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Investigation launched after man dies in garda custody in Waterford
Investigation launched after man dies in garda custody in Waterford
FiosrĂș, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, are investigating the incident

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Irish workers 'short-changed' by unfair pay – Ictu
Irish workers 'short-changed' by unfair pay – Ictu
Irish Congress of Trade Unions poll suggests 52% of workers feel their pay does not match their contribution to their job

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

'Ireland stands in solidarity with Ukraine' on eve of fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
'Ireland stands in solidarity with Ukraine' on eve of fourth anniversary of Russian invasion
Peace rallies in Ireland heard support for Ukrainians, which was echoed by foreign minister Helen McEntee who said: 'Ireland stands firmly with the Ukrainian people'

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

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Growing calls for Ireland to set up an EU presidency security task force
There are calls for An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, and other agencies to co-ordinate security ahead of Ireland’s presidency of the EU

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Legislation ‘absolutely failed’ children killed by their mother
Legislation ‘absolutely failed’ children killed by their mother
Seanad hears that 'ambiguity' across a number of acts of the Oireachtas had 'catastrophic' consequences for Andrew McGinley's family

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
HSE wrote off over €50m of bad debt between 2023 and 2024
Figures provided to the Public Accounts Committee show outstanding patient debts at the end of 2023 stood at €102.4m

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Fine Gael choose SeĂĄn Kyne to contest Galway West by-election
Fine Gael choose SeĂĄn Kyne to contest Galway West by-election
Mr Kyne has been a TD, a Minister of State, the Government Chief Whip and, most recently, Leader of the Seanad.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Movies, fast food and tailgating among 160 complaints from learner drivers about instructors
Movies, fast food and tailgating among 160 complaints from learner drivers about instructors
Road Safety Authority (RSA) received complaints about instructors including inappropriate behaviour such as sexualised comments and a racial slur

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

McDonald: 'Cruel' SNA review should be abandoned, not paused
McDonald: 'Cruel' SNA review should be abandoned, not paused
The Dublin Central TD suggested that the Government does not “fully understand or appreciate or even value the work” conducted by SNAs

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

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Three people dead and four injured in Co Armagh road crash
Two men aged 31 and 48 and a 23-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene, while four other people were injured

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Teenage pedestrian killed in Navan hit-and-run named locally
Teenage pedestrian killed in Navan hit-and-run named locally
The teenager who was killed while walking her dog in Navan has been named locally.  Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe died on the Slane Road (N51), Navan on Saturday, at approximately 8. 20pm.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Woman dies following Co Galway crash
Woman dies following Co Galway crash
A woman has died following a collision in Co Galway on Saturday. GardaĂ­ and emergency services attended the scene of the single-vehicle crash, which occurred at Rooaun, Eyrecourt, at approximately 8. 15pm.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

PAC chair says Drew Harris €600,000 residence remaining empty "defies belief"
PAC chair says Drew Harris €600,000 residence remaining empty "defies belief"
Former Commissioner Harris left his post last September after a seven-year term.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Over €1m worth of cigarettes seized in Mayo as garda investigation launched
Over €1m worth of cigarettes seized in Mayo as garda investigation launched
The cigarettes seized will now be subject to further examination.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

MISSING PERSONS PROTESTS
Family of Jo Jo Dullard issue public appeal as Wicklow search continues
Searches in an area between Baltinglass and Dunlavin for Ms Dullard and Deirdre Jacob began last week

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

GardaĂ­ identify victim of serious Temple Bar assault
GardaĂ­ identify victim of serious Temple Bar assault
Investigators thank public after identifying man seriously injured in early-morning assault on Cope Street

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Common conditions service launch
Advocacy groups threaten High Court action over delayed spinal care inquiry
Campaigners say delays and concerns over independence leave families with no option but legal action

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

School stock
SNA cuts protests planned in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway as review paused
Demonstrations planned nationwide as ministers face mounting pressure to guarantee SNA supports for children with additional needs in September

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

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Surge in judicial reviews taken by asylum seekers as Government ramps up deportations
Number of cases tripled over three years, with 175 judicial reviews taken last year in asylum cases 

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Stardust nightclub fire
Stardust redress scheme 'makes a shambles of the State apology now', say survivors
Basing this new scheme on one that was itself heavily criticised at the time speaks to how critics claim it is a 'one-size-fits-all' approach that ignores the lasting impacts that have lingered well beyond the first one, writes Sean Murray

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Autistic man with emotional age of a child in jail over Christmas
Autistic man with emotional age of a child in jail over Christmas
Judge emphasised she did not want to send him to prison but had no choice because the HSE had no placement for him

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Building stock
State competency register of builders still to get off the ground four years after laws passed
A voluntary register with around '500 building and contracting entities' has been in place since 2014, but it has been estimated that up to 20,000 will be required to register on the Construction Industry Register of Ireland

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

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Households' response to storms leading to 'worse environmental outcomes'
The National Economic and Social Council said the major shift needed in energy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions is leading to missed opportunities

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Irish cabinet
'Clear as muck': Government slammed for confusion over SNA roles
There is “no point” in announcing a target completion for a review of special needs assistant (SNA) allocations, a minister with responsibility has said.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Rainy Weather
Thunderstorm warning issued for four counties as heavy showers forecast
Heavy, thundery showers and spot flooding expected in parts of the west as mild temperatures continue

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

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Households face gloomy 'vibecession' with food bills expected to remain high
David Looney, a financial advisory director at Alpha Wealth, said the inflation figures for January show that the rising cost of food remains 'stubbornly' high as consumers are feeling the pinch

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

'Horrific' death of pregnant horse prompts call for crackdown on sulky racing
'Horrific' death of pregnant horse prompts call for crackdown on sulky racing
Senator cites pregnant horse’s death and urges stronger enforcement against illegal sulky racing and urban animal neglect

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Uber app user changes
Uber-style taxis operated by private individuals shot down by minister
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said its research highlighted a supply shortage in the taxi sector, as 40% of people who tried to get a taxi in December reported difficulties

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Department of Housing to launch map of derelict properties
Department of Housing to launch map of derelict properties
The proposal comes as the Government is due to introduce a derelict property tax in the years ahead

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

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Families and children 'abused by the State' due to Camhs failures
Sinn FĂ©in's Pa Daly highlighted how the report found that 94% of children with an intellectual disability who used the service were prescribed psychotropic medication generally

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

4,500 empty asylum seeker beds can't be offered to 500 male applicants sleeping rough, PAC told
4,500 empty asylum seeker beds can't be offered to 500 male applicants sleeping rough, PAC told
The Department of Justice, which reassumed responsibility for the asylum seeker process last May, has 'people arriving every day'

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Dublin Taxi
Government has 'no intention' of allowing rideshare apps to address taxi shortage, minister says
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien was responding to research which highlighted supply shortage in the taxi sector

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Fine Gael think-in
New law requires State bodies to publish media advertising costs
Under the bill, public authorities or entities will be obliged to publish information on the total amount spent on advertising and the amount spent with individual media providers

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
HSE manager has 'empathy' for mother of intellectually disabled adult, but action 'not sensible'
Dr Andy Phillips, the regional executive officer for the South-West, said it was 'clearly difficult' for him to comment on an individual case

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Children sitting on windowsill and ignoring real life immersed in their cell phones
Social media 'well down the list' of factors impacting youth mental health, experts say
Placing blame on social media distracts from 'more fundamental societal issues' causing mental health issues among young people

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

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Inflation steady at 2.7% as grocery and insurance costs continue to climb
Latest CSO data shows steady inflation, with sharp increases in groceries, education, rents and insurance costs

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

CC AUTHORITY MEETING
GardaĂ­ urged to prioritise mental health and community safety
Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has published its 'policing priorities' for An Garda SĂ­ochĂĄna through to 2028, based on a public consultation and meetings with serving gardaĂ­, experts, and community stakeholders

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Martin hits out as full copy of report leaked in advance of Cabinet meeting
Report on digital and AI strategy 'not clear' and it was 'open to interpretation' as to what the Government intended to restrict

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Government accused of trying to rush through changes to asylum process
Government accused of trying to rush through changes to asylum process
Sinn FĂ©in justice spokesperson Matt Carthy said the Government is "desperately now chasing to try to get legislation in place prior to the deadline" for the EU migration and asylum pact.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Presbyterian Church in Ireland hit by ‘ecclesiastical earthquake’ over safeguarding
Presbyterian Church in Ireland hit by ‘ecclesiastical earthquake’ over safeguarding
The church has held its second gathering in Belfast to hear an update on failings in welfare and protection processes

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Councils facing 'serious measures' over housing inaction, says minister
Councils facing 'serious measures' over housing inaction, says minister
"I think this is the biggest test of local democracy in decades," said housing minister James Browne, as he criticised local councils for not zoning more land for housing.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?
Why does the Government want to help build four new flour mills?
The Government hopes to establish up to four mills at a cost of up to €5m each.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Labour accuses Government of causing 'fear and distress' as SNA review dominates DĂĄil debate
Labour accuses Government of causing 'fear and distress' as SNA review dominates DĂĄil debate
Also, anger is continuing to grow in Fianna FĂĄil, with the issue dominating its parliamentary party meeting this week

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

FBL-EUR-NATIONS-ISR-BEL
Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Fifa and Uefa of 'aiding and abetting war crimes'
The organisation said the complaint to the International Criminal Court centres on both organisations' inclusion of Israeli football clubs based in illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territory in its tournaments

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases
Lack of clarity on short-term lets pushing tourism industry 'off the Cliffs of Moher'
The chairman of the Irish Self-Catering Federation also said there were two concerns about planning

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Return of sugar beet processing in Ireland unlikely, says agriculture minister
Return of sugar beet processing in Ireland unlikely, says agriculture minister
"As somebody who was born and raised in south Kildare, whose uncle was a sugar beet farmer for many years, I greatly lament the loss of the sugar beet industry," said agriculture minister Martin Heydon, as he announced a scheme to establish up to four new flour mills across the country.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year, Oireachtas committee told
Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year, Oireachtas committee told
Cork woman Mairie Cregan, of Feileacain the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, discussed the need to raise awareness of preventable baby deaths

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

School stock
Government accused of causing 'fear and distress' over move to cut SNA numbers in schools
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin said the Government was increasing the funding for SNA posts and the 'issue' focused on the deployment of SNAs

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Housing market
House prices 25% above level at height of Celtic Tiger boom
The trend is particularly noticeable outside Dublin, where prices are close to 28% higher than they were in May 2007

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Special needs education body ordered to pay €40,000 to deaf job applicant over discrimination
Special needs education body ordered to pay €40,000 to deaf job applicant over discrimination
Applicant who unsuccessfully applied for the role of 'adviser deaf/hard of hearing' advertised in March 2022, claimed the National Council for Special Education had breached the Employment Equality Act over its requirement for candidates to have a qualification in Irish sign language

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

A third of hot school meals do not meet basic nutritional standards, minister says
A third of hot school meals do not meet basic nutritional standards, minister says
Social protection minister Dara Calleary said dietician appointed to review programme found basic compliance with nutritional standards but there were issues around the availability of fruit and vegetables

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

More than 84,000 Ukrainians remain in Ireland four years after Russia’s invasion
More than 84,000 Ukrainians remain in Ireland four years after Russia’s invasion
CSO data shows strong workforce participation and school enrolment as thousands of Ukrainians continue building lives

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Young woman, 20s, taken to hospital after hit-and-run in Cavan
Young woman, 20s, taken to hospital after hit-and-run in Cavan
The single-vehicle collision occurred on Tuesday evening. 

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Harlesden shooting death
Bus driver dies at scene of crash involving school children in Armagh
The collision occurred in the Belleeks area

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Accountability gaps amid ‘rising anti-migrant sentiment’, report finds
Accountability gaps amid ‘rising anti-migrant sentiment’, report finds
The report calls for explicit recognition of anti-black racism in line with EU standards

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

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Warning that 'flooding is a risk across the country'
The forecasting agency said there is a risk of flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions in affected areas.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna FĂĄil meeting hears
SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna FĂĄil meeting hears
Sources at the party meeting said people were 'very annoyed' at cuts to support

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Is Gerard Hutch being turned into a celebrity ahead of the Dublin Central by-election?
Is Gerard Hutch being turned into a celebrity ahead of the Dublin Central by-election?
Stage appearance blurs line between art and politics as Gerard Hutch prepares for another Dublin Central by-election battle

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Irish MEPs call on Europe to tackle Shein's 'empire of addiction'
Irish MEPs call on Europe to tackle Shein's 'empire of addiction'
Investigation will examine illegal products, child protection safeguards and addictive platform features under EU digital rules

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Knife crime sentencing
Local authority home loan scheme to rise by up to €55,000 under new Cabinet plans
Proposed increases of up to €55,000 aim to reflect rising property prices and support first-time and fresh-start buyers

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Booking.com HQ headquarters head office building on the Rembrandtplein Rembrandt Square with the statue of Rembrandt. Amsterdam.
Timing of short-term letting regulations an 'impossible challenge' for small operators
Oireachtas enterprise committee to hear from Booking.com's Fiona MacCnnacher

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

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Government to introduce social media ban for under-16s in online safety push
Cabinet to prioritise legislation and pilot age verification tool as Ireland weighs EU-wide or unilateral social media restrictions

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Hoxton Hotel protest
Protesters criticise late-night venue closures after hotel seeks injunction
Protest organiser Blew, a local DJ, said the city has lost a number of late-night venues to 'hotel chains or apartment buildings'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
Taoiseach to meet thalidomide survivors as calls for State apology intensify
Six decades after thalidomide caused catastrophic birth defects, survivors seek a formal State apology and appropriate redress

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Flood warning in place for eight counties 
Entire country at risk of flooding, emergency management body warns
Emergency officials warn saturated ground and rising rivers leave every county vulnerable as heavy rain moves in

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

ROTUNDA HOSPITAL DUBLIN. PIC:COLLINS AGENCY
Government to consider judicial review after plans for new wing at Dublin maternity hospital rejected
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said her concern was how to deliver the new critical wing quickly

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike
Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike
Transport minister Darragh O'Brien said he expected the ban to be in place in the coming weeks

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Close-Up Of Woman Burning Cigarette
Doctors outline six actions for Government to 'deliver a tobacco-free future by 2035'
The six actions proposed by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland group include the roll-out of new laws around the sales of e-cigarettes

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Because our independence matters to us
HSE 'concerned' about high cost of housing people with disabilities in commercial care
The HSE’s use of for-profit companies across disability services has increased massively over the past three years alone

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

PSNI stock
Police appeal for information after suspected arson at site of historic school
A small blaze was discovered at a derelict building at the old Cabin Hill site in east Belfast on Sunday

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob missing
GardaĂ­ dig at Wicklow quarry in search linked to Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard murders
Excavation work underway near Dunlavin after new intelligence received in long-running investigations into two missing women

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'No cuts to SNA numbers': Controversial review paused following backlash
'No cuts to SNA numbers': Controversial review paused following backlash
Education minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed in a statement that there will be 'no cuts to SNA numbers'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Tuam family group hits out at 'deeply upsetting' online posts over excavations at mother and baby home
Tuam family group hits out at 'deeply upsetting' online posts over excavations at mother and baby home
People have questioned why forensics teams are exhuming babies who were buried in coffins, with one saying babies were properly buried and another calling it a 'witch hunt'

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Deportation of Irishman detained by Ice delayed until next month
Deportation of Irishman detained by Ice delayed until next month
Seamus Culleton, originally from Kilkenny, has been in the US for almost 20 years and is married to a US citizen

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Irish body to assist EU probe into Shein over sale of 'child-like sex dolls'
Irish body to assist EU probe into Shein over sale of 'child-like sex dolls'
CoimisiĂșn na Mean will be assisting in the investigation, as Shein has its EU headquarters based in Dublin

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

APTOPIX Cuba Power Outage
Irish holidaymakers warned against going to Cuba
The second-highest level of warning has been issued for the country, with Irish travellers being told to “Avoid Non-Essential Travel”

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'Flabbergasting' move to cut SNAs in schools 'will set education back 30 years'
'Flabbergasting' move to cut SNAs in schools 'will set education back 30 years'
Parents and teachers respond to 'mystifying' cutback on special needs assistants following NCSE review 

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Audit of publicly-owned buildings outside Dublin finds average occupancy rate of 30%
Audit of publicly-owned buildings outside Dublin finds average occupancy rate of 30%
The OPW said that, given the surveys had been conducted over a limited time period, they could be considered as 'spot checks' only

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Endometriosis: Search continues for key staff for Cork regional centre
Endometriosis: Search continues for key staff for Cork regional centre
CUMH clinical director said efforts are ongoing to fill all remaining posts. Meanwhile, concerns remain about ESAIS, the new endometriosis surgery abroad interim scheme

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

FRA-ILLUSTRATION-IA
Grok 'nudify' scandal: Data Protection Commission to investigate X over its AI app
Ireland's data protection watchdog, the lead supervisory authority across the EU/EEA, has announced 'a large-scale inquiry' into X / Twitter's compliance with obligations under the GDPR

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

'You wouldn’t do to a dog what was done to Marguerita. How could there only be five years given for that?'
S 'You wouldn’t do to a dog what was done to Marguerita. How could there only be five years given for that?'
Danny O’Donoghue, 43, was coming down off an alcohol and cocaine bender when he rammed into 8ft-high screened gates, that his then 21-year old niece, Marguerita, was standing behind

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Almost 200 schools to face SNA cuts in September, education minister confirms
Almost 200 schools to face SNA cuts in September, education minister confirms
FĂłrsa raised concerns after dozens of mainstream schools were told last week of a reduction in their allocations of SNAs

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

New figures reveal the cost of pancakes has surged in the space of five years
New figures reveal the cost of pancakes has surged in the space of five years
Ahead of Pancake Tuesday, the Central Statistics Office said its inflation figures show a sharp rise in the ingredients you need to make the popular pre-Lent delicacy

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
'I don’t think it’s wise': Minister believes FAI should not host Israel game in Dublin
Higher education minister James Lawless said: 'I think that Ireland is a country that has very strong views on Israel'

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Sinn FĂ©in to boycott St Patrick’s Day events in Washington for second year
Sinn FĂ©in to boycott St Patrick’s Day events in Washington for second year
Sinn FĂ©in leadership is traditionally invited to the Shamrock Ceremony in the White House, as well as other events, including the Speaker’s Lunch on Capitol Hill

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

CC ROTUNDA HOSPITAL
Refusal of Dublin hospital's new wing 'short-sighted', says medical organisation
The Irish Medical Organisation said the Government needs to designate healthcare as 'critical infrastructure'

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

'Horseplay' and explosion among 138 incidents that lead to Defence Forces injuries in two years
'Horseplay' and explosion among 138 incidents that lead to Defence Forces injuries in two years
The military said of the 138 reportable incidents in 2024 and 2025, 16 were classified as major and 122 as moderate

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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Google puts users at risk by downplaying health disclaimers under AI Overviews
Google fails to include safety warnings when users are first presented with AI-generated medical advice

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Autism spectrum disorder ASD written on a paper.
Q&A: New autism protocol aims to tackle delays in assessment of need
As numbers of children overdue for an assessment of need spiral past 20,000, we put people’s questions to the HSE

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Fresh search in Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob murder probes after information received by gardaĂ­
Fresh search in Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob murder probes after information received by gardaĂ­
The search was ordered after information was received that something was buried at the location, which would be of interest to gardaĂ­ in relation to a missing woman

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis 
Financial pressure 'became overwhelming' for family after child's cancer diagnosis 
Irish Cancer Society's Children’s Fund can helped to relieve the financial burden with a grant of €3,000 for families

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Housing market
Government to cut funds for tenant in situ scheme
The scheme, set up in 2023, allows local authorities to buy houses in cases where tenants are at risk of homelessness when their landlord is selling up

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Paris, France
'The X-minute city': Reshaping urban life for a more sustainable future
Carlos Moreno’s ideas are reshaping the world’s cities in the face of three challenges

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse at schools
Government to introduce new pay equality laws for employers
It is likely the new evaluations will become mandatory in 2027

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

1,209 adults in nursing homes 'never designed to meet their needs' 
1,209 adults in nursing homes 'never designed to meet their needs' 
As of December 2025, some 1,209 people aged 18-65 were living in nursing homes, down from 1,249 in January last year

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Number of patients on trolleys falls in 17 hospitals
Number of patients on trolleys falls in 17 hospitals
Some 463 people were on trolleys waiting for a hospital bed on the Tuesday after the bank holiday

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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