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Roderic O’Gorman: no regrets but very nervous about future of ‘distinctly Green policies’

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 count

Sun Dec 01 2024 - 00:01
Dublin Rathdown: Neale Richmond (FG)

Dublin Rathdown: Neale Richmond (FG)

Fine Gael representative was safe bet to retain seat

Sat Nov 30 2024 - 20:29
‘I tried to grab him’: Inquest told of last moments before man fell off ship at Dublin Port

‘I tried to grab him’: Inquest told of last moments before man fell off ship at Dublin Port

Oleksandr Kondrashyn fell from the Elbtrader after socialising with its captain

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 18:08
Jury recommends gardaí training around influence of intoxicants after man dies in custody

Jury recommends gardaí training around influence of intoxicants after man dies in custody

Kevin Dempsey died in custody after taking heroin, cocaine, cannabis, methadone and benzodiazepines in 2019

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 12:48
Outbreaks of rain expected on election day as cold weather turns unsettled over weekend

Outbreaks of rain expected on election day as cold weather turns unsettled over weekend

Met Éireann says more persistent rain will spread from southwest as electorate heads to the polls

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 09:37
Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitions

Leaders’ debate: Harris, Martin and McDonald clash on economy, housing and potential coalitions

Election 2024: Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald trade blows in final TV debate before election

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 00:37
Clare Daly believes Mary Lou McDonald’s seat is safe despite Sinn Fein being part of ‘sedate’ Opposition

Clare Daly believes Mary Lou McDonald’s seat is safe despite Sinn Fein being part of ‘sedate’ Opposition

Dublin 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’

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 carer

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 19:06
Two arrested in connection with discovery of body in Wexford

Two arrested in connection with discovery of body in Wexford

Man (50s) and woman (40s) arrested in connection with body discovered in Gorey in July

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 10:44
Ukrainian woman (50s) arrested for allegedly trespassing former State-provided accommodation

Ukrainian woman (50s) arrested for allegedly trespassing former State-provided accommodation

Tetiana Kiselova was evicted from her accommodation after failing to pay the €10 daily fee

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 06:00
More than 24,000 vehicles seized from unaccompanied learner drivers since 2018

More than 24,000 vehicles seized from unaccompanied learner drivers since 2018

Gardaí have seized 4,888 cars from unaccompanied learner drivers so far this year

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 00:00
Up to 2ft of water in streets of Killybegs as calls are made to reopen emergency flooding scheme

Up to 2ft of water in streets of Killybegs as calls are made to reopen emergency flooding scheme

Major cleanup continues in areas worst affected by storm, including Donegal, Cork, Limerick and Kerry

Sun Nov 24 2024 - 19:39
Ukrainian man who drowned after falling from  ship in Dublin Port died due to ‘safety attitudes’

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 vessel

Sun Nov 24 2024 - 06:00
Creeslough: Man (60s) arrested as part of inquiry into fatal explosion released without charge

Creeslough: Man (60s) arrested as part of inquiry into fatal explosion released without charge

Ten people died following an explosion at the Applegreen service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal on Friday October 7th, 2022. Photograph: PA Wire

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 08:25
Ireland weather: orange warnings for Galway, Kerry and Cork with Storm Bert to bring strong winds and rain

Ireland weather: orange warnings for Galway, Kerry and Cork with Storm Bert to bring strong winds and rain

Intense falls of rain due between midnight and 10am on Saturday morning after cold days with snow in parts

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 19:08
Man (20s) killed in road crash in Co Leitrim

Man (20s) killed in road crash in Co Leitrim

Occupant of vehicle pronounced dead at the scene after single-vehicle collision in Derryherk

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 15:35
Ireland weather: Orange warnings issued for six counties with ‘heavy’ snowfall expected

Ireland weather: Orange warnings issued for six counties with ‘heavy’ snowfall expected

Risk of flooding in Cork and Waterford as showers of sleet and snow likely to transition to rain

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 21:15
Roderic O’Gorman gets mixed reaction on Dublin West doorsteps

Roderic O’Gorman gets mixed reaction on Dublin West doorsteps

General 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 welcoming

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 19:00
Journalists’ union expresses ‘grave concern’ over Sinn Féin plan to review RTÉ objectivity on Gaza

Journalists’ union expresses ‘grave concern’ over Sinn Féin plan to review RTÉ objectivity on Gaza

Séamus Dooley said he would write to Mary Lou McDonald over ‘implied criticism’ of broadcaster

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 16:25
Election 2024 live updates: Mick Wallace confirms he will run, Soc Dems pledge to reintroduce ban on no-fault evictions

Election 2024 live updates: Mick Wallace confirms he will run, Soc Dems pledge to reintroduce ban on no-fault evictions

Fine Gael outlines justice policy, Fianna Fáil sets out plans to tackle crime and Labour unveils health policies

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 19:34
Election 2024: Gerry Hutch lodges papers to run as independent candidate

Election 2024: Gerry Hutch lodges papers to run as independent candidate

People Before Profit says it will abolish UCS for those earning less than €100,000 as Simon Harris confronted over homeless crisis

Thu 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 pledges

‘I can’t even get a plumber. How are they going to build those houses?’ Dublin taxi drivers give their verdict on election pledges

Cab drivers say what they and their passengers want to see from politicians and who they want to see in power

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
‘Everybody here is a comedian’: Robbie Williams is ‘buzzing’ to perform at Croke Park as dynamic pricing ruled out

‘Everybody here is a comedian’: Robbie Williams is ‘buzzing’ to perform at Croke Park as dynamic pricing ruled out

The singer will take to the stage in Dublin on August 23rd

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 20:30
Simon Harris congratulates Donald Trump in first phone call since ‘clear’ victory

Simon Harris congratulates Donald Trump in first phone call since ‘clear’ victory

Election 2024 live updates: Ivana Bacik calls on Fine Gael to ‘unequivocally distance themselves’ from Michael O’Leary’s comments on teachers at party event

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 20:17
Election 2024: Politicians hear about living life from a wheelchair

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 hears

Pro-Palestine supporters and young voters urged to ‘choose wisely’ in election, march hears

Solidarity campaign chair tells protestors to ensure every politician knows territory is ‘key’ issue in lead up to polling day

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 18:31
Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and author, has died aged 90

Kathleen Watkins, broadcaster and author, has died aged 90

Tributes paid in Dáil to Watkins, who was the first continuity announcer on RTÉ and was married to Late Late Show host Gay Byrne

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 14:59
National Slow Down Day: 68 drivers detected speeding in first five hours

National Slow Down Day: 68 drivers detected speeding in first five hours

One driver was speeding at 94km/h in a 60km/h zone near Carrick-on-Shannon

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 14:13
McEntee says gardaí facing increasing ‘challenging behaviours’ in Dublin city centre

McEntee says gardaí facing increasing ‘challenging behaviours’ in Dublin city centre

More than 12,000 people have been arrested in centre capital since January, Minister for Justice says

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 12:09
Late Late Toy Show: ticket lottery opens for December 6th programme

Late Late Toy Show: ticket lottery opens for December 6th programme

Broadcaster warns demand far exceeds number of seats available and that tickets will be allocated by random selection

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 10:12
US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

US election results: Kamala Harris urges supporters to accept outcome of presidential vote

Democrat 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 told

Dublin woman (26) died three months after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest told

Mother of Èrin Dennis recalls daughter’s last words as coroner highlights risks from surgery in non-EU countries

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 17:56
‘We had 40 flyovers before 2pm’: West Dublin couple annoyed by delivery drones over their home

‘We had 40 flyovers before 2pm’: West Dublin couple annoyed by delivery drones over their home

Blanchardstown Centre area locals unhappy as food and beverages transported by Manna via drone flights over their houses and gardens

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Ex-Leinster rugby player Rocky Elsom has left Ireland after gardaí arrived to take him into custody

Ex-Leinster rugby player Rocky Elsom has left Ireland after gardaí arrived to take him into custody

Former Australian and Leinster rugby player says he was not informed of French court hearing or given opportunity to defend forgery allegations, which he denies

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 17:56
O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin case

O’Gorman says he will ‘act immediately’ on findings of Tusla review into Kyran Durnin case

No information to be released that could potentially interfere with ongoing Garda investigation

Sat 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’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 flooding

‘I’ve never seen anything like it before’: Irish in Spain left in ‘shock’ after fatal flooding

Dublin woman forced to abandon home with no preparation as rooms began to fill with water in ‘frightening’ experience

Thu 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?

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 details

Tenant ordered to vacate property in Kerry after landlords believed she had falsified name and work details

After 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 name

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 12:40
Study involving Trinity scientists reveals origins of ancestor to domestic cattle

Study involving Trinity scientists reveals origins of ancestor to domestic cattle

Aurochs spread from Asia into Europe and Africa before going extinct in 1627

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 19:30
Spanish floods: ‘It was like a disaster movie’, say Irish in Valencia

Spanish floods: ‘It was like a disaster movie’, say Irish in Valencia

‘People are actually walking to the airport, carrying suitcases,’ says Irish man who had travelled to Valencia for long weekend

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 18:11
Contraband tobacco and drugs valued at €7.5m seized in separate Revenue operations

Contraband tobacco and drugs valued at €7.5m seized in separate Revenue operations

Some 8 million cigarettes found at Dublin Port along with 22.5kg of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 20:23
Your work questions answered: ‘My work is all-consuming. I am finding myself reaching burnout. What can I do?’

Your work questions answered: ‘My work is all-consuming. I am finding myself reaching burnout. What can I do?’

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 employees

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 12:22
Former Cork teacher (90) hailed a hero after being killed while pushing woman out of the way of car

Former Cork teacher (90) hailed a hero after being killed while pushing woman out of the way of car

Garda forensic collision investigators at scene of fatal incident in Co Cork

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 20:16
Over €100,000 seized by gardaí investigating terrorist financing offences

Over €100,000 seized by gardaí investigating terrorist financing offences

Three homes in the south and east of the country were searched on Friday as part of an investigation which is being supported by International Law Enforcement and Europol, gardaí said

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 19:10
Kenilworth Square residents’ group takes legal action over St Mary’s rugby pitch plan

Kenilworth Square residents’ group takes legal action over St Mary’s rugby pitch plan

The Rathmines, Dublin, school received a planning exemption over the conversion of existing natural grass pitch to artificial turf

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 11:45
My role has returned to hybrid working: is it discriminatory if some colleagues get more flexibility?

My role has returned to hybrid working: is it discriminatory if some colleagues get more flexibility?

What is the advice regarding requests for bespoke work-from-home arrangements?

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 11:18
Search for remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac stood down

Search for remains of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac stood down

Lead investigator urges anyone with information that could help locate burial site to ignore ‘myths’ and come forward

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 00:01
Mary Lou McDonald accused of misleading Oireachtas last year over reasons for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation

Mary Lou McDonald accused of misleading Oireachtas last year over reasons for Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation

Sinn Féin leader tells Dáil that complaint against TD Brian Stanley was ‘serious’ and left complainant ‘traumatised and distressed’

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 19:50
Three in five girls believe gender inequality biggest barrier to Stem careers, survey finds

Three in five girls believe gender inequality biggest barrier to Stem careers, survey finds

Systemic change needed to ensure equal opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and maths, says I Wish programme

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 09:32
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