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Contractor at Dublin Airport claims he was fired for telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f*** off

Contractor at Dublin Airport claims he was fired for telling Aer Lingus employee to ‘f*** off

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

It is Mr Dunne’s case that he had no communication with his employer during the purported investigation.
High Court confirms near €400k fine imposed by Central Bank

High Court confirms near €400k fine imposed by Central Bank

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The fine of €393,512 imposed on a unit of fund manager Waystone will now have to be paid within seven days.
Manna drone delivery service to expand to Cork

Manna drone delivery service to expand to Cork

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

New accounts filed by Manna Drones Ltd show that the company’s €12.33 million pre-tax for 2023 followed a pre-tax loss of €9.9 million for 2022.
Man charged after stabbing in south Armagh

Man charged after stabbing in south Armagh

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Ex-partner of gun murderer proclaims innocence after jury convicts her of impeding investigation

Ex-partner of gun murderer proclaims innocence after jury convicts her of impeding investigation

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The jury had heard how drug dealer Davis was shot to death in broad daylight six years ago by Wayne Coone
After hours air ambulance service contract dispute is settled

After hours air ambulance service contract dispute is settled

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Sere Holdings Ltd, which came eighth and last in the tender process, had brought a challenge over the awarding of the contract, but this was rejected by the High Court in 2023.
Private child disability assessors were paid €1.3m more than projected

Private child disability assessors were paid €1.3m more than projected

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

A briefing complied for minister Norma Foley calls for reform of the assessment of need process.
Women sexually abused by older relatives describes losing half their family after not being believed

Women sexually abused by older relatives describes losing half their family after not being believed

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Mr Justice Tony Hunt said at a previous hearing that it was odd that people did not believe the women, especially after the accused men had pleaded guilty.
14 arrested at protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after Leinster House blocked

14 arrested at protest against Israel’s war in Gaza after Leinster House blocked

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The group held an overnight protest calling on the Government to do more about the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Rose of Tralee festival company repays loan to shareholder, court told

Rose of Tralee festival company repays loan to shareholder, court told

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

In separate but related proceedings, Mr Henggeler is suing Anthony O’Gara, chief executive of Kerry Rose Festival Ltd, alleging shareholder oppression.
Co-producer of Banshees of Inisherin receives €11.6m in corporation tax credits

Co-producer of Banshees of Inisherin receives €11.6m in corporation tax credits

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

New accounts show that the €11.6 million the Co Wicklow-based production group received in Section 481 tax credits in the 12 months to the end of April 2024 is down 66 per cent on the prior year.
Energy firms say they have not been paid €3.9m for power output, court hears

Energy firms say they have not been paid €3.9m for power output, court hears

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Lackan Wind Energy Ltd and Airoshin Wind Energy Ltd, along with their founder and director Michael Rouse, are suing Energia Customer Solutions Ltd.
Locals oppose Harry Crosbie's 'Baby Vicar' and 4-star hotel for Dublin's docklands

Locals oppose Harry Crosbie's 'Baby Vicar' and 4-star hotel for Dublin's docklands

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The 35-bedroom hotel and ‘Baby Vicar’ venue will be housed in a two storey glass box
Woman jumped from Dublin balcony to avoid abusive boxer boyfriend, court hears

Woman jumped from Dublin balcony to avoid abusive boxer boyfriend, court hears

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Michael Ward, of Parnell Street, Dublin 1, was also sentenced for another assault on the same woman and was on bail at the time of the offence.
Grandfather jailed after using delivery driver job to transport €1.4m worth of drugs, court hears

Grandfather jailed after using delivery driver job to transport €1.4m worth of drugs, court hears

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Garda Gary Duke of the Dublin Crime Response Team told the court that gardaí had received confidential information that some employees of DHL were using the company as a cover to deliver drugs.
Pedestrian (30s) dies from injuries after being struck by a car in Co Kilkenny

Pedestrian (30s) dies from injuries after being struck by a car in Co Kilkenny

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, which occurred shortly before 9pm.
Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs

Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

MLAs in Northern Ireland have spoken out about their offices being attacked and receiving death threats.
Why is Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy facing motion of no confidence?

Why is Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy facing motion of no confidence?

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The vote was tabled after the opposition accused her of partisanship over her handling of their protest in the Dáil last week.
19-year-old jailed for eight years for murder of Kerry father of seven

19-year-old jailed for eight years for murder of Kerry father of seven

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

The now 19-year-old was among the men involved in the attack. He was 17 at the time of the offence.
Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

James Browne said he did not want to get into predictions or estimates, adding that he wants to ‘maximise’ the delivery of homes.

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