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Government to scrap proposed changes to disability payments

Government to scrap proposed changes to disability payments

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Disability activists had criticised proposals in a recent Green Paper.
Ryanair asks High Court to quash warrant competition watchdogs used to search premises

Ryanair asks High Court to quash warrant competition watchdogs used to search premises

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The airline also contends it is entitled to damages for breach of duty and breach of Ryanair’s constitutional right to a fair trial and privacy
Limerick man filmed himself sexually abusing baby boy and shared video on social media

Limerick man filmed himself sexually abusing baby boy and shared video on social media

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Jamie Marshall had denied in interviews with gardaí that he had a sexual predilection for children, saying the abuse occurred when he took cocaine which made him become 'a creep'
Enoch Burke 'appalled' after Garda ombudsman gets access to recordings of court 'melee'

Enoch Burke 'appalled' after Garda ombudsman gets access to recordings of court 'melee'

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Enoch Burke rose to say that he was 'appalled' by the court's decision
Bus Éireann launches electric regional city bus fleet in Limerick

Bus Éireann launches electric regional city bus fleet in Limerick

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The streets of Limerick are about to become a lot quieter as the city rolls out an electric bus fleet
RSA welcomes decision to make gardaí do 30 minutes of road policing per shift

RSA welcomes decision to make gardaí do 30 minutes of road policing per shift

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

All uniformed officers must complete 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift under the new plan
Plans for almost 400 social and affordable homes along Grand Canal in Dublin

Plans for almost 400 social and affordable homes along Grand Canal in Dublin

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The proposed Bluebell Waterways development will be located along the Grand Canal in Dublin 12
Simon Harris says becoming Taoiseach ‘quite a rollercoaster’

Simon Harris says becoming Taoiseach ‘quite a rollercoaster’

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris said he will need time to deliver on his priorities.
'Lucky' farmer manages to plant potatoes as major shortage looms due to heavy rainfall

'Lucky' farmer manages to plant potatoes as major shortage looms due to heavy rainfall

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Donegal farmer Jamie Rankin was able to plant 10 acres of potatoes last Thursday, bucking the national trend
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The death of OJ Simpson is among the topics featuring on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.
Major motorway closed after collision leaves three men seriously injured

Major motorway closed after collision leaves three men seriously injured

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The two-car collision happened on the M9 at around 7.35pm on Thursday
Funding approved for almost 550 cost-rental homes across five counties

Funding approved for almost 550 cost-rental homes across five counties

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The 547 new homes across five counties will be provided at rents a minimum of 25 per cent below market rates
Family of murdered GAA official say UK government legal challenge is ‘attack on truth’

Family of murdered GAA official say UK government legal challenge is ‘attack on truth’

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

The GAA official was abducted and killed by loyalist paramilitaries as he locked the gates at Bellaghy Wolfe Tones Club in 1997.
Firefighters tackle blaze on ship at Belfast harbour

Firefighters tackle blaze on ship at Belfast harbour

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

All crew on board the vessel were evacuated safely.
Man in serious condition after assault in Dublin

Man in serious condition after assault in Dublin

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

The victim sustained multiple lacerations during the incident and was subsequently transported by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital for treatment.
Simon Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism

Simon Harris’s speech ‘absolutely clear’ despite Israeli criticism

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

The Israeli government and Israel’s ambassador to Ireland condemned a short statement by Ireland’s new Taoiseach.
Alleged murderer boasted that he knocked man out like Conor McGregor, trial told

Alleged murderer boasted that he knocked man out like Conor McGregor, trial told

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Maurice 'Mossy' Boland (36) has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher (26)
North's Attorney General considering five requests for legacy inquests in Troubles cases

North's Attorney General considering five requests for legacy inquests in Troubles cases

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

A new Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles will halt all related inquests after May 1.
Man offered to 'do damage' to key witness in garda killer Aaron Brady's murder trial

Man offered to 'do damage' to key witness in garda killer Aaron Brady's murder trial

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Dean Byrne was a criminal sharing a landing with Brady at the time
Four calls for medical help made over 12-minute period before baby's death, inquest told

Four calls for medical help made over 12-minute period before baby's death, inquest told

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Baby Sofia Wlodarczyk was pronounced dead less than 24 hours after her birth

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