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Judge gives drug dealer's former partner three months to vacate home

Judge gives drug dealer's former partner three months to vacate home

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Veronika Saly, a Hungarian national, has been given three months to leave the family home, which was deemed to be the proceeds of crime
Hospital apologises over death of woman (72) following failings in care

Hospital apologises over death of woman (72) following failings in care

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The woman's family described the health service as "a shambles and a disgrace"
Sex offender jailed after attempt to meet with decoy he thought was 11-year-old girl

Sex offender jailed after attempt to meet with decoy he thought was 11-year-old girl

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Paul Lynch (56) pleaded guilty to attempted meeting of a child for the purposes of sexual exploitation in March 2018
Supermacs spent up to €7m on staff housing as company enjoys record revenues

Supermacs spent up to €7m on staff housing as company enjoys record revenues

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Pat McDonagh said the recruitment of staff was 'the biggest challenge' facing his fast food business
Martin ‘wants’ fenced-off areas to be reopened

Martin ‘wants’ fenced-off areas to be reopened

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Large security barriers were erected in a number of locations around the city following operations to remove tents being used by asylum seekers.
‘Have a heart and let us bring our families here’: Change to reunion laws urged

‘Have a heart and let us bring our families here’: Change to reunion laws urged

Wed, 15 May, 2024

A protest on Wednesday called for a change to the time workers must wait before applying to bring their family to Ireland.
Judge says litigation over Michael O’Flynn PIA objection was ‘combative’

Judge says litigation over Michael O’Flynn PIA objection was ‘combative’

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Supreme Court said Michael O’Flynn’s objection to the PIA should be heard by the High Court
Taoiseach discusses Palestine with the King of Jordan

Taoiseach discusses Palestine with the King of Jordan

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Taoiseach spoke today with King Abdullah of Jordan about the "desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza"
Husband of woman who died by suicide says mental health system is 'broken'

Husband of woman who died by suicide says mental health system is 'broken'

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Darren Coleman's wife Nicola Keane died by suicide in October 2020
Special needs assessment ‘initiative’ to be announced shortly, Minister says

Special needs assessment ‘initiative’ to be announced shortly, Minister says

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Independent TD Michael Lowry said there are 100 special needs schools across Ireland ‘but the reality is that number is failing to meet demand’.
Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The former DUP leader expressed ‘great regret’ that ministers did not foresee the speed with which the pandemic took hold.
Dublin Airport's new AI luggage robots: Handler Bing and Sir Bot A Lot

Dublin Airport's new AI luggage robots: Handler Bing and Sir Bot A Lot

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Artificial intelligence has landed at Dublin Airport with new robot handlers to help people with their bags.
Young man charged with offences during Dublin riots released on bail

Young man charged with offences during Dublin riots released on bail

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Evan Moore (19) was charged with three offences in connection with the unrest in Dublin city centre\ on November 23rd
Irish tourism records strong recovery with occupancy rates up across all accommodation

Irish tourism records strong recovery with occupancy rates up across all accommodation

Wed, 15 May, 2024

International tourists occupied the majority of bedspaces in guesthouses, B&Bs and hostels last year
McGrath: Treating Ukrainians differently based on when they arrived is anomalous

McGrath: Treating Ukrainians differently based on when they arrived is anomalous

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Finance Minister Michael McGrath defended a change to the welfare payment offering for Ukrainians in State accommodation.
Paschal Donohoe among vast majority of politicians who have been threatened

Paschal Donohoe among vast majority of politicians who have been threatened

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The Fine Gael minister said he has been threatened on a ‘small number of occasions’ and that the intensity of the threats had increased recently
House prices rose by more than 7% over last year despite high interest rates

House prices rose by more than 7% over last year despite high interest rates

Wed, 15 May, 2024

This was the seventh consecutive month that headline inflation in the residential property market has increased.
Third tanning salon burnt out in Carlow Town after car reversed into building

Third tanning salon burnt out in Carlow Town after car reversed into building

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Gardaí are investigating a link between Wednesday's fire and two earlier similar incidents in the town
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for six counties

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for six counties

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The status-yellow alert will run from 3pm until 9pm on Wednesday
Those responsible for temporary closure of portal have ‘let us all down’

Those responsible for temporary closure of portal have ‘let us all down’

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The livestream between Dublin and New York has been switched off temporarily.

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