Higgins ‘open’ to visiting Tuam mother and baby home site as he welcomes excavation
The excavation will begin on Monday, some 11 years after research by local historian Catherine Corless revealed 796 children died at the institution
Temperatures reach 30 degrees as heatwave set to break early next week
Forecasters say record that has stood for almost 150 years is unlikely to be broken
Temperatures of 29 degrees recorded on Friday as heat warning extended into Sunday
Temperatures are due to reach up to 30 degrees on Saturday, Met Éireann forecasts
Truck driver in 70s killed in early morning crash in Co Meath
Man dies in hospital following crash near Tramore, Co Waterford on Wednesday evening
Woman left ‘shaken’ and ‘in tears’ after alleged racist incident on Bus Éireann bus
Bus Éireann says it is taking the complaint ‘very seriously’ and has launched an investigation
Government nominates senior counsel as new High Court judge
Sean Gillane SC will fill the vacancy left by Mr Justice Denis McDonald
Tuam families can see ‘light at the end of a very long tunnel’
Children buried at former mother and baby home site ‘got no dignity in life and got no dignity in death’, sister says
Tuam mother and baby home: 80 people come forward to give DNA to identify buried children
Around 800 babies and young children are believed to be buried in former sewer at site of home run by Bon Secours religious order
‘I’m so scared’: Families in limbo after being told to leave international protection accommodation
Many of those affected are working locally, and their children attending local schools
Simon Harris tells 4th of July party ‘the bombs have to stop’ in Gaza
Tánaiste was addressing celebration held by the new US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh
‘Where are you from?’: Adopted people face microaggressions and jokes, report finds
New study explores experiences of people who were adopted from other countries by Irish families
Dublin Fire Brigade presents plaque to lorry driver who saved man from burning building
Tomasz Zareba was honoured on Tuesday evening
Referrals made to gardaí after RTÉ documentary uncovered ‘appalling’ treatment of residents at nursing homes
Since the programme was broadcast, Hiqa has carried out a number of inspections
‘Love you all, it’s been a privilege’: Joe Duffy presents last Liveline as he retires from RTÉ
Taoiseach and President pay tribute to the broadcaster who was ‘the voice of the people’
Long Covid scheme for healthcare workers to be extended after Labour Court recommendation
Scheme will remain in place until end of year, as unions urge Government to classify Covid as an occupational illness in line with most other EU countries