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President Michael D Higgins ‘concerned’ at scout abuse revelations

President Michael D Higgins ‘concerned’ at scout abuse revelations

Patron of the organisation comments on child sex abuse scandal

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 16:58
Scouting Ireland inquiry to identify if any current members covered up abuse

Scouting Ireland inquiry to identify if any current members covered up abuse

Organisation to deal with members implicated in concealment in ‘very serious way’

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 00:04
Maurice McCabe receives RSA special recognition award

Maurice McCabe receives RSA special recognition award

Retired Garda whistleblower ‘very brave’ in exposing abuses in penalty points system

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 16:23
Overseas visits to Ireland up 7 per cent in third quarter

Overseas visits to Ireland up 7 per cent in third quarter

Half of visitors coming to Ireland doing so for holidays, CSO figures show

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 16:03
Abuse at Scouting Ireland was ‘covered up’ for decades - review

Abuse at Scouting Ireland was ‘covered up’ for decades - review

More than 300 victims of alleged child sexual abuse at the organisation have been identified

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:32
Scouting Ireland future in doubt over abuse scandal costs

Scouting Ireland future in doubt over abuse scandal costs

Options considered to fund victims’ support include asset sell-off and membership levies

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:15
Over 300 alleged child abuse cases identified by Scouting Ireland

Over 300 alleged child abuse cases identified by Scouting Ireland

Minister expresses ‘grave concern’ as ongoing audit identifies over 200 alleged abusers

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 16:06
Significant drop in heart attack deaths in hospitals, audit finds

Significant drop in heart attack deaths in hospitals, audit finds

Hospital mortality rates for pneumonia saw a ‘small but significant reduction’

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 00:01
Comet to pass ‘unusually’ close to Earth on Friday

Comet to pass ‘unusually’ close to Earth on Friday

Astronomy Ireland are organising a public viewing event of Comet Wirtanen

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 20:41
Motorcyclist in his 50s dies following collision in Lucan

Motorcyclist in his 50s dies following collision in Lucan

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to road accident to contact Lucan Garda station

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 19:10
Gardaí investigating ‘bullet in head’ threat to Michael Healy-Rae

Gardaí investigating ‘bullet in head’ threat to Michael Healy-Rae

Kerry TD threatened in Dolphin’s Barn area of Dublin

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 17:09
Leinster flags fail health and safety test at Bath stadium

Leinster flags fail health and safety test at Bath stadium

Champions Cup holder’s supporters unable to bring 1,500 flags into English stadium

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 16:47
Gardaí investigating after body found in West Cork

Gardaí investigating after body found in West Cork

Man (50s) was found dead outside house in Dunmanway on Saturday morning

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 14:54
Actor Dónall Farmer’s role in ‘Irish institution’ Glenroe remembered at funeral

Actor Dónall Farmer’s role in ‘Irish institution’ Glenroe remembered at funeral

RTÉ’s former head of drama was ‘a gentleman and a very caring father’

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 14:32
Helicopter pilot (72) distracted by mobile phone during landing incident

Helicopter pilot (72) distracted by mobile phone during landing incident

No injuries after helicopter rolled over during landing on Co Kerry beach

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 15:09
Bishops ‘dismayed’ at voices of abortion opponents being ignored

Bishops ‘dismayed’ at voices of abortion opponents being ignored

Harris says claims Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill is being rushed are ‘offensive’

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 12:19
Crews put out fire on roof of building in Dublin’s East Wall

Crews put out fire on roof of building in Dublin’s East Wall

Emergency services responded to fire in the early hours of Thursday morning

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 11:38
Asylum-seeker centre ‘will not offer positive view’ of Wicklow town, group says

Asylum-seeker centre ‘will not offer positive view’ of Wicklow town, group says

Business chamber claims direct provision centre in hotel will do ‘serious damage’ to local economy

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 08:08
Cervical cancer women appeal for Pembro drug to be made available

Cervical cancer women appeal for Pembro drug to be made available

‘I think I’m too young to die,’ campaigner says

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 20:44
Disappearance of Imelda Keenan leaves ‘dark cloud’ for 25 years

Disappearance of Imelda Keenan leaves ‘dark cloud’ for 25 years

Brother begs people with vital information on Imelda Keenan’s disappearance in Waterford to come forward

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 19:03
Taoiseach launches book chronicling history of Irish Sunday newspapers

Taoiseach launches book chronicling history of Irish Sunday newspapers

Media should cover personal stories ‘responsibly’, Varadkar says

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 19:50
‘Huge concern’ location disclosures will push sex offenders underground

‘Huge concern’ location disclosures will push sex offenders underground

Risk linked to sex offenders ‘escalate’ when individuals go under the radar, committee hears

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 11:39
Scouts dealing with 80 more cases of alleged sexual abuse

Scouts dealing with 80 more cases of alleged sexual abuse

Katherine Zappone seeks assurances scouts offering appropriate support to survivors

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 21:07
Homeless man found dead in Waterford

Homeless man found dead in Waterford

Man (48) found dead on a footpath in Grange Cohan housing estate

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 17:55
Accused ‘influenced’ Scouting Ireland response to rape claim

Accused ‘influenced’ Scouting Ireland response to rape claim

Ian Elliott links male leader’s ties to ‘people in positions of power’ in letter to Minister

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 00:24
Homecoming cheers for Dublin inner city boxing hero Harrington

Homecoming cheers for Dublin inner city boxing hero Harrington

Criticism over Minister for Sport Shane Ross failure to attend north inner city reception

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 23:45
More than 158,000 UK applications for Irish passports this year

More than 158,000 UK applications for Irish passports this year

Numbers applying for Irish documents in wake of Brexit vote continue to increase

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 17:18
Trial over killing of Celine Cawley was ‘horrific’ for her family

Trial over killing of Celine Cawley was ‘horrific’ for her family

Siblings recall trial at which their sister’s husband Eamonn Lillis was found guilty of manslaughter

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 14:55
Time to end ‘scourge’ of violence against women - President Higgins

Time to end ‘scourge’ of violence against women - President Higgins

‘Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world’

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 12:28
Over 20 people alleged to have abused children in Scouting Ireland still alive

Over 20 people alleged to have abused children in Scouting Ireland still alive

Several in the organisation who had sex abuse complaints made against them are in prison

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:30
Tusla sets up helpline for Scouting Ireland abuse reports

Tusla sets up helpline for Scouting Ireland abuse reports

Child protection agency say abuse scandal would cause ‘upset and anxiety’ for victims

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 16:59
Celine Cawley siblings call for legal reform of inheritance

Celine Cawley siblings call for legal reform of inheritance

Family endured ‘emotionally draining’ legal fight with Eamonn Lillis over joint assets

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 15:10
Scouting Ireland contacted by 15 more people who say they were abused

Scouting Ireland contacted by 15 more people who say they were abused

The organisation has been contacted by over a dozen victims since abuse revelations

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 01:00
Scouting Ireland: How the scandal unfolded

Scouting Ireland: How the scandal unfolded

Timeline of the controversy over safeguarding standards in the youth organisation

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 12:22
Review finds 71 Scouting abusers used camping trips in 60s, 70s and 80s

Review finds 71 Scouting abusers used camping trips in 60s, 70s and 80s

Review of the organisation identifies 71 alleged abusers and 108 cases so far

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 23:17
Scouting Ireland child abuse cases expected to rise ‘quite considerably’

Scouting Ireland child abuse cases expected to rise ‘quite considerably’

Audit reveals details of 71 alleged abusers ‘none of which are still working in organisation’

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 15:40
Bishop refused to reveal that priest faced sex claims

Bishop refused to reveal that priest faced sex claims

Australian bishop refused to inform Cork diocese about abuse allegations facing visiting priest

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 00:25
Gardaí investigating woman’s fall from Dublin hotel window

Gardaí investigating woman’s fall from Dublin hotel window

The 21-year-old suffered serious injuries during incident on November 12th

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 16:28
Internet access in rural Ireland like ‘living in the stone age’, youth conference hears

Internet access in rural Ireland like ‘living in the stone age’, youth conference hears

Conference organised by Ombudsman for Children to mark World Children’s Day

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 15:16
Tributes paid to Irish fan who drowned in Copenhagen

Tributes paid to Irish fan who drowned in Copenhagen

30-year-old Drogheda local David Clerkin travelled to Denmark for the Ireland game

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 08:04
Two killer whales spotted off north Co Dublin coast

Two killer whales spotted off north Co Dublin coast

Second confirmed sighting of killer whales off Skerries coast in the last two weeks

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 10:21
Nigel Dodds criticises May over agreement’s handling of North

Nigel Dodds criticises May over agreement’s handling of North

Northern Irish remainer politicians meet Varadkar to discuss Brexit deal

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 14:03
Motor insurance claim exaggerations are ‘a bigger problem than fraud’

Motor insurance claim exaggerations are ‘a bigger problem than fraud’

Lack of prosecutions for insurance fraudsters criticised at Oireachtas committee

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 12:56
Do not take antibiotics for colds or flu, pharmacy union warn

Do not take antibiotics for colds or flu, pharmacy union warn

Overuse of antibiotics ‘major threat’ to public health, Irish Pharmacy Union say

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 09:28
Fire breaks out in Bottom of the Hill pub in Finglas

Fire breaks out in Bottom of the Hill pub in Finglas

Units battle fire at bar in north Dublin for several hours

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 07:56
Dublin councils set to deliver just 142 of 950 family hub units

Dublin councils set to deliver just 142 of 950 family hub units

Meeting targets by end of 2018 is not possible, says Dublin Region Homeless Executive

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 01:00
Gardaí arrest 46 people over ‘organised begging’ in Dublin

Gardaí arrest 46 people over ‘organised begging’ in Dublin

Court appearances due after three-day operation targets city centre ‘begging rings’

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 21:23

Bord na Móna not ‘climate change deniers’ over impact of peat

Semi-State firm last month said over 400 jobs to go as it seeks to reduce carbon footprint

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 19:47
Grand Hotel in Wicklow to be used as direct provision centre

Grand Hotel in Wicklow to be used as direct provision centre

Facility to start accommodating about 100 asylum-seekers within weeks

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 23:04
FAI chief John Delaney to meet referee group over attacks

FAI chief John Delaney to meet referee group over attacks

Daniel Sweeney is unable to talk and can only drink through a straw due to injuries

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 21:23
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