Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

Activists said the issues are impacting travel plans for many people

Protest over accessibility issues at train stations

A protest was held outside Clontarf DART station in Dublin to highlight the lack of accessibility at train stations across the country.

Dublin • 19 Aug 22

Latifa Jawadi was a prominent human rights activist, campaigner for women's and children's rights and a lawyer

'I was in danger' - Afghans fleeing home for safety

A year ago, Latifa Jawadi was in the office in Kabul going about her work like every other day. Eventually word got round that the Taliban had taken over the capital and Latifa's life changed instantly.

Ireland • 15 Aug 22

Micheál Martin said the investment will allow for increased radar capabilities (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

'New era' for Defence Forces as action plan announced

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the development of the Defence Forces is essential, but cautioned that "ambitious" reform plans will take time to complete.

Ireland • 13 Jul 22

The event honours all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations

Day of Commemoration events held nationwide

National Day of Commemoration ceremonies have taken place this morning at Collins Barracks in Dublin, as well as at several other locations across the country.

Ireland • 10 Jul 22

Early estimates for the transport plan come in at €9.5 billion

Trains every 3 minutes at peak times in MetroLink plan

A planning application for the MetroLink transport project will be lodged in September, with an expectation that it could be in operation in the early 2030s.

Dublin • 05 Jul 22

Experts said they are waiting to see what the next coronavirus wave will look like

Experts' Covid warning as hospital cases almost double

A summer wave of Covid-19 is likely to be on the way, according to some of the country's leading medical professionals.

Coronavirus • 12 Jun 22

Minister Eamon Ryan said today that Ireland is currently in a ''very tight situation' regarding electricity supply

Eirgrid 'right' not to take data centre applications

The Minister for the Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan has said Eirgrid is ''absolutely right'' not to take new applications from data centres over concerns about the energy supply.

Ireland • 24 May 22