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HSE chief ‘shocked and horrified’ at UHL overcrowding

HSE chief ‘shocked and horrified’ at UHL overcrowding

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

It comes amid a decision to cancel scheduled care across five hospitals and injury units in the Mid-West for an indefinite period.
‘Significant visible policing operation’ across Northern Ireland – PSNI

‘Significant visible policing operation’ across Northern Ireland – PSNI

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones said police are prepared for what they expect to be a busy weekend with protests as well as other events.
Murdered Tipperary pensioner was 'remarkable lady', funeral told

Murdered Tipperary pensioner was 'remarkable lady', funeral told

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The body of mother-of-five Josie Ray was discovered at her home in Nenagh on Sunday afternoon
Masked raider with lighter poured flammable liquid in front of mother and baby, court told

Masked raider with lighter poured flammable liquid in front of mother and baby, court told

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Darragh Kane (25), of Cushlawn Park, Tallaght, was accused of carrying out a knife robbery at his local shop
Man arrested over bomb threat to Taoiseach's home

Man arrested over bomb threat to Taoiseach's home

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The threat was made in a phone call to the Samaritans.
Watchdog urges authorities to stop prison drug smuggling after death of young inmate

Watchdog urges authorities to stop prison drug smuggling after death of young inmate

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The Office of the Inspector of Prisons has recommended that the Irish Prison Service should intensify efforts to physically prevent drugs from entering jails
UHL remains most overcrowded hospital despite reductions in scheduled care

UHL remains most overcrowded hospital despite reductions in scheduled care

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded hospital in Ireland on Friday
Gardaí warn students of rental scams as one victim loses more than €3,600

Gardaí warn students of rental scams as one victim loses more than €3,600

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Gardaí said one third of all accommodation scams take place during August to September each year
PSNI appeals to public after violent disorder

PSNI appeals to public after violent disorder

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The PSNI said it dealt with a number of race-related hate crimes and other disorder on Thursday night.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

The front pages on Friday, August 9th
Woman dies and six others in hospital after Mayo road crash

Woman dies and six others in hospital after Mayo road crash

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

The two-vehicle collision took place on the N59 near Newport at about 4.30pm on Thursday
Police release images of six people in relation to Belfast disorder probe

Police release images of six people in relation to Belfast disorder probe

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Police said 22 people had been arrested in recent days as they condemned violence in the city as ‘a disgrace’.
Cancelling scheduled care at five hospitals ‘abandonment of people of Mid-West’

Cancelling scheduled care at five hospitals ‘abandonment of people of Mid-West’

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association said the decision ‘effectively amounts to a dereliction of hospitals across the Mid-West’.
Man dies following road crash in Co Tyrone

Man dies following road crash in Co Tyrone

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

One vehicle was involved in the incident in the Drumquin area on Monday evening.
Twitter agrees to temporarily stop processing European user data to train AI systems

Twitter agrees to temporarily stop processing European user data to train AI systems

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Twitter claimed that it may not be able to provide X to its European users if the court action succeeds.
Man (23) accused of money laundering involving cryptocurrencies released on bail

Man (23) accused of money laundering involving cryptocurrencies released on bail

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Kevin Daniel Andrei (23) appeared at Dublin District Court charged with three counts of possessing close to €600,000 in crime proceeds
Record breakers: Wexford Fleadh Cheoil breaks Guinness World Record with 2,516 tin whistle players

Record breakers: Wexford Fleadh Cheoil breaks Guinness World Record with 2,516 tin whistle players

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

Visitors from America, China, and Australia took part alongside Irish players from across the island at Chadwick Wexford Park to break the record
'Miracle' saved life of man who was repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight, court told

'Miracle' saved life of man who was repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight, court told

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

An ongoing dispute in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, has led to 15 incidents within the past five weeks
Trade unions lead rally ‘demanding action’ after nights of disorder in Belfast

Trade unions lead rally ‘demanding action’ after nights of disorder in Belfast

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

A crowd gathered outside Parliament Buildings ahead of a recall of the Assembly following nights of disorder in Belfast.
Paschal Donohoe ‘confident’ reforms of health spending will be implemented

Paschal Donohoe ‘confident’ reforms of health spending will be implemented

Thu, 08 Aug, 2024

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (Ifac) warned that the health overspend could go above €2 billion this year.

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