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Communications 'breakdown' may have contributed to 418% hike in refusals of Palestinian study visas
Taoiseach's claim had been disputed by lawyers representing applicants

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Thousands of teachers to begin first stage of work-to-rule campaign
Thousands of teachers to begin first stage of work-to-rule campaign
Teachers will join more than 100,000 public sector workers who began their work-to-rule last week, initiated after delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Money in old hands
Nearly €1bn in social welfare overpayments not recovered by the State
€354m was lost because of unrecovered overpayments between 2016 and 2025 — in addition to an outstanding debt balance of €597.4m at the end of 2015

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Budget 2027: Proposed childcare package could save some parents €1,000 a year
Budget 2027: Proposed childcare package could save some parents €1,000 a year
The Irish Examiner understands that while negotiations are still ongoing, 'good progress was made' on childcare costs.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Tributes to photographer Colin Keegan who died in Co Meath crash
Tributes to photographer Colin Keegan who died in Co Meath crash
Press Photographers Ireland president Dan Linehan said his fellow photographers would mourn the loss of a man who 'captured the heart, soul, and history of Ireland'

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Bereaved senator Gerard Craughwell calls for reform of power of attorney process
Bereaved senator Gerard Craughwell calls for reform of power of attorney process
Mr Craughwell, whose wife Helen died in August, said 'it is extremely complex and quite expensive to complete an enduring power of attorney'

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Kneecap arrive in Portadown to support Garvaghy Road residents
Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Próvaí went to a local school before meeting residents at the Drumcree Community Centre on Sunday

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Budget 2027: What can renters and first-time buyers expect? 
Budget 2027: What can renters and first-time buyers expect? 
What measures could be on the way for renters and people looking to buy a house?

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

National Ploughing Championships 2026
Budget 2027: Wiggle room for tax band increases but USC going nowhere 
If the tax band increases from €44,000 to €46,000, it would put €400 back in people’s pockets

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Kneecap expected to visit Garvaghy Road amid Drumcree parade dispute
It comes as a sustained standoff continues a week on from when the loyal order march was originally supposed to go ahead.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Yves Sakila vigil
Gardaí seeking to speak to woman in Yves Sakila death investigation
Mr Sakila, 35, was pronounced dead in hospital after an incident at the Arnotts department store on Henry Street.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Social media app icons displayed on Apple iPhone
Global action needed to protect young people from digital media perils, researchers suggest
The three-paper series, published in the Lancet, includes a major analysis of reviews comprising nine million people under the age of 25.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Artificial Intelligence AI Assistant Apps - ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Meta AI, Grok
OpenAI safety leader quits amid further expert warning of '50% chance we all die' because of AI
David Robinson, who led the writing of safety reports that accompanied the ChatGPT developer’s product releases, said he quit because OpenAI's "culture is broken”.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Garda sign on car hood
Witness appeal as woman dies after being struck by vehicle 
The incident occurred at North Wall Quay, Dublin, on September 26

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Military accident
Man, 50s, dies following crash involving motorcycle and car
The crash occurred at around 12.15pm on Saturday on the R156 at Harlockstown, Dunboyne

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Cairde Fail president's dinner
Taoiseach: Boycott of Israel match may 'harm' Ireland with no benefit to Palestinians
Pro-Palestinian groups have called on the FAI and players to scrap the Uefa Nations League fixture over Israel’s war in Gaza and illegal settlements in the West Bank

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Cairde Fail president's dinner
Budget 2027: Government likely to remove carbon tax increases on kerosene and home heating oil
The Taoiseach also confirmed that there will be double Christmas payments for those in receipt of social welfare

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
'I never heard such nonsense': O’Neill criticises Bryant comments about Drumcree stand-off
Michelle O’Neill, the deputy leader of Sinn Féin, was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of Garvaghy Road residents who are opposed to an Orange Order march through their community

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Simon Harris and wife Caoimhe welcome new baby girl just days before budget 
His wife Caoimhe gave birth to the couple’s third child on Friday

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Garda sign on building
Woman in her 20s seriously injured in Drogheda e-bike collision
Gardaí are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after the collision on John Street in Drogheda last week

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Garda lantern sign
Serious collision involving car and motorcycle closes road in Co Meath
Gardaí and emergency services remain at the scene, with local traffic diversions in place following the lunchtime collision

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Rival rallies organised as Drumcree stand-off continues
Community events for both sides of the Drumcree parade dispute are to take place as a stand-off between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents continued for a seventh day.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Calculation Euro
Budget 2027: Ministers fear ‘nobody will be happy’ after bruising spending talks
Ministers have been forced to rein in spending demands, with several departments warning of difficult choices and potential cuts

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Signing Last Will & Testament
Inheritance tax thresholds set for ‘modest’ increases in Budget 2027
Ministers are still haggling over welfare increases, childcare costs, transport funding and housing measures ahead of Tuesday’s announcement

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Screening for brain tumours should be routine for under 50s, says neurosurgeon
Screening for brain tumours should be routine for under 50s, says neurosurgeon
Early detection can mean people live longer, clinical director at the national neurosciences centre at Beaumont Hospital has said

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Co. Monaghan crash
New victims of crime report calls for commissioner, child supports and compensation reform
The 47 recommendations include child-centred justice procedures, better compensation access and improved support for bereaved families

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore
Law Society renews call for mediation in criminal legal aid row
Rosemarie Loftus said ongoing disruption was affecting court users as solicitors raised two key concerns over the new fee system

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Primary school stock
TUI to join other teaching unions in industrial action from Monday 
Teachers will begin by not responding to emails and calls outside of working hours

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Irish security services engage with UK universities amid growing concern over Chinese espionage
Revelation follows rare public intervention by the British security service MI5, warning British universities that China’s intelligence apparatus is behind 'front education companies' that fund British academics in return for access to research

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

National Economic Dialogue
Government forecast to record €1.4bn Exchequer deficit, according to pre-budget White Paper
Wider returns show the Government recorded a surplus of €2.4bn at the end of September, compared to a €1.4bn surplus in the same period as last year.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Crossnacreevy incident
Two dead following workplace incident in Co Down
The emergency services are at the scene on the Ballygowan Road in Crossnacreevy.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Mother of pro-Palestine activist urges Government to send observer to his trial in Germany
Mother of pro-Palestine activist urges Government to send observer to his trial in Germany
German prosecutors say he was part of a group who trespassed onto a site owned by Israel’s Elbit Systems last September, shouting pro-Palestinian slogans as equipment was destroyed

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

USA stock market design
Corporation tax receipts jump to €4.9bn in September as multinationals pay early
Multinationals brought forward tax payments, boosting September receipts but prompting the Department of Finance to lower its near-term forecast

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Tuam mother and baby homes
Remains of further 10 infants recovered from former mother and baby institution
The search, which began in July last year, has so far discovered the remains of 109 infants at the site

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Palestinian student visa refusals to Ireland rise 418% this year
Most of the students had secured fully funded places at Irish universities, with appeals and four High Court challenges now underway

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in Ireland
‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in Ireland
Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

People Before Profit alternative budget
Budget 2027: People Before Profit proposes ‘millionaires’ tax’ and €1.75 fuel price cap
The party’s alternative budget proposes higher taxes on wealth and corporations alongside major increases in welfare and public services

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

September 'significantly warmer than average', says Met Éireann
September 'significantly warmer than average', says Met Éireann
It was also 'wetter and duller than average in most places, with frequent rain or showers'

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Fundraiser launched for funeral of woman who died after Dublin balcony fall
Fundraiser launched for funeral of woman who died after Dublin balcony fall
Kathleen Carey’s family had buried her sister two weeks earlier as gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of her death

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Garda lantern sign
Woman arrested over alleged harassment dating back to 2020 in Galway
Gardaí arrested the woman on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged harassment reported since January 2020

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
'No such thing as half a march': Drumcree talks end without agreement
“There’s a court case on Monday. Obviously, we’ll have to see how that plays out."

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

'Diddly-f**king-squat': Ministers vent budget frustration as O'Donovan walks out of Chambers meeting
'Diddly-f**king-squat': Ministers vent budget frustration as O'Donovan walks out of Chambers meeting
Sources say meeting between the media minister and the public expenditure minister were 'concise', as negotiations with Government departments become fraught

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Royal High School
Changes to two Leaving Cert subjects delayed until at least 2028
Maths and English reform for Senior Cycle was due to be rolled out to fifth-year students next year

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

More than 80% of Europe experienced strong heat stress during summer 2026
More than 80% of Europe experienced strong heat stress during summer 2026
Copernicus data shows prolonged heatwaves also contributed to wildfires, low river levels and dangerous air pollution across Europe

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Andy Burnham visit to Northern Ireland
Opposition parties strike a similar tune as they reveal budget proposals
Sinn Féin vowed it would 'permanently reduce the cost of living', as the Labour Party pitches a 'war on child poverty' 

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Calculation Euro
Budget 2027: New cost of disability payment to be delivered in one lump sum
It is expected the new cost-of-disability payment will be in the range of €400 and €500 and will be paid out early in the new year

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Concept image of cables and connections for data transfer in the digital world.3d rendering.
Ireland and Britain conduct first subsea telecoms cable security exercise
The disruption would affect the organs of State and public services, including public utilities, in addition to financial and business services, and the daily lives of citizens

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Drumcree standoff: £3m policing bill as chief constable warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences
Jon Boutcher said using force to clear the Garvaghy Road risked serious harm as efforts continue to resolve the dispute

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Woman dies after balcony fall as gardaí await autopsy results
A man in his 20s was arrested following the incident but was released without charge pending a file for the DPP

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

CHI breached data rules over storage of children's records in 'overflowing...waste bin'
CHI breached data rules over storage of children's records in 'overflowing...waste bin'
A Data Protection Commission statement said: 'Documents containing both sensitive and special category data of children had been overflowing, and subsequently removed, from a confidential waste bin.'

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Depressed crying little boy holding head in hands
Tusla losing special care staff faster than it can recruit
The child and family agency says special care remains one of the most difficult areas to recruit and retain staff, leaving services well below required levels

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

University staff across Ireland to stage one-hour work stoppage in pay dispute
University staff across Ireland to stage one-hour work stoppage in pay dispute
IFUT members voted by 93% for industrial action and have warned of two further 24-hour strikes this month

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Ashley Malcolm court case
Irish pensioner killed during London burglary as he tried to protect wife
John Burke, originally from Dublin, died after being headbutted during a burglary at his London home in September 2025

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

HAIL reports ‘unprecedented’ demand for housing for people with severe mental illness
HAIL reports ‘unprecedented’ demand for housing for people with severe mental illness
HAIL owns almost 486 homes across seven counties and says demand for housing and mental health support continues to rise

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Wa
More than 12,000 patients treated in ‘inappropriate locations’ in Irish hospitals in September
The INMO is calling on the HSE to publish its winter plan and recruit additional staff ahead of the seasonal surge

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

3D-printed gun and suspected cannabis seized during Mayo Garda operation
3D-printed gun and suspected cannabis seized during Mayo Garda operation
The Mayo Drugs Unit carried out the search with assistance from the Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Four men arrested in market abuse investigation released without charge
Four men arrested in market abuse investigation released without charge
The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation followed a formal referral from the Central Bank of Ireland

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Northern Ireland Policing Board
Northern Ireland Chief Constable set to face questions amid Drumcree stand-off
The parading dispute is expected to dominate Mr Boutcher’s monthly appearance at the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Stormont Assembly
Drumcree standoff continues after Orange Order says it will ‘not surrender’ to proposed deal
Unionists spurn NI secretary’s attempt to resolve impasse after nationalists block controversial Garvaghy Road march

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Budget 2027: Fine Gael strongly against housing support measure proposed by Taoiseach
Micheál Martin has made it clear to his party that he wants to see a removal of stamp duty for first-time buyers, even though it has been ruled out by Simon Harris

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Mike Nesbitt meeting
Operating theatre floors in children's hospital replaced three times due to 'poor workmanship'
Other issues reported by the Department of Health include compliance and certification concerns in the 244 bathroom pods within the hospital

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

DCU campus
DCU urged to explain why it wrote off €4.38m spent on proposed student accommodation
'We need a full explanation of who authorised this expenditure, what oversight was in place, why the development did not proceed and whether this sum can ultimately be recovered.'

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Tusla ‘regrets sincerely’ its failure to hit targets for special care provision, PAC to hear
Tusla ‘regrets sincerely’ its failure to hit targets for special care provision, PAC to hear
Tusla’s total budget for 2026 is €1.47bn, a jump of €188m on 2025

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Oil Tanker Dubai UAE
Supply of oil 'in extremely volatile state', according to National Oil Reserves Agency
Ireland is particularly vulnerable to global energy price hikes, as 78% of its overall energy supply is imported

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Garda stock
Woman told garda at Portlaoise hospital 'your kids will be raped', court hears 
The court heard that the woman has 96 previous convictions.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

'Generational backslide' in attitudes towards women and sexual violence
'Generational backslide' in attitudes towards women and sexual violence
Survey highlights how online 'manosphere' has permeated Irish society

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

C&AG: Cancelled asylum seeker accommodation agreements led to 'substantial loss' for taxpayers 
C&AG: Cancelled asylum seeker accommodation agreements led to 'substantial loss' for taxpayers 
'The expenditure related to the termination of the pre-contract agreements represent payments for which no value has been obtained', report states 

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Social housing survey
C&AG: Government cancels social housing PPP after costs rise to €1.28m per home
C&AG report finds the proposed 486-home scheme was significantly more expensive than two previous social housing PPPs

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Garda intercept bomb near Irish border
Government accused of ‘moving the goalposts’ on citizenship residency rules
Opposition TDs called for transitional arrangements to protect people nearing five years of reckonable residency from the proposed changes

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 23, 2020
C&AG: Number of OPW retirees living in its residential properties in Phoenix Park jumps by 83%
Comptroller and Auditor General found since the OPW established a residential property management policy in 2015 — requiring all retiring employees must vacate the premises they rent from the agency — the number of such workers has ballooned

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

School stock
C&AG: 'Structural underfunding' in education would have led to fewer teachers and SNAs
Comptroller and Auditor General report examined budget control for the Department of Education

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Lithium supplies will not keep up with demand for electric cars
C&AG: Car dealers return only €100k to State of €4m in overpaid electric vehicle grants
Individual dealers have argued their grants on the EV demonstration model should be precluded to the individual and have refused to pay back the grants

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Ukraine turns down offer of €20m fleet of armoured vehicles from Defence Forces
Ukraine turns down offer of €20m fleet of armoured vehicles from Defence Forces
When the vehicles were withdrawn from active duty, the Defence Forces 'made an offer' to donate the vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces, but 'this was declined as the fleet was deemed unsuitable for their requirements', report shows

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Sunlight bokeh through Trees in Evergreen forest - UK
C&AG: Targets to plant 8,000 hectares of trees a year need to be changed
Comptroller and Auditor General said that to achieve target set out in climate action plan, 16,000 hectares a year would need to be planted

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Dublin shootings
Gardaí investigate third shooting in ten days amid spate of Dublin violence
Gardaí are investigating a series of shootings, arson attacks and a suspected ramming incident across south-west Dublin

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

C&AG: More than 2,700 speeding offences invalidated after camera defects
C&AG: More than 2,700 speeding offences invalidated after camera defects
Faults with two static cameras resulted in hundreds of thousands of euro in invalid fines and penalty points being removed

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Patrick O'Donovan comments
Minister: 'Fine Gael do not do stunts, and if we did, they'd be the best stunts in the world'
Patrick O’Donovan announced the arts version of the sports capital grant on Wednesday

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

David Courell
Man in a towel entered room where Irish women's player awaited medical massage, committee told
Fine Gael senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn said women's national team players were 'stalked and harassed on street' and in their hotel dining room and that police had been called locally

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Concept of online taxation on touch screen
Government urged to publish plan to broaden Ireland’s tax base ahead of Budget 2027
The Budgetary Oversight Committee has made 15 recommendations covering taxation, spending, fiscal rules and long-term financial planning

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

General anaesthetic access for people with disabilities to be addressed in dental reform plan
General anaesthetic access for people with disabilities to be addressed in dental reform plan
Department of Health officials say the planned reforms will also introduce mandatory continuing professional development requirements for dentists

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

'Relocation of some communities' urged due to rising sea levels
'Relocation of some communities' urged due to rising sea levels
Report by the Climate Change Advisory Council found coastal erosion is already affecting coastlines, putting ancient forts and properties in the south and south-east at particular risk

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Woman holding pregnancy test feels hopeless about negative result
Three-day abortion wait avoids  coercive pressure on women to have termination, committee told
In tense Oireachtas health committee session, some politicians claimed GP speakers were 'barracked' and 'attacked' by other politicians for supporting the three-day wait 

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

RTE pay revelations
Sports minister says he has ‘no regrets’ over handling of Ireland-Israel games
The sports minister said intervening in the FAI’s decision could have led to criticism that he was interfering with an independent sporting body

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Drumcree standoff enters fourth day as fresh legal challenge goes to court
Garvaghy Road residents have launched a fresh legal challenge as efforts continue to resolve the Drumcree parading dispute

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Israel v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Nations League B
Social Democrats TD and former footballer calls on FAI board to intervene over Ireland-Israel fixture
Last weekend the Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, Hungary with a further game due to be played next weekend.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Power outages remain at 7,000 properties as ESB repair works continue 
Power outages remain at 7,000 properties as ESB repair works continue 
It comes as multiple weather warnings were in place across the country on Tuesday.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Funeral details announced for father and daughter who died in Offaly workplace incident 
Funeral details announced for father and daughter who died in Offaly workplace incident 
The deaths have sent shockwaves through the Banagher community.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Garda Sign/Lantern Naas Garda Station
Ten-day search operation at Westmeath's Lough Ennell stood down after body of man is recovered 
One charity that had assisted, Mallow Search and Rescue, paid tribute to all involved in the search operation.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Somali women fighting to end FGM says her time in Ireland inspired her to bring change to girls at home
Somali women fighting to end FGM says her time in Ireland inspired her to bring change to girls at home
Sadia Alin says her time in Cork and Limerick 20 years ago and 'seeing girls having a different kind of life and know there are girls in the world who are living free from those harmful practices'

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Mike Nesbitt meeting
BAM criticises health minister over comments on National Children's Hospital
A BAM letter released to the Public Accounts Committee challenges criticism from the health minister as staffing levels fall sharply

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Young women sitting in dark room feeling pain with life problem. suffering from husband violence, Stop violence against and se
Over a third of young men say a rape should not be believed without a conviction
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's has published its second annual national study of attitudes towards, and experiences of, rape and sexual violence

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Young woman with smartphone near a radiator in winter
Budget 2027: Government will cut carbon tax on home heating oil to minimum level, says Micheál Martin
Households using kerosene for home heating are set for a tax reduction in next week's budget, with ministers moving to ease pressure from rising fuel costs

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop Drumcree parade
Taoiseach Micheál Martin told the Dáil that any return to the division of the past is 'simply unthinkable'

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Over €2.25m spent maintaining vacant State-owned properties in past six years
Over €2.25m spent maintaining vacant State-owned properties in past six years
There are 68 vacant properties and sites within the control of the OPW

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Heating oil delivery, nozzle placed into oil tank to refill
'Very difficult winter' for energy prices
Europe faces 'very real' security threats to energy infrastructure, EU presidency meeting of energy ministers in Dublin has heard

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork father waiting two years for autistic son to access Camhs services among those to attend protest 
Cork father waiting two years for autistic son to access Camhs services among those to attend protest 
Families travelled from around Ireland to support the Every Child Matters campaign outside the Dáil

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

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