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Monday, 24 February, 2025

Morning Briefing

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Ireland

Ireland to donate air defence systems to Ukraine as war enters third year

Continued support for Ukraine ‘a necessity and not a choice’, Tánaiste Simon Harris to tell EU foreign ministers

Europe

‘A new and horrible feeling’: Kyiv region recalls occupation three years after Russia launched all-out war

Europe

Ukraine’s second city wakes to war, Daniel McLaughlin reports from Kharkiv

Europe

Germany shifts to the right as conservatives win election and far-right AfD surges

Ireland

Government is developing a new policy on use of DNA evidence by Irish passport applicants

Environment

‘We’ve broken the barrier’: Optimism blossoms in the battle against rhododendron at Killarney National Park

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Your Money

SSE Airtricity misread Anne’s meter, overcharged her by thousands and won’t refund her

The SSE Airtricity customer has spent more than a year trying to extract a refund from the company

Film

SAG awards 2025: Colin Farrell wins for The Batman as Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and Conclave take big prizes

Ireland

Newlyweds land job as caretakers of Great Blasket Island

Work

I’ve enjoyed the benefits of sabbatical leave. It’s deeply misunderstood by employers

Politics

Garda operation set up amid concern over safety of politicians sees 18 arrests

Ireland

Boy (5) who died after being hit by car in Portlaoise named as Aaron Hussain

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