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‘No legal barrier’ to Bill banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements

‘No legal barrier’ to Bill banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Independent senator Frances Black said whether to pass the Occupied Territories Bill was now ‘a question of political will’.
British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family.
Third person arrested following alleged violent disorder in Longford

Third person arrested following alleged violent disorder in Longford

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Last week, two people appeared before Athlone District Court in relation to an alleged incident of violent disorder in Deanscurragh, Co Longford on Thursday.
O’Neill: No questions around McDonald’s leadership of Sinn Féin

O’Neill: No questions around McDonald’s leadership of Sinn Féin

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Emma Little-Pengelly said the ‘grubbiness’ of the Sinn Fein controversies needed to be addressed with transparency and honesty.
Irish Rail received over 1,000 complaints about new timetable

Irish Rail received over 1,000 complaints about new timetable

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The rail operator said 1,154 people had been in contact with them to complain with a decision ultimately taken to revert to the old arrangements.
Irish house prices rise by over 10% in a year

Irish house prices rise by over 10% in a year

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The median price of a dwelling purchased in the 12 months to August 2024 was €345,000.
Hospital overcrowding: 480 patients waiting for beds

Hospital overcrowding: 480 patients waiting for beds

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

At University Hospital Limerick, 85 patients are waiting for beds. 43 of these are in the emergency department, with 42 in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
Locals to protest mass tourism at favourite Irish holiday destinations

Locals to protest mass tourism at favourite Irish holiday destinations

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

In Tenerife, protestors will start marching at midday on Sunday with placards and banners from a shopping centre in Playa de las Americas in the south of the island.
Murder investigation launched after disappearance of eight-year-old boy

Murder investigation launched after disappearance of eight-year-old boy

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Kyran Durnin was reported missing from his home in Drogheda, Co Louth on August 30th, 2024.
Stanley accuses Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald of abusing Dáil privilege in her remarks

Stanley accuses Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald of abusing Dáil privilege in her remarks

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The former Sinn Féin TD resigned from the party over the weekend for reasons which are still unclear
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Wednesday’s front pages.
Taoiseach attending first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit

Taoiseach attending first EU-Gulf Cooperation Council summit

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris will also attend a meeting of the European Council during his visit to Brussels.
Man released on bail in relation to sudden death of woman in Co Down

Man released on bail in relation to sudden death of woman in Co Down

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

The victim was found at a house in Donaghadee on Monday morning.
Man (80s) dies in two-vehicle collision in Meath

Man (80s) dies in two-vehicle collision in Meath

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The collision between a car and a van happened at approximately 5pm on Tuesday evening in Nobber.
‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Chef Darina Allen said protesters’ calls for the government ‘to wake up and listen to the people’ were right.
McDonald accuses opponents of ‘breathtaking hypocrisy’ amid controversies

McDonald accuses opponents of ‘breathtaking hypocrisy’ amid controversies

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Other opposition TDs said that while the Sinn Fein revelations were shocking, the issues were being used as ‘a political football’.
Limerick man has €140,000 drugs conviction quashed

Limerick man has €140,000 drugs conviction quashed

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that a tip-off phone call should not have been admitted as evidence at trial.
Supreme Court hears appeal by three accused of breaching Ana Kriegel murder publication restrictions

Supreme Court hears appeal by three accused of breaching Ana Kriegel murder publication restrictions

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Revisiting court jurisdictional decisions could lead to “procedural chaos”, the Supreme Court has heard
Complaint against Brian Stanley ‘very serious’, McDonald says

Complaint against Brian Stanley ‘very serious’, McDonald says

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

A complainant against then-Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley was left ‘traumatised and distressed’ by his actions, Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dáil.
High Court appoints liquidators to men's fashion store Alias Tom

High Court appoints liquidators to men's fashion store Alias Tom

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The Duke Street, Dublin, outlet opened in 1976 as an exclusive brand retailer for names like Prada, Hugo Boss, Gucci and Paul Smith.

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