Conor Hunt

A passenger holding a plastic bag containing liquids as they go through airport security

New hand luggage liquid rules in force at Dublin Airport

New rules at Dublin Airport mean that passengers now no longer have to take liquids, gels and electronic items out of their hand luggage when passing through security.

Dublin • 19 Sep

Students urged to check register ahead of election

An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland's electoral commission, has begun visiting college campuses to encourage students to register and to make a plan to vote in next month's presidential election.

Presidential Election • 11 Sep

Focus Ireland worker Marie Farrell speaking to RTÉ News in Dublin

'I didn't see any hope,' says woman who was homeless

A woman who spent several months living in emergency accommodation has recalled how she "didn't see any hope or light" at the time.

Ireland • 09 Sep

The exterior of a modular home that is in Limerick

Limerick Mayor plans to deliver 2,000 modular homes

Mayor of Limerick John Moran has said he plans to deliver 2,000 modular-home units across the city over the next two years to tackle the housing shortage.

Munster • 04 Sep

A total of 5,014 children accessed emergency accommodation last month (stock photo)

Over 5,000 children recorded as homeless last month

The number of children who are homeless and living in emergency accommodation has exceeded 5,000 for the first time.

Ireland • 29 Aug

A view of outside the Carlow sugar factory site

Remediation continues 20 years on at Carlow sugar site

Food company Greencore has said remediation works are still ongoing on the site of the former Carlow sugar factory, 20 years after the plant closed.

Leinster • 01 Aug

Picture of Fiona McCaffrey Jones Meals on Wheels manager

Meals on Wheels providers struggling to meet demand

The country's Meals on Wheels services are reporting that some of its 300 providers are struggling to meet growing demand with fewer volunteers.

Ireland • 25 Jul

Inquiry begins into prescribing of anti-epilepsy drug

An inquiry has begun into the historical prescribing of an anti-epilepsy drug which can cause birth defects if used during pregnancy.

Health • 22 Jul

President Michael D Higgins to release album of poetry

President Michael D Higgins is set to release an album of poetry later this year.

Ireland • 18 Jul

Anti-migrant mobilisation now 'more organised' - monitor

Anti-migrant mobilisation across the island of Ireland has entered a new, more organised phase, according to the organisation which monitors disinformation and extremism.

Ireland • 09 Jul