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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

There were around 32,000 roadside drug testing devices issued to gardaí last year

Drug drivers released due to unavailable doctors - report

Doctors are unavailable to carry out blood tests on suspected drug drivers and staff retention are among the issues facing An Garda Síochána, according to the Policing Authority.

Ireland • 23 Apr 24

In Kintsugi, the cracks are transformed into a beautiful feature

Dublin Samaritans mural aims to mend the cracks

A new mural has been unveiled to highlight the work of Dublin Samaritans.

Regional • 15 Apr 24

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of Supermac's were temporarily suspended after posts about renaming Croke Park

Supermac's accounts reinstated after April Fools' posts

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of fast food outlet Supermac's have been reinstated after they were suspended following a complaint by the GAA.

Ireland • 04 Apr 24

Some people seeking asylum have recently been staying in tents on Dublin's Mount Street

72% increase in number seeking asylum compared with 2023

The number of people seeking international protection in Ireland in the first three months of this year has risen by more than 2,000 compared to the same time last year.

Ireland • 04 Apr 24