National News from Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

The baby was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

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His family received a state apology from Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan earlier this year, but they say Heather Humphreys wasn't there for them during her time as a local TD and minister.

The Tánaiste described the investment as a “significant enhancement” of Defence Forces capability, while the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, said the aircraft will serve both military and civilian needs, including troop transport, logistics and medical transfers.

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This is due to a rise in carbon tax - and there will be further increases in the coming months due to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Scheme.

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He said they were not "prepared to bend any of those for me" and "the only way out was to get a hearing with somebody else" and that somebody else "would be a judge".

We will be updating as announcements continue

Mourners will gather at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dundalk from 11 o'clock, to remember the married couple and their son.

There will also be a VAT rate cut for the hospitality sector from next July.