Karen Creed

Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap due soon

The process of drafting legislation that will remove Dublin Airport's 32 million a year passenger cap is expected to happen soon.

Ireland • 14 Sep

Former president Mary Robinson sitting as she is interviewed on the Late Late Show

Robinson 'ashamed' of EU approach to Israel over Gaza war

Former president Mary Robinson has spoken of feeling "ashamed" as an EU citizen towards its approach to Israel over the war in Gaza.

Ireland • 13 Sep

Tánaiste 'not willing' to maintain silence over threats

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is not willing to maintain "dignified silence" in relation to threats made against him and his family.

Ireland • 03 Sep

Govt 'determined' to address spinal surgery delays

The Taoiseach has said that he understands the anger and frustration of parents of children waiting on spinal surgery.

Ireland • 03 Sep

'Tears of joy' after family living in cabin secures home

Tom Mahoney and his wife Jasmina spent nearly a decade living in a cabin in his mother's garden in Ballymun in Dublin, before they secured a home of their own.

Dublin • 27 Aug

Housing body urges 'ramp up' of cost rental properties

The Chief Operations Officer at Tuath Housing has said there is a need to "ramp up social and cost rental supply" to provide security for the next generation.

Ireland • 27 Aug

The scene at Ravenswood estate in county Tipperary after Ian Walsh died

Murder investigation after man's death in Tipperary

A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Carrick-on-Suir in Co Tipperary earlier this week.

Munster • 07 Aug

Two doctors walking in the emergency hospital.

HSE says agreement reached on weekend rosters

The Health Service Executive has said agreement has been reached with health unions on the introduction of an extended working day and week in the HSE and HSE funded agencies.

Health • 24 Jun

Just before 5am on Burrow beach several Fingal County Council workers arrived to begin picking up the rubbish

Increase in litter on beaches during fine weather

There is a "noticeable" increase in litter on beaches during the fine weather, according to those who are part of clean-up operations.

Ireland • 21 Jun

The High Court heard how Leona Macken, a mother of two young daughters, now has incurable cancer

Woman, 38, with incurable cancer receives HSE apology

A 38-year-old woman with incurable cancer has received an apology in court from the HSE over the "failings" that occurred in two smear tests which "led to" her diagnosis.

Courts • 03 Jun