Laura Fletcher

Ukrainian refugees will continue to be accommodated on a site in Stradbally, Co Laois, but will stay in cabins instead of tents

Laois site to continue accommodating Ukrainian refugees

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced that it will continue to use a site in Stradbally, Co Laois, to accommodate Ukrainian refugees, however they will stay in cabins instead of tents.

Ireland • 16 Oct 23

Around 319 people are living on the grounds of the former Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum

Concern over use of tents for asylum seekers

The United Nations Refugee Agency has raised concerns at the continued use of tented accommodation for asylum seekers in Ireland as the weather gets colder.

Ireland • 16 Oct 23

Tom Hand said it was a relief to find out that Emily was dead and had not been kidnapped

Irish man says death of daughter in Israel 'a blessing'

An Irish man has spoken about the death of his daughter in Saturday's attack by Hamas on the Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel.

World • 12 Oct 23

Abbeyleix, Co Laois, scooped the overall prize as well as claiming Ireland's tidiest small town

Abbeyleix named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2023

Abbeyleix in Co Laois has been named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2023, beating competition from 886 other towns and villages.

Ireland • 06 Oct 23

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath (file photo)

Changes to personal taxation to be 'central' to Budget

The Minister for Finance has said that changes to personal taxation will be a "central element" of a tax package worth over €1.1 billion that will form part of next week's budget.

Ireland • 03 Oct 23

Lucy Semavor (L), Joan Bangalore, Florence Onovo and Eanita Nana (R) at the ceremony

'A milestone for my life,' says new Irish citizen

Around 3,000 people from 131 countries have participated in Irish citizenship ceremonies at Dublin's Convention Centre.

Ireland • 02 Oct 23

Jane Frances Odu who received her citizenship, and Bebelle Dembo (Credit: Rolling News)

Ireland values contribution of new citizens - McEntee

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said Irish citizenship ceremonies "send a very strong message" that as a country, Ireland "welcomes inward migration and value(s) the contribution (new citizens) can make".

Ireland • 02 Oct 23

Michael Gambon as Hirst in the Gate Theatre production of No Man's Land in 2008 / Image: Gate Theatre Archive/Tom Lawlor

Harry Potter star Michael Gambon was 'the real McCoy'

Irish Film and Television Chief Executive Áine Moriarty has described Michael Gambon as "the real McCoy" and "a true legend."

Entertainment • 28 Sep 23

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) forwarded 27 files to the Director of Public Prosecutions in 2022 (File Image)

GSOC report shows drop in number of complaints in 2022

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission forwarded 27 files to the Director of Public Prosecutions in 2022, arising from investigations into allegations made against gardaí of sexual violence, assault, breaches of the Road Traffic Acts and the provision of false information.

Ireland • 27 Sep 23

Stradbally Hall estate is thought to have accommodated almost 500 Ukrainian refugees in tents before the first group left today (file pic)

First Ukrainian refugees move out of Stradbally tents

The first 26 Ukrainian refugees have been moved out of tents in Stradbally, Co Laois, after spending a little over two weeks there.

Ireland • 21 Sep 23