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New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee
New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee
The proposed legislation gives effect to the EU’s e-evidence — evidence held in electronic form — directive

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Belgium Europe Summit
Taoiseach: EU loan to Ukraine sends strong signal of solidarity
Micheál Martin adds that it was 'disappointing' that EU leaders did not opt to secure the loan against Russia's frozen assets

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026
'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026
2026 will also see Ryan Tubridy develop a new show for talkSPORT and host a new weekend show for a number of Onic-owned Irish radio stations 

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election
Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election
Jack Chambers was questioned about whether or not he believed it was a mistake to be appointed as the director of elections for Fianna Fáil, while he was preparing Budget 2026

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

General Election campaign 2024
Enforcing proposed single-use vape ban may cost over €3m a year, Oireachtas research says
The law is aimed at reducing smoking and vaping prevalence and preventing children from starting to use nicotine

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Using mobile phone
More of us doubting online information but many don't check its accuracy, CSO says
The Compliance Institute said: 'Be particularly wary of a public internet network that’s password-free.'

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Campaigners criticise Government's 'damaging U-turn' on road safety reform
Campaigners criticise Government's 'damaging U-turn' on road safety reform
Government announced this week that it would not be disbanding the RSA

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach 'supportive' of review of healthcare needs of Air Corp personnel exposed to 'dangerous chemicals'
Taoiseach 'supportive' of review of healthcare needs of Air Corp personnel exposed to 'dangerous chemicals'
Review prompted by concerns raised about 'severe health outcomes, including untimely deaths, because of exposure to dangerous chemicals' among former Air Corps maintenance crews and other technicians

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Gardai Siochana on duty in Dublin City Centre Ireland. Image shot 11/2010. Exact date unknown.
Gardaí and PSNI arrest five alleged members of far-right extremist group
They are among a total of seven arrests that have taken place in a cross-border terrorism investigation

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

HSE expands 'virtual ward' service to all of its seven regions
HSE expands 'virtual ward' service to all of its seven regions
A technology kit allows patients to go home, instead of staying in hospital, and healthcare staff can monitor them remotely

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Garda use of tasers a 'dangerous step for community policing', human rights group says
Garda use of tasers a 'dangerous step for community policing', human rights group says
Irish Council for Civil Liberties expressed its 'deep concern' at the issuing of tasers to uniform gardaí

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

‘Why isn’t everyone talking about Domhnall Gleeson?’: Irish actor wins first Hollywood award
‘Why isn’t everyone talking about Domhnall Gleeson?’: Irish actor wins first Hollywood award
The US-Ireland Alliance will give the actor the Oscar Wilde award at the event’s 20th anniversary in Los Angeles in March

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The death of Cork's Máirín Quill: 'She was a true patriot'
The death of Cork's Máirín Quill: 'She was a true patriot'
Ms Quill passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loving family after a long illness

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

vapouring e cigarette close up
'Absolute explosion' of vaping leading to students leaving class to vape, committee told
'There's going to have to be some legislation which restricts the sale of this stuff.'

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Three arrested in connection with €4m cocaine seizure in Kildare and Wexford
Three arrested in connection with €4m cocaine seizure in Kildare and Wexford
The searches resulted in the seizure of a total of 58kg of suspected cocaine

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in the Dáil by 124 votes to 24
Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in the Dáil by 124 votes to 24
The Bill would not have outlawed the shooting of foxes on one’s land to protect livestock

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

AI boom has released same amount of CO2 in 2025 as New York City has, report claims
AI boom has released same amount of CO2 in 2025 as New York City has, report claims
Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
The three fatalities bring to 183 the number of people who have died on Irish roads so far in 2025

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Sexual harassment case settled after shop worker ‘slapped on the bottom’
Sexual harassment case settled after shop worker ‘slapped on the bottom’
Jayla Boyd settled her case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for €74,000

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

'More settled and drier' conditions expected over Christmas week
'More settled and drier' conditions expected over Christmas week
However, there is still no snow expected for Christmas. In fact, the last recorded Christmas day snowfall was 15 years ago

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Naval Service sees rise in recruitment for 2025
Naval Service sees rise in recruitment for 2025
However, the current strength is still well short of its establishment figure

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

GAA planning new 'high-performance licence' in bid to tackle 'juggernaut' intercounty team costs
GAA planning new 'high-performance licence' in bid to tackle 'juggernaut' intercounty team costs
GAA president Jarlath Burns told Dáil committee a new licence would be proposed at the GAA's congress in a bid to bring down costs from a potential 'unsustainable' €120m annually

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Micheál Martin's leadership 'safe as houses' for the time being, say Fianna Fáil TDs
Several TDs did say they believed Mr Martin could be challenged for his leadership at the end of Ireland’s EU presidency next year

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

What is long Covid and how do you know if you have it?
Committee urges minister to extend payment scheme for healthcare workers with long covid
Many of the 159 workers became sick during the so-called ‘meaningful Christmas’ in December 2020, when many pandemic-era social restrictions were briefly relaxed, leading to a massive spike in infections

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Garda lantern sign
Gardaí launched 41 investigations into missing cash that was taken as evidence, Dáil committee told
Garda spokesperson said then commissioner Drew Harris previously told the Public Accounts Committee storage of evidence "'was robust but was not fool-proof against individual Garda personnel with criminal intent'

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Woman taking out money from wallet
Lack of cost-of-living supports negated Budget's welfare rises for lower-income households
The paper also discusses the Vat rate cut for sections of the hospitality sector, which is costing €681 million and is equivalent to 60% of the total cost of welfare measures enacted in the Budget

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Garda lantern sign
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man, 60s, seriously injured in Offaly crash
The man was the driver and sole occupant of the car. No others were injured in the incident

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

ieExplains: What's in the Government's action plan on childcare and what will it do for parents?
ieExplains: What's in the Government's action plan on childcare and what will it do for parents?
The Government published the plan on Wednesday after an election pledge to do so

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Kneecap charity run
Kneecap’s Móglaí Bap greeted by President Connolly during 10km charity run
After the run, the group gathered at Bang Bang cafe, where Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined them briefly, before heading to the Áras to meet Ms Connolly

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Efforts to implement UN disability policy 'window dressing' as disabled people face many challenges
Efforts to implement UN disability policy 'window dressing' as disabled people face many challenges
Advocates told Dáil disability and transport committees of the difficulties disabled people face when trying to use public transport

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

State to spend €6.5m on luxury and armoured cars during Ireland's six-month EU presidency
State to spend €6.5m on luxury and armoured cars during Ireland's six-month EU presidency
The EU presidency programme is expected to include at least 25 high-level events in Ireland, including a visit of the College of Commissioners, 22 informal ministerial meetings, and summits attended by heads of state, according to the tender documents

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

HSE head unable to clarify when Portiuncula hospital will resume care for high-risk pregnancies
HSE head unable to clarify when Portiuncula hospital will resume care for high-risk pregnancies
It means 'between about 250 and 300 women' with specific clinical issues are seen instead in Galway or Mullingar hospitals

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Garda ombudsman investigating death of man, 40s, in Temple Bar last weekend
Garda ombudsman investigating death of man, 40s, in Temple Bar last weekend
After gardaí arrived at the scene, the man, 40s, was detained. Gardaí say they subsequently 'sought assistance from a nearby ambulance crew as the male appeared unwell'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Home For Sale Real Estate Sign and Beautiful New House.
House prices continue to rise but rate of increase slows to lowest in 18 months, CSO says
Property prices in Ireland are now over 20% above their Celtic Tiger peak, and prices outside Dublin are nearly triple what they were at their lowest in May 2013

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin
'Reprehensible' to suggest Fianna Fáil withheld information about Jim Gavin, says Micheál Martin
In his first interview since the publication of a report into the party’s calamitous election, the Fianna Fáil leader said Jim Gavin was insistent he never had a journalist as a tenant

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Watch: Cork students interview The Frank & Walters 
Watch: Cork students interview The Frank & Walters 
Paul Linehan and Ashley Keating of the Frank & Walters at Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh BNS, Bishopstown to hear the 4th class boys performing 3 of the bands songs.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Columba McVeigh search
Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success
The ICLVR said it still believes the information it was given that Mr McVeigh’s body is there was given in good faith

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?
What does the Fianna Fáil presidential election review reveal?
After weeks of queries and delays, the party has finally published its presidential election review

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting
Micheál Martin wounded, but his leadership of Fianna Fáil is intact after stormy meeting
Internal party review into its disastrous presidential campaign largely puts the blame at the feet of its candidate, Jim Gavin

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Ireland needs 'significant shift away from private car use' to meet climate commitments, report says
Ireland needs 'significant shift away from private car use' to meet climate commitments, report says
Private car use was leading source of transport energy demand last year, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland report found

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Irish-funded Christmas project a lifeline for Palestinian craftspeople in Bethlehem
Irish-funded Christmas project a lifeline for Palestinian craftspeople in Bethlehem
The job creation project in Bethlehem is overseen by Sr Bridget Tighe, an Irish nun based in Jerusalem

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Man with planet earth in hands
Only half of HSE steering group attended meetings to discuss its climate action plan
The internal audit also noted the lack of a 'comprehensive, consolidated database on the impact of extreme weather events... on Irish healthcare facilities'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Man arrested in connection with alleged assault at Midlands Prison released without charge
Man arrested in connection with alleged assault at Midlands Prison released without charge
Investigations are ongoing

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

State takes delivery of new Government jet
State takes delivery of new Government jet
The Department of Defence signed a deal for the French-made Falcon 6X last year

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin
Fianna Fáil TDs and senators chide HQ for not dealing with queries about Jim Gavin
Two MEPs who failed to secure party's nomination for the presidential election were among those to address 'tense' party meeting

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Sudan
'Peace talks are the only way to bring the conflict in Sudan to an end'
The Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland told an Oireachtas committee the health system has 'collapsed', with doctors and nurses often directly targeted

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations
Micheál Martin told Jim Gavin he could not recommend Fianna Fáil support after tenant row revelations
The review into the presidential election campaign, which saw Jim Gavin drop out of the race over a dispute with a tenant, was completed on Monday evening

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

National Children's Hospital Ireland
Public procurement 'still heavily favours low-cost bids, even for high-risk projects'
BAM Ireland  says the approach leads to 'prolonged delivery timelines' and 'escalating costs'

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Watch: 550,000 Christmas lights decorate Limerick house
Watch: 550,000 Christmas lights decorate Limerick house
Christmas has well and truly arrived as Tony Noonan switches on his world-famous charity Christmas lights for 2025.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Building stock
EU housing plan to reform state aid rules and enhanced European Investment Bank funding
MEP Barry Cowen welcomed the plan, saying: Taking bodies like the Land Development Agency and approved housing bodies out of a rigid on-balance-sheet straitjacket will be an absolute game-changer in terms of scale, ambition and long-term investment planning

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Omagh Bombing Inquiry
Government prioritising Bill to let gardaí give Omagh inquiry evidence
Legislation to allow for oral testimony of Irish police and other officials to be provided to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been given priority by the Government.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Flu outbreak expected to peak on Christmas week as over 600 people hospitalised
Flu outbreak expected to peak on Christmas week as over 600 people hospitalised
The HSE said the flu strain in circulation at the moment is 'easily transmissible' and can make people feel 'very unwell'

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

'Mammy the hero of the piece': MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin welcomes new daughter born prematurely
'Mammy the hero of the piece': MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin welcomes new daughter born prematurely
Baby Róisín was born at 26 weeks and the family hopes to have her home in March

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Cabinet meeting - Dublin
Taoiseach denies leadership in trouble as Fianna Fáil presidential election review to be shared 
Ahead of the long-awaited review being shared, when asked if his leadership was in trouble, Mr Martin said: “No, not at all”.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual
Government should set up national AI office to deal with 'harms' being caused to Irish society
Dáil committee said current AI landscape was like the 'wild west' and has made 85 recommendations around the technology

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says
Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says
Alan Kelly said that anyone within the party who wants to “stand up to their leader” must do so today

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Fishing vessel is conducting an industrial catch of wild marine products using deep-sea trawl.
Proposed fishing quota cuts shows EU Fisheries Council 'are shafting us'
'Nobody here in Ireland is happy with what happened last week in Brussels.'

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Watch: Park national school students spoke about the gifts they’d like to give others this year
Watch: Park national school students spoke about the gifts they’d like to give others this year
There were big smiles at Park National School near Killeagh as Santa and Jerry the Elf rolled in on a tractor, organised by the Mount Uniacke tractor run committee for a special Christmas visit.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Watch: Cork's Atlantic Pond reopens
Watch: Cork's Atlantic Pond reopens
The Atlantic Pond reopens after upgrade works to the public realm by Ward & Burke for Cork City Council as part of the Phase 2 development of Marina Park, Cork.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Eight properties searched relating to assault which left woman with serious burn injuries
Eight properties searched relating to assault which left woman with serious burn injuries
Eight properties were searched following an assault which left a woman with serious burn injuries in Dublin last month.  The incident happened at a home in Clondalkin on November 25, 2025.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Bag of six Ecstasy pills in a mans hand.
HSE fears extra-potent drugs entering growing Irish market ahead of Christmas
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has warned that increased production of the likes of MDMA in Europe may trigger more consumption locally

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Cancer patients urged to call triage helplines to avoid A&E over Christmas
Cancer patients urged to call triage helplines to avoid A&E over Christmas
The pandemic phoneline system has been expanded to include two nurses per service across 26 hospitals in Ireland

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens
'Micheál knew about the Jim Gavin rumours': Fianna Fáil row over presidential election review deepens
In a scathing statement, Micheál Martin disputed “commentary of the past week”, which he described as “extremely disappointing, selective and inaccurate”.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Woman, 60s, killed in road crash in East Cork
Woman, 60s, killed in road crash in East Cork
The second person in the car, a man, was taken to Cork University Hospital where he was being treated for serious injuries

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

U.K. Paves Way for First Tests to Expose People to Coronavirus
Doctors urge people to get flu vaccine as number of patients at Southdoc doubles in a week
GPs in many practices are holding extra hours and extra clinics under arrangements with the HSE

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Housing charity denies knowing about staff asking contractors to work on their own homes
Housing charity denies knowing about staff asking contractors to work on their own homes
It had been suggested that the works at employees’ residences were at the expense of Peter McVerry Trust itself

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Anne O’Connor to leave Vhi role and become the first woman to lead the HSE
Anne O’Connor to leave Vhi role and become the first woman to lead the HSE
Anne O’Connor will replace Bernard Gloster and is expected to begin work in the spring

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Government wants to fund Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets, Helen McEntee says
Government wants to fund Ukraine by using frozen Russian assets, Helen McEntee says
The foreign affairs minister said the Government believed using frozen assets to fund Ukraine through a 'reparations loan' was the best way forward despite opposition from other EU countries

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Increased garda vigilance for the Irish Jewish community 'prudent and appropriate' in wake of Bondi terror
Increased garda vigilance for the Irish Jewish community 'prudent and appropriate' in wake of Bondi terror
Yoni Wieder said the people responsible for the attack want Jewish people 'to live in fear in Sydney and far beyond it'

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Vacant property grants: Aid will be extended to 2030 despite Coalition row about caps
Vacant property grants: Aid will be extended to 2030 despite Coalition row about caps
Cabinet to consider new plan after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil resolve dispute about limits on the value of eligible properties 

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Almost €85m in social welfare overpayments have not been recouped
Almost €85m in social welfare overpayments have not been recouped
Nearly €56.5m was lost last year, with another €28.4m not recouped the previous year, bringing the total amount of money not recovered to €84.9m

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
New data reveals that 28,206 people have appeared in courts on drink- or drug-driving charges in five years

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil presidential election review could be ‘resignation territory’ for Micheál Martin
Taoiseach’s leadership comes under further pressure as Fianna Fáil TDs and senators demand to know when the party first heard about Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Royal High School
National convention on education will be established next year
The focus of the convention will examine schools as well as the transitions from early years into primary, and from post-primary into further and higher education

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Garda
Gardai appeal for information after Dublin shooting
They were called to reports of a shooting in Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, just after 7pm on Sunday.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Dublin Airport incident
Cannabis with street value of €3m discovered at Dublin Airport
More than €3m euros worth of cannabis was discovered in boxes labelled as “Kitchen Hoods” at Dublin Airport on Saturday.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Shots Fired At Sydney's Bondi Beach
Watch: 'It was pretty terrifying' - Eyewitness recalls seeing bodies at Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting
At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in the terrorist attack, which targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach. The Hanukkah event, which took place at a park next to the beach, marked the first day of the Jewish festival of lights.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Lottery balls in the mashine
EuroMillions jackpot winner bought €17m ticket in Cavan
The lucky punter scooped a massive €17m top prize after matching all five numbers and two lucky stars in the draw.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Gardaí to increase patrols at centres for Irish Jewish community after Bondi Beach shooting 
Gardaí to increase patrols at centres for Irish Jewish community after Bondi Beach shooting 
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is scheduled to speak to Chief Rabbi of Ireland Yoni Wieder to express his sympathies to the Irish Jewish community and speak about these measures

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Health minister defends decision not to buy enhanced flu vaccine
Health minister defends decision not to buy enhanced flu vaccine
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the vaccination Ireland has is World Health Organization recommended and the enhanced flu vaccine has not been overly effective

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Fire attack victim Mary Holt had 'heart of gold', Edenderry funeral hears
Fire attack victim Mary Holt had 'heart of gold', Edenderry funeral hears
The 60-year-old was killed alongside her four-year-old great-nephew Tadgh Farrell in a fire attack on a Co Offaly home shortly before 7.45pm on December 6

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Announcement of solution to overcrowding at UHL expected this week
Announcement of solution to overcrowding at UHL expected this week
Options for University Hospital Limerick include expanding its capacity, building an elective hospital nearby, or building an additional hospital with an emergency department

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Book on Limerick's music scene republished to raise funds for charities
Book on Limerick's music scene republished to raise funds for charities
'A River Runs Through It' raised €6,500 for local causes last year

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Mourne Mountains wildfire
Woman dies in third fatal fire in 24 hours in Northern Ireland
The PSNI said they were called to a fire in Dunmurry, Co Antrim, just before 4am on Saturday

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Boy blowing nose
Parents urged to consider flu jabs for children as stocks of nasal vaccine run out
Stocks of Fluenz LAIV nasal spray flu vaccine are running out — but pharmacist says parents could phone around as some pharmacies may still have some stock

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Revealed: Here's where the €17m winning EuroMillions ticket was sold
Revealed: Here's where the €17m winning EuroMillions ticket was sold
An online player in Co Limerick scooped the EuroMillions Plus draw jackpot worth €500,000 

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

'Partners should be involved in mental health treatment' say parents whose spouses killed their children
'Partners should be involved in mental health treatment' say parents whose spouses killed their children
Una Butler and Andrew McGinley whose spouses killed their children say this single measure would save lives

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Ireland's Tiger King: The taxidermist who specialises in stuffing big cats
Ireland's Tiger King: The taxidermist who specialises in stuffing big cats
Kilkenny taxidermist Ger O’Brien never thought he would find himself working with exotic animals

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Teenage motorcyclist airlifted to Cork hospital after serious crash
Teenage motorcyclist airlifted to Cork hospital after serious crash
A teenage motorcyclist was airlifted to Cork University Hospital after a serious crash in Co Kerry. The crash, which involved a motorcycle and three other vehicles, occurred on the N22 at Lissivigeen on Friday at approximately 4pm.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Edenderry fatal fire funeral
'A smile that could light any room': Tributes paid to four-year-old killed in fire attack on home
Tadgh Farrell was visiting his grandmother and grand-aunt Mary Holt in the Castleview Park area of Edenderry, Co Offaly, when the home was attacked 

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach vows justice after deadly fire attack on Edenderry house kills two
Gardaí 'conclude' searches in relation to fatal firebomb attack at Edenderry home
Gardaí began carrying out searches at three homes in Co Kildare and Co Offaly on Friday

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Witness appeal following Dublin shooting
Witness appeal following Dublin shooting
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a shooting in Dublin. The incident occurred on Templeview Avenue, Clarehall, Dublin 17 at approximately 7. 49pm on Thursday, December 11. A Garda spokesperson said no injuries were reported.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Fianna Fail president
Taoiseach won't say if he was aware of Jim Gavin's issue with tenant before nomination vote
It comes after Thursday's revelation that Fianna Fáil deputy leader Jack Chambers was told of Jim Gavin's issue with a former tenant — hours before the the party's presidential nomination vote

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Drugs Illustration
Ecstasy alert: HSE warns drug users about high-dose MDMA
One pill doesn’t mean one dose: HSE advises of the risk from ecstasy pills containing as much as 300mg of MDMA — 'the highest [dosage] we've ever seen in Ireland'

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Saving and pension planning
Department reports jump in employers registering for pension auto-enrolment
There will be a requirement for employers to match their worker's pension contributions, as well as a top-up from the State

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

'It wasn't long-fingered, I can assure you': Minister defends Dart+ South West timeline
'It wasn't long-fingered, I can assure you': Minister defends Dart+ South West timeline
Dart+ South West aims to electrify the rail from Drumcondra to Hazelhatch along the Cork rail line

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

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