Black and white photo of a sunset over the water in La Rochelle, with the sun reflecting on wet cobblestones leading toward the harbor, silhouettes of a lighthouse and sailboat in the distance.
A quiet sunset in La Rochelle, where cobblestones meet the tide and history whispers beneath the surface. A small echo of “Sous les pavés, la plage.”
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Daphne the Dipper #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #NestBuilding #birds
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that an Emirates flight will depart Dubai for Dublin this evening.
It will carry passengers who had their flights cancelled at the weekend.
Plus the Taoiseach was warned by former Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl not to invite Donald Trump to address the Oireachtas saying such a move would disrespect the Dáil and Seanad.
Concern expressed at FF PP meeting tonight over the way new rent rules are already impacting tenants on the ground and worries aplenty too at home heating oil price gouging since Saturday.
Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan has unpaused his pause of funding for artificial pitches for League of Ireland clubs following statement from the FAI tonight which stated that Drogheda were fined €15,000 and its fans banned from Oriel Park this season.
The Irish Thalidomide Association said tonight that it is committed to receiving justice and closure for its members.
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a State apology to Thalidomide survivors.
The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste met with Irish Thalidomide Association at Government Buildings tonight.
Sinn Féin Councillor Janice Boylan was selected as the party candidate for the Dublin Central by-election and her name will now go forward to the Ard Chomhairle for formal ratification.
The Taoiseach says that clubs which are operating well in the League of Ireland should not be punished and he expects funding to be restored following discussions between the FAI and the Sports Minister today.
Officials from the FAI & LOI met with Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan this morning.
It’s understood the Minister was assured they would take specific action as early as tomorrow, having heard his concerns about the safety of patrons and protection of the State’s investment.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education and Youth, Darren O’Rourke TD, has said it is a reprieve for schools, families and SNAs, but warned that the fundamental issues at the heart of the policy remain unaddressed.
Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton TD and Minister of State for Special Education Michael Moynihan TD have tonight confirmed there will be no reductions to special needs assistants for the next school year.
An extra €19 million will be allocated to fund special needs assistants, SNAs, following a meeting of Government party leaders and several ministers tonight.
It follows an outcry last week over plans to cut the number of SNAs in al
From outside my kitchen window on Sunday
TDs Niall Collins, Claire Kerrane and Ken O'Flynn join us today to discuss #defence spending, the Residential Tenancies Bill and #ShortTermLets.
@fertha.bsky.social will also join @aine-lawlor.bsky.social in part 3.
#RTETWIP broadcasts live at 12 and again at 23:05 on
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The Dáil has rejected a Sinn Féin motion calling for the sacking of the Chair of Bord Bia Larry Murrin by 88 votes to 61 votes.
After a roll call vote, 80 TDs ended up supporting the Bill with 70 opposing.
The Dáil has passed the Residential Tenancies Bill with 79 TDs voting in favour and 70 opposing the legislation which will significantly change the rules around rent rates and duration of tenancies.
Tánaiste Simon Harris told a party meeting tonight that Finance officials are working on proposals for a savings and investment strategy designed to create better financial opportunities for citizens who wish to invest.
It looks like those involved in short term letting will be allowed up to two years to get the required planning permission. While those operating for seven years or more will benefit from what is called a grandfather regularisation.
all a bit drizzly damp and depressing esp the frizzy hair
damp days
