Conor Hunt

The inquests were held in the Pillar Room on the grounds of the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin (Image: RollingNews.ie)

Cost of Stardust inquests set to amount to more than €20m

The cost for the recently completed Stardust inquests is set to amount to more than €20m, with legal fees making up over half the total.

Stardust • 27 Jul 24

The families were also presented with bound copies of the findings by Dr Myra Cullinane, who had presided over the inquests

Stardust families discuss inquest reform with minister

Families of the Stardust victims have met Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to discuss how the holding of inquests could be reformed.

Stardust • 24 Jul 24

There are plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the site

Judge grants injunction after protests at Coolock site

The developer of a former factory in Coolock in Dublin - designated to house International Protection applicants - has secured an injunction preventing "persons unknown" from engaging in threatening or intimidating protests at the site.

Courts • 18 Jul 24

Scenes of the aftermath of disturbances which broke out in Coolock yesterday

'Lack of engagement' over accommodation for IPAs

Local groups and representatives have accused officials of a lack of engagement over plans to house international protection applicants in Coolock, north Dublin.

Ireland • 16 Jul 24

According to the survey, 62% of parents said covering the cost of returning to school is a financial burden

Parents take on debt to pay back to school costs - survey

More than one in four parents say they take on debt to cover back to school costs for their children, a new report has found.

Ireland • 10 Jul 24

Karen Keely (C) with her three children Harry, Lorcan and Lee

Anti-epilepsy drug inquiry to be set up 'within weeks'

The Minister for Health has said an inquiry into the historical prescribing of an anti-epilepsy drug to pregnant women will be established "within weeks".

Health • 26 Jun 24

Goran Ivanišević was speaking at Templeogue Tennis Club in Dublin where he hosted a masterclass

Role models needed for Irish tennis star - Ivanišević

Former Wimbledon tennis champion Goran Ivanišević has said the lack of tennis infrastructure is one of the reasons Ireland has yet to produce an international athlete in the sport.

Ireland • 21 Jun 24

The RNLI says that its 'FLOAT to Live' campaign could prove lifesaving

RNLI issues water safety advice ahead of summer season

The RNLI has said that it is expecting "an incredibly busy" summer holiday season ahead and has advised people what to do if they unexpectedly fall into water and get into trouble.

Ireland • 19 Jun 24