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Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements brought before Cabinet

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

It follows a decision by Government to opt for fresh legislation instead of progressing the Occupied Territories Bill, first tabled in 2018.
Man (20s) dies following hit-and-run in Dublin

Man (20s) dies following hit-and-run in Dublin

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Here are the stories making headlines on Tuesday.

U2 guitarist The Edge hails ‘monumental day’ as he becomes Irish citizen

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, was born in England but lived in Ireland since the age of one.
Former school principal jailed over indecent assaults of boys

Former school principal jailed over indecent assaults of boys

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Aidan Clohessy (85) was convicted of 19 counts of indecent assault following two separate trials at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court last month.
High Court judge to rule on Athlone asylum centre on Wednesday

High Court judge to rule on Athlone asylum centre on Wednesday

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Cllr Hogan successfully claimed the Minister failed to adequately "screen" the project for potential environmental impacts and that the Minister lacked the expertise to carry out such assessments in an expedited manner.
Woman tells jury of moment bloodied nephew told her he had stabbed her partner

Woman tells jury of moment bloodied nephew told her he had stabbed her partner

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Recalling the evening of February 7th, 2024, Ms Kearney said the couple had stayed over with Mr Jackson's mother and shared a 70cl bottle of vodka
Two men jailed for murder of man in a row over stolen cannabis

Two men jailed for murder of man in a row over stolen cannabis

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The trial heard that Doroscan and Clejan beat Mr Ilyas by stamping on him, kicking him, and striking his head with a hammer at an apartment in Blanchardstown in Dublin.
Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Farmer (60) twice raped a man he had known many years

Farmer (60) twice raped a man he had known many years

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The man said that Nyhan spoke of his children during the incident which he said he found to be “twisted and inhumane”.
DPP will not oppose woman’s appeal to overturn conviction for sexually abusing disabled children

DPP will not oppose woman’s appeal to overturn conviction for sexually abusing disabled children

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has also indicated that a retrial will not be sought.
Sky Ireland tells court it is not obliged to give end of contract notice

Sky Ireland tells court it is not obliged to give end of contract notice

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Sky is the only one of the five big providers refusing to do so, Comreg says.
Woman who manipulated man to pose as father of her child to obtain Irish passport avoids jail

Woman who manipulated man to pose as father of her child to obtain Irish passport avoids jail

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard that the 45-year-old obtained citizenship for herself, her husband and her children after she provided false information to the State.
Taoiseach criticises ‘excessive’ measures faced by students seeking US visas

Taoiseach criticises ‘excessive’ measures faced by students seeking US visas

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

All applicants are asked to list all their social media profiles, and make their accounts publicly accessible.
Man arrested after police officer dragged by car in Co Tyrone

Man arrested after police officer dragged by car in Co Tyrone

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Police said the officer sustained multiple fractures to his foot along with cuts and bruises.
Man (34) charged with causing damage to the office of the Taoiseach

Man (34) charged with causing damage to the office of the Taoiseach

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Thomas Heising (34) was arrested on Saturday and charged with the offence on Sunday.
PSNI disclosing information to inquiry ‘as quickly as it can’

PSNI disclosing information to inquiry ‘as quickly as it can’

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The pledge came after the overall pace of disclosure to the proceedings was deemed not to be fast enough by the inquiry’s counsel.
Checklist on safe surgery practice not found in any medical records of 15 patients at Tipperary Hospital

Checklist on safe surgery practice not found in any medical records of 15 patients at Tipperary Hospital

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The audit was designed to check that planned surgery was clearly documented and consent was obtained and recorded for each procedure.
Belfast court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Belfast court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Mr Justice McAlinden said the proposed scheme breached elements of the Climate Change Act 2022.
Omagh inquiry told pace of disclosure ‘must increase’

Omagh inquiry told pace of disclosure ‘must increase’

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people.

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