National News from Friday, December 12th, 2025

The new roles also include two full-time pharmacists and three managerial positions, contributing to the more than 550 jobs.

Two years ago, he was found guilty of stabbing the young schoolteacher.

The inspection also uncovered significant staffing problems.

On plans for Kildare, she said female drivers "are still a minority" but she hopes the service will expand to the county.

The utility is submitting planning applications for a 170-kilometre pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin, a scheme designed to secure drinking water for half the country’s population.

In 2024, My Lovely Horse Rescue received €54,000 from the Department of Agriculture. At the time, volunteers said the funds would only cover one bill "out of many huge bills".

Fine Gael Kildare North TD Joe Neville says later weekend services would benefit commuters, make public transport more viable, and help ease traffic congestion over time.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien says there's no definitive decision on the plans.

The collision, involving a bus, a car and a pedestrian, happened at around 6.30am.

Diversions are in place, and road users are being asked to follow all diversion signage and use alternative routes where possible.

Principal Paul Murphy rushed to the scene and said everyone on board is safe.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information and urged the public not to assume any detail is too small or insignificant.

The search operation come as the funeral of four-year-old Tadgh Farrell takes place later this morning