Saints And Sinners
Urgent call to increase social housing
There's a call for an urgent increase in social housing and new steps to prevent homelessness.
It's after the latest figures show a record 14,159 homeless people in May, a rise of 14 per cent on a year ago.
Focus Ireland is concerned over the record number of children in emergency accommodation for a long time.
Spokesperson Conor Culkin says long-term homeless people need to be the first to get into new social homes.
Gardaí Travel to Jordan After Arrest in Jamey Carney Case
Detectives are liaising with local authorities as the investigation into Carney's death in Killarney continues.
“You Don't Use A Sledgehammer To Crack A Walnut": Kildare Solicitor Criticises New Legal Aid Scheme As Work Stoppage Continues In Dublin
The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid.
Nine Critical Infrastructure Projects Designated By Government
Nine projects and programmes are being designated by the Government as critical infrastructure.
Two Arrested Following Interception Of Car Bomb In Monaghan
The Special Detective Unit stopped the vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross on Wednesday afternoon
Nationwide Hosepipe Ban In Place From Today
Uisce Éireann has extended its Water Conservation Order nationwide
Nine Infrastructure Projects To Be Fast-Tracked Under New Proposed Legislation
Dublin, Cork and Galway are amongst the counties that will benefit from plans
Fuel At The Pump Could Reach €2.30/L If Middle East Conflict Continues
Yesterday the price of a barrel of crude oil hit the $100 mark again.
Google Hit With €890M Fine By European Commission
It consists of two decisions relating to the Digital Markets Act.
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