Spain and Italy have promised to provide military vessels to assist the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla. A number of Irish activists, including Tadhg Hickey from Cork are on board the fleet which is attempting to bring aid to Gaza.
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There's a warning the Irish economy is showing 'parallels' with the time before the economic crash of 2008. The Economic and Social Research institute is urging the government not to risk overheating the economy again by spending too much in the budget next month.
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Barack Obama is to be given the Freedom of Dublin at an event today. However, a number of city councillors say they'll boycott the ceremony.
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The creator of Netflix's House of Guinness says he's got a good feeling about the show. The series drops today on the streaming platform and follows the Guinness dynasty after the death of Benjamin Lee Guinness.
