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Local water restrictions put in place around Clonakilty amid drought conditions in many areas

Local water restrictions put in place around Clonakilty amid drought conditions in many areas

Uisce Éireann’s staff to continue to monitor water levels over the coming weeks and months

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 16:55
Extra €100 per child will be added to benefit payments on Tuesday

Extra €100 per child will be added to benefit payments on Tuesday

Additional support means €240 per child will be paid this month in respect of more than 1.2m children

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 07:00
‘No justice, no closure’: Widow speaks out on treatment of husband who died of sepsis after head wound not properly addressed

‘No justice, no closure’: Widow speaks out on treatment of husband who died of sepsis after head wound not properly addressed

Mary Bartley-Meehan’s husband had a head wound infested with maggots on arrival at hospital. He died less than three weeks later

Mon Jun 05 2023 - 04:00
Census 2022: Number of non-Irish citizens usually resident in Ireland rises to 12 per cent of population

Census 2022: Number of non-Irish citizens usually resident in Ireland rises to 12 per cent of population

Largest groups were Polish and UK citizens, followed by Indian, Romanian and Lithuanian

Tue May 30 2023 - 15:09
Census 2022: Average cost of rent in private sector increased by 37% between 2016 and 2022

Census 2022: Average cost of rent in private sector increased by 37% between 2016 and 2022

New data show 330,632 homes rented from private landlords with proportion of owner-occupied home falling by 4%

Tue May 30 2023 - 15:03
Legislating to recognise parental alienation would be ‘ill-advised’, Department of Justice report warns

Legislating to recognise parental alienation would be ‘ill-advised’, Department of Justice report warns

Policy paper neither accepts nor rejects parental alienation as a concept

Thu May 25 2023 - 18:34
Stardust: over 80 new witnesses found in trawl of documents at Department of Housing, inquest told

Stardust: over 80 new witnesses found in trawl of documents at Department of Housing, inquest told

Des Fahy, acting for a number of the 45 families bereaved by the 1981 disaster, said his legal team was ‘concerned’ by the volume of previously unknown material, and the time at which it had come to light

Thu May 25 2023 - 14:43
Steel plates, bars welded to Stardust club toilet windows ‘for security’ six weeks before fire

Steel plates, bars welded to Stardust club toilet windows ‘for security’ six weeks before fire

There had been seven inspections of the venue between July 1979 and January 1981, by a Dublin Corporation staff member

Wed May 24 2023 - 16:39
TD calls for inquiry into use of ‘parental alienation’ in family law cases

TD calls for inquiry into use of ‘parental alienation’ in family law cases

Fine Gael’s Bernard Durkan says he is contacted ‘weekly’ by mothers losing children in family court disputes after being accused of ‘parental alienation’, which he describes as a ‘pseudo condition’

Tue May 23 2023 - 19:19
Stardust inquests ‘about to enter into a very different stage of proceedings’ - Coroner

Stardust inquests ‘about to enter into a very different stage of proceedings’ - Coroner

Dublin coroner Dr Myra Cullinane described the tragic fire as ‘the most serious loss of life in one incident of this type in the history of the State’

Tue May 23 2023 - 16:41
Man (61) faces eviction after tenancies board rules in his favour over gas charges dispute

Man (61) faces eviction after tenancies board rules in his favour over gas charges dispute

John Barry a tenant of Limerick City and County Council, but home owned by private care operator

Tue May 23 2023 - 05:02
HSE to run drug-testing service at several summer festivals

HSE to run drug-testing service at several summer festivals

Surrender bins to feature along with medical tents where information can be sought about safety first

Mon May 22 2023 - 00:01
Inside the many working-class, northside Dublin families whose lives were destroyed by the Stardust

Inside the many working-class, northside Dublin families whose lives were destroyed by the Stardust

Over the past month portraits of the 48 young people who died have elicited laughter, smiles and many tears; and descriptions of the impact on parents have been ineffably sad

Sat May 20 2023 - 05:00
‘It’s taken 15 years to even get a bus stop’: Mansion House event hears of need for local activists

‘It’s taken 15 years to even get a bus stop’: Mansion House event hears of need for local activists

Event in Mansion House showcases initiative to train local people as community representatives

Fri May 19 2023 - 19:06
Stardust disaster: ‘They were not just numbers or victims, they had dreams and lives to look forward to’

Stardust disaster: ‘They were not just numbers or victims, they had dreams and lives to look forward to’

‘Pen portraits’ section of inquests draws to a close at Dublin Coroner’s Court, ending a sometimes harrowing but also emotionally uplifting phase of evidence

Fri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Murtagh ‘Murty’ Kavanagh (27), Coolock - ‘He was caring and generous, ready to help no matter what’

Murtagh ‘Murty’ Kavanagh (27), Coolock - ‘He was caring and generous, ready to help no matter what’

Read by his sister Terry Jones

Thu May 18 2023 - 15:53
Margaret Thornton (19), Dublin 1 - ‘She was the baby of the family, we all doted on her’

Margaret Thornton (19), Dublin 1 - ‘She was the baby of the family, we all doted on her’

Read by her sister Patricia Greene

Thu May 18 2023 - 14:44
John Stout (18), Coolock - ‘He would have been a painter-decorator with a career and a life of his own’

John Stout (18), Coolock - ‘He would have been a painter-decorator with a career and a life of his own’

Read by his niece Alison Forrester

Thu May 18 2023 - 14:05
Brendan O’Meara (23), Coolock: ‘I can’t remember my own brother’s funeral’

Brendan O’Meara (23), Coolock: ‘I can’t remember my own brother’s funeral’

Read by niece Suzann O’Meara on behalf of his brother Jimmy O’Meara

Thu May 18 2023 - 12:02
George O’Connor (17), Coolock: ‘He was much adored by me ... and also by our younger siblings’

George O’Connor (17), Coolock: ‘He was much adored by me ... and also by our younger siblings’

Read by his sister, Donna O’Connor

Wed May 17 2023 - 15:59
Kathleen Muldoon (19), Kells, Co Meath: ‘She loved looking after and caring for people’

Kathleen Muldoon (19), Kells, Co Meath: ‘She loved looking after and caring for people’

Read by her brother, Hugh Muldoon

Wed May 17 2023 - 15:22
David Morton (19), Artane - ‘I looked up to him and wanted to be as cool as he was’

David Morton (19), Artane - ‘I looked up to him and wanted to be as cool as he was’

Read by his brother Alan

Wed May 17 2023 - 14:37
Jim Millar (20), Belfast: ‘He was engaged to be married to a lovely girl...He was so happy’

Jim Millar (20), Belfast: ‘He was engaged to be married to a lovely girl...He was so happy’

Read by his sister, Laura Millar

Tue May 16 2023 - 13:10
Caroline McHugh (17), Artane: ‘A day never goes by without us thinking of our beautiful daughter’

Caroline McHugh (17), Artane: ‘A day never goes by without us thinking of our beautiful daughter’

Read by her parents Phyllis and Maurice McHugh

Tue May 16 2023 - 12:37
Gerard McGrath (21), Coolock – ‘A talented and dapper young man’

Gerard McGrath (21), Coolock – ‘A talented and dapper young man’

Read by Gay McKeon on behalf of his late sister-in-law Liz McKeon, Gerard’s sister

Fri May 12 2023 - 16:18
Julie McDonnell (20), Coolock – ‘She was fun, loving, happy, smiling, helpful, caring and thoughtful’

Julie McDonnell (20), Coolock – ‘She was fun, loving, happy, smiling, helpful, caring and thoughtful’

Read by her niece Pamela

Fri May 12 2023 - 13:05
Teresa McDonnell (16), Coolock – ‘She was a beautiful girl who loved life and tried to enjoy every moment’

Teresa McDonnell (16), Coolock – ‘She was a beautiful girl who loved life and tried to enjoy every moment’

Read by her brother Richard and sister Lorraine Sorohan

Fri May 12 2023 - 12:55
Stardust: ‘I am the mother of William McDermott, Marcella and George who I loved very much’

Stardust: ‘I am the mother of William McDermott, Marcella and George who I loved very much’

Brigid McDermott (86) told the inquest about losing three of her children in the February 1981 nightclub fire

Thu May 11 2023 - 17:59
Marcella McDermott (16), Raheny – ‘Music was a big part of her life ... she never stopped dancing’

Marcella McDermott (16), Raheny – ‘Music was a big part of her life ... she never stopped dancing’

Read by her sister Selina

Thu May 11 2023 - 17:00
William McDermott (22), Raheny - ‘He was the big brother who protected us all’

William McDermott (22), Raheny - ‘He was the big brother who protected us all’

Read by his sister Louise

Thu May 11 2023 - 16:51
George McDermott (18), Raheny - ‘He was so funny, one of the nicest people you could meet’

George McDermott (18), Raheny - ‘He was so funny, one of the nicest people you could meet’

Read by his sister June

Thu May 11 2023 - 16:29
Helena Mangan (22), Coolock – ‘Before my mammy left that night, she gave me a big kiss and hug’

Helena Mangan (22), Coolock – ‘Before my mammy left that night, she gave me a big kiss and hug’

Read by her daughter Samantha Curran

Thu May 11 2023 - 12:39
Eamonn Loughman (18), Beaumont - ‘He looked after me, played ball with me. He gave me crossers on his racer’

Eamonn Loughman (18), Beaumont - ‘He looked after me, played ball with me. He gave me crossers on his racer’

Read by his cousin Carol, on behalf of his family

Wed May 10 2023 - 17:34
Paul Wade (17), Artane – ‘He was the most outgoing and the one with the most friends’

Paul Wade (17), Artane – ‘He was the most outgoing and the one with the most friends’

Read by his nephew Emmet on behalf of his brother Tony

Wed May 10 2023 - 17:34
Paula Lewis (19), Coolock - ‘Our big sister, my mother’s right-hand woman and my dad’s pride and joy’

Paula Lewis (19), Coolock - ‘Our big sister, my mother’s right-hand woman and my dad’s pride and joy’

Read by her brother John

Wed May 10 2023 - 16:46
Donna Mahon (17), Edenmore - ‘She loved her life, loved her role in the shop and loved all the people who came in’

Donna Mahon (17), Edenmore - ‘She loved her life, loved her role in the shop and loved all the people who came in’

Read by her sister Theresa Fitzpatrick

Wed May 10 2023 - 14:18
Children with disabilities left confined to bedrooms for weeks due to broken lift, Hiqa finds

Children with disabilities left confined to bedrooms for weeks due to broken lift, Hiqa finds

Woodbrook Lodge, Co Monaghan, provider failed to meet needs of the residents, inspection report says

Mon May 08 2023 - 10:00
Families ‘furious’ over plans to close disability facility at centre of ‘Brandon’ abuse report

Families ‘furious’ over plans to close disability facility at centre of ‘Brandon’ abuse report

HSE says closure of the seven-bungalow campus is in the residents’ best interests

Mon May 08 2023 - 04:30
Mary Kenny (19), Coolock - ‘She was very happy going out the door that night’

Mary Kenny (19), Coolock - ‘She was very happy going out the door that night’

Read by her sister Angela

Fri May 05 2023 - 14:34
Marie Kennedy (17), Kilbarrack – ‘Her love of music and dancing was the reason she was in the Stardust on that night’

Marie Kennedy (17), Kilbarrack – ‘Her love of music and dancing was the reason she was in the Stardust on that night’

Read by her sister Michelle

Fri May 05 2023 - 12:34
Robert Kelly (17), Coolock - ‘He had lots of hobbies and one of his favourites was embroidery’

Robert Kelly (17), Coolock - ‘He had lots of hobbies and one of his favourites was embroidery’

Read by friend Antoinette Keegan

Thu May 04 2023 - 15:31
Mary Keegan (19), Coolock - ‘I would sit on the doorstep every day waiting for Mary to come home’

Mary Keegan (19), Coolock - ‘I would sit on the doorstep every day waiting for Mary to come home’

Read by her brother Damien Keegan

Thu May 04 2023 - 13:15
‘The last Valentine’: Martina Keegan (16) brought a card with her to Stardust to give to her boyfriend

‘The last Valentine’: Martina Keegan (16) brought a card with her to Stardust to give to her boyfriend

Read by her sister Lorraine Keegan

Thu May 04 2023 - 13:00
Robert ‘Bobby’ Hillick (20), Belfast - ‘I still don’t think I will ever get over my brother’s death’

Robert ‘Bobby’ Hillick (20), Belfast - ‘I still don’t think I will ever get over my brother’s death’

Read on behalf of his late brother Bill by Charlie Bird

Thu May 04 2023 - 12:26
Harris warns on Garda non-prosecutions of barring order breaches in domestic violence cases

Harris warns on Garda non-prosecutions of barring order breaches in domestic violence cases

Minister for Justice to raise ‘extraordinarily serious’ issue with the force

Wed May 03 2023 - 20:40
Christy Moore hopes for ‘peace of mind’ for Stardust families as he reads tribute to victim

Christy Moore hopes for ‘peace of mind’ for Stardust families as he reads tribute to victim

Singer says the ‘terrible loss’ 45 families had suffered in 1981 had been compounded by the way they had been treated since

Wed May 03 2023 - 17:59
Michael Griffiths (18), Kilmore – ‘With his first pay cheque, he took us all to the cinema’

Michael Griffiths (18), Kilmore – ‘With his first pay cheque, he took us all to the cinema’

Read by his friend Jimmy Fitzpatrick on behalf of his brother, Paul Griffiths

Wed May 03 2023 - 15:02
Eugene ‘Hughie’ Hogan (24), Artane - ‘He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing everything from Bowie to Bob Marley’

Eugene ‘Hughie’ Hogan (24), Artane - ‘He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing everything from Bowie to Bob Marley’

Read by his nephew Mark Hoban

Wed May 03 2023 - 14:39
Brian Hobbs (21), Whitehall – ‘He had grown into a fine young man, full of charm and the chat’

Brian Hobbs (21), Whitehall – ‘He had grown into a fine young man, full of charm and the chat’

Read by his sister Pat Dunne

Wed May 03 2023 - 13:33
Richard Bennett (17), Coolock – ‘He was the father figure to his younger brother and sister’

Richard Bennett (17), Coolock – ‘He was the father figure to his younger brother and sister’

Read by singer Christy Moore on behalf of his mother Helen

Wed May 03 2023 - 12:02
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