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How a Newry maths genius helped unravel an international tax fraud scheme

How a Newry maths genius helped unravel an international tax fraud scheme

Martin Shields went from key player in cum-ex trading to German prosecutors’ star witness

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 01:00
C&AG finds ‘substantial deficiencies’ in Irish Coast Guard’s award of van contract

C&AG finds ‘substantial deficiencies’ in Irish Coast Guard’s award of van contract

Multiple vans still needed to transport cliff rescue teams and equipment to call-outs

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 20:44
Bank of Ireland linked to fund involved in massive European tax fraud

Bank of Ireland linked to fund involved in massive European tax fraud

BoI subsidiary used by hedge fund now subject to investigations over trades

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 04:00
Cum-ex tax fraud revelations further ‘blotch’ on Ireland’s reputation

Cum-ex tax fraud revelations further ‘blotch’ on Ireland’s reputation

Irish funds involvement scheme has ‘serious implications’ for country’s reputation

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 18:04
What is cum-ex trading and what is Ireland’s role in it?

What is cum-ex trading and what is Ireland’s role in it?

Background: Several banks in Ireland used in massive European tax fraud scheme

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 07:06
Irish banks and funds used in multibillion-euro tax fraud by hedge funds, traders

Irish banks and funds used in multibillion-euro tax fraud by hedge funds, traders

‘Cum-ex’ scheme is under investigation by prosecutors in a number of EU states

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00
Anomalies around nightclub guidelines will be resolved within 24 hours, Minister says

Anomalies around nightclub guidelines will be resolved within 24 hours, Minister says

Nightclubs will reopen without antigen testing or any limits on capacity, Martin says

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 16:15
Man (80s) dies in three-vehicle crash on M9

Man (80s) dies in three-vehicle crash on M9

Another man seriously injured following collision near Castledermot, Co Kildare

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 16:03
Thousands of north Dublin homes have power restored

Thousands of north Dublin homes have power restored

Outage due to a fault impacted some 15,000 homes on Monday evening

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 20:26
Adam Terry (10) given ‘provisional’ date for scoliosis surgery

Adam Terry (10) given ‘provisional’ date for scoliosis surgery

Taoiseach described delay of several years as a ‘systems failure’ in the health service

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 18:36
Lack of action to tackle high rents criticised by students

Lack of action to tackle high rents criticised by students

Discount travel pass for young people welcomed as ‘really positive measure’

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 20:38
Universal childcare subsidy extended to children under 15

Universal childcare subsidy extended to children under 15

Budget 2022: New measures to improve staff wages a ‘turning point’ for sector – McGrath

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 15:22
Minister urged to address concerns of Irish Coast Guard volunteers

Minister urged to address concerns of Irish Coast Guard volunteers

Former and serving volunteers allege they were targeted by group’s leadership

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 20:01
Proposed changes to local employment services criticised

Proposed changes to local employment services criticised

Community employment groups criticise plans to ‘tear down’ non-profit model

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 13:21
Donnelly wants agreement on new Sláintecare contract ‘within weeks’

Donnelly wants agreement on new Sláintecare contract ‘within weeks’

Children being offered dates in 2035 for hospital appointments, say doctors

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 11:48
Tony MacMahon, ‘giant’ of Irish traditional music, dies

Tony MacMahon, ‘giant’ of Irish traditional music, dies

President Higgins pays tribute to ‘one of Ireland’s iconic presences among musicians’

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 11:30
Troubled waters: Tensions in Irish Coast Guard

Troubled waters: Tensions in Irish Coast Guard

Friction over disciplinary actions taken against volunteers, and view management is too risk averse

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 03:00
ICHH volunteer nominated to fill Anthony Flynn’s council seat

ICHH volunteer nominated to fill Anthony Flynn’s council seat

Geraldine Molloy has been put forward for the council seat in the north inner city ward

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 19:11
Homeless charity faces uncertain future following death of co-founder

Homeless charity faces uncertain future following death of co-founder

Among homeless organisations ICHH chief Anthony Flynn was a controversial figure

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 06:00
Lack of checks on unprecedented Covid-19 spending criticised

Lack of checks on unprecedented Covid-19 spending criticised

Watchdog finds that in nearly one in 10 cases examined, the PUP claim recipient was not eligible

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 01:00
State spent €17.1bn on Covid-19 response in first year of pandemic

State spent €17.1bn on Covid-19 response in first year of pandemic

Spending watchdog’s report shows €6.3bn paid to individuals and €6.1bn to businesses

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 21:03
Nearly one in 10 PUP claimants were ineligible, State auditor’s review finds

Nearly one in 10 PUP claimants were ineligible, State auditor’s review finds

More than €14.5m in overpayments identified by end of August 2021, says C&AG report

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 17:30
Dublin homeless authority calls for ICHH to be wound up ‘as quickly as possible’

Dublin homeless authority calls for ICHH to be wound up ‘as quickly as possible’

Statement follows controversy over sexual assault allegations made against its former chief executive

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 12:15
Pedestrianisation trial of Capel Street during weekends a ‘game-changer’

Pedestrianisation trial of Capel Street during weekends a ‘game-changer’

Local businesses call for extension of pilot pedestrianisation of Dublin city streets

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 20:24
ICHH to seek appointment of High Court inspector to review charity

ICHH to seek appointment of High Court inspector to review charity

Homeless charity has one remaining director following ‘several’ resignations, says letter

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 19:34
Youth work abuser hired despite previous assault conviction

Youth work abuser hired despite previous assault conviction

Internal inquiry found man ‘should not have been employed’ by charity Extern

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 01:00
St John Ambulance counselling supports for abuse survivors criticised

St John Ambulance counselling supports for abuse survivors criticised

Voluntary paramedic organisation offered survivors six counselling sessions

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 21:07
Calls for Charities Regulator to investigate ICHH controversy

Calls for Charities Regulator to investigate ICHH controversy

Garda to review policy around vetting of people working with homeless charities

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 19:28
Number of people recorded as homeless increases to 8,212 as charity calls for ‘urgent action’

Number of people recorded as homeless increases to 8,212 as charity calls for ‘urgent action’

Homeless charities report ‘alarm’ at high numbers of younger homeless adults

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 18:13
Late charity chief allegedly assaulted men for whom he secured housing, report says

Late charity chief allegedly assaulted men for whom he secured housing, report says

ICCH provided accommodation to two allegedly abused by Anthony Flynn, report says

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 01:00
‘Difficult winter’ ahead for households as energy costs rise

‘Difficult winter’ ahead for households as energy costs rise

Charity concerned about impact on low-income families as utility bills could rise by €500

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 01:00
Consumers welcome EC move to introduce standard phone charger

Consumers welcome EC move to introduce standard phone charger

All electronic devices will have to be built to accept a USB-C charger by 2024

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 13:21
Whistleblowers still seen as being ‘out to cause trouble’

Whistleblowers still seen as being ‘out to cause trouble’

Retired garda tells committee he would support penalties for deliberately making ‘false’ claims

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 15:10
Covid-19: 90 outbreaks linked to schools last week

Covid-19: 90 outbreaks linked to schools last week

Most of 412 school cases in time frame were in primary level, latest figures show

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 12:22
Further turmoil at homeless charity as TD withdraws board nomination

Further turmoil at homeless charity as TD withdraws board nomination

Gary Gannon among three individuals to withdraw from process at Inner City Helping Homeless

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 19:57
Officials pushed for State to buy direct provision centres from private firms

Officials pushed for State to buy direct provision centres from private firms

Department briefing notes State-owned direct provision centres would be more ‘cost effective’

Mon Sept 20 2021 - 05:01
Anti-vaccination campaigner Dolores Cahill no longer employed by UCD

Anti-vaccination campaigner Dolores Cahill no longer employed by UCD

Controversial academic said children who wore face masks would have a lower IQ

Sun Sept 19 2021 - 19:42
Irish Water to audit all water treatment plants following unsafe water incidents

Irish Water to audit all water treatment plants following unsafe water incidents

Wexford Treatment plant failure led to 52 confirmed illnesses, number of hospitalisations

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 17:13
Anti-vaccine campaigner Dolores Cahill no longer listed on UCD staff directory

Anti-vaccine campaigner Dolores Cahill no longer listed on UCD staff directory

Academic has been prominent anti-lockdown activist during Covid-19 pandemic

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 16:35
Hospital group ‘gravely concerned’ over Covid-19 misinformation

Hospital group ‘gravely concerned’ over Covid-19 misinformation

Recent video shows Covid-19 patient encouraged to leave hospital by activist

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 18:17
Staff in residential disability centres ‘afraid’ to report concerns

Staff in residential disability centres ‘afraid’ to report concerns

Staff felt high turnover in centres ‘jeopardised’ residents’ safety, internal surveys found

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 03:43

Katherine Zappone held Merrion Hotel event to ‘celebrate’ time as minister

Taoiseach suggests former independent TD should provide record of correspondence over envoy job

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 22:30
Former volunteer interviewed by Garda over alleged St John Ambulance abuse

Former volunteer interviewed by Garda over alleged St John Ambulance abuse

Gardaí confirm file to be prepared for DPP over historical child sex abuse allegations

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 18:00
Coveney says his phone was used to send messages to EU foreign ministers after it was ‘compromised’ last year

Coveney says his phone was used to send messages to EU foreign ministers after it was ‘compromised’ last year

Tánaiste apologises for failure to release texts as Cowen says Taoiseach needs to act as Zappone controversy continues

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 14:21
Easing Covid curbs: Live music, theatre, indoor sports could return within fortnight

Easing Covid curbs: Live music, theatre, indoor sports could return within fortnight

Stadium crowds of 30-50% capacity may also be allowed under proposals to be discussed

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 01:28
Public transport set to return to full capacity from Wednesday, Ryan says

Public transport set to return to full capacity from Wednesday, Ryan says

Churches allowed to resume Communions, Confirmations ‘very quickly’ in September – Minister

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 18:50
Dáil to return to Leinster House next month for new term

Dáil to return to Leinster House next month for new term

Public gallery to be used as extra seating for TDs to facilitate social distancing

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 15:11
Christy Burke takes over as interim chairman of homeless charity

Christy Burke takes over as interim chairman of homeless charity

Councillor described former chief executive Anthony Flynn as having ‘heart of pure gold’

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 12:38
Covid-19: 1,997 new cases confirmed, pop-up vaccine clinics planned for ‘last mile’

Covid-19: 1,997 new cases confirmed, pop-up vaccine clinics planned for ‘last mile’

‘Don’t go out and about socialising’ if you have respiratory symptoms, says Holohan

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 16:24
Chairman of Inner City Helping Homeless steps down

Chairman of Inner City Helping Homeless steps down

David Hall cites threats to personal safety after ‘difficult time’ for charity

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 21:19
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