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Pharmacist says there was no communication from HSE on assistance needed at UHL

Pharmacist says there was no communication from HSE on assistance needed at UHL

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Dr Kelleher said that everyone was aware of the pressure on emergency rooms in hospitals and the crowding issues
Fears weapons flown through Irish skies being used in Gaza

Fears weapons flown through Irish skies being used in Gaza

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

181 of those flights were approved in October, the same month Israel began its an all-out offensive on Gaza.
Major changes to primary school curriculum include sex education and foreign languages

Major changes to primary school curriculum include sex education and foreign languages

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Foreign languages would also be taught in primary school along with a greater focus on other people's cultures.
Active Retirement Ireland welcomes later retirement age of 66

Active Retirement Ireland welcomes later retirement age of 66

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Maureen Kavanagh said it was a move to bridge the gap that exists between mandatory compulsory retirement faced by many in the private sector and the fact that the State pension commences at 66.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from pay to chief executives at state bodies including RTÉ likely be increased, to a crisis in the fishing industry meaning consumers may have to pay more.
Animal charity rescues puppy being 'traded for drugs' in Dublin city centre

Animal charity rescues puppy being 'traded for drugs' in Dublin city centre

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

A Cork-based animal charity rushed to the rescue on Monday night, and picked up the 3-week-old pup from Kevin Street Garda station
Oireachtas committee to be told gig economy workers are forced into 'self-employment'

Oireachtas committee to be told gig economy workers are forced into 'self-employment'

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

There are still some cases where workers in Ireland aren’t allowed access to toilets in restaurants which “clearly violates workers’ right to dignity”, a trade union will tell TDs and Senators.
Country fortunate spate of arson attacks has not led to loss of life, says Coxon

Country fortunate spate of arson attacks has not led to loss of life, says Coxon

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

There have been more than 20 fires at properties associated, sometimes incorrectly, with accommodating asylum seekers in 2023 and 2024.
Accumulated profits at David McWilliams firm increase to €1.2 million

Accumulated profits at David McWilliams firm increase to €1.2 million

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Accumulated profits at the media company operated by author, podcaster and economist, David McWilliams last year increased to €1.2 million
Court hears Meath residents' appeals of planning applications were bid to secure higher price

Court hears Meath residents' appeals of planning applications were bid to secure higher price

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Aidan Redmond, senior counsel for Glenveagh Homes Limited, disputed the contention that Pat Lynch and Denise Leavy were motivated by a “genuine interest”
Latest figures show 5.5% rise in tax revenue in first two months of year

Latest figures show 5.5% rise in tax revenue in first two months of year

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The growth was largely driven by a growth in income tax, VAT and excise duties.
Nobel laureate cannot be called as expert witness in defamation case, judge rules

Nobel laureate cannot be called as expert witness in defamation case, judge rules

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Dermot Desmond claims he was defamed when he was linked to companies which dealt with the law firm whose data was leaked during the 2016 Panama Papers controversy
Varadkar says boycotting US trip would be ‘a mistake’

Varadkar says boycotting US trip would be ‘a mistake’

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The Taoiseach traditionally presents the US president with a bowl of shamrock to mark St Patrick’s Day.
Car salesman avoids jail after garda sent him information from Pulse system

Car salesman avoids jail after garda sent him information from Pulse system

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

A man who had “a cosy relationship” with a serving garda who was under investigation for suspected criminal activity has avoided a jail term after the garda sent him information from the Garda Pulse system
Facebook and Instagram down for thousands of users worldwide

Facebook and Instagram down for thousands of users worldwide

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The outage began at around 4pm Irish time, systemic internet issue is likely to be the root cause.
Minister says he expects more legal challenges to A5 road redevelopment plans

Minister says he expects more legal challenges to A5 road redevelopment plans

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

A scheme to turn the road into a dual carriageway was first approved in 2007, but has been held up by legal proceedings and faced funding uncertainty.
Court told protest at Kildare site where state plans to house Ukrainians has de-escalated

Court told protest at Kildare site where state plans to house Ukrainians has de-escalated

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The company claims its work has been hampered by those opposed to the State's provision of accommodation to displaced persons.
‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Noxious blooms covered large parts of Lough Neagh last summer, and also affected other waterways and beaches in the region.
Man accused of sending TD 'harassment messages' offers to apologise, court told

Man accused of sending TD 'harassment messages' offers to apologise, court told

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Sean Kilkenny (48) has offered to apologise to Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe
Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, Defence Forces and prison officers raised to 62

Mandatory retirement age for gardaí, Defence Forces and prison officers raised to 62

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

The Government has increased the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 62.

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