Plus: 8k workers need for Metrolink, and UK Supreme Court rules over religion in Northerin Irish schools

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Members of Kneecap Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Caireallain), Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) and (Background) DJ Próvaí (J. J. Ó Dochartaigh) playing Electric Picnic 2025. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Members of Kneecap Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Caireallain), Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) and (Background) DJ Próvaí (J. J. Ó Dochartaigh) playing Electric Picnic 2025. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

A suspected Russian spy ship, off the coast of Scotland, is believed to planning to enter Ireland’s wider waters. Conor Gallagher is writing about the Yantar today and why it’s provoking a strong diplomatic response in Westminster.

Plans for the long-awaited Metrolink project could require up to 8,000 workers; many of whom may have to be housed in Ireland for the duration of construction. Martin Wall has been covering yesterday’s Oireachtas Committee meeting.

The teaching of religion in schools in Northern Ireland will have to be made compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights after a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

And Ed Power is reviewing the new track from hip-hop trio Kneecap; their first release since a British court dismissed a terrorism case against Mo Chara in September.  

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