National News
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Jury Sworn In For Trial Of Former Sports Coach Accused Of Sexually Abusing Four Girls Across Leinster
The man, who is in his late 70s, admitted five of the 79 charges against him when he appeared before the Central Criminal Court today.
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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning In Effect For Ireland, As Red Alerts Issued For Europe
In France, the prime minister says 40 people have drowned in the country since last week as temperatures could exceed 40 degrees
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Irish Freedom Party Loses Political Party Status
Management at the Irish Freedom Party has 21 days to appeal the decision
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Jobs Under Threat At Diageo, As Drinks Giant Informs Government Of Potential Lay Offs
It is not yet known if jobs at the Newbridge-based breweries will be impacted.
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Almost One Third Of Families In Arrears On Energy Bills Last Year
Barnardos has been surveying parents for the past five years on how rising prices are impacting children.
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New Report Outlines How Vulnerable People Face Increased Challenges When Reporting Sexual Violence
Rape Crisis Ireland's report focuses on the challenge of keeping survivors safe and enabling them to report incidents
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Jeffrey Donaldson Found Guilty Of 18 Counts Of Sexual Abuse
The abuse was against two victims
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Over 2,300 Assaults On Healthcare Workers So Far This Year, Report Finds
Nearly three-quarters of these incidents were physical assaults
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Status Yellow Temperature Warning In Place For Entire Country From Tomorrow
Met Éireann says the country will experience a short, sharp burst of heat with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees on Thursday
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Search Of Quarry On Kildare-Wicklow Border To Continue This Week In Relation To Murders Of Jo Jo Dullard And Deirdre Jacob
There is strong garda suspicion that evidence is buried there.
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Consumers Warned About Scam Messages As New Shipping Charges Set To Be Introduced Next Week
Any package that reaches Ireland from midnight on 30 June will be subject to the new rules.
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Jury At Jeffrey Donaldson Trial Sent Home For Weekend
Deliberations will continue on Monday
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Investigation Underway After Submachine Gun Fell From The Boot Of Garda Car
It happened on Dublin's north quays in April, and is the second such incident in the capital since 2018.
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Withdrawal Of Solicitor Services For Criminal Legal Aid Cases Enters It's Fifth Day
It's because of a new scheme that will change how solicitors are paid for criminal legal aid cases
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Ease After US-Iran Peace Framework
Fuel costs are beginning to fall as wholesale oil prices retreat, though consumers may face a longer wait for lower gas and electricity bills.
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42 South Africans Deported From Ireland
They left Dublin on a specially chartered flight yesterday afternoon
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Investigations Continue After Woman Injured In Dublin
The woman was taken to St. James's Hospital with injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
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Convicted Paedophile Bill Kenneally Dies
The former basketball coach was serving a 19-year prison term for sexually abusing young boys in Waterford from the late 70s through to the 90s
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Dáil Approves Proposal To Abolish Three-Day Abortion Waiting Period
The bill will now be examined by an Oireachtas committee before progressing to the next stage.
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Government Set To Announce Plans To Tackle Financial Crime
A new action plan will replace the current guidelines on money laundering and terrorist financing.
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EPA Report Calls For Greater Urgency To Prevent Water Pollution
They are warning the country's cleanest rivers are continuing to decline despite ongoing efforts to improve water quality
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TDs To Vote On Removal Of Three Day Wait Period For Abortion
The Sinn Féin motion - if passed - will amend the legislation that was signed into law in September 2018
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Dublin Airport Passenger Cap To Be Removed
Proposals were brought to the meeting by the Transport Minister, and he's hopeful the law can be enacted before the Dáil's summer recess.
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Less Than Half Of People Trust The News, Report Reveals
According to the report, trust in the news has decreased from last year
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Laws To Limit Short Term Lettings Set To Be Finalised Today
The measures have been long-delayed
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Woman Arrested After €100,000 Drug Seizure In Dublin
The woman is being questioned at a Garda station in Dublin.
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Tánaiste Criticises Local Councils For Not Tackling Dereliction
He says over €26 million of worth of levies had yet to be collected
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CHI Audit Recommends Stronger Waiting List Governance
It was commissioned by the Minister for Health to assess governance and equity in patient access following concerns raised in previous reviews.
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Government To Decide If Temporary Fuel Reductions Will Remain In Place
The cuts were introduced after energy prices surged during the conflict in the Middle East.
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Various Groups Will Lay Out Priorities For Budget Today
The National Economic Dialogue - which the government says plays a central role in planning for October's budget - will take place later
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Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
It comes as Fianna Fáil and Kildare North TD Naoise O Cearúil has been appointed as chairperson of the Oireachtas Artificial Intelligence Committee
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Katie Taylor Tickets Sell Out for Croke Park Final Fight In September
The event sold out within 30 minutes
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New Digital Wallet Might Be Needed To Access Pornography Online
It's part of a bid to prevent under 18s accessing adult sites
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Two Men Arrested As Gardaí Seize Firearm And Drugs In Blanchardstown
The seizure was as a result of a searched property in the area
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Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children Will Be Shown CCTV Today
He pleaded not guilty to eight charges relating to the alleged incident at Parnell Square on the 23rd of November 2023
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Second Night Of Riots In Belfast
The riots occurred near Belfast city centre
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Victim Loses Eye After Attempted Murder In Belfast On Monday
30 year-old Sudanese refugee Hadi Alodid's been remanded in custody
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Report Finds Over 95,000 Children Are In Poverty
The report finds the cost of living crisis, especially food and energy, is putting strain on families.
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Plans For Energy Facility In Carlow To Bypass Local Authority Due To 'Critical Infrastructure'
The facility would be located near Rathoe.
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Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children In Dublin Begins Today
It happened at Parnell Square on November 23rd 2023.
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Homes Set On Fire In Belfast As Protests Turned Violent Last Night
It followed a serious knife attack in North Belfast.
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PSNI Calling For 'Calm' Following Knife Attack In Belfast
A man in his 40s remains in hospital with serious injuries
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Investigation Into Bill Kenneally Reveals "Dereliction Of Duty"
The report also recommends politicians establish a new crime of misconduct in public office.
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Number Of Students In Third Level Education Expected To Rise By 19% Over Next Ten Years
It comes as the Education Department have released a new report outlining higher education projections
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Ministers Set To Approve Plans To Abolish Triple Lock
The plans are set to be approved this morning
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Mounting Pressure As Dáil To Discuss Football Fixtures Against Israel Today
The discussion comes as the association looks for UEFA to move the October match from Dublin to a neutral venue, which is likely to be in Hungary.
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Rotunda Agrees To Stop Private Treatment From Public Consultants
The hospital's board says it has decided to bring its arrangements into line with Government policy following a dispute with the Department of Health.
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Rotunda To Provide Audit Of Private Work To HSE By Today
The HSE has given the hospital until today to hand over an audit of the private work being carried out, including the names of consultants involved.
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Three Children During Dublin Knife Attack Due In Court Today
52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, faces three counts of attempted murder of two girls and a boy
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Man Who Allegedly Led "14 Man Pack" That Chased Qayyum Balogun, Appears In Court
He is accused of assault causing harm to two people, and he also faces two counts of violent disorder.
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Eight More Infants Recovered From Tuam Mother And Baby Site
They were all buried in coffins
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Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir And Smotrich Barred From Travel To Ireland
The move has been confirmed by the Taoiseach
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SIPTU Recommends Ambulance Members To Accept Labour Court Proposals Aimed At Resolving Pay Dispute
Among the proposals put forward are pay increases for most clinical levels below Advanced Paramedic
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Wicklow TD Steps Down From Committee Chair Role Following Drink Driving Arrest
The Wicklow-Wexford deputy says the decision is entirely his own
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Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Stabbing In Dublin
The man is due in court this morning
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Fine Gael Faces Criticism Following Recent EU Migration Decisions
It follows recent endorsement of an EU decision to deport illegal immigrants to "return hubs"
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EU Taking Ireland To Court Over 'Significant' Unauthorised Peat Cutting
The European Commission announced the move today, saying the country had failed to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive
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Man Charged In Connection To Leinster Organised Crime Group
The arrest comes after investigations into distribution of drugs across Kildare, Offaly and Carlow.
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UN Calls Ireland's Data Centres A "Cautionary" Tale
Research has found that data processing accounts for 21% of our electricity, compared to just 4% in the US
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Two People Arrested In Connection With Fatal Stabbing Of Qayyum Balogun
Qayyum Balogun died after suffering multiple stab wounds following a gig on Grafton Street
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Man Sentenced To 31 Years In Jail For Murder Of Pregnant Girlfriend
The incident occurred in Armagh, in December 2022
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Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Kildare
The warning came into effect at 2pm
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Bang-Up Cross In Carlow Remains Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
The collision involved a lorry and two cars.
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Cabinet Set To Approve New Emergency Broadcast System Today
It would send a message to people's mobile phones in the event of an emergency, like an extreme weather event
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"Don't Be On Those Red Bulls" : Expert Gives Top Tips As State Exams Begins
Over 60,000 are siting Leaving Certificate examinations from today
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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