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British catalog retailer Argos says that it will close all of its stores in the Republic of Ireland by June, with the loss of 580 jobs, saying that the investment needed to modernize its operations in the country was "not viable".
2023-01-19

Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic expel Russian diplomats.
2022-03-29

At least three people are killed in Ireland as over 360,000 homes lose power due to the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia.
2017-10-16

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC), Ireland's police Ombudsman, is revealed to have been bugged, with emails, wi-fi and phone systems at its Dublin headquarters also accessed illegally and internationally.
2014-02-10

In Ireland, the Dáil votes to approve the controversial Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013
2013-07-12

Veteran Labour Party TD Michael D. Higgins writes to the Irish Department of Justice regarding the activities of undercover British police officer Mark Kennedy, who infiltrated protest movements across Europe, including several on Republic of Ireland territory. He describes it as "of grave concern" and that "this type of activity undermines respect for the law and it is very sinister in that it can damage good causes."
2011-01-15

Ireland expels an Israeli diplomat as "a victim of the actions of the state they represent" after an investigation states that 8 forged Irish passports were used in the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.
2010-06-15

Ryanair cancels all of its flights between Ireland and the United Kingdom until 13:00 on Friday 23 April and all Northern European flights — Ireland, UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, Baltic States and North Italy — until 13:00 on Thursday 22 April.
2010-04-20

Irish Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen is hospitalised after the escalation of a recent chronic back complaint, disrupting some of his work, including a visit to the United States. [http:--www.rte.ie-news-2010-0302-cullenm.html (RTÉ)] [http:--www.irishtimes.com-newspaper-breaking-2010-0302-breaking46.html ("The Irish Times")] [http:--www.examiner.ie-breakingnews-ireland-cullen-expected-to-stay-in-hospital-for-the-week-448401.html ("Irish Examiner")] [http:--www.newstalk.ie-news-news-headlines-martin-cullen-hospitalised638- (Newstalk)]date=August 2019
2010-03-2

Ireland is hit by two earthquakes over a 24-hour period, described as "unusual" by experts.
2010-01-27