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What are the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and will it succeed?
What are the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and will it succeed?
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group has come into effect after 14 months of fighting

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

ieExplains: What is the difference between the Met Éireann weather warnings
ieExplains: What is the difference between the Met Éireann weather warnings
This is what Met Éireann has to say about the yellow, orange, and red weather warnings

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

ieExplains: What are election manifestos and why are there so many of them?
ieExplains: What are election manifestos and why are there so many of them?
Here, we explain everything you need to know 

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections
ieExplains: Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election 
This year, Ireland is voting on two referenda and in local and European elections — so now is the time to check if you are on the electoral register 

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Irish Budget 2025
ieExplains: What happens when Simon Harris calls the election?
Once Mr Harris travels to Áras an Uachtaráin to request that President Michael D Higgins dissolve the Dáil, an election must be held within 30 days

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

ieExplains: What is the electoral college and how does it choose the next US president?
ieExplains: What is the electoral college and how does it choose the next US president?
As the US prepares for , Donald Trump is aiming for a White House comeback while Kamala Harris is campaigning to make history and become the first woman to be elected president. The race hinges on 270 electoral votes.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
ieExplains: What's going on with the recent Sinn Féin scandals?
A number of scandals have rocked the party in the past week or so

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Iron Dome Rocket Interceptions of Hamas Rockets- Southern Israel- Night Attack On Ashdod City
ieExplains: What are Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?
Israel’s multilayered air defence system appears to have passed another test after fending off Iran’s latest missile barrage. In Tuesday’s night’s strike, Iran fired over .

Sat, 05 Oct, 2024

Budget calculation
ieExplains: Here's what to expect from Budget 2025 
This year the Government has a €8.3bn package to work with, which will be split between €6.9bn of public spending and €1.4bn on tax cuts and changes

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

ieExplains: What time is the Trump v Harris debate on and how can I watch it in Ireland?
ieExplains: What time is the Trump v Harris debate on and how can I watch it in Ireland?
It will be the first chance some 240 million US voters get to hear Trump and Harris explain their policies side by side ahead of the November 5 election

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Revolut app logo
ieExplains: Why are people calling for a boycott of Revolut?
Last month, the Bank of Israel issued Revolut an ID code, enabling Revolut to allocate payment account numbers to its customers, prompting calls for a boycott in solidarity with Palestine

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

ieExplains: How the TikToker behind the 'very demure, very mindful' trend lost out
ieExplains: How the TikToker behind the 'very demure, very mindful' trend lost out
Creator failed to file a trademark for the phrase on time and someone else got there before her, meaning she will not be able to use the phrase commercially

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Paralympic Games
ieExplains: Everything you need to know about the Paralympic Games
More than 4,400 athletes from 154 countries are taking part in this year's Paralympic Games

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

ieExplains: Measles — Here is what you need to know
ieExplains: Measles — Here is what you need to know
From symptoms to treatment, here is what you need to know about the measles

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024

ieExplains: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?
ieExplains: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?
Earlier this year, scientists reported the emergence of a new form of mpox in a Congolese mining town that can kill up to 10% of people and may spread more easily

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

ieExplains: What are bedbugs and how can I avoid them? 
ieExplains: What are bedbugs and how can I avoid them? 
Bedbugs often leave a bite mark on the face, neck, arms and hands

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State? 
Why has President Higgins convened the Council of State? 
The Council of State has been convened to examine whether a piece of legislation is constitutional on 29 occasions. However, only 15 of those times was the bill sent to the Supreme Court 

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD
ieExplains: Michael McGrath will be Ireland's new EU commissioner. How was he chosen?
It is thought that the role pays €310,000 a year

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?
ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?
Three separate elections take place on Friday. Here's what you need to do in order to make your voice heard

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Palestine flag flying
ieExplains: Ireland has recognised the State of Palestine. What does that change? 
Today the Palestinian flag flies outside Leinster House as Ireland formally recognises the of the State of Palestine as a sovereign, independent State.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Criminal Justice Bill
ieExplains: How homeless people can vote in the June elections
There are members of the public who may not be aware that they are eligible to vote in elections or do not know how they should go about registering

Thu, 16 May, 2024

ieExplains: Here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2024
ieExplains: Here's everything you need to know about Eurovision 2024
It’s that time of year again — Eurovision

Tue, 07 May, 2024

ieExplains: What is an Ard Fheis and why are they deemed important?
ieExplains: What is an Ard Fheis and why are they deemed important?
What exactly happens at an Ard Fheis and why do political parties still see them as one of the most important events in the calendar?

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

ieExplains: Path clear for Simon Harris to become Taoiseach. Here's what happens next
ieExplains: Path clear for Simon Harris to become Taoiseach. Here's what happens next
If no other names are put forward to contest the leadership election, Mr Harris will be deemed elected as leader of Fine Gael at 1pm on Monday — when nominations close

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

ieExplains: What happens now Varadkar has resigned? Will there be an election?
ieExplains: What happens now Varadkar has resigned? Will there be an election?
When will we have a new Taoiseach? Your questions answered

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

ieExplains: What do you mean there's another referendum coming? 
ieExplains: What do you mean there's another referendum coming? 
The referendum on Unified Patent Court was officially announced by the Government in January of this year

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

ieExplains: Is the US really preparing to ban TikTok?
ieExplains: Is the US really preparing to ban TikTok?
A bill passed Wednesday by the US House of Representatives requiring TikTok owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban is most existential threat yet

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Irish Children's Referendum
ieExplains: Ireland is voting in two referendums — here is what you need to know
Two proposed changes to our Constitution focus on the definition of family, care in the home, and references to women and mothers

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Irish Children's Referendum
ieExplains: What to expect on voting day and what to bring with you 
Before you head to the polls, here is everything you need to know about voting on March 8

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

ieExplains: What is the deposit return scheme and will I get money for recycling?
ieExplains: What is the deposit return scheme and will I get money for recycling?
Ireland will introduce a new deposit return scheme from today. Here's everything you need to know.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

ieExplains: Why are we seeing so many storms this season?
ieExplains: Why are we seeing so many storms this season?
Since the storm season began in September 2023, Ireland has been hit with 10 storms

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

ieExplains: Who is Li Qiang and why is he in Ireland?
ieExplains: Who is Li Qiang and why is he in Ireland?
Here is all you need to know about the Chinese premier's visit

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
ieExplains: What is the Ceann Comhairle and what do they do?
When a new Dáil is created, the first order of business is to elect the Ceann Comhairle. Ceann Comhairle, meaning Head of Council, acts as speaker or presiding officer for the Dáil.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Saving and pension planning
ieExplains: What is pension auto-enrollment and how does it affect me?
The new scheme will be introduced this year and is set to impact more than 750,000 workers

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Cost of living crisis
ieExplains: Here are the cost-of-living payments from Budget 2024 that take effect from today
Reduction in USC and increase to minimum wage among measures to kick in from January 1

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Santa Claus riding on sleigh with gift box
ieExplains: How fast does Santa travel and how many toys does he make?
How many toys can he fit in his sleigh and how many toys can the big man make? Dr Naomi Lavelle on the important questions like how does Santa do it all?

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Man watching TV, lying on sofa, legs on table
ieExplains: What is a 'dodgy box'? Is it illegal, and what's happening with them now?
We ask a legal expert all about them...

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

ieExplains: What happened at Cop28, what deal was agreed and what happens next?
ieExplains: What happened at Cop28, what deal was agreed and what happens next?
Almost 200 countries have come to an agreement on the need to get in the future following marathon negotiations at the UN's climate change summit in Dubai.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

ieExplains: Who can run for president and what does the president do?
ieExplains: Who can run for president and what does the president do?
Here, we explain what it takes to run for president and what the job entails. Who can run for president?  In order to run for president there are several criteria a person must meet.

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Dangerous prescription drug, Fentanyl
ieExplains: What is fentanyl and is it a problem in Ireland?
Fentanyl is a strong opioid painkiller, which is around 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and heroin

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Biden COP27 Climate Summit
ieExplains: Cop28 starts this week. But what is it? Here's everything you need to know
Cop kicks off on Thursday. But what is it? 

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

ieExplains: Who is the Irish Ambassador to Israel and why is she in the news?
ieExplains: Who is the Irish Ambassador to Israel and why is she in the news?
The issue comes days after the release of Emily Hand, a child who had been kidnapped by Hamas.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

ieExplains: What is the triple lock and why is it so important?
ieExplains: What is the triple lock and why is it so important?
The Government is moving to remove the triple lock, with Micheál Martin saying he has instructed officials in the Department of Defence to prepare legislative proposals 'without delay'. But what is it?

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

ieExplains: Are we still putting our household waste in the wrong bin?
ieExplains: Are we still putting our household waste in the wrong bin?
The Environmental Protection Authority has called on local authorities to do more to ensure householders segregate waste properly

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

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