Latest irish news

Here are some of the latest Irish news stories:

Politics

• The Irish government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle the issue of homelessness, which has been rising in recent years. The law will provide for the establishment of a new national homelessness strategy and will give local authorities more powers to tackle the issue. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has announced that the government will hold a referendum on the issue of abortion in the coming months. The referendum will ask voters to decide whether to repeal the Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which currently prohibits abortion except in cases where the mother's life is at risk. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• The Irish economy has continued to grow at a strong pace, with GDP increasing by 7.8% in the first quarter of the year. The growth is driven by a combination of factors, including a strong performance from the technology sector and a rebound in the construction industry. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish government has announced plans to increase funding for the country's education system, with a focus on improving access to third-level education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The plan includes a number of measures, including the establishment of a new student grant scheme and the provision of additional funding for schools in disadvantaged areas. (Source: The Irish Independent)

Sport

• The Irish rugby team has been knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the quarter-finals. The team had been hoping to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2011, but were defeated 46-14 by the All Blacks. (Source: The Irish Times)
• The Irish football team has been drawn against Denmark in the playoffs for the 2020 European Championship. The team will play the Danes over two legs in November, with the winner advancing to the finals. (Source: The Irish Independent)

Other News

• A severe storm has hit Ireland, causing widespread damage and disruption. The storm, which was named Storm Lorenzo, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the country, causing power outages and flooding in some areas. (Source: The Irish Times)
• A new study has found that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the world to buy a home. The study, which was conducted by the website Numbeo, found that the average price of a home in Ireland is over €300,000, making it one of the most expensive countries in the world. (Source: The Irish Independent)