Laura Fletcher

Kevin Boxer Moran speaking to residents in Rathfarnham

Dublin residents express anger at flooding response

Uisce Éireann has said that 100,000 customers are continuing to experience reduced water pressure in areas of north Dublin and some still have no water supply, after an arterial water main burst in Fairview this morning.

Dublin • 29 Jan

Nkencho's mental health raised before death, inquest told

A senior investigating officer with Fiosrú has told the inquest into the death of George Nkencho how his family had flagged issues with his mental health dating back to January 2020.

Dublin • 28 Jan

European Union and United States flags on display

Past week 'wake up call' for Ireland and Europe - Harris

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that the events of the past week must act as a "wake up call" for both Ireland and Europe to become more competitive and resilient.

Ireland • 23 Jan

Jessica's Sheedy mother, Ann Sheedy with family outside court and, inset, Jessica

Family of teen 'utterly let down' by healthcare system

The mother of an 18-year-old woman, who died after an operation at University Hospital Limerick in 2018, says her family feels utterly let down, not only by the surgeon who has admitted professional misconduct in her care, but also by the healthcare system that allowed him to practise.

Munster • 20 Jan

A general view of Cloverhill court and prison

Prison reports find 'degrading conditions', overcrowding

The Chief Inspector of Prisons has said that he has "grave concerns" about "degrading conditions" in Cloverhill Prison while "the scourge of overcrowding" was among the "systemic issues" identified at Mountjoy men's prison.

Ireland • 16 Jan

Man, 19, charged with murder of Dublin painter last June

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 53-year-old James 'Jake' Berney, who was fatally stabbed at his home in Balgaddy in Dublin last June.

Courts • 10 Jan