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Dail returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved

TDs attention focused on the government’s response to Storm Eowyn and the housing crisis.

Evening Standard

Dail expected to return to normality after speaking rights row resolved

The row was resolved after Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy weighed in – in favour of the opposition – on Monday night.

Evening Standard

Dail row over speaking time resolved after Ceann Comhairle’s intervention

Verona Murphy decided that government-affiliated TDs can not be considered as members of the opposition.

Evening Standard

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Irish Speaker refuses to recognise opposition grouping independents

It comes after furious scenes in the Dail over how speaking time should be allocated to the four TDs.

Evening Standard

How ‘stroke’ politics saddled Ireland’s new government with a fox in the hen house

The country’s most controversial politician, Michael Lowry, is the cornerstone of the coalition. That deal could haunt taoiseach Micheál Martin

The Guardian - UK

Regional independents not allowed on opposition benches in latest speaker ruling

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach.

Evening Standard

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‘Farcical’ Irish parliament row sees efforts to appoint a premier fail

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Row over opposition speaking rights leads to delay in electing taoiseach

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend Dail proceedings for almost half an hour amid chaotic scenes.

The Independent UK

Irish parliament suspended twice in row over speaking rights

It has led to a delay in the nomination of the taoiseach.

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

The Independent UK

Ashes of Florida hurricane hunter take final mission into Milton’s eye

Peter Dodge, a meteorologist who died last year at 73, given ‘387th’ flight as tribute to his dedication and research

The Guardian - US

‘Extremely dangerous’: Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida coast

Forecasters say Helene has strengthened as it is expected to make landfall in north Florida’s Big Bend region.

Al Jazeera

Hurricane Beryl takes aim at southeastern Caribbean as a powerful Category 3 storm

Hurricane Beryl is bearing down on the southeast Caribbean as a powerful Category 3 storm after previously becoming the earliest storm of Category 4 strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters

The Independent UK

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Axios

"Extremely active" hurricane season seen for the Atlantic

A coming La Niña plus record warm ocean temperatures means a blockbuster hurricane season.

WEKU

Hurricane Lee, downgraded to Category 3, remains powerful as it nears the Caribbean

Lee's sheer power is expected to bring dangerous beach conditions to Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos over the weekend. Its effects on the U.S. East Coast are still unclear.

Irish Mirror

Leinster 30-15 Ulster: The Blues book quarter-final spot with battling victory

Leo Cullen's men dealt with the brutal conditions better to set up a last eight clash with Leicester Tigers at the same venue next weekend

Irish Mirror

Balance the key for Andy Farrell as he looks to blood players but keep momentum

Jack Crowley, Craig Casey, Max Deegan and Jimmy O'Brien among the young guns who could see game time against Fiji as a chance to put their hands up for World Cup selection

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The Guardian - US

Florida braced for arrival of Storm Nicole, which could become hurricane

Hurricane and storm surge watch in effect as experts warn of heavy rainfall and significant winds for south-eastern Florida

Irish Mirror

Ireland 'A' 19-47 All Blacks XV : New Zealand fringe stars run riot at RDS

Ireland 'A' 19-47 All Blacks XV

Miami Herald

2 tropical weather systems could develop. What forecast says on those and hurricanes

MIAMI — As if to say, “Look at me, hurricane season isn’t over until Nov. 30,” two new disturbances formed in the tropics Thursday to join Tropical Depression Lisa.

Irish Mirror

'Who is serious about wanting to be in the room?' Andy Farrell explains Ireland A selections

The Ireland boss is be looking for big performances from his fringe players at the RDS Arena on Friday night

Irish Mirror

O'Mahony back for Munster while Aki on the Connacht bench for URC round two

The Munster skipper is one of numerous Ireland internationals making their seasonal bow this weekend

Axios

Hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far, defying forecasts

Forecasters are surprised, but warn that our luck is likely to run out.

Irish Mirror

Irish carpenter, 55, dies after falling from roof during work

He passed away from his injuries in Cork University Hospital at the weekend.

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