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  Irish consumers warned over scam EU customs charge messages

  July 2, 2026 0

  Consumers are being urged to stay alert for scam messages requesting customs payments as new charges on smaller items purchased online from outside the European Union come into effect next month. From 1 July, customs charges will apply to all goods entering Ireland from outside the EU…

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  Around 300 jobs are now under real threat at TikTok’s Dublin office

  July 2, 2026 0

  TikTok could be set to cut around 300 jobs from its Irish operation. The company currently employs more than 2,000 people in Ireland, reports RTE. The proposed cuts are part of a reorganisation that will also involve the creation of new roles in Dublin and the redeployment of…

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  Martin says Ireland stands with Zelensky and Ukraine at EU Presidency launch

  July 2, 2026 0

  Writing on X following his arrival at Baldonnel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said: "Ukraine proves every day that it deserves to be an equal part of our common European home. "And we hope that during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU, we will manage to achieve tangible…

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  Dail passes bill that will put an end to Dublin Airport’s passenger cap

  July 2, 2026 0

  The Dáil has passed legislation to end the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. The Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill grants Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien the explicit power to amend or completely revoke the current 32-million-per-year passenger limit at Dublin Airport, reports…

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  Investigation continues after referee beaten to the ground at under 15s match in Co Clare

  July 2, 2026 0

  The chairman of Clare GAA County Board, Kieran Keating, has expressed disappointment at an incident at an Under-15 game on Monday evening when a referee was assaulted. "It's just very disappointing in this day and age, when there's been so much done to improve behaviour around the pitch. The…