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Family of woman who died almost two years after failing to wake up from surgery settle action

Family of woman who died almost two years after failing to wake up from surgery settle action

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Patricia Kelly (45) never woke up after routine surgery at Cork University Hospital in February 2014, the High Court heard
Billy Kelleher re-elected as MEP in Ireland South as battle on for final seats

Billy Kelleher re-elected as MEP in Ireland South as battle on for final seats

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

The Cork man was re-elected after the 18th count in the 10-county constituency.
Footballer’s account used for €2,400 eFlow scam, court told

Footballer’s account used for €2,400 eFlow scam, court told

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Josh Stapleton (20) pleaded guilty to a charge of theft at Dublin District Court
Dangerous driver convicted after dash-cam footage played in court

Dangerous driver convicted after dash-cam footage played in court

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Tihamir Buinjac (50) pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on Fota Road in Cork last November
Doherty leads condemnation of horse abuse following TV documentary

Doherty leads condemnation of horse abuse following TV documentary

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

An RTÉ Investigates programme revealed that illegal methods were used to launder the identities of horses at Ireland’s only equine abattoir.
Dáil colleagues wish TD Jennifer Whitmore well after she is admitted to ICU

Dáil colleagues wish TD Jennifer Whitmore well after she is admitted to ICU

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

A number of her political colleagues in the Dail wished her well.
UHL apologises as family settle case over father's death

UHL apologises as family settle case over father's death

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

A second inquest into the death of father of six Michael Daly (64) returned a verdict of medical misadventure
Meath man pleads guilty to 2020 Dublin city assault

Meath man pleads guilty to 2020 Dublin city assault

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Graham McGuinness was initially charged with the attempted murder of a man on Store Street in Dublin 1 in June 2020
Annual inflation holds steady at 2.6%

Annual inflation holds steady at 2.6%

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

The biggest prices increases in the year to May were in the transport and hotel & restaurant sectors
European elections: Sinn Féin's Chris MacManus loses seat as vote count continues

European elections: Sinn Féin's Chris MacManus loses seat as vote count continues

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

In the European elections, despite days of counting votes, it is not yet clear whether Sinn Fein will increase its tally of MEPs.
Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Minister says those responsible for ‘abhorrent’ horse abuse ‘will face full rigour of law’

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Serious animal welfare abuses were uncovered in an RTÉ Investigates documentary which aired on Wednesday night.
Teen arrested after holiday flight diverted to Shannon Airport

Teen arrested after holiday flight diverted to Shannon Airport

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Gardaí said a male aged in his late teens was arrested after officers boarded the flight at Shannon Airport on Wednesday evening
Enoch Burke loses defamation action over Sunday Independent article

Enoch Burke loses defamation action over Sunday Independent article

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Mr Justice Rory Mulcahy found that the words in the story, published in October 2022, were incapable of injuring Mr Burke's reputation
Horse Racing Ireland 'shocked and appalled' at abuses exposed in abattoir

Horse Racing Ireland 'shocked and appalled' at abuses exposed in abattoir

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

A documentary broadcast on Wednesday night revealed serious animal welfare abuses and cruelty in the treatment of horses that are being sent for slaughter
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Here are the top stories in Thursday's newspapers as counting continues in the European elections.
Woman (40s) arrested after drugs worth €410,000 seized in Tallaght

Woman (40s) arrested after drugs worth €410,000 seized in Tallaght

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Gardaí carried out a search at a house in Tallaght under warrant on Wednesday afternoon
Sinn Féin transfers ‘put Funchion in contention’ for MEP seat in Ireland South

Sinn Féin transfers ‘put Funchion in contention’ for MEP seat in Ireland South

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Kathleen Funchion got 61 per cent of transfers from her running mate Paul Gavan’s eliminated share.
Fianna Fáil retains council crown as all local election seats filled

Fianna Fáil retains council crown as all local election seats filled

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Sinn Fein are still in a battle to gain a European Parliament seat, as counting continues in two of three constituencies.
RTÉ negotiating €400,000 exit payment for individual, says chairman

RTÉ negotiating €400,000 exit payment for individual, says chairman

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

Terence O’Rourke made his comments as he was appearing before a Dáil committee on Wednesday.
Aer Lingus pilots vote in favour of strike action as fears grow over service disruptions

Aer Lingus pilots vote in favour of strike action as fears grow over service disruptions

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

They are seeking wage hikes of over 20 percent after rejecting a pay rise of 9 per cent brokered at the Labour Court.

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