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Man jailed for murdering on-off girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter

Man jailed for murdering on-off girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

At the same hearing, the youngster’s mother Jade Dempsey, 28, was given a three-year probation order having admitted a charge of wilful neglect of her daughter.
Kyran Durnin case 'indicates real problems' in Ireland's child protection systems

Kyran Durnin case 'indicates real problems' in Ireland's child protection systems

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Caoilfhionn Gallagher, the State's special rapporteur on child protection, said the case was deeply concerning
Diarmuid Phelan trial: Witness says he saw law professor shooting ‘towards man but in the air’

Diarmuid Phelan trial: Witness says he saw law professor shooting ‘towards man but in the air’

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Mr Phelan is a barrister, law lecturer and farmer who owns Hazelgrove Farm, formerly a golf course in Tallaght.
Government set to fall short of promised number of new homes built

Government set to fall short of promised number of new homes built

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Apartment completions fell 7.2 per cent in the 12 months to Q3 2024, to 3,096, while single dwellings were down 5.3 per cent to 1,354 in Q3 2024.
‘It is delusion’: Opposition hits out at Minister for Housing in testy Dáil debate

‘It is delusion’: Opposition hits out at Minister for Housing in testy Dáil debate

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Labour leader Ivana Bacik said that the housing crisis was holding back the country.
Public office watchdog told it could not pursue case over Donohoe's undeclared expenses

Public office watchdog told it could not pursue case over Donohoe's undeclared expenses

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Previously unreleased internal briefings said that a prosecution under the Electoral Act could not take place more than five years after an offence was alleged to have happened.
Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Lyons did not ‘directly’ ask for end to criminality during LCC meeting

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The Communities Minister told his scrutiny committee he had made clear to the Loyalist Communities Council the importance of the democratic process.
Kyran Durnin: Suspected murder of boy ‘extraordinary’, says Garda Commissioner

Kyran Durnin: Suspected murder of boy ‘extraordinary’, says Garda Commissioner

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there is a ‘particular element’ in the disappearance of schoolboy Kyran Durnin that is ‘difficult to comprehend’.
Man arrested after drugs and fireworks seized in Dublin

Man arrested after drugs and fireworks seized in Dublin

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene and detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
Clare Daly to run in general election in Dublin Central

Clare Daly to run in general election in Dublin Central

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The former Dublin MEP lost her seat in the European Parliament in June after crashing on count 17.
Taoiseach tells US event: We cannot ignore the cries of children in Gaza

Taoiseach tells US event: We cannot ignore the cries of children in Gaza

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

‘It’s always important to talk honestly to friends,’ Simon Harris told the room at the American ambassador’s official Dublin residence.
LinkedIn Ireland fined €310 million by Data Protection Commission

LinkedIn Ireland fined €310 million by Data Protection Commission

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The inquiry examined LinkedIn’s processing of personal data for the purposes of behavioural analysis and targeted advertising of users.
Man (60s) dies from injuries following e-bike incident in Kerry

Man (60s) dies from injuries following e-bike incident in Kerry

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was riding an electric bike (e-bike) at the time of the incident.
50 nursing positions vacant in Tipperary University Hospital - INMO

50 nursing positions vacant in Tipperary University Hospital - INMO

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

There is a cross-trade union protest at Tipperary University Hospital.
Average speed cameras to be operational on Mayo's N5 and Cavan's N3 from Friday

Average speed cameras to be operational on Mayo's N5 and Cavan's N3 from Friday

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

The cameras on the N5 are located between Lislackagh and Cuilmore in Swinford. On the N3, they have been installed between Kilduff and Billis in Co Cavan.
Over 100,000 patients on trolleys so far in 2024

Over 100,000 patients on trolleys so far in 2024

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

100,111 patients have been treated in hospital without a bed so far in 2024.
Man arrested as gardaí seize over €218k of cannabis at Monaghan growhouse

Man arrested as gardaí seize over €218k of cannabis at Monaghan growhouse

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

One male in his 40s was arrested at the scene.
Two men arrested in connection with death of man (50s) in Mayo

Two men arrested in connection with death of man (50s) in Mayo

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Two individuals, both males in their late 20s and early 30s, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Parts of Occupied Territories Bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Martin

Parts of Occupied Territories Bill ‘unconstitutional’, says Martin

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Micheál Martin said parts of the Occupied Territories Bill need to be changed to withstand a legal challenge.
Record numbers to pass through Dublin Airport over bank holiday weekend

Record numbers to pass through Dublin Airport over bank holiday weekend

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Friday is expected to be the busiest day of the weekend, with 110,000 passengers arriving and departing from Dublin Airport.

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