Dublin live animal crib’s new home: ‘It’s just the novelty of it ... it’s a lovely touch’Traditional city centre display of live animals, including a donkey, goat and a sheep, moved to St Stephen’s Green following earlier decision by Lord MayorThu Dec 08 2022 - 15:36
New app will allow public to track, identify and report dronesA number of measures are being introduced to tighten regulations and prevent accidents or privacy intrusionsWed Dec 07 2022 - 14:58
Biden to name special envoy for Northern Ireland to boost US presenceTiming suggests the US is looking for a more active role in Northern IrelandWed Dec 07 2022 - 00:01
Met Éireann warns of frost and ice as cold snap to last all weekWeather to turn ‘very cold’ with snow, sleet, frost forecastTue Dec 06 2022 - 20:38
‘We are no longer an attractive job’: Senior garda warns of resignations in north DublinPolicing committee also hears concern about overzealous sharing of information on ‘prowlers’ on residents’ WhatsApp groupsFri Dec 02 2022 - 12:43
Intel staff in Kildare told to consider taking unpaid leave amid cost-cuttingWork breaks expected to extend to three monthsThu Dec 01 2022 - 22:16
Man arrested after boy sustains life-changing injuries in dog attackAlejandro Miszan’s brother says he doesn’t believe he can talk at present and ‘will never be the same again’Wed Nov 30 2022 - 08:11
Siún Ní Raghallaigh appointed chair of RTÉ boardCo Donegal native, who previously worked with TG4, Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios, set to succeed Moya DohertyTue Nov 29 2022 - 12:07
Baby airlifted to Sweden due to Irish funding structure not covering RSV treatment in DublinVirus was ‘like a sticky glue blocking his alveoli that just wouldn’t allow him to breathe,’ father of Liam Murphy saysMon Nov 28 2022 - 19:56
Ireland has far higher rate of third-level education than EU average, CSO data showsWomen across all age groupings have higher levels of third level attainment than menMon Nov 28 2022 - 15:09
Boy recovering in hospital after being attacked by dog in Co WexfordDog involved in the attack has been put down, gardaí sayMon Nov 28 2022 - 13:55
Plan for hotel near Rock of Cashel would harm ‘integrity’ of site, council toldDevelopment proposed in Co Tipperary town, about 400 metres from the famous tourist attractionFri Nov 25 2022 - 22:43
Carer of the year: ‘I have learned to embrace every day’Colette O’Shea looks after husband Kieran who has frontal lobe dementia and motor neuron diseaseThu Nov 24 2022 - 21:52
Twitter executives in Dublin reported to have offered assurances to European CommissionCommissioner for justice met company’s management on ThursdayThu Nov 24 2022 - 21:03
Legal abortion must be provided for fatal foetal abnormalities, rights watchdog saysIHREC said 2018 legislation may be limiting access for those who must travel to access careThu Nov 24 2022 - 08:07
Housing crisis could cause shift in positive attitude towards asylum seekers and refugees, experts warn Government has been warned of potential for racist tensions and confrontationThu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
Knock-on effects from Ukraine war among variety of factors driving up asylum seeker numbers, ESRI research findsESRI concluded it ‘was highly unlikely that specific integration or reception policies in Ireland were influencing applications’Thu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
Taoiseach to discuss energy crisis, Ukraine with Macron in Paris‘Relations between Ireland and France have never been better,’ Martin says ahead of Thursday meetingThu Nov 24 2022 - 00:01
Wind warning forecast for parts of Munster and south Leinster on Thursday morningMet Éireann says Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford to expect strong and gusty conditions with possible wave overtopping and floodingWed Nov 23 2022 - 21:31
Man killed in Cabinteely road incidentWitnesses sought after four-wheel drive hits pedestrianWed Nov 23 2022 - 00:06
Avian flu confirmed in second turkey flock in Co MonaghanDepartment of Agriculture announces ‘slight extension’ to existing restricted zone is being put in placeTue Nov 22 2022 - 22:02
Politicians voice concern over nature of protests against housing for refugees Extremist groups believed to be hijacking protests over lack of community consultation in East Wall and KildareMon Nov 21 2022 - 20:29
Misconduct most frequent complaint against solicitors and barristers, report findsLegal Services Regulatory Authority notes inadequate standards of service and overcharging amid allegations against legal professionsFri Nov 18 2022 - 00:08
Man arrested as gardaí seize cannabis worth more than €2 millionApproximately 118 kilograms of the drug was seized on foot of a joint intelligence-led operation, say gardaíThu Nov 17 2022 - 21:16
Irish Times journalists win in three categories at NewsBrands awardsDaniel McLaughlin, Rosita Boland and Mark Paul take prizes in foreign, broadsheet feature and business journalist categoriesThu Nov 17 2022 - 18:30
Pension funds buying Irish peatlands, Oireachtas committee hearsPeatlands offer the quickest gains in reducing carbon emissions and helping Ireland reach its greenhouse gas targetsTue Nov 15 2022 - 19:53
Remembering the human trauma behind the 135 road deaths recorded in Ireland so far this yearWorld Day of Remembrance: ‘It’s not a Sunday for blaming anybody, it’s just a Sunday for remembering victims of road crashes’Tue Nov 15 2022 - 03:00
Most Ukrainians believe lack of English skills an obstacle to employment – studySome 62,425 Personal Public Service numbers have been issued to people arriving from UkraineMon Nov 14 2022 - 17:42
Deansgrange cemetery cycle path plans in doubt as politicians signal intent to vote downDun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council received 1,200 observations during public consultation processSun Nov 13 2022 - 21:00
Lowering qualification standards for staff among measures to fix NCT systemDáil hears of backlogs of up to six months due to system being dogged by staffing shortagesFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
NCT delays: Fears State could be sued over long waiting timesDepartment of Transport instructs Road Safety Authority to assess possible liability in the event of legal actionFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Commercial rates increase in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown expected to hit 15% of businessesIncrease will largely be offset by widening of bands for the Ratepayers Support Grant, council saysThu Nov 10 2022 - 12:04
Local Property Tax should be increased with protections for ‘asset-rich and income-poor’Oireachtas committee hears that ‘well-functioning’ system should be increasedThu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00
Coercive control can cause women to give up work, eduction and become isolated, says charityWomen’s Aid set to launch a new website and campaign to raise awareness of the issueThu Nov 10 2022 - 00:01
Ukrainians have ‘no complaints’ about Irish support, says delegationIreland urged to use its influence in the US to win more support for Ukraine as country faces most ‘difficult’ winterTue Nov 08 2022 - 22:49
Two arrested as gun and ammunition seized in FinglasGardaí make arrests after man seen dropping rucksack on Glasnevin AvenueTue Nov 08 2022 - 11:18
Peter McVerry Trust worked with more than 10,000 people in 2021, report detailsCharity gave 1,200 homeless people a key to their own door last yearTue Nov 08 2022 - 06:52
Gardaí investigating fire at Kill equestrian centre earmarked for refugee housingFive units of fire brigade fought blaze which broke out in a shed at the back of the building on Sunday eveningMon Nov 07 2022 - 12:00
Iranian ambassador tells Coveney there is no evidence his country supplied drones to RussiaMinister summoned Dr Masoud Eslami to a meeting to express concerns regarding the war in Ukraine and the treatment of Iranian citizens at homeFri Oct 21 2022 - 20:27
‘We learned the hard way that these projects are complex’: Irish Water swamped by challengesUpgrading creaking water infrastructure involves challenges that are outside of utility’s controlFri Oct 21 2022 - 02:30
Gardaí seize €350,000 worth of cannabis in searches targeting trafficking networksFive people were arrested in the wake of three related sweeps as part of Operation TaraTue Oct 18 2022 - 20:01
Orange weather warning in place for south of Ireland with heavy rain and possible floodingMet Éireann says localised flooding in the south and southwest expected in coming daysTue Oct 18 2022 - 18:07
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson bring the magic home as Banshees of Inisherin premieres in DublinIn Bruges stars’ decision to reunite with director Martin McDonagh for latest film was a no-brainer, says GleesonFri Oct 14 2022 - 20:31
Shortage of solar panel installers as planning rules are easedEnergy conference hears Ireland has just the 17th cleanest power system in EuropeThu Oct 13 2022 - 19:51
Oireachtas subcommittee on mental health recommends abolishing restrictive practices for under 18sTop psychiatrist says any move to abolish restrictive practices for under-18s could result in gardaí or security personnel being required to help staff mental health unitsWed Oct 12 2022 - 20:24
Dylan McGrath restaurant issued brief closure order after rodent droppings foundRustic Stone, Bow Lane, and Lee Kee among three Dublin eateries to get closure ordersMon Oct 10 2022 - 17:03
New law removes limits on how many solar panels you can put on your roofMinister for Housing signs planning exemption legislation to reduce red tape and increase generation of solar energyFri Oct 07 2022 - 17:51
Bus Éireann’s Expressway fares to rise 6%Five per cent discount on all online ticket purchases will be introducedFri Oct 07 2022 - 12:33
Rain showers signal start of unsettled weekend weatherMet Éireann forecasts everything from scattered showers to thundery downpours on the wayFri Oct 07 2022 - 09:15
Law allowing gardaí to show pictures of convicted sex offenders will not lead to database, says McEnteeMinister for Justice says new legislation to protect public will only be used in ‘very specific’ situationsThu Oct 06 2022 - 20:51
