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Twitter employee secures order halting disciplinary action over allegedly liking critical tweets

Twitter employee secures order halting disciplinary action over allegedly liking critical tweets

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Aaron Rodericks, who is the co-lead of threat disruption at X, formerly known as Twitter, secured the order against his employer
Council of Europe calls for UK to repeal Legacy Act's immunity provisions

Council of Europe calls for UK to repeal Legacy Act's immunity provisions

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Committee of Ministers expressed concerns that the act breached human rights obligations
Sinn Féin promises 'Irish NHS' within two terms of government

Sinn Féin promises 'Irish NHS' within two terms of government

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The party’s budget plan for 2024 offers a glimpse of what the party would plan to do if it enters into government
Garda Commissioner tasked with Leinster House security review

Garda Commissioner tasked with Leinster House security review

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

It comes after a protest earlier this week during which 13 people were arrested
Two dead in gang-related shooting at Irish pub in Sweden

Two dead in gang-related shooting at Irish pub in Sweden

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Sweden has been rocked by a wave of shootings and bombings in recent years that has intensified over the past few months
Stardust manager Eamon Butterly denies throwing head doorman 'under the bus'

Stardust manager Eamon Butterly denies throwing head doorman 'under the bus'

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Eamon Butterly is giving evidence at the inquest into the blaze that swept through the Stardust nightclub, killing 48 people
Woman (50s) killed in Donegal collision involving lorry

Woman (50s) killed in Donegal collision involving lorry

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The crash occurred on the R238 at Moville
Second man accused of flying drone at Dublin Airport pleads not guilty

Second man accused of flying drone at Dublin Airport pleads not guilty

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Ainis Guzauskus (41) is accused of an offence under section three of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975
Libraries in Northern Ireland cannot afford to buy any new books

Libraries in Northern Ireland cannot afford to buy any new books

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

A representative from Libraries NI said the situation brought about by a funding crisis was ‘really disappointing’
Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Irish author reflected on being declared cancer free, authoritarianism and being on the prestigious shortlist.
Unruly passengers pose growing threat to aircraft safety in Ireland, review finds

Unruly passengers pose growing threat to aircraft safety in Ireland, review finds

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Flight crews reported 298 incidents involving unruly or difficult passengers onboard aircraft during 2022.
Garda assaulted as two people flee stolen car in Dublin city centre

Garda assaulted as two people flee stolen car in Dublin city centre

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

A Garda was assaulted after stopping a stolen car in Dublin city centre on Thursday evening, with two people fleeing the scene
Bakhurst says RTÉ cannot provide executive contract details due to 'legal obligations'

Bakhurst says RTÉ cannot provide executive contract details due to 'legal obligations'

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Mr Bakhurst refutes claims RTÉ are "refusing" to hand over details
Superdrug to stop selling single-use vapes in all Irish stores

Superdrug to stop selling single-use vapes in all Irish stores

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The retailer said it sells an average 1,300 units of single-use vapes per week in stores.
Wholesale electricity prices down 70% compared to last year

Wholesale electricity prices down 70% compared to last year

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Energy companies have faced renewed political pressure to pass on falling wholesale energy prices to customers
Consumer sentiment drops to six-month low as interest rates increase

Consumer sentiment drops to six-month low as interest rates increase

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

An increase in interest rates and higher fuel costs are the likely reasons behind the drop in consumer confidence.
Aer Lingus announces Paris flights from Shannon and Cork

Aer Lingus announces Paris flights from Shannon and Cork

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

This means the Shannon to Paris route will return after 12 years
EU Commissioner says focus should be on farmers worst affected by nitrates limit

EU Commissioner says focus should be on farmers worst affected by nitrates limit

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Mairead McGuinness said that the Environment Commissioner’s visit to Ireland in relation to the issue ‘will happen’.
Over 1,700 childcare providers to strike for three days next week

Over 1,700 childcare providers to strike for three days next week

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers will withdraw services for three days next week in protest over funding levels
How Keilidh Cashell went from TikTok superstardom to setting up her own beauty brand

How Keilidh Cashell went from TikTok superstardom to setting up her own beauty brand

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Mullingar-based make-up artist uses beauty as her creative outlet

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