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‘We want this to be over’: Thalidomide survivors meet Taoiseach

‘We want this to be over’: Thalidomide survivors meet Taoiseach

Campaign group hopeful of political will to resolve ongoing legal fight with State for compensation

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 20:08
Man who died after being struck by train in Co Meath is named

Man who died after being struck by train in Co Meath is named

Incident happened near Gormanstown train station shortly before 9.30pm

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 08:04
‘Significantly higher’ newborn mortality rates among African mothers in Ireland, study finds

‘Significantly higher’ newborn mortality rates among African mothers in Ireland, study finds

ESRI research suggests African-born mothers face higher stillbirth or neonatal death risks compared to Irish-born women

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 00:15
Taxi drivers bearing brunt of passenger ‘anger’ over late night waits, Oireachtas committee told

Taxi drivers bearing brunt of passenger ‘anger’ over late night waits, Oireachtas committee told

Taxi driver groups warn of exodus from industry in coming years

Wed Sept 14 2022 - 18:15
Taoiseach to hold talks with Liz Truss next week

Taoiseach to hold talks with Liz Truss next week

Taoiseach and UK prime minister expected to meet on margins of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London

Tue Sept 13 2022 - 20:54
Political parties should have 10% ‘diversity quota’ for candidates, conference hears

Political parties should have 10% ‘diversity quota’ for candidates, conference hears

Oireachtas has ‘a lot of catching up to do’ to keep pace with demographic changes in wider society

Tue Sept 13 2022 - 20:54
Scouting Ireland tells members insurers are disputing liability for abuse settlements

Scouting Ireland tells members insurers are disputing liability for abuse settlements

Allianz and Scouting Ireland to enter arbitration over insurance cover dispute, says organisation’s chair

Sun Sept 11 2022 - 16:00
State not doing enough to protect unaccompanied Ukrainian minors turning 18, forum warns

State not doing enough to protect unaccompanied Ukrainian minors turning 18, forum warns

A civil society group has called for more support to be provided to vulnerable young Ukrainian refugees

Mon Sept 05 2022 - 04:41
Introduction of ‘anti-renter’ clamping in north Dublin estate delayed

Introduction of ‘anti-renter’ clamping in north Dublin estate delayed

Residents of Cedarview estate in Santry had criticised plans to clamp cars parked outside of driveways

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 20:57
SVP receiving 30 calls an hour from parents over school costs

SVP receiving 30 calls an hour from parents over school costs

Parents report huge pressure to meet high back to school costs in recent weeks

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 19:00
DBS should consider refunds for social care work students, says Simon Harris

DBS should consider refunds for social care work students, says Simon Harris

Private Dublin college did not set out to ‘dupe’ students over lack of degree accreditation but lessons must be learned from controversy, says Minister

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 16:37
Flight forced to turn back to Dublin Airport due to ‘technical issue’

Flight forced to turn back to Dublin Airport due to ‘technical issue’

Flight to Kerry on Wednesday morning forced back to Dublin Airport

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 15:35
 Gorbachev was a leader who offered ‘hope’, says  President Higgins

Gorbachev was a leader who offered ‘hope’, says President Higgins

Last Soviet leader remembered for his political reforms and efforts to end arms race

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 13:14
Warning potential rain ‘on the way’ for weekend of Electric Picnic

Warning potential rain ‘on the way’ for weekend of Electric Picnic

Latest Met Éireann forecast shows likely weekend of unsettled weather

Tue Aug 30 2022 - 19:00
Sixteen children adopted abroad by Irish residents last year

Sixteen children adopted abroad by Irish residents last year

Fall in number of overseas adoptions recorded by Adoption Authority of Ireland

Tue Aug 30 2022 - 13:26
Dublin student accommodation to open late due to ‘supply chain issues’

Dublin student accommodation to open late due to ‘supply chain issues’

More than 190 students delayed moving into student accommodation in Dublin

Tue Aug 30 2022 - 01:30
About 600 Ukrainians transferred from student accommodation to pledged homes

About 600 Ukrainians transferred from student accommodation to pledged homes

Efforts to source housing for thousands of Ukrainians in student accommodation continues

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 17:23
More than €28 million announced in funding for new research projects

More than €28 million announced in funding for new research projects

Among the 53 projects to be receive funding includes work examining if sensation can be added to prosthetic limbs

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 15:00
DBS to brief social care students on course accreditation issues

DBS to brief social care students on course accreditation issues

Students told responsibility for solving course accreditation problem ‘lies with DBS’

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 09:04
Hosepipe ban in place for west Cork as water supply under ‘severe stress’

Hosepipe ban in place for west Cork as water supply under ‘severe stress’

Water conservation order in place across 30 local water supplies in area from midnight on Monday

Mon Aug 29 2022 - 08:39
Young people facing homelessness: ‘We’ve got kids sleeping in the Phoenix Park’

Young people facing homelessness: ‘We’ve got kids sleeping in the Phoenix Park’

Advocacy groups say the criteria for who receives aftercare support does not account for the often complicated journey of vulnerable young people through the care system

Sat Aug 27 2022 - 05:00
Number of homeless in State hits record high

Number of homeless in State hits record high

Some 10,568 people, including 3,137 children are now homeless

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 19:35
Agencies struggle to find housing for Ukrainians being moved out of student accommodation

Agencies struggle to find housing for Ukrainians being moved out of student accommodation

About 1,500 refugees must be moved this weekend as colleges are set to reopen, Minister says

Fri Aug 26 2022 - 18:53
Drop in number of illegal sedatives and painkillers seized in first half of this year

Drop in number of illegal sedatives and painkillers seized in first half of this year

Health products regulator warns of risks from buying medication online from unauthorised sources

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 16:56
Ukrainians leaving student accommodation facing ‘great uncertainty’

Ukrainians leaving student accommodation facing ‘great uncertainty’

Some refugees moved out of student housing likely to be accommodated in community halls

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 16:18
Discussions under way over Dublin college’s social-care course accreditation

Discussions under way over Dublin college’s social-care course accreditation

Government and Dublin Business School in talks after students were told social care degree would no longer qualify them to register as social care workers

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 13:02
Robert Troy says fire safety cert not required for rented Dublin property

Robert Troy says fire safety cert not required for rented Dublin property

Council previously opened planning enforcement investigation into house divided into apartments on Rathdown Road

Wed Aug 24 2022 - 16:39
Dublin residents criticise ‘anti-renter’ clamping of cars parked outside driveways

Dublin residents criticise ‘anti-renter’ clamping of cars parked outside driveways

North Dublin estate to introduce clamping for vehicles parked outside of driveways

Tue Aug 23 2022 - 21:03
Robert Troy confirms he owns 11 properties and apologises for failure to fully declare interests

Robert Troy confirms he owns 11 properties and apologises for failure to fully declare interests

Minister of State says he made pre-tax profit of €36,000 on house bought, renovated and sold on to local authority

Tue Aug 23 2022 - 13:28
Cost-of-living crisis: Charity sees record surge in calls over food price inflation

Cost-of-living crisis: Charity sees record surge in calls over food price inflation

Rising cost of fish, dairy, other groceries and fuel this winter will push households into ‘post-2008 levels of debt and struggle’

Tue Aug 23 2022 - 05:00
New carvings found on prehistoric Co Limerick stone circle

New carvings found on prehistoric Co Limerick stone circle

Carvings found at Grange stone circle near Lough Gur by photographer last week

Mon Aug 22 2022 - 20:14
Prospect of a wave of public sector strikes moves closer with INMO set to ballot members

Prospect of a wave of public sector strikes moves closer with INMO set to ballot members

Fresh pay off expected to be made in coming week once talks resume between Government and trade unions representatives

Mon Aug 22 2022 - 16:10
Opening of student accommodation in Dublin delayed until October

Opening of student accommodation in Dublin delayed until October

Students due to move into Ardee Point in late August told the building will not be ready for another month

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 21:35
Man (26) assaulted in suspected homophobic attack on Dublin Bus

Man (26) assaulted in suspected homophobic attack on Dublin Bus

Young man verbally abused before being headbutted while on late night bus home

Tue Aug 16 2022 - 11:12
Covid-19 Q&A: When can I get my second booster and where?

Covid-19 Q&A: When can I get my second booster and where?

Authorisation in European Union for Omicron-specific vaccines expected next month

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 12:53
People aged 60 and older now eligible for second Covid-19 booster

People aged 60 and older now eligible for second Covid-19 booster

Rollout of second booster vaccines extends to 55- to 59-year-olds next week

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 10:01
Charities regulator queries costs of disability service provider’s fundraising trip to Camino

Charities regulator queries costs of disability service provider’s fundraising trip to Camino

Watchdog sought details from Sunbeam House Services after receiving complaints about the high costs involved in the trip to the Camino in Spain

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 01:49
UCD issues plea to alumni to put students up in spare rooms

UCD issues plea to alumni to put students up in spare rooms

University warns students facing ‘huge challenge’ to find housing for coming college term

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 17:35
Expert group ‘advised against’ State event for Arthur Griffith centenary

Expert group ‘advised against’ State event for Arthur Griffith centenary

Death of original Sinn Féin founder 100 years ago is marked in informal ceremony after omission from official commemoration programme

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 15:03
Sporting bodies ‘really struggling’ with questions on trans player involvement, Tánaiste says

Sporting bodies ‘really struggling’ with questions on trans player involvement, Tánaiste says

Legal body says exclusion of transgender people from games may amount to ‘unlawful discrimination’ under equality laws

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 18:56
Mother of Eamon Ryan dies following accident on holiday

Mother of Eamon Ryan dies following accident on holiday

Mary Ryan was on Inisbofin island off Co Galway when incident occurred

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 08:31
Heatwave: Highest August temperature for almost 20 years recorded at 29.2 degrees

Heatwave: Highest August temperature for almost 20 years recorded at 29.2 degrees

Met Éireann forecasts 30 degrees could be breached for the first time since 2003 on Thursday

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 20:36
Budget support for tenants and landlords being considered, Varadkar says

Budget support for tenants and landlords being considered, Varadkar says

‘Dire’ situation as Daft.ie report shows just 716 homes available to rent nationwide on August 1st

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 19:29
More than 15,000 students in arrears paying university fees

More than 15,000 students in arrears paying university fees

Atlantic Technological University had the highest number of students who owe fees

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 19:00
Illegal tobacco worth €1.7m seized in Co Meath

Illegal tobacco worth €1.7m seized in Co Meath

Revenue said the 2,500kg of tobacco found in a commercial premises originated from the Netherlands

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 17:51
How will closure of Tavistock clinic affect trans healthcare in Ireland?

How will closure of Tavistock clinic affect trans healthcare in Ireland?

London clinic has been used to treat Irish children with gender dysphoria under the HSE’s treatment abroad scheme

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 19:12
Publisher Michael O’Brien remembered as a ‘force of nature’

Publisher Michael O’Brien remembered as a ‘force of nature’

Funeral service hears O’Brien Press co-founder fought against inequality and discrimination

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 15:37
‘Notable deterioration’ in standards of residential centres for people with disabilities in last year — Hiqa

‘Notable deterioration’ in standards of residential centres for people with disabilities in last year — Hiqa

Regulator raises concerns after almost quarter of facilities not meeting governance standards by end of last year

Mon Aug 08 2022 - 15:36
Politician allegedly inappropriately messaged teen party member using fake social media profile

Politician allegedly inappropriately messaged teen party member using fake social media profile

Party states it took ‘immediate steps’ to report allegations to authorities

Sun Aug 07 2022 - 18:46
Funeral of hurler Dillon Quirke to take place on Tuesday

Funeral of hurler Dillon Quirke to take place on Tuesday

Young, emerging intercounty player collapsed during Friday night club match in Semple Stadium

Sun Aug 07 2022 - 14:56
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