Sharon Tobin

Research found half of those pedestrians involved in a fatal collision between 2008 and 2015 had consumed alcohol prior to involvement

Research indicates older pedestrians at greatest risk

Older pedestrians are at the greatest risk on Irish roads, according to research findings published by the Road Safety Authority.

Ireland • 01 Oct 18

The Take Back the City group staged a 'National Day of Action' over the housing shortage

Housing protests hear calls for an end to evictions

Protesters have heard calls for an end to evictions, more social housing and affordable rent at rallies in Dublin and Cork today.

Housing • 22 Sep 18

Drew Harris is the new Garda commissioner

Harris says Good Friday Agreement made posting possible

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has described his appointment as a "manifestation" of the Good Friday agreement, which makes a wider point about cooperation between North and South.

Ireland • 09 Sep 18

The party is seeking enough signatures to officially register as a political party

'Irexit' group seeking to register as political party

Up to 300 people gathered at a Dublin hotel today to hear why Ireland should leave the EU.

Politics • 10 Sep 18

A normal Park by Phone service is currently operating

Probe under way into Park by Phone data breach in Cork

An investigation is under way to ascertain how many customers of Cork City's Park by Phone service have been affected by a data breach.

Munster • 07 Sep 18

Students will be required to complete a physical activity project, a performance assessment and a written exam

Concerns raised about lack of PE facilities in schools

Concerns have been raised about Physical Education becoming an exam subject when some schools do not have the required facilities.

Physical Education • 29 Aug 18

Deirdre Jacob disappeared on 28 July 1998

Murder investigation opened into Jacob disappearance

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Kildare teenager Deirdre Jacob 20 years ago have begun a murder investigation.

Crime • 15 Aug 18

Abbott Ireland said the jobs will be created over the next few years

Abbott Ireland to create 500 new jobs in Donegal

Abbott Ireland has confirmed it is planning to expand its workforce in Donegal and create 500 new jobs.

Ulster • 23 Jul 18

Hillary Clinton gave a public lecture at Trinity College in Dublin

'World at global tipping point' - Clinton

Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has described the world as at "a global tipping point" where "even facts and reason are under assault like never before".

Hillary Clinton • 22 Jun 18

Garda Golden was shot at a house in the village of Omeath, on 11 October 2015

Verdict of death by unlawful killing at Golden inquest

A verdict of death by unlawful killing has been returned at the inquest into the death of Garda Tony Golden.

Ireland • 23 Apr 18