Journalists had gathered at the Department of Finance today expecting a 'doom and gloom' Spring Economic Forecast that warned of the geopolitical threats to growth but the headline figure from the briefing proved to be the opposite, writes Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan
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I had the opportunity to confront Pete Hegseth's bigoted spiritual mentor, Pastor Doug Wilson, and call him out on his history of hate, his misreading of the Bible, his hijacking of Jesus, and his cosplay Crusading.
It was worth it.
#CorkTraffic Reports of debris (ratchet strap) in the left lane at the SB Bore entrance to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Take care on approach.
Grounded by Nature 🌍
Tomorrow’s chat is Earth Day inspired 🌍
Fresh air, nature, birdsong, gardening, quiet moments outside... what helps you feel grounded?
Join our friendly community chat tomorrow. Everyone welcome.
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High expectations on Watt to drive Dublin’s regeneration but where is the Government funding to make it happen? - @mariesherlock.bsky.social
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Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them.
New piece ↓
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What a dumb 🤡.
'Even if you wanted a bridge here, you don’t want this bridge'
Residents call out 'Celtic Tiger' bridge plans which they say will kill swans and see up to 20,000 vehicles funnel through quiet residential areas.
They might lose their lives.
Inquiring minds want to know
UAE first?
The Prime Minister’s plan to offer rapid routes to settlement for those earning six-figure salaries whilst punishing and making lower-paid workers wait appears to be based on the notion that care workers are “low-skilled” because they are low-paid - its an absolute disgrace
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Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online
The Court of Appeal has refused to reveal the identity of a former TD who provided a character reference on behalf of a one-time government advisor convicted of sexually exploiting a 13-year-old boy at a Christian children's camp jrnl.ie/7019032
She’s white and blonde so that’s ok with MAGA
Do Trump also.
Cork City Council has launched a dog fouling campaign with the slogan "Get Your Sh*t Together", urging owners to clean up and avoid fines of up to €3,000. csalert.ie/0ZTFGD
A €50 million bridge first approved during the Celtic Tiger era is moving closer to construction — but questions remain over environmental checks along its protected river corridor.
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"Now a familiar face on the streets of the Ros na Rún soap drama, Laura brings heart, humour, and a whole lot of energy to every destination she visits on the show." ✨
Téacs Taistil ✈️
Déardaoin 🕤 21:30
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Environmental inspectors have launched an investigation into a spate of illegal dumping of the bodies of dead animals in Co Tyrone
US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his apparently abandoned Tesla.
The charges revealed key details and were among the first concrete public moves made in a grisly and horrific case.
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A €50m 'Celtic Tiger' bridge is moving closer to construction in Sligo - despite no clear evidence of updated environmental checks, according to the @investigates.thejournal.ie
With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars.
We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director.
Please stand by for more.
Hey Bluesky. I just posted my first article on Substack. And this makes my first Bluesky post. Check it out and share it if you like
Let the games begin. 🙃
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I finally got Andy McCabe to sign up on Bluesky @therealmccabe.com ! Please follow him here, share this post widely, then check out his first ever Substack article and subscribe there as well (no paywalls!)
At tomorrow's confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee for Fed chair, expect Democrats to ask questions about any interactions between Warsh and Jeffrey Epstein
This excerpt is from a just-released report on Warsh from Senate Banking Cmte Democrats