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<p>Multiple sources close to the project have said there are issues surrounding the fire safety certification of prefab ‘toilet pods’ inside the children’s hospital. Picture: NewChildrensHospital.ie</p>

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Toilet fire safety — the latest delay to National Children's Hospital

Further delays are likely — and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board now seeks a revised handover date from developer Bam

<p>Jamey Carney RIP. Photo: Facebook</p>

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Jamey Carney murder: Suspect arrested in Jordan to remain in custody for 15 days

<p>Mr Justice Micheál O'Connell made the comment at the High Court on Thursday, after a successful second round of settlement discussions between lawyers for both sides. File picture</p>

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'Sanity has broken out': Landlord and tenant settle over alleged hammer threat during attempted eviction

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged

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New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged

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Males account for most barricade incidents, but females increasingly involved, garda report says

Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme

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Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme

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Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s defence minister

A broken window and the interior of the Ryanair aircraft, following a reported emergency landing, in location given as Thessalon

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ieExplains: Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

Mammogram - Derby City Hospital

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Breast cancer referrals fall well short of 2025 targets after decrease from 2024 figure

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Irish Cabinet meeting

All-island euro would benefit businesses and consumers, says Simon Harris

Labour TD Ged Nash said there must be less of a focus on romanticism and 'Kneecap-isation' of a united Ireland during Dáil debate on fiscal implications of unification

Aughinish Alumina refinery

Government accused of 'sleepwalking' into alumina exports crisis

'Mixed views on the science' behind drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia, Tánaiste says

'Mixed views on the science' behind drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia, Tánaiste says

Modern Train at Cork Station Platform in Ireland

Failed €50m Irish Rail IT project to face €226,000 independent review

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Irish EU Presidency

Cork City Futures Group interim report on city's revitalisation 'due shortly', says Taoiseach

The group was established in April, more than a year after a programme for government commitment to apply the Dublin city taskforce model to other cities, towns and regions starting with Cork City

MV Matthew to leave Cork Harbour after costing State more than €16m

MV Matthew to leave Cork Harbour after costing State more than €16m

Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall

Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall

Large Group Of Jellyfish In Sea

Huge jellyfish swarms spotted off the Waterford coast

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New York Wildfires

Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US

Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the US on Thursday, from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility for commuters and prompting warnings about air quality that made outdoor activities dangerous.

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Crowd surge at Hindu festival in India leaves one dead

Policeman with uniform and text GUARDIA DI FINANZA that means Financial Police in italian language

Italy passes law allowing mafia children to get new life away from organised crime

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Lone Argentina fan rescued by police ‘bubble’ in central London post-match crowd

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Schoolboy with Down syndrome sitting at a desk raising his hand in a primary school class, close up, side view

Timing of 'Parents Notify' process has caused 'a lot of angst' for parents of children with special needs

The Oireachtas education committee heard that the National Council for Special Education had 'about a 50% lens' on the parents and young children looking for special educational placements until recently

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street

E-scooter ban: What are the current rules and what could change in Ireland?

Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed

Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed

Less than half of Government EV charging infrastructure funding spent since 2022

Less than half of Government EV charging infrastructure funding spent since 2022

court & crime

Family settle action for €1m over man's suicide after his admission to Cork psychiatric hospital

Family settle action for €1m over man's suicide after his admission to Cork psychiatric hospital

A system analysis review carried out by the HSE after the man’s death recommended that mental health staff should receive training on suicide prevention

Credit Union papers for loan on desk.

Man accused of pointing handgun at staff member during robbery of Cork credit union

Court awaits directions on Cork man's arson case despite file being sent to DPP last month

Court awaits directions on Cork man's arson case despite file being sent to DPP last month

Cork woman went 'from zero to terrifying' in garda interview, Macroom murder trial told

Macroom murder trial: Jury to continue deliberations on Friday

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Wreck of Endurance found

‘The Antarctic is the last frontier’: the quest to save Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance

Amid fears the wreck will be more accessible to explorers – and new species – as the climate warms, conservationists want to create the region’s first underwater protected area

ieExplains: New rules for modular homes published — here is what's changed

ieExplains: New rules for modular homes published — here is what's changed

ieExplains: What is a hosepipe ban and how much are the fines for breaching it?

ieExplains: What is a hosepipe ban and how much are the fines for breaching it?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign