Justin McCarthy

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could see how a controversial TV ad campaign would be offensive to people who do not drive, but said it should not be withdrawn from television.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

32% of workers aged between 20 and 69 are not signed up to a private pension, according to the CSO

Auto-enrolment pension scheme to begin in September 2025

The Government's new auto-enrolment pension scheme will begin on 30 September 2025.

Budget 2025 • 29 Sep 24

There are 332 Irish peacekeepers stationed at Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon

'Tense and volatile' in Lebanon, says Irish commander

The commander in charge of Irish peacekeepers in South Lebanon has described the situation in the region as "tense and volatile'' and said there is a sense that an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is imminent.

Ireland • 04 Aug 24

A major overhaul of the RSA is expected to take place later this year pending a government decision on recommendations from an independent review of the organisation

'Reasonably likely' RSA will become smaller organisation

Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless said it was "reasonably likely" that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) would become a smaller organisation which would focus on road safety exclusively.

Ireland • 04 Aug 24

Eilísh Hardiman has led CHI since it was established in 2018

Children's Health Ireland CEO reassigned to new role

The Chief Executive of Children's Health Ireland has been reassigned to a different role in the organisation.

Ireland • 27 Apr 24

Michael Ring has said that incoming Fine Gael leader Simon Harris should return the party to traditional values (file image - RollingNews.ie)

Fine Gael 'too left for too long,' says Michael Ring

A senior Fine Gael TD has called on the incoming party leader Simon Harris to abandon the Government's hate speech legislation, ditch plans for the late night sale of alcohol and move Fine Gael away from "left wing" policies.

Politics • 24 Mar 24

Josepha Madigan is the 11th Fine Gael TD to announce they will not stand in the next General Election (File phote: RollingNews.ie)

Harris pays tribute to Madigan on her resignation

Fine Gael leadership hopeful Simon Harris has paid tribute to Josepha Madigan as she announced her resignation as Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion.

Politics • 22 Mar 24

The Irish have had a presence in Lebanon since 1978, the longest record for unbroken service in the United Nations

Bombs, bunkers: The Irish keeping peace in a time of war

RTÉ's Justin McCarthy reports from Camp Shamrock in south Lebanon as members of the Irish Defence Forces prepare for a possible full scale war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Mar 24