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Government to buy Citywest Hotel for €148.2 million

Government to buy Citywest Hotel for €148.2 million

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said it was ‘far cheaper’ for the government to own the facility than pay to use it.
Senator calls for EU probe into lack of flight inspections at Shannon

Senator calls for EU probe into lack of flight inspections at Shannon

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

A senator has asked an EU anti-fraud watchdog to investigate whether the State is failing to inspect ‘high-risk flights’ into Shannon Airport.
Josef Puska's two brothers and their wives guilty of offences after murder of Ashling Murphy

Josef Puska's two brothers and their wives guilty of offences after murder of Ashling Murphy

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Jozef Puska (35) murdered Ms Murphy (23) on January 12, 2022, by repeatedly stabbing her in the neck after attacking her while she exercised along the canal towpath outside Tullamore, Co Offaly
Nurse guilty of professional misconduct over inappropriate behaviour towards female patient (18)

Nurse guilty of professional misconduct over inappropriate behaviour towards female patient (18)

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

The nurse, Mark Lester Ordonez, admitted to a fitness-to-practise inquiry of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland that he had “crossed the line” in his interactions with the 18-year-old girl when she attended Beaumont Hospital in 2023.
Court sets aside three days for hearing of Elon Musk's X appeal against record €550,131 award

Court sets aside three days for hearing of Elon Musk's X appeal against record €550,131 award

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Last August, Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Adjudicator, Michael MacNamee found that Twitter International UC - since renamed X Internet Unlimited Company- unfairly dismissed the company’s former Director Source to Pay.
Paul Murphy among Irish citizens to return from Egypt

Paul Murphy among Irish citizens to return from Egypt

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy has returned to Ireland after being detained in Egypt while attempting to march to Gaza
Pay cap of €500,000 at AIB and PTSB removed, Finance Minister says

Pay cap of €500,000 at AIB and PTSB removed, Finance Minister says

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Paschal Donohoe said it would be inappropriate to impose salary caps at a bank the Government did not hold a share in
Concern Stormont MLAs delivering pre-scripted remarks for social media clips

Concern Stormont MLAs delivering pre-scripted remarks for social media clips

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots issued a reminder to MLAs around standards of debate on Tuesday.
Irish exports fell by 43% to €21.9 billion in April compared to March

Irish exports fell by 43% to €21.9 billion in April compared to March

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Exports of goods to the US fell by €16 billion (-62 per cent) to €9.7 billion in April 2025 compared with March 2025 (€25.7 billion).
Government approves extension of rent controls nationwide in a bid to 'protect renters'

Government approves extension of rent controls nationwide in a bid to 'protect renters'

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Housing Minister James Browne said: 'We are protecting renters, and I am moving swiftly on this'
Dublin City Council vows to end plastic bag waste collection in next two years

Dublin City Council vows to end plastic bag waste collection in next two years

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

This week, Irish Business Against Litter revealed that Dublin’s north inner city is the most littered area nationwide.
31 arrests made by police investigating disorder in the North

31 arrests made by police investigating disorder in the North

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Some 23 people, including a 13-year-girl and her mother, have been charged in connection with the disorder.
Teen (19) was driving with eight people on car during Donegal rally weekend, court hears

Teen (19) was driving with eight people on car during Donegal rally weekend, court hears

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

The 19-year-old, who has no previous convictions, made full admissions and was apologetic to gardaí, the court was told.
Explained: What does the new organ donation legislation mean?

Explained: What does the new organ donation legislation mean?

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

The HSE welcomed the Human Tissue Act 2024 Part 2, saying it provides a national legislative framework for organ donation and transplant services in Ireland for the first time.
Treble organ recipient believes new law will give hope to many

Treble organ recipient believes new law will give hope to many

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

From Tuesday, it will be assumed that a person wants to donate their organs when they die unless they have objected to the process while they were still alive.
Full house at Dublin cinema for debut of short films made by Gaza children

Full house at Dublin cinema for debut of short films made by Gaza children

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

More than 200 guests attended the special ‘Gaza in Colour’ screening of these films.
Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Concern has been expressed that a ‘huge swathe’ of applicants have been excluded from the redress scheme.
New legislation means all adults in Ireland will be organ donors when they die

New legislation means all adults in Ireland will be organ donors when they die

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Despite the new legislation, family members will always be consulted before any action is taken and if they do not agree, then the donation will not proceed.
Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners

Dogs Trust issues hot weather warning for dog owners

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Dogs Trust recommends walking dogs in the cooler times of the day such as early morning or later in the evening when temperatures are not as high.
Dublin named second most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world

Dublin named second most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

The annual list ranks cities based on factors like legal protections, equality ratings, Pride celebrations, and the strength of their local LGBTQ+ scene.

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