Donald Trump pauses strikes on Iran just an hour before his own deadline.

He said Iran had sent a ten-point plan to the United States that he called "workable" for negotiations.

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"We've a Government here that's giving away millions and millions...we should look after our own people first - then help other countries," says John Dallon, a farmer and agriculture contractor. #VMNews

Concerns over students using AI in Leaving Cert assessments have dominated the ASTI conference, with teachers warning they cannot stand over work completed outside the classroom.

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The Justice Minister says he wants electronic tagging for offenders introduced as soon as possible.

The Government has reopened tenders for a pilot scheme involving 50 prisoners over 12 months, at a cost of €2.1 million, with prisons currently operating at 125% capacity.

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A 28-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with the seizure of more than €830,000 worth of ketamine in Dublin over the Easter weekend.

Conor Cooper was remanded in custody with consent to bail and is due to appear in court again next week.

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Slow-moving fuel protests have brought major roads to a standstill, with lorries, trucks and tractors converging on Dublin and disrupting routes nationwide.

The demonstrations are aimed at pressuring the Government to take further action on spiralling fuel costs.

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Manchester United’s squad are training at Carton House in Ireland as part of a midseason camp.

Winger Amad Diallo has expressed support for interim manager Michael Carrick to take the role permanently.

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🗣️ "[It] would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that's been created,"

Pope Leo XIV has called on Trump and other world leaders to pursue dialogue and reduce violence in the US-Israel war on Iran conflict, expressing hope for peace before Easter.

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🗣️ “I’m calling on the Government to be more targeted in their approach to making affordable housing available,"

John Boyle says teachers are struggling with travel and living costs, as pay and overcrowding are discussed at the INTO conference.

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Trump gave a deadline of 1am Irish time (8pm in Washington & 3.30am in Tehran) to end its blockade of Gulf oil. 

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🗣️ “We’re trying to get the Government to realise how serious it is.”

Slow-moving fuel protests are disrupting roads, with spokesperson James Geoghegan saying they won’t move until there is dialogue with Government.

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Sponsor backlash grows over Kanye West’s London Wireless Festival booking.

Diageo pulled out hours after Pepsi, amid criticism of his past antisemitic remarks and mounting calls to block his entry to the UK.

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Fuel protest convoys from numerous counties expected to converge on Dublin from 7am.

Potential disruption likely on N2, N3, N4, M7, M50, Red Cow, Liffey Valley, Bray & Naas northbound.

IRHA say they are not involved.

Gardai say it has been organised online.

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Savannah Guthrie returns to The Today Show after months off air as the search continues for her missing mother.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has not been seen since January and remains missing more than two months on.

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Trump ramps up threats of massive strikes on Iran - as Democrats brand his rhetoric “unhinged”.

Just this evening, Iran rejected ceasefire proposals, with tensions escalating and the Strait of Hormuz still closed.

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About to make history - Artemis II crew reach lunar space for the first time in over 50 years.

At around 7pm Irish time, Orion will break the distance record before slingshotting around the far side of the moon - where contact will be lost briefly.

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A man in his 50s has died after a crash in Castletownroche, Cork - the 44th road death this year.

A woman also died after a lorry collision in Letterkenny.

Another woman was seriously injured in a bus collision in Terenure.

Over 3,000 caught speeding this Easter.

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Gardaí warn of major disruption as convoy protests, organised online, are set to hit key routes nationwide from tomorrow morning

Gardai have had "limited interaction with some persons involved in publishing information about these convoys," a Garda spokesperson said.

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Gardaí are at the scene of a serious incident involving a bus and a pedestrian at Terenure Cross in Dublin.

It is understood that a woman was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 40s died following a lorry collision in Letterkenny on Friday.

Dash-cam footage from 2.15pm–3.15pm is being sought.

Meanwhile, a woman has been hospitalised after being struck by a bus in Terenure this morning.

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“I want to know before I die… I think of him every day. He didn’t deserve what happened.”

At 91, Mel Farrell is still searching for answers about the death of his brother Liam Farrell.

 Liam's body is to be exhumed as part of an ongoing investigation into his death.

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Fuel protest set to hit roads nationwide from 6am tomorrow, with convoys expected in towns and cities across the country.

Organisers are demanding further cuts to excise duty and the removal of carbon tax.

Gardaí have been notified of planned routes.

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“WE GOT HIM!” - Donald Trump says a U.S. pilot has been rescued deep inside Iran after a “daring” operation, claiming two separate missions in enemy territory with no American casualties and “full air dominance” over Iranian skies.

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Trump ramps up pressure on Iran, warning of “all hell” if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened within 48 hours - as US forces scramble to find a missing pilot, with Tehran offering a cash reward for their capture.

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Christina Koch fixed a faulty toilet aboard NASA’s Artemis II shortly after reaching orbit - dubbing herself the “space plumber”.

The crew are heading for a lunar fly-around, the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years.

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Limerick volunteers hit the streets today  for this year’s team Limerick clean-up event - after collecting the equivalent of nearly 2,000 wheelie bins of litter last year, organisers are aiming even higher. 

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Jonathan Gill arrived at the High Court under heavy armed guard - the 44-year-old is wanted by the PSNI over the murder of Robbie Lawlor, a killing linked to a violent drugs feud that also saw teenager Keane Mulready Woods murdered.

Extradition hearing set for April 21.

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Grace’s Law is now in force.

Scramblers are now banned from all public places.

From today, they can only be used on private land or in designated areas.

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BREAKING:

US fighter jet downed over Iran.

It is understood that one crew member has been rescued by American forces as searches continues for the second crew member. 

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