National News from Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Coimisiún Na Meán In Contact With Tik Tok Following Social Media Posts Of Dangerous Driving

It comes as five teenagers were killed over the weekend, when a car they were in was driven the wrong way up the M9 near Moone, and collided head on with another vehicle
Staff At Oberstown Children Detention Campus Continue Protests Over Safety Issues And Resourcing

The picket by members of Fórsa coincides with a 10-hour work stoppage
Social Media Could Change Forever If Meta Loses US Legal Battle, Says Experts

A jury trial beginning today in the US stems from a lawsuit filed by 30 US states.
GRA Welcomes Announcement Of Pursuit Training For Garda Members Following M9 Crash In Moone

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It comes as no member of the force was qualified to pursue the car that drove the wrong way on the motorway on Sunday
Unions Say Teachers Are Overwhelmed With Paperwork

The TUI is calling on the Department of Education to tackle the high levels of administration duties expected from teachers

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