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THE IRISH TIMES

Friday, 15 May, 2026

Morning Briefing
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Politics

Sinn Féin leads in Dublin Central but Social Democrats hold the advantage

Impressive showing by Gerry Hutch, but it’s hard to see a route to the seat

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Ireland

Most Northern Ireland residents who voted for Brexit believe it has failed, poll finds

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Europe

Is Angela Merkel set to return as EU envoy on Ukraine?

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Social Affairs

The childminder exodus: ‘I love it ... Leaving was not an easy decision’

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Politics

An unusual Galway byelection canvass involves a seven-minute flight

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TV & Radio

A spirit-sapping encounter between Shane Coleman and Graham Linehan

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Economy

A 10-acre site in Dublin 6 exposes the depth of Ireland’s planning paralysis

Real estate developer Ardstone bought the land in 2019 for €69m. Seven years later, construction is yet to start

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Ireland

After the inferno: Counting the cost of the Tycor fire in Waterford

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Business

Intact chief Kevin Thompson: ‘We want to be Ireland’s most respected insurance company’

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Opinion

Stephen Collins: Keir Starmer’s troubles must be worrying Micheál Martin

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Business

Donald Trump’s ‘sock puppet’ takes over the Federal Reserve. What happens next?

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Athletics

Sonia O’Sullivan: The marathon world record has given me a new challenge to chase

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