National News from Friday, May 15th, 2026

Criticism Over "Extremely Slow" Psychological Evaluation Of Teenage Girl Charged With Alleged Fatal Assault Of Scarlet Faulkner

The 16-year-old girl and a 40-year-old woman, who both cannot be named, appeared at Nenagh District Court in county Tipperary.
Bertie Ahern Stands Over Immigration Comments

It comes after he referred to people arriving from “the Congo” and “the next generation of Muslims” during a doorstep conversation while canvassing in Dublin Central
RTÉ Includes Derek Mooney In Revised 2024 Top Earning Presenters List

He now appears at eighth on that list
Fresh Appeal For Kyran Durnin, Who Would Have Turned Ten Today

He was reported missing from his home in County Louth in 2024, however Gardai believe he was last seen alive in 2022, when he was six years old
Domestic Abuse Reports Reach All Time High, With Over 1,000 Reports Made Per Week

Last month, Kfm reported that Kildare was not identified as a priority location for new refuge construction, as more women and children were seeking refuge from domestic violence and abuse
Impact Of AI On Public Service Work The Focus At Today's Fórsa Conference

There'll also be debates around flexible working arrangements and health and safety

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