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Cabinet to consider request from RTÉ for additional €34.5m in funding

Cabinet to consider request from RTÉ for additional €34.5m in funding

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Catherine Martin said trust between RTÉ and the public has been ‘absolutely shattered’.
Young people march to demand Government action over ‘crisis’ facing students

Young people march to demand Government action over ‘crisis’ facing students

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Teaching representatives also joined in the protest event, which concluded with a loud rally within earshot of the Dail and Government Buildings.
Jon Boutcher picked as preferred candidate to be PSNI interim chief constable

Jon Boutcher picked as preferred candidate to be PSNI interim chief constable

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Any appointment will be subject to final agreement.
The biggest wedding trends in Ireland: From reusing flowers to espresso martini towers

The biggest wedding trends in Ireland: From reusing flowers to espresso martini towers

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

A Dublin-based wedding planner highlights some up-and-coming trends.
Man jailed after stealing €1,200 worth of Lego from Smyths

Man jailed after stealing €1,200 worth of Lego from Smyths

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The man went to a toy shop in Cork and stole four large Lego sets from the shelves
Cork and Dublin named among friendliest cities in Europe

Cork and Dublin named among friendliest cities in Europe

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Condé Nast Traveller's readers placed the Irish cities among the top five friendliest spots in Europe
Cork City Library 'reluctantly' made decision to close due to protest

Cork City Library 'reluctantly' made decision to close due to protest

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Library staff were told the closure of their building went “against the grain” of everything they stood for but that they had been left with no choice but to shut their doors
Number of emergency departments failing to meet national standards

Number of emergency departments failing to meet national standards

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The Health Information and Quality Authority is appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee on Wednesday to discuss its 2022 annual report
Spanish police arrest eight Chinese gang members accused of sending cannabis to Ireland

Spanish police arrest eight Chinese gang members accused of sending cannabis to Ireland

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Police in Spain have arrested eight people following an investigation which early on discovered a large amount of cannabis had been sent to Ireland
Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework

Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Key measures of the Windsor Framework came into effect for Northern Ireland on Sunday, including the green/red lane system for the movement of goods.
Press Ombudsman urges politicians to use her office for complaints instead of legal routes

Press Ombudsman urges politicians to use her office for complaints instead of legal routes

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The office of the Press Ombudsman was free and could act far more quickly than the legal route, she said.
Why inspirational activist Sinéad Burke is a fashion icon

Why inspirational activist Sinéad Burke is a fashion icon

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

You’ll often see the writer and activist front row at Gucci fashion shows.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from the ESRI warning about slower economic growth to the Minister for Finance saying a shortfall in tax revenue will limit the budget.
RTÉ barter account probe to be expanded, Minister to confirm

RTÉ barter account probe to be expanded, Minister to confirm

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Minister for Media, Catherine Martin is to appear before an Oireachtas committee on Wednesday and will tell TDs and senators she is expanding the terms of reference of the forensic accountants, Mazars.
Ireland’s GDP to contract this year as multinational activity slows, ESRI warns

Ireland’s GDP to contract this year as multinational activity slows, ESRI warns

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The think tank has forecast that Ireland’s GDP will contract for the first time since 2012.
Irish designer Sean McGirr named creative director of Alexander McQueen

Irish designer Sean McGirr named creative director of Alexander McQueen

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

The Dublin-born designer takes over from Sarah Burton
Supreme Court hears appeal from alleged dissident republican against extradition to UK

Supreme Court hears appeal from alleged dissident republican against extradition to UK

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Seán Walsh (56) is wanted in Northern Ireland to face charges of IRA membership
Corporation tax receipts slump as Exchequer takings total €61.4bn

Corporation tax receipts slump as Exchequer takings total €61.4bn

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

The Exchequer returns for the quarter were up by just over 6 per cent on last year
Covid victim died in hospital in Northern Ireland on same day as Downing St party, inquiry hears

Covid victim died in hospital in Northern Ireland on same day as Downing St party, inquiry hears

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

The second stage of the inquiry got under way on Tuesday, examining key decisions made by the UK government between January 2020 and February 2022
High Court orders woman's inheritance money to be frozen until rent arrears are paid

High Court orders woman's inheritance money to be frozen until rent arrears are paid

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

The tenant was served a termination notice in May 2021 after she ceased paying rent and ultimately did not vacate until February 2023

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