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Call to scrap Mercosur trade deal after vote delay

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.

Dec 20, 2025 08:33

Earlier this week, it emerged that flu rates in county Leitrim are higher than the national average.

Dec 19, 2025 18:06

It will move from its long-standing Saturday slot to every Sunday from January 11th, 2026.

Dec 19, 2025 17:37

The Poor Clare's Convent has had people coming to them 'non-stop' recently.

Dec 19, 2025 17:33

Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were mentioned in a collection of counties without a refuge space for domestic violence victims.

Dec 19, 2025 17:29

Earlier this week, the Government voted against Labour’s National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Young Persons, Apprentices and Interns) Bill.

Dec 19, 2025 17:27

The fund aims to address employment, economic, social and environmental impacts that come with the shift away from carbon-intense activities.

Dec 19, 2025 13:17

Mr Nolan was a well-known community activist who represented the party in Longford-Roscommon constituency.

Dec 19, 2025 13:15

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Dec 19, 2025 13:09

The Mercosur agreement would significantly reduce tariffs - but is strongly opposed by Irish farmers.

Dec 19, 2025 13:07

It comes after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders the signing of a free trade deal would be postponed to January.

Dec 19, 2025 13:03

The Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine is a nasal spray administered into each nostril.

Dec 19, 2025 11:54

It's expected to be completed in October 2027.

Dec 19, 2025 11:34

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