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Husband hired HR firm that 'harassed' his seriously ill wife with messages, judge says

Husband hired HR firm that 'harassed' his seriously ill wife with messages, judge says

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The woman was very unwell when her husband began asking her to document her illnesses to the HR department of their business, the High Court judge said
Man acquitted of sexual assault brings court action over taxi licence refusal

Man acquitted of sexual assault brings court action over taxi licence refusal

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

A man whose conviction was overturned is challenging a Garda decision to refuse him a taxi licence
O’Neill leads tributes to Tyrone footballer's brother killed on 'dangerous road'

O’Neill leads tributes to Tyrone footballer's brother killed on 'dangerous road'

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Caolan Devlin, from Coalisland in Co Tyrone, died after his car collided with a lorry
Man jailed for role in attack on nightclub bouncer that left victim with punctured lung

Man jailed for role in attack on nightclub bouncer that left victim with punctured lung

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Niall Brooks (26) was sentenced to three years and three months for his role in attacking the security man at Buzz nightclub in November 2019
Former RTÉ chair ‘attempted to speak to Minister before threatening to resign’

Former RTÉ chair ‘attempted to speak to Minister before threatening to resign’

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

New documents sent to the Oireachtas Media Committee shows a number of exchanges between Siún Ní Raghallaigh and Catherine Martin
Murder-accused told gardaí he heard voices before cutting wife's head off, court hears

Murder-accused told gardaí he heard voices before cutting wife's head off, court hears

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The Central Criminal Court jury hearing the trial has been told that they will be asked to return a "special verdict" under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
Confusion over the referendums will lead to solicitors’ paradise, Aontú says

Confusion over the referendums will lead to solicitors’ paradise, Aontú says

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Aontú is the only political party that is advocating for a No-No vote in the referendum proposals.
Eamon Ryan to meet Michael O'Leary following ‘personally abusive’ comments

Eamon Ryan to meet Michael O'Leary following ‘personally abusive’ comments

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Eamon Ryan said he would ‘set the record straight’ with Michael O’Leary
Department spent almost €50,000 on Chinese premier's visit

Department spent almost €50,000 on Chinese premier's visit

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The Office of Public Works sent the Department of Foreign Affairs a bill for €11,081 for the arrival of the Chinese delegation into Dublin Airport.
Government ‘delusional’ about University Hospital Limerick, Sinn Féin says

Government ‘delusional’ about University Hospital Limerick, Sinn Féin says

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney said tackling resourcing at the hospital is a ‘priority’ for the Government
UK lowers domestic threat level for Northern Ireland to 'substantial' from 'severe'

UK lowers domestic threat level for Northern Ireland to 'substantial' from 'severe'

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

MI5 raised the threat level about a year ago
More than 150 people contact detectives in probe into ex-neurologist Dr Michael Watt

More than 150 people contact detectives in probe into ex-neurologist Dr Michael Watt

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Police have made a new appeal for ex-patients of the doctor who was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients to come forward.
Man (57) denies exposing himself to woman while touching her in Dublin Airport

Man (57) denies exposing himself to woman while touching her in Dublin Airport

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The incident allegedly occurred in the early hours of March 20th, 2022, in Terminal 1
Irish language should be shared by all in Northern Ireland, says DUP minister

Irish language should be shared by all in Northern Ireland, says DUP minister

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Paul Givan spoke Irish and took part in ceili dancing on a visit to an Irish language school in Co Tyrone on Wednesday.
Family settle action after 'deviation in protocol' triggered man's death at Mayo hospital

Family settle action after 'deviation in protocol' triggered man's death at Mayo hospital

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The hospital offered sincere condolences to the wife and extended family of Martin Best
Supreme Court rules lower court was wrong to grant order restraining industrial action

Supreme Court rules lower court was wrong to grant order restraining industrial action

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The injunction was to remain in place pending the full hearing of the dispute.
Murder trials facing delays due to difficulties in getting psychiatric reports

Murder trials facing delays due to difficulties in getting psychiatric reports

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

There is no definitive panel of psychiatrists available to defence lawyers to conduct assessments.
‘Dangerous’ to exclusively fund RTÉ through the Exchequer, says Tánaiste

‘Dangerous’ to exclusively fund RTÉ through the Exchequer, says Tánaiste

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Micheal Martin said there should be a separate stream of revenue to ensure editorial independence within the state broadcaster.
Gardaí launch investigation after body of woman found in Dublin

Gardaí launch investigation after body of woman found in Dublin

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

A post-mortem will take place in due course which will determine the course of the investigation.
AIB to return €1.7bn to shareholders after bumper profit

AIB to return €1.7bn to shareholders after bumper profit

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

AIB shares rose 4 per cent in early trading

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