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Call to fast track Bill to criminalise AI deepfakes

Call to fast track Bill to criminalise AI deepfakes

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Mr Byrne introduced the Bill in the Dáil along with Deputy Naoise O’Cearuil last April.
Up to 10,000 expected at 'No to Mercosur' protest in Athlone on Saturday

Up to 10,000 expected at 'No to Mercosur' protest in Athlone on Saturday

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

On Wednesday, the Taoiseach indicated that “a lot of progress has been made”, with the Government expected to make a decision on the deal “towards the end of the week”.
Serving Garda to stand trial on burglary, harassment, criminal damage and assault charges

Serving Garda to stand trial on burglary, harassment, criminal damage and assault charges

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Alan O'Mahony, who is stationed at Letterkenny Garda Station in Co Donegal, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Putting deer on contraceptives among proposals received for wildlife legislation review

Putting deer on contraceptives among proposals received for wildlife legislation review

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

One individual called on the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to “stop being silly stick in the muds” and introduce the beaver to Ireland’s natural habitats
Human rights expert questions Ireland's protections in wake of sexualised Grok deepfakes

Human rights expert questions Ireland's protections in wake of sexualised Grok deepfakes

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

"Ireland's not alone and internationally there is a concern about the adequacy of the mechanisms for holding the platforms to account," Ms Gallagher said.
Yellow weather warnings issued as Storm Goretti approaches Ireland

Yellow weather warnings issued as Storm Goretti approaches Ireland

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Met Éireann has issued yellow snow and rain warnings for the south of the country from Thursday afternoon.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from Ireland, recording a record €106 billion in tax revenue to €2.2 million already being spent on a Cork Event Centre.
Minister for Foreign Affairs to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast

Minister for Foreign Affairs to meet Troubles victims and politicians in Belfast

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Helen McEntee said her visit to the region on Wednesday has been a ‘priority’ for her since taking up her post in November 2025.
Mercosur threatens the fabric of rural Ireland, says youth organisation

Mercosur threatens the fabric of rural Ireland, says youth organisation

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

President of Macra, Josephine O’Neill, said that the agreement poses a "very real threat to Irish farmers"
Tributes paid to man, 20, who died while on skiing holiday in France

Tributes paid to man, 20, who died while on skiing holiday in France

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Cian O’Brien, 20, from Gleann na Rí, Tower, Co Cork, lost his life while on a skiing trip to the French Alps at the weekend.
Developer puts €1m price tag on Dublin social housing apartment in planning bid

Developer puts €1m price tag on Dublin social housing apartment in planning bid

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Ardstone subsidiary, Sandford Living Ltd, is making a renewed bid to secure planning permission for an €356m apartment scheme at the corner of Sandford Rd and Milltown Rd, Dublin 6.
Man (32) appears in court charged with murder of Donegal businessman

Man (32) appears in court charged with murder of Donegal businessman

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The accused, a popular musician with more than 15 million streams on Spotify, was handcuffed when brought into Letterkenny Courthouse flanked by detectives.
Tánaiste says fact Maduro is gone is 'good thing' as he had no 'democratic legitimacy'

Tánaiste says fact Maduro is gone is 'good thing' as he had no 'democratic legitimacy'

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Ireland is not taking a ‘softly softly’ approach over US intervention in Venezuela, the Irish deputy premier has said.
Fake sexualised images created through X ‘very serious’ – Coimisiún na Meán

Fake sexualised images created through X ‘very serious’ – Coimisiún na Meán

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

‘It’s possible that they could end up withdrawing parts of the service,’ John Evans of the Irish media regulator said.
ICS Mortgages announces fixed rate increase

ICS Mortgages announces fixed rate increase

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

ICS Mortgages is increasing fixed rates from Friday, they will rise by between 0.25 per cent to 0.45 per cent
Headline Exchequer surplus of €7.1bn

Headline Exchequer surplus of €7.1bn

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

There was a €2 billion improvement in the Exchequer surplus at the end of 2025 when receipts from the Apple tax ruling were excluded.
Cork Airport sees busiest year ever in 2025

Cork Airport sees busiest year ever in 2025

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

A total of 3.46 million passengers travelled to and from the airport last year
Ex-Ireland cricket captain and New York publican among investors in Amy Huberman wine venture

Ex-Ireland cricket captain and New York publican among investors in Amy Huberman wine venture

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

The actress and writer, who is married to rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll, launched Ah Wines last March
New mobile payment service not trying to take over Revolut sector, trade body says

New mobile payment service not trying to take over Revolut sector, trade body says

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Zippay will be available “in early 2026” for AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB customers
Enoch Burke wins leave to seek injunction against school disciplinary panel

Enoch Burke wins leave to seek injunction against school disciplinary panel

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Burke was released from prison on Tuesday morning to present his action to the court

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