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1. Opposition politicians dismiss archbishop’s claim that seizing church assets is ‘opportunism’

   Minister for Children Norma Foley has sought legal advice on compelling religious orders to make contributions

2. Two men (80s) die in Co Sligo house fire

   Gardaí and emergency services responded to scene at residence near Easkey

3. Permission sought for construction of ballroom at Donald Trump’s Co Clare resort

   Decision on plans for US president’s Doonbeg resort submitted to Clare County Council due in February

4. Teenager killed in Co Clare tractor crash is named locally

   Gardaí close road for investigation and appeal for witnesses

5. Supreme Court to hear appeal over nomination process for presidential elections

   Outcome of appeal cannot upset the election of President Catherine Connolly - judges

6. Transport security force will fail to stop ‘epidemic of antisocial behaviour’, workers say

   Planned force described as impractical and a ‘toothless tiger’ in the making

7. Police investigating double attempted murder in Bangor find a man’s body

   PSNI officers have been seeking Jonathan Baker following Christmas Eve attack

8. PSNI names man they wish to speak with following stabbing in Co Down

   Members of the public urged not to approach Jonathan Baker, but to contact police

9. Dublin Airport passengers advised of possible disruption due to snow storms on east coast of US

   Passengers travelling to New York and other eastern US destinations are advised to check with their airlines

10. Met Éireann forecasts cold and dry conditions to continue into 2026

    Most areas to stay dry on New Year’s Eve, with sunny spells developing in places