Dr Flanagan isolated the male DNA present in the swabs by focusing only on the y-chromosome to eliminate Ms Murphy's DNA from her results.

He was armed with a metal object which was described as a turkey baster, and he threatened to stab her 50 times if she did not comply with his demands, the court heard.

In a strong post Covid-19 recovery, numbers employed by the business last year increased by 261 rising from 291 to 552.

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area near Blanchardstown.

Mark Dolan, 48, formerly of Andrew Heights, Dún Brinn, Athy, Co. Kildare, is accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of young girls on May 6th, 2023

A mentally ill prisoner who strangled his cell mate has been jailed for 10 years for what a judge described as a "savage" attack carried out without "any justification"

The Taoiseach said there was a need to ‘double down on’ political, military and financial support for Ukraine.

The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”

Leo Varadkar said he was satisfied with the language of an agreed statement from 27 EU leaders issued on Thursday

Paschal Donohoe was attending a EU summit in Brussels

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney has officially opened a new €4.75 million international headquarters for Netgear, Inc in Cork

There will also be “corridors” in place to get Irish citizens out of Gaza if there is a cessation in conflict, said Mr Burke

The Cold Weather Strategy focuses on expanding current capacity to meet the “increasing demand for emergency accommodation” while also providing a “targeted response for people who are long-term rough sleeping.”

A ban would be difficult to introduce as there, were lots of schools that do not have digital devices, which could lead to students missing educational opportunities.

Friday's front pages focus on a range of stories from EU leaders calling for a pause on the Gaza conflict for aid to Gardaí investigating malicious messages being sent around about two female members of the force.

Mr Martin also said the Irish government would work with Northern Ireland parties and the British government in exploring “next steps”.

The case has been referred to the Garda anti-corruption unit.

The incident is believed to have happened in Derry earlier this month.

He said that outside, he could hear people screaming from inside the toilets

Dana Erlich denied suggestions that Israel is breaking international law in its actions against Hamas.