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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

Stuttgart, Germany - April 5, 2021: TikTok Tik Tok logo social media icon marketing network on the internet background in Stuttg
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

Chat bot. AI chatbot customer service. Live support, assistant and online help on website. Messages and mobile phone with robot
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

ESRI findings shows a 'sense of fatalism' among farmers over bovine TB 
ESRI findings shows a 'sense of fatalism' among farmers over bovine TB 
Will only put measures in place to prevent the disease if they believe the actions will actually work, according to study

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Defence Forces Ombudsman does not have power to investigate case of commandant denied promotion
Defence Forces Ombudsman does not have power to investigate case of commandant denied promotion
Before charges were laid on Alan Kearney, he was the leading candidate to fill the position of Captain of the Guard in Leinster House

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
Firm to be paid €2.2m to record Oireachtas sittings despite ruling itself out of tender process
PI Communications, which previously held the Oireachtas broadcast contract for 15 years, will provide video archival and broadcast services until the end of the year

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Teenager injured as shots fired in north Dublin
Teenager injured as shots fired in north Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the incident in St Margaret’s Park, Ballymun, on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed
'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed
The national meteorological service said it had received dozens of complaints in 2025.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos 
Negotiations underway to resolve staff shortages in air traffic control after Cork chaos 
Talks between AirNav Ireland and FĂłrsa union as concerns raised about the potential for travel chaos at Irish airports

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Irish team would 'miss out' if Israel matches were boycotted, says Simon Harris
The two teams are due to play each other in the autumn: the away leg on September 27 and the home fixture on October 4

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

CC ROTUNDA HOSPITAL
Government to consider 'all options' to open hospital wing for women and children
Simon Harris said he is angry at the decision of An CoimisiĂșn PleanĂĄla to refuse planning permission for the €100m wing of the hospital, after Dublin City Council previously gave the project the go-ahead

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach visit to the US
Taoiseach gave Donald Trump €735 custom golf tee and marker set
The luxury item, which came in a personalised wooden box, was one of around 140 gifts given out by the Taoiseach during 2025

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Claudia Jaczyk death
Woman killed when car collided with bus near Belfast named locally
The crash took place in the Ballyrobin Road, Templepatrick, at around 8am on Saturday

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Deportation orders surge as 38 detained in Dublin immigration crackdown
Deportation orders surge as 38 detained in Dublin immigration crackdown
Planned immigration enforcement at GNIB results in arrests as Government defends rules and families describe trauma

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Victims of Stardust fire remembered at vigil to mark 45th anniversary of Dublin tragedy
Victims of Stardust fire remembered at vigil to mark 45th anniversary of Dublin tragedy
The names of each of those who died were read out by Claire Bird, wife of the late RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird, who had been a long-time campaigner for the Stardust families

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Driving in the rain
Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight
Though a nationwide status yellow low temperature/ice warning which had been in place since Friday night has now lifted, conditions will remain quite cold until early next week. 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours
Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours
Air traffic control staffing shortages and industrial tensions raise concern over further airport closures during peak summer travel season

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Film depicting story of woman offered sex-for-rent arrangement to be screened in Leinster House
Film depicting story of woman offered sex-for-rent arrangement to be screened in Leinster House
The film was produced following an 'Irish Examiner' investigation into sex for rent in Ireland in December 2021

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Calculating Company Business Expense Invoice And Budgeting
Former ministers owe over €100k between them for incorrect pension deductions
No payment plan is in place for the €100,752 owed to the State

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Russia Ukraine
Russia intensifies assault on critical infrastructure and homes across Kyiv as temperatures plummet
More than 1m Ukrainians are without electricity, water, and heating

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Paschal Donohoe resignation
Gary Gannon apologises to Alan Shatter over social media post linking him with Epstein
Shatter called for a retraction of the claims. His discontent was highlighted in letters to Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Autism therapy
More than 20,000 children overdue assessment of needs appointment
Figures show a 12% rise in the number of overdue assessments since the end of September

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Coronavirus - Tue Jan 26, 2021
Prisons watchdog expresses 'deep reservations' about how inmate was restrained before his death
Concern raised over extent of internal and external injuries revealed by a post mortem

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Remedial works continue to fix heating at Ireland's state-of-the-art €200m mental hospital
At the start of the week, residents at the Central Mental Hospital in Portrane were being advised to wear 'warm clothing'

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Bishop condemns 'shocking and worrying' attack on Limerick mosque
Bishop condemns 'shocking and worrying' attack on Limerick mosque
No one injured after petrol bomb thrown through window

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Ireland’s First European Space Agency ‘Phi-Lab’ opens in Mullingar
Ireland’s First European Space Agency ‘Phi-Lab’ opens in Mullingar
The centre aims to assist companies to create the 'next generation' of space technologies and bring research and commerce together

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Scotland - UEFA Nations League - Group 1 - Aviva Stadium
Ireland match against Israel should go ahead, says Taoiseach
MicheĂĄl Martin said he believed the FAI had taken the correct decision to fulfil the fixture

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Eyes Strain. Overworked Black Freelancer Woman Tired After Using Laptop In Kitchen
Figures show how much asylum seekers earn compared to the general population
The figures also show that a majority of asylum seekers entered the workforce once permitted to do so

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Over the shoulder view of a child using a smartphone in a home environment
Group suggests Tusla use tracking devices on phones of children at risk of trafficking
Some members of the Children’s Rights Alliance also 'believe the lack of action by Tusla is linked to the shortage of available care placements'

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

GardaĂ­ still 'actively pursuing' a review into the deaths of 48 people in Stardust nightclub disaster
GardaĂ­ still 'actively pursuing' a review into the deaths of 48 people in Stardust nightclub disaster
Families and survivors prepare to mark the anniversary of the fire which 48 lives

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

CC ROTUNDA HOSPITAL
New wing at Dublin hospital refused after objections by conservation group
An CoimisiĂșn PleanĂĄla pointed out that the Rotunda Hospital's new Critical Care Wing would have 10 times the floor area of the outpatients building

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents 
Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents 
He is the third person to be arrested as part of the investigation into more than 40 incidents, including theft, deception and unauthorised taking of vehicles

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Alarm over ‘hollowing out’ of community sector in new National Drugs Strategy
Alarm over ‘hollowing out’ of community sector in new National Drugs Strategy
Committee members and community groups warn draft strategy risks weakening local drug services through increased central control and funding changes

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Driver testers to strike next week over uninsured cars
Driver testers to strike next week over uninsured cars
The testers employed by the Road Safety Authority, will strike between 8.15am and 5.30pm next Friday

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Bronze covid memorial offers solace to Mater Hospital patients and staff 
Bronze covid memorial offers solace to Mater Hospital patients and staff 
Months of fundraising included collecting plastic bottles from the wards, pub-quizzes, and other events

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Tusla probe to determine whether close to 24,000 children are safe and well
Tusla probe to determine whether close to 24,000 children are safe and well
Details of 23,594 children are being checked against school enrolment data as well as records on children who are being homeschooled

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Ireland's low ranking on military aid to Ukraine does not reflect our financial support, experts say
Ireland has allocated 'several hundred million euro' in direct assistance to Ukraine and billions hosting and supporting Ukrainian refugees, which is not reflected in German report on military aid

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

P&O Ferries announcement
Search operation underway after reports of man going overboard from ferry off Irish coast
The coastguard said crews responded to the incident on the Stranraer to Larne service at 1.21pm on Thursday

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run
Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run
Mr Hutch has confirmed he will run in the Dublin Central by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks
Infrastructure projects suitable for fast-tracking to be identified in coming weeks
Jack  Chambers said he will bring legislation to Cabinet in March 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte
'Actions make a difference': HSE issues warning as norovirus cases surge
HSE calls on people to be aware of the signs, saying it can be a very serious illness for older adults, young children, and people with underlying health conditions

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
TĂĄnaiste urges anyone with information related to Epstein files to contact gardaĂ­
Labour TD Duncan Smith pointed to mentions of Ireland in the files

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

OPW did not seek legal advice on costs of abandoning €70m children's science museum
OPW did not seek legal advice on costs of abandoning €70m children's science museum
Public Accounts Committee told €4.8m has been spent on the museum project to date without any tangible return for the State

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Family settle for €125k over man who died two weeks after discharge from Waterford hospital
Family settle for €125k over man who died two weeks after discharge from Waterford hospital
Family claimed Brendan Holden should not have been discharged from University Hospital Waterford after he was referred there by his GP

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal
3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal
RTÉ Radio 1 remains the country’s number one station, attracting 1.388 million weekly listeners, up 12,000

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Distinguished Service Medal presentation
Defence Forces honour army chaplain who survived stabbing and forgave his attacker
Fr Paul Murphy's distinguished service medal recognises his strength and dignity during and after the stabbing at Renmore Barracks in Galway

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election
Gerry Hutch clashes with journalist as he confirms he will stand in Dublin by-election
He said his approach would be “similar to the last one,” but hinted at “a few extra things.” 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Man arrested in connection with Daniel Aruebose murder released without charge
Man arrested in connection with Daniel Aruebose murder released without charge
Daniel's remains were recovered from Donabate, in North Dublin, last September and a homicide investigation was launched in December.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Frozen rearview mirror and wiper of the car
Ice alert in place with Met Éireann forecasting frost, sleet and sub-zero temperatures
Met Éireann warns of icy roads and travel disruption as temperatures drop to -3C.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Seamus Culleton at risk of deportation from US ‘any day now’, lawyer says
Seamus Culleton at risk of deportation from US ‘any day now’, lawyer says
Seamus Culleton has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since September.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Parents frustrated after recall of 62 children for spinal care at CHI
Parents frustrated after recall of 62 children for spinal care at CHI
'Lots of families are now in the situation where they have no alternative but bring their children back to CHI'

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Syphilis treatment
Over 1,600 sexually transmitted infections recorded in Ireland in January
Health officials record sharp early-year rise in chlamydia, gonorrhoea and herpes, with highest rates among young adults

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Royal College of Surgeons report warns shortages and hospital withdrawals threaten autopsy capacity, justice system, and bereaved families nationwide

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

22,250 people checked whether relationship was abusive, says Women's Aid 
22,250 people checked whether relationship was abusive, says Women's Aid 
The organisation’s Day 'Too Into You' campaign is aimed at helping young people recognise the difference between healthy relationships and intimate partner abuse

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires
Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires
Mr Watt’s successor is expected to be paid the top salary for a secretary general — €280,902 per year

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers
Simon Harris promises 'proper' return on investments for savers
Government will deliver a new strategy on investing to help savers get more out of funds they keep in the banks, says TĂĄnaiste

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Judicial system 'weaponised' against woman domestically abused by garda husband
Judicial system 'weaponised' against woman domestically abused by garda husband
Margaret Loftus has called for TDs to make changes to the legal system

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Danny Healy-Rae votes against Government — and brother Michael — on rent reforms
Danny Healy-Rae votes against Government — and brother Michael — on rent reforms
Another Government-supporting independent TD, Gillian Toole, abstained on the vote.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

GP believed he could adhere to covid guidelines while challenging them on social media
GP believed he could adhere to covid guidelines while challenging them on social media
Marcus de Brun told a fitness-to-practise hearing he felt 'corralled' into using Twitter to question public health guidelines because 'there was nowhere else to go'

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Group behind controversial children's museum pledges to raise €25m for €70m project
Group behind controversial children's museum pledges to raise €25m for €70m project
Last September, the Comptroller and Auditor General revealed the OPW had had no authority to approve the construction of the museum in 2003 but proceeded regardless

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

State body to spend €3m to counter fare dodgers on public transport
State body to spend €3m to counter fare dodgers on public transport
In a new request for tender, the National Transport Authority is seeking a contractor to carry out detailed surveys during the busy rush hour services for four years 

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

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