Can my employer baldly state that its policy is different from whatever the employee handbook says?On two occasions, my employer has said that policy on a particular issue is not as was given in the handbookWed Dec 04 2024 - 06:00
More than 80% of learner drivers involved in fatal crashes since 2016 were driving unaccompanied58 people have died in 57 separate collisions involving unaccompanied learner drivers in last eight yearsTue Dec 03 2024 - 20:53
November was Ireland’s 10th warmest since 1900, with temperatures 1 degree above averageNovember 1942 remains the driest November on record, while the same month in 2009 remains the wettestTue Dec 03 2024 - 15:28
RIP.ie removes condolences page for Padraig Nally over anti-Traveller commentsComments spread ‘violence and hatred' against Travellers, says activistTue Dec 03 2024 - 12:33
Election 2024 final results: Fianna Fáil the biggest party in the Dáil with just one seat between Sinn Féin and Fine GaelFinal count finished in Cavan-Monaghan with the make up of the 34th Dáil now completeMon Dec 02 2024 - 23:18
Dublin Rathdown: the story of the countSuccess for Fine Gael, Social Democrats and Fianna Fáil, but a starkly different outcome for Catherine Martin and the Green PartyMon Dec 02 2024 - 15:42
Dublin Rathdown: Shay Brennan (FF) Son of former Fianna Fáil minister Séamus Brennan wins seatSun Dec 01 2024 - 21:51
Dublin Rathdown: Maeve O’Connell (FG) Long-time Fine Gael activist stepped in to try to hold Josepha Madigan’s seatSun Dec 01 2024 - 21:50
Dublin Rathdown: Sinéad Gibney (SD)Gibney had stepped down from Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission role to run for European elections in June but was eliminatedSun Dec 01 2024 - 21:42
Dublin Rathdown election 2024 results: Sinéad Gibney elected for Soc Dems while Catherine Martin loses seatGreen Party Minister eliminated while Fine Gael takes two seats and Fianna Fáil picks up oneSun Dec 01 2024 - 21:06
Roderic O’Gorman: no regrets but very nervous about future of ‘distinctly Green policies’Green Party, which held 12 seats in the last Government, suffered a heavy blow in election countSun Dec 01 2024 - 00:01
Dublin Rathdown: Neale Richmond (FG)Fine Gael representative was safe bet to retain seatSat Nov 30 2024 - 20:29
‘I tried to grab him’: Inquest told of last moments before man fell off ship at Dublin PortOleksandr Kondrashyn fell from the Elbtrader after socialising with its captainFri Nov 29 2024 - 18:08
Jury recommends gardaí training around influence of intoxicants after man dies in custodyKevin Dempsey died in custody after taking heroin, cocaine, cannabis, methadone and benzodiazepines in 2019Fri Nov 29 2024 - 12:48
Outbreaks of rain expected on election day as cold weather turns unsettled over weekendMet Éireann says more persistent rain will spread from southwest as electorate heads to the pollsThu Nov 28 2024 - 09:37
Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitionsElection 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before electionWed Nov 27 2024 - 00:37
Clare Daly believes Mary Lou McDonald’s seat is safe despite Sinn Fein being part of ‘sedate’ OppositionDublin gangland figure Gerard Hutch says his campaign for election in Dublin Central is ‘genuine and truthful’Tue Nov 26 2024 - 20:00
Fine Gael says contact with RTÉ over viral clip was ‘appropriate’Simon Harris claims Fine Gael wanted to ‘offer information’ to broadcaster after his controversial exchange with disability carerTue Nov 26 2024 - 19:06
Two arrested in connection with discovery of body in WexfordMan (50s) and woman (40s) arrested in connection with body discovered in Gorey in JulyMon Nov 25 2024 - 10:44
Ukrainian woman (50s) arrested for allegedly trespassing former State-provided accommodationTetiana Kiselova was evicted from her accommodation after failing to pay the €10 daily feeMon Nov 25 2024 - 06:00
More than 24,000 vehicles seized from unaccompanied learner drivers since 2018Gardaí have seized 4,888 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this yearMon Nov 25 2024 - 00:00
Up to 2ft of water in streets of Killybegs as calls are made to reopen emergency flooding schemeMajor cleanup continues in areas worst affected by storm, including Donegal, Cork, Limerick and KerrySun Nov 24 2024 - 19:39
Ukrainian man who drowned after falling from ship in Dublin Port died due to ‘safety attitudes’The 58-year-old chief engineer fell into the water as he attempted to step directly onto the quay from the vesselSun Nov 24 2024 - 06:00
Creeslough: Man (60s) arrested as part of inquiry into fatal explosion released without chargeTen people died following an explosion at the Applegreen service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal on Friday October 7th, 2022. Photograph: PA WireFri Nov 22 2024 - 08:25
Ireland weather: orange warnings for Galway, Kerry and Cork with Storm Bert to bring strong winds and rainIntense falls of rain due between midnight and 10am on Saturday morning after cold days with snow in partsThu Nov 21 2024 - 19:08
Man (20s) killed in road crash in Co LeitrimOccupant of vehicle pronounced dead at the scene after single-vehicle collision in DerryherkThu Nov 21 2024 - 15:35
Ireland weather: Orange warnings issued for six counties with ‘heavy’ snowfall expectedRisk of flooding in Cork and Waterford as showers of sleet and snow likely to transition to rainWed Nov 20 2024 - 21:15
Roderic O’Gorman gets mixed reaction on Dublin West doorstepsGeneral Election: As he seeks re-election, the Green Party leader has been trying to make his case to voters in his Dublin West constituency, where some people assure him of their support and others are less welcomingWed Nov 20 2024 - 19:00
Journalists’ union expresses ‘grave concern’ over Sinn Féin plan to review RTÉ objectivity on GazaSéamus Dooley said he would write to Mary Lou McDonald over ‘implied criticism’ of broadcasterWed Nov 20 2024 - 16:25
Election 2024 live updates: Mick Wallace confirms he will run, Soc Dems pledge to reintroduce ban on no-fault evictionsFine Gael outlines justice policy, Fianna Fáil sets out plans to tackle crime and Labour unveils health policiesFri Nov 15 2024 - 19:34
Election 2024: Gerry Hutch lodges papers to run as independent candidatePeople Before Profit says it will abolish UCS for those earning less than €100,000 as Simon Harris confronted over homeless crisisThu Nov 14 2024 - 21:15
‘I can’t even get a plumber. How are they going to build those houses?’ Dublin taxi drivers give their verdict on election pledgesCab drivers say what they and their passengers want to see from politicians and who they want to see in powerWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
‘Everybody here is a comedian’: Robbie Williams is ‘buzzing’ to perform at Croke Park as dynamic pricing ruled outThe singer will take to the stage in Dublin on August 23rdMon Nov 11 2024 - 20:30
Simon Harris congratulates Donald Trump in first phone call since ‘clear’ victoryElection 2024 live updates: Ivana Bacik calls on Fine Gael to ‘unequivocally distance themselves’ from Michael O’Leary’s comments on teachers at party eventMon Nov 11 2024 - 20:17
Election 2024: Politicians hear about living life from a wheelchair ‘It’s very hard actually to make ends meet. I live on my own and ... the disability payment is just not enough’Mon Nov 11 2024 - 02:00
Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hearsSolidarity campaign chair tells protestors to ensure every politician knows territory is ‘key’ issue in lead up to polling daySat Nov 09 2024 - 18:31
Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and author, has died aged 90Tributes paid in Dáil to Watkins, who was the first continuity announcer on RTÉ and was married to Late Late Show host Gay ByrneThu Nov 07 2024 - 14:59
National Slow Down Day: 68 drivers detected speeding in first five hoursOne driver was speeding at 94km/h in a 60km/h zone near Carrick-on-ShannonThu Nov 07 2024 - 14:13
McEntee says gardaí facing increasing ‘challenging behaviours’ in Dublin city centreMore than 12,000 people have been arrested in centre capital since January, Minister for Justice saysThu Nov 07 2024 - 12:09
Late Late Toy Show: ticket lottery opens for December 6th programmeBroadcaster warns demand far exceeds number of seats available and that tickets will be allocated by random selectionThu Nov 07 2024 - 10:12
US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential voteDemocrat says result must be accepted as Republican claims ‘magnificent victory’Wed Nov 06 2024 - 23:37
Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest toldMother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countriesTue Nov 05 2024 - 17:56
‘We had 40 flyovers before 2pm’: West Dublin couple annoyed by delivery drones over their homeBlanchardstown Centre area locals unhappy as food and beverages transported by Manna via drone flights over their houses and gardensTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Ex-Leinster rugby player Rocky Elsom has left Ireland after gardaí arrived to take him into custodyFormer Australian and Leinster rugby player says he was not informed of French court hearing or given opportunity to defend forgery allegations, which he deniesSat Nov 02 2024 - 17:56
O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin caseNo information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigationSat Nov 02 2024 - 14:58
'I’m only just surviving on State pension, it’s very hard': Elderly voters in Dublin on the issues that matter to them‘I thought they were for the people but now I think they’d just say anything to go up the ladder’Sat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
‘I’ve never seen anything like it before’: Irish in Spain left in ‘shock’ after fatal floodingDublin woman forced to abandon home with no preparation as rooms began to fill with water in ‘frightening’ experienceThu Oct 31 2024 - 18:45
Your work questions answered: My hours have been cut but someone new has been hired. Can my employer do this?Are employers allowed to hire a new full-time worker after cutting hours for other employees?Thu Oct 31 2024 - 15:11
Tenant ordered to vacate property in Kerry after landlords believed she had falsified name and work detailsAfter noting that rental payments were ‘slow coming in’, the landlords discovered that the tenant’s payments were coming from a Revolut account under a different nameThu Oct 31 2024 - 12:40
Study involving Trinity scientists reveals origins of ancestor to domestic cattleAurochs spread from Asia into Europe and Africa before going extinct in 1627Wed Oct 30 2024 - 19:30
