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Number of children in homelessness hits record high

Number of children in homelessness hits record high

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The figures from the Department of Housing show 1,886 families were homeless in August
Government accused of acting as 'bystanders' in Garda roster dispute

Government accused of acting as 'bystanders' in Garda roster dispute

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

“I think we should all be looking for solutions,” he told RTÉ radio’s Today with Claire Byrne Show.
Man to appear in court after barricading himself into supermarket with knife

Man to appear in court after barricading himself into supermarket with knife

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The incident was brought to an end shortly after 10pm when armed gardaí forced entry to the building and arrested the man.
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey to stand trial over alleged bogus cancer donations

Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey to stand trial over alleged bogus cancer donations

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The former GAA star faces 19 counts of deception and two charges for using false instruments between 2014 and 2022
Man due in court connected to Limerick robbery

Man due in court connected to Limerick robbery

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

It is alleged a man entered a businesses, threatened staff and left with some money.
Man in critical condition after assault on Dublin's Dawson Street

Man in critical condition after assault on Dublin's Dawson Street

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The scene is currently preserved, and a technical examination will take place.
'Very weak' systems at Temple Street Hospital, says Shortall

'Very weak' systems at Temple Street Hospital, says Shortall

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

There remained issues about trust and communication with parents, she said.
Dublin needs more 'pocket parks' for people living in apartments, MEP says

Dublin needs more 'pocket parks' for people living in apartments, MEP says

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Ciarán Cuffe said Dublin needs more suitable green spaces for people living in apartments
Irish Sea border confirmed this weekend as new trade rules begin, DUP MP claims

Irish Sea border confirmed this weekend as new trade rules begin, DUP MP claims

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Sammy Wilson said his party would not return to Stormont to implement the deal agreed between the UK and the EU.
Four teenagers arrested after man found injured in west Dublin

Four teenagers arrested after man found injured in west Dublin

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Four men in their teens were arrested and questioned in connection with the attack in recent days
Five Irish accounts taking over BookTok

Five Irish accounts taking over BookTok

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

If you want the latest on all things literary, follow these pages.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

A wide variety of stories feature on the Irish front pages at the end of the working week.
Number of houses for sale across Ireland falls by 20% in year, report finds

Number of houses for sale across Ireland falls by 20% in year, report finds

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

There were just under 12,200 homes for sale on September 1st this year, about 3,300 fewer than the same day in 2022
Drew Harris says ‘no risk’ to documents during GSOC office burglary attempt

Drew Harris says ‘no risk’ to documents during GSOC office burglary attempt

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

A burglary was reported at the Dublin premises earlier this month.
Harris says some gardaí misused power to pursue sexual relationships

Harris says some gardaí misused power to pursue sexual relationships

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The Commissioner raised concerns about gardai using their position to pursue sexual relationships.
Three people arrested after cash and drugs seized in Kildare

Three people arrested after cash and drugs seized in Kildare

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The drugs seized will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.
British government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

British government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions.
New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’

New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The Society of Editors described new laws in Northern Ireland as an ‘affront to justice’.
Leo Varadkar warns against ‘excessive caution’ in policymaking

Leo Varadkar warns against ‘excessive caution’ in policymaking

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The Taoiseach said Ireland’s economy had bounced back from the banking crisis, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic faster than expected.
Gardaí told they are ‘expected to’ comply with new roster, Harris says

Gardaí told they are ‘expected to’ comply with new roster, Harris says

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Rank-and-file gardai have threatened to withdraw their labour due to a roster dispute.

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