for Leinster as a whole - including Dublin. Tá fógra buí eile eisithe maidir le Cúige Laighean trí chéile - Baile Átha Cliath san áireamh. That yellow notice will apply from 4 o'clock tomorrow morning until midnight tomorrow. Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra buí sin óna 4 a chlog ar maidin amárach go dtí meán oíche amárach. The safety organizations are appealing to people to be prudent and not undertake any journey unless necessary. Tá na heagraíochtaí sábháilteachta ag achainí ar dhaoine a bheith stuama agus gan tabhairt faoi aon aistear mura bhfuil gá leis.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Allegations of an assault on a child at a GAA match being investigated. Líomhaintí faoi ionsaí ar pháiste ag cluiche CLG á bhfiosrú. Gardaí are investigating allegations of an alleged attack on a child during a game under 9 Gaelic Athletic Association in Co Tipperary. Tá líomhaintí faoi ionsaí a deirtear a rinneadh ar pháiste le linn cluiche faoi 9 Chumann Lúthchleas Gael i gCo Thiobraid Árann á bhfiosrú ag na Gardaí. Munster Council, GAA are also investigating the matter. Tá Comhairle na Mumhan, CLG ag fiosrú an scéil freisin. It is understood that the child was injured when a man went on the playing field. Tuigtear gur gortaíodh an leanbh nuair a chuaigh fear ar an bpáirc imeartha. The incident happened during a blitz competition that was held in MacMurris Park near Semple Stadium in Thurles last Saturday morning. Tharla an eachtra le linn blitzchomórtais a bhí ar siúl i bPáirc Mhic Mhuiris in aice le Staid Semple i nDurlas ar maidin Dé Sathairn seo caite. The spokesperson for Munster Council said that a report is awaited from those who organized the blitz competition. Dúirt urlabhraí Chomhairle na Mumhan go bhfuiltear ag fanacht le tuairisc ón dream a d'eagraigh an blitzchomórtas. The cause of concern in the Gaelic Athletic Association at the moment is the number of clashes at Gaelic games in different parts of the country over the past three months. Údar imní i gCumann Lúthchleas Gael faoi láthair is ea an líon achrann ag cluichí Gaelacha in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír le trí mhí. Two GAA mentors in Wexford and another in Roscommon have recently been suspended by the organization due to various incidents. Tá beirt mheantóirí CLG i Loch Garman agus duine eile i Ros Comáin curtha ar fionraí ag an eagraíocht le gairid de bharr eachtraí éagsúla.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Planning permission for the Galway Ring Road to be cancelled. Cead pleanála do Chuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe le cur ar ceal. The planning permission granted for the Galway City Ring Road is to be cancelled. Tá an cead pleanála a tugadh do Chuarbhóthar Chathair na Gaillimhe le cur ar ceal. Although the Bord Pleanála gave permission last year to build the eighteen kilometer ring road, it emerged that the State's action plan for the climate was not taken into account when evaluating the proposal. Cé gur thug an Bord Pleanála cead anuraidh an cuarbhóthar ocht gciliméadar déag a thógáil, tháinig sé chun solais nár cuireadh san áireamh plean gníomhaithe an Stáit ar son na haeráide agus an togra á mheas. The Board admitted that they did not know that the climate plan had been implemented four days before they gave planning permission for the ring road. D'admhaigh an Bord nach raibh a fhios acu go raibh an plean aeráide curtha i ngníomh ceithre lá sular thug siad cead pleanála don chuarbhóthar. In light of this, the Board indicated this afternoon that they would not oppose any court order to cancel the planning permission. Ina fhianaise sin, thug an Bord le fios tráthnóna nach gcuirfidís in aghaidh aon ordú cúirte an cead pleanála a chur ar ceal. Various people were opposing the road and had made applications for judicial review. Bhí daoine éagsúla ag cur in aghaidh an bhóthair agus bhí iarratais déanta acu ar athbhreithniú breithiúnach. The ring road was to be built between Bearna on the western edge of Galway and Culeach on the eastern edge. Bhí an cuarbhóthar le tógáil idir Bearna ar chiumhais thiar na Gaillimhe agus Cúil Each ar an gciumhais thoir. Proponents say it would ease the heavy traffic congestion around the city but opponents say it would greatly increase carbon emissions. Deir daoine atá ar a shon go maolódh sé an brú mór tráchta thart ar an gcathair ach deir daoine atá in aghaidh go gcuirfeadh sé go mór le hastaíochtaí carbóin. The local authorities in Galway have indicated that they believe that a solution can be found to the situation and that they intend to continue with the general proposal. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag na húdaráis áitiúla i nGaillimh go gcreideann siad gur féidir réiteach a fháil ar an scéal agus go bhfuil rún acu leanúint leis an togra ginearálta.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com More protests about high costs planned by students. Tuilleadh agóidí faoi chostais arda beartaithe ag mic léinn. News Hundreds of students walked out of lectures in third level colleges shortly after 11 o'clock this morning to express their dissatisfaction with the high cost of living and the accommodation and rent crisis. Nuacht Shiúil na céadta mac léinn amach as léachtlanna i gcoláistí tríú leibhéal go gairid tar éis 11 a chlog ar maidin inniu lena míshástacht a chur in iúl faoin chostas ard maireachtála agus faoin ghéarchéim lóistín agus cíosa. The students later protested on the lawns and squares of their university campuses. Chuaigh na scoláirí i mbun agóide ina dhiaidh sin ar fhaichí agus ar chearnóga a gcuid campas ollscoile. Young people across the country are struggling to find affordable accommodation close to college and many of them have to make a long journey every day to continue their studies. Tá deacrachtaí ag daoine óga ar fud na tíre lóistín inacmhainne a aimsiú gar don choláiste agus caithfidh go leor acu turas fada a dhéanamh gach lá le go dtig leo leanacht dá gcúrsa léinn. They are petitioning the Government to put restrictions on rent for students, give them accommodation subsidies and provide more accommodation for students that would not be under the control of the private sector. Tá siad ag achainí ar an Rialtas srianta a chur ar chíos do mhic léinn, fóirdheontas lóistín a thabhairt dóibh agus breis lóistín do mhic léinn nach mbeadh faoi smacht na hearnála príobháidí a chur ar fáil. Although the Government has approved a reduction of €1,000 on university fees for this academic year, the various memberships want the appropriate financial recognition to be given to doctoral graduates who teach university classes as part of their duties. Cé gur cheadaigh an Rialtas laghdú €1,000 ar tháillí ollscoile don bhliain acadúil seo, tá na comhaltais éagsúla ag iarraidh go dtabharfaí an t-aitheantas airgeadais cuí d'iarchéimithe dochtúireachta a mhúineann ranganna ollscoile mar chuid dá gcúraimí. The Union of Students in Ireland, which organized the national protest today, said that it is only the beginning of the campaign for their right. Dúirt Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn, a d'eagraigh an agóid náisiúnta inniu, nach bhfuil ann ach tús an fheachtais ar son a gceart. At the protest at the University of Galway, it was said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael had plenty of opportunities to tackle the accommodation problem but that it was clear that they had not made any efforts. Ag an agóid in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, dúradh go raibh neart deiseanna ag Fianna Fáil agus Fine Gael tabhairt faoin bhfadhb lóistín ach gur léir nach raibh aon iarrachtaí déanta acu. Students who took part in the protest outside the arts and sciences building in Galway were reminded to register to vote in order to have a voice in the next general election. Meabhraíodh do mhic léinn a bhí páirteach san agóid taobh amuigh d’áras na ndána agus na n-eolaíochtaí i nGaillimh clárú le vótáil le go mbeadh guth acu sa chéad olltoghchán eile. Students protesting at the University of Galway Mic léinn i mbun agóide in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Presented by Liz Truss to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. A thópar tugtha ag Liz Truss don Seansailéir Kwasi Kwarteng. British Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been fired from his position by Prime Minister Liz Truss in light of the financial markets' disapproval of his fiscal policies and the concurrence of Conservative MPs. Tá Seansailéir na Breataine Kwasi Kwarteng briste as a phost ag an bPríomh-Aire Liz Truss i bhfianaise neamhghlacadh na margaí airgeadais lena pholasaithe fioscacha agus chomhéirí fheisirí parlaiminte an Pháirtí Chaomhaigh. Former British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has been appointed Chancellor in his place. Tá iar- Rúnaí Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Breataine Jeremy Hunt ceaptha ina Sheansailéir ina áit. Liz Truss indicated that she regretted the departure of Kwasi Kwarteng and claimed that he had put the national interest before his own. Thug Liz Truss le fios go mb'oth léi imeacht Kwasi Kwarteng agus mhaígh go raibh an leas náisiúnta curtha aige roimh a leas féin. The story concerns how the mini-budget announced by Kwasi Kwarteng three weeks ago, shortly after Liz Truss was elected Prime Minister, was accepted and not accepted. Baineann an scéal leis an gcaoi ar glacadh agus nár glacadh leis an mionbhuiséad a d'fhógair Kwasi Kwarteng trí seachtaine ó shin, go gairid tar éis do Liz Truss a bheith tofa ina Príomh-Aire. According to the mini-budget - which the Chancellor and the Prime Minister agreed on - a wide range of tax cuts would be introduced and more sectors of the economy would be deregulated in the hope of bringing a new economic boom under Britain. De réir an mhionbhuiséid - a raibh an Seansailéir agus an Príomh-Aire ar aon intinn faoi - thabharfaí raon leathan ciorruithe cánach isteach agus dhírialófaí tuilleadh earnálacha den gheilleagar le súil borradh úr eacnamaíochta a chur faoin mBreatain. However, these policies shocked the financial markets, and the value of the pound fell, and the costs of mortgages and other loans rose. Bhain na polasaithe seo scanradh as lucht na margaí airgeadais, áfach, agus thit luach an phuint, agus d'ardaigh costais morgáistí agus iasachtaí eile. At a press event in the evening, Liz Truss announced that she now intends to go back on one of her policies and raise corporate tax as Boris Johnson had planned before her. Ag preasócáid tráthnóna, d'fhógair Liz Truss go bhfuil rún aici anois dul siar ar cheann dá polasaithe agus cáin chorparáideach a ardú mar a bhí beartaithe ag Boris Johnson roimpi. It is not clear, however, whether these events will be enough for Liz Truss to save herself from her Conservative Party escapades. Níl sé soiléir, ámh, an leor na himeachtaí seo le Liz Truss í féin a thabhairt slán óna heascairde sa Pháirtí Caomhach. The members of the party are not overjoyed, nor are they at risk of it, about what the recent polls have indicated. Ní róshásta, ná baol air, atá feisirí an pháirtí faoina bhfuil á dtabhairt le fios ag na pobalbhreitheanna le gairid. If those polls were true, and if there was a general election soon, the Tories would be thrashed. Dá mb'fhíor do na pobalbhreitheanna sin, agus dá mbeadh olltoghchán ann gan mhoill, dhéanfaí slad ar na Tóraithe. 118 days was the shortest period spent by anyone as British Prime Minister. 118 lá an tréimhse ba ghairide a chaith aon duine mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine. It was the Tory George Canning in 1827. B'in é an Tóraí George Canning sa bhliain 1827. Liz Truss will not spend that many days in Downing Street until January 2 next year, if ever. Ní bheidh an méid sin laethanta caite ag Liz Truss i Sráid Downing go dtí 2 Eanáir na bliana seo chugainn, ma bhíonn. Kwasi Kwarteng in Downing Street after being sacked Kwasi Kwarteng i Sráid Downing tar éis dó a bheith briste as a phost

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish woman arrested for murder to be extradited. Bean as Éirinn a gabhadh faoi dhúnmharú le heiseachadadh. A woman from Dublin who is being held by the authorities in South Africa has indicated that she will not oppose her extradition to Ireland. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag bean as Baile Átha Cliath atá á coinneáil ag na húdaráis san Afraic Theas nach gcuirfidh sí in aghaidh a heiseachadta go hÉirinn. Ruth Lawrence, who is 42 years old, was arrested in the city of Bloemfontein last week pursuant to an international arrest warrant. Gabhadh Ruth Lawrence, atá 42 bliain d'aois, i gcathair Bloemfontein an tseachtain seo caite de bhun barántais ghabhála idirnáisiúnta. The Gardai want to question her about the murder of two men from Dublin in Co Meath eight and a half years ago. Tá na Gardaí ag iarraidh í a cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú bheirt fhear as Baile Átha Cliath i gCo na Mí ocht mbliana go leith ó shin. The bodies of the pair - Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan - were found wrapped in plastic sheets around them on Inse Cop in Loch Sileann, Co Meath, in April 2014. Fuarthas coirp na beirte - Eoin O'Connor agus Anthony Keegan - agus leatháin phlaisteacha casta timpeall orthu ar Inse Cop i Loch Síleann, Co na Mí, i mí Aibreáin 2014. It is believed that the two went together to the area, where they were to meet someone. Creidtear go ndeachaigh an bheirt le chéile chun an cheantair, mar a raibh siad le bualadh le duine nó dream éigin. However, their families contacted the Gardaí when they did not hear from them after that. Chuir a dteaghlaigh fios ar na Gardaí, áfach, nuair nach bhfuair siad aon scéal uathu ina dhiaidh sin. It is understood that Ruth Lawrence went to South Africa soon after with her partner Neville van der Westhuizen. Tuigtear go ndeachaigh Ruth Lawrence chun na hAfaice Theas go luath ina dhiaidh sin in éindí lena páirtí Neville van der Westhuizen. The Gardaí are also trying to question him about the murders of Eoin O'Connor and Anthony Keegan but he is serving a life sentence in South Africa for another murder. Tá na Gardaí ag iarraidh eisean a cheistiú chomh maith faoi dhúnmharú Eoin O'Connor agus Anthony Keegan ach tá téarma príosúin saoil á chur isteach aige san Afraic Theas faoi dhúnmharú eile.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Suspicious in the case of Madeline McCann accused of sexual offenses. Amhrastach i gcás Madeline McCann cúisithe i gcionta gnéis. In Germany, the main suspect in the case of the young girl Madeline McCann is accused of sexual offenses that took place in Portugal between the years 2000 and 2017. Sa Ghearmáin, tá an duine is mó atá faoi amhras maidir le cás an chailín óig Madeline McCann cúisithe i gcionta gnéis a tharla sa Phortaingéil idir na blianta 2000 agus 2017. It was announced today that Christian Brueckner, a 45-year-old German man, has been charged by the authorities in the city of Braunschweig with five sexual offences. Fógraíodh inniu go bhfuil Christian Brueckner, fear Gearmánach 45 bliain d'aois, cúisithe ag na húdaráis i gcathair Braunschweig i gcúig chion gnéis. Three counts of rape and two counts of child sexual abuse have been charged. Trí chúis éignithe agus dhá chúis maidir le drochúsáid ghnéasach leanaí atá curtha ina leith. The rape of a woman from Ireland in 2004 is one of the reasons. Tá éigniú mná as Éirinn in 2004 ar cheann na de na cúiseanna. Madeline McCann was last seen on 3 May 2007 while on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz in southern Portugal. Chonacthas Madeline McCann go deireanach ar an 3 Bealtaine 2007 agus í ar saoire lena muintir in Praia da Luz i ndeisceart na Portaingéile. The little girl was almost four years old when she left the apartment where the family was staying and she has not been seen or reported since. Bhí an gearrchaile beagnach ceithre bliana d'aois nuair a d'imigh sí as an árasán a raibh an teaghlach ag fanacht ann agus níl tásc ná tuairisc uirthi ó shin. Christian Brueckner is currently serving a seven-year prison term in Germany for raping a 72-year-old American woman in Praia da Luz in 2005. Tá téarma príosúin seacht mbliana á chur isteach ag Christian Brueckner sa Ghearmáin faoi láthair as bean Mheiriceánach 72 bliain a éigniú in Praia da Luz in 2005. Although he was questioned about the Madeline McCann case, he denied that he had anything to do with her disappearance. Cé gur ceistíodh é faoi chás Madeline McCann, shéan sé nach raibh aon bhaint aige lena himeacht. Christian Brueckner Christian Brueckner

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A change of tune at the IABA and sending young boxers to fight. Athrú poirt ag an IABA agus dornálaithe óga á gcur chun troda. The Irish Boxing Association, the IABA, have confirmed that they are going to backtrack on a decision they announced yesterday, and that they will now be sending a team to the World Under-18 Championship in Spain next month . Tá sé deimhnithe ag Cumann Dornálaíochta na hÉireann, an IABA, go bhfuil siad le ghabháil siar ar chinneadh a d'fhógair siad arú inné, agus go mbeidh siad anois ag cur foireann chuig Craobh Faoi Ocht mBliana Déag an Domhain sa Spáinn an mhí seo chugainn. When the boxers gathered for a team training session at the IABA high performance center in Dublin 10 days ago, they were told that a reduced team of twelve or so would be sent to Spain in an effort to reduce costs, but when the boxers returned to training last Saturday, they were told that no team at all would be sent to Spain. Nuair a chruinnigh na dornálaithe do sheisiún traenála foirne in ionad ardfheidhmíochta an IABA i mBaile Átha Cliath 10 lá ó shin, dúradh leo gur foireann laghadaithe, dáréag nó mar sin a bheithfí ag cur chun na Spáinne, i n-iarrachtaí costas a laghdú, ach nuair a d'fhill na dornálaithe don traenáil Dé Sathairn seo caite, dúradh leo nach mbeadh aon fhoireann chor ar bith á chur chun na Spáinne. The young boxers were told that due to a decision made by the High Council of the Organization to boycott the games, a team would not travel. Dúradh leis na dornálaithe óga gur de bharr cinneadh a rinne Ard Chomhairle na hEagraíochta boycott a chur ar na cluichí, nach mbeadh foireann ag taisteal. The boycott was said to be related to a decision made by the head of the world organization, the IBA, to allow a team from Russia and Belarus to participate in the competition at the World Championship. Bhain an boycott dúradh le cinneadh a rinne an ceann eagraíocht dhomhanda, an IBA, cead a thabhairt d'fhoireann ón Rúis agus ón mBealarúis páirt a ghlacadh san iomaíocht ag Craobh an Domhain. The boxers were heartbroken and their friends and parents organized an online petition campaign, and on social media, to try to convince the authorities to change their decision. Bhí na dornálaithe croíbhriste agus d'eagraigh cairde agus tuismitheoirí leo feachtas achainí ar líne, agus ar na meáin shóisialta, féachaint a chur ina luí ar na húdaráis a gcinneadh a athrú. The President of the Boxing Association of Ireland Gerry O'Mahony confirmed to Nuacht RTE/TG4 this evening that it is now possible to send twelve to Spain, because the Spanish Government has refused travel permission to the teams from Russia and Belarus. Dheimhnigh Uachtarán Chumann Dornálaíochta na hÉireann Gerry O'Mahony do Nuacht RTE/TG4 tráthnóna go bhfuil fúthú anois dáréag a chur chun na Spáinne, de bharr go bhfuil Rialtas na Spáinne i ndiaidh cead taistil a dhiúltú do na foirne as an Rúis agus an Bhealarúis. He strongly denied that efforts to save money had anything to do with the IABA's decision to announce a boycott of the world games yesterday. Shéan sé go láidir go raibh aon bhaint ag iarrachtaí airgead a shábáil le cinneadh an IABA boycott a fhógairt ar na cluichí domhanda arú inné.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Difficult days ahead". "Laethanta deacra romhainn". The community of Craoslaigh in Donegal is still trying to make sense of the disastrous incident that happened there on Friday afternoon, when ten people were killed in an explosion, which damaged an Applegreen fuel station and a nearby block of flats. Tá pobal an Chraoslaigh i nDún na nGall fós ag iarraidh ciall a bhaint as an eachtra thubaisteach a tharla ansin iarnóin Dé hAoine, nuair a maraíodh deichniúr i bpléascadh, a loit stáisiún breosla Applegreen agus bloc árasán in aice láimhe. The dead were from Craoslach and the surrounding area: a girl of primary school age, two teenagers, four men and three women. B'as an Chraoslach agus an ceantar máguaird do na mairbh: cáilín in aois bhunscoile, beirt déagóirí, ceathrar fear agus triúr ban. Letterkenny Rugby Club fans have paid tribute to one of their members, Leona Harper, who was killed in the explosion. Tá lucht Chlub Rugbaí Leitir Ceanainn i ndiaidh a n-ómós a léiriú do dhuine dá mbaill, Leona Harper, a maraíodh sa phléascadh. She played on the under fourteen girls team. D'imríodh sí ar fhoireann na gcailíní faoi cheithre bliana déag d'aois. "She was a talented player, who was a close part of our team", they said. "Imreoir cumasach a bhí inti, a bhí mar dhlúthchuid dár bhfoireann", a dúirt siad. And they expressed their condolences to her parents and siblings. Agus chuir siad a gcomhbhrón in iúl dá tuismitheoirí agus dá deartháireacha. Eight people are still in hospital and being treated. Tá ochtar fós san ospidéal agus cóir leighis á cur orthu. Gardai are still unsure what caused the explosion and are still investigating. Níl na Gardaí cinnte go fóill céard ba chúis leis an bpléascadh agus tá fiosraithe fós ar bun acu. But they say it looks like it was a tragic accident. Ach deir siad go bhfuil gach cuma ar an scéal gur timpiste thragóideach a bhí ann. A major search and rescue operation began on Friday afternoon, involving emergency services from both sides of the border. Cuireadh tús iarnóin Dé hAoine le hoibríocht mhór cuardaigh agus tarrthála, go raibh seirbhísí eigeandála ón dá thaobh den teorainn páirteach ann. Many local people also took part in the search, of their own accord. Ghlac go leor daoine áitiúla páirt sa gcuardach freisin, as a ndeoin féin. The operation continued overnight on Friday and yesterday. Leanadh den oibríocht thar oíche Dé hAoine agus inné. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald were among those who attended a ceremony in memory of the dead yesterday. Bhí an Taoiseach Micheál Martin, an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar agus Uachtarán Shinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald i measc na ndaoine a d'fhreastail ar shearmanas i gcuimhne na marbh inné. Ten candles were lit in honor of the ten people who were lost. Lasadh deich gcoinnle in ómós don deicnniúr a cailleadh. They will be shipped for the next seven days. Beidh siad lasta go ceann seacht lá. "Our hearts are broken", said the parish priest, Father John Joe Duffy. "Tá ár gcroí briste", a dúirt an sagairt paróiste, an tAthair John Joe Duffy. "We still don't believe that this incident actually happened. "Ní chreideann muid go fóill gur tharla an eachtra seo, i ndáiríre. Difficult days are ahead. Tá laethanta deacra romhainn. But it is not enough to put together and we are a strong community, which stands closely together." Ach ní neart go cur le chéile agus is pobal láidir muid, a sheasann go dlúth lena chéile." Gardaí revealed yesterday that everyone who was at the scene of the explosion has been accounted for and that no one is still missing. Thug na Gardaí le fios inné go bhfuil comháireamh déanta ar gach duine a bhí ar láthair an phléasctha agus nach bhfuil aon duine fós ar iarraidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ten people died after the explosion on the Craoslach. Deichniúr básaithe i ndiaidh an phléasctha ar an Chraoslach. It has been confirmed that ten people were killed in the explosion on Craoslach in Donegal yesterday afternoon. Tá sé deimhnithe gur maraíodh deichniúr sa phléascadh ar an Chraoslach i nDún na nGall iarnóin inné. It is understood that the dead were four men, three women, two teenagers (a girl and a boy) and a primary school girl. Tuigtear gur ceathrar fear, triúr ban, beirt sna déaga (cailín agus buachaill) agus cailín bunscoile a bhí sna mairbh. Emergency services are still at the scene at the Applegreen Garage on the edge of the village, where the explosion happened at 3:20pm yesterday. Tá na seirbhísí éigeandála i mbun oibre go fóill ar an láthair ag an nGaráiste de chuid Applegreen ar imeall an tsráidbhaile, áit ar tharla an pléascadh ag 3:20pm inné. However, they say they are only conducting search efforts at this time. Deir siad, áfach, gur iarrachtaí cuardaigh amháin atá ar bun acu faoin am seo. Eight people were taken to University Hospital, Letterkenny after the explosion. Tugadh ochtar go dtí Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Leitir Ceanainn i ndiaidh an phléasctha. The fire services from both sides of the border are in attendance, along with the Gardai, Coast Guard and Civil Defence. Tá na seirbhísí doiteáin ón dá thaobh den teorainn i láthair, mar aon leis na Gardaí, an Garda Cósta agus Cosaint Shibhialta. One injured person was transferred from University Hospital, Letterkenny to Dublin by Coast Guard helicopter. Aistríodh duine amháin a gortaíodh ó Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Leitir Ceanainn go dtí Baile Átha Cliath ar héileacaptar de chuid an Gharda Cósta. The manager of Letterkenny University Hospital, Seán Murphy, said yesterday that a number of children were sent to hospital after the incident, but he was not prepared to give more details about them. Dúirt bainisteoir Ospidéal na hOllscoile Leitir Ceanainn, Seán Murphy, inné gur cuireadh roinnt páistí chuig an ospidéal i ndiaidh na heachtra, ach ní raibh sé sásta níos mó sonraí a thabhairt fúthu. President Michael D said. Dúirt an tUachtarán Michael D. Higgins that this tragedy has affected everyone in the local community, and across the country."The people of Ireland are in a state of mourning today in light of this incident", said the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Higgins go bhfuil an tragóid seo tar éis dul i bhfeidhm ar chuile dhuine sa phobal áitiúil, agus ar fud na tíre."Tá muintir na hÉireann ar anchaoi inniu i bhfianaise na heachtra seo", a dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Dáil Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin, said it was "a nightmare." Dúirt an Teachta Dála Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin, gur "tromluí a bhí ann." At their conference today, DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson expressed his condolences to the public and to the families of those who lost their lives. Ag a gcomhdháil inniu, chuir ceannaire an DUP, Jeffery Donaldson, a chomhbhrón in iúl don phobal agus go mhuintir na ndaoine a cailleadh. EXPLOSION Independent Councilor John O'Donnell - who was at the scene shortly after the incident - revealed that a "big explosion" was heard on the Craoslach and that a shop and a nearby block of flats were damaged. PLÉASCADH Thug an Comhairleoir Neamhspleách, John O'Donnell - a bhí ar an láthair go gairid i ndiaidh na heachtra - le fios gur chualathas "pléascadh mór" ar an Chraoslach agus go ndearnadh damáiste do shiopa agus do bhloc árasán in aice láimhe. Reports have been made that the explosion was so strong that it could be heard 5km from the scene. Tá tuairiscí déanta go raibh an pléascadh chomh láidir sin go raibh sé le cloisteáil 5km ón láthair. The Gardai have advised people who intend to travel through the Craoslach to choose an alternative route.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The emphasis on the energy crisis at a summit in Prague. An bhéim ar an ngéarchéim fuinnimh ag cruinniú mullaigh i bPrág. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has said that the European Union will take a coordinated approach to tackle the energy crisis. Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, go nglacfaidh an tAontas Eorpach cur chuige comhordaithe chun dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim fuinnimh. But it will take some time, he said, before there is agreement between all the member states regarding the steps that should be taken. Ach tógfaidh sé tamall, a dúirt sé, sula mbeidh aontú idir na ballstáit go léir maidir leis na céimmeanna ba chóir a ghlacadh. The Taoiseach is currently in Prague, attending a summit of European leaders. Tá an Taoiseach i bhPrág faoi láthair, ag freastal ar chruinniú mullaigh na gceannairí Eorpacha. The main focus during that meeting is on gas prices, which have been rising ever since the Russians began their invasion of Ukraine. Táthar ag díriú den chuid is mó le linn an chruinnithe sin ar phraghsanna gáis, atá ag ardú de shíor ó chuir na Rúisigh tús lena n-ionradh ar an Úcráin. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is to discuss proposals for a price cap on gas with the leaders today. Tá Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh, Ursula von der Leyen, le moltaí maidir le caidhp phraghais a chur ar ghás a phlé leis na ceannairí inniu. She will also talk to them about the importance of agreeing contracts with gas suppliers from other countries, apart from Russia. Labhróidh sí leo freisin faoin tábhacht a bhaineann le conarthaí a aontú le soláthróirí gáis ó thíortha eile, seachas an Rúis. The Taoiseach said today, on the day after the summit, that not all member states share the same view of how the crisis should be tackled. Dúirt an Taoiseach inniu, ar an tarna lá den chruinniú mullaigh, nach bhfuil an dearcadh céanna ag gach ballstát maidir leis an tslí ba chóir dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim. But he denied that there is a big divide between them. Ach shéan sé go bhfuil deighilt mhór idir eatarthu. . . European leaders meeting in Prague to discuss the energy crisis Na ceannairí Eorpacha ag bualadh lena chéile i bPrág le plé a dhéanamh ar an ngéarchéim fuinnimh

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man before court in connection with death of Thomas Dooley. Fear os comhair cúirte maidir le bás Thomas Dooley. A 35-year-old man was before Neddin District Court today accused of murdering his brother, Thomas Dooley, in Tralee on Wednesday. Bhí fear, 35 bliain d'aois, os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Neidín inniu cúisithe i ndúnmharú a dhearthár, Thomas Dooley, i dTrá Lí Dé Céadaoin. Patrick Dooley, who has an address on the Grove of Caithness in Killarney, was brought to court under heavy security this morning. Tugadh Patrick Dooley, a bhfuil seoladh aige ar Gharrán na Caithne i gCill Airne, chun na cúirte faoi dhianshlándáil ar maidin. Thomas Dooley - who was 43 and had an address on Collcoille Drive in Killarney - died after being attacked while attending a funeral. Fuair Thomas Dooley - a bhí 43 bliain d'aois agus a raibh seoladh aige ar Chéide na Collchoille i gCill Airne - bás tar éis d'ionsaí a bheith déanta air agus é ag freastal ar shochraid. His wife was also injured in the attack. Gortaíodh a bhean chéile san ionsaí freisin. They were both in Rath Cemetery in Tralee when an altercation occurred. Bhí an bheirt acu i Reilig na Rátha i dTrá Lí nuair a tharla achrann. Thomas Dooley was stabbed and died at the scene a short time later. Sáthadh Thomas Dooley agus bhásaigh sé ar an láthair achar gearr ina dhiaidh sin. His wife was taken across the road to Kerry University Hospital. Tugadh a bhean trasna an bhóthair chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile Ciarraí. Evidence was given in court today that Patrick Dooley said he had not harmed his brother when he was charged this morning at Tralee Garda Station. Tugadh fianaise sa gcúirt inniu go ndúirt Patrick Dooley nach ndearna sé díobháil ar bith dá dheartháir nuair a cúisíodh é maidin inniu i Stáisiún na nGardaí i dTrá Lí.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Happy Ballinagarty and turbines thrown in trapezes. Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh sona agus tuirbíní caite i dtraipisí. The Gaeltacht community has been celebrating since the Bord Pleanála announced that they are withdrawing from a situation involving the siting of a wind turbine farm in Gugán Barra in County Cork. Tá pobal Gaeltachta ag ceiliúradh ó d'fhogair an Bord Pleanála go bhfuil siad ag tarraingt siar ó chás a bhain le feirm tuirbíní gaoithe a lonnú i nGúgán Barra i gContae Chorcaí. The Board had given permission to locate large turbines in the mountains there but the Ballinagarty Development Committee decided to take the case to the High Court. Bhí cead tugtha ag an mBord tuirbiní móra a lonnú sna sléibhte ansiúd ach bheartaigh Coiste Forbartha Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh an cás a thabhairt chun na hArd-Chúirte. Local people were disappointed and frustrated by the proposed wind farm in an area of outstanding natural beauty where St. Finbarr's Oratory has been located on the edge of the lake for a thousand and a half years. Bhí díomá agus frustrachas ar mhuintir na háite faoin bhfeirm gaoithe a bhí beartaithe i gceantar sár-áilleachta dúlra agus ina bhfuil Aireagal Naomh Fionnbarra suite ar imeall na locha le míle go leith bliain. An Bord Pleanala gave permission to the company Wing Leaf Ltd to locate 178.5m high turbines on the mountains - a project with a stated cost of €30 million. Thug An Bord Pleanala cead don chuideachta Wing Leaf Ltd tuirbiní 178.5m ar airde a lonnú ar na sléibhte – togra a raibh costas €30 miliún luaite leis. The community decided to bring the case before the High Court. Bheartaigh an pobal an cás a thabhairt os comhair na hArd-Chúirte. But the Planning Board's legal team have now announced that they are withdrawing. Ach tá sé fogartha anois ag foireann dlí an Bhoird Phleanála go bhfuil siad ag tarraingt siar. The locals are excited about the news and they are going to organize a party in the Gúgán Barra Hotel to celebrate their victory. Ta muintir na háite ar bís faoin scéala agus iad le cóisir a eagrú in Óstán Ghúgán Barra lena mbua a cheiliúradh. Marian O'Flaherty will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 @1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Marian O'Flaherty ar Nuacht TG4 @1900.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irishman killed in action in Ukraine. Éireannach maraithe le linn trodaíochta san Úcráin. The family of Rory Mason from Dunboyne in County Meath have confirmed that he was killed while fighting in the Ukraine. Tá sé deimhnithe ag teaghlach Rory Mason ó Dhún Búinne i gContae na Mí gur maraíodh é le linn trodaíochta san Úcráin. He was 23 years old. Bhí sé 23 bliain d'aois. Rory Mason was fighting in the International Legion for Ukraine as part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Bhí Rory Mason ag troid sa Leigiúin Idirnáisiúnta ar son na hÚcráine mar chuid do Fhorsaí Armtha na hÚcráine. It was located in the Kharkiv area close to the Russian border. Bhí sé lonnaithe i gceantar Kharkiv cóngarach do theorainn na Rúise. Rory Mason left to fight in Ukraine last March. D'imigh Rory Mason chun dul i mbun catha leis an Úcráin i Mí an Mhárta seo caite. Rory was killed in action for the Ukraine on the 28th of September. Maraíodh Rory agus é i mbun catha ar son na hÚcráine ar an 28ú do Mheán Fómhair. The Department of Foreign Affairs has informed Rory Mason's family and is providing consular assistance to the family. Chuir an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha teaghlach Rory Mason ar an eolas agus tá cúnamh consalach á chur ar fáil don teaghlach. A spokesman for the family said they were heartbroken and that Rory's parents, Rob and Elizabeth, his 22-year-old brother and 21-year-old sister Rory will be greatly missed. Dúirt urlabhraí ar son an teaghlaigh go raibh siad croíbhriste agus go mbraithfidh tuismitheoirí Rory, Rob agus Elizabeth, a dheartháir atá 22 bliain d'aois agus a dheirfiúr atá 21 bliain d'aois Rory uathu go mór. Rory's father said he was a determined young man. Dúirt athair Rory gur fear óg dionghbháilte a bhí ann. He said that they are very sad but they are very proud of Rory's bravery and dedication for putting himself forward to help the situation in Ukraine. Dúirt sé go bhfuil siad go mór faoi bhrón ach go bhfuil siad ana bhrodúil as crógacht agus dúthracht Rory as é fhéin a chur chun tosaigh chun cabhrú le cás na hÚcráine. Before the war, Rory Mason was working in Germany. Roimh an cogadh, bhí Rory Mason ag obair sa Ghearmáin. He also attended the National School in Dunboyne and St Peter's College in Dunboyne. D'fhreastal sé ar an scoil Náisiúnta i nDún Búinne agus ar Choláiste Naomh Peadar i nDún Búinne chomh maith. Rory Mason from County Meath, who was killed while fighting in Ukraine Rory Mason ó Chontae na Mí, a maraíodh le linn trodaíochta san Úcráin

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An achievement made by Galway's Damian Browne across the Atlantic. Éacht déanta ag Damian Browne na Gaillimhe trasna an Atlantaigh. Former Rugby player Damian Browne from the city of Galway is the first person ever to make the grueling journey from New York to Galway in a rowing boat alone. Tá an t-iar-imreoir Rugbaí Damian Browne ó chathair na Gaillimhe ar an gcéad duine riamh le turas dian ó Nua Eabhrac go Gaillimh a dhéanamh i mbád rámhaíochta ina aonar. Browne hit Tra na Forbacha in Connemara last night. Bhain Browne Trá na bhForbacha i gConamara amach aréir. On Tuesday, 14th June 2022, at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, Damian Browne's arduous journey across the Atlantic began. Dé Máirt, 14ú Meitheamh 2022, ag Chelsea Piers i Manhattan a thosaigh turas dian Damian Browne trasna an Atlantaigh. He spent 112 days at sea and rowed over 3,450 nautical miles. Chaith sé 112 lá ar muir agus rámhaigh sé os cionn 3,450 míle farraige. His epic journey came to an end last night when Browne had no choice but to land on the rocks at Tra na Forbacha in Connemara shortly before 1am. Tháing a thuras éachtach chun deiridh aréir nuair nach raibh aon rogha eile ag Browne ach teacht i dtír ar na carraigeacha ag Trá na bhForbacha i gConamara go gairid roimh 1am. Browne was due to arrive at the Galway Docks this morning but he ran into difficulties last night and had no other choice but to land in Forbach. Bhí Browne in ainm agus teacht isteach go Duganna na Gaillimhe ar maidin inniu ach bhuail deacrachtaí aréir é agus ní raibh aon rogha eile aige ach teacht i dtír sna Forbacha. The emergency services were called and Gardai from Spidéal, Indreabhán and Carna came to his aid. Glaodh ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus tháinig Gardaí ón Spidéal, Indreabhán agus Carna i gcabhair air. Damian Browne is one of a small number of people who have crossed the Atlantic in both directions. Tá Damian Browne ar líon beag daoine atá imithe trasna an Atlantaigh sa dá threo. He crossed the sea from San Sebastian to Antigua in 2018 and also reached Mount Everest between the two rowing feats. Thrasnaigh sé an fharraige ó San Sebastian go Antigua i 2018 agus bhain sé Sliabh Everest amach chomh maith idir an dá ghaisce rámhaíochta. A large crowd gathered to welcome home the Galway hero at the Galway Docks this morning. Bhailigh slua mór chun fáilte abhaile a chur roimh laoch na Gailllimhe ag Duganna na Gaillimhe ar maidin. The people of Galway were excited to see Damian this morning. Bhí muintir na Gaillimhe ar bís chun Damian a fheiceáil ar maidin. Damian Browne was raising money for four different charitable organizations with his rowing feat across the Atlantic: MADRA, Clan Simon Galway, The National Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation and Erim an Westirin. Bhí Damian Browne ag bailiú airgid do cheithre eagraíocht charthanachta éagsúla lena gaisce rámhaíochta trasna an Atlantaigh: MADRA, Clann Shíomóin na Gaillimhe, An Fhondúireacht don Ospidéal Náisiúnta Athshlánúcháin agus Éirim an Iarthair. Galway's Damian Browne's feat across the Atlantic Galway's Damian Browne's feat across the Atlantic Galway's Damian Browne's feat across the Atlantic Galway's Damian Browne's feat across the Atlantic Éacht déanta ag Damian Browne na Gaillimhe trasna an Atlantaigh Éacht déanta ag Damian Browne na Gaillimhe trasna an Atlantaigh Éacht déanta ag Damian Browne na Gaillimhe trasna an Atlantaigh Éacht déanta ag Damian Browne na Gaillimhe trasna an Atlantaigh

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man to be tried for killing a Garda in 2020. Fear le cur ar a thriail faoi Gharda a mharú i 2020. A 46-year-old man is due to go on trial before the end of the week for the murder of Detective Colm Horkan at Castlerea in Co Roscommon in June 2020. Tá fear 46 bliain d'aois le cur ar a thriail roimh dheireadh na seachtaine faoin mBleachtaire Colm Horkan a dhúnmharú ar an gCaisleán Riabhach i gCo Ros Comáin mí an Mheithimh 2020. This afternoon in the Central Criminal Court Stephen Silver, a motorcycle mechanic from Beale in Mayo, pleaded not guilty to the murder of a Garda on duty. Tráthnóna sa bPríomhchúirt Choiriúil phléadáil Stephen Silver, meicneoir gluaisrothar as Béal Easa i Maigh Eo, neamhchiontach i ndúnmharú Garda ar dualgas. But he pleaded guilty to manslaughter by virtue of diminished responsibility. Ach phléadáil sé ciontach i ndúnorgain de bhua freagracht laghdaithe. A jury is to be selected and the trial is set to begin on Friday. Tá giúiré le roghnú agus an triail le tosaí Dé hAoine. It is estimated that the case will last 7 weeks and that more than 100 witnesses will be called. Meastar go mairfidh an cás 7 seachtaine agus go gcurfar fios ar bhreis is 100 finné. Stephen Silver pleaded guilty to manslaughter by virtue of diminished responsibility. Phléadáil Stephen Silver ciontach i ndúnorgain de bhua freagracht laghdaithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Russia has taken possession of four regions in Ukraine. Seilbh glactha ag an Rúis ar cheithre réigiún san Úcráin. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, announced in Moscow today that Russia has taken possession of four regions in Ukraine. D'fhógair Uachtarán na Rúise, Vladimir Putin, i Moscó inniu go bhfuil seilbh glactha ag an Rúis ar cheithre réigiún san Úcráin. These regions represent 15% of the territory of Ukraine. Is ionann na réigiúin sin agus 15 faoin gcéad de chríocha na hÚcráine. The process of officially bringing the districts into the Russian Federation will begin in the coming days, President Putin said. Cuirfear tús leis an bpróiséas chun na ceantair a thabhairt isteach i gCónaidhm na Rúise go hoifigiúil sna laethanta amach romhainn, a dúirt an tUachtarán Putin. Referendums were held in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk in which the communities were asked whether they would like to be part of Russia. Bhí reifrinn ar siúl in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk agus Luhansk inar cuireadh ceist ar na pobail iontu ar mhaith leo a bheith mar chuid den Rúis. Putin said today that the communities in those regions had made a "clear choice" when they showed they preferred to be under Moscow's control. Dúirt Putin inniu go raibh "rogha shoiléir" déanta ag na pobail sna réigiúin sin nuair a léirigh siad gurbh fhearr leo a bheith faoi smacht Mhoscó. Cív and the West are very skeptical about the results of this referendum, however, because the communities in them were forced to vote for leaving Ukraine, they say. Tá Cív agus an tIarthar go mór in amhras faoi thorthaí na reifreann seo, áfach, mar cuireadh iallach ar na pobail iontu vótáil ar son an Úcráin a fhágáil, a deir siad. Meanwhile, at least 25 were killed in a bombing attack on civilian cars, which were being driven in a convoy in the Zaporizhzhia region. Idir an dá linn, maraíodh 25, ar a laghad, in ionsaí buamála ar ghluaisteáin de chuid sibhialtach, a bhí á dtiomáint i gconbhua i réigiún Zaporizhzhia. Cív is blaming Russia. Tá Cív ag cur an mhilleáin ar an Rúis. 28 were also injured in the incident. Gortaíodh 28 san eachtra freisin. The regional governor of Zaporizhzhia, Oleksandr Starukh, said they were all civilians and were from the local area. Dúirt gobharnóir réigiúnach Zaporizhzhia, Oleksandr Starukh, gur sibialtaigh a bhí iontu ar fad agus gurbh as an gceantar áitiúil dóibh. Vladimir Rogov - that he is an official in Zaporizhzhia, appointed by the Kremlin - said that it was a terrorist incident, that Ukraine was responsible for it. Dúirt Vladimir Rogov - gur oifigeach in Zaporizhzhia é, atá ceaptha ag an gCreimil - gur eachtra sceimhlitheoireachta a bhí ann, go raibh an Úcráin freagrach as. However, Cív said Russian forces attacked a queue of people in cars trying to leave the region. Dúirt Cív, áfach, go ndearna fórsaí de chuid na Rúise an t-ionsaí ar scuaine daoine i ngluaisteáin a bhí ag iarraidh an réigiún a fhágáil. Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons to defend the four regions, if necessary, when they are invaded. Tá bagairt déanta ag Vladimir Putin, go n- úsáidfidh sé airm núicléacha chun na ceithre réigiún a chosaint, más gá, nuair a bheas ionghabháil déanta orthu.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "The HSE should spend €657m on cyber security". "Ba chóir don HSE €657m a chaitheamh ar chibirshlándáil". It has been said in a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General that the Health Service Executive will have to spend €657 over the next seven years to improve the organisation's defense against cyber attacks. Tá sé ráite i dtuarascáil de chuid an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste go mbeidh ar Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte €657 a chaitheamh os seo go ceann seacht mbliana chun cosaint na heagraíochta i gcoinne cibirionsaithe a fheabhsú. There was a very serious cyber attack on the HSE's systems last year. Rinneadh cibirionsaí fíorthromchúiseach ar chórais an HSE anuraidh. The Comptroller and Auditor General says that the state had to pay a large cost for that attack, but that it is not yet possible to accurately assess the long- term impact it will have on patient care. Deir an tArd-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste go raibh costas mór le híoc ag an stát as an ionsaí sin, ach nach féidir a meas go cruinn go fóill cén tionchar a bheas aige go fadthréimhseach ar chúram othar. The HSE says that in the short term, the attack cost €100m. Deir an HSE gur sa ngearrthréimhse, gur chosain an t-ionsaí €100m. But in the long run, that cost could rise to over €500m. Ach gur san fhadthréimhse, go bhféadfadh an costas sin ardú go os cionn €500m. The Executive says that no cases have yet been brought against them by people whose private details have been stolen. Deir an Fheidhmeannacht nach bhfuil aon chásanna tógtha ina gcoinne go fóill ag daoine ar goideadh a sonraí príobháideacha. But they admit that the people involved in the breach have not yet been informed. Ach admhaíonn siad nach bhfuil na daoine a raibh sárú i gceist leo curtha ar an eolas go fóill. The Comptroller and Auditor General has recommended that the Executive should focus on communicating effectively with the people and other interested parties whose data was stolen in the attack. Tá sé molta ag an Ard-Reachtaire Cuntas agus Ciste gur chóir don bhFeidhmeannacht díriú ar chumarsáid éifeachtach a dhéanamh leis na daoine agus leis na páirtithe leasmhara eile ar goideach a sonraí san ionsaí. The Executive states that the Data Protection Commissioner has been informed that the HSE is to undertake a process to notify interested parties of privacy breaches. Deir an Fheidhmeannacht go bhfuil an Coimisinéir Cosanta Sonraí curtha ar an eolas go bhfuil an HSE le tabhairt faoi phroiséas chun páirtithe leasmhara a chur ar an eolas faoi sháraithe príobháideachais.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "The conflict is worse now than it has ever been" - NATO. "Tá an choimhlint níos measa anois ná mar a bhí sé riamh" - NATO. NATO has said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is now worse than at any time since the start of the war, given the Kremlin's illegal occupation of four regions in eastern Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's threats of nuclear weapons used to protect its "own borders". Tá sé ráite ag NATO go bhfuil an choimhlint idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin níos measa anois ná mar a bhí sé riamh ó thús an chogaidh, i bhfianaise ionghabháil mhídhleathach na Creimile ar cheithre réigiún in oirthear na hÚcráine agus i bhfianaise bhagairtí Vladimir Putin airm núicléacha a úsáid chun a "theorainneacha féin" a chosaint. NATO says Ukraine's Allies will have no fear of continuing their support for it, regardless of threats coming from Moscow. Deir NATO nach mbeidh faitíos ar bith ar Chomhghuaillithe na hÚcráine leanacht lena dtacaíocht di, beag beann ar na bagairtí atá ag teacht ó Mhoscó. "Vladimir Putin is bringing together hundreds of thousands of troops, propaganda has been heard from him regarding nuclear matters and to top it off, the illegal invasion was announced today", said NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg today. "Tá na céadtá míle trúpa á dtabhairt le chéile ag Vladimir Putin, tá bolscaireacht le cloistéail uaidh maidir le cúrsaí núicléacha agus mar bharr ar an donas, fógraíodh an ionghabháil neamhdhleathach inniu", a dúirt Ard-Rúnaí NATO, Jens Stoltenberg inniu. His comments came on the heels of Vladimir Putin's speech at the Kremlin, in which he said that the people of the four regions where referendums were held had made a "clear choice" and had shown that they preferred to be under Russian control. Tháinig a chuid cainte sna sála ar óráid Vladimir Putin ag an gCreimil, inar dhúirt sé go raibh "rogha shoiléir" déanta ag muintir na gceithre réigiún ar reáchtáladh reifrinn iontu agus go raibh sé léirithe acu gurbh fhearr leo a bheith faoi smacht na Rúise. Neither Cív nor the West accept the results of that referendum. Ní ghlacann Cív ná an tIarthar le torthaí na reifreann sin. They say they are an illusion. Deir siad gur cur i gcéill atá iontu.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com European Union energy ministers to meet today. Airí fuinnimh an Aontais Eorpaigh le bualadh lena chéile inniu. The European Union's energy ministers are to meet today to discuss the crisis in that sector. Tá airí fuinnimh an Aontais Eorpaigh le bualadh lena chéile inniu chun plé a dhéanamh ar an ngéarchéim san earnáil sin. They intend to vote on a windfall tax on the huge profits of future energy companies. Tá sé i gceist acu vótáil ar cháin amhantair a ghearradh ar bhrábúis mhóra na gcomhlachtaí fuinnimh feasta. A wind tax and a cap on prices are among the policies proposed in Brussels last week, with the aim of mitigating the large and sudden increase in the price of energy. Tá cáin amhantair agus teorainn ar phraghsanna i measc na mbeartas a moladh sa mBruiséil an tseachtain seo caite, féachaint leis an ardú mór agus tobann atá tagtha ar phraghas fuinnimh a mhaolú. There is a risk that Europe is facing an economic recession due to this crisis. Tá baol ann go bhfuil cúlú eacnamaíochta i ndán don Eoraip de bharr na géarchéime seo. Among the windfall taxes under discussion, it is proposed that any additional profits earned by fossil fuel companies during 2022 and 2023 would be taxed more than the profits they earned during other years. I measc na gcánacha amhantair atá faoi chaibidil, moltar go ngearrfaí cáin sa mbreis ar aon bhrábús sa mbreis a bheas tuillte ag comhlachtaí breosla iontaise le linn 2022 agus 2023, i gcomparáid leis na brabúis a thuill siad le linn blianta eile. It is also recommended that there be a mandatory 5% reduction in energy use during peak pricing periods. Moltar freisin go mbeadh laghdú éigeantach 5 faoin gcéad ar úsáid fuinnimh le linn buaicthréimhsí praghsála. Diplomats have expressed confidence that the energy ministers will vote for the wind taxes today. Tá muinín léirithe ag taidhleoirí go vótálfaidh na hairí fuinnimh ar son na gcánacha amhantair inniu. But that still leaves the issue of the price cap; a proposal that Germany is completely opposed to. Ach fágann sin go fóill ceist na caidhpe praghais; moladh a bhfuil an Ghearmáin glan ina choinne. Leaders from fifteen European Union countries - including France, Italy and Poland - called on Brussels this week to propose a cap on wholesale gas prices to tackle rising inflation. . D'iarr ceannairí ó chúig thír déag san Aontas Eorpach - An Fhrainc, an Iodáil agus an Pholainn ina measc - ar an mBruiséil an tseachtain seo teorainn ar phraghsanna mórdíola gáis a mholadh chun dul i ngleic leis an ráta boilscithe, atá ag méadú de shíor. But the governments in Germany and Iceland say that countries in the European Union would have difficulties attracting suppliers, if there was a limit on the price they can pay. Ach deir na rialtais sa nGearmáin agus san Ísletír go mbeadh deacrachtaí ag tíortha san Aontas Eorpach soláthróirí a mhealladh, dá mbeadh teorainn ar an bpraghas gur féidir leo a íoc.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ian's sparrow has landed in Florida. Spéirling Ian tagtha i dtír i Florida. The people of Florida on the east coast of America were preparing today for major floods and Ian's skyrocket has landed there. Bhí muintir Florida ar chósta thoir Mheiriceá ag ullmhú inniu do thuilte móra agus spéirling Ian tagtha i dtír ann. The thunderstorm strengthened as it made landfall in Florida today with wind gusts of up to 115mph. Neartaigh an spéirling agus é ag teacht i dtír i Florida inniu agus gustaí gaoithe suas le 115mph san uair léi. This area has not been struck by a skyscraper for over 100 years and residents have been ordered to leave coastal areas as well as other low-lying areas. Níor bhuail spéirling an ceantar seo le breis agus 100 bliain agus tá ordú tugtha d'áitritheoirí áiteanna cois cósta a fhágáil chomh maith le ceantair eile atá ar thalamh íseal. The worst damage in Florida is estimated to be between the cities of Fort Myers and Tampa. Meastar go mbeidh an díobháil is measa i Florida idir chathracha Fort Myers agus Tampa. Amusement parks such as Disney World, Sea World and Busch Gardens are all closed and Nasa's planned rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center has been postponed. Tá páirceanna siamsaíochta ar nós Disney World, Sea World agus Gairdíní Busch ar fad dúnta agus seoladh roicéid a bhí beartaithe ag Nasa ó Ionad Spáis Kennedy curtha ar athló. The Storm will bring heavy rain and hurricane force winds. Beidh báisteach throm agus gaoth fórsa hairicín leis an Stoirm. It is predicted that up to half a meter of rain will fall in the heart of Florida within 24 hours of Storm Ian reaching the State. Tá sé tuartha go dtitfidh suas le leath mhéadar báistí i gcroílár Florida taobh istigh do 24 uair an chloig i ndiaidh do Spéirling Ian an Stát a bhaint amach. All the people of Cuba have been left with no food after the skylark and a lot of damage caused by Spairling Ian on the island. Tá muintir Chúba ar fad fágtha gan aon aibhléis i ndiaidh na spéirlinge agus scata damáiste déanta ag Spéirling Ian ar an oileán. Ian's Sphere is now reported to have strengthened to storm force 4. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil Spéirling Ian neartaithe anois go dtí fórsa stoirme 4. Ian's sprat landed in Florida Ian's sprat landed in Florida Spéirling Ian tagtha i dtír i Florida Spéirling Ian tagtha i dtír i Florida

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Florida is preparing for flooding and a thunderstorm is on its way. Florida ag ullmhú do thuilte agus spéirling ar a slí. The people of Florida on the east coast of America are preparing for major floods as Ian skyrockets the State. Tá muintir Florida ar chósta thoir Mheiriceá ag ullmhú do thuilte móra agus spéirling Ian ag déanamh ar an Stát. This area has not been struck by a skyscraper for over 100 years and residents have been ordered to leave coastal areas as well as other low-lying areas. Níor bhuail spéirling an ceantar seo le breis agus 100 bliain agus tá ordú tugtha d'áitritheoirí áiteanna cois cósta a fhágáil chomh maith le ceantair eile atá ar thalamh íseal. The worst damage in Florida is estimated to be between the cities of Fort Myers and Tampa. Meastar go mbeidh an díobháil is measa i Florida idir chathracha Fort Myers agus Tampa. The Storm will bring heavy rain and hurricane force winds. Beidh báisteach throm agus gaoth fórsa hairicín leis an Stoirm. It is predicted that up to half a meter of rain will fall in the heart of Florida within 24 hours of Storm Ian reaching the State. Tá sé tuartha go dtitfidh suas le leath mhéadar báistí i gcroílár Florida taobh istigh do 24 uair an chloig i ndiaidh do Spéirling Ian an Stát a bhaint amach. All the people of Cuba have been left with no food after the skylark and a lot of damage caused by Spairling Ian on the island. Tá muintir Chúba ar fad fágtha gan aon aibhléis i ndiaidh na spéirlinge agus scata damáiste déanta ag Spéirling Ian ar an oileán. Florida prepares for flooding as Hurricane Ian hits the State Florida ag ullmhú do thuilte agus spéirling Ian ag déanamh ar an Stát

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Budget 2023 to be announced in the Dáil this afternoon. Buiséad 2023 le fógairt sa Dáil san iarnóin inniu. Later today the Government will officially announce the 2023 Budget. Níos deireanaí inniu fógróidh an Rialtas go hoifigiúil Buiséad 2023. The budget was finalized last night which if true aims to significantly help the community cope with the dramatic rise in the cost of living. Cuireadh bailchríoch aréir ar an gcáinaisnéis a bhfuil sé mar aidhm aige más fíor cabhrú go suntasach leis an bpobal dul i ngleic leis an ardú as cuimse sa chostas maireachtála. For the first time ever it appears that more than half of the State's population will be entitled to have a doctor's visit card or a full medical card. Don chéad uair riamh is cosúil go mbeidh breis is leath de dhaonra an Stáit i dteideal cárta cuairte dochtúra a bheith acu nó cárta leighis iomlán. Given the arrangement made last night between the coalition parties, more than 430,000 people will have a doctor's visiting card. I bhfianaise an tsocraithe a rinneadh aréir idir na páirtithe comhrialtais, beidh cárta cuairte dochtúra le fáil ag breis is 430,000 duine. It is included that it is intended to spend up to €2bn on social protection policies. Áirítear go bhfuil sé i gceist suas le €2bn a chaitheamh ar bheartais choimirce sóisialaí. As part of the policy there will be a disability support grant of €500 and a payment of €500 for each carer. Mar chuid den bheartas beidh deontas tacaíochta míchumais de €500 agus íocaíocht de €500 do gach aon chúramóir. The monthly Home Care Allowance will be increased by €20. Ardófar an Liúntas Cúram Baile míosúil €20. The state pension and the weekly social welfare payment will also increase by €12. Ardóidh freisin an pinsean stáit agus an íocaíocht leas sóisialach seachtainiúil €12. It is also understood that the number of people to whom the Fuel Allowance will be paid will increase. Tuigtear freisin go méadófar an líon duine a n-íocfar an Liúntas Breosla leo. Each family in the State has €600 to pay against the utility bill. Tá €600 le fáil ag gach aon teaghlach sa Stát le cur in aghaidh an bhille aibhléise. There will be 2 payment periods, one before and one after Christmas. Beidh 2 ghála íocaíochta i gceist, ceann roimh agus tar éis na Nollag. However, it is not intended that a ceiling be added to the customer's utility bill as the opposition parties are proposing. Níl sé i gceist áfach go gcuirfí uasteora le bille aibhléise an chustaiméara mar atá páirtithe an fhreasúra ag moladh. It is understood that childcare fees will be cut by 25% from next year onwards Expenditure in the Department of Health is said to increase and this will mean that the €80 fee for hospital inpatients will no longer apply. Tuigtear go ngearrfar táillí cúram leanaí 25 faoin gcéad ón mbliain seo chugainn ar aghaidh Ardóidh an caiteachas sa Roinn Sláinte deirtear agus fágfaidh sé seo nach mbeidh feidhm a thuilleadh leis an táille €80 ar othar cónaitheach ospidéil. A tax credit will also be introduced for those paying rent with immediate effect. Tabharfar isteach freisin creidmheas cánach dóibh siúd a íocann cíos agus tiocfaidh sin i bhfeidhm láithreach. The scheme which helps those buying their first home will be extended to 2 years. Cuirfear síneadh go 2 bhliain leis an scéim a chabhraíonn leo siúd atá ag ceannacht a gcéad theach. 3rd level fees will be €1000 this year and €500 for 2023 as long as a student meets certain criteria. Gearrfar táillí 3ú leibhéal €1000 i mbliana agus €500 do 2023 fad is go sásaíonn mac léinn critéir áirithe. A new scheme is being introduced for small businesses and farms under which 40% of the increase in the cost of gas and electricity will be paid. Tá scéim nua á tabhairt isteach do ghnólachtaí beaga agus feirmeacha faoina n- íocfar 40 ...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Germany diesel and gas deal with Arab Emirates. Socrú díosail agus gáis ag an Ghearmáin le hÉimírtigh Arabacha. The United Arab Emirates has struck an "energy security" deal with Germany to supply them with diesel and liquefied natural gas, at a time when the Berlin government is looking for new sources of energy in exchange for supplies from Russia. Tá comhaontú "slándála fuinnimh" déanta ag Aontas na nÉimíríochtaí Arabacha leis an Ghearmáin le díosal agus gás nádúrtha leachtaithe a sholáthar dóibh, tráth a bhfuil rialtas Bheirlín sa tóir ar fhoinsí nua fuinnimh mar mhalairt ar sholáthairtí ón Rúis. "A decisive new arrangement that will strengthen the energy cooperation between us and Germany" said the energy minister of the Emirates, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber on the agreement. "Socrú nua cinniúnach a dhaingneoidh an comhoibriú fuinnimh idir muid agus an Ghearmáín" a thug aire fuinnimh na nÉimíríochtaí, an Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber ar an chomhaontú. The United Arab Emirates will supply liquefied gas cargoes to the Brunsbuettel gas import terminal in the North Sea from now until the end of the year. Cuirfidh na Éimíríochtaí Arabacha lasta gáis leachtaithe ar fáil do chríochphort importála gáis Brunsbuettel sa Mhuir Thuaidh as seo go deireadh na bliana. The first direct cargo of diesel was delivered to Germany and it is intended that 250,000 tonnes of diesel per month will be supplied next year. Rinneadh an chéad lasta díreach díosal a sheachadadh chuig an Ghearmáin agus tá sé i gceist go gcuirfear 250,000 tonna díosal sa mhí ar fáil an bhliain seo chugainn. German Chancellor Olaf Sholz is currently on a tour of the Gulf hoping to sign energy supply contracts to relieve Germany's energy crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tá Seansailéar na Gearmáine Olaf Sholz ar chamchuairt ar an Mhurascail faoi láthair agus súil aige conarthaí soláthair fuinnimh a shíniú le teacht as an ghátar fuinnimh atá sa Ghearmáin ó rinne an Rúis ionramh ar an Úcráin. Yesterday he had a meeting with the Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and will go to Qatar where he will have talks with the Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al- Thani about supplying gas to Germany, Bhí cruinniú aige inné le Prionsa na hAraibe Sádaí Mohammed bin Salman agus rachaidh sé go Catar áit a mbeidh cainteanna aige leis an Éimír Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani faoi ghás a sholáthar don Ghearmáin,

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Russia should not be on the UN Security Council". "Níor chóir don Rúis a bheith ar Chomhairle Slándála na NA". Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Russia should lose its permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in light of its invasion of Ukraine. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin gur chóir don Rúis a háit bhuan ar Chomhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe a chailliúint i bhfianaise an ionraidh atá déanta aici ar an Úcráin. Russia, he said, has violated all agreed war conventions. Tá sárú déanta ag an Rúis, a dúirt sé, ar gach coinbhinsiún cogaidh atá aontaithe. He revealed this today while speaking to journalists at a United Nations conference in New York. Thug sé an méid sin le fios inniu agus é ag labhairt le hiriseoirí ag comhdháil de chuid na Náisiún Aontaithe i Nua-Eabhrac. Last night, the Taoiseach said in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly that Russia's actions show that it is behaving like a rogue state: placing civilians in mass graves, the attacks on nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure and Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to call a mock referendum in the east of the country. Aréir, dúirt an Taoiseach in óráid os comhair Chomhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe go léiríonn gníomhartha na Rúise go bhfuil sí á hiompar féin mar a bheadh stát bradach inti: sibhialtaigh a chur in olluaigheanna, na hionsaithe a rinneadh ar áiseanna núicléacha agus ar bhonneagar sibhialtach agus pleananna Uachtarán na Rúise, Vladimir Putin, reifreann bréige a ghairm in oirthear na tíre. "In Ukraine in July", said the Taoiseach, "I heard the oral account of the civilians about the brutal Russian attacks, which were carried out on men, women and children. "San Úcráin i mí Iúil", a dúirt an Taoiseach, "chuala mé cuntas béil na sibhialtach faoi ionsaithe brúidiúla na Rúise, a rinneadh ar fhir, ar mhná agus ar leanaí. "Wherever the Ukrainian forces have regained the upper hand", he said, "the devastation left by the Russian forces is visible. "Aon áit a bhfuil an lámh in uachtar faighte in athuair ag fórsaí na hÚcráine", a dúirt sé, "tá an léirscrios atá fágtha ag fórsaí na Rúise le feiceáil. In Bucha, for example and more recently in Izium, mass graves of civilians who have died have been discovered. In Bucha, mar shampla agus le déanaí in Izium, thángthas ar olluaigheanna sibhialtach a fuair anbhás. Russian forces targeted nuclear facilities such as Zaporizhzhia as a target in their attacks on the business. Dhírigh fórsaí na Rúise ar áiseanna núicléacha mar Zaporizhzhia mar thargaid ina n-ionsaithe den ghnó. And on the infrastructure of the people." Agus ar infreastrúchtúr na ndaoine." The Taoiseach pointed out that Vladimir Putin is trying to change Ukraine's borders with the fake referendums in the east of the country - and that this is a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. Thug an Taoiseach le fios gur ag iarraidh teorainneacha na hÚcráine a athrú atá Vladimir Putin leis na reifrinn bhréige in oirthear na tíre - agus gur sárú soiléir é sin ar Chairt na Náisiún Aontaithe. For many European countries, he said, it brings to mind a dark message: "We are dealing with an expansionist regime that has brutally invaded a nearby peaceful country to satisfy its ambitions." I gcás go leor tíortha Eorpacha, a dúirt sé, tugann sé seanam dorcha chun cuimhne: "Táimid ag déileáil le réimeas ar mhian leis leathnú amach agus atá tar éis ionradh brúidiúil a dhéanamh ar thír síochánta in aice láimhe chun a mhianta a shásamh."

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Russians fleeing to the border to escape conscription. Rúisigh ag teitheadh chun teorann ag éalú ón gcoinscríobh. Ukraine, Europe and the whole world are in search of peace and for that, Russia and its leader must be punished appropriately. Tá an Úcráin, an Eoraip agus an domhan uilig ar thóir na síochána agus chuige sin, caithfear pionós cuí a ghearradh ar an Rúis agus ar cheannaire na Rúise. That's how the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke in an address before the United Nations today. Sin mar a labhair Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky in aitheasc os comhair na Náisiún Aontaithe inniu. As part of that punishment he said Russia's right to reject the UN Security Council should be ended. Mar chuid den phionós sin a dúirt sé ba chóir deireadh a chur leis an gceart atá ag an Rúis diúltú do Chomhairle Slándála an UN. 5 permanent member states with nuclear weapons have that power: Russia, China, United States of America, France and Britain. Tá an chumhacht sin ag 5 bhallstát buan a bhfuil airm núicléacha acu: An Rúis, An tSín, Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá, An Fhrainc agus an Bhreatain. The Taoiseach also spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York about the impact of the war on Europe in general. Labhair an Taoiseach freisin ag Comhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe i Nua-Eabhrac faoin tionchar atá ag an gcogadh ar an Eoraip i gcoitinne. Last night thousands demonstrated in cities across Russia to express their displeasure at the mobilization order issued by President Putin to prepare 300,000 reserve soldiers for war. Aréir léirsigh na mílte i gcathracha ar fud na Rúise lena míshásacht a léiriú faoin ordú slógaidh atá eisithe ag an Uachtarán Putin le 300,000 saighdiúir cúltaca a ullmhú le ghabháil chun cogaidh. Over 1,000 people were arrested during the demonstrations. Gabhadh breis is 1,000 duine le linn na léirsithe. It is also reported that Russians are fleeing to Georgia and Finland to escape the military mobilization. Tuairiscítear freisin go bhfuil Rúisigh ag teitheadh chun na Seoirsia agus na Fionlainne le éalú ón slógadh míleata. A man was arrested last night in Russia while protesting against the war. Fear gafa aréir sa Rúis agus é i mbun agóide in aghaidh an chogaidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An increase in school pupils' exemptions from Irish has been sharply criticized. Ardú ar dhíolúití daltaí scoile ón nGaeilge cáinte go géar. There is an urgent need for a policy for the Irish language in the education system from pre-school to the 3rd level. Tá géarghá le polasaí don Ghaeilge sa gcóras oideachais ón réamhscoil go dtí an 3ú leibhéal. That's how Irish organizations and educational organizations spoke before the Oireachtas Committee of the Irish-Speaking Community today, where the huge increase in the number of students who are exempted from studying Irish was severely criticized over the past few decades. Sin mar a labhair eagraíochtaí Gaeilge agus eagrais oideachais os comhair Choiste Oireachtais Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge inniu, áit ar cáineadh go géar an t-ardú ollmhór atá tagtha le scór bliain ar líon na ndaltaí a fháigheann díolúine ó staidéar na Gaeilge. Over the past 4 years there has been a change in the way in which an exemption from Irish can be granted to a student. Le 4 bliana anuas tá athrú tagtha ar an mbealach ar féidir díolúine ón nGaeilge a bhronnadh ar dhalta. Now permission from a school principal is sufficient, instead of a psychologist's report as before. Anois is leor cead ó phríomhoide scoile, in áit tuairisc siceolaí mar a bhí roimhe sin. But it was said at the Joint Committee this evening that there is only one reason for the large increase in exemptions - from 2.5% of the country's school students in 1999 to 11% today. Ach dúradh ag an gComhchoiste tráthnóna nach bhfuil ansin ach aon chúis amháin leis an ardú mór ar na díolúintí – ó 2.5 faoin gcéad de dhaltaí scoile na tíre i 1999 go 11 faoin gcéad sa lá atá inniu ann. General Secretary of the Irish Language League Julian de Spáin told the Committee that more than one in ten post-primary students received an exemption from Irish in the 2021/2022 school year. Dúirt Ard-Rúnaí Conradh na Gaeilge Julian de Spáinn leis an gCoiste go bhfuair níos mó ná duine as gach deichniúr dalta iarbhunscoile díolúine ón nGaeilge sa scoilbhliain 2021/2022. That's a total of 41,158 post-primary students. Sin 41,158 dalta iarbhunscoile san iomlán. "A demonstration of failure and the State's discrediting that there are 41,158 post-primary students whose life opportunities will be restricted due to a faulty system overseen by the Department of Education," said the Spaniard. "Léiriú ar teip agus cur i gceill an Stáit go bhfuil 41,158 dalta iarbhunscoile a mbeidh srian ar a gcuid deiseanna saoil mar gheall ar chóras lochtach a bhfuil an Roinn Oideachais i bhfeighil air,' a dúirt an Spáinneach. The President of Irish Education, Micheál S Mac Donnacha said that there is evidence that students are turning their backs on Irish because they are granted exemptions far too quickly. Dúirt Uachtarán Ghaeloideachas, Micheál S Mac Donnacha go bhfuil fianaise ann go bhfuil daltaí ag tabhairt droim lámha don Ghaeilge toisc go mbronntar díolúintí i bhfad ró-thapa orthu. 'It's getting worse with the circular that was introduced two years ago,' he said. 'Tá sé ag éirí níos measa leis an gciorcalán a tugadh isteach dhá bhliain ó shin,’ a dúirt sé. The organization that is the patron of most of the Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí in the country told the committee that the system of exemptions is operating in a vacuum, and is harming the promotion of the language. Dúirt an eagraíocht atá mar phátrún ar chuid mhór de Ghaelscoileanna agus Gaelcholáistí na tíre leis an gcoiste gur i bhfolús atá córas na ndiolúintí ag feidhmiú, agus ag déanamh dochair do chur chun cinn na teangan. Caoimhín Ó hEadhra, Secretary General of the Foras Pátrúnachta "requires cohesion and interconnection between the Department of Education, the Department of the Gaeltacht and the other Departments of the State regarding the...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Dissatisfaction with the Government's negligence in relation to bonus payments. Míshásamh faoi neamart an Rialtais i leith íocaíochtaí bónais. Health organizations have criticized the Government for the delay in bonus payments promised to health workers who were on duty during the Covid Crisis. Tá an Rialtas cáinte ag eagraíochtaí sláinte faoin moill atá le híocaíochtaí bónais atá geallta d'oibrithe sláinte a bhí ar dualgas le linn Ghéarchéim an Chovid. The Irish Nursing Homes Association says the way the Government is treating the staff who were promised payment for the work they did during the pandemic is a shame. Deir Cumann Thithe Altranais na hÉireann gur mór an náire an bealach a bhfuil an Rialtas ag caitheamh leis an meitheal foirne ar gealladh íocaíocht dóibh as an obair a rinne siad i rith na paindéime. 8 months ago the Government announced that health workers who were working on the front line would receive a recognition payment for as long as the outbreak lasted. 8 mí ó shin d’fhógair an Rialtas go mbeadh íocaíocht aitheantais le fáil ag oibrithe sláinte a bhí ag obair ar an líne-tosaigh an fhad is a mhair an oll-ráig. But the Nursing Homes Association and the Irish Alliance of Healthcare Assistants say many have not received the bonus payment fraudulently. Ach deir Cumann na dTithe Altranais agus Comhghuaillíocht Chúntóiri Cúraim Sláinte na hÉireann go bhfuil go leor nach bhfuil an íocaíocht bhónáis fáighte acu go foill. In a statement from the Nursing Homes Association they say that it is a great shame that the Government is now saying that a tender process must be undertaken. I ráiteas ó Chumann na dTithe Altranais deir siad gur mór an náire é gur anois atá an Rialtas ag rá go gcaithfear tabhairt faoi phróiseas tairisceana. The statement said that it is an insult to the workers in private nursing homes and voluntary homes who have given so much support to the community during the pandemic that the payment they say they deserve has been delayed. Dúradh sa ráiteas gur masla atá ann do na hoibrithe in árais altranais phríobháideacha agus árais dheonacha a thug an oiread tacaíochta don phobal le linn na pandéime go bhfuil moill curtha ar an íocaíocht a deir siad atá tuillte acu. Phil Ní Sheaghdha from the Irish Nurses and Aid Women's Association tells the Newsroom that the association is in contact with the Department of Health to make it easier for them to provide the allowance tax-free. Deir Phil Ní Sheaghdha ó Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann le Seomra na Nuachta go bhfuil an cumann i dteagmháil leis an Roinn Sláinte chun go mbeadh sé nios fusa dóibh an liúntas a chuir ar fáil saor ó cháin. Phil Ní Sheaghdha said that they have been told that the Department is now looking for a private company to ensure that the allowance is paid to those who deserve it. Dúirt Phil Ní Sheaghdha go bhfuil sé ráite leo go bhfuil an Roinn anois ag lorg comhlacht príobháideach le cinntiú go n-íocfar an liúntas leis an dream a bhfuil sé tuillte acu. The department says they will have it before Christmas. Deir an Roinn go mbeidh sé acu roimh an Nollaig. "We think they should have done it at the beginning of the Summer but now we are telling them they have to do it as quickly as they can." "Is dóigh linne gur cheart go mbeadh sé déanta acu tús an tSamhraidh ach anois tá muid ag rá leo go gcaithfidh siad é a dhéanamh chomh tapa agus is féidir leo." In a statement this evening the Department of Health says that most of the people entitled to it have received the payment. I ráiteas tráthnóna deir an Roinn Sláinte go bhfuil an íocaíocht fáighte ag formhór na ndaoine atá ina theideal. The Department is now looking at a way to pay people who are not employed by the Health Service Executive and that it is a complicated process but they hope to make p...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Queen Elizabeth II's last trip. An turas deireanach ag an mBanríon Eilís a Dó. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has been given a state funeral in Westminster Abbey in London, the same abbey where she was married and crowned in 1953. Tá sochraid stáit curtha ar Bhanríon Eilís a Dó na Ríocht Aontaithe i Mainistir Westminster i Londain, an mhainistir chéanna inár pósadh í agus inár cuireadh an choróin uirthi i 1953. The President and the Taoiseach were among the 2,000 people who were at the church ceremony in the company of the royal family. Bhí an tUachtarán agus an Taoiseach i measc an 2,000 duine a bhí ag an searmans eaglasta i gcuideachta an teaghlaigh ríoga. Archbishop Mark O'Toole, who is from Connemara, was also present. Bhí an tArdeaspag Mark O'Toole, ar de bhunú Chonamara é, freisin i láthair. The walls gathered in the center of London to be at the funeral, and leaders and prominent people from all trades of the world gathered in honor of the Head of State. Bhailigh na múrtha i lár Londain le bheith ar an tsochraid, agus ceannairí agus dream mór le rá ó gach ceard den domhan cruinnithe in ómós den Cheann Stáit. In his sermon, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said Queen Elizabeth had influenced many people during her 70-year reign. Ina sheanmóir dúirt Ardeaspag Canterbury Justin Welby go ndeachaigh an Bhanríon Eilís i bhfeidhm ar go leor daoine le linn a réimis 70 bliain. After the ceremony in the ancient Abbey, the Royal Navy towed a gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin to Wellington Arch. I ndiaidh an tsearmanais san Mainistir ársa tharraing an Cabhlach Ríoga carráiste gunna le cónra na Banríona air go hÁirse Wellington. 3,000 Army personnel were involved in the spectacle which passed over some of London's most famous locations. Bhí 3,000 lucht Airm páirteach san mórshúil a chuaigh thar chuid de na láithreacha is mó cáil i Londain. The 20 mile road from Wellington Arch to Windsor Castle saw thousands of people pay their last respects to Elizabeth. An 20 míle bóthair ó Áirse Wellington go Caisleán Windsor facthas na mílte ag léiriú a meas ar Eilís an uair dheireanach. After a private ceremony in the Castle, in the Memorial Cell of King George VI - the Queen's father - Elizabeth II will be buried, next to her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Tar éis searmanas príobháideach sa gCaisleán, i gCillín Cuimhneacháin an Rí Seoirse a Sé – athair na Banríona - a adhlacfar Eilís a Dó, le taobh a fir céile an Prionsa Philip, Diúc Dhún Éideann. There will be more about that story, live from London, on Nuacht TG4 @1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin, beo as Londain, ar Nuacht TG4 @1900.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A settlement has been reached by the family of a man who was murdered in Dun in 1989. Socrú bainte amach ag teaghlach fir a dúnmharaíodh sa Dún i 1989. A settlement has been reached in a civil case brought by the family of a 28- year-old man who was murdered by loyalists in 1989. Tá socrú bainte amach i gcás sibhialta a bhí tugtha ag teaghlach fir, 28 bliain d'aois, ar dhúnmharaigh dílseoirí é sa mbliain 1989. They brought the case against the British Army and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Thug siad an cás i gcoinne Arm na Breataine agus i gcoinne Sheirbhís Poilíneachta Thuaisceart Éireann. However, they are now demanding a "proper inquiry" into the killing. Tá siad ag éileamh anois, áfach, go ndéanfar "fiosrúchán ceart" ar an marú. Loughlin Maginn - a father of four - was shot and killed at his home in Rathfrallin, County Down in August 1989. Scaoileadh agus maraíodh Loughlin Maginn - fear a raibh ceathrar clainne air - ag a theach cónaithe i Ráth Fraoileann i gContae an Dúin i mí Lúnasa 1989. The UDA claimed responsibility for the murder. Ghlac an tUDA freagracht as an dúnmharú. They said they killed him because he was covered in security files of the defense forces; they used that to publicly justify the murder. Dúirt siad gur mharaigh siad é de bharr go raibh sé clúdaithe i gcomhaid slándála de chuid na bhfórsaí cosanta; bhain siad úsáid as sin chun an dúnmharú a chosaint go poiblí. His family took a case against the British Department of Defense and the PSNI, the police service that succeeded the RUC. Ghlac a theaghlach cás i gcoinne Roinne Cosanta na Breataine agus i gcoinne an PSNI, an tseirbhís poilíneachta a tháinig i gcomharbacht ar an RUC. The closing arguments were to be made in the case this morning at the High Court in Belfast. Bhí na hargóintí clabhsúir le déanamh sa gcás ar maidin ag an Ard-Chúirt i mBéal Feirste. But a settlement was reached beforehand. Ach baineadh amach socrú roimh ré. The Loughlin Maginn family are understood to have been awarded a significant sum of money, in addition to their costs. Tuigtear gur bronnadh suim shuntasach airgid ar theaghlach Loughlin Maginn, le cois a gcuid costas. Mr Maginn's daughter, Grace, said that no matter how much money is involved, it is not compensation for the loss of their father. Dúirt iníon an Uasail Maginn, Grace, gur cuma é mhéad airgid atá i gceist, nach cúiteamh é ar chailliúint a n-athar.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The ESB Group's profit has increased significantly. Ardú mór tagtha ar bhrabús an Ghrúpa ESB. Between January and the end of June, the Electricity Supply Board Group - or ESB - made a big profit, according to their latest published results. Idir mí Eanáir agus deireadh mhí an Mheithimh, rinne Grúpa Bhord Soláthair an Leictreachais - nó an ESB - brabús mór, de réir na dtorthaí is deireanaí atá foilsithe acu. They earned €390 million in post-tax profit in the first half of this year, while energy bills were rising across Europe. €390 milliún de bhrabús iarchánach a thuill siad sa gcéad leath den bhliain seo, fad is a bhí arduithe móra ag teacht ar bhillí fuinnimh ar fud na hEorpa. During the same period last year, they earned €128 million in post-tax profit. Le linn na tréimhse céanna anuraidh, €128 milliún a bhí tuillte acu mar bhrabús iarchánach. They had revenues of €3.7bn in the first half of 2022, compared to €2.2bn during the same period last year. Bhí ioncam de €3.7bn acu sa gcéad leath de 2022, i gcomparáid le €2.2bn le linn na tréimhse céanna anuraidh. The Chief Executive of the ESB Group, Paddy Hayes, said that the company will now be able to make a significant investment in energy infrastructure, given this profit. Dúirt Príomhfheidhmeannach an Ghrúpa ESB, Paddy Hayes, go mbeidh sé d'acmhainn anois ag an gcomhlacht infheistíocht shuntasach a dhéanamh in infreastruchtúr fuinnimh, i bhfianaise an bhrabúis seo. He said that due to the fact that it is a state company, their profits are always reinvested in the company itself. Dúirt sé gur de thairbhe gur comhlacht stáit é, go ndéantar a gcuid brabús a athinfheistiú i gcónaí sa gcomhlacht é féin. He indicated that he understands that there is a rise in energy bills for consumers and businesses, but that these increases are related to the increase in wholesale energy prices on the international markets, for gas in particular. Thug sé le fios go dtuigeann sé go bhfuil ardú ag teacht ar bhillí fuinnimh tomhaltóirí agus gnónna, ach go mbaineann na harduithe sin leis an méadú atá tagtha ar phraghsanna mórdhíola fuinnimh ar na margaí idirnáisiúnta, ar ghás ach go háirithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Professors found in Izium. Olluaigh aimsithe in Izium. Authorities have found mass graves in Ukraine, in which hundreds of bodies have been buried, they say. Tá olluaigh aimsithe ag na hÚdaráis san Úcráin, ina bhfuil na céadta corp curtha, a deir siad. The graves were found in Izium, a city that has been recaptured by Ukrainian forces from Russia for the past week. Thángthas ar na huaigheanna in Izium, cathair atá athghafa ag fórsaí na hÚcráine ón Rúis le seachtain anuas. Ukrainian President Zelensky is comparing the graves in Izium to those previously found in the cities of Bucha and Mariupol. Tá Uachtarán Zelensky na hÚcráine ag cur na n-uaigheanna in Izium i gcomparáid leo siúd a dtángthas orthu sna cathracha Bucha agus Mariupol roimhe seo. "We want the world to be aware", said President Zelensky, "about what Russia has done to the people of this country." "Táimid ag iarraidh go mbeidh an domhan mór ar an eolas", a dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky, "faoin sléacht atá déanta ar mhuintir na tíre seo ag an Rúis." It is not yet confirmed how many bodies are in the mass, nor what caused the death of the dead. Níl sé deimhnithe go fóill cé mhéad corp atá san olluaigh, ná céard a ba chúis le bás na marbh. In a tweet published last night, President Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, accused the Russians of murder. I dtuvít a foilsíodh aréir, chuir ceann foirne an Uachtaráin Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, dúnmharú i leith na Rúiseach. And he posted a photo of a forest, in which there were simply made wooden belts all over the place. Agus phostáil sé grianghraf de choill, ina raibh criosanna adhmaid a bhí déanta go simplí ar fud na háite. Andriy Yermak said that all the bodies were to be removed from the graves, and forensic examinations would be carried out on them. Dúirt Andriy Yermak go raibh na coirp ar fad le baint as na huaigheanna, agus go ndéanfaí scrúdaithe fóiréinseacha orthu. An official of the Ukrainian regional police, Sergei Botvinov, told Sky News that there were around 440 bodies in the mass grave. Dúirt oifigeach de chuid na bpoilíní réigiúnacha san Úcráin, Sergei Botvinov, le Sky News go raibh thart ar 440 corp san olluaigh. He revealed that some of them died due to their discharge and others were killed in shell attacks. Thug sé le fios go bhfuair cuid acu bás de bharr a scaoilte agus gur maraíodh cuid eile in ionsaithe sliogán.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The energy crisis will last a long time says the Taoiseach. Mairfidh an ghéarchéim fuinnimh tamall fada a deir an Taoiseach. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that there is no question about it but that the Government must help people and businesses cope with the large increase in the cost of energy. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin nach bhfuil aon cheist faoi ach go gcaithfidh an Rialtas cabhrú le daoine agus le gnólachtaí dul i ngleic leis an ardú mór atá ar chostas fuinnimh. The energy crisis will last a long time to come says the Taoiseach and he also says that help will be available. Mairfidh an ghéarchéim fuinnimh tamall fada amach romhainn a deir an Taoiseach agus deir sé freisin go mbeidh cúnamh ar fáil. The Government will seek to reduce costs by making payments through the social welfare system, energy credits and investing in public services. Féachfaidh an Rialtas le costais a laghdú trí íocaíochtaí a dhéanamh tríd an gcóras leasa shóisialaigh, creidmheasanna fuinnimh agus infheistíocht a dhéanamh i seirbhísí poiblí. The Taoiseach did not accept Sinn Féin's plan to reduce costs because it is not known what it would cost, he says. Ní raibh aon ghlacadh ag an Taoiseach le Plean Shinn Féin le costaisí a laghdú mar nach bhfuil a fhios céard a chosnódh sé a deir sé. Disagreement between Government and opposition over best way to tackle high energy costs Energy cost a huge concern Easaontas idir an Rialtas agus an freasúra faoi mbealach is fearr le dul i ngleic le costaisí arda fuinnimh Costas fuinnimh ina imní ollmhór

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Submissions to ABP against a major data center in Ennis. Aighneachtaí chuig ABP in aghaidh mhór-ionad sonraí in Inis. Environmental groups and members of the public have submitted submissions to the Planning Board against an application to build a large data center on the edge of Ennis in Co Clare. Tá aigneachtaí curtha ag grúpaí comhshaoil agus ag baill den phobal chuig an mBord Pleanála in aghaidh iarratas ar mhór-ionad sonraí a thógáil ar chiumhais Inis i gCo an Chláir. Environmentalists say the plan is at odds with the country's policies to lower carbon emissions and that the center would put enormous pressure on the region's energy supply. Deir lucht comhshaoil go bhfuil an phlean ag teacht salach ar bheartais na tíre astú carbóin a ísliú agus go gcuirfeadh an t-ionad brú ollmhór ar sholáthar fuinnimh an reigiúin. By the side of the motorway between Galway and Limerick, on the edge of Ennis, Art Data Centers Limited plans to build a 6-hall data centre. Le taobh an mhótarbhealaigh idir Gaillimh agus Luimneach, ar imeall Inis, atá sé beartaithe ag Art Data Centres Limited ionad sonraí 6-halla a thógáil. They are also planning a gas power generation facility. Tá saoráid ginte cumhachta gáis beartaithe freisin acu. Last month Clare County Council gave planning permission for the proposal which is being built on a 145 acre strip of land. An mhí seo caite a thug Comhairle Chontae an Chláir cead pleanála don togra atáthar ag iarraidh a thógáil ar stráice talún 145 acra. The Council had received a hundred and fifty submissions about the plan from groups such as An Taisce, community committees, the Green Alliance locally and from the European Member Ciarán Cuffe. Bhí leithchéad aigneacht faighte ag an gComhairle faoin bplean ó ghrúpaí ar nós An Taisce, coistí pobail, An Comhaontas Glas go h-aitiúil agus ón bhFeisire Eorpach Ciarán Cuffe. Now the decision has been appealed to the Planning Board and 8 submissions have been submitted, by environmental groups such as Futureproof Clare. Anois tá achomharc déanta ar an gcinneadh chuig an mBord Pleanála agus 8 gcinn d'aighneachtaí curtha faoina mbráid, ag grúpaí comhshaoil ar nós Futureproof Clare. A decision on Bord Pleanála is expected, early in the new year. Tá súil le cinneadh on mBord Pleanála, go luath san athbhliain.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Aer Lingus expects a full schedule to be operating today. Súil ag Aer Lingus go mbeidh sceideal iomlán ag feidhmiú inniu. Aer Lingus hopes that a full schedule of flights will be operating today since almost 52 flights had to be canceled on Saturday due to a fault in the system. Tá súil ag Aer Lingus go mbeidh sceideal iomlán eitiltí ag feidhmiú inniu ó b'éigean nach mór 52 eitilt a chur ar ceal Dé Sathairn mar gheall ar fhabht sa chóras. The airline says it has been in contact with customers since receiving complaints about customer service and thousands of passengers trying to change their plans due to the problems. Deir an aerlíne go bhfuil siad i dteagmháil le custaiméirí ó fuarthas gearáin mar gheall ar sheirbhís do chustaiméirí agus na mílte paisinéir ag iarraidh a gcuid pleananna a athrú de bharr na bhfadhbanna. Aer Lingus said the fault was due to a problem with Aer Lingus' connection to a UK internet provider. Dúirt Aer Lingus gur tharla an fabht mar gheall ar fhadhb a bhí ann leis an nasc a bhí ag Aer Lingus le soláthróir gréasáin sa Ríocht Aontaithe. Before the flights were cancelled, thousands were left waiting in queues outside and inside Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport as Aer Lingus tried to check people in manually. Sula cuireadh na heitiltí ar ceal, fágadh na mílte ag feitheamh i scuainí taobh amuigh agus taobh istigh do Chríochfort 2 ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Aer Lingus ag iarraidh daoine a sheiceáil isteach de láimh. In a statement, Aer Lingus said that all of its systems were back up and running on Saturday afternoon and that most of the airline's services were back to normal on Sunday. I ráiteas, dúirt Aer Lingus go raibh a gcórais ar fad ag obair arís tráthnóna Dé Sathairn agus go raibh an chuid is mó do sheirbhísí na haerlíne ag feidhmiú arís mar is ceart Dé Domhnaigh. Today, Aer Lingus says that new flights are now available for the majority of customers affected by Saturday's difficulties. Inniu, deir Aer Lingus go bhfuil eitiltí nua anois tugtha don gcuid is mó do chustaiméirí a bhí buailte ag deacrachtaí an tSathairn. The company said it is processing refunds for others, who have made similar requests, as quickly as possible. Dúirt an comhlacht go bhfuiltear ag próiseáil aisíocaíochtaí do dhaoine eile, a lorg a leithéid, chomh tapaidh agus is féidir. Aer Lingus apologized again for everything that happened. Ghabh Aer Lingus leithscéal arís faoi gach a tharla. Aer Lingus expects a full schedule to be operating today Súil ag Aer Lingus go mbeidh sceideal iomlán ag feidhmiú inniu

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Address given by King Charles III to the people of the United Kingdom. Aitheasc tugtha ag Rí Séarlas III do phobal na Ríochta Aontaithe. A period of mourning has begun in the United Kingdom in honor of the Queen who died yesterday. Tá tús curtha le tréimhse dhobhróin sa Ríocht Aontaithe in ómós na Banríona a bhásaigh inné. Buckingham Palace says that a period of Royal silence is now in place from today until 7 days after the Queen's funeral. Deir Pálás Buckingham go bhfuil tréimhse dhobhróin Ríoga anois i bhfeidhm ón lá inniu amach go dtí 7 lá i ndiaidh shochraid na Banríona. This evening the new King of Britain, King Charles III gave his first televised address to the people of the United Kingdom. Tráthnóna thug Rí nua na Breataine, Rí Séarlas III a chéad aitheasc teilifíse uaidh do mhuintir na Ríochta Aontaithe. He said that his mother, Queen Elizabeth II had given her life serving the people of the United Kingdom and all the countries under her rule. Dúirt sé go raibh a saol tugtha ag a mháthair, an Bhanríon Eilís II ag freastal ar mhuintir na Ríochta Aontaithe agus na dtíortha go léir a bhí faoina ceannas. He said she had a good life. Dúirt sé go raibh saol maith aici. The King said he was deeply saddened and that his mother was an inspiration to him and all his family. Dúirt an Rí go raibh sé go mór faoi bhrón agus gur inspioráid a bhí ina mháthair do féin agus dá theaghlach go léir. King Charles said that the Queen's zeal and dedication as Queen and head of state had never failed and he was very grateful to his mother for her service over the past 70 years, a Queen who was the head of state for so many people and nations , he said. Dúirt an Rí Séarlas nár theip ar dhíograis ná ar dhúthracht na Banríona mar Bhanríon agus ceannaire stáit riamh agus go raibh sé an-bhuíoch dá mháthair dá cuid seirbhíse le hos cionn 70 bliain anuas, Banríon a bhí mar cheannaire stáit ar an oiread daoine agus náisiún, a dúirt sé. King Charles indicated that his son William would be the future Prince of Wales and his wife Catherine the Princess of Wales. Thug an Rí Séarlas le fios gur mbeadh a mhac William mar Phrionsa na Breataine Bige feasta agus a bhean Catherine mar Bhanphrionsa na Breataine Bige. The King showed his love for his other son, Prince Harry and Harry's wife, Meghan. Léirigh an Rí an grá atá aige dá mhac eile, an Prionsa Harry agus do bhean Harry, Meghan. King Charles III said that the Queen had always been loyal to her country and her duty and would do so as long as she lived. Dúirt an Rí Séarlas III go raibh an Bhanríon dílis riamh dá tír agus dá dualgas agus go ndéanfadh sé fhéin amhlaidh fad is a mhairfeadh sé. All the Royal residences are closed until Queen Elizabeth II is buried, including the Queen's Gallery, the Royal Stables at Buckingham Palace and the Queen's Gallery in Edinburgh. Tá na hárais chónaithe Ríoga ar fad dúnta go dtí go mbeidh an Bhanríon Eilís II curtha, san áireamh, Gailearaí na Banríona, an Eachlann Ríoga ag Pálás Buckingham agus Gailearaí na Banríona i nDún Éideann. Balmoral Castle, Sandringham House as well as the Queen's private estates will be closed during this period as well as Hillsborough Castle, the Queen's official residence in Northern Ireland. Beidh Caisleán Balmoral, Teach Sandringham chomh maith le heastáit phríobháideacha na Banríona dúnta le linn na tréimhse seo chomh maith le Caisleán Hillsborough, áit chónaithe oifigiúil na Banríona i dTuaisceart Éireann. There was a gun salute in London and elsewhere today, for every year of the Queen's life, 96 in all. Bhí cúirtéis ghunna i Londain agus in áiteanna eile inniu, do gach bliain do shaol na Banríona, 96 ar fad. Guns were fired in honor of the Queen across the United Kingdom, in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland as ...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Lisa Cash, Christy Lisa Cash, Christy & Chelsea Cawley curtha i gcré na cille. The funeral Mass for Lisa Cash, and Christy and Chelsea Calwey was held in Tallaght this morning. Reachtáileadh Aifreann na sochraide do Lisa Cash, agus Christy agus Chelsea Calwey i dTamhlacht ar maidin inniu. The three died at their home in Tallaght in Dublin last weekend. Bhásaigh an triúr ag a dteach cónaithe i dTamhlacht i mBaile Átha Cliath an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. The funeral Mass was held at St. Audháin's Church in Gortannsruthan in Tallaght, where hundreds gathered to say goodbye to the three who were killed. Bhí Aifreann na sochraide ar siúl i Séipéal Naomh Aodháin i nGort an tSrutháin i dTamhlacht, áit gur bhailigh na céadta le chéile chun slán a fhágáil leis an triúr a maraíodh. In his address, Father Paul O'Driscoll praised Lisa's brother, Chelsea and Christy who is 14 years old and who was in the house at the time of the attack and informed people to get help. Ina aitheasc, mhol an tAthair Paul O'Driscoll deartháir Lisa, Chelsea agus Christy atá 14 bliain d'aois agus a bhí sa teach ag an am nuair a tharla an t-ionsaí agus a chuir daoine ar an eolas chun cabhair a fháil. He said he was very brave and strong to do such a thing and what he did was inspiring. Dúirt sé go raibh sé an-chróga agus an-láidir chun a leithéid a dhéanamh agus go raibh an mhéid a rinne sé inspioráideach. Father O'Driscoll spoke about the impact the incident had on people and the community. Labhair an tAthair O' Driscoll faoin tionchar a bhí ag an eachtra ar dhaoine agus ar an bpobal. Several books about the musician Elvis were brought to the altar as a symbol of Lisa Cash's love for music as well as a book about driving lessons in memory of Lisa's efforts in connection with her driving test. Tugadh roinnt leabhar faoin gceoltóir Elvis go dtí an altóir mar shiombail ar an ngrá a bhí ag Lisa Cash do cheol chomh maith le leabhar maidir le ceachtanna tiomána i gcuimhne ar iarrachtaí Lisa i dtaca lena tástáil tiomána. Christy's football mitts were brought to the altar along with a cushion and teddy bear in memory of Chelsea. Tugadh miotóga peile Christy go dtí an altóir chomh maith le cúisín agus teidí i gcuimhne ar Chelsea. A large crowd of mourners gathered yesterday evening as the bodies of the three were brought to the church in a horse-drawn carriage. Bhailigh slua mór caointeoirí le chéile tráthnóna inné agus coirp an triúir á dtabhairt go dtí an séipéal i gcóiste capaill. Lisa Cash, 18, and her brother Christy and her sister Chelsea Cawley, 8-year- old twins, died at their home on Rossfield Avenue in Tallaght in the early hours of last Sunday morning. Bhásaigh Lisa Cash,18, agus a deartháir Christy agus a deirfiúr Chelsea Cawley, cúpla a bhí 8 mbliana d'aois ag a dteach ag Ascaill Ghort an Rosaigh i dTamhlacht sna huaireanta beaga maidin Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Lisa Cash, Christy Cawley and Chelsea Cawley were buried in Bruin Road Cemetery in Tallaght after the funeral Mass. Cuireadh Lisa Cash, Christy Cawley agus Chelsea Cawley i reilig Bhóthar na Bruíne i dTamhlacht i ndiaidh Aifreann na sochraide. The Taoiseach has expressed his condolences to the family. Tá a chomhbhrón curtha in iúl ag an An Taoiseach don teaghlach. The Taoiseach said he was thinking of them and friends and classmates Lisa, Chelsea and Christy. Dúirt An Taoiseach go raibh sé ag smaoineamh orthu agus agus ar chairde agus ar chomhscoláirí Lisa, Chelsea agus Christy. Lisa Cash,18, and Christy and Chelsea Cawley, 8 buried in the cell Lisa Cash,18, agus Christy agus Chelsea Cawley, 8 curtha i gcré na cille

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Queen of England after death. Banríon Shasana tar éis bháis. Queen Elizabeth of England has died. Tá Banríon Eilís Shasana tar éis bháis. Her death was announced around 6.30 in the evening. Fógraíodh a bás thart ar 6.30 tráthnóna. Great concern has been expressed about Queen Elizabeth's health since doctors examined her this morning. Bhí imní mhór léirithe faoi shláinte na Banríona Eilís ó chuir dochtúirí scrúdú uirthi ar maidin inniu. It was in Balmoral Castle in Scotland that the Queen of England was living for some time because her health was not beyond the recommendation of two people. Ba i gCaisleán Balmoral in Albain a bhí Banríon Shasana ag cur fúithi le tamall de bharr nach raibh a sláinte thar mholadh beirte. Her relatives are gradually gathering at Balmoral Castle this afternoon. Tá daoine muinteartha léi ag bailiú de réir a chéile ag Caisleán Balmoral tráthnóna. Among them are her son, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla as well as Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Ina measc tá a mac, an Prionsa Séarlas agus a bhean Camilla chomh maith leis an mBanphrionsa Anne, an Prionsa Andrew agus an Prionsa Edward. It is said that the queen's grandson, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge has also reached the place and that Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is on his way. Deirtear go bhfuil an áit bainte amach freisin ag garmhac na banríona, an prionsa William,Diúc Cambrige agus go bhfuil an Prionsa Harry, Diúc Sussex ar a shlí. The Queen did not want to be in Buckingham Palace in London 2 days ago so that she could formally appoint the new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss. Ní raibh sé in araíocht ag an mBanríon bheith i bPálás Buckingham i Londain 2 lá ó shin le go bhféadfadh sí Príomh Aire nua na Breataine,Liz Truss a cheapadh go foirmeálta. Then yesterday, she withdrew from another formal meeting she was due to have with the Queen's Council. Ansin inné, tharraing sí siar ó chruinniú foirmeálta eile a bhí le bheith aici le Comhairle na Banríona. Queen Elizabeth was the longest-reigning head of state in Britain to date. Ba í an Bhanríon Eilís an té ab fhaide i gcumhacht go dtí seo mar cheannaire stáit sa Bhreatain. Its era began in 1952. Cuireadh tús lena ré i 1952. Her son Charles, Prince of Wales, will now succeed her. Tiocfaidh a mac Séarlas,Prionsa na Breataine Bige, i gcomharbacht uirthi anois. Elizabeth, Queen of England who has died Eilís,Banríon Shasana atá tar éis bháis

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Interest rates to go up again today, it is thought. Rátaí úis le dul in airde arís inniu,ceaptar. Interest rates could rise by up to 3/4 of 1% today after the meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. D'fhéadfadh sé go n-ardódh rátaí úis suas le 3/4 de 1 faoin gcéad inniu i ndiaidh an chruinnithe a bheidh ag an gComhairle Stiúrtha de Bhanc Ceannais na hEorpa. This evening the meeting will take place and there is now strong speculation that the interest rates will be raised. Tráthnóna inniu a bheidh an cruinniú ar siúl agus tá tuairimíocht láidir anois go n-ardófar na rátaí úis. This will leave up to 400,000 people in this country with variable or adjustable rate mortgages having to make more repayments. Fágfaidh sé sin go mbeidh níos mó d'aisíocaíochtaí le déanamh ag suas le 400,000 duine sa tír seo a bhfuil morgáistí le rátaí athraitheach nó rianúcháin acu, buailte. Inflation has been a major problem in the Euro financial area since the Summer and this is what is causing the rise in interest rates, it is said. Fadhb mhór é an boilsciú i limistéar airgeadais an Euro ón Samhradh anall agus is é seo faoi ndear an t-ardú ar na rátaí úis,a deirtear.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man accused of murdering three people in Tallaght. Fear cúisithe i ndúnmharú triúir i dTamhlacht. A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering his two sisters and brother in Tallaght last Sunday morning. Tá fear 24 bliain d'aois curtha siar faoi choiméad agus é cúisithe i ndúnmharú a bheirt deirféar agus a dheartháir i dTamhlacht maidin Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. 18-year-old Lisa Cash, her sister Chelsea Cawley, and her brother Christy Cawley, 8-year-old twins, were found strangled, dead at their home last Sunday morning. Fuarthas Lisa Cash a bhí 18 bliain d'aois, a deirfiúr Chelsea Cawley, agus a deartháir Christy Cawley, cúpla a bhí 8 mbliana d'aois sáite, marbh ag a dteach cónaithe maidin Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Andy Cash was given a home address at Rossfield Avenue before a special sitting of Dublin District Court last night. Tugadh Andy Cash le seoladh baile ag Ascaill Ghort an Rosaigh os comhair suí speisialta do Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir. Judge Patricia McNamara remanded Andy Cash in custody until next Friday. Chuir an Breitheamh Patricia McNamara Andy Cash siar faoi choinneáil go dtí Dé hAoine seo chugainn. Garda Robert Whitty gave evidence in court last night about the arrest, charge and cautioning of Andy Cash. Thug an Garda Robert Whitty fianaise sa chúirt aréir maidir le gabháil, cúisiú agus rabhadh a thabhairt do Andy Cash. He indicated that Andy Cash was arrested at 7.43pm last night and when he was charged with the murder of the three at 7.51pm, he said 'I have nothing to say' in relation to each of the 3 charges that had been brought against him. Thug sé le fios gur gabhadh Andy Cash ag 7.43pm aréir agus nuair a cúisíodh é i ndúnmharú an triúir ag 7.51pm, dúirt sé 'níl aon rud le rá agam' i dtaca le gach ceann don 3 chúis a bhí curtha ina leith. Defense lawyer Waheed Mudah requested that his client undergo a psychological assessment and be provided with solitary confinement while in prison. D'iarr an dlíodóir chosanta Waheed Mudah go ndéanfaí measúnú síceolaíochta ar a chliant agus go gcuirfiú gaibhniú aonair ar fáil do agus é sa phríosún. The Judge said that would be a decision for the prison governor. Dúirt an Breitheamh gur cinneadh a bheadh ansin do ghobharnóir an phríosúin. Andy Cash did not speak during last night's hearing. Níor labhair Andy Cash le linn na héisteachta aréir. No application for bail was made as bail cannot be allowed in the District Court in the case of murder. Níor déanadh aon iarratas ar bhannaí mar ní féidir bannaí a cheadú i gCúirt Dúiche i gcás dúnmharaithe. Judge McNamara granted Andy Cash free legal aid and remanded him in custody. Cheadaigh an Breitheamh McNamara cúnamh dlí saor in aisce do Andy Cash agus cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil é. He will appear in court again via video link on September 9. Tiocfaidh sé os comhair na cúirte arís ar nasc físe ar an 9ú Meán Fómhair. Man accused of murdering his two sisters Lisa Cash and Chelsea Cawley and his brother Christy Cawley in Tallaght Fear cúisithe i ndúnmharú a bheirt deirféar Lisa Cash agus Chelsea Cawley agus a dheartháir Christy Cawley i dTamhlacht

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Big rise in gas prices in Europe this morning. Ardú mór ar phraghasanna gáis san Eoraip ar maidin. This morning there was a big rise in gas prices in Europe. Maidin inniu tháinig ardú mór ar phraghasanna gáis san Eoraip. This happened when Russia announced that the Nordstream 1 pipeline is to remain closed There is now a huge concern that there will not be enough gas for the countries of the European Union this winter. Tharla sé seo nuair a d'fhógair An Rúis go bhfuil an phíblíne Nordstream 1 le fanacht dúnta Tá imní ollmhór anois ann nach mbeidh a ndóthain gáis ann do thíortha Aontas na hEorpa an geimhreadh seo. Last week Russia stopped the supply of gas to Europe. An tseachtain seo caite chuir an Rúis stop leis an soláthar gáis chun na hEorpa. They said that maintenance work needed to be done on Nordstream 1. Dúirt said go raibh gá obair chothabhála a dhéanamh ar Nordstream 1. But it is reported today that Russia is not to reopen the pipeline until sanctions imposed when they invaded Ukraine are lifted. Ach tuairiscítear inniu nach bhfuil An Rúis leis an phíblíne a oscailt arís go dtí go gcuirfear deireadh le smachtbhannaí a cuireadh i bhfeidhm nuair a rinne siad ionradh ar An Úcráin. The price of gas rose up to 30% this morning and although that has eased a little there is great concern that there will be a shortage of gas and the need for gas rationing this winter. D'ardaigh praghas gáis suas le 30 faoin gcéad ar maidin agus cé go bhfuil sé sin maolaithe de bheagán tá imní mhór go mbeidh ganntanas gáis agus gá le ciondáil gáise an geimhreadh seo.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A man is still being questioned about the murder of 3 young people in Tallaght. Fear fós á cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú 3 daoine óga i dTamhlacht. Gardai in Dublin are still questioning a man as part of their murder inquiries. Tá na Gardaí i mBaile Átha Cliath fós ag ceistiú fear mar chuid dá bhfiosrúcháin dúnmharaithe. Three people from the same family died in a stabbing incident at a house on the Rossfield Estate in Tallaght. Bhásaigh triúr as an teaghlach céanna in eachtra sáite ag teach ar Eastát Rossfield i dTamhlacht. Lisa Cash, 18, Christy Cawley, 8, and Chelsea Cawley, 8, were the three who died. Ba iad Lisa Cash, 18, Christy Cawley, 8, agus Chelsea Cawley, 8, an triúr a bhásaigh. The man being questioned by the Gardaí is in his twenties and it is understood that he knew the people who were killed. The Gardai can detain him for 24 hours. Tá an fear atá á cheistiú ag na Gardaí sna ficheadaí agus tuigtear go raibh aithne aige ar na daoine a maraíodh Is féidir leis na Gardaí é a choineáil ar feadh 24 uair a chloig. Gardaí are not looking for anyone else in relation to him. Níl na Gardaí ag lorg aon duine eile ina leith. The Gardaí were informed about 12:30 yesterday morning, about a violent incident that was going on at the house. Cuireadh na Gardaí ar an eolas thart ar 12:30 madin inné, faoi eachtra foréigneach a bhí ar bun ag an teach. Gardai say a teenage boy was taken from the scene to hospital in Tallaght with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Deir Gardaí gur tugadh buachaill sna déaga ón láthair chuig an ospidéal i dTamhlacht agus é gortaithe go dona ach nach gceaptar go bhfuil a bheatha i mbaol dá bharr. The children's mother was also taken to hospital and is also being treated. Tugadh máthair na bpáistí chuig an ospidéal freisin agus tá cóir leighis á cur uirthi freisin. She was not injured at the scene. Níor gortaíodh ag an láthair í. She has since been released and is being cared for by family and friends. Scaoileadh saor ó shin í agus tá a muintir agus a cairde ag tabhairt aire di. The scene of the incident is currently closed and will be forensically examined today. Tá láthair na heachtra dúnta fao láthair agus déanfar scrúdú dlí-eolaíoch uirthi inniu. Chelsea and Christy Cawley (8) Three from the same family died in a stabbing incident at a house on the Rossfield Estate Chelsea agus Christy Cawley (8) Bhásaigh triúr as an teaghlach céanna in eachtra sáite ag teach ar Eastát Rossfield

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Heartbreak and sadness after the death of the young rider in Kerry. Briseadh croí agus brón tar éis bhás an mharcaigh óíg i gCiarraí. Tributes are being widely paid to 13-year-old Jack de Bromhead who died in a horse-riding accident at Glenbeith in County Kerry yesterday afternoon. Tá ómós á thabhairt go forleathan don bhuachaill óg 13 bhliana d'aois Jack de Bromhead a bhásaigh i dtimpiste marcaíochta ag Gleann Beithe i gContae Chiarraí tráthnóna inné. Jack is the son of the well-known horse trainer Henry de Bromhead. Mac é Jack leis an traenálaí capall aitheanta Henry de Bromhead. The young rider was taking part in yesterday's races on Rosbeeth, a two-day event that takes place every year. Bhí an marcach óg ag glacadh páirt i rásaí inné ar thá Ros Beithe, ócáid dhá lá a bhíonn ann gach bliain. The rest of the event was canceled after yesterday's accident. Cuireadh an chuid eile den imeacht ar ceal tar éis na timpliste inné. It is understood that the accident happened during the fifth race at around 5pm yesterday. Tuigtear gur thárla an timpiste i rith an chúigiú ráis thart ar 5pm inné. The young rider fell from his horse when he was turning near the water. Thit an marcach óg dá chapall nuair a bhí sé i mbun chasadh a dhéanamh gar don uisce. The incident shocked those present, said local councilor Michael Cahill who lives close to the scene. Bhain an eachtra suaitheadh as a raibh i láthair, a dúírt an comhairleoir áitiúil Michael Cahill atá ina chónaí gar don láthair. The young teenager was treated at the scene, but was pronounced dead a short time later. Cuireadh cóír leighis ar an déagóír óg ar an lathair, ach fógraíodh marbh é go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. His body was taken to University Hospital, Kerry for a post-mortem examination. Tugadh a chorp chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Ciarraí le scrúdú iarbháis a chur air. The Bromhead family have their stables on The Hill in County Waterford, where Rachael Blackmore is currently a stable rider. Ar An gCnoicín i gContae Phort Láirge atá a gcuid stáblaí ag muintir de Bromhead, mar a bhfuil Rachael Blackmore ina marcach stábla faoi láthair. Henry de Bromhead's chapel won the Grand National in 2021, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2021 and 2022. Bhuaigh caiple de chuid Henry de Bromhead an Grand National i 2021, agus Corn Óir Cheltenham i 2021 agus 2022.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The inflation rate in the Eurozone at 9.1%. An ráta boilscithe i limistéar an Euro ag 9.1 faoin gcéad . New preliminary figures from Eurostat, the statistics agency of the European Union, show that the inflation rate in the euro area reached its highest rate yet in August, a rate of 9.1%. Léiríonn réamh-fhigiúirí nua ó Eurostat, áisíneacht staitisticí an Aontais Eorpaigh, gur bhain an ráta boilscithe i limistéar an euro an ráta is airde fós amach i Mí Lúnasa, ráta do 9.1 faoin gcéad . This will put pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates. Cuirfidh sé seo brú ar Bhanc Ceannais na hEorpa rátaí úis a ardú. The rising price of fuel due to the war in Ukraine is adding to the problem. Tá praghas an bhreolsa atá ag ardú mar gheall ar an gcogadh san Úcráin ag cur go mór leis an bhfadhb. The annual inflation rate in the euro area has risen from 8.9% in July to the highest level since record keeping began. Tá an ráta boilscithe bliantúil i limistéar an euro ardaithe ó 8.9 faoin gcéad i Mí Iúil go dtí an léibhéal is airde anois ó tosnaíodh ag coiméad taifid ar na rátaí boilscithe. The price of energy rose by 38.3% in August compared to 39.6% in July and prices for food, alcohol and tobacco were at 10.6%. D'ardaigh praghas fuinnimnh 38.3 faoin gcéad i Mí Lúnasa i gcomparáid le 39.6 faoin gcéad i Mí Iúil agus bhí praghasanna do bhia, alcól agus tobac ag 10.6 faoin gcéad . Today's new figures show that the inflation rate in Ireland fell back to 8.9% in August, from 9.6% in July. Léiríonn figiúirí nua an lae inniu gur thit an ráta boilscithe in Éirinn siar go dtí 8.9 faoin gcéad i Mí Lúnasa, ón 9.6 faoin gcéad a bhí ann i Mí Iúil. Eurozone inflation rate at 9.1% An ráta boilscithe i limistéar an Euro ag 9.1 faoin gcéad

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Minister of Health has failed to register a place of residence with the RTB. Teipthe ar an Aire Sláinte áit chónaithe a chlárú leis an RTB. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that he has failed to register a residence he has let out with the Residential Tenancies Board since 2019. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly gur theip air áit chónaithe atá ligthe amach ar cíos aige a chlárú leis an mBord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaithe ó 2019. A spokesperson for the Minister said today that it was a mistake and that the situation has now been rectified. Dúirt urlabhraí ar son an Aire inniu gur dearmad a bhí i gceist agus go bhfuil an scéal curtha ina cheart anois. It was said that the tenancy registration failed to be renewed in 2019 but that the situation was rectified last week. Dúradh gur teipeadh an clárúchán tionóntachtaí a athnuachan i 2019 ach gur cuireadh an scéal ina cheart an tseachtain seo caite. This story comes on the heels of the story of Deputy Dáil Robert Troy who resigned as Minister of State last week because he failed to give an accurate account of all his holdings. Tagann an scéal seo sna sála ar scéal an Teachta Dála Robert Troy a d'éirigh as mar Aire Stáit an tseachtain seo caite toisc gur theip air cuntas beacht cruinn a thabhairt maidir leis na sealúchais ar fad a bhí aige. In a statement from a spokesman for Stephen Donnelly this afternoon it was said that the Minister has a property with tenants who have been there for a long time and that the property was registered and that registration was renewed in 2011 and in 2015 but that it was forgotten in 2019 without renew the registration with the RTB. I ráiteas ó urlabhraí de chuid Stephen Donnelly tráthnóna dúradh go bhfuil maoin le tionóntaí atá ann le fada an lá ag an Aire agus gur cláraíodh an mhaoin agus déanadh athnuachan ar an gclárúchán sin i 2011 agus i 2015 ach gur dearmad a bhí ann i 2019 gan an clárúchán a athnuachan leis an RTB. The Minister of Health has failed to register a place of residence with the RTB Teipthe ar an Aire Sláinte áit chónaithe a chlárú leis an RTB

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Many students still left without a place on a school bus. Daltaí go leor fágtha fós gan áit ar bhus scoile. Hundreds of thousands of school pupils are returning to classrooms across the country this week but there are still many who are waiting patiently for a school bus. Tá na céadta míle dalta scoile ag filleadh ar sheomraí ranga ar fud na tíre an tseachtain seo ach tá scata fós ag feitheamh ar shuíochan ar bhus scoile. Many families have been denied seats due to huge demand this year since the Government decided not to charge parents due to the crisis in the cost of living. Tá suíocháin diúltaithe do mhórchuid teaghlach i bhfianaise éileamh ollmhór i mbliana ó rinne an Rialtas cinneadh gan táille a ghearradh ar thuismitheoirí mar gheall ar an ngéarchéim sa gcostas maireachtála. In a statement today, Bus Éireann said that applications are still being processed and that more tickets will be made available as soon as they have found additional buses and drivers. I ráiteas inniu dúirt Bus Éireann go bhfuil iarratais fós á bpróiseáil agus go gcuirfear tuilleadh ticéad ar fáil chomh luath is a bheidh busanna agus tiománaithe breise aimsithe acu. This morning Lucy McDonagh from Muine Mea in Galway and her three children, Nathan, Isabella and Rebecca were preparing for their first day back at school. Ar maidin bhí Lucy McDonagh as Muine Mheá i nGaillimh agus a triúr leanaí, Nathan, Isabella agus Rebecca ag prapáil dá gcéad lá ar ais ar scoil. Lucy and the children are one of 6 families in the area who have failed to get a ticket for the school bus, the first time ever. Tá Lucy agus na leanaí ar cheann de 6 theaghlach sa dúthaigh a bhfuil teipthe orthu ticéad a fháil don bhus scoile, an chéad uair riamh. Lucy's neighbor, Ellen Walsh and her two children Noah and Beth have been left without a ticket and without a way to school as well. Tá comharsan le Lucy, Ellen Walsh agus a beirt leanaí Noah agus Beth fágtha gan ticéad agus gan slí chun na scoile chomh maith. A total of twelve children from Muine Mea are without a ticket for the bus since they were all refused in the past month. Dáreag leanbh ar fad as Muine Mheá atá gan ticéad don bhus ó diúltaíodh dóibh go léir le mí anuas. It is a national problem, and the Government must act, says Sinn Féin. Fadhb go náisiúnta é, agus ní mór don Rialtas gníomhú, a deir Sinn Féin. In a statement, Bus Éireann, which is running the scheme on behalf of the Department of Education, says that the high number of applications they received this year has created difficulties and that there is a delay in issuing tickets as a result. I ráiteas deir Bus Éireann, atá i mbun na scéime thar ceann na Roinne Oideachais, go bhfuil deacrachtaí cruthaithe ag an líon ard iarratas a fuair siad i mbliana agus go bhfuil moill ann ticéid a éisiúint dá bharr. They say applications are still being processed and more tickets will be made available as soon as they have found more buses and drivers to accommodate the high numbers this year. Deir siad go bhfuil iarratais fós á bproiseáil agus go gcuirfear tuilleadh ticéad ar fáil chomh luath is a bheidh busanna agus tiománaithe sa mbreis aimsithe acu le freastal ar an líon ard i mbliana.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Close to planning for energy, fuel shortages. Dlús leis an bpleanáil maidir le ganntanas fuinnimh, breosla. According to media reports today, the Emergency Energy Supply Group has stepped up its planning to ensure that energy is available for workers and essential services, in the event of power outages in the coming months. De réir tuairiscí sna meáin inniu, tá dlús tagtha faoin bpleanáil atá ar bun ag an nGrúpa Éigeándála um Sholáthar Fuinnimh chun a chinntiú go mbeidh fuinneamh ar fáil d'oibrithe agus do sheirbhísí riachtanacha, i gcás bristeacha cumhachta sna míonna amach romhainn. It was reported today that it is now being assumed that there are definitely power outages at the barriers. Tuairiscíodh inniu go bhfuiltear ag déanamh talamh slán de anois go bhfuil bristeacha cumhachta ar na bacáin go cinnte. Some Dáil MPs say the government must promise not to allow any more data centers to operate, but concerns have been expressed among government sources that cutting energy supplies to such centers could damage their reputation. of Ireland from a business perspective. Deir Teachtaí Dála áirithe go gcaithfidh an rialtas gealltanas a thabhairt nach dtabharfaidh siad cead d'aon ionad sonraí eile dul i mbun oibre, ach léiríodh imní i measc foinsí rialtais go bhféadfadh gearradh siar ar sholáthar fuinnimh d'ionaid dá léithéid damáiste a dhéanamh go cháil na hÉireann ó thaobh chúrsaí gnó de. "When we are threatened by a shortage of energy", said the Dála Deputy, Bríd Smith, Community Apart from Profit, "priority should be given to hospitals, to schools, to homes. "Nuair atá ganntanas fuinnimh ag bagairt orainn", a dúirt an Teachta Dála, Bríd Smith, Pobal Seachas Brabús, "ba chóir tús áite a thabhairt d'ospidéil, do scoileanna, go thithe. We were previously told that all the big international companies would leave if our corporation tax rate went up. Dúradh linn roimhe seo go bhfágfadh na comhlachtaí móra idirnáisiúnta ar fad dá dtiocfadh ardú ar ár ráta cánach corparáide. But it didn't happen. Ach níor tharla sé. Society is much more important than foreign direct investment anyway." Tá an tsochaí i bhfad níos tábhachtaí ná infheistíocht dhíreach eachtrach ar aon nós." It is hoped that fuel costs will be above two euros per liter at the pumps again from next week. Tá súil go mbeidh costais bhreosla os cionn dhá euro in aghaidh an lítir ag na pumpaí arís ón tseachtain seo chugainn. SSE Airtricity announced another rise of up to 39% in energy costs yesterday. D'fhógair SSE Airtricity ardú eile de suas le 39 faoin gcéad ar chostais fuinnimh inné. This is the second increase of this kind that has been announced by that company since May. Seo é an tarna ardú dá leithéid atá fógartha ag an gcomhlacht sin ó mhí na Bealtaine. Government sources say more hikes are expected soon. Deir foinsí rialtais go bhfuil súil le níos mó arduithe gan moill. There are only four weeks before the budget is announced and the opposition wants policies to be introduced that will reduce the pressure on the average consumer. Níl ach ceithre seachtaine ann sula bhfógrófar an buiséad agus tá an freasúra ag iarraidh go dtabharfar isteach beartais a laghdóidh an brú ar an ngnáththomhaltóir. Value added tax reductions, social welfare increases and direct energy credits could be involved. D'fhéadfadh laghduithe cáinbhreisluacha, arduithe ar leas sóisialach agus creidmheasanna díreacha fuinnimh a bheith i gceist.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Close to planning for energy, fuel shortages. Dlús leis an bpleanáil maidir le ganntanas fuinnimh, breosla. According to media reports today, the Emergency Energy Supply Group has stepped up its planning to ensure that energy is available for workers and essential services, in the event of power outages in the coming months. De réir tuairiscí sna meáin inniu, tá dlús tagtha faoin bpleanáil atá ar bun ag an nGrúpa Éigeándála um Sholáthar Fuinnimh chun a chinntiú go mbeidh fuinneamh ar fáil d'oibrithe agus do sheirbhísí riachtanacha, i gcás bristeacha cumhachta sna míonna amach romhainn. It was reported today that it is now being assumed that there are definitely power outages at the barriers. Tuairiscíodh inniu go bhfuiltear ag déanamh talamh slán de anois go bhfuil bristeacha cumhachta ar na bacáin go cinnte. Some Dáil MPs say the government must promise not to allow any more data centers to operate, but concerns have been expressed among government sources that cutting energy supplies to such centers could damage their reputation. of Ireland from a business perspective. Deir Teachtaí Dála áirithe go gcaithfidh an rialtas gealltanas a thabhairt nach dtabharfaidh siad cead d'aon ionad sonraí eile dul i mbun oibre, ach léiríodh imní i measc foinsí rialtais go bhféadfadh gearradh siar ar sholáthar fuinnimh d'ionaid dá léithéid damáiste a dhéanamh go cháil na hÉireann ó thaobh chúrsaí gnó de. "When we are threatened by a shortage of energy", said the Dála Deputy, Bríd Smith, Community Apart from Profit, "priority should be given to hospitals, to schools, to homes. "Nuair atá ganntanas fuinnimh ag bagairt orainn", a dúirt an Teachta Dála, Bríd Smith, Pobal Seachas Brabús, "ba chóir tús áite a thabhairt d'ospidéil, do scoileanna, go thithe. We were previously told that all the big international companies would leave if our corporation tax rate went up. Dúradh linn roimhe seo go bhfágfadh na comhlachtaí móra idirnáisiúnta ar fad dá dtiocfadh ardú ar ár ráta cánach corparáide. But it didn't happen. Ach níor tharla sé. Society is much more important than foreign direct investment anyway." Tá an tsochaí i bhfad níos tábhachtaí ná infheistíocht dhíreach eachtrach ar aon nós." It is hoped that fuel costs will be above two euros per liter at the pumps again from next week. Tá súil go mbeidh costais bhreosla os cionn dhá euro in aghaidh an lítir ag na pumpaí arís ón tseachtain seo chugainn. SSE Airtricity announced another rise of up to 39% in energy costs yesterday. D'fhógair SSE Airtricity ardú eile de suas le 39 faoin gcéad ar chostais fuinnimh inné. This is the second increase of this kind that has been announced by that company since May. Seo é an tarna ardú dá leithéid atá fógartha ag an gcomhlacht sin ó mhí na Bealtaine. Government sources say more hikes are expected soon. Deir foinsí rialtais go bhfuil súil le níos mó arduithe gan moill. There are only four weeks before the budget is announced and the opposition wants policies to be introduced that will reduce the pressure on the average consumer. Níl ach ceithre seachtaine ann sula bhfógrófar an buiséad agus tá an freasúra ag iarraidh go dtabharfar isteach beartais a laghdóidh an brú ar an ngnáththomhaltóir. Value added tax reductions, social welfare increases and direct energy credits could be involved. D'fhéadfadh laghduithe cáinbhreisluacha, arduithe ar leas sóisialach agus creidmheasanna díreacha fuinnimh a bheith i gceist.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Children's Minister Roderick O'Gorman said that Robert Troy made the right decision to step down from his duties as Minister of State. 'An cinneadh ceart déanta ag Robert Troy'-An tAire O'Gorman. Robert Troy resigned last night from all his duties in the ministry of state for Enterprise, Trade and Employment matters because he did not give a precise and accurate account of all his holdings. Dúirt an tAire Leanaí,Roderick O'Gorman go ndearna Robert Troy an cinneadh ceart agus éirí as a chuid cúramaí mar Aire Stáit. The leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, said that the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste should be questioned about the way they handled the controversy that Robert Troy has drawn. D'éirigh Robert Troy as na dualgais ar fad aréir a bhí aige san aireacht stáit do chúrsaí Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta mar gheall nár thug sé cuntas beacht cruinn maidir leis na sealúchais ar fad a bhí aige. Dúirt ceannaire Shinn Féin,Mary Lou McDonald gur chóir an Taoiseach agus an Tánaiste a cheistiú faoin mbealach ar láimhseáil siad an chonspóid atá tarraingte ag Robert Troy.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com First commercial flight from BAC Airport's new runway. An chéad eitilt tráchtála ó rúidbhealach nua Aerfort BÁC. The first commercial flight took off from Dublin Airport's new runway around lunchtime today. D'imigh an chéad eitilt tráchtála ó rúidbhealach nua Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath timpeall ar am lóin inniu. This runway is 3.1 kilometers long. Tá an rúidbhealach seo 3.1 cilíméadar ar fhad. It cost €320m. Chosain sé €320m. The new runway will now be able to handle more traffic and larger planes. Beifear abálta níos mó tráchta agus eitleáin níos mó a láimhseáil anois mar gheall ar an rúidbhealach nua.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Putin to increase the Russian army. Putin le harm na Rúise a mhéadú. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has signed a decree to increase the Russian army. Tá Uachtarán na Rúise,Vladimir Putin i ndiaidh foraithne a shíniú le harm na Rúise a mheadú. An additional 0.5m is to be added to the number of armed forces there it is said. 0.5m breise atá le cur le líon na bhfórsaí armtha ansin a deirtear. The order will come into force from 1 January 2023. Tiocfaidh an t-ordú i bhfeidhm ón 1Eanáir 2023. There is no easing of the war in Ukraine. Níl aon mhaolú ar an chogaíocht san Úcráin. At least 25 people are dead and many more injured after an attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine yesterday. Tá ar a laghad 25 duine marbh agus go leor eile gortaithe tar éis ionsaí ar staisiún traenach in oirthear na hÚcráine inné. The attack has been severely criticized internationally. Tá cáineadh géar déanta ar an ionsaí go h-idirnáisiúnta. Talks are continuing today in an attempt to allow inspectors to enter the Zaporizhia nuclear plant. Tá cainteanna ag leanúint ar aghaidh inniu in iarracht - cead a thabhairt do chigirí dul isteach go stáisiún núicléach Zaporizhia.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Rachel Duffy winner of the Rose of Tralee. Rachel Duffy buaiteoir Rós Thrá Lí. The Rose of Tralee 2022 is Rachel Duffy from County Westmeath. Is í Rachel Duffy as Contae na hIarmhí Rós Thrá Lí 2022. She was chosen last night from 33 candidates who participated in this year's final. Roghnaíodh aréir í as 33 iarrthóir a bhí páirteach i mbabhta ceannais na bliana seo. Rachel Duffy is a chemist from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Is ceimí de chuid Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh í Rachel Duffy. This year's competition was the first of this major festival since 2019. Ba é comórtas na bliana seo an chéad cheann de chuid na féile móire seo ó 2019. The Covid-19 Pandemic ensured that there was no gathering in Tralee for the event in 2020 and 2021. Chinntigh Paindéim covid 19 nach raibh aon teacht le chéile i dTrá Lí don ócáid i 2020 agus 2021.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Red lines being drawn over English place names in Donegal. Línte dearga á gcur thar logainmneacha Béarla i nDún na nGall. The independent county councillor, Mícheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig in the Donegal Gaeltacht, says that he does not condemn the spray paint damage done to bilingual road signs in that Gaeltacht and in areas outside it recently. Deir an comhairleoir condae neamhspleách, Mícheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall, nach gcáineann sé an damáiste le péint spraeála a rinneadh do chomharthaí bóthair dátheangacha sa Ghaeltacht sin agus i gceantair taobh amuigh di le déanaí. But another independent councillor, Michael McClafferty, said that criminal damage like this does the language no good and that the taxpayer is paying dearly for the vandalism. Ach dúirt comhairleoir neamhspleách eile, Michael McClafferty, nach ndéanann damáiste coiriúil mar seo aon mhaitheas don teanga agus go bhfuil an cáiníocóir ag íoc go daor as an loitiméireacht. Llinta Letterkenny says that this type of protest is not a positive approach and that it would be better to engage in awareness campaigns. Deir Líonta Leitir Ceanainn nach cur chuige dearfach é an cineál agóidíochta seo agus gurbh fhearr dul i mbun feachtais feasachta. Road signs in Irish and English in Gaoth Dobhair and Clochchinnaola have recently been defaced with spray paint. Tá comharthaí bóthair atá i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla i nGaoth Dobhair agus i gCloich Chionnaola scriosta le spraephéint le déanaí. The English version is covered by the paint. Is é an leagan Béarla atá clúdaithe ag an phéint. But the county councillor, Michael McClafferty, from Fál Carrach says that a campaign like this is dragging the Irish language through the dirt. Ach deir an comhairleoir condae, Michael McClafferty, as an Fhál Charrach gur ag tarraingt na Gaeilge trí shalachar atá feachtas mar seo. He says criminal damage like this does the language no good and the taxpayer is paying dearly for the vandalism. Deir sé nach ndéanann damáiste coiriúil mar seo maitheas ar bith don teanga agus gurb é an cáiníocóir atá ag íoc go daor as an loitiméireacht. "There are other ways to draw attention to a policy: a complaint, a public petition and communication with the local authority, but not like this", he says. "Tá dóigheanna eile ann le haird a tharraingt ar pholasaí: gearán, achainí phoiblí agus cumarsáid leis an údarás áitiúil, ach ní mar seo", a deir sé. Two years ago, white tape was placed on English versions of road signs in the Gaeltacht and on versions that were extending towards the Lowlands. Dhá bhliain ó shin cuireadh téip bhán ar leaganacha Béarla de chomharthaí bóthair sa Ghaeltacht agus ar leaganacha a bhí ag síneadh i dtreo na Galltachta. One councilor wants all place names to be in Irish only. Tá comhairleoir amháin ag iarraidh go mbeadh na logainmneacha uilig i nGaeilge amháin. The independent consultant, Mícheál Cholm MacGiolla Esbuig, says that he does not condemn the latest damage at all. Deir an comhairleoir neamhspleách, Mícheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, nach gcáineann sé an damáiste is déanaí ar chor ar bith. "It's not just that I don't criticize him, but I would tell people to keep with the campaign you are fighting. "Ní hé amháín nach gcáinim é, ach bhéinn ag rá le daoine coinneáil leis an fheachtas atá sibh á throid. These people want to have a conversation about a policy for the Irish language. Tá na daoine seo ag iarraidh comhrá a bheith acu faoi pholasaí don Ghaeilge. They are trying to say that the language is dying, that the people of Tírconaill and the Gaeltacht here are dying. Tá siad ag iarraidh a rá go bhfuil an teanga ag fáil bháis, go bhfuil pobal Thír Chonaill agus na Gaeltachta anseo ag fáil bháis. We are under pressure." Táimid faoi bhrú."

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Teachers are struggling a lot" - the TUI. "Múinteoirí ag streachailt go mór" - an TUI. The Association of Middle Teachers, the TUI, has warned that the crisis is worsening in terms of recruiting and retaining teachers, due to the recent increase in the cost of living. Tá rabhadh tugtha ag Cumann na Meánmhúinteoirí, an TUI, gur in olcas atá an ghéarchéim ag dul ó thaobh múinteoirí a earcú agus a choimeád, de bharr an mhéadaithe atá tagtha ar chostais mhaireachtála le gairid. They also pointed out that the profession is less attractive to young people, due to the lower rates of pay paid to those who are going into teaching for the first time. Thug siad le fios freisin nach bhfuil an ghairm chomh tarraingteach céanna go dhaoine óga, de bharr na rátaí níos ísle pá a íoctar leo siúd atá ag dul leis an múinteoireacht den chéad uair. New teachers are demoralized, they say. Tá lagmhisneach ar mhúinteoirí nua, a deir siad. Previously, an allowance was paid to those who were teaching subjects, but this was abolished for teachers who qualified after 2012. Roimhe seo, d'íoctaí liúntas leo siúd a bhí ina n-ábhar múinteora, ach cuireadh deireadh leis sin i gcás múinteoirí a bhain a gcáilíocht amach i ndiaidh 2012. The TUI is demanding that the Department of Education refund the allowance to new teachers. Tá an TUI ag éileamh ar an Roinn Oideachais an liúntas a aisíoc le múinteoirí nua. The union indicated that teachers were happy not to accept a 1% pay rise due to them in February this year, on condition that the value of the allowance was paid back to them. Thug an ceardchumann le fios go raibh múinteoirí sásta gan glacadh le hardú pá 1 faoin gcéad a bhí dlite dóibh i mí Feabhra na bliana seo, ar an gcoinníoll go n-íocfaí luach an liúntais ar ais leo. "Teachers are very frustrated by the delay in this refund", says Liz Farrell, President of the TUI. "Tá frustrachas an domhain ar mhúinteoirí de bharr na moille atá ar an aisíocaíocht seo", a deir Liz Farrell, Uachtarán an TUI. She pointed out that schools have great difficulties in terms of recruiting teachers in urban areas. Thug sí le fios go bhfuil deacrachtaí móra ag scoileanna ó thaobh múinteoirí a earcú i gceantracha uirbeacha. And that there is a shortage of teachers available to teach specific subjects. Agus go bhfuil ganntannas múinteoirí ar fáil chun ábhair ar leith a mhúineadh. "Teachers are struggling with accommodation and transport costs", she says. "Tá múinteoirí ag streachailt le costais lóistín agus iompair", a deir sí.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An increase in electricity bills at the evening peak time is proposed. Ardú ar bhillí leictreachas ag buaic-am an tráthnóna molta. The Energy Regulator is recommending that additional fees be charged to large electricity consumers and electricity suppliers in order to reduce demand at the hours of the day when the draw on power is greatest and mitigate the risk of supply outages in the winter. Tá an Rialálaí Fuinnimh ag moladh go ngearrfaí táillí sa mbreis ar thomhaltóirí móra leictreachais agus ar lucht soláthair leictreachais ar mhaithe leis an éileamh ag na huaireanta den lá nuair is mó an tarraingt ar chumhacht a laghdú agus an baol don soláthar amach sa ngeimhreadh a mhaolú. The proposals will be submitted to the public for a two-week consultation period, but web agent Eirgird says that period is not enough. Beidh na moltaí faoi bhráid an phobail ar feadh tréimhse comhairleoireachta a mhairfidh coicís ach deir an gníomhaire gréasáin Eirgird nach leor an tréimhse sin. On top of that, and for other reasons they say, Eirgird is not supporting the proposals. Dhá bharr sin, agus ar chúiseanna eile a deir siad, níl Eirgird ag tacú leis na moltaí. The Utilities Regulatory Commission says the country is at risk of major challenges to electricity supply in the coming months. Deir an Coimisiún um Rialáil Fóntais go bhfuil an tír i gcontúirt ó dhúshláin mhóra don soláthar leictreachais sna míonna atá romhainn. They say that there are power generating stations that have closed; that there is insufficient capacity to generate additional supply; that can only intermittently rely on wind power; and that demand is growing exponentially. Deir siad go bhfuil stáisiúin ginte cumhachta atá tar éis dúnadh; nach bhfuil dóthain cumais ann soláthar sa mbreis a ghineadh; nach féidir ach go huaineach brath ar chumhacht ón ngaoth; agus go bhfuil an t-éileamh ag fás as cuimse. Because of all that, - to reduce the demand and to tackle the additional cost of providing electricity, - the Commission is proposing additional charges for the use of power between 5 and 7 in the evening every day. Mar gheall air sin ar fad, - leis an éileamh a laghdú agus le ghabháil i ngleic leis an gcostas sa mbreis ar leictreachas a chuir ar fáil, - atá an Coimsiún ag moladh táillí sa mbreis ar chumhacht a úsáid idir a 5 agus a 7 tráthnóna gach lá. Charges would be higher for mass consumers such as data centers under the proposals. Bheadh táillí níos airde ar oll-thomhaltóirí ar nós lár-ionaid sonraí de réir na moltaí. The Regulator estimates that it would add €26 a year to household bills. Measann an Rialálaí gur €26 sa mbreis sa mbliain a chuirfeadh sé ar bhillí teaghlaigh. But it would be more expensive, says the Commission, to do nothing. Ach bheadh sé níos daoire a deir an Coimisiún gan tada a dhéanamh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Hackers' chance to control iPhone - Apple. Deis ag haiceálaithe iPhone a smachtú – Apple. Apple has published a warning that hackers have found a bug that allows them to gain control over the company's products, such as the iPhone, iPad and the Mac computer. Tá rabhadh folsithe ag Apple go bhfuil fabht aimsithe ag lucht haiceála a thugann deis dóibh smacht a fháil ar táirgí na cuideachta, leithéid an iPhone, iPad agus an ríomhaire Mac. Apple has sent out new versions in the last 2 days, an update to their software, and they are strongly recommending their customers to take advantage of the emergency fix. Tá leaganacha nua seolta amach ag Apple le 2 lá anuas, uasdhátú ar a gcuid bogearraí, agus tá siad ag moladh go tréan dá gcuid custaiméirí leas a bhaint as an leasú éigeandála. Apple says it is aware that hackers have discovered the bug and that fraudsters may have taken advantage of it. Deir Apple gur eol dóibh go raibh an fabht faighte amach ag lucht haiceála agus go mb'fhéidir go raibh caimiléirí tar éis an deis a thapadh. But the company in Silicon Valley is not prepared to say what information they have about the damage that has been done. Ach níl an chuideachta i Silicon Valley sásta a rá cén t-eolas atá acu faoin dochar atá déanta. In the technical description published today by Apple they say that a hacker would be able to take advantage of the flaw, which is on the mobile phone and on the computers sold by Apple, to gain control of the device and find all the data. San gcur síos teicniúil atá foilsithe inniu ag Apple deir siad go mbeadh haiceálaí inann leas a bhaint as an locht, atá ar an bhfón póca agus ar na ríomhairí a dhíolann Apple, le smacht a fháil ar an ngaireas agus na sonraí go léir a aimsiú. The new patching software being launched by the company is supposed to correct the vulnerability. Tá na bogearraí nua ceartúcháin atá á seoladh ag an gcuideachta ceaptha an laigeacht a chur ina cheart.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Drug tests taken by the Prime Minister of Finland. Tástail ar dhrugaí glactha ag Príomhaire na Fionlainne. Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken a drug test today, she says because of the amount of talk a video of her that was published during the week has attracted. Tá tástáil ar dhrugaí déanta ag Príomhaire na Fionlainne Sanna Marin inniu a deir sí mar gheall ar an oiread cainte atá tarraingthe ag físeán di a foilsíodh i rith na seachtaine. The video shows a party where a small number of people are singing and dancing, one of whom is the Prime Minister. Léiríonn an físeán cóisir ina bhfuil líon beag daoine ag canadh agus ag damhsa, an Príomhaire ar dhuine acu. She swore today that she had never taken illegal drugs in her life. Mhionnaigh sí inniu nár ghlac sí drugaí mídhleathúla riamh ina saol. She says the test results will be available within a week, and they will be published she says. Deir sí go mbeidh torthaí na tástála ar fáil faoi cheann seachtaine, agus foilseofar iad a deir sí. The Prime Minister said her ability to work was unimpaired even when she was at a party and she said she would have left the event organized by her friends, if she had been called to be arrested on duty. Dúirt an Príomhaire go raibh a cumas oibre gan lagú fiú agus í ag cóisir agus dúirt sí go mbeadh sí tar éis imeacht ón ócáid a bhí eagraithe ag cairde léi, dá mbeadh fios curtha uirthi le ghabháil i mbun dualgais. She says she doesn't like the fact that the video of her dancing at a private party was circulated. Deir sí nach maith léi in aon chor gur scaipeadh an físeán di ag damhsa ag cóisir phríobháideach. For friends, that's what, she said that the video was drawn. Do chairde, sin é an méid, a dúirt sí a tarraingíodh na físeáin. The video was first published on a private Instagram account, but from there, it spread widely. Foilsíodh an físeán ar dtús ar chuntas príobháideach Instagram, ach as sin, scaipeadh go forleathan é. Sanna Marin is 36. 36 atá Sanna Marin. She is the youngest head of government in the world since she was elected in December 2019. Is í an ceann-rialtais is óige ar domhan ó toghadh í mí na Nollag 2019. She said today that people at the party had been drinking but as far as she knows, no one was taking other drugs. Dúirt sí inniu go raibh deoch ag daoine ag an gcóisir ach go bhfios di, nach raibh aon duine ag glacadh drugaí eile. She also denied that it was a publicity stunt, and that a general election is to be held in Finland for the next year. Sheán sí freisin gur seift poiblíochta a bhí ann, agus olltoghchán le bheith sa bhFionlainn as seo go ceann bliana.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The death of 1,000 trout in a river in Cavan is being investigated. Bás 1,000 breac in abhainn sa gCabhán á fhiosrú. Inland Fisheries Ireland is investigating a large number of fish that have died on the Cróbhar, a river near Loch Silleann in County Cavan. Tá Iascach Intíre Éireann i mbun fiosraithe faoi lear mór iasc atá tar éis bháis ar an gCróbhar, abhainn in aice le Loch Síleann i gContae an Chabháin. Over a thousand dead young trout were caught, as well as barnacles, lampreys, rudds and shellfish. Fritheadh os cionn míle breac óg marbh, chomh maith le piardóga, loimprí, cailligh rua agus sliogiasc. On Friday a report about the death was sent to officers from the Shannon River Basin District. Dé hAoine a cuireadh tuairisc faoin méid a bhí básaithe chuig oifigigh ó Cheantar Abhantraí na Sionainne. Brian Beckett, from Inland Fisheries Ireland, says that an investigation is underway and that he believes that the current and low water level had something to do with such a large number of fish being killed. Deir Brian Beckett, ó Iascach Intíre Éireann, go bhfuil fiosrúchán ar bun agus go gcreideann sé go raibh baint ag an mbrothall agus leibhéal íseal an uisce le lear chomh mór a chur den tsaol. "A handful of cases" of dead trout have been found since the start of summer says Brian Beckett, - many of them due to stagnant heat he says. "Dornán cásanna" bric básaithe atá aimsithe ó thús an tsamhraidh a deir Brian Beckett, - cuid mhaith acu de bharr teas marbhánta a deir sé.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The murder of a man from County Clare is being investigated by the Police in London. Dúnmharú fhear as Contae an Chláir á fhiosrú ag na Póilíní i Londain. The police in London are investigating the murder of a man originally from Ennisdom in County Clare who was stabbed there yesterday evening. Tá fiosruchán ar bun ag na póilíní i Londain faoi dhúnmharú fhear as Inis Díomáin i gContae an Chláir ó dhúchas a sáthadh ansin tráthnóna inné. Seven-year-old Thomas O'Halloran was killed by four scores near his home near Ealing in west London at around 4 o'clock yesterday evening. Maraíodh Thomas O' Halloran a bhí 7 mbliana le cois na cheithre scóir gar dá theach cónaithe in aice le Ealing in iarthar Londain ag thart ar a 4 a chlog tráthnóna inné. He died shortly afterwards. Bhásaigh sé go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. The police have several photographs of a man who was carrying a knife and who fled the scene. Tá roinnt grianghrafannaí d'fhear a raibh scian ar iompar aige agus a facthas ag teitheadh ón láthair eisí ag na póilíní. Thomas O'Halloran was well known among the community in West London and was often seen playing the accordion at events there and at fundraisers for charities. Bhí aithne mhór ar Thomas O' Halloran i measc an phobail in Iarthar Londain agus é le feiceáil go minic ag casadh an bhosca ceoil ag ócáidí ansin agus ag cruinniú airgid ar son carthanachtaí. An investigation is under way by the police in London about the murder of a man originally from County Clare fiosruchán ar bun ag na póilíní i Londain faoi dhúnmharú fhear as Contae an Chláir ó dhúchas

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com NBRU looking for a police department d NBRU ag lorg rannóg póilíneachta d'iompar poiblí. The Bus and Rail Workers' Union (NBRU) has again called for the establishment of a police department focused on public transport. Tá iarrtha arís ag Ceardchumann na nOibrithe Bus agus Iarnróid (NBRU) go mbúnófaí rannóg póilíneachta a bheadh dírithe ar iompar poiblí. In the last few weeks five drivers have been attacked and some of them had to be treated in hospital. Le roinnt seachtainí anuas ionsaíodh cúig thiománaí agus b'éigean de chuid acu sin cóir leighis a fháil san ospidéal. This is one of the reasons why the Bus and Rail Workers Union wants to draw attention to the request again. Seo ceann de na cúiseanna go dteastaíonn ó Cheardchumann na nOibrithe Bus agus Iarnróid aird a tharraing arís ar an n- iarratas. Tom O'Connor, Assistant General Secretary of the NBRU, says that anti-social behavior is on the rise. Deir Tom O'Connor, Ard-Rúnaí Cúnta an NBRU, go bhfuil ardú ar iompraíocht fhrithshóisialta. The Bus and Rail Workers' Union (NBRU) has again called for the establishment of a police department focused on public transport Tá iarrtha arís ag Ceardchumann na nOibrithe Bus agus Iarnróid (NBRU) go mbúnófaí rannóg póilíneachta a bheadh dírithe ar iompar poiblí

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Inquiry into an elderly woman who has died in Kerry. Fiosrúchán faoi bhean aosta atá básaithe i gCiarraí. The Gardai in Kerry are investigating after they found the body of a woman who was around 75 years old. Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag na Gardaí i gCiarraí tar éis dóibh a theacht ar chorp mná a bhí thart ar 75 bliain d'aois. The woman was found dead at a residence in Ard Seanbuaile in Kilarne at lunchtime today. Fritheadh an bhean marbh i dteach cónaithe in Ard Seanbhuaile i gCill Airne ag am lóin inniu. Gardaí say they are suspicious of the cause of her death. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil siad in amhras faoi údar a báis. The body is still on the scene and the place is to be examined by the forensic team. Tá an corp fós ar an láthair agus tá an áit le scrúdú ag an bhfoireann dlí-eolaíoch. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified. Tá fios curtha ar Oifig an Phaiteolaí Stáit.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Live explosive device found in Belfast. Gaireas pléascach beo faighte i mBéal Feirste. Police have found a live explosive device in the north following a security alert in Belfast. Tá gaireas pléascach beo aimsithe ag na póilíní ó thuaidh de bharr foláireamh slándála i mBéal Feirste. Police and ammunition technical officers have examined a scene on Norglen Parade in the west of the city after receiving reports of a suspicious device. Tá póilíní agus oifigigh teicniúla armlóin tar éis láthair ar Pharáid Norglen in iarthar na cathrach a scrúdú tar éis dóibh fógra a fháil faoi ghaireas a raibh amhras faoi. The PSNI say this morning that they have seized the device for further investigation. Deir an PSNI ar maidin go bhfuil an gaireas tógtha ar lámh acu lena fhiosrú tuilleadh. People were evicted from their homes and security restrictions were in place in the area overnight but the area is now safe, police say. Cuireadh daoine amach as a gcuid tithe agus mhair srianta slándála sa gceantar ar feadh tréimhse thar oíche ach tá an áit slán anois a deir na póilíní.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 1 The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture. Fuascailt, go fóill, do Phocán Chill Orglan. 2 The Government has decided to seek a 25% reduction in carbon emissions in the agricultural sector. Tá sé deimhnithe ag na Gardaí i gCill Orglan i gCiarraí go bhfuil an gabhar fiáin a bhí geimhlithe i gcliabhán a bhí crochta go h-ard os cionn an bhaile tugtha anuas as inniu de bharr an bhrothaill. 3 Referring to the decision, the former Minister of Agriculture Michael Creed told Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 that a significant compensation scheme will be needed for farmers, if that reduction is to be implemented. "Rí na gCnoc" a bhaistítear ar an bpocán. 4 The various parties in the Coalition had spent several days discussing these reductions in the case of farming. Tá gabhar fiáin á ghaibhniú leis na cianta le linn aonaigh bhliantúil an bhaile. 5 Between 22% and 30% reduction by the year 2030 is required according to the Government's Climate Plan. Bhí an t-ainmhí ceaptha a bheith coinnithe sa gcliabhán go dtí Dé hAoine ach bhí imní ó inné faoin teas mór. 6 The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue says that 'the goal here is challenging but it could be achieved'. Tá an teocht i drudim i dtreo 30 Celsius ó mhaidin. 7 The Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, says that he believes that this arrangement will benefit farmers as a whole. Tréadlia áitiúil a rinne an cinneadh thart ar mheánlae gur cheart an gabhar a scaoileadh anuas. 8 The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) says however that 'this is a big blow to farmers and the economy of rural areas'. Deir lucht eagraithe an aonaigh go bhfuil an poc anois "ag ligean a scíth, ar an bhfoscadh ón ngrian." 9 The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture Ach creidtear go mbeifear á chrochadh san aer arís amach sa tráthnóna nuair nach mbeidh an lá chomh marbhánta. The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture. The Government has decided to seek a 25% reduction in carbon emissions in the agricultural sector. Referring to the decision, the former Minister of Agriculture Michael Creed told Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 that a significant compensation scheme will be needed for farmers, if that reduction is to be implemented. The various parties in the Coalition had spent several days discussing these reductions in the case of farming. Between 22% and 30% reduction by the year 2030 is required according to the Government's Climate Plan. The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue says that 'the goal here is challenging but it could be achieved'. The Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, says that he believes that this arrangement will benefit farmers as a whole. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) says however that 'this is a big blow to farmers and the economy of rural areas'. The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture Redemption, yet, for Pocan Kilorglan. The Gardaí in Killorglan in Kerry have confirmed that the wild goat that was chained in a cage that was hanging high above the town has been brought down today due to the bribery. The bag is christened "King of the Hills". Wild goats are being seized by the hundreds during the town's annual fair. The animal was supposed to be kept in the cage until Friday but there was concern from yesterday about the extreme heat. The temperature is approaching 30 Celsius since the morning. A local vet made the decision around noon that the goat should be put down. Organizers of the fair say that the puck is now "resting, sheltered from the sun." But it is believed that it will be suspended in the air again in the evening when the day will not be so stagnant.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A man, 70, died in a work accident in Roscommon. Fear, 70, básaithe i dtimpiste oibre i Ros Comáin. A man has died as a result of an accident at a work site in Tigh Baoithin, a small town near Bealach an Dorrin in County Roscommon. Tá fear tar éis bháis de bharr timpiste ar láthair oibre i dTigh Baoithín, baile beag in aice le Bealach an Doirín i gContae Ros Comáin. Gardaí have confirmed that the emergency services in the west of the county were called at around 10.15 this morning. Tá sé deimhnithe ag na Gardaí gur cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála in iarthar an chondae thart ar 10.15 ar maidin. The man, who was about ten years and three score, died on the spot. Bhásaigh an fear, a bhí thart ar dheich mbliana agus trí scór, ar an láthair. His body has been taken to Roscommon University Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Tá a chorp tugtha go hOspidéal na hOllscoile Ros Comáin áit a ndéanfar scrúdú iarbháis. The Health and Safety Authority is investigating his death. Tá an tÚdarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta i mbun fiosraithe faoina bhás.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 30 Celsius exceeded and Yellow Warning temperature in force. 30 Celsius sáraithe agus Rabhadh Buí teochta i bhfeidhm. A Yellow Temperature Warning is due to come into effect across the island tomorrow evening, with the Met Office already confirming that the temperature reached 30.4 Celsius today on the Oak Park Estate in Co Carlow. Tá Rabhadh Buí faoin teocht le theacht i bhfeidhm ar fud an oileáin tráthnóna amárach, agus é deimhnithe cheana féin ag Oifig na hAimsire go ndeachaigh an teocht chomh h-ard le 30.4 Celsius inniu ar Eastát Pháirc na Darach i gCo Cheatharlach. A 24-hour yellow alert has been announced as it stands in Leinster and Munster from midday today. Tá foláireamh buí 24 uair a' chloig fógartha mar atá sé i gCúige Laighean agus i gCúige Mhumhan ó mheánlae inniu. From midday tomorrow the panic will spread across the country and will be in effect until Sunday morning. Ó mheánlae amárach leathfaidh an fhainic ar fud na tíre agus beidh sí i bhfeidhm go dtí maidin Dé Domhnaigh. It will be cooler along the coast, especially in Connacht and Tírconaill. Beidh sé níos fionnuaire cois cósta, go háirid i gConnachta agus i dTír Chonaill. "At the moment" says Gerry Murphy in the Weather Office, "we don't think the August temperature target will be exceeded". "Láthair na huaire" a deir Gerry Murphy in Oifig na hAimsire, "ní dóigh linn go sárófar an churiarracht don teocht mí Lúnasa". It was 31.5C in 1995. B’shin 31.5C i 1995.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com More than 100 cases of monkeypox found in Ireland. Breis is 100 cás den bholgach moncaí aimsithe in Éirinn. More than 100 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the country according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Watch Centre. Tá níos mó ná 100 cás den bholgach moncaí deimhithe sa tír de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí ón Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte. 101 people have now taken the acid. 101 duine atá tar éis an aicíd a tholgadh anois. 97 cases reported a week to date. 97 cás a tuairiscíodh seachtain is an lá inniu. The Watch Center says public health officials are investigating close contacts of people who have contracted the illness. Deir an Lárionad Faire go bhfuil oifigigh sláinte phoiblí ag fiosrú gar- theagmhálaithe na ndaoine atá tar éis an tinneas a tholgadh. A risk assessment has been carried out and advice is being given to people who have been in contact with the disease. Tá measúnú riosca déanta agus tá comhairle á chur ar dhaoine a bhí i dteagmháil leis an galar. The illness has long existed in regions of West and Central Africa. Tá an tinneas le fada i réigiúin in Iarthar agus i Lár na hAfraice. It is caused by an unusual virus that causes scaly, itchy skin and some cases are accompanied by fever. Víreas neamhghnáthach is cúis leis a thágann an craiceann scólta, tochasach agus bíonn fiabhras ag baint le cuid de na cásanna.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The FBI raided the Trump estate in Florida. Ruathar déanta ag an FBI ar eastát Trump in Florida. The former President of the United States Donald Trump has revealed that agents from the FBI raided his estate in Florida last night, that they searched the place and took with them some documents that were locked in his locker. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag iar-Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Donald Trump go ndearna gníomhairí ón FBI ruathar ar a eastát in Florida aréir, gur chuardaigh siad an áit agus gur thug siad leo roinnt cáipéisí a bhí faoi ghlas i dtaisceadán aige. The story appears to be related to an ongoing investigation by the FBI about documents that Donald Trump brought with him from the White House in Washington to the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach after he lost the Presidential election in 2020. Is cosúil go mbaineann an scéal le fiosrúchán atá ar bun ag an FBI faoi cháipéisí a thug Donad Trump leis ón Teach Bán i Washington go dtí eastát Mar- a-Lago in Palm Beach tar éis dó an toghchán Uachtaránachta a chailleadh in 2020. The United States Department of Justice and the FBI themselves are refusing to say anything about the matter. Tá Roinn Dlí agus Cirt na na Stát Aontaithe agus an FBI féin ag diúltú aon ní a rá faoin scéal. FBI director Christopher Wray, a man appointed by Donald Trump in 2017, is believed to have authorized the raid along with Attorney General Merrick Garland. Is é Christopher Wray stiúrthóir an FBI, fear ar cheap Donald Trump sa phost é in 2017, agus glactar leis gur thug seisean agus an tArd-Aighne Merrick Garland cead an ruathar a dhéanamh. A spokesman from the White House only said that President Joe Biden did not know that there was to be a raid on Donald Trump's estate. Ní dúirt urlabhraí ón Teach Bán ach nach raibh a fhios ag an Uachtarán Joe Biden go rabhthas le ruathar a dhéanamh ar eastát Donald Trump. Eric Trump, one of the former president's sons, confirmed that FBI agents brought documents with them and claimed that his father had been working with the National Archives in Washington about them for several months. Dheimhnigh Eric Trump, duine de chlann mhac an iar-Uachtaráin, gur thug gníomhairí an FBI cáipéisí leo agus mhaígh sé go raibh a athair ag obair i gcomhar leis an gCartlann Náisiúnta i Washington ina dtaobh le roinnt míonna. Eric Trump's wife, Lara Trump, claimed that her father-in-law brought with him from the White House only newspaper clippings and photographs, small mementos of his term of office that he was entitled to keep, as she said. Mhaígh bean chéile Eric Trump, Lara Trump, nár thug athair a céile leis ón Teach Bán ach gearrthóga ó nuachtáin agus grianghraif, cuimhneacháin bheaga ar a théarma oifige a raibh sé i dteideal iad a choinneáil, mar a dúirt sí. The National Archives announced in February that Donald Trump had handed over fifteen boxes full of documents to officials and that some of these documents were highly confidential. D'fhógair an Chartlann Náisiúnta i mí Feabhra go raibh cúig bhosca dhéag lán cáipéisí tugtha ar láimh ag Donald Trump d'oifigigh agus go raibh cuid de na cáipéisí sin thar a bheith rúnda. By law, Donald Trump should have handed over the documents to the National Archives when his term of office ended a year earlier. De réir an dlí, ba cheart na cáipéisí a bheith tugtha ar láimh ag Donald Trump don Chartlann Náisiúnta nuair a tháinig deireadh lena théarma oifige bliain roimhe sin. Several inquiries are underway by various agencies about Donald Trump's affairs, both his political business and his private business. Tá roinnt fiosrúchán ar bun ag gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla faoi ghnóthaí Donald Trump, idir a ghnó polaitiúil agus a ghnó príobháideach. Donald Trump speaking at an event in Dallas, Texas last Saturday Donald Trump ag labhairt ag ócáid in Dallas,

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A ship full of grain from Ukraine to dock in Ireland. Long lán arbhair ón Úcráin le bualadh chun poirt in Éirinn. The Turkish Government has indicated that three ships with grain cargo have left ports in Ukraine under the custody of the United Nations and that one of them is due to dock in Ireland. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Rialtas na Tuirce go bhfuil trí long a bhfuil lucht arbhair orthu tar éis calafoirt san Úcráin a fhágáil faoi choimirice na Náisiún Aontaithe agus go bhfuil ceann acu le bualadh chun poirt in Éirinn. Turkey is an occasional peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine since it is a neighboring country that has a voice in the conflict between them. Tá an Tuirc ina ceann réitigh ócáideach idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin ós tír chomharsanachta leo í a bhfuil guthaíocht aici ar an gcoimhlint eatarthu. Last week, diplomats from Turkey and the United Nations managed to persuade the Governments of both Russia and Ukraine to reach an agreement on sending grain across the lake. An tseachtain seo caite, d'éirigh le taidhleoirí na Tuirce agus na Náisiún Aontaithe áitiú ar Rialtais na Rúise agus na hÚcráine araon teacht ar chomhaontú faoi ghrán a sheoladh thar loch amach. There was a point, of course, since Russia and Ukraine produce a third of the world's wheat. Bhí téirim leis, ar ndóigh, ós iad an Rúis agus an Úcráin a tháirgeann an tríú cuid de chruithneacht an domhain. There was concern - and there is still concern - that there would be a famine in poor countries, which are already in dire straits, due to cargoes of grain being locked up in a dock in the south of Ukraine. Bhíothas imníoch - agus táthar imníoch i gcónaí - go mbeadh gorta i dtíortha bochta, atá i ngéarchall cheana féin, de bharr lastaí arbhair a bheith faoi iamh duga i ndeisceart na hÚcráine. When the iron is red it should be struck and apparently the Ukrainians were not the most negligent. Nuair atá an t-iarann dearg is cóir a bhualadh agus níor leis na hÚcránaigh ab fhaillí, de réir cosúlachta. In light of what was decided about corn matters, permission to export other raw materials - such as iron ore - is now being demanded. I bhfianaise ar socraíodh faoi chúrsaí arbhair, cead bunábhar eile a onnmhairiú - leithéidí amhiarainn - atá siad a éileamh anois. It is not known, however, when their petition will come in, if it does. Ní fios, áfach, cén uair a thiocfas a n- achainí isteach, má thagann. As with the war in Ukraine, the Russian Army is reportedly pushing the town of Avdiivka north of the city of Donetsk in the east of the country, as well as other important settlements in the region. Mar leis an gcogaíocht san Úcráin de, tuairiscítear go bhfuil Arm na Rúise ag brú ar bhaile Avdiivka ó thuaidh ó chathair Donetsk in oirthear na tíre, chomh maith le lonnaíochtaí tábhachtacha eile sa réigiún. It seems that the Ukrainians' quatrains in the places where they are not in a position to fight the enemy's encroachment. Dealraítear gur geall le ceithearnaigh na hÚcránaigh sna háiteanna nach bhfuil siad in araíocht dul i ngleic le hanfhorlann an namhad. This approach of the Ukrainian Army in some areas has been criticized, however, by the human rights organization Amnesty International. Tá cur chuige seo Arm na Úcráine i ndúichí áirithe cáinte, áfach, ag an eagraíocht chearta daonnna Amnesty International. Amnesty claims that civilians are being put at risk by soldiers settling among the population in a residential area. Maíonn Amnesty go bhfuil sibhialtaigh á gcur i nguais de bharr saighdiúirí a bheith ag cur fúthu i measc an phobail i gceantar chónaithe. That claim made the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky blush and he accused Amnesty that the organization was trying to take the bait from the house of the evildoers and send it to the door of the victim.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Gardaí have recovered €8.4m worth of cocaine in Westmeath. Luach €8.4m de chócaon faighte ag na Gardaí san Iarmhí. Gardaí in Co Westmeath have found 120 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated value of €8.4 million. Tá 120 cileagram de chócaon a meastar luach €8.4 milliún a bheith ann faighte ag na Gardaí i gCo na hIarmhí. The Gardaí found the cocaine when they searched two cars they had stopped in the Loch Uale area shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday evening. Tháinig na Gardaí ar an gcócaon nuair a chuardaigh siad dhá charr a bhí stoptha acu i gceantar Loch Uail go gairid tar éis 6 a chlog tráthnóna inné. Gardai say the cocaine was first brought to Co Longford on a small private plane before being put in the cars. Deir na Gardaí gur tugadh an cócaon go Co an Longfort ar eitleán beag príobháideach ar an gcéad dul síos sular cuireadh sna gluaisteáin é. Gardai took two men who were in the cars and also seized some communication devices. Thóg na Gardaí beirt fhear a bhí sna gluaisteáin agus ghabh siad roinnt gléasanna cumarsáide freisin. After arresting the men, Gardai searched a commercial airport in Longford, where they seized the small Cessna plane they believe the cocaine was transported on. Tar éis dóibh na fir a ghabháil, chuardaigh na Gardaí aerpháirc thráchtála sa Longfort, mar ar ghabh siad an t- eitleán beag Cessna a gcreideann siad gur iompraíodh an cócaon uirthi. They also searched a number of houses in Naas in Co Kildare and in Waterford city. Chuardaigh siad roinnt tithe sa Nás i gCo Chill Dara agus i gcathair Phort Láirge freisin. The two men who were arrested are aged 54 and 40 and are being questioned at Kildeoglan Gardai Station in Co Meath. Tá an bheirt fhear a gabhadh 54 agus 40 bliain d'aois agus tá siad á gceistiú i Stáisiún Gardaí Chill Dhéagláin i gCo na Mí. Gardai believe that the Kinahan crime gang is involved in the cocaine trade. Measann na Gardaí go bhfuil baint ag drong coireachta Kinahan leis an lear cócaoin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Brother and sister of the two who drowned in Kerry yesterday. Deartháir agus deirfiúr an bheirt a báthadh i gCiarraí inné. Post-mortem examinations are to be carried out today on the bodies of the two - a brother and sister - who drowned off the beach in Ballybunneagh in Co Kerry yesterday. Tá scrúduithe iarbháis le déanamh inniu ar choirp na díse - deartháir agus deirfiúr - a báthadh amach ó thrá Bhaile an Bhuinneánaigh i gCo Chiarraí inné. The emergency services were called at around 6 o'clock yesterday evening when it was clear that the two were in danger and the Coast Guard and a patient aircraft set out to search for them. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála ag thart ar 6 a chlog tráthnóna inné nuair ba léir go raibh an bheirt in abar agus chuaigh an Garda Cósta agus aerárthach othar i mbun a gcuardaigh. The bodies of the two were found in the water shortly afterwards, however. Thángthas ar choirp na beirte san uisce go gairid ina dhiaidh sin, áfach. The man was 50 years old and the woman was 62 years old. Bhí an fear 50 bliain d'aois agus 62 bliain a bhí an bhean. The two and their family members were on holiday in the area. Bhí an bheirt agus daoine muinteartha leo ar saoire sa cheantar. It is understood that the emergency services were contacted by a young person who was related to the two. Tuigtear gur duine óg a raibh gaol aige leis an mbeirt a chuir fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála. The two were from Leathquathárnú in Co. Roscommon but the woman was living in the city of Malmö in Sweden. B'as an Leathcheathrú i gCo Ros Comáin an bheirt ach bhí an bhean ag cur fúithi i gcathair Malmö sa tSualainn. It is understood that they were taking part in swimming activities on the beach when the accident happened. Tuigtear go raibh siad ag glacadh páirt i ngníomhaíochtaí snámha ar an trá nuair a bhain an míthapa dóibh. Local councillor, Robert Beasley from Sinn Féin, said that the people of the area are very disturbed by the tragedy. Dúirt comhairleoir áitiúil, Robert Beasley ó Shinn Féin, go bhfuil muintir an cheantair suaite go mór ag an tragóid. He indicated that he drove past the beach yesterday evening and that there were a lot of people there, about 800, he thinks. Thug sé le fios gur thiomáin sé thar an trá tráthnóna inné agus go raibh an domhan brách daoine ann, thart ar 800, dar leis. The post-mortem examinations will be carried out at the University Hospital, Kerry, Tralee. Is in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Ciarraí, i dTrá Lí a dhéanfar na scrúduithe iarbháis.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A man has pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of his sister. Fear tar éis pléadáil ciontach i marú neamhdhleathach a dheirféar. In the Cumberland District Court, a 27-year-old man from Dublin pleaded guilty to killing his sister in her home in the Finglas area almost five months ago. I gCúirt Dúiche Chnoc na Seamar, phléadáil fear 27 bliain d'aois as Baile Átha Cliath ciontach ina dheirfiúr a mharú ina teach cónaithe i gceantar Fhionnghlaise beagnach cúig mhí ó shin. Sandra Boyd, 36, who had five children, was shot dead in the house in Collins Place in Finglas on March 19. Lámhachadh Sandra Boyd, 36 bliain, a raibh cúigear clainne aici, sa teach i bPlás Uí Choileáin i bhFionnghlas ar an 19 Márta. She was badly injured and passed away shortly after in the Mater Hospital. Gortaíodh go dona í agus cailleadh í go gairid i ndiaidh a caite in Opsidéal an Mater. It is believed that the gun was accidentally discharged. Táthar den tuairim gur de thaisme a scaoileadh an gunna léi. Her brother Derek Boyd was initially charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition and remanded in custody. Cúisíodh a deartháir Derek Boyd ar an gcéad dul síos i ngunna agus armlón a bheith ina sheilbh aige agus cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil é. However, last month he was charged with the unlawful killing of Sandra Boyd and pleaded guilty to that charge today. An mhí seo caite, áfach, cúisíodh é i marú neamhdhleathach Sandra Boyd agus phléadáil sé ciontach sa chúis sin inniu. Derek Boyd was sentenced in court today at Dublin Criminal Circuit Court on October 7th. Rialaíodh sa chúirt inniu pianbhreith a ghearradh ar Derek Boyd i gCúirt Chuarda Choiriúil Bhaile Átha Cliath ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair. The defense barrister said from the start that his client wanted him to show remorse and that the shooting incident was a tragic accident. Dúirt an t-abhcóide cosanta ón tús gur mhian lena chliant go mbeadh breith ar a aiféala aige agus gur timpiste thragóideach a bhí san eachtra lámhaigh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man missing after falling off a cliff in Co Sligo. Fear caillte tar éis dó titim le haill i gCo Shligigh. A man over 60 years of age died while hillwalking around Sruth in Anaird in Glencarthy, Co Sligo, yesterday evening. Bhásaigh fear os cionn 60 bliain d'aois agus é ag cnocadóireacht thart ar Shruth in Aghaidh an Aird i nGleann an Chairthe, Co Shligigh, tráthnóna inné. It is understood that the man was from Co Galway and was on holiday in the area with his partner. Tuigtear gurbh as Co na Gaillimhe an fear agus go raibh sé ar saoire sa cheantar in éineacht lena chéile. A spokesman for the local mountain rescue team said it appears the man was thrown in his direction, his foot slipped at the top of a cliff and he fell into a stream. Dúirt urlabhraí ó fhoireann tarrthála sléibhe na háite gur cosúil gur cuireadh an fear dá threo, gur bhain sciorradh coise dó ag barr altáin agus gur thit sé i sruthán. Rescuers were immediately called and took the man out of the water before they reached the place. Cuireadh fios ar lucht tarrthála láithreach agus thug siad an fear as an uisce a thúisce a bhain siad an áit amach. Medics treated the man on the limb but he was pronounced dead a short time later. Chuir lucht míochaine cóir leighis ar an bhfear ar an mball ach fógraíodh go gairid ina dhiaidh sin go raibh sé éagtha. In addition to the mountain rescue team, the Coast Guard helicopter, the Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service were involved in the effort to bring the man to safety. Chomh maith leis an bhfoireann tarrthála sléibhe, bhí héileacaptar an Gharda Cósta, an Garda Síochána agus an tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Otharcharranna páirteach san iarracht ar an bhfear a thabhairt slán.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An end to the HSE's Covid-19 tests. Deireadh le cur le tástálacha covid 19 an HSE. Health Service Executive (HSE) Covid-19 tests are to be discontinued in centers across the country from the Autumn onwards. Tá deireadh le cur le tástálacha covid 19 Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (HSE) in ionaid ar fud na tíre ón bhFómhar ar aghaidh. From then on it will be up to family doctors to decide on any patients who need to be tested. Is faoi dhochtúirí teaghlaigh a bheidh sé ón am sin ar aghaidh cinneadh a dhéanamh faoi aon othar a gcaithfear tástáil a dhéanamh orthu. This recommendation came from the interim Chief Medical Officer, Breda Smith. Tháinig an moladh seo ón bPríomh- Oifigeach Leighis eatramach,Breda Smith. The General Practitioners Association (IMO) says it is a little too early for the HSE to make a decision. Deir Cumann na nDochtúirí Teaghlaigh (IMO) go bhfuil sé beagán ró-luath ag an HSE a léithid de chinneadh a dhéanamh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A man has been jailed for 17 years for assault and rape. 17 bliain príosúnachta faighte ag fear as ionsaí agus éigniú. A man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for a series of assaults and rapes on a woman with whom he had been in a relationship for 6 weeks. Tá 17 bliain de théarma príosúnachta gearrtha ar fhear de bharr sraith ionsaithe agus éignithe a rinne sé ar bhean a raibh sé i gcaidreamh léi ar feadh 6 seachtainí. Dean Ward (36) was also convicted of exercising coercive control over the woman. Bhí Dean Ward (36) ciontaithe freisin as smacht comhéigneach a imirt ar an bhean. It was heard in the Central Criminal Court that he fired a spray can at different times into the woman's face, tied her up, punched her in the face and threatened her with a hammer. Chualathas sa Phríomh Chúirt Choiriúil gur scaoil sé sprae-channa ag tráthanna éagsúla isteach in éadan na mná,gur cheangail sé í ,gur thug sé dorn di san éadan agus gur bhagair sé uirthi le casúr. It was also heard that he had complete control over her life and the relationship she had with her family and friends. Chualathas freisin go mbíodh smacht iomlán aige ar a saol agus an caidreamh a bhí aici lena muintir agus a cairde. The incidents took place between June and July 2019. Tharla na heachtraí idir Meitheamh agus Iúil 2019. In her statement before the court yesterday, the woman who suffered this harassment said that she was scared for her life but that she received a lot of support from her guards. Ina ráiteas os comhair na cúirte inné, dúirt an bhean a d'fhulaing an ciapadh seo go raibh sí scanraithe ina beatha ach go bhfuair sí an-tacaíocht óna gardaí. Judge Kerida Naidoo sentenced Ward, who also once operated under the name Dean Alexander Fowkes, to 18 years, but suspended the final year of that. Ghearr an Breitheamh Kerida Naidoo 18 bliain ar Ward, a bhí ag feidhmiú freisin tráth faoin ainm Dean Alexander Fowkes, ach chuir sí an bhliain dheiridh de sin ar fionraí. Ward had previously been convicted of another serious crime. Bhí Ward ciontaithe roimhe sin as coir thromchúiseach eile.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 70 cases of monkeypox in the State. 70 cás de bholgach an mhoncaí sa Stát. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly said that there are now 70 cases of monkeypox in the State. Dúirt an tAire Sláinte, Stephen Donnelly gur 70 cás de bholgach an mhoncaí atá sa Stát anois. He said that the Government's attention was on the issue and that additional vaccines were being provided. Dúirt sé go raibh aird an Rialtais ar an gceist agus go raibh vacsaíní breise á soláthar. Our first case was declared in Betaine, that happened in the east of the country. Ba i mí Beataine a dearbhaíodh an chéad chás againne, Tháinig sin chun cinn in oirthear na tíre. 16,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide in the last few months. Tá 16,000 cás dearbhaithe ar fud an domhain le roinnt míonna anuas.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture. An rialtas le laghdú 25 faoin gcéad a lorg ar astaíochtaí ó thalmhaíocht. The Government has decided to seek a 25% reduction in carbon emissions in the agricultural sector. Tá sé socraithe ag an Rialtas laghdú 25 faoin gcéad a lorg ar astaíochtaí carbóin san earnáil talmhaíochta. Referring to the decision, the former Minister of Agriculture Michael Creed told Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 that a significant compensation scheme will be needed for farmers, if that reduction is to be implemented. Ag tagairt don chinneadh, dúirt an t-iar Aire Talmhaíochta Michael Creed le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 go dteastóidh scéim cúitimh shuntasach d'fheirmeoirí, má tá an laghdú úd le cur i bhfeidhm. The various parties in the Coalition had spent several days discussing these reductions in the case of farming. Bhí roinnt mhaith laethanta caite ag na páirtithe éagsúla sa Chomhrialtas ag plé na laghduithe seo i gcás na feirmeoireachta dhe. Between 22% and 30% reduction by the year 2030 is required according to the Government's Climate Plan. Idir 22 faoin gcéad agus 30 faoin gcéad de laghdú faoin mbliain 2030 atá ag teastáil de réir Phlean Aeráide an Rialtais. The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue says that 'the goal here is challenging but it could be achieved'. Deir an tAire Talmhaíochta, Charlie McConalogue gur 'dúshlánach an sprioc atá anseo ach go bhféadfaí é a bhaint amach'. The Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, says that he believes that this arrangement will benefit farmers as a whole. Deir an tAire Comhshaoil,Eamon Ryan go gcreideann sé gur chun tairbhe na bhfeirmeoirí tré chéile an socrú seo. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) says however that 'this is a big blow to farmers and the economy of rural areas'. Deir Cumann Féirmeoirí Éireann (IFA) áfach gur 'mór an buille é seo d'fheirmeoirí agus d'eacnamaíocht na gceantar tuaithe'. The government to seek a 25% reduction in emissions from agriculture An rialtas le laghdú 25 faoin gcéad a lorg ar astaíochtaí ó thalamhaíocht

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com A new bill in relation to rape has received the Government's blessing. Beannacht an Rialtais faighte ag bille nua i dtaca le héigniú. The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has proposed a new bill in connection with cases of rape. Tá bille nua i dtaca le cásanna éignithe beartaithe ag an Aire Dlí is Cirt,Helen McEntee. The Government has given its blessing to the bill in relation to strengthening the law in these cases where will, knowledge and understanding are involved. Tá an Rialtas tar éis a bheannacht don bhille maidir leis an dlí a neartú sna cásanna seo nuair a thagann toil,eolas agus tuiscint i gceist. This will change the law as it currently stands. Athróidh sé seo an dlí mar atá faoi láthair. Previously it was more difficult to accuse a man of rape if he says he believed he had the woman's will. Roimhe seo bhí sé níos deacra éigniú a chur i leith fir má deir sé gur chreid sé go raibh toil na mná aige. Under this new law he can no longer use that excuse. Faoin dlí nua seo ní féidir leis an leithscéal sin a úsáid feasta. It is also no defense for a person to say that he was drunk when he committed rape. Ní haon chosaint ach oiread é ag duine a rá go raibh sé ar meisce nuair a chuaigh sé i mbun éignithe.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Taoiseach said that climate change is an existential crisis and that this country must do its part to tackle it. 'Géarchéim eiseach é athrú aeráide, caithfear gníomhú'-Taoiseach. Micheál Martin was speaking after the leaders of the coalition parties decided to reach an agreement regarding targets for the reduction that should be made in carbon emissions. Dúirt an Taoiseach gur géarchéim eiseach an t-athrú aeráide agus go gcaithfidh an tír seo a cion féin a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le dul i ngleic leis. The parties spent 2 hours last night discussing these reductions in the case of farming. Bhí Micheál Martin ag labhairt i ndiaidh gur chinn ar cheannairí pháirtithe an chomhrialtais teacht ar shocrú i dtaca le spriocanna ar an laghdú ba chóir a dhéanamh ar astuithe carbóin. Between 22% and 30% of reduction is required according to the Government's Climate Plan. Chaith na páirtithe 2 uair a chloig aréir ag plé na laghduithe seo i gcás na feirmeoireachta dhe. It is understood that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael want to keep that figure as low as possible; Green Alliance wants it to be closer to 30%. Idir 22 faoin gcéad agus 30 faoin gcéad de laghdú atá ag teastáil de réir Phlean Aeráide an Rialtais. Senator Pauline O'Reilly, Chair of the Green Party, said that action on climate change can no longer be put off. Tuigtear go bhfuil Fianna Fáil agus Fine Gael ag iarraidh an figiúir sin a choinneáil chomh íseal agus is féidir;Comhaontas Glas ag iarraidh é a bheith níos gaire don 30 faoin gcéad . The various parties have said that they hope to reach a settlement before the end of the week. Dúirt an seanadóir Pauline O'Reilly, Cathaoirleach Chomhaontas Glas nach féidir an gníomhú ar athrú aeráide chur ar an mhéir fhada a thuilleadh. Tá sé ráite ag na páirtithe éagsúla go bhfuil súil acu teacht ar shocrú roimh dheireadh na seachtaine.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Concern is being expressed about the number of people killed by drugs in Belfast. Imní á léiriú faoin líon daoine marbh ag drugaí i mBéal Feirste. 34 people have died in the city of Belfast so far in 2022 due to illegal drugs. 34 duine atá básaithe i gcathair Bhéal Feirste go dti seo i 2022 de bharr dhrugaí mídhleathacha. Hundreds took part in a march there today to highlight the problem. Bhí na céadta páirteach i mórshiúl ansin inniu le haird a tharraingt ar an bhfadhb. It's a problem that has been getting worse for several weeks. Is fadhb í atá ag dul in olcas le roinnt seachtainí. In July so far 15 of those people have died on the streets of the city, two young women among them it was said. I mí Iúil go dtí seo atá 15 de na daoine sin básaithe ar shráideanna na cathrach, beirt bhan óga ina measc a dúradh. Local charities organized the march today, pointing out that there is now a public health emergency in Belfast. Carthanachtaí áitiúla a d'eagraigh an mórshiúl inniu agus iad ag tabhairt le fios go bhfuil éigeandáil ó thaobh na sláinte phoibl di geall leis i mBéal Feirste anois. They have now dubbed the area a 'city in crisis' due to the crisis. 'Cathair i gcruachás' atá baistithe acu ar an gceantar anois de bharr na géarchéime. They have petitioned the politicians in Stormont to tackle the problem. Tá achainí déanta acu ar na polaiteoirí i Stormont dul i ngleic leis an fhadhb. Sadly, there is currently no assembly in Stormont to discuss and resolve this appalling situation. Faraor, níl aon chomhthionól i Stormont faoi láthair leis an scéal uafásach seo a phlé agus a réiteach.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Services with Bus Eireann hit. Seirbhísí le Bus Eireann buailte. Bus Eireann announced this morning that some of its services are not operating today. D'fhógair Bus Eireann ar maidin go bhfuil roinnt dá chuid seirbhísí nach bhfuil ag feidhmiú inniu. Among the services affected are a number of express buses to Dublin Airport. I measc na seirbhísí atá buailte, tá roinnt mearbhusanna go hAerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. The west of the country is worst hit and the counties of Galway, Mayo and Sligo are particularly affected. Is é iarthar na tíre is measa atá buailte agus tá contaetha na Gaillimhe,Mhaigh Eo agus Shligigh thíos leis go speisialta. However, Bus Eireann says this is not affecting people trying to get to Croke Park, whether from Galway or Kerry. Deir Bus Eireann áfach nach bhfuil sé seo ag goilliúint ar dhaoine atá ag iarraidh Páirc an Chrócaigh a bhaint amach, bíodh sin ó Ghaillimh nó ó Chiarraí. Services between Dublin Airport and counties Waterford and Wexford have also been cancelled. Cuireadh ar ceal freisin seirbhísí idir Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath agus contaetha Phort Láirge agus Loch Garman. Bus Eireann says there are a number of reasons for this and one of those reasons is a lack of drivers. Deir Bus Eireann go bhfuil roinnt fáthanna leis seo agus go bhfuil easpa tiománaithe ar cheann de na fáthanna sin. 'But 98% of its services are operating nationally' he says. 'Ach tá 98 faoin gcéad dá chuid seirbhísí ag feidhmiú go náisiúnta' a deir sé. He asks anyone who was planning to travel to check the company's Twitter account or website. Iarrann sé ar aon duine a raibh sé i gceist acu taisteal cuntas Twitter nó gréasán an chomhlachta a sheiceáil.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Tensions in talks about carbon pollution. Teannas sna cainteanna faoi thruailliú carbóin. There is said to be some tension between the Coalition parties over how best to reduce carbon emissions. Deirtear go bhfuil roinnt teannais idir páirtithe an Chomhrialtais maidir leis an mbealach is fearr le hastuithe carbóin a laghdú. There is no certainty according to reports that an agreement will be reached by next week. Níl aon chinnteacht ann de réir tuairiscí go dtiocfar ar chomhaontú faoin tseachtain seo chugainn. The next Government meeting will be this coming Wednesday. Is ar an gCéadaoin seo ag teacht a bheidh an chéad chruinniú Rialtais eile. However, it is now thought to be a 50/50 chance that there will be a settlement by then. Ceaptar áfach gur seans 50/50 anois é go mbeidh socrú ann faoin tráth sin. Under the Government's Climate Plan published last year it was said that farmers would have to reduce their emissions by 22-30% in the coming years. Faoi Phlean Aeráide an Rialtais a foilsíodh anuraidh dúradh go gcaithfeadh feirmeoirí a gcuid astuithe a laghdú idir 22-30 faoin gcéad sna blianta atá romhainn. The Green Alliance wants the target to be reached closer to 30%. Teastaíonn ón gComhaontas Glas gur gaire do 30 faoin gcéad an sprioc a bhainfí amach. The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue from the Fianna Fáil party is happy with a lower target. Tá an tAire Talmhaíochta, Charlie McConalogue ó pháirtí Fhianna Fáil sásta le sprioc níos ísle.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An emotional Taoiseach about his uncle's imprisonment in Singapore. An Taoiseach mothúchánach faoi ghéibheannas a uncail i Singeapór. Report by Tomás Ó Mainnín to be broadcast on TG4 at 7 The Taoiseach's 4-day official visit to Japan and Singapore has come to a close. Tuairisc le Tomás Ó Mainnín le craoladh ar TG4 ag a 7 Tá clabhsúr curtha ar chuairt oifigiúil 4 lá a bhí ar bun ag an Taoiseach ar an tSeapáin agus ar Singeapór. He spent part of the day in the Changi Museum in Singapore, a museum that examines the Japanese invasion of the country in the Second World War. I Músaem Changi i Singeapór a chaith sé píosa den lá, músaem a chíorann ionradh na Seapáine ar an tír sa Dara Cogadh Domhanda. Micheál Martin had a special reason for being there: It was a prison camp where prisoners of war were kept and in 1942 it was there that the Taoiseach's uncle, Philip Martin, who was captured while on duty with the Royal Engineers of the British Army, was sent there. the Japanese took possession of the island. Bhí cúis ar leith ag Micheál Martin a bheith ann: Campa géibhinn a bhí ann inar coinníodh príosúnaithe cogaidh agus i 1942 is ann a cuireadh uncail leis an Taoiseach, Philip Martin, a gabhadh agus é ar dualgas le Innealtóirí Ríoga Arm na Breataine, nuair a fuair na Seapánaigh seilbh ar an oileán. During the War he was thought to have died but in 1945 when the geese were freed Philip Martin was among the prisoners released. Ceapadh le linn an Chogaidh go raibh sé tar éis bháis ach i 1945 nuair a fuasclaíodh na géibheannaigh bhí Philip Martin i measc na bpríosúnach a scaoileadh saor. Micheál Martin said he was moved, emotional in the museum as he remembered his uncle. Duirt Micheál Martin go raibh sé corraithe, mothálach san músaem agus é ag cuimhniú ar a uncail. "We heard more stories about the hardships suffered by the prisoners, about the hard work they did, with little food. "Is mó scéalta a chuala muid faoin gcruatan a d'fhulaing na priosúnaigh, faoin obair chrua a rinne siad, ar bheagán bia. Philip left the camp weighing just eight stone", said the Taoiseach. D’fhág Philip an campa agus gan é ach ocht gclocha meáchain", a dúirt an Taoiseach. Earlier today, his last day in the Far East, Micheál Martin met the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsein Loong. Roimhe sin inniu, an lá deirneach aige sa gCianOirthear, bhuail Micheál Martin le Príomhaire Singeapór Lee Hsein Loong. The meeting lasted a little over an hour and discussed security issues and climate change. Beagán le cois uair a’ chloig a mhair an cruinniú ag ar pléadh deirtear cursaí slándála agus athrú aeráide. The Taoiseach pulled down what is said to be the rights of gay people in Singapore. Tharraing an Taoiseach anuas a deirtear cearta daoine aeracha i Singeapór. In addition, he informed the Prime Minister, it was revealed to the media, that Ireland does not agree with the death penalty. Ina theannta sin, chuir sé i n-iúl don Phríomhaire, tugadh le fios do na meáin, nach n-aontaíonn Éirinn le pionós an bháis. Today the fifth person died since the beginning of the year in the country. Inniu a cuireadh den tsaol an cúigiú duine ó thús na bliana sa tír. Mr Loong replied, it was reported, that the death penalty is needed for arrests against illegal drug dealing. D’fhreagair an tUas Loong, tuairiscíodh, go bhfuil pionós an bháis ag teastáil le ghabháil i ngleic le mangaireacht drugaí mídhleathacha. After that meeting, the Taoiseach attended a meeting with representatives from Enterprise Ireland and new contracts were being signed by companies from this country doing business in Singapore. Tar éis an chruinnithe sin, d’fhreastail an Taoiseach ar chruinniú le ionadaithe ó Fiontar Éireann agus conarthaí nua á siniú ag cuideachtaí as an tír seo atá i mbun gnó i Singeapór.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com €130,000 awarded to Parents of the Gaeltacht. €130,000 bronnta ar Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta. While visiting the Gaeltacht of Galway today, Jack Chambers, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, announced that he has approved €130,644 of additional funding for the organization Tuismítiorí na Gaeltacht to manage the family support package they are administering on behalf of the Department and to develop. Agus é ar cuairt inniu ar Ghaeltacht na Gaillimhe d'fhógair Jack Chambers, Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, go bhfuil €130,644 de mhaoiniú breise ceadaithe aige don eagraíocht Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta leis an bpacáiste tacaíochta teaghlaigh atá á riar acu thar ceann na Roinne a bhainistiú agus a fhorbairt. "Parents of the Gaeltacht are doing significant work to increase the use of Irish among Gaeltacht families who are raising their children with Irish or who wish to do so" said the Minister of State. "Tá obair shuntasach á déanamh ag Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta chun cur le húsáid na Gaeilge i measc teaglaigh Gaeltachta atá ag tógáil a bpáistí le Gaeilge nó ar mian leo sin a dhéanamh" adúirt an tAire Stáit. "With this additional funding for the family support package, Parents of the Gaeltacht will have the opportunity to contribute to the impact and effectiveness of the package and their own important work." "Leis an maoiniú breise seo don phacáiste tacaíochta teaghlaigh, beidh deis ag Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta cur le tionchar agus éifeacht an phacáiste agus lena gcuid oibre tábhachtaí féin." The Minister of State launched a new booklet compiled by the Gaeltacht Parents 'Family Treasure' while visiting the organisation's offices on An Ceathrú Rua in Connemara. Sheol an tAire Stáit leabhrán nua atá curtha le chéile ag Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta 'Taisce Teaghlaigh' agus é ag tabhairt cuairt ar oifigí an eagrais ar An gCeathrú Rua i gConamara. It is hoped that the booklet will encourage families to get involved in the pursuit of nature in the Gaeltacht. Tá súil go spreagfaidh an leabhrán teaghlaigh le ghabháil i mbun tóraíocht nádúir sa nGaeltacht. The Head of Parents of the Gaeltacht, Sorcha Ní Chéilleichair, said that the additional funding "gives us the opportunity to better serve the families who apply for the Family Support Package. Dúirt Ceannasaí Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta, Sorcha Ní Chéilleachair, go dtugann an maoiniú sa mbreis "deis dúinn freastal níos fearr a dhéanamh ar na teaghlaigh a dhéanann iarratas ar an bPacáiste Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh. A new system will be implemented in which the needs of the families will be taken into account and packages based on those needs will be made available. Beidh córas nua á chur i bhfeidhm ina mbeidh riachtanais na dteaghlach á gcur san áireamh agus pacáistí atá bunaithe ar na riachtanais sin á gcur ar fáil. There will be more information in the Gaeltacht package about the work of the Gaeltacht Parents and the language planning process and an opportunity for families to search for information and find services in the community accordingly." Beidh níos mó eolais á chur sa phacáiste Gaeltachta faoi obair Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta agus an proiséas pleanála teanga agus deis ag teaghlaigh eolas a chuardach agus teacht ar sheirbhísí sa phobal dá réir."

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Building innovation center to be funded in Galway. Ionad nuálaíochta tógála le maoiniú i nGaillimh. The Government will award €5 million over a period of 5 years to a new construction technology center that is being established to promote research and innovation in the construction sector. Bronnfaidh an Rialtas €5 mhilliún thar thréimhse 5 bhliana ar ionad nua teicneolaíocht tógála atá á bhunú le sodar a chur faoin taighde agus nuáil san earnáil tógála. The center to be established jointly with Trinity College, University College Dublin and University College Cork will be at the University of Galway. In Ollscoil na Gaillimhe a bheidh an t-ionad atá le bunú i bpáirt le Coláiste na Tríonóide, Coláiste na hOllscoile Baile Átha Cliath agus Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh. Under the Government's strategy, Housing for All, the new center will have a particular emphasis on the productivity and innovation of residential homes. Beidh Faoin straitéis atá ag an Rialtas, Tithíocht do Chách, beidh béim ar leith ag an ionad nua ar tháirgiúlacht agus nuálaíocht tithe cónaithe. There will be a research team with expertise in digital transformation and sustainable building methods. Beidh meitheal taighde ann agus saineolas acu ar an iompú-digiteach agus ar mhódhanna inmharthana tógála. There will be 5 main objectives to satisfy: productivity and affordability; quality and safety; viability; skills and training; and collaboration. Beidh 5 phríomh-chuspóir le sásamh: táirgiúlacht agus inacmhainneacht; caighdeán agus sábháilteacht; inmharthanacht; scileanna agus oiliúint; agus comhoibriú.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Refugees from the Ukraine have arrived as far as the Gormanstown camp. Teifigh ón Úcráin tagtha chomh fada le campa Bhaile Mhic Gormáin. Up to 150 refugees from Ukraine will be staying at the Gormanstown military camp in County Meath from today. Beidh suas le 150 teifeach ón Úcráin ag fanacht i gcampa míleata Bhaile Mhic Gormáin i gContae na Mí ón lá inniu amach. The first bus with refugees from Ukraine has arrived in Gormanstown. Tá an chéad bhus le teifigh ón Úcráin air tar éis Baile Mhic Gormáin a bhaint amach. The bus reached the military camp shortly after four o'clock in the evening. Shroich an bus an campa míleata go gairid tar éis a ceathar a chlog tráthnóna. It is understood that there were 44 Ukrainians on that bus. Tuigtear go raibh 44 Úcránach ar an mbus sin. The Government says that the refugees will stay in the accommodation provided in tents for a week at most. Deir an Rialtas go bhfanfaidh na teifigh sa chóiríocht atá a cur ar fáil i bpubaill ar feadh seachtaine ar a mhéad. Up to 350 people can stay there. Is féidir le suas le 350 duine fanacht ann. Since the end of February, approximately 43,000 refugees from Ukraine have arrived in Ireland. Ó dheireadh Mhí Feabhra, tá tuairim is 43,000 teifeach ón Úcráin tagtha go hÉireann. The camp for refugees was opened in Bally MacGorman following difficulties with State accommodation for new people coming to the country. Osclaíodh an campa do theifigh i mBaile Mhic Gormáin i ndiaidh deacrachtaí a bheith ann maidir le cóiríocht Stáit do dhaoine nua a bhí ag teacht chun na tíre. Over 300 people had to wait at Dublin airport last week to cancel accommodation. B'éigean do bhreis is 300 duine fanacht ag aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath an tseachtain seo caite ceal lóistín. 16 people will be staying in one tent in MacGorman Town and there are facilities for taking a shower and toilets on the site. Beidh 16 duine ag fanacht i bpuball amháin i mBaile Mhic Gormáin agus tá áiseanna chun cith a thógaint agus leithris ar an suíomh. Minister Roderic O'Gorman said that the refugees will stay there for a week at most and that it is not intended to be a long-term facility in a camp in Bally MacGorman. Dúirt an tAire Roderic O'Gorman go bhfanfaidh na teifigh ann ar feadh seachtaine ar a mhéad agus nach bhfuil sé i gceist gur áis fhadtéarmach a bheidh i gcampa i mBaile Mhic Gormáin. Refugees from the Ukraine have arrived at the Bally MacGorman camp Refugees from the Ukraine are staying at the Bally MacGorman camp Teifigh ón Úcráin tagtha go campa Bhaile Mhic Gormáin Teifigh ón Úcráin ag fanacht ag campa Bhaile Mhic Gormáin

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irishman at risk of death after gun attack in Spain. Éireannach i mbaol báis tar éis ionsaí gunna sa Spáinn. A man from Ireland is in danger of dying in a hospital in Spain after he was shot in a nightclub on the Costa del Sol last night. Tá fear as Éirinn i mbaol báis in ospidéal sa Spáinn tar éis dó a bheith caite le pilléar i gclub-oíche ar an Costa del Sol aréir. He is a man of about 35 years old and the authorities say that he had nothing to do with the confrontation and violence that happened at one o'clock in the morning at the Opium Beach Club in Marbella. Fear thart ar 35 bliain d'aois é agus deir na húdaráis thall nach raibh baint ar bith aige le achrann agus foréigean a tharla ag a haon a chlog ar maidin san Opium Beach Club i Marbella. Five people were taken to the hospital, people thrown and stabbed. Tugadh cúigear go dtí an t-ospidéal, daoine caite agus sáite. In the chest the Irishman was thrown. Sa gcliabhrach a caitheadh an tÉireannach. A woman was also thrown and is herself seriously injured in hospital. Caitheadh bean freisin agus tá sise í féin gortaithe go han-dona san ospidéal. The gunman was also taken to hospital. Tugadh fear an ghunna chomh maith chuig an ospidéal. Pictures on social media show people brawling in the club. Léríonn pictiúirí ar na meáin shóisialta daoine i mbun achrainn sa gclub. Then a gun is pulled, bullets start firing, and people run away. Ansin tarraingítear gunna, tosaítear ag scaoileadh pilléar, agus téann daoine ag teitheadh. The dispute was between people of Dutch origin and people from Morocco. Idir daoine de bhunú na hÍsiltíre agus daoine as Maracó a bhí an t-aighneas. Four people were thrown and one person was stabbed, police say. Caitheadh ceathrar agus sáthadh duine amháin a deir na póilíní. The Gardaí in Ireland say that they have never known an Irish man who has been injured so badly. Deir na Gardaí in Éirinn nach raibh aon aithne acu ar fhear na hÉireann atá gortaithe chomh dona. It is not clear if he lives over there or if he was on holiday. Ní léir an ina chónaí thall atá sé nó an ar laethanta saoire a bhí sé.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Hutch's application thrown out of the Special Criminal Court. Iarratas Hutch caite amach as an gCúirt Choiriúil Speisialta. Judges in the Special Criminal Court have rejected an application made by Gerard Hutch - or "The Monk" as he is known - to throw out the charge of murder against him. Tá breithiúna sa gCúirt Choiriúil Speisialta i ndiaidh diúltiú d'iarratas a bhí déanta ag Gerard Hutch - nó "An Manach" mar a thugtar air - an chúis dúnmharaithe ina choinne a chaitheamh amach. Hutch has been accused of murdering Kinahan gang member David Byrne at the Regency hotel in north Dublin in 2016. Tá sé curtha i leith Hutch gur dhúnmharaigh sé ball de bhuíon choirpeach Kinahan, David Byrne, in óstán an Regency i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath i 2016. The judges did not accept the argument made by Gerry Hutch's legal team that he would not receive a fair hearing in the Special Criminal Court. Níor ghlac na breithiúna leis an hargóintí a bhí déanta ag foireann dlí Gerry Hutch nach bhfaigheadh sé cothrom na féinne sa gCúirt Choiriúil Speisialta. Gerry Hutch, 59, is currently in custody and was in court today for the ruling. Tá Gerry Hutch, 59, faoi choimeád faoi láthair agus bhí sé i láthair sa gcúirt inniu don rialú.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com No one has been charged in relation to Deirdre Jacob's death. Níl aon duine le cúiseamh maidir le bás Deirdre Jacob. Eighteen-year-old Deirdre Jacob was last seen outside her home on Ballybarrett Road, outside Newbridge in County Kildare at 3 o'clock on Friday, July 28, 1998. Chonacthas Deirdre Jacob, ocht mbliana déag d'aois, don uair dheireanach taobh amuigh dá teach cónaithe ar Bhóthar Bhaile Bhairéad, taobh amuigh den Droichead Nua i gContae Chill Dara ar 3 a chlog dé hAoine, 28 Iúil, 1998. She disappeared without a trace or report. D'imigh sí gan tásc ná tuairisc. A fresh investigation was launched and the case was upgraded to a murder case four years ago. Cuireadh fiosrúchán úr ar bun agus rinneadh uasghrádú ar an gcás, go cás dúnmharaithe ceithre bliana ó shin. A file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, based on what emerged in that inquiry. Cuireadh comhad faoi bhráid Stiúrthóir na nIonchúiseamh Poiblí, bunaithe ar an méid a tháinig chun cinn sa bhfiosrúchán sin. But the file was returned by the Gardai saying they did not intend to charge anyone based on that information. Ach cuireadh an comhad ar ais ag na Gardaí ag rá nach raibh sé i gceist acu aon duine a chúiseamh bunaithe ar an eolas sin. In 2021, a wooded area - An t'Uisce Beag, a rural area in the south-east of Kildare, bordering Wicklow - was being searched by the Gardaí in order to find the remains of certain women who have been missing for over twenty years. I 2021, bhí ceantar coillte - An tUisce Beag, ceantar tuaithe in oirdheisceart Chill Dara, teorainneach le Cill Mhantáin - á chuardach ag na Gardaí féachaint le teacht ar thaisí ban áirithe atá ar iarraidh le breis is fiche bliain. Gardai say they found no evidence. Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuair siad aon fhianaise. These are women who have not been identified or reported since the 1990s. Mná iad seo nach bhfuil tásc ná tuairisc orthu óna 1990-idí. At least six of them are involved in the Leinster region. Tá ar a laghad seisear díobh i gceist i réigiún Chúige Laighean. Gardaí say Deirdre Jacob's family have been informed that no one will be charged at this time. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil teaghlach Deirdre Jacob curtha ar an eolas nach mbeidh aon duine á chúiseamh ag an am seo. The inquiry is still ongoing, they say, and anyone with information about the murder has been asked to contact them at Kildare Garda station. Tá an fiosrúchán fós ar bun, a deir siad, agus tá iarrtha ar aon duine a bhfuil aon eolas aige faoin dúnmharú teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag stáisiún na nGardaí i gCill Dara.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Temperatures above the Common" predicted - up to 32C. "Teochtaí thar an gCoitiantacht" tuartha - suas le 32C. The Weather Office has issued a warning for "temperatures beyond normal", to be in Ireland from this weekend. Tá foláireamh eisithe ag Oifig na hAimsire maidir le "teochtaí thar an gcoitiantacht", a bheith in Éirinn ón deireadh seachtaine seo. The heat wave will continue until the middle of next week. Leanfaidh an tonn teasa go dtí lár na seachtaine seo chugainn. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the temperature will be between 25C and 32C during the day. Dé Domhnaigh, Luain agus Máirt, beidh an teocht idir 25C agus 32C i rith an lae. They tell him it will be very hot overnight. Deir siad leis go mbeidh sé thar a bheith té thar oíche. They issued a yellow warning for all places in the country. D'eisigh siad rabhadh buí maidir le gach áit sa tír. They pointed out that vulnerable people could be at risk. Thug siad le fios go bhféadfadh daoine leochailleacha a bheith i mbaol. The warning will be in place from 6am on Sunday morning until 9pm on Tuesday. Beidh an foláireamh i bhfeidhm ó 6am maidin Dé Domhnaigh go dtí 9pm Dé Máirt. People are being advised to be very careful in the heat of the sun and in the water during the outbreak. Táthar ag moladh do dhaoine a bheith an-chúramach faoin theas na gréine agus san uisce le linn an bhrothaill. Showers are forecast to return from Wednesday. Tá sé tuartha go bhfillfidh ceathanna báistí ón gCéadaoin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Inflation rate at its highest level since 1984. An ráta boilscithe ag an leibhéal is airde ó 1984. The rate of inflation is now at its highest level in 38 years, since 1984. Tá an ráta boilscithe anois ag an leibhéal is airde le 38 bliain, ón mbliain 1984. The rate of inflation rose to 9.1% in June, the highest rate since 1984. D'ardaigh an ráta boilscithe go 9.1 faoin gcéad i Mí an Mheithimh, an ráta is airde ó 1984. The inflation rate was 7.8% in May. Bhí an ráta boilscithe ag 7.8 faoin gcéad sa Bhealtaine. In June, the cost of oil, electricity, gas, fuel, rent and repayments sold on mortgage interest rose. I Mí an Mheithimh, tháinig ardú ar chostas ola, leictreachais, gáis, breosla, cíosa agus ar aisíocaíochtaí a dhíoltar ar an ús a bhaineann le morgáistí. The cost of transport and the prices of diesel and petrol increased by 20%. Tháinig ardú 20 faoin gcéad ar an gcostas iompair agus ar phraghasanna díosail agus peitril. Car prices also rose. D'ardaigh praghasanna gluaisteáin chomh maith. Prices sold by customers in restaurants and hotels have risen by 7% and intoxicating liquor and food on those premises. Tá ardú 7 faoin gcéad tagtha ar na praghasanna a dhíolann custaiméirí i mbialanna agus in ostáin agus praghasanna níos airde ar dheochanna meisciúla agus ar bhia sna háitribh sin. Food products, including meat, bread, milk, cheese, eggs and grains, also increased. Tháinig ardú chomh maith ar tháirgí bia, ina measc, feol, arán, bainne, cáis, uibheacha agus gráin. Inflation rate at its highest level since 1984 An ráta boilscithe ag an leibhéal is airde ó 1984

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Weather warning issued for the country Foláireamh aimsire eisithe don tír & aimsir bhrothallach tuartha. Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for the country with very high temperatures forecast from Sunday and for several days next week. Tá foláireamh aimsire eisithe ag Met Éireann don tír agus teocht an-ard tuartha ó Dé Domhnaigh agus do roinnt laethanta an tseachtain seo chugainn. Met Éireann says the temperature could be as high as 30 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country from Sunday. Deir Met Éireann go bhféadfadh an teocht a bheith chomh hard le 30 céim Celcius i gcodanna áirithe den tír ó Dé Domhnaigh. They tell him it will be very hot overnight. Deir siad leis go mbeidh sé thar a bheith té thar oíche. The weather warning is in effect from three o'clock this afternoon. Tá an foláireamh aimsire i bhfeidhm óna trí a chlog tráthnóna inniu. Temperatures will be between 20C and 25C this weekend and 30C or above on Sunday and beyond. Beidh an teocht idir 20C agus 25C an deireadh seachtaine seo agus 30C nó os a chionn Dé Domhnaigh agus ina dhiaidh sin. People are advised to be very careful about the heat of the sun and the water during the brood. Táthar ag moladh do dhaoine a bheith an-chúramach faoin theas na gréine agus san uisce le linn an bhrothaill. Rain showers are forecast to return from Wednesday. Tá sé tuartha go bhfillfidh ceathanna báistí ó Dé Céadaoin. Weather alert issued for the country and forecast forecast Foláireamh aimsire eisithe don tír agus aimsir bhrothallach tuartha

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Defense Forces budget to increase to € 1.5 billion by 2028. Buiséad na bhFórsaí Cosanta le hardú go €1.5 billiún faoi 2028. The cabinet has agreed to increase the budget for the Defense Forces, Defense Forces, to € 1.5 billion by 2028. Tá sé aontaithe ag an gcomh-aireacht go n-ardófar an buiséad do na Fórsaí Cosanta, Óglaigh na hÉireann, go dtí €1.5 billiún faoin mbliain 2028. Under the new budget, low grade allowances will be increased from € 89 per week to € 5,000 per year. Faoin mbuiséad nua, ardófar liúntais dóibh sin atá ar ghrád íseal ó €89 in aghaidh na seachtaine go dtí €5,000 in aghaidh na bliana. Minister Coveney said today that the Government's decision would be the biggest decision for the Defense Forces ever and one of the biggest things he has done since he started dealing with politics. Dúirt an tAire Coveney inniu go mbeadh an cinneadh Rialtais ar an gcinneadh is mó do na Fórsaí Cosanta riamh agus ceann do na rudaí is mó a bheidh déanta aige féin ó thosaigh sé ag plé le cúrsaí polaitíochta. The Commission wants this target to be achieved by 2030 but the Minister aims to have the funding available two years earlier, in 2028. Tá an Comisiún ag iarraidh go mbainfí an sprioc seo amach faoin mbliain 2030 ach tá sé mar aidhm ag an Aire an maoiniú a bheith ar fáil dhá bhliain roimhe sin, i 2028. Defense Minister Simon Coveney said that every country in the European Union was looking to increase its Defense resources and this country must do so. Dúirt an tAire Cosanta Simon Coveney go raibh gach tír san Aontas Eorpach ag féachaint le cur lena gcuid acmhainní Cosanta agus go gcaithfidh an tír seo amhlaidh a dhéanamh. He said that although Ireland is a neutral country, that does not mean that the country is safe. Dúirt sé cé go gur tír neodrach í Éire, ní chiallaíonn sé sin go bhfuil an tír sábháilte. Richard Boyd Barrett of the Community for Profit Alliance said he welcomed the improvement in wages but said it was hard to believe that the Government was going to spend money on military equipment when it is failing to tackle the cost of living. . Dúirt Richard Boyd Barrett ón gComhaontas Pobal seachas Brabús go gcuireann sé fáilte roimh fheabhsú ar chúrsaí pá ach deir sé go bhfuil sé deacair a chreidiúint go bhfuil an Rialtas le hairgead a chaitheamh ar threalamh míleata nuair atá ag teipeadh orthu dul i ngleic leis an gcostas maireachtála. Labor Party Defense Spokesman Senator Mark Wall said at least 3,000 additional workers will be needed to implement the plan announced today. Dúirt Urlabhraí Cosanta Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre, an Seanadóir Mark Wall go mbeidh 3,000 oibrí breise ar a laghad ag teastáil chun an plean a fógraíodh inniu a chur i bhfeidhm. Defense Forces budget to be raised by Minister for Defense to € 1.5 billion by 2028 Buiséad na bhFórsaí Cosanta le hardú ag an Aire Cosanta go €1.5 billiún faoin mbliain 2028

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Teenager dies after swimming in Dublin. Déagóir tar éis bháis i ndiaidh do a bheith ag snámh i mBÁC. A teenage boy died when he was hit by difficulties while swimming on Rabbit Beach in Sutton in North Dublin. Bhásaigh buachaill sna déaga nuair a bhuail deacrachtaí é le linn do a bheith ag snámh ar Thrá an Choinicéir i gCill Fhionntáin i dTuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Rabbit Beach in Sutton at approximately 7.30pm yesterday. D'fhreastal na Gardaí agus na seirbhísí éigeandála ar an láthair ag Trá an Choinicéir i gCill Fhionntáin thart ar 7:30pm inné. It is understood the teenager was out swimming with his friend when he was hit by difficulties and emergency services were called. Tuigtear go raibh an déagóir amuigh ag snámh lena a chara nuair a bhuail deacrachtaí é agus glaodh ar na seirbhísí éigeandála. The boy was taken to Beaumont Hospital before being transferred to CHI at Temple Street in Dublin, where he died shortly afterwards. Tugadh an buachaill go Ospidéal Beaumont sula aistríodh é go CHI ag Sráid an Teampaill i mBaile Átha Cliath, áit gur bhásaigh sé go luath ina dhiaidh sin. A Coast Guard spokesman said the other boy was rescued from the water by Lifeguards and members of the public. Dúirt urlabhraí ón nGarda Cósta gur tharrtháil Gardaí Tarrthála agus baill an phobail an buachaill eile ón uisce.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Recommendations on housing in the Gaeltacht in a new report. Moltaí faoi chúrsaí tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht i dtuarascáil nua. Multimedia Journalist The Joint Oireachtas Committee has recommended the introduction of statutory guidelines before the end of the year to address housing and planning challenges in the Gaeltacht as they believe that the current system is not fit for purpose. Iriseoir Ilmheán Tá sé molta ag Comhchoiste Oireachtais treoirlínte reachtúla a thabhairt isteach roimh dheireadh na bliana le dul i ngleic le dúshláin tithíochta agus pleanála sa Ghaeltacht mar nach bhfuil an córas atá ann faoi láthair oiriúnach dá fheidhm, dar leo. A new report from the Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community states that "lack of knowledge, regulation and legislation" as well as purchasing and planning difficulties are putting the status of the Gaeltacht and the Irish language at risk. Deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ó Chomhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge go bhfuil "easpa eolais, rialála agus reachtaíochta" chomh maith le deacrachtaí ceannacháin agus pleánála ag fágáil stádas na Gaeltachta agus na Gaeilge i mbaol. The report seen by 7Lá makes 22 recommendations to address the challenges and difficulties of planning and housing in the Gaeltacht. Sa tuarascáil atá feicthe ag 7Lá, déantar 22 moladh le dul i ngleic le dúshláin agus deacrachtaí a bhaineann le cúrsaí pleanála agus tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht. The new proposals were drafted by members of the Joint Committee on the basis of information presented to them by 44 delegates at meetings held between last November and March this year. Is iad na baill den Chomhchoiste a dhréachtaigh na moltaí nua de réir eolais a chuir 44 toscaire os a gcomhair i gcruinnithe a eagraíodh idir mí na Samhna anuaraidh agus mí an Mhárta i mbliana. Representatives from community organizations, Roinn na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Department of Housing and County Councils appeared before the Joint Committee. Ionadaithe ó eagrais phobail, Roinn na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, ón Roinn Tithíochta agus ó Chomhairlí Contae a tháinig os comhair an Chomhchoiste. The following are some of the recommendations in the report: - To build individual social housing for the Gaeltacht community on their own land or on the land of their people; - Special affordability measures for Irish speakers to help them buy or develop homes in the Gaeltacht; - Buying and selling houses that could be marketed in the Gaeltacht to people who want to live in the Gaeltacht; - Provide social but affordable housing in the Gaeltacht for those who wish to settle there and speak Irish on a daily basis; - Give priority to Irish speakers when allocating social housing in the Gaeltacht; - Pay particular attention to the traditional settlement pattern in the Gaeltacht; - Set national standards and guidelines for language impact assessment. Seo a leanas cuid de na moltaí atá sa tuarascáil: - Tithe sóisialta aonair do phobal na Gaeltachta a thógáil ar a dtalamh féin nó ar thalamh a muintire; - Bearta inacmhainneachta speisialta do chainteoirí Gaeilge a chuideodh leo tithe a cheannach nó a fhorbairt sa Ghaeltacht; - Tithe a thiocfadh ar an margadh sa Ghaeltacht a cheannach agus a dhíol le daoine ar mian leo cur fúthu sa Ghaeltacht; - Tithíocht shóisialta ach inacmhainne a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht do dhaoine ar mian leo cur fúthu ann agus Gaeilge a labhairt go laethúil; - Tús áite a thabhairt do chainteoirí Gaeilge nuair atá tithe sóisialta sa Ghaeltacht á ndáileadh; - Aird faoi leith a thabhairt ar an phátrún lonnaíochta traidisiúnta sa Ghaeltacht; - Caighdeáin agus treoirlínte náisiúnta a leagan síos maidir le measúnú tionchair theanga. The report also recommends that every county pla...

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Sunset destined for Fódla territory and a great grasshopper. Goradh gréine i ndán do chríoch Fódla agus teaspach mór chugainn. Met Éireann estimates that in the next few days it will be spraying grasshoppers across the country and that temperatures may be as high as 27 degrees in the wild. Measann Met Éireann go mbeidh sé ag caitheamh teaspaigh ar fud na tíre as seo go ceann roinnt laethanta agus go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh an teocht chomh hard le 27 céim san áit fhánach. If the temperature is destined to be so high any of the next few days, it will be the hottest day yet this year. Má tá i ndán go mbeidh an teocht chomh hard sin aon cheann de na laethanta atá amach romhainn, beidh sé ar an lá is teo fós i mbliana. Yesterday was the warmest hottest day by caldera thermometer - at least in Cloncream, Co Roscommon, where temperatures were as high as 25.1 degrees. Inné an lá ba theo go trásta de réir theirmiméadar na gcaileantóirí - i gCluain Creamha, Co Ros Comáin, ar a laghad, áit a raibh an teocht chomh hard le 25.1 céim. Atmospheric high pressure is the cause of this summer's brothel that everyone eats, especially on Sundays. Ardbhrú atmaisféarach is siocair le brothall seo an tsamhraidh a ndéanfaidh gach duine biaiste air, go háirithe Dé Domhnaigh. Most people in the midlands get sunbathing, where the temperature is between 25 degrees and the 27 degrees we are talking about. Muintir lár tíre is mó a gheobhas goradh gréine, mar a mbeidh an teocht idir 25 céim agus an 27 céim sin a bhfuiltear ag caint air. As usual, when the sun is shining, people are advised to be sensible before buying sense and not to spare on the roofing ointment - factor 50 for children, factor 30 at least for adults. Mar is iondúil, nuair a bhíonn an ghrian ag taithneamh, moltar do dhaoine ciall a bheith acu roimh chiall cheannaithe agus gan a bheith spárálach ar an ungadh díonta cnis - fachtóir 50+ i gcás leanaí, fachtóir 30+ ar a laghad le haghaidh daoine fásta.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated. Iar-Phríomh-Aire na Seapáine Shinzo Abe feallmharaithe. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed while campaigning in the city of Kashihara, near Osaka. Lámhachadh agus maraíodh iar-Phríomh-Aire na Seapáine Shinzo Abe agus é i mbun feachtasaíochta i gcathair Kashihara, in aice le Osaka. Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech at a political mobilization in the city. Lámhachadh Shinzo Abe agus é ag tabhairt óráide ag slógadh polaitiúil sa chathair. While security was at his side, a man came back from behind, pulled a gun out of a bag and fired two bullets at him. Cé go raibh lucht slándála ina fhochair, tháinig fear aniar óna chúl, tharraing gunna as mála agus scaoil dhá philéar leis. Shinzo Abe was taken to hospital but was not recovering, and died at 5pm, Japanese time, five and a half hours after the attack. Tugadh Shinzo Abe chun an ospidéil ach ní raibh aon bhiseach i ndán dó, agus bhásaigh sé ag 5 a chlog tráthóna, am na Seapáine, cúig huaire an chloig go leith tar éis an ionsaithe. He was 67 years old. Bhí sé 67 bliain d'aois. The man who shot Shinzo Abe was arrested shortly after he fired the gun. Gabhadh an fear a lámhach Shinzo Abe go gairid i ndiaidh dó an gunna a scaoileadh. He is reportedly a 41-year-old man and a former member of the Japanese Maritime Defense Force. Tuairiscítear gur fear 41 bliain atá ann agus gur iarchomhalta d'Fhórsa Cosanta Muirí na Seapáine é. It is understood he shot the former prime minister with a home-made gun. Tuigtear gur le gunna de dhéantús baile a chaith sé an t-iar-Phríomh-Aire. Shinzo Abe was Prime Minister between 2012 and 2020, and before that for a short time between 2006 and 2007. Bhí Shinzo Abe ina Phríomh-Aire idir 2012 agus 2020, agus roimhe sin ar feadh tamaill ghairid idir 2006 agus 2007. He was a very conservative politician who had a special affinity with China in particular. Polaiteoir fíorchaomhach a bhí ann a raibh col agus coimhthíos aige leis an tSín go háirithe. Shinzo Abe giving a speech just before he was shot Shinzo Abe ag tabhairt óráide díreach sular lámhachadh é

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "That's the way it is!" - Boris Johnson dull-tongued but stocky. "Sin mar a bhíonn!" - Boris Johnson maolchluasach ach stóchúil. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Príomh-Aire na Breataine Boris Johnson go bhfuil sé éirithe as mar cheannaire an Pháirtí Chaomhaigh. In a speech he gave in Downing Street at lunchtime, Boris Johnson said he would remain Prime Minister until a new party leader was appointed and confirmed that he had begun to appoint new government ministers. In óráid a thug sé i Sráid Downing ag am lóin, dúirt Boris Johnson go bhfanfadh sé ina Phríomh-Aire nó go gceapfaí ceannaire nua ar an bpáirtí agus dheimhnigh go raibh sé tosaithe ag ceapadh airí nua rialtais. It is understood, however, that a large number of ministers and members of parliament are calling for him to resign as Prime Minister without delay. Tuigtear, áfach, go bhfuil lear mór airí agus feisirí parlaiminte ag iarraidh air éirí as mar Phríomh-Aire gan aon mhoill. However, Boris Johnson indicated that he had made an arrangement with the chairman of the 1922 Committee of the Conservatives, Graham Brady, although the appointment process would begin immediately the roster would not be set until next week. Mar sin féin, thug Boris Johnson le fios go raibh socrú déanta aige le cathaoirleach Choiste 1922 na gCaomhach, Graham Brady, cé go gcuirfí tús leis an bpróiseas ceapacháin láithreach nach leagfaí amach an t-uainchlár go dtí an tseachtain seo chugainn. Boris Johnson said in his speech that he regretted resigning but, he said, "that's how life goes!" In political life, says the Prime Minister, there is no one who cannot do without it. Dúirt Boris Johnson ina óráid go mb'oth leis éirí as a phost ach, ar sé, "sin mar a ghabhann an saol!" Sa saol polaitiúil, arsa an Príomh-Aire, níl aon duine nach féidir déanamh dá uireasa. He was not too happy, however, that he had to finally release the limpet he was holding on to his job. Ní róshásta a bhí sé, áfach, go mb'éigean dó an greim bairnigh a bhí sé a choinneáil ar a phost a scaoileadh ar deireadh. He blamed the "herd herd" for being in the Westminster tribe. Chuir sé an milleán faoi seo ar "dhúchas an tréada" a bheith i dtreibh Westminster. For a few days, he said, he did his best to persuade his colleagues that it was counterproductive for them to resign from government at such an untimely time. Le cúpla lá, ar sé, rinne sé a dhícheall cur ina luí gaidhte ar a chomhghleacaithe go mba thuathalach an mhaise dóibh an rialtas a scor ag am chomh míthráthúil seo. In a statement, Taoiseach Micheál Martin wished Boris Johnson every success and urged him not to overturn the Northern Protocol, as he had intended, before resigning. I ráiteas, ghuigh an Taoiseach Micheál Martin gach rath ar Boris Johnson agus d'achainigh sé air gan Prótacal an Tuaiscirt a chur ó mhaith, mar atá beartaithe aige, sula n-éireoidh as oifig. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said Boris Johnson had a completely negative relationship with this country and called on his successor to take a reversal. Dúirt ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald gur caidreamh iomlán diúltach a bhí ag Boris Johnson leis an tír seo agus d'iarr sí ar an té a thiocfas ina áit malairt cúrsa a ghabháil.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com The Taoiseach sees with his eyes a part of the depopulation of Ukraine. Cuid de bhánú na hÚcráine feicthe ag an Taoiseach lena dhá shúil. Taoiseach Micheál Martin had a meeting with Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, today. Bhí cruinniú ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le hUachtarán na hUcráine Voldomyr Zelensky i bpríomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, inniu. Micheál Martin promised President Zelensky that Ireland and the European Union as a whole would continue to support Ukraine in times of need. Gheall Micheál Martin don Uachtarán Zelensky go leanfadh Éire agus an tAontas Eorpach trí chéile, go leanfaidís orthu ag tacú leis an Úcráin in am an ghátair. The Taoiseach is on an official visit to Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelensky. Tá an Taoiseach ar cuairt oifigiúil chun na hÚcráine ar chuireadh an Uachtaráin Zelensky. Micheál Martin spent a morning in the town of Borodyanka northwest of Kiev. Chaith Micheál Martin seal ar maidin i mbaile Borodyanka siar ó thuaidh ó Chív. The Russians raided the town vigorously when they invaded Ukraine four months ago. Thuairgneáil na Rúisigh an baile go tréan nuair a rinne siad ionradh ar an Úcráin ceithre mhí ó shin. The Russians at the time intended to go as far as Kiev and did much damage to Borodyanka's infrastructure before withdrawing. Bhí rún ag na Rúisigh ag an am dul chomh fada le Cív agus rinne siad an-damáiste do bhonneagar Borodyanka sular tharraing siad siar. The Taoiseach saw the remains of the bridge near Hostomel airport, as well as warehouses, shopping centers and petrol stations that have been damaged by the bombing. Chonaic an Taoiseach a bhfuil fanta den droichead in aice le haerfort Hostomel, chomh maith le trádstórais, ionaid siopadóireachta agus stáisiúin pheitril a ndearnadh múr díobh de bharr na buamála. The mayor of the city took the Taoiseach to an apartment block that had been burnt down and inhabited again. Thug méara na cathrach an Taoiseach go bloc árasán a dódh agus nach bhféadfadh daoine cónaí ann arís. Southeast of the town of Bucha followed by the Taoiseach, where Russian forces killed hundreds of civilians in early March, according to reports. Soir ó dheas go baile Bucha leis an Taoiseach ina dhiaidh sin, áit ar mharaigh fórsaí Rúiseacha na céadta sibhialtach i dtús an Mhárta, de réir tuairiscí. He saw the mass grave where many of those people are buried. Chonaic sé an olluaigh ina bhfuil go leor de daoine sin adhlactha. From there, Micheál Martin went to Irpin's town, where he saw even more damage, before heading for Kiev. As sin, chuaigh Micheál Martin go baile Irpin, mar a a bhfaca sé tuilleadh damáiste fós, sular thug sé aghaidh ar Chív. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky in Kiev today An Taoiseach Micheál Martin agus Uachtarán na hUcráine Voldomyr Zelensky i gCív inniu

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Johnson intends to plow with him despite being in the cramped. Rún ag Johnson treabhadh leis ainneoin é a bheith sa chúngach. Boris Johnson has indicated that he had no intention of resigning as British Prime Minister despite the abandonment of his Conservative Party allies. Thug Boris Johnson le fios nach raibh lá rúin aige éirí as mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine ainneoin a chuid dílseánach sa Pháirtí Caomhach a bheith á thréigean ina nduine agus ina nduine. In the Westminster parliament this afternoon, Boris Johnson said that the British people had given him an enormous mandate in the 2019 general election (running the country) and - in light of that - that he should continue despite being in the narrowness. I bparlaimint Westminster tráthnóna, dúirt Boris Johnson gur thug muintir na Breataine sainordú ábhalmhór dó san olltoghchán in 2019 (an tír a reáchtáil) agus - ina fhianaise sin - gur chóir dó leanacht ar aghaidh ainneoin é a bheith sa chúngach. Six other ministers and some ministerial aides resigned from the British Government today because, they said, they no longer trusted the Prime Minister. D'éirigh seisear airí eile agus roinnt cúntóirí airí as Rialtas na Breataine inniu de bhrí, a dúirt siad, nach raibh muinín acu a thuilleadh as an bPríomh-Aire. The six resigning ministers are Will Quince, Robin Walker, John Glen, Victoria Atkins, Jo Churchill and Stuart Andrew. Is iad Will Quince, Robin Walker, John Glen, Victoria Atkins, Jo Churchill agus Stuart Andrew an seisear airí a d'éirigh as. The controversy concerns MP Chris Pincher who resigned as Deputy Chief Whip of the British Government last week in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct while intoxicated. Baineann an chonspóid leis an bhfeisire parlaiminte Chris Pincher a d'éirigh as a chúram mar Leas-Phríomh-Aoire Rialtas na Breataine an tseachtain seo caite i bhfianaise líomhaintí faoi mhí-iompar gnéis a bheith ar bun aige agus é ar meisce. Yesterday evening, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that they were stepping down as they were unhappy with Boris Johnson's leadership in the wake of this latest controversy. Tráthnóna inné, d'fhógair an Seansailéir Rishi Sunak agus an Rúnaí Sláinte Sajid Javid go raibh siad ag éirí as a gcúraimí mar nach raibh siad sásta le ceannaireacht Boris Johnson i bhfianaise na conspóide is deireanaí seo. In Westminster today, Sajid Javid said he had resigned because he believed Boris Johnson would not change his behavior and could no longer accept the status quo. I Westminster inniu, dúirt Sajid Javid gur éirigh sé as oifig mar gur chreid sé nach n-athródh Boris Johnson a bhéasa agus nach bhféadfadh sé glacadh ní ba mhó le cúrsaí mar a bhí. Sajid Javid pointed out that for a few months it was between two May fires whether the principle of loyalty or integrity was paramount. Thug Sajid Javid le fios go raibh sé idir dhá thine Bhealtaine le cúpla mí cé acu prionsabal dílseacht nó ionracas ba mhó ba chás leis. It was integrity that he finally chose, he said. Is é ionracas a roghnaigh sé ar deireadh, ar sé. However, the leader of the British Labor Party, Keir Starmer, claimed that the ministers who had resigned in recent days did not have as much integrity. Mhaígh ceannaire Pháirtí Lucht Oibre na Breataine Keir Starmer, áfach, nach raibh oiread na fríde d'ionracas ag na hairí a d'éirigh as a gcúraimí le cúpla lá. It's not because of integrity that they gave up, says Keir Starmer, but they realized that their race was over. Ní de ghrá an ionracais a d'éirigh siad as, arsa Keir Starmer, ach is amhlaidh a thuig siad go raibh a rás rite.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Clothing Allowance to be increased, school transport fees to be suspended. Liúntas Éadaí le méadú, táillí iompair scoile le cur ar fionraí. The Government announced in the evening that the Clothing and Footwear Allowance for the School Year is to be increased by € 100 per child from August. D'fhógair an Rialtas tráthnóna go bhfuil an Liúntas Éadaí agus Coisbhirt don Scoilbhliain le méadú €100 an páiste ó mhí Lúnasa. This allowance is currently € 160 per child for children aged four to eleven, and € 285 for children over eleven. €160 an páiste atá sa liúntas seo faoi láthair i gcás páistí idir cheithre bliana agus aon bhliain déag, agus €285 i gcás páistí os cionn aon bhliain déag. It was also announced that school transport fares will be suspended for one year. Fógraíodh chomh maith go gcuirfear táillí iompair scoile ar fionraí ar feadh bliana. In addition, it has been announced that the School Meals Program is to be expanded and it is estimated that an additional 60,000 children will be entitled to a free school meal. Ina cheann sin, fógraíodh go bhfuil Clár na mBéilí Scoile le leathnú agus ceaptar go mbeidh 60,000 páiste breise i dteideal béile scoile saor in aisce dá bharr. These policies have been under discussion for a number of days by the Ministers for Public Expenditure, Education and Social Protection. Bhí na beartais seo á bplé ag na hAirí Caiteachais Phoiblí, Oideachais agus Coimirce Sóisialaí le cúpla lá. They are estimated to cost around € 47 million. Meastar go gcosnóidh siad thart ar €47 milliún. Prior to the announcement of these policies in the afternoon, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar told Dáil Éireann that the soaring rate of inflation had not been taken into account when the Government announced an increase in the Clothing and Footwear Allowance earlier this year. Sular fógraíodh na beartais seo tráthnóna, dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar i nDáil Éireann nár cuireadh an t-ardú as cuimse ar an ráta boilscithe san áireamh nuair a d'fhógair an Rialtas ardú ar an Liúntas Éadaí agus Coisbhirt níos túisce i mbliana. He was responding to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald who said that people could not afford to wait another thirteen weeks to receive financial assistance from the Government. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí sé ar cheannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald a dúirt nach raibh sé d'acmhainn ag daoine fanacht trí seachtaine déag eile le cúnamh airgeadais a fháil ón Rialtas. The Clothing and Footwear Allowance is paid at the end of September and Leo Varadkar agreed with Mary Lou McDonald that it is too late. Íoctar an an Liúntas Éadaí agus Coisbhirt ag deireadh Mheán Fómhair agus d'aontaigh Leo Varadkar le Mary Lou McDonald go bhfuil sé sin ródhéanach. Mary Lou McDonald also indicated that Sinn Féin is proposing to extend the Clothing and Footwear Allowance to around half a million middle - income as well as low - income households. Thug Mary Lou McDonald le fios freisin go bhfuil Sinn Féin ag moladh an Liúntas Éadaí agus Coisbhirt a chur ar fáil feasta do thart ar leathmhilliún teaghlach atá ar meánioncam chomh maith le daoine atá ar ioncam íseal. Co-leader of the Social Democrats Róisín Shortall claimed that the Clothing and Footwear Allowance was higher fifteen years ago than it is now. Mhaígh comhcheannaire na nDaonlathaithe Sóisialta Róisín Shortall go raibh an Liúntas Éadaí agus Coisbhirt níos airde cúig bliana déag ó shin ná atá faoi láthair. She added that 25% of households went into debt to pay for school expenses in August last year. Dúirt sí chomh maith go ndeachaigh 25 faoin gcéad de theaghlaigh i bhfiacha le go mbeidís in ann costais scoile a íoc i mí Lúnasa anuraidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Expenditure Caiteachas 'aon uaire' 6.5 faoin gcéad san áireamh i mBuiséad 2023.. The Government's Summer Economic Statement shows that the forthcoming Budget will include € 6.7bn worth of spending and tax policies. Taispeánann Ráiteas Eacnamaíochta Samhraidh an Rialtais go mbeidh luach €6.7bn de bheartais caiteachais agus cánach sa Bhuiséad atá romainn amach. Budget 2023 will be announced on 27 September, two weeks earlier than planned, and will involve € 5.65bn of expenditure and just over € 1bn in tax policies. An 27 Meán Fómhair a fhógrófar Buiséad 2023, coicís níos luaithe ná mar a bhí beartaithe, agus beidh €5.65bn de chaiteachas agus luach beagán le cois €1bn i mbeartais cánach ann. Expenditure will rise by 6.5% next year, according to the Statement, a 'temporary and one - off' increase in excess of the Government's own 5% limit. Ardóidh caiteachas de 6.5 faoin gcéad an bhliain seo chugainn, de réir an Ráitis, ardú 'sealadach agus aon uaire' a sháraíónn teorainn 5 faoin gcéad an Rialtais féin. A total of € 3bn will be directed towards maintaining the current level of public services, leaving € 3.7bn worth of decisions announced on the day. Cuirfear €3bn den iomlán i dtreo an leibhéal seirbhísí poiblí a choinneáil mar atá, rud a fhágfaidh luach €3.7bn de chinní a fhógrófar ar an lá féín. A further € 4.5bn will be directed towards Covid-19 and support for those from Ukraine who have fled the war. Cuirfear €4.5bn eile i dtreo covid 19 agus tacaíochtr do na daoine as an Úcráín a theith anseo ón gcogadh. This boost is to counter 9.6% inflation, based in part on strong corporate tax revenue for the exchequer. Tá an treisiú seo chun dul in aghaidh bhoilsciú 9.6 faoin gcéad , bunaithe i bpáirt ar an ioncam láidir ó chánacha corparáideacha don státchiste. This revenue is € 3bn or 53% higher than in the same half-year period last year. Tá an t-ioncam seo €3bn nó 53 faoin gcéad níos airde ná sa tréimhse leathbhliana céanna anuraidh. Even with this extra spending in mind, it is expected that there will be a € 2bn surplus in the exchequer at the end of this year and the end of 2023. Fiú agus an caiteachas breise seo san áireamh, tá súil go mbeidh farasbarr €2bn sa státchiste ag deireadh na bliana seo agus ag deireadh 2023. Without this strong income, there are bound to be significant debts. Dá uireasa an t-ioncam láidir seo, is cinnte go mbeadh fiacha suntasacha ann. This strong tax position is a testament to the strength and resilience of the national economy, according to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Teist ar neart agus theacht aniar an gheilleagair náisiúnta é an seasamh láidir cánach seo, dar leis an Aire Airgeadais, Paschal Donohoe. The Taoiseach said that the Government would get the balance right in the Budget and that it would be a viable policy. Duirt an Taoiseach go bhfaigheadh an Rialtas an coimheá ceart sa Bhuiséad agus gur beartais inmharthana a bheadh ann.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Defective septic tanks: "health and environment at risk". Dabhcha séarachais ar anchaoi: "sláinte agus comhshaol i mbaol". Over half of domestic septic tanks in this country, especially in rural areas, are not in good condition, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Níl bail mar is ceart ar os cionn leath na ndabhach séarachais atá ceangailte le tithe sa tír seo, go háirithe i gceantair tuaithe, de réir na Gníomhaireachta um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil. 29% of septic tanks inspected by inspectors last year were said to be in such poor condition that they could be harmful to human health and the environment, that is, if they had not already done so. Dúradh go raibh bail chomh dona sin ar 29 faoin gcéad de na dabhcha séarachais a scrúdaigh cigirí anuraidh go bhféadfaidís dochar a dhéanamh do shláinte daoine agus don chomhshaol, is é sin mura raibh dochar déanta acu cheana féin. The Agency is urging local authorities to do more to persuade homeowners to repair septic tanks on time. Tá an Ghníomhaireacht ag iarraidh ar údaráis áitiúla tuilleadh a dhéanamh le cur ina luí gaidhte ar úinéirí tithe dabhcha séarachais a dheisiú in uain agus i dtráth. There are almost half a million homes in this country with a septic tank, or similar system, as they are not connected to the public system. Tá beagnach leathmhilliún teach sa tír seo i dtaobh le dabhach séarachais, nó córas cosúil leis, mar nach bhfuil siad ceangailte leis an gcóras poiblí. If left untreated, or maintained, sewage discharges and pollutes water sources - both wells and rivers - with bacteria, viruses, nitrogen and phosphorus. Mura bhfuil caoi orthu, nó mura ndéantar cothabháil orthu, sceitheann ábhar séarachais amach astu agus truaillítear foinsí uisce - idir thoibreacha agus aibhneacha - le baictéir, víris, nítrigin agus fosfar. According to inspections carried out by local authority inspectors on 1,147 septic tanks last year, 53% were in poor condition and half of those were again leaking sewage. De réir na scrúduithe a rinne cigirí ó na húdaráis áitiúla ar 1,147 dabhach séarachais anuraidh, bhí drochbhail ar 53 faoin gcéad acu agus bhí ábhar séarachais ag sceitheadh amach as a leath acu sin arís. It was also confirmed that many homeowners do not speed up their repairs and that 25% wait two years before tackling the situation. Dearbhaíodh chomh maith nach gcuireann roinnt mhaith úinéirí tithe dlús lena ndeisiú agus go bhfanann 25 faoin gcéad acu dhá bhliain sula dtéann siad i ngleic leis an scéal.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Tiernan Kelly Armagh 24 week ban. Cosc 24 seachtaine ar Tiernan Kelly Ard Mhacha. Tiernan Kelly has been banned for 24 weeks for an incident that occurred during last Sunday's All - Ireland Quarter Final. Tá cosc 24 seachtaine curtha ar Tiernan Kelly as eachtra a tharla i rith Chluiche Ceathrú Ceannais na hÉireann Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. The match between Galway and Armagh ended in a draw and went into overtime. Ar comhscór a chríochnaigh an cluiche idir Gaillimh agus Ard Mhacha agus chuaigh go dtí am breise. Tiernan Kelly was not on the Armagh panel for that game, but was involved in the scuffle that occurred on the pitch before the start of extra time. Ní raibh Tiernan Kelly ar phainéal Ard Mhacha don chluiche sin, ach bhí sé páirteach sa scliúchas a tharla ar an bpáirc roimh thus an ama breise. He seemed to touch the face and eyes of Damien Comer of Galway. Ba chosúil go ndearna sé teagmháil le héadan agus súile Damien Comer na Gaillimhe. Both counties have been fined € 10,000 for the slum, and Conor Turbitt and Blaine Hughes of Armagh, and Cathal Sweeny of Galway, have been banned for one match. Tá fíneáil €10,000 curtha ar an dá chontae as an scliúchas, agus tá cosc aon- chluiche curtha ar Conor Turbitt agus Blaine Hughes as Ard Mhacha, agus ar Chathal Sweeny na Gaillimhe. Armagh have confirmed that they will accept the ban on both players, but no confirmation has yet been received from Galway. Tá sé deimhnithe ag Ard Mhacha go nglacfaidh siad leis an gcosc ar an mbeirt imreoirí, ach níl aon deimhniú faighte fós ó Ghaillimh. Three players, Seán Kelly of Galway and Gred McCabe and Aidean Nugent of Armagh, were given a red card during his game, and may also be banned from one - match. Tugadh cárta dearg do thriúr imreoirí i rith a chuiche, Seán Kelly na Gaillimhe agus Gred McCabe agus Aidean Nugent Ard Mhacha, agus is féidir go gcuirfear cosc aon-chluiche orthusan freisin. Kelly's got the card for 'adding to the sleuth', but it's what Galway thinks will appeal. As bheith 'ag cur leis an scliúchas' a fuair Kelly an cárta, ach déanfaidh Gaillimh achomharc ar sin ceaptar, ó taispeánann físeán é ag iarraidh daoine eile la choinneáil amah as an achrann. Armagh lost in the penalty kicks after extra time ended in a draw. Chaill Ard Mhacha sna ciceanna pionóís tar éis don am breise é féin críochnú ar comhscór. Galway will play Derry in the semi - final on 9 July and will be keen to find an early solution to these issues. Ar aghaidh Dhoire a imreoidh Gaillimh sa chluiche leathcheannais an 9 Iúil agus beidh fonn láidir orthu réiteach luath a fháil ar na ceisteanna seo.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com 9.6% inflation in Ireland in June - Eurostat forecast. Boilsciú 9.6 faoin gcéad in Éirinn mí an Mheithimh - tuar Eurostat. Eurostat states that the inflation rate for Ireland for June will be 9.6%. This figure is higher than expected and is higher than the projected 8.6% for Euro countries as a unit. Deir Eurostat gurb é 9.6 faoin gcéad an ráta boilscithe a leagfar ar Éirinn do mhí an Mheithimh, Tá an figiúr seo airde ná mar a bhíothas ag súil leis agus tá sé níos airde ná an 8.6 faoin gcéad atá á thuar do thíortha an Euro mar aonad. Eurostat is the body that compiles European Union statistics. Is é Eurostat an foras a chuireann staitisticí an Aontais Eorpaigh i dtoll a chéile. This is still a preliminary figure and data will be published by the CSO later in the month. Réamhfhigiúr é seo go fóill agus foilseoidh an Príomhoifig Staidrimh sonraí faoin mboilsciú níos deireanaí sa mhí. The rise was largely due to the rise in energy prices, up 6.2% in June and up 54% from this time last year. An t-ardú ar phraghasanna fuinnimh is mó is cúís leis an ardú, 6.2 faoin gcéad i rith mhí an Mheithimh agus iad ardaithe 54 faoin gcéad ón am seo anuraidh. The same is true for Euro countries as a whole, with energy costs rising by 41.9% in the year. Mar a chéile i dtíortha an Euro trí chéile, mar a raibh ardú 41.9 faoin gcéad ar chostaisí fuinnimh sa bhliain. Food prices have also risen significantly by 8.9% from 7.5% the previous month. Tá ardú suntasach freisin ar phraghasanna bia 8.9 faoin gcéad le hais 7.5 faoin gcéad an mhí roimhe sin. When food and energy are excluded, the baseline inflation is 3.7%. Nuair a bhaintear amach bia agus fuinneamh as an áireamh, is é 3.7 faoin gcéad an bonnleibhéal boilscithe. For the past six months, Eurostat's preliminary figures have been in line with the CPI, the consumer price index. Le sé mhí anuas, bhí réamhfhigiúirí Eurostat ag teacht go cruinn leis an CPI, an praghasinnéacs tomhaltóírí. The rate of inflation has been rising for a year now. Tá an ráta boilscithe ag ardú leis le bliain anois. The pandemic was initially driven by inflation on supply difficulties, but now also includes the impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine on energy prices. Ar dtús leagadh an boilsciú ar dheacrachtaí soláthair de bharr na paindéime, ach anois tá tionchar ionsaí na Rúise ar an Úcráin ar phraghasanna fuinnimh san áireamh freisin. The forecast rate for June is expected to be even higher had it not been for Germany's fuel and transport relief policies. Ceaptar go mbeadh an ráta atá á thuar do mhí an Mheithimh níos airde fós murach na beartais faoisimh sa Ghearmáin ar bhreosla agus iompar.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Cost of living: "the choice of the two evils often by the poor". Costas maireachtála: "rogha an dá dhíogha go minic ag na boicht". Tánaiste Leo Varadkar suggested that the high cost of living may still be struggling for some months or indeed. Thug an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar le fios go mb'fhéidir go mbeifí ag streachailt leis an gcostas ard maireachtála go ceann roinnt míonna fós nó go ceann roinnt blianta go deimhin. Speaking in the Dáil, the Tánaiste said that any budget in this country - introduced now or in the autumn - would not undo the inflationary crisis which is an international challenge. Ag labhairt dó sa Dáil, dúirt an Tánaiste nach gcuirfeadh aon bhuiséad sa tír seo - tugtar isteach é anois nó san fhómhar - nach gcuirfeadh sé ar neamhní an ghéarchéim bhoilscithe ar dúshlán idirnáisiúnta í. Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty claimed that parents are already deeply concerned about the cost of their children returning to school at the end of the summer. Mhaígh urlabhraí airgeadais Shinn Féin Pearse Doherty go bhfuil imní an domhain ar thuismitheoirí cheana féin faoin gcostas a bheas orthu nuair a bheas a bpáistí ag dul ar ais ar scoil ag deireadh an tsamhraidh. He mentioned one family case in Cork that will cost school as much as € 1,700. Luaigh sé cás teaghlaigh amháin i gCorcaigh a mbeidh costas scoile chomh hard le €1,700 orthu. Doherty again called on the Government to introduce an emergency budget in the face of the hardships that people are going through. D'iarr an Dochartach arís ar an Rialtas buiséad éigeandála a thabhairt isteach i bhfianaise an chruatain atá daoine a fhulaingt. The gloomy truth, as he said, is that some parents are buying pajamas for their children to wear during the day because they cannot afford to buy ordinary clothes. Is í an fhírinne ghruama, mar a dúirt sé, go bhfuil roinnt tuismitheoirí ag ceannach pitseámaí dá leanaí le caitheamh i rith an lae mar nach bhfuil sé d'acmhainn acu gnáthéadaí a cheannach. Leo Varadkar acknowledged that people with little income often have no choice but to choose both. Ghlac Leo Varadkar leis nach mbíonn aon rogha go minic ag daoine ar bheagán fáltais ach rogha an dá dhíogha. Everyone in the world is under pressure, he said, but no government can take any action to combat inflation. Tá gach duine faoi bhrú i ngach áit ar domhan, a dúirt sé, ach ní féidir le haon rialtas ach oiread áirithe beart a dhéanamh le dul i ngleic leis an mboilsiciú. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar in Dáil Éireann today An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar i nDáil Éireann inniu

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "Prosperous policies at the right time Government motto" - McGrath. "Beartais bhisiúla ag an am ceart mana an Rialtais" - McGrath. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath said policies to tackle the continuing rise in the cost of living needed to be introduced in a timely manner to ensure the most productive outcome. Dúirt an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe Michael McGrath nár mhór beartais chun dul i ngleic leis an ardú leanúnach ar an gcostas maireachtála a thabhairt isteach in uain agus i dtráth lena chinntiú go mbeadh an toradh ba bhisiúla orthu. Speaking in the Dáil, Michael McGrath also indicated that he was of the view that the rate of inflation may not fall significantly for some time to come. Ag labhairt dó sa Dáil, thug Michael McGrath le fios chomh maith go raibh sé den tuairim go mb'fhéidir nach dtitfeadh an ráta boilscithe go suntasach go ceann tamaill fhada. He was responding to a demand from Sinn Féin to introduce an emergency budget and spend € 1.3 billion from now until the end of the year to alleviate the worst of all human hardship. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí sé ar éileamh ó Shinn Féin buiséad éigeandála a thabhairt isteach agus €1.3 billiún a chaitheamh as seo go deireadh na bliana leis an gcuid is measa den chruatan atá an duine mar chách a fhulaingt a mhaolú. That would be a sensible policy, said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Beartas ciallmhar a bheadh ann, a dúirt ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald. If the needy were in need, she claimed, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would be fighting after them. Dá mba dhaoine deisiúla a bhí i ngátar, a mhaígh sí, bheadh Fianna Fáil agus Fine Gael ag sodar ina ndiaidh. However, when it comes to ordinary people, those two parties have nothing to say to them but "it's bad!" said Mary Lou McDonald. Nuair is gnáthdhaoine atá i gceist, áfach, níl le rá ag an dá pháirtí sin leo ach "tá go dona!" arsa Mary Lou McDonald. Minister McGrath said that if Sinn Féin's proposal to introduce an emergency budget - and other proposals for extra spending - were accepted, there would be little left to help families who are currently struggling with the cost of living. Dúirt an tAire McGrath dá nglacfaí le moladh Shinn Féin buiseád éigeandála a thabhairt isteach - agus le moltaí eile maidir le caiteachas breise - nach mbeadh cianóg fanta le teacht i gcabhair ar theaghlaigh atá ag streachailt leis an gcostas maireachtála faoi láthair. The Government, he argued, will have to introduce policies in the year 's policy that focus specifically on certain classes rather than others. Beidh ar an Rialtas, a mhaígh sé, beartais a thabhairt isteach i ndúluachair na bliana a bheas dírithe go sonrach ar aicimí áirithe seachas a chéile. The Government would not have the capacity to do so if Sinn Féin's demands were met, says Michael McGrath. Ní bheadh sé d'acmhainn ag an Rialtas é sin a dhéanamh dá ngéillfí dá raibh á éileamh ag Sinn Féin, arsa Michael McGrath. Mary Lou McDonald accused the Minister of boasting and bragging about the country's economic situation and how well he has managed public finances. Chuir Mary Lou McDonald i leith an Aire go raibh sé ag maíomh agus ag déanamh gaisce faoi staid eacnamaíochta na tíre agus faoi chomh maith agus atá gnóthaí airgeadais phoiblí bainistithe aige, dar leis féin.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Man charged with murdering woman 41 years ago. Fear cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú 41 bliain ó shin. A 73-year-old man was brought before Skibbereen District Court in Co Cork today charged with the murder of a woman 41 years ago. Tugadh fear 73 bliain d'aois os comhair Chúirt Dúiche an Sciobairín i gCo Corcaí inniu agus é cúisithe i mbean a dhúnmharú 41 bliain ó shin. That's Noel Long, from the White Mall in Passage West, who has been accused of murdering Nora Sheehan sometime between 6 and 12 June 1981 in an unknown location. Sin é Noel Long, as an Meall Bán sa Phasáiste, a bhfuil sé curtha ina leith gur dhúnmharaigh sé Nora Sheehan uair éigin idir 6 agus 12 Meitheamh 1981 in áit anaithnid. Nora Sheehan was 54 years old and had three children. Bhí Nora Sheehan 54 bliain d'aois agus bhí triúr clainne aici. She was from Ballyvaughan in Cork city. B'as Baile Féitheán i gcathair Chorcaí di. She was missing for a week before her body was found in Poolnalong Wood near Inishannon, Co Cork. Bhí sí ar iarraidh ar feadh seachtaine sula bhfuarthas a corp i gCoill Pholl na Long in aice le hInis Eonáin, Co Chorcaí. The court was told Noel Long was arrested this morning and said nothing when charged. Dúradh sa chúirt gur gabhadh Noel Long ar maidin inniu agus nach ndúirt sé faic nuair a cuireadh an chúis ina leith. Judge James McNulty granted the Gardaí's request to remand the accused in custody. Ghéill an Breitheamh James McNulty d'iarratas na nGardaí an cúisí a chur siar faoi choinneáil. He ordered Noel Long brought before Clonakilty District Court a week from today and granted him free legal aid. D'ordaigh sé Noel Long a thabhairt os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Chloich na Coillte seachtain ó inniu agus lamháil sé saorchúnamh dlí dó. Nora Sheehan Nora Sheehan

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ukraine: Lysychansk city is about to collapse by force. An Ucráin: cathair Lysychansk ar tí titim le forneart. Russian forces are reported to be indicting them in eastern Ukraine and now intend to seize the city of Lysychansk after completely taking over the neighboring city of Severodonetsk from Ukrainian forces yesterday. Tuairisíctear fórsaí Rúiseacha a bheith ag díotáil leo in oirthear na hÚcráine agus dúil acu anois seilbh a ghabháil ar chathair Lysychansk tar éis dóibh an chathair chomharsanachta Severodonetsk a shealbú go hiomlán ar fhórsaí Úcránacha arú inné. Lysychansk is the last Ukrainian stronghold in the Luhansk region, and it is reported that the Russians are not dragging their feet and are already carrying out a five - dimensional attack on the city in hopes of complicating it. Is í Lysychansk daingean deireanach na nÚcránach i réigiun Luhansk, agus tuairiscítear nach bhfuil na Rúisigh ag tarraingt na gcos agus go bhfuil siad ag déanamh ionsaí cúigbheannach ar an gcathair cheana féin le súil compal a dhéanamh uirthi. The Ukrainians say they are currently succeeding in keeping the Russians out of the south of the city but it is also reported that the Russians have called on their warplanes to destroy Ukrainian defenses from the air. Deir na hÚcránaigh go bhfuil ag éirí leo faoi láthair na Rúisigh a choinneáil amach ó dheisceart na cathrach ach tuairisicítear chomh maith go bhfuil gairm curtha ag na Rúisigh ar a gcuid scairdeitleán cogaidh le hionaid chosanta na nÚcránach a dhíothú ón aer. As with Severodonetsk, Russian loyalists claim that more than 250 people, including children, have been evacuated from the chemical factory in the city, which was sheltered by hundreds of civilians during the fighting. Mar le Severodonetsk de, tá sé á mhaíomh ag dílseoirí Rúiseacha go bhfuil barr ar 250 duine, leanaí ina measc, tugtha amach acu as an ollmonarcha ceimiceán sa chathair a raibh na céadta sibhialtach ar foscadh inti le linn an chomhraic. A spokesman for the Ukrainian government also pointed out that the Russians fired missiles at the midland city of Cherkasy and some struck an important bridge linking the west with the east. Thug urlabhraí ó Rialtas na hÚcráine le fios chomh maith gur scaoil na Rúisigh diúracáin le cathair Cherkasy i lár na tíre agus gur bhuail cuid acu droichead tábhachtach a nascann an t-iarthar leis an oirthear. The spokesman said it was clear that the Russians wanted to remove all obstacles in the way of the Ukrainians sending weapons and ammunition to their soldiers in the east. Dúirt an t-urlabhraí gur léir gur mian leis na Rúisigh gach uile chonstaic a chur sa bhealach ar na hÚcránaigh airm agus armlón a sheoladh chuig a gcuid saighdiúirí san oirthear. Missiles were also fired at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa and six civilians, including a child, were injured when some of them hit residences. Tuairiscítear gur scaoileadh diúracáin freisin le cathair Odesa i ndeisceart na hÚcráine agus gur gortaíodh seisear sibhialtach, leanbh ina measc, nuair a a bhuail cuid acu áiteanna cónaithe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again yesterday called on Western countries to step up the provision of air defense systems to the Ukrainian Army and prove that they are partners rather than hurlers on the sidelines. D'iarr Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky arís eile inné ar thíortha an Iarthair dlús a chur le córais chosanta aeir a sholáthair d'Arm na hÚcráine agus a chruthú gur comhpháirtithe iad seachas iománaithe ar an gclaí.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Abortion right in US abolished. Ceart ar ghinmhilleadh sna Stáit Aontaithe curtha ar neamhní. The U.S. Supreme Court has abolished the right to obtain an abortion in the country. Tá deireadh curtha ag Cúirt Uachtarach na Stát Aontaithe leis an gceart ar ghinmhilleadh a fháil sa tír. The court quashed the ruling of the case between Roe and Wade in 1973. Chuir an chúirt rialú an cháis idir Roe agus Wade i 1973 ar neamhní. It was that ruling that gave women in the United States constitutional and legal rights to abortion. Ba é an rialú sin a thug cearta bunreachtúla agus dlíthiúla do mhná sna Stáit Aontaithe ar ghinmhilleadh. At least 26 states are now expected to ban abortion but several will uphold Roe and Wade's rule. Ceaptar go gcuirfidh 26 stát ar a laghad cosc ar ghinmhilleadh anois ach seasfaidh roinnt eile le rialú Roe agus Wade. Today's Supreme Court ruling brings a big victory to Republicans and other conservatives in America who have long demanded a ban on abortion. Tugann rialú na Cúirte Uachtaraí inniu bua mór do Phoblachtaigh agus do chaomhaigh eile i Meiriceá a bhfuil cosc ar ghinmhilleadh á éileamh acu le fada.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Dublin Airport live with passengers, "all right". Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath beo le paisinéirí, "gach rud i gceart". Dublin Airport will be live with passengers this weekend with around 200,000 people to fly from the airport between now and Monday, not to mention those coming to Ireland from abroad. Beidh Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath beo le paisinéirí an deireadh seachtaine seo agus thart ar 200,000 duine le heitilt ón aerfort idir seo agus Dé Luain, gan trácht ar an dream a bheas ag teacht go hÉirinn ón iasacht. The Dublin Airport Authority estimates that 50,000 passengers will fly from the airport every day for the next four days. Measann Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath go mbeidh 50,000 paisinéir ag eitilt ón aefort gach lá as seo go ceann ceithre lá. The Authority said 51,000 people flew from the airport yesterday and everything went smoothly. Dúirt an tÚdarás gur 51,000 duine a d'eitil ón aerfort inné agus go ndeachaigh gach rud ar aghaidh go binn. People only spent about 45 minutes in the security queue, it was said, except for a short distance yesterday afternoon in Terminal 1 when it was an hour 's stay. Níor chaith daoine ach thart ar 45 nóiméad sa scuaine slándála, a dúradh, seachas ar feadh achair ghairid tráthnóna inné i gCríochfort 1 nuair b'fhanacht uair an chloig a bhí gceist. The Authority is advising passengers who are not traveling too far from home to arrive at the airport two and a half hours before their flight. Tá an tÚdarás ag moladh do phaisinéirí nach bhfuil ag dul rófhada ó bhaile teacht chun an aerfoirt dhá uair an chloig go leith roimh a n-eitilt. A minimum of three and a half hours is recommended for long journey passengers. Trí huaire an chloig go leith ar a laghad atáthar a mholadh i gcás paisinéirí a bhfuil turas fada rompu. A number of Ryanair working airmen in Belgium, Portugal and Spain are on strike today. Tá stailc ar bun inniu ag roinnt aeróstach atá ag obair do Ryanair sa Bheilg, sa Phortaingéil agus sa Spáinn. The air hosts say that their pay and working conditions are not in line with the national laws of those countries. Deir na haeróstaigh nach bhfuil a bpá ná a gcoinníollacha oibre ag teacht le dlíthe náisiúnta na dtíortha sin. Workers at other airlines in Europe are also planning a strike this weekend at various times from now until the end of the summer. Tá oibrithe in aerlínte eile san Eoraip ag beartú stailce an deireadh seachtaine seo chomh maith agus arís ag tráthanna éagsúla as seo go deireadh an tsamhraidh.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An exhibition about the Civil War in the Four Courts. Taispeántas faoin gCogadh Cathartha sna Ceithre Cúirteanna. On June 28, 1922, the Civil War broke out when the IRA's anti - treaty forces were attacked by temporary government forces. Ar an 28 Meitheamh 1922, cuireadh tús leis an gCogadh Cathartha nuair a rinne fórsaí an rialtais shealadaigh ionsaí ar fhórsaí frithchonartha an IRA. The anti-contract forces had been stationed in the Four Courts in Dublin since the previous April and had control of the place. Bhí na fórsaí frithchonartha curtha fúthu sna Ceithre Cúirteanna i mBaile Átha Cliath ón Aibreán roimhe sin agus smacht acu ar an áit. An exhibition with a digital app was launched in the Four Courts today to commemorate that fateful battle. Seoladh taispeántas a bhfuil aip dhigiteach ag dul leis sna Ceithre Cúirteanna inniu chun comóradh a dhéanamh ar an gcath cinniúnach úd. Dublin-based historian Lorcan Collins is best known for setting up The 1916 Walking Rebellion Tour, and says it is impossible to say whether it was right: "Michael Collins only had six weeks to negotiate with Lloyd George, who was British Prime Minister at the time. Tá cáil ar an staraí Lorcan Collins i mBaile Átha Cliath faoin turas treoraithe The 1916 Walking Rebellion Tour a bhunú, agus dar leis nach féidir a mhaíomh cé acu an raibh an ceart: "Ní raibh ach sé seachtaine ag Michael Collins chun idirbheartaíocht a dhéanamh le Lloyd George, a bhí mar Phríomh-Aire na Breataine ag an am. He was under terrible pressure. Bhí brú uafásach air. "When you think about it, they had six years to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union, and yet, they made a mess of it. "Nuair a smaoiníonn tú air, bhí sé bliana acu chun idirbheartaíocht a dhéanamh ar imeacht na Breataine as an Aontas Eorpach, agus fós féin, rinne siad praiseach de. “When Henry Wilson was killed in London,” said Lorcan Collins, “that angered Lloyd George and Churchill and it was believed that Michael Collins had given the order to kill Wilson. "Nuair a maraíodh Henry Wilson i Londain," a dúirt Lorcan Collins, "chuir sin fearg ar Lloyd George agus Churchill agus bhíothas den tuairim gurbh é Michael Collins a thug an t-ordú chun Wilson a mharú. "So Britain ordered the provisional government in Ireland to abolish the IRA in the Four Courts." "Mar sin, thug an Bhreatain ordú don rialtas sealadach in Éirinn lucht an IRA sna Ceithre Cúirteanna a dhíothú." On 28 June 1922, the Four Courts were attacked and the battle lasted for 60 hours until the IRA surrendered. Ar 28 Meitheamh 1922, rinneadh ionsaí ar na Ceithre Cúirteanna agus mhair an cath go ceann 60 uair an chloig go dtí gur ghéill an an tIRA. Although not many people were injured during the conflict, the Public Records Office was destroyed. Cé nár gortaíodh mórán daoine le linn na caismirte, scriosadh Oifig na dTaifead Poiblí. "Thousands were killed during the Civil War," said Professor Paul Rouse of the School of History at University College Dublin, "and it has fostered a great division among the people that is still to be found in the political life of the country." "Maraíodh na mílte i rith an Chogaidh Chathartha," a dúirt an tOllamh Paul Rouse ón Scoil Staire sa Choláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath, "agus chothaigh sé deighilt mhór i measc an phobail atá fós le brath ar shaol polaitiúil na tíre." Guided tours of the Four Courts are available as part of the exhibition. Tá turais treoraithe timpeall na gCeithre Cúirteanna ar fáil mar chuid den taispeántas. They can be booked online in advance. Is féidir iad a chur in áirithe ar líne roimh ré. A tour in Irish will take place tomorrow evening at 1:30. Beidh turas i Gaeilge ar siúl tráthnóna amárach ag 1:30. The app related to the demo is available in the Apple Store and Google Store.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Census 2022: 7.6% increase in the population of the State since 2016. Daonáireamh 2022: ardú 7.6 faoin gcéad ar dhaonra an Stáit ó 2016. The population of the State increased by 7.6% over the six years between 2016 and 2022, according to preliminary results from the 2022 Census published by the Central Statistics Office today. Tháinig ardú 7.6 faoin gcéad ar dhaonra an Stáit i gcaitheamh na sé bliana idir 2016 agus 2022, de réir réamhthorthaí ó Dhaonáireamh 2022 a d'fhoilsigh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh inniu. The figures show that on April 3, Census night, there were 5,123,536 people in the State, an increase of 361,671 from 2016. Léiríonn na figiúirí go raibh 5,123,536 duine sa Stát ar an 3 Aibreán, oíche an Daonáirimh, ar ardú 361,671 é ó 2016. 2,593,600 were female and 2,529,936 were male, an increase of 7.7% and 7.5% respectively from 2016. Baineannaigh ab ea 2,593,600 acu agus fireannaigh ab ea 2,529,936 acu, ardú 7.7 faoin gcéad agus 7.5 faoin gcéad faoi seach ó 2016. This is the largest population recorded since 1841 and for the first time since 1851 over five million people lived in this country. Seo an daonra is mó a taifeadadh ón mbliain 1841 agus is é an chéad uair ó 1851 a bhí os cionn cúig mhilliún duine ina gcónaí sa tír seo. The population in each county rose between 2016 and 2022 with Longford having the largest increase at 14.4%. D'ardaigh an daonra i ngach aon chontae idir 2016 agus 2022 agus ba sa Longfort an bhí an t-ardú ba mhó, mar a bhí, 14.4 faoin gcéad . Co. Meath had the second largest increase of 12.9%. Ba i gCo na Mí a bhí an dara hardú ba mhó, mar a bhí, 12.9 faoin gcéad . The Census is usually conducted every five years but was postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Is gach cúig bliana a dhéantar an Daonáireamh go hiondúil ach cuireadh ar atráth é anuraidh mar gheall ar an bpaindéim covid 19. The CSO says that the increase in population is due to immigration and the number of births being higher than the number of deaths. Deir an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh gur inimirce agus líon na mbreitheanna a bheith níos airde ná líon na mbás is siocair leis an ardú ar an daonra. Over 190,000 foreigners came to live and stayed in this country between 2016 and 2022, and 171,338 more people were born than died in the meantime. Os cionn 190,000 duine ón iasacht a tháinig chun cónaithe agus a d'fhan sa tír seo idir 2016 agus 2022, agus rugadh 171,338 duine níos mó ná mar a fuair bás idir an dá linn. Preliminary results also show that the country's housing stock increased by 6% and the number of vacant dwellings fell by 9%. Léiríonn na réamhthorthaí freisin go raibh ardú 6 faoin gcéad ar stoc tithíochta na tíre agus go raibh ísliú 9 faoin gcéad ar an líon áras cónaithe a bhí folamh. However, the CSO states that these preliminary results do not necessarily accurately reflect the number of vacant homes in the country as there are different ways to categorize them. Deir an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, áfach, nach gá gur léiriú cruinn ar líon na dtithe folmha sa tír na réamhthorthaí seo mar go bhfuil bealaí éagsúla ann lena gcatagóiriú. An increase of 7.6% in the population of the State since 2016 Ardú 7.6 faoin gcéad ar dhaonra an Stáit ó 2016

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 1,000 people. 1,000 duine maraithe mar gheall ar chrith talún san Afganastáin. An earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan, close to the Pakistani border, is currently estimated to have killed at least a thousand people. Áirítear faoi láthair thart ar mhíle duine a bheith maraithe mar gheall ar chrith talún a tharla in oirdheisceart na hAfganastáine, gar don teorainn leis an bPacastáin. Hundreds were also injured by the seismic magnitude 6.1 earthquake and many more are believed to be trapped in the debris of their homes. Gortaíodh na céadta chomh maith de bharr an chreatha talún a raibh méid sheismeach 6.1 ann agus tuigtear go bhfuil go leor eile sáinnithe i smionagar a dtithe. The epicenter of the quake was in a remote mountainous area, 44 kilometers from the city of Khost. Is i gceantar iargúlta sléibhtiúil, 44 ciliméadar ó chathair Khost, a bhí eipealár an chreatha. The quake is reported to have been felt by 119 million people in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Tuairiscítear gur airigh 119 milliún duine san Afganastáin, sa Phacastáin agus san India an crith. Pictures published and broadcast in the media in Afghanistan show that upland villages have been shattered by nighttime earthquake and people sleeping. Léiríonn picitúir a foilsíodh agus a craoladh sna meáin san Afganastáin gur leacaíodh sráidbhailte ar thalamh ard mar gheall ar an gcrith a tharla i gcaitheamh na hoíche agus daoine ina gcodladh. The region is located on a tectonic plate that is being strongly pushed by another plate moving south from Pakistan. Tá an réigiún suite ar phláta teicteonach atá á bhrú go láidir ag pláta eile atá ag gluaiseacht aneas ón bPacastáin. Despite the turbulence of the land in the region, rescuers and rescuers are doing their best to reach the place. Ainneoin aimhréidhe na talún sa réigiún, tá lucht tarrthála agus fóirithinte ag déanamh a ndíchill an áit a bhaint amach. This is a major challenge for the Afghan authorities due to the lack of state - of - the - art infrastructure and equipment. Is dúshlán mór é seo do na húdaráis san Afganastáin de cheal an bhonneagair agus an trealaimh is nua-aimseartha. On top of that, international sanctions were imposed on the country when the Taliban came to power again last year. Ar a mhuin sin, cuireadh smachtbhannaí idirnáisiúnta ar an tír nuair a tháinig an Talaban i gcumhacht arís anuraidh. However, the United Nations continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the country and international teams are already on their way to the region. Ce ea, tá na Náisiúin Aontaithe ag tabhairt cabhair dhaonnúil don tír i gcónaí agus tá foirne idirnáisiúnta ar a mbealach chun an réigiúin cheana féin. Earthquake flattened villages in Afghanistan (Pic: Bakhtar News Agency) Sráidbhailte leacaithe de bharr an chreatha talún san Afganastáin (Pic: Áisíneacht Nuachta Bakhtar)

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Well known guitarist Dennis Cahill has died. An giotáraí aitheanta Dennis Cahill tar éis bháis. Well-known musician Dennis Cahill, who died yesterday at the age of eighty- three and three, is widely honored. Tá ómós tugtha go forleathan don cheoltóir aitheanta Dennis Cahill a fuair bás inné in aois a ocht mbliana agus trí scór. The Chicago guitarist was well known as a solo musician and accompanist with renowned fiddler Martin Hayes. Bhí aithne mhaith ar an ngiotáraí as Chicago mar cheoltóir aonair agus mar thionlacaí leis an bhfidléir mór le rá Martin Hayes. Dennis Cahill was one of the founders of the acclaimed group The Gloaming which won a Meteor Prize in 2014 for the excellence of their debut album. Bhí Dennis Cahill ar dhuine de bhunaitheoirí an ghrúpa chlúitigh The Gloaming a bhuaigh Duais Meteor in 2014 as feabhas a gcéad albaim. Dennis Cahill was heavily influenced by jazz and played with the likes of Ricky Skaggs and Sting among many others. Tháinig Dennis Cahill go mór faoi thionchar an snagcheoil agus sheinn sé le léithéidí Ricky Skaggs agus Sting i measc go leor eile. Originally from Kerry, his family emigrated to America. De bhunadh Chiarraí a mhuintir a chuaigh ar imirce go Meiriceá.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Expect acceleration under Russian invasion of Ukraine. Súil le dlús faoi ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin. Ukrainian President Zelensky has said that he expects the Russian invasion to intensify, given the progress made by Ukraine in achieving membership of the European Union. Tá sé ráite ag Uachtarán Zelensky na hÚcráine go bhfuil sé ag súil go dtiocfaidh dlús faoi ionradh na Rúise, i bhfianaise an dul chun cinn atá déanta ag an Úcráin ó thaobh ballraíocht a bhaint amach san Aontas Eorpach. Russia has today taken control of a town of strategic importance in eastern Ukraine. Tá smacht glactha inniu ag an Rúis ar bhaile a bhfuil tábhacht stráitéiseach ag baint leis in oirthear na hÚcráine. Meanwhile, the most senior diplomat in the European Union has said today that Russia 's blockade of food exports from Ukraine is a "war crime". Idir an dá linn, tá sé ráite ag an taidhleoir is sinsearaí san Aontas Eorpach inniu gur "coir cogaidh" é an bac atá curtha ag an Rúis ar easportáil bia ón Úcráin. Josep Borrel is the European Union Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Is é Josep Borrel Ionadaí an Aontais Eorpaigh ar Ghnóthai Eachtracha agus ar Pholasaí Slándála. He urged Russia today to release the ships stranded in Ukrainian ports, in order to export the grain on board worldwide. D'impigh sé ar an Rúis inniu na longa atá sáinnithe i gcalafoirt na hÚcráine a scaoileadh saor, chun an an grán atá ar bord acu a easportáil ar fud an domhain. He said Russia's obstruction of the export of food supplies from Ukraine is a serious war crime, especially in the face of millions around the world who are hungry. Dúirt sé gur coir thromchúiseach cogaidh é an bac atá curtha ag an Rúis ar easportáil soláthairtí bia ón hÚcráin, go háirithe i bhfianaise na milliún ar fud an domhain a bhfuil ocras orthu. And if what NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today is true - that this war could continue for years to come - it would be a very serious story for developing countries, or those in food shortages. before. Agus más fíor don mhéid a dúirt Ard-Rúnaí NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, inniu - go bhféadfadh an cogadh seo leanúint ar aghaidh go ceann blianta - scéal fíorthromchúiseach a bheadh ann do na tíortha atá i mbéal forbartha, nó a bhfuil ganntanas bia i gceist iontu cheana féin. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky has said that he expects Russian forces to step up their invasion now, given the progress made by Kiev in gaining membership in the European Union. Idir an dá linn, tá sé ráite ag Uachtarán Zelensky na hÚcráine go bhfuil sé ag súil go gcuirfidh fórsaí na Rúise dlús faoina n-ionradh anois, i bhfianaise an dul chun cinn atá déanta ag Cív ballraíocht san Aontas Eorpach a bhaint amach. It was announced on Friday that candidate status has been approved for Ukraine. Fógraíodh dé hAoine go bhfuil stádas iarrthóra ceadaithe don Úcráin. It is another sign for Russia that Ukraine is moving towards Europe. Léiriú eile atá ann don Rúis go bhfuil an Úcráin ag bogadh i dtreo na hEorpa. And Russia today attacked with fierce attacks on a town called Toshkivka, which is south of Sievierodonetsk. Agus d'fheagair An Rúis inniu le hionsaithe fíochmhara ar bhaile darb ainm dó Toshkivka, atá ó dheas ó Sievierodonetsk. Toshkivka is strategically important, as it has been under Ukrainian control, in the Donbas region, which has been under heavy siege for over a month. Tá Toshkivka tábhachtach ó thaobh straitéise de, mar bhí sé faoi smacht na hÚcráine, i réigiun an Donbas, atá go mór faoi léigear le breis agus mí anuas.

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Britain in talks to host Eurovision 2023. An Bhreatain i mbun plé faoi chomórtas Eurofíse 2023 a reachtáil. The United Kingdom is in talks to hold the Eurovision 2023 contest to replace Ukraine in the wake of the war. Tá an Ríocht Aontaithe i mbun cainteanna maidir le comórtas Eurofíse 2023 a reachtáil in ionad na hÚcráine de bharr an chogaidh. Last month, Ukraine won the Eurovision 2022 contest held in Turin, Italy. An mhí seo caite, bhuaigh an Úcráin comórtas Eurofíse 2022 a reachtáileadh i Turin na hIodáile. Sam Ryder of the UK came in second. Tháinig Sam Ryder na Ríochta Aontaithe sa dara háit. The BBC has said that they are definitely going to discuss the matter of next year's competition in Britain. Dúirt an BBC go bhfuil siad chun an scéal a phlé go cinnte maidir le comórtas na bliana seo chugainn a reachtáil sa Bhreatain. Britain talks to host Eurovision 2023 An Bhreatain i mbun cainteanna maidir le comórtas Eurofíse 2023 a reachtáil

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Julian Assange's extradition to the United States approved. Eiseachadadh Julian Assange chun na Stát Aontaithe ceadaithe. The extradition of Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, to the United States for trial on criminal charges has been approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. Tá eiseachadadh Julian Assange, bunaitheoir WikiLeaks, chun na Stát Aontaithe chun gur féidir é a chur ar a thriail maidir le cúiseanna coiriúla, ceadaithe ag Rúnaí Baile na Ríochta Aontaithe, Priti Patel. Authorities in the United States are pursuing Assange for 18 counts, including spying on leaked secret US military documents by WikiLeaks. Tá na hÚdaráis sna Stáit Aontaihe sa tóir ar Assange maidir le 18 cúis, ina measc, cúis spiaireachta maidir le cáipéisí rúnda míleata de chuid na Stát Aontaithe a sceith WikiLeaks. Judges in London ruled that his extradition would not be a violation of his human rights and that he would be treated fairly in the United States. Chinn breithiúna i Londain nach sárú ar a chearta daonna a bheadh ann dá ndéanfaí é a eiseachadadh agus go gcaithfí go cóir leis sna Stáit Aontaithe. Authorities in America have long wanted to extradite him in connection with documents leaked by Wikileaks in 2010 and 2011 that have endangered people as well as breaking the law, they say. Tá na húdaráis i Meiriceá ag iarraidh é a eiseachadadh le fada an lá maidir le cáipéisí a sceith Wikileaks in 2010 agus 2011 agus ar cuireadh daoine i gcontúirt mar gheall air chomh maith leis an dlí a bhriseadh, a deir siad. Supporters of Julian Assange say he is an anti-establishment hero and has been discriminated against because he exposed the injustices of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and say the prosecution is a political attack on journalism and freedom of speech. Deir lucht tacaíochta Julian Assange gur laoch frithbhunaíochta atá ann agus gur déanadh leatrom a imirt air toisc gur nocht sé éagóracha a bhain le coimhlintí san Iaráic agus san Afganastáin agus deir siad gur ionsaí polaitiúil atá san ionchúiseamh ar iriseoireacht agus saoirse cainte. Julian Assange's wife Stella Assange has said they are to appeal. Tá sé ráite ag Stella Assange, bean chéile Julian Assange go bhfuil siad chun achomharc a dhéanamh. Julian Assange has 14 days to appeal. Tá 14 lá ag Julian Assange achomharc a dhéanamh. Julian Assange's extradition to the United States approved Eiseachadadh Julian Assange chun na Stát Aontaithe ceadaithe

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Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com EU happy with low number of checks if talks return. AE sásta le líon íseal seiceálacha má fhilltear ar chomhráití. The European Union will be prepared to accept as few checks and restrictions as possible if British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to talks on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Beidh an tAontas Eorpach sásta glacadh leis an líon is lú seiceálacha agus srianta is féidir má fhilleann Príomhaire na Breataine Boris Johnson ar chainteanna faoi Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éireann. That is what European Commission Vice-President and chief Brexit negotiator Maroš Šefčovič said today. Sin a dúirt Leas-Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh agus príomh-idirbheartaí faoi chúrsaí Breatimeachta Maroš Šefčovič inniu. He said that the European Union has a clear plan to tackle the problems with the Protocol, rather than the enormous uncertainty that would be created by UK legislation under which large sections of the Protocol are being sought to be trapped. Dúirt sé go bhfuil plean soiléir ag an Aontas Eorpach chun dul i ngleic leis na fadhbanna a bhaineann leis an bPrótacal, seachas an éiginnteacht ollmhór a chothódh reachtaíocht na Ríochta Aontaithe faoina bhfuiltear ag iarraidh míreanna móra den Phrótacal a chaitheamh i dtraipéisí. Last week, the British Government published controversial legislation on the Northern Protocol that they had promised for several weeks and indicated that they were going ahead with a Bill that would repeal some of the rules governing trade in the North. An tseachtain seo caite, d'fhoilsigh Rialtas na Breataine reachtaíocht chonspóideach maidir le Prótacal an Tuaiscirt a bhí geallta acu le roinnt seachtainí agus thug siad le fios go raibh siad ag dul ar aghaidh le Bille a chuirfeadh ar neamhní cuid de na rialacha a bhaineann le cúrsaí trádála sa Tuaisceart.

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Great concern expressed about patient safety at UHL Hospital. Imní mhór léirithe faoi shábháilteacht othar in Ospidéal UHL. The Health Information and Quality Authority has expressed serious concerns over patient safety at the University Hospital of Limerick and says they have major problems with overcrowding. Tá imní mhór léirithe ag an Údarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte maidir le sábháilteacht othar in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Luimnigh agus fadhbanna móra le róphlódú ann a deir siad. HIQA says the conditions at the hospital are deficient and inadequate to meet the needs of patients and as a result patient safety is now being compromised at the hospital in Limerick. Deir HIQA go bhfuil na coinníollacha san ospidéal easnamach agus nach leor iad chun freastal ar riachtanais othar agus dá bharr sin go bhfuil sábháilteacht othar anois i gcontúirt san ospidéal i Luimneach. The Authority today published a report on the hospital's Emergency Department following an unannounced inspection carried out there in March this year. D'fhoilsigh an tÚdarás tuarascáil maidir le Rannóg Éigeandála an ospidéil inniu i ndiaidh cigireacht gan choinne a déanadh ann i Mí an Mhárta i mbliana. The report states that the hospital has failed to comply with existing national standards for patient dignity, patient care and staffing levels. Deirtear sa tuarascáil go bhfuil teipithe ar an ospidéal cloí leis na caighdeáin náisiúnta atá ann maidir le dínit othar, cúraim othar agus leibhéalacha foirne. In addition, UHL is said to be only semi-compliant with guidelines for the effective management of services. Anuas ar seo, deirtear nach bhfuil UHL ach leath- chomhlíontach maidir le treoirlínte i dtaca le bainistiú seirbhísí go héifeachtach. The report states that inspectors were not convinced that the hospital had adequate policies in place to address a number of issues, including overcrowding, patient flow difficulties, inadequate nurse staffing levels and long waiting times in the Emergency Department. Deirtear sa tuarascáil nach raibh cigirí ar a suaimhneas go raibh dóthain beartas in áit san ospidéal chun dul i ngleic le roinnt nithe, ina measc, róphlódú, deacrachtaí le sruth othar, leibhéalacha foirne altraí easnamhach agus amanta feithimh fada sa Rannóg Éigeandála. The Health Information and Quality Authority says the policies in place at the hospital to date are not effective enough in managing patient safety. Deir an tÚdarás um Fhaisnéis agus Cáilíocht Sláinte nach bhfuil na beartais atá i bhfeidhm san ospidéal go dtí seo éifeachtach a ndóthain chun sábháilteacht othar a bhainistiú. Serious concern expressed about patient safety at Limerick University Hospital Imní mhór léirithe faoi shábháilteacht othar in Ospidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh

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29% of households struggling with energy bills. 29 faoin gcéad de líonta tí ag streachailt le billí fuinnimh. 29% of households in the State are struggling with energy costs, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Áirítear 29 faoin gcéad de líonta tí sa Stát a bheith ag streachailt le costais fhuinnimh, de réir tuarascála nua ón Institiúid Taighde Eacnamaíochta agus Sóisialta. These are households that spend more than 10% of their net income on energy, excluding petrol and diesel. Líonta tí iad seo atá ag caitheamh níos mó ná 10 faoin gcéad dá nglanioncam ar fhuinneamh, seachas peitreal agus díosal. Never before have so many households been recorded as being energy scarce. Níor taifeadadh an oiread teaghlach a bheith i dtearc-chuid ó thaobh cúrsaí fuinnimh de riamh. The highest percentage previously recorded was 23% in 1995. 23 faoin gcéad an céatadán ab airde a taifeadadh roimhe seo agus b'in sa bhliain 1995. Over fifteen months - between January 2021 and April 2022 - the average household's energy costs have risen by € 21 a week. In imeacht cúig mhí dhéag - idir Eanáir 2021 agus Aibreán 2022 - tháinig ardú €21 sa tseachtain ar chostais fhuinnimh an mheánteaghlaigh. If petrol and diesel are included, it was an increase of almost € 39 a week. Má chuirtear peitreal agus díosal san áireamh, ardú beagnach €39 sa tseachtain a bhí ann. The report claims that the number of households struggling with energy costs could rise - in line with the current trend - to 43% a year. Maítear sa tuarascáil go bhféadfadh líon na dteaghlach atá ag streachailt le costais fhuinnimh ardú - de réir na treochta atá ann faoi láthair - go 43 faoin gcéad amach sa bhliain. As low-income earners are most recommended, the report recommends the introduction of policies to relieve them, such as raising social welfare payments and giving them a one-off sum. Mar gheall gur daoine ar bheagán fáltais is mó atá thíos leis, moltar sa tuarascáil beartais a thabhairt isteach le fóirithint orthu, leithéidí íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialta a ardú agus suim airgid aon uaire a thabhairt dóibh. It is said that such policies - aimed at the poorest in the State - would be better than reducing Value Added Tax or fuel duties, which would also benefit people who are well off. Deirtear gurbh fhearr beartais den sórt seo - a bheadh dírithe ar na daoine is boichte sa Stát - ná leithéidí Cáin Bhreisluacha nó dleachtanna breosla a laghdú, ar bheartais iad a mbainfeadh daoine atá go maith as sochar astu chomh maith. According to one of the report's authors, Dr Barra Roantree, not everyone can be helped and low - paid, rural households and the elderly must be given priority. Dar le duine d'údair na tuarascála, an Dr Barra Roantree, nach féidir teacht i gcabhair ar gach dream agus go gcaithfear tús áite a thabhairt do dhaoine atá ar phá íseal, líonta tí faoin tuath agus do sheandaoine. Speaking on RTÉ, Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty said the report made it clear that it was time for the Government to put in place an emergency budget to help those in need. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt urlabhraí airgeadais Shinn Féin Pearse Doherty go léiríonn an tuarascáil go follsach go bhfuil sé in am ag an Rialtas buiséad éigeandála a chur i gcion le cuidiú leis na daoine a bhfuil an drámh orthu.

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Boris Johnson wins confidence resolution. Rún muiníne buaite ag Boris Johnson. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a vote of confidence. Tá Príomhaire na Breataine, Boris Johnson, tagtha slán i ndiaidh vóta muiníne. 211 Conservative Party MPs voted in favor and 148 against. Vótáil 211 Feisire Parlaiminte de chuid an Pháirtí Chaomhaigh ina fhábhar agus 148 ina choinne. Boris Johnson was told yesterday that he would be destined for this vote, after 54 members of his own party wrote a letter demanding it. Cuireadh in iúl do Boris Johnson inné go mbeadh an vóta seo i ndán dó, i ndiaidh do 54 feisire de chuid a pháirtí féin litir a scríobh á éileamh. The decisive number of expressions of dissatisfaction that must be obtained in order to motivate such a ballot is 54. Is é 54 an líon cinniúnach léirithe míshásachta go gcaithfear a fháil chun go spreagfar a leithéid de bhallóid. Dissatisfaction within the party over Boris Johnson 's leadership was mounting, especially in the wake of the controversy surrounding pedestrians at 10 Downing Street during the pandemic. Bhí ag géarú ar an míshásacht sa pháirtí maidir le ceannaireacht Boris Johnson, go háirithe i bhfianaise na conspóide a bhain le coisirí i 10 Sráid Downing le linn na paindéime. Earlier, he urged his MEPs to vote for him, warning them that the Conservative Party might be expelled by the people if they continued fighting. Níos tuisce, d'impigh sé ar a fheisirí vótáil ar a shon, ag tabhairt rabhaidh dóibh go mb'fhéidir go gcuirfeadh an pobal an ruaig ar an bPáirtí Caomhach dá leanfaidís den trodaíocht eatarthu féin.

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Taoiseach backs fast new EU membership process. An Taoiseach ag tacú le proiséas nua tapa ar bhallraíocht san AE. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said today that he is in favor of introducing a new process, under which countries will be able to achieve membership of the European Union quickly. Dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, inniu go bhfuil seisean i bhfábhar proiséas nua a thabhairt isteach, faoina mbeidh tíortha in ann ballraíocht san Aontas Eorpach a bhaint amach go gasta. The Taoiseach was referring to Ukraine's application for membership when he made his remarks. Ag tagairt d'iarratas ballraíochta na hÚcráine a bhí an Taoiseach nuair a rinne sé a chuid cainte. The Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European Affairs was present today with the Taoiseach at the European party's Conference, of which Fianna Fáil is a member. Bhí Leas-Phríomhaire na hÚcráine ar Chúrsaí Eorpacha i láthair inniu in éineacht leis an Taoiseach ag Comhdháil an pháirtí Eorpaigh, go bhfuil Fianna Fáil ina mball de. Ukraine submitted an application to the European Union for membership on 28 February. Chuir an Úcráin iarratas faoi bhráid an Aontais Eorpaigh chun ballraíocht a bhaint amach ann ar 28 de mhí Feabhra. President Zelenskky of Ukraine called on the Union to immediately allow membership in this particular case. D'iarr Uachtarán Zelenskky na hÚcráine ar an Aontas ballraíocht a cheadú láithreach sa gcás áirithe seo. However, that has not yet happened. Níl sé sin tarlaithe go fóill, áfach. Ukraine is not even officially named as a candidate at this time. Níl an Úcráin ainmnithe go hoifigiúil ina n-iarrthóirí, fiú, ag an tráth seo. The French and Germans are quite skeptical about the rapid introduction of a special application process for Ukraine. Tá na Francaigh agus na Gearmánaigh amhrasach go leor faoi phroiséas iarratais gasta a thabhairt isteach go speisialta don Úcráin. Leaders of member states are to meet at the end of this month to discuss the issue further. Tá ceannairí na mballstát le bualadh lena chéile ag deireadh na míosa seo chun tuilleadh plé a dhéanamh ar an gceist. However, many countries are strongly supportive of their application, including Ireland. Tá go leor tíortha ag tacú go láidir lena n-iarratas, áfach, Éirinn ina measc. The Conference of the Alliance of European Democrats and Liberals (ALDE) - the European group of which Fianna Fáil is a member of the European Parliament - took place in Dublin today. Bhí Comhdháil Chomhghuaillíocht Dhaonlathaigh agus Liobrálaigh na hEorpa (ALDE) - an grúpa Eorpach a bhfuil Fianna Fáil ina mbaill de i bPairlimint na hEorpa ar siúl i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu. The event was attended by the Taoiseach, accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European Affairs, Olga Stefanishyna. D'fhreastail an Taoiseach ar an imeacht, in éineacht le Leas-Phríomhaire na hÚcráine ar Chúrsaí Eorpacha, Olga Stefanishyna. "It is vital that the leaders of the European Union send a very strong message in June to the Ukrainian people that we stand by them," the Taoiseach said today. "Tá sé ríthábhachtach go dtabharfaidh ceannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh teachtaireacht ana-láidir i mí an Mheithimh do mhuintir na hÚcráine go bhfuilimid ag seasamh leo", a dúirt an Taoiseach inniu. Olga Stefanishyna thanked the Irish people for all their support. Ghabh Olga Stefanishyna buíochas le muintir na hÉíreann as an tacaíocht ar fad.

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Everything is working efficiently at Dublin Airport says the DAA. Gach rud ag feidhmiú go héifeachtach ag Aerfort BÁC a deir an DAA. The Dublin Airport Authority, DAA says there have been no problems with flights out of the airport this morning and that everything is working effectively. Deir Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath, an DAA nach raibh aon fhadhb le heitiltí amach ón aerfort ar maidin agus go bhfuil gach rud ag feidhmiú go héifeachtach. This is the first day of a very busy bank holiday weekend at the airport. Seo an chéad lá do dheireadh seachtaine saoire bainc ana ghnóthach san aerfort. The airport has implemented a number of policies to ensure that images seen last weekend do not reappear outside the airport. Tá roinnt beartais curtha i bhfeidhm ag an aerfort chun a chinntiú nach mbeidh na híomhánna a facthas an deireadh seachtaine seo caite le feiceáil arís taobh amuigh den aerfort. 1,400 people missed their flights at the airport last Sunday due to long security queues. Chaill 1,400 duine a n-eitiltí san aerfort Dé Domhnaigh seo caite de bharr scuainí fada slándála. The DAA says more workers are now on duty at the airport and as many security lanes as possible are open to improve queues for passengers arriving at the airport. Deir an DAA go bhfuil oibrithe sa bhreis anois ar dualgas san aerfort agus go bhfuil an oiread lánaí slándála agus is féidir oscailte chun feabhas a chur ar na scuainí do phaisinéirí atá ag teacht isteach san aerfort. A number of workers have arrived from Cork airport to help with matters at Dublin airport. Tá roinnt oibrithe tagtha ó aerfort Chorcaí chun cabhrú le cúrsaí ag aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath. Approximately 100,000 passengers pass through both terminals. Tá tuairim is 100,000 paisinéir ag gabháil trí an dá chríochfort. Approximately 49,000 passengers will be flying out of Dublin airport today and daily this weekend. Beidh tuairim is 49,000 paisinéir ag eitilt amach as aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu agus in aghaidh an lae an deireadh seachtaine seo. Everything is working efficiently at Dublin Airport says Dublin Airport Authority Everything is working effectively at Dublin Airport says Dublin Airport Authority Gach rud ag feidhmiú go héifeachtach ag Aerfort BÁC a deir Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Gach rud ag feidhmiú go héifeachtach ag Aerfort BÁC a deir Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha

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Video in which McMAreavey's murder is ridiculed. Físeán ina ndéantar magadh faoi dhúnmharú McMAreavey cáinte. Politicians on both sides of the border have criticized a video in which people are seen singing and joking about the murder of Michael McAreavey. Tá cáineadh déanta ag polaiteoirí ar an dá thaobh den teorainn ar fhíseán ina bhfuil daoine le feiceáil ag canadh agus ag magadh faoi dhúnmharú Mhichaela McAreavey. The video, in which a group is seen singing and joking about Michael 's murder, was revealed on social media. Nochtadh an físeán ina bhfuil grúpa le feiceáil ag canadh agus iad ag magadh faoi dhúnmharú Mhichaela ar na meáin shóisialta. Many politicians have stated that they will be submitting the video to the PSNI. Tá sé ráite ag roinnt mhaith polaiteoirí go mbeidh siad ag cur an fhiseáin faoi bhráid an PSNI. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said today that he was shocked and amazed by the video. Dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin inniu gur chuir an físeán uasfás agus alltacht air. The PSNI say they are aware of the video and are examining what is in the video to see if there is any crime. Deir an PSNI go bhfuil siad ar an eolas faoin bhfíseán agus go bhfuil scrúdú á dhéanamh acu ar an méid atá sa bhfíseán chun a dhéanamh amach an bhfuil aon choir i gceist. Brackets of the Orange Order were visible in the room and on the wall where the video was recorded. Bhí bractacha de chuid an Oird Oráistigh le feiceáil sa seomra agus ar an mballa ina taifeadadh an físeán. Michaela McAreavey was murdered during her honeymoon at the Legends Hotel on Mauritius on January 10, 2011. Dúnmharaíodh Michaela McAreavey le linn di a bheith ar mí na meala in Ostán Legends ar Oileán Mhuirís ar an 10 Eanáir 2011. The teacher who married her husband John, 10 days earlier, was attacked when she returned to her bedroom. Ionsaíodh an múinteoir a phós a fear céile John, 10 lá roimhe sin, nuair a d'fhill sí ar a seomra codalta. No one has ever been convicted of his murder. Níor ciontaíodh aon duine riamh ina dúnmharú. In a statement from the Orange Order today they criticized the video and said it was an ugly video. I ráiteas ón Ord Oráisteach inniu cháin siad an físeán agus dúirt siad gur físeán gránna atá ann. The Order said that the people involved have no place in the organization and that the video does not reflect the ethos of the organization. Dúirt an tOrd nach bhfuil aon áit ag na daoine a bhí páirteach ann san eagraíocht agus nach léargas an físeán ar éiteas na heagraíochta. The Orange Order said it has begun an investigation into the incident. Dúirt an tOrd Oráisteach go bhfuil fiosrúchán tosnaithe acu maidir leis an eachtra. Two men who appeared in the video have apologized. Tá leithscéal gafa ag beirt fhear a bhí le feiceáil sa bhfíséan. In a statement issued through the PA News agency, John Bell and Andrew McDade said they were deeply embarrassed and embarrassed. I ráiteas a éisíodh trí an áisíneacht Nuachta PA, dúirt John Bell agus Andrew McDade go raibh an-áifeála agus náire orthu. They have promised to write an official letter to the Harte and McAreavey families apologizing formally. Tá sé geallta acu go scríobhfaidh siad litir oifigiúil go dtí na teaghlaigh Harte agus McAreavey ag gabháil leithscéal foirmeálta. Video in which the murder of Michael McMAreavey is widely ridiculed Físeán ina dheintear magadh faoi dhúnmharú Mhichaela McMAreavey cáinte go forleathan

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"Accidental death of R116 helicopter crew". "Bás tionóisceach a fuair criú héileacaptar an R116". The accidental death of four members of the Coast Guard in Co Mayo five years ago, according to a coroner's committee in relation to their case on the night of 14 March 2017. Bás tionóisceach a fuair ceathrar comhaltaí den Gharda Cósta i gCo Mhaigh Eo cúig bliana ó shin, de réir coiste cróinéara maidir lenar bhain dóibh oíche an 14 Márta 2017. The four were killed when a rescue helicopter on their way from the R116 collided with Tor, a small island off the north coast of Mayo. Maraíodh an ceathrar nuair a bhuail héileacaptar tarrthála an R116 a raibh siad ann, nuair a bhuail sé an Tor, oileán beag amach ó chósta thuaidh Mhaigh Eo. The bodies of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick and Captain Mark Duffy were found at sea several days after the disaster but the bodies of the other two, Uncle Operator Paul Ormsby and Uncle Man Ciarán Smith, were never found. Aimsíodh coirp an Chaptaen Dara Fitzpatrick agus an Chaptaen Mark Duffy san fharraige roinnt laethanta tar éis na tubaiste ach ní bhfuarthas riamh coirp na beirte eile, an tOibritheoir Unlais Paul Ormsby agus an Fear Unlais Ciarán Smith. Eight jurors of the coroner's committee announced their verdict after making their case on the case for a short time yesterday afternoon and one and a half hours this morning. D'fhógair ochtar giúróirí an choiste cróinéara a bhfíorasc tar éis dóibh a marana a dhéanamh ar an gcás ar feadh tamaill ghairid tráthnóna inné agus uair an chloig go leith ar maidin inniu. The jury found that all four died accidentally. Chinn an giúiré gur bás tionóisceach a fuair gach aon duine den cheathrar. Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith were pronounced dead at another previous coroner's committee hearing. Fógraíodh go hoifigiúil ag éisteacht eile den choiste cróinéara roimhe seo go raibh Paul Ormsby agus Ciarán Smith marbh. The hearing also determined that Dara Fitzpatrick had drowned and that Mark Duffy 's death had been fatal. Cinneadh ag an éisteacht úd freisin gurb amhlaidh a báthadh Dara Fitzpatrick agus gur gortuithe marfacha ba thrúig bháis do Mark Duffy. The coroner's committee was told that the weather around the Bush had been contaminated just before the accident, that some of the aeronautical equipment in the rescue helicopter was faulty or defective, and that the helicopter may not have been put out at all that night. . Dúradh ag an gcoiste cróinéara gur shalaigh an aimsir thart ar an Tor díreach roimh an tionóisc, go raibh cuid den trealamh aerloingseoireachta sa héileacaptar tarrthála lochtach nó easnamhach, agus go mb'fhéidir nár ghá an héileacaptar a chur amach ar chor ar bith an oíche úd. The helicopter was dispatched to assist the landing of another fisherman's helicopter with a severe thumb injury. Cuireadh an héileacaptar amach le cuidiú le héileacaptar eile iascaire ar bhain drochghortú dá ordóg a thabhairt í dtír. The jury recommended that future criteria be set for when a rescue helicopter needs to be dispatched. Mhol an giúiré critéir shoiléire a leagan síos feasta faoi cén uair is gá héileacaptar tarrthála a chur amach. Following today's hearing in Belmullet, Captain Fitzpatrick's father said the coroner's committee had been devastated by the loss of the families of the four lost. I ndiaidh na héisteachta i mBéal an Mhuirthead inniu, dúirt athair an Chaptaen Fitzpatrick gur dóite mar a ghoill an coiste cróinéara ar theaghlaigh an cheathrair a cailleadh. John Fitzpatrick pointed out, however, that the coroner's committee had helped him to get some sense of his daughter's death. Thug John Fitzpatrick le fios, mar sin féin, gur chuidigh an coiste cróinéara leisean meabhair éigin a bhaint as bás a iníne.

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Dublin Airport: order and order promised. Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath: ord agus eagar geallta. The Dublin Airport Authority has pledged to significantly improve passenger services at the airport over the summer. Tá sé geallta ag Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath go gcuirfear feabhas mór ar sheirbhísí do phaisinéirí san aerfort i gcaitheamh an tsamhraidh. The focus, it has been said, is currently on three specific aspects of the situation, namely, increasing human resources, opening more security lanes at peak times and better managing queues. Táthar ag díriú faoi láthair, a dúradh, ar thrí ghné ar leith den scéal, mar atá, acmhainní daonna a mhéadú, níos mó lánaí slándála a oscailt ag buaicamanna agus scuainí a bhainistiú níos fearr. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two and a half hours before their flight if traveling to Britain or Continental Europe. Moltar do phaisinéirí teacht chun an aerfoirt dhá uair an chloig go leith ar a laghad roimh a n-eitilt más go dtí an Bhreatain nó Mór-roinn na hEorpa atá siad ag dul. In the event of a longer flight, it is advisable to arrive at the airport at least three and a half hours in advance. Más eitilt níos faide atá i gceist, moltar teacht chun an aerfoirt trí huaire an chloig go leith ar a laghad roimh ré. At peak times, it has been said, entry halls will only be admitted on that basis. Ag buaicamanna, a dúradh, is ar an mbonn sin amháin a ligfear daoine isteach sna hallaí imeachta. If people arrive at the airport too early, they will be asked to stay in a designated passenger area and priority will be given to people with special needs. Má thagann daoine chun an aerfoirt róluath, iarrfar orthu fanacht in áit ar leith do phaisinéirí agus tabharfar tosaíocht do dhaoine a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta acu. The rules will be strictly enforced, it was said, and people will have to show the appropriate documents to prove what time their flight is departing. Cuirfear na rialacha i bhfeidhm go docht, a dúradh, agus beidh ar dhaoine na cáipéisí cuí a thaispeáint lena chruthú cén t-am a bhfuil a n-eitilt ag imeacht. According to the Dublin Airport Authority, the new rules will make it a no- brainer at the airport this Whitsun weekend as it was last weekend. Dar le hÚdarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath go bhfágfaidh na rialacha nua nach mbeidh sé ina chíor thuathail san aerfort deireadh seachtaine seo na Cincíse mar a bhí an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. Over a thousand people missed their flights at the airport last Sunday due to long security queues. Chaill os cionn míle duine a n-eitiltí san aerfort Dé Domhnaigh seo caite de bharr scuainí fada slándála. It was stated that there were not enough open security lanes due to lack of staff. Dúradh nach raibh dóthain lánaí slándála oscailte de bhíthin easpa foirne.

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"Housing crisis worse than at any other time in 40 years". "Géarchéim tithíochta níos measa ná ag aon am eile le 40 bliain". The housing crisis is worse now than at any other time in 40 years, according to well - known activist Father Peter McVerry. Tá an ghéarchéim tithíochta níos measa anois ná ag aon am eile le 40 bliain, dar leis an ngníomhaí aitheanta an tAthair Peter McVerry. Peter McVerry was speaking at the re - launch of a housing campaign called Raise the Roof. Ag labhairt a bhí Peter McVerry agus feachtas tithíochta dá ngairtear Raise the Roof á athsheoladh aige. The first meeting of the campaign was held in the Buswells Hotel today across the road from Dáil Éireann. Reáchtáileadh céad chruinniú an athfheachtais in Óstán Buswells inniu trasna an bhóthair ó Dháil Éireann. Father McVerry stated that he was not as desperate or discouraged about housing in this country as it is now. Mhaígh an tAthair McVerry nach raibh an oiread éadóchais ná lagmhisnigh air faoi chúrsaí tithíochta sa tír seo agus atá atá anois. While there is no "magic wand" to cure the evil, he said, the Government could implement certain policies. Cé nach bhfuil aon "slat draíochta" ann a leigheasfadh an donacht, a dúirt sé, d'fhéadfadh an Rialtas beartais áirithe a chur i bhfeidhm. Local authorities could, for example, be allowed to buy land compulsorily at a low price, as recommended in the 1973 Kenny Report, Father McVerry said. D'fhéadfaí, cuir i gcás, ligean do na húdaráis áitiúla talamh a cheannach go héigeantach ar phraghas íseal, de réir mar moladh i dTuarascáil Kenny i 1973, a dúirt tAthair McVerry. According to him, landlords could also be prevented from evicting tenants for up to three years; reduce rent by 20%; giving landlords a 50% tax reduction; and preventing short - term rental of places unless they meet basic standards. D'fhéadfaí freisin, dar leis, cosc a chur ar thiarnaí talún tionóntaí a chur amach as a dtithe go ceann suas le trí bliana; cíos a laghdú 20 faoin gcéad ; laghdú cánach 50 faoin gcéad a thabhairt do thiarnaí talún; agus cosc a chur ar áiteanna a ligean ar cíos ar feadh tréimhsí gearra mura bhfuil caighdeáin bhunúsacha ag baint leo. Father McVerry indicated that these policies would benefit both tenants and landlords but said that large investment companies would not be happy with them or risk it. Thug an tAthair McVerry le fios go rachadh na beartais sin chun leasa do thionóntaí agus do thiarnaí talún araon ach dúirt nach mbeadh comhlachtaí móra infheistíochta sásta leo ná baol air. "Supply the solution" is the Government's motto, says Fergusson, but that's only half the story, because it is a need for affordable and affordable supply. "Soláthar an réiteach" is ea mana an Rialtais, arsa Mac Fhearraigh, ach níl ansin ach leath an scéil, ar sé, mar is soláthar inacmhainne incheannaithe atá de dhíth. Raise the Roof is an umbrella organization involving trade unions, housing charities, women's groups, traveler groups, student unions, opposition parties, academics and so on. Scátheagraíocht is ea Raise the Roof a bhfuil ceardchumainn, carthanais tithíochta, grúpaí ban, grúpaí lucht siúil, aontais mac léinn, páirtithe freasura, acadóirí agus mar sin díobh rannpháirteach ann.

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Airport congestion: "caused by lack of staff". Tranglam san aerfort: "easpa foirne ba shiocair leis". Well over a thousand people missed their flights at Dublin Airport yesterday due to long security queues, according to the head of communications of the state-sponsored company responsible for running the airport. Go maith os cionn míle duine a chaill a n-eitiltí ag Aefort Bhaile Átha Cliath inné de bharr scuainí fada slándála, dar le ceannasaí cumarsáide na cuideachta státurraithe atá freagrach as an aerfort a reáchtáil. Speaking on RTÉ, Kevin Cullinane of the Dublin Airport Authority blamed the lack of staff and apologized to all those affected. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt Kevin Cullinane ó Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath gur easpa foirne ba shiocair leis an gcíor thuathail agus ghabh sé leithscéal le gach duine a bhí thíos leis. With the exception of those who missed their flights, almost 50,000 passengers were due to depart from the airport yesterday and Kevin Cullinane confirmed that most were waiting several hours to pass through the security gates. Cé is moite den dream a chaill a n-eitiltí, bhí nach mór 50,000 paisinéir le himeacht as an aefort inné agus dheimhnigh Kevin Cullinane go raibh a mbunáite ag fanacht roinnt uaireanta an chloig le dul trí na geataí slándála. He pointed out that inadequate security lanes were not opened yesterday due to a lack of human resources. Thug sé le fios nár osclaíodh dóthain lánaí slándála inné de bhíthin easpa acmhainní daonna. There were as many passengers at the airport yesterday, he said, but the pressure could be handled that day because there were enough staff on duty. Bhí an oiread céanna paisnéirí san aerfort arú inné, a dúirt sé, ach bhíothas in ann an brú a láimhseáil an lá sin mar go raibh dóthain foirne ar dulagas. Kevin Cullinane also promised to compensate everyone who lost money because of yesterday 's bottleneck. Gheall Kevin Cullinane freisin go gcúiteofar gach duine a chaill airgead mar gheall ar an tranglam inné. Approximately 45,000 passengers are due to depart Dublin Airport today and the current state of affairs is reported. Tá thart ar 45,000 paisinéir le himeacht as Aefort Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu agus tuairiscítear ord agus eagar a bheith ar chúrsaí ann faoi láthair. Cullen also said that every effort will be made to avoid the same disorder next weekend, a bank holiday weekend. Dúirt an Cuileanánach chomh maith go ndéanfar gach uile iarracht an t-easordú céanna a sheachaint an deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn, deireadh seachtaine saoire bainc. With regard to staff shortages, he indicated that an additional 370 security officers would be on duty at the airport by the beginning of July. I dtaca le heaspa foirne de, thug sé le fios go mbeidh 370 oifigeach slandála breise ar dualgas san aerfort faoi thús Iúil. Officials from the Dublin Airport Authority and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton are to meet today to discuss what happened yesterday. Tá feidhmeannaigh ó Údarás Aefort Bhaile Átha Cliath agus an tAire Stáit Hildegarde Naughton le teacht le chéile inniu lenar tharla inné a phlé. Hildegarde Naughton is in charge of international transport. Tá cúrsaí iompair idirnáisiúnta faoina cúram ag Hildegarde Naughton.

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A new type of hepatitis has been contracted by 16 children in the North. Cineál nua heipitítis tolgtha ag 16 leanbh sa Tuaisceart. Health authorities in the North have confirmed that sixteen children have contracted a new form of hepatitis, the causes of which are still unknown. Tá sé deimhnithe ag na húdaráis sláinte sa Tuaisceart go bhfuil cineál nua heipitítis nach fios fós cad is siocair leis tolgtha ag sé pháiste dhéag ansin. Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for the North, said that "some of the children had to undergo specialist medical treatment in other parts of the UK and one had to undergo a liver transplant." Thug Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Tuaiscirt an Dr Michael McBride le fios go mb'éigean "sainchóireáil leighis a chur i gcodanna eile den Ríocht Aontaithe ar roinnt de na páistí agus go mb'éigean aistriú ae a dhéanamh ar dhuine acu." Health authorities in the north are urging parents to be alert to the symptoms of the disease - such as jaundice and conjunctivitis - and to seek emergency medical treatment, if necessary. Tá na húdaráis sláinte ó thuaidh ag achainí ar thuismitheoirí a bheith san airdeall ar chomharthaí sóirt an ghalair - buíochan agus bánú súl, cuir i gcás - agus cóir leighis éigeandála a iarraidh, más gá. People are also advised to be careful about hygiene in general, washing their hands regularly and so on. Táthar ag moladh do dhaoine freisin a bheith cúramach faoi chúrsaí sláinteachais trí chéile, a lámha a ní go rialta agus mar sin de. It is reported that children in more than twenty countries around the world have contracted the new form of hepatitis and that most of them are children under the age of five. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an cineál nua heipitítis tolgtha ag leanaí i mbreis agus fiche tír ar fud an domhain agus gur leanaí faoi chúig bliana d'aois a bhformhór. The Health Protection Surveillance Center has already reported that eight children in the Republic have contracted the disease. Tá sé tugtha le fios cheana ag an Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte go bhfuil an galar tolgtha ag ochtar páistí sa Phoblacht. These, it was said, were children under the age of twelve, all of whom had to be hospitalized. Leanaí faoi dhá bhliain déag iad seo, a dúradh, agus b'éigean iad ar fad a chur in ospidéil. One of them died and another was given a new liver. Bhásaigh duine acu agus tugadh ae nua do dhuine eile. Dr Gillian Armstrong from the Northern Public Health Agency said the disease was still being eradicated. Dúirt an Dr Gillian Armstrong ón nGníomhaireacht um Shláinte Phoiblí sa Tuaisceart go bhfuiltear fós ag iarraidh an galar a chur le bonn. It is being questioned, she said, whether it could have anything to do with childhood adrenavirus or young people's environment, such as toxins in the air. Táthar ag fiosrú, a dúirt sí, an bhféadfadh aon bhaint a bheith aige le hadanaivíreas a bhíonn ar leanaí go minic nó le le timpeallacht na ndaoine óga, leithéidí tocsainí san aer. She confirmed that none of the children struck ill in the North had Covid-19 and that none had received the vaccine. Dhearbhaigh sí nach raibh covid 19 ar aon duine de na leanaí a buaileadh tinn sa Tuaisceart agus nach raibh an vacsaín faighte ag aon duine acu.

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Ukraine: decisive administrative hub endangered, Mariupol being ravaged. An Úcráin: mol cinniúnach riaracháin i mbaol, Mariupol á rúisiú. It is reported again today that the wheels of war are turning in the opposite direction of the defenders in eastern Ukraine and that Russian forces are now drawing narrowly to some major towns in that region. Tuairiscítear arís inniu go bhfuil rothaí an chogaidh ag casadh tuathail ar na cosantóirí in oirthear na hÚcráine agus go bhfuil fórsaí Rúiseacha ag tarraingt caol díreach anois ar roinnt bailte móra sa réigiún sin. The Russians are currently targeting the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk as both are located on the road to the city of Kramatorsk, a critical administrative hub in Donetsk Oblast. Is ag díriú ar chathracha Severodonetsk agus Lysychansk atá na Rúisigh faoi láthair ó tá an dá áit sin suite ar an mbóthar go cathair Kramatorsk ar mol cinniúnach riaracháin í in Oblast Donetsk. Paramilitary forces loyal to Russia claim to be pushing forward and have now taken possession of the Lyman town between Severodonetsk and Lysychansk. Tá sé á mhaíomh ag fórsaí paraimíleata atá dílis don Rúis go bhfuil siad ag brú chun cinn agus go bhfuil seilbh gafa acu anois ar bhaile Lyman idir Severodonetsk agus Lysychansk. The reports from the forefront of the battle are a matter of concern to the Government of Ukraine. Damhna scíse do Rialtas na hÚcráine na tuairiscí ó bhrollach an chatha. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has accused Western countries of dragging their arms over Ukraine and urged them not to delay further. Chuir an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Dmytro Kuleba i leith thíortha an Iarthair go bhfuil siad ag tarraingt na gcos maidir le hairm a chur ar fáil don Úcráin agus d'achaingh sé orthu gan a thuilleadh moille a dhéanamh. It is believed that the Russians intend to consolidate Ukraine and seize a firm grip on the east and south of the country in the first instance. Meastar go bhfuil sé ar intinn ag na Rúisigh an Úcráin a dhluí agus greim docht a fháil ar oirthear agus ar dheisceart na tíre ar an gcéad ásc. It is assumed that they will not take peace talks seriously or achieve that goal, if they do and if they do. Tuairimítear nach rachaidh siad i mbun cainteanna síochána go dáiríre nó go mbainfidh siad an cuspóir sin amach, má théann agus má bhaineann. As with southern Ukraine, the Russians are in no hurry to seize their current dominance over the city of Mariupol - or what remains of it. Mar le deisceart na hÚcráine de, níl na Rúisigh ag déanamh aon mhoill an forlámhas atá acu anois ar chathair Mariupol - nó ar a bhfuil fanta di - a chur i gcion. Ukrainian soldiers defending the city were forced to abandon the stains and favors of the invaders and it seems that they are already assertively insulting the place. B'éigean do shaighdiúirí Úcránacha a bhí ag cosaint na cathrach an ruaim is an fhabhair a fhágáil ag na hionróirí agus dealraíonn sé go bhfuil an áit á rúisiú go teanntásach mínáireach acu cheana féin. It is reported that the people of the city are being forced to take Russian citizenship and that the school curriculum itself is to be cluttered out of space. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil iachall á chur ar mhuintir na cathrach saoránacht na Rúise a ghlacadh agus go bhfuil an curaclam scoile féin le rúisiú gan spás. Food shortages are one of the causes of the war. Ganntanas bia ceann de dheascaí an chogaidh. The Russians claim that Western countries are to blame for this because they are blocking the departure of cereal-laden ships from ports such as Mariupol. Maíonn na Rúisigh gur ar thíortha an Iarthar atá an milleán faoi sin de bhrí go bhfuil siad ag cur bac ar longa lán arbhair imeacht as calafoirt ar nós Mariupol. Western countries do not accept this allegation and blame the Russians for withhold...

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Over 10,000 people living in emergency accommodation. Os cionn 10,000 duine ag cur fúthu i gcóiríocht éigeandála. It is estimated that over 10,000 people are living in emergency accommodation in various parts of the country, the highest number in two years. Áirítear os cionn 10,000 duine a bheith ag cur fúthu i gcóiríocht éigeandála in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud na tíre, sin an líon is airde le dhá bhliain. According to the latest information from the Department of Housing, there were 10,049 people living in emergency accommodation during the week between 18-24 April. De réir na faisnéise is deireanaí ón Roinn Tithíochta, bhí 10,049 duine ina gcónaí i gcóiríocht éigeandála i gcaitheamh na seachtaine idir an 18-24 Aibreán. This figure includes 7,105 adults and 2,944 children, including 1,308 families. Cuimsíonn an figiúr seo 7,105 duine fásta agus 2,944 leanbh, 1,308 teaghlach san áireamh. 9,825 people were in emergency accommodation in March. 9,825 duine a bhí i gcóiríocht éigeandála i mí an Mhárta. Mike Allen of the charity Focus Ireland said the Covíd-19 pandemic had made great strides in providing the right accommodation for the homeless but that things were going from strength to strength at the moment. Dúirt Mike Allen ón gcarthanas Focus Ireland go ndearnadh an-dul chun cinn maidir le cóiríocht cheart a chur ar fáil do dhaoine gan dídean i gcaitheamh na paindéime Covíd-19 ach go bhfuil cúrsaí ag dul ó rath go tréan faoi láthair. Speaking on RTÉ, Mike Allen pointed out that since the middle of last year, more people have been evicted from their homes for two reasons. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug Mike Allen le fios go bhfuil níos mó daoine á gcur amach as a dtithe ó lár na bliana seo caite agus go bhfuil dhá chúis leis sin. First, he argued, more landlords have been selling their homes since social restrictions came to an end. Ar an gcéad dul síos, a mhaígh sé, tá níos mó tiarnaí talún ag díol a gcuid tithe ó tháinig deireadh le srianta sóisialta. Secondly, he said, more people are in arrears because the amount of money given to them under the Housing Assistance Payment is not enough. Ar an dara dul síos, a dúirt sé, tá riaráistí ar níos mó daoine mar gheall nach leor an méid airgid a thugtar dóibh faoin Íocaíocht Cúnaimh Tithíochta. The long-standing solution, says Mike Allen, is to build more homes. Níl de réiteach ar an scéal i bhfad na haimsire, arsa Mike Allen, ach tuilleadh tithe a thógáil. In the meantime, he said, there is a need to ensure that people are not evicted and to that end the Housing Assistance Payment needs to be increased. Idir an dá linn, ar sé, caithfear a chinntiú nach gcuirfear daoine amach as a dtithe agus chuige sin ní mór an Íocaíocht Cúnaimh Tithíochta a mhéadú. Pat Greene of the charity Clan Simon said the Government should buy, renovate and make available to the homeless a large number of vacant homes across the country. Dúirt Pat Greene ón gcarthanas Clann Shíomóin gur chóir don Rialtas an líon mór tithe folmha ar fud na tíre a cheannach, a athchóiriú agus a chur ar fáil do dhaoine gan dídean cuí. In a statement, the Department of Housing said the large number of people living in emergency accommodation was a cause for concern. I ráiteas, dúirt an Roinn Tithíochta gur údar imní an líon mór daoine atá ina gcónaí i gcóiríocht éigeandála. The statement also said that the State is to provide 11,800 social homes this year as part of the Government's strategy to tackle the crisis. Dúradh sa ráiteas freisin go bhfuil 11,800 teach sóisialta le cur ar fáil ag an Stát i mbliana mar chuid de straitéis an Rialtais le dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim. That's a significant increase, it was said, from last year, when 9,183 social houses were provided, up 17% from the previous year again. Sin ardú suntasach, a dúradh,

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"Russians defeat defenders in eastern Ukraine". "Rúisigh ag breith bua ar chosantóirí in oirthear na hÚcráine". It is reported that Russian troops have not trapped Ukrainian defense forces near two strategic cities in eastern Ukraine today but that the invaders have finally been routed, yet not at all. Tuairiscítear gur dhóbair nár sháinnigh saighdiúirí Rúiseacha fórsaí cosanta Úcránacha in aice le dhá chathair straitéiseacha in oirthear na hÚcráine inniu ach gur cuireadh an ruaig ar na hionróirí ar deireadh, go fóill ar aon chor. The Russians apparently carried out a tripartite attack on the Ukrainians and for a time seized possession of plots of land along the motorway that passes through the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk. De réir dealraimh, rinne na Rúisigh ionsaí tríbheannach ar na hÚcránaigh agus ghabh siad seilbh ar feadh scaithimh ar gheadáin talún taobh leis an mótarbhealach a théann trí chathracha Sievierodonetsk agus Lysychansk. If the Russians ran away and took possession of those two cities, they would control most of the Luhansk area. Dá rithfeadh leis na Rúisigh agus dá ngabhfaidís seilbh ar an dá chathair sin, bheadh bunáite limistéar Luhansk faoina smacht acu. If it's true for General Oleksiy Gromov of the Ukrainian Army, only a small company of Russians - about fifty soldiers - managed to get as far as the motorway. Más fíor don Ghinearál Oleksiy Gromov ó Arm na hÚcráine, níor éirigh ach le complacht beag Rúiseach - thart ar leathchéad saighdiúir - dul chomh fada leis an mótarbhealach. Although they set up a checkpoint on the road, he said, they were not long there as they fled before the defenders. Cé gur bhunaigh siad pointe seiceála ar an mbóthar, a dúirt sé, níorbh fhada ann iad mar gur theith siad roimh na cosantóirí. He acknowledged, however, that the Russians have always had the upper hand in the area and have been firing artillery at places along the motorway since their flight. D'admhaigh sé, áfach, go bhfuil an lámh in uachtar ag na Rúisigh sa cheantar i gcónaí agus go bhfuil siad ag scaoileadh airtléire le háiteanna feadh an mhótarbhealaigh ó theith siad. He did indeed suggest that Ukrainian soldiers could withdraw further, saying that a good run was better than a bad stand. Thug sé leid go deimhin go bhféadfadh saighdiúirí Úcránacha tarraingt siar tuilleadh, á rá gurbh fhearr rith maith ná drochsheasamh. Reuters reporters also reported today that Ukrainian forces have fled the Svitlodarsk town of Donetsk Oblast and are now occupied by a group loyal to Russia. Thuairiscigh nuachtóirí Reuters inniu chomh maith gur theith fórsaí Úcránacha as baile Svitlodarsk in Oblast Donetsk agus go bhfuil an áit ina seilbh anois ag dream atá dílis don Rúis. All of this is in line with Western countries' understanding of the intentions of the Russians since their failure at the beginning of the war to seize Kiev and decapitate the Ukrainian government. Tagann sé seo ar fad leis an tuiscint atá ag tíortha an Iarthair ar a bhfuil ar intinn ag na Rúisigh ó chlis orthu i dtús an chogaidh seilbh a ghabháil ar Chív agus Rialtas na hÚcráine a dhícheannadh. The domination of the Donbass region has been the biggest concern for the Russians since then and, despite Ukrainian counter - attacks, it seems that they will not stop or live or achieve that goal. Forlámhas a ghlacadh ar réigiún an Donbass is mó is cás leis na Rúisigh ó shin agus, ainneoin fhrithionsaithe na nÚcránach, dealraíonn sé nach ndéanfaidh siad stad mara ná cónaí nó go mbainfidh siad an cuspóir sin amach.

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19 children killed in Texas school shooting attack. 19 páíste maraithe in ionsaí lámhaigh ar scoil i dTexas. Police in Texas in America say the teenager who killed 19 children and two teachers in Ulvade was alone. Deir políní i Texas i Meiricea, go raibh an déagóir a mharaigh 19 páiste agus beirt mhúintéoirí in Ulvade ina aonar. Children between the ages of 7 and 10 were mostly attending the school. Páistí idir 7 agus 10 mbliana is mó a bhí ag freastal ar an scoil. President Joe Biden says we must act now and stand up against gun lobbyists in the United States. Deir an tUachtarán Joe Biden go gcaithfear gníomhú anois agus seasamh i gcoinne lucht stocaireachta na ngunnaí sna Stáit Aontaithe. Some of the children cast while at school at Robb Elementary School in Uvaldei Texas are named. Tá roinnt dena páistí a caitheadh agus iad ar scoil i Robb Elementary School in Uvaldei Texas ainmnithe. 10 - year - old Amerie Jo Garza and her family say she was killed while calling the emergency services Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in Texas. Amerie Jo Garza, 10 mbliana d'aois agus deir a muintir gur caitheadh í agus í ag glaoch ar na seirbhísí eigeandála Maraíodh 19 bpáiste agus beirt mhúinteoirí nuair a chaith an gunnadóir, Salvador Ramos, 18 mbliana d'aois iad agus iAd ar scoil I Robb Elementary School in Uvalde i Texas. Children between the ages of 7 and 10 were most killed - most of them in 2nd to 4th class. Páistí idir 7 agus 10 mbliana is mó a maraíodh -formhór acub i rang a 2 go rang a 4. Ramos was reportedly shot and killed by police. Tuariscitear gur chaith agus gur mharaigh na póílíní Ramos. The raid began when Ramos defeated his grandmother, who survived. Thosaigh an ruathar nuair a chaith Ramos a sheamháthair, a tháínig slán. He fled thesis and went as far as the primary school in U-Vol day, which is 130km west of San Antonio. Theith sé théis í a chaitheamh agus chuaigh sé chomh fada leis an mbunscoil i U-Vol day, atá 130km siar ó San Antonio. Police apparently tried to stop Ramos as he approached the school, dressed in a protective uniform and rifle. But he managed to face the building. Is cosúíl go ndearna póílíní iarracht Ramos a stopadh nuair a tháinig sé chomh fada leis an scoil, é gléasta in éide chosanta agus raidhfil aige.Ach d'éirigh leis aghaidh a thabhairt ar an bhfoirgneamh. Authorities say the gunman bought two rifle days thesis of his birthday. Deir na hÚdráis gur cheannaigh an gunnadóir dhá raidhfillaethanta théis a bhreithlá. Speaking in the White House during the incident, President Joe Biden says he must stand up to the gun lobbyists - who are blocking the introduction of stricter legislation. Ag labhairt dhó sa Teach Bán théis na heachtra, deir an tUachtarán Joe Biden go gcaithfear seasamh suas I gcoinne lucht stocaireachta na ngunnaí - dream atá ag cur cosc ar reachtaíocht níos déine a thabhairt isteach. There is a great deal of excitement over what has happened and attention again to the laws relating to Guns. Tá go leor corraithe de bharr an méid a tharla agus aird aríst ar na dlíthe a bhaineanns le Gunnaí.. This's the eighth deadliest gunfire in America this year and the worst since 26 people were killed in Sandy Hook in 2012. Seo’d an t-ochtú lámhach marfach gunnaí i Meiriceá I mbliana agus an ceann is measa ó maraíodh 26 duine i Sandy Hook i 2012. Flags will be flown at half-mast every day until sunset on Saturday as a tribute to the dead. Beidh bratacha ar leathchrann gach lá go dtí dul faoi na gréine Dé Sathairn mar chomhartha ómóís do na mairbh. But neither Texas Governor Greg Abbot nor Texas Senator Ted Cruz were listening to the president 's pleas. Ach níor léir go raibh Gobhanóir Texas, Greg Abbot, ná an Seandadóír Ted Cruz as Texas, ag tabhairt éisteacht d'impí an uachtaráin.

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"New Gardaí, who speak Irish, are not being sent to the Gaeltacht". "Níl Gardaí nua, a bhfuil Gaeilge acu, á gcur chun na Gaeltachta". 160 delegates attended the annual Garda Representative Association Conference in Westport today to discuss the challenges facing the force. 160 toscaire a bhí i láthair ag Comhdháil bhliantiúil Chumann Ionadaíochta an Gharda Síochána i gCathair na Mart inniu chun na dúshláin atá roimh an bhfórsa a phlé. In 2013, when new trainee Gardaí were recruited, the Commissioner announced at the time that a separate Irish language stream would be created during the training process and then, on completion of their training, these newly qualified Gardaí would be deployed. on duty in a Gaeltacht area. I 2013, nuair a earcaíodh Gardaí nua faoi oiliúint, d'fhógair an Coimisinéir ag an am go gcruthófai sruth Gaeilge ar leith le linn an phróisis traenála agus ansin, i ndiaidh dóibh a gcuid oiliúna a thabhairt i gcrích, go gcuirfí na Gardaí nuacháilithe sin ar dualgas i gceantar Gaeltachta. During today's conference, one delegate, Dermot O'Brien, said that no Irish - speaking Gardaí have gone to a Gaeltacht area after completing their training since it was announced. Le linn na comhdhála inniu, dúirt toscaire amháin, Dermot O'Brien, nach ndeachaigh aon Gharda a bhfuil Gaeilge acu go ceantar Gaeltachta nuair a bhí a gcuid oiliúna críochnaithe acu ó fógraíodh an méid sin. The GRA's newly elected President, Brendan O'Connor, says there is a lot of pressure on Gardaí at the moment as Gardaí are retiring due to lack of training and lack of resources, especially in remote areas and this needs to change. Deir Uachtarán nua thofa an GRA , Brendan O’Connor, go bhfuil go leor brú ar Ghardaí faoi láthair mar go bhfuil Gardaí ag éirí as an bpost de bharr easpa traenála agus ganntanas achmhainní, go háirithe i gceantair iarghúlta agus go gcaithfidh sé sin athrú. An additional 800 Gardaí are planned this year. Tá sé beartaithe go mbeadh 800 Garda breise i mbliana. They have also demanded that front - line Gardaí be properly trained to drive a patrol car in the event of an emergency, using blue lights and sirens. Tá éileamh déanta acu freisin go gcuirfear an oiliúint chuí ar Ghardaí líne thosaigh le go mbeidh siad in ann carr patróil a thiomáint i gcás éigeandála, ag baint úsáide as soilse gorma agus bonnáin. The Police Authority has highlighted this issue. Tá aird tarraingthe ar an gceist seo ag an Údarás Poilíneachta. This lack of training, says the Garda Representative Association, leaves many Gardaí unable to pursue a driver traveling at too high a speed, or a driver suspected of being intoxicated. Mar gheall ar an easpa oiliúna seo, a deir Cumann Ionadaíochta na nGardaí, fágtar nach féidir le go leor Gardaí dul sa tóir ar thiománaí atá ag taisteal ar luas ró-ard, nó ar thiománaí a bhfuil amhras faoi go bhfuil sé ar meisce. It is an absurd story, the association says. Scéal áiféiseach is ea é, a deir an cumann. It was stated during the conference that driving training is not provided often enough and that this delays the response time of the Gardaí. Dúradh le linn na comhdhála nach gcuirtear an oiliúint tiomána ar fáil minic go leor agus go gcuirtear moill ar am freagartha na nGardaí dá bharr. They said the appropriate training should be provided immediately. Dúirt siad gur chóir an oiliúint chuí a chur ar fáil láithreach. Former Garda Representative Association President Frank Thornton also said that external self-defense classes should be made available to everyone in the force. Dúirt Iar-Uachtarán Chumann Ionadaíochta na nGardaí, Frank Thornton, freisin gur chóir ranganna seachtracha féinchosanta a chur ar fáil go gach duine sa bhfórsa. He said it had been eighteen years since he had undergone any self-defense training or cardiopulmona...

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Two men still being questioned over the death of another man in Tralee. Beirt fhear fós á gceistiú faoi bhás fir eile i dTrá Lí. Gardaí investigating the death of another man in Tralee yesterday evening are still questioning two men. Tá beirt fhear fós á gceistiú ag gardaí atá ag fiosrú bás fir eile a tharla i dTrá Lí tráthnóna inné. Guards found Joe Brosnan, a 53-year-old man in an apartment block in the town center shortly after 7 p.m. Tháinig na gardaí ar Joe Brosnan,fear 53 bliain d'aois i mbloc árasán i lár an bhaile go gairid tar éis a 7 a'chlog. The emergency services were escorted in the Abbey Court block. Bhí na seirbhísí éigeandála á dtionlacan i mbloc Chúirt na Mainistreach. They found Joe Brosnan in one of the apartments and stabbed him several times. Fuair siad Joe Brosnan i gceann de na hárasáin agus é sáite roinnt mhaith babhtaí. He died shortly afterwards. Bhásaigh sé go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. Joe Brosnan is said to have lived in the apartment for many years. Deirtear go raibh Joe Brosnan ina chónaí san árasán le roinnt mhaith blianta. The first man, a man in his 50s, was arrested last night and has since been questioned at Tralee Garda Station. Gabhadh an chéad duine, fear sna 50-idí aréir agus tá seisean á cheistiú ó shin i Stáisiún na nGardaí i dTrá Lí. He was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and can be questioned for 24 hours. Gabhadh é faoi Alt a 4 den Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil agus is féidir é a cheistiú ar feadh 24 uair a'chloig. A man in his 30s is the second man taken by guards to be arrested this morning. Fear sna 30-idí an dara duine atá tógtha ag gardaí, gabhadh eisean ar maidin inniu. He is being held at Killarney Garda Station. Tá seisean á choinneáil i Stáisiún na nGardaí i gCill Airne. Gardaí are asking anyone who was in the Abbey Court area of Tralee between 6.30-7.00 yesterday evening to contact them. Tá na gardaí ag iarraidh ar aon duine a bhí i gceantar Chúirt na Mainistreach i dTrá Lí idir 6.30-7.00 tráthnóna inné dul i dteagmháil leo. Killarney Garda Station (Archives) Stáisiún na nGardaí i gCill Airne (Cartlann)

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The first cases d Na chéad chásanna d'athraitheach nua Covid, dearbhaithe sa stát. The Department of Health has indicated that the first cases of Covid's new variable have been confirmed in the state. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Sláinte go bhfuil na chéad chásanna d'athraitheach nua Covid, dearbhaithe sa stát. It involves 2 cases of BA.4 and was noted here earlier in the month. 2 chás den BA.4 atá i gceist agus tugadh faoi deara anseo é níos túisce sa mhí. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued the alert for this new variant on 12 May. An Lárionad Eorpach um Ghalair a Chosc agus a Rialú (ECDC) a thug an foláireamh faoin athraitheach nua seo ar an 12Bealtaine. The BA.4 has been reclassified in conjunction with the BA.5 and ECDC is of the opinion that this new version of the virus is much more dangerous as it appears to be in breach of all Covid vaccines to date. Rinneadh athrangú ar an BA.4 i dteannta an BA.5 agus is í tuairim an ECDC go bhfuil an leagan nua seo den víreas i bhfad níos contúírtí mar gur cosúil go sáraíonn sé na vacsaíní Covid ar fad go dtí seo. He also says that Covid's cases are likely to rise significantly as a result of this in the coming months. Deir sé freisin gur dócha go n-ardóidh cásanna Covid go suntasach dá bharr seo sna míonna atá romhainn.

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The DUP is not allowed to block the democratic process - An Taoiseach. Níl cead ag an DUP an próiseas daonlathach a chosc - An Taoiseach. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, visited Belfast today where he had meetings with politicians and business leaders in an attempt to overcome Stormont 's hedge. Thug an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin ar chuairt ar Bhéal Feirste inniu mar a raibh cruinnithe aige le polaiteoirí agus ceannairí gnó in iarracht fál go haer Stormont a shárú. He said the DUP should not be allowed to suppress democracy in the North He met with the leaders of the political parties, a week after the assembly election and subsequently welcomed a delegation of business leaders. Dúirt sé nár cóir go mbeadh cead ag an DUP cosc a chur ar an ndaonlathas ó Thuaidh Bhuail sé le ceannairí na bpáirtithe polaitíochta, seachtain i ndiaidh toghchán an chomhthionóil agus chuir sé sé fáilte ina dhiaidh sin, roimh thoscaireacht de cheannairí gnó. The DUP has refused to work in the Assembly until their grievances under the Northern Ireland Protocol are relaxed. Tá diúltaithe ag an DUP dul i mbun oibre sa Chomhthionól go dtí go maolaítear ar a ngearáin faoi Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éireann. Following his meeting with the DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson said that they had a "convenient" meeting and were explicitly told what was needed to rectify their complaints about the Protocol. i ndiaidh a chruinniú le ceannaire an DUP, dúirt Jeffrey Donaldson, go raibh cruinniú "áisiúil" acu agus go ndúradh go neamhbhalbh cad a bhí de dhíth lena ngearáin faoin Prótacal a chur ina cheart. Earlier in the week, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she was to legislate in the Westminster Parliament, which will take over the Protocol in the coming weeks if it cannot reach a compromise with the European Union. Bhí sé ráite ag Rúnaí Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Breataine, Liz Truss níos luaithe sa tseachtain, go bhfuil sí le reachtaíocht a chumadh i bParlaimint Westminster, a ghlacfaidh forlámhas ar an Phrótacal sna seachtainí amach anseo munar féidir leí teacht ar chomhréiteach leis an Aontas Eorpach. The European Union is strongly opposed to such a threat - and the President of the Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, informed the Taoiseach yesterday. Tá an tAontas Eorpach ag cur go láidir i gcoinne a leithéid de bhagairt - agus chuir Uachtarán an Choimisiúin, Ursula Von der Leyen é sin in iúl don Taoiseach inné. She went on to say that Ireland and the EU were on the same page and that an international agreement could not be unilaterally undermined. Lean sí le rá go raibh Éire agus an AE ar an leathanach céanna agus nach bhféadfaí comhaontú idirnáisiúnta a chur ó mhaith go h-aontaobhach. "Britain must work with us to find compromises that work for all," she said. "Caithfidh an Bhreatain oibriú linn, le teacht ar chomhréitigh a oibreoidh do chách" a dúirt sí. Speaking to BBC Ulster radio this morning, the Taoiseach said that there was no choice but for Britain and the EU to engage in talks on a professional, serious basis in order to resolve the Protocol 's gap. Ag labhairt dó le raidió BBC Uladh ar maidin, dúirt an Taoiseach nach bhfuil de rogha ach go dtabharfadh an Bhreatain agus an AE faoi chainteanna ar bhonn ghairmiúil, dháiríre d'fhonn fál go haer an Phrótacail a réiteach. He also said that the location of the poles in question in the Protocol is constantly changing and it is not known where the solution to the problems is. Dúirt sé freisin go bhfuil láthair na gcuaillí i gceist an Phrótacail ag síorathrú agus nach bhfuil 'fhios cá bhfuil réiteach na bhfadhbanna. He said Liz Truss' s speech this week shows that the range of difficulties is widening. Dúirt sé go leiríonn óráid Liz Truss an tseachtain seo go bhfuil raon na ndeacrachtaí ag dul i dtreis.

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Lack of knowledge angers farmers in Green Way. Easpa eolais ina chúis feirge ag feirmeoirí i gcás Bealach Glas. Landowners in Kilcolgan, East Galway, have expressed concern and anger as Galway County Council has not been informed of the proposed greenway between Athlone and Galway. Tá imní agus fearg léirithe ag úinéirí talún i Cill Cholgáin in Oirthear na Gaillimhe mar nach bhfuil Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ag tabhairt aon eolas dóibh faoin mbealach glas atá beartaithe idir Áth Luain agus Gaillimh. Aoife McCabe, who owns land in the plans for the proposed greenway, says she will have no business if the development goes ahead and safety concerns will be a concern. Deir Aoife McCabe, a bhfuil talamh leí féin sna pleananna don bealach glas atá beartaithe, nach mbeidh aon ghnó aici má leanfar ar aghaidh leis an bhforbairt agus go mbeidh cúrsaí sábháilteacht ina chúis imní di. Aoife McCabe owns almost 30 acres of farmland in Kilcolgan in East Galway - where she keeps Zwartbles sheep and horses - but she is now losing a night's sleep, she says, as Galway County Council is unwilling to meet about the course of the greenway between Athlone and Galway. Beagnach 30 acra talún feirme atá ag Aoife McCabe i gCill Cholgáin in Oirthear na Gaillimhe - áit a gcoiníonn sí caoire Zwartbles agus capaill - ach tá codladh na hoíche á chailleadh aici anois, a deir sí, mar nach bhfuil Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe sásta cruinniú a bheith acu leo faoin gcúrsa a bheidh ag an mbealach glas idir Áth Luain agus Gaillimh. The County Council has mapped out a number of proposals for the project - with Aoife's land at its heart. Tá roinnt moltaí curtha ar mhapaí ag an gComhairle Contae faoin togra - agus tá talamh Aoife ina chroí lár. Since the beginning of April, the landowners have been seeking a meeting with the County Council - a meeting that has not yet taken place but the Council held a meeting last Wednesday with homeowners living near the proposed greenway in the area. Ó thús mhí Aibreáin, tá na huinéirí talún ag iarraidh cruinniú leis an gComhairle Contae - cruinniú nár tharla fós ach bhí cruinniú ag an gComhairle Dé Céadaoin seo caite le úinéirí tí atá ina gcónaí ina aice leis an mbealach glas atá beartaithe ins an gceantar. Galway County Council has stated that this is their preferred route corridor but nothing has been determined yet. Tá sé ráite ag Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe gurb é seo an rogha conaire bealaigh atá acu ach nach bhfuil aon rud cinntithe fós. The Council says it has met with hundreds about the development and will be in contact with landowners who will be affected by the development but it will take some time to meet with all of them. Deir an Chomhairle go bhfuil cruinnithe acu leis na céadta faoin bhforbairt agus go mbeidh siad i dteagmháil le húinéirí talún a mbeidh tionchar ag an bhforbairt orthu ach go dtógfaidh sé roinnt ama castáil leo uilig. Lack of communication from the County Council causes anger and concern among landowners on the Galway Greenway Easpa cumarsáide ón gComhairle Contae ina chúis feirge agus imní i measc úinéirí talúin ar Bhealach Glas na Gaillimhe

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Two gold medals in one day at the World Boxing Championships. Dhá bhonn óir in aon lá ag Craobhacha Dornálaíochta an Domhain. The goat was roasting in Istanbul, Turkey last night and the Irish flag was flown triumphantly after two Irish boxers won gold medals at the World Championships in Istanbul. In Istanbul na Tuirce a bhí an gabhar á róstadh aréir agus brat na hÉireann ar foluain go buacach i ndiaidh do bheirt dornálaí na hÉireann boinn óir a bhuachaint ag na Craobhacha Domhain in Istanbul. This is the first time Ireland has won two gold medals at any championship. Seo an chéad uair ag Éire dhá bhonn óir a bhaint ag aon comórtas craoibhe. Lisa O Rourke, from Roscommon, won her 73kg final shortly after beating Helena Panguane of Mozambique in Africa. Lisa O Rourke, as Ros Camáin a bhuaigh a babhta ceannais 73kg go gairid ina diaidh i ndiaidh di Helena Panguane as Mósaimbic na hAifrice a chloí. They will return to Ireland tomorrow evening. Fillfidh siad ar Éirinn tráthnóna amárach.

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Extra million euros for a woman who contracted a serious disease in a pet shop. Milliún euro breise do bhean a tholg droch-ghalar i siopa peataí. In the High Court, a 34-year-old woman who claimed to have contracted a rare disease of a parrot in the pet store where she worked fourteen years ago was allowed to pay an extra million euros. San Ard-Chúirt, tugadh cead milliún euro breise a íoc le bean 34 bliain d'aois a mhaígh gur tholg sí galar neamhchoitianta ó phearóid sa siopa peataí ina raibh sí ag obair ceithre bliana déag ó shin. Patricia Ingle, from Ballinacor, Co Limerick, is severely disabled and left without limb function due to chlamydia psittacosis, an infection that is spread in the air from birds to humans. Tá Patricia Ingle, as Béal Átha na Cora, Co Luimnigh, go mór faoi mhíchumas agus í fágtha gan lúth na ngéag de bharr an ghalair chlamydia psittacosis, ionfhabhtú a scaiptear san aer ó éin go daoine. She was previously awarded € 15.5 million in compensation. Lamháladh cúiteamh €15.5 milliún di roimhe seo. She is being paid the money in installments and has received six payments to date. Tá an t-airgead á íoc léi ina thráthchodanna agus tá sé cinn d'íocaíochtaí faighte aici go nuige seo. Patricia Ingle's case will come before the High Court again next year, at which time her needs will be further assessed. Tiocfaidh cás Patricia Ingle os comhair na hArd-Chúirte arís an bhliain seo chugainn, tráth a dhéanfar measúnú eile ar a riachtanais. She claimed she contracted chlamydia psittacosis from a cocktail parrot while working in a pet shop on Ennis Road in Limerick in 2008 and that her case had been mismanaged by the Health Service Executive since she was hospitalized. Mhaígh sí gur tholg sí chlamydia psittacosis ó phearóid cocaitíle nuair a bhí sí ag obair i siopa peataí ar Bhóthar na hInse i Luimneach sa bhliain 2008 agus go ndearna Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte míbhainistiú ar a cás ón uair a cuireadh in ospidéal í. Patricia Ingle fell ill on 12 August 2008 and was taken to Limerick Regional Hospital. D'éirigh Patricia Ingle an-tinn ar an 12 Lúnasa 2008 agus tugadh í go dtí an tOspidéal Réigiúnach i Luimneach. Medical staff told her to relax and she was sent home. Dúirt lucht leighis léi a scíth a dhéanamh agus cuireadh abhaile í. She was hospitalized again on September 1, but two days later lost her voice and limb strength. Cuireadh san ospidéal arís í ar an 1 Meán Fómhair, ach dha lá ina dhiaidh sin bhí a glór agus lúth na ngéag caillte aici. He was diagnosed with irreversible serious damage to his brain. Deimhníodh go raibh dochar tromchúiseach nach bhféadfaí a leigheas déanta dá hinchinn. She sued the pet shopkeeper and the Health Service Executive. Chuir sí an dlí ar lucht an tsiopa peataí agus ar Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. Both parties settled the case but did not accept liability. Shocraigh an dá dhream sin an cás ach níor ghlac siad le dliteanas.

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NUIG computer systems hit by cyber attack. Córais ríomhaireachta OÉG buailte ag cibirionsaí.. NUI Galway's computer systems (NUIG) have been hit by a cyber attack. Tá córais ríomhaireachta Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh (OÉG) buailte ag cibirionsaí. It is understood the attack took place a few days ago. Tuigtear gur tharla an t-ionsaí cúpla lá ó shin. The President of the university, Dr. Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, informed the staff by email. Chuir Uachtarán na hollscoile,An Dochtúir Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh an fhoireann ar an eolas i ríomhphost. While the teaching staff have access to the 'Blackboard' system they use to access academic material, it is understood that no data on the systems has been compromised. Cé go bhfuil fáil ag an fhoireann teagaisc ar an chóras 'Blackboard' atá in úsáid acu le rochtan a bheith acu ar ábhar acadúil, tuigtear nár cuireadh aon sonraí ar na córais i mbaol. The spokesperson told RTÉ / TG4 News that the so - called 'incident' is now under control. Dúirt an t-urlabhraí le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 go bhfuil an 'eachtra' mar a thug sé air, faoi smacht anois. He said that while it had made it difficult for staff to access the systems, no data on the systems had been compromised. Dúirt sé cé gur chruthaigh sé deacracht do bhaill foirne teacht ar na córais, nár cuireadh aon sonraí ar na córais i mbaol. The university says it is optimistic that this will not interfere with the publication of exam results for thousands of students by the end of next week. Deir an ollscoil go bhfuil siad dóchasach nach gcuirfidh seo isteach ar fhoilsiú thorthaí scrúduithe do na mílte macléinn ag deireadh na seachtaine seo chugainn. The spokesman said the results were not to be released for several weeks. Dúirt an t-urlabhraí nach rabhthas leis na torthaí a eisiú go ceann roinnt seachtainí. The university said in a statement that 'suspicious activity has been detected on our university network over the past few days and as a precautionary measure, we have imposed temporary restrictions on some services used by staff'. Dúirt an ollscoil i ráiteas gur 'aimsíodh gníomhacht amhrasach ar ár líonra ollscoile le roinnt laethanta anuas agus mar bhearta réamhchúraim, tá srianta sealadacha curtha i bhfeidhm againn ar roinnt seirbhísí a bhíonn in úsáid ag an bhfoireann'. 'We believe that this incident is not on the same scale as last year's cyber attack and like that time, there is no sign that any data was harmed,' the spokesman said. 'Creidimid nach bhfuil an eachtra seo ar an scála céanna leis an gcibirionsaí a tharla anuraidh agus cosúil leis an am sin, níl aon chomhartha ann go ndearnadh aon dochar do shonraí' a dúírt an t-urlabhraí. The first attack on university systems took place in September 2021 when students were about to embark on the first academic term of their university courses. Rinneadh an chéad ionsaí i mí Mheán Fómhair 2021 ar chórais na hollscoile nuair a bhí micléinn ar tí tosú ar an chéad téarma acadúil dá gcúrsaí ollscoile. NUIG computer systems hit by cyber attack. Córais ríomhaireachta OÉG buailte ag cibirionsaí.

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Sweden joins NATO, following in the footsteps of Finland. An tSualainn ag dul le NATO, sna sála ar an Fhionlainn. Sweden will seek membership of a NATO armed alliance says Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson as a defense against Russia's "threatening behavior". Lorgóidh an tSualainn ballraíocht i gcomhghuaillíocht armtha NATO a deir Príomhaire na tíre Magdalena Andersson mar chosaint in aghaidh "iompar bagrach" na Rúise. It was a complete reversal of the country's position, which had been adamantly opposed to any form of alliance for decades. Iompú iomlán é ar sheasamh na tíre, a bhí glan in aghaidh a ghabháil in aon chineál comhghuaillíochta leis na scórtha bliain. Finland announced yesterday that it would be seeking membership and Sweden has decided to submit its own application to NATO on the same day as its neighbor, from now until midweek. D'fhógair an Fhionlainn inné go mbeidís ag lorg ballraíochta agus tá sé socraithe ag an tSualainn a n-iarratas féin a chur faoi bhráid NATO an lá céanna lena gcomharsan, as seo go lár na seachtaine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has no particular problem with Finland or Sweden, but said that a response must come from Moscow if American-led military infrastructure expansion occurs in those two countries. Dúirt Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin nach bhfuil aon fhadhb ar leith ag an Rúis leis an bhFionlainn ná leis an tSualainn, ach dúirt sé go gcaithfeadh freagra a theacht ó Mhoscó má tharlaíonn méadú ar bhonneagar airm faoi stiúir Mheiriceá sa dá thír sin. There is a 1,400km border between Finland and Russia and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says the Scandinavian countries have made a huge mistake and that it will have long-term consequences. Tá 1,400km de theorainn idir an Fhionlainn agus an Rúis agus deir Leas-Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise Sergei Ryabkov gur botún ollmhór atá déanta ag na tíortha Lochlannacha agus go mbeidh iarmhairtí fad-tréimhseacha aige. Sweden intends to send a diplomatic delegation to Turkey as part of its campaign to capture NATO. Tá rún ag an tSualainn toscaireacht taidhleoireachta a sheoladh go dtí an Tuirc mar chuid dá bhfeachtas a ghabháil le NATO. Turkey has said it is unlikely to be very positive about its membership application. Tá an Tuirc tar éis a rá nach móide go mbeadh siad an-dearfach faoin iarratas ar bhallraíocht. President Tayip Erdogan says Scandinavia is a haven for "terrorists". Deir an tUachtarán Tayip Erdogan gur tíortha tearmainn do "lucht sceimhle" iad na Críocha Lochlannacha. Turkey wants Sweden to refuse any future assistance to groups supporting the Kurdish situation in Turkey. Tá an Tuirc ag iarraidh go ndiúltódh an tSualainn aon chúnamh a thabhairt feasta do ghrúpaí a bhíonn ag tacú le cás na gCoirdíneach sa Tuirc. Ankara would also hope that the ban on the sale of certain ammunition to Turkey would be lifted, as part of the backlash under Sweden's membership application. Bheadh súil ag Ankara chomh maith meastar go gcuirfí deireadh leis an gcosc atá ar armlóin ar leith a dhíol leis an Tuirc, mar chuid den anonn is anall faoi iarratas ballraíochta na Sualainne. Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with 30 other NATO countries Príomhaire na Sualainne Magdalena Andersson ag iarraidh seasamh gualainn le gualainn le 30 tír eile i NATO

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Famine Remembered in County Roscommon. An Gorta Mór tugtha chun cuimhne i gContaeRos Comáin. The Taoiseach described today the 'Worst catastrophe in Irish history' as the Great Famine. 'An tubaiste ba mheasa i stair na hÉireann' a thug an Taoiseach ar an nGorta Mór inniu. He was speaking at the National Famine Commemoration in Strokestown, County Roscommon. Bhí sé ag caint ag Ócáid Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta an Ghorta Mhóir i mBéal na mBuillí i gContaeRos Comáin. At this special occasion all those who died in that tragic period between 1845- 1850 were remembered. Ag an ócáid speisialta seo tugadh gach duine a bhásaigh sa tréimhse thruamhéalach sin idir 1845-1850 chun cuimhne. During the Great Famine, about one million people died in Ireland, some of them falling from starvation, in fields and fields trying to pull a piece of potato from failed crops. on emigration, many to the United States. Le linn an Ghorta Mhóir, bhásaigh thart ar mhilliún duine in Éirinn, cuid díobh ag titim as a seasamh leis an ocras,i bpáirceanna agus i ngoirt agus iad ag iarraidh giota de fhata a tharraingt as barraí a bhí teipthe Chuaigh breis 's milliún eile ar imirce,cuid maith díobh chuig na Stait Aontaithe. All of these Irish people were remembered in Strokestown in Roscommon today at the annual National Famine Commemoration ceremony. Tugadh na hÉireannaigh sin uilig chun cuimhne i mBéal na mBuillí i Ros Comáin inniu ag searmanas bliantúil an Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta ar an Ghorta Mór. Military honors commemorated the dead and the Taoiseach laid a wreath on behalf of the Irish people in memory of those who suffered or died during the Famine. Bhí onóracha míleata i gcuimhne ar na marbh agus leag an Taoiseach bláthfhleasc thar cheann muintir na hÉireann i gcuimhne orthu siúd a d'fhulaing nó a fuair bás le linn an Ghorta. You could hear a song fall during a moment of silence and when musician Declan O'Rourke played a piece of music, including Poor Boy's Shoes. Chloisfeá breann ag titim le linn nóiméad ciúinis agus nuair a chas an ceoltóir Declan O'Rourke píosa ceoil, ina measc Poor Boy's Shoes. Speaking at the commemoration, the Comptroller said that the best way to remember those who have suffered is to 'show affection for those in the same predicament around the world and that this is reflected in the help given by Irishmen for the people of Ukraine '. Ag labhairt ag an gcomóradh, dúirt an Taiseach gurb é an bealach is fearr le cuimhne orthu siúd a d'fhulaing ná 'dáimh a léiriú dóibh siúd atá sa chruachás céanna ar fud an domhain agus go bhfuil sé sin le feicéail as an gcúnamh atá tugtha ag Éireannaigh do mhuintir na hÚcráine'. This is the second time the commemoration has taken place in Strokestown since the Government began its annual commemoration in 2008. Seo é an dara huair a reachtáileadh an comóradh i mBeál na mBuillí ó chur an Rialtas tús leis an gcomóradh bliantúil in 2008. Famine Remembered in County Roscommon An Gorta Mór tugtha chun cuimhne i gContaeRos Comáin

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Ten killed in US shooting incident. Deichniúr maraithe in eachtra lámhaigh i SAM. Ten people have been killed in a shooting incident in the American state of New York. Tá deichniúr maraithe in eachtra lámhaigh i stát Nua Eabhrac i Meiriceá. This attack, which took place in the city of Buffalo yesterday evening, is understood to have been motivated by racism. Tuigtear gur ciníochas a spreag an t-ionsaí seo a tharla i gcathair Buffalo tráthnóna inné. The site of the attack was the site of a well - populated supermarket and the person responsible for the terror entered the area before firing bullets from under and over rifles. Ionad ollmhargaidh a raibh líon maith daoine istigh ann ag an am, láthair an ionsaithe agus chuaigh an té a bhí freagrach as an uafás isteach san áit sular thosaigh sé ag scaoileadh urchair ó raidhfil faoi agus thairis. He is thought to have killed three people in the car park before approaching the building itself. Tuigtear gur mharaigh sé triúr sa charrchlós sular thug sé aghaidh ar an bhfoirgneamh féin. He also had a camera, recorded the incident and launched the live video online. Bhí ceamara aige freisin, thaifead sé an eachtra agus sheol an físeán beo ar líne. One juvenile, aged 18, has been arrested by police. Tá ógánach amháin, 18 bliain d'aois,gafa ag na póilíní. The FBI is being investigated by police and the federal bureau of the FBI. Tá póilíní agus biúró feidearálach an FBI ag fiosrú an uafáis seo. They believe it was caused by a hate crime, motivated by racism. Creideann siad gur coir fuatha, spreagtha ag ciníochas ba chúis leis. At least ten people have been killed and three others injured. Deichniúr ar a laghad atá maraithe agus tá triúr eile gonta. Eleven of the victims are known to be Americans-Africans. Tá a fhios gur Meiriceánaigh- Afracaigh aon nduine dhéag de na híosbartaigh. The attack has been sharply criticized by US President Joe Biden. Tá an t-ionsaí cáinte go géar ag Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe,Joe Biden.

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Two men arrested for shooting other men in Dublin yesterday. Beirt fhear gafa faoi lámhach fir eile i mBÁC inné. Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that took place yesterday evening in the Finglas area of north - west Co. Dublin. Tá beirt fhear gafa i dtaca le heachtra lámhaigh a tharla tráthnóna inné i gceantar Fhionnghlais in iarthuaisceart Cho.Bhaile Átha Cliath. A man in his 20s was injured in the foot on St. Margaret's Road shortly after 5 p.m. Goineadh fear sna 20-idí sa chos ar Bhóthar Naomh Mairéad go gairid tar éis a 5 a'chlog. The man was taken to the Mater Hospital, where he was treated. Tugadh an fear chuig Ospidéal an Mater, áit ar cuireadh cóir leighis air. It is understood that he is not in any danger of death. Tuigtear nach bhfuil sé in aon bhaol báis. The men were arrested later yesterday afternoon. Gabhadh na fir ní ba dheireanaí tráthnóna inné. They are being questioned at the Finglas police station under Section 30 of the Offenses Against the State Act 1930. Tá siad á gceistiú i stáisiún na ngardaí i bhFionnghlas faoi Alt a 30 d'Acht um Chionta in aghaidh an Stáit 1930. The gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in this incident. Tá cúnamh an phobail maidir leis an eachtra seo á lorg ag na gardaí. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Níl a fhios go fóill an bhfuil aon bhaint ag gach ar tharla le hachrann idir coirpigh sa cheantar. For some time now, there have been many incidents of violence in the Finglas and Blanchardstown areas thanks to the pressure between various families involved in crime. Le tamall anois, tá cuid mhór eachtraí foiréigin feicthe i gceantair Fhionnghlais agus Bhaile Bhlainséir a bhuíochas don bhruíon idir teaghlaigh éagsúla bainteach le coiriúlacht. He was then said to have caused the murder of James Whelan, a local man, last month. Ba é a deirtear ba chúis ansin le dúnmharú James Whelan,fear áitiúil, an mhí seo caite. Shooting incident in the Finglas area Eachtra lámhaigh i gceantar Fhionnghlais

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A baby has died of a new type of hepatitis. Leanbh tar éis bháis mar gheall ar chineál nua heipitítis. The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a child with a severe case of hepatitis has died in this country. Tá sé deimhnithe ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go bhfuil leanbh a raibh droch-chás de heipitíteas air nó uirthi tar éis bháis sa tír seo. The Executive also announced that another child who has or has had the same disease has been given a new liver. Thug an Fheidhmeannacht le fios chomh maith gur tugadh ae nua do leanbh eile a bhfuil nó a raibh an galar céanna air nó uirthi. Both cases are associated with a new, previously undiagnosed form of hepatitis that has emerged in various countries around the world. Tá baint ag an dá chás le cineál nua heipitítis nár tuairiscíodh cheana agus atá tagtha chun cinn i dtíortha éagsúla ar fud an domhain. According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, approximately 450 cases of this type of hepatitis have been reported worldwide to date. Dar leis an Lárionad Eorpach um Ghalair a Chosc agus a Rialú gur thart ar 450 cás den chineál seo heipitítis a tuairiscíodh ar fud an domhain go nuige seo. The first reports came from Britain in early April and the Health Service Executive has indicated that six children in Ireland are thought to have contracted the disease in about two months. Is ón mBreatain a tháinig na chéad tuairiscí i dtús an Aibreáin agus tá sé tugtha le fios ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go meastar gur tholg seisear leanaí in Éirinn an galar le dhá mhí nó mar sin. The children were between one and twelve years old and all six had to be hospitalized. Leanaí idir bliain d'aois agus dhá bhliain déag a bhí i gceist agus b'éigean an seisear acu a chur in ospidéal. None of them had Covid-19 and none had received the vaccine. Ní raibh covid 19 ar aon duine acu agus ní raibh an vacsaín faighte ag aon duine acu. Tests are being carried out on another precipitate of children who may also have the mysterious form of hepatitis, it said. Tá tástálacha á ndéanamh ar dheascán eile leanaí a bhféadfadh an cineál rúndiamhair heipitítis a bheith orthu chomh maith, a dúradh. Although the cause of the outbreak is unknown, it is still being investigated whether it has anything to do with a common childhood virus virus, or another Covid-19 - like infection, or whether it has anything to do with the young people's environment. Cé nach fios cad is siocair leis an ráig, táthar ag fiosrú an bhfuil aon bhaint aici le hadanaivíreas a bhíonn ar leanaí go minic, nó le hionfhabhtú eile fearacht covid 19, nó an bhfuil aon bhaint aige le timpeallacht na ndaoine óga.

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"I do not co - operate with the British Government" - Coveney. "Ní mé an gcomhoibreoidh Rialtas na Breataine linn" - Coveney. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he did not know whether the British Government was interested in working with other parties to resolve the political difficulties in the North. Dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney nach bhfuil a fhios aige an bhfuil suim ag Rialtas na Breataine obair i gcomhar le páirtithe eile le réiteach a fháil ar na deacrachtaí polaitíochta sa Tuaisceart. Simon Coveney stated that the Irish Government is seeking to resolve these difficulties together with the British Government and to re - establish the relationship between the two Governments. Mhaígh Simon Coveney go bhfuil Rialtas na hÉireann ag iarraidh na deacrachtaí sin a réiteach in éindí le Rialtas na Breataine agus an caidreamh a bhíodh idir an dá Rialtas a bhunú as an nua. That relationship does not currently exist, he said, and that needs to be rectified. Níl an caidreamh sin ann faoi láthair, a dúirt sé, agus caithfear sin a chur ina cheart. Speaking was Simon Coveney after meeting with some of the main political parties in Stormont today. Ag labhairt a bhí Simon Coveney tar éis dó bualadh le cuid de na príomhpháirtithe polaitíochta i Stormont inniu. He also expressed concern at reports that the British Government intended to violate parts of the Northern Protocol without approving the European Union. Thug sé le fios chomh maith go raibh imní air faoi thuairiscí go raibh sé ar intinn ag Rialtas na Breataine codanna de Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt a shárú gan an tAontas Eorpach a cheadú. According to him, different statements from different people in Britain are contradictory and it is impossible to be sure what the British Government intends to do. Dar leis go bhfuil ráitis éagsúla ó dhaoine éagsúla sa Bhreatain ag teacht salach ar a chéile agus nach féidir a bheith cinnte faoina bhfuil i gceist ag Rialtas na Breataine a dhéanamh. However, he says the European Commission is not happy with the views of the likes of British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on the protocol, especially in the light of the European Union's great efforts to reach a compromise. Cibé ar bith, arsa sé, níl an Coimisiún Eorpach sásta lena bhfuil tugtha le tuiscint ag leithéidí Rúnaí Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Breataine Liz Truss i dtaca leis an bprótacal de, go háirithe i bhfianaise na móriarrachtaí atá déanta ag an Aontas Eorpach teacht ar chomhréiteach. Commenting on the Stormont Assembly election last week, Coibhdheanach said he believed the people of the North wanted the northern executive to be re- established. Ag trácht dó ar thoghchán Chomhthionól Stormont an tseachtain seo caite, dúirt an Coibhdheanach gur chreid sé gur mhian le pobal an Tuaiscirt go mbunófaí an feidhmeannas ó thuaidh arís. He had talks with Sinn Féin, the Coalition Party, the Ulster Unionist Party and the SDLP today, and spoke to DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson a few days ago, he said. Bhí cainteanna aige inniu le Sinn Féin, Páirtí na Comhghuaillíochta, Páirtí Aontachtach Uladh agus leis an SDLP, agus labhair sé le ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson cúpla lá ó shin, a dúirt sé. Newly elected members of the assembly are to meet in Stormont tomorrow morning. Tá feisirí nuathofa an chomhthionóil le teacht le chéile i Stormont arú amárach.

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Irish Language Act: "more damn by the British Government". Acht Gaeilge: "tuilleadh bambairní ag Rialtas na Breataine". Although Prince Charles did not mention an Irish Language Act in his briefing address in Westminster this morning, the full version of the address states that it intends to introduce a language bill in the north during the next parliamentary session. Cé nár luaigh an Prionsa Séarlas Acht Gaeilge san aitheasc achomhair a thug sé i Westminster ar maidin, deirtear sa leagan iomlán den aitheasc go bhfuil sé i gceist bille teanga a thabhairt isteach ó thuaidh le linn an chéad seisiún eile den pharlaimint. However, Conradh na Gaeilge has cast doubt on this commitment as no date or deadline for enacting the bill has been confirmed. Tá amhras caite ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar an ngealltanas seo, áfach, mar nár dearbhaíodh aon dáta ná spriocdháta maidir leis an mbille a achtú. The old adage is "almost a year on from the (same) promise made by British Secretary of State Brandon Lewis," according to the Treaty. Is é an seanscéal arís é "beagnach bliain ar aghaidh ón ghealltanas (céanna) a thug Stát-Rúnaí na Breataine Brandon Lewis," dar leis an gConradh. "That promise and the additional commitment given by (the British Government) (the bill) was not fulfilled before the end of the last mandate," a statement from the Treaty said. "Níor comhlíonadh an gealltanas sin ná an gealltanas breise a thug (Rialtas na Breataine) (an bille) a chur i gcrích roimh dheireadh na mandáide a chuaigh thart," a dúradh i ráiteas ón gConradh. The Contractors are planning a big "Red Day" protest on May 21 and hope to "see thousands of Gaels on the streets of Belfast demanding language rights." Tá agóid mhór "Lá Dearg" beartaithe ag na Conraitheoirí ar an 21 Bealtaine agus súil acu "na mílte Gael a fheiceáil ar shráideanna Bhéal Feirste chun cearta teanga a éileamh." In his address in Westminster, Prince Charles also indicated that the British Government had sworn to support the Good Friday Agreement and enact legislation to combat the aftermath of the conflict in the north. Ina aitheasc i Westminster, thug an Prionsa Séarlas le fios chomh maith go raibh Rialtas na Breataine mionnaithe tacú le Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta agus reachtaíocht a achtú le dul i ngleic le lorg na coimhlinte ó thuaidh. The Queen of England addresses parliament each year setting out the various bills being proposed by the British Government for the future. Tugann Banríon Shasana aitheasc uaithi sa pharlaimint gach bliain ina leagtar amach na billí éagsúla atá beartaithe ag Rialtas na Breataine don am atá le teacht. Her son Prince Charles represented her this year as she is not currently in good health. Rinne a mac an Prionsa Séarlas ionadaíocht di i mbliana de bhrí nach bhfuil an tsláinte go maith aici faoi láthair. Earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin indicated that he had spoken to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the Northern Protocol this morning and urged him not to do anything unilaterally. Níos túisce, thug an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le fios gur labhair sé le Príomh-Aire na Breataine Boris Johnson faoi Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt ar maidin agus gur iarr sé air gan aon ní a dhéanamh go haontaobhach. The Taoiseach said he had petitioned Boris Johnson for a renewed effort to reach a compromise with the European Union on the issue. Dúirt an Taoiseach gur achainigh sé ar Boris Johnson iarracht as an nua a dhéanamh teacht ar chomhréiteach leis an Aontas Eorpach faoin gceist. In addition, the Taoiseach said, the two men agreed that it is vital to re - establish the Stormont executive as soon as possible in the light of last week's northern assembly election. Ina cheann sin, a dúirt an Taoiseach, d'aontaigh an bheirt fhear go bhfuil sé ríthábhachtach feidhmeannas Stormont a bhunú arís chomh lu...

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Putin criticizes NATO. NATO á cháineadh ag Putin. 'Russia did its best but our security was threatened thanks to NATO. That's why we had no choice but to invade Ukraine''s Russian President Vladimir Putin's key message to the Moscow crowd today . 'Rinne an Rúis a dícheall ach bhí ár slándáil i mbaol a bhuíochas do NATO.Sin an fáth nach raibh aon rogha ann dúinn ach an Úcráin a ionsaí' an phríomh- theachtaireacht a bhí ag Uachtarán na Rúise,Vladimir Putin don slua i Moscó inniu. He was speaking at a commemorative ceremony in the Red Square, this annual event in Russia commemorating the 1945 European war victory against Nazi Germany. Bhí sé ag labhairt ag searmanas comóraidh sa Chearnóg Dhearg, an ócáid bhliantúil seo sa Rúis a dhéanann bua an chogaidh san Eoraip i 1945 i gcoinne Ghearmáin na Naitsithe chun cuimhne. According to many, it was the failure of Germany in its so-called Barbarossa campaign, which turned the tide against it in World War II. Dar le go leor,ba é teipeadh na Gearmáine ina feachtas Barbarossa mar a thugtar air, a chas an taoide ina coinne sa Dara Cogadh Domhanda. The so-called 'Charity Day' is a large parade held in the Red Square in Moscow. Paráid mhór a bhíonn i gceist le 'Lá na Caithréime' mar a thugtar air a reachtáiltear sa Chearnóg Dhearg i Moscó. Putin and Boris Yeltsin, his previous president, often used the occasion to showcase Russia 's military strength. Ba mhinic le Putin agus Boris Yeltsin a chuaigh roimhe mar uachtarán an ócáid a úsáid le láidreacht mhíleata na Rúise a chur ar taispeáint. Putin will use the event today to mobilize the people of his country to support his own campaign in Ukraine. D'úsáidfidh Putin an ócáid inniu le pobal a thíre a ghríosadh chun tacú lena fheachtas féin san Úcráin. His rhetoric has previously stated that this deadly invasion of the country, which began on 24 February, is the basis for the defeat of Nazism in eastern Ukraine. Tá sé ráite roimhe seo ag a réamas gur ar mhaithe le naitsíochas a chloí in oirthear na hÚcráine an bunús atá leis an ionradh marfach seo ar an tír, a thosaigh ar an 24Feabhra. He also said today in front of the crowd that the North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) remains disrespectful to Russia's security, especially in the way the organization is 'spreading its influence in eastern Europe'. Dúirt sé freisin inniu os comhair an tslua go bhfuil Comhghuaillíocht an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (NATO)díthmheasúil i gcónaí i leith shlándáil na Rúise, go háirithe sa bhealach a bhfuil an eagraíocht ag 'leathadh a tionchair in oirthear na hEorpa'. 'We made every effort but NATO did not listen, we had no choice but to invade Ukraine in order to protect the Russian people,' said President Putin. 'Rinne muid gach iarracht ach níor éist NATO, ní raibh aon rogha ann dúinn ach ionradh a dhéanamh ar an Úcráin ar mhaithe leis an bpobal Rúiseach a chosaint' a dúirt an tUachtarán Putin. Ukraine says, not surprisingly, that this statement is just nonsense propaganda and that the whole world will remember what has happened in the country for over 2 months now. Deir an Úcráin,ní nach ionadh,nach bhfuil sa ráiteas seo ach bolscaireacht gan chiall agus go gcuimhneoidh an domhan uilig ar a bhfuil tarlaithe sa tír le breis is 2 mhí anois. It was reported yesterday by Ukraine that at least 60 people may have died since Russian forces bombed a school in the Donbass region in the east of the country. Tuairiscíodh inné ón Úcráin go bhféadfadh sé go bhfuil 60 ar a laghad marbh ó rinne fórsaí na Rúise buamáil ar scoil i réigiún an Donbass in oirthear na tíre. The school building in Bilohorivka is said to have been completely destroyed. Deirtear gur scriosadh an foirgneamh scoile i Bilohorivka go hiomlán. Missiles from the Russian air force are said to have been responsible.

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Reducing fares on the public transport system. Táillí ar an gcóras iompar poiblí á laghdú. Fares on the public transport system are being reduced from today. Tá na táillí ar an gcóras iompar poiblí á laghdú ó inniu amach. This is an attempt by the government to reduce the problems associated with rising living costs and make us more sustainable in our modes of travel. Iarracht í seo ón rialtas le fadhbanna bainteach leis an ardú sa chostas maireachtála a laghdú agus go mbeadh muid níos inmharthana inár modhanna taistil. Reducing carbon emissions that will help tackle climate change is said to be one of the major aims of the policy. Laghdú a dhéanamh ar astaíochtaí carbóin a chuideoidh le dul i ngleic le hathrú aeráide ceann de na mór-aidhmeanna a deirtear atá leis an mbeartas. This is the first reduction in public transport fares in 75 years. Seo an chéad laghdú i dtáillí iompair sa chóras poiblí le 75 bliain. Fares for Bus Átha Cliath, Luas, DART, Go Ahead Ireland and other services in the areas around Dublin will fall by 20% from now until the end of the year. Beidh titim 20 faoin gcéad i dtáillí Bhus Átha Cliath,Luas,DART ,Go Ahead Ireland agus seirbhísí eile sna ceantair thart ar Bhaile Átha Cliath as seo go deireadh na bliana. Iarnród Éireann's intercity train service fares will also be reduced across the state from today. Laghdóidh táillí sheirbhís traenach idirchathrach Iarnród Éireann freisin ar fud an stáit ón lá inniu. Bus Éireann and Local Connections services have reduced their fares since last month. Tá a gcuid táillí íslithe ón mhí seo caite ag Bus Éireann agus seirbhísí na gCeangal Áitiúla. The National Transport Authority says more people are now traveling on the public system thanks to this reduction in fares. Deir an tÚdarás Náisiúnta Iompair go bhfuil níos mó daoine anois ag taisteal ar an gcóras poiblí a bhuíochas don laghdú seo ar tháillí. The Green Party says that this reduction in fees will benefit the whole community, especially the young people and university students who depend on the public system. Deir Comhaontas Glas go rachaidh an laghdú seo ar tháillí chun tairbhe an phobail uilig, go háirithe an dream óg agus micléinn ollscoile a bhíonn ag braith ar an gcóras poiblí.

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Stormont Assembly to meet next Thursday. Comhthionól Stormont chun teacht le chéile Déardaoin seo chugainn. The Northern Ireland Assembly is due to convene next week to try to establish a power-sharing government, Thursday set and it remains to be seen how unionists will react to Sinn Féin, now on the agenda. largest party in the assembly. Tá sé i gceist go dtiocfadh Comhthionól Thuaisceart Éireann le chéile an tseachtain seo chugainn chun iarracht a dhéanamh rialtas comhroinnte cumhachta a bhunú, An Déardaoin an lá atá leagtha amach agus beidh le feiceáil cén glacadh a bheidh ag aontachtóirí le Sinn Féin, atá anois ar an bpáirtí is mó sa chomhthionól. Sinn Féin won 27 seats, 2 more than the main unionist party, the DUP. D'éirigh le Sinn Féin 27 suíochán a bhuachan, 2 cheann sa bhreis ar an bpríomh-pháirtí aontachtach,an DUP. Here is the full result and a comparison with the last election in 2017 in brackets. Seo an toradh iomlán agus comparáid leis an toghchán deiridh i 2017 idir na lúibíní. Sinn Féin 27 (There is no change in the number of seats) DUP 25 (-3) Alliance 17 (9) UUP 9 (-1) SDLP 8 (-4) Other 4 Under the provisions, Sinn Féin holds the position of first- ministerial, although it has officially the same status as the deputy ministerial post which in this case must be conferred on the DUP. Sinn Féin 27 (Níl aon athrú i líon na suíochán) DUP 25 (-3) Alliance 17 (+9) UUP 9 (-1) SDLP 8 (-4) Eile 4 De réir na bhforálacha,is le Sinn Féin post na céad-aireachta, cé go bhfuil an stádas céanna aige go hoifigiúil le post na leaschéad-aireachta a gcaithfear é a bhronnadh sa gcás seo ar an DUP. This was confirmed by the signing of the Good Friday Agreement on 10 April 1998. Cinntíodh seo nuair a síníodh Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta ar an 10Aibreán 1998. However, many would argue that symbolism has always been and continues to be important in Northern Ireland politics and that Sinn Féin 's successful outcome will make the unionist parties more or less uncomfortable. Mar sin féin,déarfadh go leor go bhfuil agus go raibh an siombalachas tábhachtach i gcónaí i bpolaitíocht Thuaisceart Éireann agus go bhfágfaidh toradh rathúil Shinn Féin páirtithe na n-aontachtach a bheag nó a mhór, míchompórdach. The Alliance party itself may be happy with the outcome of the election, which has now doubled its number to 17. Féadfaidh páirtí an Alliance é féin a bheith sásta le toradh an toghcháin, a líon suíochán dúbailte aige go 17 anois. As for the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and the SDLP nationalist party, they saw much better days in the North, the 2 strongest parties forming the assembly in 1998. Maidir le Páirtí Aontachtach Uladh (UUP) agus an páirtí náisiúnach SDLP, chonaic siadsan laethanta i bhfad ní ab fhearr sa Tuaisceart, an 2 pháirtí ba láidre ag bunú an chomhthionóil i 1998. Their support has fallen sharply since Sinn Féin and the DUP began to emerge over the past two decades. Tá a dtacaíocht tite go suntasach ó thosaigh Sinn Féin agus an DUP ag teacht chun cinn le scór bliain anuas. The Green Alliance now has no seats in the Stormont Assembly after losing its pair since the last election. Níl aon suíochán ag Comhaontas Glas anois i gComhthionól Stormont i ndiaidh dhó an péire a bhí aige ón toghchán deiridh, a chailleadh. The assembly has a total of 90 seats and elects 5 assembly members from each of 18 constituencies across Northern Ireland. 90 suíochán ar fad atá sa chomhthionól,toghtar 5 feisire tionóil as gach ceann de 18 toghlach ar fud Thuaisceart Éireann. For the first time ever, the majority in the North does not belong to a unionist party but that community must now accept or reject Sinn Féin in the first ministry. Don chéad uair riamh,ní ag páirtí aontachtach atá an móramh sa Tuaisceart ach caithfidh an pobal sin glacadh anois leis nó diúltú d...

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Marine tragedy: "deficient water safety regulations". Tragóid mara: "rialacháin sábháilteachta uisce easnamhach". Northwest Reporter A coroner's committee in Co Donegal today ruled that the safety regulations in place in this country are inadequate for small boats. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tugadh le fios ag coiste cróinéara i gCo Dhún na Gall inniu nach leor ar chor ar bith na rialacháin sábháilteachta atá i bhfeidhm sa tír seo do bhádaí beaga. The coroner's committee is investigating the circumstances in which two men - a stoic and an adult - drowned off the coast of Donegal in 2018. Tá na cúinsí inar báthadh beirt fhear - stócach agus duine fásta - amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall in 2018 á bhfiosrú ag an gcoiste cróinéara. At today 's hearing, a representative of the Irish Coast Guard said that they did not have enough information to set up a full rescue operation on the day of the tragedy. Ag an éisteacht inniu, dúirt ionadaí ó Gharda Cósta na hÉireann nach raibh go leor eolais ar fáil dóibh le hoibríocht iomlán tarrthála a chur ar bun lá na tragóide. A representative from Irish Water Safety said sea disasters were less likely to occur if many of the existing regulations had the force of law. Dúirt ionadaí ó Shábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann gur lú an seans go dtarlódh tubaistí farraige dá mbeadh feidhm dlí le cuid mhaith de na rialacháin atá ann cheana féin. Sixteen-year-old Thomas Weir, from Scotland, and Gerry Doherty, 63, from Byre in Co Donegal, were drowned on 17 July 2018 when their small boat sank off Malin Head. Ar an 17 Iúil 2018 a báthadh Thomas Weir, sé bliana déag d'aois, as Albain, agus Gerry Doherty, 63 bliain, as an Bheart i gCo Dhún na nGall, nuair a chuaigh a mbád beag síos amach ó Chionn Mhálanna. Another boat rescued another man, Dessie Keenan, after being in the water for more than five hours. Thug bád eile tarrtháil ar fhear eile, Dessie Keenan, i ndiaidh dósan a bheith san uisce ar feadh breis agus cúig huaire an chloig. He confirmed today that he had called the emergency services by a telephone registered in the North shortly after 10 o'clock that morning. Dhearbhaigh seisean inniu gur chuir sé scairt ar na seirbhísí éigeandála le guthán a bhí cláraithe sa Tuaisceart go gairid i ndiaidh 10 a chlog an mhaidin sin. He said he remembers saying on the phone that the boat was located off Malin Head and that it was sinking, but he did not finish the shout. Dúirt sé gur chuimhin leis a rá ar an bhfón go raibh an bád suite amach ó Chionn Mhálanna agus go raibh sí ag dul faoi uisce, ach nár éirigh leis an scairt a chríochnú. Malin Head Coast Guard manager Derek Flanagan at the time said the worker on duty that morning, Seán Diver, did not know enough about the veracity of the emergency call which lasted only 27 seconds and did not know where the boat was. because of that. Dúirt bainisteoir Gharda Cósta Chionn Mhálanna ag an am Derek Flanagan nach raibh go leor eolais ag an oibrí a bhí ar dualgas an mhaidin sin, Seán Diver, faoi fhírinneacht na scairte éigeandála nár mhair ach 27 soicind agus nach raibh a fhios acu cá raibh an bád dá bharr sin. All they knew was the communication mast in Donegal to which the call was made, he said. Ní raibh ar eolas acu ach an crann cumarsáide i nDún na nGall ar bhain an scairt leis, a dúirt sé. He admitted that Sean Diver had no knowledge of the Playback system on which messages could be listened to. D’admhaigh sé nach raibh aon eolas ag Seán Diver faoin chóras Playback ar féidir éisteacht siar le teachtaireachtaí air. If the call came today, he said, Playback would be used and all Coast Guard resources would be made available for the rescue. Dá dtigeadh an scairt inniu, a dúirt sé, bhainfí leas as Playback agus chuirfí acmhainní uilig an Gharda Cósta ar fáil don tarrtháil.

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Marine tragedy: "deficient water safety regulations". Tragóid mara: "rialacháin sábháilteachta uisce easnamhach". Northwest Reporter A coroner's committee in Co Donegal today ruled that the safety regulations in place in this country are inadequate for small boats. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tugadh le fios ag coiste cróinéara i gCo Dhún na Gall inniu nach leor ar chor ar bith na rialacháin sábháilteachta atá i bhfeidhm sa tír seo do bhádaí beaga. The coroner's committee is investigating the circumstances in which two men - a stoic and an adult - drowned off the coast of Donegal in 2018. Tá na cúinsí inar báthadh beirt fhear - stócach agus duine fásta - amach ó chósta Dhún na nGall in 2018 á bhfiosrú ag an gcoiste cróinéara. At today 's hearing, a representative of the Irish Coast Guard said that they did not have enough information to set up a full rescue operation on the day of the tragedy. Ag an éisteacht inniu, dúirt ionadaí ó Gharda Cósta na hÉireann nach raibh go leor eolais ar fáil dóibh le hoibríocht iomlán tarrthála a chur ar bun lá na tragóide. A representative from Irish Water Safety said sea disasters were less likely to occur if many of the existing regulations had the force of law. Dúirt ionadaí ó Shábháilteacht Uisce na hÉireann gur lú an seans go dtarlódh tubaistí farraige dá mbeadh feidhm dlí le cuid mhaith de na rialacháin atá ann cheana féin. Sixteen-year-old Thomas Weir, from Scotland, and Gerry Doherty, 63, from Byre in Co Donegal, were drowned on 17 July 2018 when their small boat sank off Malin Head. Ar an 17 Iúil 2018 a báthadh Thomas Weir, sé bliana déag d'aois, as Albain, agus Gerry Doherty, 63 bliain, as an Bheart i gCo Dhún na nGall, nuair a chuaigh a mbád beag síos amach ó Chionn Mhálanna. Another boat rescued another man, Dessie Keenan, after being in the water for more than five hours. Thug bád eile tarrtháil ar fhear eile, Dessie Keenan, i ndiaidh dósan a bheith san uisce ar feadh breis agus cúig huaire an chloig. He confirmed today that he had called the emergency services by a telephone registered in the North shortly after 10 o'clock that morning. Dhearbhaigh seisean inniu gur chuir sé scairt ar na seirbhísí éigeandála le guthán a bhí cláraithe sa Tuaisceart go gairid i ndiaidh 10 a chlog an mhaidin sin. He said he remembers saying on the phone that the boat was located off Malin Head and that it was sinking, but he did not finish the shout. Dúirt sé gur chuimhin leis a rá ar an bhfón go raibh an bád suite amach ó Chionn Mhálanna agus go raibh sí ag dul faoi uisce, ach nár éirigh leis an scairt a chríochnú. Malin Head Coast Guard manager Derek Flanagan at the time said the worker on duty that morning, Seán Diver, did not know enough about the veracity of the emergency call which lasted only 27 seconds and did not know where the boat was. because of that. Dúirt bainisteoir Gharda Cósta Chionn Mhálanna ag an am Derek Flanagan nach raibh go leor eolais ag an oibrí a bhí ar dualgas an mhaidin sin, Seán Diver, faoi fhírinneacht na scairte éigeandála nár mhair ach 27 soicind agus nach raibh a fhios acu cá raibh an bád dá bharr sin. All they knew was the communication mast in Donegal to which the call was made, he said. Ní raibh ar eolas acu ach an crann cumarsáide i nDún na nGall ar bhain an scairt leis, a dúirt sé. He admitted that Sean Diver had no knowledge of the Playback system on which messages could be listened to. D’admhaigh sé nach raibh aon eolas ag Seán Diver faoin chóras Playback ar féidir éisteacht siar le teachtaireachtaí air. If the call came today, he said, Playback would be used and all Coast Guard resources would be made available for the rescue. Dá dtigeadh an scairt inniu, a dúirt sé, bhainfí leas as Playback agus chuirfí acmhainní uilig an Gharda Cósta ar fáil don tarrtháil.

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Swimming coach arrested, allegations of sexual offenses investigated. Cóitseálaí snámha gafa, líomhaintí faoi chionta gnéis á bhfiosrú. Gardaí arrested a men's swimming coach while investigating allegations of sexual exploitation of children in sport. Ghabh na Gardaí cóitseálaí snámha fir agus líomhaintí á bhfiosrú acu faoi theacht i dtír gnéasach ar leanaí sa spórt. The man was questioned at a Garda station yesterday and was released the same day. Ceistíodh an fear i stáisiún Gardaí arú inné agus scaoileadh saor é an lá céanna. A file on the case is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Tá comhad faoin gcás le cur chuig an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí. Gardaí from the Department of Defense Services Bureau are conducting the investigation. Gardaí ó Bhiúró na Roinne um Sheirbhísí Cosanta atá i mbun an fhiosrúcháin. These are detectives with specialist training in investigating sexual offenses. Bleachtairí iad seo a bhfuil sainoiliúint orthu i dtaobh cionta gnéasacha a fhiosrú. The Gardaí began the investigation when word came from the Swimming Association of Ireland that some people were concerned that recording devices may be hidden in children's changing rooms in swimming pools. Chuir na Gardaí tús leis an bhfiosrúchán nuair a tháinig scéala ó Chumann Snámha na hÉireann go raibh imní ar roinnt daoine go mb'fhéidir go raibh gléasanna taifeadta i bhfolach i seomraí feistis leanaí in ionaid snámha. Gardaí spoke to a number of children and their parents and evidence was gathered before the man was arrested. Labhair na Gardaí le roinnt leanaí agus a dtuismitheoirí agus bailíodh fianaise sular gabhadh an fear. A statement issued to RTÉ by the Irish Swimming Association stated that the organization's National Officer for the organization had been immediately notified and brought to the attention of the statutory authorities. I ráiteas a thug Cumann Snámha na hÉireann do RTÉ, dúradh gurbh í Oifigeach Náisiúinta Leanaí na heagraíochta a chuir an scéala chuig na húdaráis reachtúla ar an bpointe agus ar tarraingíodh a haird air. It was also stated that the appropriate protocols have been implemented and that the organization is co - operating with the Gardaí. Dúradh freisin go bhfuil na prótacail chuí curtha i bhfeidhm agus go bhfuil an eagraíocht ag comhoibriú leis na Gardaí.

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"Model" d "Baothshamhail" d'ionsaí núicléach ar Éirinn cáinte. A good model of a nuclear attack on Ireland broadcast on a Russian television program at the weekend has been strongly criticized by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other politicians. Tá samhail mar dhea d'ionsaí núicléach ar Éirinn a craoladh ar chlár teilifíse sa Rúis ar an deireadh seachtaine cáinte go láidir ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin agus polaiteoirí eile. Fake images of this country and Britain being destroyed by a Russian nuclear bomb were shown on the television program. Léiríodh íomhánna bréige den tír seo agus den Bhreatain á ndíothú ag buama núicléach Rúiseach ar an gclár teilifíse. The Taoiseach noted that the model was very unpleasant and threatening. Thug an Taoiseach le fios go raibh an tsamhail an-mhíthaitneamhach agus bagrach. In addition to the mock-ups, presenter Dmitry Kiselyov described the "explosion of a thermocouple torpedo on the British coast that will result in an enormous 500-meter-high tsunami." I dteannta na n-íomhánna bréige, rinne láithreoir an chláir Dmitry Kiselyov cur síos ar "phléascadh toirpéid teirmeanúicléach ar imeallbhord na Breataine a mbeidh súnámaí ábhalmhór 500 méadar ar airde mar thoradh air." Although the presenter does not mention Ireland, she is seen on the graphics being destroyed. Cé nach luann an láithreoir Éire, tá sí le feiceáil ar na grafaicí á scrios. Dmitry Kiselyov is said to be a lobbyist for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Deirtear gur stocaire ar son Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin é Dmitry Kiselyov. Although the images are not likely to upset people much, said Micheál Martin, the attitude of those who put them together is a cause for concern. Cé nach dóigh go gcuirfidh na híomhánna as do dhaoine mórán, a mhaígh Micheál Martin, is údar imní meon aigne na ndaoine a chuir i dtoll a chéile iad. Those people are isolated from life as it is, he says. Tá na daoine sin scoite amach ón saol mar atá, arsa sé. He also said that those responsible for the TV segment should apologize. Dúirt sé freisin gur chóir don dream atá freagrach as an mír teilifíse a leithscéal a ghabháil. Environment Minister Éamon Ryan said it was a shame and a cause for concern. Dúirt an tAire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan gur mór an náire agus an t-údar imní a leithéid. He assumes, he said, that State officials in this country will discuss the matter with the Russian Ambassador. Glacann sé leis, ar sé, go bpléifidh oifigigh Stáit na tíre seo an scéal le hAmbasadóir na Rúise. Independent Senator Tom Clonan's imagined imagination and ridicule. Samhlaíocht agus mugadh magadh a thug an Seanadóir Neamhspleách Tom Clonan ar an mír teilifíse. Former Defense Forces captain Tom Clonan is a military expert. Iarchaptaen in Óglaigh na hÉireann é Tom Clonan ar saineolaí é ar ghnóthaí míleata. There is no such thing as a nuclear bomb and even if it were, he said, it would take thousands of them to work the sea as indicated in the fake images. Níl a leithéid de bhuama núicléach ann agus fiú dá mbeadh, ar sé, theastódh na mílte acu leis an bhfarraige a oibriú mar a tugadh le fios sna híomhánna bréige.

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RTÉ demonstrates solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Dlúthpháirtíocht le pobal na hÚcráine á léiriú ag RTÉ. The national broadcaster RTÉ is broadcasting a special religious service this morning as a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people in Ireland. Tá an craoltóir náisiúnta RTÉ ag craoladh seirbhís speisialta reiligiúnda ar maidin mar chomhartha dlúthpháirtíochta le pobal na hÚcráine in Éirinn. Broadcast began at 11.10am on TV channel 1 and on RTÉ player. Cuireadh tús leis an gcraoladh ag 11.10 a.m ar bhealach 1 teilifíse agus ar sheinnteoir RTÉ. This service's Ukrainian language from the broadcaster's studio in Donnybrook. Úcráinis teanga na seirbhíse seo ó stiúideó an chraoltóra i nDomhnach Broc. English subtitles also appear on screen. Tá fotheidil i mBéarla le feiceáil ar an scáileán freisin. The main celebrant of the service is Father Vasyl Kornitsky, chaplain of the Ukrainian community here in Ireland. Is é an tAthair Vasyl Kornitsky, séiplíneach an phobail Úcránaigh anseo in Éirinn, príomh-cheiliúraí na seirbhíse.

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Russians seem to be strongly targeting eastern Ukraine. Rúisigh ag díriú go láidir is cosúil ar oirthear na hÚcráine. According to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia is now to intensify its campaign in eastern Ukraine. De réir Aireacht Chosanta na hÚcráine, tá an Rúis anois chun géarú ar a feachtas in oirthear na hÚcráine. A spokesman for the ministry, Alexander Motuzyanik, says Ukraine is currently defending itself strongly. Deir urlabhraí leis an aireacht, Alexander Motuzyanik, go bhfuil an Úcráin á cosaint féin go láidir ansin faoi láthair. It is reported that people are gradually being evacuated from the city of Mariupol, an area that has seen intense fighting for some time and the Russians are desperately trying to take full possession of it. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil daoine á n-aslonnú de réir a chéile as cathair Mariupol, ceantar a bhfuil dianchogaíocht feicthe aige le tamall agus na Rúisigh ar a ndícheall ag iarraidh seilbh iomlán a ghlacadh air. It is said that 100 people were allowed to leave a factory where they had been for some time with Ukrainian soldiers. Deirtear gur tugadh cead do 100 duine monarcha ina raibh siad ann le tamall i dteannta shaighdiúirí Úcránacha a fhágáil. It is understood that many of these children are among them and are now heading towards the city of Zaporizhzhia which is about 225Km to the northwest. Tuigtear go bhfuil cuid mhór páistí ina measc sin agus go bhfuil siad anois ag dul i dtreo chathair Zaporizhzhia atá thart air 225Km i dtreo an iarthuaiscirt. Several other civilians remain in that steel factory in Azovstal, now a former center of the former Soviet regime. Tá roinnt sibhialtach eile fós fanta sa mhonarcha cruaigh sin i Azovstal, sean-ionad anois ón iar-réamas Sóivéadach. The United Nations and the Red Cross are desperately trying to make a deal with the Russians so that the other civilians in the factory can be brought out safely. Tá na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus Cumann na Croise Deirge ar a ndícheall ag iarraidh margadh a dhéanamh leis na Rúísigh le gur féidir na sibhialtaigh eile sa mhonarcha a thabhairt amach slán sábháilte. There is a ceasefire of some kind in Mariupol at the moment but 'Ukrainian troops are not subject to the surrender of this city' they say. Tá sos comhraic de chineál éigin i Mariupol faoi láthair ach 'níl trupaí Úcránacha faoi réir leis an gcathair seo a ghéilleadh' a deir siad féin. Russia is carrying out strong attacks in some parts of Ukraine, more severe in the east but parts of the west are not cheap either and Odessa on the Black Sea coast is a good example of this. Tá tréan-ionsaithe á ndéanamh ag an Rúis i gceantair áirithe san Úcráin, níos déine san oirthear ach níl áiteanna san iarthar saor ach oiread agus sampla maith dhe sin is ea Odessa ar chósta na Mara Duibhe. Odessa governor Maxim Marchenko says a Russian missile destroyed the runway at the airport there; Russians want to dismantle infrastructure and supply lines in the west of the country. Deir gobharnóir Odessa,Maxim Marchenko gur scrios diúracán Rúiseach an rúidbhealach ag an aerfort ansin; na Rúisigh ag iarraidh infrastruchtúir agus línte soláthair a chur ó mhaith in iarthar na tíre. No one was killed in the attack on the airport, but it can no longer be used. Níor maraíodh aon duine san ionsaí ar an aerfort, ach ní féidir é úsáid anois. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to rebuild the runway. Mhóidigh Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky go dtógfaí an rúidbhealach arís. 'Odessa will never forget Russia' s behavior towards him, 'he said last night in a speech to a video link. 'Ní dhéanfaidh Odessa dearmad go brách ar iompar na Rúise ina leith' a dúirt sé aréir in aitheasc a thug sé ar nasc físe. In Kiev, President Zelinsky met with Nancy Pelosi,

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Katie Taylor wins in Katie Taylor buacach i 'Madison Square Garden'. President Michael D HIggins has congratulated renowned Irish boxer Katie Taylor. Tá an tUachtarán Michael D HIggins i ndiaidh a chomhghairdeas a chur in iúl don dornálaí clúiteach Éireannach,Katie Taylor. Taylor got the better of her opponent, Amanda Serrano, in the boxing match at Madison Square Garden last night. Fuair Taylor an ceann is fearr ar a céille comhraic, Amanda Serrano, sa bhabhta dornálaíochta i Madison Square Garden aréir. Last night's victory in the World Lightweight Championship means that the Wicklow woman has always been the champion. Fágann bua na hoíche aréir sa Chraobh Éadrom Mheáchan Domhanda gurb í bean Chill Mhantáin an seaimpín i gcónaí. In a message from President Higgins he told her that 'you have done another great feat in your huge career'. I dteachtaireacht ón Uachtarán Higgins dúirt sé léi go raibh 'gaisce mór eile déanta agat i do ghairm ollmhór'. It seemed to him last night that Katie Taylor would not win, but she showed a certain resilience to win the fight on points and beat the Puerto Rican woman. Bhí an chosúlacht aréir air ar feadh tamaill nach ag Katie Taylor a bheadh an bua, ach léirigh sí teacht aniar ar leith leis an troid a bhuachan ar phointí agus bean Phuerto Rico a chloí. There was one referee who awarded the fight to Serrano, but the other two sided with Taylor. Bhí moltóir amháin a bhronn an troid ar Serrano, ach thaobhaigh an bheirt eile le Taylor. Last night was the first time ever that a fight between two women was the main event in that prestigious boxing ring in New York, Madison Square Garden. Ba í aréir an chéad uair riamh a raibh troid idir beirt bhan ar an bpríomhimeacht sa gcró dornálaíochta iomráiteach sin i Nua Eabhrac,Madison Square Garden.

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The first large scale open solar farm in Wicklow. An chéad fheirm ghréine ar scála mór oscailte i gCill Mhantáin. The first large - scale solar farm in the State opened today. Osclaíodh an chéad fheirm ghréine ar scála mór sa Stát inniu. The 'Millvale Farm' is located on 25 hectares near Ashford in County Wicklow. Tá an fheirm 'Millvale Farm' lonnaithe ar 25 heictéar in aice le hÁth na Fuinseoige i gContae Chill Mhantáin. The farm will have the potential to supply as much energy to the national grid as it can power up to 3,600 homes a year. Beidh sé d'acmhainn ag an bhfeirm an oiread fuinnimh a sholáthar don eangach náisiúnta is a chuirfeadh cumhacht ar fáil do suas le 3,600 teach in aghaidh na bliana. This farm is one of a number of solar projects planned under the Government's Renewable Energy Support Scheme. Tá an fheirm seo ar cheann do roinnt tograí gréine atá beartaithe faoi Scéim tacaíochta fuinnimh inathnuaite an Rialtais. Minister Eamon Ryan said today that the scheme is one of the key policies set out in the Program for Government and the Climate Action Plan in an effort to address Ireland's climate challenge in the coming years. Dúirt an tAire Eamon Ryan inniu go bhfuil an scéim ar cheann do na príomh pholasaithe atá leagtha amach i gClár an Rialtais agus sa Phlean Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide in iarracht dul i ngleic le dúshlán aeráide na hÉireann sna blianta atá le teacht.

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A new Garda center on O'Connell Street in the capital. Ionad nua Gardaí ar Shráid Uí Chonaill sa phríomhchathair. A new Garda center on O'Connell Street in the heart of Dublin will open in a few months to tackle anti - social behavior and drug dealing in the city. Osclófar ionad nua Garda Síochána ar Shráid Uí Chonaill i gcroílár Bhaile Átha Cliath i gceann cúpla mí d'fhonn dul i ngleic le hiompar frithshóisialta agus mangaireacht drugaí sa chathair. 13a Upper O'Connell Street launched the new Citizens Information Center. 13a Sráid Uí Chonaill Uachtarach seoladh an ionaid nua a mbíodh lucht Fhaisnéis do Shaoránaigh bunaithe ann. Two public order and anti-crime campaigns, known as Operation Citizen and Operation Spike, will be administered from this center respectively. Is ón ionad seo a riarfar dhá fheachtas oird phoibí agus frithchoireachta, a dtugtar Oibríocht an tSaoránaigh agus Oibríocht na Spuaice orthu faoi seach. Violent disorder and drug trafficking around the Spire - often the hub of trouble - prompted the Gardaí to set up the new center on the street. Mí-ord foréigneach agus mangaireacht drugaí thart ar an Spuaic - ar mol na trioblóide í go minic - a spreag na Gardaí leis an ionad nua a bhunú ar an tsráid. The announcement of the new center was made by Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Is í an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee a d'fhógair an scéala faoin ionad nua. Speaking last night to members of her own party - Fine Gael - Helen McEntee indicated that there are hopes of setting up a victim support unit on the same premises. Ag labhairt di aréir le baill dá páirtí féin - Fine Gael - thug Helen McEntee le fios go bhfuil súil aonad tacaíochta íospartach a bhunú san áitreabh céanna. The appropriate technology infrastructure is currently being put in place and it is anticipated that the entire refurbishment will be completed in a few months. Tá an bonneagar cuí teicneolaíochta á chur i bhfearas san áit faoi láthair agus meastar go mbeidh an t-athchóiriú ar fad déanta faoi cheann cúpla mí. A Travel Unit for Drug and Crime Prevention has been located almost permanently on O'Connell Street for a long time but it is said that it does not have the capacity to cope with the large number of anti - social incidents that occur in the area. Tá Aonad Taistil um Chosc Drugaí agus Coireanna suite nach mór go buan ar Shráid Uí Chonaill le fada ach deirtear nach bhfuil sé d'acmhainn ag a leithéid dul i ndréim leis an líon mór eachtraí frithshóisialta a tharlaíonn sa cheantar.

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"There is a real danger of it becoming a Third World War" - Lavrov. "Baol fíre ann go mbeidh sé ina Thríú Cogadh Mór" - Lavrov. Russia has warned that if Western countries continue to ship weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, there is a real danger of it becoming World War II. Tá foláireamh tugtha ag an Rúis go bhfuil baol fíre ann go mbeidh sé ina Thríú Cogadh Mór ar domhan má leanann tíortha an Iarthair orthu ag seoladh arm agus armlóin chun na hÚcráine. Speaking to the media in his home country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sold and predicted this fate. Is é Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise Sergei Lavrov a reic agus a thuar an cor cinniúnach seo agus é ag labhairt leis na meáin chumarsáide ina thír dhúchais. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been calling Western governments for weapons and all kinds of military equipment since Russia invaded the country on February 24. Tá Uachtrán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky ag sireadh arm agus gach chuile chineál trealaimh mhíleata ar rialtais an Iarthair ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an tír ar an 24 Feabhra. He believes that Ukrainian soldiers could repel the Russians by equipping them with heavy artillery and warplanes. Creideann sé go bhféadfadh saighdiúirí na hÚcráine na Rúisigh a chur dá gcois ach iad a chumasú chuige sin le hairtléire throm agus scairdeitleáin chogaidh. Weapons are currently arriving in Ukraine from the West in large numbers and promptly. Tá airm ag teacht isteach san Úcráin ón Iarthar go fras agus go pras faoi láthair. Indeed, on the back of existing, American Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin pledged to provide an additional $ 700 million worth of military assistance to Ukraine after the duo stormed the capital of Kiev. last weekend. Go deimhin, ar mhuin a bhfuil ann cheana, gheall Rúnaí Stáit agus Rúnaí Cosanta Mheiriceá, Antony Blinken agus Lloyd Austin, luach $700 milliún breise de chúnamh míleata a chur ar fáil don Úcráin tar éis don dís fhear sciuird a thabhairt ar phríomhchathair na tíre Cív an deireadh seachtaine seo caite. Representatives from the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet at a conference in Germany today to explore the situation further. Tiocfaidh ionadaithe ó thíortha Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (ECAT) le chéile ag comhdháil sa Ghearmáin inniu leis an scéal a chíoradh tuilleadh. Representatives from Sweden, Finland, Australia and Japan will also take part in the conference. According to a Russian news agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin will also discuss the war with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today. Beidh ionadaithe ón tSulainn, ón bhFionlainn, ón Astráil agus ón tSeapáin rannpháirteach sa chomhdháil freisin De réir áisíneacht nuachta sa Rúis, pléifidh Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin an cogadh le hUachtarán na Tuirce Recep Tayyip Erdogan inniu chomh maith. As with the humanitarian crisis, it was reported yesterday that five people were killed and eighteen were injured when Russian forces fired rockets into railway infrastructure at Vinnytsia Oblast in central Ukraine. Mar leis an ngéarchéim dhaonnachta de, tuairiscíodh inné gur maraíodh cúigear agus gur donaíodh ocht nduine dhéag nuair a scaoil fórsaí Rúiseacha roicéid le bonneagar iarnróid in Oblast Vinnytsia i lár na hÚcráine. The city of Kharkiv in the far east of Ukraine - on the border with Russia - is almost under siege by the Russians. Tá cathair Kharkiv i gcianoirthear na hÚcráine - ar an teorainn leis an Rúis - faoi léigear nach mór ag na Ruisigh. In the southeast, the Russians reportedly tried but failed to bridge the Ukrainian defense lines and subdue the city of Zaporizhzhia. San oirdheisceart, tuairiscítear gur thug na Rúisigh iarracht ar bhearna a dhéanamh i línte cosanta na n...

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Twitter founder trusts Elon Musk's intentions. Muinín ag bunaitheoir Twitter as a bhfuil ar intinn ag Elon Musk. One of Twitter founders Jack Dorsey has revealed that he is very pleased that the social media company is to be bought by true-toothed entrepreneur Elon Musk for $ 44 billion. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag duine de bhunaitheoirí Twitter Jack Dorsey go bhfuil sé an-sásta go bhfuil an comhlacht meáin shóisialta le ceannach ag an bhfiontraí fíorthoiciúil Elon Musk ar $44 billiún. Jack Dorsey said he has confidence in that measure over any other deal that could be made. Dúirt Jack Dorsey go bhfuil muinín aige as an mbeart sin thar aon mhargadh eile a d'fhéadfaí a dhéanamh. It's very close, according to Jack Dorsey, that Elon Musk will implement a new way of working in the company and that Twitter will no longer rely on advertising or Wall Street financial markets. Is mór an gar é, dar le Jack Dorsey, go gcuirfidh Elon Musk modh oibre nua i bhfeidhm sa chomhlacht agus nach mbeidh Twitter ag brath feasta ar fhógraíocht ná ar mhargaí airgeadais Wall Street. Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, is a native of South Africa, and is said to be the richest man in the world. Príomhfheidhmeannach na gcomhlachtaí Tesla agus SpaceX is ea Elon Musk, ar de bhunadh na hAfraice Theas é, agus maítear gurb é an duine is saibhre faoin mbith é. It is to buy Twitter for $ 54.20 per share. Tá sé le Twitter a cheannach ar $54.20 an scair. The Twitter board was strongly opposed to selling the company to Elon Musk in the first instance, but they surrendered when he amended his offer and confirmed that he had received the funding. Bhí bord Twitter go mór in aghaidh an comhlacht a dhíol le Elon Musk ar an gcéad ásc, ach ghéill siad nuair a leasaigh sé a thairiscint agus nuair a deimhníodh go raibh an maoiniú faighte aige. However, some people are worried that Elon Musk will allow keyboardists and liars to roam and roam their choice on Twitter in the future and that there will be no regulation. Tá imní ar roinnt daoine, áfach, go dtabharfaidh Elon Musk cead fara agus fré do mhaistíní méarchláir agus lucht na mbréag a rogha rud a chur ar Twitter feasta agus nach gcuirfear aon iúl i gcúrsaí rialála. Twitter employs 500 people at the company's European headquarters in Dublin. Tá 500 duine ag obair do Twitter i gceanncheathrú Eorpach an chomhlachta i mBaile Átha Cliath.

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Russia announces ceasefire in Mariupol. Sos comhraic fógraithe ag an Rúis i Mariupol. Russia's defense ministry has announced a ceasefire with the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. Tá aireacht chosanta na Rúise i ndiaidh sos comhraic a fhógairt lámh le monarcha cruaigh Azovstal i Mariupol. The Russians say this will allow citizens who have been trapped there for some time to be evacuated. Deir na Rúisigh go dtabharfaidh sé seo deis saoránaigh atá sáinnithe ansin ag an gcogaíocht le tamall,a aslonnú. They say this has been in place since 1400 Russian time (Irish noon) today. Deir siad go bhfuil sé seo i bhfeidhm ó 1400 am na Rúise (Meánlae am na hÉireann) inniu. The Russians claim that they now have complete control of Mariupol with the exception of this Azovstal stretch in the port area. Tá na Rúisigh ag maíomh go bhfuil smacht iomlán acu anois ar Mariupol cés móite den stráice seo in Azovstal i gceantar an chalafoirt. Ukrainian soldiers are strongly defending this place, and it is reported that there are citizens inside with them. Tá saighdiúirí na hÚcráine ag cosaint na háite seo go láidir, agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil saoránaigh istigh ann ina dteannta.

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Blinken and Austin after meeting Zelensky. Blinken agus Austin tar éis bualadh le Zelensky. For the first time since the Russian invasion that began in February, American government ministers met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over there, pledging an additional $ 700m to Ukraine in its war efforts against Russia. Don chéad uair ó ionradh na Rúise a thosaigh i Feabhra, bhí cruinniú ag airí i Rialtas Mheiriceá le hUachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky, thall ansin, Gealladh $700m breise don Úcráin ina hiarrachtaí cogaidh in aghaidh na Rúise. The pledge came from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during their meeting with President Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. Tháing an gealltanas ó Stát Rúnaí Mheiriceá, Antony Blinken agus Rúnaí Cosanta Mheiriceá,Lloyd Austin le linn an chruinnithe a bhí acu leis an Uachtarán Zelensky i bpríomhchathair na hÚcráine,Cív. America also intends to nominate a new ambassador to Ukraine and that American diplomats will gradually return to the country. Tá sé i gceist freisin ag Meiriceá ambasadóir nua chun na hÚcráine a ainmniú agus go bhfillfeadh taighleoirí Meiriceánacha de réir a chéile ar an tír.

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The National Drama Festival returns to the stage. An Fhéile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta ar ais ar an ardán. It's been 3 years since the National Drama Festival took place with a live audience in the theater, when the National Drama Association held the Festival in Gaoth Dobhair. Tá sé 3 bliana ó bhí an Fhéile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta ar siúl agus lucht féachana beo san amharclann, tráth ar reachtáil An Comhlachas Náisiúnta Drámaíochta an Fhéile i nGaoth Dobhair. Since then Covid's 19 has had to produce plays online but this year the National Drama Festival is back at Seanscoil Sailearna by the Sea in Connemara with companies from all over the country producing 4 plays. Ó shin mar gheall ar Covid a 19 b'éigean drámaí a léiriú airlíne ach i mbliana tá an Fhéile Náisiúnta Drámaíochta ar ais i Seanscoil Sailearna i gCois Fharraige i gConamara agus compántais ó cheann ceann na tíre ag léiriú 4 dhráma. Seán Ó Morónaigh, Director of the National Drama Association, says that this year's festival is on a smaller scale due to the disease but that the plays being staged are of a high standard, meeting the Association's goal, which was founded in 1976. . Deir Stiurthóir an Chomhlachas Náisiúnta Drámaíochta Seán Ó Morónaigh go bhfuil féile na bliana seo ar scála níos lú de bharr na haicíde ach go bhfuil ard-chaighdeán sna drámaí atá á gcur ar stáitse, ag comhlíonadh sprioc an Chomhlachais a deir sé, a bunaíodh i 1976. Prionsias Ó Cuillinn has written 15 new plays which are about Aisteoirí Mhíobhaigh from Downings in Donegal and one of them will be on stage tonight, "Peacadh Cholm Cille". Tá 15 dráma nua scríofa ag Prionsias Ó Cuillinn atá bainteach le Aisteoirí Mhíobhaigh as na Dúnaibh i dTír Chonaill agus beidh ceann acu ar ardán anocht, "Peacadh Cholm Cille". Tomorrow 's events will include Éigse na Féile featuring storytelling and paired interviews, followed by a big screen screening in the Old School, a video taken in 1992 of the play "An Mhéar Fhada" written by Johnny Cóil Mhaidhc Ó Pedestrians. I measc na n-imeachtaí amárach beidh Éigse na Féile ar bun ag a mbeidh scéalaíocht agus agallaimh beirte, agus ina dhiaidh taispeánfar ar an scáileán mór sa tSeanscoil, físeán a tógadh i 1992 den dráma "An Mhéar Fhada" a scríobh Johnny Chóil Mhaidhc Ó Coisdealbha. The Festival kicks off at 8pm tonight with the play "Cogar sa Pháirc" by Aisteoirí an Lóchrainn from Carlow. Cuirfear tús leis an bhFéile ag a 8 a chlog anocht leis an dráma "Cogar sa Pháirc" ó Aisteoirí an Lóchrainn as Ceatharlach. The winners will be presented with their awards tomorrow night in Seanscoil Sailearna. Bronnfar gradaim ar na buaiteoirí san oíche amárach i Seanscoil Sailearna. The fun will start on stage tonight in Connemara Tosóidh an scléip ar stáitse anocht i gConamara

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One month Sweden will decide on NATO. Mí go mbeidh cinneadh sa tSualainn faoi NATO. The ruling Social Democrats in Sweden have announced a decision to seek membership of NATO's armed alliance at the latest on May 24th. Tá sé fógartha ag na Daonlathaigh Sóisialta atá i mbun rialtais sa tSualainn go ndéanfar cinneadh an 24ú Bealtaine ar a dheireanaí faoi bhallraíocht a lorg i gcomhghuaillíocht armtha NATO. The party was adamantly opposed for many years but agreed to review the policy in the light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Bhí an páirtí glan in aghaidh a leithéid le blianta fada anuas ach haontaíodh athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an bpolasaí i bhfianaise ionsaí na Rúise ar Úcráin. Finland has also been reflecting on the new geopolitics since Moscow's invasion. Tá an Fhionlainn freisin i mbun macnaimh faoin ngeo-pholaitíocht nua ó thug Moscó faoin ionradh. To keep the Swedish people safe, while still having a strong voice on human rights and international peace, the two beaches that are wanted to attend says Party Secretary Tobias Baudin. Pobal na Sualainne a choinneáil slán, ach glór laidir go fóill a bheith acu ar chúrsaí cearta daoine agus an tsíocháin go hidirnáisiúnta, an dá thrá atáthar ag iarraidh a fhreastal a deir Rúnaí an Pháirtí Tobias Baudin. A consultation process is now underway he says with party members. Tá próiseas comhairliúcháin ar bun anois a deir sé le baill an pháirtí. As it stands, a majority in the Swedish Parliament is in favor of seeking membership in NATO. Mar a sheasann sé, tá móramh i bParlaimint na Sualainne i bhfábhar ballraíocht a lorg i NATO. Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson, ceannaire na nDaonlathaigh Sóisialta

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Kinahan assets frozen by United Arab Emirates. Sócmhainní lucht Kinahan reoite ag na hÉimíríochtaí Arabacha. The assets of the Kinahan Organized Crime Group have been frozen by the United Arab Emirates. Tá sócmhainní Ghrúpa Coireachta Eagraithe Kinahan reoite ag Aontas na nÉimíríochtaí Arabacha. The leaders of the group live in the city of Dubai, in one of the emissaries. Tá ceannairí an ghrúpa ina gcónaí i gcathair Dubai, i gceann de na héimíríochtaí. The authorities in the games say that the decision to freeze the assets is in line with their national policy and the international commitments they have made on crime. Deir na húdaráis sna héimíriochtaí go dtagann an cinneadh na sócmhainní a reo lena bpolasaí náisiúnta agus leis na gealltanais idirnáisiúnta atá tugtha acu maidir le coireacht. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed the decision and said Kinahan's people are being phased in. Tá fáilte curtha ag an Aire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee roimh an gcinneadh agus dúirt go bhfuil lucht Kinahan á gcur i dteannta diaidh ar ndiaidh. The decision comes on the heels of sanctions imposed by the United States last week on Daniel Kinahan, his father Christopher, his brother Christopher Young, four other men and three bodies with which they are associated. Tagann an cinneadh sna sála ar na smachtbhannaí a chuir na Stáit Aontaithe an tseachtain seo caite ar Daniel Kinahan, a athair Christopher, a dheartháir Christopher Óg, ar cheathrar fear eile agus ar thrí chomhlacht a bhfuil siad bainteach leo.

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Mariupol "redeemed" but with only some pine left. Mariupol "fuascailte" ach gan ach cuid péine fanta inti. Russian President Vladimir Putin today announced that the city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine has been "redeemed" after his Defense Minister informed him that the place is under his control by Russian soldiers, with the exception of the Azovstal steel giant. D'fhógair Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin inniu go bhfuil cathair Mariupol in oirdheisceart na hÚcráine "fuascailte" tar éis dá Aire Cosanta cur in iúl dó go bhfuil an áit faoina smacht nach mór ag saighdiúirí Rúiseacha, cé is moite d'ollmhonarcha cruach Azovstal. Azovstal forces, a maze that is not easy for the Russians to make their way into, are still being upheld by Ukrainian forces. Tá fórsaí Úcránacha ag seasamh an fhóid i gcónaí in Azovstal, cathair ghríobháin nach furasta do na Rúisigh a mbealach a dhéanamh isteach inti. Vladimir Putin said there would be no proximity to the Russian Army's infantry to raid the factory but indicated that they would besiege the place or that everyone in it would be left in the lurch for lack of food and water. Dúirt Vladimir Putin nach mbeadh aon ghar do chos-slua Arm na Rúise ruathar a thabhairt ar an monarcha ach thug sé le fios go gcuirfidís imshuí ar an áit nó go mbeadh gach duine inti faonlag féachta de cheal bia agus uisce. He ordered his soldiers to place such a tight siege on the factory in a position from which not so much as a fly could escape. D'ordaigh sé dá shaighdiúirí imshuí chomh teann sin a chur ar an monarcha i riocht nach bhféadfadh oiread agus cuileog éalú aisti. Hundreds of civilians - both children and the elderly - are among the factory guards living in caves and underground passages. Tá na céadta sibhialtach - idir leanaí agus sheanóirí - i measc lucht cosanta na monarchan agus iad ag cur fúthu in uaimheanna agus i gcaolphasáistí faoi thalamh. They also include infamous Azov battalion paramilitaries. Tá paraimíleataigh mhíchlúiteacha chathlán Azov ina measc chomh maith. That right-wing battalion is often cited with brutality. Luaitear an cathlán eite deise sin go minic le brúidiúlacht. Vladimir Putin urged everyone in the factory to obey the Russians, and promised to treat them well and provide medical assistance to those who needed it. Mhol Vladimir Putin do gach aon duine sa mhonarcha géilleadh do na Rúisigh, agus gheall go gcaithfí go maith leo agus go gcuirfí cúnamh leighis ar fáil don dream a mbeadh sé uathu. Mariupol has been under siege by the Russian Army since the beginning of March. Tá Mariupol faoi léigear ag Arm na Rúise ó thús an Mhárta. The Russians, however, did not care for the river to catch trout, as their artillery has meanwhile destroyed the deserted place. Ní ag tabhairt aire don abhainn go bhfaighidís breac a bhí na Rúisigh, áfach, ó tá an áit bánaithe luanscriosta ag a gcuid airtléire idir an dá linn. Not to mention the number of people killed in seven weeks - which is still innumerable - the city has been abandoned by most of the 450,000 citizens who lived there before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Gan trácht ar an líon daoine a maraíodh le seacht seachtaine - atá gan áireamh beacht fós - tá an chathair tréighte ag formhór na 450,000 saoránach a bhí ina gcónaí inti roimh ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin. It is gratifying that four busloads of people were allowed to leave Mariupol yesterday, the remnants of which are unknown. Damhna sóláis gur ceadaíodh do cheithre bhus lán daoine imeacht as Mariupol inné, fuíoll an áir nach fios cad atá i ndán dóibh. In northern Ukraine, in the town of Borodyanka near the capital Kiev, the bodies of nine civilians allegedly killed by Russian soldiers have been found. I dtuaisceart na hÚcráine, i mbaile Borodyanka in aice leis an bpríomhchathair Cív,

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Young woman injured in camogie match after death. Bean óg a gortaíodh i gcluiche camógaíochta tar éis bháis. A young camogie player who was accidentally injured in a senior match in Co Galway yesterday has died in hospital. Tá imreoir óg camógaíochta a gortaíodh de mhíthapa i gcluiche sinsir i gCo na Gaillimhe inné tar éis bháis san ospidéal. The accident happened in Ardrahan in south Galway with the local team playing against Athenry. Tharla an taisme in Ard Raithin i ndeisceart na Gaillimhe agus an fhoireann áitiúil ag imirt in aghaidh Bhaile Átha an Rí. The woman, in her twenties, was airlifted from the playing field to Galway University Hospital but was pronounced dead this morning. Tugadh an bhean, a bhí sna fichidí, ar héileacaptar ón bpáirc imeartha go hOspidéal na hOllscoile i nGaillimh ach cailleadh ansin í ar maidin inniu. The woman was from the Athenry area and was then celebrated for Mass the morning before the news of her death. B'as ceantar Bhaile Átha an Rí an bhean agus dúradh Aifreann di ansin ar maidin sular tháinig an scéala go raibh sí básaithe. A member of the Galway Camogie Board said that the tragedy had upset the public and confirmed that a counseling service had been provided for the players of the clubs involved. Dúirt ball de Bhord Camógaíochta na Gaillimhe go bhfuil an pobal suaite go mór ag an tragóid agus dheimhnigh go bhfuil seirbhís chomhairleoireachta curtha ar fáil d'imreoirí na gcumann atá i gceist. Camogie games in Galway have been postponed as a tribute to the young lady. Tá cluichí camógaíochta i nGaillimh curtha ar athló mar chomhartha ómóis don bhean óg.

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Young man accused of assaulting a man in the capital. Ógfhear cúisithe in ionsaí a dhéanamh ar fhear sa phríomhchathair. A young man with an address in Co Kildare was brought before Dublin District Court today charged with assaulting two men in the city center early yesterday morning. Tugadh fear óg a bhfuil seoladh aige i gCo Chill Dara os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu agus é cúisithe in ionsaí a dhéanamh ar bheirt fhear i lár na cathrach go moch ar maidin inné. Eighteen-year-old Stefan Bornac, of Woodland Park in Naas, was charged with assaulting the two men on D'Olier Street shortly after 2.30am yesterday morning. Cuireadh i leith Stefan Bornac, ocht mbliana déag d'aois, as Páirc Fhearann na Coille sa Nás, gur ionsaigh sé an bheirt fhear ar Shráid D'Olier go gairid tar éis 2.30 ar maidin inné. One of the two, a visitor from England, is critically ill in hospital as a result of the attack. Tá duine den bheirt, cuairteoir ó Shasana, go han-dona tinn san ospidéal de bharr an ionsaithe. A Garda in court said the juvenile did not say anything when he was charged at Pearse Street Garda Station yesterday evening. Dúirt Garda sa chúirt nach ndúirt an t-ógánach aon ní nuair a cúisíodh é i Stáisiún Ghardaí Shráid an Phiarsaigh tráthnóna inné. Judge Patricia Cronin granted bail to the accused on parole to settle at his residence in Naas; provide a telephone number for the Gardaí; hand over his travel papers to the Gardaí; and that he would visit the Oriental Garda Station in Kildare once a week. Cheadaigh an Breitheamh Patricia Cronin bannaí don chúisí ar pharúl go gcuirfeadh sé faoi ina theach cónaithe sa Nás; go gcuirfeadh sé uimhir theileafóin ar fáil do na Gardaí; go dtabharfadh sé a chuid páipéar taistil ar láimh do na Gardaí; agus go dtiocfadh sé chuig Stáisiún Ghardaí Chlaonta i gCill Dara uair sa tseachtain. At the request of attorney Stefan Bornac, a Romanian interpreter was allowed to appear next time his client appears in court on May 30. Ar iarratas aturnae Stefan Bornac, ceadaíodh ateangaire Rómáinise a bheith i lathair an chéad uair eile a bheas a chliant os comhair na cúirte ar an 30 Bealtaine. The accused was also granted free legal aid. Ceadaíodh saorchúnamh dlí don chúisí freisin.

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Waterford wins top match in Munster Hurling Championship. Port Láirge buacach i sár-chluiche i gCraobh Iomána na Mumhan. Waterford beat their opponents Tipperary in the first round of the Munster Hurling Championship this afternoon. D'éirigh le Port Láirge an ceann is fearr a fháil ar a gcéillí comhraic,Tiobraid Árann sa chéad bhabhta de Chraobh Iomána na Mumhan tráthnóna. Liam Cahill's players finally had 4 points to spare in a sharp clash at Walsh Park. 4 chúilín a bhí le spáráil ar deiridh ag imreoirí Liam Cahill i gcoimhlint a bhí géar i bPáirc an Bhreathnaigh. Waterford's popular choice started at a blazing pace, but the Tipperaries came back and advanced at one point. Thosaigh rogha na coitiantachta Port Láirge ar luas lasrach, ach tháinig na Tiobradaigh ar ais agus bhí siad chun cinn ag tráth amháin. Two teams that were comparable in Walsh Park, Waterford But Waterford scored two goals in the second half and it could be said that they were decisive at the end of the game. Dhá fhoireann a bhí inchurtha le chéile i bPáirc an Bhreathnaigh,Port Láirge Ach fuair Port Láirge dhá chúl sa dara leath agus d'fheadfaí a rá go raibh siad sin cinniúnach ag deireadh na himeartha. Final score Waterford 2-24, Tipperary 2-20. An scór deiridh Port Láirge 2-24,Tiobraid Árann 2-20.

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Gardaí investigating the death of a man in Limerick last night. Gardaí ag fiosrú bás fir i Luimneach aréir. Gardaí are investigating the death of a man killed in last night's attack in Limerick city. Tá na gardaí ag fiosrú bás fir a maraíodh de bharr an ionsaí a rinneadh air i gcathair Luimnigh aréir. A man in his forties was found seriously injured on Parnell Street near Colbert Railway Station. Fear sna daicheadaí atá i gceist agus thángthas air agus é gortaithe go dona ar Shráid Parnell lámh le Stáisiún Traenach Colbert. He was taken to the University Hospital of Limerick and died shortly afterwards. Tugadh chuig Ospidéal Ollscoil Luimnigh é agus bhásaigh sé go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. The man will be examined post-mortem later. Cuirfear scrúdú iarbháis ar an bhfear níos deireanaí. The site of the attack is currently closed for technical examination. Tá láthair an ionsaithe dúnta faoi láthair le go ndéanfar scrúdú teicniúil air. His guards want anyone on Parnell Street, Lord Edward Street or Davis Street in the city between 2200 and 2240 to contact them. Teastaíonn óna gardaí go ndéanfadh aon duine a bhí ar Shráid Parnell, Sráid an Tiarna Edward nó Sráid Davis sa chathair idir a 2200 agus 2240 teagmháil leo. This can be done by calling any garda station, Garda Secret Line 1800666111 or Roxboro Street Garda Station 061214340. Is féidir sin a dhéanamh ach glaoch ar aon stáisiún gardaí, Líne Rúnda an Gharda Síochána 1800666111 nó Stáisiún na nGardaí ar Shráid Roxboro 061214340.

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Concerns now over Russia's use of nuclear weapons. Imní á léiriú anois go n-úsáidfidh an Rúis airm núicléacha. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia may now use nuclear weapons because it is not getting its own advice in the war over there. Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky go bhféadfadh sé anois go n- úsáidfeadh an Rúis airm núicléacha mar nach bhfuil sí ag fáil cead a comhairle fhéin sa chogadh thall ansin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky The CIA Director William Burns has expressed the same concern. Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky Tá an imní chéanna léirithe ag Stiúrthóir an CIA,William Burns. 'All of this could have implications for the world as a whole,' Zelensky said. 'D'fhéadfadh impleachtaí a bheith aige seo uilig don domhan go hiomlán' a dúirt Zelensky. He was talking to a CNN television station. Bhí sé ag caint le stáisiún teilifíse CNN. William Burns said yesterday that President Vladimir Putin was now more likely to use some form of nuclear gear. Dúirt William Burns inné go raibh seans níos mó anois ann go n-úsáidfeadh an tUachtarán Vladimir Putin fearas núicléach de chineál éigin. However, he also said that he had no evidence that Russia was getting ready to launch a nuclear missile with some target. Dúirt sé freisin áfach nach raibh aon fhianaise aige go raibh an Rúis ag fáil faoi réir le diúracán núicléach a scaoileadh le sprioc éigin. More than 50 days ago now (February 24) Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Breis is 50 lá ó shin anois (24Feabhra) a chuir an Rúis tús lena hionradh ar an Úcráin.

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Events are being organized in memory of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt. Ócáidí á n-eagrú i gcuimhne ar Michael Snee agus Aidan Moffitt. Solemn events are being organized in Sligo, Dublin and elsewhere in the coming days in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, both killed in Sligo this week. Tá ócáidí sollúnta á n-eagrú i Sligeach, Baile Átha Cliath agus áiteanna eile sna laethanta atá romhainn i gcuimhne ar Aidan Moffitt agus Michael Snee, an bheirt a maraíodh i Sligeach an tseachtain seo. Waterford city is set to be big this morning, this afternoon there will be some in Sligo Town Hall and Leinster House. Tá bigil le bheith i gcathair Phort Láirge ar maidin;tráthnóna inniu beidh cinn i Halla an Bhaile i Sligeach agus i dTeach Laighean. Bugs are also planned in Kilkenny, Louth and Wexford. Tá bigilí á mbeartú freisin i gCill Chainnigh,Lú agus Loch Garman freisin. Yesterday, a 22 - year - old man in Sligo was charged with the murder of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee. Inné, cúisíodh fear 22 bliain d'aois i Sligeach maidir le marú Aidan Moffitt agus Michael Snee. Yousef Palani was given a home address at Markievicz Heights before the local district court in Sligo yesterday evening. Tugadh Yousef Palani le seoladh baile ag Arda Markievicz os comhair na cúirte dúiche áitiúil i Sligeach tráthnóna inné. Yousef Palani He was charged with the murder of 41-year-old Aidan Moffitt on April 10 at his residence in Cartoon Heights in Sligo and was also charged with the murder of 58-year-old Michael Snee at his residence in Scene City on the 12th of April in Sligo. Yousef Palani Cúisíodh é i ndúnmharú Aidan Moffitt, 41 bliain d'aois ar an 10ú Aibreáin ag a theach cónaithe in Arda an Chartúin i Sligeach agus cúisíodh é chomh maith i ndúnmharú Michael Snee, 58 bliain d'aois ag a theach cónaithe i Radharc na Cathrach ar an 12Aibreán i Sligeach. Yousef Palani has been charged with another count of aggravated assault on Anthony Burke on April 9 in Sligo. Tá cúis eile curtha i leith Yousef Palani maidir le hionsaí tromchúiseach a dhéanamh ar Anthony Burke ar an 9 Aibreán i Sligeach. He has been granted free legal aid and is also undergoing a psychiatric assessment. Ceadaíodh saorchúnamh dlí dó agus tá measúnú sícíatrach le déanamh air freisin. Yousef Palani has been remanded in custody and will appear in court again on video link on April 21. Cuireadh Yousef Palani siar faoi choinneáil agus tiocfaidh sé os comhair na cúirte arís ar nasc físe ar 21 Aibreán.

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Yousef Palani charged with the murder of Aidan Moffitt Yousef Palani cúisithe i ndúnmharú Aidan Moffitt & Michael Snee. A 22-year-old man has been charged in Sligo with the murders of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in that town this week. Tá fear 22 bliain d'aois cúisithe i Sligeach maidir le dúnmharú Aidan Moffitt agus Michael Snee ar an mbaile sin an tseachtain seo. Yousef Palani was given a home address at Markievicz Heights before the local district court in Sligo this afternoon. Tugadh Yousef Palani le seoladh baile ag Arda Markievicz os comhair na cúirte dúiche áitiúil i Sligeach tráthnóna inniu. He was charged with the murder of 41-year-old Aidan Moffitt on April 10 at his residence in Cartoon Heights in Sligo and was also charged with the murder of 58-year-old Michael Snee on April 12 at a residence in Radharc City in Sligo. Cúisíodh é i ndúnmharú Aidan Moffitt, 41 bliain d'aois ar an 10ú Aibreáin ag a theach cónaithe in Arda an Chartúin i Sligeach agus cúisíodh é chomh maith i ndúnmharú Michael Snee, 58 bliain d'aois ar an 12ú Aibreáin ag theach cónaithe i Radharc na Cathrach i Sligeach. Yousef Palani has been charged with another count of assault causing bodily harm in connection with another incident which took place in Sligo on April 9th. Tá cúis eile curtha i leith Yousef Palani maidir le hionsaí is trúig dhíobhála choirp a bhaineann le heachtra eile a tharla i Sligeach ar an 9ú Aibreáin. Yousef Palani was taken from the Garda Station to the nearby courthouse in a Garda van and several people gathered on the way between the two buildings. Tugadh Yousef Palani ó Stáisiúin na nGardaí go dtí teach na cúirte in aice láimhe i veain de chuid na nGardaí agus roinnt daoine bailithe le chéile ar an mbealach idir an dá fhoirgneamh. Yousef Palani was remanded in custody. Cuireadh Yousef Palani siar faoi choinneáil. Yousef Palani was arrested early yesterday morning and questioned by detectives at Sligo Garda Station yesterday and again today. Gabhadh Yousef Palani go luath ar maidin inné agus cheistigh bleachtairí é ag Stáisiún na nGardaí i Sligeach inné agus arís inniu. When the questioning period was over, the Gardaí charged the man. Nuair a bhí an tréimhse cheistiúcháin thart, rinne na Gardaí an fear a chúisiú. The bodies of 42-year-old Aidan Moffit and 58-year-old Michael Snee were found at various locations in the town on Monday and Tuesday this week. Fuarthas corp Aidan Moffit a bhí 42 bliain d'aois agus Michael Snee a bhí 58 bliain d'aois ag láithreacha difriúla ar an mbaile Dé Luain agus Dé Máirt na seachtaine seo. Both sites were still preserved by the Gardaí today. Bhí an dá láthair fós caomhnaithe ag na Gardaí inniu. Both men suffered serious injuries and Gardaí are investigating whether they may have met their attacker online. Bhain gortaithe tromchúiseacha don mbeirt fhear agus tá Gardaí ag fiosrú an bhfuil seans ann gur bhuail siad lena n- ionsaitheoir ar líne. They are also investigating whether hate crimes were involved in the murders. Tá siad ag fiosrú chomh maith an raibh baint ag coireanna fuatha leis na dúnmharaithe. Michael Snee's body was taken from his residence in the Cityview estate to Sligo University Hospital yesterday for post - mortem examination. Tugadh corp Mhichael Snee óna theach cónaithe in eastát Radharc na Cathrach go hOspidéal Ollscoile Shligigh inné chun go ndéanfaí scrúdú iarbháis air. Michael Snee was born and raised in Sligo. Rugadh agus tógadh Michael Snee i Sligeach. His body was found in his home Tuesday afternoon. Aimsíodh a chorp ina theach tráthnóna Dé Máirt. Neighbors next to Michael Snee on the Connacht road say that he was well respected and well known. Deir comharsana béal dorais le Michael Snee ar bhóthar Uí Chonnachtáin go raibh ardmheas agus aithne mhaith air. On Monday evening,

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Leinster joys and permanent site found for Gaelscoil. Lúcháir Laighean agus suíomh buan aimsithe do Ghaelscoil. Parents and local representatives, they say, are delighted that Dún Laoghaire / Rathdown county councilors have agreed to sell a land site to the Department of Education which will include a permanent building for a Gaelscoil in South Dublin. Tá rímeád ar thuismitheoirí agus ar ionadaithe áitiúla, a deir siad, go bhfuil sé aontaithe ag comhairleoirí contae Dhún Laoghaire/Ráth an Dúin suíomh talún a dhíol leis an Roinn Oideachais ar a mbeidh foirgneamh buan do Ghaelscoil i nDeisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. Gaelscoil Laighean was established in 2019, an all - Irish, multi - denominational school to serve children in the Blackrock area and the Booterstown area in the south of the city. I 2019 a bunaíodh Gaelscoil Laighean, scoil illchreidmheach lán Ghaeilge le freastal ar pháistí i gceantar na Carraige Duibhe agus ceantar Bhaile an Bhóthair i ndeisceart na cathrach. 13 children started the school and today there are almost 40 attending. 13 páiste a thosaigh sa scoil agus inniu tá beagnach 40 ag freastal uirthí. The school has since been temporarily located in Deansgrange but the lease will expire at the end of this school year. I nGráinseach an Déin atá an scoil lonnaithe ar bhonn sealadach ó shin ach tiocfaidh deireadh leis an léas ag deireadh na scoilbhliana seo. Last night Dún Laoghaire / Rathdown County Council voted in favor of selling a 1.1 acre land site on Merrion Hill to the Department of Education at a cost of € 4.5 million to provide a permanent site for Gaelscoil Laighean. Aréir vótáil Comhairle Chontae Dhún Laoghaire/Ráth an Dúin ar son suíomh talún 1.1 acra ar Chnoc Mhuirfeann a dhíol leis an Roinn Oideachais ar chostas €4.5 milliún le suíomh buan a chur ar fáil do Ghaelscoil Laighean. "We weren't supposed to be here for that long but that's what happened" said school Principal Aoife Ní Scolaí. "Ní raibh muid ceaptha a bheith anseo chomh fada sin ach sin mar a thárla" a dúirt Príomhoide na scoile Aoife Ní Scolaí. "The parents had a long campaign. "Bhí feachtas mór fada ag na tuismitheoirí. It was very hard on the school community not knowing where we were going. Bhí sé an-dian ar fad ar phobal na scoile gan fios a bheith acu cá mbeadh muid ag dul. A school cannot grow or develop if it does not know where it is going. ' Niamh Uí Dhálaigh, a parent at the school, says that she is delighted that a permanent site has now been confirmed. Ní féidir le scoil fás ná forbairt mura bhfuil a fhios aici cá bhfuil sí ag dul.' Deir Niamh Uí Dhálaigh, tuismitheoir sa scoil go bhfuil áthas an domhain uirthi go bhfuil suíomh buan deimhnithe anois. "The parents of the school have worked hard years and we would like to thank the councilors who helped us. "Tá blianta d'obair chrua déanta ag tuismitheoirí na scoile agus ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil chomh maith leis na comhairleoirí a chabhraigh linn. We want to be in the new school in September. Ba mhaith linn a bheith istigh sa scoil nua i mí Meán Fómhair. Parents think it will be a temporary building at first "says Niamh. Measann tuismitheoirí gur foirgneamh sealadach a bheas ann ar dtús" a deir Niamh. "We want the permanent building to be built quickly and to have an all-Irish, multi-denominational school soon." "Ba mhaith linn go dtógfaí an foirgneamh buan go tapaidh agus go mbeadh scoil lán-Ghaeilge, illchreidmheach againn go luath." It is hoped that temporary buildings for Gaelscoil Laighean will be built in September on the new site and that a permanent structure with 8 classrooms will be built as soon as possible thereafter. Tá súil go mbeidh foirgnimh sealadacha do Ghaelscoil Laighean tógtha mí Meán Fómhair ar an suíomh nua agus go dtógfar structúr buan le 8 seomraí ranga chomh luath agus is féidir ina dh...

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Plan to ban the sale and distribution of peat in the autumn. Plean le cosc a chur ar dhíol agus ar dháileadh móna sa bhfómhar. Environment Minister Éamon Ryan plans to implement a regulation in the autumn to ban the sale and distribution of peat. Tá sé beartaithe ag an Aire Comhshaoil Éamon Ryan rialachán a chur i bhfeidhm sa bhFómhar le cosc a chur ar dhíol agus ar dháileadh móna. But the Minister has confirmed that people will still be allowed to cut and burn their own turf. Ach tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire go mbeidh cead fós ag daoine a gcuid móna féin a bhaint agus í a dhó. The turf cutting season has only just begun on the west coast and large midland plains, but the opportunity for a lucrative and thousands of harvesters could end in 5 months. a customer who relies on harvested and dried peat to heat their homes. Níl séasúr bainte na móna ach díreach tosnaithe ar an gcósta thiar agus ar na macharí móra lár-tíre, ach d'fheadfadh sé go mbeadh deireadh ar fad faoi cheann 5 mhí leis an deis a bhíodh ag lucht bainte brabach a shaothrú agus ag na mílte custaiméar atá ag brath ar mhóin bainte agus triomaithe lena gcuid tithe a théamh. That is what will happen if the Green Party leader's resolution is implemented by law from the first day of September. Sin é a tharlóidh má fheidhmítear an rún atá ag ceannaire an Chomhaontais Ghlais an rialachán a chur sa dlí ón gcéad lá de mhí Mheán an Fhómhair. "Old people depend on me like that" says Michael Mulkerrins, a man from Carna in Connemara who has been cutting turf with a machine on bogs on the Burnt House for 20 years. "Tá sean-ndaoine ag brath ar mo leithide-sa" a deir Michael Mulkerrins, fear as Carna i gConamara atá ag baint mhóna le meaisín ar phortaigh ar an Teach Dóite le 20 bliain. "What will those older people do if the peat is not allowed to be removed and sold? "Céard a dhéanfaidh an dream aosta sin muna mbeidh cead an mhóin a bhaint agus í a dhíol? And there are many people who do not have a 'plot' but rent one every year and grind their turf and bring it home after I have removed it for them. Agus tá daoine go leor nach bhfuil 'plot' acu ach a fhaigheann ceann ar cíos gach bliain agus a ghróigeann a gcuid móna agus í a thabhairt abhaile tar éis dhomsa í a bhaint dóibh. People need to stand together and stand up strongly against this new law that the Greens are talking about ". Ní mór do dhaoine seasamh le chéile agus seasamh go láidir in aghaidh an dlí nua seo a bhfuil caint ag na Glasaigh air". Minister Ryan says that 1,300 people a year in the country are being wiped out by pollution from burning hard fuels - coal, wood and peat. Deir an tAire Ryan go bhfuil 1,300 duine sa mbliain sa tír á gcur den tsaol de bharr truailliú ó bhreosla crua a dhó, - gual, adhmad agus móin. Smoke from the fire causes particles, - tiny germs - to cause poor lung conditions and general health. Cáithníní, - frídíní beaga bídeacha - sa deatach ón tine is cúis leis an drochbhail a churtar ar na scamhóga agus ar an tsláinte i gcoitinne. But former Government Minister Éamon Ó Cuív, Fianna Fáil TD in West Galway, says the least - resourced, low - income and state - dependent dependents will suffer most from the current regulation. na bacáin. Ach deir an t-iar Aire Rialtais Éamon Ó Cuív, TD de chuid Fhianna Fáil i nGaillimh Thiar, gurbh iad an dream is lú achmhainní, daoine ar ioncaim íseal agus daoine atá i dtuilleamaí cúnamh stáit is mó a bheidh thíos leis an rialachán atá ar na bacáin. "Understand if this is in the interests of public health that the Moneypoint power station is not being shut down? "Tuige más ar son sláinte an phobail atá sé seo beartaithe nach bhfuil stáisiún ginte leictreachais Moneypoint á dhúnadh? In fact, instead of depleting it, the amount of coal burning in that power station is going to...

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Red Day announced in Northern Ireland in May. Lá Dearg fógartha i dTuaisceart Éireann sa mBealtaine. The campaign group An Dream Dearg has informed Nuacht TG4 that they will be organizing a Red Day in Belfast in May demanding legislation for the Irish language in Northern Ireland. Tá an grúpa feachtais An Dream Dearg tar éis a thabhairt le fios do Nuacht TG4 go mbeidh siad ag eagrú Lá Dearg i mBéal Feirste mí na Bealtaine ag éileamh reachtaíocht don Ghaeilge i dTuaisceart Éireann. A date was chosen immediately after the Stormont Election in the hope of influencing the talks that will follow the election to form a Government. Roghnaíodh dáta gan mhoill i ndiaidh Thoghcháin Stormont le súil go mbeadh tionchar aige ar na comhráití a leanfaidh an toghchán le Rialtas a bhunú. The Stormont Assembly election will take place on Thursday, May 5th. Beidh toghchán Comhthionól Stormont ar siúl Déardaoin, an 5ú lá de Bhealtaine. Earlier in the week, the Irish News newspaper published an open letter to the Irish Government, the British Government and all political parties in the North demanding immediate legislation for the Irish language in the North. Ag tús na seachtaine, d'fhoilsigh nuachtán an Irish News litir oscailte chuig Rialtas na hÉireann, Rialtas na Breataine agus na páirtithe polaitiúla ar fad ó Thuaidh ag éileamh reachtaíocht don Ghaeilge sa Tuaisceart láithreach. The letter stated that no government, Minister or political party can marginalize our community and that the days are over when Irish speakers will be treated as second - class citizens. Dúradh sa litir nach dtig le rialtas, le hAire ná le páirtí polaitiúil ar bith ár bpobal a imeallú agus go bhfuil na laethanta thart ina chaithfear le cainteoirí Gaeilge mar shaoránaigh den dara grád. When Red Day finally took place, 5 years ago, over 10,000 took part and it is hoped that more will attend, on Saturday 21st May 2022. Nuair a bhí Lá Dearg go deiridh ann, 5 bliana ó shin, ghlac os cionn 10,000 páirt ann agus tá súil go mbeidh tuilleadh fós i láthair, Dé Sathairn an 21ú lá de Bhealtaine 2022. The Red Dream in front of Stormont demanding their language rights. An Dream Dearg os comhair Stormont ag éileamh a gcearta teangan.

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Scheme in Galway to reduce coffee cup litter. Scéim i nGaillimh le bruscar cupáin caifé a laghdú. News There's a taste of what is being said but for the next 3 months the blog blog which will be on sale in 10 coffee shops in Galway city under a scheme launched today will have a "green" taste. Nuacht Bíonn blas ar an mbeagán a deirtear ach as seo go ceann 3 mhí beidh blas "glas" ar an mblogam caifé a bheas ar díol i 10 shiopa caifé i gcathair na Gaillimhe faoi scéim a seoladh inniu. The cafes in the "Use Your Mug" scheme will not offer drinks in disposable cups. Ní bheidh fáil sna caiféanna sa scéim "Usáid do Mhuga" ar dheochanna i gcupáin aon-uaire. In return, stores will receive 1,400 free cups from Galway City Council and 2GoCup. Mar chúiteamh air sin gheobhaidh na siopaí 1,400 cupán in aisce ó Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup. Customers will pay € 1 to borrow the cup of the deposit scheme and the money will be refunded when it is returned or exchanged for another 2GoCup cup free of charge by any of the 10 participating businesses. Íocfaidh custaiméirí €1 le cupán na scéime taisce a fháil ar iasacht agus aisíocfar an t-airgead nuair a thabharfar ar ais é nó nuair a mhalartófar é le cupán eile 2GoCup in aisce ag aon cheann de na 10 ngnólacht atá rannpháirteach sa scéim. The scheme was devised by Galway City Council and 2GoCup to significantly reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used in the city. Is iad Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup a cheap an scéim le laghdú suntasach a dhéanamh ar líon na gcupáin caifé aon- uaire a úsáidtear sa gcathair. It is the first such scheme by a local authority in the country and the City Council hopes that other authorities will emulate the example of Galway. Is í an chéad scéim dá leithéid ag údarás áitiúil sa tír agus tá súil ag Comhairle na Cathrach go ndéanfaidh údaráis eile aithris ar shampla na Gaillimhe. "We dispose of 200 million cups of coffee in the Republic of Ireland every year - the equivalent of 560,000 every day that goes to landfill or incineration. "Déanann muid 200 milliún cupán caife a dhiúscairt i bPoblacht na hÉireann gach bliain - is ionann é sin agus 560,000 gach lá a théann chuig líonadh talún nó a dhéantar a loscadh. This has huge environmental impacts in terms of litter, waste and climate, "said Lord McCusker, the Council's Environmental Awareness Officer. Tá iarmhairtí ollmhóra comhshaoil ag baint leis sin ó thaobh bruscair, dramhaíola agus aeráide de" a dúirt Tiarnan McCusker, Oifigeach Feasachta Comhshaoil leis an gComhairle. A recent Council survey shows that four out of five respondents have a standing cup but only one in five use them regularly. Léiríonn suirbhé a rinne an Chomhairle le déanaí go bhfuil buan- chupán ag ceathrar as gach cúigear freagróirí ach nach n-úsáideann ach duine amháin as gach cúigear iad go rialta. Minister of State Ossian Smyth, who is responsible for the circular economy, and who launched the campaign in Galway today, said he believes the public is interested in embracing change and using permanent cups. Dúirt an tAire Stáit Ossian Smyth atá freagrach as an ngeilleagar ciorclach, agus a sheol an feachtas i nGaillimh inniu, go gcreideann sé go bhfuil suim ag an phobal tabhairt faoin athrú agus buan-chupáin a úsáid. Also, people want cheaper coffee - it's more expensive to get coffee in a disposable cup. " Chomh maith leis sin ba mhaith le daoine caifé níos saoire a fháil – tá sé níos costasaí caifé a fháil i gcupán aonuaire." In addition to the 10 cafes that will be renting permanent cups, many more in the city have signed up to the 'Use Your Mug!' They will offer a 50 cent discount to customers who bring in their own standing cups for the next week. Chomh maith leis an 10 gcaifé a bheidh ag ligean buan-chupáin ar cíos,

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Two small people with cystic fibrosis in the middle of the fair. Beirt bheaga a bhfuil fiobróis chisteach orthu i lár an aonaigh. Today is 65 Rose Day, - the annual fundraising campaign of the Irish Fibrosis Society Funds, - and sisters Caoimhe and Fiadh Ní Lúing from Maynooth in Co Kildare have been selected for the campaign poster. Is é inniu Lá na 65 Rós, - an feachtas bliantúil bailithe airgid ag Cumann Fiobróise Cistí na hÉireann, - agus tá na deirfiúracha Caoimhe agus Fiadh Ní Lúing as Maigh Nuad i gCo Chill Dara roghnaithe don phóstaer don fheachtas. Both were born with cystic fibrosis. Rugadh an bheirt acu agus fiobróis chisteach orthu. Caoimhe is 8 years old and Fiadh is 6 years old, bright smiling girls as can be seen from her pictures. 8 mbliana atá Caoimhe agus 6 bliana atá Fiadh, cailíní beaga gealgháireacha mar is léir óna pictiúirí. Under the care of their parents Gráinne and Caoimhín they have to do therapy tasks every morning before they go to Gaelscoil Uí Fhiaich. Faoi chúram a dtuismitheoirí Gráinne agus Caoimhín bíonn tascanna teiripe le déanamh gach maidin acu sula dtéann siad chuig Gaelscoil Uí Fhiaich. It is hoped that the girls will be able to benefit from Kaftrio's new treatment starting in the summer, a medicine for people over the age of 6 who are suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. Táthar ag siúl go mbeidh na cailíní in ann tairbhe a bhaint as leigheas nua Kaftrio ag tosnú sa samhradh, ábhar leighis do dhaoine os cionn 6 bliana a bhfuil Fiobróis Chisteach ag cur as dóibh. About one in 20 people born in Ireland each year have cystic fibrosis - the highest rate in the world. Thart ar duine as gach 20 a bheirtear gach bliain in Éirinn agus fiobróis chisteach orthu - an ráta is airde ar domhan. Donations to the Irish Fibrosis Society can be made on the CF Ireland website. Is féidir siúntiús a thabhairt do Chumann Fiobróise Cistí na hÉireann ar shuíomh CF Ireland. Caoimhe and Fiadh Ní Lúing with mannequin Rosanna Davison. Caoimhe agus Fiadh Ní Lúing i gcuideachta an mhaincín Rosanna Davison.

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First class of promised weapons for Ukraine. An chéad scoth de na hairm geallta don Úcráin. At a meeting in Brussels today, the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decided to provide Ukraine with more weapons to help them fight a battle against Russian forces in the country. Ag cruinniú sa Bhruiséil inniu, chinn ballstáit Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (ECAT) tuilleadh arm a chur ar fáil don Úcráin le cuidiú leo cath a bhriseadh ar fhórsaí Rúiseacha sa tír. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pointed out that the Ukrainians will be supplied with a variety of weapons, from the most modern and sophisticated to Soviet-era weapons. Thug Ard-Rúnaí ECAT Jens Stoltenberg le fios gur cineálacha éagsúla arm a sholáthrófar do na hÚcránaigh, idir an cineál is nua-aimseartha agus is sofaisticiúla agus airm ó ré na Sóivéadach. However, Jens Stoltenberg was unwilling to outline the specifications of the weapons or military equipment to be shipped to Ukraine. Ní raibh Jens Stoltenberg sásta, áfach, cuntas a thabhairt ar shonraíochtaí na n-arm ná an trealaimh mhíleata atá le seoladh chun na hÚcráine. Ahead of the meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Dmytro Kuleba had called on NATO to deliver weapons promptly, before the Russians would be able to reorganize themselves. Roimh an gcruinniu, bhí iarrtha ag Aire Cosanta na hÚcráine Dmytro Kuleba ar ECAT airm a sheachadadh go pras, sula mbeadh ionú ag na Rúisigh atheagar a chur orthu féin. The plight of the Ukrainians is to seize the opportunity for themselves, they say, to defeat the Russians as soon as they can. An chlimirt atá ó na hÚcránaigh leis an bhfaill a dhéanamh dóibh féin, a deir siad, leis na Rúisigh a chloí a luaithe a thig leo. Their claim list includes heavy weapons, artillery, armored vehicles, jets and land, sea and air defense systems. Is liosta lena áireamh a bhfuil á éileamh acu, mar atá, airm throma, airtléire, feithiclí armúrtha, scairdeitleáin agus córais chosanta talaimh, mara agus aeir. Dmytro Kuleba was questioned about a video posted on social media of a Russian soldier being killed by Ukrainian soldiers. Ceistíodh Dmytro Kuleba faoi fhíseán a foilsíodh ar na meáin shóisialta de shaighdiúir Rúiseach á mharú ag saighdiúirí Úcránacha. He replied that such things may happen occasionally but, he said, the Ukrainian Army (by and large) adheres to the rules of warfare. D'fhreagair sé go mb'fhéidir go dtarlaíonn rudaí den sórt sin corruair ach, ar sé, cloíonn Arm na hÚcráine (tríd is tríd) le rialacha na cogaíochta. However, he claimed that any report of violations of those rules by Ukrainian soldiers would be investigated. Mar sin féin, mhaígh sé go bhfiosrófaí aon tuairisc faoi na rialacha sin a bheith sáraithe ag saighdiúirí Úcránacha. Earlier today, G7 rich countries called for the expulsion of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council for the heinous crimes committed in Ukraine. Níos túisce inniu, mhol tíortha saibhre an G7 an Rúis a dhíbirt as Comhairle na Náisiún Aontaithe um Chearta an Duine as los na gcoireanna gráiniúla atá déanta acu san Úcráin. The issue was voted on in the UN General Assembly this afternoon and the resolution passed. Caitheadh vóta ar an gceist i gComhthionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe tráthnóna agus ritheadh an rún. However, the Russians have denied killing civilians and claim that the pictures of corpses in the town of Bucha near Kiev are fake images. Tá sé séanta ag na Rúisigh, áfach, gur bhásaigh siad sibhialtaigh agus maíonn siad gur íomhánna bréige atá sna pictiúr de chorpáin i mbaile Bucha in aice le Cív. BBC reporters in Ukraine are reporting this afternoon that they have evidence that Russian soldiers fired civilians in the danger gap in the village of Obukhovychi northwest of Kiev last month. Tá sé á thuairisciú tráthnóna ag nuachtóirí an BB...

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1 Djokovic visa canceled by Australian Government - again. Sócmhainní a bhfuil amhras fúthu coigistithe ag Gardaí. 2 The visa obtained by tennis player Novak Djokovic has once again been revoked by the Australian government. Tá feithiclí costasacha, seodra agus airgead tirim coigistithe ag Gardaí ón mBiúró um Shócmhainní Coiriúla tar éis dóibh roinnt ionad a chuardach ar maidin i gContaetha Chill Chainnigh, Chill Dara agus Loch Garman. 3 Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he had carefully considered all the circumstances surrounding the situation before making his decision. Sé ionad ar fad a chuardaigh oifigigh an Bhiúró le tacaíocht ón Aonad Práinnfhreagartha agus ó Ghardaí atá bunaithe i ndúiche an Náis. 4 Djokovic had been granted a visa to participate in the Australian Open Championship, despite being unwilling to confirm his vaccination status. I measc na sócmhainní a coigistíodh, tá gluaisteán BMW X5, dhá ghluaisrothar, €13,500 in airgead tirim agus dhá uaireadóir déag - leithéidí Rolex, Cartier agus Audemars Piguet. 5 He was granted an exemption on November 18, on the basis that he had recently been Covid 19. Thug na Gardaí gléasra, tiomántáin chrua agus cáipéisí leo chomh maith. 6 He landed in Melbourne on 5 January, but was refused the visa. Deir siad gur bhain oibríocht na maidine le fiosrúchán atá ar bun acu faoi shócmhainní atá carntha ag mangaire drugaí aitheanta agus a chomhpháirtithe i réigiún Chill Dara. 7 Initially, that decision was overturned in the courts and he was still hopeful that he could take part in the competition. Níor gabhadh aon duine agus deir na Gardaí go bhfuil an cás curtha faoi bhráid próifíleora acu. 8 But due to the decision of the Immigration Minister last night, it looks like he will not be involved now. Cuireann próifíleoirí sócmhainní coiriúla comhairle ar na Gardaí maidir le daingne an cháis atá acu in aghaidh an choirpigh a bhfuil siad ag iarraidh breith air. 9 Djokovic has one chance left to challenge Minister Hawke's decision in the courts, but it is understood there is little hope of victory. Gluaisteán BMW X5 coigistithe ag Gardaí 10 It is likely, therefore, that he will be deported from Australia. Is cosúil, mar sin, go ndéanfar é a dhíbirt ón Astráil. Djokovic visa canceled by Australian Government - again. The visa obtained by tennis player Novak Djokovic has once again been revoked by the Australian government. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he had carefully considered all the circumstances surrounding the situation before making his decision. Djokovic had been granted a visa to participate in the Australian Open Championship, despite being unwilling to confirm his vaccination status. He was granted an exemption on November 18, on the basis that he had recently been Covid 19. He landed in Melbourne on 5 January, but was refused the visa. Initially, that decision was overturned in the courts and he was still hopeful that he could take part in the competition. But due to the decision of the Immigration Minister last night, it looks like he will not be involved now. Djokovic has one chance left to challenge Minister Hawke's decision in the courts, but it is understood there is little hope of victory. It is likely, therefore, that he will be deported from Australia. Suspected assets confiscated by Gardaí. Gardaí have confiscated expensive vehicles, jewelery and cash from the Criminal Assets Bureau after searching a number of locations this morning in Counties Kilkenny, Kildare and Wexford. A total of six locations were searched by Bureau officials with the support of the Emergency Response Unit and Gardaí based in the Naas area. Assets confiscated include a BMW X5 car, two motorcycles, € 13,500 in cash and twelve watches - the likes of Rolex, Cartier and Audemars Piguet.

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Zelensky's petition: to put a notch in the wheel in a Russian war machine. Achainí Zelensky: eang sa roth a chur i meaisín cogaidh na Rúise. Ireland's support for the people of Ukraine since Russia's invasion six weeks ago has been highly praised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address to the Oireachtas this morning. Tá tacaíocht na hÉireann do mhuintir na hÚcráine ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an tír sin sé seachtaine ó shin molta go hard ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky in aitheasc a thug sé don Oireachtas ar nasc físe ar maidin. Both TDs, Senators and foreign diplomats were in the Dáil to welcome President Zelensky and listen closely to his historic speech. Bhí idir Theachtaí Dála, Sheanadóirí agus thaidhleoirí eachtracha sa Dáil le fáiltiú roimh an Uachtarán Zelensky agus le cluas ghéar a thabhairt dá óráid stairiúil. He said that although Ireland was a neutral country, it did not remain neutral in the face of the catastrophe and disaster that Russia is calling on Ukraine. Dúirt sé cé gur tír neodrach í Éire nár fhan sí neodrach i bhfianaise na tubaiste agus na hanachaine atá agartha ag an Rúis ar an Úcráin. From the very beginning, says Volodymyr Zelensky, Ireland has come to the aid of Ukraine. Ón bhfíorthús, arsa Volodymyr Zelensky, tháinig Éire i gcabhair ar an Úcráin. He thanked the Irish people for supporting the imposition of sanctions on Russia, for providing humanitarian and financial support to the Ukrainian people, and for providing refuge to refugees fleeing war. Ghabh sé buíochas le muintir na hÉireann as tacú le smachtbhannaí a chur ar an Rúis, as tacaíocht daonnachta agus airgeadais a chur ar fáil do mhuintir na hÚcráine, agus as tearmann a thabhairt do dhídeanaithe atá teite ón gcogaíocht. However, he urged the Irish Government to persuade other European Union member states to impose tougher sanctions on Russia for the "Russian war machine". D'achainigh sé ar Rialtas na hÉireann, áfach, cur ina luí ar bhallstáit eile an Aontais Eorpaigh smachtbhannaí níos déine a chur ar an Rúis le go gcuirfí eang sa roth i "meaisín cogaidh na Rúise." He is grateful, he said, for the Government's support for Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union. Tá sé buíoch, a dúirt sé, as an tacaíocht atá tugtha ag an Rialtas d'iarratas na hÚcráine ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach. In his speech, President Zelensky claimed that "the Russians are arming the hungry" to defeat the Ukrainian people. Mhaígh an tUachtarán Zelensky ina óráid go bhfuil "armáil á baint ag na Rúisigh as an ocras" le muintir na hÚcráine a chloí. He said that the Russian Army is destroying ports and food and fuel depots to starve Ukrainians. Dúirt sé go bhfuil calafoirt agus iostaí bia agus breosla á scrios ag Arm na Rúise le gorta a tharraingt ar Úcránaigh. He reminded the Oireachtas that other countries will suffer as a result of this Russian hard work as Ukraine is a major food producer and exporter. Mheabhraigh sé don Oireachtas go mbeidh tíortha eile thíos leis mar gheall ar dhrochobair seo na Rúiseach ós táirgeoir agus onnmhaireoir mór bia í an Úcráin. Political unrest in various countries and more refugees will result in the food crisis being created by the Russians for one ogham, Volodymyr Zelensky said. Corraíl pholaitiúil i dtíortha éagsúla agus níos mó teifeach an toradh a bheas ar an ngéarchéim bia atá á cruthú d'aon oghaim ag na Rúisigh, a dúirt Volodymyr Zelensky. He drew attention to the massacre in the town of Bucha and the constant harassment of the people of the city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine. Tharraing sé aird ar an sléacht i mbaile Bucha agus ar chiapadh seasta mhuintir chathair Mariupol in oirdheisceart na hÚcráine. It is a sign of their misery, he said, that there is no more snow in Mariupol to melt...

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Ukraine: bodies of their neighbors buried by the remains of the massacre. An Úcráin: coirp a gcomharsan curtha ag fuíoll an áir. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russian soldiers "murderers, torturers, rapists and predators" in the wake of scores of bodies found in three towns near the capital Kiev. "Dúnmharfóirí, céastúnaigh, éigneoirí agus creachadóirí" atá tugtha ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky ar shaighdiúirí Rúiseacha i bhfianaise na scórtha corp a bheith faighte i dtrí bhaile in aice leis an bpríomhchathair Cív. To date, more than 400 bodies - mostly civilians - have been found so far in the towns of Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel northwest of Kiev. Tuairiscítear go bhfuarthas os cionn 400 corp go dtí seo - sibhialtaigh a mbunáite - i mbailte Bucha, Irpin agus Hostomel siar ó thuaidh ó Chív. Local authorities in those towns reported that many of the dead had their hands tied, their bodies thrown on the street and had to be buried together in mass graves. Thug na húdaráis áitiúla sna bailte sin le fios go raibh a lámha ceangailte ag go leor de na mairbh, go raibh na coirp caite ar an tsráid agus go mb'éigean iad a adhlacadh in éineacht in olluaigheanna. Bucha mayor said the bodies could not be buried in the town cemetery as she was too close to the Russian firing range. Dúirt méara Bucha nach bhféadfaí na coirp a chur i reilig an bhaile mar go raibh sí róghar do raon lámhaigh na Rúiseach. 280 of the bodies were found in that town. Is sa bhaile sin a fuarthas 280 de na coirp. One of the villagers pointed out that Russian soldiers had ordered the remains of the massacre not to bury the bodies while it was freezing hard. Thug duine de mhuintir an bhaile le fios gur ordaigh saighdiúirí Rúiseacha d'fhuíoll an áir gan na coirp a adhlacadh fad is a bhí sé ag sioc go crua. Finally, he said, they dug a big hole with a tractor and buried the bodies with no dignity. Ar deireadh, a duirt sé, thochail siad poll mór le tarracóir agus cuireadh na coirp ann gan aon dínit. The Russians were subsequently routed by Ukrainian troops and the situation is reported to be calm - but depressing. Chuir saighdiúirí Úcránacha an ruaig ar na Rúisigh ina dhiaidh sin agus tuairiscítear go bhfuil cúrsaí socair - ach dubhach dólásach - ansin faoi láthair. Western countries and the United Nations have strongly criticized the scandal but the Russians have denied any involvement. Tá an t-uafás cáinte go láidir ag tíortha an Iarthair agus na Náisiúin Aontaithe ach tá sé séanta ag na Rúisigh nach raibh aon bhaint acu leis an scéal. The United Nations has pointed out, however, that while the weaving of the hand of the Russians in the atrocities, it is not possible to be certain that all those killed were civilians. Thug na Náisiúin Aontaithe le fios, áfach, cé go bhfuil inneach lámh na Rúiseach sa drochobair nach bhféadfaí a bheith cinnte ar shibhialtaigh iad na daoine ar fad a maraíodh. Western countries have indicated that Russia will be further sanctioned by the massacre. Tá sé tugtha le tuiscint ag tíortha an Iarthair go gcuirfear tuilleadh smachtbhannaí ar an Rúis mar gheall ar an sléacht. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has argued that the importation of gas from Russia could be completely banned in the face of recent brutality. Mhaígh Seansailéir na Gearmáine Olaf Scholz go bhféadfaí cosc iomlán a chur iompórtáil gáis ón Rúis i bhfianaise na brúidiúlachta is deireanaí. Nearly 4.2 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian Army invaded the country on February 24 and the United Nations says 40,000 of them fled yesterday. Tá beagnach 4.2 milliún duine teite as an Ucráin ó rinne Arm na Rúise ionradh ar an tír ar an 24 Feabhra agus deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe gur díreach inné a theith 40,000 acu. Bucha now occupied by Ukrainian soldiers

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Western countries have no intention of paying Putin "" ransom ". Gan aon rún ag tíortha an Iarthair "dúchíos" Putin a íoc. Western President Vladimir Putin has demanded blackmail by Western countries that they would now pay for gas from Russia in rubble. Dúmhál atá tugtha ag tíortha an Iarthair ar éileamh Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin gur i rúbail a d'íocfaidís as gás ón Rúis feasta. That or supplies will be cut off, he said. É sin nó coiscfear soláthairtí, a dúirt sé. They have no secret day, Western governments said, to do something to Vladimir Putin and pay the ransom. Níl lá rúin acu, a dúirt rialtais an Iarthair, rud a dhéanamh ar Vladimir Putin agus an dúchíos a íoc. The International Energy Agency is to discuss this and other challenges in the energy sector at an emergency meeting today. Tá an Ghníomhaireacht Idirnáisiúnta Fuinnimh leis an scéal sin agus dúshláin eile san earnáil fuinnimh a chaibidil ag cruinniú éigeandála inniu. Placing crude oil reserves on the international market has been cited in a bid to bring the recent soaring oil prices under control. Tá lua ar chúltaiscí amhola a chur ar an margadh idirnáisiúnta féachaint leis an ardú as cuimse atá tagtha ar phraghas ola le deireanas a thabhairt faoi smacht. The price of oil is expected to rise above 30% since the beginning of the year. Áirítear praghas ola a bheith ardaithe os cionn 30 faoin gcéad ó thús na bliana. The United States has already announced its intention to place an additional 180 million barrels of crude oil on the market from next month. Tá sé fógartha ag na Stáit Aonaithe cheana féin go bhfuil rún acusan 180 milliún bairille breise amhola a chur ar an margadh ón mí seo chugainn. As with the war in Ukraine, representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian Governments are to resume peace talks today. Mar leis an gcogadh san Úcráin de, tá ionadaithe Rialtais na hÚcráine agus na Rúise le tabhairt faoi chainteanna síochána an athuair inniu. It will be a virtual meeting rather than face to face. Cruinniú fíorúil seachas aghaidh ar aghaidh a bheas ann. However, Ukrainians' remarks, which claim that the Russians are engaged in seclusion and weathering, are embarrassing despair. Tá meacan an éadóchais, áfach, i ráitis na nÚcránach, a mhaíonn gur siléigeacht agus sínteoireacht aimsire atá ar bun ag na Rúisigh. Confirming this, say the Ukrainians, in a bed of withdrawal as promised, Russian forces in eastern Ukraine are reorganizing themselves and preparing themselves for battle again. Dá dhearbhú sin, a deir na hÚcránaigh, i leaba tarraingt siar mar a gheall siad tá fórsaí Rúiseacha in oirthear na hÚcráine ag cur atheagair orthu féin agus á réiteach féin i gcomhair catha arís. Subsequently, the Ukrainian Army has indicated that Russian forces residing around the capital Kiev have retreated slightly. Ina dhiaidh sin, tá sé tugtha le fios ag Arm na hÚcráine go bhfuil fórsaí Rúiseacha a bhí cónaithe thart ar an bpríomhchathair Cív tar éis cúlú beagán. It is not in good faith, say the Ukrainians, but they have been expelled. Ní le dea-mhéin é, a deir na hÚcránaigh, ach is amhlaidh a cuireadh an ruaig orthu. It is also reported that Russian soldiers are plundering as they retreat north towards Belarus. Tuairiscítear freisin go bhfuil saighdiúirí Rúiseacha i mbun creachadóireachta agus iad ag cúlú ó thuaidh i dtreo na Bealarúise. Western informants have been claiming since the beginning of the war that many of the battalions sent to Ukraine by the Russians are novice soldiers. Tá sé á mhaíomh ó thús an chogaidh ag lucht faisnéise an Iarthair gur saighdiúirí núíosacha atá i gcuid mhór de na cathláin atá curtha chun na hÚcráine ag na Rúisigh. It's just that life turns to being in Ukraine and they're fights patuar, if true.

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"Courage, identity, racial pride" to be celebrated by RTÉ RnaG. "Misneach, féiniúlacht, mórtas cine" le ceiliúradh ag RTÉ RnaG. RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will be in its fiftieth anniversary tomorrow the 2nd of April and a special concert will be held tomorrow evening to commemorate the golden jubilee. Leathchéad bliain ar an bhfód a bheas RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta amárach an 2 Aibreán agus reáchtáilfear coirm cheoil speisialta tráthnóna amárach leis an iubhaile órga a chomóradh. The concert will feature the RTÉ Orchestra and well - known traditional musicians - Altan, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Steve Cooney, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and Cór Chúil Aodha. Beidh Ceolfhoireann RTÉ agus ceoltóirí traidisiúnta aitheanta páirteach sa cheolchoirm - Altan, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Steve Cooney, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh agus Cór Chúil Aodha ina measc. The main themes of the event, which will be broadcast live on the station and seen online, are "courage, identity and racial pride", the RnaG press release said. Is iad "misneach, féiniúlacht agus mórtas cine" príomh-théamaí na hócáide a chraolfar beo ar an stáisiún agus a bheas le feiceáil ar líne, a dúradh i bpreasráiteas RnaG. The press release added that "[it] will commemorate the battle fought for a radio service for the people of the Gaeltacht, celebrate the establishment and history of the service since then, and the central role that Raidió na Gaeltachta plays in promoting and in the promotion of language and culture for half a century ... Dúradh sa phreasráiteas leis "[go d]tabharfar chun cuimhne an cath a troideadh chun seirbhís raidió a fháil do mhuintir na Gaeltachta, déanfar ceiliúradh ar bhunú agus ar stair na seirbhíse ó shin, agus ar an ról lárnach atá ag Raidió na Gaeltachta i gcothú agus i gcur chun cinn na teanga agus an chultúir le leathchéad bliain ... . " ." The first programs aired on Raidió na Gaeltachta Easter Sunday, 2 April 1972. Chuaigh na chéad chláir amach ar Raidió na Gaeltachta Domnhach Cásca, 2 Aibreán 1972. The station was established as a result of the Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movement's campaign, which demanded a daily radio service in its own language for the Gaeltacht and Irish language community. Bunaíodh an stáisiún de thoradh feachtais Ghluaiseacht Chearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta, a d'éiligh seirbhís laethúil raidió ina dteanga féin do phobal na Gaeltachta agus na Gaeilge. It is said that the new radio service created a connection between the Gaeltacht areas throughout the country and allowed them to get to know each other and understand each other 's dialects. Deirtear gur chruthaigh an tseirbhís raidió nua nasc idir na ceantair Ghaeltachta ar fud na tíre agus gur cheadaigh sé dóibh aithne a chur ar a chéile agus tuiscint a fháil ar chanúintí a chéile. RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes said in a press release that RnaG "provides an essential local, national and international news service for Irish speakers throughout the country and the world. Dúirt Príomh-Stiúrthóir RTÉ Dee Forbes sa phreasráiteas go soláthraíonn RnaG "seirbhís riachtanach nuachta áitiúil, náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta do chainteoirí Gaeilge ar fud na tíre agus ar fud an domhain. They provide a platform for the indigenous arts, indigenous games and our language, and we are indebted to them for their work in preserving and promoting the language. " Tugann siad ardán do na healaíona dúchasacha, do na cluichí dúchasacha agus d’ár dteanga, agus tá muid go mór faoi chomaoin acu as a gcuid oibre leis an teanga a chaomhnú agus a chur chun cinn." In the same press release, the Leader of RTÉ. Praised Gearóid Mac Donncha " who works there, the people who listen faithfully to the service, everyone who is involved or involved in the life of the Gaeltacht and the Irish language. " Sa phreasráiteas céanna,

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Ireland needs "culture change" for infectious diseases. "Athrú cultúir" ag teastáil in Éirinn maidir le galair thógálacha. GPs have indicated that they are not receiving as many inquiries from the public about Covid-19 as they were until recently, and that this is a sign that the spread of the disease is slowing down. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag dochtúirí teaghlaigh nach bhfuil siad ag fáil an oiread fiosrúchán ón bpobal faoi covid 19 agus a bhí go dtí le gairid, agus gur comhartha é seo go bhfuil leathadh an ghalair á mhoilliú. However, Dr Nuala O'Connor from the Irish College of General Practitioners said that although Covid may not be as widespread as it used to be, there are still many cases of the disease in the community. Ar a shon sin, dúirt an Dr Nuala O'Connor ó Choláiste Dhochtúirí Teaghlaigh Éireann cé go mb'fhéidir nach bhfuil Covid chomh forleathan agus a bhí go bhfuil a lán cásanna den ghalar sa phobal i gcónaí. In her testimony, she urged people to follow the public health advice, especially if they have symptoms of the disease. D'achainigh sí ar dhaoine ina fhianaise sin cloí leis an gcomhairle sláinte poiblí, go háirithe má tá siomptóim an ghalair orthu. Dr O'Connor says that "culture change" is needed in this country in relation to infectious diseases. Dar léis an Dr O'Connor go bhfuil "athrú cultúir" ag teastáil sa tír seo maidir le galair thógálacha. After what Covid has revealed to them, she said, people in Ireland now need to make it clear that they have to stay at home and indeed it is bad manners to go out, go to school or go to work if there are symptoms. infected on them. Tar éis a bhfuil nochta ag Covid dóibh, a dúirt sí, ní mór do dhaoine in Éirinn a thuiscint go soiléir feasta go gcaithfidh siad fanacht sa bhaile agus go deimhin go bhfuil sé drochmhúinte dul amach, dul ar scoil nó dul ag obair má tá siomptóim ionfhabhtaithe orthu. In addition, Dr O'Connor advised people to get the booster of the Covid-19 vaccine and drew particular attention to people under the age of 24 who have only recently received the booster. Ina cheann sin, mhol an Dr O'Connor do dhaoine an teanndáileog den vacsaín covid 19 a fháil agus tharraing sí aird go háirithe ar dhaoine faoi bhun 24 bliain nach bhfuil an teanndáileog faighte go trásta ach ag a leath acu. The emergency powers of the Health Minister to combat Covid-19 officially came to an end at midnight last night. Tháinig deireadh oifigiúil ag meán oíche aréir leis na cumhachtaí éigeandála atá ag an Aire Sláinte chun dul i ngleic le covid 19. In line with the additional powers introduced at the start of the pandemic two years ago, the Minister for Health was allowed to put in place regulations to slow the spread of the coronavirus. De réir na gcumhachtaí breise a tugadh isteach i dtús na paindéime dhá bhliain ó shin, bhí cead ag an Aire Sláinte rialacháin a chur i bhfeidhm le leathadh an choróinvíris a mhoilliú. According to the latest figures, 1,472 people with Covid-19 were hospitalized nationwide this morning, 63 fewer than yesterday morning. De réir na bhfigiúrí is deireanaí, bhí 1,472 duine le covid 19 in ospidéil ar fud na tíre ar maidin inniu, sin 63 níos lú ná maidin inné.

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The Government has no intention of forcing people to wear masks. Gan aon rún ag an Rialtas tabhairt ar dhaoine maisc a chaitheamh. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he does not believe that Covid's would be any better off if it were mandatory to wear masks in indoor public places again. Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin nach gcreideann sé go mbeimís aon cheo níos fearr as ó thaobh Covid de dá mbeadh sé éigeantach maisc a chaitheamh in áiteanna poiblí faoi dhíon arís. On the contrary, the Taoiseach suggested that the current directive is to wear masks in those places but that a directive is not a compulsion. Os a choinne sin, thug an Taoiseach le tuiscint gurb í an treoir atá ann faoi láthair maisc a chaitheamh sna háiteanna sin ach nach ionann treoir agus éigean. Speaking on RTÉ, the Taoiseach stated that he was acting in accordance with the public health advice and said that he had discussed the matter with Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, mhaígh an Taoiseach gur de réir na comairle sláinte poiblí a ghníomhaíonn sé agus dúirt go raibh an scéal pléite aige leis an bPríomh-Oifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan. However, the Taoiseach's view does not match the views of doctors and nurses. Ní thagann dearcadh an Taoisigh le léargas dochtúirí agus altraí ar an scéal, áfach. They are calling on the Government to crack down on people to wear face masks again. Tá siadsan ag éileamh ar an Rialtas le scaitheamh tabhairt ar dhaoine cumhdaigh éadain a chaitheamh arís. Micheál Martin said that while the BA.2 variant of the coronavirus is more contagious than other previous variants it is not as harmful. Dúirt Micheál Martin cé go bhfuil an t-athraitheach BA.2 ar an gcoróinvíreas níos tógálaí ná athraithigh eile a bhí ann roimhe seo nach bhfuil sé chomh hurchóideach leo. However, he acknowledged that the spread of the virus is putting devastating pressure on the health system. D'admhaigh sé, áfach, go bhfuil forleathadh an víris ag cur brú millteach ar an gcóras sláinte. 1,535 Covid-19 patients were hospitalized nationwide this morning, 75 fewer than yesterday. 1,535 othar covid 19 a bhí in ospidéil ar fud na tíre ar maidin inniu, sin 75 níos lú ná inné. 49 were in intensive care units. Bhí 49 acu in aonaid dianchúraim. It was also confirmed today that a € 2.2 million fund has been allocated to the Health Service Executive to provide care for people still with Covid-19 months after they contracted it. Deimhníodh inniu chomh maith go bhfuil ciste €2.2 milliún lamháilte d'Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte le cúram a chur ar fáil do dhaoine a bhfuil covid 19 fós orthu míonna tar éis dóibh é a tholgadh. It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of people who contracted the disease still have Covid's symptoms despite being a long way from their first illness. Meastar go bhfuil siomptóim Covid fós ar idir 10 faoin gcéad agus 20 faoin gcéad de dhaoine a tholg an galar ainneoin achar fada a bheith caite ó buaileadh tinn a chéaduair iad.

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Electricity Ireland to increase energy charges from May Day. Leictreachas Éireann le táillí fuinnimh a ardú ó Lá Bealtaine. It was announced today that the energy company Electricity Ireland is to increase charges from 1 May. Fógraíodh inniu go bhfuil an comhlacht fuinnimh Leictreachas Éireann le táillí a ardú ón 1 Bealtaine. There will be a 24.8% increase in gas charges and a 23.4% increase in electricity charges, it said. Ardú 24.8 faoin gcéad ar tháillí gáis agus ardú 23.4 faoin gcéad ar tháillí leictreachais a bheas i gceist, a dúradh. The company considers this to be an increase of € 18.35 per month on the standard gas bill and an increase of € 24.80 per month on the standard electricity bill. Dar leis an gcomhlacht gurb ionann sin agus ardú €18.35 sa mhí ar an ngnáthbhille gáis agus ardú €24.80 sa mhí ar an ngnáthbhille leictreachais. Marguerite Sayers, the company's executive director, said she is acutely aware that these significant increases in energy charges will cause distress to households across the country. Dúirt Marguerite Sayers, stiúrthóir feidhmiúcháin an chomhlachta, go dtuigeann sí go rímhaith go gcuirfidh na harduithe suntasacha seo ar tháillí fuinnimh, go gcurfidh siad anró ar theaghlaigh ar fud na tíre. On the contrary, and unfortunately, she said, Electricity Ireland cannot fail to increase the charges to the public in return for the increase in wholesale charges over the past year. Os a choinne sin, agus ar an drochuair, a dúirt sí, ní féidir le Leictreachas Éireann gan na táillí a ghearrtar ar an bpobal a ardú in éiric ar an ardú atá tagtha ar tháillí mórdhíola le bliain. She indicated that the company had held back the increase for as long as possible in the hope that wholesale charges would fall again but that this had not happened and was unlikely to happen any time soon. Thug sí le fios gur choinningh an comhlacht siar an t-ardú chomh fada agus ab fhéidir leo le súil go n-ísleodh táillí mórdhíola arís ach nár tharla sin agus nach dóichí go dtarlóidh go luath. The decision announced by Electricity Ireland today since the company Energia announced last week that it is to increase charges by 15% from 25 April is not surprising. Ní údar iontais é an cinneadh a d'fhógair Leictreachas Éireann inniu ó thug an comhlacht Energia le fios an tseachtain seo caite go bhfuil siadsan le táillí a ardú 15 faoin gcéad ón 25 Aibreán. Two weeks ago, Bord Gáis confirmed its intention to increase its fees from 15 April. Dhearbhaigh Bord Gáis coicís ó shin go bhfuil siad féin lena gcuid táillí a ardú ón 15 Aibreán. That company's an increase of 39% on a standard gas bill and a 27% increase on a standard electricity bill. Ardú 39 faoin gcéad ar ghnáthbhille gáis agus ardú 27 faoin gcéad ar ghnáthbhille leictreachais a bheas i gceist i gcás an chomhlachta sin.

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"Military operations to be eased by Russians in parts of Ukraine". "Oibríochtaí míleata le maolú ag Rúisigh in áiteanna san Úcráin". Russian representatives today promised that Russian forces would slow down their military operations around the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, and other northern parts of the country, to allow peace talks to progress. Gheall ionadaithe na Rúise inniu go maolódh fórsaí Rúiseacha a gcuid oibríochtaí míleata thart ar phríomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, agus i mbaill eile de thuaisceart na tíre sin, le deis a thabhairt dul chun cinn a dhéanamh i gcainteanna síochána. The promise was given in the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Tugadh an gealltanas sna cainteanna síochána atá ar siúl in Iostanbúl sa Tuirc. However, other areas in Ukraine that are still under intense fighting have not been mentioned, such as Mariupol in the southeast, Sumy and Kharkiv in the east and Kherson and Mykolaiv in the south. Níor luadh limistéir eile san Úcráin a bhfuil dianchogaíocht ar siúl iontu i gcónaí, áfach, leithéidí Mariupol san oirdheisceart, Sumy agus Kharkiv san oirthear agus Kherson agus Mykolaiv sa deisceart. Indeed, some analysts believe that the Russians have promised to slow down their operations in areas they have already lost control of. Go deimhin, tá anailísithe áirithe den bharúil gur i gceantair a bhfuil smacht caillte acu orthu cheana féin a gheall na Rúisigh a gcuid oibríochtaí a mhaolú. The Ukrainian representatives promised, for their part, that they would be willing to accept the country's neutrality and that they would never join a military alliance. Gheall ionadaithe na hÚcráine, óna dtaobh siúd de, go mbeidís sásta glacadh le neodracht na tíre agus nach rachaidís i bpáirt go brách le comhghuaillíocht mhíleata. However, in return for neutrality, other countries would sponsor Ukraine's security. Mar sin féin, in éiric ar an neodracht, rachadh tíortha eile in urrraíocht ar shlándáil na hÚcráine. The peace talks in Istanbul today also praised the long - standing status of the Donbass region. Moladh sna cainteanna síochána in Iostanbúl inniu chomh maith an stádas a bheadh ag réigiún an Donbass i bhfad na haimsire a chaibidil. Much of that region is controlled by paramilitary separatists loyal to Russia. Tá cuid mhór den réigiún sin faoina smacht ag scarúnaithe paraimíleata atá dílis don Rúis. In addition, the complex issue of Crimea's status and future was discussed. Ina cheann sin, pléadh ceist aimhréidh stádas na Crimé agus a bhfuil i ndán dise. The Ukrainians have called for a referendum to be held in their own country on any peace agreement and the Russians have stated that they will submit all the proposals discussed in Istanbul to their president Vladimir Putin. Thug na hÚcránaigh le fios go gcaithfí reifreann a reáchtáil ina dtír féin ar aon chomhaontú síochána agus mhaígh na Rúisigh go gcuirfidís na moltaí ar fad a pléadh in Iostanbúl faoi bhráid a n-uachtaráin Vladimir Putin.

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Kinahan leader sentenced to 21 years in prison in the UK. 21 bliain príosúnachta gearrtha ar cheannasaí Kinahan sa RA. The leader of the Kinahan Crime Group in the United Kingdom (UK) has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. Gearradh 21 bliain de théarma príosúnachta ar cheannasaí an Ghrúpa Coiriúlachta Kinahan sa Ríocht Aontaithe (RA). Thomas Kavanagh (54) was convicted in court in Ipswich, England of leading a campaign to import more than € 36m worth of drugs. Ciontaíodh Thomas Kavanagh (54) i gcúirt in Ipswich i Sasana as a bheith i gceannas ar fheachtas le breis is €36m de dhrugaí a importáil. Cocaine and cannabis were involved and he was charged with committing these illegal acts over the course of a year. Cócaon agus cannabas a bhí i gceist agus cuireadh ina leith go ndearna sé na gníomhartha mídhleathacha seo in imeacht bliana. Thomas Kavanagh is a native of Dublin but has lived for some time in Tamworth, England. Ó Bhaile Átha Cliath ó dhúchas do Thomas Kavanagh ach go bhfuil cónaí air le tamall i Tamworth i Sasana. Two others in that group were also convicted of drug-related crimes and possession of ammunition. Ciontaíodh beirt eile sa ghrúpa sin freisin faoi choireanna bainteach le drugaí agus armlón a bheith ina seilbh. They are Daniel Canning (43) who received 19 1/2 years in prison and his brother-in-law Gary Vickery (39) who was sentenced to 20 years. Sin iad Daniel Canning (43) a fuair 19 1/2 bliana príosúnachta agus a dheartháir céile,Gary Vickery (39) ar gearradh 20 bliain air.

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Tánaiste self-isolated with positive antigen test. An Tánaiste ag féin-aonrú agus tástáil dhearfach antaigine aige. The Tánaiste has canceled some of his previous events and is self-isolating and has tested positive for antigen. Chuir an Tánaiste roinnt ócáidí a bhí aige ar ceal agus tá sé ag féin-aonrú agus tástáil dhearfach antaigine faighte aige. The Tánaiste was to attend a number of public events in Ballincollig and Ringaskiddy in County Cork today as well as attending a number of private parties. Bhí an Tánaiste le freastal ar roinnt ócáidí poiblí i mBaile an Chollaigh agus i Rinn an Scidígh i gContae Chorcaí inniu chomh maith le freastal ar roinnt chóisirí príobháideacha. It was confirmed this morning that the Tánaiste would not be attending these events. Deimhníodh ar maidin nach mbeadh an Tánaiste ag freastal ar na hócáidí sin. A spokesperson for the Tánaiste said that the Tánaiste is self-isolated because of a positive antigen test he has received. Dúirt úrlabhraí ar son an Tánaiste go bhfuil an Tánaiste ag féin-aonrú mar gheall ar thástáil dhearfach antaigine atá faighte aige. He was said to have tested negative in Brussels yesterday. Dúradh gur thástáil sé diúltach sa Bhruiséil inné. It has been said that it has some notorious signs that it is not too bad but other than that it is doing well with the intention of attending any event that it can virtually online. Dúradh go bhfuil mionchomharthaí sóirt nach bhfuil ródhona air ach taobh amuigh de sin tá sé ag déanamh go maith agus é ar intinn aige freastal ar aon ócáid gur féidir leis ar líne go fíorúil.

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Gas prices Praghsanna gáis & leitreachais Energia le n-ardú 15 faoin gcéad . The company Energia has announced that their gas prices are up Tá sé fógartha ag an gcomhlacht Energia go bhfuiltear lena a gcuid praghsanna gáis & leitreachais a ardú 15 faoin gcéad . In a statement from the company, they say that the rise in their fares has been due to rising energy prices around the world for some time now. I ráiteas ón gcomhlacht, deir siad gur mar gheall ar phraghasanna fuinnimh a bheith ag ardú ar fud an domhain ar feadh tamaillín maith anois is cúis leis an ardú ar a gcuid táillí. An electricity and gas customer will see their bills rise by an average of around 15%. Cífidh custaiméir leictreachais agus gáis a gcuid billí ag ardú tuairim is 15 faoin gcéad ar an meán. The company says the increase will be around € 4.75 per week for electricity customers and an average increase of € 3.45 per week for gas customers. Deir an comhlacht gur ardú timpeall €4.75 in aghaidh na seachtaine do chustaiméirí leictreachais a bheidh i gceist agus ardú €3.45 do chustaiméirí gáis in aghaidh na seachtaine ar an meán a bheidh ann. Prices will start rising from April 25th. Tosnóidh na praghsanna ag ardú ón 25ú Aibreáin. Last week, Bord Gáis also raised its electricity and gas prices. An tseachtain seo caite, d'ardaigh Bord Gáis a gcuid praghasanna leictreachais agus gáis chomh maith.

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Policies on European dependence on Russian fuel announced. Beartais faoi spleáchas na hEorpa ar bhreosla na Rúise fógartha. The European Union and the United States have announced significant policies to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian fuel. Tá beartais shuntasacha chun spleáchas na hEorpa ar bhreosla na Rúise a laghdú fógartha ag an Aontas Eorpach agus ag na Stáit Aontaithe. The proposal was announced this morning by US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. D'fhógair Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden agus Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh Ursula von der Leyen an togra ar maidin. At a News conference in Brussels, US President Joe Biden said that his Government would work closely with allies to ensure that the European Union needs the fuel supply it needs. Ag comhdháil Nuachta sa Bhruiséil, dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe, Joe Biden go mbeadh a Rialtas ag obair go dlúth le comhghuaillí chun a chinntiú go mbeadh an soláthar breosla atá ag teastáil ón Aontas Eorpach ar fáil don Eoraip. A task force is to be set up to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian fuel due to the war in Ukraine. Tá tascfhórsa le bunú chun spleáchas na hEorpa ar bhreosla na Rúise a laghdú mar gheall ar an gcogadh san Úcráin. The United States will work with partners to supply 15 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas to Europe this year. Beidh na Stáit Aontaithe ag obair le páirtnéirí chun 15 billiún méadar ciúbach do ghás nádúrtha leachtaithe a sholáthar don Eoraip i mbliana. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in for a catastrophic failure in his war on Ukraine as Europe has imposed sanctions on the Russian economy. Dúirt Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh, Ursula von der Leyen gur teip thubaisteach atá i ndán do Uachtarán na Rúise, Vladimir Putin ina chogadh ar an Úcráin agus smachtbhannaí curtha ag an Eoraip ar gheilleagar na Rúise. European Union countries are under increasing pressure to block Russia's major energy exports in a bid to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. Tá brú ag méadú ar thíortha san Aontas Eorpach cosc a chur ar phríomh-easpórtálacha fuinnimh na Rúise in iarracht pionós a ghearradh ar Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin as a ionradh ar an Úcráin. The European Union and the United States have announced policies to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian fuel Beartais chun spleáchas na hEorpa ar bhreosla na Rúise a laghdú fógartha ag an Aontas Eorpach agus ag na Stáit Aontaithe

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The Department of Education is concerned about the quality of learning Irish. Imní ar an Roinn Oideachais faoi cháilíocht fhoghlaim na Gaeilge. A new report from the Chief Inspector of the Department of Education states that the quality of learning Irish in primary schools, with the exception of Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht schools, is a matter of great concern. Deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ó Phríomhchigire na Roinne Oideachais gur údar mór imní cáilíocht fhoghlaim na Gaeilge i mbunscoileanna, seachas Gaelscoileanna agus scoileanna Gaeltachta. Dr Harold Hislop's report is based on 10,000 inspections carried out in primary, post-primary, special schools and other education centers between the years 2016-2020. Tá tuarascáil an Dr Harold Hislop bunaithe ar 10,000 cigireacht a rinneadh i mbunscoileana, iar-bhunscoileanna, scoileanna speisialta agus ionaid oideachais eile idir na blianta 2016-2020. According to the report, the quality of the teaching and learning of Irish is still as good - on the whole - as it was before but difficulties are highlighted in English - medium schools, especially primary schools. De réir na tuarascála, tá cáilíocht theagasc agus fhoghlaim na Gaeilge chomh maith i gcónaí - ar an iomlán - agus a bhí roimhe seo ach tarraingítear aird ar dheacrachtaí i scoileanna Béarla, go háirithe bunscoileanna. It is pointed out that the quality of learning in these schools is not as positive for Irish as it is for English and Maths. Cuirtear in iúl nach bhfuil cáilíocht na foghlama sna scoileanna sin chomh dearfach i gcás na Gaeilge agus atá i gcás an Bhéarla agus an Mhata. With regard to post-primary schools, the report states that the quality of learning Irish is good or very good according to 76% of inspections. Maidir le hiarbhunscoileanna, deirtear sa tuarascáil go bhfuil cáilíocht fhoghlaim na Gaeilge go maith nó an- mhaith de réir 76 faoin gcéad de na cigireachtaí. This result is not as good as the other two core subjects, however. Níl an toradh seo chomh maith leis an dá chroí-ábhar eile, áfach. The quality of learning English and Maths is said to be good or very good according to 87% and 91% of inspections respectively. Deirtear go bhfuil cáilíocht fhoghlaim an Bhéarla agus an Mhata go maith nó an-mhaith de réir 87 faoin gcéad agus 91 faoin gcéad de na cigireachtaí faoi seach. Students need to be given more opportunities to use Irish in the classroom, the report states. Ní mór tuilleadh deiseanna a thabhairt do dhaltaí feidhm a bhaint as an nGaeilge sa seomra ranga, a deirtear sa tuarascáil.

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Zelensky pleads with Putin to come to him. Zelensky ag achainí ar Putin teacht chun cainte leis. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky said he would be happy to discuss all issues and reach an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine provided the two have a face-to-face meeting. Dúirt Uachtarán na hUcráine Volodymr Zelensky go mbeadh sé sásta gach uile cheist a phlé agus dul chun socraithe le hUachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin le deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh san Úcráin ach cruinniú aghaidh ar aghaidh a bheith ag an mbeirt acu. President Zelensky indicated that if the two leaders took a seat on the war, he himself would be willing to negotiate one of the major issues of debate between the two countries, namely, the status and poetry of Crimea and Donbass. Thug an tUachtarán Zelensky le fios dá ndéanfadh an bheirt cheannairí suíochán ar an gcogadh go mbeadh sé féin sásta ceann de na mórúdair imris idir an dá thír a chaibidil, mar atá, stádas agus dán na Crimé agus Donbass. Both regions are officially part of Ukraine but Crimea has been occupied by the Russians and Donbass under Russian loyalist rule for eight years. Go hoifigiúil, is cuid den Úcráin an dá réigiún sin ach tá an Chrimé ina seilbh ag na Rúisigh agus Donbass faoi riail dhílseoirí Rúiseacha le hocht mbliana. Not all issues would be resolved in a meeting but any kind of peace would be better than no peace at all, Volodymr Zelensky said. Ní réiteofaí gach aon cheist i gcruinniú ach b'fhearr aon saghas síochána ná a bheith gan síocháin ar bith, a dúirt Volodymr Zelensky. He said after believing that Crimea and Donbass must be returned to Ukraine as part of any permanent settlement that a national referendum could be held on the issue. Dúirt sé tar éis go gcreideann sé go gcaithfí an Chrimé agus Donbass a thabhairt ar ais don Úcráin mar chuid d'aon socrú buan go bhféadfaí reifreann náisiúnta a reáchtáil ar an gceist. The people of Ukraine are acutely aware, he said, that the country may not be a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) but, conversely, may not hand over their cities and towns to the Russians. Tuigeann muintir na hÚcráine go rímhaith, ar sé, nach bhféadfaidh an tír a bheith ina ball d'Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (ECAT) ach, os a choinne sin, nach bhféadfaidh siad a gcuid cathracha agus bailte móra a thabhairt ar láimh do na Rúisigh. Ukrainians would find it easier to accept the destruction of their country than Russian rule, he said. B'fhusa le hÚcránaigh glacadh le scrios a dtíre ná le riail na Rúiseach, a dúirt sé. Zelensky also called on the Chinese government to take charge and participate in efforts to end the war. D'achainigh Zelensky chomh maith ar Rialtas na Síne an cúram a ghabháil orthu féin agus páirt a ghlacadh in iarrachtaí deireadh a chur leis an gcogadh. In the meantime, however, there is no stop or resemblance to the war and a curfew has been imposed in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, in the wake of the artillery attack by the Russian Army on a residential and shopping area there. Idir dhá linn, ámh, níl aon stad ná cosúlacht stad leis an gcogaíocht agus tá cuirfiú curtha i gcion i bpríomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, i bhfianaise an ionsaí airtiléire a rinne Arm na Rúise ar cheantar cónaithe agus siopadóireachta ansin. US President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin is considering putting chemical and biological weapons to work against the Ukrainian people. Dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden go bhfuil Vladimir Putin ag cuimhneamh ar airm cheimiceacha agus bhitheolaíocha a chur ag obair i gcoinne mhuintir na hÚcráine. The Russians themselves are claiming that the Ukrainians have chemical weapons and Joe Biden believes that Putin intends to disarm this maneuver to put yet another flame in the bar.

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Man arrested for killing Sandra Boyd in Finglas. Fear gafa faoi mharú Sandra Boyd i bhFionnghlas. Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a woman in Dublin last night. Tá fear gafa ag na Gardaí maidir le dúnmharú mná a lámhachadh i mBaile Átha Cliath arú aréir. Sandra Boyd, 36, was killed at her family's home in Collins Place in East Finglas. I dteach a muintire i bPlás Uí Choileáin i bhFionnghlas Thoir a maraíodh Sandra Boyd, a bhí 36 bliain d'aois. She was shot with a pistol in the chest at the back of the house at about 8.40pm on Saturday. Lámhachadh le piostal sa chliabhrach í i gcúl an tí ag thart ar 8.40 oíche Dé Sathairn. She was immediately taken to the Mater Hospital but was confirmed missing shortly afterwards. Tugadh go hOspidéal an Mater í ar an mball ach deimhníodh go gairid ina dhiaidh sin go raibh sí caillte. Gardaí found a gun in the house but are still unsure as to exactly why Sandra Boyd was shot. Fuair na Gardaí gunna sa teach ach níl siad cinnte fós cén fáth ná cén chaoi go baileach ar lámhachadh Sandra Boyd. There were several people in the house at the time but the Gardaí were looking for a particular man more than anyone else in connection with the incident. Bhí roinnt daoine sa teach ag an am ach bhí na Gardaí sa tóir ar fhear faoi leith thar aon duine eile maidir leis an eachtra. This guy and Sandra Boyd knew each other. Bhí aithne ag an bhfear seo agus Sandra Boyd ar a chéile. The man who was picked up by the Gardaí this morning is in his late twenties and is being questioned at Finglas Garda Station. Tá an fear a thóg na Gardaí ar maidin sna fichidí déanacha agus tá sé á cheistiú i Stáisiún Ghardaí Fhionnghlaise. It can be kept for up to seven days. Is féidir é a choinneáil ar feadh suas le seacht lá. Gardaí are investigating whether the killing of Sandra Boyd was linked to another shooting that took place near her family home last Tuesday. Tá na Gardaí ag fiosrú an raibh baint ag marú Sandra Boyd le heachtra lámhaigh eile a tharla gar do theach a muintire Dé Máirt seo caite.

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Ukraine: cruise missiles fired at Lviv airport. An Úcráin: diúracáin chúrsála scaoilte le haerfort Lviv. Russian forces reportedly fired cruise missiles at the airport district of Lviv city in western Ukraine this morning. Tuairiscítear gur scaoil fórsaí Rúiseacha diúracáin chúrsála le ceantar an aefoirt i gcathair Lviv in iarthar na hÚcráine ar maidin. The Ukrainian air force said six missiles had been fired into the area from a Russian base in the Black Sea but two had been fired before reaching a target. Thug aerfhórsa na hÚcráine le fios gur scaoileadh sé cinn de dhiúracáin leis an gceantar ó bhunáit Rúiseach sa Mhuir Dhubh ach gur cuireadh péire acu ó mhaith sular bhain said sprioc amach. The type of missile involved has a range of 2,500 kilometers. Tá raon 2,500 ciliméadar ag an gcineál diúracáin a bhí i gceist. The mayor of Lviv said the missiles hit an aircraft repair center but no damage was done to the airport itself. Dúirt méara Lviv gur bhuail na diúracáin ionad deisiúcháin eitleán ach nach ndearnadh aon damáiste don aerfort féin. He claimed no one was injured as the repair center is no longer operational. Mhaígh sé nár gortaíodh aon duine mar nach bhfuil an t-ionad deisiúcháin ag feidhmiú níos mó. Lviv is only 90 kilometers from the Polish border. Níl ach 90 ciliméadar idir Lviv agus teorainn na Polainne. Informants in Western countries say the Russians are now relying on airstrikes to achieve their military objectives as their infantry are failing to push forward and take possession of major cities in Ukraine. Dar le lucht faisnéise i dtíortha an Iarthair go bhfuil na Rúisigh ag brath anois ar ionsaithe aeir lena gcuspóirí míleata a bhaint amach mar nach bhfuil ag éirí lena gcuid saighdiúirí coise brú chun tosaigh agus seilbh a ghabháil ar bhailte móra san Úcráin. However, the United Nations says 780 civilians have been killed and 1,252 injured since Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Mar sin féin, deir na Náisiúin Aontaithe gur maraíodh 780 sibhialtach agus gur gortaíodh 1,252 ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an Úcráin ar an 24 Feabhra. It was confirmed today that Australia and Japan have imposed further sanctions on the Russians, but the focus of the world is on China and the intention of its president Xi Jinping. Deimhníodh inniu go bhfuil tuilleadh smachtbhannaí curtha ag an Astráil agus an tSeapáin ar na Rúisigh, ach is ar an tSín agus a bhfuil ar intinn ag uachtarán na tíre sin Xi Jinping atá aird an domhain. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for military assistance from the Chinese but Americans are trying to persuade them to reject his petition. Tá cúnamh mílteata iarrtha ag Uachtarán na Rúise Vladimir Putin ar na Sínigh ach tá na Meiriceánaigh ag féachaint le cur ina luí gaidhte orthu diúltú dá achainí. It seems, however, that the Chinese are still trying to keep their powder dry. Dealraíonn sé, áfach, go bhfuil na Sínigh ag iarraidh a bpúdar a choinneáil tirim go fóill. They say that while acknowledging the sovereignty of Ukraine, they also understand Vladimir Putin's concern about the assertion he claims Western countries are making of Russia. Deir siad cé go n-aithníonn siad flathas na hÚcráine go dtuigeann siad chomh maith an imní atá ar Vladimir Putin faoin gcúngach a mhaíonn sé atá tíortha an Iarthair a dhéanamh ar an Rúis. US President Joe Biden is due to speak to Xi Jinping by phone later today to discuss the situation. Tá Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden le labhairt le Xi Jinping ar an teileafón níos deireanaí inniu leis an scéal a phlé. Smoke rising from an aircraft repair center in Lviv Deatach ag éirí as ionad deisiúcháin eitleán i Lviv

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Further support d Tuilleadh tacaíochta d'Arm na hÚcráine le plé ag Coveney. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney is due to visit Poland today, where he will meet with politicians and relief workers supplying refugees from Ukraine. Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney le cuairt a thabhairt ar an bPolainn inniu, mar a mbuailfidh sé le polaiteoirí agus oibrithe fóirithinte atá ag soláthar do theifigh as an Úcráin. Minister Coveney has indicated that the Irish Government is seeking to build on existing humanitarian and political support for the people of Ukraine. Thug an tAire Coveney le fios go bhfuil Rialtas na hÉireann ag iarraidh cur leis an tacaíocht atáthar a chur ar fáil cheana féin do mhuintir na hÚcráine ó thaobh cúrsaí daonnachta agus polaitíochta araon de. He said in fact that Irish troops could be sent to Poland to provide logistical support to Ukrainian refugees currently settling in that country. Dúirt sé go deimhin go bhféadfaí saighdiúirí Éireannacha a chur chun na Polainne le tacaíocht lóistíochta a thabhairt do theifigh as an Úcráin atá ag cur fúthu sa tír sin faoi láthair. He also intends, he said, to discuss the issue of sanctions with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Tá rún aige chomh maith, ar sé, ceist na smachtbhannaí a phlé le hAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Polainne Zbigniew Rau. Further support for the Ukrainian Army through the European Peace Facility - a European Union instrument - is another of the major issues he and the Polish Minister will be discussing, said Simon Coveney. Tuilleadh tacaíochta a thabhairt d'Arm na hÚcráine trí Áis Síochána na hEorpa - ionstraim de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh - ceann eile de na mórcheisteanna a bheas á chaibidil aige féin agus Aire na Polainne, a dúirt Simon Coveney. The European Peace Facility is a peace and security program, according to the European Union. Clár síochánaíochta agus slándála atá in Áis Síochána na hEorpa, de réir an Aontais Eorpaigh. Minister Coveney said that the Union must divide Ukraine's refugees fairly between all member states and praised the Polish people for their outstanding refugee festival to date. Dúirt an tAire Coveney go gcaithfidh an tAontas teifigh as Úcráin a roinnt go cothrom idir na ballstáit uile agus mhol sé go hard muinitir na Polainne as a bhféile thar cuimse i leith na ndídeanaithe go dtí seo. He estimates that 21,000 refugees will arrive in Ireland in a few weeks' time and that more could follow if the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens. Measann sé, a mhaígh sé, go mbeidh 21,000 teifeach tagtha go hÉirinn faoi cheann cúpla seachtain agus go bhféadfadh tuilleadh fós teacht ina dhiaidh sin má théann an ghéarchéim daonnachta san Úcráin in olcas.

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"1,000 people trapped in theatrical debris in Mariupol". "1,000 duine sáinnithe i smionagar amharclainne i Mariupol". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says more than a thousand people are trapped in theatrical debris in the city of Mariupol, some of which was flattened by Russian bombing attacks yesterday. Deir Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky go bhfuil os cionn míle duine sáinnnithe i smionagar amharclainne i gcathair Mariupol ar leacaíodh cuid di nuair a rinne fórsaí Rúiseacha ionsaí buamála uirthi arú inné. Rescuers reportedly boarded 130 people from being pulled out of the wreckage alive, but there is no indication or description of the majority of people - women and children - who were sheltered in the theater. Tuairiscítear bordáil le 130 duine a bheith tarraingthe amach as an smionagar ina mbeatha ag lucht tarrthála, ach níl tásc ná tuairisc ar bhunáite na ndaoine - mná agus leanaí - a bhí ar foscadh san amharclann. The refugees were in the basement of the house when the place was blown up, and rescuers are on their toes digging up the piles and rubble that have accumulated on top of them. In íoslach an tí a bhí na dídeanaithe nuair a séideadh an áit, agus tá lucht tarrthála ar a mbionda ag cartadh na gcaideanna agus na spallaí atá carntha sa mhullach orthu. The Russians denied that they had not bombed the theater and claimed that they do not attack civilians. Shéan na Rúisigh nár bhuamáil siad an amharclann agus mhaígh nach n-ionsaíonn siad sibhialtaigh. The bombing is more intense and the crisis in Mariupol more intense than any other member of Ukraine since Russia invaded the country over three weeks ago. Is déine an bombardú agus is géire an ghéarchéim i Mariupol ná aon bhall eile den Úcráin ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an tír os cionn trí seachtaine ó shin. The people of the city have been under severe siege by the Russian Army from almost the beginning, and are threatened with famine and disease for lack of supply. Tá muintir na cathrach faoi dhianléigear ag Arm na Rúise ón tús beagnach, agus tá gorta agus galar ag bagairt orthu de cheal riar a gcáis. Food and water citizens cannot make good ground and the current state of life in the city. Bia agus uisce ní féidir le saoránaigh talamh slán a dhéanamh díobh agus suíomh an tsaoil sa chathair mar atá. Mariupol Theater (Pic: Ministry of Interior of Ukraine) Amharclann Mariupol (Pic: Aireacht Intíre na hÚcráine)

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"Russians inhabited by a well-organized Ukrainian crowd". "Rúisigh curtha ina gcónaí ag slua dea-eagair na hÚcráine". Western intelligence services claim that Russian military forces are continuing to bomb cities and kill people in Ukraine that they are not advancing as they should. Tá sé á mhaíomh ag seirbhísí faisnéise thíortha an Iarthair siúd is go bhfuil fórsaí míleata na Rúise ag leanacht orthu ag tuairgneáil bailte móra agus ag marú daoine san Úcráin nach bhfuil siad ag dul chun tosaigh mar ba mhian leo. Informants say the Russians have been undergoing a truly slow movement since they launched a quadrilateral attack on Ukraine three weeks ago. Deir lucht faisnéise gur gluaiseacht fíormhall atá faoi na Rúisigh ó rinne siad ionsaí ceithrebheannach ar an Úcráin trí seachtaine ó shin. They consider the Ukrainian forces to be a well - organized mob to oppose the enemy, to maintain the battle, and are unlikely to surrender any day. Dar leo gur slua dea-eagair iad na fórsaí Úcránacha atá ag cur in aghaidh an namhad, go bhfuil siad ag cothú an chatha agus nach cosúil go ngéillfidh siad lá ar bith feasta. The Ukrainian capital, Kiev, remains a stronghold of the Ukrainians after parts of it were constantly and vigorously bombarded and left in ruins by the Russians. Tá an phríomhchathair Cív fós ina dún daingean ag na hÚcránaigh i ndiaidh go bhfuil codanna di á mbombardú go seasta agus go tréan agus fágtha ina mionspruáin ag na Rúsigh. The humanitarian crisis in the southeastern city of Mariupol, where the public is under severe siege by the Russian Army, is more severe than in any other member of Ukraine. Is géire ná in aon bhall eile den Úcráin an ghéarchéim daonnachta i gcathair Mariupol in oirdheisceart na tíre, mar a bhfuil an pobal faoi dhianléiger ag Arm na Rúise. The Russians reportedly fired artillery at a theater in the city where women and children were sheltered and most of it was destroyed. Tuairiscítear gur scaoil na Rúisigh airtléire le hamharclann sa chathair mar a raibh mná agus leanaí ar foscadh agus gur scriosadh an chuid is mó di. Fortunately, a city mayor's spokesman said, the room or rooms where the people were sheltered stood despite the bombing. Ar ámharaí an tsaoil, a dúirt urlabhraí mhéara na cathrach, sheas an seomra nó na seomraí ina raibh na daoine ar foscadh ainneoin na buamála. However, some people were said to have been injured or killed. Mar sin féin, dúradh gur donaíodh nó gur maraíodh roinnt daoine. The Russians denied that they had not released the theater. Shéan na Rúisigh nár scaoil siad leis an amharclann. In northern Ukraine, 53 civilians are reported to have been killed in the city of Chernihiv in twenty - four hours. I dtuaisceart na hÚcráine, tuairiscítear gur maraíodh 53 sibhialtach i gcathair Chernihiv le ceithre huaire fichead. More than three million people have fled Ukraine and the number of casualties - both civilians and soldiers - since the start of the war has not been counted. Tá os cionn trí mhilliún duine teite as an Úcráin agus níl aon áireamh beacht ar an méid atá maraithe - idir shibhialtaigh agus shaighdiúirí - ó thús na cogaíochta. However, it is claimed that progress has been made in peace talks between the two sides. Ar a shon sin, maítear go bhfuil dul chun cinn déanta i gcainteanna síochána idir an dá thaobh. Humanitarian, military and political issues are being sifted through the talks, it is said. Ceisteanna daonnachta, míleata agus polaitiúla atá á gcriathrú sna cainteanna, a deirtear. As with politics, there is talk of Ukraine's future neutral status, as do Austria and Sweden. Mar leis an bpolaitíocht de, tá caint ar stádas neodrach a bheith ag an Úcráin feasta, dála leithéidí na hOstaire agus na Sualainne. Under such an arrangement,

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The body of the Irishman killed in Ukraine to be taken home. Corp an Éireannaigh a maraíodh san Úcráin le tabhairt abhaile. His brothers have paid tribute to Irish cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski who was killed in Ukraine yesterday. Tá ómós tugtha ag a dheartháireacha don cheamradóir Éireannach Pierre Zakrzewski a maraíodh san Úcráin arú inné. The Dubliner and his colleague, Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova, were killed when their car was released in the Horenka area near Kiev. Maraíodh an Baile Átha Cliathach agus a chomhghleacaí, an t-iriseoir Úcránach Oleksandra Kuvshynova, nuair a scaoileadh lena ngluaisteán i gceantar Horenka in aice le Cív. Their colleague, journalist Benjamin Hall, was seriously injured. Gortaíodh go dona comhghleacaí leo, an t-iriseoir Benjamin Hall. All three worked for Fox News. Bhí an triúr ag obair do Fox News. One of Pierre's brothers, Nick Zakrzewski, has confirmed that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Fox News are working together to bring his body home to Ireland. Dhearbhaigh Nick Zakrzewski, duine de dheartháireacha Pierre, go bhfuil an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Fox News ag obair i gcomhar le chéile lena chorp a thabhairt abhaile go hÉirinn. Speaking on RTÉ, he pointed out that Pierre's favorite pastimes were travel, photography and videography. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug sé le fios gur taisteal, grianghrafadóireacht agus físeagrafaíocht na rudaí ab ansa le Pierre. He said he was a brave man but not a fool. Dúirt sé gur fear cróga a bhí ann ach nach raibh sé baothdhána. Pierre wanted to be remembered for the images he created and provided, says Nick Zakrzewski. Ba mhian le Pierre go gcuimhneofaí air as na híomhánna a chruthaigh sé agus a chuir sé ar fáil, arsa Nick Zakrzewski. Without them, he said, people would not know what was going on in the members where he worked. Murach iad, a dúirt sé, ní bheadh a fhios ag daoine céard a bhí ar siúl sna baill ina raibh sé ag obair. Until recently, Greg Zakrzewski pointed out that his brother was a freelance journalist. Thug Greg Zakrzewski le fios gur saoririseoir a bhí ina dheartháir go dtí le deireanas. He said Pierre went to work for Fox News because he believed he would have better protection in dangerous places if he had organizational support. Dúirt sé go ndeachaigh Pierre ag obair do Fox News mar gur chreid sé gurbh fhearr an chosaint a bheadh aige in áiteanna contúirteacha dá mbeadh tacaíocht eagraíochta aige. Greg Zakrzewski also said that Pierre was between two councils about going to work for that organization because he was worried that he would lose some of his independence. Dúirt Greg Zakrzewski chomh maith go raibh Pierre idir dhá chomhairle faoi dhul ag obair don eagraíocht sin mar go raibh imní air go gcaillfeadh sé cuid dá neamhspleáchas. Pierre Zakrzewski Pierre Zakrzewski

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97 children, Irish citizen killed in Ukraine. 97 leanbh, saoránach Éireannach maraithe san Úcráin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 97 children have been killed as a result of the war since Russia invaded his country on February 24. Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky go n-áirítear 97 leanbh a bheith maraithe de bharr na cogaíochta ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar a thír ar an 24 Feabhra. Speaking to Canadian politicians on a video link today, Volodymyr Zelensky drew particular attention to the suffering of the people of the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Agus é ag labhairt le polaiteoirí Cheanada ar nasc físe inniu, tharraing Volodymyr Zelensky aird go háirithe ar fhulaingt mhuintir chathair Mariupol in oirdheisceart na hÚcráine. He suggested that people in Mariupol are on the verge of starvation and that their call for relief is now a meaningless scourge for lack of communication with the world. Thug sé le tuiscint go bhfuil daoine i Mariupol ar an dé deiridh nach mór d'uireasa bia agus go bhfuil a nglao ar fhóirithint ina shiosarnach gan bhrí anois d'uireasa ceangail chumarsáide leis an saol mór. It was also confirmed today that an Irish citizen was killed near the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, yesterday. Deimhníodh inniu chomh maith gur maraíodh saoránach Éireannach in aice le príomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, inné. That's the journalist and cameraman with Fox News, Pierre Zakrzewski, who was killed when the vehicle in which he and his colleagues were traveling was attacked. Sin é an t-iriseoir agus an ceamradóir le Fox News, Pierre Zakrzewski, a maraíodh nuair a ionsaíodh an fheithicil ina raibh sé féin agus comghleacaithe leis ag taisteal. Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the killing and said he was shocked and saddened by the news. Cháin an Taoiseach Micheál Martin an marú agus dúirt gur chuir an scéal alltacht agus brón air. The Russian Army reportedly fired more rockets at Kiev today and killed at least four when one of them hit an apartment block and set it on fire. Tuairiscítear gur scaoil Arm na Rúise tuilleadh roicéad le Cív inniu agus gur maraíodh ceathrar ar a laghad nuair a bhuail ceann acu bloc árasán agus chuir trí thine é. Another apartment block is said to have been hit as well. Deirtear gur buaileadh bloc árasán eile chomh maith. In Russia, a TV news editor was brought before a court in Moscow for protesting live on air against the invasion of Ukraine. Sa Rúis, tugadh eagarthóir nuachta teilifíse os comhair cúirte i Moscó faoi agóid a dhéanamh beo ar an aer in aghaidh an ionraidh ar an Úcráin. Marina Ovsyannikova is said to have been sentenced to ten days in prison for broadcasting a protest on one of Russia 's most watched news programs. Deirtear go bhféadfaí príosún deich lá a ghearradh ar Marina Ovsyannikova de bharr a hagóide a craoladh ar cheann de na cláir nuachta is mó féachana sa Rúis. Destroyed soft toy attached to a balcony in an apartment block in northwestern Kiev Bréagán bog ceangailte de bhalcóin i mbloc árasán a scriosadh in iarthuaisceart Chív

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Anti-war protest in Russia. Agóid frith-chogaidh ar bun sa Rúis. One of the news programs on the Russian television station, 'TV ChannelOne', was interrupted by a protest by anti - war activists in Ukraine. Cuireadh isteach ar cheann de na cláracha nuachta ar an stáisiún teilifíse Rúiseach,'TV ChannelOne' a bhuíochas d'agóid a bhí ar bun ag dream atá in aghaidh na cogaíochta san Úcráin. A sign they had hung up and written in English and Russian said that such a war should not take place, that it should be stopped. Dúradh ar chomhartha a bhí crochta in airde acu agus scríofa i mBéarla agus i Rúisis nár cheart a léithid de chogadh a bheith ann,gur cheart é a stopadh. The Russian public has also been told not to give in to what they say is Russian 'propaganda'. Iarradh freisin ar phobal na Rúise gan géilleadh do 'bholscaireacht' na Rúise mar a deir siad. Protesters said the Kremlin government was clearly 'telling lies to the public' about this war. Dúirt an lucht agóide gur léir go bhfuil an Rialtas sa Kremlin 'ag insint bhréaga don phobal' maidir leis an chogadh seo. This afternoon, the Prime Minister of Russia signed a decree on any export of white and crude sugar from now until 31 August. Tráthnóna inniu, shínigh Príomh-Aire na Rúise foraithne ar aon easportáil de shiúcra bán agus amh-shiúcra as seo go dtí an 31ú Lúnasa. Russia will also not sell the said wheat, rye, barley or maize to states in the Eurasian Economic Union. Ní dhíolfaidh an Rúis ach oiread a dúradh aon chruithneacht,seagal,eorna ná grán buí le stáit atá in Aontas Eacnamíochta na hEoráise. That ban will remain in effect until the said June 30th. Fanfaidh an cosc sin i bhfeidhm a dúradh go dtí an 30Meitheamh.

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€ 125 fuel allowance payable this week. Liúntas breosla €125 le híoc an tseachtain seo. The one - off fuel allowance of € 125 is due this week to those who deserve it. Tá an liúntas breosla aon uaire de €125 le híoc an tseachtain seo leo siúd a bhfuil sé ag dul dóibh. The Government announced this policy last month as part of its plan to tackle rising cost of living. D'fhógair an Rialtas an beartas seo an mhí seo caite mar chuid dá phlean chun dul i ngleis leis an ardú sa chostas maireachtála. This compensation package is worth € 500m to some families who would be in short supply and largely dependent on social welfare payments. Is fiú €500m an pacáiste cúitimh seo do theaghlaigh áirithe a bheadh ar an ngannchuid agus ag brath ar íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialaigh den chuid is mó. The rate of inflation has not been as high as it is now 21 years and the Government is now under a lot of pressure to do something about it. Ní raibh an ráta boilscithe chomh hard le 21 bliain is atá sé faoi láthair agus tá cuid mhór brú ag teacht ar an Rialtas anois rud éigin a dhéanamh faoi. The recent rise in the price of fuel has contributed significantly to this rate. Tá an t- ardú sa phraghas atá tagtha ar bhreosla le tamall ag cur go mór leis an ráta sin. The war in Ukraine is no help either. Ní haon chabhair ach an oiread an cogadh san Úcráin. Thanks to that, the people of the country were informed yesterday that the cost of a bag of coal is set to rise by € 7 in the coming weeks. A bhuíochas dó sin, tugadh le fios do phobal na tíre arú inné go bhfuil an costas ar mhála guail le n-ardú €7 sna seachtainí atá romhainn. The cost of coal has risen by almost 50% in the last 8 months. Tá costas guail imithe in airde beagnach 50 faoin gcéad le 8 mí anuas. The charity ALONE has called on the Government to take good action to address this. Tá iarrtha ag an gcumann carthanachta ALONE ar an Rialtas beart fónta a dhéanamh chun dul i ngleic leis seo. € 125 fuel allowance payable this week Liúntas breosla €125 le híoc an tseachtain seo

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Serious consequences for Russia if Chemical Weapons are used. Iarmhairtí tromchúiseacha don Rúis má úsáidtear Airm Cheimiceacha. It is estimated that more than 2.5m people have now fled Ukraine as a result of the Russian Invasion. Meastar go bhfuil breis is 2.5m duine tar éis teitheadh ón Úcráin anois mar gheall ar Ionradh na Rúise. The United Nations says a further 1.8 million people have been displaced in Ukraine. Deir na Náisiún Aontaithe go bhfuil 1.8 milliún duine eile díláithrithe san Úcráin. A psychiatric hospital in Kharkhiv district in northeastern Ukraine was reportedly bombed. Tuairiscítear gur buamáladh ospidéal síciatrach i gceantar Kharkhiv in oirthuaisceart na hÚcráine. Local authorities say 330 people were in the hospital. Deir na húdaráis áitiúil go raibh 330 duine san Ospidéal. 73 people were evacuated from the hospital. Aistríodh 73 duine amach as an ospidéal. Russia is reportedly carrying out air strikes and ground attacks on cities in Ukraine. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil ionsaithe aeir agus ionsaithe ar an dtalamh fós ag bun ag an Rúis ar chathracha san Úcráin. Meanwhile, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and 26 other European leaders have gathered today for the second day of an informal summit in Versailles as they focus on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Idir an dá linn, tá an Taoiseach Micheál Martin agus 26 ceannaire Eorpach eile bailithe le chéile inniu don dara lá do chruinniú mullaigh neamhfhoirmeálta i Versailles agus iad ag díriú ar ionradh na Rúise sa Úcráin. It is understood that the Government supported the acceleration of Ukraine's application for membership of the European Union but it is understood that other countries, including France, Germany and the Netherlands, have rejected this. Tuigtear gur thacaigh an Rialtas le dlus a chur faoi iarratas na hÚcráine ar bhallraíocht san Aontas Eorpach ach tuigtear gur dhliúltaigh tíortha eile do seo, ina measc, an Fhrainc, an Ghearmáin agus an Ísiltír. The Secretary General of the Red Cross, Liam O 'Dwyer, announced today that the Irish people have so far donated almost € 15m to the case of Ukraine to date. Thug Ard-Rúnaí Chumann na Croise Deirge, Liam O' Dwyer le fios inniu go bhfuil nach mór €15m euro tugtha ag pobal na hÉireann do chás na hÚcráine go dtí seo. Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky has urged the European Union to do more for his country as Russia attacks more cities. Tá impí déanta ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymr Zelensky ar an Aontas Eorpach tuilleadh a dhéanamh dá thír agus tuilleadh cathracha á n-ionsaí ag an Rúis. At least one person was reportedly killed in the eastern Russian city of Dnipro and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported bombing two military airfields in Lutsk and Ivano Frankivsk in the west. Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh duine amháin ar a laghadh i gcathair Dnipro in oirthear na Rúise agus thug Aireacht Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise le fios go raibh dhá aerpháirc míleata buamáilte acu i Lutsk agus i Ivano Frankivsk in iarthar na tíre. U.S. President Joe Biden announced today that the United States is banning seafood, alcohol and diamonds from Russia, the latest steps in an attempt to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. D'fhógair Uachtarán Mheiriceá Joe Biden inniu go bhfuil na Stáit Aontaithe ag cur cosc ar bhia mara, ar alcól agus ar dhiamaint ón Rúis, na céimeanna is déanaí in iarracht pionós a ghearradh ar an Rúis mar gheall ar a ionradh san Úcráin. President Biden also said that Russia would pay dearly for it if chemical weapons were used in Ukraine. Dúirt an tUachtarán Biden chomh maith go ndíolfadh an Rúis go daor as má úsáidtear airm cheimiceacha san Úcráin. It is understood that U.S. intelligence is reporting that Moscow was planning such an attack. Tuigtear go bhfuil faisnéis na Stát Aontaithe ag tuairisciú go raibh i...

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Racheal Diyaolu has returned home from Ukraine safe and sound. Racheal Diyaolu tagtha abhaile ón Úcráin slán sábháilte. Carlow medical student Racheal Diyaolu has returned home from Ukraine safe and sound. Tá an mac léinn leighis as Ceatharlach, Racheal Diyaolu tagtha abhaile ón Úcráin slán sábháilte . Racheal arrived at Dublin airport last night where she was met by her family after disembarking from a flight arriving from Frankfurt, Germany. Tháinig Racheal isteach go haerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir áit gur bhuail a teaghlach léi i ndiaidh di tuirlingt ó eitilt a tháinig isteach ó Frankfurt na Gearmáine. Racheal said she was very upset but very happy to be home again in Ireland. Dúirt Racheal go raibh sí an-chorraithe ach go raibh sí thar a bheith sásta a bheith sa bhaile in Éirinn arís. Racheal said she had been away from home for a long time and the whole thing was very scary. Dúirt Racheal go raibh sí as baile ar feadh tréimhse fada agus go raibh an rud ar fad an-scanrúil. She did not know when she would be home again but she is very happy to be back again she said. Ní raibh a fhios aici cathain a bheadh sí sa bhaile arís ach tá sí ana shásta a bheith ar ais arís a dúirt sí. Rachel was studying medicine at a University in the city of Sumy, in Eastern Ukraine and has been stuck in that city since the Russian invasion began on February 24th. Bhí staidéar á dhéanamh ag Rachel ar chúrsaí leighis in Ollscoil i gcathair Sumy, in Oirthear na hÚcráine agus bhí sí sáinnithe sa chathair sin ó thosaigh ionradh na Rúise ar an 24ú Feabhra. Her mother, Yemmy Diyaolu, said she was so happy to see her alive that this was the most important thing to her. Dúirt a máthair, Yemmy Diyaolu, go raibh sí chomh sásta í a fheiceáil agus í beo agus gurb b'shin an rud is tábhachtaí di siúd. Racheal's father said that he was very proud of her, that his daughter was a strong, peaceful and positive person and that these qualities helped her greatly during this time. Dúirt athair Racheal go raibh sé ana mhórálach aisti, gur duine láidir, síochánta agus dearfach í a iníon agus gur chabhraigh na tréithe sin go mór léi le linn an ama seo. Racheal managed to flee Ukraine thanks to volunteers Joe McCarthy and Gary Taylor traveling from Scotland to help civilians leave Ukraine. D'éirigh le Racheal teitheadh ón Úcráin a bhuíochas do na hoibrithe deonacha, Joe McCarthy agus Gary Taylor a thaisteal ó Albain chun cabhrú le sibhialtaigh an Úcráin a fhágáil. Racheal crossed the border into the European Union on Wednesday afternoon after spending 3 days traveling across the country by car. Chuaigh Racheal trasna na teorann isteach san Aontas Eorpach tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin i ndiaidh di 3 lá a chaitheamh ag taisteal trasna na tíre i ngluaisteán. Rachel said that Joe and Gary had been sent by God to help her escape from Ukraine and return home safe and sound. Dúirt Racheal gur Dia a sheol Joe agus Gary chuici chun cabhrú léi teitheadh ón Úcráin agus teacht abhaile slán sábháilte. Racheal Diyaolu has returned home from Ukraine safe and sound Racheal Diyaolu tagtha abhaile ón Úcráin slán sábháilte

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Ukraine: bargaining begins with little hope. An Úcráin: tús le margáil ach fíorbheagán dóchais. A spokesman for Mariupol city council in southeastern Ukraine said three people, including a young girl, had been killed in a Russian Army artillery attack on a maternity and child hospital in the city yesterday. Dúirt urlabhraí ó chomhairle cathrach Mariupol in oirdheisceart na hÚcráine gur maraíodh triúr, cailín óg ina measc, in ionsaí airtléire a rinne Arm na Rúise ar ospidéal máithreachais agus leanaí sa chathair inné. The city council had previously indicated that seventeen people, some of whom were doctors, were injured when the Russians fired a rocket into the area. Thug an chomhairle cathrach le fios roimhe seo gur donaíodh seacht nduine dhéag, ar dochtúirí cuid acu, nuair a scaoil na Rúisigh rois roicéad leis an áit. Mariupol has been under intense siege by Russian forces for nine days and more than 1,200 civilians have been killed in the heavyweight since. Tá Mariupol faoi dhianléigear ag fórsaí Rúiseacha le naoi lá agus áirítear barr ar 1,200 saoránach a bheith maraithe sa tromfháscadh ó shin. The attack on the hospital has been criticized around the world and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was a war crime. Tá an t-ionsaí ar an ospidéal cáinte ar fud an domhain agus dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky gur coir chogaidh a bhí ann. On the contrary, the Russians claimed that the story was "false news". Os a choinne sin, mhaígh na Rúisigh gur "bréagnuacht" a bhí sa scéal. Although the bombing site was once a maternity hospital, they said, it was occupied by Ukrainian soldiers and has long been their base. Cé gur ospidéal máithreachais tráth den saol a bhí san áit a bhuamáil siad, a dúirt siad, bhí seilbh gafa ag saighdiúirí Úcránacha air agus ba bhunáit acusan é le fada. It is understood that the United Nations is trying to establish the situation. Tuigtear go bhfuil na Náisiúin Aontaithe ag iarraidh an scéal a chur le bonn. Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers are to meet in Turkey today with a view to getting the bargain between the two sides off to a proper start. Tá airí gnóthaí eachtracha na hÚcráine agus na Rúise le teacht le chéile sa Tuirc inniu le súil tús ceart a chur leis an margáil idir an dá thaobh. However, Ukrainians have indicated that they have little hope of significant progress at the meeting. Ar a shon sin, thug na hUcránaigh le fios nach bhfuil mórán dóchais acu go ndéanfar dul chun cinn suntasach ag an gcruinniú. As with the warfare, the British defense department reports that the distance with the Russians in Ukraine is not smooth. Mar leis an gcogaíocht de, tuairiscíonn roinn cosanta na Breataine nach bhfuil réidhe an achair leis na Rúisigh san Úcráin. The massive military escort of the Russians to the northwest of the capital Kiev is almost a week away, according to British intelligence, and the Ukrainians who oppose it are in the wheel. Tá an tionlacan míleata ollmhór atá ag na Rúisigh siar ó thuaidh den phríomhchathair Cív nach mór ina stad le seachtain, dar le lucht faisnéise na Breataine, agus is eang sa roth na hÚcránaigh atá ag cur ina n-aghaidh. They believe that the Russians will have to replace the soldiers being killed and wounded by soldiers from other battalions to reinforce the escort. Creideann siad go mbeidh ar na Rúisigh saighdiuirí as cathláin eile a chur in áit na saighdiúirí atá á marú agus á ngortú leis an tionlacan a athneartú. With regard to the economic recovery, more multinational companies - such as Nestlé, Philip Morris, Sony and Rio Tinto - have announced their withdrawal from Russia in return for the invasion of Ukraine. I dtaca leis an reicneáil eacnamaíochta de, d'fhógair tuilleadh comhlachtaí ilnáisiúnta - leithéidí Nestlé, Philip Morris,

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https://tinyurl.com/y9ohxyel Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Bread price to rise as we depend on foreign flour. Praghas aráin le hardú agus sinn i dtaobh le plúr ón iasacht. Irish bakers have warned that the price of bread will rise as they get most of their flour from abroad. Tá foláireamh tugtha ag báicéirí ín Éirinn go rachaidh praghas aráin in airde ós ón iasacht a fhaigheann siad bunáite an a gcuid plúir. The story concerns the decision of the Government of Ukraine to ban the export of grain products in the wake of the famine-stricken country. Baineann an scéal le cinneadh Rialtas na hÚcráine cosc a chur ar easpórtáil táirgí gráin le teacht roimh an ngorta sa tír sin atá suaite ag an gcogaíocht. Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia are reportedly considering taking the same measure. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil an Bhulgáir, an Rómáin agus an tSeirbia ag cuimhneamh ar an mbeart céanna a dhéanamh. Waterford commercial baker Dermot Walsh has confirmed that 10% of the world's wheat supplies come from Ukraine. Dhearbhaigh an báicéir tráchtála i bPort Láirge Dermot Walsh gur ón Úcráin a thagann 10 faoin gcéad de sholáthairtí cruithneachta an domhain. Although most of Ukraine's wheat is sold to North African and Asian countries and is not baked by Irish bakers, he said, the situation will affect European supplies and the price in this country. consequently. Cé gur le tíortha san Afraic Thuaidh agus san Áise a dhíoltar an chuid is mó de chruithneacht na hÚcráine agus nach bhfuil báicéirí na hÉireann i dtaobh léi, a dúirt sé, rachaidh an scéal i gcion ar sholáthairtí san Eoraip agus ar an bpraghas sa tír seo dá dheasca sin. The people of this country get their wheat from Britain, France, Germany and Canada. Is ón mBreatain, ón bhFrainc, ón nGearmáin agus ó Cheanada a fhaigheann lucht fuinte na tíre seo a gcuid cruithneachta. The price of wheat has risen dramatically since last July, the Welshman said. Tá ardú thar cuimse tagtha ar phraghas cruithneachta ón Iúil anuraidh, a dúirt an Breatnach. It was € 187 a tonne at the time compared to € 407 a tonne at present. €187 an tonna a bhí uirthi an tráth úd i gcomórtas le €407 an tonna faoi láthair. Another great baker pointed out that we cannot catch up with the wheat that grows in this country as it is not suitable for the kind of loaf of bread that Irish people are fond of in this world. Thug báicéir mór eile le fios nach féidir linn teacht suas ar an gcruithneacht a fhásann sa tír seo mar nach bhfuil sí cóiriúil don sórt builín aráin a bhfuil Éireannaigh tórtha air ar na saolta seo. According to Tony Kane of Odlums, the Government should look at reintroducing bread subsidies as was done half a century ago. Dar le Tony Kane ó fhuinteoirí Odlums gur chóir don Rialtas breathnú ar fhóirdheontais aráin a thabhairt isteach arís mar a rinneadh leathchéad bliain ó shin. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that a food security committee is to be set up and other policies are to be implemented by the Government in the face of the crisis. Dheimhnigh an tAire Talmhaíochta Charlie McConalogue go bhfuil coiste slándála bia le bunú agus beartais eile le cur i bhfeidhm ag an Rialtas i bhfianaise na géarchéime. He argued that it is mortal for every farmer in the country to try for the future and to plant grain crops to ensure that there is no shortage. Mhaígh sé go bhfuil mortabháil ar gach feirmeoir sa tír tiargáil don am atá le teacht agus barra gráin a chur le cinntiú nach mbeidh aon ghanntanas ann. The price of the loaf to rise Praghas an bhuilín le hardú

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Huge lunch of Irish relief goods heading to Ukraine. Lón ollmhór earraí fóirithinte as Éirinn ag triall ar an Úcráin. Countries bordering Ukraine have been sent a huge lunch of goods in the escort of a lorry that left Dublin port this afternoon. Tá lón ollmhór earraí curtha ag triall ar thíortha ar an teorainn leis an Úcráin i dtionlacan leoraithe a d'imigh as calafort Bhaile Átha Cliath tráthnóna inniu. The lorries contain 500 tonnes of relief supplies and are to be distributed to depressed Ukrainians in Poland in the first instance. 500 tonna de sholáthairtí fóirithinte atá sna leoraithe agus tá siad le dáileadh ar Úcránaigh dhearóla sa Pholainn ar an gcéad ásc. It involves 25 lorries overflowing with food, clothing and medical supplies. 25 leoraí atá i gceist agus iad ag cur thar maoil le bia, éadaí agus soláthairtí leighis. Managing the major charity project is a dream come true that has decided to work together. Dreamanna éagsúla a bheartaigh ar chomhar a dhéanamh le chéile atá ag bainsitiú an mhórthogra carthanachta. Supplies were donated by the likes of Boojum, Flahavan's and Hibernian Healthcare, as well as the community itself. Leithéidí na gcomhlachtaí Boojum, Flahavan's agus Hibernian Healthcare a dheonaigh na soláthairtí, chomh maith leis an bpobal féin. Transport and logistics companies provided teams and warehouses. Comhlachtaí iompair agus lóistíochta a chuir meithleacha agus stórais ar fáil. The lorries were provided by hauliers - north and south - and the drivers are volunteers. Tarlóirí - thuaidh agus theas - a chuir na leoraithe ar fáil agus tá na tiománaithe ag obair go deonach. In addition, Irish Ferries has donated a company from Dublin to Cherbourg free of charge to the lorries. Ina cheann sin, tá iomlacht as Baile Átha Cliath go Cherbourg tugtha saor in aisce do lucht na leoraithe ag Irish Ferries. An escort from Cork is also facing the border between Poland and Ukraine. Tá tionlacan as Corcaigh ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an teorainn idir an Pholainn agus Úcráin chomh maith. The escort consists of five vans with twelve tonnes of supplies on board. Cúig veain atá sa tionlacan agus dhá thonna dhéag de sholáthairtí ar bord acu. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil that the State will use St. Patrick's Day events around the world to illuminate Ireland's empathy with Ukraine. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin sa Dáil go mbainfidh an Stát leas as imeachtaí na Féile Pádraig ar fud an domhain chun comhbhá na hÉireann leis an Úcráin a shoilsiú. He confirmed that representatives of the Russian and Belarusian Governments would not be invited to any official St. Patrick's Day event. Dhearbhaigh sé nach dtabharfaí cuireadh d'íonadaithe ó Rialtas na Rúise ná Rialtas na Bealarúise teacht chuig aon ócáid oifigiúil a bhaineann leis an bhFéile Pádraig. Micheál Martin also pointed out that the challenge of providing shelter and essential services to his soon-to-be Ukrainian refugee doctor will be overwhelming. Thug Micheál Martin le fios freisin gur ábhalmhór an dúshlán a bheas ann dídean agus seirbhísí riachtanacha a chur ar fáil dá liacht teifeach as an Úcráin atá le teacht go hÉirinn go gairid. Volunteers on the way to Ukraine. Oibrithe deonacha ar an tslí chun na hÚcráine. We call them goodbye! Gairimid slán iad!

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School occupation: accommodation required for Ukrainian refugees. Gairm scoile: lóistín do theifigh as an Úcráin de dhíth. The Government is calling on the people to come to the aid of Ukrainian refugees who are to be granted asylum in this country. Tá an Rialtas ag iarraidh ar an bpobal teacht i gcabhair ar theifigh as an Úcráin a bhfuiltear le dídean a thabhairt dóibh sa tír seo. People can pledge to help the refugees on a special online portal to be set up by the Government in association with the Irish Red Cross. Féadfaidh daoine gealltanas a thabhairt cuidiú leis na teifigh ar thairseach speisialta ar líne atá le bunú ag an Rialtas i gcomhar le Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann. It is understood that the Government wants to seize the opportunity and take advantage of the empathy of the Irish people with the Ukrainians who have emerged since Russia invaded their country twelve days ago. Tuigtear go bhfuil an Rialtas ag iarraidh an deis a thapú agus buntáiste a bhaint as comhbhá mhuintir na hÉireann leis na hÚcránaigh atá tagtha chun cinn ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar a dtír dhá lá dhéag ó shin. Refugees will be ingested in the first instance by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth but the Government hopes that the community will be happy to provide them with accommodation as well. Is í an Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige a bheas ag iongabháil na dteifeach ar an gcéad ásc ach tá súil ag an Rialtas go mbeidh an pobal sásta lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh chomh maith. Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman pointed out that those willing to provide accommodation must be vetted and urged them to be patient. Thug an tAire Leanaí Roderic O'Gorman le fios go gcaithfidh daoine atá sásta lóistín a chur fáil dul faoi ghrinnfhiosrú agus d'iarr sé orthu a bheith foighneach. It is estimated that some 80,000 Ukrainians could come to Ireland fleeing the brutality. Meastar go bhféadfadh thart ar 80,000 Úcránach teacht go hÉirinn agus iad ag teitheadh roimh an mbrúidiúlacht. Minister of State Anne Rabbitte said that between 1,200 and 1,400 have come to Ireland since the beginning of the emergency. Chuir an tAire Stáit Anne Rabbitte in iúl go bhfuil idir 1,200 agus 1,400 tagtha go hÉirinn ó thús na héigeandála. Two - thirds already had relatives in Ireland, she said. Bhí daoine muinteartha in Éirinn cheana féin ag dhá thrian acu, a dúirt sí. What is needed is accommodation for people who have no relatives or friends here, says Anne Rabbitte. Cóiríocht do dhaoine nach bhfuil gaolta ná cairde acu anseo atá de dhíth, arsa Anne Rabbitte.

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Another meeting planned by representatives of Ukraine and Russia. Cruinniú eile beartaithe ag ionadaithe na hÚcráine agus na Rúise. Representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian Governments are reported to have further talks this weekend on the war in Ukraine. Tuairiscítear go mbeidh tuilleadh cainteanna ag ionadaithe Rialtais na hÚcráine agus na Rúise an deireadh seachtaine seo maidir leis an gcogaíocht san Úcráin. Both sides have already had two rounds of talks this week. Bhí dhá bhabhta cainteanna ag an dá thaobh an tseachtain seo cheana féin. A Ukrainian spokesman has indicated that the two sides will meet again tomorrow or tomorrow. Thug urlabhraí na nÚcránach le fios go dtiocfaidh an dá thaobh le chéile arís amárach nó arú amárach. A Russian spokesman said the agenda for the next meeting will depend on what the Ukrainians have to say about what has been asked of them at the two meetings held so far. Dúirt urlabhraí na Rúiseach go mbeidh clár oibre an chéad chruinniú eile ag brath ar a mbeidh le rá ag na hÚcránaigh faoin méid a hiarradh orthu ag an dá chruinniú a bhí ann go dtí seo. It was reported yesterday that representatives of Ukraine and Russia have decided to open humanitarian loopholes to civilians fleeing the war. Tuairiscíodh inné gur shocraigh ionadaithe na hÚcráine agus na Rúise ar bhealaí éalaithe daonnachta a oscailt do shibhialtaigh atá ag teitheadh ón gcogaíocht. However, the Russian spokesman confirmed that neither of the negotiators had drafted any documents on which they had discussed. Dhearbhaigh an t- urlabhraí Rúiseach, áfach, nár dhréachtaigh ceachtar de na hidirbheartaithe aon cháipéisí maidir lena raibh pléite acu. Meanwhile, the mayor of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine has indicated that the city's people are now short of food and water and are under siege by the Russian Army. Idir dhá linn, tá sé tugtha le fios ag méara Mariupol in oirdheisceart na hÚcráine go bhfuil muintir na cathrach ar bheagán bia agus uisce anois agus iad faoi léigear ag Arm na Rúise. He said there is no electricity power in the city and called for an escape route for civilians. Dúirt sé nach bhfuil aon chumhacht leictreachais sa chathair agus d'iarr sé bealach éalaithe a chur ar fáil do shibhialtaigh. About 400,000 people live in Mariupol. Thart ar 400,000 duine atá ina gcónaí i Mariupol.

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Three brothers jailed for robberies. Príosún gearrtha ar thriúr deartháireacha faoi robálacha. In the Special Criminal Court, three brothers from Co Monaghan who were involved in a gang of criminals robbing almost € 800,000 from ATMs over nine months between 2018 and 2019 were sentenced to prison terms. Sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta, gearradh téarmaí príosúin ar thriúr deartháireacha as Co Mhuineacháin a raibh baint acu le buíon coirpeach a robáil beagnach €800,000 ó uathmheaisíní bainc i gcaitheamh naoi mí idir na blianta 2018 and 2019. The gang armed with stolen jeeps, trailers and excavators to rip the machines off the walls of banks and other business centers in three different counties - Cavan, Monaghan and Meath. Bhain an bhuíon armáil as jípeanna, leantóirí agus tochaltóirí a ghoid siad leis na meaisíní a sracadh amach as ballaí banc agus ionad gnó eile i dtrí chontae éagsúla - an Cabhán, Muineachán agus an Mhí. Stephen Duffy, 35, of Tullynener, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, was sentenced to four years in prison. Gearradh téarma príosúin ceithre bliana ar Stephen Duffy, 35 bliain d'aois, as Tulaigh na hInneora, Baile na Lorgan, Co Mhuineacháin. His two brothers Gerard Duffy, 31, and Ciarán Duffy, 27, were sentenced to seven years and nine months' imprisonment. out of a restaurant wall in Virginia, Co Cavan, in August 2019. Téarma príosúin seacht mbliana agus naoi mí an duine a gearradh ar a bheirt deartháireacha Gerard Duffy, 31 bliain, agus Ciarán Duffy, 27 bliain, Bhí cúig mheaisín bainc robáilte ag an triúr sular rug na Gardaí orthu agus iad ag iarraidh an séú ceann a shracadh amach as balla bialainne in Achadh an Iúir, Co an Chabháin, i mí Lúnasa 2019. Judge Tony Hunt said in court that he was surprised that the brothers were involved in such a serious crime in light of their formal credentials as construction workers. Dúirt an Breitheamh Tony Hunt sa chúirt go raibh ionadh air go raibh na deartháireacha bainteach le coiriúlacht chomh tromchúiseach i bhfianaise a raibh de dintiúir fhoirmiúla mar oibrithe tógála acu. He said, however, that rural communities are scared of serious crime and that bank robberies are a major disruption to life in remote areas. Dúirt sé, áfach, go bhfuil pobail tuaithe scanraithe roimh choiriúlacht thromchúiseach agus go gcuireann robálacha bainc as go mór don saol in áiteanna iargúlta. Judge Hunt praised the Gardaí for apprehending the three. Mhol an Breitheamh Hunt na Gardaí go mór as breith ar an triúr.

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Ukraine: fire at a nuclear plant, a new turn in the intelligence war. An Úcráin: tine ag ionad núicleach, cor úr sa chogadh faisnéise. Russian forces in Ukraine are reported to have seized the largest nuclear power station in Europe after attacking the area last night. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil seilbh gafa ag fórsaí Rúiseacha san Úcráin ar an stáisiún cumhachta núicléach is mó san Eoraip tar éis dóibh ionsaí a dhéanamh ar an áit aréir. It is understood the station was being defended by Ukrainian soldiers and one of the buildings caught fire during the war. Tuigtear go raibh an stáisiún á chosaint ag saighdiúirí Úcránacha agus go ndeachaigh ceann de na foirgnimh trí thine le linn na cogaíochta. The building was said to be a training center and the station's nuclear reactor, located near the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, was not damaged by a training center. Deirtear gur ionad oiliúna an foirgneamh a bhí le thine agus nach ndearnadh aon damáiste d'imoibreoir núicléach an stáisiúin atá suite in aice le cathair Zaporizhzhia in oirdhesiceart na hÚcráine. The fire has since been extinguished and no increase in radiation levels around the station has been recorded. Tuairiscítear gur múchadh an tine ó shin agus nár taifeadadh aon ardú a bheith tagtha ar leibhéil radaíochta timpeall an stáisiúin dá barr. More than one-fifth of all of Ukraine's electricity supply is generated at Zaporizhzhia station. Gintear níos mó ná an cúigiú cuid de sholáthar leictreachais uile na hÚcráine i stáisiún Zaporizhzhia. A Russian government spokesman claimed that the Ukrainians had set fire to it with a view to inciting the Russians. Mhaígh urlabhraí ó Rialtas na Rúise gurb iad na hÚcránaigh féin a las an áit le fonn saighdeadh faoi na Rúisigh. According to the spokesman, the nuclear power plant had been under Russian control since last Monday and one of the buildings there was raided last night by Ukrainian saboteurs. Dar leis an urlabhraí go raibh an stáisiún núicleach faoi smacht na Rúiseach ón Luan seo caite agus gur sabaitéirí Úcránacha, mar a dúirt sé, a thug ruathar ar cheann de na foirgnimh ansin aréir. A law on propaganda was passed in the Russian parliament, the Duma, yesterday. Ritheadh dlí i bparlaimint na Rúise, an Dúma, inné maidir le bolscaireacht. By law, it is now an offense to spread false information about the Russian armed forces. De réir an dlí, is cion é feasta eolas bréagach faoi fhórsaí armtha na Rúise a chraobhscaoileadh. Violations of the new law can result in fines or imprisonment. Is féidir fíneálacha nó príosúnacht a ghearradh ar dhaoine faoin dlí nua a shárú. VIDEO Dr Conchubhar Ó Dálaigh, from the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies at Trinity College, talks to us about how the story of Ukraine is being reported by the media in Russia ... FÍSEÁN An Dr Conchubhar Ó Dálaigh, ó Roinn an Léinn Rúisigh agus Shlavaigh i gColáiste na Tríonóide, ag caint linn ar an gcaoi a bhfuil scéal na hÚcráine á thuairisciú ag na meáin chumarsáide sa Rúis ... pic.twitter.com/ hTZPfZk3jj The city of Mariupol - a vital port on the Gulf Sea - is reportedly still under siege by the Russian Army and under heavy artillery fire. pic.twitter.com/ hTZPfZk3jj Tuairiscítear go bhfuil cathair Mariupol - calafort fíorthábhachtach ar Mhuir Mheoid - fós faoi léigear ag Arm na Rúise agus go bhfuil sí á tuargaint go tréan ag airtléire. According to British informants, the Russians are making a mockery of the place and have virtually destroyed the city's civil infrastructure. Dar le lucht faisnéise na Breataine go bhfuil na Rúisigh ag déanamh léircin den áit agus go bhfuil bonneagar sibhialta na cathrach nach mór scriosta acu. To the north, it appears that Ukrainian forces have set foot in the city of Kharkiv despite the Russian heresy. Ó thuaidh,

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Man, woman being questioned about concealing information in the case of Ashling Murphy. Fear, bean á gceistiú faoi eolas a cheilt i gcás Ashling Murphy. A man and woman have been arrested and questioned by Gardaí on suspicion of concealing information about the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly almost two months ago. Tá fear agus bean gafa agus á gceistiú ag na Gardaí ar amhras gur cheil siad eolas maidir le dúnmharú Ashling Murphy i gCo Uíbh Fhailí beagnach dhá mhí ó shin. Ashling Murphy, a 23-year-old teacher, was attacked and killed while exercising alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, on January 12. Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, agus í i mbun aclaíochta taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ar an 12 Eanáir. The man and woman being questioned by the Gardaí are a married couple, both of whom are over 60 years of age. Lánúin phósta iad an fear agus an bhean atá á gceistiú ag na Gardaí, agus tá an bheirt acu os cionn 60 bliain d'aois. They were arrested in Dublin yesterday morning. Gabhadh iad i mBaile Átha Cliath ar maidin inné. One is being questioned at Tullamore Garda Station and the other in Portlaoise. Tá duine acu á cheistiú i Stáisiún Ghardaí Thulach Mhór agus an duine eile i bPort Laoise. This morning, a further 24 hours were allowed to be added to their detention periods. Ar maidin inniu, ceadaíodh 24 uair an chloig eile a chur lena dtréimhsí coinneála. They can be questioned for up to three days. Is féidir iad a cheistiú ar feadh suas le trí lá. A 31-year-old man, Jozef Puska, has previously been charged in the murder of Ashling Murphy. Tá fear 31 bliain d'aois, Jozef Puska, cúisithe roimhe seo i ndúnmharú Ashling Murphy.

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Russian banks expelled from SWIFT messaging system. Bainc Rúiseacha díbeartha as córas teachtaireachtaí SWIFT. The European Union has expelled seven Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system as part of international sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine. Tá seacht mbanc Rúiseacha díbeartha as an gcóras teachtaireachtaí SWIFT ag an Aontas Eorpach mar chuid de na smachtbhannaí idirnáisiúnta atá curtha ar an Rúis as ionradh a dhéanamh ar an Úcráin. International banking transactions are carried out on the SWIFT system and the decision of the European Union causes significant delays to the business of the seven banks involved. Déantar idirbhearta idirnáisiúnta baincéireachta ar chóras SWIFT agus fágann cinneadh an Aontais Eorpaigh go gcuirfear moill mhór ar ghnó na seacht mbanc atá i gceist. Banks have been given ten days to terminate their transactions on SWIFT. Tá deich lá tugtha do na bainc deireadh a chur leis na hidirbhearta a dhéanann siad ar SWIFT. The European Union has indicated that it has decided to expel certain banks because of its involvement with the Russian state and other sanctioned banks following Russia 's occupation of Crimea in 2014. Thug an tAontas Eorpach le fios gur socraíodh ar na bainc áirithe sin a dhíbirt as an gcóras mar gheall ar an mbaint atá acu le stát na Rúise agus le bainc eile ar cuireadh smachtbhannaí orthu tar éis don Rúis an Chrimé a ionghabháil in 2014. That is not all, arae the European Union has imposed sanctions on 22 senior officers of the Belarusian Army for the support of the Belarusian Government to the Russian forces in Ukraine. Ní hé sin ar fad é, arae tá smachtbhannaí curtha ag an Aontas Eorpach ar 22 oifigeach sinsearach in Arm na Bealarúise de bharr na tacaíochta atá Rialtas na Bealarúise a thabhairt d'fhórsaí na Rúise san Úcráin. Six officers and sixteen corners of the officers concerned. Seisear ginearál agus sé choirnéal déag na hoifigigh atá faoi dhrámh. They will no longer be allowed into the member states of the European Union and their assets in the Union are frozen. Ni bheidh cead isteach i mballstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh acu feasta agus tá a gcuid sócmhainní san Aontas calctha.

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Special status as refugees for Ukrainians in Ireland. Stádas speisialta mar theifigh do mhuintir na hÚcráine in Éirinn. The Ukrainian people fleeing the war in their own country and coming to this country are to be given special status as refugees, says Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Táthar le stádas speisialta mar theifigh a thabhairt do mhuintir na hÚcráine atá ag teitheadh ón gcogadh ina dtír féin agus a thiocfaidh chun na tíre seo, a deir an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney. The Minister says that Ukrainians fleeing the war will be allowed to stay in Ireland and work in this country as citizens of the European Union, to a greater or lesser extent. Deir an tAire go mbeidh cead ag Úcránaigh atá ag teitheadh ón gcogadh fanacht in Éirinn agus dul ag obair sa tír seo mar shaoránaigh de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh, a bheag nó a mhór. Speaking after the cabinet discussed the Russian invasion, Simon Coveney said the figures are likely to be so high that more accommodation than the State would be able to provide would be required. Ag labhairt do i ndiaidh don chomh-aireacht ionradh na Rúise a phlé, dúirt Simon Coveney go bhfuil seans ann go mbeidh na figiúirí chomh hard sin go mbeadh níos mó lóistín ná mar bheadh an Stát in ann a sholáthar ag teastáil. He said that families here in Ireland may temporarily provide space in their private homes for people temporarily fleeing the war in eastern Europe. Dúirt sé go mb'fhéidir go dtarlódh sé go gcuirfeadh teaglaigh anseo in Éirinn spás ar fáil ina dtithe príobháideacha ar feadh tréimhse shealadach do dhaoine atá ag teitheadh ón gcogadh in oirthear na hEorpa. Simon Coveney said that the European Union believes that there could be up to a million refugees from Ukraine and that it is estimated that around 20,000 of these would come to Ireland but that it was too early to give an accurate figure. Dúirt Simon Coveney go gcreideann an tAontas Eorpach go bhféadfadh suas le milliún teifeach a bheith i gceist ón Úcráin agus meastar go mbeadh tuairim is 20,000 acu sin ag teacht go hÉirinn ach dúirt sé go raibh sé ró-luath figiúr cruinn a chur ar seo. Special status as refugees to be granted to Ukrainians coming to Ireland Stádas speisialta mar theifigh le tabhairt do mhuintir na hÚcráine a thiocfaidh go hÉirinn

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The next 24 hours will be crucial - Zelensky. Beidh an chéad 24 uair an chloig eile ríthábhachtach - Zelensky. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the next 24 hours will be crucial for his country in the war against Russia. Deir Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky go mbeidh an chéad 24 uair an chloig eile ríthábhachtach dá thír sa chogadh i gcoinne na Rúise. Today is the fifth day of the war that began last Thursday morning. Inniu is ea an cúigiú lá don cogadh a thosaigh maidin Déardaoin seo caite. Earlier, talks were underway between Ukrainian and Russian officials near the Ukrainian border with Belarus in a bid to reach a ceasefire agreement. Níos luaithe bhí cainteanna ar bun idir oifigigh na hÚcráine agus na Rúise cóngarach do theorainn na hÚcráine leis an mBealarúis in iarracht teacht ar chomhaontú maidir le sos cógaidh. These talks came to an end in the afternoon and both sides intend to resume talks in the coming days. Tháinig deireadh leis na cainteanna sin tráthnnóna agus tá sé i gceist ag an dá thaobh dul i mbun cainte arís sna laethanta atá le teacht. President Zelensky said he doubted the talks would lead to a positive outcome. Dúirt an tUachtarán Zelensky go raibh amhras air go dtiocfaidh toradh dearfach amach as na cainteanna sin. Dozens are reported to have been killed in the city of Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh na dosaen i gcathair Kharkiv, an dara chathair is mó san Úcráin. The United Nations estimates that about half a million people have fled Ukraine in the last 5 days. Measann na Náisiún Aontaithe go bhfuil tuairim is leath mhilliún duine i ndiaidh teitheadh ón Úcráin le 5 lá anuas. Meanwhile the Russian ruble has fallen by almost 30% to an all-time low against the US dollar. Idir an dá linn tá rúbal na Rúise tite nach mór 30 faoin gcéad go dtí an leibhéal is ísle riamh i gcoinne dollair na Stát Aontaithe. The collapse was recorded when Western countries announced tougher sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Taifeadadh an titim nuair d'fhógair tíortha an Iarthair smachtbhannaí déine ar an Rúis mar gheall ar a ionradh ar an Úcráin. Meanwhile, the country's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says he does not agree with the demands made for the expulsion of Russian diplomats but said he understands the anger of the people. . Idir an dá linn, deir Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na tíre seo, Simon Coveney nach n-aontaíonn sé leis na héilimh atá déanta go ndéanfaí taidhleoirí de chuid na Rúise a dhíbirt as an dtír seo ach dúirt sé go dtuigeann sé an fhearg atá ar an pobal. Last night, the UN Security Council voted to convene a special session of the General Assembly to discuss Russia 's invasion of Ukraine. Aréir votáil Comhairle Slándála na Náisiún Aontaithe go ndéanfaí seisiún speisialta don gComhthionól Ginearálta a ghairm chun go ndéanfaí ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin a phlé. That meeting will be convened later today and all 193 members of the organization are to be given the opportunity to express their views on the invasion. Déanfar an cruinniú sin a ghairm níos déanaí inniu agus táthar le deis a thabhairt do gach 193 ball na heagraíochta a dtuairimí maidir leis an ionradh a nochtadh. The American president is to call today with US allies in a bid to come up with a united response to the Russian invasion. Tá Uachtarán Mheiriceá le glaoch a bheith aige inniu le comhghuaillí na Stát Aontaithe in iarracht teacht aníos le freagra aonaithe ar ionradh na Rúise. Ukraine's Interior Ministry says 352 civilians have died, including 14 children as the Russian invasion continues. Deir Aireacht Intíre na hÚcráine go bhfuil 352 sibhialtach tar éis bháis, san áireamh, 14 leanbh agus ionradh na Rúise ag leanúint ar aghaidh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the next 24...

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Eliminates the need to wear masks. Deireadh leis an riachtanas mascanna a chaitheamh. It is almost two years since the first case of the Covid-19 virus was confirmed here in Ireland. Tá sé nach mór dhá bhliain ó deimhníodh go raibh an chéad chás don víreas covid 19 anseo in Éirinn. From today it will no longer be necessary to wear masks in almost every place and most of the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 have been eliminated. Ón lá inniu amach ní bheidh gá mascanna a chaitheamh i nach mór gach áit feasta agus deireadh tagtha leis an gcuid is mó do na srianta a bhí i bhfeidhm mar gheall ar covid 19. It is no longer necessary to wear masks in shops and masks are no longer required on the public transport system although wearing them is strongly recommended. Níl sé riachtanach feasta mascanna a chaitheamh i siopaí agus níl mascanna riachtanach a thuilleadh ar an gcóras iompair phoiblí cé go bhfuiltear ag moladh go láidir do dhaoine a leithéid a chaitheamh. Restaurant owners no longer have to wear masks either. Ní gá do lucht bialanna mascanna a chaitheamh feasta ach an oiread. There are changes to the rules for close contacts for everyone except healthcare workers. Tá athruithe ar na rialacha maidir le dlúth-theagmhálaithe do gach duine seachas oibrithe cúraim sláinte. Health policies in place in schools have also come to an end, including wearing masks, playgroups and downtime. Tá deireadh tagtha leis na beartais sláinte a bhí i bhfeidhm i scoileanna chomh maith, ina measc, mascanna a chaitheamh, grúpaí súgartha agus amanta agaithe. There are changes to the rules for close contacts. Tá athruithe ar na rialacha maidir le dlúth-theagmhálaithe. If a person has no signs of the virus, they do not need to self - secrete or test regardless of their vaccination status. Muna bhfuil aon chomharthaí sóirt den víreas ar dhuine ní gá dóibh féin-aonrú ná tastáil a fháil cuma cén stádas vacsaínithe atá acu. Self-isolation is still recommended for people who have symptoms of the virus and are close contacts. Táthar fós ag moladh do dhaoine go mbíonn comharthaí an víris orthu agus gur dlúth-theagmhálaí iad, féin-aonrú a dhéanamh. Healthcare workers who have a case of the virus in their home must take an antigen test and follow different instructions. Caithfidh oibrithe cúraim sláinte a bhfuil cás don víreas ina dteach tastáil antaigine a dhéanamh agus treoracha difriúla a leanúint. Eliminates the need to wear masks Deireadh leis an riachtanas mascanna a chaitheamh

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Providing military assistance to Ukraine. Cúnamh airm á thabhairt don Úcráin. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has confirmed that the European Union (EU) will ensure that Ukraine receives military assistance in a vigorous and expeditious manner in order to be able to fight the Russians. Dhearbhaigh Uachtarán na Comhairle Eorpaí,Charles Michel,go gcinnteoidh an tAontas Eorpach (AE) go bhfaighidh an Úcráin cúnamh míleata i mbealach tréan scafánta le go mbeidh siad in ann na Rúisigh a throid. EU foreign ministers will discuss the crisis online tomorrow and announce further policies in the interests of Ukraine. Pléifidh Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha thíortha an AE an ghéarchéim ar líne amárach agus fógrófar a thuilleadh beartas ar mhaithe leis an Úcráin. France has hinted that it will send ammunition and fuel to Ukraine, and has said it will counter any Russian propaganda of its invasion. Tá leide tugtha ag an Fhrainc go seolfaidh sé armlón agus breosla anonn chuig an Úcráin, agus dúírt go ngabhfaidh sí i ngleic le haon bholscaireacht ón Rúís i dtaobh an ionraidh atá déanta aici. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had earlier indicated that the country would send missiles and other ammunition to Ukraine. Thug Seansailéir na Gearmáine,Olaf Scholz le fios níos túisce go seolfadh an tír sin diúracáin agus armlón eile chuig an Úcráin. The country's national airline Lufthansa has said it is to cancel all flights to Russia and it is also understood that German airspace will soon be open to Russian planes. Tá aerlíne náisiúnta na tíre,Lufthansa tar éis a rá go bhfuil sí le gach eitilt chun na Rúise a chur ar ceal agus tuigtear freisin nach i bhfad eile a bheidh aerspás na Gearmáine oscailte d'eitleáin Rúiseacha. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has backed EU sanctions on Russia. Thacaigh Príomh-Aire na hUngáire,Viktor Orban leis na smachtbhannaí atá an tAontas Eorpach a chur ar an Rúis. President of the European Council, Charles Michel Uachtarán na Comhairle Eorpaí,Charles Michel

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Zelensky thinks Civ will come under heavy attack tonight. Zelensky den bharúil go dtiocfaidh Cív faoi mhór-ionsaí anocht. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he expects the capital Kiev to come under fierce attack overnight from Russian forces. Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine, Volodymyr Zelensky, gur dóigh leis go dtiocfaidh an phríomhchathair Cív faoi ionsaí fíochmhar i gcaitheamh na hoíche ó fhórsaí na Rúise. In another video address to the people of the country, he said that many Ukrainian cities had been under attack for 2 days. In aitheasc físe eile do phobal na tíre, dúirt sé go raibh cuid mhaith de chathracha na hÚcráine tagtha faoi ionsaí le 2 lá. 'Kiev must be kept safe from the Russians,' he said. 'Caithfear Cív a choinneáil slán óna Rúisigh' a dúirt sé. President Zelensky held talks today with Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Bhí comhráite inniu ag an Uachtarán Zelensky le ceannairí an Iarthair,ina measc bhí Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe,Joe Biden;Uachtarán na Fraince,Emmanuel Macron agus Seansailéir na Gearmáine, Olaf Scholz. He said that they both agreed that more support must be provided to Ukraine. Dúirt sé gur aontaigh siad araon go gcaithfí breis tacaíochta a chur ar fáil don Úcráin. The European Union, the United Kingdom and America have imposed further sanctions on Russia as the President of Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have been personally beaten along with the country's commander- in-chief, General Valery Gerasimov. Tá an tAontas Eorpach, An Ríocht Aontaithe agus Meiriceá i ndiaidh smachtbhannaí breise a chur ar an Rúis mar go bhfuil Uachtarán na tíre sin,Vladimir Putin agus a Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Sergei Lavrov buailte go pearsanta maraon leis an gceannasaí airm sa tír, an Ginearál Valery Gerasimov. America has drafted a resolution at the United Nations condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tá rún dréachtaithe ag Meiriceá ag na Náisiún Aontaithe ag cáineadh ionradh na Rúise ar an Úcráin. He received support from 11 members of the Security Council, but China refused to support him and abstained. Fuair sé tacaíocht ó 11 ball ar an gComhairle Shlándála, ach dhiúltaigh an tSín tacú leis agus staon sí sa vóta. In Ireland, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the Russian diplomatic staff here could be reduced from 20 to 3. In Éirinn, dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar go mba fhéidir go laghdófaí foireann thaighleoireachta na Rúise anseo ó 20 go 3. 'We have not ruled it out either' he said, 'the expulsion of the Russian ambassador here, Yuri Filatov'. 'Níl sé curtha as an áireamh againn ach oiread' a dúirt sé, 'ambasadóir na Rúise anseo,Yuri Filatov,a dhíbirt'.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Ukraine has been left alone after being attacked by Russia since yesterday. 'Muid fágtha linn féin ag cosaint ár dtíre'-Zelenskiy. 'The part of the world is just watching at the moment,' he said. Dúirt Uachtarán na hÚcráine,Volodymyr Zelenskiy, go bhfuil an Úcráin fágtha léi féin agus í tar éis teacht faoi ionsaí ón Rúis ó inné. In a televised address, Mr Zelenskiy said it was clear that the sanctions currently being imposed by western countries on Russia are not enough, as the Russians are plowing into the country. 'Níl an chuid den domhan ach ag faire faoi láthair' a dúirt sé. He said 137 Ukrainians were killed on the first day of the Russian attack. In aitheasc teilifíse,dúirt an tUasal Zelenskiy gur léir nach leor na smachtbhannaí atá curtha i bhfeidhm ag tíortha an iarthair ar an Rúis faoi láthair, mar go bhfuil na Rúisigh ag treabhadh leo isteach sa tír. He also said that Russian missiles had hit the capital Kiev early in the morning and that the cities of Lviv and Sumy were also reported to be very turbulent. Dúirt sé gur maraíodh 137 Úcránach ar an gcéad lá d'ionsaí na Rúise. President Zelenskiy also acknowledged the street protests in Russia against the attack. Dúirt sé freisin gur bhuail diúracáin ón Rúis an phríomhchathair Cív go moch ar maidin agus tuairiscítear go raibh na cathracha Lviv agus Sumy an- chorrach freisin. Many people were arrested in various cities in Russia as a result of these protests last night. Thug an tUachtarán Zelenskiy aitheantas freisin do na hagóidí sráide sa Rúis in aghaidh an ionsaithe. Gabhadh cuid mhór duine i gcathracha éagsúla sa Rúis de bharr na n-agóidí seo aréir.

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€ 1 million spent on surgeons in Aran for 3 years. €1 milliún caite ar dhochtúirí ionaid in Árainn le 3 bliana. The Chief Executive of Comhar na Oileán says it is time for the Health Service Executive to ensure suitable conditions for the permanent employment of a doctor in the Aran Islands. Deir Príomhfheidhmeannach Chomhar na Oileán go bhfuil sé in am ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte cúinsí oiriúnacha a chinntiú le gur féidir dochtúir a fhostú go buan istigh ar Oileáin Árann. It was reported at a meeting of the Western Health Forum that the Health Service Executive (HSE) has paid up to € 1.6 million to private medical agencies for the provision of locums in the Connemara community over the past 4 years. Tugadh le fios ag cruinniú d'Fhóram Sláinte an Iarthair go bhfuil suas le €1.6 milliún íoctha ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS) le gníomhaireachtaí príobháideacha leighis le dochtúirí ionaid (locums) a bheith ar fáil ag pobal Chonamara le 4 bliana anuas. The vast majority of this money was spent in Inis Oírr and Inis Meáin. In Inis Oírr agus Inis Meáin a caitheadh tromlach mór an airgid sin. Last month a representative from the Irish College of General Practitioners appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Health Service calling for the establishment of a working group to review the matter. An mhí seo caite bhí ionadaí ó Choláiste Dhochtúirí Teaghlaigh na h Éireann os comhair an Chomhchoiste Oireachtais ar an tSeirbhís Sláinte ag iarraidh go mbunofaí meitheal le athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an ábhar. The College, which trains GPs, believes the country will need over 2,000 GPs over the next 10 years. Creideann an Choláiste a chuireann oiliúint ar dhochtúirí teaghlaigh, go mbeidh os cionn 2,000 dochtúir teaghlaigh ag teastáil sa tír as seo go ceann 10 mbliana. On 7Lá on TG4 last night, Councilor Dáithí Ó Cualáin, Fianna Fáil, shared the information that € 1.6 million had been spent since 2018. Ar 7Lá ar TG4 aréir, roinn an Comhairleoir Dáithí Ó Cualáin, Fianna Fáil, an t-eolas gur €1.6 milliún a bhí caite ó 2018. € 1.1 million was spent on Inis Meáin and Inis Oirr in that area. Caitheadh €1.1 milliún ar Inis Meáin agus Inis Oirr san achar sin. Surrogate doctors from medical agencies are standing in the gap. Dochtúiri ionaid earcaithe ó ghníomhaireachtaí leighis atá ag seasamh sa mbearna. The post of permanent doctor for the islands has been advertised 6 times, unfilled. 6 huaire atá an post do dhochtúir buan do na hoileáin fógartha, gan líonadh. € 460,000 has been spent on substitute doctors in Clifden, but the Executive says it is currently in talks with a candidate following an interview process. €460,000 atá caite ar dhochtúirí ionaid ar an gClochán, ach deir an Fheidhmeannnacht go bhfuil siad i mbun cainte faoi láthair le iarrthóir théis próiseas agallaimh. In Oughterard, the post of GP has now been advertised 8 times, with no result. In Uachtar Ard, tá post an dochtúra teaghlaigh fógraí 8 n-uaire anois ag an FSS, gan toradh. Another doctor from the place who has been on duty in Oughterard for over 3 years, under a temporary contract under the General Medical Services Scheme, GMS. Dochtúir eile as an áit atá i mbun dualgais in Uachtar Ard le breis is 3 bliana, faoi chonradh sealadach faoi Scéim na Seirbhísí Ginearálta Leighis, an GMS. € 20,000 has been spent on An Cheathrú Rua in the last 2 months. €20,000 atá caite ar an gCeathrú Rua le 2 mhí anuas. That vacancy was announced before Christmas but no one has been recruited yet. Fógraíodh an folúntas sin roimh an Nollaig ach níl éinne earcaithe go fóill. Nuacht TG4 asked the Health Service Executive what approach they now intend to take to permanently attract doctors to these rural areas, as the majority of vacancies have been left unfilled for many years.

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Frost and snow promised in the Northwest. Sioc agus sneachta geallta san Iarthuaisceart. A Yellow Weather Warning has been issued for 3 counties in the North West region with temperatures dropping below freezing overnight. Tá Foláireamh Buí aimsire fógartha do 3 chondae i réigiún an Iarthuaiscirt agus an teocht le titim faoi bhun an reophointe thar oíche. The alert will be in place in Donegal, Sligo and County Leitrim from 10am tonight until 10am tomorrow. I nDún na nGall, i Sligeach agus i gCondae Liatroma a bheidh an foláireamh i bhfeidhm ón 10 a chlog anocht go dtí a 10 a chlog maidin amárach. Promised winds of snow, hail and sleet. Múraíl ghaofara sneachta, clocha sneachta agus flichshneachta atá geallta. Roads in that part of the country will be dangerous and drivers are advised to be vigilant. Beidh na bóithre sa gcuid sin den tír contúirteach agus táthar ag moladh do thiománaithe a bheith san airdeall. The Weather Office says it will be bitterly cold, strong westerly winds blowing and occasional thunderstorms are also promised. Deir Oifig na hAimsire go mbeidh sé fuar feannta, gaoth láidir aniar ag séideadh agus tá corr mhúraíl toirnigh geallta chomh maith. The temperature will be between 1C and - 2C but will feel colder in the wind says Met Éireann. Idir +1C agus - 2C a bheidh an teocht ach aireoidh sé níos fuaire sa ngaoth a deir Met Éireann. The weather has been strange for a week in those bowls and people are still recovering from 3 storms since last Thursday. Tá an aimsir coimhthíoch le seachtain sna bólaí sin agus daoine fós ag teacht chucu féin théis 3 cinn de stoirmeacha ó Déardaoin seo caite. Local authorities repairing travel routes ahead of promised severe weather. Údaráis áitiúla ag cóiriú na mbealaí taistil roimh an drochaimsir atá geallta.

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Local cycling plan required by local authorities. Plean rothaíochta tuaithe á éileamh ar údaráis áitiúla. A campaign to promote cycling in rural areas has been launched with calls for county councilors to support efforts to encourage safe cycling in the countryside. Tá feachtas leis an rothaíocht i gceantair tuaithe a chur chun cinn seolta agus éilimh á ndéanamh ar chomhairleoirí contae tacú le hiarrachtaí rothaíocht shábháilte faoin tír a spreagadh. Campaigners say a National Plan needs to be put in place to enable young and old in the countryside to tackle the saddle in everyday life. Deir lucht an fheachtais go gcaithfear Plean Náisiúnta a chur i bhfeidhm go mbeidh óg agus aosta amuigh faoin tír in ann tabhairt faoin diallait san saol laethúil. The campaign to build a temporary cycle lane in Strand Road in Galway City has raised public awareness in the country's towns and cities, and is now targeting the rural community. Tá an feachtas a bhí ar bun le lána sealadach rothaíochta a thógáil i mBóthar na Trá i gCathair na Gaillimhe théis aird an phobail a tharraingt ar an scéal i mbailte agus cathracha na tíre, agus tá an feachtas anois ag díriú ar phobal na tuaithe. Although Galway City councilors have decided over the past week not to proceed with the temporary lane for Strand Road, campaigners for the bicycle are now focusing on a National Plan that will enable people to cycle regularly. safe. Cé go ndearna comhairleoirí Chathair na Gaillimhe cinneadh le seachtain anuas gan a ghabhail ar aghaidh leis an lána sealadach do Bhóthar na Trá, tá lucht feachtais ar son an rothair ag díriú anois ar Phlean Náisiúnta go mbeidh daoine in ann a ghabhail ag rothaíocht go rialta go sábháilte. It is run by cyclist.ie. An grúpa cyclist.ie atá ina bhun. A copy of their vision has been sent to every elected councilor in the country in a rural area. Tá cóip den fhís atá acu seolta chuig gach comhairleoir tofa sa tír i gceantar tuaithe. They hope that councilors will support the 8 - point plan. Tá súil acu go dtacóidh comhairleoirí leis an bplean 8 bpointe. County Councilor Padraig Joe Joe Mac an Iomaire says a new road west of Galway is needed, and then a cycleway could be added to the edge of the old road, the R a 336, as he says it would be possible to widen the footpaths if the majority of traffic had been placed on the new road. Deir an Comhairleoir Contae Padraig Joe Joe Mac an Iomaire go dteastaíonn bóthar nua siar as Gaillimh, agus ansin go mbeifí in ann slí rothaíochta a chur le ciumhais an tseanbhóthair, an R a 336, mar go mbeifí in ann a deir sé na cosáin a leathnú dá mbeadh tromlach na tráchta curtha ar an mbóthar nua. As part of the campaign's vision, they want the majority of rural children to go to school for walking or cycling in the future. Mar chuid den fhís atá ag an bhfeachtas ba mhaith leo gur ag siúl nó ag rothaíocht a bheadh formhór ghasúir na tuaithe ag gabhail ar scoil amach anseo. It's time to dump her and move on. The motto of Neasa Bheilbigh from the Galway Cycling Campaign. Thar am na bonnacha a thabhairt dhe! An mana atá ag Neasa Bheilbigh ó Fheachtas Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe.

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Storm Franklin next and new Orange alerts in place. Stoirm Franklin chugainn agus foláirimh nua Oráiste i bhfeidhm. Met Éireann says a new storm, Hurricane Franklin, will bring strong winds and heavy rain in the next 24 hours. Deir Met Éireann go dtabharfaidh stoirm nua, Stoirm Franklin gaotha láidre agus báisteach throm lei as seo go ceann 24 uair. An Orange Status wind warning is in place in Counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo from 23:00 tonight until 07:00 tomorrow. Tá foláireamh gaoithe Stádas Oráiste i bhfeidhm i gContaetha Dhún na nGall, Liatroma agus Shligigh ó 23:00 anocht go dtí 07:00 amárach. An Orange Status wind warning is in place in County Clare between 12:00 and 24: 00 today. Tá foláireamh gaoithe Stádas Oráiste i bhfeidhm i gContae an Chláir idir 12:00 agus 24:00 inniu. An Orange Status wind warning is in force in County Galway from 15:00 today until 03:00 on Monday. Tá foláireamh gaoithe Stádas Oráinse i bhfeidhm i gContae na Gaillimhe ó 15:00 inniu go dtí 03:00 Dé Luain. A Yellow Status rain warning is in place for Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal, which will run until 18:00 pm. Tá foláireamh báistí Stádas Buí i bhfeidhm do Mhaigh Eo, Liatroim,Sligeach agus Dún na nGall, a bheidh i bhfeidhm go dtí 18:00 tráthnóna. The Yellow Status wind warning is in force for the rest of the country until 09:00 tomorrow, and the Yellow Status rain warning is in force for Cavan, Donegal, Mayo and Sligo until 18:00. Tá foláireamh gaoithe Stádas Buí i bhfeidhm don chuid eile den tír go 09:00 amárach, agus tá an foláireamh báistí Stádas Buí i bhfeidhm don Chábhán, Dún na nGall, Maigh Eo agus Sligeach go 18:00 tráthnóna. Met Éireann says Hurricane Franklin will bring gale force winds and strong gusts that could bring flooding to coastal areas. Deir Met Éireann go dtabharfaidh Stoirm Franklin gaotha aniar fórsa gála agus siotaí láidre a d'fhéadfadh tuillte a thabhairt go ceantair chois cósta. Meanwhile, two days after Storm Eunice hit the country, thousands of homes are still without electricity, most of them in Kerry and Cork. Idir an dá linn, dhá lá tar éis do Stoirm Eunice an tír a bhualadh, tá na mílte teach fós gan leictreachas, a bhformhór sin i gCiarraí agus i gCorcaigh. Wind gusts are hampering the work of ESB crews who are desperately trying to reconnect customers. Tá siotaí gaoithe ag cur bac ar obair na gcriúnna BSL atá ar an ndícheall ag iarraidh custaiméirí a cheangal arís. In addition there is the great damage done to some power lines during the storm. Sa bhreis air sin tá an dochar mór a rinneadh do roinnt línte cumhachta i rith na stoirme. ESB expects the supply to be back to everyone by evening. Tá súil ag an BSL go mbeidh an soláthar ar ais ag gach duine faoi thráthnóna. In all, the storm knocked out more than 80,000 homes and businesses from Thursday. San iomlán, leag an stoirm an chumacht as os ionn 80,000 teach agus gnó ón Déardapoin.

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8,000 still without electricity in three counties. 8,000 fós gan leictreachtas i dtrí chontae. An overnight ESB team worked hard to reconnect the latest 8,000 customers. Bhí meithle oibre ón BSL ar a ndícheall tar oíche féachaint leis na 8,000 custaiméir is deireanaí a cheangal den ghréasán arís. Due to the installation of poles in some areas and the extent of damage to a number of power lines, power will be restored later in some areas in Kerry, Cork and Enniscorthy in County Wexford later today. De bharr chuaillí bheith leagtha in áiteanna agus an méid dochair a rinneadh do roinnt líne cumhachta, is níos deireanaí inniu a bheidh an chumhacht ar ais i roinnt áiteanna i gCiarraí, i gCorcaigh agus in Inis Corthaigh i gContae Loch Garman. Storm Eunice left a total of 80,000 customers without electricity due to sheets over 130km / h yesterday. Meanwhile, the Yellow Status snow and ice alert ended at 10:00 today. San iomlán d'ffhág Stoirm Eunice 80,000 custaiméir gan leictreachas de bharr na siotaí os cionn 130km/uair inné Idir an dá linn, tháinig deireadh leis an bhfoláireamh sneachta agus oighir Stádas Buí ar a 10:00 inniu. Authorities have warned road users to be dangerous due to frost and snow in some areas this morning. Chuir na húdaráís fainic ar dhaoine faoi bhóithre bheith contúirteach de bharr seaca agus sneachta in áiteanna ar maidin. Another weather warning has now been issued, the Yellow Status rain warning for Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal, which will run from 16:00 pm until the same time tomorrow. Tá foláireamh eile aimsire eisithe anois, foláireamh báistí Stádas Buí do Mhaigh Eo, Liatroim,Sligeadh agus Dún na nGall, a bheidh i bhfeidhm ó 16:00 tráthnóna go dtí an t-am céanna amárach. Met Éireann says heavy and persistent rain could cause localized flooding. Deir Met Éireann go bhféadfadh sé go mbeidh tuilte áitiúla ann de bharr bháisteach throm agus sheasta. Local council workers are clearing debris from many locations around the country. Tá oibrithe comhairlí áitiúla ag glanadh an smionagair as láithreacha go leor ar fud na tíre. It is hoped that transport services will not be delayed or canceled today. Táthar ag súil nach mbeidh a thuilleadh moille ná cealú á dhéanamh ar sheirbhísí iompair inniu.

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Man dies after falling from tree. Fear básaithe tar éis do chrann titim air.. A man has died from his injuries when a tree fell on him while he was out trying to clear debris from Storm Eunice. Tá fear básaithe de bharr a ghortaithe nuair a thit crann air agus é amuigh ag iarraidh smionagar ó Stoirm Eunice a ghlanadh. The incident took place before noon in the Thomastown area in north Co. Wexford near the border with Wicklow. Tharla an eachtra roimh mheánlae i gceantar Bhaile Thomáis i dtuaisceart Cho.Loch Garman gar don teorainn le Cill Mhantáin. It is understood the man and a colleague were working to clear fallen trees at the time of the accident. Tuigtear go raibh an fear agus comhghleacaí leis ag obair le crainnte a bhí titithe a ghlanadh nuair a tharla an timpiste. The man was a county council worker, believed to be 59 years old. Oibrí de chuid na comhairle contae a bhí sa bhfear, agus tuigtear go raibh sé 59 bliain d'aois. The death is also being investigated by the Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority. Tá an bás á fhiosrú ag na Gardaí agus ag an Údarás um Shláínte agus Sábhailteachta freisin. A spokesperson for Wexford County Council extended its condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. Rinne urlabharí ar son Chomhairle Contae Loch Garman comhbhrón lena mhuintir, lena chomhghleacaithe agus a chairde.

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NPHET recommends that masks are not needed almost everywhere. Molta ag NPHET nach bhfuil gá le mascanna i mbeagnach gach áit. The National Public Health Emergency Team or NPHET has agreed that wearing masks can be eliminated. Tá sé aontaithe ag an bhFoireann Náisiúnta Eigeandála Sláinte Poiblí nó NPHET gur féidir deireadh a chur le mascanna a chaitheamh. If the Government accepts this there will no longer be a need to wear masks in schools, on the public transport system, in taxis, in shops or in public offices. Má ghlacann an Rialtas leis seo ní bheidh gá mascanna a chaitheamh níos mó i scoileanna, ar an gcóras iompair phoiblí, i dtacsaithe, i siopaí ná in oifigí poiblí. People working in the hospitality sector will also not have to wear masks but will continue to do so in healthcare centers. Ní bheidh ar dhaoine atá ag obair san earnáil failteachais mascanna a chaitheamh ach oiread ach leanfar leo in ionaid cúraim sláinte. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan suggested that NPHET should also be abolished and replaced by a small monitoring group. Mhol an Príomh Oifigeach Leighis an Dochtúir Tony Holohan gur chóir deireadh a chur freisin le NPHET agus grúpa beag monatóireachta a bhunú ina háit. Workers dealing with customers would no longer need to wear masks, for example in restaurants and pubs. Ní bheadh gá a thuilleadh d'oibrithe a bhíonn ag deileáil le custaiméirí mascanna a chaitheamh, mar shampla i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne. However, masks will still be needed in healthcare settings and centers such as hospitals and nursing homes as outbreaks of Covid - 19 are still affecting some of these locations. Beidh mascanna ag teastáil fós áfach i láithreacha agus in ionaid cúraim sláinte ar nós ospidéil agus i dtithe altranais toisc go bhfuil ráigeanna do Covid -19 fós ag cur isteach ar roinnt do na láithreacha seo. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, will make these recommendations in the form of a letter to Government. Tabharfaidh an Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Holohan na moltaí seo i bhfoirm litreach don Rialtas. Earlier today, members of NPHET met and discussed the full state of Covid-19, vaccination issues and face cover rules. Níos luaithe inniu, bhuail baill do NPHET le chéile agus pléadh staid iomlán covid 19, cúrsaí vacsaínithe agus rialacha maidir le cumhdach aghaidhe. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, recommended the abolition of NPHET and its replacement by a smaller monitoring group. Mhol an Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Holohan go gcuirfí deireadh le NPHET agus go gcuirfí grúpa monatóireachta níos lú ina áit. Last night, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party that there was a good chance that the National Public Health Emergency Team would differentiate between mandatory masking and public health advice. Aréir, dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin le cruinniú do pháirtí parlaiminteach Fhianna Fáil go raibh seans maith ann go ndéanfaidh an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí idirdhealú idir mascanna a chaitheamh ar bhonn éigeantach agus comhairle i dtaca le sláinte phoiblí. Senior politicians in the coalition government say there is a positive attitude towards the virus' trend. Deir Polaiteoirí sinsearacha sa chomhrialtas go bhfuil meon dearfach go maith ann i leith treocht an víris. The Taoiseach said last night that the focus must now be on vaccination and that there may be an annual vaccination program. Dúirt an Taoiseach aréir go gcaithfear díriú anois ar vacsaíniú agus go bhféadfadh sé go mbeadh clár vacsaínithe bliantúil ann. Micheál Martin said that the National Immunization Advisory Committee is examining the next step for the Covid-19 vaccination policy. Dúirt Micheál Martin go bhfuil an Coiste Comhairleach Náisiúnta um I...

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A historic achievement for an Irish language film in Berlin, Germany. Éacht stairiúil do scannán as Gaeilge i mBeirlín na Gearmáine. The film 'An Cailín Ciúin' 'has won the award for Best Film at the' Berlinale 2022 'Berlin International Film Festival, a historic achievement for an Irish language film. Tá an duais don Scannán is fearr ag Féile Scannánaíochta Idirnáisiúnta Bherlín 'Berlinale 2022' buaite ag an scannán 'An Cailín Ciúin'', éacht stairiúil do scannán as Gaeilge. This is the first time that a feature film has been shown in Irish at the Berlin Film Festival. Seo é an chéad uair riamh ar taispeáineadh scannán fada i nGaeilge ag Féile Scannánaíochta Bheirlín. 'The Silent Girl' tells the story of Kate, a 9 - year - old girl from an overcrowded and dysfunctional family who is sent away to live with foster parents for the summer. Insíonn 'An Cailín Ciúin' scéal Cháit, cailín óg 9 mbliana d’aois ó theaghlach atá róphlódaithe agus mífheidhmiúil agus a chuirtear ar shiúl chun cónaí le tuismitheoirí altrama don samhradh í. 'The Silent Girl' is based on the acclaimed short story '' Foster '' by Clare Nic Aogáin, and is a complex, witty play about adulthood that explores family issues, neglect and nostalgia through the eyes of its young protagonist. Tá ‘An Cailín Ciúin’ bunaithe ar an ghearrscéal ardmholta ''Foster'' le Clár Nic Aogáin, agus dráma casta, cigilteach is ea é faoi theacht in aois a dhéanann iniúchadh ar cheisteanna teaghlaigh, neamairt agus cumha trí shúile a phríomhcharachtair óig. Speaking about the award, Colm Bairéad said: "It was a real honor to have our First Performance at the Berlinale this year next to so many great films as part of the Generation Kplus program. Sé Colm Bairéad a stiúraigh an scannán agus é ag caint faoin duais dúirt sé: "Ba fíor-onóir é ár gCéad Taibhiú bheith againn ag an Berlinale i mbliana in aice leis an oiread sin scannán iontach mar chuid den chlár Generation Kplus. The Grand Prix 's' An Cailín Ciúin' is a huge indication that TG4, Screen Ireland and the BAI have made the right decision in their vision for indigenous Irish language filmmaking and its potential for overseas. Is léiriú ollmhór gur bhain 'An Cailín Ciúin' an Grand Prix go ndearna TG4, Screen Ireland agus an BAI an cinneadh ceart ina bhfís maidir le scannánaíocht dhúchasach as Gaeilge agus a hacmhainn le síniú amach thar lear. It's a beautiful testament to the wonderful work of our crew and cast of actors, especially the lovely Caitríona Clinse, who was the light that guided us in making this film. " Is mór an dea-theist álainn ar obair éachtach ár gcriú agus ár bhfoirne aisteoirí í, ar Chaitríona Clinse aoibhinn ach go háirithe, arbh í an solas í a threoraigh sinn trí dhéanamh an scannáin seo." TG4 Director General Alan Esslemont said: "Congratulations to Cleona Ní Chrualaoi, Colm Bairéad and all the staff at Inscéal who worked on 'An Cailín Ciúin' for their excellent work and the great reception they received. the film from both viewers and critics. Dúirt Ard-Stiúrthóir TG4, Alan Esslemont: "Comhghairdeas ó chroí le Cleona Ní Chrualaoi, Colm Bairéad agus leis an bhfoireann ar fad in Inscéal a d'oibrigh ar 'An Cailín Ciúin’ as a sár-obair agus as an bhfáiltiú iontach a fuair an scannán ón lucht féachana agus léirmheastóirí araon. I would like to thank my own colleagues in TG4 and our partners in. And the BAI for their continued and pioneering commitment to Irish language film. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le mo chomhghleacaithe féin i TG4 agus lenár gcomhpháirtithe i bhFís Éireann agus an BAI as a dtiomantas leanúnach agus ceannródaíoch don scannánaíocht Ghaeilge. Once again, the Cine4 scheme has received the highest international acclaim and is a clear testament to the quality of creative and artistic talent currently working through Irish in Ireland. "

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Dissatisfaction with wind farm near Guagan Barra. Míshástacht faoi fheirm ghaoithe in aice le Guagán Barra. People in the Múscraí Gaeltacht are looking at whether they can challenge a high court challenge against a proposed € 30m wind farm near Guagán Barra, County Cork, one of the country 's best known heritage sites. Tá daoine i nGaeltacht Mhúscraí ag féachaint an féidir leo dúshlán ardchúirte a thabhairt i gcoinne fheirm ghaoithe, luach €30m atá á beartú in aice le Guagán Barra,ContaeChorcaí,ceann de na láithreacha oidhreachta is aitheanta sa tír. Thousands of people a year from hill walking, tourism and pilgrimage crowds visit Guagan Barra in the west of the county. Tugann na míllte duine sa bhliain idir shluaite cnocadóireachta, thurasóireachta agus oilithreachta cuairt ar Ghuagán Barra in iarthar an chontae. An Bord Pleanála has approved the construction of 7 turbines 178.5 meters in height three kilometers from St. Finbarr's Oratory, the site of the 6th Century Hermitage. Tá cead tugtha ag an Bhord Pleanála go dtógfaí 7 dtuirbín 178.5 méadar in airde trí chiliméadar ó Aireagal Naomh Fionnbarra, áit a raibh díseart an Naoimh sa 6ú hAois. An Bord Pleanála allowed an appeal in favor of the development by 'Wingleaf Limited' despite the recommendation of their own Planning Inspector. Cheadaigh an Bord Pleanála achomharc ar son na forbartha a rinne 'Wingleaf Teoranta' ainneoin gur mhol a gCigire Pleanála féin a mhalairt. Cork County Council rejected the application last year. Dhiúltaigh Comhairle Contae Chorcaí don iarratas arú anuraidh. In its decision, An Bord Pleanála stated that its advantages outweighed its disadvantages. Ina chinneadh, dúirt an Bord Pleanála go mba threise a mbuntáistí ná a míbhuntaistí. 7,600 people have signed a petition against the development started by Ballingeary Development Company. Tá achainí i gcoinne na forbartha a thosaigh Comhlacht Forbartha Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh sínithe ag 7,600+ duine. In its decision, An Bord Pleanála did not agree with the idea that the development would interfere with heritage, poultry or tourism. Ina chinneadh, níor aontaigh an Bord Pleanála leis an smaointeoireacht go gcuirfeadh an fhorbairt isteach ar oidhreacht, éanlaith nó turasóireacht. They said it would contribute to the State's strategy for renewable energy. Dúirt siad go gcuirfeadh sí le straitéis an Stáit maidir le fuinnimh inathnuaite. The State wants 80% of our electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030. Is mian leis an Stát go dtiocfaidh 80 faoin gcéad dár leictreachas ó fhoinsí inathnuaite faoin bhliain 2030. Wingleaf Limited has 10 years to build the 622 hectare wind farm. Tá 10 mbliana ag 'Wingleaf Teoranta' leis an fheirm ghaoithe a thógáil ar shuíomh 622 heicteár. The company already claims that up to 70 jobs could be created during the 18 - month construction. Maíonn an comhlacht cheana go bhféadfaí suas le 70 post a chruthú le linn na tógála a mhairfeadh 18 mí. It was also stated that a community fund of € 1.8m would be provided over 30 years - the life of the project. Luadh freisin go gcuirfí ciste pobail, luach €1.8m ar fáil thar 30 bliain – saolré an togra. In a debate on the issue in the Dáil, Minister of State Peter Burke said he is barred by law from putting his toe in the story. I bplé a rinneadh ar an cheist sa Dáil, dúirt an tAire Stáit Peter Burke go bhfuil cosc air faoin dlí a ladhar a chur sa scéal. 'You can't find another Gogan but you can find other places for wind farms,' said Deputy Andrew Monaghan. 'Ní féidir teacht ar Ghuagán eile ach is féidir teacht ar áiteanna eile i gcomhair fheirmeacha gaoithe,' a dúirt an Teachta, Aindrias Ó Muineacháin. The State is reviewing guidelines for the development of wind farms. Tá athbhreithniú ar bun ag an Stát ar threoirlínte a bhaineann le feirmeacha gaoithe a fhorbairt.

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Withdrawal of temporary cycle lane for Strand Road. An lána rothaíochta sealadach do Bhóthar na Trá tarraingte siar. Last night Galway City Council withdrew its plans to build a temporary cycle lane in the Strand Road area of Galway. Tharraing Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe siar aréir na pleananna a bhí acu le lána rothaíochta sealadach a thógáil i gceantar Bhóthar na Trá i nGaillimh. Councilors voted to overturn the policy when businessmen, residents and emergency services expressed their concerns. Vótáil na comhairleoirí an beartas a chur ar ceal nuair a léirigh lucht gnó, áitritheoirí agus seirbhísí éigeandála a n-imní faoi. Of the 17 councilors, only four were in favor of this 3 - kilometer lane along the Promenade when the vote came after 4 hours of debate. As na 17 comhairleoirí, ní raibh ach ceathrar díobh ar son an lána 3 chíliméadar seo feadh an Promenade nuair a tháinig an vóta i ndiaidh 4 uair a' chloig díospóireachta. A report was presented to Councilors on the results of the recent public consultation, which contained 7,000 submissions. Cuireadh tuarascáil faoi bhráid na gComhairleoirí maidir le torthaí an chomhairliúcháin phoiblí a rinneadh le déanaí, ina raibh 7,000 aighneacht ina leith. 60% of these were against the 2 routes outlined. Bhí 60 faoin gcéad díobh sin i gcoinne an 2 bhealach a bhí leagtha amach.

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German Chancellor to go to Kiev and Moscow. Seansailéir na Gearmáine chun dul go Cív agus Moscó. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to go to Kiev today amid concerns that the country will one day come under attack from Russia. Tá Seansailéir na Gearmáine Olaf Scholz chun dul go Cív inniu i bhfianaise an imní atá ann go dtiocfaidh an tír sin faoi ionsaí ón Rúis aon lá feasta. Tomorrow he will visit the Russian capital, Moscow. Amárach tabharfaidh sé cuairt ar phríomhchathair na Rúise,Moscó. It is then that he will have a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Is ansin a bheidh cruinniú aige leis an Uachtarán Vladimir Putin. It is understood that Mr Putin will be briefed on the major economic implications for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Tuigtear go gcuirfidh sé in iúl don Uasal Putin na mórimpleachtaí eacnamaíochta a bheidh ann don Rúís má ionsaíonn sí an Úcráin. United States (US) intelligence officials say Russia intends to launch the attack tomorrow, which Russia denies once again. Deir oifigigh faisnéise de chuid na Stát Aontaithe (SAM) go bhfuil sé i gceist ag an Rúis dul i mbun an ionsaithe sin arú amárach;séanann an Rúis a léithid seo arís eile. Yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Joe Biden stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to alleviate this crisis. Leag Uachtarán na hÚcráine,Volodymyr Zelenskiy agus Uachtarán SAM,Joe Biden béim inné ar a thábhachtaí is a bhí sé leanacht le hiarrachtaí taighleoireachta féachaint leis an ghéarchéim seo a mhaolú. The two talked to each other on the phone. Labhair an bheirt le chéile ar an teileafón. It is reported that Western countries have been continuously supplying ammunition to Ukraine for some time to enable it to defend itself in the event of an attack. Here in Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs has announced a warning She has given any Irishman over in Ukraine to leave that country immediately. Tuairiscítear go bhfuil armlón á chur ar fáil go leanúnach ag tíortha an Iarthair don Úcráin le tamall anois le go mbeidh sí in ann í féin a chosaint i gcás ionsaithe, Anseo in Éirinn,tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha go bhfuil foláireamh tugtha aici d'aon Éireannach atá thall san Úcráin, an tír sin a fhágáil láithreach. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Pic from Getty Images) Seansailéir na Gearmáine Olaf Scholz (Pic ó Getty Images)

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Bishop of Clonfert appointed Bishop of Galway. Easpag Chluain Fearta ceaptha mar Easpag ar Ghaillimh. The Catholic Bishop of Clonfert, Michael Duignan, has now been appointed Bishop of Galway. Is é Easpag Caitliceach Chluain Fearta, Michael Duignan atá ceaptha anois mar Easpag ar Ghaillimh. The announcement was made in Galway Cathedral this morning when Mass was read and the main celebrant was Pope Nuncio Jude Okolo. Rinneadh an fógra in Ard-Eaglais na Gaillimhe ar maidin nuair a léadh Aifreann agus ba é Nuncio an Phápa,Jude Okolo, an príomh- cheiliúraí. The future of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway - Kilmacdow as well as the Apostolic Administration of Kilfenora will be the responsibility for the future. Beidh cúraimí Chluain Fearta agus Dheoise na Gaillimhe-Chill Mhic Dhuach chomh maith le Riaradh Aspalda Chill Fhionnúrach ar an Easpa Duignan feasta. Bishop Michael Duignan, 51, is a native of Athlone. 51 bliain d'aois atá an tEaspag Michael Duignan, as Áth Luain ó dhúchas. He succeeds Bishop who has resigned from Brendan Kelly. Tagann sé i gcomharbacht ar an Easpag Breandán Ó Ceallaigh (Brendan Kelly) atá éirithe as a chuid cúraimí. Bishop Kelly, now 75, was also at the altar in the cathedral this morning. Bhí an tEaspag Ó Ceallaigh, atá 75 anois é féin freisin ar an altóir san ardeaglais ar maidin. In an address given by Bishop Duignan, he thanked Pope Francis 'for the confidence he has shown in me in carrying out these additional tasks'. In aitheasc a thug an tEaspag Duignan,ghabh sé buíochas leis an bPápa Proinsias 'as an muinín atá léirithe aige ionam na cúraimí breise seo a chomhlíonadh'. He also said that he was very interested in Irish and that he would ask people with Irish in his dioceses to help him with the language. Dúirt sé freisin go raibh suim mhór aige i gcúrsaí Gaeilge agus go mbeadh sé ag iarraidh ar dhaoine le Gaeilge sna deoisí atá aige chuile chúnamh a thabhairt dó leis an teanga. This is the first time that 2 major Catholic dioceses on the island of Ireland have come together under one bishop. Is í seo an chéad uair riamh a bhfuil 2 mhórdheoise Chaitliceach ar oileán na hÉireann tagtha le chéile faoi aon easpag amháin. However, the Vatican says that it is not an amalgamation, and that neither diocese will lose whatever independence it already has. Deir an Vatacáin áfach nach aon chomhnascadh atá i gceist, agus nach gcaillfidh ceachtar deoise pé neamhspleáchas atá aici cheana féin. There are currently 26 dioceses on the island for the Catholic community of 4.5m people. 26 deoise atá ar an oileán faoi láthair don phobal Caitliceach de 4.5m duine. Bishop of Clonfert appointed Bishop of Galway Easpag Chluain Fearta ceaptha mar Easpag ar Ghaillimh

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School principal pays tribute to young boy killed. Ómós léirithe ag príomhoide scoile don bhuachaill óg a maraíodh. The Principal of Mary and Ita Secondary School in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick has paid tribute to one of his pupils, a 12 - year - old boy who was killed in a road accident early this morning. Tá ómós léirithe ag Príomhoide Mheánscoil Mhuire agus Íde i mBaile an Chaisleáin Nua i gContaeLuimnigh do dhuine dá dhaltaí, buachaill 12 bliain d'aois a maraíodh i dtimpiste bóthair go moch ar maidin inniu. In a statement from the principal, Sean lane said that the school was saddened and disturbed to hear of the death of Wiktor Chojecki, a native of Poland who was living in the area with his parents. I ráiteas ón bpríomhoide, Sean lane dúirt sé go raibh an scoil faoi bhrón agus suaite nuair a chuala siad faoi bhás Wiktor Chojecki, ón bPolainn ó dhúchas ach a bhí ag cur faoi sa cheantar i dteannta a thuismitheoirí. He expressed the school's condolences to Wiktor's parents, who are also from Poland but have been living in western Co. Limerick for some years. Chuir sé comhbhrón na scoile in iúl do thuismitheoirí Wiktor, ar ón bPolainn dóibh freisin ach a bhí ag cur fúthu in iarthar Cho.Luimnigh le tamall de bhlianta. Wiktor Chojecki was driving the car in a lorry crash on the N21 near Adare early this morning. Ba é Wiktor Chojecki a bhí ag tiomáint an chairr a bhí i dtimpiste le leoraí ar an N21 lámh le hÁth Dara go moch ar maidin. The boy was the only person in the car at the time. Ba é an buachaill an t-aon duine a bhí sa charr ag an am. The emergency services were notified shortly before 2 p.m. Cuireadh na seirbhísí éigeandála ar an eolas go gairid roimh a 2 a'chlog. They found the boy dead in the car. Tháinig siad ar an mbuachaill agus é marbh sa charr. The driver of the lorry, a man in his forties, was disturbed after the crash but sustained no injuries. Bhí tiománaí an leoraí,fear sna daicheadaí suaite i ndiaidh na timpiste ach níor bhain aon ghortú dó. Wiktor's mother owned the car he was driving. Ba le máthair Wiktor an carr a bhí sé a thiomáint. The gardaí are investigating this tragedy. Tá na gardaí ag fiosrú na tragóide seo. Gardaí investigating the accident on this stretch of road Gardaí ag fiosrú na timpiste a tharla ar an stráice bóthair seo

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€ 200 energy rebate, reduced fares announced. Aisíocaíocht fuinnimh €200, laghdú ar tháillí iompair fógartha. The new policies announced by the Government this afternoon are worth € 290 million and aim to help people meet the current high cost of living. Luach €290 milliún atá sna beartais nua a d'fhógair an Rialtas tráthnóna a bhfuil sé mar aidhm acu cuidiú le daoine an costas ard maireachtála atá ann faoi láthair a sheasamh. The largest share of the € 200 one - off energy repayment money must be made available to every household in the State. Caithfear an sciar is mó den airgead ar aísíocaíocht fuinnimh aon uaire €200 a chur ar fáil do gach líon tí sa Stát. Value Added Tax has been included in the amount of € 200 which will be refunded from April. Tá Cáin Bhreisluacha curtha san áireamh sa tsuim €200 a aisíocfar ó mhí Aibreáin. It has also been announced that public transport fares will be cut by 20% from April and that fares will be reduced until the end of the year. Fógraíodh freisin go bhfuil táillí iompair phoiblí le ciorrú 20 faoin gcéad ón Aibreán agus go mbeidh na táillí íslithe ann go deireadh na bliana. The maximum amount that primary school pupils will pay for bus fares will be reduced to € 150 and € 500 for second level school pupils. Laghdófar an t- uasmhéid a íocfas daltaí bunscoile ar tháillí bus feasta go €150 agus €500 a bheas ann i gcás daltaí scoile dara leibhéal. In addition, Fuel Allowance recipients will be paid an extra one - off € 125 at the beginning of next month. Ina cheann sin, íocfar €125 breise aon uaire i dtús na míosa seo chugainn le daoine a fhaigheann an Liúntas Breosla. That's about 390,000 people. Sin thart ar 390,000 duine. € 10 per week will be added to the Families in Employment Payment earlier than planned. Cuirfear €10 sa tseachtain leis an Íocaíocht do Theaghlaigh i bhFostaíocht níos luaithe ná mar a bhí beartaithe. The threshold for the Drug Reimbursement Scheme will also be reduced from € 100 to € 80. Ísleofar chomh maith an tairseach don Scéim Aisíocaíochta Drugaí ó €100 go €80. Top 70,000 will be bullied by this amendment. Barr ar 70,000 a bhainfeas balachtáil as an leasú seo. The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Michael McGrath, announced the policies at an afternoon press conference. Ba iad an tAire Airgeadais, Paschal Donohoe, agus an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Michael McGrath, a d'fhógair na beartais ag preasócáid tráthnóna. Opposition parties, however, have little regard for what the Government has announced. Ní móran measa atá ag páirtithe an fhreasúra ar a bhfuil fógartha ag an Rialtas, áfach. Sinn Féin has said that it can only heal. Dúirt Sinn Féin nach bhfuil ann ach cneasú thar goimh.

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The Defense Forces have three options: proposing the middle ground. Trí rogha ag Óglaigh na hÉireann: an bealach meánach á mholadh. The Defense Forces would not be in a position to protect the people, territories or property of this country from the plots of the enemy - should it occur - for lack of resources, a new report says. Ní bheadh Óglaigh na hÉireann in araíocht muintir, críocha ná maoin na tíre seo a chosaint ar fheillbhearta namhad - dá dtiocfadh a leithéid i gceist - cheal acmhainní, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua. According to the report from the Defense Forces Commission, it is time and imperative to radically transform and modernize the defense forces of this country. De réir na tuarascála ón gCoimisiúin um Óglaigh na hÉireann gur mithid agus gur den riachtanas é fórsaí cosanta na tíre seo a athrú ó bhonn agus a nua-aoisiú. Should the proposed major project be undertaken, it is said, it would have to be closely overseen by the Oireachtas and other State bodies. Sa chás go dtabharfaí faoin mórthogra atáthar a mholadh, a deirtear, níor mhór don Oireachtas agus d'fhorais eile an Stáit dianmhaoirseacht a dhéanamh air. The report explores three ambitions: The Defense Forces may be exhausted as it is but unable to defend the nation against ordinary foreign military forces. Trí uaillmhian a chíortar sa tuarascáil: D'fhéadfadh Óglaigh na hÉireann fuirseadh leo mar atá ach d'fhágfadh sin nach bhféadfaidís an náisiún a chosaint ar ghnáthfhórsaí míleata ón gcoigríoch. That, or the military capability of the Volunteers could be strengthened. É sin, nó d'fhéadfaí cumas míleata na nÓglach a threisiú. In that case, a new radar system would have to be implemented; improving intelligence and cyber defense services; and adding to the fleet. Sa chás sin, chaithfí córas nua radair a chur i bhfeidhm; seirbhísí faisnéise agus cibearchosanta a fheabhsú; agus cur leis an gcabhlach. Finally, the Defense Forces could be placed on an equal footing with the defense forces of other small European Union countries. Agus an meall mór ar deireadh, d'fhéadfaí Óglaigh na hÉireann a chur ar chomhchéim chumais le fórsaí cosanta thíortha beaga eile an Aontais Eorpaigh. In that case, however, the budget of the Defense Forces would have to be tripled. Sa chás sin, ámh, chaithfí buiséad na nÓglach a mhéadú a thrí oiread. The Commission currently proposes to focus on the second and third ambitions separately but with the opportunity to engage in the kind of public and political debate that is needed. Molann an Coimisiún díriú faoi láthair ar an dara huaillmhian agus an tríú ceann a chur ar leithligh ach a mbeidh deis ann an cinéal díospóireachta poiblí agus polaitiúla atá de dhíth a chur sa siúl.

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"Police in a group with loyalists in Belfast in the 1990s". "Póilíní i mbuíon le dílseoirí i mBéal Feirste sna nóchaidí". RUC police have colluded with loyalists who murdered Catholics in Belfast in the 1990s, according to a new report from the Police Ombudsman for the North. Bhí póilíní an RUC claonpháirteach le dílseoirí a dhúnmharaigh Caitlicigh i mBéal Feirste sna nóchaidí, a deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ó Ombudsman na bPóilíní sa Tuaisceart. Ombudsman Marie Anderson investigated nine shooting attacks in which eleven people were killed. D'fhiosraigh an tOmbudsman Marie Anderson naoi n-ionsaí lámhaigh inar maraíodh aon duine dhéag. The attack on Sean Graham's bookmaker's shop on Lower Ormeau Road on 5 February 1992 was one of the omens which the Ombudsman sought to substantiate. Bhí an t-ionsaí ar shiopa geallghlacadóra Sean Graham ar Bhóthar Ormeau Íochtarach ar an 5 Feabhra 1992 i measc na n-eachtraí a d'fhéach an tOmbudsman le cur le bonn. Five people were killed in the store that day. Maraíodh cúigear sa siopa an lá sin. In addition to colluding with terrorists, the report states that the police were negligent in conducting their investigations. Chomh maith le dul i gclaonpháirt le sceimhlitheoirí, deirtear sa tuarascáil go raibh na póilíní faillitheach agus iad ag tabhairt faoina bhfiosrúcháin. On top of the betrayal, says Maire Anderson, police have allowed detectives in terrorist groups their heads off. Mar bharr ar an bhfeall, a deir Maire Anderson, thug póilíní cead a gcinn do bhrathadóirí i ngrúpaí sceimhlitheoireachta. These detectives are people who were involved in murders, she says. Daoine iad na brathadóirí seo a bhí bainteach le dúnmharuithe, a deir sí. The report confirms that eight members of the UDA in south Belfast were detectives and involved in 27 murders or attempted murders. Deimhnítear sa tuarascáil go raibh ochtar ball den UDA i ndeisceart Bhéal Feirste ina mbrathadóirí agus go raibh baint acu le 27 dúnmharú nó iarracht ar dhúnmharú. It is also alleged that the RUC did not inform two men that loyalists intended to kill them; the RUC intelligence department did not share important information with other police investigating murders; and that police were often leaked rather than seized as they should be. Maítear freisin nár chuir an RUC in iúl do bheirt fhear go raibh rún ag dílseoirí iad a mharú; nár roinn rannóg faisnéise an RUC eolas tábhachtach le póilíní eile a raibh dúnmharuithe á bhfiosrú acu; agus go raibh póilíní siléigeach go minic in áit deis a thapú mar ba chóir. Subsequently, it is said that no evidence was found that police had precise prior knowledge of loyalist planned assault attacks. Ina dhiaidh sin, deirtear nár aimsíodh aon fhianaise go raibh eolas beacht roimh ré ag póilíní ar íonsaithe lámhaigh a bhí beartaithe ag dílseoirí. However, says Marie Anderson, that is a matter of concern and a story in itself because there are so many detectives giving them information. Ar a shon sin féin, a deir Marie Anderson, is údar imní agus scéal ann féin é sin ó tharla go raibh an oiread sin brathadóirí ag tabhairt faisnéise dóibh. In a statement, deputy chief constable Jonathan Roberts said that the contents of the Ombudsman's report were not pleasant to read and that they would not apologize for bad policing, as he had said. I ráiteas, thug leas- ardchonstábla na bpóilíní Jonathan Roberts le fios nach deas é le léamh a bhfuil i dtuarascáil an Ombudsman agus nach ndéanfaidh siad leithscéal do dhrochphóilíneacht, mar a dúirt sé. He said there had been a lot of change in the last thirty years and, indeed, the police approach to detectives had changed radically since then. Dúirt sé go raibh go leor athraithe le tríocha bliain agus, go deimhin, gur athraíodh ó bhonn cur chuige na bpóilíní i leith brathadóirí ó shin.

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Businessman Jim Mansfield sentenced to 18 months in prison. Príosún 18 mí gearrtha ar an bhfear gnó Jim Mansfield. Businessman Jim Mansfield has been sentenced to two years in prison - but the last six months have been suspended - for trying to distort the course of justice when he instructed to destroy images from security cameras. Gearradh téarma príosúin dhá bhliain ar an bhfear gnó Jim Mansfield - ach na sé mhí dheireanacha curtha ar fionraí - faoi iarracht a dhéanamh cúrsa na córa a shaobhadh nuair a thug sé treoir íomhánna ó cheamaraí slándála a scrios. Jim Mansfield is seen in the images leaving a hotel in west Dublin with a man who worked for him and was abducted later that day. Tá Jim Mansfield le feiceáil sna híomhánna ag fágáil óstáin in iarthar Bhaile Átha Cliath in éineacht le fear a bhí ag obair dó agus a fuadaíodh níos deireanaí an lá sin. The man, Martin Byrne, was abducted by known criminals Dessie O'Hare and Declan Duffy - two former members of the INLA. Ba iad na coirpigh aitheanta Dessie O'Hare agus Declan Duffy - iarbhaill beirt den INLA - a d'fhuadaigh an fear, Martin Byrne. Jim Mansfield, 54, was convicted in the Special Criminal Court today of attempting to pervert the course of justice but was not convicted of participating in a conspiracy to kidnap Martin Byrne. Sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta inniu, ciontaíodh Jim Mansfield, 54 bliain d'aois, in iarracht a dhéanamh cúrsa na córa a shaobhadh ach neamhchiontaíodh é i bpáirt a ghlacadh i gcomhcheilg chun Martin Byrne a fhuadach. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove that Jim Mansfied knew that Dessie O'Hare and Declan Duffy intended to abduct the man. Rialaigh an chúirt nach raibh dóthain fianaise ann le cruthú go raibh a fhios ag Jim Mansfied go raibh rún ag Dessie O'Hare agus Declan Duffy an fear a fhuadach. It was ruled, however, that he instructed Martin Byrne's brother Patrick to destroy images from security cameras at the Finnstown House Hotel in Lucan. Rialaíodh, áfach, gur thug sé treoir do dheartháir Martin Byrne, Patrick, íomhánna ó cheamaraí slándála in Óstán Theach Bhaile Finn i Leamhcán a scrios. Dessie O'Hare was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2019 for illegally imprisoning Martin Byrne. Gearradh seacht mbliana príosúin ar Dessie O'Hare in 2019 faoi Martin Byrne a phríosúnú go neamhdhleathach. In 2018, Declan Duffy was sentenced to six years in prison for the same offense. In 2018, gearradh sé bliana príosúin ar Declan Duffy faoin gcion céanna.

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Man in his sixties killed in road accident. Fear sna seascaidí marbh i dtaisme bóthair. A man in his sixties has been killed in a road accident in County Kildare early this morning. Tá fear sna seascaidí marbh de bharr taisme bóthair a tharla i gContaeChill Dara go moch ar maidin. The accident occurred shortly after 2pm in the Moyvalley area. Go gairid tar éis a 2 a'chlog a tharla an taisme i gceantar Mhaigh Bhealaigh. The van he was driving collided with another van parked on the side of the road. B'amhlaidh a bhuail an veain a bhí á thiomáint aige in aghaidh veain eile a bhí páirceáilte le taobh an bhóthair. The guards and emergency medical services were on scene shortly afterwards. Bhí na gardaí agus na seirbhísí éigeandála leighis ar an láthair go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. However, the man had died. Bhí an fear básaithe áfach. A man who was in the van was struck with minor injuries. Tharla mionghortuithe do fhear a bhí sa veain a buaileadh. He was treated at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. Cuireadh cóir leighis airsean in Ospidéal Uí Chonghaile i mBaile Bhláinséir. The man in question is in his thirties. Fear sna tríochaidí atá i gceist. Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed this accident to come forward and share any information. another gardaí station. Tá gardaí ag iarraidh ar aon duine a chonaic an taisme seo a theacht chun cinn agus aon eolas a roinnt, Iarrtar orthu dul i dteagmháil le Stáisiún Gardaí Léim an Bhradáin ag 01 666 7800, Líne Rúnda an Gharda Síochána ag 1800 666 111 , nó aon stáisiún eile de chuid na ngardaí.

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Irish golfer Leona Maguire makes her own history. A stair féin déanta ag an ngalfaire Éireannach,Leona Maguire. For the first time ever, an Irishman has won the LPGA golf tournament. Don chéad uair riamh, tá an comórtas ar thuras gailf an LPGA buaite ag Éireannach. Leona Maguire, a woman from Cavan, managed to achieve that last night. D'éirigh le Leona Maguire,bean as an gCabhán, an méid sin a bhaint amach aréir. Over at the 'Crown Colony Golf and Country Club' golf course in the state of Florida in the United States, the 27 - year - old woman from Ballyconnell performed the achievement. Thall ar ghalf-chúrsa an 'Crown Colony Golf and Country Club' i stát Florida sna Stáit Aontaithe a rinne an bhean 27 bliain d'aois as Béal Átha Conaill, an t-éacht. She was 3 beats ahead of her opponent, Lexi Thompson for her last, Bhí sí 3 bhuille chun cinn ar a céille comhraic,Lexi Thompson as a dheiridh,

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Controversial memorial wall in Glasnevin to be removed. Balla cuimhneacháin conspóideach i nGlas Naíon le baint anuas. The owners of Glasnevin Cemetery have announced their intention to remove a controversial memorial wall in the cemetery. Tá se fógartha ag úinéirí Reilig Ghlas Naíon go bhfuil sé i gceist acu balla cuimhneacháin conspóideach sa reilig a bhaint anuas. The list of dead from the Easter Rising and the War of Independence is on the wall, including the Defense Forces, the general public, British soldiers and the RIC police. Liosta na marbh ó Éirí Amach na Cásca agus ó Chogadh na Saoirse atá ar an mballa, idir Óglaigh na hÉireann, an gnáthphobal, shaighdiúirí na Breataine agus phóilíní an RIC. However, much controversy erupted when it was suggested that British forces, including the Blacks, would be included. Tarraingíodh conspóid mhór, áfach, nuair a tugadh le fios go mbeadh fórsaí na Breataine, na Dúchrónaigh ina measc, curtha san áireamh. In a statement, the Dublin Cemetery Trust said it had decided to remove it due to the vandalism of the wall. I ráiteas, dúirt Iontaobhas Reiligí Bhaile Átha Cliath gur mar gheall ar an lóitiméireacht atá déanta ar an mballa a chinn siad é a bhaint anuas. They regret the decision but have no strength in the face of the latest lesion, which they said was a real blow. Is oth leo an cinneadh ach níl aon neart air i bhfianaise an loit is deireanaí, ar fíor-dhrochlot é, a dúirt siad. The wall has been damaged on three occasions since it was erected and the owners said they believed it would be damaged again if it was repaired. Rinneadh damáiste don bhalla ar thrí ócáid ó cuireadh suas é agus dúirt na húinéirí gur chreid siad go ndéanfaí díobháil dó arís dá gcóireofaí é. They do not have the means, they said, to bear the huge cost of the refurbishment and security arrangements. Níl sé d'acmhainn acu, a dúirt siad, an costas mór a bhainfeadh leis an obair chóirithe agus le socruithe slándála a sheasamh. The decision to break down the wall has been criticized by RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy who wrote a book about the children killed during Easter Week. Tá an cinneadh an balla a bhaint anuas cáinte ag craoltóir RTÉ Joe Duffy a scríobh leabhar faoi na páistí a maraíodh le linn Sheachtain na Cásca. However, the independent councilor in Dublin, Nial Ring, said it was a wise decision as many people believe the wall is a great insult. Dúirt an comhairleoir neamhspleách i mBaile Átha Cliath, Nial Ring, ámh, gur cinneadh ciallmhar a bhí ann mar go gcreideann go leor daoine gur mór an masla an balla.

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The case of a woman who lost her codeine was discussed in the Dáil. Cás mná a cailleadh tar éis di cóidín a chaitheamh pléite sa Dáil. The Dáil debated the case of a 39 - year - old woman who died after taking painkillers - containing codeine. Sa Dáil, pléadh cás mná 39 bliain d'aois a cailleadh tar éis di cógas pianmhúcháin - a raibh cóidín ann - a chaitheamh. Independent TD Marian Harkin said Laura Newell died at Sligo University Hospital two weeks ago. Dúirt an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách Marian Harkin gur bhásaigh Laura Newell in Ospidéal Ollscoile Shligigh coicís ó shin. The woman was in pain because she had infertility that was not diagnosed in time. Bhí pian ar an mbean de bhrí go raibh inmheatróis uirthi nár diagnóisíodh in am. Marian Harkin pointed out that Laura Newell received the codeine online, not from a pharmacy. Thug Marian Harkin le fios gur ar líne a fuair Laura Newell an cóidín, seachas ó chógaslann. These drugs are easy to buy online and are not against the law, Deputy Harkin said. Is furasta na drugaí seo a cheannach ar líne agus níl a leithéid in aghaidh an dlí, a dúirt an Teachta Harkin. She called for a review of the legislation on the sale of drugs containing codeine. D'iarr sí athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an reachtaíocht a bhaineann le drugaí a bhfuil cóidín iontu a dhíol. She also claimed that pain management services in Ireland are under-resourced. Mhaígh sí chomh maith nach bhfuil leath a ndóthain acmhainní ag seirbhísí bainistíochta péine in Éirinn. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that addiction to prescription drugs, such as codeine and benzodiazepines, is a significant problem in this country. Dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar gur fadhb shuntasach sa tír seo andúil i ndrugaí ar oideas, fearacht cóidín agus beinsidhé-asaipíní. He also pointed out that codeine is more tightly controlled on these worlds than it has been in the past. Thug sé le fios chomh maith go ndéantar rialú níos déine ar chóidín ar na saolta seo ná mar a dhéantaí roimhe seo. Pharmacists do not dispense codeine to the public like I do, he said, and they question people before they give it out. Ní dháileann cógaiseoirí cóidín ar an bpobal ar nós cuma liom, a dúirt sé, agus is amhlaidh a cheistíonn siad daoine sula dtugann siad amach é.

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Russia needs a clear response to the Irish perspective. Freagra soiléir ar dhearcadh na hÉireann ag teastáil ón Rúis. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wants an immediate response to a letter he sent to Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on this country's position on security in Europe. Tá Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Rúise Sergey Lavrov ag iarraidh freagra gan mhoill ar litir atá seolta aige chuig Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na hÉireann Simon Coveney maidir le dearcadh na tíre seo ar chúrsaí slándála san Eoraip. Sergey Lavrov says in his letter that he wants to ascertain whether Ireland's attitude to previous commitments on security arrangements has changed. Deir Sergey Lavrov sa litir go bhfuil sé ag iarraidh a dheimhniú an bhfuil dearcadh na hÉireann ar ghealltanais a tugadh roimhe seo maidir le socruithe slándála, an bhfuil an dearcadh sin tar éis athrú. He wants a clear answer, he says in the letter. Freagra soiléir atá uaidh, a deir sé sa litir. The letter also states that European countries, including Ireland, have pledged not to secure their own security if other countries suffer. Deirtear sa litir chomh maith gur gheall tíortha san Eoraip, Éire ina measc, nach ndaingneoidís a slándáil féin dá mbeadh tíortha eile thíos leis. Russia claims that this principle has been violated since Ukraine joined the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for several years. Maíonn an Rúis go bhfuil an prionsabal seo sáraithe ó chuaigh an Úcráin i dtláithínteacht leis an Aontas Eorpach agus le hEagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh le roinnt blianta. Conversely, Western countries accuse the Russians of seeking to increase their power and intend to invade Ukraine. Os a choinne sin, cuireann tíortha an Iarthair i leith na Rúiseach go bhfuil siadsan ag iarraidh cur lena gcumhacht féin agus rún acu ionradh a dhéanamh ar an Úcráin. Earlier today, the United States announced that it was to send an additional 3,000 troops to Poland and Romania because of what it says is the threat that Russia will launch a raid on Ukraine. Níos túisce inniu, d'fhógair na Stáit Aontaithe go bhfuil siad le 3,000 saighdiúir breise a chur go dtí an Pholainn agus an Rómáin mar gheall ar an mbaol a deir siad atá ann go dtabharfaidh an Rúis ruathar faoin Úcráin. 140,000 Russian soldiers are currently gathered on the border between Russia and Ukraine. Tá 140,000 saighdiúr Rúiseach bailithe ar an teorainn idir an Rúis agus an Úcráin faoi láthair.

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Students to take Leaving Certificate as before pandemic. Scoláirí le tabhairt faoin Ardteist mar a bhí roimh an bpaindéim. Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that school students will take the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate exams this year as usual before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire Oideachais Norma Foley go dtabharfaidh daltaí scoile faoi scrúduithe na hArdteistiméireachta agus an Teastais Shóisearaigh i mbliana mar ba ghnách roimh an bpaindéim covid 19. This means that there will be no calculated grades this year as there were last year. Fágann sin nach mbeidh aon ghráid ríofa ann i mbliana mar a bhí anuraidh agus arú anuraidh. However, the Minister confirmed that further assessments will be taken into account and that there will be more choices on the examination papers this year. Cé ea, dhearbhaigh an tAire go gcuirfear measúnuithe eile san áireamh agus go mbeidh níos mó roghanna ar na páipéir scrúdaithe i mbliana. It had previously been indicated that Department of Education officials believed that the Leaving Certificate could not be based on calculated grades this year as 25% of students did not take the Junior Certificate examinations. Bhí sé tugtha le fios roimhe seo gur chreid oifigigh na Roinne Oideachais nach bhféadfaí an Ardteist a bhunú ar ghráid ríofa i mbliana mar nach ndearna 25 faoin gcéad de na daltaí scrúduithe an Teastais Shóisearaigh. Hence, they said, there was no yardstick for those students. Dá réir sin, a dúirt siad, ní raibh aon tslat tomhais ann i gcás na ndaltaí sin. Universities also opposed the system of calculated grades. Chuir lucht ollscoile in aghaidh chóras na ngrád ríofa freisin. They believe that this system has created inequality as it has led to inflation in the number of points required for third level courses. Dar leo gur chothaigh an córas sin éagothroime mar gur tháinig boilsiciú ar an líon pointí a bhí ag teastáil le haghaidh cúrsaí tríú leibhéal dá bhíthin. Teachers also preferred the re-system but student representatives said this year's exams should not be used as Covid-19 courses continue to disrupt teaching and learning. B'fhearr le múinteoirí an t-athchóras chomh maith ach dúirt ionadaithe na scoláirí nár cheart dul i muinín na scrúduithe i mbliana mar gheall go bhfuil cúrsaí covid 19 ag cur as go fóill do chúrsaí teagaisc agus foghlama. All of this led to the majority of classes having a voice on the question against a calculated grade. D'fhág sé sin ar fad go raibh formhór na n-aicmí a raibh guthaíocht acu ar an gceist in aghaidh grád ríofa.

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Students to take Leaving Certificate as before pandemic. Scol�ir� le tabhairt faoin Ardteist mar a bh� roimh an bpaind�im. Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that school pupils will take the Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate examinations this year as usual before the Covid-19 pandemic. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire Oideachais Norma Foley go dtabharfaidh daltaí scoile faoi scrúduithe na hArdteistiméireachta agus an Teastais Shóisearaigh i mbliana mar ba ghnách roimh an bpaindéim covid 19. This means that there will be no reckoning grades this year as there were last year. Fágann sin nach mbeidh aon ghráid ríofa ann i mbliana mar a bhí anuraidh agus arú anuraidh. However, the Minister confirmed that further assessments will be taken into account and that there will be more options on the examination papers this year. Cé ea, dhearbhaigh an tAire go gcuirfear measúnuithe eile san áireamh agus go mbeidh níos mó roghanna ar na páipéir scrúdaithe i mbliana. It had previously been pointed out that Department of Education officials believed that the Leaving Certificate could not be based on prescribed grades this year as 25% of students did not take the Junior Certificate examinations. Bhí sé tugtha le fios roimhe seo gur chreid oifigigh na Roinne Oideachais nach bhféadfaí an Ardteist a bhunú ar ghráid ríofa i mbliana mar nach ndearna 25 faoin gc�ad de na daltaí scrúduithe an Teastais Shóisearaigh. Accordingly, they said, there was no yardstick for those students. Dá réir sin, a dúirt siad, ní raibh aon tslat tomhais ann i gcás na ndaltaí sin. Universities also opposed the re-graded system. Chuir lucht ollscoile in aghaidh chóras na ngrád ríofa freisin. They believe that this system has created inequality as it has led to inflation of the number of points required for third level courses. Dar leo gur chothaigh an córas sin éagothroime mar gur tháinig boilsiciú ar an líon pointí a bhí ag teastáil le haghaidh cúrsaí tríú leibhéal dá bhíthin. Teachers also preferred the rehearsal but the student representatives said that this year's should not be relied on because the Covid-19 courses are still disrupting teaching and learning courses. B'fhearr le múinteoirí an t-athchóras chomh maith ach dúirt ionadaithe na scoláirí nár cheart dul i muinín na scrúduithe i mbliana mar gheall go bhfuil cúrsaí covid 19 ag cur as go fóill do chúrsaí teagaisc agus foghlama. All of this has led to the majority of classes having a voice on the question against grade. D'fhág sé sin ar fad go raibh formhór na n-aicmí a bhfuil guthaíocht acu ar an gceist in aghaidh grád ríofa.

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US wants China to influence Russia. SAM ag iarraidh ar an tSín a tionchar a imirt ar an Rúis. The United States (US) government has called on China to try to use its influence on Russia so that Ukraine is not invaded. D'iarr Rialtas Na Stáit Aontaithe (SAM) ar an tSín féachaint chuige lena tionchar a úsáid ar an Rúis ionas nach n-ionsófar an Úcráin. The US wants the crisis to be discussed at the UN Security Council on Monday. Teastaíonn ó SAM go bpléifí an ghéarchéim ag Comhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe Dé Luain. The US says the way in which Russian troops have gathered at the Ukrainian border is a major threat to international peace. Deir SAM gur bagairt mhór don tsíochán go hidirnáisiúnta an bealach a bhfuil trúpaí Rúiseacha bailithe ag theorainn na hÚcráine. America has said that a war in Ukraine would not help China either. Tá sé ráite ag Meiriceá nach aon chabhair don tSín ach oiread é go mbeadh sé ina chogadh san Úcráin. Russia, however, says it has no recollection of attacking Ukraine, and that Western countries are adding to tensions in the region thanks to their statements. Deir an Rúis áfach nach bhfuil aon chuimhne aige an Úcráin a ionsaí, agus gurb iad tíortha an Iarthair atá ag cur leis an teannas sa réigiún a bhuíochas dá gcuid ráiteas.

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The danger that the Irish language requirement could be eliminated. An baol ann go bhféadfaí fáil réidh le riachtanas na Gaeilge. There is a danger that the Irish language requirement for promotion could be completely eliminated in the public service. Tá an baol ann go bhféadfaí fáil réidh ar fad sa tseirbhís phoiblí leis an riachtanas Gaeilge don ardú céime. This is according to documents released to the Tuairisc.ie website under the Freedom of Information Act. Sin de réir cáipéisí a scaoileadh leis an suíomh idirlín Tuairisc.ie faoin Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise. It outlines how the Irish language requirement for promotion in An Garda Síochána was removed. Luaitear ann an bealach a bhfuarthas réidh leis an riachtanas Gaeilge do ardú céime sa nGarda Síochána. Among the reasons suggested in that case was the view that the Irish language could be a barrier to people with dyslexia - and to people from other countries. I measc na gcúiseanna ar moladh sa chás sin bhí an tuairim go bhféadfadh an Ghaeilge a bheith ina bac ar dhaoine a bhfuil disléicse orthu - agus ar dhaoine ó thíortha eile. An education expert says that there is a danger that this attitude will spread among the public service and that this will open the door for recruiters to eliminate the Irish language requirement in other professions. Deir saineolaí oideachais go bhfuil baol ann go scaipfidh an dearcadh sin i measc na seirbhíse poiblí agus go bhfágfaidh sin an doras ar oscailt do lucht earcaíochta deireadh a chur leis an riachtanas Gaeilge i ngairmeacha eile. The requirement for gardaí wishing to be promoted to sergeants or inspectors to remove more than 50% in the oral Irish test was abolished 7 months ago. Cuireadh deireadh 7 mí ó shin leis an riachtanas go mbeadh ar ghardaí ar mhian leo ardú céime go sáirsintí nó cigirí breis agus 50 faoin gcéad a fháil i mbéaltriail na Gaeilge. But more information has emerged about the process by which that decision was made. Ach tá níos mó eolais tagtha chun cinn faoin bpróiséas faoina dtángthas ar an gcinneadh sin. It seems that a policy being drafted in the Department of Justice in 2018 questioned the value of Irish as a requirement for sergeants or inspectors. Is cosúil gur i bpolasaí a bhí á dhréachtadh sa Roinn Dlí agus Cirt i 2018 a ceistíodh an luach a bhaineann le Gaeilge mar riachtanas do sháirsintí nó cigirí. It was stated that the Irish language requirement would preclude people with dyslexia who had received an exemption from Irish at school and foreigners who had not studied Irish. Luadh go gcuirfeadh an riachtanas Gaeilge bac ar dhaoine go bhfuil disléicse orthu agus a raibh díolúine ón nGaeilge faighte acu ar scoil agus ar eachtrannaigh nach ndearna staidéar ar an nGaeilge. Professor Pádraig Ó Duibhir is an education expert at DCU. Tá an tOllamh Pádraig Ó Duibhir ina shaineolaí oideachais i DCU. He is of the opinion that there is a danger that this thinking will open doors for the recruiters to eliminate the requirement for Irish in other professions as well. Tá seisean den tuairim go bhfuil baol ann go n-osclaíonn an smaointeoireacht seo doirse don lucht earcaíochta deireadh a chur le riachtanas Gaeilge i ngairmeacha eile freisin. It also states that there is a misunderstanding about dyslexia and its barriers to language learning .... Deir sé freisin go bhfuil míthuiscint ann maidir le disléicse agus maidir leis an mbac a chuireann sé ar leanaí ó thaobh fhoghlaim teangacha de.... Meanwhile, over 700 Gardaí have indicated their willingness to wear a ring to show the public that they are willing to provide a service through Irish. Idir an dá linn, tá breis agus 700 Garda i ndiaidh a léiriú go bhfuil siad sásta fáinne a chaitheamh lena léiriú don phobal go bhfuil siad sásta seirbhís trí Ghaeilge a chur ar fáil dóibh.

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€ 6.125m to be distributed by Údarás na Gaeltachta. €6.125m le dáileadh ag Údarás na Gaeltachta. Údarás na Gaeltachta is to distribute € 6.125m of funding to co - operatives and community organizations for the year 2022. Tá €6.125m d'airgead maoinithe le dáileadh ag Údarás na Gaeltachta ar chomharchumainn agus eagraíochtaí pobail don bhliain 2022. This was confirmed at an earlier Board meeting of the Authority. Dearbhaíodh sin ag cruinniú de Bhord an Údaráis níos túisce. Organizations to receive a share of this funding include: Muintearas € 780,000 Gaeltacht Arts € 500,000 (This is part - funded in conjunction with the Arts Council) Comhar Naíonra na Gaeltachta € 590,000 In total, there is an increase of up to € The money that Údarás na Gaeltachta is distributing for these schemes this year has increased by 1m, compared to last year. I measc na n-eagraíochtaí atá le sciar den airgead sin a fháil tá: Muintearas €780,000 Ealaíon na Gaeltachta €500,000 (Páirtmhaoiniú é seo i gcomhar le Comhairle na nEalaíon) Comhar Naíonra na Gaeltachta €590,000 San iomlán, tá ardú de suas le €1m tagtha ar an airgead atá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag dáileadh ar na scéimeanna seo i mbliana, i gcomparáid le anuraidh.

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Marine scientists worry about Russian military exercises. Imní ar eolaithe mara faoi chleachtaí míleata na Rúise. Marine scientists have expressed concern about the potential impact of Russian military forces' naval exercises at sea off the southwest coast of this country next week. Tá imní léirithe ag eolaithe mara faoin tionchar a d'fhéadfadh a bheith ag cleachtaí míleata fhórsaí airm na Rúise sa bhfarraige amach ó chósta iardheisceart na tíre seo an tseachtain seo chugainn. The drills, which will include the use of a rocket, are planned 240 kilometers off the south - west coast. Tá na cleachtaí, ina mbeidh usáid rocéad ina measc, beartaithe 240 cíliméadar amach ó chósta an iardheiscirt. From 3-8 February. Ón 3-8Feabhra atá i gceist. The sea area where the exercises are planned is in areas recognized by the government of this country since 1991 as a haven for whales and dolphins. Tá an limistéar farraige a bhfuil na cleachtaí beartaithe ann i gceantair atá aitheanta ag rialtas na tíre seo ó 1991 mar thearmann do mhíolta móra agus deilfeanna. Despite the international attention drawn by the plans of the exercises of the Russian military forces next week, military exercises at sea are nothing new or out of the ordinary. Ainneoin go bhfuil aird idirnáisiúnta tarraingte ag pleananna chleachtaí fhorsaí míleata na Rúise an tseachtain seo chugainn, ní aon rud nua nó as an ngnách cleachtaí míleata ar muir. NATO forces planned at least 9 exercises at sea last year. Bhi ar a laghad 9 gcinn de chleachtais beartaithe ag forsaí NATO ar na farraigí an bhliain seo caite. But marine ecologist Emma Verling says the noise over these exercises could have a detrimental effect on whales and dolphins. Ach deir an t-éiceolaí mara, Emma Verling go bhféadfadh droch thionchar a bheith ag an nglór os na cleachtaí seo ar mhíolta móra agus deilfeanna. Dave Wall from an Irish group on whales and dolphins said the sound from the sound system of this naval boat disturbs the animals. Dúirt Dave Wall ó ghúpa Éireannach maidir le míolta móra agus deilfeanna go gcuireann an fhuaim ó chóras sónar an bháid chabhlaigh seo isteach ar na h-ainmhithe. Dave Wall told him that the group intended to make a submission to designate this sea area as a protected area so that no further military exercises could take place there. Dúirt Dave Wall leis go raibh sé beartaithe ag an ngúpa aighneacht a dhéanamh chun an limistéar farraige seo a shonrú mar limistéar cosanta ionas nach bhféadfadh a thuilleadh de na cleachtaí míleata tarlú ann. Marine scientists worry about Russian military exercises Imní ar eolaithe mara faoi chleachtaí míleata na Rúise

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The Russian Ambassador was invited to appear before the Oireachtas. Cuireadh d'Ambasadóir na Rúise teacht os comhair an Oireachtais. The Russian Ambassador to this country has been invited to attend a hearing of the Committee of the Houses of the Oireachtas next week. Tá cuireadh tugtha d'Ambasadóir na Rúise chun na tíre seo freastal ar éisteacht de Choiste Thithe an Oireachtais an tseachtain seo chugainn. Yuri Filatov is expected to be present to outline Russia's plans for Ukraine and the forthcoming exercises by his country's Navy off the south coast of Ireland. Tá súil go mbeidh Yuri Filatov i láthair chun cuntas a thabhairt ar a bhfuil beartaithe ag an Rúis maidir leis an Úcráin agus na cleachtaí atá le bheith ar bun ag Cabhlach a thíre amach ó chósta theas na hÉireann. The Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee confirmed yesterday evening that he had sent the invitation to the Russian Embassy. Dhearbhaigh Cathaoirleach an Choiste OIreachtais tráthnóna inné go raibh an cuireadh seolta aige chuig Ambasáid na Rúise. It is understood that Yuri Filatov will be told by the committee that these military exercises planned for next Thursday should not go ahead. Tuigtear go ndéarfar le Yuri Filatov ag an gcoiste nár chóir dul ar aghaidh leis na cleachtaí míleata seo atá beartaithe don Déardaoin seo chugainn. Yesterday, Yuri Filatov had a meeting with representatives of the Irish fishing industry, which discussed concerns that military exercises at sea 260 kilometers offshore would endanger fish stocks. Bhí cruinniú inné ag Yuri Filatov le hionadaithe ó thionscail na hiascaireachta in Éirinn, inar pléadh an imní atá ann go bhfágfadh na cleachtaí míleata sa bhfarraige 260 cíliméadar amach ónár gcósta, an stoc éisc i mbaol. Representatives of the fishermen say that it has been decided that a buffer zone would be in place, from which both sides would be willing to stay out, so that there would be no conflict in the same sea area. Deir ionadaithe na n-iascairí gur socraíodh go mbeadh crios maolánach i bhfeidhm, a mbeadh an dá thaobh sásta fanacht amach as, ionas nach mbeadh aon choimhlint sa réimse céanna farraige. Ambassador Filatov has once again promised that these exercises will do little to disrupt your fishing. Tá sé geallta ag an Ambasadóir Filatov arís eile gur beag a chuirfidh na cleachtaí seo as do chúrsaí iascaireachta. However, they will run for 5 days, very close to where up to 60 vessels from this country fish. Beidh siad ar siúl ar feadh 5 lá áfach, gar go maith don áit a mbíonn suas le 60 soitheach leis an tír seo i mbun iascaireachta. Fishermen's representatives are also concerned that there may be implications for their insurance while the Russian navy is in the region. Tá imní á léiriú freisin ag ionadaithe na n-iasacirí go mba fhéidir go mbeadh impleachtaí ann dá gcuid árachais fad is atá cabhlach na Rúise sa réigiún.

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46 children in mental health care harmed. Dochar déanta do 46 páiste a bhí faoi chúram meabhairshláinte. There is clear evidence that 46 children have been significantly harmed by the type of mental health care provided to them in Co Kerry, according to a report published today. Tá fianaise shoiléir ann go ndearnadh dochar suntasach do 46 páiste mar gheall ar an saghas cúraim mheabhairshláinte a cuireadh ar fáil dóibh i gCo Chiarraí, a deirtear i dtuarascáil a foilsíodh inniu. This relates to the review of mental health services provided by the Health Service Executive to over 1,300 children in South Kerry over a number of years. Baineann an scéal leis an athbhreithniú a rinneadh ar na seirbhísí meabhairshláinte a chuir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ar fáil do bhreis agus 1,300 páiste i gCiarraí Theas le roinnt blianta. The review also states that 227 children were at risk because of their diagnosis and the type of care provided to them by a junior doctor. Maítear san athbhreithniú chomh maith go raibh 227 páiste i mbaol mar gheall ar an diagnóis a rinne dochtúir sóisearach orthu agus mar gheall ar an saghas cúraim a chuir an dochtúir sin ar fáil dóibh. The review was initiated in April last year after a number of people expressed concern about the doctor's work. Tionscnaíodh an t-athbhreithniú san Aibreán anuraidh tar éis do roinnt daoine tabhairt le fios go raibh imní orthu faoi obair an dochtúra. The doctor did not participate in the review and his / her name is not given in the report. Níor ghlac an dochtúir páirt san athbhreithniú agus ní thugtar a (h)ainm sa tuarascáil. The doctor was employed for five years by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, a division of the Health Service Executive. Bhí an dochtúir fostaithe ar feadh cúig bliana ag Seirbhísí Meabhairshláinte do Leanaí agus d'Ógánaigh, rannóg de chuid Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. The Executive has apologized to the families of the 227 children involved. Tá leithscéal gafa ag an bhFeidhmeannacht le muintreacha an 227 leanbh atá i dtreis. The 46 children who were significantly harmed are said to have gained a lot of weight, developed high blood pressure and have been sedentary during the day while in the care of the Executive. Maidir leis an 46 leanbh a ndearnadh dochar suntasach dóibh, deirtear gur chuir siad suas go leor meáchain, gur tháinig ardbhrú fola orthu agus gur támhaíodh iad i rith an lae agus iad faoi chúram na Feidhmeannachta. The report also highlights oversight in the mental health service in South Kerry. Tarraingítear aird sa tuarascáil freisin ar chúrsaí maoirseachta sa tseirbhís mheabhairshláinte i gCiarraí Theas. It is said that the junior doctor was supervised by the service's consultant psychiatrist, who did not notice the problems that arose during the years 2017 and 2018. Deirtear nár thug síciatraí comhairleach na seirbhíse a bhí ag déanamh maoirseachta ar an dochtúir sóisearach, nár thug sé / sí faoi deara na fadhbanna a tháinig chun cinn i gcaitheamh na mblianta 2017 agus 2018. No evidence was found that those problems were addressed even though they were highlighted in 2018, it is said. Níor aimsíodh aon fhianaise go ndeachthas i ngleic leis na fadhbanna sin cé gur tarraingíodh aird orthu in 2018, a deirtear. Not only that but in addition, in 2020, the junior doctor was recommended for other positions. Ní amháin sin ach lena chois, in 2020, moladh an dochtúir sóisearach do phoist eile.

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National audit of promised mental health services. Iniúchadh náisúnta ar sheirbhísí meabhairshláinte geallta. Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil that the report published today on mental health services for young people in Co Kerry is extremely serious. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin sa Dáil go bhfuil an tuarascáil a foilsíodh inniu maidir le seirbhísí meabhairshláinte do dhaoine óga i gCo Chiarraí thar a bheith tromchúiseach. The Taoiseach noted the need for a radical review of youth mental health services across the country in the light of the report. Thug an Taoiseach le fios gur theastaigh athbhreithniú ó bhonn ar sheirbhísí meabhairshláinte don aos óg ar fud na tíre i bhfianaise na tuarascála. The report is a serious criticism of the care provided in South Kerry, he said. Tromcháineadh ar an gcúram a chuirtear ar fáil i gCiarraí Theas atá sa tuarascáil, a dúirt sé. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - a division of the Health Service Executive - provided care for the adults in Kerry and Micheál Martin confirmed that the services they provide will be fully audited throughout the country. Seirbhísí Meabhairshláinte do Leanaí agus d'Ógánaigh - rannóg de chuid Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte - a chuir an cúram ar fáil do na haosánaigh i gCiarraí agus dhearbhaigh Micheál Martin go ndéanfar iniúchadh iomlán ar na seirbhísí a sholáthraíonn siad ar fud na tíre go léir. The Taoiseach was responding to Róisín Shortall from the Social Democrats who said that what was in the report was appalling. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí an Taoiseach ar Róisín Shortall ó na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta a dúirt go raibh an méid a bhí sa tuarascáil uafásach. She also believes that the report casts doubt on the management of the Health Service Executive. Dar léi chomh maith go gcaitheann an tuarascáil amhras ar an mbainistíocht i bhFeidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. After all, she said, a whistleblower left the organization because he received no support and was given a backlash when he drew attention to the bad work. Tar éis an tsaoil, a dúirt sí, d'éirigh sceithire as an eagraíocht mar nach bhfuair sé aon tacaíocht agus gur tugadh cúl droma dó nuair a tharraing sé aird ar an drochobair. Róisín Shortall also said that a national audit is needed as it all too often happens that managers try to silence whistleblowers instead of encouraging them to tell their story. Dúirt Róisín Shortall chomh maith go bhfuil iniúchadh náisiúnta ag teastáil mar go dtarlaíonn sé rómhinic go bhféachann bainisteoirí le sceithirí a chur ina dtost in áit iad uchtach a thabhairt dóibh a scéal a nochtadh. The Taoiseach replied that he is open-minded about what is needed to address the issue. D''fhreagair an Taoiseach go bhfuil intinn oscailte aige i leith a bhfuil ag teastáil le dul i ndréim leis an gceist. He believes, he said, that all aspects of the story should be explored, including the issue of whistleblowers. Creideann sé, a dúirt sé, gur cheart gach gné den scéal a iniúchadh, ceist na sceithirí san áireamh. Micheál Martin also said that it is very important to make sure that parents are not to blame. Dúirt Micheál Martin freisin go bhfuil sé an-tábhachach a dhearbhú nach bhfuil aon mhilleán ar thuismitheoirí. 46 children in mental health care harmed Dochar déanta do 46 páiste a bhí faoi chúram meabhairshláinte

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Ukraine Crisis: Western military forces on standby. Géarchéim na hÚcráine: fórsaí míleata an Iarthair ar fuireachas. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has confirmed that member states' military forces are being put on standby and that they have more ships and jets to send to Eastern Europe. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag Eagraíocht Chonradh an Atlantaigh Thuaidh (ECAT) go bhfuil fórsaí míleata na mballstát á gcur ar fuireachas agus go bhfuil tuilleadh long agus scairdeitlean le cur go hOirthear na hEorpa acu. Russian forces have been carrying out maneuvers on the border with Ukraine since last November and NATO is concerned that the Russians are on the verge of invading the country. Tá fórsaí na Rúise ag déanamh inlíochtaí ar an teorainn leis an Úcráin ó mhí na Samhna seo caite agus tá imní ar ECAT go bhfuil na Rúisigh ar shéala ionradh a dhéanamh ar an tír. It is estimated that about 100,000 Russian soldiers are currently gathered at the border. Áirítear thart ar 100,000 saighdiúir Rúiseach a bheith bailithe ar an teorainn faoi láthair. NATO has stated that it will protect the needs of its Eastern European allies. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag ECAT go ndéanfaidh siad gach a mbeidh ag teastáil lena gcomhghuaillithe in Oirthear na hEorpa a chosaint. The Russian government, however, has accused Western countries of only prolonging the fire. Tá sé curtha i leith thíortha an Iarthair ag Rialtas na Rúise, áfach, nach bhfuil siad ach ag fadú na tine. According to US intelligence, Russia could invade Ukraine at any time in the future. Dar le lucht faisnéise na Stát Aontaithe go bhféadfadh an Rúis ionruathar a thabhairt faoin Úcráin am ar bith feasta. Diplomats from several Western countries have fled the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. Tá taidhleoirí ó roinnt de thíortha an Iarthair tar éis príomhchathair na hÚcráine, Cív, a fhágáil. There is also talk of imposing sanctions on Russia but it is understood that Germany - NATO's member state - would prefer to be more careful about such severe punishment at this time. Tá caint freisin ar smachtbhannaí a chur ar an Rúis ach tuigtear gurbh fhearr leis an nGearmáin - ballstát ECAT - a bheith níos cúramaí faoi phionós chomh dian sin ag an tráth seo. The German government is refusing to allow other countries to sell German-made weapons to Ukraine. Tá Rialtas na Gearmáine ag diúltú cead a thabhairt do thíortha eile airm a rinneadh sa Ghearmáin a dhíol leis an Úcráin. On the contrary, Ukraine has welcomed the European Union's decision to provide the country with a € 1.2 billion financial bailout. Os a choinne sin, tá fáilte curtha ag an Úcráin roimh chinneadh an Aontais Eorpach fóirithint airgeadais €1.2 billiún a chur ar fáil don tír.

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Minister Coveney's deep concern over Russian military exercise. Cleachtadh míleata na Rúise ag cur an-imní ar an Aire Coveney. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, intends to carry out Russia's planned military exercise off the coast of this country by the Russian Ambassador to Ireland. Tá sé i gceist ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney, an cleachtadh míleata atá beartaithe ag an Rúis amach ó chósta na tíre seo a tharraingt anuas ag Ambasadóir na Rúise chun na hÉireann. 'Minister Coveney is not happy with this,' said Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan on 'The Week in Politics' this morning. 'Níl an tAire Coveney sásta leis seo' a dúirt an tAire Stáit Patrick O'Donovan ar an gclár 'The Week in Politics' ar maidin. Minister of State O'Donovan also indicated that Minister Coveney would also be discussing the issue with European leaders. Thug an tAire Stáit O'Donovan le fios freisin go mbeadh an cheist á plé ag an Aire Coveney freisin le ceannairí Eorpacha. This exercise is planned by the Russian navy at the beginning of next month, off the coast of County Cork. Is ag tús na míosa seo chugainn atá an cleachtadh seo beartaithe ag cabhlach na Rúise, siar amach ó chósta Chontae Chorcaí. The exercise is taking place in international waters, 240 kilometers southwest of the coast, although it is within the economic zone of the state. Is in uiscí idirnáisúnta atá an cleachtadh ar bun, 240 cíliméadar siar ó dheas ón gcósta, cé go bhfuil sé laistigh de limistéar eacnamaíochta an stáit. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says what the Russians are doing will not disrupt Irish airspace. Deir Údarás Eitlíochta na hÉireann (IAA) nach gcuirfidh a mbeidh ar siúl ag na Rúisigh isteach ar aerspás na hÉireann. However, normal commercial aircraft will be diverted while the exercise takes place. Mar sin féin, cuirfear na gnáth eitleáin thráchtála ar threo eile fad is atá an cleachtadh ar siúl. Labor MP Ivana Bacik said 'since she is currently on the UN Security Council, this country should send a strong message to the Russian Government'. Dúirt an Teachta Dála leis an Lucht Oibre,Ivana Bacik, 'ó tá sí ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe faoi láthair, ba cheart don tír seo teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh chuig Rialtas na Rúise'. Sinn Féin's spokeswoman for defense, Sorcha Clarke, has also expressed concern about this practice. Tá urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chúrsaí cosanta,Sorcha Clarke, tar éis a himní a chur in iúl faoin gcleachtadh seo freisin. Security analyst Tom Clonan said Russia had decided to conduct its military tests off the coast of Ireland to send a strong message from Europe and NATO. Dúirt anailisí ar chúrsaí slándála,Tom Clonan gur shocraigh an Rúis a chuid tástálacha míleata a dhéanamh amach ó chósta na hÉireann chun teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh ag an Eoraip agus NATO. 'Our country is clearly weak in security' he said 'because we do not have the resources to keep an eye on the sea'. 'Is léir go bhfuil an tír s'againne lag ó thaobh na slándála de' a dúirt sé 'mar nach bhfuil na hachmhainní againn le súil a choinneáil ar an bhfarraige'. 'Also, we do not have the highest quality radar to monitor the country's airspace,' said Tom Clonan. 'Chomh maith leis sin, níl an radar ar an gcaighdeán is airde againn le súil a choinneáil ar aerspás na tíre' a dúirt Tom Clonan. He also said that the Government needs to spend more to protect the country, as we are almost the lowest in Europe, in terms of spending money in this area. Dúirt sé freisin go gcaithfidh an Rialtas breis caiteachais a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le cosaint na tíre, mar gur muid is ísle san Eoraip geall leis, ó thaobh airgead a chaitheamh sa réimse seo.

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A body of four found near the US-Canada border. Corp ceathrair aimsithe gar don teorainn idir SAM agus Ceanada. Authorities in Canada have found the bodies of four people near the Canadian - US border. Tá na húdaráis i gCeanada i ndiaidh teacht ar chorp ceathrair i ngiorracht don teorainn idir Ceanada agus na Stáit Aontaithe. A young child was among the dead. Bhí leanbh óg i measc na marbh. They are thought to have died during a snowstorm on a route regularly traveled by migrants. Meastar go bhfuair siad bás le linn síobtha sneachta agus iad ar bhealach a dtaistealaíonn imircigh air go rialta. It is understood they died of the cold. Tuigtear go bhfuair siad bás den bhfuacht. Their bodies were found among snow rafts. Fuarthas a gcorp i measc ráthanna sneachta. Temperatures were as low as 35 degrees below freezing yesterday when they were discovered. Bhí an teocht chomh híseal le 35 céim faoi bhun an reophointe inné nuair a aimsíodh iad. They were two adults, a teenage boy and a child and were found 12 meters from the border. Beirt fhásta, buachaill sna déaga agus leanbh a bhí iontu agus thángthas orthu 12 méadar ón teorainn. It is understood they were 10 kilometers from the nearest town. Tuigtear go raibh siad 10 gciliméadar ón mbaile is cóngaraí. A 47-year-old Florida man has been arrested by the authorities and charged with human trafficking. Tá fear as Florida atá 47 bliain d'aois gafa ag na húdaráis agus tá gáinneáil ar dhaoine curtha ina leith. The man was found driving a van on the south side of the border. Fuarthas an fear ag tiomáint veain ar an taobh ó dheas den teorainn. He was accompanied by two Indians in the van. Bhí beirt ón India sa veain leis. They did not have immigration documents. Ní raibh cáipéisí inimirce acu. Another group of immigrants was arrested earlier in the day on the south of the border, in the United States. Gabhadh grúpa inimirceach eile níos túisce sa lá ar an taobh ó dheas den teorainn, sna Stáit Aontaithe. Authorities believe the dead, the two in the van and the group arrested in the United States were all originally part of the same group. Tá na húdaráis den tuairim go raibh na mairbh, an bheirt sa veain agus an grúpa a gabhadh sna Stáit Aontaithe ar fad mar chuid den ghrúpa céanna ar dtús.

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Many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted since this morning. Deireadh le cuid mhaith de shrianta covid 19 ó mhaidin. From 6 o'clock this morning most of the Covid - 19 restrictions in force in the State have ended. Óna 6 a'chlog ar maidin inniu tá deireadh le formhór na srianta covid 19 a bhí i bhfeidhm sa Stát. The Taoiseach made his announcement in this regard yesterday evening following the meeting of Government Ministers and the recommendations made the previous day from NPHET. Rinne an Taoiseach a fhógra maidir leis seo tráthnóna inné i ndiaidh chruinniú na nAirí Rialtais agus na moltaí a tháinig an lá roimhe sin ó NPHET. From today the rules of social events will be as they were before the pandemic that hit this country almost 2 years ago. Ón lá inniu beidh na rialacha a bhaineann le himeachtaí sóisialta ar nós mar a bhí roimh an bpaindéim a bhuail an tír seo beagnach 2 bhliain ó shin. Normal opening hours will apply to pubs, nightclubs and restaurants. Beidh gnáthuaireanta oscailte i gceist i dtithe tábhairne, i gclubanna oíche agus i mbialanna. Digital passports and physical separation will not be required. Ní bheidh gá le pasanna digiteacha ná le scaradh fisiciúil. The number of people at indoor and outdoor events shall not be restricted. Ní bheidh srian ar líon na ndaoine ag imeachtaí laistigh ná ag imeachtaí lasmuigh. It will be possible to return to the office gradually from next Monday. Beidh cead filleadh ar an oifig de réir a chéile ón Luan seo chugainn. People must always wear masks in public places and digital passports will always be required to travel abroad. Caithfidh daoine maisc a chaitheamh i gcónaí in áiteanna poiblí agus teastóidh pasanna digiteacha i gcónaí le taisteal thar lear.

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Karen Weekes halfway across the Atlantic. Karen Weekes leathbealaigh trasna an Atlantaigh mhóir. Halfway in her transatlantic journey, an Irish woman has achieved her rowing effort while working alone. Tá leathbealaigh ina turas trasatlantach bainteach amach ag bean Éireannach ina h-iarracht rámhaíochta agus í ag saothrú léi ina h-aonar. On the 7th of December 2021 Karen Weekes left the Canary Islands embarking on her voyage of over 2,500 nautical miles. Ar an 7ú Nollag 2021 a d'fhág Karen Weekes na hOileáin Chanáracha ag cur tús lena h-aistir d'os cionn 2,500 muirmhíle farraige. Her goal is to become the first Irish woman to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean rowing unaided and alone. Tá sé mar sprioc aici a bheith ar an gcéad bhean Éireannach riamh a thrasnódh an tAigéan Atlantach ag ramhaíocht gan cúnamh agus go haonarach. Karen Weekes is a lecturer at Munster University of Technology with years of experience in the challenges of sport. Is leachtóir in Ollscoil Teicneolaíochta na Mumhan Karen Weekes agus taithí na mblianta aice ar dhúshláin spóirt. But this is her first time tackling such a major rowing challenge. Ach is í seo an chéad uair aici tabhairt faoina leithéid do mhór-dhúshlán rámhaíochta. She said she wanted to take on the challenge of attracting more girls and women to take on challenging sporting events. Dúirt sí gur theastaigh uaithi an dúshlán a dhéanamh chun breis cailíní agus mná a mhealladh chun tabhairt faoi imeachtaí spóirt dúshlánacha. She is also raising money for the RNLI and the Laura Lynn Foundation. Chomh maith leis sin tá sí ag bailiú airgid don RNLI agus do fhundúracht Laura Lynn. Karen hopes to reach a destination before the end of next month. Tá súil ag Karen ceann scríbe a bhaint amach roimh dheireadh na míosa seo chugainn. Karen Weekes halfway across the Atlantic Karen Weekes leathbealaigh trasna an Atlantaigh mhóir

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Restrictions for early mitigation, it is understood. Srianta le maolú go luath,tuigtear. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is due to meet later today. Tá cruinniú le bheith ag an bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála sa tSláinte Phoiblí (NPHET) níos deireanaí inniu. It is understood he will recommend easing Covid-19 restrictions in the coming days. Tuigtear go molfaidh sé go maolófaí srianta covid 19 sna laethanta atá romhainn. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has already indicated that consideration will be given to easing the restrictions and that this will be discussed at a Government meeting tomorrow. Tá sé tugtha le fios cheana féin ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go mbreathnófar ar na srianta a mhaolú agus go bhfuil sin le plé ag cruinniú Rialtais a bheas ar siúl amárach. On the radio program 'Morning Ireland', the Taoiseach said that a clear and comprehensive short and medium term direction for Covid would be set out following his meeting tomorrow. Ar an gclár raidió 'Morning Ireland', dúirt an Taoiseach go leagfaí amach treoir shoiléir chuimsitheach go gearrthréimhseach agus go meánthréimhseach i dtaca le Covid i ndiaidh an chruinnithe a bheidh aige amárach. It is envisaged that pubs and restaurants will be allowed to remain open after 8pm, and crowds will soon be allowed at outdoor and indoor events. Ceaptar go gceadófar do thithe tabhairne agus do bhialanna fanacht oscailte i ndiaidh a 8 a chlog istoíche, agus nach fada ach oiread go gceadófar sluaite ag imeachtaí lasmuigh agus laistigh. Restrictions to early mitigation, it is understood Srianta le maolú go luath,tuigtear

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Covid-19 restrictions to ease not long the friends. Srianta covid 19 le maolú ní fada an cairde. The National Public Health Emergency Team is expected to recommend easing Covid-19 restrictions when members meet again tomorrow. Meastar go molfaidh an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí srianta covid 19 a mhaolú nuair a thiocfas na baill le chéile arís arú amárach. It is understood that the closing time for the country's pubs and restaurants will be changed from 8pm to midnight. Tuigtear go molfar am dúnta thithe tabhairne agus bhialanna na tíre a athrú ó 8 a chlog tráthnóna go dtí meán oíche. It is also proposed to increase the number of people allowed at indoor and outdoor events, such as weddings and concerts. Molfar freisin, is cosúil, an líon daoine a cheadaítear ag imeachtaí taobh istigh agus taobh amuigh a mhéadú, leithéidí bainiseacha agus ceochoirmeacha. It appears that these reforms could be implemented at the end of this month or the beginning of next month. Dealraítear go bhféadfaí na leasuithe seo a chur i bhfeidhm i ndeireadh na míosa seo nó i dtús na míosa seo chugainn. It is recognized that full attendance at sporting events may be allowed back soon and that more people will be allowed to return to their workplaces. Tuigtear go bhféadfaí lántinreamh a cheadú arís ag imeachtaí spóirt go luath agus go gceadófar do níos mó daoine filleadh ar a gcuid ionad oibre. It is reported that the Government may accept the recommendations of the Emergency Team at this Friday 's meeting. Tuairiscítear go bhféadfadh an Rialtas glacadh le moltaí na Foirne Éigeandála ag cruinniú an Aoine beag seo. Dr Mary Favier from the Irish College of General Practitioners said she believed Covid-19 restrictions could be eased without delay. Dúirt an Dr Mary Favier ó Choláiste Dhochtúirí Teaghlaigh Éireann go gcreideann sí féin go bhféadfaí srianta covid 19 a mhaolú gan mhoill. Speaking on RTÉ, Dr Favier suggested that restrictions should be gradually amended for the sake of fairness. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, thug an Dr Favier le fios gur chóir srianta a leasú de réir a chéile de ghrá na cothroime. Already, she said, the number of people going to GPs has dropped significantly in two weeks. Cheana féin, a dúirt sí, tá an líon daoine atá ag dul chuig dochtúirí teaghlaigh íslithe go suntasach le coicís. According to Dr. Favier it was right and proper to impose restrictions before Christmas as the Oimicron variable was not well understood at the time. Dar leis an Dr Favier go raibh sé ceart agus cóir srianta a chur i bhfeidhm roimh an Nollag mar nár tuigeadh go maith ag an am an t-athraitheach Oimiocrón. It is now understood, however, she said, that the spread of this variable cannot be prevented without extreme extreme lockout. Tuigtear anois, áfach, a dúirt sí, nach féidir forleathadh an athraithigh sin a chosc gan dianghlasáil antoisceach.

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Ashling Murphy: "a young woman who spreads joy and love". Ashling Murphy: "bean óg a scaip aoibhneas agus grá". Ashling Murphy, the young woman who was killed in Tullamore last week, was buried in Co Offaly today. Adhlacadh i gCo Uíbh Fhailí inniu Ashling Murphy, an bhean óg a maraíodh i dTulach Mhór an tseachain seo caite. Ashling Murphy, a 23 - year - old teacher, was assaulted and killed on a sidewalk alongside the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at around 4pm last Wednesday evening. Ionsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, múinteoir 23 bliain d'aois, ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin seo caite. One of the main funerals at this morning's Mass at St. Brigid's Church in Bolas Hill was the family of Ashling Murphy - Raymond and Kathleen - her sister Amy, brother Cathal and partner Ryan Casey. Ar na príomhshochraidigh ag an Aifreann éagnairce i Séipéal Naomh Bríd i gCnocán Bhólais ar maidin, bhí muintir Ashling Murphy - Raymond agus Kathleen - a deirfiúr Amy, a deartháir Cathal agus a páirtí Ryan Casey. Leading celebrant Father Michael Meade said in his address that Ashling was a triumph of victory snatched from his family and party. Dúirt an príomhcheiliúraí an tAthair Michael Meade ina aitheasc gur séad bua ab ea Ashling a sciobadh óna teaghlach agus óna páirtí. She is a person, he said, who has given joy, love, excitement and laughter to many people. Duine í, a dúirt sé, a dháil aoibhneas, grá, sult agus gáire ar a lán daoine. Father Meade also pointed out that many questions have been raised in the community since Ashling 's death and that he hoped that the necessary change in circumstances would come in the light of what had happened to the young woman. Thug an tAthair Meade le fios chomh maith gur tógadh go leor ceisteanna i measc an phobail ó maraíodh Ashling agus go raibh súil aige go dtiocfadh an t-athrú a bhfuil gá leis ar chúrsaí i bhfianaise ar tharla don bhean óg. Bishop of Meath Dr Thomas Deenihan was also one of the celebrants of the Mass and said that Ashling 's murder casts doubt on people's attitudes towards women, and challenges our values and morals. Bhi Easpag na Mí an Dr Thomas Deenihan ar dhuine de cheiliúraithe an Aifrinn chomh maith agus dúirt seisean go gcaitheann marú Ashling amhras ar dhearcadh daoine ar mhná, agus go dtugann sé dúshlán ár gcuid luachanna agus ár moráltachta. As they read the public prayer, Ashling's cousins drew attention to all the beeping that took place in his honor throughout Ireland and abroad. Agus guí an phobail á léamh acu, tharranig col ceathracha Ashling aird ar na bigilí ar fad a bhí ar siúl ina hónóir ar fud na hÉireann agus thar lear. It has been argued that these beggars would be the beginning, the end of violence against women. Impíodh gur tús a bheadh sna bigilí sin, tús an deiridh le foréigean ar mhná. Also present at the funeral were many of his friends from school, college, the Gaelic Athletic Association and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. I láthair ag an tsochraid chomh maith, bhí go leor dá cairdre ón scoil, ón gcoláiste, ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael agus ó Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Ashling was a member of the Athboy Fellowship. Bhí Ashling ina ball de Chomhaltas Bhaile Átha Buí. Ella Flaherty, Ashling's best friend since they were children, was among the local musicians who played the music at Mass. Bhí Ella Flaherty, cara cléibh Ashling ó bhí siad ina bpáistí, i measc na gceoltóirí áitúla a chas an ceol ag an Aifreann. A number of symbols of Ashling's life were brought to the altar in her homage - a fiddle, a Kilcormac / Killaghy camogie jumper, a picture of her family, a school book and a photograph of herself. Tugadh roinnt samhailchomharthaí ar shaol Ashling chun na haltóra ina hómós - fidil,

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Inquiry ordered by Minister Coveney into a celebration. Fiosrúchán ordaithe ag an Aire Coveney faoi ócáid cheiliúrtha. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has launched an inquiry into a celebration held in his Department a year and a half ago. Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney tar éis fiosrúchán a bhunú maidir le hócáid cheiliúrtha a tionóladh ina Roinn bliain go leith ó shin. This reunion may have violated the rules as it was at the time with Covid. D'fhéadfadh sé gur sháraigh an teacht le chéile seo na rialacha mar a bhí ag an am le Covid. The event took place in June 2020, after the country won a seat on the UN Security Council. Ba i Meitheamh 2020 a tharla an ócáid, i ndiaidh don tír seo suíochán a bhaint ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe. It is reported that over 20 civil servants gathered in one location, at a time when only six people outside their family were allowed to meet. Tuairiscítear gur bhailigh breis is 20 státseirbhíseach in aon ionad amháin, tráth nach raibh ceadaithe ag ana am ach ag duine casadh le seisear lasmuigh dá theaghlach. The inquiry is being led by the new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Joe Hackett. Is é an Stát Rúnaí nua sa Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Joe Hackett atá i gceannas an fhiosrucháin. It is said to be completed by the end of this month. Deirtear go mbeidh sé críochnaithe ag deireadh na míosa seo.

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Djokovic visa canceled by Australian Government - again. Víosa Djokovic curtha ar ceal ag Rialtais na hAstráile - arís. The visa obtained by tennis player Novak Djokovic has once again been revoked by the Australian government. Tá an víosa a bhí faighte ag an imreoir leadóige Novak Djokovic curtha ar ceal ag rialtas na hAstráile arís. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said he had carefully considered all the circumstances surrounding the situation before making his decision. Dúirt an tAire Inimirce, Alex Hawke, go ndearna sé dianmhacnamh ar na cúinsí ar fad a bhain leis an scéal sula ndearna sé a chinneadh. Djokovic had been granted a visa to participate in the Australian Open Championship, despite being unwilling to confirm his vaccination status. Bhí víosa faighte ag Djokovic chun páirt a ghlacadh i gCraobhchomórtas Oscailte na hAstráile, in ainneoin nach bhfuil sé sásta a stádas vacsaínithe a dheimhniú. He was granted an exemption on November 18, on the basis that he had recently been Covid 19. Tugadh díolúine dó ar 18 Samhain, ar an mbonn go raibh Covid 19 air le gairid. He landed in Melbourne on 5 January, but was refused the visa. Thuirling sé in Melbourne ar 5 Eanáir, ach diúltaíodh don víosa. Initially, that decision was overturned in the courts and he was still hopeful that he could take part in the competition. Ar dtús, cuireadh an cinneadh sin ar ceal sna cúirteanna agus bhí dóchas aige fós go bhféadfadh sé páirt a ghlacadh sa gcomórtas. But due to the decision of the Immigration Minister last night, it looks like he will not be involved now. Ach de bharr chinneadh an Aire Inimirce aréir, tá an chosúlacht ar an scéal nach mbeidh sé páirteach ann anois. Djokovic has one chance left to challenge Minister Hawke's decision in the courts, but it is understood there is little hope of victory. Tá deis amháin fágtha ag Djokovic dúshlán a thabhairt do chinneadh an Aire Hawke sna cúirteanna, ach tuigtear nach bhfuil mórán dóchais ann go mbeadh an bua aige. It is likely, therefore, that he will be deported from Australia. Is cosúil, mar sin, go ndéanfar é a dhíbirt ón Astráil.

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President pays tribute to Ashling Murphy. Ómós léirithe ag an Uachtarán ar Ashling Murphy. Candlelight vigils are taking place in Tullamore and towns and cities across Ireland this afternoon in memory of 23-year-old Ashling Murphy, who was killed on a footpath along the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at at 4 o'clock yesterday. Tá bigilí faoi sholas coinnle ar siúl i dTulach Mhór agus i mbailte agus cathracha ar fud na hÉireann tráthnóna i gcuimhne Ashling Murphy, 23 bliain d'aois, a maraíodh ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog arú inné. President Michael D. has paid tribute. Tá ómós léirithe ag an Uachtarán, Michael D. Higgins, for the young teacher, who was attacked while out exercising after school on Wednesday. Higgins, don mhúinteoir óg, a ionsaíodh le linn di a bheith amuigh i mbun aclaíochta i ndiaidh na scoile ar an gCéadaoin. "I would like to extend my condolences to all those affected by this tragic death," he said, "to the Ashling family - her mother, Kathleen, her father Raymond, her sister Amy and her brother Cathal in particular. "Ba mhaith liom comhbhrón a dhéanamh le gach duine atá suaite leis an mbás tragóideach seo", a dúirt sé, "le muintir Ashling - a máthair, Kathleen, a hathair Raymond, a deirfiúr Amy agus a deartháir Cathal ach go háirithe. She was a young teacher with many talents. Múinteoir óg a bhí inti a raibh go leor buanna aici. And who was a role model for the younger generation who is currently at the top of their game. Agus a bhí mar eiseamláir den ghlúin óg atá i mbarr a réime faoi láthair. It is vital that we reflect on what we need to do to end violence against women in this society. " Tá sé ríthábhachtach go ndéanfaidh muid machnamh ar an méid go gcaithfimid a dhéanamh chun deireadh a chur le foréigean i gcoinne na mban sa tsochaí seo." Hundreds gathered on Eyre Square in Galway city center to take part in a gig last night. Bhailigh na céadta le chéile ar an bhFaiche Mhór i lár chathair na Gaillimhe le páirt a ghlacadh i mbigil aréir. Another took place outside Leinster House this afternoon and other rounds are being held around the country in other cities and towns as well this afternoon. Bhí ceann eile ar siúl taobh amuigh de Theach Laighean iarnóin inniu agus tá bigilí eile á n- eagrú ar ud na tíre i gcathracha agus i mbailte eile freisin tráthnóna.

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Man arrested for Ashling Murphy murder released. Fear a gabhadh faoi dhúnmharú Ashling Murphy scaoilte saor. A man who was being questioned by Gardaí in connection with the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly has been released. Tá fear a bhí á cheistiú ag na Gardaí maidir le dúnmharú Ashling Murphy i gCo Uíbh Fhailí scaoilte saor acu. A statement issued by the Gardaí shortly after 11pm last night said they were no longer suspicious of the man. I ráiteas a d'eisigh na Gardaí go gairid tar éis 11 a chlog aréir, dúradh nach bhfuil siad in amhras faoin bhfear níos mó. Ashling Murphy, 23, was assaulted and killed on a footpath along the Grand Canal in Cappacurra, Tullamore, at around 4pm yesterday. hIonsaíodh agus maraíodh Ashling Murphy, 23 bliain d'aois, ar chosán taobh leis an gCanáil Mhór i gCeapach an Churraigh, Tulach Mhór, ag thart ar 4 a chlog arú inné. Gardaí believe Ashling Murphy and her assailant did not know each other and say they do not yet know the root cause of the horror. Measann na Gardaí nach raibh aithne ag Ashling Murphy agus an té a d'ionsaigh í ar a chéile agus deir siad nach bhfuil a fhios acu fós céard ba bhunchúis leis an uafás. An Falcon Storm mountain bike is now an important part of the investigation. Cuid thábhachtach den fhiosrúchán anois is ea rothar sléibhe den déanamh Falcon Storm. Gardaí are appealing for people who may have known about the bike or who recently saw it in Tullamore to speak to them. Tá na Gardaí ag achainí ar dhaoine a mbeadh eolas acu faoin rothar nó a chonaic é i dTulach Mhór le gairid teacht chun cainte leo. Several others were on the trail when Ashling Murphy was killed and the alleged assailant apparently fled when two women arrived on the scene. Bhí roinnt daoine eile ar an gcosán nuair a maraíodh Ashling Murphy agus dealraítear gur theith an té a a cheaptar a d'ionsaigh í nuair a tháinig bheirt bhan ar an láthair. The two women later handed over the man to the Gardaí. Thug an bheirt bhan comhathaí sóirt an fhir do na Gardaí ina dhiaidh sin. Gardaí believe that there were other people in the area at the time as well and that they may have witnessed what happened. Creideann na Gardaí go raibh daoine eile sa cheantar ag an am freisin agus go mb'fhéidir go bhfaca siadsan an méid a tharla. The Gardaí say it is very important that these people come and talk to them. Deir na Gardaí go bhfuil sé fíorthábhachtach go dtiocfadh na daoine sin chun cainte leo. Ashling Murphy was a teacher at Durrow National School, where she was in charge of First Class. Múinteoir i Scoil Náisiúnta Dharú ab ea Ashling Murphy, áit a raibh Rang a hAon faoina cúram. She was exercising after work day yesterday, as usual, when she was taken aback. Bhí sí i mbun aclaíochta tar éis an lá oibre arú inné, mar ba ghnách di, nuair a tugadh fogha fúithi. The school said the tragedy will deeply affect the children, especially the First Class pupils. Dúirt an scoil go ngoillfidh an tragóid go mór ar na leanaí, go háirithe na daltaí i Rang a hAon. Ashling Murphy was also a well - known traditional musician who played the violin in music venues around the country. Ceoltóir traidisiúnta aithnidiúil a bhí in Ashling Murphy chomh maith agus chasadh sí an veidhlín in ionaid cheoil ar fud na tíre. Her body was examined post-mortem yesterday at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Rinneadh scrúdú iarbháis inné ar a corp in Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár Tíre, Tulach Mhór. The Gardaí have indicated that they will do their utmost to bring the person responsible for the killing to justice. Thug na Gardaí le fios go ndéanfaidh siad a míle dícheall leis an té atá freagrach as an marú a thabhairt chun an dlí. Yesterday evening, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris promised that all resources will be made available to the Gardaí investigating the murder. Tráthnóna inné,

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Truffles growing in Ireland ... Strufail ag fás in Éirinn ... it's not allowed to say where !. níl cead a rá cá háit!. Black truffles have grown and harvested in this country - for the first time ever, it is estimated. Tá strufail dhubha fásta agus bainte sa tír seo - don gcéad uair riamh, meastar. Truffle tillage is part of a pilot project that has been running for almost a decade now. Tá an churadóireacht strufal mar chuid de thogra trialach atá ar bun le nach mór deich mbliana anois. Truffles are fungi that are very popular and very valuable as a food recipe. Is fungais iad strufail go bhfuil ana-thóir agus ana-luach orthu mar oideas bídh. A kilogram of black truffle is worth up to € 900 on the market. Is fiú suas le €900 an cileagram strufail dhubha ar an margadh. This week, some of the truffles have been uprooted after growing for a decade. An tseachtain seo, tá cuid dos na strufail bainte as an dtalamh tar éis iad a bheith ag fás le deich mbliana. Five farmers are participating in the project, which is being led by scientists from the University of Stirling in Scotland. Tá cúigear feirmeoirí rannpháirteach sa togra atá ar bun fé stiúir eolaithe ó Ollscoil Shruighlea in Albain. One of them is Gerry Carew, who has planted a thousand oak trees on his land and the truffles are growing on the roots of the trees. Ar dhuine acu tá Gerry Carew, a bhfuil míle crann darach curtha aige ar a chuid talún agus na strufail ag fás ar fhréamhacha na gcrann. He said he was now convinced that truffles were growing and that, at the very least, he would expect to extract up to € 80,000 worth of them from his plot of land in a year or two. Dúirt sé go bhfuil sé cinnte anois go bhfuil fás féna chuid strufal agus, ar an gcuid is lú, go mbeadh súil aige luach suas le €80,000 díobh a bhaint as a phaiste talún fé cheann bliana nó dhó. Once harvested, the truffles grow back on the same roots each year. Tar éis iad a bheith bainte, fásann na strufail thar n-ais ar na rútaí céanna gach aon bhliain. However, due to the value of the truffles, the places where they grow are being kept secret. Mar gheall ar an luach atá ar na srtufail, áfach, tá na háiteanna go bhfuilid ag fás iontu á gcoimeád fé rún. The project is led by Professor Paul Thomas of the University of Stirling. Is é an tOllamh Paul Thomas ó Ollscoil Shruighlea atá mar cheann ar an dtogra. He said the success of the project to date shows that truffles can be grown in Ireland. Dúirt sé go léiríonn an rath atá ar an dtionscadal go dtí seo gur féidir strufail a fhás in Éirinn. He pointed out that climate change has been disrupting the truffle business in southern Europe for a number of years, due to the drought and overheating. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil an t-athrú aeráide ag cur isteach ar ghnó na strufal i ndeisceart na hEorpa le tamall de bhlianta, de bharr an aimsir a bheith róthirim agus róthe ansan. He claimed that the climate of this country is very suitable for truffles and that he is now very optimistic that more landowners in this country can grow them and take market value. Mhaígh sé go bhfuil aeráid na tíre seo ana-oiriúnach do na strufail agus go bhfuil sé ana-dhóchasach anois go bhféadfadh a thuilleadh úinéirí talún sa tír seo iad a fhás agus luach a bhaint as an margadh. Black truffle Strufal dubh

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"Bride's Day will be a bank holiday from 2023" - Tánaiste. "Lá saoire bainc a bheas i Lá Fhéile Bríde ó 2023" - Tánaiste. The Government intends to allow two bank holidays for St. Patrick's Day this year, said Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Tá rún ag an Rialtas dhá lá saoire bainc a cheadú aimsir na Féile Pádraig i mbliana, a dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. He also indicated that St. Bride's Day from next year is intended to be a bank holiday. Thug sé le fios chomh maith go bhfuil sé i gceist gur lá saoire bainc a bheas i Lá Fhéile Bríde ón mbliain seo chugainn. St. Bride's Day 2023 will be a day of remembrance for those lost to Covid-19, the Tánaiste said, and will also recognize frontline workers who work hard for others during the pandemic. Lá cuimhneacháin ar na daoine a cailleadh le covid 19 a bheas i Lá Fhéile Bríde in 2023, a dúirt an Tánaiste, agus tabharfar aitheantas an lá sin freisin d'oibrithe túsline a chur crua orthu féin ar son daoine eile le linn na paindéime. Leo Varadkar confirmed that the bank holiday is likely to have a permanent status from next year. Dhearbhaigh Leo Varadkar gur dóichí go mbeidh stádas buan ag an lá saoire bainc ón mbliain seo chugainn. He said, however, that it is still too early to make a formal decision on the issue as the pandemic has not yet given its due. Dúirt sé, áfach, go bhfuil sé róluath fós cinneadh foirimiúil a dhéanamh faoin gceist de bhrí nach bhfuil a sea tugtha fós ag an bpaindéim. The State currently has nine bank holidays a year and last year the Government indicated that it intended to allow a new one by the end of 2021. Tá naoi lá saoire bainc sa bhliain sa Stát faoi láthair agus thug an Rialtas le tuiscint anuraidh go raibh sé i gceist ceann nua a lamháil faoi dheireadh 2021.

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"No Government intention to introduce further restrictions". "Gan rún ag an Rialtas tuilleadh srianta a thabhairt isteach". Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed optimism that further restrictions will not be required to reduce the current high number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Thug an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le fios go bhfuil sé dóchasach nach mbeidh gá tuilleadh srianta a thabhairt isteach leis an líon ard cásanna covid 19 atá sa tír faoi láthair a ísliú. The Taoiseach has also confirmed that compulsory vaccination will not be introduced. Dhearbhaigh an Taoiseach chomh maith nach dtabharfar isteach vacsaíniú éigeantach. Speaking in Cork this afternoon, he said that while the mask is our best weapon against Covid, it's better that people get it voluntarily. Ag labhairt dó i gCorcaigh tráthnóna, dúirt sé cé gurb í an vascaín an t-arm is fearr atá againn in aghaidh Covid gur fearr gur dá ndeoin féin a gheobhadh daoine í. Anyway, says Micheál Martin, the vaccination rate in this country is one of the highest in the world. Ar aon chuma, arsa Micheál Martin, tá an ráta vacsainíthe sa tír seo ar cheann de na rátaí is airde ar domhan. He said that while the Omrikron variant in Ireland has not yet reached its climax, he believes that there will be no need for further restrictions. Dúirt sé cé nach bhfuil an buaicphointe bainte amach fós ag an athraitheach Oimiocrón in Éirinn go gcreideann sé féin nach mbeidh aon ghá le tuilleadh srianta. It is estimated, he claimed, that Oymicron will reach its climax in a week or two. Meastar, a mhaígh sé, go mbainfidh Oimiocrón an buaicphointe amach as seo go ceann seachtaine nó coicíse. The Taoiseach has also confirmed that the Government will not be reviewing pub closing times this week. Dheimhnigh an Taoiseach chomh maith nach ndéanfaidh an Rialtas athbhreithniú an tseachtain seo ar am dúnta tithe tábhairne. Under Covid 's restrictions, pubs, restaurants and other hospitality must close at 8pm. Faoi shrianta Covid, caithfidh tithe tábhairne, bialanna agus ionaid fáilteachais eile dúnadh ag 8 a chlog san oíche.

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Two charged with assault on girlfriend and companion. Beirt cúisithe maidir le hionsaí ar chailín agus a compánach. In Dublin District Court, two juveniles were charged with assaulting a girl and her companion in Ballyfermot last week. I gCúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath, cúisíodh beirt ógfhear maidir le hionsaí a dhéanamh ar chailín agus ar chompánach léi i mBaile Formaid an tseachtain seo caite. The girl and her male companion were attacked on Ballyfermot Road at approximately 9.35pm on December 30. Rinneadh ionsaí ar an gcailín agus a compánach fir ar Bhóthar Bhaile Formaid ag thart ar 9.35 san oíche ar an 30 Nollaig. Neither of the two assaulted has been named since the case was brought before a court because they are under eighteen. Níl cead ceachtar den bheirt a hionsaíodh a ainmniú ó cuireadh an cás os comhair cúirte mar gheall go bhfuil siad faoi bhun ocht mbliana déag. Eighteen - year - old Darragh Lyons, of Weirview, Glenallen, Chapelizod, was charged in court today with assaulting and harming the girl. Sa chúirt inniu, cúisiodh Darragh Lyons, ocht mbliana déag, as Radharc na Cora, Gleann Álainn, Séipéal Iosóid, in ionsaí a dhéanamh ar an gcailín agus i ndochar a dhéanamh di. The court was told that Darragh Lyons did not say anything when the charge was brought against him. Dúradh sa chúirt nach ndúirt Darragh Lyons aon ní nuair a cuireadh an chúis ina leith. It was stated that he had not previously been convicted of any crime and had tried to hand himself over to the Gardaí in this matter, but had been arrested at his residence before he had an opportunity to do so. Dúradh nár ciontaíodh é in aon choir cheana agus go ndearna sé iarracht é a féin a thabhairt ar láimh do na Gardaí maidir leis an scéal seo, ach gur gabhadh é ina theach cónaithe sula raibh deis aige é sin a dhéanamh. He was also told he is not working and was granted free legal aid. Dúradh chomh maith nach bhfuil sé ag obair agus ceadaíodh saorchúnamh dlí dó. Eighteen-year-old Jack Cummins, of Rossmore Road, Ballyfermot, was charged with assaulting the girl's companion. Cúisíodh an t-ógánach eile, Jack Cummins, ocht mbliana déag, as Bóthar Ros Mór, Baile Formaid, in ionsaí a dhéanamh ar chompánach an chailín. Jack Cummins' attorney said his client wanted to inform the court that he was not being held responsible for the girl's injuries. Dúirt aturnae Jack Cummins go raibh a chliant ag iarraidh tabhairt le fios don chúirt nach bhfuiltear ag cur ina leith gurb é atá freagrach as na gortuithe a bhain don chailín. The two men were granted bail on the condition that they remain at home each night and make no contact with the two victims or witnesses in the case. Ceadaíodh bannaí don bheirt fhear ar an gcoinníoll go bhfanfaidh siad sa bhaile gach oíche agus nach ndéanfaidh siad aon teagmháil leis an mbeirt a hionsaíodh ná le finnéithe sa chás. The Gardaí did not object to the bail application. Níor chuir na Gardaí in aghaidh an iarratais ar bhannaí. Darragh Lyons and Jack Cummins will appear in court again on April 1. Tiocfaidh Darragh Lyons agus Jack Cummins os comhair na cúirte arís ar an 1 Aibreán.

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About 15,000 health workers are absent due to Covid. Thart ar 15,000 oibrí sláinte as láthair de bharr Covid. A senior official from the Health Service Executive has indicated that the high rate of Covid-19 cases will present many challenges in providing hospital and other services over the next week. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag oifigeach sinsearach ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte go mbeidh dúshláin go leor ag baint le seirbhísí ospidéil agus eile a chur ar fáil as seo go gceann seachtaine mar gheall ar an ráta ard cásanna covid 19. Anne O'Connor confirmed that an average of 12% of healthcare workers are absent due to Covid. Dheimhnigh Anne O'Connor go bhfuil 12 faoin gcéad d'oibrithe cúraim shláinte ar an meán as láthair de bharr Covid. That’s between 14,000 and 15,000 people, she said. Sin idir 14,000 agus 15,000 duine, a dúirt sí. Speaking on RTÉ, she said that while services are not being disrupted as a result of the crisis, hospitals are being advised to cut some services wherever possible for some time. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, dúirt sí cé nach bhfuil seirbhísí trí chéile á gcur ar ceal de dheasca na géarchéme go bhfuiltear ag comhairliú d'ospidéil roinnt seirbhísí a chiorrú aon áit ar féidir go ceann tamaill. That, says Anne O'Connor, will mean that some scheduled surgeries will not be able to be carried out and, unfortunately, the affected patients will still have another wait. Fágfaidh sé sin, a dúirt Anne O'Connor, nach mbeifear in acmhainn roinnt obráidí sceidealaithe a dhéanamh agus, ar an drochuair, go mbeidh fanacht eile fós ar na hothair a bheas thíos leis. In the current circumstances, she said, emergencies and the seriously ill need to be prioritized. Sna dála atá ann faoi láthair, a dúirt sí, caithfear tús áite a thabhairt d'éigeandálacha agus do dhaoine atá an-dona tinn. She also pointed out that staff are being relocated and split between different departments in hospitals and care centers as part of the strategy to alleviate the crisis. Thug sí le fios freisin go bhfuil foireann á hathlonnú agus á roinnt idir rannóga éagsúla in ospidéil agus in ionaid chúraim mar chuid den straitéis leis an ngéarchéim a mhaolú. As it stands, there are currently 300 Covid-19 outbreaks in residential care centers. Mar atá an scéal, a dúirt sí, tá 300 ráig covid 19 in ionaid chúraim chónaithe faoi láthair. A respiratory medical consultant at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin said his department is usually very busy at this time of year and that the Covid-19 pandemic is an added burden. Dúirt comhairleoir míochaine riospráide in Ospidéal Beaumont i mBaile Átha Cliath go mbíonn a rannóg féin an-chruógach an tráth seo bliana de ghnáth agus gur ualach breise í an phaindéim covid 19. Fearing the misunderstanding of the Omeimon variant, Professor Ross Morgan confirmed that it does not make anyone in hospital a mild form of the virus. Ar fhaitíos na míthuisceana maidir leis an athraitheach Oimiocrón de, dhearbhaigh an tOllamh Ross Morgan nach cineál éadrom den víreas atá ar aon duine atá in ospidéal dá bharr. Although not very often, he said, when Oymicron enters the lungs it does the same damage as other variables. Cé nach an-mhinic é, a dúirt sé, nuair a théann Oimiocrón sna scamhóga déanann sé an dochar céanna agus a dhéanann athraithigh eile.

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Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in Lisdoonvarna. Bás fir i Lios Dúin Bhearna á fhiosrú ag Gardaí. Gardaí have arrested and questioned a man over the death of a man whose body was found in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, today. Tá fear gafa agus á cheistiú ag na Gardaí faoi bhás fir a bhfuarthas a chorp i Lios Dúin Bhearna, Co an Chláir, inniu. The man's body was found in a house on Brandon Road in the town. Fuarthas corp an fhir i dteach ar Bhóthar Bhréanainn ar an mbaile. The missing man was over 70 years old and the man arrested is over 30 years old. Bhí an fear a cailleadh os cionn 70 bliain d'aois agus tá an fear a gabhadh os cionn 30 bliain. It is understood that the deceased may have been assaulted and the Gardaí have set up a criminal investigation. Tuigtear go mb'fhéidir go ndearnadh ionsaí ar an té a bhásaigh agus tá fiosrúchán coiriúil bunaithe ag na Gardaí. The house and surrounding site have been inspected by Garda technical staff and State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster. Tá an teach agus an suíomh timpeall air scrúdaithe ag foireann theicniúil na nGardaí agus ag an bPaiteolaí Stáit an Dr Margot Bolster. The man's body was taken to Limerick University Hospital, where he is due for a post-mortem. Tugadh corp an fhir go hOspidéal Ollscoile Luimnigh, mar a bhfuil scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh air.

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More Covid outbreaks in schools than any other public site. Níos mó ráigeanna Covid i scoileanna ná aon suíomh poiblí eile. Schools were involved in more Covid-19 outbreaks than any other public site in the second half of last year, according to new figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Center. Bhí baint ag scoileanna le níos mó ráigeanna covid 19 ná aon suíomh poiblí eile sa dara leath den bhliain anuraidh, de réir figiúirí nua ón Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte. The latest figures cover the period 27 June to 31 December 2021. Baineann na figiúirí is deireanaí leis an tréimhse idir 27 Meitheamh agus 31 Nollaig 2021. Schools were involved in 514 outbreaks of the disease compared to 458 outbreaks in other laboratories over the current period. Bhí baint ag scoileanna le 514 ráig den ghalar i gcomórtas le 458 ráig in obarlanna eile i gcaitheamh na tréimhse atá i dtreis. However, the number of outbreaks in dwellings was even greater, with 919 outbreaks in the same area. Ba mhó fós líon na ráigeanna i dtithe cónaithe, áfach, mar a raibh 919 ráig san achar céanna. Most schools in the country reopened the morning after the Christmas break. D'oscail formhór scoileanna na tíre arís ar maidin i ndiaidh shaoire na Nollag. However, the teachers' unions have called for more safety policies to be implemented in schools as a matter of urgency given the current prevalence of Covid-19. D'iarr ceardchumainn na múinteoirí, áfach, go gcuirfí tuilleadh beartas sábháilteachta i bhfeidhm i scoileanna ar bhonn práinne mar gheall ar chomh forleathan agus atá covid 19 faoi láthair. The Irish Teachers' Union has called for the most efficient provision of masks and air filters to schools without delay. D'éiligh Aontas Múinteoirí Éireann maisc agus scagairí aeir is ardéifeachtúla a chur ar fáil do scoileanna gan mhoill. The Post-Primary Students Union has claimed that some people are terrified of some people returning to the classroom because of Covid. Mhaígh an tAontas Daltaí Iar-bhunscoile go bhfuil faitíos an domhain ar roinnt daoine filleadh ar an seomra ranga de bharr Covid. Consequently, a spokesperson from the nursery's representative organization indicated that 50% of staff are absent in parts of the country. Ar a dhroim sin, thug urlabhraí ó eagraíocht ionadaíochta na naíolann le fios go bhfuil 50 faoin gcéad den fhoireann as láthair in áiteanna sa tír. Education Minister Norma Foley acknowledged that reopening the schools posed many challenges but said that the Department of Education was helping principals and boards of management to address them. Ghlac an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley leis go bhfuil neart dúshlán ag baint leis na scoileanna a oscailt arís ach dúirt go bhfuil an Roinn Oideachais ag cabhrú le príomhoidí agus boird bhainistíochta dul i ndréim leo.

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End of Covid rule for vaccinated passengers. Deireadh le riail Covid do phaisinéirí atá vacsaínithe. New travel rules to be introduced by the Government will remove the obligation for vaccinated foreign passengers to prove that they tested negative for the Covid test before embarking on a journey to Ireland. De réir rialacha nua taistil atá le tabhairt isteach ag an Rialtas, cuirfear deireadh leis an oibleagáid atá ar phaisinéirí ón iasacht atá vacsaínithe a chruthú go bhfuair siad toradh diúltach ar thástáil Covid sular thug siad faoin turas go hÉirinn. Unvaccinated foreign passengers will still have to prove that they tested negative for a maximum of 72 hours before arriving in this country. Beidh ar phaisinéirí ón iasacht nach bhfuil vacsaínithe, beidh orthusan a chruthú fós go bhfuair siad toradh diúltach 72 uair an chloig ar a mhéad roimh theacht chun na tíre seo dóibh. This obligation was introduced with the emergence of the Ovicron variant of the crown virus last month. Tugadh isteach an oibleagáid seo nuair a tháinig an t-athraitheach Oimiocrón ar an gcoróinvíreas chun cinn an mhí seo caite. With Oimicron now the most prevalent variable in Ireland, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the rule no longer applies. Ós é Oimiocrón an t-athraitheach is forleithne in Éirinn anois, a dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin, níl feidhm níos mó leis an riail. Green Party leader Éamon Ryan said the Government would make a decision next week on how long close contacts will have to stay alone. Dúirt ceannaire an Chomhaontais Ghlais Éamon Ryan go ndéanfaidh an Rialtas cinneadh an tseachtain seo chugainn maidir leis an achar ama a chaithfeas dlúth-theagmhálaithe fanacht astu féin. He suggested, however, that the time period should be shortened. Thug sé le fios mar sin féin gur chóir an t-achar ama a chiorrú. Earlier today, the Minister for Public Expenditure said he did not expect public health experts to recommend the introduction of further restrictions despite the ever-increasing number of Covid cases. Níos túisce inniu, dúírt an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí nár dhóigh leis go molfadh saineolaithe sláinte poiblí tuilleadh srianta a thabhairt isteach ainneoin líon na gcásanna Covid a bheith ag ardú an t-am ar fad. Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane has called on the Government to address the lack of antigen testing in the country and its exorbitant price, he said. D'éiligh urlabhraí sláinte Shinn Féin David Cullinane ar an Rialtas dul i ngleic leis an easpa tástálacha antaigine sa tír agus leis an bpraghas ró-ard atá orthu, mar a dúirt sé.

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"Up to 8,000 primary school teachers absent tomorrow". "Suas le 8,000 múinteoir bunscoile as láthair amárach". The Secretary General of the Irish National Teachers' Association, John Boyle, has announced that he estimates that about 15% of union members will be absent when the country's primary schools reopen tomorrow. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Ard-Rúnaí Chumann Múinteoirí Éireann, John Boyle, go measann sé go mbeidh thart ar 15 faoin gcéad de bhaill an cheardchumainn as láthair nuair a osclós bunscoileanna na tíre arís amárach. Between 7,000 and 8,000 teachers will be absent tomorrow due to Covid-19, according to him. Idir 7,000 agus 8,000 múinteoir a bheas as láthair amárach de bharr covid 19, dar leis. Speaking on RTÉ, John Boyle said that the next half term, from now until the end of February, will be very divisive and that sometimes children seem to have to be taught at home. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt John Boyle go mbeidh an chéad leath-théarma eile, as seo go deireadh Feabhra, fíorachrannach agus gur cosúil go gcaithfear leanaí a theagasc sa bhaile in amanna. However, he promised that priority will be given to students who are too difficult to teach at home, especially the youngest children and those with additional needs. Mar sin féin, gheall sé go dtabharfar tús áite do dhaltaí a bhfuil sé ródheacair iad a theagasc sa bhaile, go háirithe na leanaí is óige agus iad siúd a bhfuil riachtanais bhreise acu. Boyle also said that there is not the slightest chance that there will be enough substitute teachers available to keep the system running properly. Dúirt an Baoilleach chomh maith nach bhfuil seans dá laghad ann go dtarlóidh sé go mbeidh dóthain múinteoirí ionaid ar fáil leis an gcóras a choinneáil ag imeacht mar is ceart. On the contrary, he said, the schools are not on their toes as all these challenges were anticipated and a great deal of preparatory work was done over Christmas. Os a choinne sin, a dúirt sé, ní ar leathchois atá na scoileanna ó tharla go raibh coinne leis na dúshláin seo ar fad agus go ndearnadh go leor obair ullmhúcháin i gcaitheamh na Nollag. However, he called on the Government to do more and called for the reintroduction of contact tracking in schools. D'iarr sé ar an Rialtas, áfach, tuilleadh a dhéanamh agus mhol sé rianú teagmhálaithe a chur i bhfeidhm arís sna scoileanna. It should be noted, said John Boyle, that over 60,000 primary school students had covid-19 before Christmas. Ní mór tabhairt ar aird, a dúirt John Boyle, gur tholg os cionn 60,000 dalta bunscoile covid 19 roimh an Nollaig. Education Minister Norma Foley has acknowledged that reopening the schools tomorrow will bring many challenges. D'admhaigh an tAire Oideachais Norma Foley go mbeidh neart dúshlán ag baint leis na scoileanna a oscailt arís amárach. However, she said, health policies in schools were reviewed during Christmas and are satisfied that they are currently adequate. Ina dhiaidh sin féin, a dúirt sí, rinneadh athbhreithniú le linn na Nollag ar bheartais sláinte sna scoileanna agus táthar sásta gur leor iad faoi láthair. She indicated that over 2,500 trainee teachers and other facilities will be available to help schools weather this part of the crisis. Thug sí le fios go mbeidh os cionn 2,500 múinteoir faoi oiliúint agus áiseanna eile ar fáil le cuidiú le scoileanna teacht tríd an gcuid seo den ghéarchéim.

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Three killed in an accident in County Meath yesterday evening. Triúr maruithe i dtionóisc i gContae na Mí tráthnóna inné. Three people were killed in their 20s yesterday when two cars collided on the N52 near Kells in Co Meath at 16.25. Maraíodh triúr daoine sna 20daí inné nuair a bhuail dhá ghluaisteán faoina chéile ar bhóthar an N52 in aice le Ceannanas i gCo na Mí ag 16.25. The female driver of one of the cars and a male commander were killed at the scene and the female driver of the other car was killed at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown later last night due to her injuries. Maraíodh tiománaí ban ceann de na gluaisteáin agus maisinéir fir ar an láthair agus cailleadh tiomána ban an ghluaisteáin eile in Ospideal Uí Chonghaile i mBaile Bhlainséir níos déanaí aréir de bharr a gortaithe. There were three young children - two young girls and a twelve-year-old boy. Bhí triúr leanaí óga - beirt chailíní óga agus buachaill dhá bhliain déag d'aois. They were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Tugadh ag Ospidéal Mhuire Lourdes i nDroichead Átha iad. The boy is understood to be in a critical condition and the girls have no serious injuries. Tuigtear go bhfuil drochbhail ar an mbuachaill fad agus nach bhfuil aon ghortaithe tromchúiseacha ar na cailíní. The road was closed in order to complete a forensic examination but is now known to be open again. Dúnadh an bóthar d'fhonn scrúdú dlíeolaíoch a chur i gcríche ach tuitear go bhfuil sé oscailte anois arís. Gardaí at Kells station want the public to help with their inquiries - especially drivers with dashcam videos. Ta gardaí i stáisiún Cheannanais ag iarraidh go gcabhródh an pobal leo lena bhfiosrúcháin - go háirithe tiománaithe a mbeadh físeain dashcam acu. They can be contacted on 046 9280820 Meanwhile, the Road Safety Authority has announced that the number of people killed in road accidents in 2021 has been reduced since records began in 1959. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ar an uimhir, 046 9280820 Idir an dá linn, d'fhógair an tÚdarás um Shábhailteacht ar Bhóithre, gur cailleadh a laghad daoine i dtimpistí bhóthair sa bhliain 2021 ó tosnaíodh ag glacadh taifid sa bhliain 1959. At the same time, during 2021 drivers were apprehended by guards as follows: Three killed in a road accident in Kells yesterday while the Road Safety Authority announces the minimum number of road deaths last year their recording began in 1959 Ag an am céanna, i gcaitheamh na bliana 2021 rug gardaí ar thiománaithe mar seo a leanas: Triúr maruithe i dtimpiste bhóthair i gCeannanas inné fad agus a fhógraíonn an tÚdarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre a laghad báis bóthair anuraidh ó cuireadh tús lena dtaifead i 1959

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Concerns of Government and NPHET-led experts. Imní ar shaineolaithe faoi threoir an Rialtais agus NPHET. A GP who spoke to Nuacht TG4 today says she is surprised by the new health advice on PCR testing for people with Covid-19 symptoms. Deir Dochtúir Teaghlaigh a labhair le Nuacht TG4 inniu go bhfuil iontas uirthi faoin gcomhairle nua sláinte maidir le tástálacha PCR do dhaoine a bhfuil comharthaí sóirt covid 19 orthu. 20,110 new Covid-19 cases were announced today. Fógraíodh 20,110 cás nua covid 19 inniu. Dr Illona Duffy says the new council has made a big mistake and will not be able to '' properly control the virus ''. Deir an Dochtúir Illona Duffy go bhfuil botún mór déanta sa gcomhairle nua agus nach mbeifear in ann ''srian ceart a choinneáil ar an víreas'' dá bharr. Meanwhile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Houlihan is urging people not to gather in private homes tonight to celebrate New Year's Eve as the Omicron variant spreads strongly in the country. Idir an dá linn tá an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dochtúir Tony Houlihan ag impí ar dhaoine gan teacht le chéile i dtithe príobháideacha anocht d'Oíche Chinn Bhliana a cheiliúradh agus an t-athraitheach Omicron ag scaipeadh go tréan sa tír. The PCR testing system is under tremendous pressure across the country again today and the demand for tests remains very high. Tá brú ollmhór ar an gcóras tástála PCR ar fuaid na tíre arís inniu agus éileamh ana ard go deo fós ar thástálacha. Yesterday the advice on PCR testing for people with symptoms of the virus was changed and it is now recommended for those under the age of 39 not to pursue PCR testing and instead self-isolation and regular antigen testing. Inné athraíodh an chomhairle maidir le tástálacha PCR do dhaoine a bhfuil comharthaí den víreas orthu agus é anois molta dóibh san atá fé 39 bliain d'aois gan dul sa tóir ar thastáil PCR agus ina áit féin-aonrú agus tástálacha rialta antaigine a dhéanamh. Today- GP Illona Duffy told us she was surprised by the new advice. Inniu- Dúirt an Dochtúir Teaghlaigh Illona Duffy linn go gcuir an chomhairle nua iontas uirthi. In the evening, the Government announced that the booster will be made available to all age groups over the age of sixteen from this coming Sunday, more than a week earlier than planned. Tráthnóna, d'fhógair an Rialtas go gcuirfear an teanndáileog ar fáil do gach aoisghrúpa os cionn sé mbliana déag d'aois ó nDomhnach beag seo, níos mó ná seachtain níos luaithe ná mar a bhí beartaithe. The Minister for Health says that it is still planned to open schools next Thursday as planned. Deir an tAire Sláinte go bhfuil sé fós i gceist scoileanna a oscailt Déardaoin seo chugainn fe mar atá beartaithe. The Education Minister says a meeting between trade unions and management organizations will be held next Tuesday. Deir an tAire Oideachais go reachtáilfear cruinniú idir ceardchumainn agus eagraíochtaí bainistíochta Dé Máirt seo chugainn. Although still the official Council of the Government - all four households are allowed to come together in a private house. Cé gurb í Comhairle oifigiúil an Rialtais fós - go bhfuil cead ag cheithre líon tí teacht ar fad teacht le chéile i dtigh príobháideach. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Houlihan, is urging the public to avoid gathering - indoors. Tá'n Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Houlihan ag impí ar an bpobal - teacht le chéile - fé dhíon - a sheachaint. Today, Health Minister Stephen Donnolly backed the Chief Medical Officer and Tony Houlihan urged the people of the country not to get together with many others under the roof tonight to celebrate New Year 's Eve. Inniu, thacaigh an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnolly leis an bPríomhoifigeach Leighis agus Tony Houlihan ag impí ar mhuintir na tíre gan teacht le chéile le go leor daoine eile fé dhíon anocht chun Oíche Chinn Bhl...

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"Let's seize the opportunity to include it in all our lives" The President. "Tapaímis an deis í a chuimsiú inár saol go léir" An tUachtarán. The relaxation of the status of the Irish language in the European Institutions ended at midnight. Cuireadh deireadh ag meánoíche leis an maolú a bhí i bhfeidhm ar stádas na Gaeilge sna hInstitiúidí Eorpacha. Irish is now on an equal footing with other official languages of the European Union. Tá an Ghaeilge ar chomhchéim le teangacha oifigiúla eile an Aontais Eorpaigh feasta. The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins was among those to welcome and congratulate those who have worked to achieve this achievement. Bhí Uachtarán na hÉireann, Micheál D Ó hUiginn ina measc siúd le fáilte a chur roimh, agus a rinne comhtháirdeas leo siúd a rinne an obair leis an éacht seo a bhaint amach. The following is his full statement. Seo a leanas a ráiteas iomlán. "On this special historic occasion I congratulate those who work with and through the Irish language in the European Union and at home. "Ar an ócáid stairiúil speisialta seo déanaim comhghairdeas leo siúd atá ag obair leis an nGaeilge agus trí mheán na Gaeilge san Aontas Eorpach agus sa bhaile. Today is a significant day for the language, as it achieves full status in the European Union and the decline of the Irish language has come to an end. Is lá suntasach atá ann inniu don teanga, agus lánstádas á bhaint amach aici san Aontas Eorpach agus deireadh tagtha le maolú na Gaeilge. This full status is an important recognition at national level of our unique identity as a community, with a distinct language that we use alongside the other languages that we use and respect. Is aitheantas tábhachtach ar an leibhéal náisiúnta dár bhféiniúlacht ar leith mar phobal atá sa lánstádas sin, agus teanga ar leith againn a mbainimid úsáid as taobh leis na teangacha eile a mbainimid úsáid astu agus a bhfuil meas againn orthu. It puts our language on an equal footing with those of the Union's founders, and with the Member States that joined the Union in recent years. Cuireann sé ár dteanga ar chomhchéim leo siúd de bhunaitheoirí an Aontais, agus leis na Ballstáit a tháinig isteach san Aontas sna blianta ó shin. It is a significant achievement and many people will be pleased to know that the Irish language will be used every day in the European Union. Is éacht shuntasach atá ann agus beidh sásamh le baint ag daoine go leor as fios a bheith acu go mbeidh an Ghaeilge in úsáid gach lá san Aontas Eorpach. Although the Irish language will be used on a daily basis in the EU, we must seize the opportunity and take responsibility for ensuring that it makes sense in our own lives. Cé go mbeidh an Ghaeilge in úsáid go laethúil san AE, ní mór dúinn an deis a thapú agus freagracht a ghlacadh lena chinntiú go bhfuil ciall léi inár saol féin. At the heart of everyday European affairs; at the heart of life at Home. I gcroílár gnóthaí laethúla na hEorpa; i gcroílár an tsaoil sa Bhaile. In addition to the Official Languages (Amendment) Bill, which I signed shortly before Christmas, I urge people throughout Ireland to take this opportunity to renew their own relationship with the language, a language that is a vital part of our -herit her. Chomh maith le Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), a chuir mé faoi mo lámh go gairid roimh an Nollaig, impím ar dhaoine ar fud na hÉireann an deis seo a thapú a gcaidreamh féin leis an teanga a athnuachan, teanga ar cuid ríthábhachtach dár n-oidhreacht í. Sure, we need to learn the languages of our friends in Europe and use as many of their languages as possible, but the use of our own language is of paramount importance. Cinnte, ní mór dúinn teangacha ár gcairde san Eoraip a fhoghlaim agus a mhéad dá dteangacha agus is féidir a úsáid, ach tá suntas ollmhór ag baint le húsáid ár dteanga ...

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Full status for the Irish language in the EU from tomorrow onwards. Stádas iomlán don Ghaeilge san AE ó amárach ar aghaidh. The relaxation of the status of the Irish language in the European Institutions will end at midnight. Cuirfear deireadh ag meánoíche leis an maolú a bhí i bhfeidhm ar stádas na Gaeilge sna hInstitiúidí Eorpacha. Irish will be on an equal footing with other official languages of the European Union in future. Beidh an Ghaeilge ar chomhchéim le teangacha oifigiúla eile an Aontais Eorpaigh feasta. Official and working status for the Irish language was given on 1 January 2007 but a relaxation arrangement has been in place since then, due to the shortage of translation staff, which restricted the amount of material translated into Irish. Is ar an 1ú Eanáir 2007 a tugadh stádas oifigiúil agus oibre don Ghaeilge ach bhí socrú maolaithe i bhfeidhm ó shin i leith, mar gheall ar an nganntanas foirne aistriúcháin, a chuir srian ar an méid ábhair a haistríodh go Gaeilge. The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Jack Chambers, said that ending the decline in the status of the Irish language was a crucial step for the future of the Irish language. Dúirt Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, Jack Chambers gur céim ríthábhachtach do thodhchaí na Gaeilge, deireadh a bheith tagtha leis an maolú ar stádas na Gaeilge. He said that Irish was now on a par with other official languages of the EU and that it would strengthen relations between the citizen and the European administrative systems. Dúirt sé go raibh an Ghaeilge anois ar chomhchéim le teangacha oifigiúla eile an AE agus go ndaingeoidh sé an caidreamh idir an saoránach agus na córais riaracháin Eorpacha. Along with the Official Languages Act, which was signed by the President of Ireland last week, the role of the Irish language in the national and European administrative systems has been greatly strengthened, said Minister Chambers. In éineacht le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, a shínigh Uachtarán na hÉireann an tseachtain seo caite, tá ról na Gaeilge sna córais riaracháin náisiúnta agus Eorpacha treisithe go mór a dúirt an tAire Chambers. Unrestricted recognition and status, equal to all other official languages, of the Irish language in the European Union tonight Aitheantas agus stádas gan srian, cothrom le gach teanga oifigiúil eile, ag an nGaeilge san Aontas Eorpach ó mheánoíche anocht

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Tourism Sector loses € 17m per day. €17m in aghaidh an lae á chailliúint ag Earnáil na Turasóireachta. The Tourism Sector is losing € 17m a day, says the Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Sector Federation. Tá €17m in aghaidh an lae á chailliúint ag Earnáil na Turasóireachta a deir Príomhfheidhmeannach Chónaidhm Earnáil Turasóireachta na hÉireann. Eoghan O'Mara Walsh says the Tourism Sector has been a difficult 21 months with Covid-19 losing 100,000 jobs in the sector. Deir Eoghan O'Mara Walsh go raibh 21 mí thar a bheith deacair ag Earnáil na Turasóireachta agus gur cailleadh 100,000 post san earnáil mar gheall ar covid 19. In its 2021 review, ITIC estimates that the sector lost out on € 400m in December alone with many gatherings and cancellations due to more stringent restrictions imposed by Covid-19. Ina athbhreithniú 2021, measann an ITIC gur chaill an earnáil amach ar €400m i Mí na Nollag amháin agus go leor teacht le chéile agus cóisirí curtha ar ceal ag daoine mar gheall ar shrianta níos déine atá i bhfeidhm de bharr covid 19. The sector is estimated to have lost € 12.2 billion as a result of the pandemic. Meastar gur chaill an earnáil €12.2 billiún euro de bharr na paindéime. Speaking on Radio 1 this morning, Eoghan O'Mara said the sector needed a long - term plan. Ag labhairt do ar Raidió 1 ar maidin, dúirt Eoghan O'Mara go raibh plean fad- téarmach ag teastáil don earnáil. Eoghan O'Mara said that things had looked very positive before Omicron 's arrival but that there was a great deal of uncertainty in the coming weeks. Dúirt Eoghan O'Mara go raibh cuma an-dearfach ar chúrsaí sula tháinig Omicron ach go bhfuil éiginnteacht mhór i gceist leis na seachtainí amach romhainn anois. € 17m per day lost by Tourism Sector €17m in aghaidh an lae á chailliúint ag Earnáil na Turasóireachta

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'' Lessons Learned '' from coming together during restraints. ''Ceachtanna Foghlamtha'' ó theacht le chéile le linn srianta. Department of Foreign Affairs says lessons have been learned since a picture emerged showing some officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs' UN Security Council Campaign Team standing together for an indoor photo in June last year and the prospect of regulations They surpass Covid-19. Deir an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha go bhfuil ceachtanna foghlamtha ó tháinig pictiúr chun solais ag taispeáint roinnt oifigeach ó Fhoireann Feachtais Chomhairle Slándála Náisiún Aontaithe na Roinne Gnóthaí Eachtracha ag seasamh le chéile do ghrianghraf faoi dhíon i Mí an Mheithimh anuraidh agus an chosúlacht ar chúrsaí go raibh rialacháin covid 19 á shárú acu. The picture was published in the Irish Daily Star Newspaper, the Daily Mail and the Irish Mirror. Foilsíodh an pictiúr i Nuachtán an Irish Daily Star, sa Daily Mail agus san Irish Mirror. In a statement this morning, a spokesman for the Department said steps had been taken following the staff's recklessness 18 months ago at Iveagh House on 17 June 2020. I ráiteas ar maidin inniu, dúirt urlabhraí ón Roinn go raibh céimeanna tógtha i ndiaidh don bhfoireann a bheith neamhairdeallach 18 mí dhéag ó shin ag Teach Iveagh ar an 17ú Meitheamh 2020. They have been celebrating since this country won a seat on the UN Security Council. Bhí ceiliúradh ar bun acu ó bhuaigh an tír seo suíochán ar Chomhairle Slandála na Náisiún Aontaithe. The spokesman said if this country did not win the seat the staff would not work through the night to campaign for the second vote the next day. Dúirt an t-úrlabhraí muna raibh an suíochán buaite ag an tír seo nach mbeadh an fhoireann ag obair i rith na hoíche chun a bheith i mbun feachtasaíochta don dara vóta an lá ina dhiaidh. It was stated that it was 18 months ago and that steps have been taken to ensure that lessons have been learned. Dúradh gur 18 mí dhéag ó shin a bhí ann agus go bhfuil céimeanna tógtha chun a chinntiú go bhfuil ceachtanna foghlamtha. Phase 2 of the Government's reopening plan was in place in this country at that stage and under the restrictions in place to stop the spread of the virus, people were only allowed to reunite with up to six others outside. for their own household, indoors or outdoors. Bhí Céim 2 do phlean athoscailte an Rialtais i bhfeidhm sa tír seo ag an staid sin agus faoi na srianta a bhí i bhfeidhm chun stop a chur le scaipeadh an víris, ní raibh cead ag daoine ach teacht le chéile le suas le seisear eile taobh amuigh dá líon tí féin, taobh istigh faoi dhíon nó taobh amuigh faoin aer. People were encouraged to work from home as much as possible and travel restrictions were also in place and people were only allowed to travel within their own county or 20 kilometers from home. Bhíothas ag moladh do dhaoine obair ón mbaile chomh mór agus a d'fhéadfaí agus bhí srianta taistil i bhfeidhm chomh maith agus cead ag daoine taisteal taobh istigh dá gcontae féin amháin nó 20 ciliméadar ó bhaile. TD Paul Murphy of the Non-Profit Community Alliance said the officials' actions showed they thought the rules did not apply to them. Dúirt an Teachta Dála Paul Murphy ón gComhaontas Pobal Seachas Brábus gur léirigh gníomhaíocht na n-oifigeach gur cheap siad nár bhain na rialacha leo féin.

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Seven killed, six injured in accidents in the last two days. Seachtar básaithe, seisear gortaithe i dtionóiscí le dhá lá anuas. Seven have died and six have been injured in road accidents in the country over the past two days. Tá seachtar tar éis bháis agus gortaíodh seisear i dtionóiscí bóthair sa tír le dhá lá anuas. Before Christmas Eve, a total of 128 people had died on the country's roads this year. Roimh Oíche Nollag, bhí 128 duine ar fad tar éis bháis ar bhóithre na tíre i mbliana. In the latest accident, a man in his thirties was killed in County Wicklow when a bus and a car collided on the M11 last night, between junctions 16 and 17 at Rathnew. Sa tionóisc is déanaí, maraíodh fear sna tríochaidí i gContae Chill Mhantáin nuair a bhuail bus agus gluaisteán faoina chéile ar an M11 aréir, idir acomhal 16 agus 17 ag Ráth Naoi. Meanwhile, a man died in a road accident in County Mayo yesterday evening. Idir an dá linn, bhásaigh fear i dtimpiste bhóthair i gContae Mhaigh Eo tráthnóna inné. He was a passenger in one of two vehicles that collided. Bhí sé ina phaisinéir i gceann do dhá fheithicil a bhuail faoina chéile. The incident took place at around 5.30pm on the Castlebar to Walla road. Tharla an eachtra timpeall ar 5.30pm ar an mbóthar ó Chaisleán an Bharraigh go Balla. Several other passengers in the other vehicles were injured. Gortaíodh roinnt paisinéirí eile a bhí sna feithiclí eile. In Dublin yesterday, a cyclist in Ballyfermot was killed when a car and a bicycle collided. I mBaile Átha Cliath inné, maraíodh rothaí i mBaile Formaid nuair bhuail gluaisteán agus rothar faoina a chéile. The man in his eighties was the seventh rider to be killed on country roads this year. Bhí an fear sna hochtóidí ar an seachtú rothaí a maraíodh ar bhóithre na tíre i mbliana. Yesterday, three men in their twenties died and one man was injured in County Tyrone when a car and a lorry collided on the Omagh road in the Garvagh area. Inné, bhásaigh triúr fear sna fichidí agus gortaíodh fear amháin eile i gContae Thír Eoghain nuair a bhuail gluaisteán agus leoraí faoina chéile ar bhóthar na hÓmaí i gceantar Gharbhachaidh. Another man in his twenties was killed when two vehicles collided in County Wexford on Wren Day and a woman in her fifties was seriously injured. Maraíodh fear eile sna fichidí nuair a bhuail dhá fheithicil faoina chéile i gContae Loch Garman, Lá an Dreoilín agus gortaíodh bean sna caogaidí go dona. Seven deaths, six injuries in accidents in the last two days Seachtar básaithe, seisear gortaithe i dtionóiscí le dhá lá anuas

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Increasing claims for social welfare benefits. Iarratais ar shochair leasa shóisialta ag méadú. 57,603 people received the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, according to figures released by the Department of Social Protection. Fuair 57,603 duine an Íocaíocht Dífhostaíochta Phaindéime an tseachtain seo, de réir figiúirí atá eisithe ag an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí. That's a 2,267 rise from last week, it was said. Sin ardú 2,267 ón tseachtain seo caite, a dúradh. It was also announced that over € 9 billion has been disbursed by the State to date under the scheme. Fógraíodh freisin go bhfuil os cionn €9 mbilliún tugtha amach ag an Stát go nuige seo faoin scéim. People laid off by Covid -19 are allowed to apply for this payment. Tá cead ag daoine a leagadh as obair de bharr Covid -19 iarratas a dhéanamh ar an íocaíocht seo. There are five weekly rates, namely, € 350, € 300, € 250, € 203 and € 150. Tá cúig ráta seachtainiúil ann, mar atá, €350, €300, €250, €203 agus €150. People are paid according to their salary before being laid off. Íoctar daoine de réir an tuarastail a bhí acu sular leagadh as obair iad. In addition to these payments, Enhanced Illness Benefit is available for people with Covid-19 or who have been told to stay alone. Chomh maith leis na híocaíochtaí seo, tá Sochar Breoiteachta Feabhsaithe ar fáil do dhaoine a bhfuil covid 19 orthu nó a ndúradh leo fanacht astu féin. People are paid € 350 a week under this scheme. Íoctar €350 sa tseachtain le daoine faon scéim seo. The Department of Social Protection confirmed that 3,501 people had applied for Enhanced Illness Benefit in one week. Dheimhnigh an Roinn Coimirce Sóisialaí go ndearna 3,501 duine iarratas ar an Sochar Breoiteachta Feabhsaithe le seachtain. A total of 8,237 people have applied so far, it said. 8,237 duine san iomlán a rinne iarratas go dtí seo, a dúradh.

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2 doses of Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11. 2 dháileog den vacsaín Pfizer le tabhairt do leanaí idir 5-11. It has been confirmed that children in 5-11 years of age will be given two doses of the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 in this country. Tá sé deimhnithe go dtabharfar dhá dháileog den vacsaín Pfizer in aghaidh covid 19 do leanaí idir 5-11 bliain d'aois sa tír seo. There are approximately 480,000 primary school pupils in this age group. Tá thart ar 480,000 dalta bunscoile san aoisghrúpa seo. Professor Brian McGrath, head of the High Level Task Force on Covid-19 Vaccination, said that separate clinics for children will be set up in vaccination centers to reassure them before they receive the injections. Dúirt an tOllamh Professor Brian Mac Craith, ceannasaí an Tascfhórsa Ardleibhéil ar Vacsaíniú covid 19, go mbunófar clinicí ar leith do leanaí in ionaid vacsaínithe d'fhonn iad a chur ar a suaimhneas sula bhfaigheann siad na hinstealltaí. The separate children's clinics are being set up on the advice of the National Immunization Advisory Committee, said Professor McGrath. Is de réir comhairle ón gCoiste Comhairleach Náisiúnta um Imdhíonadh atá na clinicí ar leith do pháistí á mbunú, a dúirt an tOllamh Mac Craith. Speaking on RTÉ, he announced that the relevant portal on the Health Service Executive's website will be open to parents from next week. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug sé le fios go mbeidh an tairseach ábhartha ar shuíomh idirlín Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte oscailte do thuisimitheoirí ón tseachtain seo chugainn. The doses for children have already arrived in Ireland, said Professor McGrath, and more will come in the coming months. Tá na dáileoga do leanaí tagtha go hÉirinn cheana féin, a dúirt an tOllamh Mac Craith, agus beidh tuilleadh fós ag teacht i gcaitheamh na míosa seo chugainn. A smaller dose than the normal dose of the vaccine given to children. Tomhas níos lú ná an gnáth-thomhas den vacsaín a thabharfar do na leanaí.

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Woman killed in house in Co Wicklow, man arrested. Bean maraithe i dteach i gCo Chill Mhantáin, fear gafa. A woman over the age of 40 has died in her afternoon attack in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. Tá bean os cionn 40 bliain d'aois tar éis bháis de bharr a hionsaithe in Áth na Sceire, Co Chill Mhantáin, tráthnóna. The woman was assaulted at a house in Willow Park northwest of the village at about 4 p.m. Ionsaíodh an bhean i dteach i bPáirc na Saileog siar ó thuaidh ón sráidbhaile ag thart ar 4 a chlog. She died on the spot. Bhásaigh sí ar an láthair. A man has been arrested and is being questioned over the killing of the woman at Bray Garda Station. Gabhadh fear agus tá se á cheistiú faoi mharú na mná i Stáisiún Ghardaí Bhré. Gardaí say they are not pursuing anyone else in connection with the incident. Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuil siad sa tóir ar aon duine eile maidir leis an eachtra. An on-site technical examination is still to be carried out. Tá scrúdú teicniúil le déanamh ar an láthair fós.

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Condolences, hope in the President 's Christmas message. Comhbhrón, dóchas i dteachtaireacht Nollag an Uachtaráin. In his annual Christmas message, Irish President Michael D Higgins sent his greetings to the people of Ireland at home and abroad. Ina theachtaireacht bhliantúil Nollag, chuir Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins a bheannachtaí chuig muintir na hÉireann sa bhaile agus i gcéin. "A merry and peaceful Christmas and a happy new year for all of us," he prayed for the Irish. "Nollaig shona shíochánta, agus athbhliain a thabharfaidh dóchas dúinn uilig," a ghuigh sé ar na hÉireannaigh. The President paid particular attention to how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected people throughout the year: "I know very well ... Tharraing an tUachtarán aird ar leith ar an gcaoi ar ghoill an phaindéim covid 19 ar dhaoine i gcaitheamh na bliana: "Tá a fhios agam go rímhaith ... many of your loved ones have been lost to Covid-19 during 2021, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. gur cailleadh go leor daoine muinteartha libh de bharr covid 19 le linn 2021, agus déanaim comhbhrón ó chroí libh ag an tráth deacair seo. "I am also aware of the circumstances in which many of our Irish people live abroad, and of those living in Ireland whose families are abroad, among whom so many have had to endure long separation, even painful, from their children, often under great anxiety or stress. " "Táim ar an eolas chomh maith faoi na cúinsí ina maireann go leor dár nÉireannaigh thar lear, agus fúthu siúd atá ina gcónaí in Éirinn a bhfuil a muintir thar lear, a bhfuil an oiread sin ina measc arbh éigean dóibh cur suas le scaradh fada, fiú pianmhar, óna gclann, go minic faoi imní nó strus mór." On the contrary, it's a message of hope for the future: "The day will soon be extended and we will be in a season of renewal and growth. Os a choinne sin, bhí damhna dóchais ina theachtaireacht maidir leis an am atá le teacht: "Ní fada go dtiocfaidh síneadh sa lá agus go mbeimid i séasúr na hathnuachana agus fáis. "As we move towards those bright days, let's be committed to each other and to values that will ensure that we pay special attention to those who are vulnerable." "Agus sinn ag gluaiseacht i dtreo na laethanta geala sin, bímis tiomanta dá chéile agus do luachanna a chinnteoidh go dtabharfaimid aire speisialta dóibh siúd atá leochaileach."

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Post-mortem examinations today on the bodies of a father and son. Scrúduithe iarbháis inniu ar choirp athar agus a mhic. Post-mortem examinations are to be carried out today on the bodies of two men - a father and son - who were found dead in a house in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, yesterday evening. Tá scrúduithe iarbháis le déanamh inniu ar choirp bheirt fhear - athair agus mac - a fuarthas marbh i dteach i Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhún na nGall, tráthnóna inné. The body of 88-year-old Daniel Duffy was found inside the house. Thángthas ar chorp Daniel Duffy, a bhí 88 bliain d'aois, laistigh den teach. The body of his son, Damien, who was fifty, was found in a car in the garage next to the house. Fuarthas corp a mhic, Damien, a bhí leathchéad, i ngluaisteán sa gharáiste taobh leis an teach. Gardaí believe his death was caused by murder and suicide. Creideann na Gardaí gur dúnmharú agus féinmharú ba bhun lena mbás. While the Gardaí are not looking for anyone else at this time, they are urging anyone with any knowledge of the matter to come and talk to them. Cé nach bhfuil na Gardaí sa tóir ar aon duine eile ag an tráth seo, tá siad ag achainí ar dhaoine a mbeadh aon eolas acu ar an scéal teacht chun cainte leo. Daniel Duffy is understood to have been a former public servant. Tuigtear gur iarsheirbhíseach poiblí ab ea Daniel Duffy. There has been no report of him for a week but it is not yet known how long the two were dead. Ní raibh aon tuairisc air le seachtain ach ní fios fós cá fhad a bhí an bheirt marbh. Gardaí say they did not find a gun or any other weapon in the house. Deir na Gardaí nach bhfuair siad gunna ná aon arm eile sa teach. The scene has been examined by the State Pathologist as well as Garda forensic and technical experts, but the results of the post - mortem examinations are awaited to allow the investigation to be properly substantiated. Tá an láthair scrúdaithe ag an bPaiteolaí Stáit chomh maith le saineolaithe dlí-eolaíochta agus teicniúla an Gharda Síochána, ach táthar ag fanacht le torthaí na scrúduithe iarbháis le gur féidir bonn ceart a chur faoin bhfiosrúchán. Sinn Féin county councilor Gerry McMonagle said the two men knew the area and had lived there for a long time. Dúirt an comhairleoir contae Gerry McMonagle ó Shinn Féin go raibh aithne an cheantair ag an mbeirt fhear agus go raibh ina gcónaí ann le fada.

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The poet Thomas Kinsella in the way of truth. An file Thomas Kinsella ar shlí na fírinne. Well-known poet Thomas Kinsella has died. Tá an file mór le rá Thomas Kinsella tar éis bháis. He was 93 years old. Bhí sé 93 bliain d'aois. Thomas Kinsella was born in Inchicore, Dublin in 1928. In Inse Chór i mBaile Átha Cliath sa bhliain 1928 a rugadh Thomas Kinsella. He completed a science degree at University College Dublin, where he served as a civil servant before studying studies and writing full-time. Rinne sé céim eolaíochta sa Choláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath, agus chaith sé seal ina státseirbhíseach sular thug sé faoin léann agus faoin scríbhneoireacht go lánaimseartha. He was a poet in residence at the University of Illinois in the United States and was later appointed Professor of English at Temple University, Philadelphia. Bhí sé ina fhile cónaitheach in Ollscoil Illinois sna Stáit Aontaithe agus ina dhiaidh sin ceapadh in Ollamh Béarla é in Ollscoil Temple, Philadelphia. His English version of Táin Bó Cúailnge, published in 1969 and featuring similar illustrations by the artist Louis le Brocquy, is well known. Tá cáil ar a leagan Béarla de Táin Bó Cúailnge a foilsíodh i 1969 agus a bhfuil léaráidí cuidsúlacha leis an ealaíontóir Louis le Brocquy ina gcomhchuid de. Thomas Kinsella wrote the poem Butcher's Dozen after Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972. Scríobh Thomas Kinsella an dán Butcher’s Dozen tar éis Dhomhnach na Fola i nDoire i 1972. In addition to the excerpt itself, it was Widgery's report that inspired him to express his anger in the poem. Chomh maith leis an sléacht féin, ba é tuarascáil Widgery a spreag é lena chuid feirge a chur in iúl sa dán. He called that report a "major insult". "Mórmhasla" a thug sé ar an tuarascáil sin. In 1981, An Duanaire 1600-1900: Poems of the Dispossessed was published, a collection he and Seán Ó Tuama edited and which is still in demand. I 1981, foilsíodh An Duanaire 1600-1900: Poems of the Dispossessed, cnuasach a chuir sé féin agus Seán Ó Tuama in eagar agus a bhfuil ráchairt air i gcónaí. He completed his English version of The Court of Midnight in The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse in 1986, another combination which he edited. Chuir sé bailchríoch ar a leagan Béarla de Chúirt an Mheán Oíche in The New Oxford Book of Irish Verse i 1986, teaglaim eile a chuir sé in eagar. The Leaving Certificate course has been part of its own poems for many years. Bhí cuid dá dhuanta féin ar chúrsa na hArdteistiméireachta ar feadh na mblianta. Thomas Kinsella was honored by the wizard during his lifetime, including honorary doctorates and the Freedom of Dublin in 2007. Bronnadh an draoi gradam ar Thomas Kinsella i rith a mharthana, dochtúireachtaí oinigh agus Saoirse Bhaile Átha Cliath in 2007 ina measc. Irish President Michael D Higgins extends his condolences to the family and relatives of the Chief. Tá comhbhrón déanta ag Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins le muintir agus gaolta an Chinnsealaigh. Arts Minister Catherine Martin said he was saddened by his death and one of Ireland's great poets. Dúirt an tAire Ealaíon Catherine Martin gur méala a bhás agus gur dhuine de mhórfhílí na hÉireann a bhí ann. The flags will be raised at the Mansion House and City Hall in Dublin in the middle of a tree in honor of Thomas Kinsella. Cuirfear na bratacha ag Teach an Ardmhéara agus ag Halla na Cathrach i mBaile Atha Cliath i lár crainn in ómós Thomas Kinsella. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor and is survived by their three grandchildren. D'éag a bhean chéile Eleanor roimhe agus maireann a dtriúr clainne agus a gclann siúd. Thomas Kinsella Thomas Kinsella

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Additional supports for businesses announced by Government. Tacaíochtaí breise do ghnóthais fógartha ag an Rialtas. The Government announced in the evening that the latest Covid-19 restrictions will provide additional supports to businesses in the hospitality and arts sectors which are affected by it. D'fhógair an Rialtas tráthnóna go mbeidh tacaíochtaí breise á gcur ar fáil do ghnóthais san earnáil fáilteachais agus san earnáil ealaíon atá thíos leis de bharr na srianta covid 19 is deireanaí. It is intended to relax some of the rules relating to the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme and the Covid Restricted Support Scheme in order to provide relief to these businesses. Tá sé i gceist cuid de na rialacha a bhaineann leis an Scéim Fóirdheontais Pá Fostaíochta agus an Scéim Tacaíochta Srianta Covid a mhaolú le teacht chun fóirithinte ar na gnóthais sin. Further businesses will also be allowed to defer their tax liabilities for three months. Beidh cead freisin ag tuilleadh gnóthas a gcuid dliteanas cánach a chur ar atráth go ceann trí mhí. In addition, the commercial rates of the first quarter of the new year will be pardoned for these businesses. Chomh maith leis sin, maithfear rátaí tráchtála na chéad ráithe den athbhliain do na gnóthais sin. The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be available again for people who are about to lay off or have already been laid off. Beidh an Íocaíocht Dífhostaíochta Phaindéime ar fáil arís do dhaoine atá le leagan as obair nó atá leagtha as obair cheana féin. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to apply for the payment from now until Christmas Day. Meastar go ndéanfaidh na scórtha mílte daoine iarratas ar an íocaíocht as seo go Lá Nollag. As a result, low - cost loans will be made available to start - ups struggling with the constraints. Ar a dhroim sin arís, cuirfear iasachtaí ar chostas íseal ar fáil do ghnóthadóirí atá ag streachailt leis na srianta. The loans will be provided by banks and other financial institutions with the support of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Is iad na bainc agus forais eile airgeadais a chuirfeas na hiasachtaí ar fáil le tacaíocht ón Roinn Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar stated that all these support measures are in line with, or better than, the assistance given to business people during the period of intensive locking. Mhaígh an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar go bhfuil na bearta tacaíochta seo uile ar aon dul leis an gcúnamh a tugadh do lucht gnó nuair a bhí dianghlasáil i bhfeidhm sa tír, nó níos fearr ná é. The Irish Restaurant Association has welcomed the Government's announcement. Tá fáilte curtha ag Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann roimh fhógra an Rialtais.

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The three who abducted Lunney received a long prison sentence. Príosún fada faighte ag an triúr a d'fhuadaigh Lunney. Three men convicted of kidnapping and spying on businessman Kevin Lunney have been sentenced to long prison terms. Gearradh téarmaí fada príosúnachta ar thriúr fear a ciontaíodh as fuadach agus as spídiúlacht a thabhairt don fhear gnó Kevin Lunney. YZ, the man who led this group, is said to have been 30 years old, and that person cannot be named. 30 bliain a chuaigh ar YZ, an té a deirtear a bhí i gceannas ar an ghrúpa seo, agus ní féidir an té sin a ainmniú. He is said to have been the most injured Mr Lunney, being taken to the scene of the atrocity on September 17, 2019. Deirtear gurbh eisean ba mhó a ghortaigh an tUasal Lunney, agus é tugtha go láthair an uafáis ar an 17 Meán Fómhair 2019. Alan O'Brien (40) and Darren Redmond (27), both from the East Wall in Dublin, were also sentenced by the Special Criminal Court. Ghearr an Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta tréimhsí freisin ar Alan O'Brien (40) agus Darren Redmond (27), ar ón mBalla Thoir i mBaile Átha Cliath iad beirt. O'Brien was 25 years old, and it was rumored that he had a close connection with YZ and also abused Kevin Lunney. 25 bliain a fuair O'Brien, agus é ráite faoisean go raibh ceangal dlúth aige le YZ agus gur thug sé drochíde freisin do Kevin Lunney. Redmond, who was told he could be under the influence of the other two, was sentenced to 15 years. 15 bliain a gearradh ar Redmond, a ndúradh faoi go bhféadfadh sé a bheith faoi dhroch-thionchar na beirte eile. Kevin Lunney was abducted on his way home from work in County Fermanagh at the time of his abduction. Ba ag filleadh abhaile óna chuid oibre i gContaeFhear Manach a bhí Kevin Lunney nuair a fuadaíodh é. He was taken across the border to County Cavan, and abused in a horse trailer. Tugadh trasna na teorann é go Contaean Chabháin, agus tugadh an drochíde dó i leantóir capall. His work as a senior executive with Quinn Industrial Holdings is said to have been linked to his experiences. Deirtear go raibh baint ag a chuid oibre mar fheidhmeannach sinsearach leis an gcomhlacht Quinn Industrial Holdings le gach ar tharla dó.

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Restrictions in place from tonight on indoor venues. Srianta i bhfeidhm ó anocht ar ionaid faoi dhíon. Pubs, restaurants and other similar indoor venues will have to close at 8pm from tonight due to the latest restrictions on the spread of the coronary virus. Beidh ar thithe tabhairne,bialanna agus ionaid eile dá léithid faoi dhíon dúnadh ag a 8 a'chlog ón oíche anocht amach de réir na srianta is deireanaí atá i bhfeidhm in aghaidh leathadh an víris chorónaigh. These restrictions will remain in effect until January 30, 2022. Fanfaidh na srianta seo i bhfeidhm go dtí an 30ú Eanáir 2022. Any event that takes place before 8 tonight will have a 50% attendance limit, and a maximum of 1,000 people. Aon ócáid a bhíonn ar siúl roimh a 8 anocht beidh teora 50 faoin gcéad i gceist leis an lucht freastail, agus uasmhéid de 1,000 duine. Weddings will be released after 8, as long as only 100 or fewer people attend. Scaoilfear le bainseacha tar éis a 8, fad is nach mbíonn ach 100 duine nó níos lú i láthair. Ecclesiastical services are not covered by these forthcoming new restrictions. Ní thagann seirbhísí eaglasta faoina srianta nua seo atá le teacht i bhfeidhm.

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Pubs Tithe tábhairne & bialanna le dúnadh ag 8pm faoi shrianta nua. The Taoiseach has announced this afternoon that the country's pubs and restaurants will close at eight o'clock under new restrictions. Tá sé fógartha ag an Taoiseach tráthnóna go ndúnfar tithe tábhairne agus bialanna na tíre ag a hocht a chlog faoi shrianta nua. NPHET had recommended that restaurants and pubs should be closed at 5pm from next Monday. Bhí moladh déanta ag NPHET go mba cheart do bhialanna agus tithe tábhairne a bheith dúnta ag 5pm ó Dé Luain seo chugainn. The restrictions will be in place until the end of January. Beidh na srianta i bhfeidhm go dtí deireadh Mhí Eanáir. Micheál Martin said that restaurants and pubs will have to close at eight o'clock but food delivery services will not have to close at eight. Dúirt Micheál Martin go mbeidh ar bhialanna agus tithe tábhairne dúnadh ag a hocht a chlog ach ní bheidh ar sheirbhísí seachadadh bia dúnadh ag a hocht. Live events as well as cinemas and theaters will also have to close at eight o'clock. Beidh ar ócáidí beo chomh maith le pictiúrlanna agus amharclanna a bheith dúnta ag a hocht a chlog chomh maith. Weddings will be allowed to go on after eight o'clock but a maximum of 100 people will be allowed. Beidh cead ag Bainiseacha dul ar aghaidh i ndiaidh a hocht a chlog ach uasmhéid do 100 duine a bheidh ceadaithe. For indoor events earlier in the day, 50% of the household will be allowed to attend or 1,000 people, whichever is less. Maidir le hócáidí taobh istigh níos luaithe sa lá, beidh cead ag 50 faoin gcéad don líon tí a bheith i láthair nó 1,000 duine, pé líon an líon is lú. For outdoor events, 50% will be allowed to attend outdoor events or a maximum of 5,000 people. Maidir le hocáidí taobh amuigh, beidh cead ag 50 faoin gcéad freastal ar ócáidí taobh amuigh nó uasmhéid do 5,000 duine. There is no change to the number of families who will be allowed to visit another family at Christmas time. Níl aon athrú ar líon na dteaghlach a mbeidh cead acu cuairt a thabhairt theaghlach eile aimsir na Nollag. 4 families are still allowed to come together indoors. Tá cead fós ag 4 theaghlach teacht le chéile faoi dhíon. Domestic travel is unchanged for the Christmas period. Níl aon athrú ar chúrsaí taistil intíre do thréimhse na Nollag. The new restrictions will remain in place until December 30, but will be reviewed on this date. Fanfaidh na srianta nua i bhfeidhm go dtí an 30ú Nollaig, ach beidh athbhreithniú á dhéanamh ar an dáta seo. Government Ministers met with NPHET in the afternoon to discuss and consider their latest advice. Bhuail Airí Rialtais le NPHET tráthnóna chun an chomhairle is déanaí uathu a phlé agus a mheas. NPHET had proposed new restrictions and were deeply concerned about the dangers of the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron. Bhí srianta nua molta ag NPHET agus imní mhór orthu faoin mbaol a bhaineann leis an athraitheach nua de covid 19, Omicron. The Omicron variant now accounts for more than a quarter of new cases for Covid-19 in Ireland. An t-athraitheach Omicron atá i gceist le níos mó aon cheathrú do chásanna nua do covid 19 in Éirinn anois.

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Concerns over hospital staffing over Christmas. Imní faoi chúrsaí foirne sna hospidéil i gcaitheamh na Nollag. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss proposals to address Covid-19 prevalence. Tá an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí ag teacht le chéile inniu le moltaí chun dul i ndréim le forlelathadh covid 19 a phlé. The Emergency Team will submit any recommendations to the Government in the evening. Cuirfidh an Fhoireann Éigeandála pé moltaí a bheas acu faoi bhráid an Rialtais tráthnóna. Experts are currently concerned about the rapid spread of the Omrikron variable, and they are trying to persuade people not to have as much contact with each other as they usually do at this time of year. Is é leathadh rábach an athraithigh Oimiocrón is mó is cás leis na saineolaithe faoi láthair, agus tá siad ag féachaint le cur ina luí ar dhaoine gan an oiread teagmhála a bheith acu le chéile agus a bhíonn go hiondúil an tráth seo bliana. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly warned last night that the number of people taking Covid-19 over Christmas and hospitalization could be higher than last year. Thug an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly foláireamh aréir go bhféadfadh an líon daoine a tholgfas covid 19 i gcaitheamh na Nollag agus a chuirfear in ospidéil dá bharr a bheith níos airde ná a bhí anuraidh. That alert is based on the latest British intelligence, the Minister said. Tá an foláireamh sin bunaithe ar an bhfaisnéis is deireanaí ón mBreatain, a dúirt an tAire. A consultant doctor at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin said medical and health workers were appalled by the impending spread of Omimron. Dúirt dochtúir comhairleach in Ospidéal Beaumont i mBaile Átha Claith go bhfuil sceimhle ar lucht leighis agus oibrithe sláinte faoina bhfuil i ndán dóibh agus Oimiocrón ag leathadh go tréan. Speaking on RTÉ, Dr Eoghan De Barra said that the latest developments in the crisis are likely to affect hospital staffing during the festival. He is concerned that the a team left in exile to tackle the heavy workload they will face. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt an Dr Eoghan De Barra gur dóichí go rachaidh an cor is deireanaí seo sa ghéarchéim, go rachaidh sé i gcion ar chúrsaí foirne sna hospidéil le linn na féile, Tá imní air, a dúirt sé, nach mbeidh an fhoireann a bheas fágtha in araíocht dul i ngleic leis an mbroid mhór oibre a bheas orthu. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has called on those intending to spend Christmas in the company of vulnerable people and to stay clear of a meeting and party in the meantime. D'iarr an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan ar dhaoine a bhfuil rún acu an Nollaig a chaitheamh i gcuideachta daoine leochaileacha réchonn a bheith acu agus fanacht glan ar chruinniú agus chóisir idir an dá linn. The introduction of additional restrictions in the hospitality sector has been mentioned but the Restaurant Association of Ireland has said that the emphasis would be a blow to already flattened businesses. Tá lua ar shrianta breise a thabhairt isteach san earnáil fáilteachais ach tá sé ráite ag Cumann Bhialanna na hÉireann gur buille sa bhéim a bheadh ann do ghnóthais atá leacaithe cheana féin.

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Government looks forward to new recommendations from the Emergency Team. Dréim ag an Rialtas le moltaí nua ón bhFoireann Éigeandála. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the National Public Health Emergency Team is likely to make further recommendations to the Government tomorrow on getting people together over the Christmas period. Dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar gur dóigh go gcuirfidh an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí tuilleadh moltaí faoi bhráid an Rialtais amárach maidir le daoine a bheith ag teacht le chéile i gcaitheamh na Nollag. If more restrictions are to be introduced to deter people on Covid-19, he said, that will be done. Má tá tuilleadh srianta le tabhairt isteach chun daoine a dhíonadh ar covid 19, a dúirt sé, sin a dhéanfar. The Emergency Team is due to meet tomorrow and the Tánaiste has indicated that the Government may also meet before the weekend to discuss what the experts are proposing. Tá an Fhoireann Éigeandála le teacht le chéile amárach agus thug an Tánaiste le tuiscint go bhféadfadh an Rialtas teacht le chéile freisin roimh an deireadh seachtaine lena mbeidh á mholadh ag na saineolaithe a phlé. Speaking on Newstalk radio station, Leo Varadkar promised that the public would be notified before any new policy is implemented. Ag labhairt dó ar stáisiún raidió Newstalk, gheall Leo Varadkar go dtabharfaí fógra don phobal sula gcuirfí aon bheartas nua i bhfeidhm. He also indicated that he believes that the variant Omiquron will be the most common version of the crown virus in Ireland by the beginning of next week. Thug le fios chomh maith go gcreideann sé féin go mbeidh an t- athraitheach Oimiocrón ar an leagan is coitianta den choróinvíreas in Éirinn faoi thús na seachtaine seo chugainn. While Oimicron may not be as malignant as other variables, the Tánaiste said, it can nevertheless severely disrupt the country's health services if it spreads more easily than others. Cé gur féidir nach bhfuil Oimiocrón chomh hurchóideach le hathraithigh eile, a dúirt an Tánaiste, is féidir leis mar sin féin cur as go mór do sheirbhísí sláinte na tíre más amhlaidh a leathann sé níos éasca ná na cinn eile. Omiquron is currently responsible for 14% of Covid-19 cases in the State, up from 1% a week ago. Is é Oimiocrón is cionsiocair le 14 faoin gcéad de chásanna covid 19 sa Stát faoi láthair, i gcomórtas le 1 faoin gcéad seachtain ó shin. There are 470 Covid-19 patients in hospitals nationwide this morning, 23 fewer than yesterday afternoon. Tá 470 othar covid 19 in ospidéil ar fud na tíre ar maidin, sin 23 níos lú ná tráthnóna inné.

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"Schools will not close soon" - Department of Education. "Ní dhúnfar na scoileanna go luath" - Roinn Oideachais. The Department of Education has indicated that it is not considering closing the country's schools earlier than planned before Christmas. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an Roinn Oideachais nach bhfuiltear ag cuimhneamh ar scoileanna na tíre a dhúnadh níos luaithe ná mar a bhí beartaithe roimh an Nollaig. The Department's statement follows a recommendation by a professor of immunology at Dublin City University to close schools next Friday. Tagann ráiteas na Roinne sna sála ar mholadh ó ollamh le himdhíoneolaíocht in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath na scoileanna a dhúnadh Dé hAoine seo chugainn. Speaking on RTÉ, Professor Christine Loscher argued that it would be wise to close schools early to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, mhaígh an tOllamh Christine Loscher go mbeadh sé ciallmhar na scoileanna a dhúnadh go luath le forleathadh covid 19 a chosc. In that case, according to Professor Loscher, the schools were more likely to reopen on the planned day of January. Ba mhó seans sa chás sin, dar leis an Ollamh Loscher, go n-osclófaí na scoileanna arís an lá atá beartaithe i mí Eanáir. Given that young and old alike are more tearful together before the new year, she said, it's best to give them that opportunity as soon as possible. De bharr gur mó an chuimilt a bhíonn ag sean agus óg le chéile roimh an athbhliain, a dúirt sí, b'fhearr an deis sin a thabhairt dóibh chomh luath agus ab fhéidir. Professor Loscher is supported by a primary school principal in Tipperary town. Tacaíonn príomhoide bunscoile i mbaile Thiobraid Árann leis an Ollamh Loscher. Louise Tobin from St. Joseph's National School said that the schools closed on December 22 last year but that Covid's spread was caused by the social events that had taken place the previous weekend. Dúirt Louise Tobin ó Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Iósaf gur dhún na scoileanna ar an 22 Nollaig anuraidh ach gurbh iad na hócáidí sóisialta a bhí ar bun an deireadh seachtaine roimhe sin ba chionsiocair le scaipeadh Covid. That made the Christmas wizard a disservice to people all over the country, she claimed. Chuir sé sin féile na Nollag ó mhaith ar an draoi daoine ar fud na tíre, a mhaígh sí.

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'Strong business case at Rossaveel Port' - New report. 'Cás láidir gnó ag Calafort Ros a Mhíl'-Tuarascáil nua. There is a strong business case for developing a deep-sea port at Ros a 'Mhíl in the Connemara Gaeltacht. Tá cás láidir gnó ann le calafort domhain-mhara a fhorbairt i Ros a' Mhíl i nGaeltacht Chonamara. That's according to a new report published. Sin de réir tuarascála nua atá foilsithe. The report commissioned by the Department of the Marine has been judged by independent experts. Saineolaíthe neamhspleácha atá tar éis an breithiúnas sin a thabhairt sa tuarascáil a choimisiúnaigh Roinn na Mara. 'But time is running out to decide' says the Port Support Committee. 'Ach tá an t-am ag rith gearr le cinneadh a dhéanamh' adeir Coiste Tacaíochta an Chalafoirt. The Ros a 'Mhíl fishing fleet has a year-round vascular score. Scór soithíoch atá i gcabhlach iascaireachta Ros a' Mhíl ó cheann ceann na bliana. The new study from MWP and Raymond Burke Consulting says the € 25m cost of a deep-sea pier would be a huge benefit. Deir an staidéir nua ó MWP agus Raymond Burke Consulting, go mbeadh tairbhe mór ar an gcostas €25m a bheadh ar chéibh dhomhain-mhara. South West of the Údarás na Gaeltachta wind turbine area, and adjacent to 80 acres of State owned land, is expected to build the new pier. Siar ó Dheas de limistéar tuirbín gaoithe Údarás na Gaeltachta, agus le taobh 80 acra talún atá i seilbh an Stáit, atá súil an chéibh nua a thógáil. Under planning permission obtained by Ros a 'Mhíl Port from the County Council almost 4 years ago. Faoin gcead pleanála a fuair Calafort Ros a' Mhíl ón gComhairle Condae beagnach 4 bliana ó shin. There is less than 15 months left to undertake the work, so 'the Department of the Marine', says the local Committee, 'must make a decision, very briefly'. Níos lú ná 15 mí atá fanta le tabhairt faoin obair, mar sin 'ní mór do Roinn na Mara', adeir an Coiste áitiúil, 'cinneadh a dhéanamh, go rí-ghairid'.

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Man questioned over Edward Fullerton murder. Fear á cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú Edward Fullerton. Gardaí are still questioning a 56-year-old man in connection with the murder of Edward Fullerton in County Donegal over 30 years ago. Tá fear 56 bliain d'aois fós á cheistiú ag na gardaí i dtaca le dúnmharú Edward Fullerton i gContae Dhún na nGall breis is 30 bliain ó shin. The man was arrested this morning in Magh in the county and taken to Letterkenny police station. Gabhadh an fear ar maidin inniu i Magh sa chontae agus tugadh é chomh fada le stáisiún na ngardaí i Leitir Ceanainn. He was making his way to church at the time. Bhí sé ag déanamh a bhealach chuig an séipéal ag an am. Edward Fullerton, a Sinn Féin councilor, was shot dead at his home in Buncrana early on the morning of 25 May 1991. Lámhachadh Edward Fullerton,comhairleoir le Sinn Féin ag a theach cónaithe i mBun Cranncha go moch ar maidin ar an 25 Bealtaine 1991. The assassination was carried out by loyal US paramilitaries. B'iad paramíleataigh dhílseacha an UDA a ghlac freagracht as an dúnmharú. The man arrested is being held under Section 30 of the Offenses Against the State Act. Tá an fear atá gafa á choinneáil faoi Alt a 30 d'Acht um Chionta in aghaidh an Stáit. It can be questioned for 3 days. Is féidir é a cheistiú ar feadh 3 lá. Edward Fullerton had six children. Bhí seisear clainne ar Edward Fullerton. His family has long called for an independent inquiry into this killings over allegations of collusion between the murderers and former members of the RUC police. Tá a mhuintir le fada ag iarraidh go mbunófaí fiosrúchán neamhspleách faoin marú seo de bharr na líomhaintí go raibh claonpháirtíocht idir bun idir na dúnmharfóirí agus baill de phóilíní an RUC mar a bhí. This is the first person arrested this side of the border for the murder. Seo an chéad duine atá gafa an taobh seo den teorainn mar gheall ar an dúnmharú.

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"Opportunity to come before cyber attack wasted" - PwC. "Deiseanna teacht roimh chibirionsaí curtha amú" - PwC. A new report from PwC advisers says hackers had access to the Health Service Executive's computer system eight weeks before they attacked the computer system with malicious software. Deirtear i dtuarascáil nua ó chomhairleoirí PwC go raibh bealach isteach i gcóras ríomhaireachta Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag lucht haiceála ocht seachtaine sular ionsaigh siad an ríomhchóras le bogearraí mailíseacha. The computer system was severely damaged by the cyber attack last May. Rinneadh an-dochar don ríomhchóras mar gheall ar an gcibirionsaí i mí na Bealtaine seo caite. The report suggests that the Health Service Executive had many opportunities to come before the attack, especially after a person or persons in the organization opened a phishing email from the hackers on 1 March. Tugtar le fios sa tuarascáil go raibh neart deiseanna ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte teacht roimh an ionsaí, go háirthe tar éis do dhuine nó do dhaoine san eagraíocht ríomhphost fioscaireachta ó na bradaithe a oscailt ar an 1 Márta. It was this email that allowed the hackers into the computer system. Ba é an ríomhphost sin a lig na haiceálaithe isteach sa ríomhchóras. The report also states that the Executive 's computer system was vulnerable at the time and that the organization did not have the appropriate expertise or resources to deal with such a crisis. Deirtear sa tuarascáil chomh maith go raibh ríomhchóras na Feidhmeannachta ag an am leochaileach agus nach raibh an saineolais cuí ná dóthain acmhainní san eagraíocht chun dul i ngleic le géarchéim den sórt sin. In fact, the hackers used to be armed with relatively common tricks and software while committing the treachery. Go deimhin, bhain na haiceálaithe armáil as cleasa agus bogearraí réasúnta coitianta agus iad i mbun an fheillbhirt. Between March 1 and May 14 - the day the attack was launched - the e-pirates managed to gain access to a number of servers and accounts believed to be roofed on attack. Idir an 1 Márta agus an 14 Bealtaine - an lá a tionscnaíodh an t-ionsaí - d'éirigh leis na ríomhfhoghlaithe dul isteach i roinnt freastalaithe agus i gcuntais a creideadh a bhí díonta ar ionsaí. During that time, say PwC advisers, a number of hospitals informed the Executive that malicious activity was taking place in their own computer systems but the significance of the situation was not understood at the time. I gcaitheamh na tréimhse sin, a deir comhairleoirí PwC, chuir roinnt ospidéal in iúl don Fheidhmeannacht go raibh gníomhaíocht mhailíseach ar bun ina gcuid ríomhchóras féin ach níor tuigeadh tábhacht an scéil ag an am. PwC states that the Executive lacks leadership in information technology and recommends the establishment of two new senior positions in this area in the space - free organization. Deir PwC go bhfuil móreasnamh ceannasaíochta i gcúrsaí teicneolaíochta faisnéise san Fheidhmeannacht agus molann siad dhá phost shinsearacha nua sa réimse sin a bhunú san eagraíocht gan spás. They also recommend constant monitoring of the organization's computer system. Molann siad freisin monatóireacht shíoraí a dhéanamh ar ríomhchóras na heagraíochta. In a statement, the Executive said it had implemented strict cybersecurity policies since the hack attack seven months ago. I ráiteas, dúirt an Fheidhmeannacht go bhfuil beartais dian-chibearshlándála curtha i bhfeidhm acu ó tharla an t- ionsaí haiceála seacht mí ó shin. It is believed that the criminal gang known as the Spider Wizard was responsible for the attack. Creidtear gurbh é an bhuíon coirpeach a dtugtar Wizard Spider air a bhí freagrach as an ionsaí. According to intelligence agencies, this group is one of the most technologically capable criminal gangs in the world.

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€ 100 electricity credit to be allowed by Government. Creidmheas leictreachais €100 le lamháil ag an Rialtas. The Government intends to provide an electricity credit of € 100 to every household in the State this winter. Tá rún ag an Rialtas creidmheas leictreachais €100 a chur ar fáil do gach líon tí sa Stát an geimhreadh seo. It will be a one - off credit with the Government's aim to help those currently struggling with energy bills. Creidmheas aon uaire a bheas ann agus é mar aidhm ag an Rialtas cuidiú le daoine atá ag streachailt le billí fuinnimh faoi láthair. According to figures released by the Central Statistics Office yesterday, electricity and gas charges have risen by 29% in a year. De réir figiúirí a d'fhoilsigh an Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh inné, tháinig ardú 29 faoin gcéad ar tháillí leictreachais agus gáis le bliain. Under the Government's plan, electricity companies will charge customers' € 100 periodic bills. Faoi phlean an Rialtais, gearrfaidh na comhlachtaí leictreachais €100 de bhillí tréimhsiúla custaiméirí. There will be no means or property testing and business premises will not be included in the scheme. Ní bheidh aon tástáil achmainne ná maoine i gceist agus ní áireofar ionaid ghnó sa scéim. The scheme is estimated to cost approximately € 170 million and will come from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications' budget. Meastar go gcosnóidh an scéim thart ar €170 milliún agus gurb as buiséad na Roinne Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide a thiocfas an t-airgead sin. The matter will be discussed at the Government's weekly meeting next Tuesday. Pléifear an scéal ag cruinniú seachtainiúil an Rialtais Dé Máirt seo chugainn. In the Dáil yesterday, Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty called on the Government to come to the aid of distressed households and provide them with an electricity subsidy or to reduce the value - added tax on bills. Sa Dáil inné, d'éiligh Pearse Doherty ó Shinn Féin ar an Rialtas teacht i gcabhair ar theaghlaigh atá in anó agus fóirdheontas leictreachais a chur ar fáil dóibh, é sin nó an cháin bhreisluacha ar bhillí a laghdú.

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Financial support schemes extended. Síneadh curtha le scéimeanna tacaíochta airgeadais. The Government has confirmed that the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme will not be cut as planned in light of the implementation of the new Covid-19 restrictions. Tá sé deimnithe ag an Rialtas nach gciorrófar an Scéim Fóirdheontais Pá Fostaíochta mar a bhí beartaithe i bhfianaise srianta nua covid 19 a bheith curtha i bhfeidhm. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has indicated that the current payment rates will continue for a further two months to help the entertainment sector in particular. Thug an tAire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe le fios go leanfar de na rátaí íocaíochta atá ann faoi láthair ar feadh dhá mhí breise chun teacht i gcabhair ar an earnáil siamsaíochta go háirithe. From 1 February 2022, he said, there will be two rates, namely, € 203 per week and € 151.50 per week. Ón 1 Feabhra 2022, a dúirt sé, beidh dhá ráta i gceist, mar atá, €203 sa tseachtain agus €151.50 sa tseachtain. From the beginning of March to the end of April, it will be € 100 a week. Ó thús an Mhárta go deireadh an Aibreáin, is €100 sa tseachtain a bheas i gceist. The scheme will end on 30 April. Scoirfear den scéim ar an 30 Aibreán. The Covid Restriction Support Scheme is also being extended to assist nightclubs in particular. Tá síneadh á chur chomh maith leis an Scéim Tacaíochta Srianta Covid le cuidiú le clubanna oíche go háirithe. Under the latest restrictions, nightclubs will not reopen until the second week of January. De réir na srianta is deireanaí, ní osclófar clubanna oíche arís go dtí an dara seachtain den mhí Eanáir. Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath has announced that the commercial rate waiver will also be extended - until the end of March. Chuir an tAire Caiteachais Phoiblí Michael McGrath in iúl go gcuirfear síneadh freisin - go dtí deireadh an Mhárta - leis an tarscaoileadh ar rátaí tráchtála. Minister McGrath said that since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government has provided over € 20 billion in financial supports. Dúirt an tAire McGrath go bhfuil os cionn €20 billiún i dtacaíochtaí airgeadais curtha ar fáil ag an Rialtas ó thús na paindéime.

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Its energy consumed by the storm - almost. A fuinneamh caite ag an stoirm - beagnach. Parts of Donegal town have been flooded after the Fishery river overflowed its banks due to the heavy rain that fell in the area during the storm. Tá codanna de bhaile Dhún na nGall faoi uisce tar éis d'abhainn na hIascaí cur thar a bruacha mar gheall ar an bhfearthainn throm a thit sa cheantar le linn na stoirme. Donegal County Council firefighters and engineers are draining water from the streets in the hope that it will not leak into buildings in the town. Tá lucht dóiteáin agus innealtóirí Chomhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall ag taoscadh uisce ó na sráideanna le súil nach sceithfidh sé isteach i bhfoirgnimh ar an mbaile. Wind speeds in parts of Donegal in the morning were between 100 and 120 kilometers per hour. Bhí luas idir 100 agus 120 ciliméadar san uair faoin ngaoth in áiteanna i nDún na nGall ar maidin. Some 20,000 homes and businesses are still without electricity, especially in the west and northwest. Tá thart ar 20,000 áras cónaithe agus ionad gnó fós gan soláthar leictreachais, go háirithe san iarthar agus san iarthuaisceart. Although Storm Barra has exhausted its energy, say meteorologists, the country has not yet survived the poison of the elements and will remain cold and windy in most parts of the country. Cé go bhfuil a fuinneamh caite ag Stoirm Barra, a deir na meitéareolaithe, níl an tír tagtha slán ó nimh na ndúl fós agus beidh sé fuar agus gaofar i gcónaí i mbunáite na tíre. Met Éireann says there will be strong winds this afternoon and tonight in Connacht, and in north and east Leinster. Deir Met Éireann go mbeidh gaoth an- láidir tráthnóna agus anocht i gConnachta, agus i dtuaisceart agus in oirthear Laighean.

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Support for the entertainment sector to be discussed by Government. Tacaíocht don earnáil siamsaíochta le plé ag an Rialtas. At a Government meeting today, the impact of Covid-19 on the country's hospitals and the economy will be discussed. Ag cruinniú Rialtais inniu, pléifear an chaoi a bhfuil covid 19 ag dul i bhfeidhm ar ospidéil na tíre agus ar an ngeilleagar. It is understood, however, that the meeting will not decide on new financial supports for the entertainment sector, which has been hit hardest by the latest restrictions. Tuigtear, áfach, nach ndéanfar cinneadh ag an gcruinniú maidir le tacaíochtaí nua airgeadais don earnáil siamsaíochta, an dream is mó atá buailte ag na srianta is deireanaí. Minister for Tourism and Culture Catherine Martin has indicated that the Government is committed to keeping entertainment venues open despite a 50% attendance limit at such nightclubs. Thug an tAire Turasóireachta agus Cultúir Catherine Martin le fios go bhfuil an Rialtas meáite ar ionaid shiamsaíochta a choinneáil oscailte ainneoin teorainn 50 faoin gcéad a bheith ar thinreamh i leithéidí clubanna oíche. Officials from Minister Martin appear to be working on a new plan for the entertainment sector in conjunction with the owners of the venues involved. Is cosúil go bhfuil oifigigh an Aire Martin ag obair ar phlean nua don earnáil siamsaíochta i gcomhar le húinéirí na n-ionad atá i gceist. Yesterday, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the Government - both economically and morally - has come a long way in helping entrepreneurs in the entertainment sector. Inné, dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar go bhfuil mortabháil ar an Rialtas - ó thaobh na heacnamaíochta agus na moráltachta araon de - teacht i gcabhair ar ghnóthadóirí san earnáil siamsaíochta. He stated that Government Ministers were very sympathetic to the people of the sector and would do their utmost for them. Chuir sé in iúl go raibh an-bhá ag Airí Rialtais le lucht na hearnála sin agus go ndéanfaidís a seacht ndícheall ar a son. He said the Government would look at subsidizing live music venues, as well as other supports. Dúirt sé go mbreathnódh an Rialtas ar fhóirdheontas a chur ar fáil d'ionaid cheoil bheo, chomh maith le tacaíochtaí eile. It is expected, however, that no decision on the supports to be explored today will be made for another day or two. Meastar, ámh, nach ndéanfar aon chinneadh faoi na tacaíochtaí atá le cíoradh inniu go ceann lá nó dhó eile.

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Government deeply concerned about storm. Imní mhór ar an Rialtas faoin stoirm. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that the Government is very concerned about Storm Barra, which is about to hit the west coast of Ireland early tomorrow morning. Dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin go bhfuil an Rialtas an-imníoch faoi Stoirm Barra, atá ar tí cósta thiar na hÉireann a bhualadh go moch ar maidin amárach. Met Éireann has issued a Red weather warning for Counties Cork, Kerry and Clare. Tá rabhadh aimsire Dearg eisithe ag Met Éireann do Chontaetha Chorcaí,Chiarraí agus an Chláir. Yellow and Orange status has been issued to other counties. Tá stádas Buí agus Flannbhuí eisithe do chontaetha eile. It is understood that Barra will hit the west coast at 5 o'clock. Tuigtear go mbuailfidh Barra an cósta thiar ag a 5 a'chlog. The weather office is predicting it will last until at least Wednesday afternoon. Tá oifig na haimsire ag tuar go mairfidh sí go tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin ar a laghad. Gales can sometimes have a gale strength of 11 and a speed of over 130 kilometers per hour under the wind. D'fhéadfadh sé go mbeadh neart gála 11 agus luas sa bhreis ar 130 ciliméadar san uair faoin ghaoth uaireanta. Extremely wet and snowy in places is also promised. Tá fliuchán mór agus sneachta in áiteanna, geallta freisin. Coastal areas are at high risk of flooding. Tá baol mór tuillte i gceantair chois cósta. The said electricity supply will also be hit. Buailfear an soláthar aibhléise freisin a deirtear. People are asked to exercise extreme caution when driving and not to travel unless absolutely necessary. Iarrtar ar dhaoine a bheith fíorchúramach agus iad ag tiomáint agus gan dul i mbun aistir mura bhfuil fíorghá leis. Care is also taken with any exterior fitted Christmas decorations. Iarrtar freisin a bheith cúramach i dtaca le haon mhaisiúcháin Nollag atá feistithe taobh amuigh. The Department of Education advises schools not to open tomorrow in the areas marked Red and Orange Status. Molann an Roinn Oideachais do scoileanna gan oscailt amárach sna ceantair a bhfuil an Stádas Dearg agus Flannbhuí luaite leo. Storm Barra on the way Stoirm Barra ar an mbealach

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Scheme to bring thousands of migrants to regularity approved. Scéim chun na mílte imirceach a thabhairt chun rialtachta faofa. The Government has approved a scheme to regularize thousands of undocumented migrants and their families living in Ireland. Tá scéim ceadaithe ag an Rialtas chun na mílte imirceach agus a dteaghlaigh atá gan cáipéisí agus ina gconaí in Éirinn a thabhairt chun rialtachta. Under the scheme, the Department of Justice states that migrants who are eligible to apply will be allowed to remain in the State and their residency status will be regularized. Faoin scéim, deir an Roinn Dlí agus Cirt go mbeidh cead ag imircigh atá i dteideal iarratas a dhéanamh fanacht ag cur futhu sa Stát agus déanfar a stádas cónaitheachta a thabhairt chun rialtachta. Long-term undocumented migrants and their dependents will benefit from the scheme. Bainfidh imiricigh atá gan cáipéisí go fad-téarmach agus a gcleithiúnaigh leas as an scéim. Justice Minister Helen McEntee said these people live and work in communities across the country and their children are going to school here. Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee go bhfuil na daoine seo ina gconaí agus ag obair i bpobail ar fud na tíre agus go bhfuil a gcuid páistí ag dul ar scoil anseo. She said that they are in a very vulnerable situation and that it is important that they are able to stay here and be part of the Irish community. Dúirt sí go bhfuil siad i gcás thar a bheith leochaileach agus go bhfuil sé tábhachtach go mbeadh siad in ann fanacht anseo agus a bheith páirteach i bpobal na hÉireann. It will be possible to apply for the scheme in January and applications will be accepted for 6 months. Beifear in ann iarratas a dhéanamh ar an scéim i Mí Eanáir agus glacfar le hiarratais ar feadh 6 mhí. Applicants for the scheme must be resident in the State undocumented for 4 years or 3 years in the case of those with children. Caithfidh daoine a bheidh ag cur isteach ar an scéim a bheith ina gconaí sa Stát gan cáipéisí ar feadh 4 bliana nó ar feadh 3 bliana i gcás iad siúd le páistí. Successful people will have access to the job market and will be able to begin the process of achieving citizenship. Beidh cead ag daoine a n-éireoidh leo, fáil a bheith acu ar an margadh fostaíochta agus beidh siad in ann tús a chur leis an bpróiséas chun saoránacht a bhaint amach. The Department estimates that there could be up to 17,000 undocumented migrants in the State, including 3,000 children. Measann an Roinn go bhféadfadh suas le 17,000 imirceach gan cáipéisí a bheith sa Stát, san áireamh, 3,000 páiste.

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27,000 ducks being hunted in Tyrone. 27,000 lachan á gcuileáil i dTír Eoghain. A breeding center in County Tyrone is chasing 27,000 ducks today over concerns about bird flu. Tá 27,000 lachan á gcuileáil ag ionad póraithe i gContae Thír Eoghain inniu agus imní ann faoi fhliú na n-éan. The decision was taken amid concerns about bird flu in commercial stock on both sides of the border. Tógadh an cinneadh agus imní ann maidir le fliú na n-éan i stoc tráchtála ar dhá thaobh na teorann. Producer Silver Hill owns the center in Stonehaven. center in Stonehaven. Is leis an táirgeoir Silver Hill an t-ionad in Achadh na Cloiche Deir Príomh thréidlia an Tuaiscirt, an Dochtúir Robert Huey gur beartas réamhchúraim atá ann ó léirigh tástálacha a déanadh go raibh amhras ann go raibh cás amháin do fhliú na n-éan ag an ionad in Achadh na Cloiche. It is understood the birds were not sick but their egg numbers fell earlier this week. Tuigtear nach raibh na héin tinn ach tháinig laghdú ar líon a n-uibheacha níos luaithe an tseachtain seo. The rooting process is expected to take several days. Meastar go dtógfaidh an próiséas cuileáilte roinnt laethanta. 27,000 ducks being flown in Tyrone today 27,000 lachan gcuileil i dTír Eoghain inniu

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New restrictions announced by Government to tackle Covid-19. Srianta Nua fógartha ag an Rialtas chun dul i ngleic le covid 19. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced new restrictions this afternoon which will take effect from next Tuesday. Tá srianta nua fógartha ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin tráthnóna a thiocfaidh i bhfeidhm ó Dé Máirt seo chugainn. The Government has accepted all the recommendations made by NPHET on hospitality and tourism. Ghlac an Rialtas leis na moltaí ar fad a rinne NPHET i dtaobh cúrsaí fáilteachais agus cuartaíochta. Restrictions in place from December 7th to January 9th will include: For the hospitality sector: Covid-19 Digital Certificates will be required for admission to training centers, fitness centers, pubs, pubs in hotels and restaurants. I measc na srianta a bheidh i bhfeidhm ón 7ú Nollaig go dtí an 9ú Eanáir, beidh: Maidir le hearnáil an fháilteachais: Beidh Teastais Dhigiteacha covid 19 ag teastáil chun cead isteach a fháil in ionaid traenála, ionaid aclaíochta, tithe tábhairne, tithe tábhairne in ostáin agus i mbialanna. Affected businesses are to be financially supported and the PUP payment will be reinstated for the unemployed due to the new restrictions. Táthar le tacaíocht airgeadais a thabhairt do gnólachtaí a bheidh buailte agus tabharfar íocaíocht an PUP ar ais do dhaoine a bheidh dífhostaithe de bharr na srianta nua. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was disappointed to announce the policies but had no choice because of the danger posed by the new variant of the virus, Omicron. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go raibh díomá air na beartais a fhógairt ach nach raibh aon rogha eile ann mar gheall ar an gcontúirt a bhaineann leis an athraitheach nua den víreas, Omicron. Micheál Martin said that the Government had confidence in science at all stages of this pandemic. Dúirt Micheál Martin go raibh muinín ag an Rialtas san eolaíocht ag gach céim don phaindéim seo. He said that together as a Nation we will emerge from the pandemic. Dúirt sé gur le chéile mar Náisiún a thiocfaimíd as an bpaindéim. The Taoiseach thanked the children for all they had done, saying they were a special generation. Ghabh an Taoiseach buíochas le páistí as gach a bhí déanta acu ag rá gur glúin speisialta a bhí iontu. Government announces new restrictions that will come into effect next Tuesday Srianta Nua fógartha ag an Rialtas a thiocfaidh i bhfeidhm an Máirt seo chugainn

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Christmas Fruch making a scam for the Emergency Team. Fruch frach na Nollag ag déanamh scime don Fhoireann Éigeandála. The National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss the latest national and international information on Covid-19. Tá an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí ag teacht le chéile inniu chun an fhaisnéis náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta is deireanaí maidir le covid 19 a phlé. Questions on the meeting's include the Delta variant, the Omrikron variant, the winter flu and the Christmas heat. Tá an t-athraitheach Deilte, an t-athraitheach Oimiocrón, fliú an gheimhridh agus fruch frach na Nollag i measc na gceisteanna ar chlár oibre an chruinnithe. The emergency staffing of shops and other outlets from now until Christmas Day is a scam for the Emergency Team, and they are considering proposing additional restrictions to mitigate the danger of this. Tá an trangláil daoine i siopaí agus in ionaid eile as seo go Lá Nollag ag déanamh scime don Fhoireann Éigeandála, agus tá siad ag cuimhneamh ar shrianta breise a mholadh leis an gcontúirt a bhaineann leis seo a mhaolú. Also of concern is that Omimron appears to be more constructive than Delta. Údar imní freisin gur cosúil go bhfuil Oimiocrón níos tógálaí ná Deilte. On the contrary, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan pointed out that the rate of infection and the number of Covid cases in the State has decreased since the introduction of the latest restrictions. Os a choinne sin ar fad, thug an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan le fios go bhfuil an ráta ionfhabhtaithe agus líon na gcásanna Covid sa Stát laghdaithe ó tugadh isteach na srianta is deireanaí. 160 people died with Covid-19 in November, while 205 died in October. Bhásaigh 160 duine le covid 19 i mí na Samhna, i gconchlann le 205 i mí Dheireadh Fómhair. Following their meeting today, the Emergency Team will provide further advice to Government on public health policies. I ndiaidh a gcruinnithe inniu, cuirfidh an Fhoireann Éigeandála tuilleadh comhairle ar an Rialtas faoi bheartais sláinte poiblí. The Government will discuss this advice at its weekly meeting next Tuesday. Déanfaidh an Rialtas a marana ar an gcomhairle sin ag a gcruinniú seachtainiúil Dé Máirt seo chugainn.

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New policy at airports, ports criticized by virologist. Polasaí nua ag aerfoirt, calafoirt cáinte ag víreolaí. A virologist from University College Dublin said the policy announced by the Government yesterday makes no sense that people coming to this country from abroad must have a negative Covid-19 test. Dúirt víreolaí ón gColáiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath, nach bhfuil aon chiall leis an bpolasaí a d'fhógair an Rialtas inné go gcaithfidh toradh diúltach ar thástáil covid 19 a bheith ag daoine a thagann chun na tíre seo ón iasacht. Dr Gerald Barry stated that this policy will not delay the spread of the Oimicron variable in Ireland and said that it was a sham. Mhaígh an Dr Gerald Barry nach gcuirfidh an polasaí seo moill ar fhorleathadh an athraithigh Oimiocrón in Éirinn agus dúirt nach bhfuil ann ach cur i gcéill. Under the new policy, which will apply from next Friday, foreign nationals must prove that they tested negative for the Covid-19 test shortly before arriving in this country. De réir an pholasaí nua, a mbeidh feidhm leis ón Aoine seo chugainn, caithfidh daoine a thagann go hÉirinn ón iasacht a chruthú go bhfuair siad toradh diúltach ar thástáil covid 19 go gairid roimh theacht chun na tíre seo dóibh. If they have taken an antigen test, they must prove that they did it a maximum of 48 hours in advance. Más tástáil antaigine a rinne siad, ní mór dóibh a chruthú go ndearna siad é 48 uair an chloig ar a mhéad roimhe sin. It is a maximum of 72 hours if they have taken a Polymerase Chain Reaction (ISP) test. 72 uair an chloig ar a mhéad atá i gceist más tástáil um Imoibriú Slabhrúil Polaiméaráise (ISP) a rinne siad. The ISP test is more sophisticated and precise than the antigen test. Is soifaisticiúla agus is beaichte an tástáil ISP ná an tástáil antaigine. Speaking on RTÉ, Dr Barry said that despite the goodwill introduction of the policy, the procedure was flawed. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug an Dr Barry le fios ainneoin gur le dea- rún a tugadh isteach an polasaí gur lochtach an modh oibre é. He argued that for the success of the policy, people had to undergo antigen testing on both sides of their journey - both here and there. Mhaígh sé go gcaithfeadh daoine tástáil antaigine a dhéanamh ar an dá thaobh dá n-aistear - thall agus abhus araon - le go mbeadh aon rath ar an bpolasaí. Despite the ISP test being better, he said, a 72-hour space is too long. Ainneoin gur fearr an tástáil ISP, a dúirt sé, tá spás 72 uair an chloig rófhada. In any case, according to Dr Barry, it would be much better to try to control Covid - 19 override in the country as a whole rather than focusing on ports and airports. Ar aon chuma, dar leis an Dr Barry, b'fhearr i bhfad iarracht a dhéanamh smacht a choinneáil ar fhorelathadh covid 19 sa tír trí chéile in áit díriú ar chalafoirt agus aerfoirt. The national testing and tracking system should be strengthened to detect new cases of the disease and prevent its spread, Barrach said. Ba cheart an córas náisiúnta tástála agus rianaithe a threisiú le cásanna nua den ghalar a aimsiú agus le bac a chur lena scaipeadh, a dúirt an Barrach.

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€ 1.3m worth of drugs, drugs found in Dublin. Luach €1.3m de dhrugaí, ábhar drugaí faighte i mBaile Átha Cliath. The Gardaí in Dublin have seized drugs and drug supplies worth over € 1.3 million. Tá drugaí agus ábhar drugaí a bhfuil luach os cionn €1.3 milliún iontu faighte ag na Gardaí i mBaile Átha Cliath. 66 kilograms of cannabis, cocaine and mixed ingredients were recovered when Gardaí raided a business center in west Dublin and two city center dwellings yesterday evening. Fuarthas 66 cileagram de channabas, lear cócaoin agus comhábhar measctha nuair a thug na Gardaí ruathair faoi ionad gnó in iarthar Bhaile Átha Cliath agus faoi dhá theach cónaithe i lár na cathrach tráthnóna inné. Two men aged 35 and 36 have been arrested and are being questioned at Finglas and Mountjoy Garda stations. Gabhadh beirt fhear 35 agus 36 bliain d'aois agus tá siad á gceistiú i stáisiúin Ghardaí Fhionnghlaise agus Mhuinseo. Gardaí also seized two vehicles and € 33,090 in cash. Ghabh na Gardaí dhá fheithicil agus €33,090 in airgead tirim chomh maith.

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Passengers now need a negative Covid test result. Toradh diúltach ar thástáil Covid de dhíth ar phaisinéirí feasta. From next Friday, people coming to Ireland from abroad will have to prove that they tested negative for the Covid-19 test shortly before coming to this country. Ón Aoine seo chugainn, beidh ar dhaoine a thagann go hÉirinn ón iasacht a chruthú go bhfuair siad toradh diúltach ar thástáil covid 19 go gairid roimh theacht chun na tíre seo dóibh. If they have taken an antigen test, they must prove that they did it a maximum of 48 hours in advance. Más tástáil antaigine a rinne siad, ní mór dóibh a chruthú go ndearna siad é 48 uair an chloig ar a mhéad roimhe sin. It is a maximum of 72 hours if they have taken a Polymerase Chain Reaction (ISP) test. 72 uair an chloig ar a mhéad atá i gceist más tástáil um Imoibriú Slabhrúil Polaiméaráise (ISP) a rinne siad. These rules apply to passengers from all countries, including Britain. Baineann na rialacha seo le paisinéirí ó gach aon tír, an Bhreatain san áireamh. The Department of Transport is in talks with airlines and ferry companies about setting up a strict vetting system. Tá an Roinn Iompair i mbun cainteanna le haerlínte agus comhlachtaí farantóireachta faoi chóras docht seiceála a bhunú. The Government is due to introduce legislation in the Dáil tomorrow as well as reintroducing compulsory quarantine in hotels. Tá an Rialtas le reachtaíocht a chur faoi bhráid na Dála arú amárach chomh maith le coraintín éigeantach in óstáin a thabhairt isteach arís.

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https://tinyurl.com/y2f3l9fp Omiquron is too likely to spread worldwide. Is ródhócha go leathfaidh Oimiocrón ar fud an domhain. The World Health Organization has warned that the Ovicron variant poses a serious global threat to the coronavirus, although it is still uncertain how harmful it is. Tá foláireamh tugtha ag an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte go bhfuil contúirt mhór dhomhanda ag baint leis an athraitheach Oimiocrón ar an gcoróinvíreas, cé go bhfuiltear neamhchinnte fós faoi chomh hurchóideach agus atá sé. It has been suggested that the variable has a large number of mutations and can overwhelm the human immune system and spread easily. Tugadh le fios go bhfuil líon mór sóchán ag an athraitheach agus go bhféadfadh sé teacht thar chóras imdhíonachta an duine agus leathadh go héasca. In fact, at this point it is all too likely that Oymicron will spread across the globe, it has been said. Go deimhin, is ródhócha ag an tráth seo go leathfaidh Oimiocrón ar fud na cruinne, a dúradh. No deaths have been reported as a result of the variable so far, but even if it's not even more lethal than other existing variables there is a risk that it will put even more pressure on health and hospital services. Níor tuairiscíodh aon duine a bheith básaithe de bharr an athraithigh go nuige seo, ach gan fiú é a bheith níos marfaí ná athraithigh eile atá ann cheana féin tá baol ann go gcuirfidh sé tuilleadh brú fós ar sheirbhísí sláinte agus ospidéil. The World Health Organization has urged governments to bring together as much information about Oimicron as they can and increase their surveillance systems accordingly. Mhol an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte do rialtais an oiread faisnéise faoi Oimiocrón agus is féidir leo a thabhairt le chéile agus cur lena gcórais faire cosanta dá réir. It was also recommended to speed up the vaccination and re - vaccination of people. Moladh freisin dlús a chur le vacsaíniú agus athvacsaíniú daoine. However, a travel ban is not favored, for fear, it has been said, that it would discourage other countries from reporting new variables. Ar a shon sin, níltear i bhfabhar le cosc taistil, ar eagla, a dúradh, go gcuirfeadh a leithéid mífhonn ar thíortha eile athraithigh nua a thuairisciú. It has also been argued that travel bans undermine international solidarity. Maíodh chomh maith go gcuireann cosc taistil as don dlúthpháirtíocht idirnáisiúnta.

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New variable: a ban on air travel from southern Africa. Athraitheach nua: cosc ar aerthaisteal ó dheisceart na hAfraice. The European Union is proposing a ban on air travel from southern Africa following the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus virus in that region. Tá an tAontas Eorpach ag moladh cosc a chur ar aerthaisteal ó dheisceart na hAfraice tar éis d'athraitheach nua ar an gcoróinvíreas teacht chun cinn sa réigiún sin. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that member states will be consulted with a view to implementing the ban without delay. Thug Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh Ursula von der Leyen le fios go rachfar i gcomhairle leis na ballstáit i bhfonn go gcuirfear an cosc i bhfeidhm gan mhoill. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he expects a formal decision on the matter later today. Dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney go gceapann sé go ndéanfar cinneadh foirmiúil faoin scéal níos deireanaí inniu. Member states must act promptly and cooperatively, says Minister. Ní mór do na ballstáit beart a dhéanamh go pras agus i gcomhar le chéile, arsa an tAire. He also pointed out that officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Health, the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, and representatives of the European Commission are currently looking into the matter. Chuir sé in iúl freisin go bhfuil oifigigh ón Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus ón Roinn Sláinte, an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan, agus ionadaithe an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh ag breathnú ar an gceist faoi láthair. Experts believe that the variant B.1.1.529 has many mutations and, as a result, can overwhelm the human immune system and spread easily. Dar leis na saineolaithe go bhfuil go leor sóchán ag baint leis an athraitheach B.1.1.529 agus, dá bharr sin, go bhféadfadh sé teacht thar chóras imdhíonachta an duine agus leathadh go héasca. Conversely, the seriousness of the situation remains uncertain as experts rely on further information. Os a choinne sin, tá neamhchinnteacht ag baint fós le tromchúis an scéil agus saineolaithe ag brath le tuilleadh faisnéise. Over 60 cases of the variable have been reported to date - between South Africa, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel. Os cionn 60 cás den athraitheach a tuairiscíodh go dtí seo - idir an Afraic Theas, an Bhotsuáin, Hong Cong agus Iosrael. The World Health Organization has not yet given any official advice on variables. Níl aon chomhairle oifigiúil maidir leis athraitheach tugtha fós ag an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte.

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Man killed by storm in Antrim. Fear maraithe de bharr na stoirme in Aontroim. A man was killed when a tree fell on his car in the town of Antrim this afternoon. Maraíodh fear nuair a thit crann ar a ghluaisteán i mbaile Aontroma tráthnóna. It was reported that there was a strong wind at the time. Tuairiscítear go raibh gaoth mhór ann ag an am. Forecasters in the North have issued a yellow weather forecast for gale force winds. Tá fógra aimsire a bhfuil stádas buí leis eisithe ag lucht réamhaisnéise sa Tuaisceart maidir leis an ngaoth fórsa gála. Storm Arwen has been called the storm by British meteorologists. Stoirm Arwen atá tugtha ag meitéareolaithe na Breataine ar an anfa. They have issued a weather alert with red status for the east of Scotland and the north east of England. Tá fógra aimsire a bhfuil stádas dearg leis eisithe acu d'oirthear na hAlban agus d'oirthuaisceart Shasana. Met Éireann has also issued a yellow wind status notice. Tá fógra gaoithe a bhfuil stádas buí leis eisithe ag Met Éireann chomh maith. They say that three counties in the north - west - Donegal, Sligo and Mayo - will have a wind speed of 110 kilometers per hour from now until tomorrow morning. Deir siad go mbeidh luas 110 ciliméadar san uair faoin ngaoth i dtrí chontae san iarthuaisceart - mar atá, Dún na nGall, Sligeach agus Maigh Eo - as seo go maidin amárach. It will also rise to gale force on the east coast tonight. Géaróidh sé chun gála freisin ar chósta an oirthir anocht. Heavy rain, snow and sleet are promised for the north of the country. Tá báisteach throm, sneachta agus flichshneachta geallta do thuaisceart na tíre. The ladhg falls mostly on hills. Ar chnoic is mó a thitfeas an ladhg.

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Booster: a priority for pregnant women. Teanndáileog: tús áite do mhná atá ag iompar clainne. A booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is to be offered to everyone in the State aged sixteen and over. Táthar le teanndáileog den vacsaín in aghaidh covid 19 a thairiscint do gach duine sa Stát atá sé bliana déag agus os a chionn. This decision was made on the basis of advice from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said. Is de réir comhairle ón gCoiste Comhairleach Náisiúnta um Imdhíonadh a rinneadh an cinneadh seo, a dúirt an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly. The Minister indicated that the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has also accepted the recommendation. Thug an tAire le fios go bhfuil glactha ag an bPríomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan leis an moladh freisin. Pregnant women will be given priority, according to the council. Tabharfar tús áite do mhná atá ag iompar clainne, de réir na comhairle. After that, the booster will be provided in descending order of age, that is, 40 to 49 and 16 to 39. Ina ndiaidh siúd, is in ord íslitheach de réir aoise a chuirfear an teanndáileog ar fáil, mar atá, 40 go 49 agus 16 go 39. One of the mRNA vaccines - Pfizer or Moderna - will be the most widely used. Ceann de na vacsaíní mRNA - Pfizer nó Moderna - is mó a bheas i gceist. It is recommended that people be given a booster dose of the mRNA vaccine five months after the second dose. Moltar teanndáileog den vacsaín mRNA a thabhairt do dhaoine cúig mhí tar éis an dara dáileog. The Janssen vaccine is shorter. Achar níos gairide atá i gceist le vacsaín Janssen. A booster of this vaccine can be given to people three months after the last dose. Is féidir teanndáileog den vacsaín sin a thabhairt do dhaoine trí mhí tar éis na dáileoige deireanaí. People who have had Covid-19 have to wait six months after contracting the disease to get a booster. Maidir le daoine a raibh covid 19 orthu, ní mór dóibhsean fanacht sé mhí ó tholg siad an galar le teanndáileog a fháil. The Health Service Executive also announced today that next month, around 140,000 vaccines will be shipped to Ireland for distribution to children aged five to eleven. Chuir Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte in iúl inniu chomh maith go mbeidh timpeall 140,000 vacsaín á seoladh go hÉirinn an mhí seo chugainn le cur ar fáil do pháistí idir cúig bliana agus aon bhliain déag.

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Murder inquiry into death of man in Balbriggan. Fiosrúchán dúnmharaithe faoi bhás fir i mBaile Brigín. Gardaí are investigating a murder into the death of a 65-year-old man whose body was found in Dublin yesterday evening. Tá fiosrúchán dúnmharaithe ar bun ag na Gardaí faoi bhás fir 65 bliain d'aois a bhfuarthas a chorp i mBaile Átha Cliath tráthnóna inné. Christopher Hall's body was found at his residence in Dunsany Green in Balbriggan in the north of the county. Fuarthas corp Christopher Hall ina theach cónaithe i bhFaiche Dhún Saithne i mBaile Brigín i dtuaisceart an chontae. He is said to have suffered serious head and body injuries. Deirtear gur bhain droch-ghortuithe sa cheann agus sa cholainn dó. His family is grown up and he lived alone in the house. Tá a chlann fásta agus bhí sé ina chónaí sa teach ina aonar. House robbery does not appear to have been involved and Gardaí consider that Christopher Hall may have known the attacker. Ní cosúil go raibh ropaireacht tí i gceist agus measann na Gardaí go mb'fhéidir go raibh aithne ag Christopher Hall ar an té a d'ionsaigh é. The Gardaí are examining videos from security cameras and are also gathering information from local people. Tá físeáin ó cheamaraí slándála á scrúdú ag na Gardaí agus tá siad ag bailiú eolais freisin ó mhuintir an cheantair. Christopher Hall's body was examined post - mortem this afternoon. Rinneadh scrúdú iarbháis á dhéanamh ar chorp Christopher Hall tráthnóna.

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Disaster in the Channel: At least 31 migrants drowned. Tubaiste i Muir nIocht: 31 imirceach ar a laghad báite. At least 31 people - migrants from different countries - were drowned while trying to cross the sea between France and England today. Báthadh 31 duine ar a laghad - imircigh ó thíortha éagsúla - agus iad ag iarraidh dul trasna na farraige idir an Fhrainc agus Sasana inniu. The boat in which they were anchored in the Channel reportedly left the port of Calais. Tuairiscítear go ndeachaigh an bád ina raibh siad faoi i Muir nIocht amach ó chalafort Calais. A fisherman called the authorities when he saw bodies on top of water. Iascaire a chuir fios ar na húdaráis nuair a chonaic sé coirp ar barr uisce. Some people were taken from the water while still alive and are being treated in hospital. Tugadh roinnt daoine ón uisce agus iad fós ina mbeatha agus tá cóir leighis á cur orthu san ospidéal. French Prime Minister Jean Castex called it a tragedy and blamed human traffickers. Dúirt Príomh-Aire na Fraince Jean Castex gur tragóid a bhí ann agus dúirt gur lucht gáinneála ar dhaoine a bhí freagrach as. The number of migrants from the Eastern World who are mostly trying to get to Britain from France in small boats every day remains an unresolved crisis. Géarchéim gan réiteach fós is ea líon na n-imirceach as an Domhan Thoir den chuid is mó a fhéachann le teacht chun na Breataine ón bhFrainc i mbáid bheaga gach aon lá. It is estimated that around 25,000 people have made the voyage so far this year and that the emergency services have had to rescue almost another 8,000. Áirítear gur éirigh le thart ar 25,000 duine an turas farraige a dhéanamh go dtí seo i mbliana agus go mb'éigean do na seirbhísí éigeandála beagnach 8,000 eile a tharrtháil. The situation is a source of great contention between France and Britain. Tá an scéal ina údar mór aighnis idir an Fhrainc agus an Bhreatain. Both sides accuse each other of not doing their best to resolve the issue. Cuireann an dá thaobh i leith a chéile nach bhfuil siad ag déanamh a ndíchill leis an gceist a fhuascailt.

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45 people killed in bus crash in Bulgaria. 45 duine maraithe i dtubaiste bus sa Bhulgáir. At least 45 people, including twelve children, were killed when a bus caught fire in western Bulgaria. Maraíodh 45 duine ar a laghad, dáréag paistí ina measc, nuair a chuaigh bus trí thine in iarthar na Bulgáire. The crash happened early this morning on a highway about 40 kilometers south of the capital Sofia. Tharla an tubaiste go moch ar maidin ar mhórbhealach thart ar 40 ciliméadar ó dheas ón bpríomhchathair Sóifia. It is not yet known what caused the fire. Ní fíos fós cad ba chúis leis an dóiteán. A police spokesman said because the driver was killed no one was able to open the door of the bus. Dúirt urlabhraí na bpóilíní mar gheall gur maraíodh an tiománaí nach raibh aon duine in ann doras an bhus a oscailt. Out went the windows went the people who took their feet with them, he said. Amach na fuinneoga a chuaigh na daoine a thug na cosa leo, a dúirt sé. There were 52 passengers on the bus, he said, and twelve of the 45 lost were under eighteen. Bhí 52 paisinéir ar an mbus, a dúirt sé, agus bhí dáréag den 45 duine a cailleadh faoi ocht mbliana déag. The majority of the dead are believed to be of Macedonian, Albanian and Serbian origin. Tuigtear gur daoine de bhunadh na Macadóine Thuaidh, na hAlbáine agus na Seirbia a bhí i bhformhór na marbh. The bus was traveling between Istanbul in Turkey and Skopje in Northern Macedonia at the time of the disaster. Bhí an bus ag taisteal idir Iostanbúl sa Tuirc agus Scóipé sa Mhacadóin Thuaidh nuair a tharla an tubaiste.

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'I will have the imprint of this attack forever'-Kevin Lunney. 'Beidh rian an ionsaithe seo orm go brách'-Kevin Lunney. Businessman Kevin Lunney, who was abducted and badly battered in County Cavan 2 years ago, has said that the traces of that attack will remain with him both physically and emotionally. Tá sé ráite ag an bhfear gnó,Kevin Lunney, a fuadaíodh agus a batráileadh go dona i gContaean Chábháin 2 bhliain ó shin, go bhfanfaidh rian an ionsaithe sin leis go fisiciúil agus ó thaobh a chuid mothúchán de. In a victim impact statement, which a guard read out on his behalf in court, Kevin Lunney said this attack was the icing on an intimidation campaign against the Quinn Industrial Holdings company. I ráiteas tionchair íospartaigh, a léigh garda amach thar a cheann sa chúirt, dúirt Kevin Lunney gurbh é an t-ionsaí seo an sméar mullaigh ar fheachtas imeaglaithe in aghaidh an chomhlachta cén Quinn Industrial Holdings. However, he said that he did not understand why the three men had attacked him; 'I did not know them and they did not know me' he said. Dúirt sé áfach nár thuig sé cén fáth a ndearna an triúr fear ionsaí dá léithid; 'ní raibh aon aithne agam orthu agus ní raibh aon aithne acu orm' a dúirt sé. Following the attack, Kevin Lunney was left on the side of the road. I ndiaidh an ionsaithe,fágadh Kevin Lunney ar thaobh an bhóthair. The three convicts are to be sentenced in the Special Criminal Court: Alan O'Brien (40), Darren Redmond (27), both from the East Wall in Dublin, and another man who cannot be named for unlawful imprisonment and the ill-treatment they inflicted on Mr Lunney on 17 September 2019. Tá píonós le gearradh sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta ar an triúr atá ciontaithe: Alan O'Brien (40), Darren Redmond (27), ar ón Bhalla Thoir i mBaile Átha Cliath iad beirt, agus fear eile nach féidir a ainmniú as príosúnú mídhleathach agus an droch-bhail a chur siad ar an Uasal Lunney ar an 17Meán Fómhair 2019. This will now take place on 20 December 2021. Is ar an 20Nollaig 2021 a dhéanfar sin anois. Submissions on behalf of the trio were made to the court today. Cuireadh aighneachtaí ar son an triúir faoi bhráid na cúirte inniu.

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"Judgment required in the judgment of the Rittenhouse case". "Stuaim de dhíth maidir leis an mbreithiúnas i gcás Rittenhouse". U.S. President Joe Biden is urging the American people to respect each other's views and not resort to violence in the face of the judgment in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial yesterday. Tá Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe, Joe Biden, ag impí ar mhuintir Mheirceá meas a bheith acu ar thuairimí a chéile agus gan dul i muinín foréigin i bhfianaise an bhreithiúnais i dtrial Kyle Rittenhouse inné. The teenager was found not guilty in Wisconsin yesterday of the deaths of two men. Fuarthas an déagóir neamhchiontach in Wisconsin inné maidir le bás bheirt fhear. The two men were released and killed during a protest in Kenosha last year, while another was injured. Scaoileadh agus maraíodh an bheirt fhear le linn agóide in Kenosha anuraidh, agus gortaíodh duine eile. The protest involved a racial dispute. Bhain an agóid le haighneas ciníoch. Kyle Rittenhouse admitted that he was the one who fired the bullets at them, but claimed that he was trying to defend himself. D'admhaigh Kyle Rittenhouse gurbh eisean a scaoil na piléir leo, ach mhaígh sé gur ag iarraidh é féin a chosaint a bhí sé. This trial has led to controversy over the protection of human rights and the limitations of that right, as Kyle Rittenhouse decided to bring a semi - automatic rifle in protest. Tá cur agus cúiteamh eascartha as an trial seo maidir le cearta an duine é féin a chosaint agus na teorainneacha a bhaineann leis an gceart sin, mar go ndearna Kyle Rittenhouse cinneadh raidhfil leathuathoibríoch a thabhairt leis ag agóid. Joe Biden said he understands that this judgment will make people angry - including himself, he said. Dúirt Joe Biden go dtuigeann sé go gcuirfidh an breithiúnas seo fearg ar dhaoine - é féin san áireamh, a dúirt sé. But he urged the public to respect each other's views and not resort to violence. Ach d'impigh sé ar an bpobal meas a bheith acu ar thuairimí a chéile agus gan dul i muinín foréigin.

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"Public opinion after turning in favor of further restrictions". "Tuairim an phobail i ndiaidh iompú i bhfábhar tuilleadh srianta". According to the latest research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, public opinion has turned in favor of the further introduction of Covid 19 restrictions. De réir an taighde is deireanaí atá foilsithe ag an Institiúid Taighde Eacnamaíochta agus Sóisialta, an ESRI, tá tuairim an phobail i ndiaidh iompú i bhfábhar tuilleadh srianta Covid 19 a thabhairt isteach. Professor Pete Lunn from ESRI said today that the study shows that 48% of the public are in favor of further restrictions, 38% are against them and the rest of the public do not know. Dúirt an tOllamh Pete Lunn ón ESRI inniu go léiríonn an staidéar go bhfuil 48 faoin gcéad den phobal i bhfábhar tuilleadh srianta, go bhfuil 38 faoin gcéad ina gcoinne agus nach bhfuil a fhios ag an gcuid eile den phobal. This research was undertaken before the government announced the new policies this week. Tugadh faoin taighde seo sular fhógair an rialtas na beartais úra an tseachtain seo. The research also shows, he said, that there is no basis for the speculation that young people are more likely to put themselves at risk. Léiríonn an taighde freisin, a dúirt sé, nach bhfuil aon bhunús leis an tuairimíocht gur mó seans go gcuirfidh daoine óga iad féin i mbaol. He pointed out that adults are just as active in their social lives as young people. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil daoine fásta chomh gníomhach céanna ina saol sóisialta is atá daoine óga. The health service is currently the biggest public concern, Professor Lunn said. Is í an tseirbhís sláinte is mó atá ina húdar imní don phobal i láthair na huaire, a dúirt an tOllamh Lunn. People are also worried about their family and friends, he said. Tá daoine buartha freisin faoina dteaghlach agus a gcairde, a dúirt sé. Research shows that the public accepted that the vaccine would protect them. Léiríonn an taighde gur ghlac an pobal leis go dtabharfadh an vacsaín cosaint dóibh. And so, they continued their social gatherings, despite an increase in the number of cases. Agus gur mar sin, gur lean siad lena gcruinnithe sóisialta, in ainneoin ardú a bheith tagtha ar líon na gcásanna. But, said Professor Lunn, the latest statistics show that there is a strong reversal in favor of further restrictions in this regard. Ach, a dúirt an tOllamh Lunn, léiríonn na staitisticí is deireanaí go bhfuil iompú mór i bhfábhar tuilleadh srianta um an dtaca seo.

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Tough weeks ahead - Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Seachtainí dheacra romhainn - Leas-Phríomh-Oifigeach Leighis. Dr Rónan Glynn said this morning that it is a difficult few weeks ahead for the people of the country and the risk that there could be up to 200,000 new or more Covid-19 cases in the country in December. Dúirt an Dr Rónan Glynn ar maidin go bhfuil cúpla seachtain dheacair roimh phobal na tíre agus an bhaol ann go bhféadfadh suas le 200,000 cás nua nó níos mó covid 19 bheith sa tír i mí na Nollag. Dr Glynn gave this warning in an online video but said this number is not inevitable. I bhfíseán ar-líne a thug an Dr Glynn an rabhadh seo ach dúirt sé nach bhfuil an líon seo dosheachanta. He said that these people have not yet contracted the disease and that the spread of this outbreak can be avoided by taking and following health advice and guidance. Dúirt sé nach bhfuil an galar tolgtha ag na daoine seo fós agus gur féidir an scaipeadh ráige seo a sheachaint ach comhairle agus treoir sláinte a ghlacadh agus a leanúint. He said that despite the whole community being tired, exhausted by the pandemic, and that the majority of the population had given and followed many requests for health guidance, he said that the advice of the Department of Health, the Health Service Executive must be addressed. (HSE) and other experts now follow more vigorously. Dúirt sé, ainneoin go bhfuil an pobal ar fad tuirseach, traochta ag an bpaindéim, agus gur iomaí iarratas ar threoir sláinte a leanúint atá tugtha agus leanta ag formhór an phobail, dúirt sé go gcaithfear díriú ar chomhairle na Roinne Sláinte, na Feidhmeannachta Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS) agus na saineolaithe eile a leanúint níos tréine anois. The Chief Executive of the HSE, Paul Reid, described the state of the crisis this morning, telling him that the challenge facing the health services is now more severe than at any other time during the pandemic to date. Rinne Príomhfheidhmeannach an FSS, Paul Reid cur síos ar staid na géarchéime ar maidin, á rá dó go bhfuil an dúshlán atá os comhair na seirbhísí sláinte níos déine anois ná mar a bhí ag aon am eile le linn na paindéime go dtí seo. Public hospitals are relying on private hospitals in a bid to bring the latest boom under control but he went on to say that because Covid's treatment is being prioritized, many other surgeries have been put on the back burner. . Tá na hospidéil poiblí ag dul i muinín na nospidéil príobháideacha in iarracht an borradh is déanaí a thabhairt faoi smacht ach lean sé le rá toisc go bhfuil tosaíocht á thabhairt do chóir leighis Covid, go bhfuil go leor obráidí eile curtha ar an méar fhada dá bharr. He also pointed out that 4,400 staff in the medical service have been absent due to the infection of Covid-19. Thug sé le fios freisin, go bhfuil 4,400 ball foirne den tseirbhís leighis as láthair de bharr covid 19 bheith tolgtha acu.

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4,650 new cases, 643 in hospitals, 118 in intensive care today. 4.650 cás nua, 643 in ospidéil, 118 faoi dhianchúram inniu. The Department of Health announced that 4.650 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported to the Department today. D'fhogair an Roinn Sláinte gur 4.650 cás nua de covid 19 atá curtha in iúl don Roinn inniu. 643 people are hospitalized for the virus, 9 more than yesterday's number. Tá 643 duine in ospidéil de bharr an víorais, 9 níos mó ná mar an lion inné. This number of patients is 20% higher than last week and 40% higher than two weeks ago. Tá an líon seo othar 20 faoin gcéad nios airde ná an tseachtain seo caite agus 40 faoin gcéad nios airde ná coicís ó shin. Of these, 118 patients are in intensive care, one less than yesterday. 118 othar diobh sin atá faoi dhianchúram, ceann níos lú ná an lá inné. For the past week, about one in six people in Ireland have experienced symptoms similar to Covid, according to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan. Le seachtain anus, tá siomptóim ar aon dul le Covid ar thart ar dhuine amháin as gach seisear in Éirinn, dar leis an bPríomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dr Tony Holohan. These include coughing, sore throat or high temperature. Ina measc sin tá casacht, scórnach thinn nó teocht ard. The most important action a person can take if they have symptoms similar to Covid's is to do self-isolation and fix a PCR test, not an antigen test. An gníomh is tábhachtaí is féidir le duine a dhéanamh má bhíonn siomptóim ar aon dul le Covid orthu é féinleithlisiú a dhéanamh agus tástáil PCR, agus ní tástáil antaigine, a shocrú. HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said in the evening that the situation in hospitals and the health system as a whole is extremely serious, and that this last outbreak has been putting incredible pressure on the system. Deir Príomh- Fheidhmeannach an HSE Paul Reid tráthnóna, go bhfuil cúrsaí sna hospidéil agus sa chóras sláinte trí chéile thar a bheith tromchúiseach, agus go raibh an ráig dheireanach seo ag cur brú dochreidte ar an gcóras. Paul Reid said 476 patients were placed in intensive care between June 27 and November 13. Dúirt Paul Reid gur cuireadh 476 othar faoi dhianchúram idir an 27 Meitheamh agus an 13 Samhain. Of these: The test system is also under pressure, he said, saying that over 200,000 tests have been carried out in the last seven days. Astu sin: Tá brú freisin ar an gcóras tástála a dúirt sé á rá go ndearnadh os cionn 200,000 tástáil le seacht lá anuas. The Chief Clinical Officer in the HSE and Dr. Dúirt an Príomhoigifeach Cliniciúil sa HSE and Dr. Colm Henry states that the majority of cases are currently in the youngest age groups, with 51% of cases being in the under 35s. Colm Henry gur sna haoisghrúpaí is óige atá formhór na gcásanna faoi láthair, agus go bhfuil 51 faoin gcéad de na cásanna sna daoine atá faoi 35 bhliana d'aois. But 45% of cases admitted to hospitals in the past two weeks are in groups over 65, he said. Ach sna grúpaí os cionn 65 bhliana atá 45 faoin gcéad de na cásanna a tugadh isteach sna hospidéil le coicís anuas, a dúirt sé.

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Highly valuable films from Corca Dhuibhne in the 1920s found. Scannáin fíor-luachmar as Corca Dhuibhne sna 1920í aimsithe. America has found some invaluable films that provide an important insight into life in 1920s Ireland. Ta scannáin fíor-luachmhar a thugann léargas tábhachtach ar an saol in Éirinn sna 1920í aimsithe i Meiriceá. Benjamin T. Benjamin T. The films were made by Gault, a conservationist and naturalist, while in Ireland collecting seabirds, eggs and other animals. Gault, caomhantóir agus nádúraí a dhein na scannáin, le linn do bheith in Éirinn ag bailiú éanlaithe mara, uibheacha and ainmhithe eile. Most of the films are about the Corca Dhuibhne area of Kerry. Baineann formhór na scannán le ceantar Chorca Dhuibhne i gCiarraí. Scenes tamed on 19 35mm rolls include farmers plowing in the parish of An Fheirtéaraigh, turf cutting on the Field, set dancing on the Boulteen, races and a fair day in Dingle, women going to Mass, street vendors, sheep being transported from Inis Mhic Uibhleáin in the naomhóga. I measc na radharcanna atá ceansaithe ar 19 rolla 35mm tá feirmeoirí i mbun curadóireachta i bparóiste an Fheirtéaraigh, baint na móna ar an bhFearann, rince seite ar an mBuailtín, ráiseanna agus lá aonaigh sa Daingean, mná ag dul ar an Aifreann, díoltóirí sráide, caoire á n-iompar ó hInis Mhic Uibhleáin sna naomhóga. The material was discovered by Mícheál Ó Mainnín, a farmer and fisherman from An Fheirtéaraigh's parish. Mícheál Ó Mainnín, feairmeoir agus iascaire ó pharósite an Fheirtéaraigh a d'aimsigh an t-ábhar agus e ag fiosrú scéil a bhí ag a athair críonna fén Meiriceánach a bhí i mbun taifeadta sa cheantar fadó. "My wise father, Mick 'Neilí' Ó Mainnín, said that this American was in the area collecting birds and things. "Dúirt m'athair críonna, Mick 'Neilí' Ó Mainnín go raibh an Meiriceánach so sa cheantar agus e ag bailiú éanlaithe is rudaí. He had no shortage of money and would sell the fishermen for what they brought him. Ní raibh aon easpa airgid air agus dhíolfadh sé na hiascairí as an méid a thugaidís chuige. But my wise father said he also had a camera and took a number of films in the area. " Ach dúirt m'athair críonna go raibh ceamara aige chomh maith agus go dtóg sé scata films sa cheantar." Mannin investigated the story and finally found a collection of Gault films, in the archives of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, among notes and diaries relating to his voyage to Ireland. D'fhiosraigh an Mainníneach an scéal agus d'aimsigh sé cnuasach scannán Gault ar deireadh, i gcoimeád i gcartlann an Chicago Academy of Sciences, agus é i measc nótaí agus dialanna a bhaineann lena thuras go hÉirinn. The Irish Film Institute decided to digitize the material, with the support of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. Bheartaigh Inistitiúd Scannán na hÉireann an t-ábhar a dhigitiú, le tacaíocht ón San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The Irish Film Institute says they are invaluable recordings that give a fascinating insight into rural life in the 1920s. Deir Institiúd Scannán na hÉireann gur taifeadtaí fíor-luachmhar iad a thugann léargas iontach ar shaol na tuaithe sna 1920í. Manus McManus said that recordings from this period are very rare and that some of these films are of a high standard. Dúirt Manus McManus gur fíorannamh a mhaireann taifeadtaí ón dtréimhse seo agus go bhfuil na scannáin áirithe seo ar ard-chaighdeán. The Institute intends to make the films available to the public on its website. Tá sé beartaithe ag an Institiúd na scannáin a chur ar fáil don bpobal ar a suíomh idirlín. Benjamin T. Benjamin T. The pictures were taken by Gault in Corca Dhuibhne in the 1920s Gault a thóg na pictiúir i gCorca Dhuibhne sna 1920í

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People are asked to work from home from Friday. Iarrtar ar dhaoine obair sa bhaile ón Aoine. The Government is advising people to work from home, if they can, from next Friday. Tá an Rialtas ag comhairliú do dhaoine obair sa bhaile, más féidir dóibh, ón Aoine seo chugainn. The issue and other Covid-19 restrictions are being discussed at the Government's weekly meeting. Tá an cheist agus srianta eile covid 19 á gcaibidil ag cruinniú seachtainiúil an Rialtais. The Government also today ruled that pubs, restaurants and nightclubs must close at midnight from Friday. Chinn an Rialtas inniu freisin go gcaithfidh tithe tábhairne, bialanna agus clubanna oíche dúnadh ag meán oíche ón Aoine. In light of this decision, the pubs called on the Government to reintroduce financial supports for the sector. I bhfianaise an chinnidh seo, d'iarr na tábhairneoirí ar an Riatlas tacaíochtaí airgeadais don earnáil a thabhairt isteach arís. As a result, Covid Digital Certificates will henceforth be required in cinemas and theaters, but there will be no obligation to display a certificate in hairdressers or fitness centers. Ar a dhroim sin, beidh Teastais Dhigiteacha Covid riachtanach feasta i bpictiúrlanna agus amharclanna, ach ní bheidh aon oibleagáid ar dhaoine teastas a thaispeáint i ngruaglanna ná ionaid aclaíochta. Currently, up to fifty people are allowed to enter cinemas and theaters without a certificate. Faoi láthair, tá cead ag suas le leathchéad duine dul isteach i bpictiúrlanna agus amharclanna gan aon teastas a bheith acu. It has also been decided that people living with someone who has contracted Covid-19 will have to stay alone for five days and by taking an antigen test. Socraíodh chomh maith go mbeidh ar dhaoine atá in aontíos le duine a tholg covid 19 fanacht astu féin ar feadh cúig lá agus trí thástáil antaigine a dhéanamh.

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Deficient ambition at COP26 - Mary Robinson. Uaillmhian easnamhach ag COP26 - Mary Robinson. Former President Mary Robinson says COP26's countries' ambition was lacking and therefore everyone under 60 is likely to survive in a world that is less habitable than there are extreme weather events, and people under 30 are likely to survive in that world. Deir an t-Iar-Uachtarán Mary Robinson go raibh uaillmhian na dtíortha ag COP26 easnamhach agus dá bhrí sin gur dócha go mairfidh gach duine faoi 60 i ndomhain nach bhfuil chomh ináitrithe agus a bhfuil ócáidí adhaimsire ann, agus gur cinnte go mairfidh daoine faoi 30 sa domhain sin. More than 200 countries have reached an agreement on tackling climate change following two weeks of negotiations in Glasgow. Tháinig thar ar 200 tír ar shocrú le dul i ngleic leis an athru aeráide tar éis idirbheartaíocht a mhair coicís i nGlaschú. But scientists and environmentalists say more is needed than the policies in the arrangement to avoid dangerous temperature rises. Ach deir eolaithe agus lucht timpeallachta go dteastaíonn níos mó ná na beartais sa socrú chun arduithe teocha contúirteacha a sheachaint. They also accused rich countries of not providing the necessary funding for those countries at risk from drought, rising seas, fires and storms. Chuir siad i leith thíortha saibhre freisin nach bhfuil siad ag cur an maoiniú riachtanach ar fáil do na tíortha sin atá i gcontúirt ón triomach, ó ardú na bhfarraigí, tinte agus stoirmeacha. Mary Robinson said that the leaders of the small island countries had probably left COP 26 in despair because they were barely kept alive. Dúirt Mary Robinson gur dóichí gur faoi éadóchas a d'fhág ceannairí na dtíortha beaga oileánacha COP 26 mar gur ar éigean atá siad á gcoinneáil beo. The former president is chairman of The Elders and a former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Tá an t-iar-Uachtarán ina cathaoirleach ar The Elders agus ina iar-Ard-Choimisinéir Chearta Daonna ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe. She also said that the United States, Australia, China, Mexico, Mexico and Brazil have not increased their emissions with the highest emissions. Dúirt sí freisin nár mhéadaigh na tiortha is airde astaíochtaí a mian i leith na n-astaíochtaí a ísiliú - na Stáit Aontaithe, An Astráil, an tSín, Meicseiceoeacó agus an Breasaíl, agus go raibh mian easnamhach freisin ó thoobh airgeadais de. But Mary Robinson also said that progress had been made in the pledges made in a number of sectors: financial assistance to poor countries, lowering methane emissions, reducing coal use, ending deforestation and reducing oil and gas consumption. Ach dúirt Mary Robinson freisin go ndearnadh dul chun cinn sna geallúíntí a rinneadh i roinnt earnálacha: na cúnamh airgeadais do thíortha bochta, astaíochtaí meatáin a ísliú, úsáid an ghuail a bhrú síos, deireadh leis an dífhoraisiú agus úsáid ola agus gáis a laghdú. It was significant, she said, that the text first referred to the phasing out of the use of fossil fuels. Bhí sé suntasach, a dúirt sí, go raibh tagairt sa téacs den chéad uair deireadh a chur le húsáid bhreoslaí iontaise de réir a chéile. But governments need to invest in the 'green movement' and make jobs in the green sector affordable. Ach caithfidh rialtaisí infheistíocht a dhéanamh sa 'ghluaiseacht chuig an nglas' agus le postanna san earnáíl ghlas a dhéanamh inacmhainne.

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Covid passports for use in other sectors - NPHET. Pasanna Covid le n-úsáid in earnálacha eile - NPHET. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended extending the use of Covid passports to sectors other than hospitality. Tá sé molta ag an bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí (NPHET) úsáid na bpasanna Covid a leathanú chuig earnálacha eile seachas san fháilteachas. It is understood that these sectors have not been identified by the advisory group. Tuigtear nach bhfuil na hearnálacha sin sonraithe ag an ngrúpa comhairleach. New legislation may be required to implement this. D'fhéadfadh reachtaíocht nua bheith ag teastáil chun é seo a chur i bhfeidhm. The recommendation is written in the letter sent by NPHET to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly yesterday, which also suggested that people should work from home where possible and that employers should support this measure. Tá an moladh scríofa sa litir a chuir NPHET chuig an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly inné, áit ar moladh freisin gur cheart do dhaoine bheith ag obair ón mbaile nuair is féidir agus go mbeadh fostóirí ag tacú leis an mbeart seo. However, it is also understood that NPHET will not currently be proposing to re - impose social or economic constraints. Tuigtear freisin áfach, nach mbeidh NPHET ag moladh faoi láthair srianta sóisialta nó eacnamaíochta a chur i bhfeidhm in athuair. But they say such restrictions cannot be ruled out in the future. Ach deir siad nach féidir srianta mar sin a chur as an áireamh amach anseo. The Government will discuss the proposals at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Pléifidh an Rialtas na moltaí ag an gcruinniú Comhaireachta Dé Máirt. In the meantime the Covid Cabinet subcommittee may meet to discuss any change. Idir an dá linn is féidir go mbeidh fochoiste Covid na Comhaireachta ag cruinniú le chéile le haon athrú a phlé.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt. Praedo US ripam identified post decennium-longum venationem. The fugitive behind one of America's most notorious bank robberies has been identified after a 52-year search, law enforcement officials have announced. Fugitivus post unam latrociniarum notissimarum riparum Americae notissimas post inquisitionem 52 annorum, magistratus cogendi nuntiaverunt. Ted Conrad was working as a teller at the Society National Bank in Cleveland, Ohio when he robbed his employer in July 1969. Ted Conradus laborabat ut narrator apud Societatem Nationalem Bank in Cleveland, Ohio cum conductorem suum spoliavit mense Iulio anno MCMLXIX. He disappeared with $215,000, worth $1.7m (£1.2m) today. Discessit cum $215,000, valentia $1.7m (£1.2m) hodie. Investigators from the US Marshals Service said he subsequently lived a quiet and unassuming life. Indagatores a Service US marescalli dixit se postea vitam quietam et modestam vixisse. Conrad, who died in May from lung cancer, was just 20 years old when he pulled off the heist. Conradus, qui mense Maio e cancro pulmone mortuus est, mox XX annorum erat cum RAPTUS evulsit. He reportedly took advantage of the bank's lacklustre security, walking out with the money stuffed into a brown paper bag as the branch closed on a Friday evening. Ille parem securitatem argentariis securitatis circumtulit, ambulans cum pecunia referta in sacco chartaceo fusco, sicut ramus die Veneris vesperi clausus est. By the time other bank employees realised the money was gone two days later, Conrad had disappeared. Per tempus alteram ripam conductos pecuniam intellexit biduo post abiit, Conradus evanuit. He sparked a manhunt that would last for more than half a century, and went on to feature on television shows like America's Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries. Hominem excitavit qui plus quam dimidium saeculum duraret, et in televisificis spectaculis sicut American's Most Wanted and Insoluta mysteria ivit. According to the Marshal Service, Conrad had allegedly told friends of his plans to rob the bank and boasted about how easy it would be to do. Secundum Mareschallum, Conradus dixit amicos consilia sua ripae spoliare asserta et iactasse quam facile id facturum esse. He was reportedly obsessed with the 1968 Steve McQueen heist film, The Thomas Crown Affair, and watched it more than a dozen times during his preparation for the robbery. Is parem obsessum cum 1968 Steve McQueen cinematographico cinematographico, The Thomas Crown Affair, eum plusquam duodecim tempora in praeparatione ad rapinam observavit. Marshals say that after his disappearance Conrad changed his name to Thomas Randele and fled to Washington DC and Los Angeles, before eventually settling in a Boston suburb around 1000km (621 miles) away from the scene of the crime. Imperatores dicunt post obitum suum Conradum nomen suum Thomae Randele mutatum profugisse Washington DC et Los Angeles, antequam tandem in suburbio Bostoniensi circa 1000km (621 milia passuum) ab scaena criminis remotum. Investigators say he subsequently lived a quiet and unassuming life, and the New York Times reported that he had spent the past 40 years working as a golf professional and at a used-car dealership. Indagatores dicunt eum postea vitam quietam et incorruptam vixisse, et New York Times rettulerunt se ante quadraginta annos laborantes in golfae professionali et in usu car-merali. The case remained cold for decades before investigators, alerted by the appearance of Randele's obituary in a newspaper, were able to match papers he had filed during the 1960s with documents "Randele" had completed more recently. Casus frigidus permansit ante decenniis ante inquisitores, specie obituarii Randele in ephemeride excitati, chartas congruit quas per 1960 interposita cum documentis "Randele" recentius c...

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Funeral of Austin Currie's 'civil rights giant'. Sochraid 'fathach na gcearta sibhialta' Austin Currie. President Michael D. Bhí An tUachtarán Michael D. Higgins and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar led public representatives at Austin Currie's funeral in County Kildare today. Higgins agus An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar i gceann na n-ionadaithe ón saol poiblí a bhi i láthair ag sochraid Austin Currie i gContae Chill Dara inniu. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood and a representative of Taoiseach Micheál Martin were also present. Bhí an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney, an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee, ceannaire an SDLP Colum Eastwood agus ionadaí don Taoiseach Micheál Martin i láthair freisin. The crowd heard his daughter Estelle calling Austin Currie a 'civil rights giant' and saying that he is a hero to many, many people too. Chuala an slua a iníon Estelle ag tabhairt 'fathach na gcearta sibhialta' ar Austin Currie agus á rá gur laoch é ag a lán, lán daoine freisin. Her father was a force for good and for good, she said. Fórsa ar son an leasa agus ar son na maitheasa a bhí ina athair, a dúirt sí. She referred to the many people who had honored his father since his death and said that he was a brave and courageous man without fear, and one of the founders of constitutional politics and civil rights. Rinne sí tagairt don oiread daoine a rinne ómós dá athair ó bhásaigh sé agus a dúirt gur fear misniúíl cróga gan faitíos a bhí ann, agus duine de bhunaitheoirí na polaitíochta bunreachtúla agus na gcearta sibhialta é. Austin Currie died asleep at his home in Derrymill in County Kildare on Tuesday, at the age of 82. Fuair Austin Currie bás ina chodladh ag a theach cónaithe i nDoire an Mhuillinn i gContae Chill Dara Dé Máirt, agus é ina 82 bhliain. There will be another church service in St. Beidh seirbhís eile eaglasta i Séipéal Mhaolmhaodhóg in Éadan na dTorc i dTír Eoghain amach, agus cuirfear i gcré na cille ansiúd é ina dhiaidh. Austin Currie rose to fame in 1968 when he opposed the decision of local authorities in Co Tyrone to provide a home for a single woman working for a unionist politician despite the increasing need for Catholic families in the United Kingdom. area. Bhain Austin Currie cáil amach i 1968 nuair a chuir sé in aghaidh chinneadh na n-údarás áitiúil i gCo Thír Eoghain teach cónaithe a chur ar fáil do bhean shingil a bhí ag obair do pholaiteoir aontachtach cé gur mhó an riachtanas a bhí ar theaghlaigh Chaitliceacha sa cheantar. Subsequently, in 1970, Austin Currie was one of the founders of the SDLP alongside John Hume, Ivan Cooper, Gerry Fitt, Paddy Devlin and Paddy O'Hanlon. Ina dhiaidh sin, i 1970, bhí Austin Currie ar dhuine de bhunaitheoirí an SDLP in éindí le John Hume, Ivan Cooper, Gerry Fitt, Paddy Devlin agus Paddy O'Hanlon. He settled in Co Kildare in the 1980s and was a Fine Gael candidate in the 1990 Presidential election. Chuaigh sé chun cónaithe i gCo Chill Dara sna hochtóidí agus bhí sé ina iarrthóir ag Fine Gael i dtoghchán na hUachtaránachta i 1990. He was elected a TD in Dublin and served as a Minister of State in various departments between 1994 and 1997. Toghadh ina Theachta Dála i mBaile Átha Cliath é agus bhí sé ina Aire Stáit i ranna éagsúla idir 1994 agus 1997. He lost his seat in the general election in 2002 and resigned from politics. Chaill sé a shuíochán san olltoghchán in 2002 agus d'éirigh sé as an bpolaitíocht. He is survived by his wife Annita and five grandchildren, including the daughter of Senator Emer Currie. Maireann a bhean chéile Annita agus a gcúigear clainne, a n-iníon an Seanadóir Emer Currie ina measc.

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Vaccinated or immunized visitors to nursing homes. Cuairteoirí vacsaínithe nó imdhíonaithe chuig tithe altrananais. Visitors to nursing homes will be required to show a Covid vaccination certificate, HSE vaccination record or other proof of immunity before admission to the center. Cuirfear ar chuairteoirí chuig tithe altranais teastas vacsaínithe Covid, taifead vacsaínithe HSE nó cruthúnas eile imdhíonachta a thaispeáint roimh chead isteach san ionad a fháil. This is according to a new document published by the Health Protection Surveillance Center (HPSC) and the advice of the document will be implemented from next Monday. People will always be allowed to visit the windows of the centers, according to this advice. Seo de réir cháipéis nua atá foilsithe ag an Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte (HPSC) agus cuirfear comhairle na cáipéise i bfheidhm ón Luan seo chugainn Beidh cead i gcónaí cuairt a thabhairt ar dhaoine ag fuinneoga na n-ionad, de réir na comhairle seo. This advice does not include people who provide essential services to the centers, such as health, legal, financial or regulatory. Níl daoine a chuireanna seirbhísí riachtanacha ar fáil do na hionaid san áireamh sa chomhairle seo, seirbhísí ar nós sláinte, dlí, airgeadais nó rialála. But those in these services need to be vaccinated like healthcare workers are. Ach ní mór do lucht na seirbhísí seo bheith vacsaínithe ar nós mar atá oibrithe cúram sláinte. The document also recommends that people who provide 'important services', such as hairdressers and entertainers, should also be vaccinated. Molann an cháipéis freisin gur cheart go mbeadh daoine a chuireann 'seirbhísí tábachtacha' ar fáil, ar nós gruaigeadóirí agus lucht siamsaíochta, vacsaínithe freisin. These services are important to the well-being and self-confidence of clients, according to the document. Tá na seirbhísí seo tábhacht d’fholláine agus féinmhuinín na gcliant, dar leis an gcáipéis. The Care Champions support group has asked the Government to clarify the implications, if any, for a private or public nursing home that does not comply with the new HPSC visits guidance. Tá iarrtha ag an ngrúpa tacaíochta Care Champions ar an Rialtas a shoiléiriú cé na himpleachtaí, más ann dóibh, do theach altranais príobháideadh nó poiblí nach gcloíann leis an treoir nua chuaireanna ón HPSC.

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Man charged with murder of man in shooting incident last year. Fear cúisithe i ndúnmharú fir in eachtra lámhaigh anuraidh. A 31-year-old man was brought before a court today on charges of murdering a man in Dublin last year. Tugadh fear 31 bhliain d'aois ós comhair cúirte inniu lena chúisiú i ndúnmharú fir i mBaile Átha Cliath anuraidh. Mark Lee, of King's Mile View, Thiefstown in County Dublin, has been charged with the murder of Thomas McCarthy in Croftwood Park, Format on 27 July last year. Tá sé curthai leith Mark Lee, as Radharc Mhéile an Rí, Baile Gadaí i gContae Bhaile Átha Cliath gur dhúnmharaigh sé Thomas McCarthy i bPáirc Croftwood, Baile Fhormaid an 27 Iúil anuraidh. He was remanded in custody for a week. Cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil é go ceann seachtaine. Mark Lee was arrested this morning as part of the inquiry into the murder of the 55-year-old man who lived in the UK but had returned home to visit Ireland. Ar maidin a gabhadh Mark Lee mar chuid den bhfiosrúchán ar dhúnmharú an fhear 55 bhliana d'aois a bhí ina chónaí sa Ríocht Aontaithe ach a bhí tagtha abhaile go hÉirinn ar cuairt. Detective Sergeant Ronan Mac Dermott told the court today that he arrested Mark Lee at 06:19 this morning, took him to Clondalkin Garda Station, where he was charged at 07:22. D'inis an Bleachtaire Sáirsint Ronan Mac Dermott don chúírt inniu gur ghaibh sé Mark Lee ar 06:19 ar maidin, gur tugadh chuig Stásiún Gharda Chluain Dolcáin é, mar ar cúisíodh é ar 07:22. Mark Lee gave no answer to the murder charge. Níor thug Mark Lee aon fhreagra ar an gcúíseamh dúnmharaithe. His lawyer Michael O'Connor said Mark Lee worked and earned € 450 a week and was granted free legal aid. Dúirt a dhlíodóir Michael O'Connor go raibh Mark Lee ag obair agus ag saothrú €450 sa tseachtain agus ceadaíodh saorchúnamh dlí dó. He has been remanded in custody by Judge Joanne Carroll to appear before Cloverhill District Court via video link next week. Chuir an Breitheamh Joanne Carroll siar faoi choinneáil é go mbeidh sé os comhair Chúirt Dhúiche Chnoc na Seamar trí nasc físe an tseachtain seo chugainn. The District Court cannot deal with bail applications in murder cases. Ní féídir leis an gCúírt Dhúiche plé le hiarratais ar bhannaí i gcásanna dúnmharaithe. Two others have already been charged in this murder. Tá beirt eile cúisithe cheana féin sa dúnmharú seo.

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'Significant increase' in the number of Covid-19 cases in all age groups. 'Ardú suntasach' ar líon na gcásanna covid 19 i ngach aoisghrúpa. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) says the number of Covid-19 cases has risen 'significantly' in all age groups. Deir an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláínte Poiblí (NPHET) go bhfuil ‘ardú suntasach’ tagtha ar líon na gcásanna covid 19 i ngach aoisghrúpa. 2,975 new cases are being reported today by the Department of Health, 551 patients are in hospital and 89 are now in intensive care. 2,975 cás nua atá á thuairisciú inniu ag an Roinn Sláinte, 551 othar atá in ospidéil agus 89 duine atá faoi dhianchúram anois. That's 31 extra patients in hospitals and 6 extra patients in intensive care compared to yesterday. Sin 31 othar breise in ospidéil agus 6 othar breise faoi dhianchúram le hais an lá inné. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deir an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr. Tony Holohan that people are getting tired of the pandemic and that public health policies are not being adhered to at the required level. Tony Holohan go bhfuil daoine ag éirí tuirseach den phaindéim agus nach bhfuiltear ag cloí leis na beartais sláinte poiblí ag an leibhéal atá riachtanach. It is not possible to maintain the current level of social relations and the number of cases as he said. Níl sé indéanta an leibhéal caidrimh shóisialta faoi láthair a choinneáil agus líon na gcásanna mar atá a dúirt sé. Dr. asked. D’iarr an Dr. Holohan for people to go out one night instead of two nights, and cut the number of contacts in half. Holohan ar dhaoine dul amach oíche amháin in áit dhá oíche, agus an líon teagmhálacha a ghearradh ina leath. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dúirt an Leas-Phríomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr. Ronan Glynn that the frequency rate is 3 times higher than October 2020. Ronan Glynn go bhfuil an ráta minicíochta 3 oireadh níos airde ná Deireadh Fómhair 2020. The incidence rate of the virus has skyrocketed, Ronan Glynn said, and last week was the third highest week of cases since the onset of the pandemic. Tá an ráta minicíochta den víoras tar éis ghéarú, a dúirt Ronan Glynn, agus go raibh an tseachtain seo caite ar na tríú seachtain ab airde cásanna ó thus na paindéime. 25,000 cases were announced last week. 25,000 cás a fógraíodh an tseachtain seo caite. The first and second weeks of January this year are the two highest weeks yet. An chéad agus an dara seachtain de mhí Eanáir na bliana seo iad an dá sheachtain ab airde fós. On average, 150 people die from Covid-19 each month, but there were 74 deaths last week alone. Ar an meán, fáigheann 150 duine bás de bharr covid 19 gach mí, ach 74 bás a bhí ann an tseachtain seo caite amháin. The incidence is worsening across the State, but the rate per 100,000 population is over 1,000 in Leitrim, Waterford, Laois, Louth, Donegal, Carlow, Longford, Meath, Cork and Kerry. Tá an mhinicíocht ag éirí níos measa ar fud an Stáit, ach tá ráta per 100,000 duine den daonra níos airde ná 1,000 i Liatroim, Port Láirge, Laois, Lú, Dún nan Gall, Ceatharlach, Longfort, An Mhí, Corcaigh agus Ciarraí. He said there has been a significant rise in cases in the 19-24 age group. Tá ardú suntasach a dúirt sé sna cásanna san aoisghrúpa idir 19-24. But the benefits of boosters can be seen in the age group of 80 and fewer of those getting the virus. Ach tá sochar na dteanndáileog le feiceáil san aoisghr.upa 80+ agus níos lú díobh sin ag tolgadh an víorais.

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Hemp instead of plastic to fold bales - funding received. Cnáib in áit plaisteach le burlaí a fhilleadh - maoiniú faighte. Three secondary school students in west Clare have received € 18,000 in funding to promote a project they had earlier this year in the 2021 Young Scientist of the Year competition. Tá maoiniú airigid luach €18,000 faighte ag triúr dalta meánscoile in iarthar an Chláir chun tógra a bhí acu níos luaithe i mbliana i gcomórtas Eolaí Óg na Bliana 2021 a chur chun cinn. The students took second place with their project to change materials - instead of using plastic to hold silage bales together. Bhain na daltaí an dara h-áit amach lena dtógra chun malairt ábhar - in ionad plaisteach a úsáid chun burlaí sadhlais a choiméad lena chéile. Fionn Doherty, Ciarán Bonfil and Fergal Keane from the Loop Head peninsula undertook a project to see if hemp would be a better material for holding bales together. Rinne Fionn Doherty, Ciarán Bonfil agus Fergal Keane ó leithinis Cheann Léime tógra ag féachaint an mbeadh cnáib níos fearr mar ábhar chun burlaí a choiméad le chéile. At present, plastic and plastic netting rolls are used to hold the bales together. Faoi láthair, úsáidtear plaisteach agus rollaí liontáin plaisteacha chun na burlaí a choméad lena chéíle. Fionn Doherty said they wanted to look at a more sustainable way and material than plastic as a wrap. Dúirt Fionn Doherty gur theastaigh uatha féachaint ar shlí agus ar ábhar níos inbhuanaithe ná plaisteach mar fhillteog. "The plastic does not rot and sometimes the animals in the food eat the plastic and it promotes health difficulties in their digestive system." "Ní lobhann an plaisteach agus uaireanta itheann na h-ainmhithe imeasc an bhídh an phlaisteach agus cothaínn sé deachrachtaí sláinte ina gcorás dhíleácha." Ciarán Bonfil said, "Currently, thousands of tonnes of plastic are used each year in the farming industry to make plastic wrap. a dúirt Ciarán Bonfil, "Faoi láthair, úsáidtear na mílte tonnaí plaisteacha gach aon bhlian i dtionscal na feirmeoireachta chun fillteog plaisteach a dhéanamh. They are only for one use of each silage bale and then must be disposed of. Níl iontu ach aon úsáid amhaín ar gach aon bhurla sadhlais agus ansin caithfear fáil réidh leis. We wanted to promote better and more sustainable content ". Theastaigh uainn ábhar níos fearr agus níos inbhuanaithe a chur chun cinn". The students' project was based on hemp as a subject and a sample was made for the project folder. Is ar chnáib, mar ábhar, a bhí tógra na micléinn bunaithe agus deineadh sampla don bhfillteog don tógra. The trio came second in their category in the Young Scientist of the Year competition. Tháinig an triúr sa dara h-áit ina rannóg i gcomórtas Eolaí Óg na Bliana. But now, the local community in Loop Head has encouraged the trio to go further with their project. Ach anois, tá an pobal áitiúil i gCeann Léime tar éis spreagadh a thabhairt don triúr dul níos faide lena dtógra. With advice from local business people, they have received funding of € 18,000 under the Leader scheme to carry out a feasibility study on the subject. Le comhailre ó lucht ghnó an cheantair, tá maoiniú luach €18,000 faighte acu faoin scéim Leader chun staidéar féidearthachta a dhéanamh ar an ábhar. The principal of Kilkee Community College, Úna Ní Eithir, said that they were very proud of the three students and the support given to them by the local community. Dúirt príomhoide Choláiste Pobail Chíll Chaoi, Úna Ní Eithir go rabhadar an-bhródúil as an triúr dalta agus as an tacaíocht atá tugtha ag an bpobal aitiúil dóibh. The feasibility study will be carried out by Laura Foley of Wild Atlantic Hemp. Is í Laura Foley ón gcomhlacht Wild Atlantic Hemp, a dhéanfaidh an staidéar féidearthachta. She said it had been proven over the years that hemp coul...

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Man escapes from open prison arrested by Gardaí. Fear a d'éalaigh as príosún oscailte gafa ag Gardaí. A man who escaped from an open prison in Co Cavan last month has been arrested by the Gardaí. Tá fear a d'éalaigh as príosún oscailte i gCo an Chabháin an mhí seo caite gafa ag na Gardaí. John Mangan, 53, of Whitestown Green, Blanchardstown, Dublin, escaped from the Loughan House detention center on October 4. Sin é John Mangan, 53 bliain, as Faiche Bhaile an Fhaoitigh, Baile Bhlainséir, Baile Átha Cliath, a d'éalaigh as ionad coinneála Theach an Locháin ar an 4 Deireadh Fómhair. He was arrested in Dublin today. Gabhadh i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu é. In 2006, John Mangan was seized with over € 2 million worth of cannabis. In 2006, gabhadh John Mangan agus luach os cionn €2 mhilliún de channabas ina sheilbh aige. The following year, he was arrested while concealing a gun in his trunk. An bhliain dar gcionn, gabhadh é agus gunna á cheilt ina thrabhsar aige. His prison term was coming to an end in three years. Bhí deireadh le teacht lena théarma príosúin i gceann trí bliana. It is understood he was recently born in prison with a smartphone. Tuigtear gur rugadh air sa phríosún le deireanas agus fón cliste ina sheilbh aige. It is understood he will be sent to a closed prison again for this misconduct. Tuigtear go gcuirfear i bpríosún dúnta arís é de bharr an mhíghnímh sin. An investigation is underway into his escape from the open prison. Tá fiosrúchán ar bun faoina theitheadh ón bpríosún oscailte.

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Compliance with Covid-19 certificate rules was discussed. Comhlíonadh rialacha maidir le teastais covid 19 le plé. Businesses in the hospitality sector that do not comply with the rules on Covid-19 certificates have been strongly criticized by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. Tá gnóthais san earnáil fáilteachais nach gcomhlíonann na rialacha maidir le teastais covid 19 cáinte go láidir ag an Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí agus Athchóirithe Michael McGrath. The Minister claimed that "such businesses do not deserve permission to remain open." Mhaígh an tAire nach bhfuil "an cead fanacht ar oscailt tuillte ag na gnóthais sin." He said that most hospitality people are obeying the rules that the lazy are putting people in danger. Dúirt sé siúd is go bhfuil an chuid is mó de lucht fáilteachais ag comhlíonadh na rialacha go bhfuil an dream loiceach ag cur daoine i gcontúirt. Speaking on RTÉ, feeder spokesman Adrian Cummins agreed with the Minister. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, d'aontaigh urlabhraí na mbiatach Adrian Cummins leis an Aire sa mhéid sin. He claimed that about 7% of businesses in the hospitality sector are not enforcing the rules. Mhaígh sé gur thart ar 7 faoin gcéad de ghnóthais san earnáil fáilteachais nach bhfuil ag cur na rialacha i bhfeidhm. Representatives from the hospitality sector will meet with Government officials in the afternoon to review the situation since further Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed last month. Beidh cruinniú ag ionadaithe ón earnáil fáilteachtais le hoifigigh Rialtais tráthnóna le hathbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an scéal ó maolaíodh tuilleadh srianta covid 19 an mhí seo caite. The meeting will be attended by hoteliers, diners, pubs and nightclub makers. Beidh idir óstlannaithe, bhiataigh, thábhairneoirí agus lucht clubanna oíche páirteach sa chruinniú. They also have a business center inspection system to negotiate but the hospitality sector is adamant against re - imposing restrictions, in particular, they say, with 92% of the population receiving the vaccine. Tá córas cigireachta d'ionaid ghnó le caibidil acu freisin ach tá an earnáil fáilteachtais glan in aghaidh srianta a chur i bhfeidhm arís, go háirithe, a deir siad, agus an vacsaín faighte ag 92 faoin gcéad den phobal. Last week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin drew attention to figures from the Economic and Social Research Institute which showed that the number of people who had not had their Covid-19 certificates checked in pubs rose from 21% to 37%. An tseachtain seo caite, tharraing an Taoiseach Micheál Martin aird ar fhigiúirí ón Institiúid Taighde Eacnamaíochta agus Sóisialta a léirigh gur ardaigh an líon daoine nár seiceáladh a dteastais covid 19 i dtithe tábhairne ó 21 faoin gcéad go 37 faoin gcéad .

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Three men have been found guilty of assaulting Kevin Lunney. Triúr fear faighte ciontach maidir leis an ionsaí ar Kevin Lunney. Three men have been found guilty of unlawfully imprisoning businessman Kevin Lunney. Tá triúr fear faighte ciontach i bpríosunú mídhleathach a dhéanamh ar an bhfear gnó,Kevin Lunney. They were also found guilty in the Special Criminal Court of intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to Kevin Lunney. Fuarthas ciontach freisin iad sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta i mórdhíobháil coirp a dhéanamh d'aon turas do Kevin Lunney. The 4th innocent man was Luke O'Reilly (68) from Kilcock in Cavan. Fuarthas an 4ú fear neamhchiontach, sin é Luke O'Reilly (68) as Cill Chóige sa Chabhán. But Alan O'Brien (40) and Darren Redmond (27) of the East Wall in Dublin were convicted of this serious crime. Ach ciontaíodh Alan O'Brien (40) agus Darren Redmond (27) ón mBalla Thoir i mBaile Átha Cliath sa choir thromchúiseach seo. Another man was also found guilty of this grievous bodily harm. Fuarthas ciontach freisin fear eile sa mhórdhíobháil coirp seo. For legal reasons, your name in this case can only be given to YZ. Ar chúiseanna dlí, ní féidir d'ainm a thabhairt ar an té sin sa chás seo ach YZ. All the men were pleading not guilty to the kidnapping, illegal imprisonment and battering that Kevin Lunney received in September 2019. Bhí na fir ar fad ag pléadáil neamhchiontach maidir leis an bhfuadach, an príosúnú míhdleathach agus an batráil a fuair Kevin Lunney i Meán Fómhair 2019. Mr. Lunney was a director of Quinn Industrial Holdings at the time. Bhí an tUasal Lunney ina stiúrthóir ar Quinn Industrial Holdings ag an am. Judge Tony Hunt said he was pleased that the black Audi that hung Kevin Lunney out of his residence on September 17, 2019 was driven by YZ. Dúirt an Breitheamh Tony Hunt go raibh sé sásta gurb é YZ a thiomáin an Audi dubh a chroch leis Kevin Lunney amach as a theach cónaithe ar an 17Meán Fómhair 2019. It was also assumed that YZ was the next to give most of the splendor to Kevin Lunney and the businessman was held hostage in a horse truck. Glacadh leis freisin a dúradh gurbh é YZ ba mhó a thug an spídiúlacht do Kevin Lunney ina dhiaidh sin agus an fear gnó coinnithe mar ghiall i dtrucail do chapaill. Kevin Lunney then suffered a concussion, broke his legs and was then left by the side of the road in County Cavan. Fuair Kevin Lunney droch-bhualadh ansin, briseadh a chosa agus fágadh ansin é le taobh an bhóthair i gContae An Chabháin. Kevin Lunney Got A Bad Beat In September 2019

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No move to the Northern Ireland - Sefcovic Protocol. Gan aon bhogadh ar Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éireann - Sefcovic. Speaking after the third round of talks, Sefcovic expressed disappointment that the British government has done nothing on the Northern Ireland Protocol issue. Ag labhairt dó i ndiaidh an tríú babhta cainteanna, léirigh Sefcovic díomá mar nach bhfuil aon chor déanta ag rialtas na Breataine ar cheist Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éireann. He said that repealing Section 16 would have serious consequences for Britain. Mr Sefcovic said talks would continue next week and that he would visit London a week from today, in order to continue the talks on a personal basis with Lord David. Frost. Dúirt sé go mbeadh iarmhairtí tromchúiseacha don Bhreatain dá ngairmeofaí Alt 16 Dúirt an tUasal Sefcovic go leanfar le cainteanna an tseachtain seo chugainn agus go dtabharfaidh sé cuairt ar Londain seachtain ón lá inniu, d'fhonn leanúint leis na cainteanna ar bhonn phearsanta leis an Tiarna David Frost. He said that next week 's talks are very important in the process and he would like to see a compromise reached as soon as possible in the interests of sustainability and predictability for Northern Ireland. Dúirt sé go bhfuil cainteanna na seachtaine seo chugainn fíorthábhachtach sa phróiseas agus gur mhaith leis dá bhféadfaí teacht ar chomhréiteach a luaithe agus is féidir é ar mhaithe le buansheasmhacht agus intuarthachta do Thuaisceart Éireann. Recommendations made by the Commission on the Protocol would create significant changes for those working on the ground - saying that the changes would create a "speed lane" for British-imported products for the Northern market only. Chruthódh moltaí atá déanta ag an gCoimisiún maidir leis an Phrótacal, athruithe suntasacha dóibh san atá ag obair ar an dtalamh - á rá go gcruthódh na h-athruithe "lána luais" do tháirgí iompórtáltha ón Bhreatain do mhargadh an Tuaiscirt amháin. Unusually, Sefcovic made a formal statement in front of a camera - in which he said what he had to say bare, toothless. Go neamhcoitianta, thug Sefcovic ráiteas foirmeálta os comhair ceamara - ina ndúirt sé a raibh le rá aige go lom, gan fiacail. In Lord Frost 's statement, he said that little progress had been made and that the Commission' s proposals were no relief to the fundamental problems with the Protocol as it stands. I ráiteas an Tiarna Frost, dúirt seisean gur beag dul chun cinn a bhí déanta agus nárbh aon fhaoiseamh iad moltaí an Choimisiúin do na fadhbanna bhunúsacha a bhí leis an Phrótacal mar atá sé. The two spoke about the dispute between British and French fishermen over licenses for small-scale fishing in waters under the control of the Channel Islands. Labhair an bheirt faoin aighneas atá idir iascairí na Breataine agus na Fraince faoi cheadúnais d'áthraigh bheaga iascaireachta in uiscí faoi smacht na nOileáin sa Mhuit nIocht. Frost said 98% of boats that applied for licenses had been granted licenses - equivalent to 1,700 boats as agreed in the Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Dúirt Frost, gur bronnadh ceadúnais ar 98 faoin gcéad de na báid a rinne iarratas ar cheadúnais - cothrom le 1,700 bád faoi mar a bhí aontaithe san Aontú Comh-oibre agus Trádála. Without mórán Protocol reached in talks ‰ Northern Ireland at Brussels © al u003Cpu003ELeasu002DUachtaru0026aacuteu003Bn Choimisiu0026uacuteu003Bn Europe today, Maros Sefcovic u002D du0026iacuteu003Bomu0026aacuteu003B him about lack of progress in terms of Breataineu003C u0026oacuteu003B / pu003E u003Cpu003EAn Lord David Frost, British pru0026iacuteu003Bomhu002Deadru0026aacuteu003Bnau0026iacuteu003B speaking Breatimeachta with the meu0026aacuteu003Bin outside du0026 Gan mórán bainte amach i gcainteanna Phrótacal Thuaisceart Éireann sa bhruiséal inniu u003Cpu003ELeasu002DUachtaru0026aacuteu003Bn Choimisiu00...

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The man being questioned about murder had already been detained. Bhí an fear atá á cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú faoi choinneáil cheana. The 32-year-old man, who is being questioned in connection with the murder of a woman in Dublin yesterday morning, was detained for a period last week under the Mental Health Act. Bhí an fear, 32, atá dhá cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú mná i mBleá Cliath maidin inné faoi choinneáil ar feadh tréimhse an tseachtain seo caite faoin Acht Meabhairshláinte. The man was taken by Gardaí last week when he was found in the center of Dublin City with little clothing. Thóig na Gardaí an fear an tseachtain seo caite nuair a tháinigthas air i lár Chathair Bhleá Cliath agus gan mórán éadaigh air. He was examined by a doctor at the time but was released and given the option of going to hospital. Scrúdaigh dochtúr é ag an am ach saoileadh saor é agus tugadh rogha dhó fhéin dhul ag an ospidéal. Gardaí arrested the man again yesterday morning and he is making two questions about a brutal attack on a woman - whose body was found in a house in Charlestown, Finglas, Dublin. Ghabh na Gardaí an fear arís maidin inné agus tá sé dhá cheistiú faoi ionsaí bruidiúil a rinneadh ar bhean - ar fritheadh a corp i dteach i mBaile Shéarlais, i bhFionnghlas i mBleá Cliath.

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The report questions the need for the R116 mission. Ceistíonn tuarascáil an gá a bhí le misean an R116. A report was published this morning on the crash in which the four crew members aboard the R116 helicopter were killed while on a search and rescue mission off the coast of Mayo in 2017. Foilsíodh tuarascáil ar maidin faoin tubaiste inar maraíodh an ceathrar criú a bhí ar bord an héileacaptair R116 fad agus a bhi siad i mbun misean cuardaigh agus tarrthála amach ó chósta Mhaigh Eo i 2017. RTÉ understands that the report raises many questions about why the various navigation systems on board failed. Tuigtear do RTÉ go n-ardaítear sa tuarascáil go leor ceisteanna faoi cén fáth gur theip ar na córais éagsúla loingseoireachta a bhí ar bord. Although the sole objective of the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is to avoid such disasters and not to blame anyone specifically, the question of whether the mission was necessary is raised in the first instance. . Ainneoin gur seachaint ar a leithéid de thubaistí an t-aon chuspóir a bhíonn ag an tAonad um Imscrúdú Aerthionóiscí (AAIU) agus ná leagtar an mhilleán ar aon duine go sonrach, cuirtear an cheist faoina raibh aon ghá leis an misean ar an gcéad dul síos. It is understood the report will be published today. Tuigtear go bhfoilseofar an tuarascáil inniu. Dara Fitzpatrick, Paul Ormsby, Ciarán Smith and Mark Duffy were killed when their R116 helicopter collided with Carrick-on-Shannon, off the coast of Blacksod on 13th March 2017. Cailleadh Dara Fitzpatrick, Paul Ormsby, Ciarán Smith agus Mark Duffy nuair a bhuail an héileacaptar R116 ina raibh siad in aghaidh Charraig an Toir, siar amach ó chósta an Fhóid Dubh ar an 13ú Márta 2017. During the investigation, initiated by the AAIU, it was revealed that various equipment was required with a defective navigation function. Le linn don bhfiosrúchán, a thionscnaigh an AAIU, tugadh le fios go raibh trealamh éagsúil riachtanach le feidhm loingseoireachta lochtach. This is equipment that crews rely on at night and when there is poor visibility due to bad weather. Trealamh é seo ar a mbíonn criúnna ag brath san oíche agus nuair a bhíonn drochléargas de bharr drochaimsir. It is understood that this equipment did not show Carraig an Toir - clearly or at all. Tuigtear nár thaispeáin an trealamh seo Carraig an Toir - go soiléir nó in aon chor. The crew were on their way to land an injured fisherman from a fishing trailer. Bhí an criú ar a tslí le h-iascaire gortaithe a thabhairt i dtír ó thráiléar iascaireachta. Documentation related to the investigation and seen by RTÉ's Prime Time program shows that the crew were not called to undertake the mission under medical guidance. Léiríonn cáipéisíocht bainteach leis an bhfiosrúchán agus a chonaic an clár Prime Time, RTÉ, nár cuireadh fios ar an gcriú le tabhairt faoin misean faoi threoir leighis. The 350 page document from the Air Accident Investigation Unit looks at everything involved in that accident. Sa cháipéis 350 leathanach ón Aonad Um Imscrúdú Aerthionóiscí féachtar ar gach a bhain leis an dtimpiste úd. The report questions whether there was any need for the R116 mission at all. Ceistítear sa tuarascáil an raibh aon ghá le misean an R116 in aon chor. It is said that the crash path that caused the accident was probably a combination of bad weather, as high in the air as the helicopter and because the crew was unaware of a 282-foot obstacle. Deirtear gur dócha gur meascán do dhroch aimsir, chomh hard san aer is a bhí an heileacaptar agus toisc nach raibh an criú ar an eolas fé chonstaic 282 troigh ar airde a bhí sa chonair eitilte a ba chúis leis an dtionóisc. It is said that the helicopter operator, CHC Ireland, did not have a system in place to review the flight path. Deirtear nach raibh córas i bhfeidhm ag oibritheoir an heileacaptair...

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Court challenge against Northern Executive. Dushlán cúirte in aghaidh Fheidhmeannas an Tuaiscirt. A court challenge by Conradh na Gaeilge against the Northern Ireland Executive was heard in the High Court in Belfast today. San Ard Chúirt i mBéal Feirste inniu éisteadh le dúshlán cúirte atá tugtha ag Conradh na Gaeilge i gcoinne Fheidhmeannas Thuaisceart Éireann. Conradh na Gaeilge says that the executive has not yet adopted an Irish language strategy. Deir Conradh na Gaeilge nach bhfuil straitéis Gaeilge glactha go fóill ag an bhfeidhmeannas. It was ruled in 2017 that the Executive was not fulfilling its obligations under the law. Rialaíodh i 2017 nach raibh an Feidhmeannas ag comhlíonadh a chuid dualgas faoin dlí. Although the Agreement - A New Era of a New Approach - was reiterated last year, no progress has yet been made on a strategy for the Irish language. Cé gur tugadh gealltanas aríst sa Chomhaontú - Ré Nua Cur Chuige Nua - anuraidh, níl aon dul chun cinn déanta go fóill ar stráitéis don Ghaeilge. Counsel for the Executive's office said what the contract is trying to achieve is unrealistic as certain things have disrupted the timetable, including the pandemic. Dúirt abhcóide oifig an Fheidhmeannais nach bhfuil an méid atá an conradh ag iarraidh réalaíoch mar gur chuir rudaí ar leith isteach ar an chlár-ama, an phaindéim san áireamh. However, the Judge said that there was no clear and credible explanation as to why an Irish language strategy had not been placed on the Executive 's agenda. Dúirt an Breitheamh áfach nach raibh míniú soiléir inchreidte ar bith faoi cén fáth nach raibh stráitéis Gaeilge curtha ar chlár oibre an Fheidhmeannais. He requested that the Community Department provide more information by the end of the week. D'iarr sé go gcuirfidh an Roinn Pobail níos mó eolais ar fáil faoi dheireadh na seachtaine.

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Public urged to adhere to public health guidelines. Achainí déanta ar an bpobal cloí le treoracha sláinte poiblí. The Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive, Dr Colm Henry, has appealed to the public to continue to adhere strictly to the basic public health guidelines, including wearing masks and practicing social segregation in light of the rise in Covid cases. -19 in the country. Tá achainí déanta ag Príomhoifigeach Cliniciúil Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, an Dochtúir Colm Henry ar an bpobal leanúint orthu ag cloí go docht leis na treoracha sláinte poiblí bunúsacha san áireamh, mascanna a chaitheamh agus scarúint shóisialta a chleachtadh i bhfianaise ardú a bheith tagtha ar chásanna covid 19 sa tír. Dr Henry says the rise in cases is coming at a time when other winter viruses are also spreading in the community, including winter flu. Deir an Dochtúir Henry go bhfuil an t-ardú ar na cásanna ag teacht ag am go bhfuil víris eile an gheimhridh ag scaipeadh i measc an phobail chomh maith, ina measc, fliú an gheimhridh. The protection that vaccines give people is still working says Dr. Henry and fewer people are seriously ill in the intensive care units than last January. Tá an chosaint a thugann vacsainí do dhaoine fós ag oibriú a deir an dochtúir Henry agus níos lú daoine go dona tinn sna haonaid dianchúraim ná mar bhí i Mí Eanáir seo caite. The public is once again urged to take great care and adhere strictly to the public health guidelines. Táthar ag impí arís eile ar an bpobal a bheith ana chúramach agus cloí go docht daingean leis na treoracha sláinte poiblí. Meanwhile, the number of patients in the Hospital with Covid-19 has dropped slightly today. Idir an dá linn, tá ísliú beag tagtha ar líon na n-othar atá san Ospidéal le covid 19 inniu. At eight o'clock in the morning there were 460 patients in the Hospital with the virus, a drop to 33 from 493 who were in the country's hospitals yesterday. Ag a hocht a chlog ar maidin bhí 460 othar san Ospidéal leis an víreas, titim do 33 ó 493 a bhí in ospidéil na tíre inné. Petition made to the public to comply with public health instructions. Achainí déanta ar an bpobal cloí le treoracha sláinte poiblí u003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E u003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E

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Former policeman elected Mayor of New York. Iar-phóilín tofa ina Mhéara ar Nua-Eabhrac. Former policeman Eric Adams was elected Mayor of New York. Toghadh an tIar-phóilín Eric Adams ina Mhéara ar Nua-Eabhrac. Eric Adams is the second African American to be elected Mayor of the largest city in the United States. Sé Eric Adams an dara Meiriceánach Afracach le bheith tofa ina Mhéara ar an gcathair is mó sna Stáit Aontaithe. Adams told his supporters that he had now achieved the dream he had always had in his life. Dúirt Adams lena lucht tacaíochta go raibh an aisling a bhí aige riamh ina shaol anois bainte amach aige. Eric Adams of the Democratic Party was the popular choice to get the upper hand over his Republican Party opponent, Curtis Sliwa. Rogha na coitianachta a bhí in Eric Adams ón bPáirtí Daonlathach chun an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar a chéile comhraic ón bPáirtí Poblachtach, Curtis Sliwa. Eric Adams will succeed Bill de Blasio who will take office on December 31, 2021. Tiocfaidh Eric Adams i gcomharbacht ar Bill de Blasio a chríochnóidh in oifig ar an 31ú Nollaig 2021. He will take up his new role in January. Cuirfidh sé tús lena ról nua i Mí Eanáir. The West002Polony Eric Adamsu002D Newly elected Mayor of New York An tIaru002Dphóilín Eric Adamsu002D Méara nua thofa Nuau002DEabhrac u003Cpu003Eu003C/pu003E

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Objection by student nurses outside the Dáil. Agóid ag ábhar altraí lasmuigh den Dáil. Hundreds of trainee nurses from all over the country gathered in Dublin today for their protest over perceived poor pay conditions. Bhailigh na céadta ábhar altraí ó chuile cheard den tír i mBaile Átha Cliath inniu dá n-agóid i dtaca le droch-choinníollacha pá mar a fheictear dóibh é. They say they are not treated fairly in terms of salary during their training period. Deir siad nach bhfuiltear ag caitheamh go cothrom leo ó thaobh tuarastail dhe le linn a dtréimhse traenála. They also claim that they have come under a lot of pressure since the beginning of this pandemic almost 2 years ago now, but that they have received little recognition for their work. Maíonn siad freisin gur tháinig siad faoi chuid mhór brú ó thús na paindéime seo beagnach 2 bhliain ó shin anois, ach gur beag aitheantais atá faighte acu as a gcuid oibre. Their pay and allowances were to be reviewed this time last year, but that is not yet published they say. Bhí athbhreithniú le déanamh ar a bpá agus a gcuid liúntas an t-am seo anuraidh, ach níl sé sin foilsithe go fóill a deir siad. They say they desperately need Government help. Deir siad go bhfuil cúnamh Rialtais de dhíth orthu go géar. Other nurses, colleagues with these students also took part in the protest. Ghlac altraí eile, comhghleacaithe leis na mic léinn seo páirteach san agóid freisin. In the Dáil this afternoon, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, would be submitting a memorandum to the Government on this issue shortly. Sa Dáil tráthnóna, dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar go mbeadh an tAire Sláinte, Stephen Donnelly ag cur meamraim faoi bhráid an Rialtais ar an gceist seo go luath. He also confirmed that these students would receive a 12.5% pay increase during their training period in hospitals, and would continue to receive the € 100 per week pandemic grant they are currently receiving. Dhearbhaigh sé freisin go bhfaigheadh na mic léinn seo atá i gceist 12.5 faoin gcéad d'ardú pá le linn a dtréimhse traenála sna hospidéil, agus go leanfaí ar aghaidh leis an deontas paindéime de €100 sa tseachtain atá á fháil acu faoi láthair.

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'Climate change will come if we do not take action'-Taoiseach. 'Tiocfaidh athrú aeráide romhainn mura ngníomhaítear'-Taoiseach. At the COP26 Conference in Glasgow, the Taoiseach said it was not too late to take action on tackling the climate problem. Ag Comhdháil COP26 i nGlaschú, dúirt an Taoiseach nach raibh sé ró-mhall gníomhú i dtaca le dul i ngleic le fadhb na haeráide. He addressed the council earlier in the afternoon. Thug sé a aitheasc os comhair na comhairle níos túisce tráthnóna. 'If we act soundly now, we will give the best possible reward to mankind, a planet in which to live,' said the Taoiseach. 'Má ghníomhaíonn muid go fónta anois, tabharfaidh muid an duais is fearr a d'fhéadfaí thabhairt don chine daonna, pláinéad gur féidir maireachtáil ann', a dúirt an Taoiseach. He also said that he accepts that many of the problems were caused by the first world 's rich countries, and that those countries now had a duty to help the poorest. Dúirt sé freisin go nglacann sé leis gurbh iad tíortha saibhre an chéad domhain faoi ndear chuid mhaith de na fadhbanna, agus go raibh dualgas anois ar an tíortha sin theacht i gcabhair ar an tíortha is boichte. 'Ireland will not fail to meet its obligations in this regard,' he said. 'Ní loicfidh Éirinn ar a chuid dualgais ina leith seo' a dúirt sé. The Taoiseach has promised that by 2025 this country will double the money provided to the world's underdeveloped countries to tackle climate change. Gheall an Taoiseach go ndúblódh an tír seo faoi 2025 an t-airgead a chuirtear ar fáil do thíortha tearfhorbartha an domhain chun dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide. This would be € 225m. €225m a bheadh i gceist ansin. He reaffirmed that by 2050 this country would be carbon neutral. Gheall sé arís go mbeadh an tír seo neodrach ó thaobh an charbóin dhe faoi 2050. This country has also added its name along with over 80 other countries to the market to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030. Chuir an tír seo a hainm freisin i dteannta breis is 80 tír eile leis an margadh go laghdófaí astaíochtaí meatáin 30 faoin gcéad faoi 2030. This could put its own pressure on the farming sector here. D'fhéadfadh sé seo a bhrú féin a chur ar earnáil na feirmeoireachta anseo. But Taoiseach Micheál Martin said tackling climate change was not a second choice for the future of farming and the community at large. Ach dúirt an Taoiseach,Micheál Martin nach bhfuil an dara rogha ann ach dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide ar mhaithe le todhchaí na feirmeoireachta agus an phobail tré chéile. He said it was important for the Government to work closely with the farming sector to ensure its existence for future generations. Dúirt sé go bhfuil sé tábhachtach go n-oibreodh an Rialtas go dlúth le hearnáil na feirmeoireachta lena chinntiú go mbeidh sí ann do na glúnta atá le teacht. He pointed out that the focus should be on deviating from its old traditional farming methods, and focusing on biodiversity and forestry replanting. Thug sé le fios gur chóir smaoineamh go géar imeacht óna sean-mhodhanna traidisiúnta feirmeoireachta, agus díriú ar an mbithéagsúlacht agus athphlandáil foraoiseachta. 'If action is not taken on the issue of climate,' he said, 'it will come to us in the future and it will be paid for.' 'Mura ngníomhaítear ar cheist na haeráide' a dúirt sé, 'tiocfaidh sé romhainn amach anseo agus íocfar as'.

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'It is now clear to the world that sound action is needed'-Taoiseach. 'Is léir don domhan anois go bhfuil gá le beart fónta'-Taoiseach. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, said at the Climate Change Conference in Glasgow that 'global action must now be taken, and he was hopeful that this would be done in the face of the great climate crisis'. Dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin ag an gComhdháil Athrú Aeráide i nGlaschú go gcaithfi 'beart domhanda a dhéanamh anois de réir briathair, agus go raibh sé dóchasach go ndéanfaí sin i dtaca leis an ghéarchéim mhór aeráide'. He said it was good to see so many countries in Glasgow for the event. Dúirt sé gur maith an rud é an oiread sin tíortha a fheiceáil i nGlaschú don ocáid. 'Our country is taking strong action on the issue,' said the Taoiseach, referring to the Climate Bill. 'Tá ár dtír féin ag gníomhú go láidir ar an gceist' a dúirt an Taoiseach agus é ag tagairt don Bhille Aeráide. Micheál Martin said that it would not be economically viable to continue to ignore the climate issue. Dúirt Micheál Martin nach mbeadh sé inmharthana go heacnamúil leanacht ar aghaidh mar atá ag déanamh neamhairde de cheist na haeráide. 'Raising my spirits' said the Taoiseach 'America is now showing support for the Paris Agreement'. 'Ardú meanmna dom' a dúirt an Taoiseach 'go bhfuil Meiriceá ag léiriú tacaíochta anois do Chomhaontú Pháras'. The Government here intends to publish its climate plan before the end of the week. Tá sé i gceist ag an Rialtas anseo a phlean aeráide a fhoilsiú roimh dheireadh na seachtaine.

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Unionist activist, former rugby player Davy Tweed dies. Gníomhaí aontachtach, iarimreoir rugbaí Davy Tweed básaithe. Unionist activist Davy Tweed was killed in a road accident in Co Antrim yesterday. Maraíodh an gníomhaí aontachtach Davy Tweed i dtionóisc bhóthair i gCo Aontroma inné. He was driving a motorcycle when he veered off the road in Dunsover in the north of the county at around 4.30pm yesterday. Bhí sé ag tiomáint gluaisrothair nuair a d'imigh sé den bhóthar i nDún Sobhairce i dtuaisceart an chontae ag thart ar 4.30 tráthnóna inné. Davy Tweed played on four occasions in 1995 for the Irish rugby team. D'imir Davy Tweed ar cheithre ócáid i 1995 d'fhoireann rugbaí na hÉireann. His name rose again in 1996 for his part in the sectarian campaign against the Catholic community in Harryville on Middletown. Bhí a ainm in airde arís i 1996 as an bpáirt a ghlac sé san fheachtas seicteach in aghaidh an phobail Chaitlicigh i Harryville ar an mBaile Meánach. Davy Tweed was among a crowd of loyalists who intimidated people going to Mass in the Catholic church there every Saturday evening - and other days -. Bhí Davy Tweed i measc slua dílseoirí a dhéanadh imeaglú gach tráthnóna Dé Sathairn - agus laethanta eile - ar dhaoine a bhí ag dul ar Aifreann sa séipéal Caitliceach ansin. That particular hatred campaign lasted three years. Trí bliana a mhair an feachtas fuatha áirithe sin. The church was also frequently vandalized. Rinneadh loitiméireacht ar an séipéal go minic freisin. In 2012, Davy Tweed was convicted of sexually abusing a child but his conviction was overturned four years later. In 2012, ciontaíodh Davy Tweed i mí-úsáid ghnéis a dhéanamh ar leanbh ach cuireadh a chiontú ar ceal ceithre bliana ina dhiaidh sin. He was a former member of the Orange Order and served as a local councilor in Middletown on behalf of the Traditional Unionist Voice party. Iarbhall den Ord Oráisteach a bhí ann agus chaith sé seal ina chomhairleoir aitiúil sa Bhaile Meánach ar son pháirtí an Traditional Unionist Voice. The leader of that party, Jim Allister, said the death of Davy Tweed was deeply saddened. Dúirt ceannaire an pháirtí sin Jim Allister gur údar mór bróin bás Davy Tweed.

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Briefing: another twist in the story of the Irish Language Act in the north. Cruinniú faisnéise: cor eile i scéal Acht na Gaeilge ó thuaidh. The British Government has reiterated its intention to introduce an Irish Language Act in the north and has invited Northern political parties to a briefing on the legislative process. Tá sé tugtha le fios arís ag Rialtas na Breataine go bhfuil rún acu fós Acht Gaeilge a thabhairt isteach ó thuaidh agus tá cuireadh tugtha acu do pháirtithe polaitíochta an Tuaiscirt teacht chuig cruinniú faisnéise faoin bpróiseas reachtaíochta. A letter sent by the British Government this morning to political parties states that the legislation will be introduced as soon as the time slot is available in the Westminster Parliament 's schedule. I litir a sheol Rialtas na Breataine ar maidin chuig na páirtithe polaitíochta, maítear go dtabharfar an reachtaíocht isteach chomh luath agus a bheas an sliotán ama ar fáil i sceideal Pharlaimint Westminster. The letter did not mention any date of the briefing but asked the parties to nominate their representatives. Níor luadh aon dáta leis an gcruinniú faisnéise sa litir ach hiarradh ar na páirtithe a gcuid ionadaithe a ainmniú. The British Government promised in the summer to pass the Irish Language Act in Westminster after Sinn Féin had indicated that they would not join the Stormont Executive again due to the DUP dragging its feet on the issue. Gheall Rialtas na Breataine sa samhradh an tAcht Gaeilge a rith i Westminster tar éis do Shinn Féin a chur in iúl nach nglacfaidís páirt arís i bhFeidhmeannas Stormont de bharr an DUP a bheith ag tarraingt na gcos faoin gceist. Northern Secretary of State Brandon Lewis at the time said the legislation would be introduced sometime in October but that deadline has now passed. Dúirt Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Brandon Lewis ag an am go dtabharfaí isteach an reachtaíocht uair éigin i mí Dheireadh Fómhair ach tá an spriocdháta sin caite anois. The British Government has already stated that this is legislation that recognizes the diversity of the North and serves the culture and language equally of all. Tá sé ráite cheana ag Rialtas na Breataine gur reachtaíocht í seo a thugann aitheantas d'ilghnéitheacht an Tuaiscirt agus a dhéanann friotháil chothrom ar chultúr agus ar theanga gach aon duine. The DUP is demanding that an Irish Language Act not be introduced to resolve the issue of the Northern Protocol. Tá an DUP ag éileamh gan Acht Gaeilge a thabhairt isteach go réiteofaí ceist Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt.

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19 million people are dying of hunger in Afghanistan. 19 milliún duine i mbéal an bháis le hocras san Afganastáin. The United Nations World Food Program has indicated that millions of people in Afghanistan are at risk of starvation if other countries do not provide them with more relief supplies without delay. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Clár Domhanda Bia na Náisiún Aontaithe go bhfuil na milliúin daoine san Afganastáin i mbaol báis den ocras mura gcuirfidh tíortha eile tuilleadh soláthairtí fóirithinte ar fáil dóibh gan mhoill. Since the Taliban came to power again in Afghanistan three months ago, the country has been subject to economic sanctions by governments and agencies in the western world. Ó tháinig an Talaban i gcumhacht arís san Afganastáin trí mhí ó shin, tá smachtbhannaí eacnamaíochta curtha ar an tír ag rialtais agus gníomhaireachtaí an domhain thiar. The head of the World Food Program in Afghanistan, Mary Ellen McGroarty, said the country 's hospitals are already overcrowded with severely malnourished children. Dúirt ceannasaí an Chláir Dhomhanda Bia san Afganastáin, Mary Ellen McGroarty, go bhfuil ospidéil na tíre lán go tairseach cheana féin le leanaí a bhfuil easpa mhór cothaithe orthu. Food is scarce and what is available, the price is very high, she said. Tá bia gann agus a bhfuil le fáil de, tá an praghas fíorard, a dúirt sí. As a result, the price of fuel is out of proportion to people's incomes. Ar a dhroim sin, tá praghas breosla as compás le hioncam daoine. It is also reported that some people are so distressed that they are selling their children to strangers. Tuairiscítear freisin go bhfuil roinnt daoine chomh mór sin in anás go bhfuil siad ag díol a leanaí le strainséirí. They are so given up in despair, Mary Ellen McGroarty said, that they have given up their own children. Tá siad chomh tugtha suas don éadóchas, a dúirt Mary Ellen McGroarty, go bhfuil a leanaí féin tugtha suas acu. Speaking to RTÉ, she pointed out that 19 million people are dying of hunger in Afghanistan and that in the next few weeks it will be 22.8 million when it is winter. Agus í ag labhairt ar RTÉ, thug sí le fios gur 19 milliún duine atá i mbéal an bháis leis an ocras san Afganastáin agus gur 22.8 milliún a bheas i gceist i gceann roinnt seachtainí nuair a bheas sé ina gheimhreadh thall. At least $ 200 million a month is needed to drive a major famine out of the door, Mary Ellen McGroarty said. $200 milliún sa mhí ar a laghad atá de dhíth le gorta ábhalmhór a chur ó dhoras, a dúirt Mary Ellen McGroarty.

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Pregnant women 7% of people in intensive care units for two months. Mná torracha 7 faoin gcéad de dhaoine in aonaid dianchúraim le dhá mhí. Pregnant women accounted for 7% of hospital admissions in two months, compared with 2% in the first half of the year and 1% for the whole of last year. Mná torracha 7 faoin gcéad de dhaoine a cuireadh in aonaid dianchúraim sna hospidéil le dhá mhí, i gcomórtas le 2 faoin gcéad sa chéad leath den bhliain agus 1 faoin gcéad i gcaitheamh na bliana ar fad anuraidh. That's what the Health Service Executive's clinical director of women's and infant health, Dr Peter McKenna, has suggested. Sin atá tugtha le fios ag stiúrthóir cliniciúil shláinte ban agus naíonán Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte, an Dr Peter McKenna. He said fifteen women are, or have been, expecting a baby who has been placed in intensive care units since the beginning of September. Dúirt sé gur cúig bhean déag atá, nó a bhí, ag súil le leanbh a cuireadh in aonaid dianchúraim ó thús Mheán Fómhair. Dr. McKenna indicated that thirteen had not received the Covid-19 vaccine and the other two had received only the first dose. Thug an Dr McKenna le fios nach raibh an vacsaín covid 19 faighte ag trí dhuine dhéag acu agus nach raibh ach an chéad dáileog faighte ag an mbeirt eile. Some relied on a ventilator for several weeks because of how sick they were, he said. Bhí cuid acu ag brath ar aerálaí ar feadh roinnt seachtainí de bharr chomh tinn agus a bhí siad, a dúirt sé. He also said that in the last of the three quarters - when they are short- sighted - pregnant women with Covid-19 are ill. Dúirt sé freisin gur sa ráithe dheireanach de na trí ráithe - agus iad taobhthrom gearranálach - is breoite a bhíonn mná torracha a bhfuil covid 19 ag gabháil dóibh. Conversely, Dr McKenna noted that a recent survey showed that 58% of the 750 women in maternity units nationwide were fully vaccinated and 74% of those women’s spouses were fully vaccinated. Os a choinne sin, thug an Dr McKenna gur léirigh suirbhé a rinneadh le gairid go raibh 58 faoin gcéad den 750 bean in aonaid mháithreachais ar fud na tíre iomlán vacsaínithe agus go raibh 74 faoin gcéad de chéilí na mban sin iomlán vacsaínithe. According to him, these figures are disappointing because they show - albeit slowly - that people are gradually making sense. Údar docháis na figúirí sin, dar leis, mar go léiríonn siad - más go mall féin é - go bhfuil ciall ag teacht chuig daoine de réir a chéile.

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Israel criticized for baptizing terrorists among civilians. Iosrael cáinte as sceimhlitheoirí a bhaisteadh ar lucht sibhialta. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the decision by the Israeli Government to classify six relief organizations in the Palestinian territories as "terrorist gangs" was a matter of concern. Dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney gur damhna imní an cinneadh atá déanta ag Rialtas Iosrael sé eagraíocht fóirithinte sna críocha Palaistíneacha a aicmiú feasta ina "ndronga sceimhlitheoireachta." Some of the organizations involved receive funding from the Irish Government and the European Union. Faigheann roinnt de na heagraíochtaí atá i gceist maoiniú ó Rialtas na hÉireann agus ón Aontas Eorpach. Minister Coveney has indicated that the European Union is seeking clarification on Israel on the matter. Thug an tAire Coveney le fios go bhfuil soiléiriú á lorg ar Iosrael ag an Aontas Eorpach faoin scéal. The Israelis did not give prior notice to the Union, he said, and did not provide any evidence to support their decision. Níor thug na hIosraelaigh fógra roimh ré don Aontas, ar sé, agus níor chuir siad aon fhianaise ar fáil a thacódh lena gcinneadh. The Minister also said that such allegations had already been made by the Israelis but were unfounded. Dúirt an tAire freisin go ndearna na hIosraelaigh líomhaintí den sórt seo cheana ach nach raibh aon bhunús leo. Ireland is committed to providing funding for civil and human rights organizations in the Palestinian territories, says Simon Coveney. Tá Éire meáite ar mhaoiniú a chur ar fáil d'eagraíochtaí sibhialta agus cearta daonna sna críocha Palaistíneacha, arsa Simon Coveney. He claimed that the Government is closely scrutinizing these organizations to ensure that the money is being spent properly. Mhaígh sé go ndéanann an Rialtas dianiniúchadh ar na heagraíochtaí sin le cinntiú go gcaitear an t-airgead mar is cóir. Terrorism is a very serious issue that needs to be tackled resolutely and according to the evidence, the Covans said. Is ceist an-tromchúiseach í an sceimhlitheoireacht a gcaithfear dul i ngleic léi go diongbháilte agus de réir na fianaise, a dúirt an Coibheanach.

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"Irish language legislation will be before Wesminter without delay" - SF. "Beidh reachtaíocht Ghaeilge os comhair Wesminter gan moill" - SF. The Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, has said that she expects Irish language legislation to be before the House of Commons in Westminster soon. Tá sé ráite ag LeasChéad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann, Michelle O'Neill, go bhfuil sí ag súil go mbeidh reachtaíocht Ghaeilge os comhair Teach na dTeachtaí in Westminster go luath. The British Labor Party has also pledged its support for the bill. Tá sé geallta ag Páirtí an Lucht Oibre sa mBreatain freisin go dtabharfaidh siadsan a dtacaíocht don bhille. Speaking in Belfast today, Michelle O'Neill said that the commitments made to the nationalist community under the "New Age, New Approach" agreement, including Irish language legislation, must be fulfilled. Agus í ag caint i mBéal Feirste inniu, dúirt Michelle O'Neill go gcaithfear na gealltanais atá tugtha don phobal náisiúnach faoin gcomhaontú "Ré Nua, Cur Chuige Nua" a chomhlíonadh, reachtaíocht Ghaeilge ina measc. "Unfortunately," she said, "the DUP has been betrayed in its language duties. "Ar an drochuair", a dúirt sí, "d'fheall ar an DUP ina ndualgais ó thaobh na teanga de. As a result, we had to find a way around them. De bharr sin, b'éigean dúinn bealach a fháil thart timpeall orthu. We now look forward to fulfilling the language promise at Westminister. " Táimid ag súil anois go gcomhlíonfar an gealltanas teanga in Westminister." DUP MP Jim Shannon said in the House of Commons today that the British Government is prioritizing the Irish language above all else promised under the agreement on education or health. Dúirt an Teachta Pairliminte de chuid an DUP, Jim Shannon, i dTeach na dTeachtaí inniu go bhfuil Rialtas na Breataine ag tabhairt tús áite don Ghaeilge thar aon rud eile atá geallta faoin gcomhaontú maidir le cúrsaí oideachais nó cúrsaí sláinte.

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Food crisis in Afghanistan. Géarchéim bia san Afganastáin. Afghanistan is facing a 'major humanitarian crisis' according to the latest report from UN - related organizations. Tá 'géarchéim mhór daonnachta' á bagairt ar an Afganastáin de réir na tuarascála is deireanaí ó eagraíochtaí bainteach leis na Náisiúin Aontaithe. Up to 22m people in the country could be hit by food shortages over the said winter. D'fhéadfadh suas le 22m duine sa tír a bheith buailte ag easpa bia i gcaitheamh an gheimhridh a deirtear. It has been shown that the Taliban 's dominance of the country is due to the weather and all the unrest. Léirítear gur cúrsaí aimsire agus an chorraíl ar fad a bhain le forlámhas an Taliban ar an tír is cionsiocair leis seo. David Beasley from the World Food Program has said that Afghanistan is now probably the worst case scenario in the world, and that 'if action is not taken quickly there will be a terrible crisis to overcome'. Tá sé ráite ag David Beasley ón gClár Domhanda Bia gur dócha anois go bhfuil an Afganastáin ar an gcás is measa ar domhan, agus 'mura ngníomhaítear go tapa beidh géarchéim uafásach le sárú'. It is just over 2 months since the Taliban took possession of Afghanistan, with the aim, if true, to bring stability to the country. Níl sé ach breis is 2 mhí ó shin ó ghlac an Taliban seilbh ar an Afganastáin, agus é mar aidhm aige má b'fhíor dó féin, seasmhacht a thabhairt don tír. But according to reports from the United Nations, many citizens there will have no choice but to flee or starve to death there in the coming months. Ach de réir na dtuairiscí óna Náisiúin Aontaithe, ní bheidh de rogha ag cuid mhaith saoránach ansin ach teitheadh nó bás a fháil den ocras ansin sna míonna atá romhainn.

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Investigation into an explosive incident in which a woman was injured in Galway. Fiosrú faoi eachtra pléascáin inar gortaíodh bean sa Ghaillimh. A young woman in her 20s was seriously injured when a fireworks explosion struck her in the face while she was sitting at a bus stop on Eyre Square, Galway city around midnight last night. Gortaíodh bean óg sna 20daí, go dona, nuair a bhuail pléascán tine ealaíne san aghaidh í fad agus a bhí sí ag suí ag stad bus ar an bhFaiche Mhór, cathair na Gaillimhe thart fá meánoíche aréir. Gardaí are investigating cctv and asking for any witnesses to come forward. Tá na Gardaí ag fiosrú cctv agus ag iarraidh ar aon fhinnéithe teacht chun cinn. It is understood that there was a large crowd on Eyre Square at the time. Tuigtear go raibh slua mór daoine ar an bhFaiche Mhór ag an am. The fireworks are believed to have been released from a location across the street from the bus stop, close to a tourist information office. Meastar gur ó láthair éigin trasna na sráide ón stad bus, gar d'oifig eolais turasóireachta a scaoileadh an tine ealaíne. The young woman was taken to Galway University Hospital by ambulance, where she is still receiving treatment. Tógadh an bhean óg chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh in otharcharr, áit a bhfuil sí fós ag fáil cóir leighis. Gardaí said she suffered serious life-threatening injuries. Dúirt Gardaí gur fhulaing sí gortaithe tromchúiseacha a mbeidh tionchar saoil acu uirthi.

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Coláiste Lurgan protests against the Department 's position on it. Coláiste Lurgan i mbun agóide faoi sheasamh na Roinne ina leith. Coláiste Lurgan and Lóistín Lurgan held a silent '' Púcaí na Samhna '' demonstration in Indreabhán in Connemara today to express their dissatisfaction with the position taken by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers - on the future of the College. Reachtáil Coláiste Lurgan agus Lóistín Lurgan Léirsiú tostach ''Púcaí na Samhna'' in Indreabhán i gConamara inniu lena míshástacht a chur in iúl faoin seasamh atá glacthaí ag Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta Jack Chambers - faoi thodhchaí an Choláiste. Coláiste Lurgan claims that the Minister 's position on the redevelopment of Lurgan has shortcomings, weaknesses and an imbalance. Maíonn Coláiste Lurgan go bhfuil easnaimh, laigeachtaí agus eagcothromaíocht i seasamh an Aire i leith athfhorbairt Lurgan. Minister of State Chambers visited Connemara today. Bhí an tAire Stáit Chambers ar cuairt ar Chonamara inniu. Púcaí na Samha is the title of this roadside protest in front of Coláiste Lurgan in Indreabhán in Connemara today. Púcaí na Samha teideal na hagóide seo a reachtáileadh ar thaobh an bhóthair os comhair Choláiste Lurgan in Indreabhán i gConamara inniu. The management and support of the College gathered to express their dissatisfaction with the position of the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht in relation to the redevelopment of the College when Minister Chambers visited Connemara today. Bhailigh lucht bainistíochta agus tacaíochta an Choláiste le chéile chun a míshástacht maidir le seasamh Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta i dtaca le hathfhorbairt an Choláiste a chur in iúl agus an tAire Chambers ar cuairt ar Chonamara inniu. Coláiste Lurgan has an ambitious plan to redevelop the site but it has been agreed between them and Roinn na Gaeltachta as to who would be responsible for managing the center. Tá plean uaillmhianach ag Coláiste Lurgan chun athfhorbairt a dhéanamh ar an suíomh ach tá éirithe idir an iad agus Roinn na Gaeltachta faoi cé a bheadh freagrach as bainistiú an ionaid. The Department is asking the owner of Coláiste Lurgan to sell college land to the Department to allow the Department 's redevelopment plan to proceed. Tá an Roinn ag iarraidh ar úinéir Choláiste Lurgan talamh de chuid an choláiste - a dhíol leis an Roinn chun ligint do phlean na Roinne i dtaca le hathfhorbairt - dul ar aghaidh. The Department has given Coláiste Lurgan until the beginning of November - whether or not to sell land to them or Plan B will go ahead. Tá go dtí tús mhí na Samhna tugtha ag an Roinn do Choláiste Lurgan - talamh a dhíol leo nó gan é a dhíol nó raghfar ar aghaidh le Plean B. Micheál Ó Foighil says that the land is not for sale but that the land is to be given. Deir Micheál Ó Foighil ná fuil an talamh ar díol ach go bhfuil an talamh le tabhairt. Lurgan management says it is seeking to agree an independent arbitrator with the Department so that they can sit down in urgent talks to resolve the disagreement. Deir bainistíocht Lurgan go bhfuilid ag iarraidh eadranaí neamhspleách a aontú leis an Roinn chun gur féidir leo suí síos i mbun cainteanna ar bhonn práinne chun an t-easaontas a réiteach. Evening while in Connemara Minister of State Chambers launched the Ceantar na nOileán language plan at an event in Lettermore. Tráthnóna le linn do a bheith i gConamara Sheol an tAire Stáit Chambers plean teanga Cheantar na nOileán ag ócáid i Leitir Móir.

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Tickets required to enter nightclubs. Ticéid de dhíth le fáil isteach i gclubanna oíche. People wishing to go to nightclubs to reopen tonight for the first time in over a year and a half will not be allowed without tickets. Ní bheidh cead isteach gan ticéid ag daoine a bhfuil fonn orthu dul chuig clubanna oíche atá le h-athoscailt anocht den chéad uair le breis is bliain go leith anuas. Nighttime entertainment venues have been allowed to reopen tonight after the Government agreed safety guidelines last night between itself and representatives from the sector. Tá cead ag ionaid siamsaíochta oíche oscailt arís anocht indiaidh don Rialtas treoirlínte sábháilteachta a aontú aréir idir é agus ionadaithe ón earnáil. Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media, said their goal was to strike a balance between public health in a bid to allow the reopening of nightclubs after almost 600 days of closure. Dúirt an tAire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltacht, Spórt agus Meán Catherine Martin gur cothromaíocht a bhí mar sprioc acu idir shláinte poiblí in iarracht athoscailt ar chlubanna oíche a cheadú i ndiaidh nach mór 600 lá dúnta. Under the arrangement, nightclubs are allowed to open and welcome 100% of visitors. Faoin socrú, tá cead ag clubanna oíce oscailt agus fáilte a chur roimh 100 faoin gcéad de chuairteoirí. Live music venues can open with 100% seated attendance or a maximum of 1,500 standing visitors. Is féidir le ionaid cheoil bheo oscailt le tinreamh 100 faoin gcéad ina suí nó uasmhéid 1,500 cuairteoirí ina seasamh. New health and safety guidelines for the hospitality sector, particularly nightclubs, live music venues, pubs and restaurants were published last night. Foilsíodh treoirlínte nua sláinte agus sábháilteachta don earnáil fáilteachtais, go háirithe clubanna oíche, ionaid cheoil bheo, tithe tábhairne agus bialanna aréir. It is permissible - in accordance with the guidelines - to reserve more than one table in pubs and restaurants. Beidh cead - de réir na dtreoirlínte - níos mó ná bord amháin a chur in áirithe i dtithe tábhairne agus i mbialanna. 10 can sit at one table or up to 15 if children are also involved. Is féidir le 10 suí ag aon bhord amháin nó suas le 15 má tá páistí i gceist freisin. Table only service still allowed in pubs. Seirbhís ag an mbord amháin a bheas ceadaithe i dtithe tábhairne go fóill. People will be allowed to go to the counter to order a drink provided social separation is in place. Beidh cead ag daoine dul chuig an gcuntar le deoch a ordú ach scaradh sóisialta a bheith i bhfeidhm. However, a counter meeting will not be permitted. Ní bheidh cead cruinniú ag an gcuntar, áfach. However, pubs are not happy that counter service will not be allowed. Níl na tábhairneoirí sásta, ámh, nach mbeidh cead seirbhís chuntair a chur ar fáil. Counter service is an important part of the host’s business, their spokesman said. Is cuid thábhachtach de ghnó an óstóra seirbhís chuntair, a dúirt a n-urlabhraí. On the contrary, they have welcomed the directive of better enforcement of vaccination certificate rules in pubs. Os a choinne sin, tá fáilte curtha acu roimh an treoir na rialacha a bhaineann le teastais vacsaínithe a chur i bhfeidhm níos fearr i dtithe tábhairne.

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Finalization of guidelines for the hospitality sector. Bailchríoch á cur ar threoirlínte don earnáil fáilteachtais. New health and safety guidelines for the hospitality sector, in particular nightclubs, live music venues, pubs and restaurants, will be published later today. Foilseofar níos deireanaí inniu treoirlínte nua sláinte agus sábháilteachta don earnáil fáilteachtais, go háirithe clubanna oíche, ionaid cheoil bheo, tithe tábhairne agus bialanna. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said at last night 's Fianna Fáil meeting that they will be practical guidelines and that people will be expected to be cynical about them. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin ag cruinniú Fhianna Fáil aréir, gur treoirlínte praiticiúla a bheas iontu agus go mbeifear ag súil go mbeidh daoine siosmaideach ina leith. It is understood that - according to the guidelines - more than one table will be allowed to be booked in pubs and restaurants from tomorrow. Tuigtear go mbeidh cead - de réir na dtreoirlínte - níos mó ná bord amháin a chur in áirithe i dtithe tábhairne agus i mbialanna ó amárach. It seems that only pub service will still be allowed in pubs. Dealraíonn sé gur seirbhís ag an mbord amháin a bheas ceadaithe i dtithe tábhairne go fóill. People will be allowed to go to the counter to order a drink provided social separation is in place. Beidh cead ag daoine dul chuig an gcuntar le deoch a ordú ach scaradh sóisialta a bheith i bhfeidhm. However, a counter meeting will not be permitted. Ní bheidh cead cruinniú ag an gcuntar, áfach. However, pubs are not happy that counter service will not be allowed. Níl na tábhairneoirí sásta, ámh, nach mbeidh cead seirbhís chuntair a chur ar fáil. Counter service is an important part of the host’s business, their spokesman said. Is cuid thábhachtach de ghnó an óstóra seirbhís chuntair, a dúirt a n-urlabhraí. On the contrary, they have welcomed the directive of better enforcement of vaccination certificate rules in pubs. Os a choinne sin, tá fáilte curtha acu roimh an treoir na rialacha a bhaineann le teastais vacsaínithe a chur i bhfeidhm níos fearr i dtithe tábhairne. However, the guidelines for live music venues are still uncertain. Tá neamhchinnteacht ag baint i gcónaí leis na treoirlínte d'ionaid cheoil bheo, áfach. Controversial issues still appear to be in the offing but are expected to be resolved by evening. Is cosúil go bhfuil ceisteanna achrannacha fós idir chamáin ach táthar ag súil go mbeidh siad réitithe faoi thráthnóna.

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Primary School in Wexford reopened as directed by the Department. Bunscoil i Loch Garman oscailte arís de réir ordú na Roinne. A primary school in Wexford reopened this morning after the Department of Education instructed school management to do so. Osclaíodh bunscoil i Loch Garman arís ar maidin inniu tar éis don Roinn Oideachas ordú do bhainistíocht na scoile é sin a dhéanamh. The Christian Brothers Primary School in Wexford town was closed earlier this week due to a Covid-19 outbreak among the school. Dúnadh Bunscoil na mBráithre Críostaí i mbaile Loch Garman i dtús na seachtaine seo mar gheall ar ráig covid 19 i measc mhuintir na scoile. The school management decided on its own initiative to close the school - without consulting public health officials - but the pupils were learning online at home. Chinn bainistíocht na scoile as a stuaim féin an scoil a dhúnadh - gan dul i gcomhairle le hoifigigh sláinte poilbí - ach bhí foghlaim ar líne á fáil sa bhaile ag na daltaí. Although the place reopened in the morning, the school indicated that most of the pupils stayed at home. Cé gur osclaíodh an áit arís ar maidin, thug lucht na scoile le fios gur fhan formhór na ndaltaí sa bhaile. About a quarter of students came to school in the morning, it was said. Thart ar an gceathrú cuid de dhaltaí a tháinig chun na scoile ar maidin, a dúradh. Covid-19 was recently taken over by 30 people at the school and it was intended not to reopen it until the mid-term break was over. 30 duine sa scoil a tholg covid 19 le gairid agus bhí sé i gceist gan é a oscailt arís go mbeadh an briseadh lár téarma caite. The Irish National Teachers' Association will hold talks tomorrow with officials in the Department of Education about the current number of Covid-19 cases in primary schools. Beidh cainteanna amárach ag Cumann Múinteoirí Éireann le hoifigigh sa Roinn Oideachais faoin líon cásanna covid 19 atá i mbunscoileanna faoi láthair. Teachers are concerned about the high number of cases among five- to twelve- year-olds in particular and how Covid's courses will be in general in schools between November and December. Tá imní ar mhuinteoirí faoin líon ard cásanna i measc daltaí idir chúig bliana agus dhá bhliain déag go háirithe agus faoi cé mar a bheas cúrsaí Covid trí chéile i scoileanna idir Shamhain agus Nollaig.

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Lots of restrictions to ease from Friday, some more to keep. Go leor srianta le maolú ón Aoine, roinnt eile le coinneáil fós. The Government has confirmed that some Covid-19 restrictions will be eased next Friday as planned, but that some more will remain and the disease remains a critical threat. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Rialtas go maolófar roinnt srianta covid 19 Dé hAoine seo chugainn mar a bhí beartaithe, ach go gcoinneofar roinnt eile go fóill agus an galar fós ina bhagairt chinniúnach. The Taoiseach said some of the restrictions will apply for at least another four months and reiterated his call for those who have not been vaccinated to get it without delay. Dúirt an Taoiseach go mbeidh feidhm le cuid de na srianta go ceann ceithre mhí eile ar a laghad agus d'achaingh sé arís ar dhaoine nach bhfuil an vacsaín faighte acu é a fháil gan mhoill. From Friday, more frequent antigen tests will be carried out, extra attendance at weddings will be allowed, nightclubs will be reopened and vaccine boosters will be made available - among other policies. Ón Aoine, déanfar tástálacha antaigine níos minice, ceadófar tinreamh breise ag bainiseacha, osclófar clubanna oíche arís agus cuirfear teanndáileoga den vacsaín ar fáil - i measc beartas eile. If fully vaccinated people are included as close contacts, they will be sent a rapid antigen test by post. Má áirítear daoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe mar dhlúth-theagmhálaithe, seolfar mearthástáil antaigine chucu tríd an bpost. If that test is positive, they will be subjected to a more sophisticated test, namely a polymerase chain reaction test. Má bhíonn toradh deimhneach ar an tástáil sin, déanfar tástáil níos sofaisticiúla orthu, mar atá, tástáil um imoibriú slabhrúil polaiméaráise. People must always show their vaccination certificates before being admitted to indoor venues - including cafes, restaurants and pubs - and outdoor venues. Caithfidh daoine a dteastais vacsaínithe a thaispeáint i gcónaí sula ligfear isteach iad in ionaid taobh istigh - caifí, bialanna agus tithe tábhairne ina measc - agus in ionaid taobh amuigh. The Government is urging the owners of these areas to better enforce the rules governing the vaccination certificate. Tá an Rialtas ag iarraidh ar úinéirí na n- áiteanna sin na rialacha a bhaineann leis an teastas vacsaínithe a chur i bhfeidhm níos fearr. No more than ten adults will be allowed to sit at the same table in restaurants and pubs. Ní bheidh cead ag níos mó ná deichniúr daoine fásta suí ag an mbord céanna i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne. Fifteen people will be allowed if they include children. Cúig dhuine dhéag a cheadófar má tá páistí ina measc. Pubs will not yet be permitted to sit or stand at the counter. Ní bheidh cead go fóill suí ná seasamh ag an gcuntar i dtithe tábhairne. Indoor group activities, which involve a mixture of vaccinated and unvaccinated people, must be separated and placed in small groups. Maidir le gníomhaíochtaí grúpaí taobh istigh, nuair is meascán de dhaoine vacsaínithe agus neamhvacsaínithe atá i gceist, caithfear iad a scaradh óna chéile agus a gcur i ngrúpaí beaga. A maximum of six will be allowed in these minority groups. Seisear ar a mhéid a cheadófar sna mionghrúpaí seo. There will be no limit to attendance at group activities. Ní bheidh aon teorainn le tinreamh in áiteanna a bhfuil gníomhaíochtaí grúpaí ar bun. Attendance at weddings, religious events and sporting events will no longer be limited. Ní bheidh aon teorainn feasta ach oiread leis an tinreamh ag bainiseacha, ag ócáidí creidimh ná ag imeachtaí spóirt. People must always wear masks in indoor venues, and on buses and trains. Caithfidh daoine maisc a chaitheamh i gcónaí in ionaid taobh istigh, agus ar bhusanna agus ar thraenacha. Nightclubs will reopen from Friday and further guidelines will be issued in th...

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Primary school in Wexford closed due to Covid-19 outbreak. Bunscoil i Loch Garman dúnta mar gheall ar ráig covid 19. A primary school in Wexford has closed due to a Covid-19 outbreak there. Tá bunscoil i Loch Garman dúnta mar gheall ar ráig covid 19 ansin. The disease was recently contracted by 30 people at Green Brothers Primary School on Green Street in Wexford town. 30 duine i mBunscoil na mBráithe Críostaí ar Shráid na Faiche i mbaile Loch Garman a tholg an galar le gairid. The school will be closed until the mid-term break is over but students will be able to learn online at home in the meantime. Beidh an scoil dúnta go mbeidh an briseadh lár téarma caite ach gheobhaidh na daltaí foghlaim ar líne sa bhaile idir dhá linn. Principal Vicky Barron said the outbreak in the school shows that the instructions given by the Health Service Executive to schools are grossly flawed. Dúirt an príomhoide Vicky Barron go léiríonn an ráig sa scoil go bhfuil na treoracha atá tugtha ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte do scoileanna thar a bheith lochtach. Ten days ago - on October 8 - the first case of the disease in school came to light, she said, and it was confirmed over the next three days that several other students in the same class had contracted the disease. Deich lá ó shin - ar an 8 Deireadh Fómhair - a tháinig an chéad chás den ghalar sa scoil chun solais, a dúirt sí, agus dearbhaíodh i gcaitheamh na dtrí lá ina dhiaidh sin go raibh an galar tolgtha ag roinnt daltaí eile sa rang céanna. On October 12, the Health Service Executive decided to include all the children in that class as close contacts but was told that their siblings could continue to come to school. Ar an 12 Deireadh Fómhair, chinn Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte na leanaí ar fad sa rang sin a áireamh mar dhlúth-theagmhálaithe ach dúradh go bhféadfadh a gcuid siblíní leanacht orthu ag teacht chun na scoile. In the days that followed, according to the principal, nineteen other students in the class contracted the disease, including the siblings of close contacts. Sna laethanta ina dhiaidh sin, dar leis an bpríomhoide, tholg naoi ndalta dhéag eile sa rang an galar, siblíní na ndlúth-theagmhálaithe ina measc. Vicky Barron said it is worrying that siblings are not included as close contacts according to the instructions. Dúirt Vicky Barron gur údar imní nach n-áirítear siblíní mar dhlúth-theagmhálaithe de réir na dtreoracha. She also pointed out that the school is having difficulty getting enough air into the area and that the carbon dioxide monitors provided by the Department of Education are not enough. Thug sí le fios chomh maith go bhfuil deacrachtaí ag an scoil dóthain aeir a ligean isteach san áit agus nach leor na monatóirí dé-ocsaíde carbóin a thug an Roinn Oideachais dóibh. It is also not enough, she argued, to keep windows open to prevent the spread of Covid-19 throughout the school. Ní leor ach oiread, a mhaígh sí, fuinneoga a choinneáil oscailte le leathadh covid 19 ar fud na scoile a chosc.

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Music chief Paddy Moloney buried in the clay of the cell. An taoiseach ceoil Paddy Moloney curtha i gcré na cille. One of Ireland 's leading traditional musicians - Paddy Moloney - who passed away last Tuesday at the age of three and forty - was buried in Co Wicklow today. Adhlacadh i gCo Chill Mhantáin inniu duine de mhórphearsana cheol traidisiúnta na hÉireann - Paddy Moloney - a cailleadh Dé Máirt seo caite in aois a thrí bliana agus ceithre scór. President Michael D Higgins and the Irish musicians were among the funerals at the Mass of Remembrance in St. Kevin's Church in Glendalough. Bhí an tUachtaran Michael D Higgins agus aos ceoil Éireann i measc na sochraideach ag an Aifreann éagnairce i Séipéal Chaoimhín i nGleann Dá Loch. The main celebrant of the Mass, Father Éamonn Crossan, said that although his family was about to die on Sunday, his music will last forever. Dúirt príomhcheiliúraí an Aifrinn, an tAthair Éamonn Crossan, cé gur dursan lena theaghlach dul in éag an Mhaoldomhnaigh gur buan a mhairfeas a chuid ceoil. An uilleann pipe and whistle were brought to the altar in remembrance of the man whose athletic symphonies were called and called back home and far away. Tugadh píb uilleann agus feadóg chun na haltóra mar chuimneacháin ar an bhfear a raibh glaoch agus glaoch ar ais i mbaile agus i gcéin ar shiansaí a lúthmhéaraíochta. There was also a photo of Paddy Moloney as an adult on the altar to remind people that early in his life he turned to music and started plowing the piper's field. Bhí grianghraf de Phaddy Moloney agus é ina aosánach ar an altóir freisin le meabhrú do dhaoine gur luath ina shaol a chrom sé ar an gceol agus a thosaigh sé ag treabhadh ghort an phíobaire. His son Aonghus said from the lecture that while music was the bottom and top of his father's life he was also a housekeeper and floor man who was loyal to his wife, children and grandchildren. Dúirt a mhac Aonghus ón léachtán cé gurbh é an ceol bun agus barr shaol a athar gur fear tí agus urláir é chomh maith a bhí dílis dá bhean, dá chlann agus do chlann a chlainne. He was also a man who preferred to express himself through his music rather than through word of mouth, Aonghus said. B'fhear é freisin arbh fhearr leis é féin a chur in iúl trína chuid ceoil seachas trí bhriathra béil, a dúirt Aonghus. Paddy Moloney had a masterpiece on the uilleann pipe and flute, and achieved international fame as a member of the Chieftains, a band he formed almost three decades ago. Bhí sárcheird ag Paddy Moloney ar an bpíb uilleann agus ar an bhfeadóg, agus bhain sé cáil idirnáisiúnta amach mar bhall de na Chieftains, buíon cheoil a thug sé le chéile beagnach trí scór bliain ó shin. A list to be reckoned with are the awards presented over the years to that team led by Taoiseach Paddy Moloney. Liosta le háireamh is ea na gradaim a bronnadh i gcaitheamh na mblianta ar an bhfoireann sin faoi stiúir an taoisigh Paddy Moloney. Paddy Moloney was buried in the cell of Kevin 's holy chair in Glendalough. Cuireadh Paddy Moloney i gcré na cille i gcathaoir naofa Chaoimhín i nGleann Dá Loch. He is survived by his wife Rita, their two sons Aengus and Patrick, and their daughter Aedin. Maireann a bhean chéile Rita, a mbeirt mhac Aonghus agus Pádraig, agus a n-iníon Aedín.

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The great Irish poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi on the way to the truth. An mórfhile Gaeilge Máire Mhac an tSaoi ar shlí na fírinne. Leading poet Máire Mhac an tSaoi has died. Tá an file mór le rá Máire Mhac an tSaoi tar éis bháis. She was 99 years old - the same age as the State, as she herself ends up. Bhí sí 99 bliain d'aois - ar aon aois leis an Stát, mar a deireadh sí féin. Máire Mhac an tSaoi was one of the most important Irish language poets of the second half of the last century. Bhí Máire Mhac an tSaoi ar dhuine de na filí Gaeilge ba thábhachtaí sa dara leath den chéad seo caite. Although she has been writing since her youth, her first collection of poetry, Margadh na Saoire, was not published until 1956. Cé go raibh sí i mbun pinn óna hóige níor foilsíodh an chéad chnuasach filíochta léi, Margadh na Saoire, go dtí an bhliain 1956. The work was highly praised, especially the love - or sexuality - poem Ceathrúintí Mháire Ní Ógáin, which shows from the first quarter how polished, clear and concise the poet was able to express feelings as she drew on the tradition native: "But if I were caught out of this number - And God did not allow that for a long time - Perhaps the remembrance Of what I found of peace in my arms will serve" ... Moladh an saothar go hard, go háirithe an dán grá - nó collaíochta - Ceathrúintí Mháire Ní Ógáin, ar léir ón gcéad cheathrú chomh snasta, soiléir agus gonta agus a bhí an file in ann mothcháin a chur in iúl agus í ag tarraingt ar an traidisiún dúchais i gcónaí: "Ach a mbead gafa as an líon so – Is nár lige Dia gur fada san – B'fhéidir go bhfónfaidh cuimhneamh Ar a bhfuaireas de shuaimhneas id bhaclainn" ... Her life 's published anthologies include The Warrior' s Sleep (1973), The Depression (1980) and The Offense to Date (1987). Tá Codladh an Ghaiscígh (1973), An Galar Dubhach (1980) agus An Cion go dtí Seo (1987) i measc na nduanairí eile léi a foilsíodh i gcaitheamh a saoil. Máire Mac an tSaoi was born in Dublin. I mBaile Átha Cliath a rugadh Máire Mhac an tSaoi. His father, Belfast native Seán Mac an tSaoi, took part in the Easter Rising. Ghlac a hathair, an Béal Feirsteach Seán Mac an tSaoi, páirt in Éirí Amach na Cásca. He was one of the founders of Fianna Fáil and was Minister for Finance in the De Valera Government. Duine de bhunaitheoirí Fhianna Fáil a bhí ann agus bhí sé ina Aire Airgeadais i Rialtas De Valera. Her uncle, the Magistrate Pádraig de Brún, was a prominent Irish scholar, and she spent much of her youth in her house in Dún Chaoin. Scoláire Gaeilge mór le rá ab ea a huncail, an Moinsínseoir Pádraig de Brún, agus chaith sí go leor dá hóige ina theachsa i nDún Chaoin. Máire Mhac an tSaoi was a versatile poet. Éigseach ildánach a bhí Máire Mhac an tSaoi. In addition to her own anthology, she published academic material on Irish poetry in the seventeenth century (1946) and on the similarities between Irish and classical Greek poetry (1988). Chomh maith lena duanaireacht féin, d'fhoilsigh sí ábhar acadúil ar fhilíocht na nGael sa seachtú haois déag (1946) agus ar na cosúlachtaí idir fhilíocht na Gaeilge agus fhilíocht chlasaiceach na Gréige (1988). She was awarded the O'Shaugnessy Prize for her poetry in 1988. Bronnadh Gradam O'Shaugnessy uirthi as a cuid filíochta i 1988. She has always been interested in the personalities of the poets and has written short novels about Piers Ferret and Gerald Earl over the years. Bhí suim aici riamh i bpearsana na bhfilí agus scríobh sí úrscéalta gairide faoi Phiaras Feiritéar agus Ghearóid Iarla agus í amach sna blianta. Máire Mhac an tSaoi qualified as a barrister and was the first woman in Ireland to be called to the bar. Cháiligh Máire Mhac an tSaoi mar abhcóide agus ba í chéad bhean in Éirinn ar glaodh chun an bharra í. She spent time as a diplomat for this country in France,

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Music chief Paddy Moloney buried in the clay of the cell. An taoiseach ceoil Paddy Moloney curtha i gcré na cille. One of Ireland 's leading traditional musicians - Paddy Moloney - who passed away last Tuesday at the age of three and forty - was buried in Co Wicklow today. Adhlacadh i gCo Chill Mhantáin inniu duine de mhórphearsana cheol traidisiúnta na hÉireann - Paddy Moloney - a cailleadh Dé Máirt seo caite in aois a thrí bliana agus ceithre scór. President Michael D Higgins and the Irish musicians were among the funerals at the Mass of Remembrance in St. Kevin's Church in Glendalough. Bhí an tUachtaran Michael D Higgins agus aos ceoil Éireann i measc na sochraideach ag an Aifreann éagnairce i Séipéal Chaoimhín i nGleann Dá Loch. The main celebrant of the Mass, Father Éamonn Crossan, said that although his family was about to die on Sunday, his music will last forever. Dúirt príomhcheiliúraí an Aifrinn, an tAthair Éamonn Crossan, cé gur dursan lena theaghlach dul in éag an Mhaoldomhnaigh gur buan a mhairfeas a chuid ceoil. An uilleann pipe and whistle were brought to the altar in remembrance of the man whose athletic symphonies were called and called back home and far away. Tugadh píb uilleann agus feadóg chun na haltóra mar chuimneacháin ar an bhfear a raibh glaoch agus glaoch ar ais i mbaile agus i gcéin ar shiansaí a lúthmhéaraíochta. There was also a photo of Paddy Moloney as an adult on the altar to remind people that early in his life he turned to music and started plowing the piper's field. Bhí grianghraf de Phaddy Moloney agus é ina aosánach ar an altóir freisin le meabhrú do dhaoine gur luath ina shaol a chrom sé ar an gceol agus a thosaigh sé ag treabhadh ghort an phíobaire. His son Aonghus said from the lecture that while music was the bottom and top of his father's life he was also a housekeeper and floor man who was loyal to his wife, children and grandchildren. Dúirt a mhac Aonghus ón léachtán cé gurbh é an ceol bun agus barr shaol a athar gur fear tí agus urláir é chomh maith a bhí dílis dá bhean, dá chlann agus do chlann a chlainne. He was also a man who preferred to express himself through his music rather than through word of mouth, Aonghus said. B'fhear é freisin arbh fhearr leis é féin a chur in iúl trína chuid ceoil seachas trí bhriathra béil, a dúirt Aonghus. Paddy Moloney had a masterpiece on the uilleann pipe and flute, and achieved international fame as a member of the Chieftains, a band he formed almost three decades ago. Bhí sárcheird ag Paddy Moloney ar an bpíb uilleann agus ar an bhfeadóg, agus bhain sé cáil idirnáisiúnta amach mar bhall de na Chieftains, buíon cheoil a thug sé le chéile beagnach trí scór bliain ó shin. A list to be reckoned with are the awards presented over the years to that team led by Taoiseach Paddy Moloney. Liosta le háireamh is ea na gradaim a bronnadh i gcaitheamh na mblianta ar an bhfoireann sin faoi stiúir an taoisigh Paddy Moloney. Paddy Moloney was buried in the cell in Kevin 's holy chair in Glendalough. Cuireadh Paddy Moloney i gcré na cille i gcathaoir naofa Chaoimhín i nGleann Dá Loch. He is survived by his wife Rita, their two sons Aengus and Patrick, and their daughter Aedin. Maireann a bhean chéile Rita, a mbeirt mhac Aonghus agus Pádraig, agus a n-iníon Aedín.

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Let us remember today children with language disorders. Cuimhnímis inniu ar leanaí a bhfuil neamhord teanga orthu. Today is International Language Development Disorder Awareness Day. Inniu Lá Feasachta Idirnáisiúnta ar Neamhord Forbartha Teanga. This disorder interferes with a young person 's academic development and is estimated to affect 7% of the world' s children. Cuireann an neamhord seo isteach ar fhorás acadúil an duine óig agus áirítear é a bheith ar 7 faoin gcéad de leanaí an domhain. While this is great, Language Development Disorder is not very common. Cé gur mór an méid sin, níl Neamhord Forbartha Teanga i mbéal an phobail. In fact, it was not given international recognition until 2017. Go deimhin, níor tugadh aitheantas idirnáisiúnta dó go dtí a bhliain 2017. Since then, fortunately, global awareness day for children is celebrated at this time of year every year. Ó shin, ar an dea-uair, ceiliúrtar lá feasachta domhanda ar son na leanaí an tráth seo den bhliain gach uile bhliain. Thirteen-year-old Robert Mockler, who lives in Saggart House in south-west Dublin, has a Language Developmental Disorder. Tá Neamhord Forbartha Teanga ar Robert Mockler atá trí bliana déag d'aois agus a bhfuil cónaí air i dTeach Sagard in iardheisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath. He entered his first year of high school this year. Chuaigh sé isteach sa chéad bhliain sa mheánscoil i mbliana. “It’s a disorder that a person has had all his life,” his mother Brenda told us today. "Is neamhord é a bhíonn ar dhuine a shaol ar fad," a dúirt a mháthair Brenda linn inniu. "It 's not about a lack of intellectual ability. "Ní bhaineann sé le heaspa cumais intleachtúil. It is all very common, so common that it often remains hidden. Tá sé an-choitianta ar fad, chomh coitianta sin go bhfanann sé faoi cheilt go minic. If there were thirty children in a school class, two of them would have the disorder. " Dá mbeadh tríocha páiste i rang scoile, bheadh an neamhord ar bheirt acu." Robert himself told us that he has difficulty processing words in his mind and that this creates problems for him, for example, in maths. Dúirt Robert é féin linn go mbíonn deacrachtaí aige focail a phróiseáil ina aigne agus go gcruthaíonn sé seo fadhbanna dó, cuir i gcás, sa mhata. “Math has a lot of words when you go into high school,” he said. "Tá go leor focal ag baint le mata nuair a théann tú isteach sa mheánscoil", a dúirt sé. "For example, 'if a train is going at speed X how long will it take to go Y kilometers?' him. "Mar shampla, 'má tá traein ag dul ag luas X cé mhéad ama a ghlacfaidh sé le dul Y ciliméadar?'" Lán béil de bhriathra an méid sin d'aon duine, gan trácht ar an té a bhfuil Neamhord Forbartha Teanga ag gabháil dó. Brenda said Robert did not get a chance during the pandemic to avail of vital services and that his exam results were worse when he finished primary school than ever before. Dúirt Brenda nach bhfuair Robert faill le linn na paindéime le leas a bhaint as seirbhísí fíorthábhachtacha agus go raibh a chuid torthaí scrúdaithe níos measa nuair a chríochaigh sé sa bhunscoil ná mar a bhí siad riamh roimhe sin. That discouraged them, she said, after putting in the hard work as a family over the years. Chuir sin lagmhisneach orthu, a dúirt sí, i ndiaidh dóibh an obair chrua a chur isteach mar theaghlach i gcaitheamh na mblianta.

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A man caught killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway. Fear gafa faoi chúigear a mharú le bogha agus saigheada san Iorua. Police in Norway are questioning a 37-year-old man about killing five people with a bow and arrows in the southern town of Kongsberg yesterday. Tá fear 37 bliain d'aois á cheistiú ag póilíní san Iorua faoi chúigear a mharú le bogha agus saigheada i mbaile Kongsberg i ndeisceart na tíre inné. The man who was converted to Muslim was of Danish origin. De bhunadh na Danmhairge an fear a bhí tiontaithe ina Mhoslamach. He was reportedly being watched by the police for some time since it became clear he was addicted to religious extremism. Tuairiscítear go raibh na póilíní ag coimhéad air le tamall ó ba léir go raibh sé tugtha don antoisceachas creidimh. Arrows were fired at people in various parts of the town yesterday evening. Caitheadh saigheada le daoine in áiteanna éagsúla ar an mbaile tráthnóna inné. In addition to the five killed, two were injured. Chomh maith leis an gcúigear a maraíodh, gortaíodh beirt. The assailant and the man on the run from the police lasted about half an hour. Thart ar leathuair an chloig a mhair an feallionsaí agus an fear ar a theitheadh ó na póilíní. One of the two injured was a policeman. Bhí póilin ar dhuine den bheirt a gortaíodh. Apparently, at this point, no one else was involved in the attack. Is cosúil, ag an tráth seo, nach raibh raibh aon duine eile páirteach san ionsaí.

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The number of students eligible for grants has fallen again. Líon na mac léinn atá i dteideal deontais tite arís. The number of third - level students eligible for a State grant continues to fall, although college attendance is on the rise, according to the latest information received by RTÉ. Tá líon na mac léinn tríú leibhéal atá i dteideal deontais ón Stát ag titim i gcónaí cé go bhfuil an líon daoine a théann ar an gcoláiste ag ardú, de réir na faisnéise is deireanaí atá faighte ag RTÉ. Last year, 79,000 students were eligible for a grant from the State organization that administers the system - Student Union of Ireland (TCMLÉ). Anuraidh, 79,000 mac léinn a bhí i dteideal deontas a fháil ón eagraíocht Stáit a riarann an córas - Tacaíocht Chomhchoiteann do Mhic Léinn in Éirinn (TCMLÉ). That's 7% less than in 2015, when 85,000 students were eligible for grants. Sin 7 faoin gcéad níos lú ná sa bhliain 2015, tráth a bhí 85,000 mac léinn i dteideal deontais. Between 2015 and 2020, however, the number of people going to college increased by 17%. Idir 2015 agus 2020, áfach, bhí méadú 17 faoin gcéad ar an líon daoine a bhí ag dul ar an gcoláiste. Conversely, the number of people applying for a grant fell from 108,000 in 2015 to 95,000 this year. Os a choinne sin, bhí ísliú ar an líon daoine a rinne iarratas ar dheontas ó 108,000 in 2015 go 95,000 i mbliana. This is apparently because parents' salaries have been raised in the meantime but the income threshold has not been raised by TCMLÉ accordingly. Sin mar gheall, is cosúil, go bhfuil tuarastail tuismitheoirí ardaithe idir an dá linn ach nach bhfuil an tairseach ioncaim ardaithe ag TCMLÉ dá réir. It was announced in the Budget yesterday that the revenue threshold will be raised from € 39,875 to almost € 41,000 from next year. Fógraíodh sa Bhuiséad arú inné go n-ardófar an tairseach ioncaim ó €39,875 go beagnach €41,000 ón mbliain seo chugainn. However, the Irish Students' Union says that it is not enough and that it is very disappointing for students who are in difficulty. Deir Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn, áfach, nach leor é agus gur údar mór díomá é do scoláirí atá i gcruachás. So far this year, 71,500 students have been awarded grants. Go dtí seo i mbliana, tugadh deontas do 71,500 scoláire. Thousands more are still waiting for news. Tá na mílte eile fós ag fanacht le scéala.

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Five charged with murder of Irishman in Georgia. Cúigear cúisithe faoi dhúnmharú Éireannaigh sa tSeoirsia. Police in Ireland are investigating the death of a man of Irish descent in Georgia. Tá bás fir de bhunadh na hÉireann sa tSeoirsia á fhiosrú ag póilíní sa tír sin. The body of 28-year-old Thomas Kennedy was found on the banks of a river in the Gori region last Friday. Fuarthas corp Thomas Kennedy, 28 bliain d'aois, ar bhruach abhann i réigiún Gori Dé hAoine seo caite. Ballina, Co Mayo, the last place in Ireland where Thomas Kennedy lived before moving to Georgia. Béal an Átha, Co Mhaigh Eo, an áit dheireanach in Éirinn a raibh cónaí ar Thomas Kennedy sula ndeachaigh sé chun na Seoirsia. He was born in Manchester, England and raised in the home of his grandparents in Ireland. I Manchain i Sasana a rugadh é agus i dteach a sheanmhuintire in Éirinn a hoileadh é. He was known for his music and spent some time as a street performer while in college in Cork. Bhí sé gairthe as a chuid ceoil agus chaith sé seal ina oirfideach sráide nuair a bhí sé ar an gcoláiste i gCorcaigh. Police in Georgia say Thomas Kennedy was drinking in a concourse of others in an inn when they fell out. Deir na póilíní sa tSeoirsia go raibh Thomas Kennedy ag ól i gcuibhreann daoine eile i dteach ósta nuair a d'éirigh eatarthu. Police say the Irishman was stabbed and thrown into the river when he was insane and unfeeling. Dar leis na póilíní gur bascadh an tÉireannach agus gur caitheadh san abhainn é nuair a bhí sé gan mheabhair gan mhothú. Five have been arrested and four have been charged with premeditated murder. Gabhadh cúigear agus tá ceathar acu cúisithe i ndúnmharú réamhbheartaithe. A fifth person has been charged with withholding information about the incident. Tá an cúigiú duine cúisithe faoi eolas ar an eachtra a choinneáil faoi cheilt. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is helping the Thomas Kennedy family bring his body back to Mayo. Tá Iontaobhas Aisdúichithe Kevin Bell ag cuidiú le teaghlach Thomas Kennedy a chorp a thabhairt ar ais go Maigh Eo.

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Taoiseach doubts on lifting Covid-19 restrictions. Amhras ar an Taoiseach faoi dheireadh a chur le srianta covid 19. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in the evening that he cannot promise that the Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted on October 22 as planned. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin tráthnóna nach féidir leis gealltanas a thabhairt go gcuirfear deireadh le srianta covid 19 ar an 22 Deireadh Fómhair mar atá beartaithe. A decision on the matter will be made early next week, he said. Déanfar cinneadh faoin scéal i dtús na seachtaine seo chugainn, a dúirt sé. The Taoiseach claimed that what the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, had said earlier today was "serious." Mhaígh an Taoiseach go raibh an méid a dúirt an LeasPhríomh-Oifigeach Leighis, an Dr Rónán Glynn, níos túisce inniu "tromchúiseach." The situation is dire, Micheál Martin said, and the number of Covid-19 cases has risen sharply. Tá droch-chor sa scéal, a dúirt Micheál Martin, agus líon na gcásanna covid 19 tar éis ardú go tobann. He indicated that the Government wants to see more information so that they can consider the situation. Thug sé le fios go dteastaíonn ón Rialtas tuilleadh faisnéise a fheiceáil le go ndéanfaidh siad a machnamh ar an scéal. The public needs to realize that the disease is not yet over and we must continue to tackle it, says the Taoiseach. Ní mór don phobal a thuiscint nach bhfuil an galar cloíte fós agus go gcaithfimid dul i dtreis leis i gcónaí, arsa an Taoiseach. Currently, it is planned to abolish on October 22 the rules for social separation and wear masks outside and in private places inside. Faoi láthair, tá sé i gceist deireadh a chur ar an 22 Deireadh Fómhair leis na rialacha a bhaineann le scaradh sóisialta agus maisc a chaitheamh taobh amuigh agus in áiteanna príobháideacha taobh istigh.

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Paddy Moloney from the Chieftains after death. Paddy Moloney ó na Chieftains tar éis bháis. Leading musician Paddy Moloney has died. Tá an ceoltóir mór le rá Paddy Moloney tar éis bháis. With the Chieftains most mentioned, a band he brought together almost three decades ago. Leis na Chieftains is mó atá sé luaite, buíon cheoil a thug sé le chéile beagnach trí scór bliain ó shin. Paddy Moloney was from Donaghcarne in north Dublin. B'as Domhnach Cearna i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath é Paddy Moloney. He learned music from his family and later the well-known piper Rowsome taught him the uilleann pipe. D'fhoghlaim sé ceol óna mhuintir agus ina dhiaidh sin mhúin an píobaire aitheanta Rowsome an phíb uilleann dó. The Chieftains achieved international fame under the leadership of Paddy Moloney. Bhain na Chieftains cáil idirnáisiúinta amach faoi stiúir Paddy Moloney. They have been awarded many prizes, including six Grammys. Bronnadh go leor duaiseanna orthu, sé cinn de Grammys ina measc. The Irish Folk Music Archive said that Paddy Moloney has made a significant contribution to traditional music in this country and that he has a great legacy left to his will. Dúirt Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann gur chuir Paddy Moloney go mór leis an gceol traidisiúnta sa tire seo agus gur oidhreacht iontach atá fágtha le huacht aige.

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Increase in allowance to purchase fuel. Ardú ar an liúntas le breosla a cheannacht. It is understood that the allowance for the purchase of fuel will be increased thanks to Budget 2022 which is due to be announced tomorrow evening. Tuigtear go n-ardófar an liúntas le breosla a cheannacht a bhuíochas do Bhuiséad 2022 atá le fógairt tráthnóna amárach. It is also said that arrangements have been made to enable more people to receive the allowance. Deirtear freisin go bhfuil socruithe dá réir déanta le go mbeidh breis daoine ábalta an liúntas a fháil. It is estimated that social welfare payments will be increased by € 5 in addition to the state pension. Meastar go gcuirfear ardú €5 ar íocaíochtaí leasa-shóisialaigh chomh maith leis an bpinsean stáit. Grants for 3rd level students will also be increased. Ardófar freisin deirtear deontais do mhic léinn 3ú leibhéal. If that happens, it will be the first time in 10 years. Má tharlaíonn a léithid, is é an chéad uair le 10 mbliana é. It is also planned that there will be an additional 1000 posts in the area of special needs assistants in the schools. Tá sé i gceist freisin go mbeidh 1000 post breise i réimse na gcúntóirí riachtanas speisialta sna scoileanna. It is stated that this budget will bring more schools under the auspices of DEIS. Deirtear go dtabharfar níos mó scoileanna isteach faoi choimirce DEIS sa bhuiséad seo. It is also understood that Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has secured € 100m for new investment in the sector. Tuigtear freisin go bhfuil an tAire Turasóireachta, Catherine Martin tar éis €100m a chinntiú maidir le hinfheistíocht nua san earnáil. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said today that there will be small increases in tax-free allowance and increases in supports for business people. Dúirt an Tanaiste Leo Varadkar inniu go mbeidh ardaithe beaga ar liúntas saor ó cháin agus ardaithe ar thacaíochtaí do lucht gnó.

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New search underway for missing women. Cuardach nua ar bun do mhná atá ar iarraidh. A forest area in County Kildare is to be searched tomorrow in search of the remains of some women who have been missing for over twenty years. Tá ceantar foraoise i gContaeChill Dara le cuardach amárach féachaint le teacht ar thaisí ban áirithe atá ar iarraidh le breis is fiche bliain. These are women who have no indication or description of them since the 1990s. Mná iad seo nach bhfuil tásc ná tuairisc orthu óna 1990-idí. There are at least six of them in the Leinster region. Tá ar a laghad seisear díobh i gceist i réigiún Chúige Laighean. One of them is Deirdre Jacob, from Newbridge, County Kildare, who was last seen near her home on 28 July 1998. Duine díobh is ea Deirdre Jacob, ón Droichead Nua i gContaeChill Dara, a chonacthas go deiridh gar dá teach cónaithe ar an 28 Iúil 1998. She was 18 years old at the time. 18 bliain d'aois a bhí sí ag an am. A rural area in southeast Kildare, bordering Wicklow is being searched tomorrow. Ceantar tuaithe in oirdheisceart Chill Dara, teorainneach le Cill Mhantáin atá á chuardach amárach. The gardaí say that significant information has emerged thanks to their questioning of certain people and a review of their evidence. Deir na gardaí go bhfuil eolas suntasach tagtha chun cinn a bhuíochas dá gceistiúcháin ar dhaoine áirithe agus athbhreithniú ar an bhfianaise atá acu. A murder investigation into Deirdre Jacob 's case was carried out 3 years ago and a code has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. 3 bliana ó shin rinneadh fiosrúchán dúnmharaithe de chás Deirdre Jacob agus ta cód dá réir faoi bhráid Stiúrthóir na nIonchúiseamh Poiblí. It is understood that this search will continue in County Kildare for several weeks. Tuigtear go leanfaidh an cuardach seo i gContaeChill Dara roinnt seachtainí.

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Hundreds protest at The Cobblestone in Smithfield. Na céadta i mbun agóide ag The Cobblestone i Margadh na Feirme. Hundreds gathered today outside The Cobblestone in the Smithfield in Dublin. Bhí na céadta bailithe le chéile inniu taobh amuigh de The Cobblestone i Margadh na Feirme i mBaile Átha Cliath. They were protesting against an application made for planning permission to build a hotel near the famous pub. I mbun agóide a bhí siad i gcoinne iarratais atá déanta ar chead pleanála chun óstán a thógáil in aice leis an teach tábhairne cáiliúil. The Cobblestone is owned by the Mulligan Family. Is le Muintir Mulligan The Cobblestone. But the license is theirs alone, not the building. Ach is leosan an ceadúnas amháin, ní an foirgneamh. Now, a company called Marron Estates Limited has applied to build a nine- storey, 114-room hotel. Anois, tá iarratas déanta ag comhlacht darb ainm dó Marron Estates Limited chun óstán naoi n-úrlár a thógáil, ina mbeidh 114 seomra. They do not intend to lay the basic structure of The Cobblestone. Níl sé i gceist acu bunstruchtúr The Cobblestone a leagadh. It is a protected building and they would not be allowed to do so. Is foirgneamh cosanta atá ann agus ní bheadh cead acu a leithéid a dhéanamh. But Marron Estates Limited is looking to demolish all the extra space the Mulligan family has added to the bar over the years. Ach tá Marron Estates Limited ag iarraidh an spás breise ar fad atá curtha ag Muintir Mulligan leis an mbeár thar na blianta a leagadh. "Up to 70% of the extra space added would be set aside as an extension; the bar at the back of the house, for example, and the place where people smoke," says Maeve Mulligan, daughter of pub owner Tom Mulligan . "Leagfaí suas le 70 faoin gcéad den spás breise atá curtha leis an áit mar shíneadh; an beár ar chúl an tí, mar shampla, agus an áit a gcaitheann daoine toitíní", a deir Méabh Mulligan, iníon le huinéir an tí tábhairne, Tom Mulligan. 25,000 people have already signed a petition against the application. Tá 25,000 duine i ndiaidh a n-ainm a shíniú ar achainí cheana féin i gcoinne an iarratais. "The Cobblestone has a very special place in the culture of this city and we would be poorer without it," says Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, one of the organizers of the protest today. "Tá áit fíor-speisialta ag The Cobblestone i gcultúr na cathrach seo agus bheadh muid níos boichte dá uireasa", a deir Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, duine de lucht eagraithe na hagóide inniu. "Hotels are being built all over the city and they have no heart or soul. "Tá óstáin á dtógáil ar fud na cathrach agus níl croí ná anam acu. The public has until November 4 to make a submission to Dublin City Council if they are not happy with the plans. " Tá go dtí 4 Samhain ag an bpobal aighneacht a chur faoi bhráid Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath mura bhfuil siad sásta leis na pleananna." Marron Estates director Colin Marron says they intend The Cobblestone will continue; that they understand its cultural value. Deir stiúrthóir Marron Estates, Colin Marron, go bhfuil sé i gceist acu go leanfaidh The Cobblestone ar aghaidh; go dtuigeann siad an luach cultúrtha atá ag baint leis. "We intend to build the extension we set again, and it will be even better, than it is now." "Tá sé i gceist againn an síneadh a leagfaidh muid a thógáil arís, agus beidh sé níos fearr, fiú, ná mar atá sé anois." But Thomas Mulligan, the owner's son, is not happy with the reconstruction plans. Ach níl Tomás Mulligan, mac leis an úinéir, sásta leis na pleananna atógála. “This place has character,” he says. "Tá carachtar ag baint leis an áit seo", a deir sé. "If hoteliers come in to rebuild it, that character will be destroyed. "Má thagann lucht óstáin isteach chun atógáil a dhéanamh air, scriosfar an carachtar sin. This is a real place.

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Dissatisfaction expressed in Mayo over Bank of Ireland decision. Míshástacht á léiriú i Maigh Eo faoi chinneadh Bhanc na hÉireann. People gathered in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo today to protest against the decision to close Bank of Ireland - the town's bank. Bhailigh daoine le chéile i mBéal Átha hAmhnais i gContae Mhaigh Eo inniu mar agóid i gcoinnibh chinneadh Bhanc na hÉireann - an banc ar an mbaile - a dhúnadh. 1/3 (88) of the bank's branches nationwide are closed today. Tá 1/3+ (88) de bhrainsí an bhainc ar fud na tíre dúnta inniu. The bank is working on a rationalization and savings program but today in this rural town, business people and others have expressed their dissatisfaction. Clár cuíchóirithe agus sábháilt airgid atá i gceist ag an mbanc ach léirigh lucht gnó agus daoine nach iad a mishástacht inniu sa mbaile tuaithe seo. The nearest bank is now in Claremorris, or Castlerea about 20 kilometers from home. I gClár Chlainne Mhuiris, nó ar an gCaisleán Riabhach tuairim is 20 ciliméadar ón mbaile atá an banc is congaraí anois . Bank of Ireland says the new arrangement will help more than 900 Post Offices across the country - help people - lodge and withdraw money - locally - over the counter but this is of little consolation to people who have collected in Belfast. Today. Deir Banc na nÉireann go gcabhróidh an socrú nua atá déanta le breis is 900 Oifig Poist ar fuaid na tíre - le daoine - airgead a lóisteáil agus a aistharraingt - go háitiúil- thairis an cuntar ach is beag sólás é sin do dhaoine a bhailigh i mBéal Átha hAmhnais inniu. Locals are seeking an urgent meeting with local politicians and representatives to set out a plan for the future. Tá muintir na dúiche ag lorg cruinniú práinneach le polaiteoirí agus le hiondaithe áitiúla chun plean a leagan amach don todhchaí.

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Irish language act to be passed in Westminster, but not to mention deadline. Acht Gaeilge le rith i Westminster, ach gan lua ar spriocdháta. It was confirmed today that the British Government intends to pass legislation on Irish language rights in the North in Westminster, although no deadline has been mentioned. Dearbhaíodh inniu go bhfuil rún ag Rialtas na Breataine reachtaíocht maidir le cearta Gaeilge sa Tuaisceart a rith i Westminster, cé nár luadh aon spriocdhátá. The British Government promised in the summer to pass the Irish language act in Westminster after Sinn Féin had indicated that they would not join the Stormont Executive again due to the DUP dragging its feet on the issue. Gheall Rialtas na Breataine sa samhradh an t-acht Gaeilge a rith i Westminster tar éis do Shinn Féin a chur in iúl nach nglacfaidís páirt arís i bhFeidhmeannas Stormont de bharr an DUP a bheith ag tarraingt na gcos faoin gceist. Northern Secretary of State Brandon Lewis at the time said the legislation would be introduced sometime in October. Dúirt Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Brandon Lewis ag an am go dtabharfaí isteach an reachtaíocht uair éigin i mí Dheireadh Fómhair. A spokesman for the British Government said today that it was disappointing that the legislation had not already been passed in Stormont despite all parties accepting its contents in January last year. Dúirt urlabhraí ó Rialtas na Breataine inniu gur údar díomá nach bhfuil an reachtaíocht rite cheana féin i Stormont ainneoin gur ghlac na páirtithe ar fad lena bhfuil inti i mí Eanáir anuraidh. This is legislation that recognizes the diversity of the North and serves the culture and language of all people equally, the spokesman said. Reachtaíocht í seo a thugann aitheantas d'ilghnéitheacht an Tuaiscirt agus a dhéanann friotháil chothrom ar chultúr agus ar theanga gach duine, a dúirt an t-urlabhraí. However, the legislation is a source of disagreement in the DUP. Tá an reachtaíocht ina húdar easaontais sa DUP, áfach. That party is demanding that the legislation not be introduced until the issue of the Northern Protocol is resolved. Tá an páirtí sin ag éileamh gan an reachtaíocht a thabhairt isteach go dtí go réiteofaí ceist Phrótacal an Tuaiscirt.

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15% tax rate to be levied on 1,500 foreign companies. Ráta cánach 15 faoin gcéad le gearradh feasta ar 1,500 comhlacht eachtrach. The Government this afternoon adopted an international agreement under which the corporation tax rate in this country will be increased from 12.5% to 15% for companies with a turnover in excess of € 750 million a year. Ghlac an Rialtas tráthnóna le comhaontú idirnáisiúnta faoina n-ardófar an ráta cánach corparáide sa tír seo ó 12.5 faoin gcéad go 15 faoin gcéad do chomhlachtaí a mbíonn láimhdeachas os cionn €750 milliún sa bhliain acu. 130 countries and jurisdictions have so far signed the agreement but Ireland is one of nine countries to date that have not signed up. Tá an comhaontú sínithe ag 130 tír agus dlínse go nuige seo ach tá Éire ar cheann de naoi dtír go dtí inniu nár chuir a n-ainm leis. One of the aims of the agreement, it is said, is to prevent huge multinational companies from avoiding tax. Ceann d'aidhmeanna an chomhaontaithe, a deirtear, bac a chur ar chomhlachtaí ollmhóra ilnáisiúnta cáin a sheachaint. At an afternoon press conference, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe indicated that he had called for amendments to the agreement on behalf of this country. Ag preasócáid tráthnóna, thug an tAire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe le fios gur iarr sé leasuithe ar an gcomhaontú ar son na tíre seo. The 15% rate will now be charged to 1,500 foreign companies based in Ireland and employing approximately 400,000 people in this country. Gearrfar an ráta 15 faoin gcéad feasta ar 1,500 comhlacht eachtrach a bhfuil ionaid acu in Éirinn agus a bhfuil thart ar 400,000 duine fostaithe acu sa tír seo. The 12.5% rate will continue to be charged to 160,000 businesses employing 1.8 million people in Ireland. Is é an ráta 12.5 faoin gcéad a ghearrfar i gcónaí ar 160,000 gnólacht a bhfuil 1.8 milliún duine ag obair dóibh in Éirinn. The 15% rate will also be charged to 56 Irish companies employing around 100,000 people. Gearrfar an ráta 15 faoin gcéad freisin ar 56 comhlacht Éireannach a bhfuil thart 100,000 duine fostaithe acu.

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"We have not achieved a goal in relation to the Irish language" - RTÉ. "Níor bhaineamar sprioc amach i dtaca leis an nGaeilge" - RTÉ. "We accept that we have not met our commitments on the Irish language," RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes told a Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language today. "Glacaimid leis nár bhaineamar sprioc amach ó thaobh ár gcuid gealltanas i leith na Gaeilge," a dúirt Ard-Stiúrthóir RTÉ Dee Forbes ag éisteacht de Chomhchoiste Oireachtais na Gaeilge inniu. She was responding to a question from TD Catherine Connolly who asked the Director General whether she accepted that RTÉ had breached the law in relation to Irish language television programs as stated by An Coimisinéir Teanga Rónán Ó Domhnaill in a report which it was published two years ago. Ag tabhairt freagra a bhí sí ar cheist ón Teachta Dála Catherine Connolly a d'fhiafraigh den Ard-Stiúrthóir ar ghlac sí leis gur sháraigh RTÉ an dlí i dtaca le cláir theilifíse Ghaeilge mar a mhaígh an Coimisinéir Teanga Rónán Ó Domhnaill i dtuarascáil a d'fhoilsigh sé dhá bhliain ó shin. Catherine Connolly told Dee Forbes that RTÉ had marginalized the Irish language and that the organization did not make proper use of bilingual staff to broadcast more material in Irish. Dúirt Catherine Connolly le Dee Forbes go raibh imeallú déanta ag RTÉ ar an nGaeilge agus nach mbaineann an eagraíocht leas mar is ceart as baill foirne atá dátheangach chun tuilleadh ábhair i nGaeilge a chraoladh. However, Niamh Ní Churnáin, RTÉ 's Irish Language Group Leader, told Catherine Connolly that there are also many broadcasters in the organization who are not bilingual. Dúirt Niamh Ní Churnáin, Grúpcheannasaí Gaeilge RTÉ, le Catherine Connolly, áfach, go bhfuil neart craoltóirí san eagraíocht chomh maith nach bhfuil dátheangach. Nevertheless, said the Group Leader, great efforts are being made to increase the amount of Irish language broadcast on RTÉ. Ina ainneoin sin, a dúirt an Grúpcheannasaí, táthar ag déanamh iarrachtaí móra cur leis an méid Gaeilge a chraoltar ar RTÉ. However, Catherine Connolly did not accept that response, and told Niamh Ní Churnáin that RTÉ has no choice but to increase the amount of Irish language broadcast as the organization has a statutory duty to promote the language. Ní raibh aon ghlacadh ag Catherine Connolly leis an bhfreagra sin, áfach, agus dúirt sí le Niamh Ní Churnáin nach bhfuil aon rogha ag RTÉ ach cur leis an méid Gaeilge a chraoltar mar go bhfuil dualgas reachtúil ar an eagraíocht an teanga a chur chun cinn. Earlier, in an opening statement she read on behalf of RTÉ, Niamh Ní Churnáin said that the Irish language is "the top and bottom of everything we do". Roimhe sin, i ráiteas oscailte a léigh sí thar ceann RTÉ, dúirt Niamh Ní Churnáin gur "bun agus barr gach a ndéanaimid" í an Ghaeilge. She claimed that things had improved greatly since the publication of Rónáin Uí Dhomhnaill's report, which was published in 2019 but related to the year 2017. Mhaígh sí go raibh feabhas mór tagtha ar chúrsaí ó tháinig tuarascáil Rónáin Uí Dhomhnaill amach, tuarascáil a foilsíodh in 2019 ach a bhain leis an mbliain 2017. Niamh Ní Churnáin confirmed that RTÉ is currently preparing a new Irish language plan in conjunction with An Coimisinéir Teanga in relation to fulfilling the organization 's duties. Dhearbhaigh Niamh Ní Churnáin go bhfuil plean nua Gaeilge á réiteach ag RTÉ faoi láthair i gcomhar leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga maidir le dualgais na heagraíochta a chomhlíonadh. Catherine Connolly expressed her dissatisfaction with Dee Forbes in relation to two recent television programs broadcast in English despite the fact that these were Irish language topics, namely, a program on Seán Ó Riada and another program on the Blasket. Chuir Catherine Connolly a míshástacht in iúl do Dee Forbes maidir le dhá chlár...

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Ryan hopes for new corporation tax contract. Dóchas ag Ryan faoi chonradh nua cánach corparáide. Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications Éamon Ryan has said he is hopeful that this country will join a new international tax agreement. Dúirt an tAire Iompair, Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide Éamon Ryan go bhfuil dóchas aige go mbeidh an tír seo páirteach i gcomhaontú nua idirnáisiúnta cánach. Éamon Ryan has indicated that the Government will make a final decision on the matter tomorrow. Thug Éamon Ryan le fios go ndéanfaidh an Rialtas cinneadh deiridh faoin gceist arú amárach. He said Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe had done an excellent job on the issue and said this country should join the agreement because of its reputation. Dúirt sé go raibh obair fíormhaith déanta ar an gceist ag an Aire Airgeadais Paschal Donohoe agus dar leis gur chóir don tír seo páirt a ghlacadh sa chomhaontú de gheall a dea-chlú. According to the agreement, drawn up by the Organization for Economic Co - operation and Development, the corporation tax rate in this country could be raised from 12.5% to 15%. De réir an chomhaontaithe, atá curtha i dtoll a chéile ag an Eagraíocht um Chomhar agus Fhorbairt Eacnamaíochta, d'fhéadfaí ráta cánach corparáide na tíre seo a ardú ó 12.5 faoin gcéad go dtí 15 faoin gcéad . 130 countries and jurisdictions have so far signed the agreement but Ireland is one of nine countries that have not yet signed up. Tá an comhaontú sínithe ag 130 tír agus dlínse go nuige seo ach tá Éire ar cheann de naoi dtír nár chuir a n-ainm leis fós. It is stated that the aim of the treaty is to modernize and regularize the method of calculating corporation tax worldwide in the interests of international justice. Maítear gurb é is aidhm don chonradh an modh a ríomhtar cáin chorparáide ar fud an domhain a nuashonrú agus a thabhairt chun rialtachta ar son na córa idirnáisiúnta. Paschal Donohoe has often stated that he is determined to maintain the 12.5% rate in Ireland. Tá sé ráite go minic cheana ag Paschal Donohoe go bhfuil sé meáite ar an ráta 12.5 faoin gcéad in Éirinn a choinneáil.

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Former Garda Superintendent in court on drugs court. Iar-Cheannfort sa Gharda Síochána os comhair cúirte faoi dhrugaí. A former Garda Superintendent has been brought before the Dublin District Court charged with possession of cannabis worth € 13,000. Tugadh iar-cheannfort sa Gharda Síochána os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Bhaile Átha Cliath agus é cúisithe i luach €13,000 de channabas a bheith ina sheilbh aige. John Murphy, 61, was arrested last Wednesday and was being questioned at the Irishtown Garda Station in Dublin until he was brought before a court today. Gabhadh John Murphy, 61 bliain, Dé Céadaoin seo caite agus bhí sé á cheistiú i Stáisiún Gardaí an Bhaile Ghaelaigh i mBaile Átha Cliath go dtí gur tugadh os comhair cúirte inniu é. Detective-Guard Brian Hanley told the court that John Murphy said nothing when the case was charged at 8 o'clock last night. Dúirt an Bleachtaire-Gharda Brian Hanley sa chúirt nach ndúirt John Murphy aon ní nuair a cuireadh an chúis ina leith ag 8 a chlog aréir. The judge ordered the Gardaí not to read John Murphy's home address before the court after his attorney expressed concerns about his client's personal security. D'ordaigh an breitheamh do na Gardaí gan seoladh baile John Murphy a léamh os comhair na cúirte tar éis dá aturnae imní faoi shlándáil phearsanta a chliaint a chur in iúl. Detective-Guard Hanley did not object to a bail application but asked the judge to order the accused not to have contact with four individuals. Níor chuir an Bleachtaire-Gharda Hanley in aghaidh iarratais ar bhannaí ach d'iarr sé ar an mbreitheamh ordú don chúisí gan teaghmháil a bheith aige le ceathrar ar leith. All four were not named. Níor ainmníodh an ceathrar. The judge adjourned the detention of John Murphy but allowed him to apply for bail. Chuir an breitheamh siar faoi choinneáil John Murphy ach thug sé cead dó iarratas a dhéanamh ar bhannaí. John Murphy is due to appear in Cloverhill District Court on video link next Friday. Tá John Murphy le teacht os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Chnoc na Seamar ar nasc físe Dé hAoine seo chugainn.

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Government announces major investment in State infrastructure. Mórinfheistíocht i mbonneagar an Stáit fógartha ag an Rialtas. The Government's National Development Plan was launched in Cork today. Seoladh Plean Forbartha Náisiúnta an Rialtais i gCorcaigh inniu. The aim of this major capital investment project is to develop the State 's transport and housing infrastructure from now until 2030. Bonneagar iompair agus tithíochta an Stáit a fhorbairt as seo go dtí an bhliain 2030 is é is aidhm don mhórthogra infheistíochta caipitil seo. The plan is to spend € 165 billion on capital projects. Tá sé i gceist €165 billiún a chaitheamh ar thionscadail chaipitil de réir an phlean. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the plan will help Ireland recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and create thousands of new jobs. Thug an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le fios go gcuideoidh an plean le hÉirinn teacht chuici féin tar éis na paindéime covid 19 agus go gcruthófar na mílte post nua dá bharr. € 35 billion will be spent on transport over the next nine years. €35 billiún a chaithfear ar chúrsaí iompair as seo go ceann naoi mbliana. € 11.6 million of this money will be spent on public transport, € 6 billion on roads, € 4 billion on walking and cycling facilities, and € 13 billion on the ongoing maintenance of all this infrastructure. Caithfear €11.6 milliún den airgead seo ar iompar poiblí, €6 bhilliún ar bhóithre, €4 bhilliún ar shaoráidí coisíochta agus rothaíochta, agus €13 bhilliún ar an mbonneagar seo ar fad a chothabháil go leanúnach. Although the plan contains commitments for an underground Dublin railway and the extension of the DART, no completion deadline has been set for either of these two proposals. Siúd is go bhfuil gealltanais sa phlean maidir le hiarnród faoi thalamh i mBaile Átha Cliath agus síneadh a chur leis an DART, níor leagadh síos spriocdháta críochnaithe do cheachtar den dá thogra seo. It is planned to spend € 185 million on setting up a DART-like train service in Cork. Tá sé i gceist €185 milliún a chaitheamh ar sheirbhís traenach cosúil leis an DART a bhunú i gCorcaigh. According to this plan, trains will run every ten minutes between Mallow and Midleton, via Cork city. De réir an phlean seo, beidh traenacha ag imeacht gach deich nóiméad idir Mala agus Mainistir na Corann, trí chathair Chorcaí. It is hoped that this service will be operational by 2026. Tá súil go mbeidh an tseirbhís seo ag feidhmiú faoin mbliain 2026. Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Communications Éamon Ryan said he was delighted that the funding would be distributed elsewhere than in Dublin. Dúirt an tAire Iompair, Aeráide, Comhshaoil agus Cumarsáide Éamon Ryan go bhfuil sé an-sásta go ndáilfear an maoiniú ar áiteanna eile seachas Baile Átha Cliath. Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford will also benefit from the plan, he said. Bainfidh Corcaigh, Gaillimh, Luimneach agus Port Láirge tairbhe as a bhfuil sa phlean chomh maith, a dúirt sé. In relation to housing, it is intended to provide grants and loans for people to retrofit their homes. I dtaca le tithíocht de, tá sé i gceist deontais agus iasachtaí a chur ar fáil do dhaoine lena dtithe a iarfheistiú. People will be asked to adapt their homes to the latest technology and make better use of natural resources. Iarrfar ar dhaoine a dtithe a chur in oiriúint don teicneolaíocht is nua-aimseartha agus leas níos fearr a bhaint as acmhainní aiceanta. In the area of education, € 4.4 billion is promised to be spent on primary and secondary education, as well as around € 2.9 billion on further and higher education. I réimse an oideachais, gealltar €4.4 billiún a chaitheamh ar oideachas bunscoile agus dara leibhéal, chomh maith le thart ar €2.9 billiún ar bhreisoideachas agus ardoideachas. € 4.5 billion is to be spent on improving the country's water ...

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Healthcare seeking meetings with coalition leaders. Sláintecare ag lorg cruinnithe le ceannairí an chomhrialtais. The Healthcare Program Executive Council is seeking a meeting with the leaders of the coalition parties. Tá Comhairle Feidhmiúcháin an Chláir Sláintecare ag iarraidh cruinniú a bheith aici le ceannairí na bpáirtithe comhrialtais. This follows another member of the council, Dr. Seo i ndiaidh do bhall eile den chomhairle, An Dr. Anthony O'Connor resigned from his duties in Healthcare yesterday. Anthony O'Connor éirí as a chuid cúraimí i Sláintecare inné. In a letter from Dr. O'Connor to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, he said that the aims of Healthcare as originally set out, and the completion of the Healthcare program, are far between. I litir ón Dr.O'Connor chuig an Aire Sláinte,Stephen Donnelly, dúirt sé gur mór idir aidhmeanna Sláintecare mar a leagadh amach iad ar dtús, agus an clár Sláintecare má chríochnaítear amach é. He said it was now clear that the co-operation promised by the Government, as well as the negotiations to be held with the public, was over. Dúirt sé go bhfuil sé soiléir anois go bhfuil deireadh leis an gcomhoibriú a bhí geallta ag an Rialtas, chomh maith leis an idirbheartaíocht a bhí le déanamh leis an bpobal. Dr.O'Connor is the 3rd member of the council to retire from his duties since last month. Is é an Dr.O'Connor an 3ú ball den chomhairle atá éirithe as a chuid dualgas ón mhí seo caite. The other two are Dr Laura Magahy and Professor Tom Keane. An Dr Laura Magahy agus an tOllamh Tom Keane an bheirt eile. Earlier today, the Taoiseach said the government is 'absolutely positive' that all aspects of the Healthcare program will be implemented. Dúirt an Taoiseach níos túisce inniu go bhfuil an rialtas 'cinnte dearfach' go gcuirfear gach gné den chlár Sláintecare i bhfeidhm.

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Sinn Féin seeks legal advice on canceled meeting. Sinn Féin ag lorg comhairle dlí faoi chruinniú ar ceal. A Sinn Féin Minister in Northern Ireland is seeking legal advice because a North-South Ministerial Council meeting on languages has been canceled. Tá Aire ó Shinn Féin i dTuaisceart Éireann ag lorg comhairle dlí toisc gur cuireadh cruinniú de chuid na Comhairle Aireachta Thuaidh-Theas ar theangacha,ar ceal. This was done because the DUP refused to participate. Rinneadh é seo mar gur dhiúltaigh an DUP páirt a ghlacadh ann. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says North-South structures cannot exist as long as there is a border in the Irish Sea. Deir ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson nach féidir struchtúir Thuaidh- Theas a bheith ann fad is atá teorann i Muir Éireann. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson Accordingly, he is not happy for his party to participate in Northern ministerial meetings. Ceannaire an DUP, Jeffrey Donaldson Dá réir,níl sé sásta go mbeadh a pháirtí páirteach i gcruinnithe aireachta Thuaidh. That is what happened today when the Minister for Community, Deirdre Hargey from Sinn Féin (MLA) was logged into the company of the Minister of State south of the border, Jack Chambers to have a meeting on languages. Sin a tharla inniu nuair a bhí an tAire Pobail, Deirdre Hargey ó Shinn Féin (MLA) logáilte isteach i gcuideachta an Aire Stáit ó dheas den teorainn, Jack Chambers le cruinniú bheith acu ar theangacha. However, as a DUP Minister was not present, they had to cancel the meeting. Siocar nach raibh Aire ón DUP i láthair áfach, bhí orthu an cruinniú a chur ar ceal.

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Mice could cost € 3.2bn in compensation. D'fhéadfadh €3.2bn de chostas cúitimh a bheith le míca. It is now said that the damage caused to homes by the mica blocks could cost € 3.2bn in compensation. Deirtear anois go bhféadfadh €3.2bn de chostas cúitimh a bheith leis an dochar atá déanta do thithe de bharr na mblocanna míca. The figure is contained in a draft report compiled by a working group on the subject. Tá an figiúir le fáil i ndréacht-thuarascáil atá curtha le chéile ag grúpa oibre ar an ábhar. It would be a 100% grant, but the report recommends repair work on the house itself standing, that is, it would not be intended to demolish the house. Bheadh deontas 100 faoin gcéad i gceist, ach is obair dheisiúcháin atá á moladh ag an tuarascáil ar an teach fhéin ina sheasamh, sé sin ní bheadh sé i gceist an teach a leagan go talamh. The campaign for compensation has said that nothing will satisfy it but to have all the money available to the families affected by the mica blocks. Tá sé ráite ag an bhfeachtas ar son an chúitimh nach sásóidh tada é ach an t-airgead iomlán a bheith ar fáil do na teaghlaigh atá thíos leis na blocanna míca. The majority of affected dwellings are in Counties Donegal and Mayo. Is i gContaetha Dhún na nGall agus Mhaigh Eo atá formhór na dtithe cónaithe atá buailte. However, the recommendations of this working group convened by Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien are not intended to be 100% compensated. Níl sé i gceist áfach go dtabharfaí 100 faoin gcéad cúítimh faoi mholtaí an ghrúpa oibre seo a chuir an tAire Tithíochta Darragh O'Brien le chéile. Minister O'Brien will now present this draft report to the leaders of the coalition parties and any resulting recommendations will be discussed by Government. Cuirfidh an tAire O'Brien an dréacht-thuarascáil seo anois faoi bhráid cheannairí na bpáirtithe comhrialtais agus beidh pé moladh a thagann as á phlé ag an Rialtas.

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102 people with Covid-19 died this month. 102 duine le covid 19 básaithe an mhí seo. Seventeen people died with Covid-19 in the State in the week to last Tuesday, according to the latest official figures. Bhásaigh seacht nduine dhéag le covid 19 sa Stát i gcaitheamh na seachtaine go dtí Dé Máirt seo caite, de réir na bhfigiúirí oifigiúla is deireanaí. As a result, 102 people have died with Covid-19 since the beginning of September. Fágann sin gur bhásaigh 102 duine le covid 19 ó thús Mheán Fómhair. That’s the highest monthly number since March. Sin an líon míosúil is airde ón Márta. The average age of seventeen people lost in a week was 76 years, it was said. 76 bliain meánaois na seacht nduine dhéag a cailleadh le seachtain, a dúradh. 5,249 people with Covid-19 have died in the State since the start of the pandemic, according to figures provided by the Health Protection Surveillance Center. Tá 5,249 duine le covid 19 básaithe sa Stát ó thús na paindéime, de réir figiúirí atá curtha ar fáil ag an Lárionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte. 86% of these people already had an illness or other illness. Bhí tinneas nó aicíd eile ag gabháil do 86 faoin gcéad de na daoine sin cheana féin. Covid-19 was said to be the cause of death for 94% of the 5,249 casualties but the other 6% are uncertain. Dúradh gur covid 19 ba thrúig bháis do 94 faoin gcéad den 5,249 duine a cailleadh ach níltear iomlán cinnte faoin 6 faoin gcéad eile. The latest figures also show that there are 297 people with Covid-19 in hospitals across the country today, three fewer than yesterday. Léiríonn na figiúirí is deireanaí chomh maith go bhfuil 297 duine le covid 19 in ospidéil ar fud na tíre inniu, sin triúr níos lú ná inné.

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Man convicted of murdering his wife in Dublin. Fear ciontaithe i ndúnmharú a mhná céile i mBaile Átha Cliath. In the Central Criminal Court, a 39-year-old man was convicted of the murder of his wife in Dublin four years ago. Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, ciontaíodh fear 39 bliain d'aois i ndúnmharú a mhná céile i mBaile Átha Cliath ceithre bliana ó shin. Renato Gehlen, a native of Brazil, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anne Colomines, 37, of French descent. Phleádáil Renato Gehlen, as an mBrasaíl ó dhúchas, neamhchiontach i ndúnmharú Anne Colomines, 37 bliain, ar de bhunadh na Fraince í. The woman was stabbed and killed in Dorset Square, Upper Gardiner Street, on October 25, 2017. Sádh agus maraíodh an bhean i gCearnóg Dorset, Sráid Ghairdinéir Uachtarach, ar an 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2017. Renato Gehlen claimed that Anne Colomines stabbed herself but the jury did not accept that story. Mhaígh Renato Gehlen gur sháigh Anne Colomines í féin ach ní raibh glacadh ag an ngiúiré leis an scéal sin. The jurors unanimously convicted him. D'aon ghuth a chiontaigh na giúróirí é. The trial stated that the two met while working for Paypal in Dublin and married in October 2012. Dúradh sa triail gur chas an bheirt ar a chéile nuair a bhí siad go obair do chomhlacht Paypal i mBaile Átha Cliath agus gur phós siad i mí Dheireadh Fómhair na bliana 2012. Several months before she was killed, however, Anne Colomines told her husband that she wanted a divorce from him. Roinnt míonna sular maraíodh í, áfach, dúirt Anne Colomines lena fear céile go raibh sí ag iarraidh colscaradh uaidh. He later found out that she had another lover in France. Fuair sé amach ina dhiaidh sin go raibh leannán eile aici sa Fhrainc. The trial stated that she and the man had sent each other 296 text messages the night she was killed. Dúradh sa triail gur chuir sí féin agus an fear úd 296 teachtaireacht téacs chuig a chéile an oíche a maraíodh í. Anne Colomines stabbed four times and cut her hands while defending herself. Sádh Anne Colomines ceithre huaire agus gearradh a lámha nuair a bhí sí á cosaint féin. Renato Gehlen will be sentenced to life in prison as mandated by law when he comes before the court again next month. Gearrfar príosún saoil ar Renato Gehlen de réir mar atá sainordaithe sa dlí nuair a thiocfas sé os comhair na cúirte arís an mhí seo chugainn.

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Asylum in Ireland to be given to another 500 people from Afghanistan. Tearmann in Éirinn le tabhairt do 500 duine eile ón Afganastáin. The Government is to provide asylum to another 500 people from Afghanistan, who already have relatives living in Ireland. Tá an Rialtas le tearmann a thabhairt do thart ar 500 duine eile ón Afganastáin, daoine a bhfuil gaolta leo ina gcónaí in Éirinn cheana féin. Justice Minister Heather Humphreys said the new scheme is for people currently at risk in Afghanistan and for people who have fled that country and are settling in neighboring countries. Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Heather Humphreys go mbaineann an scéim nua le daoine atá i mbaol san Afganastáin faoi láthair agus le daoine a theith ón tír sin agus atá ag cur fúthu i dtíortha comharsanachta. 670 people from Afghanistan have been granted asylum in this country so far this year. Tá tearmann tugtha sa tír seo do 670 duine ón Afganastáin go dtí seo i mbliana. Minister Humphreys stated that the Government has been very sympathetic to the Afghan people since the Taliban came to power there again last month. Mhaígh an tAire Humphreys go bhfuil an-bhá ag an Rialtas le muintir na hAfganastáine ó tháinig an Talaban i réim ansin arís an mhí seo caite. She also indicated that more Afghans will still be allowed to come to Ireland in a few months' time under schemes already in place. Thug sí le fios freisin go mbeidh cead ag tuilleadh Afgánach fós teacht go hÉirinn as seo go ceann roinnt míonna faoi scéimeanna atá i bhfeidhm cheana féin. All of these refugees will be allowed to stay in Ireland for up to two years after which they can apply for permanent residence status. Beidh cead ag na teifigh seo ar fad fanacht in Éirinn ar feadh suas le dhá bhliain agus féadfaidh siad iarratas a dhéanamh ar stádas cónaithe buan ina dhiaidh sin. Minister Roderic O'Gorman said the refugees will not be placed in direct supply centers when they arrive in Ireland. Dúirt an tAire Roderic O'Gorman nach gcuirfear na teifigh in ionaid soláthair dhírigh nuair a thagann siad go hÉirinn.

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Hutch lost his appeal against his extradition to Ireland. A achomharc caillte ag Hutch i gcoinne a eiseachadta go hÉirinn. Gerard Hutch, better known as the 'Monk', has lost his appeal against his extradition to Ireland. Tá a achomharc i gcoinne a eiseachadta go hÉirinn caillte ag Gerard Hutch, nó an 'Monk' mar is fearr aithne air. Three judges at a Spanish National Court ruled in the evening that the European Arrest Warrant awarded to Hutch in August stands. Rialaigh triúr breithiúna i gCúirt Náisiúnta sa Spáinn tráthnóna go seasann an Barántas Gabhála Eorpaigh a bronnadh ar Hutch i mí Lúnasa. It was at that time that police arrested the 'Monk' in the town of Fuengirola on the Costa Del Sol. Ba ag an tráth sin a ghabh póilíni an 'Monk' i mbaile Fuengirola ar an Costa Del Sol. Gardaí are seeking the extradition of Hutch (57) as he is being questioned about the murder of criminal David Byrne (34) at the Regency hotel in Dublin in February 2016. Tá na gardaí ag iarraidh go n-eiseachadfaí Hutch (57) mar go bhfuiltear ag iarraidh é a cheistiú faoi dhúnmharú an choirpigh David Byrne (34) in óstán an Regency i mBaile Átha Cliath i bhFeabhra na bliana 2016. David Byrne, the criminal killed in the raid on the Regency hotel in 2016 The State here also wants Hutch to be tried in the Special Criminal Court, if there is enough evidence to do so. David Byrne, an coirpeach a maraíodh sa ruathar ar óstán an Regency i 2016 Teastaíonn ón Stát anseo freisin go gcuirfí Hutch ar a thriail sa Chúirt Choiriúil Speisialta, má tá dóthain fianaise ann le sin a dhéanamh. However, if Hutch is convicted, he will be allowed to return to Spain to serve his prison term. Má chiontaítear Hutch áfach, beidh cead aige filleadh ar an Spáinn lena thréimhse príosunachta a chur isteach. Gerard Hutch has residency status in Spain, and authorities then say he pays his taxes in Spain in his own name. Tá stádas cónaitheach sa Spáinn ag Gerard Hutch, agus deir na húdaráis ansin go n-íocann sé a chuid cánach sa Spáinn ina ainm féin.

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Experts doubt the elimination of contact tracking. Saineolaithe in amhras go gcuirfear deireadh le rianú teagmhála. It is reported in the print media today that the National Public Health Emergency Team is to discuss the end of public contact tracking on 22 October. Tuairiscítear sna meáin chlóite inniu go bhfuil an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí chun plé a dhéanamh ar dheireadh a chur le rianú teagmhálacha i measc an phobail ar an 22 Deireadh Fómhair. Many Covid-19 health restrictions will be eased on that day. Is ar an lá sin a dhéanfar maolú ar roinnt mhaith srianta sláinte covid 19. Trinity College Immunology Professor Kingston Mills said today that he would be surprised if NPHET decided to end contact tracking. Dúirt an tOllamh Imdhíoneolaíochta ó Choláiste na Tríonóide, Kingston Mills inniu go gcuirfeadh sé ionadh air dá ndéanfadh NPHET cinneadh deireadh a chur le rianadh teagmhálacha. Other experts have also expressed concern. Tá imní léirithe ag saineolaithe eile freisin. Professor Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician at Tallaght University Hospital told News today that it may still be too early to make this change. Dúirt an tOllamh Rónán Collins, Geiriatraí Comhairleach in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Tamhlacht le Nuacht inniu go mb'fhéidir go bhfuil sé róluath fós an t-athrú seo a dhéanamh. "Sure, the number of Covid 19 cases has decreased, but we still see a lot of sick people in hospitals with Covid - 19, especially among unvaccinated people. "Cinnte, tá laghdú ar na líon na gcásanna Covid 19, ach fós féin feiceann muid go leor daoine breoite sna h-ospidéil le covid 19, go háirithe i measc daoine nach bhfuil vacsaínithe. In my experience, many people from other countries - especially western Europe - do not trust the vaccination program. Ó mo thaithí féin, tá go leor daoine ó thíortha eile - ó iarthar na hEorpa go háirithe - nach bhfuil muinín acu as an gclár vacsaínithe. So they are still in danger. Mar sin, tá siad fós i mbaol. I believe that tracking contacts among certain groups is important. " Creidim go bhfuil tábhacht ag baint le rianú teagmhálacha is measc grúpaí áirithe." Professor Anthony O'Connor, Consultant Doctor of Gastroenterology at the same hospital, told News that he has an open mind on this issue. Dúirt an tOllamh Anthony O'Connor, Dochtúir Comhairleach le Gaistreintreolaíocht san ospidéal céanna, le Nuacht go bhfuil intinn oscailte aige i leith na ceiste seo. "But," he said, "it is necessary to constantly monitor the number of cases and to immediately return contact tracking if the number of cases increases." "Ach", a dúirt sé, "is gá súil a choimeád i gcónaí ar líon na gcásanna agus rianú teagmhálacha a thabhairt ar ais láithreach má thagann méadú ar líon na gcásanna." From Monday, contact tracking will become routine among school children. Ón Luan, cuirfear deireadh le rianú teagmhálacha mar ghnáthamh i measc leanaí scoile. Children who are in close contact - but who do not have symptoms - will not have to stay away from people either. Ní bheidh ar leanaí atá ina ngartheagmhálacha - ach nach bhfuil comharthaí sóirt orthu - fanacht amach ó dhaoine ach oiread. The National Public Health Emergency Team is to examine the impact of the end of contact tracking on schools before making any decision on the wider community. Tá an Fhoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí chun scrúdú a dhéanamh ar an dtionchar a bheidh ag deireadh rianú teagmhálacha ar scoileanna sula ndéanfar aon chinneadh maidir leis an bpobal níos leithne.

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Temporary cycle route for third time voting. Bealach rothaíochta sealadach le cur ar vóta den triú huair. A resolution will be discussed at a meeting of Galway City Council on Monday evening regarding the construction of a temporary cycleway alongside the promenade in Strand Road. Pléifear rún ag cruinniú Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe tráthnóna Dé Luain faoi bhealach rothaíochta sealadach a thógáil taobh leis an phromanáid i mBóthar na Trá. City Mayor Cllr. Méara na cathrach an Comh. Colette Connolly, NS is praising the resolution. Colette Connolly, NS atá ag moladh an rúin. But some councilors and enthusiasts in Strand Road say there is uncertainty about what is planned in this large tourist and walking area and want more information and a detailed plan of what is involved, says Pete Kelly of the organization The Village which represents on businesses in Br. Ach deir roinnt comhairleoirí agus lucht graithe i mBóthar na Trá go bhfuil éiginnteacht ann faoina bhfuil beartaithe sa cheantar mór turasóireachta agus siúlóide seo agus tá siad ag iarraidh tuilleadh eolais agus plean mionsonraithe faoina bhfuil i gceist, Deir Pete Kelly ón eagraíocht The Village a dhéanann ionadaíocht ar ghnónna i mBr. The Beach is not opposed to any cycle route in its own right but needs to know more about what is involved. na Trá nach bhfuil lucht graithe in éadan aon bhealach rothaíochta ann féin ach go dteastaíonn tuilleadh eolais faoina bhfuil i gceist. People may be worried about the impact on parking he says. D'fhéadfadh go mbeadh imní ar dhaoine faoin tionchar a bheadh ar chúrsaí páirceála a deir sé. Kevin Jennings, Chair of the Galway Cycle Campaign, says the city and surrounding towns are perfect for cycling routes. Deir Kevin Jennings, Cathaoirleach Fheachtas Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe go bhfuil an chathair agus bailte in aice léi foirfe le bealtaí rothaíochta a fhorbairt orthu. Safety for cyclists will be greatly enhanced he says. Cuirfear go mór le sábháilteacht do rothaithe a deir sé. Earlier this year the Government pledged € 240 million to develop new cycle and walking routes across the country. Níos túisce i mbliana gheall an Rialtas go mbeadh €240 milliún ar fáil le bealtaí nua rothaíochta agus siúlóide a fhorbairt ar fud na tíre. Local authorities, including Galway City Council, have over 400 projects planned. Tá os cionn 400 togra beartaithe ag údaráis áitiúla, Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe ina measc. Twice a year another resolution put before the Council on a cycle lane in Strand Road has failed. Faoi dhó le bliain theip ar rún eile a cuireadh os comhair na Comhairle faoi lána rothaíochta i mBóthar na Trá.

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Inquiry into crash landing. Fiosrúchán ar siúl maidir le heitleán a tuirlingíodh de thuairt. An investigation is underway into the incident that occurred yesterday on the beach at Carnhead in Wexford when a small plane crashed. Tá fiosrúchán ar siúl maidir leis an eachtra a tharla inné ar an trá ar Cheann an Chairn i Loch Garman nuair a tuirlingíodh eitleán beag de thuairt. There were four on the plane, two men and two women. Bhí ceathrar ar an eitleán, beirt fhear agus beirt bhan. They were injured but not in danger of death. Gortaíodh iad ach níl siad i mbaol báis. The incident happened yesterday afternoon around 5:10 pm. Tharla an eachtra tráthnóna inné thart ar 5:10pm. Staff from the Air Accident Investigation Unit began an on-site investigation last night. Chuir foireann ón Aonad Imscrúdaithe ar Aerthimpistí tús le fiosrúchán ar an láthair aréir. The leader of that unit, Jurgen Whyte, said they do not yet know what caused the incident. Dúirt ceannaire an aonaid sin, Jurgen Whyte, nach bhfuil a fhios acu go fóill céard a ba chúis leis an eachtra. They are investigating whether one of the engines was faulty. It is understood that those on board were involved in wildlife research off the Wexford coast. Tá siad ag fiosrú arbh amhlaidh go raibh locht ar cheann amháin de na hinnill Tuigtear go raibh na daoine a bhí ar bord ag glacadh páirte i dtaighde fiadhúlra amach ó chósta Loch Garman.

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National minimum wage to be raised "for one year". Íosphá náisiúnta le hardú "as seo go ceann bliana". Tánaiste Leo Varadkar announced in the Dáil that the national minimum wage will be raised over the next year. Thug an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar le fios sa Dáil go n-ardófar an t-íosphá náisiúnta as seo go ceann bliana. He gave no hint, however, about how much will be added. Níor thug sé aon leid, áfach, faoi cé mhéad a chuirfear leis. The national minimum wage is currently € 10.20 per hour. €10.20 san uair atá san íosphá náisiúnta faoi láthair. It was previously € 10.10 per hour but was increased on 1 January this year. €10.10 san uair a bhí ann roimhe sin ach ardaíodh é ar an 1 Eanáir i mbliana. The Low Pay Commission has submitted a report to Government which it proposes to increase the minimum wage to € 10.50. Tá tuarascáil curtha faoi bhráid an Rialtais ag an gCoimisiún um Pá Íseal agus tuigtear go moltar inti an t-íosphá a ardú go dtí €10.50. The Low Pay Commission was set up five years ago. Bunaíodh an Coimisiún um Pá Íseal cúig bliana ó shin. Trade unions, employers and advocacy groups are involved and there is often disagreement between these different groups over the issue of the national minimum wage. Ceardchumainn, fostóirí agus grúpaí abhcóideachta atá páirteach ann agus is minic easaontas a bheith idir na dreamanna éagsúla sin faoi cheist an íosphá náisiúnta. The issue is currently very timely in light of the difficulties of childcare centers in recruiting and retaining workers due to the low pay in the sector. Tá an cheist an-tráthúil faoi láthair i bhfianaise na ndeacrachtaí atá ag ionaid chúraim leanaí oibrithe a earcú agus a choinneáil mar gheall ar an bpá íseal san earnáil. Leo Varadkar also indicated in the Dáil that the Government is looking at raising the fuel allowance, old age pension and social welfare payments in next month 's Budget. Thug Leo Varadkar le fios freisin sa Dáil go bhfuil an Rialtas ag breathnú ar an liúntas breosla, an pinsean seanaoise agus íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialaigh a ardú sa Bhuiséad an mhí seo chugainn.

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Woman over 40 killed in Kildare accident. Bean os cionn 40 bliain maraithe i dtionóisc i gCill Dara. A pedestrian - over the age of 40 - was killed when she was struck by a lorry in Co Kildare in the evening. Maraíodh bean - coisí - os cionn 40 bliain d'aois nuair a bhuail leoraí í i gCo Chill Dara tráthnóna. The crash occurred on the M7 motorway south between Newbridge Junction 12 and Kildare Junction 13. Tharla an tubaiste ar mhótarbhealach an M7 ó dheas idir Acomhal 12 Dhroichead Nua agus Acomhal 13 Chill Dara. The woman was taken to Tallaght University Hospital, where she was confirmed missing. Tugadh an bhean chuig Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Tamhlacht, áit ar deimhníodh go raibh sí caillte. The Gardaí carried out a forensic examination at the scene and that section of the motorway has since reopened. Rinne na Gardaí scrúdú dlí-eolaíochta ar láthair na heachtra agus tá an chuid sin den mhótarbhealach oscailte arís ó shin. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information on what has happened - especially those driving at the time - to speak to them. Tá na Gardaí ag achainí ar dhaoine a bhfuil aon eolas acu ar ar tharla - go háirithe daoine a bhí ag tiomáint thar bráid ag an am - teacht chun cainte leo.

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Concern that women and children will be discriminated against in a compensation scheme. Imní go n-idirdhealófar mná agus leanaí i scéim chúitimh. News Minister for Children and Equality Roderic O'Gorman intends to expand the compensation scheme for those who have spent time in Maternity and Infant Homes. Nuacht Tá sé i gceist ag an Aire Leanaí agus Comhionannais Roderic O'Gorman an scéim chúitimh dóibh siúd a chaith am in Árais Máithreacha agus Naíonán a leathnú. The Irish Times reported today that women who spent less than six months in the houses and were in them after 1974 will be eligible to apply for compensation if the Government accepts Minister O'Gorman 's plan. Tuairisicíodh ar an Irish Times inniu go mbeidh mná a chaith níos lú ná sé mhí sna hárais agus a bhí iontu i ndiaidh 1974 i dteideal iarratas a dhéanamh ar an chúiteamh má ghlacann an Rialtas le plean an Aire O'Gorman. However, the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Maternity and Infant Homes published at the beginning of the year recommended that women who spent more than six months in the homes would be eligible to apply for compensation. Moladh i dtuarascáil an Choimisiúin Imscrúdúcháin Árais Máithreacha agus Naíonán a foilsíodh i dtús na bliana, áfach, gur mná a chaith níos mó ná sé mhí sna hárais a bheadh i dteideal cur isteach ar chúiteamh. Independent TD Catherine Connolly said the Government must ensure that women who have spent time in the homes and children born in them are not discriminated against when considering Minister O'Gorman 's resolution: "The Commission has discriminated between certain ages and certain years. Dúirt an Teachta Dála Neamhspleách Catherine Connolly go gcaithfidh an Rialtas a chinntiú nach n- idirdhealófar na mná a chaith seal sna hárais agus na leanaí a rugadh iontu nuair atá rún an Aire O'Gorman á mheas acu: "Rinne an Coimisiún idirdhealú idir aoiseanna áirithe agus blianta áirithe. They also referred to women who were in the homes alone without children, and then to children who were born and spent time after their mother left the house. Thagair siad freisin do mhná a bhí sna hárais leo féin gan páistí, agus ansin do pháistí a saolaíodh iontu agus a chaith am iontu i ndiaidh dá máthair an t-áras a fhágáil. Discrimination like this is unacceptable. " Ní féidir glacadh le hidirdhealú mar seo." According to Catherine Connolly, who was highly critical of the report when it was published in January, anyone in one of the halls should be entitled to go before any commission set up to tell their story and retaliate. to get. Dar le Catherine Connolly, a bhí an-cháinteach ar an tuarascáil nuair a foilsíodh í i mí Eanáir, gur cheart go mbeadh aon duine a bhí i gceann de na hárais i dteideal dul os comhair aon choimisiúin a bhunófaí lena a scéal a inseacht agus cúiteamh a fháil. A spokesperson from the Áras an Bon Secours Survivors Group in Tuam told RTÉ / TG4 News that they were disappointed that this story had been leaked to the media. Dúirt urlabhraí ó Ghrúpa Marthanóirí Áras an Bon Secours i dTuaim le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 gur cúis díomá dóibh gur sceitheadh an scéal seo leis na meáin. Whoever spawned it appears to be regardless of the feelings of the survivors and those born in them, the spokesman said. Is cosúil go bhfuil cibé duine a sceith é beag beann ar mhothúcháin na marthanóirí agus na ndaoine a saolaíodh iontu, a dúirt an t-urlabhraí. Last night, Roderic O'Gorman wrote to survivors saying that although there was speculation about the compensation scheme in the media no settlement had been made. Aréir, scríobh Roderic O’Gorman chuig marthanóirí á rá cé go mbeadh tuairimíocht faoin scéim chúitimh sna meáin nach raibh aon socrú déanta. He will present the proposals to the Government in early October, he said. Cuirfidh sé na moltaí faoi bhráid an Rialtais i dtús Dheireadh Fómha...

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Irish Water apologizes for pollution supply. Leithscéal gafa ag Uisce Éireann faoi sholáthar truaillithe. The managing director of Irish Water has apologized to those who fell ill after drinking contaminated water from public supplies in Leinster. Tá leithscéal gafa ag stiúrthóir bainistíochta Uisce Éireann leis na daoine a d'éirigh tinn tar éis dóibh uisce truaillithe ón soláthar poiblí i gCúige Laighean a ól. Niall Gleeson said the disaster should not have happened. Dúirt Niall Gleeson nár cheart don tubaiste tarlú. Contaminated water was found at two treatment plants, the Town Center in Co. Kildare and the Branch Center in Co. Wexford. Is in dhá ionad cóireála a fuarthas an t-uisce truaillithe, mar atá, ionad an Bhaile Mhóir i gCo Chill Dara agus in ionad na Craobhaí i gCo Loch Garman. Water is supplied to people in north Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford, from these two locations respectively. Cuirtear uisce ar fáil do dhaoine i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath agus i nGuaire, Co Loch Garman, ón dá ionad sin faoi seach. Speaking on RTÉ, Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water is taking steps to ensure that such mishaps do not happen again. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, mhaígh Niall Gleeson go bhfuil bearta á gcur i bhfeidhm ag Uisce Éireann lena chinntiú nach dtarlóidh míthapa mar seo arís. He said the body was informed too late that the water was contaminated. Dúirt sé gur cuireadh in iúl go rómhall don chomhlacht go raibh an t-uisce truaillithe. The dirty water had gone through the supply system by the time the company was notified and as a result, he said, there was no proximity in a boiling notice issued. Bhí an t-uisce salach imithe tríd an gcóras soláthair faoin am a fuair an comhlacht scéala faoi agus dá bharr sin, a dúirt sé, ní raibh aon ghar i bhfógra fiuchta a eisiúint. Gliasánch confirmed that Irish Water was looking to find out the reasons for this delay but suggested that there were "communication difficulties" in Wexford County Council. Dheimhnigh an Gliasánch go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag féachaint le fios fátha na moille seo a fháil ach thug sé le tuiscint go raibh "deacrachtaí cumarsáide" i gComhairle Contae Loch Garman. As soon as Ireland Water was notified, he said, the company notified the Environmental Protection Agency and the Health Service Executive. Chomh luath in Éirinn agus a tugadh fógra d'Uisce Éireann, a duirt sé, chuir an comhlacht scéala chuig an an nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil agus chuig Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. At least 52 people became ill in Gorey after drinking the contaminated water. Buaileadh tinn 52 duine ar a laghad i nGuaire tar éis dóibh an t-uisce truaillithe a ól. Some were hospitalized. Cuireadh cuid acu in ospidéil. Bacteria associated with E. Baictéir atá bainteach le E. coli author of the evil, it was said. coli údar an oilc, a dúradh. Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water wants one organization to be responsible for water services in this country in order to improve the efficiency of the system, he said. Thug Niall Gleeson le fios go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh aon eagraíocht amháin a bheith freagrach as seribhísí uisce sa tír seo d'fhonn éifeachtacht an chórais a fheabhsú, mar a dúirt sé. The Workplace Relations Commission is in talks about transferring workers in local authority water departments to Irish Water. Tá cainteanna ar bun sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre faoi oibrithe i rannóga uisce na n-údarás áitiúil a aistriú go hUisce Éireann.

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Two Derry men charged with the murder of Lyra McKee. Beirt fhear as Doire cúisithe i ndúnmharú Lyra McKee. Two men from Derry have been brought before a court charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in the city two and a half years ago. Tugadh beirt fhear as Doire os comhair cúirte agus iad cúisithe i ndúnmharú an iriseora Lyra McKee sa chathair dhá bhliain go leith ó shin. They are Gearóid Cavanagh, 33, and Jordan Devine, 21. Sin iad Gearóid Cavanagh, 33 bliain d'aois, agus Jordan Devine, 21 bliain d'aois. The two appeared in court today on video link. Is ar nasc físe a bhí an bheirt os comhair na cúirte inniu. Lyra McKee was shot and killed during riots in the Creggan area of Derry on 18 April 2019. Lámhachadh agus maraíodh Lyra McKee le linn círéibeacha i gceantar an Chreagáin i nDoire ar an 18 Aibreán 2019. Lyra McKee, 29, was killed by the group known as the New IRA, but by accident. Dúirt an grúpa ar a dtugtar an tIRA Nua gurb iad a mharaigh Lyra McKee, a bhí 29 bliain, ach gur de thaisme é. In court today, in addition to murder, Gearóid Cavanagh and Jordan Devine were charged with possession of firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life. Sa chúirt inniu, chomh maith le dúnmharú, cúisíodh Gearóid Cavanagh agus Jordan Devine in arm tine agus armlón a bheith ina seilbh acu agus rún acu beatha a chur i mbaol. The two have also been charged with other crimes alleged to have taken place during the riots. Tá coireanna eile a deirtear a tharla le linn na gcíréibeacha curtha i leith na beirte fosta. A prosecution lawyer said police believe the two men were with the man who fired the bullet that killed Lyra McKee. Dúirt dlíodóir ionchúisimh go gcreideann na póilíní go raibh an bheirt fhear in éindí leis an té a scaoil an piléar a mharaigh Lyra McKee. Prosecution lawyers said the prosecution case is weak. Dúirt dlíodóirí na gcúisithe go bhfuil cás an ionchúisimh lag. Both were released on bail and will be brought before a court again on October 7. Scaoileadh saor an bheirt ar bannaí agus tabharfar os comhair cúirte arís iad ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair.

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Culture Night: the life of the Gaeltacht naughty is for you !. Oíche Chultúir: is é do bheatha ag aos dána na Gaeltachta duit!. As part of the national celebration of Culture Night this year, Ealaín na Gaeltachta will be supporting over 30 diverse events throughout the Gaeltacht. Mar chuid den cheiliúradh náisiúnta ar Oíche Chultúir i mbliana beidh Ealaín na Gaeltachta ag tacú le os cionn 30 imeacht ilghnéitheach ar fud na Gaeltachta. Music, dance, film and literature events will take place online and in venues throughout the Gaeltacht. Beidh ócáidí ceoil, damhsa, scannánaíochta agus litríochta ar siúl ar líne agus in ionaid ar fud na Gaeltachta. In the Hermitage in Dingle, Co Kerry, writer - in - residence Colm Mac Gearailt and his friends Eoin P Ó Murchú, Fionn Ó Neill and Mattie Barker will present the oral poetry to the public. Sa Díseart sa Daingean, Co Chiarraí, beidh an scríbhneoir cónaithe Colm Mac Gearailt agus a chairde Eoin P Ó Murchú, Fionn Ó Neill agus Mattie Barker ag cur na filíochta béil i láthair an phobail. The Donegal Women 's Network will be celebrating the creativity of beavers at a sand art exhibition, with artist Maria Coleman making a film as part of the same project. Beidh Gréasán Ban Dhún na nGall ag ceiliúradh chruthaitheacht na mbéithe ag taispeántas ealaíne gainimh, agus beidh scannán á dhéanamh ag an ealaíontóir Maria Coleman mar chuid den togra céanna. In Inis Oírr, a brand new version of the traditional folk song Óró, 'é do bheatha abhaile will be launched by the renowned singer Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola. In Inis Oírr, beidh leagan úrnua den amhrán tíre traidisiúnta Óró, 'sé do bheatha abhaile á sheoladh ag an amhránaí iomráiteach Lasairfhíona Ní Chonaola. Ruairí Ó Donnabháin, a dancer who is performing for Cléire, is the Gaeltacht ambassador for Culture Night 2021 and is looking forward to tonight: "I look forward to inviting the dancer Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, the Dancer Resident at the Cultural Center in Baile Bhuirne, come out to work with me on Cléire to strengthen the link between the Gaeltacht areas in Cork. " Is é Ruairí Ó Donnabháin, damhsóir atá ag cur faoi ar Chléire, ambasadóir na Gaeltachta d’Oíche Chultúir 2021 agus tá sé ag tnúth leis an oíche anocht: "Táim ag súil go mór le cuireadh a thabhairt don rinceoir Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, an Rinceoir Cónaitheach san Ionad Cultúrtha i mBaile Bhuirne, teacht amach chun obair liom ar Chléire chun an nasc idir na ceantair Ghaeltachta i gCorcaigh a láidriú." Micheál Ó Fearraigh, Údarás na Gaeltachta's Arts Development Executive, said that celebrating the cultural richness of the Gaeltacht provides "a vibrant and unique insight nationally and internationally into the uniqueness of the Gaeltacht". Dúirt Micheál Ó Fearraigh, Feidhmeannach Forbartha Ealaíon Údarás na Gaeltachta, go dtugtar "léargas bríomhar agus ar leith go náisiúnta agus go hidirnáisiúnta ar shainiúlacht na Gaeltachta" trí shaibhreas cultúir na Gaeltachta a cheiliúradh. A special television program entitled Culture Night in the Gaeltacht will take place on TG4 at 8.30 tonight. Beidh clár speisialta teilfíse dar teideal Oíche Chultúir sa Ghaeltacht ar siúl ar TG4 ag 8.30 anocht.!

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Half the craft of the harness: drones being used by water wardens. Leath na ceirde an uirnis: leas á bhaint as dróin ag maoir uisce. Inland Fisheries Ireland says there has been an increase in illegal fishing in this country during the Covid-19 restrictions. Deir Iascach Intíre Éireann go raibh meadú ar iascaireacht mhídhleathach sa tír seo le linn srianta covid 19. The State agency is responsible for the protection and conservation of fish stocks and inland waterway resources. Tá an ghníomhaireacht Stáit freagrach as stoic éisc agus acmhainní na n-uiscebhealaí intíre a chosaint agus a chaomhnú. In efforts to control illegal fishing, the agency has resorted to modern technology. Agus iarrachtaí á ndéanamh acu le smacht a chur ar iascaireacht mhídhleathach, tá an ghníomhaireacht tar éis dul i muinín na teichneolaíochta nua-aimseartha. Inland Fisheries Ireland says it is using drones more frequently to keep a closer eye on the country's rivers and waterways. Deir Iascach Intíre Éireann go bhfuil leas á bhaint níos mince acu as dróin chun súil níos géire a choimeád ar aibhneacha agus uiscebhealaí na tíre. Officers are trained to put the drones to work while out on patrol. Tá oifigigh oilte chun na dróin a chur ag obair agus iad amuigh ar patról. One of them, Seán Ó Cionnaith, says that drones are a great help: "Drones can fly over a river in a short amount of time, which can take us a few hours to walk. Deir duine acu, Seán Ó Cionnaith, gur an-chúnamh is ea na dróin: "Tá na dróin in ann eitilt thar abhainn in achar beag ama, rud a d'fheádfadh cúpla uair a chloig a thógaint orainne ag siúl. "Also, we have found more illegal equipment due to the drones." "Chomh maith leis sin, táimid tar éís teacht ar níos mó trealamh mídhleathach de bharr na ndrón." Fisheries Inspector Barry Kelly says officers seized almost 1,300 illegal devices last year compared to 788 the previous year. Deir an Cigire Iascaireachta Barry Kelly gur ghabh oifigigh nach mór 1,300 gléas mídhleathach anuraidh i gcomparáid le 788 an bhliain roimhe sin. In addition, 119 legal cases were opened in 2020 compared to 67 in 2019. Chomh maith leis sin, cuireadh 119 cás dlí sa siúl in 2020 i gcomórtas le 67 in 2019. With the help of state-of-the-art equipment, Cellular says, the agency will now keep a closer eye on more waterways. Le cabhair an trealaimh nua- aimseartha, a deir an Ceallach, beidh an ghníomhaireacht ag coimeád súil níos géire agus níos minice anois ar níos mó uiscebhealaí.

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"The Government did not advise the President not to go to service". "Níor mhol an Rialtas don Uachtarán gan dul chuig seirbhís". The Government has confirmed that it did not advise President Michael D Higgins to accept an invitation to attend a special service in Armagh to commemorate the partition of Ireland and the centenary of the founding of the Northern state. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Rialtas nár chomhairligh siad don Uachtarán Michael D Higgins cur suas do chuireadh freastal ar sheirbhís speisialta in Ard Mhacha le críochdheighilt na hÉireann agus bunú stát an Tuaiscirt céad bliain ó shin a chomóradh. The Government said they are constitutionally barred from giving such advice to the President. Dúirt an Rialtas bhfuil cosc bunreachtúil orthu comhairle den chineál sin a chur ar an Uachtarán. In a statement yesterday, a spokesman for the president said Michael D Higgins could not attend next month 's service but did not say exactly why. I ráiteas inné, dúirt urlabhraí an Uachtaráin nach bhféadfadh Michael D Higgins freastal ar an tseirbhís a bheas ar siúl an mhí seo chugainn ach ní dúradh go baileach cén fáth. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said the President's decision was a step backwards in terms of reconciliation and called on him to reconsider it. Dúirt ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson gur céim ar gcúl ó thaobh an athmhuintearais de cinneadh an Uachtaráin agus d'iarr sé air a mhachnamh a dhéanamh arís air. The service will be attended by Queen Elizabeth of England, the Catholic primate of Ireland, Archbishop Éamon Martin and the leaders of the other Christian churches. Beidh Banríon Eilís Shasana, príomháidh Caitliceach na hÉireann, an tArdeaspag Éamon Martin agus ceannairí na n-eaglaisí Críostaí eile i láthair ag an tseirbhís.

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House prices rose 8.6% on average over a year. Praghsanna tithe ardaithe 8.6 faoin gcéad ar an meán le bliain. House prices have risen by an average of 8.6% in a year, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Tá praghsanna tithe ardaithe 8.6 faoin gcéad ar an meán le bliain, de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí ón bPríomh-Oifig Staidrimh. This is the fastest growth rate in three years. Seo an ráta fáis is gasta le trí bliana. The statistics relate to the year to last July. Baineann an staidreamh leis an mbliain go dtí Iúil seo caite. Dublin's average increase was 8.1% - both north and south - and the rest of the country was up 9.1%. Ardú 8.1 faoin gcéad ar an meán a bhí i gceist i mBaile Átha Cliath - idir thuaidh agus theas - agus ardú 9.1 faoin gcéad sa chuid eile den tír. The figures also show that the volume of homes being bought and sold back is at the same level as before the pandemic. Léiríonn na figiúirí chomh maith go bhfuil an méid tithe atá á gceannach agus á ndíol ar ais ag an leibhéal céanna agus a bhí roimh an bpaindéim. In Dublin, house prices rose 9.2% and apartment prices rose 3.7%. I mBaile Átha Cliath, is ardú 9.2 faoin gcéad a tháinig ar phraghsanna tithe agus is ardú 3.7 faoin gcéad a tháinig ar phraghsanna árasán. Outside Dublin, house prices rose by 8.7% and apartment prices by 14.6%. Lasmuigh de Bhaile Átha Cliath, bhí ardú 8.7 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna tithe agus ardú 14.6 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna árasán. The largest increase was in the border area - 16.2%. Is i limistéar na teorann a bhí an t-ardú is mó - 16.2 faoin gcéad . The cheapest residences in the State are in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, and Clones, Co. Monaghan. Is sa Chaisleán Riabhach, Co Ros Comáin, agus i gCluain Eois, Co Mhuineacháin, atá na hárais chónaithe is saoire sa Stát. The average price in these areas is € 90,000. €90,000 is ea an meánphraghas sna ceantair sin. Prices are now 99% higher in the country as a whole than in 2013, at a time of economic downturn. Tá praghsanna 99 faoin gcéad níos airde anois sa tír trí chéile ná mar a bhí in 2013, tráth a bhí cúlú eacnamaíochta ann. This is an increase of 106.8% for Dublin. Ardú 106.8 faoin gcéad atá ann i gcás Bhaile Átha Cliath.

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Students staying in hotels for lack of appropriate accommodation. Mic léinn ag fosadh in óstáin de cheal cóiríochta cuí. Third level students in Limerick are staying in hotels as they cannot find appropriate accommodation in the city. Tá mic léinn tríú leibhéal i Luimneach ag fanacht in óstáin mar nach féidir leo cóiríocht chuí a fháil sa chathair. Under an agreement between Mary Immaculate College and hosts in Limerick, students are paying up to € 390 per week for five nights accommodation in one of three hotels in the city. De réir socraithe atá déanta idir Choláiste Mhuire gan Smál agus lucht óstaíochta i Luimneach, tá na scoláirí ag íoc suas le €390 gach seachtain ar lóistín cúig oíche i gceann de thrí óstán sa chathair. They arrive at the hotels on Sunday night and leave on Friday morning. Tagann siad chuig na hóstáin san oíche Dé Domhnaigh agus imíonn siad astu ar maidin Dé hAoine. The teacher training college has made a similar arrangement with a hotel in Thurles, Co Tipperary, where they have a smaller campus to the east of the Suir. Tá socrú den sórt céanna déanta ag an gcoláiste oiliúna múinteoirí le hóstán i nDurlas, Co Thiobraid Árann, mar a bhfuil campas níos lú acu ar an taobh thoir den tSiúir. College accommodation manager John Randles said this is not the best solution but there is no other option. Dúirt bainisteoir lóistín an choláiste John Randles nach é seo an réiteach is fearr ach nach bhfuil aon rogha eile ann. He pointed out that appropriate student accommodation in Limerick is scarcer this year than ever before. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil cóiríocht chuí do mhic léinn i Luimneach níos gainne i mbliana ná riamh. There are two reasons for this, he thinks. Tá dhá chúis leis seo, dar leis. Because students had been studying from home for a year and a half, he said, landlords had to rent long-term residences to others. Mar gheall go raibh mic léinn ag staidéar ón mbaile le bliain go leith, a dúirt sé, b'éigean do thiarnaí talún árais chónaithe a ligean ar cíos fadtréimhseach do dhaoine eile. Also, John Randles said, people are not providing students with rooms in their homes as they used to because of concerns about the spread of Covid-19. Chomh maith leis sin, a dúirt John Randles, níl daoine ag cur seomraí ina dtithe féin ar fáil do scoláirí mar a bhíodh de bharr imní faoi leathadh covid 19. Róisín Burke from the Students' Union in Mary Immaculate College said that while people are grateful for the accommodation provided by the hotels, more specialist accommodation needs to be built for third level students. Dúirt Róisín Burke ó Aontas na Mac Léinn i gColáiste Mhuire gan Smál cé go bhfuil daoine buíoch as an lóistín atá na hóstáin a chur ar fáil dóibh go gcaithfear tuilleadh saináras cónaithe a thógáil le haghaidh scoláirí tríú leibhéal.

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Agree to come from FG thinking session - An Tánaiste. Aontú le teacht as seisiún smaointeoireachta FG - An Tánaiste. Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar says the ongoing controversy over the appointment of Katherine Zappone as special envoy to the United Nations can be attributed, in part, to how it was handled. Deir An Tánaiste agus Ceannaire Fhine Gael Leo Varadkar gur féidir an chonspóid leanúnach faoi cheapúchán Katherine Zappone ina toscaire speisialta chuig na Náisiúin Aontaithe a leagan, i bpáirt, ar an gcaoi a láimhseáladh é. This is what brought us to Sinn Féin 's vote of no confidence in Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, he said. É seo a thug muid chuig vóta mímhuiníne Shinn Féin san Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney, a dúirt se. Leo Varadkar said members of the parliamentary party and activists in the party were disappointed that Fine Gael had not been at the peak of 'its goodness, its ability or its sharpness' in recent weeks and months. Dúirt Leo Varadkar go bhfuil díomá ar bhaill den pháírtí pairliminte agus gníomhaithe sa pháirtí nach raibh Fine Gael i mbarr 'a mhaitheasa, a chumais ná a ghéíre' sna seachtainí agus míonna seo caite. This meeting before the new Dáil term would be a ‘good meeting’ he said, the first time party members have met since July 2019 to ‘reorganize and reset’. Bheadh an cruinniú seo roimh an téarma nua Dála ina 'chruinniú maith' a dúirt sé, an chéad uair abheidh baill an pháirtí le chéile ó mhí Iúil 2019 chun 'atheagar agus a athshocrú' a dhéanamh. He told Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio One that the party would come out of this thought meeting when they agreed. Dúírt sé ar Morning Ireland ar RTÉ Radio One go dtiocfadh an páírtí as an gcruinniú smaointeoireachta seo agus iad aontaithe. The Tánaiste has urged Foreign Minister Simon Coveney to bring the appointment of Katherine Zappone to the attention of the Taoiseach, and has apologized to the Taoiseach, he said. Bhí sé de dhualgas ar An Tánaiste ar an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney ceapúchán Katherine Zappone a chur ar shúile an Taoisigh, agus tá leithscéal gafa aige leis an Taoiseach, a dúirt sé. A coalition, he said, should be based on two principles, goodwill and nothing unexpected. Ba cheart, a dúirt sé, comhrialtas bheith bunaithe ar dhá phrionsabal, an dea-intinn agus gan aon ní theacht gan choinne eatarthu. There is goodwill between the three parties in the coalition government, he said, but he should have seen beforehand that the appointment of Katherine Zappone would be a politically sensitive issue Tá deá-intinn idir na trí pháirtí sa chomhrialtas, a dúirt sé, ach ba cheart go mbeadh sé feicthe aige roimhré gur cheist íogair pholaitiúil a bheadh i gceapúchán Katherine Zappone

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Fall in Donegal Covid-I9 cases. Titim i líon chásanna Covid-I9 Dhún na nGall. The number of cases of Covid-19 has fallen in 5 out of 7 Donegal municipal districts in the fortnight to midnight on Monday 6 September. Tá titim ar líon na gcásanna de covid 19 i 5 cinn as 7 gcinn de cheantracha bardais Dhún na nGall sa tréimhse coicíse go mheán oíche Dé Luain an 6 Meán Fómhair. Despite a drop in the case rate in 5 municipal districts in the county, 5 of them are among the highest Covid-19 rate districts in the country compared to the national average. Ainneoin go bhfuil titim ar ráta na gcásanna i 5 cheantar bardais sa chondae, tá 5 cinn acu i measc na gceantracha is airde ráta covid 19 sa tír i gcomparáid leis an meánráta náisiúnta. Milford Municipal District and Glenties Municipal District are the two areas where the number of cases of the virus has risen in that fortnight. Ceantar Bardais Bhaile na nGallóglach agus Ceantar Bardais na nGleanntach iad an dá cheantar ina raibh ardú ar líon na gcásanna den víreas sa choicís sin. Letterkenny Hospital has 14 patients with Covid-19 today, the same number as the previous day, according to the latest figures released by the Health Service Executive. Tá 14 othar le covid 19 in Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn inniu, an líon céanna leis an lá roimhe sin, de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí a d'fhógair Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. One patient with Covid 19 is currently being treated in the hospital 's Intensive Care Unit. Othar amháin le Covid 19 atá ag fáil cóir leighis in Aonad Dianchúraim na hotharlainne faoi láthair. The Health Services Executive announced yesterday evening that visitors to various sections of the hospital are currently restricted due to the outbreak of the virus, D'fhogair Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhísí Sláinte tráthnóna inné go raibh srianta ar chuairteoirí i rannóga éagsúla den otharlann faoi láthair mar gheall ar ráig den víreas a bheith ann,

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SF-Martin is up to old political acrobatics. Seanchleasaíocht pholaitiúíl ar bun ag SF-Martin. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Sinn Féin was merely an old political affair with the opposition. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin nach raibh ar bun ag Sinn Féin ach seanchleasaíocht pholaitiúíl de chuid an fhreasúra. He was referring to what Sinn Féin was planning in relation to the no- confidence motion in the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney. Bhí sé ag tagairt don mhéid atá á bheartú ag Sinn Féin i dtaca leis an rún mí-mhuiníne san Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Simon Coveney. 'Minister Coveney has apologized for his handling of the appointment of Katherine Zappone as Ireland's delegate to freedom of speech at the United Nations,' said the Taoiseach. 'Tá leithscéal gafa ag an Aire Coveney faoin gcaoi ar láimhseáil sé ceapachán Katherine Zappone mar thoscaire saoirse cainte de chuid na hÉireann ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe' a dúirt an Taoiseach. He also said that Minister Coveney had told the Oireachtas Committee about this. Dúírt sé freisin go raibh an méid a bhí le rá faoi seo ráite ag an Aire Coveney le Coiste Oireachtais. However, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said there was no choice but to put a motion of no confidence in Minister Coveney. Ach dúirt an Teachta Dála le Sinn Féin, Matt Carthy áfach nach bhfuil an dara rogha ann ach rún mímhuiníne a chur san Aire Coveney. The Taoiseach was speaking on RTÉ 's radio program Morning Ireland this morning. Bhí an Taoiseach ag labhairt ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ,Morning Ireland ar maidin.

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Stormont threatens to retire by October. Baol ar Stormont a scor faoi Dheireadh Fómhair. The DUP leader is threatening to disband the Stormont institutions by October if the Northern Ireland Protocol is not amended. Tá ceannaire an DUP ag bagairt institiúidí Stormont a scor faoi mhí Dheireadh Fómhair muna leasaítear Protacál Thuaisceart Éireann. Script The DUP leader is threatening to disband the Stormont institutions by October if the Northern Ireland Protocol is not amended. Scriopt Tá ceannaire an DUP ag bagairt institiúidí Stormont a scor faoi mhí Dheireadh Fómhair muna leasaítear Protacál Thuaisceart Éireann. The Westminster Government says it will implement legislation for the Irish language in the North in the same month. Deir Rialtas Westminster go gcuirfidh sé reachtaíocht don Ghaeilge sa Tuaisceart i bhfeidhm an mhí chéanna. Yesterday, Jeffrey Donaldson said that Westminster 's promise about the Irish language is one - sided. Inné, dúirt Jeffrey Donaldson go bhfuil geallúint Westminster faoin nGaeilge aontaobhach. In his short time as leader of the DUP, Edwin Poots was unwilling to promise that Irish language legislation will be introduced before next year's election. Ina sheal gairid mar cheannaire ar an DUP ní raibh Edwin Poots sásta gealltanas a thabhairt go dtabharfaidh reachtaíocht Ghaeilge isteach roimh thoghchán na bliana seo chugainn. To avoid an early election the British Government has agreed to Sinn Féin's request to introduce legislation in Westminster if Stormont does not introduce it before the end of this month. Chun toghchán luath a sheachaint d'aontaigh Rialtas na Breataine le hiarratas Shinn Féin reachtaíocht a thabhairt isteach i Westminster muna dtabharfadh Stormont isteach é roimh dheireadh na míosa seo. It is clear that this is not going to happen and the DUP leader has expressed dissatisfaction that the British Government is going to introduce a cultural package but is not going to protect the UK internal market by making changes to the protocol. . Is léir nach bhfuil sin ag dul ag tarlú agus míshástacht curtha in iúl ag ceannaire an DUP go bhfuil Rialtas na Breataine ag dul a thabhairt isteach pacáiste cultúrtha ach nach bhfuil siad ag dul ag cosaint margadh inmheánach na Ríochta Aontaithe trí athruithe a dhéánamh ar an phrotacál. Jeffrey Donaldson did not give a deadline on when the party would walk out of Stormont if the protocol was not changed but said that it was weeks and not months that would suggest that when the Westminster Government introduced language legislation that was the deadline. . Níor thug Jeffrey Donaldson spriocdháta ar cén uair a shiúlfadh an páirtí amach as Stormont muna ndéanfar athraithe ar an phrotocál ach dúirt gur seachtainí agus ní míonna atá i gceist a thabharfadh le fios gur nuair a thabharfas Rialtas Westminster reachtaíocht teanga isteach gur sin an sprioc- am. Maras Sefcovic was on his last day visiting here. Bhí Maras Sefcovic ar a lá deireanach ar cuairt anseo. Queen's University held a small demonstration where he gave a speech. Bhí léirsiú beag ag Ollscoil na Ríona áit a dtug sé óráid. And again he stressed that Brexit was the problem and not the protocol and said that fresh negotiations on the protocol would create instability and uncertainty. Agus arís chuir sé béim ar gur Brexit an fhadhb agus ní an protacál agus dúirt go gcruthódh idirbheartaíocht úr ar an phrotacál neamhsheasmhacht agus neamhchinnteacht.

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Gardaí are investigating the cause of the three deaths in Swimming Pool. Gardaí ag fiosrú céard ba bhun leis na trí bhás i Leic Snámha. Post-mortem examinations are continuing at Kerry University Hospital on the bodies of Eilenn O'Sullivan, her partner Mossie O'Sullivaan and her son Jamie O'Sullivan. Tá scrúduithe iarbháis ag leanúint ar aghaidh ag Ospidéal Ollscoile Chiarraí ar chorp Eilenn O'Sullivan, a páirtí Mossie O'Sullivaan agus a mac Jamie O'Sullivan. Eileen was 56 years old, Mossie was 63 years old and Jamie was 24 years old. 56 bhliana d'aois a bhí Eileen, 63 bhliana a bhí Mossie agus 24 bhliana d'aois a bhí Jamie. The body of the trio was found shot dead at their residence near Kerry Swimming Pool on Tuesday night. Thángthas ar chorp an triúir agus iad caite le gunna ag a dteach cónaithe gar do Leic Snámha i gCiarraí oíche Dé Máirt. The body of Eileen and Jamie was found inside the dwelling house, outside close to a neighboring land where Mossie 's body was found. Taobh istigh den teach cónaithe a fuarthas corp Eileen agus Jamie, taobh amuigh gar do thalamh comharsan a thánghtas ar chorp Mossie. A shotgun was found near the body of Mossie O'Sullivan. Fuarthas gránghunna gar do chorp Mhossie O'Sullivan. Gardaí are dealing with double murder and suicide. Mar dhúnmharú dúbailte agus féinmharú atá Gardaí ag plé leis. A criminal investigation into the deaths of the three is still ongoing, with Gardaí hoping it is possible to establish what happened and what caused it. Tá fiosrúchán coiriúil fós ag leanúint ar aghaidh faoi bhás an triúir, agus súil ag Gardaí gur féidir ar tharla a dheimhniú agus céard ba bhun leis. But for now, the Gardaí say it is not known what prompted the incident. Ach faoi láthair, deir na Gardaí nach fios céard a spreag an eachtra. It is also hoped that the post-mortem examinations will clarify the hour of death for the three. Tá súil freisin go ndéanfaidh na scrúduithe iarbháis uair an bháis don triúr a shoiléiriú. No gunshot was reported to have been heard in the area around the O'Sullivan family home in the period just before the bodies were found. Níor tuairiscíodh urchar gunna bheith cloiste sa cheantar timpeall theach mhuintir O'Sullivan sa tréimhse díreach sula bhfuarthas na coirp. Meanwhile, the site of the house is closed, and is named a crime scene. Idir an dá linn, tá an láthair an tí dúnta, agus é ainnmithe ina láthair coire.

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A man killed by a neighbor who thought he was a burglar. Fear maraithe ag comharsa a cheap gur buirgléir a bhí ann. At a coroner's committee in Mayo over the death of a man in the county two years ago, he was said to have been shot and killed by his friend because he believed he was an intruder. Ag coiste cróinéara i Maigh Eo faoi bhás fir sa chontae dhá bhliain ó shin, dúradh gur lámhaigh agus gur mharaigh a chara é mar gur chreid sé gur duine a bhí ag iarraidh briseadh isteach ina theach a bhí ann. Brendan Kilduff, 67, was killed while visiting his neighbor Martin Caulfield in Aghmore, Ballyhaunis, near midnight in September 2019. Maraíodh Brendan Kilduff, 67 bliain d'aois, agus é ag dul ar cuairt chuig a chomharsa Martin Caulfield in Achadh Mór, Béal Átha hAmhnais, gar don mheán oíche i mí Mheán Fómhair 2019. Martin Caulfield, 85, fired two bullets through the front door of his house because he believed, he said, someone outside was trying to break in. Scaoil Martin Caulfield, atá 85 bliain, dhá philéar trí dhoras tosaigh a thí mar gur chreid sé, a dúirt sé ,go raibh duine taobh amuigh ag iarraidh briseadh isteach. Martin Caulfield called the Gardaí a few minutes later and told them he had fired his gun but did not know if he had hit anyone. Ghlaoigh Martin Caulfield ar na Gardaí cúpla nóiméad ina dhiaidh sin agus dúirt sé leo go raibh a ghunna scaoilte aige ach nach raibh a fhios aige ar bhuail sé aon duine. Emergency services found Brendan Kilduff's body in his car shortly afterwards. Fuair na seirbhísí éigeandála corp Brendan Kilduff ina charr go luath ina dhiaidh sin. The coroner's committee, which began in Castlebar today, was told that the Gardaí had sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions who decided not to prosecute Martin Caulfield. Dúradh ag an gcoiste cróinéara, ar cuireadh tús leis i gCaisleán an Bharraigh inniu, go raibh comhad curtha ag na Gardaí chuig an Stiúrthóir Ionchúiseamh Poiblí a chinn gan an dlí a chur ar Martin Caulfield. Martin Caulfield is ill and unwilling to come to the hearing. Tá Martin Caulfield tinn agus níl sé in araíocht teacht chuig an éisteacht. There will be more evidence tomorrow. Beidh tuilleadh fianaise ann amárach.

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This was the hottest summer ever recorded. Ba é seo an samhradh ba theo a taifeadadh riamh. The European Union's climate monitoring service has reported that this is the hottest summer on record in Europe. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag seirbhís monatóireachta aeráide an Aontais Eorpaigh gurbh é seo an samhradh ba theo a taifeadadh riamh san Eoraip. According to the service the average surface temperature of the air between June and August this year was almost a degree higher than the average temperature between the years 1991-2020. Dar leis an tseirbhís go raibh meánteocht dromchla an aeir idir an Meitheamh agus Lúnasa i mbliana beagnach céim níos airde ná an mheánteocht idir na blianta 1991-2020. The summers of 2010 and 2018 were the hottest previously recorded. Ba iad samhraí na mblianta 2010 agus 2018 na cinn ba theo a taifeadadh roimhe seo. Those two summers were 0.1 degrees cooler than last summer. Bhí an dá shamhradh sin 0.1 céim níos fionnuaire ná an samhradh atá díreach caite. The records of the climate monitoring service date back to the fifties of the last century but meteorologists can cross - reference their information to other records dating back to the mid - nineteenth century. Téann taifid na seirbhíse monatóireachta aeráide siar go dtí caogaidí an chéid seo caite ach is féidir le meitéareolaithe an fhaisnéis atá acu a chrostagairt do thaifid eile a théann siar go dtí lár an naoú ceád déag. The latest figures are in line with what is already known about global warming and the effect of gas emissions. Tá na figiúirí is deireanaí ag teacht lena bhfuil ar eolas cheana féin faoi théamh na cruinne agus éifeacht astaíochtaí gás. They leave the targets of the Paris climate agreement, signed in 2015, unfulfilled. Fágann siad go bhfuil spriocanna chomhaontú aeráide Pháras, a síníodh in 2015, gan chomhlíonadh. Under that agreement, 200 countries must work together to bring global temperatures down by 1.5 degrees. De réir an chomhaontaithe sin, ní foláir do 200 tír obair as lámha a chéile le teocht an domhain a ísliú 1.5 céim.

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Soft plastic can now be recycled. Is féidir ábhar bog plaisteach a athchúrsáil feasta. Plastic packaging of all kinds can now be put in recycling bins, including soft materials, said Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth of the Green Party. Is féidir pacáistiú plaisteach de gach saghas a chur in araidí athchúrsála feasta, ábhar bog ina measc, a dúirt an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide Ossian Smyth ón gComhaontas Glas. To date, recyclable bins have been approved as hard materials, such as plastic bottles. Go dtí seo, is ábhar crua, cosúil le buidéil phlaisteacha, a ceadaíodh in araidí athchúrsála. Ossian Smyth has announced that soft recyclables in Ireland are now due to technological advances. D'fhógair Ossian Smyth gur mar gheall ar fhoráis teicneolaíochta atá ábhar bog in-athchúrsáilte in Éirinn anois. Currently, he said, only a third of plastic packaging in this country is recycled. Faoi láthair, a dúirt sé, ní dhéantar athchúrsáil ach ar an tríú cuid de phacáistiú plaisteach sa tír seo. He indicated that the aim is to increase this amount to 50% by 2025 and 55% by 2030. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil sé mar aidhm an méid seo a ardú go dtí 50 faoin gcéad faoin mbliain 2025 agus 55 faoin gcéad faoi 2030. The good news announced today is a step towards that goal, he said. Céim i dtreo na sprice sin is ea an dea-scéal a fógaíodh inniu, a dúirt sé. Previously, soft materials could not be separated from hard materials in waste recycling centers but this facility now exists thanks to the new technology. Roimhe seo, ní bhítí in ann ábhar bog a scaradh ó ábhar crua in ionaid athchúrsála dramhaíola ach tá an áis sin ann anois a bhuíochas ar an teicneolaíocht úr. Where no soft material can be recycled, for whatever reason, it will be used as a fuel for cement kilns. Sa chás nach bhféadfar aon ábhar bog a athchúrsáil, cibé ar bith cén fáth, bainfear leas as mar bhreosla d'áitheanna stroighne. People need to make sure that the material they put in bins is clean and dry. Ní mór do dhaoine a chinntiú go bhfuil an t-ábhar a chuireann siad in araidí glan agus tirim.

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Covid-19's fortnightly rate seems to be declining. Laghdú ag teacht ar ráta coicísiúil covid 19, is cosúil. The fortnightly Covid-19 rate in this country is declining, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Center. Tá laghdú ag teacht ar an ráta coicísiúil covid 19 sa tír seo, de réir na bhfigiúrí is deireanaí ón Larionad Faire um Chosaint Sláinte. 493 cases for every 100,000 people reported in the fortnight up to Sept. 1, it said. 493 cás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine a tuairiscíodh sa choicís suas go dtí an 1 Meán Fómhair, a dúradh. There had been 532 cases in the previous two weeks. 532 cás a bhí ann i gcaitheamh na coicíse roimhe sin. On the contrary, however, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control has released various figures, which, they say, were reported last week. Os a choinne sin, áfach, tá figiúrí éagsúla eisithe ag an Lárionad Eorpach um Ghalair a Chosc agus a Rialú, figiúirí, a deir siad, a tuairiscíodh an tseachtain seo caite. According to their figures, the fortnightly Covid-19 rate per 100,000 people in Ireland was the highest in Europe at one point last week. De réir a gcuid figiúirí siúd, bhí an ráta coicísiúil covid 19 in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine in Éirinn ar an ráta ab airde san Eoraip ag tráth amháin an tseachtain seo caite. 504.11 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the State reported at that time, it said. 504.11 cás covid 19 in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine sa Stát a tuairiscíodh an tráth sin, a dúradh. Cyprus was closest to us, where 496.1 cases per 100,000 people were reported in the same fortnight. Ba í an Chipir ba ghaire dúinn, mar ar tuairiscíodh 496.1 cás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine i gcaitheamh na coicíse céanna. It was up to 7.7 cases per 100,000 people in Poland, the lowest rate in Europe. B'in i gconchlann le 7.7 cás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine sa Pholainn, arbh é an ráta ab ísle san Eoraip é. The European Center also reported 6.65 deaths per 100,000 people in Ireland. Thuairiscigh an Lárionad Eorpach freisin 6.65 bás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine in Éirinn. People who had Covid-19 died but it was not necessarily the cause of death. Daoine a raibh covid 19 orthu an dream a cailleadh ach ní gá gurbh é an galar ba thrúig bháis dóibh. Bulgaria was worse off than any other country in Europe, reporting 55.67 deaths per 100,000 people in that fortnight. Ba mheasa an Bhulgáir ná aon tír eile san Eoraip, mar ar tuairiscíodh 55.67 bás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine sa choicís sin. It was also announced today that 353 people with Covid-19 are in hospitals in this country, ten more than yesterday. Fógraíodh inniu chomh maith go bhfuil 353 duine le covid 19 in ospidéil na tíre seo, sin deichniúr níos mó ná inné. 59 of them are in intensive care units. Tá 59 acu in aonaid dianchúraim. It has been confirmed that 89% of people aged eighteen or over are fully vaccinated. Dearbhaíodh go bhfuil 89 faoin gcéad de dhaoine atá ocht mbliana déag nó os a chionn sin iomlán vacsaínithe. 82% of people aged twelve or over are fully vaccinated, it said. 82 faoin gcéad de dhaoine atá dhá bhliain déag nó os a chionn sin atá iomlán vacsaínithe, a dúradh. 6.87 million doses of various vaccines have been dispensed to date. Tá 6.87 milliún dáileog de vacsaíní éagsúla tugtha amach go nuige seo.

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Man charged with murder of young man in Co. Meath. Fear cúisithe i ndúnmharú ógfhir i gCo na Mí. A man was brought before a court in Carlow today charged with the murder of a teenager who was shot dead in Co Meath last week. Tugadh fear os comhair cúirte i gCeatharlach inniu agus é cúisithe i ndúnmharú ógánaigh a lámhachadh i gCo na Mí an tseachtain seo caite. Earl McKevitt, 50, who has an address in Avondale Park, Mulhuddart, Dublin, was charged in Carlow District Court with the murder of 19-year-old Conor O'Brien. I gCúirt Dúiche Cheatharlach, cúisíodh Earl McKevitt, 50 bliain d'aois, a bhfuil seoladh aige i bPáirc Avondale, Mullach Eadrad, Baile Átha Cliath, i ndúnmharú Conor O'Brien, 19 bliain. The young man was shot in the chest and his body was found outside a house in Enfield last Friday morning. Lámhachadh an fear óg sa chliabhrach agus fuarthas a chorp taobh amuigh de theach ar an mBóthar Buí ar maidin Dé hAoine seo caite. Conor O'Brien, who had moved to Co Meath for the summer, was from Gorey, Co Wexford. B'as Guaire, Co Loch Garman, Conor O'Brien a bhí tar éis bogadh go Co na Mí don samhradh. An apprenticeship in blacksmithing was to begin in the Autumn. Bhí sé le tús a chur le printíseacht sa ghaibhneacht san Fhómhar. Conor O'Brien In court today, a Garda Detective said Earl McKevitt did not say anything when the charge was leveled at Trim Garda station last night. Conor O'Brien Sa chúirt inniu, dúirt Bleachtaire-Gharda nach ndúirt Earl McKevitt aon ní nuair a cuireadh an chúis ina leith i stáisiún Gardaí Bhaile Átha Troim aréir. Earl McKevitt has also been charged with possession of a gun, ammunition and a knife at a hotel in Graiguecullen, Co Carlow, last Tuesday night. Tá Earl McKevitt cúisithe freisin i ngunna, armlón agus scian a bheith ina sheilbh aige in óstán sa Ghráig, Co Cheatharlach, oíche Dé Máirt seo caite. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Cloverhill District Court on video link a week from today. Cuireadh siar faoi choinneáil é agus tiocfaidh sé os comhair Chuirt Dúiche Chnoc na Seamar ar nasc físe seachtain ó inniu. The accused was granted free legal and medical assistance at the request of his attorney. Ceadaíodh saorchúnamh dlí agus leighis don chúisí ar iarratas a aturnae.

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Significant increase again this year in Leaving Certificate grades. Ardú suntasach arís i mbliana ar ghráid Ardteiste. There has been a significant increase again this year in the percentage of students who have obtained the two highest grades in the Leaving Certificate examinations. Tá ardú suntasach arís i mbliana ar chéatadán na scoláirí a bhfuil an dá ghrád is airde faighte acu i scrúdúithe na hArdteistiméireachta. This is an average increase of 2.4% compared to 2021 and even higher in some high level subjects. Ardú 2.4 faoin gcéad ar an meán atá ann i gcomórtas le 2021 agus is mó fós an t-ardú i roinnt ábhar ardleibhéil. In relation to Irish, the two highest grades have increased by 2.8% and 2% respectively this year. I dtaca leis an nGaeilge de, tá ardú 2.8 faoin gcéad agus 2 faoin gcéad faoi seach ar an dá ghrád is airde i mbliana. Over 60,000 students are receiving their Leaving Certificate results today. Tá os cionn 60,000 scoláire ag fáil a gcuid torthaí Ardteistiméireachta inniu. The Central Admissions Office will issue offers on third level courses next Tuesday and it appears that many of them will need more points to gain a place this year than in previous years. Eiseoidh an Lár-Oifig Iontrála tairiscintí ar chúrsaí tríú leibhéal Dé Máirt seo chugainn agus dealraíonn sé go mbeidh níos mó pointí ag teastáil le áit a fháil ar a lán acu i mbliana le hais blianta eile. According to figures released by the State Examinations Commission this morning, the top two grades in Mathematics are up 6.5% and 2% respectively this year. De réir na bhfigiúirí a d'eisigh Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit ar maidin, tá ardú 6.5 faoin gcéad agus 2 faoin gcéad faoi seach ar an dá ghrád is airde sa Mhatamaitic i mbliana. The highest grade in English is an increase of 3.2%. Ardú 3.2 faoin gcéad atá i gceist i gcás an ghráid is airde sa Bhéarla. History is soaring - 18.2%. Tá ardú as cuimse - 18.2 faoin gcéad - sa Stair. Like the science subjects, there is a 17.4% increase in Biology, a 5.3% increase in Chemistry and a 5% increase in Physics. Dála na n-ábhar eolaíochta, tá ardú 17.4 faoin gcéad sa Bhitheolaíocht, ardú 5.3 faoin gcéad sa Cheimic agus 5 faoin gcéad san Fhisic. This year is a combination of calculated grades and examination results and the highest grade of the pair was awarded to the 60% of students who took the examinations. Meascán de ghráid ríofa agus torthaí scrúduithe atá ann i mbliana agus is é an grád is airde den phéire a bronnadh ar an 60 faoin gcéad de scoláirí a rinne na scrúduithe. It is the highest calculated grade in 52% of cases. Is é an grád ríofa is airde i 52 faoin gcéad de chásanna.

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Young Irish man charged over Niall O'Brien 's death in Greece. Fear óg as Éirinn cúisithe faoi bhás Niall O'Brien sa Ghréig. A young Irish man has been brought before a court in Greece today and accused of causing the death of Limerick student Niall O'Brien who died on the island of Ios earlier this week. Tugadh fear óg as Éirinn os comhair cúirte sa Ghréig inniu agus é curtha ina leith gurbh é faoi deara bhás an mhic léinn as Luimneach Niall O'Brien a cailleadh ar oileán Ios ag tús na seachtaine. The hearing took place in a court on the island of Naxos. Is i gcúirt ar oileán Naxos a bhí an éisteacht. The man accused was not given the name but said to be 20 years old. Níor tugadh ainm an fhir a cúisíodh ach dúradh go bhfuil sé 20 bliain d'aois. He was reportedly released on conditional bail of € 8,000. Tuairiscítear gur scaoileadh saor ar bannaí €8,000 é faoi choinníoll. It was also ruled that the man had to come to the Greek Embassy in Dublin once a month. Rialaíodh freisin go gcaithfeadh an fear teacht chuig Ambasáid na Gréige i mBaile Átha Cliath uair sa mhí. Niall O'Brien, 22, died after an outbreak that occurred early last Monday morning. Bhásaigh Niall O'Brien, a bhí 22 bliain, tar éis bruíne a tharla go moch ar maidin Dé Luain seo caite.

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"Up to 3,000 new Covid-19 cases a day in two weeks". "Suas le 3,000 cás nua covid 19 sa ló faoi cheann coicíse". There could be between 2,500 and 3,000 new Covid-19 cases a day in this country by the middle of this month - at best - according to the National Public Health Emergency Team. D'fhéadfadh go mbeadh idir 2,500 agus 3,000 cás nua covid 19 sa ló sa tír seo faoi lár na míosa seo - agus sin sa chás is fearr - dar leis an bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí. If the prophecy comes true, the Emergency Team says, health services will be in high demand forever and there will be between 500 and 700 patients with Covid- 19 in hospitals within two weeks, between 80 and 130 in intensive care units. Má thagann an tuar faoin tairngreacht, a deir an Fhoireann Éigeandála, beidh an-éileamh go deo ar sheirbhísí sláinte agus beidh idir 500 agus 700 othar le covid 19 sna hospidéil faoi cheann coicíse, idir 80 agus 130 acu in aonaid dianchúraim. The latest letter from the Emergency Team to the Government states that the situation will only get worse before it gets better. Sa litir is deireanaí atá seolta ag an bhFoireann Éigeandála chuig an Rialtas, maítear gur chun olcais a rachas an scéal feasta sula dtiocfaidh aon fheabhas air. Those who have not yet received the vaccine are most at risk, the letter states. Is iad na daoine nach bhfuil an vacsaín faighte acu fós is mó atá i nguais, a deitear sa litir. The letter also contains a password about new variants of the crown virus that may emerge unexpectedly. Tá focal faire sa litir freisin faoi athraithigh nua den choróinvíreas a d'fhéadfadh a theacht chun cinn gan choinne. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the Emergency Team submitted four models to the Government last week. Dúirt an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly gur chuir an Fhoireann Éigeandála ceithre mhúnla faoi bhráid an Rialtais an tseachtain seo caite. According to the most optimistic model, he said, things will improve soon and according to the other three things will get worse from now until mid - October, when the virus will start to reverse. De réir an mhúnla is dóchasaí, a dúirt sé, tiocfaidh feabhas ar chúrsaí go luath agus de réir na dtrí cinn eile rachaidh cúrsaí chun donais as seo go dtí lár Dheireadh Fómhair, tráth a thosós an víreas ag cúlú. Thug an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte le fios inniu go bhfuil imní orthu faoi athraitheach nua den víreas a aithníodh i dtosach sa Cholóim i mí Eanáir seo caite agus a bhfuil Mu [foghr. miú] baiste air de réir aibítir na Gréigise.

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Public transport services back to normal. Seirbhísí iompair phoiblí ar ais mar a bhíodh. Public transport services are back to normal before the pandemic since this morning. Tá seirbhísí iompair phoiblí ar ais mar a bhíodh roimh an bpaindéim ó mhaidin inniu. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly pointed out that the Government had decided to provide a full service again and that the decision had not been taken on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team. Thug an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly le fios gurb é an Rialtas a bheartaigh seirbhís iomlán a chur ar fáil arís agus nach de réir comhairle ón bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí a rinneadh an cinneadh. Stephen Donnelly said Transport Minister Éamon Ryan was adamant on reallocating full service in light of the major difficulties in maintaining constraints for transport companies. Dúirt Stephen Donnelly go raibh an tAire Iompair Éamon Ryan láidir ar sheirbhís iomlán a cheadú arís i bhfianaise na ndeacrachtaí móra a bhí srianta a chothú do na comhlachtaí iompair. Speaking on RTÉ, however, Donnelly acknowledged that the decision risks increasing the number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, ghlac an Donnghaileach leis, áfach, go bhfuil an baol ann go méadóidh an líon cásanna covid 19 sa tír de bharr an chinnidh. According to the plan announced by the Government yesterday to end the Covid-19 restrictions, people will always have to wear masks on buses and trains. De réir an phlean a d'fhógair an Rialtas inné faoi dheireadh a chur le srianta covid 19, beidh ar dhaoine maisc a chaitheamh i gcónaí ar bhusanna agus ar thraenacha. Stephen Donnelly again appealed to people who are still in two councils about the vaccine, he begged them to give him the drink of the bitter drink. D'achainigh Stephen Donnelly arís ar dhaoine atá idir dhá chomhairle fós faoin vacsaín, d'achainigh sé orthu ól na dí seirbhe a thabhairt air. He also indicated that 50% attendance is likely to be allowed at the All- Ireland Championship final between Mayo and Tyrone in Croke Park on 11 September. Thug sé le fios chomh maith gur dóichí go gceadófar tinreamh 50 faoin gcéad ag cluiche ceannais peile Chraobh na hÉireann idir Maigh Eo agus Tír Eoghain i bPáirc an Chrócaigh ar an 11 Meán Fómhair. That's an oireachtas 40,000 people. Sin oireachtas 40,000 duine. He said he was concerned about the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the North, Scotland and Wales after the authorities in those places lifted many restrictions. Dúirt sé go bhfuil imní air faoin ardú ar an líon cásanna covid 19 sa Tuaisceart, in Albain agus sa Bhreatain Bheag tar éis do na húdaráis sna háiteanna sin deireadh a chur le go leor srianta.

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Decisive meeting about Covid-19 restrictions today. Cruinniú cinniúnach faoi shrianta covid 19 inniu. The Government is meeting today to discuss ending the Covid-19 restrictions. Tá an Rialtas ag teacht le chéile inniu le deireadh a chur le srianta covid 19 a phlé. The Government 's Covid - 19 subcommittee has recommended that almost all of the restrictions be lifted by 22 October. Tá sé molta ag fochoiste covid 19 an Rialtais deireadh a chur le nach mór gach aon cheann de na srianta faoin 22 Deireadh Fómhair. At today 's meeting, a timetable for the phasing out of restrictions from next Monday will be discussed. Ag an gcruinniú inniu, pléifear amchlár le srianta a chur ar neamhní de réir a chéile ón Luan seo chugainn ar aghaidh. It will also be recommended that workers be allowed to return to their offices from 20 September in the meantime if Covid-19 conditions do not deteriorate at all. Molfar freisin cead a thabhairt d'oibrithe filleadh ar a gcuid oifigí ón 20 Meán Fómhair sa chás nach dtéann cúrsaí covid 19 in olcas ar fad idir an dá linn. It is understood that large crowds will be allowed to attend such religious and sporting events from 6 September. Tuigtear go mbeidh cead ag sluaite móra freastal ar leithéidí ócáidí creidimh agus imeachtaí spóirt ón 6 Meán Fómhair. Under the new regulations, 60% attendance will be allowed at indoor events and 75% at outdoor events. De réir na rialachán nua, is tinreamh 60 faoin gcéad a cheadófar ag imeachtaí faoi dhíon agus 75 faoin gcéad ag imeachtaí faoin aer. Only fully vaccinated persons will be admitted to these proceedings. Daoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe amháin a ligfear isteach sna himeachtaí seo. Live music will be allowed again at weddings and hotels as well. Ceadófar ceol beo arís ag bainiseacha agus i dtithe ósta chomh maith. There is also talk of allowing after-school activities inside - sports games included - to be allowed again without delay. Tá caint freisin ar ghníomhaíochtaí iarscoile taobh istigh - cluichí spóirt san áireamh - a cheadú arís gan mhoill. After all, it is accepted that people will always have to wear masks in shops, on buses, on trains and in all kinds of health centers. Ina dhiaidh sin ar fad, glactar leis go mbeidh ar dhaoine maisc a chaitheamh i gcónaí i siopaí, ar bhusanna, ar thraenacha agus i ngach cineál ionaid sláinte.

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Highest Covid-19 case rate in Inishowen. An ráta is airde cásanna covid 19 in Inis Eoghain. The Carndonagh local electoral area in north Inishowen still has the highest rate of Covid 19 cases in the State according to the latest figures published today. I dtoghlimistéir áítiuil Charn Domhnach i dtuaisceart Inis Eoghain atá an ráta is airde de chásanna Covid 19 sa Stát go fóill de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí atá foilsithe inniu. The rate is 2,693.9 cases per 100,000 population, compared to the national average of 526.4. 2,693.9 cás in aghaidh gach 100,000 duine den daonra é an ráta,i gcomparáid leis an meánráta náisiúnta 526.4. In the fortnight to Monday, August 23, 457 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the area. Sa choicís go dtí an Luan an 23 Lúnasa, 457 cás den choróinvíreas a deimhniodh sa cheantar. The Buncrana Electoral Area in south Inishowen is the fourth highest caseload in the state with a rate of 1,511 cases per 100,000 population. Toghlimistéir Bhun Chranncha i ndeisceart Inis Eoghan é an ceathrú áit is airde cásanna sa stát agus ráta 1,511 cás sa 100,000 duine ansiúd. That was 338 cases in that two - week period. B'shin 338 cás sa tréimhse coicíse sin. In addition, the number of Covid-19 cases has risen in six out of seven Donegal local constituencies in the fortnight up to midnight on Monday 23 August. Ina theannta sin, tá ardú ar líon na gcásanna covid 19 i sé cinn as seacht gcinn de thoghcheantair áitiúla Dhún na nGall sa choicís suas go meánoíche ar an Luan an 23 Lúnasa. Meanwhile, 19 patients with Covid-19 were in Letterkenny Hospital at 8pm last night, the fifth highest number, according to the latest figures from the Health Services Executive. Idir an dá linn, bhí 19 n-othar le Covid- 19 in Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn ag a 8 a chlog aréir, an chúigiú líon is airde, de réir na bhfigiúirí is deireanaí ó Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhísí Sláinte. Twenty - four cases of the virus have been confirmed in hospital for twenty - four hours. Deimhníodh 8 gcás den víreas san otharlann le ceithre huaire fichead. One patient is currently in the intensive care unit of Letterkenny Hospital due to the coronary virus. Othar amháin atá in aonad dianchúram Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn faoi láthair de bharr an choróinvíris.

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Green light for live entertainment events from September. Solas glas d'imeachtaí siamsaíochta beo ó mhí Mheán Fómhair. According to information sources, the sector will gradually reopen, starting sometime in the coming weeks. De réir foinsí eolais, is de réir a chéile a osclófar an earnáil arís, ag tosú am éigin sna seachtainí amach romhainn. The committee will meet again on Monday to finalize the arrangements and then the entire cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign the new plan. Bualfaidh an coiste lena chéile arís Dé Luain chun an dlaoi mhullaigh a chur ar na socruithe agus ansin, bualfaidh an chomhaireacht ar fad lena chéile Dé Máirt chun an plean úr a shíniú. Considerations and confirmations from a date yet to be announced in September will also be allowed. Ceadófar comaoineacha agus cóineartuithe ó dháta atá fós le fógairt i mí Mheán Fómhair freisin. A comprehensive presentation was made to the committee today on Covid 19. Rinneadh cur i láthair cuimsitheach os comhair an choiste inniu maidir le Covid 19. They were told that 87% of people over the age of 18 are now fully vaccinated. Dúradh leo go bhfuil 87 faoin gcéad de dhaoine os cionn 18 bliain déag d'aois anois iomlán vacsaínithe. Concerns were expressed about the Delta variable and the committee was told that it was hoped that this situation would worsen. Léiríodh imní faoin athraitheach Deilte agus dúradh leis an gcoiste go bhfuil súil gur chun donais a rachaidh an scéal sin. Speaking on his way out of today's meeting, Minister Éamon Ryan said there was agreement among the other ministers on the committee on the phased relaxation of restrictions in the coming months. Agus é ag labhairt ar a bhealach amach as an gcruinniú inniu, dúirt an tAire Éamon Ryan go raibh aontas i measc na n-airí eile ar an gcoiste maidir leis an maolú céimnithe ar shrianta sna míonna amach romhainn. He declined to give much information on dates, but said he expected public transportation to be operating at full capacity by next week. Ní raibh sé sásta mórán eolais a thabhairt maidir le dátaí, ach dúirt sé go raibh sé ag súil go mbeadh iompar poiblí ag feidhmiú faoi lán-acmhainneacht faoin tseachtain seo chugainn. And he said he expected announcements and confirmations to be announced soon as well. Agus dúirt sé go raibh sé ag súil go mbeadh fógra maidir le comaoineacha agus cóineartuithe go luath freisin.

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"Urgent medical supplies urgently needed in Afghanistan". "Soláthraití leighis úra de dhíth go práinneach san Afganastáin". Medical supplies are becoming scarce in Afghanistan. Tá soláthairtí leighis ag éirí gann san Afganastáin. For this reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) hopes to determine an aviation route - or air bridge, as it is called - under which supplies could be brought into the country. Ar an ábhar seo, tá an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte (WHO) ag súil le bealach eitlíochta - nó droichead aeir, mar a thugtar orthu - a shocrú faoina bhféadfaí soláthairtí a thabhairt isteach sa tír. The WHO regional director for Afghanistan, Rick Brennan, has said that this problem is exacerbated and that fresh supplies are urgently needed by now. Tá sé ráite ag stiúrthóir réigiúnda an WHO san Afganastáin, Rick Brennan, go bhfuil ag géarú ar an bhfadhb seo agus go bhfuil soláthairtí úra ag teastáil go práinneach faoin tráth seo. Trauma equipment, hospital emergency supplies and medicine given to malnourished children are most needed. Fearas tráma, soláthairtí éigeandála ospidéil agus leigheas a thabharfar go leanaí go bhfuil droch-chothú orthu is mó atá ag teastáil. Rick Brennan pointed out that these supplies cannot be brought into the country through Kabul Airport in light of the security risk there, especially in the wake of yesterday 's attacks in which 85 people were killed. Thug Rick Brennan le fios nach féidir na soláthairtí seo a thabhairt isteach sa tír trí Aerfort Chabúl i bhfianaise an riosca slándála ansin, go háirithe i ndiaidh ionsaithe an lae inné inar maraíodh 85 duine. Because of this, the WHO expects to introduce the supplies through the airport in Mazar-i-Sharif, a city in northern Afghanistan. Mar gheall air seo, tá an WHO ag súil leis na soláthairtí a thabhairt isteach tríd an aerfort in Mazar-i-Sharif, cathair i dtuaisceart na hAfganastáine. The authorities in Pakistan are helping the WHO pave the way. Tá na húdaráis sa Phacastáin ag cuidiú leis an WHO an bealach a shocrú. Rick Brennan also said that the cost of flight - related insurance in Afghanistan has risen dramatically recently. Dúirt Rick Brennan freisin go bhfuil ardú ollmhór tagtha le gairid ar an gcostas árachais a bhaineann le heitilt san Afganastáin. But, he said, it is hoped that in the next three days it will be possible to resolve all the difficulties and begin to deliver essential medical supplies. Ach, a dúirt sé, tá súil go mbeifear in ann na deacrachtaí ar fad a réiteach as seo go ceann trí lá agus tús a chur le soláthairtí leighis riachtanacha a sheachadadh. Meanwhile, concerns about the number of homeless people in Afghanistan are mounting. Idir an dá linn, tá ag géarú ar an imní faoi líon na ndaoine san Afganastáin atá gan dídean. Many people fled their own cities after the Taliban took control and headed for Kabul, which was still under the control of the Afghan Government before 15 August. Theith go leor daoine óna gcathracha féin i ndiaidh don Taliban smacht a ghlacadh orthu agus thug siad aghaidh ar Chabúl, a bhí faoi smacht Rialtas na hAfganastáine go fóill roimh 15 Lúnasa. Those people are now camping in parks in Kabul without much food and there is deadly heat. Tá na daoine sin anois ag campáil i bpáirceanna i gCabúl gan mórán bia agus tá teas marfach ann.

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13 people killed in bomb attack at Kabul Airport. 13 duine maraithe in ionsaí buamála ag Aefort Chabúl. An explosion outside Kabul Airport in Afghanistan has reportedly killed several people. Tuairiscítear gur maraíodh roinnt daoine de bharr pléisce taobh amuigh d'Aerfort Chabúl san Afganastáin. The Taliban said at least thirteen people had been killed - including children - and that the explosion was caused by a bomb attack. Dúirt an Talaban go bhfuil trí dhuine dhéag ar a laghad maraithe - páistí ina measc - agus gur ionsaí buamála ba chúis leis an bpléasc. They said several members of the Taliban were also injured. Dúirt siad gur gortaíodh roinnt comhaltaí den Talaban freisin. A spokesman for the American government also said that the explosion was caused by a bomb and that the bomber killed himself. Dar le hurlabhraí ó Rialtas Mheiriceá chomh maith gur buama ba chúis leis an bpléasc agus gur chuir an buamálaí é féin den saol. Three American soldiers are believed to be among those injured. Tuigtear go bhfuil triúr saighdiúirí Meiriceánacha i measc na ndaoine a gortaíodh. Another explosion was also reported at a hotel near the airport. Tuairiscítear chomh maith gur tharla pléasc eile ag óstán in aice an aerfoirt. Western armed forces and diplomats are due to leave Afghanistan by next Tuesday and thousands of natives have been fleeing the country with them since the Taliban came to power again a week and a half ago. Tá fórsaí armtha agus taidhleoirí an Iarthair le bheith imithe as an Afganastáin faoi Dé Máirt seo chugainn agus tá na mílte dúchasach ag teitheadh ón tír in éindí leo ó tháinig an Talaban i réim arís seachtain go leith ó shin. Western countries had warned their citizens not to go to Kabul Airport today because there were rumors that Islamic extremists were planning a terrorist attack. Bhí foláireamh tugtha ag tíortha an Iarthair dá gcuid saoránach gan dul chuig Aerfort Chabúl inniu mar go raibh ráflaí ann go raibh ionsaí sceimhlitheoireachta á bheartú ag antoiscigh Ioslamacha. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has confirmed that Irish diplomats and soldiers in Kabul are safe. Dhearbhaigh an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney go bhfuil taidhleoirí agus saighdiúirí na hÉireann i gCábúl slán sábháilte.

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"A decision about the Electric Picnic is irreversible". "Ní féidir dul siar ar chinneadh faoin Electric Picnic". Laois County Council has stated that they cannot legally license the Electric Picnic music festival after previously refusing an application. Tá sé ráite ag Comhairle Chontae Laoise nach féidir leo de réir an dlí ceadúnas a thabhairt do fhleá cheoil an Electric Picnic tar éis dóibh diúltú d'iarratas cheana. In a statement, it was stated that no application could be processed in time for the festival which is usually held in the Village, Co Laois, between August and September each year. I ráiteas, dúradh nach bhféadfaí aon iarratas a phróiseáil in am don fhleá á reáchtáiltear sa Sráidbhaile, Co Laoise, idir Lúnasa ag Meán Fómhair gach bliain, go hiondúil. It was decided on August 4 not to allow the festival this year due to Covid-19 restrictions and there is no legal way to reverse that decision, it was said. Cinneadh ar an 4 Lúnasa gan an fhéile a cheadú i mbliana mar gheall ar shrianta covid 19 agus níl aon bhealach de réir an dlí le dul siar ar an gcinneadh sin, a dúradh. It has also been said that nothing has changed in terms of Covid-19 restrictions since then despite Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan 's statement yesterday that large outdoor events could be run for people who are fully vaccinated. Dúradh chomh maith nach bhfuil tada athraithe ó thaobh srianta covid 19 de ó shin ainneoin ráiteas an Phríomhoifigigh Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan inné go bhféadfaí ócáidí móra taobh amuigh a reáchtáil do dhaoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe. Earlier, MCD organizers indicated that they would again ask Laois County Council for permission to run its festival in light of what Tony Holohan had said. Níos túisce, thug an lucht eagraithe MCD le fios go n-iarrfaidís arís ar Chomhairle Chontae Laoise cead a thabhairt a fhéile a reáchtáil i bhfianaise a raibh ráite ag Tony Holohan.

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"Covid-19 is now a disease of unvaccinated young people". "Galar daoine óga nach bhfuil vacsaínithe is ea covid 19 anois". Professor Philip Nolan of the National Public Health Emergency Team said Covid- 19 is now a disease of young people who have not been vaccinated. Dúirt an tOllamh Philip Nolan ón bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Poiblí gur galar é atá ar dhaoine óga nach bhfuil an vacsaín faighte acu is ea Covid- 19 den chuid is mó anois. The number of cases of the disease is very high among 16- to 29-year-olds, especially recently, Professor Nolan said. Tá líon na gcásanna den ghalar an-ard i measc daoine idir 16 agus 29 bliain, go háirithe le gairid, a dúirt an tOllamh Nolan. At an afternoon press conference, he said it was worrying that older people over the age of 65 and young children were taking the disease from them. Ag preasócáid tráthnóna, dúirt sé gur údar imní é go bhfuil daoine aosta os cionn 65 bliain agus páistí óga ag tógáil an ghalair ón dream sin. Earlier in the evening, it was announced that 1,571 new Covid-19 cases had been recorded in the State resulting in 307 hospitalizations. Níos túisce tráthnóna, fógraíodh gur taifeadadh 1,571 cás nua covid 19 sa Stát agus go bhfuil 307 duine in ospidéil dá bharr. Professor Nolan said 70% of new cases announced today are people who have not received the vaccine, or have only received the first dose. Dúirt an tOllamh Nolan gur daoine iad nach bhfuil an vacsaín faighte acu, nó nach bhfuil ach an chéad dáileog faighte acu, 70 faoin gcéad de na cásanna nua a fógraíodh inniu.

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International recognition for the Taliban to be discussed at G7. Aitheantas idirnáisiúnta don Talaban le plé ag G7. Leaders of G7 countries will hold a virtual meeting today to discuss the unrest in Afghanistan. Beidh cruinniú fíorúil inniu ag ceannairí thíortha an G7 leis an gcorraíl san Afganastáin a phlé. The G7 countries are the United States, Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada and Japan. Is iad na Stáit Aontaithe, an Bhreatain, an Iodáil, an Fhranic, an Ghearmáin, Ceanada agus an tSeapáin tíortha an G7. The Americans are trying to end the evacuation of people from the country a week from today but other countries are talking about extending that deadline. Tá na Meiriceánaigh ag iarraidh deireadh a chur le haslonnú daoine ón tír seachtain ó inniu ach tá tíortha eile ag caint ar shíneadh a chur leis an spriocdháta sin. Leaders will also discuss whether the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan should be officially recognized internationally. Pléifidh na ceannairí freisin ar cheart aitheantas oifigiúil idirnáisiúnta a thabhairt do réimeas nua an Talaban san Afganastáin. The Taliban 's assistance will be needed if people are to continue to be evacuated after 31 August, and there is talk of persuading the new government and promising to officially recognize them. Beidh cúnamh an Talaban ag teastáil má táthar le leanacht le haslonnú daoine tar éis an 31 Lúnasa, agus tá caint ar an rialtas nua a bhréagadh agus gealltanas a thabhairt dóibh iad a aithint go hoifigiúil. However, UN human rights leader Michelle Bachelet has said she is concerned about the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan. Tá sé ráite ag ceannaire cearta daonna na Náisiún Aontaithe Michelle Bachelet, ámh, go bhfuil imní uirthi faoin gcaoi a gcaithfidh an Talaban le mná san Afganastáin. She called on the Taliban to keep their promises not to oppress women and girls and minorities in the country. D'iarr sí ar an Talaban cloí lena ngealltanais gan mná agus cailíní agus mionlaigh sa tír a chur faoi chois.

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Musicians, entertainers disappointed about uncertainty. Lucht ceoil, siamsaíochta díomách faoi neamhchinnteacht. Representatives from the music and entertainment sector said they were very disappointed with the outcome of yesterday's meeting with Culture and Arts Minister Catherine Martin. Dúirt ionadaithe ón earnáil cheoil agus shiamsaíochta go raibh an-díomá orthu faoinar tháinig amach as an gcruinniú a bhí acu inné leis an Aire Cultúir agus Ealaíon Catherine Martin. Representatives from fifteen groups called on the Minister to set a deadline by which the public will be allowed to attend live indoor concerts again. D'iarr ionadaithe ó chúig ghrúpa dhéag ar an Aire spriocdháta a leagan síos faoina mbeidh cead ag an bpobal freastal ar cheolchoirmeacha beo faoi dhíon arís. While the Government has a plan to publish next month on approving concerts again, Minister Martin has made no commitment on a specific date. Cé go bhfuil plean le foilsiú ag an Rialtas an mhí seo chugainn maidir le ceolchoirmeacha a cheadú arís, níor thug an tAire Martin aon ghealltanas faoi dháta ar leith. Catherine Martin expressed at the meeting that she was disappointed that the Government's Covid-19 subcommittee had not accepted its own plan to reopen the sector. Thug Catherine Martin le fios ag an gcruinniú go raibh díomá uirthise nach raibh glactha ag fochoiste covid 19 an Rialtais lena plean féin faoin earnáil a oscailt arís. Catherine Martin is not a member of the committee but said she wants to be involved in the future. Níl Catherine Martin ina ball den choiste ach dúirt sí go bhfuil sí ag iarraidh a bheith páirteach ann feasta. Speaking on RTÉ, Dan MacDonnell, on behalf of entertainers, said they believed it would be safe to resume live indoor events for people who have been fully vaccinated from 1 September. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt Dan MacDonnell thar ceann lucht siamsaíochta go gcreideann siadsan go mbeadh sé sábháilte imeachtaí beo faoi dhíon a chur ar bun arís do dhaoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe ón 1 Meán Fómhair. It also sought to maintain financial supports with musicians and entertainment until June of next year. D'iarr sé freisin tacaíochtaí airgeadais a choimeád le lucht ceoil agus siamsaíochta go dtí Meitheamh na bliana seo chugainn. The sector had a virtual two - hour meeting with Minister Martin yesterday. Cruinniú fíorúil dhá uair an chloig a bhí ag lucht na hearnála leis an Aire Martin inné. Dan MacDonnell said they were disappointed that Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly were not present at the meeting even though representatives of all three took part. Dúirt Dan MacDonnell go raibh díomá orthu nach raibh an Taoiseach Micheál Martin, an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar agus an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly i láthair ag an gcruinniú cé gur ghlac ionadaithe an triúir sin páirt ann.

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Four killed in road disaster in east Galway. Ceathrar maraithe i dtubaiste bóthair in oirthear na Gaillimhe. Four people - including an infant - were killed when three vehicles collided on the M6 motorway in east Galway last night. Maraíodh ceathrar - naíonán ina measc - nuair a bhuail trí fheithicil faoina chéile ar mhótarbhealach an M6 in oirthear na Gaillimhe aréir. The eruption between Junction 14 and Junction 15 westbound near Ballinasloe occurred at around 7.40 last night. Tharla an brúscán idir Acomhal 14 agus Acomhal 15 siar in aice le Béal Átha na Sluaighe ag thart ar 7.40 aréir. A number of drivers had recently been notified by the Gardaí that a car was heading in the wrong direction on the motorway. Bhí scéala curtha chuig na Gardaí ag roinnt tiománaithe tamall gairid roimhe sin go raibh gluaisteán ag dul sa treo mícheart ar an mótarbhealach. Gardaí say the four were killed at the scene. Deir na Gardaí gur maraíodh an ceathrar ar an láthair. A man, a woman and their young child are understood to have been killed in one car. Tuigtear gur maraíodh fear, bean agus a leanbh óg i ngluaisteán amháin. Another person - a woman - was injured in the litter and is being treated in hospital. Gortaíodh duine eile - bean - sa bhrúscán agus tá cóir leighis á cur uirthi san ospidéal. She is said not to be in danger of death. Deirtear nach bhfuil sí i mbaol báis. The bodies of the dead were taken to Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, where they will undergo post-mortem examinations today. Tugadh coirp na marbh chuig Ospidéal Ollscoile Portiuncula i mBéal Átha na Sluaighe, mar a ndéanfar scrúduithe iarbháis orthu inniu. Gardaí have closed the scene of the accident and drivers must divert. Tá láthair na timpiste dúnta ag na Gardaí agus ní mór do thiománaithe dul malairt slí.

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Three other Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan. Triúr saoránach Éireannach eile tugtha amach as an Afganastáin. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that three other Irish citizens have been deported from Afghanistan. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha go bhfuil triúr saoránach Éireannach eile tugtha amach as an Afganastáin. The three were not told in person, as the three left Kabul Airport. Ní dúradh ar in éindí nó ina nduine is ina nduine a d'imigh an triúr as Aerfort Chabúl. Six Irishmen have been evacuated from Afghanistan to date since the Taliban's return to power, including Co Meath charity worker Aoife MacManus. Seisear Éireannach atá tugtha amach as an Afganastáin go dtí seo ó tháinig an Talaban i réim arís, an t-oibrí carthanachta as Co na Mí Aoife MacManus ina measc. The Department stated that 35 Irish citizens and their dependents are still waiting to leave Afghanistan but no details can be provided at this time. Dúirt an Roinn go bhfuil 35 saoránach Éireannach agus a gcuid cleithiúnaithe fós ag fanacht leis an Afganastáin a fhágáil ach nach féidir aon mhioneolas a thabhairt fúthu ag an tráth seo. The Department confirmed that there are no Irish diplomats in Afghanistan but stated that the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi is working with other EU member states and diplomats from other countries based in Kabul. Dheimhnigh an Roinn nach bhfuil aon taidleoirí Éireannacha san Afganastáin ach dúradh go bhfuil Ambasáid na hÉireann in Abú Daibí ag obair i gcomhar le ballstáit eile an Aontais Eorpaigh agus le taidhleoirí ó thíortha eile atá lonnaithe i gCabúl. The Department said it hoped to bring more Irish out of the country in the next few days but found it very difficult to get to Kabul airport. Dúirt an Roinn go bhfuil súil acu tuilleadh Éireannach a thabhairt amach as an tír as seo go ceann roinnt laethanta ach go bhfuil sé an-deacair dul isteach san aerfort i gCabúl. The Department also indicated that a small number of Irish citizens remain in Afghanistan despite the crisis there. Thug an Roinn le fios chomh maith go bhfuil líon beag saoránach Éireannach le fanacht san Afganastáin ainneoin na géarchéime ansin. These, it was said, are people who work for the United Nations and other international organizations. Is daoine iad seo, a dúradh, atá ag obair do na Náisiúin Aontaithe agus d'eagraíochtaí idirnáisiúnta eile.

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Two men killed in road accident in Co. Meath. Beirt fhear maraithe i dtubaiste bóthair i gCo na Mí. Two men were killed when three vehicles collided in Co Meath this morning. Maraíodh beirt fhear nuair a bhuail trí fheithicil faoina chéile i gCo na Mí ar maidin. The crash happened on the R152 road in Kenog, Duleek, in the north - east of the county at around 6.40. Tharla an tubaiste ar bhóthar an R152 i gCianóg, Damhliag, in oirthuaisceart an chontae ag thart ar 6.40. A van driver died on the spot. Bhásaigh tiománaí veain ar an mball. He was a man in his forties. Fear sna daichidí a bhí ann. A car driver - a man in his thirties - was taken to hospital in Drogheda, where he died shortly afterwards. Tugadh tiománaí gluaisteáin - fear sna tríochaidí - chun an ospidéil i nDroichead Átha, mar ar bhásaigh sé go luath ina dhiaidh sin. No one else was reported seriously injured. Níor tuairiscíodh aon duine eile a bheith gortaithe go dona. Gardaí are appealing for anyone traveling on the road between 6.20 and 6.50 to contact them. Tá na Gardaí ag achainí ar aon duine a bhí ag taisteal ar an mbóthar idir 6.20 agus 6.50 teagmháil a dhéanamh leo.

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Diplomats helping 33 Irish citizens in Afghanistan. Taidhleoirí ag cabhrú le 33 saoránach Éireannach san Afganastáin. Minister Simon Coveney has confirmed that the Department of Foreign Affairs is assisting 33 Irish citizens to leave Afghanistan. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire Simon Coveney go bhfuil an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha ag cabhrú le 33 saoránach de chuid na hÉireann imeacht as an Afganastáin. Speaking on Newstalk radio station, Simon Coveney said that the diplomats of this country are working on behalf of 25 adults and eight dependents with Irish passports who want to leave Afghanistan. Ag labhairt dó ar stáisiún raidió Newstalk, dúirt Simon Coveney go bhfuil taidhleoirí na tíre seo ag obair ar son 25 duine fásta agus ochtar cleithiúnach leo a bhfuil pasanna Éireannacha acu agus atá ag iarraidh imeacht as an Afganastáin. It is understood that Aoife MacManus, a woman from Co Meath, is among them. Tuigtear go bhfuil bean as Co na Mí Aoife MacManus ina measc. In an interview with RTÉ / TG4 News yesterday, her parents Jenny and Ray Mac Mánais said that Aoife is currently in Kabul Airport, where she is waiting to board a flight that will take her out of Afghanistan. In agallamh le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 inné, dúirt a tuismitheoirí Jenny agus Ray Mac Mánais go bhfuil Aoife in Aefort Chabúl faoi láthair, mar a bhfuil sí ag fanacht le dul ar eitleán a thabharfas amach as an Afganastáin í. Thousands of people have been fleeing Afghanistan since the Taliban recaptured the capital Kabul last Sunday. Tá na mílte daoine ag teitheadh ón Afganastáin ó ghlac an Talaban seilbh arís ar an bpríomhchathair Cabúl Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. Skilled people and women in particular are afraid that they will not have the same human and work rights under the Islamic Taliban regime as they did under the previous government. Tá faitíos ar dhaoine oilte agus ar mhná ach go háirithe nach mbeidh na cearta daonna agus oibre céanna acu faoi réimeas Ioslamach an Talaban agus a bhí faoin iar-rialtas. The Taliban have called on skilled people not to leave the country and promised not to violate the human rights of any group. Tá iarrtha ag an Talaban ar dhaoine oilte gan an tír a fhágáil agus gheall siad nach sáróidh siad cearta daonna aon ghrúpa.

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"God bless her home!" - father of Aoife MacManus. "Go dtuga Dia slán abhaile í!" - athair Aoife MacManus. Northwest Reporter The family of Aoife MacManus, an Irish woman living in Kabul, Afghanistan, have said they have slept little since the Taliban took control of the city again. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Dúirt muintir Aoife MacManus, bean Éireannach atá ag cur fúithi i gCabúl san Afganastáin, gur beag codladh atá déanta acu ó ghlac an Talaban ceannas arís ar an chathair. Jenny and Ray Mac Mánais said that they hope that Aoife will return home safe and sound soon and that she is far from them. Dúirt Jenny agus Ray Mac Mánais go bhfuil súil acu go dtiocfaidh Aoife abhaile slán sábháilte gan mhoill agus gur fada leo uathu í. Aoife MacManus hails from Ashbourne, Co. Meath and has worked in the primary education sector in Afghanistan for two years. Is as Cill Dhéagláin i gCo na Mí í Aoife MacManus agus tá sí obair san earnáil bhunoideachais san Afganastáin le dhá bhliain. She indicated, however, that she now wants to return home and hopes to be out of the country in a day or two. Thug sí le fios, áfach, go bhfuil sí ag iarraidh pilleadh abhaile anois agus go bhfuil súil aici a bheith imithe as an tír faoi cheann lá nó dhó. She is currently in Kabul Airport, where she is waiting to board a plane that will take her out of Afghanistan. Tá sí in Aefort Chabúl faoi láthair, mar a bhfuil sí ag fanacht le dul ar eitleán a thabharfas as an Afganastáin í. Jenny and Ray Mac Mánais Her father Ray Mac Manáis is a well - known Irish language writer and teacher from Ard Eoin in Belfast who has published a biography of former Irish President Mary McAleese. Jenny agus Ray Mac Mánais Is scríbhneoir agus múinteoir aitheanta Gaeilge as Ard Eoin i mBéal Feirste é a hathair Ray Mac Manáis a bhfuil beathaisnéis iarUachtarán na hÉireann Máire Mhic Ghiolla Íosa foilsithe aige. In an interview with RTÉ / TG4 News, Jenny and Ray said that they are very worried about Aoife. In agallamh le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4, dúirt Jenny agus Ray go bhfuil an-imní orthu faoi Aoife. “We were scared out of our lives and we are still scared,” Jenny said. "Bhí muid scanraithe as ár mbeatha agus tá muid fós scanraithe," a dúirt Jenny. They said that although Aoife is a fun and hurtful person she is also very strong. Dúirt siad cé gur duine spraíúil agus goilliúnach í Aoife go bhfuil sí an-láidir fosta. She is a person, they said, who works well with others and that will stand her in good stead for her. Is duine í, a dúirt siad, a oibríonn go maith i gcomhar le daoine eile agus agus go seasfaidh sin di sa riocht ina bhfuil sí faoi láthair. Her father Ray remembers watching a news report from Afghanistan: "As the map changed color and the Taliban took over and more of the country in their possession, we became increasingly concerned. Is cuimhin lena hathair Ray a bheith ag breathnú ar thuairisc nuachta as an Afganastáin: "De réir mar a bhí an léarscáil ag athrú datha agus an Talaban ag glacadh níos mó agus níos mó den tír ina seilbh, bhí imní níos mó ag teacht orainn. "When whatever city in the south of the country collapsed and the reporter said that between Taliban and Kabul was only 120 kilometers of motorway, tension came in my stomach. "Nuair a thit cibé cathair i ndeisceart na tíre agus a dúirt an tuairisceoir nach raibh idir an Talaban agus Cabúl ach 120 ciliméadar de mhótarbhealach, tháinig teannas i mo bholg. "She [Aoife] did not want us to be scared, but she was and is and will be coming back out of the country 's airspace. "Ní raibh sise [Aoife] ag iarraidh go mbeadh muid scanraithe, ach bhí agus tá agus beidh go dtiocfaidh sí ar ais amach as aerspás na tíre. Ray said that Aoife is very brave and firm in her views and that determination will stand her in good stead: "Even though we talk to her regularly,

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At least five dead at Afghanistan Kabul Airport. Cúigear ar a laghad marbh ag Aerfort Kabul san Afganastáin.. Afghanistan is said to have killed at least five people at Kabul Airport. Deirtear ón Afganastáin go bhfuil cúigear ar a laghad marbh ag Aerfort Kabul. There has been chaos in the place for some time since the crowds gathered there trying to flee as the Taliban are now in apparent control of the country. Tá anord ceart san áit le tamall ó bhailigh na sluaite ansin ag iarraidh teitheadh mar go bhfuil an Taliban anois i gceannas na tíre is léir. Not sure what happened. Níltear cinnte céard a tharla. American forces are then at the airport trying to maintain some control of the north-west, and to ensure the safe return of American diplomats and other embassy workers to America who worked in the capital. Tá fórsaí Mheiriceá ansin ag an aerfort ag iarraidh smacht éigin a choinneáil ar an chíor thuathail, agus lena chinntiú go gcuirtear abhaile slán sábháilte taighleoirí agus oibrithe ambasáide eile le Meiriceá a bhí ag obair sa phríomhchathair. American soldiers had previously fired several shots into the air, as a crowd of people wanted to board military planes. Scaoil saighdiúírí Mheiriceá roinnt urchar san aer roimhe sin, mar go raibh slua daoine ag iarraidh eitleáin mhíleata a bhordáil. Many of the civilians in Afghanistan want to flee At present, these evacuation flights have stopped, the crowd of people being cleared from the airport grounds. Go leor den chosmhuintir san Afganastáin ag iarraidh teitheadh leo Faoi láthair, tá na heitiltí aslonnaithe seo stoptha, go nglanfar an slua daoine ó thalamh an aerfoirt. That's according to information provided by a U.S. official. Sin de réir eolais atá tugtha ag oifigeach de chuid na Stát Aontaithe. The Taliban claim to be in power in Afghanistan, since the country's capital, Kabul, came under its control yesterday. Tá an Taliban ag maíomh gurb é atá i gcumhacht anois san Afganastáin, ó tháinig príomhchathair na tíre,Kabul faoina cheannas inné. President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. Tá an t-Uachtarán Ashraf Ghani tar éis teitheadh ón tír. There is now great international concern about the future of Afghanistan. Tá imní mhór ann anois go hidirnaisiúnta maidir lena bhfuil i ndán don Afganastáin. Concerns now over Taliban power On RTÉ radio program 'Morning Ireland' this morning, Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat said this was a catastrophic failure in British and US foreign policy. Imní anois faoi chumhacht an Taliban Ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ 'Morning Ireland' ar maidin dúirt feisire de chuid na gCaomhach,Tom Tugendhat gur teip thubaisteach ab ea é seo i bpolasaí gnóthaí eachtracha na Breataine agus na Stát Aontaithe. Mr Tugendhat is a man who spent 4 years in Afghanistan while in the British army. Fear é an tUasal Tugendhat a chaith 4 bliana san Afganastáin agus é in arm na Breataine. Taliban fighters in Kabul He said American President Joe Biden has joined NATO in particular in the failure of the Afghan people. Trodairí Taliban i Kabul Dúirt seisean go bhfuil Uachtarán Mheiriceá, Joe Biden i dteannta NATO go speisialta tar éis loiceadh ar phobal na hAfganastáine. ‘Ashraf Ghani’s Presidency also failed’ he said ‘. 'Theip freisin' a dúirt sé 'ar Uachtaránacht Ashraf Ghani'. 'Many of my friends over there are doomed to death if they are not helped,' said Tom Tugendhat. 'Níl i ndán do chuid mhaith de mo chairde thall ansin anois ach an bás mura dtagtar i gcabhair orthu' a dúirt Tom Tugendhat.

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Taliban claim to be in power in Afghanistan. Taliban ag maíomh go bhfuil sé i gcumhacht san Afganastáin. The Taliban claim to be in power in Afghanistan. Tá an Taliban ag maíomh gurb é atá i gcumhacht anois san Afganastáin. President Ashraf Ghani has fled the country. Tá an t- Uachtarán Ashraf Ghani tar éis teitheadh ón tír. It was a riot at Kabul Airport this morning, where thousands of people in the country were trying to board a plane and flee. Bhí sé ina chíorthuathail in Aerfort Kabul ar maidin, áit a raibh na mílte duine sa tír ag iarraidh dul ar bord eitleáin agus teitheadh. Soldiers from the United States are desperately trying to maintain order at the airport in the capital. Tá saighdiúirí óna Stáit Aontaithe ar a ndícheall ag iarraidh ord agus eagar a choinneáil ag an aerfort sa phríomhchathair. The Taliban have declared war in the country now that it has taken possession of Kabul. D'fhógair an Taliban go bhfuil an chogaíocht thart sa tír anois ó tá seilbh faighte aige ar Kabul. There is now great international concern about the future of Afghanistan. Tá imní mhór ann anois go hidirnaisiúnta maidir lena bhfuil i ndán don Afganastáin. Concerns now over Taliban power On RTÉ radio program 'Morning Ireland' this morning, Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat said this was a catastrophic failure in British and US foreign policy. Imní anois faoi chumhacht an Taliban Ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ 'Morning Ireland' ar maidin dúirt feisire de chuid na gCaomhach,Tom Tugendhat gur teip thubaisteach ab ea é seo i bpolasaí gnóthaí eachtracha na Breataine agus na Stát Aontaithe. Mr Tugendhat is a man who spent 4 years in Afghanistan while in the British army. Fear é an tUasal Tugendhat a chaith 4 bliana san Afganastáin agus é in arm na Breataine. He said that American President Joe Biden has joined NATO in particular in the failure of the Afghan people. Dúirt seisean go bhfuil Uachtarán Mheiriceá, Joe Biden i dteannta NATO go speisialta tar éis loiceadh ar phobal na hAfganastáine. ‘Ashraf Ghani’s Presidency also failed’ he said ‘. 'Theip freisin' a dúirt sé 'ar Uachtaránacht Ashraf Ghani'. 'Many of my friends over there are doomed to death if they are not helped,' said Tom Tugendhat. 'Níl i ndán do chuid mhaith de mo chairde thall ansin anois ach an bás mura dtagtar i gcabhair orthu' a dúirt Tom Tugendhat.

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A shooter named by the Keyham family after last night's incident. Lámhachóir ainmnithe ag muintir Keyham tar éis na heachtra aréir. Six people were killed in an incident in Plymouth in the south-west of England, police there say. Maraíodh seisiúr in eachtra in Plymouth in iardheisceart Shasana, a deir na poilíní ansin. They died as a result of their release. Fuair siad bás de bharr a scaoilte. Five people died at the scene, including the shooter. Fuair cúigear bás ar an láthair, an lámhachóir ina measc. Another woman was taken to hospital but later died. Tugadh bean eile go dtí an t-ospidéal ach cailleadh í ina dhiaidh sin. A young girl under the age of ten is understood to have been among the dead. Tuigtear go raibh cailín óg faoi bhun deich mbliana d'aois i measc na marbh. Locals have named a shooter. Tá lámhachóir ainmnithe ag muintir na háite. His name was Jake Davison and he was 22 years old. Jake Davison ab ainm dó agus bhí sé 22 bliain d'aois. Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Thug na poilíní le fios nach bhfuil siad ag lorg aon duine eile i dtaca leis an eachtra. They also say that terrorism had nothing to do with what happened. Deir siad freisin nach raibh aon bhaint ag sceimhlitheoireacht leis an méid a tharla. Others were reported injured in the incident and are being treated in hospital. Tuairiscítear gur gortaíodh daoine eile san eachtra agus go bhfuil cóir leighis á cur orthu san ospidéal. The incident happened shortly after 6pm on Thursday. Tharla an eachtra go gairid tar éis 6pm ar an Déardaoin. Emergency services were called and attended a scene at Biddick Drive in Keyham. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus d'fhreastail siad ar láthair ar Chéide Biddick in Keyham. Witnesses say they heard a shooting noise and saw a man randomly firing at people. Deir finnéithe gur chuala siad torann lámhaigh agus go bhfaca siad fear ag scaoileadh go randamach le daoine. The site has been preserved by the police and technical examinations are being carried out. Tá an láthair caomhnaithe ag na poilíní agus tá scrúdaithe teicniúla á ndéanamh. Traffic has been diverted through the village. Tá an trácht curtha ar mhalairt slí tríd an sráidbhaile. Community support is being provided there. Tá tacaíocht á cur ar fáil don phobal ansin. People who took images of the incident or the period immediately following are asked not to post them on social media to pay homage to the dead. Iarrtar ar dhaoine a ghlac íomhánna den eachtra nó den tréimhse díreach ina diaidh gan iad a chur ar na meáin shóisialta le hómós a léiriú ar na mairbh.

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Limerick man to sail around the world in his yacht. Fear as Luimneach le seoladh timpeall an domhain ina luamh. A man, a native of Limerick City, is making the final preparations for a trip around the world in his yacht. Tá fear, gurb as Cathair Luimnigh ó dhúchas dó, ag déanamh na n-ullmhúchán deireanach chun tabhairt faoi thuras timpeall an domhain ina luamh. Peter Lawless wants to be the first Irishman to ever sail around the world on his own. Ta Peter Lawless ag iarraidh a bheith ar an gcéad Éireannach riamh le seoladh timpeall an domhain gan stad ina aonar. Peter Lawless is 52 years old and has spent two years preparing for his major journey around the world. Tá Peter Lawless 52 bliain d'aois agus tá dhá bhlian caite aige ag ullmhú dá mhór-aistear timpeall an domhain. In his yacht, which is 41 feet long, he is embarking on a journey around the globe. Ina luamh, atá 41 troigh ar fad, atá sé ag tabhairt faoin turas timpeall na cruinne. He has been preparing for this sea challenge for two years with his boat ready for the great seas ahead. Tá sé ag ullmhú don dushlán farraige seo le dhá bhliain agus an bád réitithe aige do na farraigí móra atá roimhe. He is a native of the sea and sailing. Tá an fharraige agus an tseoltóireacht sa dúchas aige. His father, Pat, made the trip around the world in the nineties. Dhein a athair, Pat, an turas timpeall an domhain sna nóchaidí. It was a journey that took three years. Turas a thóg trí bliana a bhí ann. He didn’t do it non-stop, though. Ní dhearna sé é gan stad, áfach. He returned to Kilrush in 1996. D'fhill sé ar Chill Rois i 1996. Peter will be following part of his father's course and will also be relying on his maps and pose to steer the yacht. Is ag leanúint cuid de chúrsa a athar a bheidh Peter agus é ag brath ar a mhapaí agus a sheiseamhán freisin chun an luamh a stiúradh. It will travel down through the Atlantic to South Africa, across the bottom of the globe and the Pacific Ocean before turning north again at Cape Corn and through the Atlantic home. Síos tríd an Atlantach go dtí an Afraic Theas a rachaidh sé, trasna íochtar na cruinne agus an Aigéin Chiúin sula gcasfaidh sé ó thuaidh arís i Rinn an Choirn agus tríd an Atlantach abhaile. Peter said he knows there is a big challenge ahead. Dúirt Peter go bhfuil a fhios aige go bhfuil dúshlán mór roimhe. “I’ve been sailing all my life and there’s nothing I like better in the world than being in my boat at sea,” he said. "Táim ag seoltóireacht mo shaol ar fad agus níl aon ní eile is fearr liom ar domhan ná a bheith i mo bhád ar an bhfarraige", a dúirt sé. "I've always wanted to sail around the world and when I found out that no other Irishman had ever made that trip - a non - stop journey - I decided to take it." "Theastaigh uaim riamh seoladh timpeall an domhain agus nuair a fuaireas amach nach raibh an turas sin - turas gan stad - déanta ag aon Éireannach eile riamh, bheartaigh mé tabhairt faoi." Peter estimates the journey will take between eight and ten months. Measann Peter go dtógfaidh an turas idir ocht agus deich mí. He has enough food and medicine on board that he could spend a year on board, if the weather doesn't run out. Tá a dhóthain bia agus ábhair leighis ar bord aige go bhféadfadh sé bliain a chaitheamh ar bord, mura ritheann an aimsir leis. It will be a particular challenge for him to spend this long time alone without any company. Dúshlán ar leith a bheidh ann dó an tréimse fhada seo a chaitheamh ina aonar gan aon chomhluadar. "I know that will be very difficult but I am a person who is comfortable alone. "Tá a fhios agam go mbeidh sin an-deacair ach is duine mé atá compordach i m'aonar. It's sick to people how I will cope with myself during the journey ", said Peter with a laugh. Tá sé ag déanamh tinnis do dhaoine conas a réiteoidh mé liom fhé...

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'Global climate change a major impact on Ireland'. 'Athrú aeráide domhanda ina thionchar mór ar Éirinn'. Global climate change is having its own impact on this country according to the newly published report. Tá an t-athrú aeráide domhanda ag imirt a thionchar féin ar an tír seo de réir na tuarascála nua atá foilsithe. Strong evidence of this can be seen in the kind of weather we have had for 30 years, the report says. Tá fianaise láidir dhe sin le feiceáil ó thaobh an chineál aimsire atá againn le 30 bliain a deirtear sa tuarascáil. The country's climate is essentially warmer and wetter. Go bunúsach tá aeráid na tíre níos teo agus níos fliche. Between 1989-2018, the average annual rainfall was 6% higher, than it was between 1960-90 if the report is true. Idir 1989-2018, bhí an meán titim báistí go bliantúil 6 faoin gcéad níos airde, ná a bhí idir 1960-90 más fíor don tuarascáil. The hottest years we have had since the record began, 15 of them have been seen since 1990. Na blianta is teo dá raibh againn ó cuireadh tús leis an taifead, chonacthas 15 díobh ó 1990. It is said that there is a 50% increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere compared to the pre-industrial period. Deirtear go bhfuil 50 faoin gcéad de mhéadú ar an méid dé-ocsaíd charbóin san atmasféar i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse réamhthionsclaíoch. Sea levels have risen 2-3mm since 1990, and river flows have also strengthened. Tá leibhéal na farraige ardaithe 2-3mm ó 1990, agus tá láidriú tagtha ar shreabhadh na n-aibhneacha freisin. Strong rising sea and warmer and fiercer weather since 1990 Drought is also a problem, especially in the east of the country. An fharraige ag ardú go tréan agus an aimsir níos teo agus níos fíochmhaire ó 1990 Fadhb é an triomach freisin, go háirithe in oirthear na tíre. This report was produced by the Environmental Protection Agency, Met Éireann and the Marine Institute. An Áisíneacht Cosanta Timpeallachta,Met Éireann agus an Institiúid Mara a chuir an tuarascáil seo i dtoll a chéile.'

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Two arrested by gardaí in connection with infant death in Limerick. Beirt gafa ag gardaí maidir le bás naíonáin i Luimneach. Gardaí have arrested two people in connection with the death of an infant in Limerick earlier this year. Tá beirt gafa ag na gardaí maidir le bás naíonáin i Luimneach níos túisce i mbliana. The man in question is a man in his thirties and a woman in his twenties. Fear sna tríochaidí agus bean sna fichidí atá i gceist. They are being questioned on suspicion of murder. Tá siad á gceistiú agus amhras ann go raibh siad freagrach as dúnmharú. A 4-year-old boy who died as a result of the injury he received at a residence in Rathbane last March. Buachaill 4 bliana d'aois a bhásaigh de bharr an ghortaithe a fuair sé ag teach cónaithe sa Ráth Bhán i mí Márta seo caite. The two arrested are being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Tá an bheirt a gabhadh á gcoinneáil faoi Alt 4 den Acht um Cheartas Coiriúil 1984.

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Two Italians return to Aran to express their gratitude. Beirt Iodálach ar ais in Árainn lena mbuíochas a léiriú. Two brothers from Italy, who were rescued from Inis Mór on the Aran Islands 2 and a half years ago, are back there to thank those who came to their aid. Tá beirt deartháireacha ón Iodáil, a tarrtháileadh amach ó Inis Mór in Árainn 2 bhliain go leith ó shin, ar ais ansin arís le buíochas a ghabháil leo siúd a tháinig i gcabhair orthu. In February 2019 the defeat of Riccardo Zanon and his brother Giovanni swept into the sea at Wormhole on the island. I bhFeabhra 2019 scuab maidhm Riccardo Zanon agus a dheartháir Giovanni isteach sa bhfarraige ag Poll na bPéist ar an oileán. Wormhole in Inis Mór The two were hopeless that they would not have drowned if they had not been rescued by the rescue service, the 115 helicopter came to their aid. Poll na bPéist in Inis Mór Ba dhóbair don bheirt nár báthadh iad murach go dtáinig an tseirbhís tarrthála, héalacaptar an 115 i gcabhair orthu. Philip Wrenn was the one to unleash the chestnut from the helicopter, and showed considerable courage in rescuing the brothers from the waves of the sea and on board the 115. Ba é Philip Wrenn a bhi ar an gcastainn a scaoileadh anuas ón héalacaptair, agus léirigh sé crógacht nach beag leis na deartháireacha a thabhart slán ó thonnta na farraige agus ar bord an 115. The R115 helicopter came to the aid of the Zanon brothers He was awarded the Bill Deacon Award for his achievements. Héalacaptar an R115 a tháinig i gcabhair ar na deartháireacha Zanon Bronnadh gradam Bill Deacon airsean as a chuid éachtaí. Riccardo Zanon was seriously injured, and had to spend 5 weeks in hospitals in this country before he could return home to Italy. Bhí Riccardo Zanon gortaithe go dona, agus bhí air 5 seachtainí a chaitheamh in ospidéil sa tír seo sula raibh sé ábalta filleadh abhaile chun na hIodáile. Reunion in Inis Mór, 2 1/2 years after the incident He spent most of that time in the University Hospital in Galway. Teacht le chéile in Inis Mór, 2 1/2 bliain i ndiaidh na heachtra Chaith sé formhór an ama sin in Ospidéal na hOllscoile i nGaillimh. The Zanon brothers and their families are back in Ireland to express their gratitude for saving their lives. Tá na deartháireacha Zanon agus a muintir ar ais in Éirinn lena mbuíochas a léiriú as a mbeatha a thabhairt slán.

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Kellie Harrington returned home. Kellie Harrington fillte abhaile. Winning Irish boxer Kellie Harrington has returned home this afternoon. Tá an dornálaí buacach Éireannach,Kellie Harrington tar éis filleadh abhaile tráthnóna. It's only been 2 days since she won a gold medal in a boxing championship at the Olympics in Japan. Níl sé ach 2 lá ó shin ó bhuaigh sí bonn óir i gcraobh dornálaíochta ag na Cluichí Oilimpeacha thall sa tSeapáin. The Olympic champion is then gathered as far as Portland Row in the north of Dublin city, his home area, in an open bus. Tá an seaimpín oilimpeach ansin bailithe chomh fada le Rae Portland i dtuaisceart chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, a ceantar dúchais, i mbus oscailte. Kellie Harrington, 31, is a proud pride in Portland Row, and won the gold medal on Sunday in the lightweight division. Bród agus ríméad le brath i Rae Portland 31 bliain d'aois atá Kellie Harrington, agus ba sa rannóg éadrom-mheáchan a bhuaigh sí an bonn óir ar an Domhnach. Shortly after 1pm the plane she was on arrived at Dublin Airport. Go gairid tar éis a 1 a'chlog tráthnóna a bhain an t-eitleán a raibh sí air Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath amach. However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, not many people were allowed into the airport to welcome her. Ní raibh mórán daoine á gceadú isteach chuig an aerfort áfach le fáilte a chur roimpi de bharr shrianta covid 19. She and Olympic boxer Aidan Walsh, who won a bronze medal at the games in Tokyo, joined the crowd. Tháinig sí féin agus an dornálaí oilimpeach Aidan Walsh, a bhuaigh bonn cré-umha ag na cluichí i Tóiceó i láthair an tslua ansin.

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"Responsible people scan scun for global warming". "Daoine freagrach scun scan as téadh domhanda". Climate change is intensifying, according to a report published by the United Nations this morning. Tá ag géarú ar athrú aeráide, de réir tuarascála a d'fhoilsigh na Náisiúin Aontaithe ar maidin. It is happening widely and rapidly. Tá sé ag tarlú go forleathan agus go sciobtha. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has highlighted the need to significantly and continually reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to curb Earth damage. Thug an Painéal Idir-Rialtais ar Athrú Aeráide le fios gur gá astaíochtaí dé-ocsáid bharbóin a laghdú go mór agus go leanúnach chun srian a chur ar an díobháil atá á déanamh don Domhan. This report is the sixth assessment of climate change provided by the Intergovernmental Panel and does not put a tooth in it: mankind is responsible for climate change, they say. Tá an tuarascáil seo ar an séú measúnú ar athrú aeráide atá curtha ar fáil ag an bPainéal Idir-Rialtais agus ní chuireann siad fiacail ann: tá an cine daonna freagrach as athrú aeráide, a deir siad. According to scientists, such changes have never been seen; the planet is getting warmer, the ice caps are receding and sea levels are rising. Dar leis na heolaithe, ní fhacthas a leithéid d'athruithe riamh; tá an pláinéad ag éirí níos teo, tá na na hoighearchaidhpeanna ag cúlú agus tá leibhéil na mara ag ardú. These changes are happening everywhere in the world, they say. Tá na hathruithe seo i gceist gach áit ar domhan, a deir siad. According to the report, human waves are the cause of heat waves. De réir na tuarascála, is é iompar an duine is cúis le tonnta teasa. It also seems, they say, that human activities are responsible for flooding. Tá an chosúlacht ar an scéal freisin, a deir siad, go bhfuil gníomhaíochtaí daoine freagrach as tuilte. Without major and rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, it will be impossible to keep global warming below 1.5 ° C or even 2 ° C, according to the panel. The alerts in this report are the sharpest to date made by the United Nations on the link between human behavior and climate change. Mura ndéantar laghdaithe móra agus sciobtha ar astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa, beidh sé dodhéanta téamh domhandu a choimeád faoi bhun 1.5°C nó 2°C, fiú, de réir an phainéil Tá na foláirimh atá sa tuarascáil seo ar na foláirimh is géire go dtí seo atá déanta ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe i dtaca leis an nasc idir iompar daoine agus athrú aeráide. Previously, there was some disagreement about the causes of global warming. Roimhe seo, bhí roinnt easaontais faoi na cúiseanna a bhí le téadh domhanda. But now hundreds of scientists involved in this scandal scan report say people are responsible for it. Ach anois deir na céadtá eolaí a raibh baint acu leis an tuarascáil seo scun scan go bhfuil daoine freagrach as.

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Five relatives convicted of abusive crimes. Cúigear daoine muinteartha ciontaithe i gcoireanna mí-úsáidte. The jury in the trial of five accused of serious abusive crimes has found all five guilty. Tá an giúiré i dtriail cúigir a bhfuil coireanna tromchúiseacha mí-úsáidte curtha ina leith tar éis breithiúnas a thabhairt go bhfuil an cúigear díobh ciontach. The victims are three children in one family for all the charges heard in the Central Criminal Court. Triúr páistí in aon teaghlach amháin na híosbartaigh atá i gceist maidir leis na cúiseanna ar fad a chualathas sa Phríomh Chúirt Choiriúil. A total of 78 charges were before the jury, 77 of which were convicted of sexual abuse and rape, as well as deliberate exploitation and neglect. 78 gcúis ar fad a bhí os comhair an ghiúiré,tugadh breith ciontach i gcás 77 díobh Dúradh go raibh mí-úsáid ghnéis agus éigniú i gceist, chomh maith le dushaothrú agus faillí d'aon ghnó. The jury found the father of the children (56) guilty of raping and sexually assaulting them. Chinn an giúiré go raibh athair na leanaí (56) ciontach as iad a éigniú agus in ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh orthu. He was also convicted of permitting the same abuse of others, and of sexual exploitation. Ciontaíodh freisin é as an mhí-úsáid chéanna a cheadú i gcás dhaoine eile, agus i ndúshaothrú gnéasach. The children's mother, a woman (34) was convicted of sexual assault, and of allowing sexual relations between them and other parties. Ciontaíodh máthair na leanaí, bean (34) in ionsaí gnéis, agus i gcaidreamh gnéis a cheadú idir iad agus páirtithe eile. She was also convicted of sexual exploitation of her eldest son. Ciontaíodh í freisin as dúshaothrú gnéasach i gcás an mhic is sine atá aici. The children's uncle (49) was convicted of raping the young girl, and sexually assaulting her two brothers. Ciontaíodh uncail (49) na leanaí as an gcailín óg a éigniú, agus as ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh ar a beirt deartháireacha. He was also convicted of sexual exploitation. Ciontaíodh é freisin as dúshaothrú gnéasach. His wife, the children's aunt in question, was convicted of sexually assaulting the girl and her brother. Ciontaíodh a bhean chéile, aintín na leanaí atá i gceist,in ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh ar an gcailín agus a deartháir. Another uncle (27) was also convicted on nine counts of rape, including rape and sexual exploitation of two of the victims. Ciontaíodh uncail (27) eile freisin i naoi gcúis a bhí ina leith, ina measc éigniú agus dúshaothrú gnéis i dtaca le beirt de na híosbartaigh. All five will be penalized in the future. Gearrfar píonóis ar an gcúigear amach anseo. A total of 78 charges were up for consideration by the jury, 77 of which were found guilty by the jury after spending up to 20 hours in deliberation since last Thursday. 78 cúis ar fad a bhí le meas ag an ngiúiré, thug lucht an ghiúiré breith ciontach i gcás 77 díobh sin tar éis dóibh suas le 20 uair a chloig a chaitheamh i mbun machnaimh ón Déardaoin seo caite. These serious crimes occurred in certain periods between 2014-2016. Tharla na coireanna tromchúiseacha seo i dtréimhsí áirithe idir 2014-2016.

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Five relatives convicted of abusive crimes. Cúigear daoine muinteartha ciontaithe i gcoireanna mí-úsáidte. The jury in the trial of five accused of serious abusive crimes has found all five guilty. Tá an giúiré i dtriail cúigir a bhfuil coireanna tromchúiseacha mí-úsáidte curtha ina leith tar éis breithiúnas a thabhairt go bhfuil an cúigear díobh ciontach. The victims are three children in one family for all the charges heard in the Central Criminal Court. Triúr páistí in aon teaghlach amháin na híosbartaigh atá i gceist maidir leis na cúiseanna ar fad a chualathas sa Phríomh Chúirt Choiriúil. A total of 78 charges were before the jury, 77 of which were convicted of sexual abuse and rape, as well as deliberate exploitation and neglect. 78 gcúis ar fad a bhí os comhair an ghiúiré,tugadh breith ciontach i gcás 77 díobh Dúradh go raibh mí-úsáid ghnéis agus éigniú i gceist, chomh maith le dushaothrú agus faillí d'aon ghnó. The jury found the father of the children (56) guilty of raping and sexually assaulting them. Chinn an giúiré go raibh athair na leanaí (56) ciontach as iad a éigniú agus in ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh orthu. He was also convicted of permitting the same abuse of others, and of sexual exploitation. Ciontaíodh freisin é as an mhí-úsáid chéanna a cheadú i gcás dhaoine eile, agus i ndúshaothrú gnéasach. The children's mother, a woman (34) was convicted of sexual assault, and of allowing sexual relations between them and other parties. Ciontaíodh máthair na leanaí, bean (34) in ionsaí gnéis, agus i gcaidreamh gnéis a cheadú idir iad agus páirtithe eile. She was also convicted of sexual exploitation of her eldest son. Ciontaíodh í freisin as dúshaothrú gnéasach i gcás an mhic is sine atá aici. The children's uncle (49) was convicted of raping the young girl, and sexually assaulting her two brothers. Ciontaíodh uncail (49) na leanaí as an gcailín óg a éigniú, agus as ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh ar a beirt deartháireacha. He was also convicted of sexual exploitation. Ciontaíodh é freisin as dúshaothrú gnéasach. His wife, the children's aunt in question, was convicted of sexually assaulting the girl and her brother. Ciontaíodh a bhean chéile, aintín na leanaí atá i gceist,in ionsaithe gnéis a dhéanamh ar an gcailín agus a deartháir. Another uncle (27) was also convicted on nine counts of rape, including rape and sexual exploitation of two of the victims. Ciontaíodh uncail (27) eile freisin i naoi gcúis a bhí ina leith, ina measc éigniú agus dúshaothrú gnéis i dtaca le beirt de na híosbartaigh. All five will be penalized in the future. Gearrfar píonóis ar an gcúigear amach anseo. A total of 78 charges were up for consideration by the jury, 77 of which were found guilty by the jury after spending up to 20 hours in deliberation since last Thursday. 78 cúis ar fad a bhí le meas ag an ngiúiré, thug lucht an ghiúiré breith ciontach i gcás 77 díobh sin tar éis dóibh suas le 20 uair a chloig a chaitheamh i mbun machnaimh ón Déardaoin seo caite. These serious crimes occurred in certain periods between 2014-2016. Tharla na coireanna tromchúiseacha seo i dtréimhsí áirithe idir 2014-2016.

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200 now approved at organized outdoor events. 200 ceadaithe anois ag ócáidí eagraithe lasmuigh. According to the new Covid guidelines issued by Fáilte Ireland, a maximum of 200 people will be allowed to attend events organized outdoors. De réir na dtreoirlínte nua Covid atá eisithe ag an eagraíocht Fáilte Ireland, ceadófar uasmhéid de 200 duine a bheith i láthair ag ócáidí atá eagraithe amuigh faoin aer. There is no change to the board directive, which is a maximum of six at each table, and be 13 years of age or older. Níl aon athrú ar an treoir maidir le boird, sé sin seisear ar a mhéid ag gach bord, agus iad a bheith 13 bliain d'aois nó níos sine. 100 is the maximum that is always allowed for a wedding party. 100 an t-uasmhéid atá ceadaithe i gcónai i gcás cóisir bainise. And only 15 people are allowed at each table. Agus ní cheadaítear ach 15 duine ag gach bord. A band will also be allowed at the outdoor events, as long as the guidelines from their health authorities regarding Covid-19 are strictly adhered to. Ceadófar freisin banna ceoil ag na hócáidí lasmuigh, fad is go gcloítear go docht leis na treoirlínte óna húdaráis sláinte i dtaca le covid 19.

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Government subcommittee discussing Covid guidelines. Fochoiste Rialtais ag plé treoirlínte Covid. The Government Subcommittee on Covid-19 is meeting today. Tá an Fochoiste Rialtais maidir le covid 19 i mbun cruinnithe inniu. It is understood that the latest changes to be made to the guidelines in the hospitality industry for outdoor events will be discussed. Tuigtear go bpléifear na hathruithe is deireanaí atá le déanamh ar na treoirlínte i dtionscail an fháilteachais d'imeachtaí lasmuigh. The industry now needs more clarification in light of the controversy that erupted last month when former Government Minister Katherine Zappone organized an event with over 50 people in attendance at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Breis soiléirithe atá ag teastáil anois ón tionscail i bhfianaise na conspóide a tharla an mhí seo caite nuair a d'eagraigh an t-iar Aire Rialtais,Katherine Zappone imeacht ina raibh breis is 50 duine i láthair ag Óstán an Merrion i mBaile Átha Cliath. The Government subsequently published advice it had received from the Attorney General stating that it was permissible to organize outdoor events with up to 200 people in attendance. D'fhoilsigh an Rialtas comhairle ina dhiaidh sin a fuair sé ón Ard Aighne inar dúradh go raibh sé ceadmhach imeachtaí lasmuigh a eagrú agus suas le 200 duine i láthair. Based on this advice, Fáilte Ireland, the state agency that sets out the guidelines for the hospitality industry to publish the latest information on Covid events and regulations. Tá an eagraíocht Fáilte Ireland, an áisíneacht stáit a leagann amach na treoirlínte do thionscail an fháilteachais leis an eolas is deireanaí maidir le himeachtaí agus rialacháin Covid a fhoilsiú bunaithe ar an gcomhairle seo.

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Tsimanouskaya on its way to Austria. Tsimanouskaya ar a bealach chuig an Ostair. Belarusian athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has left Japan on her way to Austria. Tá an lúthchleasaí ón mBealarúis, Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, tar éis an tSeapáin a fhágáil agus í ar a bealach chun na hOstaire. She was supposed to go to Poland, since that country had granted her a humanitarian visa. Bhíothas ag ceapadh gur chun na Polainne a ghabhfadh sí,ó bhí an tír sin tar éis víosa daonnachta a bhronnadh uirthi. Tsimanouskaya (midfielder) is being defended yesterday by Japanese police. Cosaint á fáil arú inné ag Tsimanouskaya (lár báire) ó phóilíní na Seapáine Ach dúradh ar maidin gur ar bord eitleán ó Toiceó chuig an Vín atá sí curtha, agus gur athraigh taighleoirí a heitilt ar mhaithe lena sábháilteacht féin. Belarusian authorities ordered Tsimanouskaya to return home at the weekend, claiming they were worried about her health since she refused to take part in an extra race on Monday. D'ordaigh údaráis na Bealarúise go bhfillfeadh Tsimanouskaya abhaile ag an deireadh seachtaine, ag maíomh go raibh siad imníoch faoina sláinte ó dhiúltaigh sí páirt a ghlacadh i rás breise ar an Luan. However, Tsimanouskaya claims that her life would be in danger if she went to her home country, since the runner criticized her country’s Olympic Committee on social media. Maíonn Tsimanouskaya áfach go mbeadh a beatha i mbaol dá rachadh sí chuig a tír dúchais, ó cháin an reathaí Coiste Oilimpeach a tíre ar na meáin shóisialta. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has a bad reputation for human rights abuses since he came to power in 1994. Tá droch-cháil amuigh ar Uachtarán na Bealarúise,Alexander Lukashenko i dtaca le mí-úsáid chearta daonna ó tháinig sé i gcumhacht sa tír sin i 1994.

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'The gardaí must implement recommendations in relation to Irish'. 'Caithfidh na gardaí moltaí i dtaca le Gaeilge a fheidhmiú'. A report published by the Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community states that the recommendations of. Have not been satisfactorily implemented by. I dtuarascáil atá foilsithe ag Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge, deirtear nach bhfuil moltaí ón gComisinéir Teanga curtha i bhfeidhm go sasúil ag Coimisinéir an Gharda Síochána. It was stated that Commissioner Drew Harris has a responsibility to implement the recommendations as a matter of urgency. Dúradh go bhfuil freagracht ar an gCoimisinéir Drew Harris na moltaí a chur i bhfeidhm go práinneach. The joint committee wants the matter to be discussed in the Dáil and the Seanad as soon as possible. Teastaionn ón gcomhchoiste go bpléifí an scéal sa Dáil agus sa Seanad a luaithe agus is féidir. It is also stated that Commissioner Harris should submit an annual report to the Houses of the. To show the progress that has been made in providing services in Irish in the gardaí. Deirter freisin gur chóir don Choimisinéir Harris tuarascáil bhliantúil a chur faoi bhráid Thithe an Oireachtais leis an dul chun cinn atá déanta chun seirbisí i nGaeilge a chuir ar fáil sna gardaí - a léiriú. In a report from An Coimisinéir Teanga earlier this year, it was stated that the gardaí were breaking the law in relation to the Irish language. I dtuarascail on gCoimisinéir Teanga níos luaithe i mbliana, dúradh go raibh na gardaí ag sárú an dlí ó thaobh na Gaeilge.'

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The Archbishop of the Diocese of Dublin consents to proceed with ceremonies. Ard Easpag Dheoise BÁC ag toiliú dul chun cinn le searmanais. The Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Dermot Farrell, said that ordained priests and first communions can be held in the diocese despite the advice from their health authorities at present not to do so. Dúirt Ard Easpag Caitliceach Bhaile Átha Cliath,an Dochtúír Dermot Farrell gur féidir le sagairt cóineartaithe agus céad chomaoinigh a reachtáil sa deoise ainneoin gurb í an chomhairle óna húdaráis sláinte faoi láthair gan a léithid a dhéanamh. Dr. Farrell is the 7th bishop who has said that the ceremonies could be progressed, the most senior bishop in the Catholic Church in Ireland to date to say so. Is é an Dochtúir Farrell an 7ú easpag a bhfuil sé ráite aige go bhféadfaí dul chun cinn leis na searmanais, an t-easpag is sinsearaí san Eaglais Chaitliceach in Éirinn go dtí seo lena léithid a rá. Dr. Dermot Farrell has sent a letter to 200 parishes in the archdiocese approving this for the priests if they feel it is safe to proceed. An Dochtúir Dermot Farrell Tá sé tar éis litir a sheoladh chuig 200 paróiste san ard-deoise á cheadú seo do na sagairt má bhraitheann siadsan go bhfuil sé sábháilte dul chun cinn. He said the current public health guidelines were 'discriminatory'. Dúirt sé go raibh na treoirlínte sláinte phoiblí faoi láthair 'leatromach'. This issue has received a lot of attention since Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran announced last Friday that he would allow the ceremonies to progress regardless of the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). Tá aird mhór tarraingte ar an gceist seo ó d'fhógair Easpag Ail Finn,Kevin Doran Dé hAoine seo caite go mbeadh seisean ag ceadú do na searmanais dul chun cinn beag beann ar an gcomhairle ón bhFoireann Náisiúnta Éigeandála Sláinte Phoiblí (NPHET).

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Two killed in Cork road accident. Beirt maraithe i dtimpiste bhóthair i gCorcaigh. Two people were killed in a road accident in Cork today when a Bus Éireann vehicle went out of control. Maraíodh beirt i dtimpiste bhóthair i gCorcaigh inniu nuair a d'imigh feithicil de chuid Bhus Éireann as smacht. He hit pedestrians and parked cars. Bhuail sé coisí agus gluaisteáin a bhí páirceáilte. The incident took place in Monkstown in Cork Harbor at lunchtime. Tharla an eachtra i mBaile an Mhanaigh i gCuan Chorcaí ag am lóin. It was confirmed at the scene of the crash that two were missing: the bus driver and the pedestrian, a local man. Deimhníodh ar láthair na timpiste go raibh beirt caillte: tiománaí an bhus agus an coisí, gur fhear ón gceantar áitiúil é. The bus was heading towards Cork City at the time of the accident. Bhí an bus ag dul i dtreo Chathair Chorcaí nuair a tharla an timpiste. None of the passengers on board the bus were injured but are understood to be upset. Níor gortaíodh aon duine de na paisinéirí a bhí ar bord an bhus ach tuigtear go bhfuil siad trína chéile. Traffic is diverted in the area and the Gardaí are conducting a technical inspection at the scene of the accident. Tá an trácht ar mhalairt slí sa gceantar agus tá na Gardaí ag déanamh scrúdaithe teicniúla ar láthair na timpiste.

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Woman charged with murder of child in Belfast. Bean cúisithe maidir le dúnmharú linbh i mBéal Feirste. A 29-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a child in Belfast on Tuesday. Tá bean, 29 bliain d'aois, cúisithe maidir le dúnmharú linbh i mBéal Feirste Dé Máirt. Liam O'Keefe's body was found in a house in Glenard Park in the Ard Eoin area of the north of the city at about 8.15 that night. Fuarthas corp Liam O'Keefe i dteach i bPáirc an Ghleanna Aird i gceantar Ard Eoin i dtuaisceart na cathrach ag thart ar 8.15 an oíche sin. Another child was injured in the incident. Gortaíodh leanbh eile san eachtra. The same woman has been charged with attempted murder of that child. Tá an bhean chéanna cúisithe maidir le hiarracht a dhéanamh an leanbh sin dhúnmharú. It is understood that this child has suffered serious injuries and is currently in a stable condition. Tuigtear gur baineadh gortuithe tromchúiseacha don leanbh sin agus go bhfuil bail sheasamh air faoi láthair. The woman will appear in court today. Beidh an bhean os comhair na cúirte inniu.

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An audience of 40,000 will be allowed in Croke Park. Ceadófar 40,000 duine sa lucht féachana i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. It has been confirmed that the number of people who can attend major games is set to rise in the coming months. Tá sé deimhnithe go bhfuil ardú le teacht ar líon na ndaoine gur féidir leo freastal ar chluichí móra tábhachtacha sna míonna amach romhainn. In Croke Park, 40,000 people will be allowed to attend the football and hurling finals at the end of August. I bPáirc an Chrócaigh, beidh cead ag 40,000 duine a bheith i láthair ag cluichí ceannais na peile agus na hiománaíochta ag deireadh mhí Lúnasa. The hurling will take place on 22 August and the football will take place on 29 August. Beidh an iománaíocht ar siúl ar 22 Lúnasa agus beidh an pheil ar siúl ar 29 Lúnasa. 24,000 people will be allowed at the semi-finals, which will take place from next weekend. Ceadófar 24,000 duine ag na cluichí leathcheannais, a bheas ar siúl ón deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn. Meanwhile, 25,000 people will be admitted to the Aviva Stadium at the qualifying matches for the World Cup. Idir an dá linn, ceadófar 25,000 duine i Staid Aviva ag na cluichí cáilithe don Chorn Domhanda. The Republic of Ireland will play against Azerbaijan on 4 September and against Serbia on 7 September. Beidh Poblacht na hÉireann ag imirt i gcoinne na hAsarbaiseáine ar 4 Meán Fómhair agus i gcoinne na Seirbia ar 7 Méan Fómhair. This announcement comes on the heels of a series of meetings between the government and sports organizations, about increasing its audience at live events. Tagann an fógra seo sna sála ar shraith cruinnithe a bhí idir an rialtas agus eagraíochtaí spóirt, maidir lena lucht féachana a mhéadú ag imeachtaí beo. The Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Jack Chambers, said today that he is delighted to announce this. Dúirt an tAire Stáit atá freagrach as cúrsaí spóirt, Jack Chambers, inniu go bhfuil ríméad air an scéal seo a fhógairt. It is a reflection, he said, of the progress that this country has made in controlling the spread of Covid 19. Is léiriú é, a dúirt sé, ar an dul chun cinn atá déanta ag an tír seo ó thaobh smacht a fháil ar leathadh Covid 19.

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Conradh na Gaeilge supporting Irish language groups "in need". Conradh na Gaeilge ag tacú le grúpaí Gaeilge "atá i ngátar". North West Reporter Conradh na Gaeilge has made a public offer not to accept a sum in excess of € 40,000 from Foras na Gaeilge so that Foras na Gaeilge can make that money available to small Irish language community groups. Tuairisceoir an Iarthuaiscirt Tá tairiscint phoiblí déanta ag Conradh na Gaeilge gan glacadh le suim os cionn €40,000 ó Fhoras na Gaeilge ionas gur féidir leis an Fhoras an t-airgead sin a chur ar fáil do ghrúpaí beaga pobail Gaeilge. These groups - over 30 of them - are to be funded by Foras na Gaeilge under the Irish Language Networks Development Scheme, a new scheme which replaces the Irish Language Community Scheme. Tá na grúpaí seo - os cionn 30 acu - le maoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge faoin Scéim Forbartha Líonraí Gaeilge, scéim nua atá ag teacht in áit na Scéime Pobal Gaeilge. Funding for the new scheme has been controversial since Foras na Gaeilge announced that € 47,000 a year was to be provided to each of the community groups. Bhain conspóid leis an mhaoiniú don scéim nua ó d'fhógair Foras na Gaeilge go raibh €47,000 sa bhliain le cur ar fáil do gach aon cheann de na grúpaí pobail. Foras na Gaeilge believes that the community groups can employ a person full time with that amount. Creideann Foras na Gaeilge gur féidir leis na grúpaí pobail duine a fhostú go lánaimseartha leis an mhéid sin. However, the community groups themselves believe that at least € 55,000 is required. Creideann na grúpaí pobail féin, áfach, gur €55,000 ar a laghad atá de dhíth. In an open letter sent by Conradh na Gaeilge to Foras na Gaeilge, the Conradh offered to refuse € 41,623 for the annual funding they receive from Foras na Gaeilge to be given to the community groups. I litir oscailte a chuir Conradh na Gaeilge chuig Foras na Gaeilge, thairg an Conradh €41,623 as an mhaoiniú bliantúil a fhaigheann siad féin ón Fhoras a dhiúltú le go dtabharfaí é do na grúpaí pobail. Conradh General Secretary Julian de Spáinn told RTÉ / TG4 News today that "we have made an honest offer to the board of. And we hope that it will be accepted. Dúirt Ard-Rúnaí an Chonartha Julian de Spáinn le Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 inniu gur "tairiscint mhacánta atá déanta againn do bhord Fhoras na Gaeilge agus tá súil againn go nglacfar léi. "Some groups are currently filling in the forms for the new scheme and the € 47,000 funding mentioned would not even cover the current officer 's salary. "Tá cuid de na grúpaí ag líonadh na bhfoirmeacha don scéim nua faoi láthair agus ní chlúdódh an maoiniú €47,000 atá luaite leis fiú tuarastal an oifigigh reatha. "They will not have money for your agenda or to pay bills. "Ní bheidh airgead acu do chlár oibre nó le billí a íoc. Conradh na Gaeilge funding would help them but it would be better for the Foundation to provide the total € 55,000 demanded by the groups. Chabhródh maoiniú Chonradh na Gaeilge leo ach b'fhearr go gcuirfeadh an Foras an €55,000 iomlán a d'éiligh na grúpaí ar fáil. Julian de Spáinn is petitioning Foras na Gaeilge chair Regina Uí Chollatáin to present the motion to a meeting of the board tomorrow. Tá Julian de Spáinn ag achainí ar chathaoirleach Fhoras na Gaeilge Regina Uí Chollatáin an tairiscint a chur os comhair cruinnithe a bheas ag an bhord amárach.

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The worst outbreak in China in recent months. An ráig is measa sa tSín le míonna anuas. Hundreds of thousands of people in China are now under severe lockout, due to the worst Covid 19 outbreak in that country in recent months. Tá na céadta míle duine sa tSín faoi dhianghlasáil anois, de bharr na ráige is measa Covid 19 sa tír sin le míonna anuas. Authorities are testing millions of people following an outbreak at an airport in Nanjing city two weeks ago. Tá na húdaráis ag déanamh tástálacha ar na milliúin duine i ndiaidh ráige in aerfort i gcathair Nanjing coicís ó shin. The contact tracking of new cases showed that the disease had spread from that outbreak to five other provinces and as far as the Chinese capital, Beijing. Léirigh an rianú teagmhálaithe a rinneadh ar chásanna nua gur scaip an galar amach ón ráig sin go dtí cúig chúige eile agus chomh fada le príomhchathair na Síne, Béising. An estimated 206 new cases are associated with that outbreak, and geographically, this is the most widespread outbreak in months. Tá baint, meastar, ag 206 cás nua leis an ráig sin, agus ó thaobh na tíreolaíochta de, tá an ráig seo ar an ráig is forleithne le míonna. China 's Covid 19 policy is to keep the number of cases as close to zero as possible. Is é polasaí na Síne ó thaobh Covid 19 de ná líon na gcásanna a choimeád chomh cóngarach do náid agus is féidir. So, whenever there is an outbreak, intensive locking is widely applied and contact testing and tracking is done in bulk. Mar sin, aon uair a bhíonn ráig, cuirtear dianghlasáil i bhfeidhm go forleathan agus déantar tástálacha agus rianú teagmhálaithe ar an mórchóir. The Delta variant spreads more rapidly than severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Ebola and smallpox and as rapidly as prickly heat, according to a report by the National Centers for Disease Prevention in the United States. Scaipeann an t-athraitheach Deilte níos gasta ná géarshiondróm trom riospráide (SARS), Ebola agus bolgach agus chomh gasta céanna le deilgneach, dar le tuarascáil de chuid an Lárionaid Náisiúnta um Ghalair a Chosc sna Stáit Aontaithe. The recent rise in outbreaks worldwide, particularly in the Pacific and Asian regions, is due to the delta shift. Is é an t-athraitheach deilte is cúis leis an ardú tobann atá tagtha ar ráigeanna ar fud an domhain le gairid, go háirithe i réigiúin an Aigéin Chiúin agus na hÁise.

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Tokyo 2020: Gold medal won by Paul O'Donovan, Fintan McCarthy. Tóiceo 2020: Bonn óir buaite ag Paul O'Donovan, Fintan McCarthy. Irish rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have won an Olympic gold medal in the doubles paddling tournament in Tokyo. Tá bonn óir Oilimpeach buaite ag rámhaithe na hÉireann Paul O'Donovan agus Fintan McCarthy sa chomórtas céaslaire beirte i dTóiceo. Although the Cork duo were the popular choice before the race, they did not hold fast to the gold medal, and the German team stretched to the finish. Cé gur rogha na coitiantachta a bhí sa dís Chorcaíoch roimh an rás ní raibh daingean acu leis an mbonn óir, agus bhí foireann na Gearmáine sínte leo go dtí an deireadh. The Italians came in third. Is iad na hIodálaigh a tháinig sa tríú háit. It took the two men from Skibbereen six minutes, six seconds to finish the race. Sé nóiméad, sé shoicind a thóg sé ar an mbeirt fhear as an Sciobairín an rás a chríochnú. That's 0.86 seconds ahead of the Germans, a little over halfway. Sin 0.86 soicind chun cinn ar na Gearmánaigh, beagán níos mó ná leathfhad. This is the second medal the Irish rowers have won at the Olympic Games in Tokyo to date after the women's team won a bronze medal in the quarter-finals last night. Seo an dara bonn atá buaite ag rámhaithe na hÉireann ag na Cluichí Oilimpeacha i dTóiceo go dtí seo tar éis d'fhoireann na mban bonn cré-umha a bhuachan i gcraobh na gceathrar arú aréir. Speaking to RTÉ after the race, Paul O'Donovan stated that the duo followed the normal course of business during the race. Ag labhairt dó le RTÉ i ndiaidh an ráis, thug Paul O'Donovan le fios gur chloígh an dís leis an modh oibre a bhíonn acu de ghnáth le linn an ráis. He said they expected fierce competition from German and Italian rowers but always had confidence in themselves. Dúirt sé go raibh siad ag súil le géariomaíocht ó iomróirí na Gearmáine agus na hIodáile ach go raibh muinín acu astu féin i gcónaí. Irish President Michael D Higgins congratulated Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy. Rinne Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins comhghairdeachas le Paul O'Donovan agus Fintan McCarthy. He said he was a great hero and that his achievements give courage to young athletes in Ireland. Dúirt sé gur sárghaisce a bhí ann agus go dtugann a bhfuil baint amach acu, go dtugann sé misneach do lúthchleasaithe óga in Éirinn.

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Naíscoil Ghaeilge moving because of hate campaign. Naíscoil Ghaeilge ag bogadh mar gheall ar fheachtas fuatha. The founders of an Irish-medium nursery school to open in a unionist area of east Belfast have had to find a new site because of an online hate campaign against the school. B'éigean do bhunaitheoirí naíscoile Gaeilge a bhí le hoscailt i gceantar aontachtach in oirthear Bhéal Feirste suíomh nua a aimsiú mar gheall ar fheachtas fuatha ar líne in aghaidh na scoile. Naíscoil na Seolta was to be established on the site of Branil's Primary School in the Castlerea area and was due to open in September. Bhí Naíscoil na Seolta le bunú ar shuíomh Bhunscoil an Bhrainil i gceantar an Chaisleáin Riabhaigh agus bhí sí le hoscailt i mí Mheán Fómhair. In a statement, the board of the nursery said that a minor campaign had been launched on social media threatening not to establish the school in that area. I ráiteas, dúirt bord na naíscoile gur tionscnaíodh mionfheachtas ar na meáin shóisialta ag bagairt orthu gan an scoil a bhunú sa cheantar sin. In light of the campaign, the board said, the decision was made to move to another location to protect the children. I bhfianaise an fheachtais, a dúirt an bord, rinneadh an cinneadh bogadh go suíomh eile leis na leanaí a chosaint. Sixteen children are enrolled in the school to date. Sé leanbh déag atá cláraithe sa scoil go dtí seo. The statement also stated that the site of Branil's Primary School was a temporary center and that it was never intended to find a permanent center for Naíscoil na Seolta elsewhere in east Belfast in the future. Dúradh sa ráiteas chomh maith gur ionad sealadach a bhí i suíomh Bhunscoil an Bhrainil agus go raibh sé riamh i gceist ionad buan a aimsiú do Naíscoil na Seolta in áit éigin eile in oirthear Bhéal Feirste amach anseo. A new site has already been found, it was said, and information will be provided in due course. Tá suíomh úr aimsithe cheana féin, a dúradh, agus tabharfar eolas faoi in am trátha. A statement from Branil's Primary School said that it was unfortunate that Naíscoil na Seolta had to move to another location. I ráiteas ó Bhunscoil an Bhrainil, dúradh gur mór an trua go gcaithfidh Naíscoil na Seolta bogadh go suíomh eile. It was said that the school welcomes everyone, no matter what their religion or language. Dúradh go gcuireann lucht na scoile fáilte roimh gach duine, is cuma cén creideamh nó cén teanga atá acu. The group responsible for the hate campaign has nothing to do with the school, it was said. Níl aon bhaint ag an dream atá freagrach as an bhfeachtas fuatha leis an scoil, a dúradh.

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"Children are not prevented from going to school unless they are vaccinated". "Gan bac ar leanaí dul ar scoil mura bhfuil siad vacsaínithe". Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that children do not need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before returning to school at the end of the summer. Tá sé deimhnithe ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly nach gcaithfidh leanaí a bheith vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19 sula dtéann siad ar ais ar scoil ag deireadh an tsamhraidh. Speaking on RTÉ, he said bluntly that this is not and will not be planned. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt sé go neamhbhalbh nach bhfuil a leithéid á bheartú agus nach mbeidh sé á bheartú. Yesterday, it was announced that the Covid-19 vaccine is to be made available to children between the ages of twelve and fifteen from next week. Inné, fógraíodh go bhfuiltear leis an vacsaín covid 19 a chur ar fáil do leanaí idir dhá bhliain déag agus cúig bliana déag ón tseachtain seo chugainn. Stephen Donnelly said today that the National Immunization Advisory Committee had given the matter a lot of thought before recommending that the vaccine be given to those of that age group. Dúirt Stephen Donnelly inniu go raibh go leor machnaimh déanta ar an gceist ag an gCoiste Comhairleach Náisiúnta um Imdhíonadh sular mhol siad an vacsaín a thabhairt do lucht an aoisghrúpa sin. Protecting children in that age group from a serious illness led to the decision, he claimed. Páistí san aoisghrúpa sin a dhíonadh ó dhrochthinneas is cúis leis an gcinneadh, a mhaígh sé. It is estimated that about 269,000 children will be vaccinated and will be given the vaccine in vaccination centers or GP centers, Stephen Donnelly said. Áirítear thart ar 269,000 leanbh a bheith i gceist agus tabharfar an vacsaín dóibh in ionaid vacsaínithe nó in ionaid dochtúirí teaghlaigh, a dúirt Stephen Donnelly. One of the mRNA vaccines - Pfizer or Moderna - is given and requires prior parental consent. Ceann de na vacsaíní mRNA - Pfizer nó Moderna - a thabharfar dóibh agus ní mór cead tuismitheora a fháil roimh ré. Stephen Donnelly pointed out that some of the details of the plan are still being worked on. Thug Stephen Donnelly le fios go bhfuiltear ag obair i gcónaí ar chuid de shonraí an phlean.

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Young people aged 17-16 can register for the vaccine from today. Daoine óga idir 17-16 in ann clárú don vacsaín ó inniu. Young people between the ages of sixteen and seventeen can register online today for the Covid-19 vaccine. Tá daoine óga idir sé bliana déag agus seacht mbliana déag in ann clárú ar líne ó inniu don vacsaín covid 19. Public health experts are urging everyone in this age group to get the vaccine as the Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly among young people. Tá saineolaithe sláinte poiblí ag achainí ar gach duine san aoisghrúpa seo an vacsaín a fháil ó tharla go bhfuil an t- athraitheach Deilte ar an gcoróinvíreas ag scaipeadh go tréan i measc daoine óga. Health Service Executive leader Paul Reid said teenagers had been hard at work since the start of the pandemic and should be proud of how they coped with it. Dúirt ceannasaí Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte Paul Reid go raibh crua curtha orthu féin ag déagóirí ó thús na paindéime agus gur cheart a bheith bródúil as an gcaoi a ndeachaigh siad i ngleic léi. He indicated that the aim is to bring the vaccine to young people between the ages of sixteen and seventeen alive. Thug sé le fios go bhfuil sé mar aidhm an vacsaín a thabhairt do dhaoine óga idir sé bliana déag agus seacht mbliana déag go beo. 1,345 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the State yesterday of which 87% were people aged 45 years and under. Taifeadadh 1,345 cás nua covid 19 sa Stát inné agus ba dhaoine 45 bliain agus faoina bhun sin 87 faoin gcéad acu. Last night, 141 people with Covid-19 were in hospitals and 25 were in intensive care units. Aréir, bhí 141 duine le covid 19 in ospidéil agus bhi 25 acu in aonaid dianchúraim. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said the number of Covid-19 cases is high in many counties and the number of people admitted to hospital has risen significantly in two weeks. Dúirt an Príomhoifigeach Leighis an Dr Tony Holohan go bhfuil an líon cásanna covid 19 ard in a lán contaetha agus go bhfuil ardú suntasach tagtha le coicís ar an líon daoine a cuireadh in ospidéil.

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Hospital overcrowding is again a concern. Plódú na n-ospidéal ina údar imní arís. Secretary General of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Association Phil Ní Sheaghdha has said that the Health Service Executive is not tackling hospital overcrowding. Tá sé ráite ag Ard-Rúnaí Chumann Altraí agus Ban Cabhrach na hÉireann Phil Ní Sheaghdha nach bhfuil Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte ag dul i ngleic mar is cóir le plódú na n-ospidéal. Phil Ní Sheaghdha said that Covid-19 spreads rapidly in a large crowd and that there is currently a risk of hospitalization. Dúirt Phil Ní Sheaghdha go scaipeann covid 19 go rábach san áit a bhfuil slua mór agus go bhfuil baol ag baint le dul chuig an ospidéal faoi láthair dá bharr sin. According to figures released by the Association, there are 317 people waiting for hospital beds today. De réir na bhfigiúirí atá eisithe ag an gCumann, tá 317 duine ag fanacht le leapa in ospidéil inniu. There are 275 in emergency units and 42 in wards. Tá 275 acu in aonaid éigeandála agus 42 i mbardaí. The situation is worst in Limerick, with 51 people waiting for a bed. Is i Luimneach is measa atá an scéal, mar a bhfuil 51 duine ag fanacht le leaba. The Association is to write to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly about the situation. Tá an Cumann chun scríobh chuig an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly faoin scéal. Speaking on RTÉ, Phil Ní Sheaghdha pointed out that more beds are needed in the health system as a whole. Ag labhairt di ar RTÉ, thug Phil Ní Sheaghdha le fios go bhfuil níos mó leapacha ag teastáil sa chóras sláitne trí chéile. She also recommended shifting some of the workload of public hospitals to private hospitals to alleviate the pressure on staff in public hospitals. Mhol sí freisin cuid d'ualach oibre na n-ospidéal poiblí a aistriú go dtí ospidéil phríobháideacha leis an mbrú ar an bhfoireann sna hospidéil phoiblí a mhaolú. She has been asking the Health Service Executive for this for three weeks, she said. Tá sí á iarraidh seo ar Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte le trí seachtaine, a dúirt sí. Phil Ní Sheaghdha also said that working conditions in hospitals are very harsh at the moment with nurses and other workers wearing masks all the time during the summer rush. Dúirt Phil Ní Sheaghdha chomh maith go bhfuil coinníollacha oibre in ospidéil an-dian faoi láthair agus maisc á gcaitheamh an t-am ar fad ag altraí agus oibrithe eile le linn bhrothall an tsamhraidh. She believes, she said, that ventilation in hospitals is bad and she wants an independent review of the situation. Creideann sí, a dúirt sí, go bhfuil cúrsaí aerála in ospidéil go dona agus tá sí ag iarraidh go ndéanfaí athbhreithniú neamhspleách ar an scéal.

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Body of woman found in County Kerry. Corp mná aimsithe i gContae Chiarraí. Gardaí are investigating the discovery of the body of a woman at a house at Slí na Faiche, outside a Swimming Pool in County Kerry this morning. Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag na Gardaí tar éis do chorp mná a bheith faighte ag teach ag Slí na Faiche, taobh amuigh de Leic Snámha i gContae Chiarraí maidin inniu. The woman is believed to have been dead for several hours by the time she was found by the Gardaí. Tuigtear go raibh an bhean marbh le roinnt uaireanta faoin am a tháinig na Gardaí uirthi. Her body is due for a post-mortem examination. Tá scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh ar a corp. The Gardaí will then decide exactly what type of inquiry to take. Déanfaidh na Gardaí cinneadh ina dhiaidh sin maidir le cén cineál fiosrúcháin go baileach a bheas i gceist. The house where the body was found has been preserved by Gardaí and is undergoing technical examinations. Tá an teach inar aimsíodh an corp caomhaithe ag na Gardaí agus tá scrúdaithe teicniúla á ndéanamh air. A vehicle found outside the house is also to be inspected. Tá scrúdaithe le déanamh freisin ar fheithicil a aimsíodh taobh amuigh den teach. Swimming Pool is located twenty kilometers north of Tralee Tá Leic Snámha suite fiche ciliméadar ó thuaidh ó Thrá Lí

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Permission to eat and drink inside from today. Cead ithe agus ól taobh isitgh ón lá inniu. From today, for the first time since December, customers will be allowed to eat and drink inside the country's restaurants and pubs. Ón lá inniu, den chéad uair ó mhí na Nollag, beidh cead ag custaiméiri greim a ithe agus deoch a ól taobh isitgh i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne na tíre. People who are fully vaccinated, people who have already had Covid 19 in the last six months and their children will be allowed. Ceadófar daoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe, daoine a raibh Covid 19 orthu cheana féin le sé mhí anuas agus a leanaí. Some of the guidelines announced on Friday were criticized, including the need to track contacts at the doors. Rinneadh cáineadh ar chuid de na treoirlínte a fógraíodh dé hAoine, ina measc, go mbeadh gá le rianú teagmhálacha ag na doirse. Business owners and representatives of the sector said that this would be too much bureaucracy and would lead to door queues. Dúirt úinéirí gnónna agus ionadaithe ar an earnáil go mbeadh an iomarca maorlathais ag baint leis sin agus go mbeadh scuainí ag na doirse dá bharr. A late change to that guideline was agreed last night, however; now, the data of one person from each party will be taken, rather than the details of the whole party. Aontaíodh athrú déanach ar an treoirlíne sin aréir, áfach; anois, glacfar sonraí duine amháin as gach páirtí, seachas sonraí an pháirtí ar fad. It was also announced on Friday that businesses would be required to keep a record of where everyone was sitting. Fógraíodh dé hAoine freisin go mbeadh ar ghnónna taifead a choimeád de na háiteanna a raibh gach duine ina shuí. That guide has now been thrown into traps as well. Tá an treoir sin anois caite i dtraipéisí freisin. Adrian Cummins of the Restaurant Association stated that the association was not informed of these late amendments until midnight last night. Thug Adrian Cummins ó Chumann na mBialann nár cuireadh an cumann ar an eolas faoi na leasuithe déanacha seo go dtí meánoíche aréir.

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Irish Olympic team up for challenge. Foireann Oilimpeach na hÉireann faoi réir don dúshlán. Boxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine led the All-Ireland team at the opening ceremony of the Olympics at the Japanese national stadium in Tokyo today. Is iad na dornálaithe Kellie Harrington agus Brendan Irvine a bhí ag ceann fhoireann na hÉireann ag searmanas oscailte na gCluichí Oilimpeacha i staid náisiúnta na Seapáine i dTóiceo inniu. Irish athletes are set to take part in nineteen of the 32 competitions at this year's Olympics. Tá lúthchleasaithe na hÉireann le páirt a ghlacadh i naoi gcinn déag den 32 comórtas ag na Cluichí Oilimpeacha i mbliana. The sky above the situation was lit with fireworks as the Games officially kicked off, and there was a moment of silence in honor of those around the world who have been lost to Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Lasadh an spéir os cionn na staide le tinte ealaíne agus tús oifigiúil á chur leis na Cluichí, agus bhí nóiméad tosta ann in ómós na ndaoine ar fud an domhain a cailleadh le covid 19 ó thús na paindéime. The pandemic forced the Games to be postponed for a year and only a thousand people were in the situation due to rules about social separation. B'éigean na Cluichí a chur ar athló ar feadh bliana de bharr na paindéime agus ní raibh ach míle duine sa staid mar gheall ar rialacha faoi scaradh sóisialta. Kellie Harrington said she has no worries about Covid-19 and is focusing on what she herself has to achieve in the boxing ring. Dúirt Kellie Harrington nach bhfuil aon imní uirthi faoi covid 19 agus go bhfuil sí ag díriú ar a bhfuil le baint amach aici féin sa chró dornálaíochta. The Olympic Games had already taken place in Tokyo, in 1964. Bhí na Cluichí Oilimpeacha ar siúl i dTóiceo cheana, i 1964.

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Proposed Omagh bombing human rights inquiries. Fiosrúcháin chearta daonna faoi bhuamáil na hÓmaí molta. A High Court judge in Belfast has indicated that it is too likely that the security services could have prevented the 1998 Omagh bombing attack if they had acted properly. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag breitheamh Ardchúirte i mBéal Feirste gur róchosúil go bhféadfadh na seirbhísí slándála ionsaí buamála na hÓmaí i 1998 a chosc dá ngníomhóidís mar ba cheart roimh ré. Among other things, Judge Mark Horner said, what they knew about the activities of republican dissidents on both sides of the border could have been taken into account by the security services. I measc rudaí eile, a dúirt an Breitheamh Mark Horner, d'fhéadfadh a raibh ar eolas acu faoi ghníomaíochtaí easaontóirí poblachtánacha ar dhá thaobh na teorann a bheith curtha san áireamh ag na seirbhísí slándála. A bomb blazed in a car left by the True IRA in central Omagh, Co Tyrone, on 15 August 1998, killed 29 people and two children who had not yet been born. Maraíodh 29 duine agus beirt pháistí nach raibh tagtha ar an saol fós nuair a phléasc buama mór i ngluaisteán a bhí fághta ag an bhFíor- IRA i lár na hÓmaí, Co Thír Eoghain, ar an 15 Lúnasa 1998. Judge Horner urged the British Government to set up a human rights inquiry into how the atrocity took place. Mhol an Breitheamh Horner do Rialtas na Breataine fiosrúchán cearta daonna a bhunú faoi conas mar a tharla an t-uafás. He said he would not order a public inquiry, as claimed by the relatives of the dead, as he did not want to be "prescriptive." Dúirt sé nach n-ordódh sé fiosrúchán poilbí, mar atá á éileamh ag gaolta na marbh, mar nár theastaigh uaidh a bheith "saintreorach." The judge said that although he did not have the power to give any order to the Irish Government, he hoped that a human rights inquiry would also be set up in the Republic. Dúirt an breitheamh cé nach raibh sé de chumhacht aige aon ordú a thabhairt do Rialtas na hÉireann go raibh súil aige go mbunófaí fiosrúchán cearta daonna sa Phoblacht chomh maith. It is already known that police informants in the North received a phone call eleven days before the massacre from an unknown person who claimed a bomb attack in Omagh on 15 August. Tá a fhios cheana féin go bhfuair lucht faisnéise na bpóilíní sa Tuaisceart glao teileafóin aon lá dhéag roimh an sléacht ó dhuine anaithnid a mhaígh go mbeadh ionsaí buamála san Ómaigh ar an 15 Lúnasa. That person did not give the police any information about exactly when or where it would happen. Níor thug an duine sin aon eolas do na póilíní faoi cén t-am ná cén áit go baileach a dtarlódh sé. However, informants did not pass on that information to the local Omagh police, as they should have done. Níor chuir lucht faisnéise an t-eolas sin ar aghaidh chuig na póilíní áitiúla san Ómaigh, áfach, mar ba chóir dóibh. In 2013, Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was killed in the bombing, sought a judicial review of the British Government's decision not to set up a public inquiry. In 2013, d'iarr Michael Gallagher, ar maraíodh a mhac Aiden sa bhuamáil, athbhreithniú breithiúnach ar chinneadh Rialtas na Breataine gan fiosrúchán poiblí a bhunú. According to Northern Secretary of State at the time, Theresa Villiers, it would be best to allow the police ombudsman to conduct the inquiry. Dar le Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt ag an am, Theresa Villiers, gurbh fhearr ligean d'ombudsman na bpóilíní an fiosrúchán a dhéánamh.

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A man in his sixties drowned in Dublin. Fear sna seascaidí báite i mBaile Átha Cliath. A man drowned in the sixties while swimming off the shores of Knockaderrin in north Dublin today. Báthadh fear sna seascaidí agus é ag snámh amach ó thrá Chnocán Doirinne i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu. The man is understood to have been in danger in the water at about 1.30. Tuigtear go ndeachaigh an fear i gcontúirt san uisce ag thart ar 1.30. He was taken out of the water by the emergency services and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Thug na seirbhísí éigeandála amach as an uisce é agus rinne siad athbheochan chardascamhógach air. The man was killed on the spot, however. Cailleadh an fear ar an láthair, áfach. His body was taken to Dublin City Mortuary, where he will undergo a post-mortem examination. Tugadh a chorp go Marbhlann Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, mar a ndéanfar scrúdú iarbháis air.

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Midland brooding zone, slightly coastal relief. Crios brothallach i lár tíre, beagán faoisimh cois cladaigh. The orange weather warning issued by Met Éireann yesterday for places in six midland counties continues to apply. Tá feidhm i gcónaí leis an bhfógra flannbhuí aimsire a d'eisigh Met Éireann arú inné d'áiteanna i sé chontae i lár tíre. These are Cavan, Monaghan, south Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath. Sin iad an Cabhán, Muineachán, deisceart Liatroma, Ros Comáin, an Longfort agus an Iarmhí. Meteorologists say the temperature could be as high as 30 degrees again today and will not fall below 20 degrees overnight in those areas. Deir na meitéareolaithe go bhféadfadh an teocht a bheith chomh hard le 30 céim arís inniu agus nach dtitfidh sé faoi bhun 20 céim i gcaitheamh na hoíche sna ceantair sin. The weather warning will apply until 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra aimsire go dtí 9 a chlog maidin Dé Sathairn. The yellow weather warning also always applies to the rest of the country, as it will be very hot again today and melancholy tonight. Tá feidhm i gcónaí freisin leis an bhfógra buí aimsire don chuid eile den tír, mar a mbeidh sé an-te arís inniu agus meirbh meathánta anocht. It will be cloudy in places today, and it will be cooler along the coast in the south and east due to the breeze. Beidh sé néaltach rosamhach in áiteanna inniu, agus beidh sé níos fionnuaire cois cósta sa deisceart agus san oirthear de bharr an fheothain. The overall temperature will be between 26 and 29 degrees. Idir 26 agus 29 céim is airde a bheas an teocht trí chéile. The highest temperature in Ireland so far this year was recorded at Redcastle in Co Tyrone yesterday, where it was as warm as 31.3 degrees for some time. Taifeadadh an teocht ab airde in Éirinn go dtí seo i mbliana i gCaisleán na Deirge i gCo Thír Eoghain inné, mar a raibh sé chomh te le 31.3 céim ar feadh scaithimh.

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Three drowned in lakes in various places. Triúr báite i lochanna in áiteanna éagsúla. Two men and a woman died as a result of drowning in various parts of the country yesterday. Bhásaigh beirt fhear agus bean de bharr a mbáite in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír inné. A woman in her twenties was drowned in Lough Eala near Lough Gowna, Co Cavan, at around 9.30 last night. Báthadh bean sna fichidí i Loch Eala in aice Loch Gamhna, Co an Chabháin, ag thart ar 9.30 aréir. She is thought to have drowned while trying to help a baby in the water. Tuigtear gur báthadh í agus í ag iarraidh teacht i gcabhair ar leanbh a bhí san uisce. Emergency services were called and found the woman's body in the lake shortly afterwards. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus fuair siad corp na mná sa loch go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. Her body is due for a post-mortem examination at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan today. Tá scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh ar a corp in Ospidéal Mhuire san Uaimh inniu. A man in his seventies drowned in Lough Allen, Co Leitrim, at around 9pm last night. Báthadh fear sna seachtóidí i Loch Aillionn, Co Liatroma, ag thart ar 9 a chlog aréir. The man was snorkeling in Spencer Harbor near Drumkeeran at the time. Bhí an fear ag snorcláil i gCaladh Spencer in aice le Droim Caorthainn ag an am. Emergency services recovered the man's body shortly afterwards. Fuair na seirbhísí éigeandála corp an fhir go luath ina dhiaidh sin. It is understood the man was on holiday in the area. Tuigtear go raibh an fear ar saoire sa cheantar. His body will undergo a post-mortem examination at Sligo University Hospital today. Déanfar scrúdú iarbháis ar a chorp in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Sligeach, inniu. Another man died as a result of his drowning in Co. Fermanagh. Bhásaigh fear eile de bharr a bháite i gCo Fhear Manach. The 55-year-old was swimming in Lough Melvich at about 10am yesterday morning. Bhí an fear 55 bliain ag snámh i Loch Meilbhe ag thart ar 10 a chlog ar maidin inné. He was taken out of the water by the emergency services but was lost shortly afterwards. Thug na seirbhís éigeandála as an uisce é ach cailleadh é go gairid ina dhiaidh sin.

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Three drowned in lakes in various places. Triúr báite i lochanna in áiteanna éagsúla. Two men and a woman died as a result of drowning in various parts of the country yesterday. Bhásaigh beirt fhear agus bean de bharr a mbáite in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír inné. A woman in her twenties was drowned in Lough Eala near Lough Gowna, Co Cavan, at around 9.30 last night. Báthadh bean sna fichidí i Loch Eala in aice Loch Gamhna, Co an Chabháin, ag thart ar 9.30 aréir. She is thought to have drowned while trying to help a baby in the water. Tuigtear gur báthadh í agus í ag iarraidh teacht i gcabhair ar leanbh a bhí san uisce. Emergency services were called and found the woman's body in the lake shortly afterwards. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus fuair siad corp na mná sa loch go gairid ina dhiaidh sin. Her body is due for a post-mortem examination at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan today. Tá scrúdú iarbháis le déanamh ar a corp in Ospidéal Mhuire san Uaimh inniu. A man in his seventies drowned in Lough Allen, Co Leitrim, at around 9pm last night. Báthadh fear sna seachtóidí i Loch Aillionn, Co Liatroma, ag thart ar 9 a chlog aréir. The man was snorkeling in Spencer Harbor near Drumkeeran at the time. Bhí an fear ag snorcláil i gCaladh Spencer in aice le Droim Caorthainn ag an am. Emergency services recovered the man's body shortly afterwards. Fuair na seirbhísí éigeandála corp an fhir go luath ina dhiaidh sin. It is understood the man was on holiday in the area. Tuigtear go raibh an fear ar saoire sa cheantar. His body will undergo a post-mortem examination at Sligo University Hospital today. Déanfar scrúdú iarbháis ar a chorp in Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Sligeach, inniu. Another man died as a result of his drowning in Co. Fermanagh. Bhásaigh fear eile de bharr a bháite i gCo Fhear Manach. The 55-year-old was swimming in Lough Melvich at about 10am yesterday morning. Bhí an fear 55 bliain ag snámh i Loch Meilbhe ag thart ar 10 a chlog ar maidin inné. He was taken out of the water by the emergency services but was lost shortly afterwards. Thug na seirbhís éigeandála as an uisce é ach cailleadh é go gairid ina dhiaidh sin.

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Vaccination certificates to be checked by pub doormans. Teastais vacsaínithe le seiceáil ag doirseoirí tithe tábhairne. It is understood that the Government is to provide businesses with a scanning device to verify their customers' Covid-19 certificates. Tuigtear go bhfuil gléas scanta le cur ar fáil ag an Rialtas do lucht gnó chun teastais covid 19 a gcuid custaiméirí a dheimhniú. The matter is being discussed at a Government meeting today. Tá an scéal á phlé ag cruinniú Rialtais inniu. The Irish Federation of Pubs has announced that pubs intend to ask customers to show them their Covid-19 certificates before attending. Thug Cónaidhm Thábhairneoirí na hÉireann le fios go bhfuil sé i gceist ag tábhairneoirí iarraidh ar chustaiméirí a dteastais Covid- 19 a thaispeáint dóibh sula bhfreastalóidh siad orthu. Speaking on RTÉ, pub spokesman Michael O'Donovan said a staff member will be checking the certificates at the door. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt urlabhraí na dtábhairneoirí Michael O'Donovan go mbeidh ball foirne ag seiceáil na dteastas ag an doras. Michael O'Donovan also said that most pubs have adequate ventilation and that some owners have installed additional monitoring and inspection equipment. Dúirt Michael O'Donovan chomh maith go bhfuil cúrsaí aerála i gcóir sa chuid is mó de thábhairní agus go bhfuil gléasra breise monatóireachta agus íontóireachta suiteáilte ag roinnt úinéirí. Pubs say everything is on schedule in time for next Monday, when indoor services will once again be available in pubs and restaurants. Dar leis na tábhairneoirí go bhfuil gach rud faoi réir acu in am don Luan seo chugainn, tráth a chuirfear seirbhísí taobh istigh ar fáil arís i dtithe tábhairne agus i mbialanna. The increase in the number of Covid-19 cases is also being discussed at the Government meeting today. Tá an t-ardú ar an líon cásanna covid 19 á chaibidil ag an gcruinniú Rialtais inniu freisin. 1,110 new cases of the disease were recorded yesterday and 89 Covid-19 patients are in hospitals nationwide. Taifeadadh 1,110 cás nua den ghalar inné agus tá 89 othar covid 19 in ospidéil ar fud na tíre.

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Insider services legislation signed by the President. Reachtaíocht faoi sheirbhísí taobh istigh sínithe ag an Uachtarán. The Government has agreed that food and drink services may be re-introduced from next Monday for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and for people who have recovered from the disease. Tá sé aontaithe ag an Rialtas go bhféadfar seirbhísí bia agus dí a chur fáil taobh istigh arís ón Luan seo chugainn do dhaoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19 agus do dhaoine a fuair biseach ón aicíd. The relevant legislation was signed by President Michael D Higgins earlier today. Shínigh an tUachtarán Michael D Higgins an reachtaíocht chuí níos túisce inniu. The legislation will not limit the amount of time customers are allowed to stay in restaurants and pubs. De réir na reachtaíochta, ní bheidh teorainn leis an méid ama a cheadófar do chustaiméirí fanacht i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne. These places will have to close at 11.30 at night at the latest. Beidh ar na háiteanna sin dúnadh ag 11.30 san oíche ar a dhéanaí. Up to six people will be allowed on one table together and tables must be kept meters apart. Beidh cead ag suas le seisear a bheith ar aon bhord le chéile agus caithfear boird a choinneáil méadar óna chéile. The Government is developing an app that will allow business people to certify Covid-19 certificates to their customers at the door. Tá aip le forbairt ag an Rialtas a ligfeas do lucht gnó teastais covid 19 a gcuid custaiméirí a dheimhniú ag an doras.

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Ireland slipped by broth over average. Éire sleabhctha ag brothall thar meán. Met Éireann has issued an orange weather status warning for temperatures to be as high as 30 degrees today in parts of six midland counties. Tá fógra aimsire a bhfuil stádas flannbhuí leis eisithe ag Met Éireann agus an teocht le bheith chomh hard le 30 céim inniu in áiteanna i sé chontae i lár tíre. These are Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath. Sin iad an Cabhán, Muineachán, Liatrom, Ros Comáin, an Longfort agus an Iarmhí. Yellow notice has been given for the rest of the country, where the maximum temperature will be between 25 and 29 degrees. Fógra buí atá tugtha don chuid eile den tír, mar a mbeidh an teocht is airde idir 25 agus 29 céim. Surprisingly, heavy rainfall could fall during the day in the midlands and west. Dá iontaí é, d'fhéadfadh frasa troma fearthainne titim amach sa lá i lár tíre agus san iarthar. In addition to the extreme heat of the day, there will always be merion at dusk and at night. Chomh maith leis an teas mór i mbolg an lae, beidh meirfean i gcónaí ann tráth an chlapsholais agus i gcoim na hoíche. In fact, the temperature will not drop below fourteen degrees - seventeen degrees in places - during the night. Go deimhin, ní thitfidh an teocht faoi bhun ceithre chéim déág - seacht gcéim déag in áiteanna - i gcaitheamh na hoíche. The yellow weather warning will apply until 9 o'clock on Friday morning. Beidh feidhm leis an bhfógra buí aimsire go dtí 9 a chlog ar maidin Dé hAoine. The highest temperature will again be between 26 and 30 degrees tomorrow and Thursday, fifteen degrees at night. Idir 26 agus 30 céim a bheas an teocht is airde arís amárach agus Déardaoin, cúig chéim déag istoíche. Although there will be both a shower and a flash on Friday, it will still be a stagnant dead. Cé go mbeidh idir chith agus ghealán ann Dé hAoine, beidh sé meirbh marbhánta go fóill. People are being asked to put on sunscreen, keep an eye out for vulnerable people who may fall into weakness, be careful while swimming and indeed conserve water. Táthar ag iarraidh ar dhaoine ungadh gréine a chur orthu féin, súil a choinneáil ar dhaoine leochaileacha a d'fhéadfaidh titim i laige, a bheith cúramach agus iad ag snámh agus go deimhin uisce a chaomhnú.

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Tomorrow 's decision on reopening indoor services. Cinneadh arú amárach ar athoscailt sheirbhísí laistigh. It is understood that the Government will decide tomorrow when restaurants and pubs will be allowed to provide indoor services. Tuigtear gur arú amárach a shocróidh an Rialtas cén uair a cheadófar do bhialanna agus tithe tabhairne seirbhísí a chur ar fáil laistigh. The leaders of the governing parties will have their weekly meeting this afternoon. Tráthnóna inniu a bheidh a gcruinniú seachtainiúil ag ceannairí na bpáirtithe atá i mbun rialtais. The Dáil and the Seanad have already given their blessing to the bill approving the reopening. Tá a mbeannacht tugtha ag an Dáil agus an Seanad cheana féin don bhille a cheadaíonn an athoscailt. It is now up to the President to sign this legislation. Is faoin Uachtarán anois é a ainm a chur leis an reachtaíocht seo. It is understood he will do so by the end of this week. Tuigtear go ndéanfaidh sé é sin faoi dheireadh na seachtaine seo. Fáilte Ireland is now finalizing the guidelines for pubs and restaurants. Tá an eagraíocht Fáilte Ireland ag cur bailchríoch anois ar na treoirlínte a bheidh le fáil ag na tithe tabhairne agus bialanna.

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"27C nationwide this weekend". "27C ar fud na tíre an deireadh seachtaine seo". Temperatures will be as high as 27 degrees Celsius across the country this weekend. Beidh an teocht chomh hard le 27 céim Celsius ar fud na tíre an deireadh seachtaine seo. Due to high pressure, the Weather Office says, the weather will be dry, very warm and sunny. De bharr brú ard, a deir Oifig na hAimsire, beidh an aimsir tirim, an-te agus grianmhar. The good weather will continue for the entire weekend and into next week as well. Leanfaidh an dea-aimsir don deireadh seachtaine ar fad agus isteach sa tseachtain seo chugainn freisin. The temperature will be between 23C and 27C on Saturday and the weather will be bad. Beidh an teocht idir 23C agus 27C Dé Sathairn agus beidh an aimsir meirbh. On Sunday the temperature will be 23C-27C again with sunny spells across the country. Dé Domhnaigh beidh an teocht 23C-27C arís agus tréimhsí grianmhara ar fud na tíre. Except in the Southeast, where some rain showers are promised. Ach amháin san Oirdheisceart, áit go bhfuil roinnt ceathanna báistí geallta. The Weather Office predicts that the weather may change from Thursday onwards. Tá sé tuartha ag Oifig na hAimsire go mb'fhéidir go dtiocfaidh athrú ar an aimsir ón Déardaoin ar aghaidh.

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1,173 new cases; 23 people in the intensive care unit - Covid 19. 1,173 cás nua; 23 duine san aonad dianchúraim - Covid 19. The Department of Health has announced that there are 1,173 new Covid 19 cases in this state today. Tá sé fógartha ag an Roinn Sláinte go bhfuil 1,173 cás nua Covid 19 sa stát seo inniu. There are 23 people in the intensive care unit with the disease, one more than yesterday. Tá 23 duine san aonad dianchúram leis an ngalar, duine amháin sa mbreis i gcomparáid leis an lá inné. There are 79 people in the hospital with the disease. Tá 79 duine san ospidéal leis an aicíd. In an evening statement, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said cases were on the rise in 22 of the country 's 26 counties. I ráiteas tráthnóna, dúirt an Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Holohan, go bhfuil ardú ag teacht ar chásanna i 22 de na 26 contae sa tír. The majority of new cases involve people who are not fully vaccinated. Baineann fórmhór na gcásanna nua le daoine nach bhfuil iomlán vacsaínithe. Today, 50% of new cases announced are in the 19-34 age group. Inniu, baineann 50 faoin gcéad de na cásanna nua atá fógartha leis an aoisghrúpa 19-34. He warned people who are not fully vaccinated to be very careful this weekend and follow public health advice; restrict the number of social contacts they have, only meet outsiders, stay two meters away from others, wear masks and avoid international travel. Chuir sé fainic ar dhaoine nach bhfuil iomlán vacsaínithe a bheith an-chúramach an deireadh seachtaine seo agus comhairle sláinte phoiblí a leanúint; srian a chur ar líon na dteagmhálacha sóisialta atá acu, bualadh le daoine taobh amuigh amháin, fanacht dhá mhéadar uaidh daoine eile, mascanna a chaitheamh agus taisteal idirnáisiúnta a sheachaint.

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"A warm welcome to you" in Central Connemara. "Fáilte chroíúil a chuirfear romhat" i gConamara Láir. The community of Central Connemara, in conjunction with Údarás na Gaeltachta, has today launched a campaign to attract people to live in the area. Tá feachtas seolta inniu ag pobal Chonamara Láir, i gcomhair le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta, le daoine a mhealladh chun cónaithe sa gceantar. There is a special reason for the decision to launch the campaign today: It is Mac Dara 's Day. Tá cúis speisialta ag baint leis an gcinneadh an feachtas a sheoladh inniu: Lá Mhic Dara atá ann. Lá Mhic Dara is a major annual festival for the people of Central Connemara, where the diaspora of the area returns to their homeland from far and wide. Is féile mhór bhliantúil é Lá Mhic Dara do phobal Chonamara Láir, áit a bhfilleann diaspóra an cheantair ar a ndúchas ó chian agus ó chóngar. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the area will be celebrated online worldwide this year. De bharr srianta COVID-19 is ar líne a dhéanfar ceiliúradh ar an gceantar ar fud an domhain i mbliana. According to the campaigners: "People who want to come and live here are very welcome. Dar le lucht an fheachtais: "Is fáilte chroíúil a chuirfear roimh dhaoine atá ag iarraidh teacht chun cónaithe anseo. This area has a work-life balance and entrepreneurial opportunities as well as a tech center, which is part of a national network of digital hubs, offering many opportunities for locals, new businesses and those looking to get involved. cianoibre. " Tá cothromaíocht saoil is oibre sa gceantar seo agus deiseanna fiontraíochta ann chomh maith le hionad gteic, atá ina chuid de ghréasán náisiúnta mol digiteach, a chuireann iomaí deis ar fáil do mhuintir na háite, do ghnóthaí nua agus do dhaoine atá ag iarraidh dul i mbun cianoibre." Máirín Ní Choisdealbha Seoige from Forbairt Chonamara Láir said: "Central Connemara is one of Ireland 's cultural treasures and despite the challenges of population decline and migration, the area has experienced growth in recent years." Dúirt Máirín Ní Choisdealbha Seoige ó Fhorbairt Chonamara Láir: "Tá Conamara Láir ar cheann de sheoda cultúrtha na hÉireann agus in ainneoin na ndúshlán ó thaobh laghdú daonra agus imirce, tá borradh le brath sa gceantar le blianta beaga anuas." A series of films will be launched on YouTube as part of this campaign. Seolfar sraith scannán ar YouTube mar chuid den bhfeachtas seo. The first film outlines the highlights of the quality of life and opportunities available to people, families and businesses in Central Connemara. Sa gcéad scannán, déantar cur síos ar na buaicphointí maidir leis an gcaighdeán saoil agus na deiseanna atá ar fáil do dhaoine, do theaghlaigh agus do ghnóthaí i gConamara Láir. Three personal stories are being told in the film series being launched as part of this campaign. Tá trí scéal pearsanta á n-insint sa tsraith scannán atá á sheoladh mar chuid den bhfeachtas seo. They can be viewed at Connemara Central - We're Waiting For You! If you are interested in living in the area, Forbairt Chonamara Láir will be providing a local support service to deal with inquiries at eolas@conamarlair.ie or 095 32688. Is féidir féachaint orthu ag Conamara Láir - We're Waiting For You! Más spéis le duine dul chun cónaithe sa gceantar, beidh seirbhís tacaíochta áitiúil á cur ar fáil ag Forbairt Chonamara Láir chun déileáil le fiosrúcháin ag eolas@conamarlair.ie or 095 32688.

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"A warm welcome to you" in Central Connemara. "Fáilte chroíúil a chuirfear romhat" i gConamara Láir. The community of Central Connemara, in conjunction with Údarás na Gaeltachta, has today launched a campaign to attract people to live in the area. Tá feachtas seolta inniu ag pobal Chonamara Láir, i gcomhair le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta, le daoine a mhealladh chun cónaithe sa gceantar. There is a special reason for the decision to launch the campaign today: It is Mac Dara 's Day. Tá cúis speisialta ag baint leis an gcinneadh an feachtas a sheoladh inniu: Lá Mhic Dara atá ann. Lá Mhic Dara is a major annual festival for the people of Central Connemara, where the diaspora of the area returns to their homeland from far and wide. Is féile mhór bhliantúil é Lá Mhic Dara do phobal Chonamara Láir, áit a bhfilleann diaspóra an cheantair ar a ndúchas ó chian agus ó chóngar. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the area will be celebrated online worldwide this year. De bharr srianta COVID-19 is ar líne a dhéanfar ceiliúradh ar an gceantar ar fud an domhain i mbliana. According to the campaigners: "People who want to come and live here are very welcome. Dar le lucht an fheachtais: "Is fáilte chroíúil a chuirfear roimh dhaoine atá ag iarraidh teacht chun cónaithe anseo. This area has a work-life balance and entrepreneurial opportunities as well as a tech center, which is part of a national network of digital hubs, offering many opportunities for locals, new businesses and those looking to get involved. cianoibre. " Tá cothromaíocht saoil is oibre sa gceantar seo agus deiseanna fiontraíochta ann chomh maith le hionad gteic, atá ina chuid de ghréasán náisiúnta mol digiteach, a chuireann iomaí deis ar fáil do mhuintir na háite, do ghnóthaí nua agus do dhaoine atá ag iarraidh dul i mbun cianoibre." Máirín Ní Choisdealbha Seoige from Forbairt Chonamara Láir said: "Central Connemara is one of Ireland 's cultural treasures and despite the challenges of population decline and migration, the area has experienced growth in recent years." Dúirt Máirín Ní Choisdealbha Seoige ó Fhorbairt Chonamara Láir: "Tá Conamara Láir ar cheann de sheoda cultúrtha na hÉireann agus in ainneoin na ndúshlán ó thaobh laghdú daonra agus imirce, tá borradh le brath sa gceantar le blianta beaga anuas." A series of films will be launched on YouTube as part of this campaign. Seolfar sraith scannán ar YouTube mar chuid den bhfeachtas seo. The first film outlines the highlights of the quality of life and opportunities available to people, families and businesses in Central Connemara. Sa gcéad scannán, déantar cur síos ar na buaicphointí maidir leis an gcaighdeán saoil agus na deiseanna atá ar fáil do dhaoine, do theaghlaigh agus do ghnóthaí i gConamara Láir. Three personal stories are being told in the film series being launched as part of this campaign. Tá trí scéal pearsanta á n-insint sa tsraith scannán atá á sheoladh mar chuid den bhfeachtas seo. They can be viewed at Connemara Central - We're Waiting For You! If you are interested in living in the area, Forbairt Chonamara Láir will be providing a local support service to deal with inquiries at eolas@conamarlair.ie or 095 32688. Is féidir féachaint orthu ag Conamara Láir - We're Waiting For You! Más spéis le duine dul chun cónaithe sa gceantar, beidh seirbhís tacaíochta áitiúil á cur ar fáil ag Forbairt Chonamara Láir chun déileáil le fiosrúcháin ag eolas@conamarlair.ie or 095 32688.

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"27C nationwide this weekend". "27C ar fud na tíre an deireadh seachtaine seo". Temperatures will be as high as 27 degrees Celsius across the country this weekend. Beidh an teocht chomh hard le 27 céim Celsius ar fud na tíre an deireadh seachtaine seo. Due to high pressure, the Weather Office says, the weather will be dry, very warm and sunny. De bharr brú ard, a deir Oifig na hAimsire, beidh an aimsir tirim, an-te agus grianmhar. The good weather will continue for the entire weekend and into next week as well. Leanfaidh an dea-aimsir don deireadh seachtaine ar fad agus isteach sa tseachtain seo chugainn freisin. The temperature will be between 23C and 27C on Saturday and the weather will be bad. Beidh an teocht idir 23C agus 27C Dé Sathairn agus beidh an aimsir meirbh. On Sunday the temperature will be 23C-27C again with sunny spells across the country. Dé Domhnaigh beidh an teocht 23C-27C arís agus tréimhsí grianmhara ar fud na tíre. Except in the Southeast, where some rain showers are promised. Ach amháin san Oirdheisceart, áit go bhfuil roinnt ceathanna báistí geallta. The Weather Office predicts that the weather may change from Thursday onwards. Tá sé tuartha ag Oifig na hAimsire go mb'fhéidir go dtiocfaidh athrú ar an aimsir ón Déardaoin ar aghaidh.

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45 killed, 50 missing due to floods in Germany. 45 básaithe, 50 ar iarraidh de bharr tuilte sa Ghearmáin. At least 45 people have been killed and about fifty people are missing after a major flood of houses demolished and swept away in western Germany. Tá 45 duine ar a laghad básaithe agus tá thart ar leathchéad duine ar iarraidh tar éis do thuile mhór tithe a leagan agus a scuabadh chun bealaigh in iarthar na Gearmáine. Rivers in the area have flooded their banks due to the floods and rescuers and emergencies are worried that more homes will be swept away. Chuaigh aibhneacha sa cheantar thar a mbruacha de bharr na díle báistí agus tá imní ar lucht tarrthála agus éigeandála go scuabfar tuilleadh tithe fós chun bealaigh. Rescue services helicopters are taking people off the streets and roofs of buildings and people are being advised to stay on top of a house. Tá héileacaptair na seiribhísí tarrthála ag tógáil daoine ó na sráideanna agus ó dhíonta foirgneamh agus táthar ag moladh do dhaoine fanacht in uachtar tí. Two firefighters were killed in the towns of Altena and Wedohl and two other men died in cellars in the towns of Solingen and Unna. Cailleadh beirt fhear dóiteáin i mbailte Altena agus Wedohl agus bhásaigh beirt fhear eile i siléir i mbailte Solingen and Unna. Roads and railways in the area are closed and freight transport on the Rhine River has been suspended pending the response to the emergency. Tá bóithre agus iarnróid sa cheantar dúnta agus tá iompar lastais ar Abhainn na Réine curtha ar fionraí fad is atáthar ag dul i ngleic leis an éigeandáil. There is no likelihood that the flooding will soon subside with meteorologists predicting that it will rain in the area again today and tomorrow. Níl aon chosúlacht ann go dtráfaidh an tuile go luath agus lucht meitéareolaíochta ag tuar go mbeidh sé ag tulcaíl báistí sa cheantar arís inniu agus amárach.

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885 new jobs to be provided by Bord na Móna. 885 post nua le cur ar fáil ag Bord na Móna. Bord na Móna is to provide 885 new jobs in the midlands. Tá Bord na Móna le 885 post nua le cur ar fáil i lár tíre. Bord na Móna said the new jobs will be renewable energy as part of the company's strategy to support efforts to tackle climate change. Dúirt Bord na Móna go mbainfidh na poist nua le cúrsaí fuinnimh in-athnuaite mar chuid de straitéis an chomhlachta cuidiú le hiarrachtaí dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide. There will be a wide range of jobs - from ordinary workers to highly skilled technicians. Raon leathan post - idir ghnáthoibirtheoirí agus theicneoirí ardoilte - a bheas i gceist. Approximately 80% of Bord na Móna's work is now focused on renewable energy, recycling and peatland rehabilitation. Tá thart ar 80 faoin gcéad d'obair Bhord na Móna dírithe anois ar chúrsaí fuinnimh in-athnuaite, athchúrsáil agus athshlánú portach. The new positions were announced today by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the company's wind energy plant in Cloncreen, Co Offaly. Is é an Taoiseach Micheál Martin a d'fhógair na poist nua inniu ag ionad fuinnimh ghaoithe an chomhlachta i gCluain Críon, Co Uíbh Fhailí. He said that life has changed dramatically since Bord na Móna was established [in 1946] and that climate change is the biggest challenge now. Dúirt sé gur mór an t- athrú atá tagtha ar an saol ó bunaíodh Bord na Móna [i 1946] agus gurb an t- athrú aeráide an dúshlán is mó atá romhainn anois. Bord na Móna chief executive Tom Donnellan stated that the new specialist posts announced today show that both human beings and the environment can survive in the future. Mhaígh príomhfheidhmeannach Bhord na Móna Tom Donnellan go léiríonn na sainphoist nua a fograíodh inniu go bhféadfaidh daonnaithe agus an comhshaol araon teacht slán san am atá le teacht.

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Climate change: an ambitious plan published by the EU. Athrú aeráide: plean uaillmhianach foilsithe ag an AE. The European Union has published a major plan to tackle climate change. Tá mórphlean chun dul i ngleic leis an athrú aeráide foilsithe ag an Aontas Eorpach. It has been stated that the plan aims to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 55% from 1990 levels. Tugadh le fios go bhfuil sé mar aidhm ag an bplean an méid astaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa san Aontas a laghdú 55 faoin gcéad ó leibhéil na bliana 1990. It is hoped to achieve this target by 2030, it said. Tá súil an sprioc seo a bhaint amach faoin mbliain 2030, a dúradh. The plan also aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the Union altogether by 2050. Chomh maith leis sin, tá sé mar aidhm ag an bplean deireadh ar fad a chur le hastaíochtaí gás ceaptha teasa san Aontas faoin mbliain 2050. To this end, a wide range of carbon taxes need to be raised and new ones introduced. Chuige sin, caithfear raon leathan cánacha carbóin a ardú agus cinn nua a thabhairt isteach. It is also assumed that the internal combustion engine will be phased out and that cars and other modes of transport will be in a completely different shape in the future. Glactar leis freisin go mbeidh deireadh leis an inneall dócháin inmheánaigh agus gur cruth eile ar fad a bheas ar charranna agus ar mhodhanna eile iompair amach anseo. The European Commissioner with responsibility for climate, Frans Timmermans, said that while it will be difficult to achieve the goal, we really have no choice. Dúirt an Coimisinéir Eorpach a bhfuil cúraimí aeráide air, Frans Timmermans, cé go mbeidh sé deacair an sprioc a bhaint amach nach bhfuil aon rogha againn i ndáiríre. If we violate, he claimed, future generations will be at war with each other over food and water. Má sháraíonn orainn, a mhaígh sé, beidh na glúine atá le teacht ag fearadh cogaí ar a chéile faoi bhia agus uisce. The plan must be adopted by the member states of the European Union and the European Parliament before it can be introduced. Ní mór do bhallstáit an Aontais Eorpaigh agus do Pharlaimint na hEorpa glacadh leis an bplean sular féidir é a thabhairt isteach.

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Meetings today about providing indoor services again. Cruinnithe inniu faoi sheirbhísí taobh istigh a chur ar fáil arís. Representatives from the hospitality sector and Government officials will meet today to discuss the new rules on indoor food and drink services. Beidh cruinniú inniu ag ionadaithe ón earnáil fáilteachais agus oifigigh Rialtais leis na rialacha nua faoi sheirbhísí bia agus dí taobh istigh a phlé. The Government last night approved plans to allow people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to eat and drink in restaurants and pubs. Ghlac an Rialtas aréir le pleananna chun cead a thabhairt do dhaoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19 ithe agus ól i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne. People under the age of eighteen will also be admitted if they are accompanied by vaccinated persons. Beidh cead isteach freisin ag daoine faoi bhun ocht mbliana déag d'aois má bhíonn daoine vacsaínithe in éineacht leo. The sector wants to know exactly how the new rules will be implemented. Tá lucht na hearnála ag iarraidh a fháil amach cén chaoi go baileach a gcuirfear na rialacha nua i bhfeidhm. Government officials are also to give more information to the opposition parties about the plans at a meeting this morning. Tá oifigigh Rialtais le breis eolais a thabhairt chomh maith do na páirtithe freasúra faoi na pleananna ag cruinniú ar maidin. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that the Government is trying to find the right balance between keeping Covid-19 afloat and reviving the economy. Thug an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le fios go bhfuil an Rialtas ag iarraidh an chothromaíocht cheart a aimsiú idir covid 19 a chloí agus bíogadh a chur sa gheilleagar arís. He said we must all accept the rules, both public and business. Dúirt sé go gcaithfimis ar fad glacadh leis na rialacha, idir an pobal agus lucht gnó. However, it is not yet certain when the relevant legislation will be laid before the Oireachtas. Níltear cinnte fós cén uair a chuirfear an reachtaíocht chuí os comhair an Oireachtais, áfach. Yesterday, the Government said that the bill would be passed in both the Dáil and the Senate by Friday night and that it would be signed by the President sometime next week. Inné, dúirt an Rialtas go mbeadh an bille rite sa Dáil agus sa Seanad araon faoi oíche Dé hAoine agus go síneodh an tUachtarán é uair éigin an tseachtain seo chugainn. Accordingly, it was stated that the re-provision of indoor services would be permitted from Monday 26 July at the latest. Dá réir sin, dúradh go mbeadh cead seirbhísí taobh istigh a chur ar fáil arís ón Luan 26 Iúil ar a dhéanaí. However, Sinn Féin, the Labor Party and the Social Democrats have expressed concern that the Government 's plans could discriminate against unvaccinated people. Tá sé ráite ag Sinn Féin, Páirtí an Lucht Oibe aus na Daonlathaithe Sóisialta, áfach, go bhfuil imní orthu go bhféadfadh pleananna an Rialtais leithcheal a dhéanamh ar dhaoine nach bhfuil vacsaínithe. Conversely, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the new rules would only last a few weeks and he hoped the opposition would support them. Os a choinne sin, dúirt an Tánaiste Leo Varadkar nach mairfeadh na rialacha nua ach cúpla seachtain agus go raibh súil aige go dtacódh an freasúra leo.

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Home food services bill being drafted. Bille faoi sheirbhísí bia taobh istigh á dhréachtú. The Government is drafting legislation that would allow people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to eat and drink in restaurants and pubs. Tá reachtaíocht á dréachtú ag an Rialtas a cheadódh do dhaoine atá iomlán vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19 ithe agus ól i mbialanna agus i dtithe tábhairne. A bill to amend the Public Health Act 1947 is due to be laid before the Oireachtas next week. Tá bille le leasú a dhéanamh ar an Acht um Shláinte Phoiblí 1947 le cur faoi bhráid an Oireachtais an tseachtain seo chugainn. The Government hopes that all parties in the Dáil will support the bill and that services will be approved within 26 July, rather than 19 July, if passed. Tá súil ag an Rialtas go dtacóidh gach páirtí sa Dáil leis an mbille agus go gceadófar seirbhísí taobh istigh ón 26 Iúil, seachas an 19 Iúil, má ritear an bille. However, Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane has indicated that the party is not happy that people are to be segregated by their vaccination credentials. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag urlabhraí sláinte Shinn Féin David Cullinane, áfach, nach bhfuil an páirtí sásta go bhfuil daoine le deighilt de réir a gcuid dintiúr vacsaínithe. Pubs have also stated that they will find it very difficult to manage the system. Tá sé ráite ag tábhairneoirí chomh maith go mbeidh sé an-deacair orthu an córas a bhainistiú.

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Britain, EU in error together on compensation estimate. An Bhreatain, AE in earraid le chéile faoi mheastachán cúitimh. The British Government has stated that it does not accept the European Union's estimated € 47.5 billion (£ 41 billion) compensation estimate which the country will have to pay for leaving the Union. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Rialtas na Breataine nach bhfuil aon ghlacadh acu leis an meastachán cúitimh €47.5 billiún (£41 billiún) a deir an tAontas Eorpach a chaithfeas an tír a íoc de bharr imeacht as an Aontas. According to a spokesman for the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the sum is just the European Union's internal accounting figure. Dar le hurlabhraí Phríomh-Aire na Breataine Boris Johnson nach bhfuil sa tsuim airgid sin ach figiúr cuntasaíochta inmheánaí an Aontais Eorpaigh. The spokesman said that figure did not take into account how much the Union had to repay Britain. Dúirt an t-urlabhraí nach gcuirtear san áireamh san fhigiúr sin an méid a chaithfeas an tAontas a íoc ar ais leis an mBreatain. When negotiations on Britain's departure began four years ago, Boris Johnson - then foreign secretary - said there was no chance Britain would pay that amount to the Union. Nuair a cuireadh tús leis an idirbheartaíocht faoi imeacht na Breataine ceithre bliana ó shin, dúirt Boris Johnson - a bhí ina rúnaí gnóthaí eachtracha ag an am - nach raibh seans dá laghad go n-íocfadh an Bhreatain an méid sin airgid leis an Aontas. However, British officials at the time estimated that between £ 35 and £ 39 billion would eventually have to be paid to the Union. Mar sin féin, mheas oifigigh na Breataine ag an am gur idir £35 agus £39 billiún a chaithfí a íoc leis an Aontas ar deireadh.

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Hospitals in Cork and Galway are "again under great pressure". Ospidéil i gCorcaigh agus i nGaillimh "faoi bhrú mór" arís. Health Service Executive Chief Operations Officer Anne O'Connor said the number of people on trolleys in hospitals and waiting for a bed has risen since outpatient services were re-provided. Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Oibríochtaí Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte Anne O'Connor go bhfuil an líon daoine atá ar thralaithe in ospidéil agus ag fanacht le leaba a fháil ardaithe ó cuireadh seirbhísí d'othair sheachtracha ar fáil arís. Anne O'Connor stated that the Executive is concerned about the number of people on trolleys in five hospitals in particular, namely, Mayo, Mullingar, Galway, Cork and Tallaght. Thug Anne O'Connor le fios go bhfuil imní ar an bhFeidhmeannacht faoin líon daoine atá ar thralaithe i gcúig ospidéal ach go háirithe, mar atá, Maigh Eo, an Muileann gCearr, Gaillimh, Corcaigh agus Tamhlacht. Speaking at the Executive's weekly press conference, she said there would be a major challenge if Covid-19 cases rise in those areas. Ag labhairt di ag preasócáid sheachtainiúil na Feidhmeannachta, dúirt sí go mbeidh dúshlán mór i gceist má bhíonn ardú ar chásanna covid 19 sna háiteanna sin. Anne O'Connor also said that the hospitals in Cork and Galway have been under a lot of pressure for a number of weeks. Dúirt Anne O'Connor freisin go bhfuil na ospidéil i gCorcaigh agus i nGaillimh faoi bhrú mór le roinnt seachtainí. The Executive's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry said the Delta variant of the coronavirus caused 70% of new Covid-19 cases in Ireland. Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Cliniciúil na Feidhmeannachta an Dr Colm Henry gurb é an t-athraitheach Deilte ar an gcoróinvíreas is cúis le 70 faoin gcéad de chásanna nua covid 19 in Éirinn. This percentage is likely to rise and the number of people who become ill as a result will rise, he said. Is é is dóichí de go n-ardóidh an céatadán seo agus go n -ardóidh líon na ndaoine a bheas tinn dá bharr, a dúirt sé. Dr Henry indicated that 55% of those who contracted the disease in a week were between the ages of 18 and 44. Thug an Dr Henry le fios gur daoine idir 18 agus 44 bliain ab ea 55 faoin gcéad de na daoine a tholg an galar le seachtain. 30% were between 0 and 18 years old and 2.4% were over 65. Bhí 30 faoin gcéad acu idir 0 agus 18 bliain agus bhí 2.4 faoin gcéad os cionn 65. Dr. Henry also drew attention to an article in the medical journal The Lancet in which some scientists express concern about the careless and abrupt mitigation of Covid-19 restrictions. Tharraing an Dr Henry aird chomh maith ar alt in iris leighis an Lancet ina léiríonn roinnt eolaithe imní faoi shrianta covid 19 a mhaolú go neamhchúramach agus go tobann.

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Donegal Housewives unhappy about funding announced yesterday. Mná Tí Thír Chonaill míshásta faoi mhaoiniú a fógraíodh inné. Coiste Mhná Tí Tír Chonaill said that the compensation approved by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers for the summer colleges yesterday was insufficient. Dúirt Coiste Mhná Tí Thír Chonaill nach leor an cúiteamh a cheadaigh an tAire Stáit Gaeltachta Jack Chambers do na coláistí samhraidh tráthnóna inné. Máire Uí Choilm, chair of the committee, expressed dissatisfaction with the € 5 per night being allowed per student and said that the housewives were expecting more. Léirigh Máire Uí Choilm, cathaoirleach an choiste, míshásamh faoin €5 san oíche atá á cheadú in aghaidh gach scoláire agus dúirt go raibh na mná tí ag dúil le níos mó. She claimed that housewives are the "backbone" of summer colleges but that not many of them will be willing to join the colleges again. Mhaígh sí gurb iad na mná tí "cnámh droma" na gcoláistí samhraidh ach nach mbeidh go leor acu sásta a bheith páirteach sna coláistí arís. Máire Uí Choilm also said that the committee was disappointed that the Minister of State did not agree to meet with them when they asked. Dúirt Máire Uí Choilm fosta go raibh díomá ar an choiste mar nár thoiligh an tAire Stáit castáil leo nuair a d'iarr siad. The independent county councilor in Donegal Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easpaig has strongly criticized the Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and the Department of the Gaeltacht for the "insult" - as he said - to the housewives. Tá cáineadh láidir déanta ag an chomhairleoir contae neamhspleách i nDún na nGall Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easpaig ar an Aire Stáit Gaeltachta agus ar Roinn na Gaeltachta as an "mhasla" - mar a dúirt sé - a tugadh do na mná tí. Not only does the Minister not understand the Gaeltacht but the executives of the Department of the Gaeltacht do not understand the importance of Gaeltacht housewives, said Councilor Mac Giolla Easpaig. Ní hamháin nach bhfuil tuiscint ag an Aire ar an Ghaeltacht ach níl tuiscint ach oiread ag feidhmeannaigh Roinn na Gaeltachta ar thábhacht mhná tí na Gaeltachta, a dúirt an Comhairleoir Mac Giolla Easpaig. He stated that it was overdue to hand over the responsibilities of Roinn na Gaeltachta to Údarás na Gaeltachta. Mhaígh sé go bhfuil sé thar am cúraimí Roinn na Gaeltachta a thabhairt ar láimh d'Údarás na Gaeltachta.

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Covid-19 restrictions to stop altogether in England in two weeks. Srianta covid 19 le stopadh ar fad i Sasana faoi cheann coicíse. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the restrictions against Covid-19 in England will be lifted in a fortnight. Tá Príomh-Aire na Breataine, Boris Johnson tar éis fógairt go gcuirfear ar ceal na srianta in aghaidh covid 19 i Sasana faoi cheann coicíse. That 's despite the Government' s scientific advisers opposing the policy, and be aware that the number of cases of the virus is higher than it has been in 6 months. Sin ainneoin go bhfuil comhairleoirí eolaíochta an Rialtais i gcoinne an bheartais, agus bíodh fhios go bhfuil líon na gcásanna den víreas níos airde ná a bhí le 6 mhí. Boris Johnson spent part of the evening in St Paul 's Cathedral, at a ceremony in honor of the NHS working group before appearing in front of the media in Downing Street, to announce the big change. In Ard Eaglais Naomh Pól a chaith Boris Johnson píosa den tráthnóna, ag searmanas in ómós do mheitheal oibre an NHS sula ndeachaigh sé os cóir na meán i Sráid Downing, leis an athrú mór a fhógairt. 86% of adults in the UK have at least one dose of the vaccine, he said. Tá dáileóig amháin ar a laghad den vacsaín, fáighte a dúirt sé, ag 86 faoin gcéad de dhaoine fásta sa Ríocht Aontaíthe. So he said, the restrictions that have been in the law in England for a year and a quarter should be set aside. Mar sin a dúirt sé, is cóir na srianta atá sa dlí i Sasana le bliain agus ráithe a chuir go lea-taobh. From July 19th, it will be up to people, the general public, to make their own decision about Covid 's danger. Fágfar, ón 19ú Iúil, gur faoi dhaoine iad fhéin, an pobal i gcoitean, a gcinneadh fhéin a dhéanamh faoi chontúirt Covid. From that day on, two weeks from today, - adults who have received the full vaccine will be allowed to travel to Yellow List countries, without being obliged to self - isolated, on their return to England. Ón lá sin ar aghaidh, coícís ó inniu, - beidh cead ag daoine fásta a bhfuil an vacsaín iomlán faighte acu, taisteal ag tíortha ar an Liosta Buí, gan é de dhualgas orthú féin-aonarú, théis dhóibh filleadh ar Shasana. In England, wearing a mask will no longer be mandatory, except in hospitals and other health centers. Ní bheidh sé éigeantach níos mó i Sasana, masc a chaitheamh, ach amháin in ospidéil agus in ionaid eile sláinte. Also, adults who have received the full vaccine will not have to self-isolated, thesis, come into contact with someone who has the illness. Freisin, ní bheidh ar dhaoine fásta a bhfuil an vacsaín iomlán fáighte acú, féin-aonarú, théis dóibh a bheith i dteagbháil le duine a bhfuil an tinneas orthu. But yesterday, 24,000 new cases were confirmed - an increase of 8,000 in a week. Ach inné, deimhníodh 24,000 cás nua - 8,000 de ardú le seachtain. 15 who died with Covid yesterday. 15 a bhásaigh le Covid inné. An outbreak of the disease is spreading in the North East of England, with Twice as many cases confirmed in the Newcastle region, last week last month. Tá ráig den aicíd ag scaipeadh in Oirthuaisceart Shasana, agus a Dhá Oiread cásanna deimhnithe i réigiún Newcastle, an tseachtain dheirneach den mhí seo caite. The disease is also on the rise in Sunderland and the midlands, Oxford. Tá'n galar ag borradh freisin i Sunderland agus lár-tíre, in Oxford. Scientists are very unhappy with the release of the restrictions. Tá lucht eolaíochta an-mhí- shásta le scaoileadh na srianta. One Professor at University College London said that the result would be that the illness would now spread rapidly; the proliferation of various strains of the Crown virus; and that the great pressure on the health system would intensify again. Dúirt Ollamh amháin i gColáiste na hOllscoile Londain, go bé an tortha a bheadh air,

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The DUP leader supports an apology for statements about LGBT. Tacaíonn ceannaire an DUP le leithscéal faoi ráitis faoi LADT. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has apologized to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community for remarks made by party members in the past. Tá leithscéal gafa ag ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson don phobal Leispiach, Aerach, Déghnéasach agus Trasinscneach mar gheall ar ráitis a rinne baill an pháirtí san am atá caite. The party opposed same-sex marriage. Chuir an páirtí i gcoinne phósadh comhghnéis. In 2020 the Government decided to make same-sex marriage legal in Northern Ireland following legislation approved in Westminster when the Stormont Assembly was out of date. I 2020 chinn an Rialtas pósadh comhghnéis a dhéanamh dleathach i dTuaisceart Éireann i ndiaidh reachtaíocht a ceadaíodh i Westminster nuair a bhí Comhthionól Stormont as feidhm. Last night, DUP deputy leader Paula Bradley said some of what the party had said over the past 50 years was utterly unfortunate. Aréir, dúirt leas-cheannaire an DUP Paula Bradley go raibh roinnt do na rudaí a bhí ráite ag an bpáirtí le 50 bliain anuas go hainnis ar fad. She said that things were said that were extremely hurtful and that language was used that should not be used. Dúirt sí gur dúradh nithe a bhí thar a bheith goilliúnach agus gur úsáideadh teanga nár cheart a úsáid. Today DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson backed up what Paula Bradley said. Inniu thacaigh ceannaire an DUP Jeffrey Donaldson leis an méid a dúirt Paula Bradley. He said there is no doubt about it but things have been said in the past that should not be said. Dúirt sé nach bhfuil aon dabht faoi ach gur dúradh nithe san am atá caite nár cheart a rá. He said it is right to apologize for things that have been said that have deeply hurt others. Dúirt sé go bhfuil sé ceart leithscéal a ghabháil mar gheall ar rudaí a dúradh a ghoill go mór ar dhaoine eile.

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Two teenagers walking from Dublin to County Clare. Beirt déagóirí ag siúl ó BÁC go Contae an Chláir. Two teenagers from Dublin have made the journey from Coolock in the Capital to County Clare on foot. Tá beirt déagóirí ó Bhaile Átha CLiath tar éis aistear ón gCúlóg sa Phríomhchathair go Contae an Chláir a dhéanamh de shiúl na gcos. The two set out on the walking challenge to raise money for a school for children with special needs. Do chuir an bheirt an dúshlán siúil rompu chun airgead a bhailiú do scoil do leanaí le riachtanais speisialta. To date they have raised € 50,000. Go dtí seo tá €50,000 bailithe acu. Derek O'Brien and Scott Ward left their hometown of Coolock at 4 o'clock last Sunday morning. D'fhág Derek O'Brien agus Scott Ward a gceantar dúchais sa Chulóg ar a 4 a chlog maidin Dé Domhnaigh seo caite. They've been walking every day since then and staying in hotels every night before heading under the road again in the morning. Tá siad ag siúl gach aon lá ó shin agus ag fanacht i dtithe ósta gach oíche sular dtugann siad fén mbóthar arís ar maidin. The two decided to take on the challenging walk to raise money for Abacas School in Kilbarrack, Dublin. Chinn an bheirt an siúl dúshlánach a chur rompu chun airgead a bhailiú do scoil Abacas i gCill Bharóg i mBaile Átha Cliath. The school provides education and assistance for children with special needs. Cuireann an scoil oideachas agus cúnamh ar fáil do leanaí le riachtanais speisialta. Both have cousins attending the school. Tá col ceathar leis an mbeirt ag freastal ar an scoil. Speaking to News, Scott said "We wanted to do something to raise money for the school, and I wanted to see the Cliffs of Moher. Dúirt Scott agus é ag caint le Nuacht "Theastaigh uainn rud éigin a dhéanamh chun airgead a bhailiú don scoil, agus theastaigh uaimse Aillte an Mhóthair a fheiscint. I can't drive, so we decided to walk it to raise money ". Nílim ábalta tiomáint, mar sin chinneamar go siúlomís é ar mhaithe le hairgead a bhailiú". Derek said, "The first two days were very hard on my body and legs. Dúirt Derek, "Bhí an chéad dhá lá ana dheacair ar an gcorp agus ar na cosa. We have clocks on our feet from walking, but we are now used to it ". Tá cloig ar ár gcosa ó bheith ag siúl, ach taimíd imithe i dtaithí anois air". The boys had raised a few hundred euros before leaving Dublin, but since then their challenge and courage has impressed many with the donations coming in strongly. Bhí cúpla céad euro bailithe ag na buachaillí acu sular bhfágadar an Baile Átha Cliath, ach ó shin tá a ndúshlán agus a misneach tar éis dul i bhfeidhm ar mhorán agus na síntiúisí ag teacht isteach go láidir. To date they have raised € 50,000, the largest amount ever raised for the school. Go dtí seo tá €50,000 bailithe acu, an méid is mó riamh a bailíodh don scoil. Derek said "when we had five hundred euros, we were very happy. Dúirt Derek "nuair a bhí cúig chéad euro againn, bhíomar ana shásta. Then it went to € 1,000, € 5,000, € 10,000, € 20,000 and more. '' He said they are very grateful for the generosity of the people. Ansan d'imigh sé go dtí €1,000, €5,000, €10,000, €20,000 agus a thuilleadh.'' Dúirt sé go bhfuil siad ana bhuíoch as flaithiúlacht na ndaoine. Abacas School Principal Laura Kelly says they are extremely grateful for the pair's fundraising campaign. Deir Príomhoide Scoil Abacas, Laura Kelly go bhfuil siad thar a bheith buíoch as fheachtas bailithe airgid na beirte. She said that this was the largest amount ever raised for the school, and that it will greatly benefit the students of the school. Dúirt sí gur bé seo an méid is mó riamh a bailíodh don scoil, agus go raghfaidh sé chun tairbhre daltaí na scoile go mór. The pair hope to reach the Cliffs of Moher sometime before 9 o'clock tonight.

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Foras na Gaeilge protects funding. Cosaint déanta ag Foras na Gaeilge ar mhaoiniú. Foras na Gaeilge said today that there is sufficient funding available in the Irish Language Networks Development Scheme to employ a person 5 days a week as the funding has been increased from € 42,500 to € 47,000. Dúirt Foras na Gaeilge inniu go bhfuil maoiniú go leor ar fáil sa Scéim Forbartha Líonraí Gaeilge le duine a fhostú 5 lá sa tseachtain mar go bhfuil an maoiniú ardaithe ó €42,500 go dtí €47,000. Conradh na Gaeilge and the groups in the current Scheme for Irish Language Communities were demanding an increase to at least € 55,000. Bhí Conradh na Gaeilge agus na grúpaí atá sa Scéim reatha do Phobail Ghaeilge ag éileamh ardú go dtí €55,000 ar a laghad . The Foundation said today that groups now have more potential funding available than the € 55,000 requested. Dúirt an Foras inniu go bhfuil níos mó maoinithe féideartha ar fáil ag grúpaí anois ná an €55,000 a bhí iarrtha. Yesterday, Conradh na Gaeilge criticized the new funding scheme announced by Foras na Gaeilge, the Irish Language Networks Development Scheme, which will replace the existing Irish Language Community Scheme. Inné cháin Conradh na Gaeilge an scéim úr maoinithe a d'fhógair Foras na Gaeilge, Scéim Forbartha Líontraí Gaeilge, a thiocfaidh in áit na Scéime Pobail Ghaeilge a bhí ann. The 22 groups in that scheme claimed at least € 55,000 a year to employ someone five days a week. Bhí ar a laghad €55,000 sa bhliain éilithe ag an 22 grúpa sa scéim sin le duine a fhostú cúig lá na seachtaine. In a statement to the News Foundation today, they said funding had been increased from € 42,500 to € 47,000 and that this was enough to employ a worker on a weekly basis. I ráiteas a thug an Foras do Nuacht inniu, dúirt siad go bhfuil an maoiniú ardaithe ó €42,500 go dtí €47,000 agus gur leor sin le hoibrí a fhostú go seachtainiúil. This is an increase of € 4,500 from the € 42,500 previously available. Sin ardú €4,500 ón €42,500 a bhí ar fáil roimhe seo. The Foundation says it will now be able to bring more groups into the scheme, instead of providing larger grants to a smaller number of groups. Deir an Foras go mbeidh siad ábalta anois níos mó grúpaí a thabhairt isteach sa scéim, in áit deontais níos mó a chur ar fáil do líon níos lú grúpaí. This will enable us to promote the Irish language more widely throughout the island. An Foras said that some groups will now have access to a further € 15,000 to help them prepare language plans. Cuirfidh seo ar ár gcumas an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ar bhonn níos leithne ar fud an oileáin, Dúirt an Foras go mbeidh teacht ag cuid de na grúpaí anois ar €15,000 eile le cuidiú leo tabhairt faoi phleananna teanga a réiteach. They said that they met with Conradh na Gaeilge last week and that the funding for the Irish Language Networks Development Scheme was discussed among other issues. Dúirt siad gur chas siad le Conradh na Gaeilge an tseachtain seo caite agus go ndearnadh plé ar an mhaoiniú do Scéim Forbartha Líonraí Gaeilge i measc ceisteanna eile. The Foundation stated that it would not be appropriate or fair for them to meet with existing groups to discuss funding - as there will be competition among existing and new groups for the groundbreaking Scheme. Dúirt an Foras nach mbeadh sé cuí ná cothrom acu castáil leis na grúpaí reatha faoi láthair le maoiniú a phlé - ó tharla go mbeidh iomaíocht i measc na ngrúpaí reatha agus grúpaí úra don Scéim úrnua. Conradh na Gaeilge says today that it is these Irish language groups that have lobbied for an increase in the Foundation's own budget but that they are not getting proper value for their work. Deir Conradh na Gaeilge inniu gurb iad na grúpaí Gaeilge seo a rinne stocaireacht ar son ardú i mbuiséad an Fhorais féin ach nach bhfuil siad ag fáil luach ceart ar ...

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Accelerate the vaccination program for young people. Dlús le cur leis an gclár vacsaínithe do dhaoine óga. The youth vaccination program is set to be stepped up, says Health Minister Stephen Donnelly. Tá dlús le cur leis an gclár vasaínithe do dhaoine óga a deir an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly. People aged 18 to 34 will now have the opportunity to choose Janssen or AstraZeneca to get vaccinated earlier if they wish. Beidh deis anois ag daoine atá idir 18 agus 34 bliain d'aois Janssen nó AstraZeneca a roghnú chun vacsaín a fháil níos luaithe más maith leo. Speaking on RTÉ radio this morning, the Minister for Health said that there will be an optional system in place that will operate alongside the routine vaccination system that has been in place for some time. Ag labhairt do ar raidió RTÉ ar maidin, dúirt an tAire Sláinte go mbeidh córas roghnach i bhfeidhm a bheidh ag feidhmiú taobh leis an gnáth-chóras vacsaínithe atá ar bun le tamall anois. From next Monday, 750 pharmacies across the country will be allowed to give the Janssen vaccine to people aged 18 to 34. Ó Dé Luain seo chugainn ar aghaidh beidh cead ag 750 cógaslann ar fud na tíre an vacsaín Janssen a thabhairt do dhaoine atá idir 18 agus 34. From Monday, July 12th, there will be an online option for young people when people aged 18 to 34 can log in online and decide if they want AstraZeneca or Janssen. Ó Dé Luain, an 12ú Iúil, beidh rogha ann ar líne do dhaoine óga tráth gur féidir le daoine atá idir 18 agus 34 logáil isteach ar líne agus cinneadh a dhéanamh an bhfuil AstraZeneca nó Janssen uathu. The Minister of Health said that AstraZeneca will mainly be available in the vaccination centers. Dúirt an tAire Sláinte gur AstraZeneca den gcuid is mó a bheidh ar fáil sna ionaid vacsaínithe. The Minister said that it is a great advantage that this age group can now be vaccinated two months earlier than planned and that this will be in the public interest as we try to combat the Delta variant of the virus. Dúirt an tAire gur buntáiste mór é gur féidir leis an aoisghrúpa seo vacsaín a fháil dhá mhí níos luaithe anois ná mar a bhí beartaithe agus go raghfaidh sé seo chun leasa an phobail agus sinne ag iarraidh dul i ngleic leis an athraitheach Delta den víreas. The online portal will open to people aged 30 to 34 on July 9 to register for a vaccine. Osclófar an tairseach ar líne do dhaoine atá idir 30 agus 34 bliain d'aois ar an 9ú Iúil chun gur féidir leo clárú chun vacsaín a fháil.

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Demand for extra gardaí in Corca Dhuibhne. Éileamh ar ghardaí sa bhreis i gCorca Dhuibhne. There has been a demand for more Gardaí in Corca Dhuibhne to tackle anti-social behavior during the summer. Tá éileamh déanta ar bhreis Gardaí i gCorca Dhuibhne chun dul i ngleic le hiompar mhí-shóisialta i rith an tsamhraidh. Anxiety and anger have been felt in An Daingean in recent weeks about the habit of young people gathering late at night and some of them have reported anti- social behavior. Tá imní agus fearg le braith sa Daingean le seachtainí beaga anuas faoin nós atá ag daoine óga bheith ag bailiú déanach istoíche agus iompar mí-shóisialta luaite le cuid acu. Recordings have been widely circulated on social media of the clamor and bruises on the streets of the town. Tá taifeadtaí scaipthe go forleathan ar na meáin shóisialta den chlampar agus de bhruíonta ar shráideanna an bhaile. Kerry County Council workers are forced to close a new location at night due to crowds of crowds gathering to classify. Bíonn ar oibrithe Chomhairle Chontae Chiarraí láthair nua suite a dhúnadh istoíche toisc go raibh sluaite glóracha ag bailiú ann chun rangáis. Nuala Moore who lives on Strand Street says residents are clipped by the commotion of the crowds that gather on the streets and that the safety of people is being endangered. Deir Nuala Moore a mhaireann ar Shráid na Trá go bhfuil áitreabhaigh clipithe ag an ngleo a bhíonn os na sluaite a bhailíonn ar na sráideanna agus go bhfuil sábháilteacht daoine á chur i mbaol. A total of 14 Gardaí are listed at 4 stations on the Corca Dhuibhne peninsula. 14 Garda ar fad atá luaite le 4 stáisiún ar leithinis Chorca Dhuibhne. Public representatives say only two guards are on night duty due to a lack of staff and this is not enough in the summer with thousands of tourists on the peninsula. Deir ionadaithe poiblí nach mbíonn ach beirt gharda ar dhualgas oíche ceal fóirne agus nach leor é seo i rith an tsamhraidh agus na mílte turasóir ar an leithinis. Councilor Breandán Fitzgerald has called for more gardaí who say there are only two gardaí on night duty on the peninsula at weekends. Tá éileamh ar bhreis gardaí déanta ag an gComhairleoir Breandán Fitzgerald a deir nach mbíonn ach beirt ghardaí ar dualgas oíche ar an leithinis i rith an deireadh seachtaine. An Garda Síochána states in a statement that the number of gardaí in any area is determined by population, crime rates and operational strategies. I ráiteas deir an Garda Síochána go gceaptar líon na ngardaí in aon cheantar de réir daonra, rátaí coiriúlachta agus stráitéisí oibríochta. The statement says it plans to deploy two additional guards on a peninsula during July and August. Deirtear sa ráiteas go bhfuil sé beartaithe beirt gharda breise a chur ar dualgas ar leithinis i rith mhí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Normán Ó Conchúir, a bartender in the town, says that Covid 's restrictions are exacerbating the problem as the young people have nowhere to go when the beer gardens close and they tend to gather on the streets. Deir Normán Ó Conchúir, tabhairneoir ar an mbaile go bhfuil srianta Covid ag cur leis an bhfadhb mar nach bhfuil aon áit le dul ag na daoine óga nuair a dhúnann na gairdíní beorach agus gur nós leo bailiú le chéile ar na sráideanna. A public meeting has been called tonight in An Daingean in an attempt to establish a residential committee that would give voice to the concerns of the public and address the problem. Tá cruinniú poiblí glaoite anocht sa Daingean in iarracht coiste áitreabhach a bhunú a thabharfadh guth d'imní an phobail agus a rachaidh i ngleic leis an bhfadhb.

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'Beneficial meeting with the Government'-Hospitality. 'Cruinniú tairbheach leis an Rialtas'-Lucht Fáilteachais. Representatives from the hospitality sector are due to meet today with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Tourism Minister Catherine Martin. Tá ionadaithe ón earnáil fáilteachais le cruinniú a bheith acu inniu leis an Tánaiste,Leo Varadkar,An tAire Sláinte,Stephen Donnelly, agus an tAire Turasóireachta,Catherine Martin. The meeting ended shortly after 5 p.m. Chríochnaigh an cruinniú go gairid tar éis a 5 a'chlog tráthnóna. Representatives from restaurants, hotels and pubs were in attendance. Bhí ionadaithe ó bhialanna, ó óstáin agus ó thithe tabhairne i láthair. Indoor eating special group now being set up They questioned the Government's new plans for indoor eating. Grúpa speisialta anois á bhunú i dtaca leis an itheachán laistigh Cheistigh siad pleananna nua an Rialtais i dtaca le hitheachán laistigh. The Irish Restaurant Federation said the meeting was a success, and welcomed the Government's engagement with the hospitality industry. Dúirt Cónaidhm Bhialanna na hÉireann gur éirigh go maith leis an gcruinniú, agus go bhfáiltíonn siad go bhfuil an Rialtas i mbun caidrimh anois le tionscail an fháilteachtais. A special group is to be formally set up before next Monday said, with a view to resolving this contentious issue. Tá grúpa speisialta le bunú go foirmeálta roimh an Luan seo chugainn a dúradh, féachaint le réiteach a fháil ar an gceist achrannach seo. It was announced yesterday that certain restrictions would not be relaxed on 5 July, as previously planned. Fógraíodh inné nach mbeadh srianta áirithe le maolú ar an 5 Iúil, mar a bhí beartaithe roimhe seo. Taoiseach Micheál Martin's announcement yesterday It was said that hoteliers and restaurants would have to wait at least another fortnight before being allowed to serve indoor customers, and even then the service would be limited to people who have received the vaccine. Fógra an Taoisigh Micheál Martin inné Dúradh go gcaithfeadh lucht óstán agus bialanna fanacht coicís eile ar a laghad sula gceadófaí dóibh freastal ar chustaiméirí laistigh, agus fiú ag an tráth sin go mbeadh an tseirbhís teoranta do dhaoine a bhfuil an vacsaín faighte acu. The Tánaiste understands the 'disappointment' of hospitality as he said The Tánaiste said on RTÉ 's radio program,' Morning Ireland 'this morning that he understands the disappointment and anger of business people but that the Government together in the next fortnight. Tuiscint mhaith ag an Tánaiste ar 'dhíomá' lucht fáilteachais mar a dúirt sé Dúirt an Tánaiste ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ, 'Morning Ireland' ar maidin go dtuigeann sé díomá agus fearg lucht gnó ach go mbeadh an Rialtas ag cur plean inmharthana le chéile sa choicís seo romhainn. However, the opposition has expressed strong skepticism about the July 19 deadline in all this. Tá amhras láidir léirithe áfach ag an bhfreasúra faoin spriocdháta 19 Iúil ina leith seo uilig. Róisín Shortall, co-leader of the Social Democrats, said she was not in favor of any system under which services would be banned, even though they would have no control over the availability of the vaccine. Dúirt comhcheannaire na nDaonlathaithe Sóisialacha, Róisín Shortall nach bhfuil sí féin ar son aon chóras faoina gcoscfaí seirbhísí ar dhaoine, cé nach mbeadh aon smacht acu maidir le fáil na vacsaíne. She also said that most of the people working in this industry are adolescents, who have not yet received the vaccine. Dúirt sí freisin gur ógánaigh formhór na ndaoine atá ag obair sa tionscail seo, dream nach bhfuair an vacsaín go fóill.

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Reopening date for the hospitality sector postponed. Dáta athoscailte d'earnáil an fháilteachais curtha siar. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that the reopening date to allow restaurants and pubs to cater for people inside has been postponed. Tá sé fógartha ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go bhfuil an dáta athoscailte chun cead a thabhairt do bhialanna agus tithe tábhairne freastal ar dhaoine taobh istigh curtha siar. It was decided to delay the permission to be granted next Monday, July 5th, for restaurants and hotels to provide an indoor service. Cinneadh moill a chur leis an gcead a bhí le tabhairt Dé Luain seo chugainn, an 5ú Iúil, do bhialanna agus do thithe ósta seirbhís faoi dhíon a chur ar fáil. Speaking at Government Houses, the Taoiseach said that there is a "race" between the Delta variant of the virus and the vaccine and that every effort is being made to ensure that the vaccine has the upper hand in the long run. . Ag labhairt do ag Tithe an Rialtais dúirt an Taoiseach go bhfuil "rás" ar bun idir an athraitheach Delta den víreas agus an vacsaín agus go bhfuiltear ag iarraidh gach is féidir a dhéanamh chun a chinntiú go mbeidh an lámh in uachtar ag an vacsaín sa deireadh. Micheál Martin said there had been growing concern over the past few weeks about the prevalence of the virus and the risk posed by the Delta variant of Covid-19. Dúirt Micheál Martin go raibh imní ag méadú le roinnt seachtainí anuas maidir le leitheadúlacht an víris agus maidir leis an mbaol a bhaineann leis an athraitheach Delta de covid 19. He said the new Delta variant spreads 55% faster than the last variant in the country. Dúirt sé go scaipeann an t-athraitheach nua Delta 55 faoin gcéad níos tapúla ná an t-athraitheach deireanach a bhí sa tír. The Taoiseach said that health officials had bluntly indicated last night that there was a high risk of the virus spreading if the reopening of pubs and restaurants to the indoor community proceeded on July 5 as planned. Dúirt an Taoiseach gur thug oifigigh sláinte le fios go neamhbhalbh aréir go raibh baol mór ann go scaipfeadh an víreas dá rachfaí ar aghaidh leis an athoscailt do thithe tábhairne agus bialanna don bpobal taobh istigh ar an 5ú Iúil faoi mar a bhí beartaithe. Micheál Martin said that a plan was to be prepared which would allow people who have received the full vaccine to eat and drink indoors. Dúirt Micheál Martin go rabhthas chun plean a ullmhú a cheadódh do dhaoine a bhfuil an vacsaín iomlán faighte acu dul ag ithe agus ag ól laistigh. Different systems are being evaluated based on different versions of a vaccine passport. Tá córais éagsúla á meas bunaithe ar leaganacha éagsúla de phas vacsaíne. He said the reopening of indoor eating and drinking services will be limited to people who have received the full vaccine or have fully recovered from Covid- 19. Dúirt sé go mbeidh athoscailt seirbhísí ithe agus ól laistigh teoranta do dhaoine a bhfuil an vacsaín iomlán faighte acu nó atá tagtha chucu féin go hiomlán ó covid 19. It is hoped that a plan will be ready by the middle of next month. Tá súil go mbeidh plean ullamh faoi lár na míosa seo chugainn. The Department of Health has announced this afternoon that there are 351 new cases of Covid-19 in the State. Tá sé fógartha ag an Roinn Sláinte tráthnóna go bhfuil 351 cás nua de covid 19 sa Stát. There are 46 people in hospitals and 16 in intensive care units nationwide with the virus. Tá 46 duine sna hospidéil agus 16 in aonaid dianchúraim na tíre leis an víreas. The cabinet met this morning to consider the proposal to develop a system for allowing people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to eat and drink at home in pubs and restaurants. of the country. Tháinig an chomh-aireacht le chéile ar maidin chun an moladh a mheas ina ndéanfaí córas a fhorbairt faoina dtabharfaí ce...

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Government approved outdoor drinking legislation. Reachtaíocht maidir le ól taobh amuigh ceadaithe ag an Rialtas. A cabinet meeting was held a long time ago today to pass legislation that will give you legal clarity on rules for drinking outdoors. Reachtáileadh cruinniú comhaireachta ó chian inniu chun reachtaíocht a cheadú a thabharfaidh soiléireacht ó thaobh dlí dho do rialacha a bhaineann le bheith ag ól taobh amuigh faoin aer. The legislation will allow alcohol to be sold and consumed in designated areas outside of pubs and restaurants. Faoin reachtaíocht tabharfar cead alcól a dhíol agus a ól in áiteanna ainmnithe taobh amuigh de thithe tábhairne agus bialanna. Last week, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris issued a guide to Gardaí to use their discretion in relation to outdoor drinking. An tseachtain seo caite, d'éisigh Coimisinéir na nGardaí Drew Harris treoir do Ghardaí chun a ndiscréid a usáid maidir le daoine ag ól taobh amuigh faoin aer. This guide was issued following concerns expressed in Galway when Gardaí in Galway were skeptical about the legality of an outdoor drinking service, a story first revealed by local newspaper An Curadh Connachtach. Éisíodh an treoir sin i ndiaidh gur léiríodh imní sa Ghaillimh nuair a bhí amhras ar Ghardaí sa Ghaillimh maidir le cé chomh dleathach is a bhí seirbhís maidir le bheith ag ól taobh amuigh, scéal a nocht an nuachtán áitiúil An Curadh Connachtach ar dtús. Gardaí in Galway stated that outdoor drinking was only permitted in Galway City if the premises where people were drinking outside had obtained a special license in court or had been permitted by bye-laws. for people to drink outside. Dúirt Gardaí sa Ghaillimh nach raibh cead a bheith ag ól taobh amuigh i gCathair na Gaillimhe ach amháin dá mba rud é go raibh ceadúnas speisialta faighte sa chúirt ag an áitreabh ina raibh daoine ag ól taobh amuigh de nó go raibh cead tugtha faoi fho-dhlithe do dhaoine a bheith ag ól taobh amuigh. The legislation is due to be laid before the Dáil this week and will expire on November 30th unless it is renewed by the Oireachtas for a further 6 months. Tá an reachtaíocht le cur os comhair na Dála an tseachtain seo agus tiocfaidh deireadh léi ar an 30ú Samhain ach amháin sa chás is go ndéanann an tOireachtas í a athnuachan ar feadh 6 mhí eile.

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House prices rising faster outside Dublin. Praghsanna tí ag ardú níos tapúla taobh amuigh de BÁC. Nationally requested house prices rose by 13% in the second quarter of the year compared to the same period last year. Tháinig ardú 13 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna iarrata do thithe ar bhonn náisiúnta sa dara ceathrún den bhliain i gcomparáid leis an tréimhse chéanna anuraidh. This is reflected in two separate reports from the Daft.ie and Myhome.ie property sites. Léirítear an méid sin i dhá thuarascáil éagsúla ó shuíomhanna maoine Daft.ie agus Myhome.ie. Research shows that prices have risen at a much faster rate outside Dublin than in the capital. Léiríonn an taighde go bhfuil praghsanna imithe in airde ag ráta i bhfad níos tapúla taobh amuigh de Bhaile Átha Cliath ná mar atá sa phríomhchathair. He is told that home supply is still constrained. Deirtear leis go bhfuil an soláthar tí fós srianta. According to research by Daft.ie, prices have risen by 18% in Munster, 16.1% in Leinster, and 15% in Connacht and Ulster when compared to April-June 2020. De réir an taighde a rinne Daft.ie, tá ardú 18 faoin gcéad tagtha ar phraghsanna i gCúige Mumhan, 16.1 faoin gcéad i gCúige Laighean, agus 15 faoin gcéad i gCúige Chonnacht agus Uladh nuair a chuirtear na praghsanna i gcomparáid le Aibreán-Meitheamh 2020. In Dublin, prices were 8.4% higher than in the same period last year. I mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí praghsanna 8.4 faoin gcéad níos airde ná mar bhí sa tréimhse chéanna anuraidh. According to research conducted by MyHome.ie, they say that prices in the capital have risen by 10.6% but that prices outside Dublin have risen by 13.6%. De réir an taighde a rinne MyHome.ie, deir siad go bhfuil ardú 10.6 faoin gcéad tagtha ar phraghsanna san ardchathair ach gur tháinig ardú 13.6 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna taobh amuigh de Bhaile Átha Cliath. Nationally, MyHome.ie reports that home application prices rose by 6.7%, property in Dublin rose by 4% and out-of-Dublin growth by 7.4% in the first three months of 2021 and in the second three months of 2021 as well. Go náisiúnta deir MyHome.ie gur tháinig ardú 6.7 faoin gcéad ar phraghsanna iarrata do thithe, tháinig ardú 4 faoin gcéad ar mhaoin i mBaile Átha Cliath agus 7.4 faoin gcéad an t-ardú a bhí ar chúrsaí taobh amuigh de Bhaile Átha Cliath sa chéad trí mhí de 2021 agus sa dara trí mhí de 2021 chomh maith. The average price of a house now nationally is now € 303,000, says MyHome.ie, the average price of a house in Dublin is € 412,000 and the average price of a house outside Dublin is € 250,000. €303,000 an meánphraghas atá ar theach anois go náisiúnta anois a deir MyHome.ie, €412,000 an meánphraghas ar theach i mBaile Átha Cliath agus €250,000 an meánphraghas ar theach taobh amuigh de Bhaile Átha Cliath a deir siad. While demand prices are rising, home supply remains constrained. Cé go bhfuil praghsanna iarrata ag ardú, tá an soláthar tí fós srianta. According to Daft.ie, 12,300 properties were for sale in the country on June 1st, a slight increase from March when 11,900 were available. De réir Daft.ie, 12,300 áitreabh a bhí le ceannach sa tír ar an 1ú Meitheamh, ardú de bheagán ó Mhí an Mhárta nuair a bhí 11,900 ar fáil. Overall, the number of homes for sale nationally in the country at the beginning of June this year was one - third lower than the same date last year. Ar an iomlán, bhí líon na dtithe a bhí ar díol go náisiúnta sa tír ag tús Mhí an Mheithimh na bliana seo aon triain níos ísle ná an dáta céanna anuraidh.

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Over 250 safe seas from the Canary Islands. Breis is 250 slán ón bhfarraige lámh leis na hOileáin Chanáracha. More than 250 people have been rescued from the sea near the Canary Islands. Tá breis is 250 duine tugtha slán ón bhfarraige in aice leis na h-Oileáin Chanáracha. The migrants are believed to have come from Africa. Tuigtear gur ón Afraic a tháinig na himircigh. They were on 5 boats that made the journey from the northwest of the African continent. Bhí siad ar 5 bhád a rinne an t-aistear ó iarthuaisceart mhór-roinn na hAfraice. They include up to 20 children. Áirítear suas le 20 leanbh a bheith ina measc. One of them was taken to hospital in critical condition. Duine acu sin, tugadh chun an ospidéil é agus droch- bhail air. The number of migrants attempting to enter Africa into the European Union has increased by 50% since this time last year, according to the union's own figures. Tá méadú 50 faoin gcéad ón tráth seo anuraidh ar líon na n-imirceach a dhéanann iarracht theacht ón Afraic isteach chuig an Aontas Eorpach de réir fhigiúírí an aontais féin.

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Restaurants seeking Government decision these two days. Bialanna ag lorg cinneadh Rialtais an dá lá seo. Restaurant owners are urging the Government to make a decision in the next two days on further mitigation of Covid-19 restrictions. Tá úinéirí bialanna ag iarraidh ar an Rialtas cinneadh a dhéanamh sa dá lá atá romhainn i dtaca lena thuilleadh maolaithe ar shrianta covid 19. This applies to allowing customers to eat indoors in public places. Baineann sé seo le cead a thabhairt do chustaiméirí ithe laistigh sna hionaid phoiblí. July 5 was the date set for restaurants and pubs to provide food indoors, and it was said that the Government intended to announce that on Thursday (July 1). An 5 Iúil an dáta a bhí leagtha síos do bhialanna agus do thithe tabhairne bia a chur ar fáil laistigh, agus dúradh go raibh sé i gceist ag an Rialtas sin a fhógairt Déardaoin (1Iúil). But the pressure is now coming from hospitality that that decision would be made sooner, next Tuesday at the latest. Ach tá an brú ag teacht anois ó lucht fáilteachais go ndéanfaí an cinneadh sin níos túisce, an Mháirt seo chugainn ar a dheireanaí. Great concern about the Delta version and how it might spread This is called for by speculation that this opening date could be postponed as great concern has been expressed for some time about the newly developed Delta version of the coronary virus. Imní mhór faoin leagan Delta agus an bealach a bhféadfadh sé scaipeadh Iarrtar é seo de bharr na tuairimíochta go bhféadfaí an dáta oscailte seo a chur siar mar go bhfuil imní mhór léirithe le tamall faoin leagan nua Delta den víreas corónach atá tagtha chun cinn go mór. If hospitality services were not allowed to proceed as planned on 5 July, this would have implications for staffing and stocks. Dá mba rud é nach gceadófaí do sheirbhísí fáilteachais dul chun cinn mar a beartaíodh dóibh ar an 5 Iúíl, bheadh impeachtaí aige seo do chúrsaí fóirne agus stoic. It is therefore understood that Government Ministers will meet next Tuesday, and a decision on this will be announced. Tuigtear mar sin go dtiocfaidh na hAirí Rialtais le chéile Dé Máirt seo chugainn, agus go bhfógrófar cinneadh ina leith seo. It is also understood that next week there will be advice from the National Immunological Advisory Committee on giving young people the AstraZeneca and Jansen vaccine. Tuigtear freisin go mbeidh comhairle ón gCoiste Náisiúnta Comhairlitheach Imdhíonaigh an tseachtain seo chugainn i dtaca leis an vacsaín AstraZeneca agus Jansen a thabhairt don aos óg.

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Biden says Chauvin 's punishment is' appropriate'. Biden ag rá go bhfuil píonós Chauvin 'cuí'. US President Joe Biden said the punishment imposed on Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd during a demonstration in Minneapolis last year is 'appropriate'. Dúirt Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden go bhfuil an píonós atá gearrtha ar Derek Chauvin, atá ciontaithe i ndúnmharú George Floyd le linn léirsithe i Minneapolis anuraidh 'cuí'. Chauvin is a former policeman. Iar-phóilín is ea Chauvin. He was on duty in Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota in May 2020, at a time when there was a protest there. Bhí sé ar dualgas i Minneapolis i stát Minnesota i mBealtaine 2020, tráth a raibh agóid ar bun ansin. He grabbed George Floyd, and kept him lying on the ground for a long time, his knee squeezing his neck during that nine-minute distance. Ghabh sé George Floyd, agus choinnigh ina luí ar an talamh é ar feadh tréimhse fhada, a ghlúin ag fáisceadh a mhuiníl le linn an achair naoi nóiméad sin. George Floyd died as a result of what has been said. Bhásaigh George Floyd dá bharr seo a dúradh. Victim influence statements were read out in court yesterday, one from George Floyd 's mother who said her son was a good man. Léadh ráitis tionchar íosbartach sa chúirt inné, ceann díobh ó mháthair George Floyd a dúirt gur fear maith a bhí ina mac. Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison as a result of this murder. Gearradh 22 bliain go leith de thréimhse príosúnachta ar Derek Chauvin de thoradh an dunmaraithe seo.

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Man in his twenties arrested in Galway for drugs. Fear sna fichidí gafa i nGaillimh faoi dhrugaí. Gardaí in Galway city have arrested a man in his twenties in connection with a large number of drugs found yesterday. Tá fear sna fichidí gafa ag gardaí i gcathair na Gaillimhe i dtaca le lear drugaí a dtángthas orthu ansin inné. It is understood to be cocaine. Tuigtear gur cócaon atá i gceist. The search for a house in the Newcastle area yesterday is estimated to have been worth up to € 140,000. Áirítear gur fiú suas le €140,000 an lear a fuarthas nuair a cuardaíodh teach i gceantar an Chaisleáin Nua inné. Over € 2,800 in cash was also received. Fuarthas breis is €2,800 in airgead tirim freisin. The arrested man is being held under Section 2 of the Drug Dealing Criminal Justice Act 1996. Tá an fear a gabhadh á choinneáil faoi Alt a 2 den Acht Ceartas Coiriúíl um Mhangaireacht Drugaí 1996.

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A case about a healthy baby abortion settled by a couple. Cás faoi leanbh sláintiúil a ginmhilleadh socraithe ag lánúin. In the High Court, a couple settled the case they brought about the abortion of their child who was mistakenly told that he was suffering from a fatal fetal abnormality. San Ard-Chúirt, shocraigh lánúin an cás a thug siad faoi ghinmhilleadh a linbh ar dúradh leo go hiomrallach faoi go raibh mínormáltacht mharfach féatais ag dul dó. After the abortion the baby was found to be healthy. Fuarthas amach i ndiaidh an ghinmhillte go raibh an leanbh sláintiúil. In court yesterday, five consultants, the National Maternity Hospital and a laboratory in Glasgow accepted liability for abortion. Sa chuirt inné, ghlac cúigear dochtúirí comhairleacha, an tOspidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais agus saotharlann i nGlaschú dliteanas faoin nginmhilleadh. Today, the couple Rebecca Price and Patrick Kiely said they want to meet with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and work with him to ensure that this never happens again. Inniu, dúirt an lánúin Rebecca Price agus Patrick Kiely go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh bualadh leis an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly agus obair i gcomhar leis lena chinntiú nach dtarlóidh a leithéid arís go brách. While Rebecca Price was expecting the baby, she was told that two tests showed the boy was suffering from a genetic disorder, called Edwards Syndrome. Agus Rebecca Price ag súil leis an leanbh, tugadh le fios di gur léirigh dhá thástáil go raibh neamhord géiniteach, a dtugtar Siondróm Edwards air, ag dul don bhuachaill. Edwards Syndrome is a fatal fetal abnormality under the relevant legislation in this State. Is mínormáltacht mharfach féatais é Siondróm Edwards de réir na reachtaíochta cuí sa Stát seo. After being advised by one of the five doctors, Rebecca Price said, the abortion was performed at the National Maternity Hospital on March 14, 2019. Tar éis do dhuine den chúigear dochtúirí comhairle a chur uirthi, a dúirt Rebecca Price, rinneadh an ginmhilleadh san Ospidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais ar an 14 Márta 2019. However, a third test after the abortion confirmed that the baby did not have the disorder at all. Dheimhnigh an tríú tástáil a rinneadh i ndiaidh an ghinmhillte, áfach, nach raibh an neamhord ar an leanbh ar chor ar bith. Rebecca Price said there is no telling of the torture she has suffered - both body and soul - since. Dúirt Rebecca Price nach bhfuil aon insint ar an gcéasadh atá sí a fhulaingt - idir chorp agus anam - ó shin. The consultants and the National Maternity Hospital will pay the couple's legal costs. Íocfaidh na dochtúirí comhairleacha agus an tOspidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais costais dlí na lánúine.

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A case about a healthy baby abortion settled by a couple. Cás faoi leanbh sláintiúil a ginmhilleadh socraithe ag lánúin. In the High Court, a couple settled the case they brought about the abortion of their child who was mistakenly told that he was suffering from a fatal fetal abnormality. San Ard-Chúirt, shocraigh lánúin an cás a thug siad faoi ghinmhilleadh a linbh ar dúradh leo go hiomrallach faoi go raibh mínormáltacht mharfach féatais ag dul dó. The abortion was found to be healthy after the abortion. Fuarthas amach i ndiaidh an ghinmhillte go raibh an leanbh sláintiúil. In court yesterday, five consultants, the National Maternity Hospital and a laboratory in Glasgow accepted liability for abortion. Sa chuirt inné, ghlac cúigear dochtúirí comhairleacha, an tOspidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais agus saotharlann i nGlaschú dliteanas faoin nginmhilleadh. Today, the couple Rebecca Price and Patrick Kiely said they want to meet with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and work with him to ensure that this never happens again. Inniu, dúirt an lánúin Rebecca Price agus Patrick Kiely go bhfuil siad ag iarraidh bualadh leis an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly agus obair i gcomhar leis lena chinntiú nach dtarlóidh a leithéid arís go brách. While Rebecca Price was expecting the baby, she was told that two tests showed the boy was suffering from a genetic disorder, called Edwards Syndrome. Agus Rebecca Price ag súil leis an leanbh, tugadh le fios di gur léirigh dhá thástáil go raibh neamhord géiniteach, a dtugtar Siondróm Edwards air, ag dul don bhuachaill. Edwards Syndrome is a fatal fetal abnormality under the relevant legislation in this State. Is mínormáltacht mharfach féatais é Siondróm Edwards de réir na reachtaíochta cuí sa Stát seo. After being advised by one of the five doctors, Rebecca Price said, the abortion was performed at the National Maternity Hospital on March 14, 2019. Tar éis do dhuine den chúigear dochtúirí comhairle a chur uirthi, a dúirt Rebecca Price, rinneadh an ginmhilleadh san Ospidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais ar an 14 Márta 2019. However, a third test after the abortion confirmed that the baby did not have the disorder at all. Dheimhnigh an tríú tástáil a rinneadh i ndiaidh an ghinmhillte, áfach, nach raibh an neamhord ar an leanbh ar chor ar bith. Rebecca Price said there is no telling of the torture she has suffered - both body and soul - since. Dúirt Rebecca Price nach bhfuil aon insint ar an gcéasadh atá sí a fhulaingt - idir chorp agus anam - ó shin. The consultants and the National Maternity Hospital will pay the couple's legal costs. Íocfaidh na dochtúirí comhairleacha agus an tOspidéal Náisiúnta Máithreachais costais dlí na lánúine.

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Fishermen protest in Dublin Port. Iascairí i mbun agóide i gCalafort Bhaile Átha Cliath. A fleet of trawlers assembled in Dublin Port this morning as part of the country's fishermen's protest against cuts in fish quotas. Tháinig cabhlach trálaer le chéile i gCalafort Bhaile Átha Cliath leis an maidneachan mar chuid d'agóid iascairí na tíre in aghaidh ciorruithe ar chuótaí éisc. 55 trawlers from Dublin, Cork, Donegal, Galway, Wexford, Louth and Waterford took part in the protest. 55 trálaer as Baile Átha Cliath, Corcaigh, Dún na nGall, Gaillimh, Loch Garmain, Lú agus Port Láirge a bhí páirteach san agóid. After meeting at the mouth of the harbor, they sailed up the Life as far as Sir John Rogerson's Quay. Tar éis dóibh cruinniú ag béal an chalafoirt, sheol siad suas an Life chomh fada le Cé Sir John Rogerson. Fishermen are deeply dissatisfied with quota cuts, the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy and the impact of Britain's exit from the Union on the Irish fishing industry. Tá na hiascairí thar a bheith míshásata le ciorruithe ar chuótaí, le Comhbheartas Iascaigh an Aontais Eorpach agus leis an gcaoi a bhfuil imeacht na Breataine as an Aontas ag dul i gcion ar thionscal na hiascaireachta in Éirinn. The fishermen's campaign is supported by the six main fishing organizations in the country. Tá na sé phríomheagraíocht iascaireachta sa tír ag tacú le feachtas na n- iascairí. The economic value of the fishing industry in Ireland is € 1 billion a year by trawler fleet on Sir John Rogerson's Quay and employs approximately 16,000 people from local communities. Cabhlach trálaer ar Ché Sir John Rogerson €1 bhilliún sa bhliain an luach eacnamaíochta atá ar an tionscal iascaireachta in Éirinn agus tá thart ar 16,000 duine ó phobail áitiúla fostaithe ann. However, since Britain left the European Union, the value of the national quota has fallen by 15% and the Government has set up a special task force to tackle such challenges in the industry. Ó d'imigh an Bhreatain as an Aontas Eorpach, áfach, thit luach an chuóta náisiúnta 15 faoin gcéad agus bhunaigh an Rialtas tascfhórsa speisialta le dul le i ngleic le dúshláin den sórt seo sa tionscal. A report published by the task force last week recommended a compensation scheme for whitefish catchers that would allow them to stop fishing between September and December. I dtuarascáil a d'fhoilsigh an tascfhórsa an tseachtain seo caite, moladh go gcuirfí scéim chúitimh ar fáil do lucht iasc geal a ligfeadh dóibh éirí as an iascaireacht idir mí Mheán Fómhair agus mí na Nollag. However, the fishermen who arrived at Dublin Port this morning say they are not "looking for alms". Deir na hiascairí a tháinig go Calafort Bhaile Átha Cliath ar maidin, áfach, nach "ag lorg déirce" atá siad. They want more quotas, they say. Is breis cuótaí atá uathu, a deir siad. The fishermen will demonstrate in the Guild Street Park, near Sir John Rogerson 's Quay, at noon and will subsequently hand over a letter to Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the National Conference Center. Léirseoidh na hiascairí i bPáirc Shráid na nGildeanna, in aice le Cé Sir John Rogerson, ag meán lae agus tabharfaidh siad litir ar láimh don Taoiseach Micheál Martin san Ionad Náisiúnta Comhdhála ina dhiaidh sin.

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Man arrested over death of man in sixties in south Co. Dublin. Fear gafa faoi bhás fir sna seascaidí i ndeisceart Cho.BÁC. Gardaí have arrested and questioned a man over the death of another man in County Dublin. Tá fear gafa agus á cheistiú ag gardaí faoi bhás fir eile i gContae Bhaile Átha Cliath. The man is understood to have been stabbed in a residence in the south of the county last night. Tuigtear gur sáthadh an fear i dteach cónaithe i ndeisceart an chontae aréir. A man in his sixties was killed, and the incident happened shortly before midnight in the Fir House area. Fear sna seascaidí a maraíodh, agus tharla an eachtra go gairid roimh mheánoíche i gceantar Theach na Giúise. The trapped man was visiting at the time of the victim. Bhí an fear atá gafa, ar cuairt ag an té a maraíodh, ag an am. That man, who is in his thirties, can be questioned for 24 hours. Is féidir an fear sin, atá sna tríochaidí, a cheistiú ar feadh 24 uair a'chloig. A murder investigation has been established. Tá fiosrúchán dúnmharaithe bunaithe. Gardaí say they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Deir na gardaí nach bhfuil aon duine eile á lorg acu faoi láthair i dtaca leis an eachtra seo. However, they are urging anyone else who has any knowledge of what has happened to come forward. Tá siad ag iarraidh áfach ar aon duine eile a mbeadh aon eolas acu i dtaobh ar tharla, a theacht chun cinn.

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The public is looking for more provision for Irish language news. An pobal ag lorg soláthar níos mó ó thaobh na nuachta Gaeilge. The public is looking for more and more widespread provision of Irish language news. Tá an pobal ag lorg soláthar níos mó agus níos leithne i dtaobh na nuachta Gaeilge. That's according to a report published today by TG4, research carried out by NUI Galway with advice from Red C. Sin de réir tuarascála atá foilsithe inniu ag TG4, taighde a dhein Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh le comhairle ón gcomhlacht Red C. NUI Galway central to this study The proportion of the Irish language community who took part in the research is demanding more news, more current affairs programming, and they are calling for investment in online news provision and investigative journalism. . Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh a bhí lárnach sa staidéar seo Tá an sciar de phobal na Gaeilge a ghlac páirt sa taighde ag éileamh tuilleadh nuachta, tuilleadh cláracha cúrsaí reatha, agus tá siad ag iarraidh go ndéanfaí infheistiú sa soláthar nuachta ar-líne agus san iriseoireacht iniúchaidh. Stories that differ from their English language media are being coveted by people, and in addition there is another version, another perspective, another hope, of national and international stories. Scéalta atá éagsúil óna meáin i mBéarla atá á shantú ag daoine, agus ina theannta sin tá leagan eile, dearcadh eile, súil eile, ar scéalta náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta. The range of local news on television is commended, and the public wants to add to that stream of stories. Moltar réimse na nuachta áitiúil a bhíonn ar an teilifís, agus tá'n pobal ag iarraidh go gcuirfí leis an sruth scéalta sin. The study was commissioned by TG4 with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Siad TG4 a choimisiúnaigh an staidéar le tacaíocht ó Údarás Craolacháin na hÉireann. TG4 commissioned this research Focus groups, the Fios Físe research panel, and an open survey were used. TG4 a rinne coimisiúnú ar an taighde seo Baineadh leas as grúpaí fócais, as an bpainéal taighde Fios Físe, agus as suirbhé oscailte. Over 800 responses were received and there was little comment on printed newspapers. Breis is 800 freagra a fuarthas agus is beag trácht a bhí ar pháipéir nuachta clóite. The majority of their news in all age groups receive research online. Ar-líne a fhaigheann tromlach a gcuid nuachta i ngach aoisghrúpa sa taighde. 84% of participants watch Nuacht TG4, although the research does not say how often they watch. Breathnaíonn 84 faoin gcéad de na daoine a bhí páirteach ar Nuacht TG4, cé nach ndeirtear sa taighde cé chomh minic is a bhíonn siad ag breathnú. But among people aged 18 to 34, they mostly get sustenance from the internet or social media. Ach i measc dhaoine idir 18 agus 34, ón idirlíon nó ar na meáin shóisialta is mó a fhaigheann siad cothú. Serving young people digitally is immediately needed to serve young people, the research says. Tá láithreach láidir go digiteach ag teastáil le freastal ar dhaoine óga a deir an taighde. Many in the survey asked journalists to post live beastly stories on Twitter- inspired platforms. D'iarr go leor sa suirbhé go mbeadh lucht na nuachta ag cur scéalta beo beithíoch ar ardáin ar nús Twitter. The research shows that Irish speakers are impressed with Tuairisc.ie and that the youngsters are finding their news on other non-traditional online sources. Taispeáineann an taighde go bhfuil lucht labhartha Gaeilge tógtha le Tuairisc.ie agus gur ar fhoínsí eile neamh-thraidisiúnta ar-líne atá an dreám óg ag aimsiú a gcuid nuachta. The survey says the audit is in high demand, and further development of the Seven Days program and other such programs is expected. Deir an suirbhé go bhfuil éileamh mór ar an iniúchadh, agus táthar ag súil le forbairt níos mó ar an gclár Seach...

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Man arrested over death of man in sixties in south Co. Dublin. Fear gafa faoi bhás fir sna seascaidí i ndeisceart Cho.BÁC. Gardaí have arrested and questioned a man over the death of another man in County Dublin. Tá fear gafa agus á cheistiú ag gardaí faoi bhás fir eile i gContae Bhaile Átha Cliath. The man is understood to have been stabbed in a residence in the south of the county last night. Tuigtear gur sáthadh an fear i dteach cónaithe i ndeisceart an chontae aréir. A man in his sixties was killed, and the incident happened shortly before midnight in the Fir House area. Fear sna seascaidí a maraíodh, agus tharla an eachtra go gairid roimh mheánoíche i gceantar Theach na Giúise. The trapped man was visiting at the time of the victim. Bhí an fear atá gafa, ar cuairt ag an té a maraíodh, ag an am. That man, who is in his thirties, can be questioned for 24 hours. Is féidir an fear sin, atá sna tríochaidí, a cheistiú ar feadh 24 uair a'chloig. Gardaí say they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Deir na gardaí nach bhfuil aon duine eile á lorg acu faoi láthair i dtaca leis an eachtra seo. However, they are urging anyone else who has any knowledge of what has happened to come forward. Tá siad ag iarraidh áfach ar aon duine eile a mbeadh aon eolas acu i dtaobh ar tharla, a theacht chun cinn.

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"The biggest week ahead in terms of the vaccination program". "An tseachtain is mó romhainn ó thaobh an chláir vacsaínithe de". The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has said that the coming week is the "biggest week" in terms of the vaccination program. Tá sé ráite ag an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, go bhfuil an tseachtain amach romhainn ar an "tseachtain is mó" ó thaobh an chláir vacsaínithe de. Over the weekend, 66% of the population will have received their first dose and 33% will have been fully vaccinated. Thar an deireadh seachtaine, beidh a gcéad dáileog faighte ag 66 faoin gcéad den daonra agus beidh vacsaíniú iomlán déanta ar 33 faoin gcéad . He indicated that 330,000 doses will be given to the public this week and by the end of the week, a total of 3.5 million doses will be given. Thug sé le fios go dtabharfar 330,000 dáileog don phobal an tseachtain seo agus faoi dheireadh na seachtaine, go mbeidh 3.5 milliún dáileog in iomlán tugtha. He thanked all those involved in the vaccination program. Ghabh sé buíochas leo siúd ar fad a bhfuil baint acu leis an gclár vacsaínithe. Very good progress has been made, he said, in reducing the number of serious cases. Tá dul chun cinn ana-mhaith déanta, a dúirt sé, ó thaobh líon na gcásanna tromchúiseacha a laghdú. Only 2% of new cases involve people over 65 years of age. Ní bhaineann ach 2 faoin gcéad de chásanna nua le daoine os cionn 65 bliain d'aois. The number of people in the country 's intensive care units with the disease has been reduced to 18. Tá líon na ndaoine in aonaid dianchúraim na tíre leis an ngalar laghdaithe go 18. Over 200 people were at the peak of the last outbreak in January. Bhí os cionn 200 duine iontu ag buaicphointe na ráige deireanaí i mí Eanáir. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to meet with the northern health authorities today to discuss the spread of the Delta variable from India. Tá an Príomhoifigeach Leighis, an Dochtúir Tony Holohan, le bualadh leis na húdaráis sláinte ó thuaidh inniu chun plé a dhéanamh ar leathadh an athraithigh Deilte ón Ind. The Taoiseach said that the implementation of travel restrictions between the North and the Republic to control the spread of this variable is not currently being discussed. Dúirt an Taoiseach nach bhfuil plé á dhéanamh faoi láthair ar shrianta taistil a thabhairt i bhfeidhm idir an Tuaisceart agus an Phoblacht chun smacht a fháil ar leathadh an athraithigh sin. But, he said, he will be happy to listen to public health advice and remain informed from today’s meeting. Ach, a dúirt sé, beidh sé sásta éisteacht le comhairle sláinte poiblí agus go bhfanfadh sé ar eolas ón gcruinniú inniu.

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Dogs in Tipperary out of control Madraí i dTiobraid Árann as smacht & ag marú caorach. Farmers in south County Tipperary say dogs have killed up to 30 sheep there in the past week. Deir feirmeoirí i ndeisceart Chontae Thiobraid Árann go bhfuil madraí tar éis suas le 30 caora a mharú ansin le seachtain anuas. Farmers in the Meldon Hill Mountains have found the dead sheep and young lambs on the hill in recent days. They say they saw two dogs chasing the sheep on the hill but they don't know where the dogs have gone now. local, PJ English, that the farming community in the area is upset by what has happened. Tháinig Feoirmeoirí ar Shléibhte Chnoc Mhaoldomhnaigh ar na caoirigh agus na huain óga marbh ar an gcnoc le laethanta anuas.Deir said go bhfaca siad dhá mhadra ag dul i ndiaidh na gcaorach ar an gcnoc ach níl fhios acu cá bhfuil na madraí imithe anois.Dúirt feirmeoir aitiúil, PJ English, go bhfuil an pobal feoirmeoireachta sa cheantar trína chéile ag an méid atá tárlaithe. He said the incident has shocked them and has also cost them a great deal of money. Dúirt sé go bhfuil an eachtra tar éis alltacht a chur orthu agus go bhfuil cailliúint mhór airgid i gceist chomh maith dóibh. He said some farmers were now going uphill at 4am to look after their sheep as they are afraid the dogs will return. Today the Farmers Association petitioned the Department of Agriculture to impose a heavier penalty. they do not control their dogs or damage farm animals. Dúirt se go raibh cuid de na feirmeoirí ag dul ar an gcnoc ar 4am anois ag féachaint ar a gcuid caorach mar go bhfuil eagla ortha go bhfillfidh na madraí arís.Inniu rinne Cumann na bhFeirmeoirí achainní ar an Roinn Talmhaiochta go gcuirfí pionós níos troime ar dhaoine nach bhfuil a gcuid madraí faoi smacht acu nó a dhéanann damáiste d'ainmhithe feirme. John Joe FitzGerald of the Association said that farmers are at the end of the feud and are worried about dogs getting out of control. Dúirt John Joe Mac Gearailt ón gCumann go bhfuil feirmeoirí i ndeireadh na feide agus go bhfuil imní orthu de bharr madraí a bheith imithe ó smacht. He said an incident had recently occurred in County Kerry in which a dog of Alsatian breeds had gone out of control from a man on the hill and that dog had killed a sheep. Dúirt sé gur tharla eachtra i gContae Chiarraí le deanaí inar imigh madra de phór Alsatian ó smacht ó fhear ar an gcnoc agus gur mharaigh an madra sin caora. "People or pedestrians are not allowed to bring dogs on the hill and if they do, the Gardaí will be called," said John Joe. then find the dogs on the mountains. "Níl aon chead ag daoine nó coisithe madraí a thabhairt ar an gcnoc agus má dhéanann, glaofar ar na Gardaí", a dúirt John Joe.Tá gearán déanta leis na Gardaí faoin marú atá tárlaithe i dTiobraid Árann agus iarrachtaí ar bun go foill ag feirmeoirí ansin teacht ar na madraí ar na sléibhte.

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Dictionary by. Published by the Royal Academy. Foclóir Mháirtín Uí Chadhain foilsithe ag an Acadamh Ríoga. Máirtín Ó Cadhain is best known to the Irish language community as a short story writer and novelist but from today his work will be available as a dictionary and linguist. Is fearr aithne ag pobal na Gaeilge ar Mháirtín Ó Cadhain mar ghearrscéalaí agus úrscéalaí ach ón lá inniu amach beidh fáil ar a shaothar mar fhoclóirí agus mar theangeolaí. The Royal Irish Academy compiled Máirtín Ó Cadhain 's Dictionary of half a million words of text - and this is only the first half of the lexicographical work. Is iad Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann a chnuasaigh Foclóir Mháirtín Uí Chadhain ina bhfuil leath mhilliún focal de théacs - agus níl sa mhéid seo ach an chéad leath den saothar foclóireachta. Máirtín Ó Cadhain spent ten years working on this lexicographical work which was made available online today by the Royal Irish Academy. Deich mbliana a chaith Máirtín Ó Cadhain i mbun oibre ar an saothar foclóireachta seo a chuir Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann ar fáil ar líne inniu. The man from An Gúm 'Ghlaisán Ghlais in Spiddal started the work as part of an Irish - English lexicography project - he sent the first share of words to An Gúm in 1937 and continued until 1946. Is mar chuid de thogra foclóireachta Gaeilge-Béarla a bhí ag an Ghúm a thosaigh fear an Chnocáin Ghlais sa Spidéál ar an obair – chuir sé an chéad sciar focail chuig an Ghúm i 1937 agus lean sé ar aghaidh go dtí 1946. Although many of the words he collected have been included in the Irish-English dictionary (edited by Néill Uí Dhónaill) published in 1977, this is the first time since they were collected that the words are available to anyone other than scholars, lexicographers and the staff of the Royal Academy. Cé gur cuireadh roinnt mhaith de na focail a bhailigh sé isteach san fhoclóir Gaeilge-Béarla (faoi eagarthóireacht Néill Uí Dhónaill) a foilsíodh i 1977, seo é an chéad uair ó bailíodh iad atá na focail ar fáil d'aon duine seachas scoláirí, foclóirithe agus foireann an Acadaimh Ríoga. The work compiled by Cadhnach contains over 1.1 million words of text but only half of them are being made available by the Academy today under the name Foclóir Mháirtín Uí Chadhain. Tá breis is 1.1 milliún focal de théacs sa saothar a chuir an Cadhnach le chéile ach níl ach an leath chuid acu á gcur ar fáil ag an Acadamh inniu faoin ainm Foclóir Mháirtín Uí Chadhain. The Academy will now work on the other half but this in itself is an achievement. Rachaidh an tAcadamh i mbun oibre ar an leath eile anois ach is éacht an méid seo féin. Dr. explained. Mhínigh an Dr. Charles Dillon, editor of the dictionary project, told Nuacht that Foclóir Uí Chadhain is of paramount importance because it is one of the few Irish - Irish dictionaries we have. Charles Dillon, eagarthóir an togra foclóireachta, do Nuacht go bhfuil tábhacht as cuimse le Foclóir Uí Chadhain de bhrí go bfhuil sé ar an bheagán foclóirí Gaeilge-Gaeilge atá againn. "An Irish language dictionary that Máirtín Ó Cadhain devised from the beginning and set out to provide. "Foclóir Gaeilge Gaeilge a cheap Máirtín Ó Cadhain ón tús agus a chuir sé faoina choinne a chur ar fáil. It is a valuable source and example for anyone wishing to provide a contemporary Irish-Irish dictionary. " Foinse agus sampla luachmhar atá ann don té a bheadh ag iarraidh foclóir Gaeilge-Gaeilge comhaimseartha a chur ar fáil." But he said that this work challenged the team working on it in that they were used to dealing with bilingual dictionaries in Irish. Ach dúirt sé go dtug an saothar seo dúshlán don mheitheal a bhí ag obair air sa mhéid go raibh siad cleachtaithe sa Ghaeilge le bheith ag plé le foclóirí dátheangacha. "The definition of a word is often in English or in Irish, but here is the headword,

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Edwin Poots resigns as leader of the DUP. Edwin Poots éirithe as mar cheannaire an DUP. Edwin Poots has resigned as leader of the DUP tonight after the majority of party members opposed his decision to nominate a First Minister despite their dissatisfaction with the British Government's decision to introduce an Irish Language Act in the North. Tá Edwin Poots éirithe as mar cheannaire an DUP anocht tar éis d'fhormhór fheisirí an pháirtí cur in aghaidh a chinnidh Céad-Aire a ainmniú ainneoin a gcuid míshástachta faoi chinneadh Rialtas na Breataine Acht Gaeilge a thabhairt isteach sa Tuaisceart. In a statement tonight, Edwin Poots said he had asked the DUP chairman to set up an election process for a new leader. I ráiteas anocht, dúirt Edwin Poots go raibh iarrtha aige ar chathaoirleach an DUP próiseas toghchánaíochta do cheannaire nua a chur ar bun. He also confirmed that the DUP had asked him to remain a leader or a successor would be elected. Dhearbhaigh sé chomh maith gur iarr an DUP air fanacht ina cheannaire nó go dtoghfar comharba. At a meeting this morning, a majority of DUP assembly and parliamentary members expressed dissatisfaction with the party leader's approach. Ag cruinniu ar maidin, chuir formhór fheisirí comhthionóil agus parlaiminte an DUP a míshástacht in iúl faoi chur chuige cheannaire an pháirtí. It is reported that 24 of the 28 assembly members and seven of the eight parliamentarians voted at the meeting against the proposed Edwin Poots. Tuairiscítear gur vótáil 24 den 28 feisire comhthionóil agus seachtar den ochtar feisire parlaiminte ag an gcrunniú in aghaidh a raibh beartaithe ag Edwin Poots. They seem to believe that Edwin Poots - by default anyway - accepted the British Government 's decision last night to pass an Irish Language Act in Westminster if it was not passed in Stormont by the end of September. Dealraíonn sé go gcreideann siad gur ghlac Edwin Poots - trí mhainneachtain ar aon chuma - le cinneadh Rialtas na Breataine a fógraíodh go deireanach aréir Acht Gaeilge a rith i Westminster mura rithfí é i Stormont faoi dheireadh Mheán Fómhair. According to the act, the Irish language would have official status in the North in future and a wide range of public services would be provided in the language. De réir an achta, bheadh stádas oifigiúil ag an nGaeilge sa Tuaisceart feasta agus chuirfí raon leathan seirbhísí poiblí ar fáil sa teanga. While Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald welcomed the British Government's decision, she suggested that the DUP might in the meantime make another attempt to veto the Irish Language Act in the meantime. Cé gur fháiltigh ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald roimh chinneadh Rialtas na Breataine, thug sí le fios go mb'fhéidir go ndéanfadh an DUP iarracht eile fós idir dhá linn an tAcht Gaeilge a chrosadh.

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Two teenagers died in Dublin and Waterford. Beirt dhéagóirí básaithe i mBaile Átha Cliath agus i bPort Láirge. A fifteen-year-old girl died as a result of an incident at an equestrian center in Dublin yesterday evening. Bhásaigh cailín cúig bliana déag de bharr eachtra a tharla ag ionad eachaíochta i mBaile Átha Cliath tráthnóna inné. Gardaí say it was a tragic incident. Deir na Gardaí gur eachtra thragóideach a bhí ann. Tiggy Hancock from Co Carlow was injured during an equestrian exercise at the center in Tea Lane in Rathcoole in the south west of the county at around 2pm yesterday. Gortaíodh Tiggy Hancock as Co Cheatharlach agus cleachtadh eachaíochta ar bun san ionad i Lána an Tae i Ráth Cuil in iardheisceart an chontae ag thart ar 2 a chlog inné. She was treated on the spot by the emergency services and taken to Crumlin Children's Hospital, where she later died. Chuir na seirbhísí éigeandála cóir leighis uirthi ar an láthair agus tugadh chuig Ospidéal na Leanaí i gCromghlinn í, mar ar bhásaigh sí níos deireanaí. The Gardaí are investigating and will provide the coroner with a file in the future. Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag na Gardaí agus cuirfidh siad comhad ar fáil don chróinéir amach anseo. The incident is also being investigated by the Health and Safety Authority. Tá an eachtra á fiosrú freisin ag an Údarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta. In Co. Waterford, a teenager was killed in an accident that took place in Hacketstown in the Old Community yesterday. I gCo Phort Láirge, maraíodh ógánach de bharr timpiste a tharla i mBaile an Aicéadaigh sa Seanphobal inné. A dump vehicle appears to have been involved in the accident. Is cosúil go raibh baint ag feithicil dumpaireachta leis an tionóisc. The boy is believed to be of local origin. Tuigtear de bhunadh na háite an buachaill. The Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are conducting various inquiries. Tá fiosrúcháin éagsúla ar bun ag na Gardaí agus ag an Údarás Sláinte agus Sábháilteachta.

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Irish Language Act to be introduced in the north in the autumn. Acht Gaeilge le tabhairt isteach ó thuaidh san Fhómhar. It has been confirmed that the British Government will introduce an Irish Language Act in the North if the legislation is not passed in Stormont by the end of September. Tá sé deimhnithe go dtabharfaidh Rialtas na Breataine Acht Gaeilge isteach sa Tuaisceart mura rithfear an reachtaíocht i Stormont faoi dheireadh Mheán Fómhair. The British Government announced the decision shortly after midnight last night. D'fhógair Rialtas na Breataine an cinneadh go gairid tar éis meánoíche aréir. According to the act, the Irish language will have official status in the North in the future. De réir an achta, beidh stádas oifigiúil ag an nGaeilge sa Tuaisceart feasta. A wide range of public services will be provided in Irish, education through Irish will be promoted and bilingual signage will be provided throughout the North. Cuirfear raon leathan seirbhísí poiblí ar fáil i nGaeilge, cuirfear oideachas trí Ghaeilge chun cinn agus cuirfear comharthaíocht dhátheangach ar fáil ar fud an Tuaiscirt. It is understood that the appointment of an Irish Language Commissioner, as well as an Ulster-Scots Commissioner, will begin in October. Tuigtear go gcuirfear tús le Coimisinéir Gaeilge, chomh maith le Coimisinéir Ultaise, a cheapadh i mí Dheireadh Fomhair. Although the political parties in the North agreed in January last year to introduce an Irish Language Act, the DUP was not willing to accept it afterwards. Cé gur aontaigh páirtithe polaitíochta an Tuaiscirt i mí Eanáir anuraidh Acht Gaeilge a thabhairt isteach, ní raibh an DUP sásta glacadh leis ina dhiaidh sin. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the news announced last night was a great turn for Irish speakers. Dúirt ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald gur cor iontach é do lucht na Gaeilge an scéala a fógraíodh aréir. Sinn Féin, she claimed, overcame the DUP's backlash. D'éirigh le Sinn Féin, a mhaígh sí, bacóireacht an DUP a shárú. There was a danger that the Stormont executive would be fired if an agreement was not reached before next Monday. Bhí an baol ann go scoirfí feidhmeannas Stormont mura dtiocfaí ar chomhaontú roimh Dé Luain seo chugainn. In light of the new arrangement, Sinn Féin will accept the nomination of Paul Givan of the DUP as First Minister and will re-nominate Michelle O'Neill as Deputy First Minister. I bhfianaise an tsocraithe nua, glacfaidh Sinn Féin le hainmniúchán Paul Givan ón DUP mar Chéad-Aire agus ainmneoidh siad féin Michelle O'Neill arís mar LeasChéad-Aire. The nominations are expected to be made later today. Meastar go ndéanfar na hainmniúcháin níos deireanaí inniu. Northern Secretary of State Brandon Lewis said he was pleased the two parties had reached an agreement DUP leader Edwin Poots said it was never the party's business to lay down strict rules on decentralization of power. Dúirt Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Brandon Lewis go raibh sé sásta gur tháinig an dá pháirtí ar chomhaontú Thug ceannaire an DUP Edwin Poots le fios nárbh é gnó an pháirtí sin riamh rialacha dochta daingeana a leagan síos maidir le dílárú na cumhachta. Health, education and the economy are far more important than the art of political parties, he said. Tá cúrsaí sláinte, cúrsaí oideachais agus an eacnamíocht i bhfad níos tábhachtaí ná an ealaíon a bhíonn ar bun ag páirtithe polaitíochta, a dúirt sé. However, Edwin Poosts has not confirmed whether the language legislation will be passed in Stormont or Westminster in the Autumn. Mar sin féin, níor dheimhnigh Edwin Poosts pé acu i Stormont nó i Westminster a rithfear an reachtaíocht teanga san Fhómhar. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the arrangement. Tá fáilte curtha ag an Taoiseach Micheál Martin roimh an socrú.

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New jobs in the hospitality and home care sectors. Poist nua sna hearnálacha fáilteachais agus cúraim bhaile. Center Parcs is to invest an additional € 85 million in its forest resort in Co. Longford and provide 250 permanent jobs when the work is completed. Tá lucht Center Parcs le €85 milliún breise a infheistiú ina n-ionad saoire foraoise i gCo an Longfoirt agus 250 post buan a chur ar fáil ann nuair a bheas an obair críochnaithe. An additional 200 lodges are to be built at the center in Ballymahon and existing facilities will also be extended, the company said. Tá 200 lóiste breise le tógáil san ionad i mBaile Uí Mhatháin agus cuirfear leis na saoráidí atá ann cheana féin chomh maith, a dúirt an comhlacht. Another 300 people will be employed on a temporary basis while construction work is underway, it said. Fostófar 300 duine eile ar bhonn sealadach fad is atá an obair thógála ar bun, a dúradh. The center already employs about 1,000 people. Tá thart ar 1,000 duine fostaithe san ionad cheana féin. The company expects to submit an application for planning permission to Longford County Council by the end of the year. Tá súil ag an gcomhlacht iarrartas ar chead pleanála a chur faoi bhráid Chomhairle Chontae an Longfoirt faoi dheireadh na bliana. It was also announced today that Monaghan-based home care company Irish HomeCare is to provide 750 new jobs over the next eighteen months. Fógraíodh inniu freisin go bhfuil an comhlacht cúraim bhaile Irish HomeCare, atá bunaithe i Muineachán, le 750 post nua a chur ar fáil as seo go ceann ocht mí dhéag. The company is in dire need of carers, it was said, but there are also vacancies for nurses, managers and administrators. Cúramóirí is mó atá ag teastáil ón gcomhlacht, a dúradh, ach tá folúntais ann chomh maith d'altraí, do bhainisteoirí agus do riarthóirí. The company already employs 750 people. Tá 750 duine fostaithe ag an gcomhlacht cheana féin.

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"No more proximity in talks on an Irish Language Act" - SF. "Gan aon ghar níos mó i gcainteanna faoi Acht Gaeilge" - SF. Northern Finance Minister Conor Murphy of Sinn Féin has said the party will not nominate a Deputy Prime Minister unless language legislation is introduced within the timescale agreed by all key northern parties in January last year. Dúirt Aire Airgeadais an Tuaiscirt, Conor Murphy ó Shinn Féin, nach n- ainmneoidh an páirtí LeasChead-Aire mura dtabharfar reachtaíocht teanga isteach taobh istigh den achar ama a d'aontaigh na príomhpháirtithe ar fad ó thuaidh i mí Eanáir anuraidh. It is true for Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, he said, that talks with the DUP are no longer good as that party has no intention of living up to their promises. Is fíor do cheannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald, a dúirt sé, nach bhfuil aon mhaith a thuilleadh i gcainteanna leis an DUP mar nach bhfuil rún ar bith ag an bpáirtí sin a ngealltanais a chomhlíonadh. Last night, Mary Lou McDonald indicated that a few weeks ago the British Government had proposed passing an Irish Language Act in Westminster but that Sinn Féin had responded at the time that the party preferred the legislation to be introduced in Stormont. Aréir, thug Mary Lou McDonald le fios gur thairg Rialtas na Breataine roinnt seachtainí ó shin Acht Gaeilge a rith i Westminster ach gur fhreagair Sinn Féin ag an am gurbh fhearr leis an bpáirtí gur i Stormont a a thabharfaí an reachtaíocht isteach. She said it was now clear, however, that talks with the DUP are no longer close. Dúirt sí gur léir anois, áfach, nach bhfuil gar níos mó i gcainteanna leis an DUP faoin gceist. Conversely, Sammy Wilson of the DUP pointed out that the British Government should not accede to a request from Sinn Féin and the introduction of Irish language legislation in the North regardless of the decentralized government in Stormont. Os a choinne sin, thug Sammy Wilson ón DUP le fios nár chóir do Rialtas na Breataine géilleadh d'iarratas ó Shinn Féin agus reachtaíocht Gaeilge a thabhairt isteach sa Tuaisceart gan spleáchas don rialtas díláraithe i Stormont. Sammy Wilson said the decentralization of power in the north was undermined the last time the British Government introduced legislation regardless of politicians. Dúirt Sammy Wilson gur baineadh an bonn de dhílárú na cumhachta ó thuaidh an uair dheireanach a thug Rialtas na Breataine reachtaíocht isteach beag beann ar pholaiteoirí. He was commenting on the abortion legislation introduced in the North in October 2019, at a time when the decentralized government in Stormont was not functioning. Ag trácht a bhí sé ar an reachtaíocht maidir le ginmhilleadh a tugadh isteach sa Tuaisceart i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2019, tráth nach raibh an rialtas díláraithe i Stormont ag feidhmiú. Following the resignation of Arlene Foster as First Minister of the North yesterday, the DUP and Sinn Féin have a week to reach a new agreement and re- enter into a coalition government. Tar éis do Arlene Foster éirí as mar Chéad-Aire an Tuaiscirt inné, tá seachtain ag an DUP agus Sinn Féin le teacht ar chomhaontú úr agus dul i mbun comhrialtais le chéile arís. While Paul Givan has been nominated as First Minister by new DUP leader Edwin Poots, Sinn Fein must accept his nomination and nominate a Deputy First Minister themselves. Cé go bhfuil Paul Givan ainmnithe mar Chéad-Aire ag ceannaire nua an DUP Edwin Poots, ní mór do Shinn Fein glacadh lena ainmniúchán agus LeasChéad-Aire a ainmniú iad féin. If both parties fail to bargain, the Stormont Executive will be dissolved and the Secretary of State for the North will have to call an assembly election. Mura n-éireoidh leis an dá pháirtí margadh a dhéanamh, scoirfear Feidhmeannas Stormont agus beidh ar Stát- Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt toghchán comhthionóil a ghairm.

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Temporary arrangement of five air services. Socrú sealadach faoi chúig cinn de sheirbhísí aeir. Aer Lingus has indicated that it will temporarily provide five of the air services previously provided on its behalf by Stobart Air. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Aer Lingus go gcuirfidh siad féin ar fáil ar bhonn sealadach cúig cinn de na seirbhísí aeir a bhíodh á gcur ar fáil thar a gceann roimhe seo ag Stobart Air. Aer Lingus intends to roll out all five services over the next five weeks, it said. Tá sé i gceist ag Aer Lingus na cúig sheirbhís a chur ar fáil as seo go ceann cúig seachtaine, a dúradh. These services are Dublin / Edinburgh, Dublin / Manchester, Belfast / Manchester, Belfast / Birmingham and Belfast / Edinburgh. Is iad na seirbhísí sin Baile Átha Cliath / Dún Éideann, Baile Átha Cliath / Manchain, Béal Feirste / Manchain, Béal Feirste / Birmingham agus Béal Feirste / Dún Éideann. BA City Flyer is due to offer two more services until the end of this week but it is not known what the future holds for them. Tá BA City Flyer le dhá sheirbhís eile a chur ar fáil go dtí deireadh na seachtaine seo ach ní fios céard atá i ndán dóibh ina dhiaidh sin. The Stobart Air board announced at the weekend that they are liquidating the company. D'fhógair bord Stobart Air ar an deireadh seachtaine go bhfuil an comhlacht á leachtú acu. To date, Stobart Air has provided both regional services between Dublin and Kerry and Dublin and Donegal with State support. Go dtí seo, bhí an dá sheirbhís réigiúnacha idir Baile Átha Cliath agus Ciarraí agus Baile Átha Cliath agus Dún na nGall á gcur ar fáil ag Stobart Air le tacaíocht ón Stát. It is not clear what the future holds for them but Donegal Airport is urging the Government to implement an interim arrangement without delay. Níl sé soiléir céard atá i ndán dóibh ach tá lucht Aerfort Dhún na nGall ag achainí ar an Rialtas socrú eatramhach a chur i bhfeidhm gan mhoill. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has indicated that the Government will make every effort to re-establish regional air services to Donegal and Kerry in the near future. Thug an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney le fios go ndéanfaidh an Rialtas gach iarracht seirbhísí aeir réigiúnacha go Dún na nGall agus go Ciarraí a chur ar bun arís go luath. He argued that air links with the regions are of paramount importance to the Government. Mhaígh sé go bhfuil na ceangail aeir leis na réigiúin thar a bheith tábhachtach don Rialtas. Speaking on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Aer Árann founder Pádraig Ó Céidigh said that an air service to Donegal had already been abruptly discontinued but that at that time the Department of Transport was in a position to launch a new service. available in a short period of time. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, dúirt bunaitheoir Aer Árann Pádraig Ó Céidigh gur tharla sé cheana gur cuireadh deireadh tobann le seirbhís aeir go Dún na nGall ach go raibh sé ar chumas na Roinne Iompair an t-am úd seirbhís nua a chur ar fáil in achar gairid ama. He was referring to the case of Euro Celtic Airways, which was revoked by the British authorities in 2003. Ag tagairt a bhí sé do chás Euro Celtic Airways ar bhain údaráis na Breataine a gceadúnas eitleoireachta díobh in 2003. The Irish Government soon appointed Aer Arann to provide the service between Dublin and Donegal. Cheap Rialtas na hÉireann Aer Árann go luath ina dhiaidh sin leis an tseirbhís a chur ar fáil idir Baile Átha Cliath agus Dún na nGall.

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G7 is offering a $ 100 billion Covid support fund. 100 billiún dollar ciste tacaíochta Covid á thairiscint ag G7. Leaders of the world’s richest countries are considering donating $ 100 billion through the International Monetary Fund to help the countries hardest hit by Covid-19. Tá ceannairí na dtíortha is saibhre ar domhan ag smaoineamh go gcuirfidh siad 100 billiún dollar ar fáil tríd an gCiste Airgeadaíochta Idirnáisiúnta chun teacht i gcabhair ar na tíortha is measa atá buailte ag covid 19. This will be discussed at the G7 Summit in Cornwall which has started today. Pléifear é seo ag Cruinniú Mullaigh an G7 i gCorn na Breataine atá tosaithe inniu. This is the first meeting of the G7 since this pandemic hit us. Is é seo an chéad chruinniú den G7 ó tháinig an phandéim seo sa mhullach orainn. The vaccination program is now in full swing, but despite 50% of the population receiving the vaccine in the richest countries, it is as low as 2% in countries on the African continent. Tá an clár vacsaínithe faoi lán tseoil anois, ach ainneoin go bhfuil 50 faoin gcéad den phobal tar éis an vacsaín a fháil sna tíortha is rachmasaí,tá sé chomh híseal le 2 faoin gcéad i dtíortha ar mhór-roinn na hAfraice. Accordingly, the possibilities of making 1 billion measurements of the vaccine available to these underdeveloped countries will be discussed. Dá réir, pléifear na féidirtheachtaí maidir le 1billiún tomhas den vacsaín a chur ar fáil do na tíortha tearcfhorbartha seo.

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Van Morrison and Paisley criticized north. Van Morrison agus Paisley cáinte ó thuaidh. Politicians in Northern Ireland have been critical of the way in which Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has been slammed by famous singer Van Morrison and DUP MP. Tá polaiteoirí i dTuaisceart Éireann cáinteach faoin mbealach a ndearna an t- amhránaí cáiliúil Van Morrison agus an Feisire Parlaiminte ón DUP sciolladh ar Aire Sláinte Thuaisceart Éireann Robin Swann. The singer was on stage in a hotel in Belfast when he expressed his displeasure with Minister Swann. Bhí an t-amhránaí ar stáitse in óstán i mBéal Feirste nuair a chuir sé a mhíshásamh faoin Aire Swann in iúl. Young Ian Paisley himself on set from the stage Young Ian Paisley then took to the stage shortly, supporting van Morrison 's statement. Ian óg Paisley é féin ag seitreach ón stáitse Ba ghearr go ndeachaigh Ian óg Paisley ansin ar an stáitse, ag tacú le ráiteas van Morrison. They both said it was bad luck for Minister Swann to cancel concerts at short notice. Dúirt siad beirt go mba olc an mhaise don Aire Swann ceolchoirmeacha a chur ar ceal ar bheagán fógra. Northern Health Minister Robin Swann receiving verbal abuse from Van Morrison and Paisley UUP leader Doug Beattie said this attack by Van Morrison and Paisley from the stage made him 'disgusted'. Aire Sláinte an Tuaiscirt, Robin Swann ag fáil droch íde béil ó Van Morrison agus Paisley Dúirt ceannaire an UUP, Doug Beattie áfach gur chuir an t-ionsaí seo a rinne Van Morrison agus Paisley ón stáitse 'déistean' air.

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Aer Lingus canceling flights to certain locations in Europe. Aer Lingus ag cur eitiltí chuig ionaid áirithe san Eoraip ar ceal. Aer Lingus has announced that it will cancel some flights to certain locations in Europe as it says 'there is little such demand from customers', it says. D'fhógair Aer Lingus go bhfuil sé le roinnt eitiltí chuig ionaid áirithe san Eoraip a chur ar ceal mar gur 'beag éileamh atá ann dá léithid ó chustaiméirí' a deir sé. These flights are canceled from now until the end of the year. Tá na heitiltí sin ar ceal as seo go deireadh na bliana. The airline has not given information about the specific locations, but said it has contacted all the customers involved offering a refund. Níl eolas tugtha ag an aerlíne i dtaobh na n-ionad ar leith, ach dúirt go ndeachaigh sé i dteagmháil leis na custaiméirí ar fad atá i gceist ag tairiscint aisíocaíochta. The company says it intends to implement a full schedule from July 19, but has not yet been able to say for sure where the demand will be. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil sé i gceist aige sceideal iomlán a chur i bhfeidhm ón 19 Iúil, ach nach bhfuil sé in ann a rá go cinnte fós cá mbeidh an t- éileamh.

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Aer Lingus canceling flights to certain destinations in Europe. Aer Lingus ag cur eitiltí chuig ionaid áirithe san Eoraip ar ceal. Aer Lingus has announced that it will cancel some flights to certain locations in Europe as it says 'there is little such demand from customers', it says. D'fhógair Aer Lingus go bhfuil sé le roinnt eitiltí chuig ionaid áirithe san Eoraip a chur ar ceal mar gur 'beag éileamh atá ann dá léithid ó chustaiméirí' a deir sé. These flights are canceled from now until the end of the year. Tá na heitiltí sin ar ceal as seo go deireadh na bliana. The airline has not given information about the specific locations, but said it has contacted all the customers involved offering a refund. Níl eolas tugtha ag an aerlíne i dtaobh na n-ionad ar leith, ach dúirt go ndeachaigh sé i dteagmháil leis na custaiméirí ar fad atá i gceist ag tairiscint aisíocaíochta. The company says it intends to implement a full schedule from July 19, but has not yet been able to say for sure where the demand will be. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil sé i gceist aige sceideal iomlán a chur i bhfeidhm ón 19 Iúil, ach nach bhfuil sé in ann a rá go cinnte fós cá mbeidh an t- éileamh.

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Burren people "stuck in their own homes" congested. Muintir Bhoirne "sáinnithe ina dtithe féin" ag brú tráchta. By Tomás Ó Mainnín Locals in the Burren, Co. Clare, have petitioned for the opening of a controversial car park there as a temporary solution to congestion in the area. Le Tomás Ó Mainnín Tá achainí déanta ag daoine áitiúla i mBoirinn, Co an Chláir, go n-osclófaí carrchlós conspóideach ansan mar réíteach sealadach ar bhrú tráchta sa cheantar. With many people spending their holidays in Ireland this year due to Covid-19, local people in the Burren say there is an urgent need to resolve traffic problems in the special area of conservation. Agus morán daoine ag caitheamh a laethanta saoire in Éirinn i mbliana de bharr covid 19, deir daoine áitiúla i mBoirinn go bhfuil gá le réiteach gan mhoill ar fadbhanna tráchta sa cheantar speisialta caomhnaithe. They say they are prisoners in their own homes because of the number of cars around. Deirid go bhfuilid ina bpríosúnaigh ina dtithe féin mar gheall ar an méid gluaisteán atá sa timpeall. Lack of parking, cars are left on the side of narrow roads and it is difficult for farmers to take care of them. Cheal áiteanna páirceála, bíonn gluaisteáin fágtha ar thaobh na mbóithre cúnga agus bíonn sé deacair ar fheirmeoirí dul i mbun a gcúraim. Brendan Flanagan says he can't get his tractor off the road between 8am and 8pm. Deir Brendan Flanagan ná féidir leis a tharracóir a chur chun bóthair idir 8 a chlog ar maidin agus 8 a chlog tráthnóna. In 2013, the Office of Public Works was developing a car park but due to a dispute it was abandoned and the gate on the site has since been closed. In 2013, bhí carrchlós á fhorbairt ag Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ach de bharr achrainn éiríodh as agus tá an geata dúnta ar an suíomh ó shin. The local community committee has now requested that the car park be temporarily opened on an emergency basis or that a proper plan be put in place. Tá sé iarrtha anois ag an gcoiste pobail áitiúil an carrchlós a oscailt go sealadach ar bhonn éigeandála nó go gcuirfí plean ceart i gcrích. In 2017, a report was published recommending a traffic management plan but nothing has been implemented in the meantime. In 2017, foilsíodh tuarsscáil inar moladh plean bainistíochta tráchta ach níl faic curtha i bhfeidhm idir dhá linn. Clare County Council says it and the Parks and Wildlife Service are examining the traffic problems in the Burren and have applied to temporarily open the controversial car park for the summer. Deir Comhairle Contae an Chláir go bhfuilid féin agus an tSeibhís Páirceanna agus Fiadhúlra ag cíoradh na bhfadbhanna tráchta i mBoirinn agus go bhfuil iarratas déanta acu an carrchlós conspóideach a oscailt go sealadach don samhradh.

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50% of students to take the Leaving Certificate Irish examination. 50 faoin gcéad de scoláirí le scrúdú Gaeilge na hArdteiste a dhéanamh. The Leaving Certificate examinations in the country's schools began this morning. Cuireadh tús ar maidin le scrúduithe na hArdteistiméireachta i scoileanna na tíre. While there are about 61,000 students, far fewer are taking the exams this year as many have decided to take calculated grades instead. Cé go bhfuil thart ar 61,000 scoláire ann, tá i bhfad níos lú acu ag déanamh na scrúduithe i mbliana mar gur chinn go leor acu glacadh le gráid ríofa ina n-ionad. It is estimated that 50% of students will take the Irish exams next Monday and Tuesday, but it may end up being even smaller as people are always allowed to choose calculated grades. Meastar go ndéanfaidh 50 faoin gcéad de scoláirí na scrúduithe Gaeilge Dé Luain agus Dé Máirt seo chugainn, ach d'fhéadfadh sé gur níos lú fós a bheas ann ar deireadh mar go bhfuil cead ag daoine i gcónaí gráid ríofa a roghnú. 69% of students plan to take the English exams today and tomorrow. Tá sé i gceist ag 69 faoin gcéad de scoláirí na scrúduithe Béarla a dhéanamh inniu agus amárach. 66% will take the French exam and only 8% will take the Applied Mathematics exam. 66 faoin gcéad a dhéanfas an scrúdú Frainicise agus ní dhéanfaidh ach 8 faoin gcéad an scrúdú sa Mhatamaitic Fheidhmeach. 91% of students have chosen a combination of calculated grades and examinations. Tá meascán de ghráid ríofa agus scrúduithe roghnaithe ag 91 faoin gcéad de scoláirí. Choose to take two-thirds of exams in five or more subjects. Roghnaigh a dhá dtrian scrúduithe a dhéanamh i gcúig ábhar nó níos mó. They will be awarded whichever of the two highest grades. Bronnfar orthu pé ceann den dá ghrád is airde. The choice of questions on the examination papers will be wider this year than any other and the number of questions will also be smaller after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted learning opportunities for a year. Beidh an rogha ceisteanna ar na páipéir scrúduithe níos leithne i mbliana ná aon bhliain eile agus beidh an líon ceisteanna níos lú freisin tar éis don phaindéim Covid- 19 cur isteach ar dheiseanna foghlama le bliain. Covid-19 restrictions and other policies are in place in exam centers and students must wear a mask and stay away from others. Tá srianta agus beartais eile covid 19 i bhfeidhm sna hionaid scrúduithe agus ní mór do scoláirí masc a chaitheamh agus fanacht amach ó dhaoine eile. The State Examinations Commission is responsible for administering both the examinations and the calculated grades. Is é Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit atá freagrach as na scrúduithe agus na gráid ríofa araon a riar.

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"Some workers to return to offices by the end of August". "Roinnt oibrithe le filleadh ar oifigí faoi dheireadh Lúnasa". Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that some workers will be allowed to return to their offices by the end of August as many more people will have received the Covid-19 vaccine by then. Thug an Taoiseach Micheál Martin le fios go dtabharfar cead do roinnt oibrithe filleadh ar a gcuid oifigí faoi dheireadh mhí Lúnasa mar go mbeidh an vacsaín covid 19 faighte ag i bhfad níos mó daoine faoin am sin. Speaking in Cork, the Taoiseach said that many young people recruited last year had not yet set foot in the offices of their bodies. Ag labhairt dó i gCorcaigh, dúirt an Taoiseach nár leag go leor daoine óga a earcaíodh anuraidh, nár leag siad cos fós in oifigí a gcomhlachtaí. He said the Government believes that these people want to spend part of the working week in the office. Dúirt sé go gcreideann an Rialtas gur mhian leis na daoine sin cuid den tseachtain oibre a chaitheamh san oifig. However, Micheál Martin argued that the Government would listen to the public health advice and that any changes would be made gradually. Mar sin féin, mhaígh Micheál Martin go n-éistfeadh an Rialtas leis an gcomhairle sláinte poiblí agus gur de réir a chéile a dhéanfaí aon athruithe. He also said that things have already been done this month that no one thought a month ago would be done and that this may be the case in August. Dúirt sé chomh maith go ndearnadh rudaí cheana féin an mhí seo nár cheap aon duine mí ó shin a dhéanfaí agus go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh an scéal amhlaidh i mí Lúnasa. With regard to physical separation in offices, the Taoiseach noted that all sectors of work have protocols for both internal and external work. Maidir le scaradh fisiciúil in oifigí, thug an Taoiseach le fios go bhfuil prótacail ag gach earnáil oibre faoi obair taobh istigh agus taobh amuigh araon. The Government is to announce further amendments to the Covíd-19 restrictions for July and August at the end of this month. Tá an Rialtas le tuilleadh leasuithe ar shrianta Covíd-19 don Iúil agus do Lúnasa a fhógairt ag deireadh na míosa seo.

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Dangers in Garda life recalled in Adare today. Contúirtí i saol an Gharda tugtha chun cuimhne in Átha Dara inniu. Taoiseach Michael Martin described the death of Garda detective Jerry McCabe in a shooting incident in county Limerick 5 years ago as 'a sacrifice that will never be forgotten'. 'Íobairt nach ligfear i dearmad go brách' an cur síos a rinne ag an Taoiseach Micheal Martin ar bhás an bhleactaire Garda Jerry McCabe in eachtra lamhaigh i gcontae Luimnigh 5 bliana fichead ó shin. The Taoiseach said the death of Jerry McCabe, in Adare, which took place today in 1996, highlighted the dangers of the life of a Garda on duty. Dúirt an Taoiseach gur léirigh bás Jerry McCabe, in Átha Dara a tharla cothrom an lae inniu i 1996, a chontúirtí is atá saol Garda i mbun a dhiúité. At the ceremony in Adare today, Jerry McCabe 's widow, Ann, said the pain she has felt has not subsided over time. Ag an searmanas in Átha Dara inniu, dúirt baintreach Jerry McCabe, Ann, nár mhaolaigh an phian atá mothaithe aici le himeacht ama. Four men have been sentenced to prison for manslaughter, but two other suspects are believed to be missing. Gearradh tréimhsí príosúnachta ar cheathrar fear faoin dúnorgain, ach creidtear go bhfuil beirt eile a bhfuiltear amhrasach fúthu //fós ar lár.

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Pubs, cafes and restaurants open today. Tabhairní, caiféanna agus bialanna oscailte inniu. As part of the relaxation of strict locking restrictions, pubs, cafes and restaurants are to cater for outside customers from today onwards. Mar chuid den maolú ar shrianta dianghlasála, tá tabhairní, caiféanna agus bialanna le freastal ar chustaiméirí lasmuigh ón lá inniu ar aghaidh. Swimming pools, fitness centers and leisure centers will also open today as part of the relaxation of the Covid-19 intensive locking restrictions. Osclóidh linnte snámha, ionaid aclaíochta agus ionaid fóillíochta chomh maith inniu mar chuid den maolú ar shrianta dianghlasála covid 19. Scores of thousands will return to work as a result of this reopening. Fillfidh na scórtha mílte ar obair mar thoradh ar an ath-oscailt seo. Local authorities have adapted streets in the city centers of Dublin, Cork and Galway to cater for the out-of-community service. Tá sráideanna i lár chathaireacha Bhaile Átha Cliath, Chorcaí agus na Gaillimhe curtha in oiriúint ag údaráis áitiúla le freastal ar sheirbhís lasmuigh don bpobal. Toilet facilities and bins have also been provided. Tá áiseanna leithris agus boscaí bruscair curtha ar fáil chomh maith. Outdoor living facility in Cork Despite all these steps, proposed by the government to cater for the 'Outdoor Summer', the public has been urged to be vigilant and vigilant in the rituals of public health - social segregation and crowdfunding. . Áis beatha lasmuigh i gCorcaigh Ainneoin na céimeanna seo ar fad, atá molta ag an rialtas d'fhonn freastal ar an 'Samhradh Lasmuigh', tá iarrtha ar an bpobal bheith faireach agus san airdeall ar na deasgnátha sláinte poiblí - scaradh sóisialta agus seachaint ar shluaite. Olympia Theater in Dublin As part of the reopening of the economy, theaters and cinemas will open. Amharclann an Olympia i mBaile Átha Cliath Mar chuid d'ath-oscailt an gheilleagair, osclóidh amharclanna agus pictiúrlanna. However, in the case of a fitness center, only individual training will be allowed. I gcás ionaid aclaíochta, ní cheadófar ach traenáil aonair áfach. The number of people who can attend weddings has also increased to 25 and 100 can attend outdoor events or up to 200 if the venue can accommodate 5,000 Fota theme parks in County Cork Entertainment venues and fairs will open today also. Tá méadú go 25 ar líon na ndaoine gur féidir leo freastal ar bhainsí freisin agus is féidir le 100 freastal ar ócáidí lasmuigh nó suas go 200 má tá an láthair in ann freastal ar 5,000 Páirc shiamsaíochta théama Fota i gContae Chorcaí Osclófar ionaid agus aonaigh siamsaíochta inniu freisin. Driving theory tests will be restarted, on a limited basis, and visitors will be allowed from one family that is not vaccinated, another family that is not vaccinated. Cuirfear tús in athuair, ar bhonn teoranta le tástálacha teoirice tiomána agus ceadófar cuairteoirí ó theaghlach amháin nach bhfuil vacsaín faight acu, ar theaghlach eile nach bhfuil vacsaín faight acu.

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3 month old baby dies after dog attack. Leanbh 3 mhí d'aois tar éis bháis i ndiaidh ionsaí gadhair. A 3-month-old baby girl has died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Clashmore in west county Waterford this morning. Tá cailín linbh 3 mhí d'aois tar éis bháis i ndiaidh gur ionsaigh gadhar í i dtigh sa Chlais Mhór in iarthar chontae Phort Láirge ar maidin. Emergency services were called and the girl was treated before being taken to Cork University Hospital. Cuireadh fios ar na seirbhísí éigeandála agus cuireadh cóir elighis ar an gcailín sular tugadh chuig Ospidéal Ollscoile Chorcaí í. She was pronounced dead at 3.15 Gardaí in Dungarvan are investigating the fatal incident and the site has been preserved for forensic examination later today. Fógraíodh marbh í ag 3.15 Tá Gardaí i nDún Garbháin ag fiosrú an eachtra mharfach agus tá an láthair caomhnaithe le gur féidir scrúdú dlí-eolaíoch a chur air níos déanaí inniu. The baby will also undergo a post-mortem examination at Cork University Hospital today. Cuirfear scrúdú iarbháis ar an leanbh in Ospidéal Ollscoile Chorcaí inniu freisin. Father Milo Guiry, a parish priest in Ardmore, said it was a terrible tragedy. Dúirt an tAthair Milo Guiry, sagart paróiste san Aird Mhór, gurb tragóid uafásach a bhí ann. He said the family will get all the help they can get after this horror episode. Dúirt sé go bhfaighfidh an teaghlach gach cúnamh gur féidir a fháil i ndiaidh na heachtra uafáis seo.

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Arrangements being made before the bank holiday weekend. Socruithe á ndéanamh roimh an deireadh seachtaine saoire bainc. Gardaí have warned the public to be vigilant about public health advice over the bank holiday weekend while out meeting others. Tá fainic curtha ar an bpobal ag na Gardaí a bheith ar a n-airdeall maidir le comhairle sláinte poiblí thar an deireadh seachtaine saoire bainc agus iad amuigh ag bualadh le daoine eile. In a statement issued today, the Gardaí called on the public to behave responsibly, avoid crowds and be vigilant about social segregation. I ráiteas a d'eisigh na Gardaí inniu, d'iarr siad ar an bpobal iad féin a iompar go freagrach, sluaite a sheachaint agus a bheith airdeallach faoi scaradh sóisialta. They said residents and local businesses and locations must be respected and left as they were, free of litter. Dúirt siad go gcaithfear meas a léiriú ar chónaitheoirí agus ar ghnónna áitiúla agus láithreacha a fhágáil mar a bhí siad, glan ó bhruscar. Normal policing arrangements in place over the weekend, the types of arrangements that would apply over any other bank holiday; Uniformed Gardaí appear on the streets and uniformed Gardaí to support them. Gnáthshocruithe poilíneachta a bheas i bhfeidhm thar an deireadh seachtaine, na cineálacha socruithe a bheadh i bhfeidhm thar aon saoire bhainc eile; Gardaí faoi éide le feiceáil ar na sráideanna agus Gardaí faoi ghnátheadaí chun tacú leo. Other special units will also be available, if necessary and appropriate, Gardaí said today. Beidh fáil ar aonaid speisialta eile freisin, más gá agus más cuí, a dúirt na Gardaí inniu. Additional toilets and bins will be provided in Dublin and Galway, but Cork City Council does not intend to provide them in that city, they said. Cuirfear leithris agus boscaí bruscair sa mbreis ar fáil i mBaile Átha Cliath agus i nGaillimh, ach níl sé i gceist ag Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí iad a chur ar fáil sa gcathair sin, a dúirt siad. In Limerick, the City and County Council does not intend to close any public areas, but will then monitor and close if necessary. I Luimneach, níl sé i gceist ag an gComhairle Cathrach agus Contae aon láithreacha poiblí a dhúnadh, ach coimeádfar súil ar chúrsaí ansin agus dúnfar iad más gá.

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O'Reilly denies helping Lunney abductors. Séanann O'Reilly gur chuidigh sé le fuadaitheoirí Lunney. Evidence was given in the Special Criminal Court today that a man accused of kidnapping and torturing Kevin Lunney said he had nothing to hide, when the Gardaí arrived at his door with a search warrant. Tugadh fianaise sa gCúirt Choiriúil Speisialta inniu go ndúirt fear atá cúisithe i dtaca le fuadach agus céasadh Kevin Lunney nach raibh aon rud le ceilt aige, nuair a tháinig na Gardaí ag a dhoras le barrántas cuardaigh. Luke O'Reilly, 67, of Mullaghoran Lower, Kilcoy, Co Cavan, denies helping Kevin Abney's abductors. Séanann Luke O'Reilly, 67 bliain d'aois, as Mullach Odhráin Íochtair, Cill Chóige, Co an Chabháin, gur chuidigh sé leis na daoine a d'fhuadaigh Kevin Lunney. He denies that he bought a bleach and provided them with a spot to keep Kevin Lunney against his will and torture him. Séanann sé gur cheannaigh sé tuarthóir agus gur chuir sé láthair ar fáil dóibh chun Kevin Lunney a choimeád i gcoinne a thola agus a chéasadh. Luke O'Reilly claims he had nothing to do with the conflict over the former Quinn-led company. Maíonn Luke O'Reilly nach raibh baint ar bith aige leis an gcoimhlint maidir leis an gcomhlacht a bhíodh faoi stiúir mhuintir Quinn. Gardaí arrived at Luke O'Reilly's house three days after Kevin Lunney was tortured. Tháinig na Gardaí go dtí teach Luke O'Reilly trí lá tar éis do chéasadh a bheith déanta ar Kevin Lunney. Kevin Lunney was left on the side of the road after the incident and was in a critical condition. Fágadh Kevin Lunney ar thaobh an bhóthair tar éis na heachtra agus bhí drochbhail air Rinneadh cuardach ar theach Luke O'Reilly agus dúirt sé gur thuig sé gurbh é an chúis go raibh na Gardaí ansin ná gur cheannaigh sé buidéal tuarthóra. Luke O'Reilly admits he bought the bleach, but says he doesn't know Kevin Lunney, nor does he know about him. Admhaíonn Luke O'Reilly gur cheannaigh sé an tuarthóir, ach deir sé nach bhfuil aithne aige ar Kevin Lunney, ná eolas aige faoi. A total of four people have been charged in this case. Tá ceathrar in iomlán cúisithe maidir leis an gcás seo. Darren Redmond, 27, of Kenard Road, Eastport, Dublin, Alan O'Brien, 40, of Shelmaliere Road, Eastport, Dublin, and another man who is not permission to name for legal reasons the other three accused in connection with the incident. Is iad Darren Redmond, 27 bliain d'aois, as Bóthar Cheann Aird sa Phort Thoir i mBaile Átha Cliath, Alan O'Brien, 40 bliain d'aois, as Bóthar Shíol Maoluír sa Phort Thoir i mBaile Átha Cliath agus fear eile nach bhfuil cead a ainmniú ar chúinsí dlí an triúr eile atá cúisithe i dtaca leis an eachtra.

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Facebook has banned Donald Trump for two years. Cosc curtha ag Facebook ar Donald Trump go ceann dhá bhliain. Facebook has banned Donald Trump. Tá cosc curtha ag Facebook ar Donald Trump. The former president of the United States will not be allowed to use the social network for two years. Ní bheidh cead ag iarUachtarán na Stát Aontaithe an líonra sóisialta a úsáid go ceann dhá bhliain. Facebook said it deserved the harshest punishment for its supporters' attack on Capitol Hill. Dúirt Facebook go raibh an píonós is géire tuillte aige, dar bharr an ionsaithe a rinne a lucht tacaíochta ar Chnoc an Chaipeatóil. "Given the seriousness of the circumstances under which Donald Trump suspended Facebook, we were pleased that he had grossly violated our rules and deserved the harshest punishment under our new protocols," Facebook 's international vice president said. common affairs, Nick Clegg. "De bharr chomh tromchúiseach is a bhí na cúinsí faoinar chuir Facebook Donald Trump ar fionraí, bhíomar sásta go sárú mór déanta aige ar ár rialacha agus go raibh an píonós is géire tuillte aige faoinár bprótacail nua", a dúirt leas-uachtarán idirnáisiúnta Facebook ar chúrsaí comhanda, Nick Clegg. Facebook also said politicians would no longer be allowed to post abusive or deceptive information on Facebook. Dúirt facebook freisin nach mbeadh cead ag polaiteoirí eolas maslach ná mealltach a chur ar Facebook feasta. Previously, they had a defense to post such content on Facebook if it could be argued that it was newsworthy, or if it was in the public interest, in their view. Roimhe seo, bhí cosaint acu a leithéid d'ábhar a chur ar Facebook dá mba rud é go bhféadfaidí a mhaíomh go raibh bunús nuachta ag baint leis, ná dá mbeadh sé ar leas an phobail, dar leo féin.

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€ 3.4m language planning fund approved by Gaeltacht Minister. Ciste pleanála teanga €3.4m ceadaithe ag Aire Gaeltachta. A language planning fund of € 3.4 million has been approved for Údarás na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge to oversee the implementation of the language planning process in the current year. Tá ciste pleanála teanga €3.4 milliún ceadaithe d'Údarás na Gaeltachta agus d'Fhoras na Gaeilge le cúram a dhéanamh d'fheidhmiú an phróisis phleanála teanga sa bhliain reatha. A statement from Roinn na Gaeltachta stated that this funding will be used "to provide annual funding for Gaeltacht Language Planning Areas, Gaeltacht Service Towns and Irish Language Networks working in the preparation or implementation of language plans." I ráiteas ó Roinn na Gaeltachta, dúradh go mbainfear leas as an maoiniú seo "chun cistíocht bhliantúil a chur ar fáil do Limistéir Phleanála Teanga Ghaeltachta, do Bhailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta agus do Líonraí Gaeilge atá i mbun oibre ag ullmhú nó ag feidhmiú pleananna teanga." Gaeltacht Minister Catherine Martin said that significant progress is being made to enable all 26 Gaeltacht Language Planning Areas to implement "bottom - up" language plans. Dúirt an tAire Gaeltachta Catherine Martin go bhfuil dul chun cinn suntasach á dhéanamh de réir a chéile le go mbeidh sé ar a gcumas ag gach ceann den 26 Limistéar Pleanála Teanga Gaeltachta pleananna teanga "ón mbonn aníos" a chur i bhfeidhm. She stated that with the assistance of the Department of the Gaeltacht, "the opportunities being provided for Gaeltacht communities and the Irish-speaking community to shape their own needs as they relate to the Irish language within their own communities are being strengthened." Mhaígh sí go bhfuil treisiú á dhéanamh le cúnamh Roinn na Gaeltachta ar "na deiseanna atá á dtabhairt do phobail na Gaeltachta agus do phobal labhartha na Gaeilge múnlú a dhéanamh ar a bhfuil uathu féin mar a bhaineann sé leis an nGaeilge laistigh dá bpobail féin." Minister of State for the Gaeltacht Jack Chambers also announced today that a fund of € 64,000 has been approved for eight projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht (see below). D'fhógair Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta Jack Chambers inniu chomh maith go bhfuil ciste €64,000 ceadaithe d'ocht dtogra i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall (féach thíos). The Minister of State was in Dungloe today, where he announced that the town was recognized as a Gaeltacht Service Town and launched a language plan for the Rosann area. Bhí an tAire Stáit sa Chlochán Liath inniu, áit ar fhógair sé go raibh an baile aitheanta mar Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta agus ar sheol sé plean teanga do cheantar na Rosann.

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Man dies on Mount Brandon in Kerry. Fear básaithe ar Chnoc Bréanainn i gCiarraí. A man died on the slopes of Mount Brandon in Dingle Peninsula in West Kerry today. Bhásaigh fear ar shleasa Chnoc Bréanainn i gCorca Dhuibhne i gCiarraí Thiar inniu. The 56-year-old man is believed to have died suddenly. Tuigtear gur bás tobann a fuair an fear a bhí 56 bliain d'aois. Weather conditions were not beyond the recommendation of a couple at the time, but the rescue services managed to bring his body down in the evening. Ní raibh cúrsaí aimsire thar mholadh beirte ag an am, ach d'éirigh leis na seirbhísí tárrthála a chorp a thabhairt anuas tráthnóna.

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"Students back in colleges in the Autumn, many challenges remain". "Mic léinn ar ais i gcoláistí san Fhómhar, dúshláin go leor fós". Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said he believes third-level students will be back in colleges in the Autumn. Dúirt an tAire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais Simon Harris go gcreideann sé go mbeidh mic léinn tríú leibhéal ar ais i gcoláistí san Fhómhar. By then, he said, most students and entire staff should have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Faoin tráth sin, a dúirt sé, ba cheart go mbeadh an chuid is mó de mhic léinn agus de bhaill foirne iomlán vacsaínithe in aghaidh covid 19. Simon Harris admitted that over the years he had struggled to study such things as Zoom in the cover chair. Ghlac Simon Harris leis go ndeachaigh sé dian ar an dá dhream le bliain tabhairt faoi chúrsaí léinn ar leithéidí Zoom i gcathaoir na clúide. It will submit guidelines for third-level colleges to Cabinet in two weeks, he said. Cuirfidh sé treoirlínte do na coláistí tríú leibhéal faoi bhráid na Comh-aireachta i gceann coicíse, dúirt sé. Speaking on RTÉ, Minister Harris announced that the various public health councils will open libraries, bars, cafes and associations in the colleges. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, thug an tAire Harris le fios go n-osclóidh leabharlanna, beáir, caifí agus na cumainn éagsúla sna coláistí de réir na comhairle sláinte poiblí. It is certain that tutorials will resume, he said, but lecture theaters, where many people gather, always face challenges. Is áirithe go gcuirfear tús arís le ranganna teagaisc, a dúirt sé, ach tá dúshláin i gcónaí ag baint le léachtlanna, mar a mbíonn go leor daoine bailithe. He also thinks that digital lectures may continue in some cases. Dar leis chomh maith go mb'fhéidir go leanfaí de léachtaí digiteacha i gcásanna áirithe. Yesterday, the Department of Education announced that the Leaving Certificate results will be issued on Friday 3 September. It was stated that the results will be forwarded to the Central Admissions Office and that third level offers will be issued a few days later. Inné, d'fhógair an Roinn Oideachais gur Dé hAoine 3 Meán Fómhair a eiseofar torthaí na hArdteistiméireachta Dúradh go gcuirfear na torthaí ar aghaidh chuig an Lár-Oifig Iontrála agus go n-eiseofar tairiscintí tríú leibhéal roinnt laethanta ina dhiaidh sin. However, the Irish Universities Association said that offers will continue to be made in the third week of September, which will result in first year students lagging behind other students in their search for accommodation. Dúirt Cumann Ollscoileanna Éireann, áfach, go mbeidh tairiscintí fós á ndéanamh sa tríú seachtain de Mheán Fómhair, agus dá bharr sin go mbeidh lucht na chéad bhliana chun deiridh ar mhic léinn eile agus iad ag tóraíocht lóistín. The Association 's secretary general Jim Miley also indicated that they are working with Minister Harris to ensure that as many students as possible have access to college facilities. Thug ardrúnaí an Chumainn Jim Miley le fios chomh maith go bhfuil siad ag obair i gcomhar leis an Aire Harris le cinntiú go mbeidh fáil ag an oiread mac léinn agus is féidir ar shaoráidí na gcoláistí. With an additional 3,000 to 5,000 places in colleges this year, he said, there will be enormous pressure and demand on resources. Mar gheall go mbeidh idir 3,000 agus 5,000 áit bhreise sna coláistí i mbliana, a dúirt sé, beidh brú agus éileamh an-mhór ar acmhainní.

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Government announces National Economic Plan. Plean Náisiúnta Eacnamaíochta fógartha ag an Rialtas. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Covid-19 pandemic has done a lot of damage that needs to be rectified. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin go bhfuil go leor dochair déanta ag an bpaindéim covid 19 a chaithfear a chur ina cheart. Launching the Government's National Economic Plan, he argued that no other crisis had ever had such a profound effect on the country outside of the great world wars of the last century. Agus Plean Náisiúnta Eacnamaíochta an Rialtais á sheoladh aige, mhaígh sé nach raibh éifeacht chomh mór seo riamh ag aon ghéarchéim eile ar an tír taobh amuigh de na cogaí móra domhanda an céad seo caite. We need to make progress now, he said, in creating employment and tackling urgent societal issues. Caithfear dul chun cinn anois, a dúirt sé, fostaíocht a chruthú agus dul i ngleic le ceisteanna práinneacha sochaíocha. The Taoiseach said that "over € 3.5 billion in expenditure supports" and "just under € 1 billion" from the European Union 's rehabilitation fund have been included in the National Economic Plan. Dúirt an Taoiseach go bhfuil "os cionn €3.5 billiún i dtacaíochtaí caiteachais" agus "beagán níos lú ná €1 bhilliún" ó chiste athshlánaithe an Aontais Eorpach curtha san áireamh sa Phlean Náisiúnta Eacnamaíochta. He hopes this funding will boost employment, he said. Tá súil aige go gcuirfidh an maoiniú seo bíogadh i gcúrsaí fostaíochta, a dúirt sé. The Taoiseach confirmed that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will continue to be issued but will begin to be phased out from September. Dheimhnigh an Taoiseach go leanfar den Íocaíocht Dífhostaíochta Phaindéime a thabhairt amach go fóill ach go dtosófar á laghdú de réir a chéile ó mhí Mheán Fómhair. He also announced that homeowners built since 2013 will now have to pay property tax. D'fhógair sé chomh maith go mbeidh ar úinéirí tithe a tógadh ón mbliain 2013 cáin mhaoine a íoc feasta. In terms of business, Micheál Martin indicated that commercial supports will be extended until the end of the year and that businesses will be allowed to apply for enhanced reopening payments. I dtaca le cúrsaí gnó de, thug Micheál Martin le fios go gcuirfear síneadh go dtí deireadh na bliana le tacaíochtaí tráchtála agus go mbeidh cead ag gnóthais cur isteach ar íocaíochtaí feabhsaithe athoscailte. The number of businesses allowed to apply for these payments is set to increase, he said. Tá líon na ngnóthas a bhfuil cead acu cur isteach ar na híocaíochtaí seo le méadú, a dúirt sé. The commercial rate exemption for business will also be extended by three months and the special rate of Value Added Tax for the hospitality sector will continue until September 2022. Cuirfear síneadh trí mhí freisin leis an díolúine a tugadh do lucht gnó maidir le rátaí tráchtála agus leanfar den ráta speisialta Cháin Bhreisluacha don earnáil fáilteachais go dtí Meán Fómhair 2022. There are also a number of supports for artists, especially performing artists. Tá roinnt tacaíochtaí le cur ar fáil freisin d'ealaíontóirí, go háirithe dó lucht taibhealaíon. Sinn Féin housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin criticized the Government's decision to extend the property tax. Cháin urlabhraí tithíochta Shinn Féin Eoin Ó Broin cinneadh an Rialtais an cháin mhaoine a leathnú. He said the property tax is not progressive or fair as a policy and should be abolished altogether. Dúirt sé nach bhfuil an cháin mhaoine forásach ná cothrom mar pholasaí agus gur cheart fáil réidh leis go hiomlán.

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Connemara ponies grazing in Áras an Uachtaráin. Capaillíní Chonamara ar féarach in Áras an Uachtaráin. New residents are settling into the grounds of Áras an Uachtaráin in the Phoenix Park. Tá áitritheoirí nua ag cur fúthu ar thailte Áras an Uachtaráin i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce. Two ponies from the Connemara mine from Kilmore Abbey stud farm are to spend the summer grazing in the Phoenix Park. Tá dhá chapaillín de mhianach Chonamara as graífheirm Mhainistir na Coille Móire leis an samhradh a chaitheamh i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce ar féarach. Connemara ponies are known throughout the world for their agility and kindness. Tá cáil ar fud an domhain ar chapaillíní Chonamara faoi chomh lúfar agus chomh lách is atá siad. There are five mares, four foals and two mares in the Kilmore stud. Tá cúig láir, ceithre shearrach agus dhá láireog i ngraí na Coille Móire. The lovely landscape is left behind by a mare called Snowy and a young foal, who have made their way to an equally beautiful landscape in the Phoenix Park, as they spend the summer. Tá an tírdhreach aoibhinn fágtha ina ndiaidh ag láir ar a dtugtar Snowy agus searrach óg, agus a mbealach déanta acu go tírdhreach chomh hálainn céanna i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce, mar a gcaithfidh siad an samhradh. As part of a partnership to manage the biodiversity of the park the ponies are being sent to the Presidential Palace and today the President himself, Michael D Higgins, welcomed Snowy and the broom. Mar chuid de chomhpháirtíocht le bainistiú a dhéanamh ar bhithéagsúlacht na páirce atá na capaillíní á gcur go hÁras an Uachtaráin agus inniu chuir an tUachtarán é féin, Micheal D Higgins, fáilte roimh Snowy agus roimh an mbromach. Aimhirgín is the name given to the broom by the President. Aimhirgín an t-ainm a bhaist an tUachtarán ar an mbromach. The ponies will be looking forward to coming home after their holiday in Dublin but it will not be as quiet as it was when they left. Beidh na capaillíní ag súil go mór le teacht abhaile tar éis a gcuid laethanta saoire i mBaile Átha Cliath ach ní bheidh sé chomh ciúin agus a bhí sé nuair a d'fhág siad. Half a million people visit Kilmore Abbey a year and next Friday, the gates will reopen after being closed for eight months. Leathmhilliún duine a thugann cuairt ar Mhainistir na Cóille Móire in aghaidh na bliana agus Dé hAoine seo chugainn, osclófar na geataí arís tar éis dóibh a bheith dúnta le hocht mí.

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Coimisinéir Teanga caught by complaints about Covid-19 matters in 2020. Coimisinéir Teanga gafa ag gearáin faoi chúrsaí covid 19 in 2020. One in five complaints made to An Coimisinéir Teanga Rónán Ó Domhnaill last year concerned Covid-19. Bhain ceann as gach cúig ghearán a rinneadh leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga Rónán Ó Domhnaill anuraidh le covid 19. An Coimisinéir Teanga 's annual report published today states that the majority of these complaints related to English - only methods of communication with the public - including information booklets, websites and advertising. Deirtear i dtuarascáil bhliantúil an Choimisinéara Teanga a foilsíodh inniu gur bhain formhór na ngearán sin le modhanna cumarsáide leis an bpobal a bhí i mBéarla amháin - leabhráin eolais, suímh idirlín agus fógraíocht ina measc. However, An Coimisinéir Teanga points out that many of the complaints could not be formally investigated as the amount of services that must be provided through Irish under the Official Languages Act is insufficient. Tugann an Coimisinéir Teanga le fios, áfach, nach bhféadfaí go leor de na gearáin a fhiosrú go foirmiúil mar nach leor méid na seirbhísí a chaithfear a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla. Rónán Ó Domhnaill bluntly expresses his dissatisfaction with this situation: "The figures in the annual report show that when the service or the information from the State was more important and urgent, it was less likely to be provided in Irish. Go neamhbhalbh a chuireann Rónán Ó Domhnaill a mhíshásamh faoin scéal seo in iúl: "Léiríonn na figiúirí sa tuarascáil bhliantúil nuair ba thábhachtaí agus ba phráinní an tseirbhís nó an t-eolas ón Stát gur lú an seans go gcuirfí ar fáil as Gaeilge í. "Many of those who contacted my Office felt that Irish speakers were being marginalized at a time when it was necessary to bring the whole community together in a common effort. "Bhraith go leor de na daoine a rinne teagmháil le m’Oifig go raibh imeallú á dhéanamh ar lucht labhartha na Gaeilge tráth is gá an pobal ar fad a thabhairt le chéile in iarracht chomónta. "The enormous challenges facing the State in the time of Covid-19 should not be underestimated but there should be no conflict between the serious national actions being taken and language rights obligations." "Níor cheart beagán a dhéanamh de na dúshláin ollmhóra atá roimh an Stát in aimsir covid 19 ach níor cheart go mbeadh coimhlint idir na gníomhartha tromchúiseacha náisiúnta atá idir lámha agus dualgais i dtaca le cearta teanga." Rónán Ó Domhnaill has been demanding since his appointment as Coimisinéir Teanga seven years ago that a stronger and broader foundation be laid under the Language Act and it is clear from what he says in the annual report that he has no acceptance of the delay: Complaints made to the Office last year reiterated the need for a strengthened Language Act in order to receive a better service through Irish from the State. Tá Rónán Ó Domhnaill ag éileamh ó ceapadh é ina Choimisinéir Teanga seacht mbliana ó shin go gcuirfí bonn níos láidre agus níos leithne faoin Acht Teanga agus tá sé le tuiscint óna ndeir sé sa tuarascáil bhliantúil nach bhfuil aon ghlacadh aige leis an moill: "Léiríonn na gearáin a rinneadh leis an Oifig anuraidh arís eile an gá le hAcht Teanga neartaithe chun seirbhís níos fearr trí Ghaeilge a fháil ón Stát. It is hoped that the amended Language Bill will begin to do so once enacted. " Tá súil go dtosóidh an Bille Teanga leasaithe á dhéanamh sin ach é a bheith achtaithe." The report also states that the Office of An Coimisinéir Teanga completed four formal investigations during 2020. Deirtear sa tuarascáil chomh maith gur thug Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga ceithre imscrúdú fhoirmiúla chun críche le linn 2020. A pair of them belonged to Covid -19.

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The fastest woman yet to reach the top of Everest. An bhean is gaiste fós le barr Everest a shroichint. The name of the woman Tsang Yin-hung is popular because she is still the fastest woman climbing the highest mountain in the world. Tá ainm na mná Tsang Yin-hung i mbéal an phobail mar gurb ise an bhean is gaiste fós ag dreapadh an tsléibhe is airde ar domhan. She was 25 hours, 50 minutes on Everest, which is 8,848.86 meters (29,031 feet) above sea level. 25 uair a'chloig, 50 nóiméad a bhí sí ar aistear Everest, atá 8,848.86 méadar (29,031 troigh) os cionn leibhéal na farraige. Tsang Yin-hung, in the middle of a member here and her back in Kathmandu An official from the Government of Nepal, the country in southeast Asia, where this mountain is, kept an account of the time. Tsang Yin-hung, i lár baill anseo agus í ar ais i Kathmandu Oifigeach ó Rialtas Nepal, an tír in oirdheisceart na hÁise, ina bhfuil an sliabh seo, a choinnigh cuntas ar an am. She reached her peak on May 23, a week today. Bhain sí a buaic amach ar an 23 Bealtaine, seachtain sa lá inniu. She was back in Kathmandu today. Bhí sí ar ais i Kathmandu inniu. Sadly, not everyone who comes home safe from the attempt to climb. Four dead so far this year Tsang Yin-hung is a former teacher in Hong Kong, a woman born in China but who moved to Hong Kong when she was 10 years old. . Faraor, ní chuile dhuine a thagann abhaile slán ón iarracht dreapadóireachta.Ceathrar marbh ansin go dtí seo i mbliana Iar-mhúinteoir i Hong Kong í Tsang Yin-hung, bean a rugadh sa tSín ach a bhog go Hong Kong nuair a bhí sí 10 mbliana. This was her second time reaching the top of Everest. Ba é seo an dara huair di barr Everest a bhaint amach.

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'There is always a danger of the 4th outbreak'-Tánaiste. 'Baol ann i gcónaí go dtiocfaidh an 4ú ráig'-Tánaiste. The Tánaiste said that there is still a danger that Ireland will see the 4th outbreak of the crown virus, especially as there is now a new variant from India spreading with it. Dúirt an Tánaiste go bhfuil an baol ann i gcónaí go bhfeicfidh Éirinn an 4ú ráig den choróinvíreas, go háirithe ó tá athraitheach nua anois ann ón India ag leathadh leis. He was speaking on the RTÉ radio program, 'This Week'. Bhí sé ag labhairt ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ, 'This Week'. ‘The 3rd outbreak was caused by a new variable after last Christmas’ he said. 'Athraitheach nua ba chúis leis an 3ú ráig i ndiaidh na Nollag seo caite' a dúirt sé. 'The difference now, however, is that we have a vaccination program in place, but we still have only 20% of the population fully vaccinated,' said the Tánaiste. 'An difríocht anois áfach go bhfuil clár vacsaínithe curtha sa tsiúl againn, ach níl ach 20 faoin gcéad den phobal vacsaínithe go hiomlán againn fós' a dúirt an Tánaiste. '60% of the population is expected to be protected by the end of July'. 'Tá súil go mbeidh 60 faoin gcéad den phobal cosanta faoi dheireadh mhí Iúil'. He said the Government would conduct a review at the end of June, before taking the decision to further relax restrictions in July. Dúirt sé go mbeadh an Rialtas i mbun athbhreithnithe ag deireadh Meithimh, sula nglacfaí an cinneadh srianta a mhaolú tuilleadh i mí Iúil.

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The chief medical officer was stunned by the crowd in BAC last night. Alltacht ar an bpríomhoifigeach leighis faoin slua i mBAC aréir. The chief medical officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, said he was shocked to see so many people in Dublin city center last night. Thug an príomhoifigeach leighis, an Dr.Tony Holohan le fios gur chuir sé alltacht air an oiread sin de chruinniú daoine a fheiceáil i lár chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath tráthnóna aréir. In a tweet he published, he said that such a sight was the last thing the country wanted, given the progress that had been made against the spread of the virus. I tvuít a d'fhoilsigh sé, dúirt sé gur radharc dá léithid seo an rud deiridh a bhí ón tír, i bhfianaise an dul chun cinn a bhí déanta i gcoinne leathadh an víris. 'Huge outdoor party- too many present' said Dr.Holohan. 'Cóisir ollmhór faoin aer- i bhfad an iomarca i láthair' a dúirt an Dr.Holohan. Dr. Holohan is disgusted by what he saw last night in the center of the capital Accordingly, the health authorities have again petitioned the public to adhere strictly to the guidelines for preventing the spread of the virus. Déistean ar an Dr.Holohan faoina bhfaca sé aréir i lár na príomhchathrach Dá réir, tá achainí eile déanta ag na húdaráis sláinte ar an bpobal cloí go docht i gcónaí leis na treoirlínte i dtaca le leathadh an víris a chosc. The Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE), Paul Reid, acknowledged that both young and old had made sacrifices, but that there was always the danger that this virus would get the best of us. D'admhaigh Príomhfheidhmeannach Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (HSE),Paul Reid go raibh íobairtí déanta ag óg agus aosta, ach go raibh an chontúirt ann i gcónaí go bhfaigheadh an víreas seo an ceann is fearr orainn. The fine weather has been pulling more people out in public places for a few days, increasing the risk of the virus spreading. Tá an aimsir bhreá ag tarraingt níos mó daoine amach in áiteanna poiblí le cúpla lá, ag cur leis an mbaol go scaipfear an víreas. Yesterday, the Taoiseach called on the public to be careful and to prevent the spread of the virus in the coming month. Arú inné, d'iarr an Taoiseach ar an bpobal a bheith cúramach agus gur dhúshlán mór don phobal an mhí a bhí romhainn,má bhíothas le scaipeadh an víris a chosc. Doctors operating in the public health system say the Indian variant they think will be the strongest in the country, if cases of coronary virus infection remain high. Deir dochtúirí atá ag feidhmiú sa chóras sláinte phoiblí gurb é an t-athraitheach Indiach is dóigh leo is láidre a bheas sa tír,má fhanann cásanna de tholgadh an choróinvíris fós ard. Less than 100 cases have been found here so far, but there are concerns that this could increase significantly. Tá níos lú ná 100 cás aimsithe anseo go dtí seo, ach tá imní ann go bhféadfadh sin méadú go suntasach. A study in France has shown that the Pfizer vaccine is not as powerful against this type of outbreak of the virus, although there is still some protection. Léirigh staidéar atá déanta sa Fhrainc nach bhfuil an vacsaín Pfizer chomh cumhachtach i gcoinne an chineál seo ráige den víreas,cé go bhfuil cosaint áirithe ann i gcónaí.

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Restaurant Federation to challenge legislation. Cónaidhm Bialanna le dúshlán reachtaíochta a thabhairt. The Irish Restaurant Federation is subject to legal action against legislation that will allow hotels to provide meals to their customers within 5 weeks of such being allowed for restaurants. Tá Cónaidhm Bialanna na hÉireann faoi réir le caingean dlí a thabhairt in aghaidh na reachtaíochta a cheadóidh d'óstáin béilí a thabhairt dá gcustaiméirí laistigh, 5 seachtainí sula gceadófar a léithid sin do bhialanna. Adrian Cummins, the federation 's chief executive, made this known on the RTÉ radio program' Saturday with Katie Hannon '. Adrian Cummins,príomhfheidhmeannach na cónaidhme a thug an méid sin le fios ar an gclár raidió le RTÉ 'Saturday with Katie Hannon'. He said this legislation would split the hospitality industry in two, and was 'oppressive and unfair'. Dúirt sé go scoiltfeadh an reachtaíocht seo tionscail an fháilteachais ina dhá leath, agus go raibh sé 'leatromach agus éagórach'. Under this new legislation, hotels will be allowed to serve meals on June 2, but restaurants must wait until July 7. Faoin reachtaíocht nua seo, ceadófar d'óstáin béilí a chur ar fáil ar an 2 Meitheamh, ach caithfidh bialanna fanacht go dtí an 7 Iúil. ‘During the Summer season, every day is important in the restaurant industry’ said Adrian Cummins. 'I rith shéasúr an tSamhraidh, tá chuile lá tábhachtach i dtionscail na bialainne' a dúirt Adrian Cummins. He also mentioned on the program that pandemic payments must be kept in place for business people until next year, 'not ending in September'. Luaigh sé freisin ar an gclár go gcaithfear na híocaíochtaí paindéime a choinneáil sa tsiúl do lucht gnó go dtí an bhliain seo chugainn, 'gan a bheith ag cur deireadh leo i Meán Fómhair'.

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Hacking attack costs over € 100m. Costas os cionn €100m á lua le hionsaí haiceála. The hacking attack on the Health Service Executive's computer systems could cost the organization over € 100 million, it said today. Is féidir go gcosnóidh an t-ionsaí haiceála ar ríomhchórais Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte os cionn €100 milliún ar an eagraíocht, a dúradh inniu. Executive leader Paul Reid said this was a conservative estimate. Thug ceannasaí na Feidhmeannachta Paul Reid le fios gur meastachán caomhach é seo. He said there will be two types of costs, ranging from repairing services to repairing damage. Dúirt sé go mbeidh dhá chineál costais ann, idir an méid a chaithfear ar sheirbhísí a chur ina gceart arís agus an méid damáiste atá déanta a réiteach. The Executive wants to make an independent and objective assessment of the cyber attack so that the organization can make sense, Paul Reid said. Tá an Fheidhmeannacht ag iarraidh measúnú neamhspleách agus oibiachtúil a dhéanamh ar an gcibearíonsaí ionas go mbeidh ciall cheannaithe ag an eagraíocht, a dúirt Paul Reid. He also indicated that the Executive will receive a future report from the international organizations currently assisting them. Thug sé le fios freisin go bhfaighidh an Fheidhmeannacht tuarascáil amach anseo ó na heagraíochtaí idirnáisiúnta atá ag cuidiú leo faoi láthair. Another senior manager in the organization Anne O'Connor said things will not be put right for some time yet. Dúirt bainisteoir sinsearach eile san eagraíocht Anne O'Connor nach gcuirfear rudaí ina gceart go ceann tamaill eile fós. The email system cannot be used, she said, and this is above all creating major difficulties. Níltear in ann feidhm a bhaint as an gcóras ríomhphoist, a dúirt sí, agus tá sé seo thar aon ní eile ag cruthú deacrachtaí móra.

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Six are allowed to sit at an outside table from June 7th. Cead ag seisear suí ag bord taobh amuigh ón 7 Meitheamh. Up to six people will be allowed to sit at an outdoor table when restaurants, cafes and pubs reopen next month, in line with Covid-19 guidelines issued by Fáilte Ireland today. Beidh cead ag suas le seisear suí ag bord taobh amuigh nuair a osclós bialanna, caifí agus tithe tábhairne arís an mhí seo chugainn, de réir treoirlínte Covid- 19 a d'éisigh Fáilte Éireann inniu. After that, if there are children under the age of twelve in the community, up to fifteen people will be allowed at the same table. Ina dhiaidh sin, má tá leanaí faoi bhun dhá bhliain déag i measc an chomhluadair, ceadófar suas le cúig dhuine dhéag ag an mbord céanna. It was also stated that boards must be kept at least a meter apart. Dúradh freisin go gcaithfear boird a choinneáil méadar ar a laghad óna chéile. Restaurants, cafes and pubs will be allowed to provide an outside service from 7 June. Beidh cead ag bialanna, caifí agus tithe tábhairne seirbhís taobh amuigh a chur ar fáil ón 7 Meitheamh. Masks must be worn by staff and customers when moving from place to place, and good ventilation must be ensured in those areas. Ní mór don fhoireann agus do chustaiméirí maisc a chaitheamh agus iad ag bogadh ó áit go háit, agus caithfear a chinntiú go bhfuil aeráil mhaith sna háiteanna sin. Bands will not be allowed to play in them and any other type of music must be low. Ní bheidh cead ag bannaí ceoil seinm iontu agus caithfidh aon chineál eile ceoil a bheith íseal. From June 2, hotels and other guest houses will be allowed to reopen and provide food and beverage service to their guests, but parties will not be allowed. Ón 2 Meitheamh, beidh cead ag óstáin agus tithe eile lóistín oscailt arís agus seirbhís bia agus deochanna a chur ar fáil dá gcuid aíonna, ach ní bheidh cead cóisirí a eagrú.

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Internationally expressed outrage about Belarusian action. Alltacht léirithe go hidirnáisiúnta faoi ghníomh na Bealarúise. The head of the European Union's foreign policy, Joseph Borrell, called for an international inquiry into the way a Ryanair plane was forced to land in Belarus yesterday. D'iarr ceannasaí pholasaí gnóthaí eachtracha an Aontais Eorpaigh, Joseph Borrell, go ndeanfaí fiosrúchán idirnáisiúnta faoin mbealach ar cuireadh iachall ar eitleán le Ryanair tuirlingt sa Bhealarúis inné. The situation is to be discussed at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels today. Tá an scéal le plé ag cruinniú de cheannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh sa Bhruiséal inniu. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, told RTÉ radio program 'Today with Claire Byrne' that everything that happened yesterday was 'a state-sponsored coercive act' and 'unacceptable'. Dúirt an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ 'Today with Claire Byrne' gur 'ghníomh comhéigneach státurraithe' a bhí i ngach ar tharla inné 'agus 'nach bhféadfaí glacadh leis'. Taoiseach Micheál Martin critical of Belarusian authorities Belarusian authorities say they have acted lawfully in this regard, and that Western countries are criticizing on political grounds. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin cáinteach faoi údaráis na Bealarúise Deir údaráis na Bealarúise gur ghníomhaigh siad go dleathach ina leith seo, agus gur ar bhunús polaitiúil atá tíortha an Iarthair i mbun cáinte. However, the Taoiseach said that this was 'nonsense' and that Belarus should not be 'hiding behind excuses'. Dúirt an Taoiseach áfach nach raibh ansin ach 'seafóid' agus nár cheart don Bhealarúis a bheith 'ag dul i bhfolach taobh thiar de leithscéalta'. The plane was on its way from Greece to Lithuania when the pilot was ordered to land at an airport in Minsk in Belarus, so that the authorities of that country could catch a journalist who was on the flight. Bhí an t-eitleán ar a bhealach ón Ghréig go dtí an Liotuáin nuair a hordaíodh don phíolóta tuirlingt ag aerfort i Minsk sa Bhealarúis, ionas go bhféadfadh údaráis na tíre sin iriseoir a bhí ar an eitilt a ghabháil. The pilot was told there was a bomb on the plane. Dúradh leis an bpíolóta go raibh buama ar an eitleán. The journalist in question, Roman Protasevich, has a reputation for being critical of the way Belarus is currently governed by President Alexander Lukashenko. Tá sé de cháil ar an iriseoir atá i gceist, Roman Protasevich, a bheith cáinteach faoin mbealach a bhfuil an Bhealarúis á rialú faoi láthair ag an Uachtarán Alexander Lukashenko. Roman Protasevich, who has spoken out strongly against Lukashenko Plagiarism with the support of the state called this incident by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney. Roman Protasevich, a bhfuil labhartha amach go láidir aige i gcoinne Lukashenko Bradaíl le tacaíocht an stáit a thug an tAire Gnothaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney ar an eachtra seo. MEP Sean Kelly has called the incident an act of war. Tá sé ráite ag an bhfeisire Eorpach,Sean Kelly gur gníomh cogaidh a bhí san eachtra. This afternoon, the President of the European Commission, Urusla von der Leyen, said that Roman Protasevich must be released. Tráthnóna inniu, dúirt Uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh, Urusla von der Leyen, go gcaithfí Roman Protasevich a scaoileadh saor.

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'Terrible living conditions on a halting site'. 'Coinníolacha maireachtála uafásach ar láithreán stad'. One local authority in the State has been sharply criticized by the Office of the Ombudsman for Children in light of the 'terrible' living conditions brought to light by travelers. Tá údarás áitiúil amháin sa Stát cáinte go géar ag Oifig Ombudsman na Leanaí i bhfianaise na coinníolacha maireachtála 'uafásacha' atá tugtha chun solais i láthair de chuid an lucht siúil. Children are said to be suffering greatly from the 'poor condition' of the site, which is under the auspices of the authority. Deirtear go bhfuil leanaí thíos go mór leis an 'drochbhail' atá ar an láthair, atá faoi choimirce an údaráis. The authority cannot be designated in order to protect the identity of the children. Ní féidir an t- údarás a ainmniú ar mhaithe le haitheantas na bpáistí a chosaint. However, the report shows that the number of skin and lung problems of children living on site is at a much higher level than that of children in the general population. Léirítear sa tuarascáil áfach go bhfuil líon na bhfadhbanna i dtaca le craiceann agus scamhóga na leanaí atá ina gcónaí ar an láthair ar leibhéal i bhfad níos airde ná an leibhéal i measc leanaí sa ghnáth phobal. A total of 66 children are involved. 66 leanbh ar fad atá i gceist. This horror came to light when a group, representing the travelers, approached the Ombudsman for Children. Tháinig an t-uafás seo chun solais nuair a chuaigh grúpa, a dhéanannn ionadaíocht ar an lucht siúil, i dteagmháil le Ombudman na Leanaí. The site has been in operation since 1989. Tá an láthair ar an bhfód ó 1989. The complaints relate to a plague of rats, overcrowding, a high rate of illness among children, a severe lack of safe play facilities, and poor standards of cleanliness. Baineann na gearáin le plá francaigh,ró-phlódú, ráta ard tinnis i measc pháistí, easpa mór áiseanna spraoi sábháilte, agus droch-chaighdeáin glaineachta. The lack of progress on housing applications was also mentioned. Luadh freisin a laghad dul chun cinn atá déanta ar iarratais tithíochta. The authority in question says it is about tackling these problems and improving living conditions on the spot. Deir an t-údarás atá i gceist, go bhfuil faoi dul i ngleic leis na fadhbanna seo agus coinníolacha maireachtála ar an láthair a fheabhsú. He also says he will look again at the applications from travelers for housing. Deir sé freisin go mbreathnóidh sé arís ar na hiarratais ón lucht siúil i dtaca le tithíocht.'

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Internationally expressed outrage about Belarusian action. Alltacht léirithe go hidirnáisiúnta faoi ghníomh na Bealarúise. The head of the European Union's foreign policy, Joseph Borrell, called for an international inquiry into the way a Ryanair plane was forced to land in Belarus yesterday. D'iarr ceannasaí pholasaí gnóthaí eachtracha an Aontais Eorpaigh, Joseph Borrell, go ndeanfai fiosrúchán idirnáisiúnta faoin mbealach ar cuireadh iachall ar eitleán le Ryanair tuirlingt sa Bhealarúis inné. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has called for the matter to be discussed at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels today. D'iarr an Taoiseach, Micheál Martin go bpléifí an scéal ag cruinniú de cheannairí an Aontais Eorpaigh sa Bhruiséal inniu. The plane was on its way from Greece to Lithuania when the pilot was ordered to land at an airport in Minsk in Belarus, so that the authorities of that country could catch a journalist who was on the flight. Bhí an t-eitleán ar a bhealach ón Ghréig go dtí an Liotuáin nuair a hordaíodh don phíolóta tuirlingt ag aerfort i Minsk sa Bhealarúis, ionas go bhféadfadh údaráis na tíre sin iriseoir a bhí ar an eitilt a ghabháil. The journalist in question, Roman Protasevich, has a reputation for being critical of the way in which Belarus is currently governed by President Lukashenko. Tá sé de cháil ar an iriseoir atá i gceist, Roman Protasevich, a bheith cáinteach faoin mbealach a bhfuil an Bhealarúis á rialú faoi láthair ag an Uachtarán Lukashenko. Roman Protasevich, who has spoken out strongly against Lukashenko Plagiarism with the support of the state called this incident by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney. Roman Protasevich, a bhfuil labhartha amach go láidir aige i gcoinne Lukashenko Bradaíl le tacaíocht an stáit a thug an tAire Gnothaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney ar an eachtra seo. MEP Sean Kelly has described the incident as an act of war. Tá sé ráite ag an bhfeisire Eorpach,Sean Kelly gur gníomh cogaidh a bhí san eachtra.

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Armistice still in force in Gaza. Sos cogaidh fós i bhfeidhm i Gaza. A ceasefire is still in place in Gaza and international relief supplies have been released into the area. Tá sos cogaidh fós i bhfeidhm i Gaza agus soláthairtí fóirithinte idirnáisiúnta scaoilte isteach sa cheantar. UN officials say 80,000 people have now been displaced by the fighting in the area for the past 11 days. Deir oifigigh de chuid na Náisiún Aontaithe go bhfuil 80,000 duine díláithrithe anois mar gheall ar an gcogaíocht a bhí ar bun sa cheantar le 11 lá anuas. A ceasefire was agreed on Thursday and that is still in place. Aontaíodh sos cogaidh Déardaoin agus tá sé sin fós i bhfeidhm. 50 lots with relief supplies, including food and medicine, have been released into the area and the Kerem Shalom border crossing is half open again. Tá 50 leorraí le soláthairtí fóirithinte, bia agus leigheas ina measc, scaoilte isteach san áit agus trasbhealach teorann Kerem Shalom leath oscailte arís. In Jerusalem, however, there were clashes between Israeli police and protesters throwing stones outside the Al-Aqsa mosque and conditions remained extremely fragile. San Iarúsaléim áfach bhí caismirtí idir phoilíní Iosrael agus lucht agóidíochta a bhí ag caitheamh clocha taobh amuigh de mhosc Al-Aqsa agus cúrsaí fós ana leochaileach ann. US President Joe Biden has vowed to help rebuild Gaza. Gheall Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden go gcabhródh sé chun Gaza a thógáil arís.

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Deirdre Morley was innocent because she was mad. Deirdre Morley neamhchiontach de bhrí go raibh sí as a meabhair. In the Central Criminal Court, a 44-year-old woman was found not guilty of the murder of her three children because she was insane at the time. Sa Phríomh-Chúirt Choiriúil, fuarthas bean 44 bliain d'aois neamhchiontach i ndúnmharú a triúr leanaí de bhrí go raibh sí as a meabhair ag an am. Deirdre Morley choked the three children - Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla, three, in the family 's home on January 24, 2020. Phlúch Deirdre Morley an triúr leanaí - Conor, naoi mbliana, Darragh, seacht mbliana, agus Carla, trí bliana, i dteach cónaithe an teaghlaigh ar an 24 Eanáir 2020. Deirdre Morley was said to have had psychotic depression when she killed the children. Dúradh go raibh dúlagar síocóiseach ar Dheirdre Morley nuair a mharaigh sí na leanaí. She was said to have believed that she had not taken the children properly due to her illness and that they were not to survive forever. Dúradh gur chreid sí nach raibh na leanaí tógtha aici mar ba cheart de bharr a tinnis agus nach raibh siad le teacht slán go brách. Judge Paul Coffey had told the jury that all the evidence was irrefutable and that they could only give one verdict on the case. Bhí sé ráite ag an mBreitheamh Paul Coffey leis an ngiúiré go raibh an fhianaise ar fad dobhréagnaithe agus nach bhféadfaidís ach breith amháin a thabhairt ar an gcás. It was a sad and tragic case, the judge said. Cás brónach agus trágóideach a bhí ann, a dúirt an breitheamh.

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"Personal data of people published online by e - pirates". "Sonraí pearsanta daoine foilsithe ar líne ag ríomhfhoghlaithe". Communications Minister Éamon Ryan said it was bad news that, if true, the personal data of people stolen from computer systems in this country have now been published online by thieves. Dúirt an tAire Cumarsáide Éamon Ryan go mb'olc an scéal é, más fíor, go bhfuil sonraí pearsanta daoine a goideadh ó ríomhchórais sa tír seo, go bhfuil siad foilsithe ar líne anois ag lucht gadaíochta. The Financial Times newspaper reported today that correspondence with patients, details of equipment purchases and minutes of meetings are among the material published online by the criminal gang that carried out a cyber-attack on Health Service Executive and Department of Health computer systems last week. . Tuairiscíodh ar nuachtán an Financial Times inniu go bhfuil comhfhreagras le hothair, sonraí faoi threalamh a cheannach agus miontuairiscí cruinnithe i measc an ábhair atá foilsithe ar líne ag an mbuíon coirpeach a rinne cibirionsaí ar ríomhchórais Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus na Roinne Sláinte an tseachtain seo caite. Éamon Ryan indicated that he could not confirm what was reported in the Financial Times but felt that the situation looked true. Thug Éamon Ryan le fios nach bhféadfadh sé an méid a tuairiscíodh ar an Financial Times a dheimhniú ach dar leis go bhfuil cuma na fírinne ar an scéal. That's the kind of behavior inherent in internet hackers, he said. Sin an sórt iompair is dual do bhradaithe idirlín, a dúirt sé. Éamon Ryan has confirmed that the Government is not talking to anyone about paying ransom but that various agencies are trying to fix the looted computer systems. Dhearbhaigh Éamon Ryan nach bhfuil an Rialtas ag labhairt le haon dream faoi airgead fuascailte a íoc ach go bhfuil gníomhaireachtaí éagsúla ar a mbionda ag iarraidh na ríomhchórais a creachadh a chur ina gceart arís. Also, he said, every effort is being made to ensure that such a disaster does not happen again. Chomh maith leis sin, a dúirt sé, tá gach dícheall á dhéanamh le cinntiú nach dtarlóidh tubaiste mar é arís. The health system has a budget of € 203 million a year for information technology and Éamon Ryan acknowledged that more investment was needed, particularly to protect computer systems from cyber-attacks. Tá buiséad €203 milliún sa bhliain ag an gcóras sláinte le haghaidh cúrsaí teicneolaíochta faisnéise agus ghlac Éamon Ryan leis go raibh tuilleadh infheistíochta ag teastáil, go háirithe le ríomhchórais a chosaint ar chibirionsaithe. It was also confirmed today that the haemorrhagic attack has delayed a number of cervical cancer tests. Deimhníodh inniu freisin go bhfuil an t-ionsaí haiceála tar éis moill a chur ar roinnt tástálacha ailse ceirbheacs. It has been said that GPs will call patients if there is any change in appointments. Dúradh go nglaofaidh dochtúirí teaghlaigh ar othair má tá aon athrú ar choinní.

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"Spider Wizard e - pirates responsible for cyber attack". "Ríomhfhoghlaithe Wizard Spider freagrach as cibirionsaí". It is understood that the criminal gang known as Wizard Spider is responsible for the hacking attack on the Health Service Executive and Department of Health computer systems. Tuigtear gurb é an bhuíon coirpeach a dtugtar Wizard Spider air atá freagrach as an ionsaí haiceála ar ríomhchoráis Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte agus na Roinne Sláinte. According to intelligence agencies Spider Wizard is one of the most talented criminal gangs in the world. Dar le gníomhaireachtaí faisnéise go bhfuil Wizard Spider ar cheann de na buíonta coirpeach is cumasaí i gcursaí teicneolaíochta ar domhan. The hackers are said to be based in St. Petersburg - and the surrounding area - in Russia. Deirtear go bhfuil na bradaithe bunaithe i gCathair Pheadair - agus sa cheantar máguaird - sa Rúis. There are an estimated 80 people working for Wizard Spider and some of them are unaware that they are involved in a criminal organization. Meastar go bhfuil thart ar 80 duine ag obair do Wizard Spider agus nach feasach do chuid den dream sin go bhfuil siad bainteach le heagraíocht choiriúil. Wizard Spider employs highly skilled programmers, most of whom are part-time or temporary, and staff change frequently. Ríomhchláraitheoirí sároilte atá fostaithe ag Wizard Spider, a bhformhór ar bhonn páirtaimseartha nó sealadach, agus athraíonn an fhoireann go minic. The FBI, Interpol and Europol have been searching for this gang for years. Tá an FBI, Interpol agus Europol sa tóir ar an drong seo le blianta. They are believed to have been responsible for cyber-attacks in 2014 and 2015, when many computer systems were corrupted by malicious software known as Dyre. Creidtear gurbh iad a bhí freagrach as cibirionsaithe in 2014 agus 2015, tráth a truaillíodh go leor ríomhchóras le bogearra mailíseach ar tugadh Dyre air.

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Man charged with murder of juvenile in Drogheda. Fear cúisithe i ndúnmharú ógánaigh i nDroichead Átha. A 25-year-old man was brought before a court charged with the murder of a seventeen-year-old teenager in Drogheda, Co Louth, last year. Tugadh fear 25 bliain d'aois os comhair cúirte agus é cúisithe in ógánach seacht mbliana déag a dhúnmharú i nDroichead Átha, Co Lú, anuraidh. Paul Crosby, who has an address in Rathmullan Park in Drogheda, was arrested this morning. Gabhadh Paul Crosby, a bhfuil seoladh aige i bPáirc Ráth Maoláin i Droichead Átha, ar maidin. He was brought before Dundalk District Court, where he was charged with the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods at 31 Rathmullan Park, Drogheda, between 12-13 January 2020. Tugadh é os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Dhún Dealagan, mar ar cúisiodh é i ndúnmharú Keane Mulready-Woods ag 31 Páirc Ráth Maoláin, Droichead Átha, idir 12-13 Eanáir 2020. Detective-Sergeant Peter Cooney said in court that he arrested and charged Paul Crosby at 11.21am Dúirt an Bleachtaire-Sháirisint Peter Cooney sa chúirt gur ghabh sé agus gur chúisigh sé Paul Crosby ag 11.21 r.n. The Garda indicated that Paul Crosby did not say anything when he was charged. Thug an Garda le fios nach ndúirt Paul Crosby aon ní nuair a cúisíodh é. The accused was remanded in custody by Irish Judge McKiernan and is due to appear in Drogheda District Court next week. Chuir an Breitheamh Éirinn McKiernan an cúisí siar faoi choinneáil agus tá sé le tabhairt os comhair Chúirt Dúiche Dhroichead Átha an tseachtain seo chugainn.

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"Challenges due to cyber attack to increase" - Colm Henry. "Dúshláin mar gheall ar chibirionsaí le dul i méid" - Colm Henry. Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive, said the cyber-attack on the organisation's computer system has had a significant impact on the organisation's overall ability to provide appropriate care to patients. Dúirt Príomhoifigeach Clinicúil Fheidhmeannacht na Seribhíse Sláinte an Dr Colm Henry go bhfuil an cibirionsaí ar ríomhchóras na heagraíochta tar éis tionchar mór a bheith aige ar chumas na heagraíochta trí chéile an cúram cuí a chur ar fáil d'othair. Dr Henry pointed out that modern healthcare is about computer systems and said he believes the challenges of the hacking attack will increase in most hospitals in the country this week. . Thug an Dr Henry le fios go bhfuil cúram sláinte nua-aimseartha i dtaobh le ríomhchórais agus dúirt go gcreideann sé go rachaidh na dúshláin a bhaineann leis an ionsaí haiceála, go rachaidh siad i méid sa chuid is mó d'ospidéil na tíre an tseachtain seo. Health services across the country were severely disrupted by the intrusion on the Health Service Executive 's computer system at the end of last week. Cuireadh as go mór do sheirbhísí sláinte ar fud na tíre mar gheall ar an bhfoghail a rinneadh ar ríomhchóras Fheidhmeannacht na Seribhíse Sláinte ag deireadh na seachtaine seo caite. Speaking on RTÉ, Dr Henry said that while emergency emergency care is still being provided, it is not the same as the type of care that existed prior to the attack. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, dúirt an Dr Henry cé go bhfuil cúram práinneach éigeandála á chur ar fáil i gcónaí nach ionann é agus an cineál cúraim a bhí ann roimh an ionsaí haiceála. Dr Colm Henry Suppose, he said, the computer system has previously been used to order, record and compare medical tests with other medical tests. An Dr Colm Henry Cuir i gcás, a dúirt sé, roimhe seo bhaintí leas as an ríomhchóras le tástálacha leighis a ordú, a bhreacadh síos agus a chur i gcomparáid le tástálacha eile leighis. However, at present, he said, people in hospitals are handing out test results to consultants manually and those results are also being made available to GPs over the telephone. Faoi láthair, áfach, a dúirt sé, tá daoine in ospidéil ag cur torthaí tástálacha ar fáil do dhochtúirí comhairleacha de láimh agus táthar freisin ag cur na dtorthaí sin ar fáil do dhochtúirí teaghlaigh ar an teileafón. Dr Henry said the Executive 's staff, in conjunction with external agencies, are working to get the most urgent computer systems back to work, such as maternity services, radiology, radiotherapy and diagnostics. Dúirt an Dr Henry go bhfuil foireann na Feidhmeannachta, i gcomhar le gníomhaireachtaí seachtracha, ar a mbionda ag iarraidh na ríomhchórais is práinní a chur ag obair arís, leithéidí seirbhísí máithreachais, raideolaíochta, radaiteiripe agus diagnóisice. He also indicated that he was hopeful that their salaries would be paid to health workers tomorrow as usual he could not secure it. Thug sé le fios chomh maith siúd is go raibh dóchas aige go n-íocfar a dtuarastail le hoibrithe sláinte arú amárach mar is gnách nach bhféadfadh sé dul in urrús air.

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40 dead in Gaza, the highest number since the start of the war. 40 duine marbh i Gaza;an líon is mó ó thús na cogaíochta. The Israeli air force killed 40 people in the Gaza Strip today. Mharaigh aerfhórsa Iosrael 40 duine i stráice Gaza inniu. This includes the largest number of people killed in a single day since the latest fighting in the region began last Monday. Áirítear seo ar an líon is mó daoine a maraíodh in aon lá amháin ó thosaigh an chogaíocht is deireanaí sa reigiún Dé Luain seo caite. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to try to resolve the violence. Tá Comhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe i mbun cruinnithe éigeandála feachaint le réiteach a fháil ar an bhforéigean. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, is remotely attending that meeting. Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Simon Coveney i láthair ag an gcruinniú sin go cianda. Minister Simon Coveney calls for immediate ceasefire in Israel He said it was appalling that children as young as 6 months old had been killed during the bombing of Gaza over the weekend. An tAire Simon Coveney ag iarraidh go gcuirfí sos lámhaigh i bhfeidhm in Iosrael láithreach Dúirt sé go mba uafásach an ní é gur maraíodh páistí chomh hóg le 6 mhí, le linn na buamála ar Gaza i gcaitheamh na seachtaine. He also criticized Hamas for firing rockets at the Israeli people, but said Israel's attacks were deadly and unacceptable. Cháin sé Hamas chomh maith as a bheith ag scaoileadh roicéid le pobal Iosrael, ach dúirt go raibh ionsaithe Iosrael marfach agus do-ghlactha. He called for an immediate ceasefire. D'iarr sé go ngairmfí sos lámhaigh láithreach. The then continued last night between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. Leanadh leis an ár ansin aréir idir fórsaí Iosrael agus mílisteoirí Pailistíneacha. Israeli warplanes have been dropping bombs on Gaza, saying their target is Hamas militants. Bhí eitleáin chogaidh le hIosrael ag scaoileadh buamaí anuas ar Gaza, ag rá gur mílisteoirí Hamas an sprioc atá acu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President Israeli forces claimed they managed to find the residence of the Hamas leader last night. Príomh Aire Iosrael Benjamin Netanyahu Mahmoud Abbas,Uachtarán na bPailistíneach Mhaígh fórsaí Iosrael gur éirigh leo teach cónaithe cheannaire Hamas a aimsiú aréir. According to health officials in Gaza, 26 Palestinians were killed in last night's attacks, including eight children. Dar le hoifigigh sláinte i Gaza,maraíodh 26 Pailistíneach in ionsaithe na hoíche aréir, ochtar páistí ina measc. Hamas fired more missiles at areas in southern Israel. Scaoil Hamas tuilleadh diúracán le ceantair i ndeisceart Iosrael. Destruction of Jalal Tower yesterday: Intensive attacks have been underway in Israel for weeks Israel says ten of their own, including two children, have been killed. Túr Jalal a scriosadh inné:Dian ionsaithe á ndéanamh anois in Iosrael le seachtain Deir Iosrael gur maraíodh deichniúr dá gcuid féin, beirt pháistí san áireamh. In addition to UN efforts, U.S. President Joe Biden is also reported to have spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. I dteannta le hiarrachtaí na Náisiún Aontaithe tuairiscítear freisin gur labhair Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe,Joe Biden le Príomh Aire Iosrael, Benjamin Netanyahu,agus le hUachtarán an phobail Phailistínigh Mahmoud Abbas. US President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli leaders and the Palestinian people President Biden Hady Amr also has a delegate in Israel and hopes to hold talks later today. Uachtarán na Stát Aontaithe Joe Biden a labhair le ceannairí Iosrael agus an phobail Phailistínigh Tá toscaire leis an Uachtarán Biden, Hady Amr, in Iosrael freisin agus súil go mbeidh seisean i mbun cainteanna níos deireanaí inniu.