From Touchdown To The Áras: Trump’s Visit So Far

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Martin “The Viper” Foley’s bid to hold on to his Dublin home will be heard by the High Court this month as he challenges a CAB order to repossess the property.

The court has placed a further stay on the order, preventing the home from being sold while the legal challenge proceeds.

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Garda divers, water cannon, anti-drone technology and signal jammers are among the resources being deployed this weekend for US President Donald Trump’s visit.

Gardaí describe it as “one of the biggest security operations ever undertaken”.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has refused to apologise for comparing rival airlines to “rapists” over their flight costs.

O’Leary has now written to the CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, saying he will not apologise for the comments or accept the centre’s offer of training.

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Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says there will be “no tolerance” for public disorder or attempts to disrupt critical infrastructure or movements of US President Donald Trump.

Signal jammers, water cannon and drones will be deployed as part of Operation Far Sunrise.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is facing strong criticism after comparing other airlines to “high-fare rapists”.

The comments have been widely condemned as trivialising sexual crimes, but there has so far been no indication that O’Leary intends to withdraw or apologise for the remarks.

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Jason Hutch, son of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, has been flown back to Ireland from Spain to face charges.

The Government jet carrying him landed at Baldonnel Aerodrome, with Hutch now expected to be handed over to Gardaí and formally arrested before appearing before Dublin District Court.

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The Government jet carrying Jason Hutch, son of Gerry Hutch, has landed at Baldonnel Aerodrome after he was extradited from Spain.

He is expected to be formally arrested before being brought to Dublin District Court.

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Ireland’s media regulator is calling for online services deemed unsafe for children to be banned, rather than a blanket Under-16s ban.

A new Comisiún na Meán study found most children oppose an Under-16s ban, while older teens were more likely to report distressing online experiences.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has doubled down on his comparison of other airlines to “high-fare rapists”.

O’Leary came under fire for the comments, which were made at a media briefing ahead of Ryanair’s AGM today.

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Dozens of Palestinian students awarded scholarships at Irish universities are pleading with the Department of Justice to consider their visa appeals.

Many stranded in Gaza say they receive college timetables each week but cannot take up their places.

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69% of children surveyed say it would be better to teach them how to stay safe online than impose a social media ban, according to new research from Coimisiún na Meán.

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Gardaí have carried out a number of searches today as part of the investigation into the death of teenager Bryan Lowe.

The 16-year-old was fatally injured in an apparent hit-and-run near Clonlara last week, close to the border between Clare and Limerick.

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Bord Gáis Energy is increasing prices for hundreds of thousands of households across the country as winter approaches.

The company says the average electricity bill will rise by around €177 a year, while the average gas bill will increase by €140 a year.

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🗣️ "We don't see a crisis...the chair has left, we will appoint a new chair,"

Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan has been meeting those involved in the row over the GAA’s integration plans, including GAA President Jarlath Burns, Dr Mary McAleese, the LGFA and Camogie Association.

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A father of six accused of attacking his daughter’s ex-partner with a hammer in Ballivor, Co Meath has been granted bail.

Des Shiels appeared at Trim District Court, charged with assault causing harm. The alleged victim remains in a critical but stable condition.

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Ireland will not meet its 2030 agriculture emissions targets without greater action, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned.

The State’s climate watchdog is also calling for greater supports for farmers dealing with extreme weather.

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🗣️ “No GAA club in the country will function if women stand down,"

Political reaction is growing following Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation as chair of the GAA’s integration steering group, which was overseeing plans to bring the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association under one umbrella by 2027.

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The GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association had committed to forming one association by 2027.

But the plan is now on hold, with former President Mary McAleese resigning as chair of the integration process.

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