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Revealed: Cork's illegal parking blackspots with one street the worst in Ireland

Revealed: Cork's illegal parking blackspots with one street the worst in Ireland

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Figures provided by Cork City Council show traffic wardens issued 3,212 fines for parking offences on St Patrick's Street alone
Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

Taoiseach received positive messages on Trump meeting: 'You played a blinder with that nut'

Tue, 06 May, 2025

The majority of messages Taoiseach Micheál Martin received received from the public about his White House meeting with US president Donald Trump were positive
Garda spent more than €3.6m on advertising and public relations over past two years

Garda spent more than €3.6m on advertising and public relations over past two years

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Much of the spending took place as part of an ongoing recruitment drive to bring the number of police officers in the State to at least 15,000
'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was told the Dáil speaking rights row was an "affront to Irish democracy" and asked "is this the start of a dictatorship?".
'Don't bow down to a dictator': Messages to Taoiseach on Trump visit

'Don't bow down to a dictator': Messages to Taoiseach on Trump visit

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is facing a difficult diplomatic task ahead of his meeting with US president Donald Trump
Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

A breakdown of prosecutions from the District Court shows that 361 offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act were heard during 2023 and 2024
Cost of replacing wall around government building soared to €490,000

Cost of replacing wall around government building soared to €490,000

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The project at the Workplace Relations Commission was originally expected to cost around €200,000
Major tax cut on buying bikes parked over fears consumers would not benefit

Major tax cut on buying bikes parked over fears consumers would not benefit

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

In pre-budget discussions, Finance Minister Jack Chambers was briefed on Department of Transport proposals to reduce the rate that applies from 23 per cent to 13.5 per cent
At least 2,700 cyclists sent to hospital after accidents over two-year period

At least 2,700 cyclists sent to hospital after accidents over two-year period

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

The HSE said the most common type of injuries among bike users were to their heads, elbows or forearms.
Department of Justice record more than 480 data breaches over last three years

Department of Justice record more than 480 data breaches over last three years

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

The breaches occurred across the department including key areas like international protection, the response to the Ukraine refugee crisis, and in citizenship applications
More than 280 gardaí have resigned within five years of joining

More than 280 gardaí have resigned within five years of joining

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

There were 55 resignations within five years of joining in the first 11 months of 2024
Prisoners given punishments for rule breaking 16,000 times last year, figures show

Prisoners given punishments for rule breaking 16,000 times last year, figures show

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

The figures were released by the Irish Prison Service
'Blanket approach' objections to information requests criticised by commissioner

'Blanket approach' objections to information requests criticised by commissioner

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Information Commissioner Ger Deering said a number of State bodies are relying on external legal advice for dealing with Freedom of Information requests and parliamentary questions
More than 900 Irish applications to British Army as Defence Forces numbers fall

More than 900 Irish applications to British Army as Defence Forces numbers fall

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Figures from the UK Ministry of Defence show that 824 individuals with a postcode in the 26 counties had sought to sign up for their regular forces during the last three recruitment years
'The only reason I voted Fine Gael': Varadkar received mostly positive messages from public after resignation

'The only reason I voted Fine Gael': Varadkar received mostly positive messages from public after resignation

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Leo Varadkar's decision to resign came as a huge shock to the country in March as he outlined both personal and professional reasons for the decision
'Authoritarian', 'Ireland will be police state': Complaints to politicians over hate speech legislation

'Authoritarian', 'Ireland will be police state': Complaints to politicians over hate speech legislation

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Constituents have labelled proposed hate speech legislation "authoritarian" and complained to TDs that it will make Ireland a "police state"
Dublin riots: Taoiseach receives mixed messages on 'far-right thugs' and 'uncontrolled immigration'

Dublin riots: Taoiseach receives mixed messages on 'far-right thugs' and 'uncontrolled immigration'

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

The riots broke out on the evening of Thursday, November 23rd, following a knife attack on Parnell Square in which a number of people were injured

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