Laura Fletcher

New figures on the Government's Afghan Admission Programme

Govt programme likely to accept more than 500 Afghans

More than 500 people are likely to be accepted under the Government's Afghan Admission Programme, established in response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power there almost two years ago.

Ireland • 31 Jul 23

Frank Fitzpatrick from Blanchardstown, Dublin, was charged wih two counts of possession of drugs and two counts of possessing drugs for sale or supply

Man remanded in custody over €700k drugs seizure

A man has been remanded in custody, charged with possession of drugs and possession of drugs for sale or supply, following a seizure of approximately €700,000 worth of suspected cannabis and cocaine in Summerhill in Co Meath.

Meath • 29 Jul 23

Residents and supporters outside Tathony House last month

Tathony tenants 'thrilled' as RTB finds notices invalid

Residents at Tathony House in Dublin 8 have been informed that notices of termination served on them in October last year were invalid.

Dublin • 28 Jul 23

Deirdre Jacob was last seen on 28 July 1998

Appeal for information about Deirdre Jacob, 25 years on

Gardaí and the parents of Deirdre Jacob have renewed their appeal for information into her disappearance and murder, 25 years ago today.

Leinster • 28 Jul 23

The council said it was critical to stop using coal for electricity generation

Ireland will not meet carbon targets, council warns

Ireland will not meet its carbon budget targets for 2021 to 2025 or for 2026 to 2030, unless urgent action is taken.

Climate • 25 Jul 23

Eva Brennan was last seen on 25 July 1993

'One of the forgotten': Frustration over missing case

To her family Eva Brennan will never be forgotten, but they too share the frustration that her case failed to get more attention, both by the press and by gardaí.

Dublin • 25 Jul 23

Abbie Larkin's extended family singing 'Abbie's Army' ahead of kick off

Hundreds gather in Dublin to cheer on girls in green

Hundreds have gathered at the Irishtown Stadium in Dublin to cheer on the Irish team.

Dublin • 20 Jul 23

Five fire engines, three ambulances and an emergency tender attended the scene

People treated after fire in Dublin hotel car park

A number of people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in the underground car park of the Ballymun Travelodge hotel in Dublin.

Ballymun • 16 Jul 23

Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall died in separate incidents on the Greek island of Ios at the weekend

Funeral details released for students who died on Ios

The families of two Irish teenagers who died in separate incidents on the Greek island of Ios at the weekend have said that the two brought joy to all who knew them, while funeral arrangements for them have been confirmed.

Dublin • 06 Jul 23

Fair Fees Campaign Group states that the Irish Residence Permit card costs €300

MRCI calls for decrease in price of residence permits

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland has said non-EU workers living in Ireland have to pay significantly more for residence permits to live here than they do in most other EU countries.

Ireland • 28 Jun 23