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Enoch Burke has arrived outside Wilson’s School in Co Westmeath and is attempting to gain access to the grounds. He was released from Mountjoy Prison yesterday after a High Court order and has been blocked by private security since arriving at around 9.20am. #VMNews

Ahead of the latest homelessness figures, the Taoiseach again pointed to the proportion of people from outside Ireland living in emergency accommodation. Opposition parties hit back, branding the comments a "disgrace" and arguing they distract from the wider issues. #VMNews

"He didn't say anything when Trump called Catherine Connolly a man." Social Democrats Senator Patricia Stephenson has criticised the Taoiseach for "choosing not to interject". More on #VMNews

It was a political dance-off in Monaghan town today. Fine Gael’s Simon Harris and Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald both visited local shop Sound Quality Gifts within hours of each other, both joining in for some jiving. #GE2024 | @newschambers Paul Quinn

Commenting on the recent fuel protests, Tánaiste Simon Harris said that in the age of social media algorithms, it is “easy to mistake volume for consensus”. He made the remark during a Government confidence vote. #VMNews

President Michael D. Higgins has left Áras an Uachtaráin for the final time this evening, closing the chapter on 14 years in office. Before departing, President Higgins was presented with flowers by a member of the Sanctuary Runners, of which he was a patron. #VMNews

The parents of Harvey Morrisson Sherratt (9), who died last month after waiting years for scoliosis surgery, spoke at a Dublin protest this weekend. It was attended by over a thousand people, appealing for change in children’s healthcare. Full Interview:

EXCLUSIVE: The father of an 11-year-old boy injured in a stabbing at his school this week has revealed that he felt he was saying goodbye to his son. Full interview: #VMNews | Hannah Murphy

#WATCH Gardaí say 11,000 demonstrators attended the protest in Limerick city today over overcrowding issues at University Hospital Limerick as hospital Emergency Departments have been seeing record trolley figures this month #VMNews

🗳️ With just days to go until the Presidential Election, Heather Humphreys sits down with Colette Fitzpatrick to share why she wants to be president. 📺 Watch #TheBigInterview tonight at 10PM on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play.

Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport has been evacuated as a 'safety precaution'. The DAA has warned that flight operations may be temporarily impacted and is urging passengers to check with their airlines for updates. 📹 Shauns_Aviation🇮🇪✈️

BREAKING: Sean McGovern has arrived at the Special Criminal Court after being extradited from Dubai.

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Hundreds of people marched through Dublin city centre today at an anti-racism demonstration. The event follows a similar march in Belfast, where thousands turned out in response to the riots that broke out following a serious knife attack in the city last week. #VMNews

🗣️ “I’m still in shock – still trying to process it.” Ireland fans have begun arriving back at Dublin Airport after the penalty shootout loss to Czech Republic. The first flights from Prague landed this morning, with some supporters travelling home from across Europe. #VMNews

🗣️ “I just left my job… I had to sell my car to afford the flight tickets.” Thousands of Ireland fans are travelling to Prague ahead of the World Cup play-off, with many making the journey without tickets. #VMNews

The Government is considering an "industrial subsidy scheme" for heavy users of diesel. It would result in cash payments that would not apply to ordinary civilians. #VMNews

#WATCH A mysterious hole on a beach has caused a stir in North Dublin. A local astronomy enthusiast is hoping the crater in Portmarnock, could be the aftermath of a cosmic event. @Hanelizaa reports ⤵️ #VMNews

Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says local residents raising concerns over noise at Dublin Airport are a “bunch of loonies”, saying he works there and has no issue with noise. 📺 Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media PLAY &amp; Virgin Media One

🗣️ “As an Irishman, he should be absolutely ashamed.” Kneecap rapper Mo Chara has criticised the Taoiseach’s planned St Patrick’s Day visit to the White House to meet Donald Trump. It comes after judges ruled Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a new terror trial. #VMNews

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan says fuel protesters are being influenced by external figures, urging them to recognise the impact of their actions. He referenced Tommy Robinson as an example of those seeking to use the protests to advance their own agenda. #VMNews

🗣️ “They’re incentivised to identify that you’re breaking your agreement” Michael O'Leary on baggage charges after conflicting statements over whether staff receive commission for identifying oversized bags. 📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media One &amp; PLAY

🗣️ “If there’s rumours of a wealth tax – I’d be gone the following day.” Michael O'Leary on whether he lives a “low frills” lifestyle like his airline and why he hasn't "upped sticks" to an overseas tax haven. 📺 The Big Interview: Michael O'Leary ▶️

A wake for Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva is taking place in Portugal today, ahead of their funeral tomorrow. #VMNews | Virgin Media Sport

Nikita Hand who alleges she was raped by Conor McGregor said she felt let down by the DPP's decision not to prosecute. Hand has taken a civil action for damages in the High Court against McGregor and James Lawrence of Rafter's Road in Drimnagh, both of whom deny the allegations.

🗣️ “When I go back to Ireland, there are more Palestinian flags than Irish flags” Make Ireland Great Again explores the Irish-US relationship, with rising conservative Kieran Laffey saying Ireland should follow the UK and engage with Turning Point USA. 📺 9pm | Virgin Media One

🗣️ "The reason people are venting and infuriated... is because what's happened is outrageous." – Senior Political Correspondent with Gript, Ben Scallan, says public anger over violent crime is being ignored in the debate. #TonightVMTV

Breaking: This is the moment Michael Healy-Rae walked out of Government to answer questions following his resignation. He said he will be voting "no confidence in the leader of the country". He said people "are hurting". More on #VMNews

BREAKING: Nikita Hand addresses the media after successfully winning her civil assault case against Conor McGregor. She expressed her relief and thanked supporters. #NikitaHand #ConorMcGregor #BreakingNews

A consultant who operated on an 18-year-old girl at University Hospital Limerick has admitted allegations of poor professional performance and misconduct. Jessica Sheedy died three days after surgery in 2018 due to multi-organ failure. #VMNews

It has been claimed that a 14-year-old was among those pepper sprayed by Gardai during a protest at Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork today. Some protesters, including a former nurse, described the scenes on the ground. #VMNews

🗣️ "At several of the protests, men broke down. That's not right." A new Virgin Media News documentary explores the fuel protests that brought parts of the country to a standstill. 📺 Ireland On Empty | Watch now on YouTube ➡️

The Taoiseach suggests Conor McGregor has not approached any Oireachtas members or local authorities to seek a nomination for the presidency. The MMA fighter has expressed interest in running for the Áras, but has criticised the process. #VMNews

Tonight on #TheBigInterview, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says local residents raising concerns over noise at Dublin Airport are a “bunch of loonies”, saying he works there and has no issue with noise. 📺 Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One

🗣️ “They’re incentivised to identify that you’re breaking your agreement” Michael O'Leary on baggage charges after conflicting statements over whether staff receive commission for identifying oversized bags. 📺 #TheBigInterview | Tonight at 9pm | Virgin Media One & PLAY