National News from Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Man Dies Following Assault In Blanchardstown On Sunday

Two male juveniles in their mid-teens have been charged in connection with the incident.
Value Of Unused Medication Each Year Estimated At Over €37.5M

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It comes as a new study by researchers at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland revealed waste of unwanted medication by patients and pharmacies.
Appeal Against Country's First Ever Supervised Injection Centre Rejected

An Coimisiún Pleanála has dismissed the appeal
Woman Caught On Laptop While Driving As National Day Of Action For Mobile Phone Distraction Takes Place

People caught distracted driving can face 3 penalty points and a €120 fine.
RTÉ Senior Management Due Before Oireachtas Committee Today

It follows a meeting between RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan yesterday
Man Dies After Road Collision In Carlow

He was driving on the R702 at Ballytiglea this morning
Rent Prices Now 40% Above Pre-Covid Levels

The latest Daft.ie report recorded a 4.4% increase- the highest quarterly jump since its records began in 2002.
Meta Employees To Find Out Today If They'll Be Affected By Job Losses

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram announced last month it was cutting 10% of its global workforce

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