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Roderic O'Gorman dismissed suggestions that there should be a rethink of the legislation if it has the potential to damage Ireland's economy (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'big test' for new govt

The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions.

Politics • 13 Jan

The head of Uisce Éireann said the water utility 'would struggle' to supply a large pharmaceutical plant with enough water to meet its needs (File image)

Uisce Éireann can only supply '35,000 new homes' a year

Uisce Éireann can currently supply 35,000 new homes with water a year over the next five years, the head of the water utility has said.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24

Lieutenant General Seán Clancy said ships put to sea are 'operationally ready'

Ships will have fully functioning weapons - defence chief

The Irish Naval Service will not send ships on patrol without fully functioning weapons systems, according to the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24

Private Seán Rooney suffered fatal gunshot wounds after his UN convoy was attacked

Rooney family should see UN report - Defence Forces chief

The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has backed calls for the details of a United Nations report into the death of Private Seán Rooney to be provided to his family.

Ireland • 15 Dec 24

Last week Israeli soldiers took up positions close to an outpost UNP 6-52 - which is manned by 30 Irish troops

Targeting of UNIFIL 'unacceptable', says Irish commander

The commander of Irish peacekeepers in south Lebanon has said the targeting and injuring of United Nations soldiers is "totally unacceptable".

Middle East • 14 Oct 24

Cork South-West

Here's what you need to know about the three-seater constituency of Cork South-West.

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

Cork North-Central

Here's what you need to know about the five-seat constituency of Cork North-Central

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

Aoife Johnston died in December 2022 after suffering from meningitis-related sepsis

Statutory inquiry into Aoife Johnston death not ruled out

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said he is not ruling out a statutory inquiry into the death of teenager Aoife Johnston.

Ireland • 06 Oct 24

The new National Children's Hospital pictured still under construction (image: Rollingnews.ie)

BAM commits to June deadline for Children's Hospital

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that BAM, the developers of the new National Children's Hospital, have given him a commitment to finish the hospital by June of next year.

Ireland • 06 Oct 24

Liz O'Donnell told colleagues in internal emails that the campaign entitled 'Lose Your Licence, Lose Your Independence' appeared to have 'affronted' and 'offended a few different groups'

RSA chair could see how ad 'offensive' to non drivers

The chairperson of the Road Safety Authority told staff that she could see how a controversial TV ad campaign would be offensive to people who do not drive, but said it should not be withdrawn from television.

Ireland • 06 Oct 24