Helen Donohue

Leo Varadkar apologised in the Dáil for a 'litany of failures'

Taoiseach apologises for 'deceit' over CervicalCheck

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has apologised "for the humiliation, the disrespect and deceit" shown to the women and family affected by CervicalCheck controversy.

Ireland • 22 Oct 19

The 24-hour operation runs from 7am today until 7am tomorrow

Driver caught 61km/h over speed limit on Slow Down Day

More than 194,089 vehicles have been checked for speeding as part of National Slow Down Day, with one detected at 181km/h in a 120km/h zone in Dublin.

Ireland • 18 Oct 19

Dublin Fire Brigade said three fire engines attended the scene

Fire breaks out at mobile home in Dún Laoghaire

One woman and two children have been taken to hospital as a precaution after a fire broke out at a mobile home near Dún Laoghaire's West Pier in Dublin this morning.

Dublin • 10 Oct 19

'Youth and Age' was painted by the artist in 1885

Stolen John Lavery painting to be returned to owners

A Dublin firm are in the process of reuniting a stolen John Lavery painting estimated to be worth €20,000 with its rightful owner.

News • 30 Sep 19

The report found refugee children who have fled from Syria experience considerable challenges arriving in Ireland

Refugee children in Ireland need greater supports - CRI

A new report says refugee children need more mental health supports and education supports as well as help to integrate in Irish society.

Ireland • 23 Sep 19

The complaints follow a Prime Time investigation into practices in the industry

68 complaints made to Irish Greyhound Board phone line

The Chairman of the Irish Greyhound Board has said they received 68 complaints to a confidential phone line that was set up in July.

Ireland • 19 Sep 19

Research found that 92% of eight to 13-year-olds have smart devices (Stock image)

Children spend 'equivalent of 61 days a year' online

New research suggests that over 40% of children aged eight to 13 talk to people online that they do not know in real life - with 24% of eight-year-olds regularly talking to strangers online.

Science and Technology • 10 Sep 19

Gardaí hope a driver data app will be rolled out across the country by the end of the year

7% increase in road deaths 'alarming' - RSA

The Road Safety Authority has said the 7% increase in road deaths in the first six months of the year is alarming.

Ireland • 02 Aug 19

The DPC issued no fines or sanctions against Yahoo following the 2016 data breach

DPC issues final report on 2016 Yahoo! data breach

The Data Protection Commission has found that Yahoo EMEA's oversight of how Yahoo in the United States dealt with data belonging to EU citizens did not meet the standard required by EU law.

technology • 08 Jun 18

Sophie, who has autism, was originally admitted to hospital last July after a seizure

Mother appeals to HSE to help get her daughter home

The mother of a 12-year-old girl who is still in hospital - despite being deemed medically fit to leave for the past six months - has appealed to the HSE for help to get her child home now.

News • 10 May 18