Landlords with more than 100 properties now own 22% of Dublin rentals – The Irish Times

UnsplashJingle bells, initially meant for Thanksgiving, was composed by James Lord Pierpont and originally titled "One Horse Open Sleigh" before becoming known as "Jingle Bells." Despite its Christmas association, the song's lyrics have a rebellious nature with themes of drag-racing and picking up girls. Pierpont, a Confederate supporter during the Civil War, had a controversial background, making the song's sentimentality questionable. Full Article

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Labour minister Angela Eagle was questioned about Keir Starmer's promise to tackle migrant trafficking gangs as the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel on small boats rises, with over 900 making the journey recently. Eagle acknowledged the challenge posed by sophisticated trafficking networks and emphasized the need for time, cooperation, and progress rather than setting unrealistic targets for reducing migrant numbers. She highlighted the complexity of the issue and the importance of steady...

Shoppers in Edinburgh were outraged when an entitled driver took up four parking bays at a Tesco car park, causing frustration during the busy Christmas period. The incident sparked social media backlash, with locals expressing annoyance at the inconsiderate parking behavior. Speculation arose about the driver's intentions, with some suggesting they may have been trying to use disabled or family parking spaces. Full Article

Trevor Phillips challenges Tory MP Chris Philp's claim that the Rwanda scheme was a deterrent, pointing out that it never actually happened despite the £715 million spent on it. Labour scrapped the policy after winning the election, and Keir Starmer emphasizes the need to combat people smuggling gangs to stop small boat crossings, as thousands of migrants continue to make the dangerous journey from France. Full Article

Delivery backlogs caused by the closure of Holyhead Port due to Storm Darragh have been mostly cleared, with An Post processing 484,000 parcels by Sunday afternoon. However, the travel plans of tens of thousands with ferry crossings booked over the next 10 days are still at risk, prompting discussions between Irish and Welsh officials to address the trade backlog and secure alternative transport solutions. Additional ferry capacity has been arranged, with temporary relaxation of drivers'...