The banking sector is urging the Government to use its upcoming presidency of Council of the European Union to push forward further financial integration across the bloc as well as the EU Savings and Investment Union (SIU). The SIU is a proposal to create better financial opportunities for EU citizens, while enhancing the bloc’s financial system’s capability to connect savings with productive investments. It aims to allow easier access to capital across the EU, particularly for small- and medium-sized businesses.

More than 3,000 formerly derelict or vacant homes were brought back into use during 2025, figures show, as the Government attempts to drive up housing stock levels to address the housing crisis. Data from the Department of Housing shows that 3,066 grants were paid out in 2025 — a 127% increase from the 1,349 recorded in 2024. Donegal had 1,085 approved and 396 grants paid out, worth a combined total estimated cost of €22.4m. Cork county had 1,065 approvals and 316 grants paid out with a combined total cost of €17.3m. According to the most recent data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), in the first nine months of 2025, there were 24,325 homes completed.

'You're more likely to make friends by saying "Aboriginal person", "Aboriginal" or "Torres Strait Islander". And if you are talking about both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it's best to say either "Indigenous Australians" or "Indigenous people".' 'The use of Aboriginal as an adjective, forming noun phrases such as Aboriginal people, Aboriginal woman, Aboriginal Australian etc is preferred by many. The Aboriginal Advisory Group from Community Legal Centres NSW suggests using 'Aboriginal people' or 'Aboriginal person' which it says are both 'more positive and empowering'. 'There are plenty of people out there with some Aboriginal ancestry who are indistinguishable from white fellas but they insist on being called an "Aboriginal person",' he has written.

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The number of young people who believe the Holocaust is a myth is “shocking” and must be opposed, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. A recent survey carried out by the Claims Conference, an organisation which negotiates compensation for Holocaust survivors, suggests that 9% of people aged 18-29 who responded to the survey believe the Holocaust is a myth. Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Holocaust Memorial DayThe Taoiseach was speaking as he gave a speech at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder at the Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on Sunday.

Videos verified by The New York Times appear to contradict the US Department of Homeland Security’s account of the shooting. Mr Pretti had come to assist another protester, who had been pushed to the ground by an agent, seconds before the fatal incident. FBI director Kash Patel on Sunday insisted that Mr Pretti had been the aggressor. Connecticut senator Chris Murphy warned on Sunday that the flooding of Minneapolis with some 3,000 immigration agents had little to with undocumented immigrants. He urged the administration to work with city and state officials “to avert more chaos and achieve legitimate law enforcement goals ...

GAA: Big wins for Cork and MayoJames CoxAll-Ireland football champions Kerry have kicked off the defence of their National League Division 1 title with a win this afternoon. Monaghan fell to a 1-27 to 0-18 loss to Armagh while Andy Moran's reign as Mayo boss is underway with a 3-18 to 2-18 win over Galway. In Division 2, Cork bested Cavan by 0-24 to 2-17 while Louth got the better of Offaly by 1-21 to 0-19. They smashed Waterford 3-25 to 1-17 in their first game of the National Hurling League Division 1A. The Cats beat Offaly by 0-20 to 0-16 at Nowlan Park.

As usual the Russian prelude to Ukraine “peace” talks is a brutal reminder of its power, and so the first three-way peace talks this weekend between Russia, Ukraine and the US were ushered in by a wave of drone attacks on Kyiv, striking its battered energy system, leaving 6,000 buildings without heating. The draft 20-point peace plan under discussion originated in the autumn as a proposal negotiated between the US and Russia. It has since been revised several times, with input from Ukraine, the US, European states and other countries. The Ukrainian side said yesterday that headway had been made on the critical area of US security guarantees. Ukraine’s European partners remain excluded from the talks despite their centrality to any prospective deal and the repeated insistence by Washington that Ukraine is Europe’s problem.

Teenage girl dies after being hit by scrambler bike as teen boy arrestedA teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the crashView Image Emergency services at the scene of the accident near the Ratoath Road in Finglas (Image: )A teenage girl has died in hospital after being hit by a scrambler bike in Dublin. ‌The pedestrian, a teenage girl, was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of her injuries but, tragically, she died in hospital later that evening. ‌Meanwhile, an adult male and a teenage boy who were thought to be on the scrambler bike were also hospitalised with injuries that are not life-threatening. Gardai have confirmed that a teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the incident. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 6667500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

The title race was blown wide open on Sunday afternoon as Manchester United marched on under Michael Carrick, toppling the Premier League leaders away from home. As for Arsenal, though, it's two points from their last three Premier League games, and a rut for the table toppers. HARRY MAGUIRE - 8His height and presence were crucial against the Gunners' high balls and set-pieces, and did his job superbly until they scrambled in the second goal. Kept a cool head when the Gunners took a stranglehold of the game, and when United had to hold on at the end. KOBBIE MAINOO - 7.5Only his second Premier League start of the season but looks like he's never been away.

Lidl NFL Division 1A: Waterford 2-14 Armagh 0-8Waterford made a winning start to their Lidl NFL Division 1A campaign against last year’s league finalists Armagh at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Scorers for Waterford: Á O’Neill 0-5, C Fennell 1-1, T Ní Chrontaigh 1-0, K Hogan 0-2 (2f), C Walsh 0-2, B McMaugh 0-2, K Murray 0-1, J Queally 0-1. Armagh: M Lennon 0-3 (2f), L Marsden 0-2, K Mallon 0-1, L McConville 0-1 A McCoy 0-1. WATERFORD: K Gardiner; C Murray, L Mulcahy, R Casey, L Ní hArta, K McGrath, L Cusack; E Power, B Browne; K Murray, B McMaugh, Á O’Neill; C Fennell, C Walsh, L McGregor. ARMAGH: B Mathers; M Ferguson, C McCambridge, G Ferguson; Emily Druse, L McConville, C Towe; S Quigley, C Marley; L Marsden, A McCoy, C McNally; M Lennon, A Donnelly, K Mallon.

Uini Atonio is a doubt for France’s opening Six Nations match against Ireland after withdrawing from La Rochelle’s squad minutes before their 32-27 Top 14 defeat at Clermont. Read More Jack Boyle injury leaves Andy Farrell's Ireland facing Six Nations prop crisisWorse was to follow for France coach Fabien Galthie, when Paul Boudehent was replaced by Oscar Jegou at half-time after suffering a back injury. La Rochelle were doubly punished when Botia collapsed a Clermont-special motoring maul a metre from his own line. Clermont, however, were able to halt the fightback in its tracks, despite having two players sent to the sidelines in the closing minutes. Tries elsewhere were fewer and further between on Saturday afternoon, as dismal late January weather made handling a lottery.

The UK boss of PwC said 'materially' more companies are looking to list on the stock market – fuelling hopes of a revival in the City. Marco Amitrano, the auditor's senior partner, said reforms to market rules have helped to boost interest in firms going public in Britain – following a dearth of floats in recent years. He told the Daily Mail: 'There's more organisations looking at London to potentially list than there were this time last year.' Amitrano would not disclose the names of any companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs), which are among the kind of deals that PwC works on. A 2026 revival would build on glimmers of hope seen late last year when Shawbrook bank, Beauty Tech and Princes floated.

Liverpool have pulled out of talks with Tottenham over their approach for veteran full-back Andy Robertson. The Londoners made their move late last week as under-pressure boss Thomas Frank sought to add some much-needed experience to his squad. Liverpool listened to the approach in recognition of Robertson’s contribution to the club in the last eight-and-a-half years and the fact he is out of contract in the summer. However, the Press Association understands the club have decided against continuing negotiations over the Scotland captain, who turns 32 in March, after considering their options. Fellow centre-back Ibrahima Konate has missed the last two matches following the death of his father.

‌Matheus Cunha could face ban for outburst as Sky Sports apologise for Man Utd star READ MORE :"What happens next I'm not going to be answering it every week. Speaking on Sky Sports ' Super Sunday coverage after Sunday's win, Micah Richards asked Roy Keane if he would take Carrick as permanent Manchester United manager. View 2 Images Michael Carrick is unbeaten in his latest stint as Manchester United's interim head coach (Image: Getty Images)FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! However, Manchester United may wish to steer clear of the Austrian as a result of his defiant rant toward Palace executives last weekend. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.