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Heat warning takes hold as temperatures set to hit 34C this week
Heat warning takes hold as temperatures set to hit 34C this week
The forecaster said the warning includes water safety issues due to increased use of lakes and beaches, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress and possible forest fires

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Many colorful electronic cigarettes in the hands of a teenager. Vaping with nicotine. Danger for teenagers.
Vaping: New law will ban flavoured and colourfully-packaged vapes
The proposed ban on flavoured vapes — and curbing the colours used in packaging — has passed through the Dáil

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

NCPE chief under fire for his 'cost-effectiveness' comment on life-saving drugs 
NCPE chief under fire for his 'cost-effectiveness' comment on life-saving drugs 
Michael Barry made his comments after a review into the approval of new medicines was announced — in the wake of Craig Coady's plea for Friedreich’s ataxia drug

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

'At least they'll have someone to converse with': Only two pupils enrolled in new gaelcholáiste
'At least they'll have someone to converse with': Only two pupils enrolled in new gaelcholáiste
Controversial decision announced in 2024 to transition the famous secondary school to an Irish-medium institute

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Paediatrician doctor examining a young female patient sitting on her mothers lap wearing masks.
'Parents forced to take State to court for services and even diagnoses for their children'
Jesslyn Henry of the Save Our SNAs group tells Oireachtas education committee the right to an inclusive education is not 'an aspiration'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to renounce knighthood after sex abuse convictions
His letter also renounces his membership of the privy council, a central advisory group to the British monarch

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Amount of plastic in 2024 election posters same as in 1.3 million takeaway coffee cups
Amount of plastic in 2024 election posters same as in 1.3 million takeaway coffee cups
'The carbon impact was considered to equate to a full commercial plane making two return flights from Dublin to New York'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre 
Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre 
Cork Circus Factory & UK circus group ExtraOrdinary Bodies hosted an inspiring workshop for people living with disabilities.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests
'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests
The Government cuts to fuel prices announced in April are set to lapse on August 1

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Government 'in lockstep' over removal of triple lock, despite backlash from Fianna Fáil TDs
Government 'in lockstep' over removal of triple lock, despite backlash from Fianna Fáil TDs
Defence minister Helen McEntee dismissed suggestions unhappiness among some TDs in Fianna Fáil would delay the plan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

'No free pass for State agencies or departments on derelict properties', housing minister says
'No free pass for State agencies or departments on derelict properties', housing minister says
A new Derelict Property Tax is to be charged at a minimum of 7% of the property’s market value

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Dart Train's 25 years of service
Services to resume through closed rail section at 1pm, Iarnród Éireann says
Iarnród Éireann said the works to repair the damage had impacted Northside Dart, Northern Commuter and Enterprise Services to and from Belfast

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Officer allowed to 'run amok' by superiors, Defence Forces Tribunal hears
Officer allowed to 'run amok' by superiors, Defence Forces Tribunal hears
Officer’s behaviour was put down to his 'overenthusiasm' and 'lack of experience' in training recruits

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

SAGE; SAGE ADVOCACY; ASSISTED DECISION MAKING ACT; WOOD QUAY VENUE
People with disabilities endure financial abuse 'from a couple of euro to almost €900k'
The Oireachtas Disability Committee heard: 'It can be subtle, and very often the person at risk knows and trusts the person causing the harm.'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Lawless won't commit to more fee cuts for third level students
Lawless won't commit to more fee cuts for third level students
Budget 2027 will “assist with affordability and the cost of college for students” but higher education minister James Lawless has admitted it is “too early to commit” to more fee cuts.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

TOPSHOT-FRANCE-WEATHER-CLIMATE-HEAT-ANIMAL
Heat warning continues in Ireland as France records hottest day ever
It comes as parts of Europe face another day of an unprecedented heatwave, which has already smashed records in many countries

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Cross-border projects
‘Major disruption’ on Dublin rail services hoped to be resolved by lunchtime
Around 15,000-20,000 commuters are expected to be affected by the disruption caused by damage to an overhead line near Raheny

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach questioned by inquiry into handling of covid pandemic
Taoiseach questioned by inquiry into handling of covid pandemic
Inquiry into handling of covid pandemic will be concluded before end of 2026, says Micheál Martin

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

drug syringe and cooked heroin on spoon. drug addict problem and therapy concept
Committee backs call for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use
The Joint Committee on Drugs Use was established to consider the recommendations in the report of the 2024 Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

FRANCE-WEATHER-CLIMATE-HEAT
Extreme heat brings 'life or death' scenarios to citizens across Europe
Cities across Europe have been forced to close schools, curtail public transport, and close tourist sites

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Lonely girl with Doll - Silhouette
Quarter of children with disabilities in State accommodation live over 50km from home
Figures also show that of the 71 children living more than 50km from their home, almost half are more than 100km from their communities

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

OPW has ‘no money’ for national children’s science centre it is legally obliged to build
OPW has ‘no money’ for national children’s science centre it is legally obliged to build
Long mired in controversy, the centre's estimated cost has ballooned from €14.3m in 2003 to over €70.4m now

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Poison
Alcohol treatment cases up 19% since 2022, report shows 
the Health Research Board said the figure is part of a general increase in alcohol treatment cases over nine years

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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Children facing 'very real danger' from rapid development of AI
Children's Rights Alliance hotline received 61,317 reports in 2025, with 54,603 relating to suspected child sexual abuse material

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

A young woman protects herself by exposing her hand in front of her
'Utterly appalling': Women's charity records 33% increase in reports of domestic abuse last year
Women's Aid recorded 62,275 disclosures of domestic violence and abuse in 2025, but warned figures are 'tip of the iceberg'

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Micheál Martin: 'Any reform of triple lock does not involve erosion or undermining of Irish neutrality'
Micheál Martin: 'Any reform of triple lock does not involve erosion or undermining of Irish neutrality'
Group of Fianna Fáil TDs raise concerns at 'heated but respectful' parliamentary party meeting 

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Ireland EU presidency
Ireland not out of step with EU, says parliament president
Roberta Metsola said differences on trade and Israel do not make Ireland an outlier, pointing to strong pro-EU sentiment ahead of the country taking on the Council presidency

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

eGate at Dublin Airport
Only one order signed to return asylum seeker to UK, despite Government claims
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed just one order has been issued, despite repeated suggestions that most applicants in Dublin arrived via the UK

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

School stock
Q&A: What is the primary school survey and what does it mean for children and parents?
Parents were asked their preferences on school patronage and ethos, co-educational or single-sex schools and language of instruction, either English or Irish

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Global sales of nicotine pouches increase six-fold due to 'aggressive promotion' by tobacco companies
Global sales of nicotine pouches increase six-fold due to 'aggressive promotion' by tobacco companies
Rapid growth in sales 'not an accident', researchers say, amid warnings of harm caused by using pouches

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Irish athletes proud to 'honour the gift' of organ donation with 14 gold medals at European Transplant Games
Irish athletes proud to 'honour the gift' of organ donation with 14 gold medals at European Transplant Games
Team of 25 athletes feature competitors who have had organ and stem cell transplants, those on dialysis for kidney disease, and living donors at games in the Netherlands

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Ireland 'will be taken advantage of' by hostile states if it does not invest in defence and security
Ireland 'will be taken advantage of' by hostile states if it does not invest in defence and security
US ambassador to Nato and Donald Trump supporter was also highly critical of the EU during a speech in Dublin

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Happy family on train station
New social housing law will 'add to Ireland's escalating homeless crisis', say housing bodies
A group say they are 'greatly disturbed at the speed' with which the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 is being 'rushed' through the Oireachtas

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Electoral Commission to remove far-right party from State register of political parties
Electoral Commission to remove far-right party from State register of political parties
This means the Irish Freedom Party would not be able to field any candidates in an election

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal hears about officer's 'out-of-the-world, excessive' abuse of recruits
Defence Forces Tribunal hears about officer's 'out-of-the-world, excessive' abuse of recruits
The tribunal was also told of an apprentice being subjected to 'a lot of petty bullshit' and 'really personalised abuse' two days before he killed himself

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Cabinet meeting
Government will 'respond positively' to mediation requests from those abused in Cork school
Some 19 women have said they plan to take legal action against the State for its failure to provide redress . Principal Leo Hickey pleaded guilty to 21 sample counts from 387 charges of sexually abusing 21 girls at Dunderrow National School in the 1960s and 1970s

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Fall in greenhouse gas emissions by agriculture offset by rises in Irish households, new data shows
Fall in greenhouse gas emissions by agriculture offset by rises in Irish households, new data shows
Emissions from households rose by 2.8%, largely due to increases in emissions from household heating, according to the CSO

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Free School plans
Landmark survey shows strong preference for change to multi-denominational primary schools
The Department of Education has published in full the findings of its primary school parents' survey, which found a strong preference amongst parents for co-educational schools, over all-boys or all-girls schools

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Hispanic medical professional doctor nurse looking serious towards colleagues during surgery operation procedure in hospital
HSE figures show 13 men were fitted with bionic penises in Irish public hospitals last year
Devices can be manually inflated to simulate an erection, allowing a male patient suffering from impotence to regain sexual function

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

medical technician taking mammogram exam to female patient. Mature woman undergoing breast screening or mammography
Irish researchers use AI to discover many women with breast cancer could avoid chemotherapy
Research team has identified markers in patients’ immune systems which could help doctors see which women are unlikely to benefit from chemotherapy

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Unrecognizable couple arriving at the accommodation with their suitcases
Short-term letting platforms to face huge fines if they allow people without planning permission to advertise
New laws being introduced by the Government will introduce an administrative sanction of up to 2% of their turnover for companies that break the rules, significantly higher than previously proposed levies

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

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TD: Residential care for children with disabilities ‘should be a last resort’
Number of children with disabilities in State residential care doubled in two years — and the HSE cannot tell what ages they are

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Close-up of boy having teeth examined
Dental staff employed by HSE falls 4%, with 65 roles left vacant
Staff shortage comes as waiting lists and school-screening backlogs grow, Dáil told

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Online Young Teen in His Bedroom
Sharp rise in intimate image abuse of children 'a wake-up call', advocates say
New campaign will advice young people on what to do in scenarios such as being asked to send an image, if someone threatens to share an image, or if they have shared an image

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Pharmacist filling prescription in pharmacy
Pharmacists to be allowed issue contraception prescriptions
Health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is seeking Cabinet approval today to progress legislation expanding pharmacists' prescribing permissions

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Families vow to pursue ‘every avenue’ for inquiry into children's care at CHI hospitals
Families vow to pursue ‘every avenue’ for inquiry into children's care at CHI hospitals
Advocacy groups have withdrawn from Government plans, describing the process as 'flawed', as the minister urges parents to engage with an independent facilitator

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Cyberattack and internet crime, hacking and malware concepts. Digital binary code data numbers and secure lock icons on hacker'
Gardaí working with North's PSNI on joint response to all-island cyber attack
Recent joint exercise designed to test 'resilience and cooperation' of gardaí and the PSNI in response of a 'live attack scenario'

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Close up shot of man and woman toasting and drinking red wine from glasses on dinner
Coalition 'ignoring' HSE calls to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
FASD, caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, can lead to shorter life expectancy and higher rates of suicide and substance abuse

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought
Darragh O’Brien insists he has given Fianna Fáil leadership no thought
Monday's 'Irish Examiner' revealed that a majority of the parliamentary party believe Micheál Martin should step down at the end of this year

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Heatwave In Paris
Temperatures could reach 31C in Ireland this week – Met Éireann
The Met Éireann warning comes as parts of Europe face a heatwave with temperatures there set to rise above 40C

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case
Arrest of Jeffrey Donaldson came at the height of his political powers
Former DUP leader's fall from power began with a knock on the door that would bring his long career to a sudden halt

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Dublin Airport's new North Runway begins operations
Residents near Dublin airport take  legal challenge over scrapping of 32 million passenger cap
High Court case calls for the 32 million passenger cap to be enforced immediately, a day before bill aimed at scrapping the cap is to be brought before the Oireachtas

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Common conditions service launch
Carroll MacNeill urges advocacy groups to engage with CHI scoping exercise
The health minister has called on advocacy groups to engage with an independent facilitator examining issues at Children's Health Ireland (CHI).

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach pays tribute to Keir Starmer for 'setting new direction' in Irish-UK relationship
Taoiseach pays tribute to Keir Starmer for 'setting new direction' in Irish-UK relationship
Mr Starmer announced his resignation on Monday morning following increasing pressure from within the Labour Party

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Newly built houses in Ireland
Local authorities urge landlords to sign up to new scheme to take on social housing tenants
Pilot scheme in Dublin will allow landlords who rent to social housing tenants to avail of 'up to 100% market rent' on a property, with agreements of up to eight years to provide income certainty

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Heatwave: Met Éireann issues status yellow high-temperature warning for entire country
Heatwave: Met Éireann issues status yellow high-temperature warning for entire country
While long spells of sunshine and dry weather will dominate the next few days, rain will come in towards the end of the week.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil? 
Who is in the running to be the next leader of Fianna Fáil? 
The Irish Examiner spoke to 51 of the 70 members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party and a majority want to see a change of leadership immediately after the EU presidency. But who could replace Micheál Martin as leader? 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
2,373 assaults recorded against healthcare workers this year
Of the total assaults up to June 4, some 23 have been classified as sexual assault, while 585 were classified as verbal assault

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Campaigners seeking in-camera rule changes to attend Leinster House meeting
Campaigners seeking in-camera rule changes to attend Leinster House meeting
The Right to Transparency campaign launched on March 8. Its priorities include reform of the in-camera rule and regulation of assessors providing reports for family law cases

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Balance sign in court
Restorative justice referrals surge by more than 22% year-on-year
The restorative justice process facilitates a dialogue between those harmed by a crime and those responsible for that crime

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Scam warning for Irish consumers ahead of change to customs charges 
From July 1, consumers who shop online from companies outside the EU, including the UK, will face charges on goods valued at €150 or less

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Probe into mother and baby homes
Mother and baby home survivor question records access
Seeking answers about Government support for the preservation of Vatican archives, while many mother and baby home records remain subject to access restrictions

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Shards of car glass on the street
Dozens of road collision fatalities tested positive for drugs in their systems, RSA data reveals
The RSA explained that the Health Research Board (HRB) collects road traffic fatalities data annually from coronial files once the files have closed

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister visit to Ireland
Micheál Martin should step down this year, say Fianna Fáil TDs, MEPs, and senators
A solid majority of parliamentary party members tell the 'Irish Examiner' Mr Martin should quit after Ireland's EU presidency — with Jim O’Callaghan and Dara Calleary frontrunners to take his place

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Temperatures in Ireland could reach 30C by end of next week — Met Éireann
Temperatures in Ireland could reach 30C by end of next week — Met Éireann
There are also warnings of very high pollen levels, with high concentrations of grass pollen expected

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Garda stock
Child killed in crash in Co Mayo
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to the crash, which happened on the N59 at Eskeragh on Sunday morning

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Teenager killed in Donegal rally crash named by Gardaí
Teenager killed in Donegal rally crash named by Gardaí
The event was cancelled after Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was killed and two others were injured at location 15 on special stage 12 Gartan.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

G7 summit
Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign
The number of Labour MPs calling for Sir Keir to go has since topped 100 – just under a quarter of the party’s MPs.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Teenage spectator dies following accident at Donegal International Rally
Teenage spectator dies following accident at Donegal International Rally
Organisers confirm remainder of event has been cancelled as a mark of respect

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Ripping right past the password
Money laundering prosecutions more than double as drugs and fraud drive crime surge
Drugs and fraud top drivers of the trade, Government assessment reveals

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Government report warns of growing concern over far-right extremism in Ireland
Government report warns of growing concern over far-right extremism in Ireland
National assessment highlights concerns over foreign influence, online radicalisation and extremist fundraising activities

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Apprentices were 'treated like dirt' by officer, Defence Forces Tribunal told
Apprentices were 'treated like dirt' by officer, Defence Forces Tribunal told
Apprentice who ended his life over 35 years ago was allegedly repeatedly humiliated and berated in front of other apprentices by the officer

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Bare essentials: Hikers give clothes a dressing down as they embark on naked mountain walk
Bare essentials: Hikers give clothes a dressing down as they embark on naked mountain walk
UP to 20 people are expected to take part in a naked hike in the Wicklow Mountains this weekend to mark World Hiking Day

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook
War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook
The Tipperary South and Cork South-West TDs resort to 'handbags at dawn' after a Cork Aontú county councillor's Facebook post about this week's abortion vote

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report
Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report
Former TD resigned from Fianna Fáil hours after publication of a report critical of his actions

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Study finds Irish veterans face untreated PTSD, poverty and homelessness
Study finds Irish veterans face untreated PTSD, poverty and homelessness
Research calls for stronger State support, legal recognition and improved services for former military personnel

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Lidl pub The Middle Ale opening
Police attend ‘altercation’ at Lidl’s first ever pub within hours of its opening
The Middle Ale only opened for business for the first time on Thursday

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Close up hand of Asian Senior elderly disabled man patient walk slowly with walker at nursing home. Older handicapped male have
HSE pledges €8m to help move young adults with disabilities out of nursing homes
Ombudsman Ger Deering said the funding will used to move residents — including those with acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, or multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors — into more suitable accommodation

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Public invited to track three Irish cuckoos on migration to Africa
Public invited to track three Irish cuckoos on migration to Africa
Satellite-tagged birds from Wicklow, Clare and Kerry are helping researchers better understand species decline

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Coronavirus
Man dies in hospital a week after Belfast assault
Carl Holland, 30, was from the local area, police said

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Garda stock
42 South African nationals, including 15 children, deported from Ireland
Gardaí said two of the individuals had been 'convicted of offences in this jurisdiction and their removal supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina
Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina
Results of investigation into whether Limerick plant is contributing to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine awaited, Taoiseach says

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

In this photo illustration, the Europol (European Union
Ireland part of international police operation targeting terrorist network
Investigation hit 'support networks across Europe' of Islamic State Khorasan Province

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Tuam babies film to premiere next month
Tuam babies film to premiere next month
Produced by Liam Neeson, 'The Lost Children of Tuam' will receive its world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh on July 11

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

'No one else should decide': Campaigner calls for scrapping of three-day abortion wait
'No one else should decide': Campaigner calls for scrapping of three-day abortion wait
Shaneda Daly said the decision to end a pregnancy should rest solely with the woman involved

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

TV Licence
'TV licence has to be scrapped,' Dáil told
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty says the Government must choose between 'chasing people through the courts' or funding RTÉ through the exchequer

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Michael and Danny Healy-Rae pictured in same place for first time since split
Michael and Danny Healy-Rae pictured in same place for first time since split
The brothers both attended the opening of T1 Healthcare's Alder Lodge outside Killarney on Thursday

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Tenancy Agreement
Government urged to keep eviction ban option open to tackle homelessness
Report outlines 14 recommendations aimed at preventing homelessness and accelerating access to long-term housing

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Lidl pub The Middle Ale opening
Lidl opens its first ever pub after successfully arguing there were not enough bars in Belfast suburb
The 60-seat pub’s Middle Ale name is a nod to Lidl’s famous Middle Aisle of discounted supermarket items

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Tánaiste wants TDs to have more free votes after Dáil abolishes reflection period on abortion 
Some 12 Fianna Fáil TDs voted in favour of the Sinn Féin proposal, while 11 Fine Gael TDs voted in favour. Some 23 Fianna Fáil TDs and 30 Fine Gael TDs voted against

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

'It would save so many lives': Cork woman calls for lung cancer screening programme
'It would save so many lives': Cork woman calls for lung cancer screening programme
Lung cancer sufferer Gillian Ryan says it kills more people than bowel, breast and cervical cancer combined yet there is no national screening programme

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Alex Nankivell makes a tackle 13/12/2025
Lowering of tackle height in rugby has reduced concussion rates by 63%, UL study shows
Study found among adult men, concussion rates decreased by 38%, alongside an 18% reduction in overall match injuries

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Muckamore Abbey Hospital
'Profound and deeply troubling' failures in care of vulnerable people at hospital
Restrictive practices were used inappropriately, and that 'as needed' medication was overused and 'left some patients zombified' at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Antrim

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Justice minister reiterates Dublin is safe following city centre assault
Several city centre streets were cordoned off as gardaí examined the scene following the early-morning incident

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Uisce Éireann seeks to delay Dáil committee appearance citing 'legal concerns' after action by Cork residents
Uisce Éireann seeks to delay Dáil committee appearance citing 'legal concerns' after action by Cork residents
Concerns appear to relate to High Court action about water quality in Cork City, which is being taken by an environmental campaign group on behalf of local residents

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Victims react as convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally dies in prison aged 75
Victims react as convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally dies in prison aged 75
Death comes days after inquiry report and ahead of planned State apology to survivors

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

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