Justin McCarthy

The Web Summit founder said it was 'highly inappropriate for any politician to use Dáil privilege to attack a citizen'

Cosgrave says Tánaiste comments 'highly inappropriate'

Web Summit Chief Executive Paddy Cosgrave has accused Tánaiste Michéal Martin of "hiding behind Dáil privilege" and mounting a "highly inappropriate" attack on his reputation.

Politics • 14 May 23

Irish Distillers halted exports to Russia last March, but resumed them later last year

Irish Distillers ends exports of Jameson to Russia

Irish Distillers has said it will no longer export Jameson whiskey to Russia.

Business • 12 May 23

The Department of Housing confirmed that it has been asked to provide additional finance so that the projects can be completed (file pic)

Housing projects delayed over building cost inflation

74 social housing projects have been delayed by months after running out of money due to building cost inflation.

Ireland • 08 May 23

Larysa Gerasko has accused Jameson of playing a role in financing Russian aggression in Ukraine

Ukrainian Ambassador urges Jameson boycott

Ukraine's Ambassador to Ireland has urged people to stop buying Jameson whiskey in protest at the company's decision to resume trade in Russia.

Ireland • 30 Apr 23

Vivienne Murphy died on 1 March 2019, just two weeks after complaining of a sore throat

Parents urged to be vigilant about danger of Strep A

The parents of a 10-year-old Cork girl who died as a result of a serious Strep-A infection have urged other parents to make themselves aware of the seriousness of the illness.

Ireland • 16 Apr 23

Peter Vandermeersch said that Mediahuis is preparing to become a 'digital only' company

Printing of daily papers to be phased out - Mediahuis

The head of the company which owns newspaper titles including the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent, says he expects printed daily papers to be phased out within the next seven to ten years.

Ireland • 03 Apr 23

The committee will explore whether Tusla needs to be given new powers to ensure child safeguarding procedures are implemented

Committee seeks to question Tusla on St John Ambulance

Tusla is to be asked to appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Children to answer questions about the abuse scandal at St John Ambulance.

Ireland • 19 Mar 23

Bank of Ireland revealed details of a new share scheme last week

Doherty seeks clarity on Bank of Ireland share top-ups

Sinn Féin is to ask the Revenue Commissioners to determine whether Bank of Ireland is allowed to top up the salaries of its chief executive and chief financial officer with bank shares worth up to 50% of their salaries.

Ireland • 12 Mar 23

Michelle O'Neill said Sinn Féin is 'very much up for a conversation' on changing the rules (file pic)

Further DUP delay would be 'unacceptable', says O'Neill

Northern Ireland's First Minister designate has said it would be unacceptable for the DUP to delay a decision on power-sharing until after the local elections in May.

Ulster • 05 Mar 23

The person has contacted consular services at the Department of Foreign Affairs

Irish citizen in Australia seeks consular assistance

An Irish citizen accused of being a potential threat to Australia's national security has asked the Irish Government for consular assistance.

Ireland • 26 Feb 23