Dimitri O'Donnell

RTÉ News

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns speaking at the party's European and local elections campaign launch (pic: RollingNews.ie)

June elections an 'exciting time' for Soc Dems - Cairns

The Social Democrats have launched their campaign for the upcoming European and local elections as party leader Holly Cairns described the elections on 7 June as "an exciting time for the party".

Politics • 20 May 24

The sculpture allows for real-time interaction between Dubliners, New Yorkers and visitors to both cities

Visual 'portal' connects Dublin and New York City

Dublin and New York City have been linked-up in a real-time visual bridge as part of a groundbreaking art project.

Ireland • 08 May 24

The forensic review was carried out by Mazars

Barter account only off-sheet account held by RTÉ - audit

A report by auditing firm Mazars has not identified any further off-balance sheet accounts held by RTÉ between 2017 and 2022, apart from the controversial barter account.

Ireland • 07 May 24

Bank Holiday weekends are traditionally high-risk periods for crashes related to speeding, alcohol and drugs (file image)

Priority actions on road safety 'being delivered'

Priority actions on road safety "are being delivered" said Taoiseach Simon Harris after he chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Road Safety.

Ireland • 02 May 24

The report was carried out by an expert panel convened by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

No 'effective' probe into attacks during Troubles

An international expert panel has found that the Irish government "failed to carry out effective investigations" into attacks carried out in the Republic during the Northern Ireland conflict.

Ireland • 30 Apr 24

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation increased by 25 on the previous month

Number of people homeless climbs slightly in March

The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has climbed slightly over the past month.

Ireland • 26 Apr 24

From today homeowners can borrow up to €75,000 at significantly lower interest rates to retrofit their homes (file image)

Government announces home retrofit loan scheme

A long-awaited low-cost loan scheme for home energy upgrades has been announced by the Government.

Ireland • 24 Apr 24

RTÉ Investigates revealed in 2019 that the crèche group breached regulations including child-to-adult ratios and a failure to keep records (File image)

41 families settle cases against Hyde & Seek crèche chain

Forty-one families who sued the Hyde & Seek crèche chain in north Dublin over the alleged treatment of their children have settled their cases for €15,000 each at the High Court, bringing the total sum awarded to €615,000.

Ireland • 19 Apr 24

The case at the Supreme Court has been described as being of systemic importance to carer's in particular

Court hears case on recognising role of women in home

The Supreme Court has begun hearing a case which will examine the constitutional provision recognising the role of women in the home for the first time since the defeated referendum on the issue.

Courts • 11 Apr 24

Hundreds have gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre to mark the end of Ramadan

Irish Muslims celebrate Eid after Ramadan fast

Irish Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr following the fast of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ireland • 10 Apr 24