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Starting at Parnell Square, around 3,000 people carried banners for the Rally for Life

Thousands rally in Dublin calling for abortion law reform

Around 3,000 people have marched through Dublin city centre calling for a reform of abortion laws.

Dublin • 06 Jul 24

Sebastian Jaworski was last seen near the summit of Mount Brandon on Sunday at around 3:30pm

Search for hiker missing in Kerry called off for night

A search operation for a hiker missing from Cnoc Bréanainn (Mount Brandon) in Co Kerry will continue tomorrow morning after bad weather hampered the rescue effort this evening.

Munster • 29 Jun 24

An overview of the Wexford electoral area map

Elections 2024: Wexford County Council round-up

After three days, all 34 seats in the Wexford County Council constituency are filled.

Elections 2024 • 11 Jun 24

For driving tests, fees would increase to €93.50 under an RSA proposal

Increase in NCT, driver test fees not warranted - Govt

There is no need to increase fees for the NCT, the driving test or other vehicle-related tests, Minister of State Jack Chambers has said, because the Road Safety Authority has "significant reserves".

Ireland • 07 Jun 24

Bill Kenneally is due back before the Commission in the coming weeks

Garda witnesses appear before Kenneally commission

The Commission of Investigation examining how allegations of abuse carried out by basketball coach Bill Kenneally were handled has heard from two Garda witnesses.

Ireland • 30 May 24

Jack Chambers (C) pictured with Road Safety Authority CEO Sam Waide and Assistant Commissioner Roads Policing Paula Hilman

Gardaí to carry out drug and alcohol tests on drivers

Drug and alcohol testing on drivers will be carried out at Garda checkpoints around the country from 7 am on Thursday morning.

Ireland • 29 May 24

The plane was met by emergency services when it landed (Pic: Dr Kevinder Singh)

Eight people taken to hospital after turbulence on flight

Eight passengers have been taken to hospital after a flight from Doha to Dublin experienced turbulence.

Ireland • 27 May 24

The multi-agency operation cleared tents from a section of the canal at Mespil Road

Further tents pitched at Grand Canal, barricades erected

Around 40 tents are pitched at the site on the bank of Grand Canal where almost 100 were cleared this morning.

Ireland • 22 May 24

The party is putting 108 candidates forward in the local elections

Labour launch local and European election campaign

The Labour Party has launched its election campaign ahead of the local, European Parliament and Limerick mayoral elections.

Politics • 12 May 24

Heather Humphreys said her department is working with the Department of Justice and Integration on a review

Memo on migrant payments going to Cabinet on Tuesday

The Minister for Social Protection has said a memo will be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday in relation to the entitlements of international protection applicants and Ukrainian refugees in Ireland.

Politics • 12 May 24