The Garda investigation file on the estimated 37 people arrested in relation to the anti-water charge protest involving Tánaiste Joan Burton last November is due to be sent to the State prosecutor next week.

The Government created a democratic vacuum and can hardly ascend to the heights of righteous indignation when others take advantage, writes Michael Clifford

Freedom of movement is a basic human right in states around the world, including in this Republic, where such liberties were hard won by people down the years.

Whoever emerges as victor in tomorrow’s Dublin South West by-election, this particular poll could well be a weather vane for the shifting winds of politics, writes Michael Clifford

A new primary school opened in Tallaght this week with just one pupil — but will stay open if enough children enrol in the next few weeks.

International soccer star Robbie Keane has lent his weight to a growing campaign to radically reform the medical card system, insisting changes are needed to help seriously ill children and their families.

Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man and woman after a drugs seizure in Tallaght.

COMMUNITIES should play a greater role in designing and delivering healthcare services, the Combat Poverty Agency said yesterday.

CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on a new spur of the Luas, which will bring tracks through west Tallaght and further down the N7.

GARDAÍ are to patrol passenger vehicles this weekend following a horrific attack on a man who was kicked out of the top-floor window of a bus in Dublin.

A Government TD has called for work on extending the Luas line in west Dublin to Saggart to begin without delay as public consultation on the project today closed.

Cormac O’Keeffe

Action must be taken to wipe out antisocial behaviour including joyriding and vandalism in neighbourhoods and playgrounds, young children urged today.

A MAJOR shortage of proper childcare is still the biggest barrier to women returning to work or education, a survey has revealed.