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Gardaí trawling thousands of hours of CCTV footage in Dublin riots probe

Gardaí trawling thousands of hours of CCTV footage in Dublin riots probe

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has insisted she will not resign following criticism of the police response to Thursday’s violence.
Man tells court he saw Kyle Hayes standing on and punching alleged victim lying on street

Man tells court he saw Kyle Hayes standing on and punching alleged victim lying on street

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Kyle Hayes, (25), of Ballyashea, Kildimo, Co Limerick, is on trial before the Limerick Circuit Criminal Court charged with assault causing harm to Cillian McCarthy, (24), on October 28th 2019.
€190,000 raised for Brazilian who saved kids in Dublin stabbing

€190,000 raised for Brazilian who saved kids in Dublin stabbing

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

€190,000 raised for Brazilian who saved kids in Dublin stabbing
Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.
Witness says she saw murder accused stab her boyfriend in their own bedroom

Witness says she saw murder accused stab her boyfriend in their own bedroom

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

A woman has described to a murder trial jury how her partner collapsed after he was stabbed by their housemate in their own bedroom
Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears

Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

He suggested that ‘achingly liberal’ countries like Ireland now have concerns about the pace of immigration.
Man jailed for 'terrible' attack on social media influencer Charleen Murphy

Man jailed for 'terrible' attack on social media influencer Charleen Murphy

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Charleen Murphy was the victim of an 'unprovoked and unwarranted attack' earlier this year
Mother jailed for five years after severing garda's foot in near fatal hit-and-run

Mother jailed for five years after severing garda's foot in near fatal hit-and-run

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Niamh McDonnell, (30), Gortskagh, Castlemahon, Co Limerick was “drunk and had drugs in her system” when she got behind the wheel of her mother-in-law’s car on June 30th, 2022
Average weekly revenues at Irish arm of Facebook owner climb to €1.1bn

Average weekly revenues at Irish arm of Facebook owner climb to €1.1bn

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Pre-tax profits were hit at the company after Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd set aside an additional €1.43 billion for potential regulatory fines
An Bord Pleanála approves over 700 new homes in Carrigtwohill

An Bord Pleanála approves over 700 new homes in Carrigtwohill

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

The board has granted planning permission to BAM Property for the development of 714 residential units at Castlelake, Carrigtwohill, one of east Cork’s biggest-ever housing developments
Irish Government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

Irish Government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Ministers in Dublin are deliberating on whether to mount an interstate case against the UK.
Jimmy Guerin defamation action against Gemma O'Doherty adjourned

Jimmy Guerin defamation action against Gemma O'Doherty adjourned

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Mr Justice Tony O'Connor said he proposed adjourning to next Tuesday because he was "very conscious of the situation of people getting home this evening"
Bank worker suggested Michael Lynn be referred to Law Society in 2004

Bank worker suggested Michael Lynn be referred to Law Society in 2004

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

The court has heard Arthur King of Bank of Ireland was involved in compiling documents for the bank's insurance claim in the wake of their losses in relation to Mr Lynn's loans.
Man pleads guilty over death of woman who was knocked down by car after funeral

Man pleads guilty over death of woman who was knocked down by car after funeral

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Michael Lucey (42), of Derryvaleen, Ballingeary, Co Cork, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Friday morning
Web Summit co-founder claims Paddy Cosgrave’s Israel posts damaged business

Web Summit co-founder claims Paddy Cosgrave’s Israel posts damaged business

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Daire Hickey wants to argue controversial posts by Paddy Cosgrave occurred in disregard of minority shareholder interests
Sinn Féin says Drew Harris and Helen McEntee ‘should resign’

Sinn Féin says Drew Harris and Helen McEntee ‘should resign’

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Politicians have strongly criticised the violent scenes in Dublin that saw Garda cars, buses and trams set alight and shops looted and damaged.
Gerard Cervi found guilty of murdering Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club

Gerard Cervi found guilty of murdering Bobby Messett at Bray Boxing Club

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

The defendant has no previous convictions and the prosecution did not elucidate a motive for the crime.
Number of homeless people goes above 13,000 for first time

Number of homeless people goes above 13,000 for first time

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

Housing charities warned that 4,000 children could spend Christmas in emergency accommodation.
Riot damage ‘could cost tens of millions of euros’, Leo Varadkar says

Riot damage ‘could cost tens of millions of euros’, Leo Varadkar says

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

‘Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland,’ the Taoiseach said in an address to the nation
Diabetic driver acquitted of dangerous driving causing fatal M50 car accident

Diabetic driver acquitted of dangerous driving causing fatal M50 car accident

Fri, 24 Nov, 2023

A number of motorists gave evidence of what they noticed that day while they were driving along the M50.

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