‘Bashar al Assad is the refugee now, that’s the irony. He is the last Syrian refugee’: Syrians in Ireland ponder potential return homeThe Assad regime’s collapse has left Syrians in Ireland facing the ‘confusing’ option of returning to their country of origin, something they believed to be impossible before nowSat Dec 14 2024 - 06:00
Public funds used for Eoghan Murphy’s UK book launch at Irish Embassy Irish Embassy in London hosted the UK launch of former minister for housing’s memoir, Running From OfficeFri Dec 13 2024 - 19:13
‘We used to say the government can see your dreams’: Syrians in Ireland feel they now have ‘two homes’Osama Abou Hajar, who moved here in 2015, is ‘inspired’ by Irish history and hopes Syria can rebuild in a ‘similar way’Wed Dec 11 2024 - 19:00
Disability centre run by Brothers of Charity failed to protect residents from ‘all forms of abuse’Hiqa inspection found ‘very limited management presence’ in Waterford facility which resulted in poor oversight of day-to-day practicesWed Dec 11 2024 - 16:07
Your work questions answered: Can bonuses be deducted pro-rata during a maternity leave?A series where we ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement to give us their views and solutions on issues driving conflict or upset for employeesWed Dec 11 2024 - 13:30
Late Late Toy Show draws 1.6m viewers including record 622,000 online streamsMore than one in five live streams originates outside Ireland, with viewers in 139 countriesTue Dec 10 2024 - 18:34
Asylum applications made by Syrian nationals in Ireland paused after fall of al-Assad regimeHelen McEntee is due to discuss asylum issue at EU meeting on Thursday following ousting of Assad in SyriaTue Dec 10 2024 - 13:59
Up to 300 children contact Childline about sexual abuse each year, says ISPCCThe free listening support service says 100 children who contacted the helpline in the past six months reported suicidal ideationMon Dec 09 2024 - 17:39
Watchdog calls for ‘urgent’ overhaul of placements for vulnerable childrenHiqa report notes some children, many of whom have complex needs, are living in unregulated special emergency accommodationMon Dec 09 2024 - 17:13
Ireland heading into ‘peak’ flu season as hospitalisations riseUptake of the nasal spray flu vaccine for children is at just under 16 per centMon Dec 09 2024 - 14:45
PSNI confirms investigation into alleged incident among Armagh All-Ireland squad in USReport made regarding incident believed to have occurred while team was on celebratory holidayMon Dec 09 2024 - 13:57
Storm Darragh: Thousands without power as Met Éireann weather warnings remain in placeOrange and yellow warnings issued as storm causes disruption across the countrySat Dec 07 2024 - 06:27
Storm Darragh: Red wind warnings in place for six counties with ‘very violent conditions’ forecastWicklow set to be final county to fall under highest level of alert overnight with additional orange warning in effect nationwide from Friday nightFri Dec 06 2024 - 23:36
‘A true Irish superstar’: Showband singer Dickie Rock dies, aged 88President among those offering tributes to former Miami Showband member, who represented Ireland at 1966 EurovisionFri Dec 06 2024 - 21:30
Presbyterian minister resigns following enquiry over LGBT+ events Dr Katherine Meyer was censured by church for participating in a religious service on RTÉ with LGBT+ ChristiansFri Dec 06 2024 - 06:38
New measures to reduce risk of avian flu announced as virus detected in buzzard in Co GalwayMost effective way to prevent an outbreak is ‘strict biosecurity’, according to Department of AgricultureThu Dec 05 2024 - 19:29
‘Alarming’ increase of 54% in number of animals surrendered to DSPCA shelterAnimal welfare charity warns that ambulance calls have hit a record high with a 71 per cent increase from 692 in 2023 to 1,186 so far this yearThu Dec 05 2024 - 18:57
Two men arrested as €2.14 million worth of suspected illegal cannabis seized Gardaí said that the arrests were made on Wednesday during the course of ‘ongoing intelligence-led investigations’Thu Dec 05 2024 - 16:48
Storm Darragh: Emergency taskforce meets as heavy rain and strong winds expected Met Éireann issues status orange wind warnings for 10 counties on Friday and into SaturdayThu Dec 05 2024 - 14:16
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
