Fine Gael candidate verbally abused in north Dublin downplays incident‘I hadn’t thought about it until it went on social media and everyone started contacting me,’ says Linkwinstar Mattathil MathewMon May 20 2024 - 11:51
Man’s body found after car goes into Co Donegal waterVictim in his 80s is recovered from a vehicle at Buncrana Pier on SundayMon May 20 2024 - 09:50
‘If I can’t get it right after 30 odd years, I shouldn’t be here’: Christy Burke says immigration has become a key issueThe 75-year-old Independent Dublin city councillor has been on the council for almost 40 years and has no intention of retiringMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
RTÉ's Operation Transformation to end after 17 seasonsCritics of programme claim it normalises disordered eating behaviours and perpetuates weight stigmaFri May 17 2024 - 16:56
UN body expresses concern over drastic cuts proposed to payments for Ukrainian refugees People staying in State accommodation after fleeing war set to see benefits reduced from €232 to €38.80 per week from next monthFri May 17 2024 - 16:30
Helpline email ‘pulled me out of trance’, says Dublin woman in ‘deep despair’ after injurySocial care worker who turned to Samaritans in time of need speaks of value of service, which has received more than 5 million calls in a decadeThu May 16 2024 - 20:06
‘Blatantly unfair’ that Social Democrat candidates are excluded from RTÉ election debates, says CairnsHolly Cairns to complain to State broadcaster over omission of Rory Hearne and Susan Doyle from televised European vote debatesWed May 15 2024 - 16:40
Regeneration of Dorset Street flats to be completed by end of 2026, council saysExisting blocks set to be demolished and 163 new homes constructed on Dorset Street UpperMon May 13 2024 - 17:03
Independent councillor says she feared for her life after she and her husband were attacked Attack happened in Blanchardstown early on Wednesday when they were erecting local election postersSun May 12 2024 - 18:02
‘The sacrifice is worth it’: Students continue pro-Palestine encampment on grounds of UCDOrganisers issue list of demands to university, including the end of all academic ties with Israel and removal of Israeli goods from campusSun May 12 2024 - 15:56
More than 699,000 people on some form of hospital waiting list at end of AprilAlmost 470,000 have had to wait longer than Sláintecare targets of 10 or 12 weeksFri May 10 2024 - 21:23
Friday is the hottest day of the year so far, but rain is on the wayMet Éireann says Saturday will be another warm and dry day, with top temperatures of 17 to 23Fri May 10 2024 - 20:45
Girl (15) killed in Wicklow road crash named locallyMolly Dempsey died after the car she was a passenger in crashed early on Sunday morning in BaltinglassTue May 07 2024 - 16:21
‘Dobbo has left the building’: Bryan Dobson bids listeners farewell on final broadcastBroadcaster (63) retires after 37 years in RTÉFri May 03 2024 - 13:55
Four men convicted of illegal salmon angling offences in Co SligoOne man wore a wetsuit and snorkel to swim to an offshore net to capture salmonFri May 03 2024 - 11:04
May bank holiday weekend weather: Mostly unsettled conditions with bright spells and outbreaks of rainIreland weather: Highest temperatures of around 15 degrees across Saturday and Sunday - Met ÉireannThu May 02 2024 - 11:07
Large household size makes Ireland clear outlier in Europe - ESRI reportThe average number of people per household in Ireland was 2.74 in 2022, compared with a European average of 2.2 that same year, according to Eurostat dataWed May 01 2024 - 00:01
Trinity students block Book of Kells exhibition in protest against planned cost increasesStudent union says senior management proposing 2.3% masters fee increase and 10% for some other programmesTue Apr 30 2024 - 16:49
‘It is our land’: Palestinian children born in refugee camp abroad dream of returnThird-generation refugees whose grandparents left Hebron remain ‘nostalgic’ for homeThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
Urgent need for international community to make clear ‘catastrophic’ Rafah assault cannot happen - MartinAbout 40 dependents of Irish citizens remain stuck in Gaza, Tánaiste says during trip to JordanWed Apr 24 2024 - 18:03
Stardust fire disaster: redress scheme for victims’ families ‘likely’, Martin saysFamilies will be contacted over supports such as counselling and what form a national commemoration should take, says Simon HarrisWed Apr 24 2024 - 10:54
Conflict in Gaza ‘not just a war on Hamas’, Tánaiste says on Middle East tripMicheál Martin says ‘population of Gaza are being collectively punished’Tue Apr 23 2024 - 19:53
Lack of proof for Israel’s claims against UN agency vindicates Ireland’s stance, says MartinTánaiste speaking in Cairo after independent panel finds Israel has yet to provide evidence to support its allegations against UN relief agency for PalestineTue Apr 23 2024 - 12:42
Micheál Martin heading to Middle East amid ‘intensive efforts’ to tackle regional crisis Tánaiste will meet ministers in Egypt and Jordan to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, release of hostages and humanitarian aid for GazaMon Apr 22 2024 - 11:17
Stardust tragedy: Taoiseach apologises to families and confirms Dáil apology for TuesdaySimon Harris said the meeting with families and survivors at Government Buildings on Saturday was ‘humbling and emotional’Sat Apr 20 2024 - 15:48
Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources saySat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Woman in serious condition following collision between car and articulated truckThe incident occurred on the N28 in Carr’s Hill in CorkThu Apr 18 2024 - 19:36
Bright, dry and mild weather for weekend, says Met ÉireannMet Éireann said Sunday is looking mostly dry with sunshine at timesThu Apr 18 2024 - 19:09
Abortion reform unlikely before next general electionOpposition accuses Government of delaying on proposals, but Ministers reluctant to bring in legislative change before next electionWed Apr 17 2024 - 06:00
Girl (2) ‘went on to save four lives’ after death by donating organs, mother saysHannah Kealy died in 2022 and her heart, liver, bowel and kidneys were donated to three children and one adultTue Apr 16 2024 - 18:03
‘Never been as much investment’ in cancer services, says Donnelly, as specialists call for moreOpen letter from clinicians warns target waiting times not being met and surgeries ‘frequently delayed’ due to staff and bed shortagesTue Apr 16 2024 - 15:26
Smart cameras at traffic lights and phone use detection technology part of new road safety strategyAdditional €3m to be made available for Road Safety Authority under new initiative as 63 people killed so far in 2024Mon Apr 15 2024 - 22:18
Taoiseach says abortion legislation review requires ‘careful consideration’Women’s doctors and human rights groups say women still being ‘forced to travel’ for abortions despite legislationMon Apr 15 2024 - 17:34
Hot school meals programme expanded with 900 more locations joining schemeMore than 2,000 schools now part of the initiative, says Heather HumphreysMon Apr 15 2024 - 16:38
Mandy Kelly meets Helen McEntee regarding unlawful retention of minor sons in EgyptMinister for Justice assures Ms Kelly of ‘Government’s ongoing support ... as she works through the Egyptian authorities to get her children home’Thu Apr 11 2024 - 17:10
Tony Holohan takes up adjunct professor role at Trinity’s school of medicineState’s former chief medical officer also holds position of adjunct full professor of public health at UCDThu Apr 11 2024 - 16:48
‘Difference’ in workload placed on dual women Gaelic players compared to men, committee hearsAisling Groarke trains six days a week with Dublin club and recalls times when ‘basic things’ in facilities for women players were missingWed Apr 10 2024 - 18:22
Downpours likely to continue disrupting farming but potential high pressure respite on the wayMinister for Agriculture announces fodder transport support scheme to provide additional assistance to livestock farmers most severely affected by weatherTue Apr 09 2024 - 16:51
Storm Kathleen: Thousands of homes, businesses and farms still without powerIrish Rail reported knock-on delays to some services due to congestion on the linesSun Apr 07 2024 - 07:47
Naval Service’s two inshore patrol vessels named LÉ Aoibhinn and the LÉ GobnaitDecision to name ships after mythological figures runs counter to proposal to name them after Irish female leadersFri Apr 05 2024 - 12:00
NTMA divests from companies with interests in occupied Palestinian territoryDecision relates to shareholdings with total value of €2.95mFri Apr 05 2024 - 10:40
Storm Kathleen: Risk of power outages and flooding in some areas as wind warnings issuedOrange warning in place for counties Cork, Kerry, Galway, Mayo and Waterford from 7am on Saturday for Storm KathleenThu Apr 04 2024 - 19:46
March one of the wettest on record, says Met ÉireannTwenty-nine days of rainfall recorded in some areasWed Apr 03 2024 - 12:53
Several Independent TDs ‘undecided’ on whether to support election of Simon Harris as taoiseachFine Gael leader, who is set to be voted into role next week, has ruled out ‘transactional’ dealsTue Apr 02 2024 - 13:12
Garda at centre of bicycle controversy fully reinstated, now considering legal actionGarda Commissioner told the Public Accounts Committee he did not agree that the investigation lacked a common-sense approachFri Mar 22 2024 - 06:18
Government has not opposed motion that failure to provide proper facilities for international protection applicants is unlawfulRoderic O’Gorman acknowledges Crooksling site is ‘basic’ but says it is an improvement on the ‘unacceptable situation at Mount Street’Thu Mar 21 2024 - 20:50
Leo Varadkar resignation: Fine Gael TDs ‘shocked’ and ‘surprised’ by announcementUnexpected statement by Taoiseach ‘a bolt out of the blue’ for many of party’s elected officialsWed Mar 20 2024 - 17:17
Oireachtas committee recommends legislating for assisted dying for those with six months to liveTimeframe should be extended to a year for those with neurodegenerative condition, committee saysWed Mar 20 2024 - 14:43
The people behind the power: Who are Ireland’s political advisers and backroom experts?A large staff network oversees everything: communication, policy and smooth Coalition relationsSat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
Three arrested after cannabis grow houses are discovered in Co GalwayGarda search of residential properties in New Inn and Creggs areas uncovered more than €300,000 worth of drugsWed Mar 13 2024 - 23:28
