National News from Thursday, July 24th, 2025

The female dog was removed from a property by volunteers from the Kildare Animal Foundation and described in a vet report as “very weak, lethargic, malnourished and dehydrated.”

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Former junior environment minister, Ossian Smyth, is calling on Daragh O'Brien to explain plans to reduce funding for the grants.

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Spokesperson Barry Kenny says while phones and wallets are among the most common items, staff have also discovered a forgotten inflatable Jesus and a bag of spuds:

The Food Safety Authority has recalled over 200 types of ready-made meals, and a full list of affected products is available below.

A clinical report on the dog's condition, seen by Kfm, details how blood tests confirmed the dog is diabetic, with extremely high glucose levels. However, the clinical report from July 13th also states: “Uncontrolled diabetes unlikely to have caused this emaciation alone.”

The victims have been named locally as Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara.

Kelly Kemmy, now 27, waived her anonymity and later brought civil proceedings against both Murray and Tusla. Her claim against Tusla, for negligence in placing her in his care, was settled for €250,000.