Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

Minister for Education Norma Foley said the project is optional and it will be launched in full in January 2025

Students to be invited to take part in folklore project

Primary and secondary school students will be invited to share their experiences at school as part of a new folklore project for the 21st century.

Education • 19 Sep 24

Average rent for existing tenancies was highest in Dublin at €1,829 per month and lowest in Leitrim at €726 per month

Rent up by 8.1% annually for new tenancies

The standardised average rent has increased by 8.1% for new tenancies nationally and by 5.9% for existing tenancies between Q1 2023 and Q1 2024.

Ireland • 12 Sep 24

A breakdown of costs from the OPW shows that €322,282 was spent on the main construction and installation project

Answers needed from OPW over €335k bike shelter - Ryan

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the Office of Public Works has questions to answer after it emerged that a bicycle shelter installed at Leinster House last year cost an estimated €335,000.

Ireland • 02 Sep 24

Tributes have been paid to Shaun Brady after he was shot dead in Kansas City

Two teen boys arrested in connection with chef shooting

Two teenage boys have been arrested by police in the United States investigating the fatal shooting of Irish man Shaun Brady.

Ireland • 30 Aug 24

Parents and their children at St Mary's Junior School in Clondalkin this morning

Excitement and a few tears as junior infants start school

As thousands of junior infants began primary school this morning, some parents in west Dublin admitted to shedding a few tears as their little ones settled into their new classroom.

Education • 28 Aug 24

The new online form replaces the Garda Traffic Watch phone number service

Traffic incident report service moves to Garda website

An online form to report traffic-related incidents has been made available on the Garda website from today.

Ireland • 08 Aug 24

Free events will take place in towns, cities and villages in every county across Ireland for culture night 2024

Culture Night launch highlights free events to take place

A total of 1,700 free events will take place in towns, cities and villages in every county across the country for culture night 2024 which takes place on Friday 20 September.

Ireland • 06 Aug 24

The mural was created by Lithuanian artist Egle Zvirblyte

Mural at Tara St station to highlight needs of refugees

A new mural highlighting the needs of refugees has been officially unveiled at Tara Street rail station in Dublin.

Dublin • 01 Aug 24

Many women face mental health issues during the perinatal perion

Call for integration of perinatal mental health services

The National Women's Council has recommended better integration of specialist perinatal mental health services with general maternity, primary care and other mental health services.

Ireland • 09 Jul 24

The recruitment campaign was launched at Garda headquarters

Public encouraged to apply to join Garda Reserve

Gardaí have appealed for applications from members of the public to join the Garda Reserve as part of an expansion of the voluntary programme.

Ireland • 21 Jun 24