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Election 2024: Politicians hear about living life from a wheelchair

Election 2024: Politicians hear about living life from a wheelchair

‘It’s very hard actually to make ends meet. I live on my own and ... the disability payment is just not enough’

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 02:00
Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hears

Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hears

Solidarity campaign chair tells protestors to ensure every politician knows territory is ‘key’ issue in lead up to polling day

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 18:31
Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and author, has died aged 90

Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and author, has died aged 90

Tributes paid in Dáil to Watkins, who was the first continuity announcer on RTÉ and was married to Late Late Show host Gay Byrne

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 14:59
National Slow Down Day: 68 drivers detected speeding in first five hours

National Slow Down Day: 68 drivers detected speeding in first five hours

One driver was speeding at 94km/h in a 60km/h zone near Carrick-on-Shannon

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 14:13
McEntee says gardaí facing increasing ‘challenging behaviours’ in Dublin city centre

McEntee says gardaí facing increasing ‘challenging behaviours’ in Dublin city centre

More than 12,000 people have been arrested in centre capital since January, Minister for Justice says

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 12:09
Late Late Toy Show: ticket lottery opens for December 6th programme

Late Late Toy Show: ticket lottery opens for December 6th programme

Broadcaster warns demand far exceeds number of seats available and that tickets will be allocated by random selection

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 10:12
US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

Democrat says result must be accepted as Republican claims ‘magnificent victory’

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 23:37
Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest told

Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest told

Mother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countries

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 17:56
‘We had 40 flyovers before 2pm’: West Dublin couple annoyed by delivery drones over their home

‘We had 40 flyovers before 2pm’: West Dublin couple annoyed by delivery drones over their home

Blanchardstown Centre area locals unhappy as food and beverages transported by Manna via drone flights over their houses and gardens

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Ex-Leinster rugby player Rocky Elsom has left Ireland after gardaí arrived to take him into custody

Ex-Leinster rugby player Rocky Elsom has left Ireland after gardaí arrived to take him into custody

Former Australian and Leinster rugby player says he was not informed of French court hearing or given opportunity to defend forgery allegations, which he denies

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 17:56
O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin case

O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin case

No information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigation

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 14:58
'I’m only just surviving on State pension, it’s very hard': Elderly voters in Dublin on the issues that matter to them

'I’m only just surviving on State pension, it’s very hard': Elderly voters in Dublin on the issues that matter to them

‘I thought they were for the people but now I think they’d just say anything to go up the ladder’

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
‘I’ve never seen anything like it before’: Irish in Spain left in ‘shock’ after fatal flooding

‘I’ve never seen anything like it before’: Irish in Spain left in ‘shock’ after fatal flooding

Dublin woman forced to abandon home with no preparation as rooms began to fill with water in ‘frightening’ experience

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 18:45
Your work questions answered: My hours have been cut but someone new has been hired. Can my employer do this?

Your work questions answered: My hours have been cut but someone new has been hired. Can my employer do this?

Are employers allowed to hire a new full-time worker after cutting hours for other employees?

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 15:11
Tenant ordered to vacate property in Kerry after landlords believed she had falsified name and work details

Tenant ordered to vacate property in Kerry after landlords believed she had falsified name and work details

After noting that rental payments were ‘slow coming in’, the landlords discovered that the tenant’s payments were coming from a Revolut account under a different name

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 12:40
Study involving Trinity scientists reveals origins of ancestor to domestic cattle

Study involving Trinity scientists reveals origins of ancestor to domestic cattle

Aurochs spread from Asia into Europe and Africa before going extinct in 1627

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 19:30
Spanish floods: ‘It was like a disaster movie’, say Irish in Valencia

Spanish floods: ‘It was like a disaster movie’, say Irish in Valencia

‘People are actually walking to the airport, carrying suitcases,’ says Irish man who had travelled to Valencia for long weekend

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 18:11
Contraband tobacco and drugs valued at €7.5m seized in separate Revenue operations

Contraband tobacco and drugs valued at €7.5m seized in separate Revenue operations

Some 8 million cigarettes found at Dublin Port along with 22.5kg of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 20:23
Your work questions answered: ‘My work is all-consuming. I am finding myself reaching burnout. What can I do?’

Your work questions answered: ‘My work is all-consuming. I am finding myself reaching burnout. What can I do?’

A series where we ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement to give us their views and solutions on issues driving conflict or upset for employees

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 12:22
Former Cork teacher (90) hailed a hero after being killed while pushing woman out of the way of car

Former Cork teacher (90) hailed a hero after being killed while pushing woman out of the way of car

Garda forensic collision investigators at scene of fatal incident in Co Cork

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 20:16
Over €100,000 seized by gardaí investigating terrorist financing offences

Over €100,000 seized by gardaí investigating terrorist financing offences

Three homes in the south and east of the country were searched on Friday as part of an investigation which is being supported by International Law Enforcement and Europol, gardaí said

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 19:10
Kenilworth Square residents’ group takes legal action over St Mary’s rugby pitch plan

Kenilworth Square residents’ group takes legal action over St Mary’s rugby pitch plan

The Rathmines, Dublin, school received a planning exemption over the conversion of existing natural grass pitch to artificial turf

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 11:45
My role has returned to hybrid working: is it discriminatory if some colleagues get more flexibility?

My role has returned to hybrid working: is it discriminatory if some colleagues get more flexibility?

What is the advice regarding requests for bespoke work-from-home arrangements?

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 11:18
Search for remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac stood down

Search for remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac stood down

Lead investigator urges anyone with information that could help locate burial site to ignore ‘myths’ and come forward

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 00:01
Mary Lou McDonald accused of misleading Oireachtas last year over reasons for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation

Mary Lou McDonald accused of misleading Oireachtas last year over reasons for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation

Sinn Féin leader tells Dáil that complaint against TD Brian Stanley was ‘serious’ and left complainant ‘traumatised and distressed’

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 19:50
Three in five girls believe gender inequality biggest barrier to Stem careers, survey finds

Three in five girls believe gender inequality biggest barrier to Stem careers, survey finds

Systemic change needed to ensure equal opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and maths, says I Wish programme

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 09:32
Two PSNI officers injured after patrol car ‘deliberately rammed’ in Armagh

Two PSNI officers injured after patrol car ‘deliberately rammed’ in Armagh

Driver of vehicle fled the scene in Crossmaglen and crossed the Border into Republic

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 14:15
Hurricane Milton: Irish in Florida say they are ‘lucky’ to be alive

Hurricane Milton: Irish in Florida say they are ‘lucky’ to be alive

Expats unable to sleep through storm kept in touch during Wednesday night as Milton battered US state

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 18:07
Cafe at Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt ordered to close after rodent infestation posed ‘grave’ risk

Cafe at Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt ordered to close after rodent infestation posed ‘grave’ risk

Chief executive of Food Safety Authority of Ireland described number of closure orders served in September as ‘very concerning’

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 16:31
Hurricane Milton: Three million without power and strong winds continue as hurricane moves off Florida’s east coast

Hurricane Milton: Three million without power and strong winds continue as hurricane moves off Florida’s east coast

Hurricane Milton hits Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm with winds of more than 160km/h (100mph) and producing a series of deadly tornadoes

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 15:17
Hurricane Milton: Irish woman living in evacuation zone says it is ‘too late’ to leave

Hurricane Milton: Irish woman living in evacuation zone says it is ‘too late’ to leave

Karen Catterson Lapierre, who moved from Donegal to Florida 15 years ago, says ‘decision was kind of made for me’ due to work and flat tire

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 18:13
‘They view you as a piece of trash’: Life in a tent on Dublin streets

‘They view you as a piece of trash’: Life in a tent on Dublin streets

Susan Reynolds (35) from Darndale, Dublin, has since secured housing through the charity Hail, and is studying psychology at UCD

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 06:00
‘I should have just stayed at home,’ says Emily Hand, captured during October 7th Hamas attacks

‘I should have just stayed at home,’ says Emily Hand, captured during October 7th Hamas attacks

Emily Hand (9) was held hostage by militants in Gaza for 50 days before she was released as part of a prisoner exchange

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 15:21
Investigation into cyclist’s  death delayed as gardaí travel to UK for video software

Investigation into cyclist’s death delayed as gardaí travel to UK for video software

Josilaine Dos Santos Ribeiro (36) was cycling e-bike when she was struck by a truck on Dolphin’s Barn bridge

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 13:37
‘Everyone is upset, stressed and shocked’: Ukrainian families in south Dublin face relocation on Monday

‘Everyone is upset, stressed and shocked’: Ukrainian families in south Dublin face relocation on Monday

‘Everyone hopes and prays that something will be organised this week so we can stay long-term’

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 20:00
Pathologist’s formation of opinion without supporting evidence ‘indescribably dangerous’

Pathologist’s formation of opinion without supporting evidence ‘indescribably dangerous’

Dr Khalid Jaber faces three allegations of professional misconduct and poor performance at Medical Council hearing

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 19:30
Asylum seekers cleared from Grand Canal by gardaí within minutes of arriving

Asylum seekers cleared from Grand Canal by gardaí within minutes of arriving

Gardaí were alerted by Waterways Ireland staff patrolling area

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 07:05
Remote working: ‘Surely the company won’t force my team back into the office if they suspect we might all quit?’

Remote working: ‘Surely the company won’t force my team back into the office if they suspect we might all quit?’

We ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement for their views and solutions on issues resulting in conflict or stress for employees

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 06:00
Budget 2025: Double child benefit payment; petrol and diesel prices to increase; series of personal tax cuts

Budget 2025: Double child benefit payment; petrol and diesel prices to increase; series of personal tax cuts

The final cost of living package will now come in at just shy of €2 billion, well in excess of the €1.5bn expected

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 22:18
Heuston trains significantly delayed due to incident on tracks

Heuston trains significantly delayed due to incident on tracks

Services resume following disruption which left large crowds of commuters waiting hours for transport

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 20:17
We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025

We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025

‘It was alright before my husband died. But on my own, coming into the winter, I am worried’

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
Budget 2025: What do under-35s want?

Budget 2025: What do under-35s want?

Housing woes: ‘I think it’s awful that young people feel they have to go away … there’s no housing for young people’

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 18:50
‘If you’re my age and finally arriving at university, you have a great appreciation for being there’

‘If you’re my age and finally arriving at university, you have a great appreciation for being there’

Case Study: mature student Caroline Cahill (46)

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 17:07
Young students with Susi grants less likely to complete degree, study finds

Young students with Susi grants less likely to complete degree, study finds

Phenomenon reversed for mature students, with those receiving support more likely to finish

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 15:36
Two tenants, whose friendship had failed, installed CCTV cameras to watch one another, tribunal hears

Two tenants, whose friendship had failed, installed CCTV cameras to watch one another, tribunal hears

RTB tribunal hears how relations deteriorated further after one tenant had his parents stay at apartment for two weeks

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 12:30
Your work questions answered: Is ill-health retirement or income protection with pension the right route for me?

Your work questions answered: Is ill-health retirement or income protection with pension the right route for me?

A series where we ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement to give us their views and solutions on issues driving conflict or upset for employees

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 06:00
Landlord ordered to pay over €10,000 damages after disconnecting electricity and changing locks during illegal eviction

Landlord ordered to pay over €10,000 damages after disconnecting electricity and changing locks during illegal eviction

Residential Tenancies Board orders Christopher Bates to pay €12,609 in total within 28 days to man he admits was a good tenant

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 06:00
Woman ordered to pay €6,000 in rent arrears after cutting payments when partner was imprisoned

Woman ordered to pay €6,000 in rent arrears after cutting payments when partner was imprisoned

Agnieszka Labedzka cannot ‘unilaterally decide’ to reduce her rent on Co Kildare apartment, Residential Tenancies Board finds

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 15:45
Apple taxes: ‘Dublin-Shannon bullet train’ among ideas TDs advance for €14bn

Apple taxes: ‘Dublin-Shannon bullet train’ among ideas TDs advance for €14bn

Clarity on where to invest money will be given on Budget day, says Taoiseach

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 20:15
Human trafficking: 53 victims identified in Ireland in 2023, with ‘stark increase’ in female victims

Human trafficking: 53 victims identified in Ireland in 2023, with ‘stark increase’ in female victims

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission says forms of exploitation such as forced marriages and illegal adoption are on the rise

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 06:46
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