Jackie Fox

High rents may force students to move abroad, AMLÉ warns

Third-level students may have to consider studying in other parts of Europe, due to spiralling accommodation costs, the president of the union that represents students in Ireland has warned.

Education • 17 Aug

The Crowe Report, an independent review of the Roads Policing Unit to assess its effectiveness and integrity, was published this morning

Number of roads policing gardaí 'unproductive' - report

A report into roads policing has found that a number of gardaí are "unproductive" and appear to be demotivated and unconcerned with doing an effective, professional job.

Ireland • 14 Aug

EU sanctions envoy says Ireland must 'beef up' Naval Service

The EU's Sanctions Envoy has said Ireland must urgently strengthen its Naval Service to better monitor sanctioned Russian vessels operating off the west coast.

Clarity • 24 Jul

Data flags hundreds of Russian 'shadow fleet' visits to Irish EEZ

More than 240 so-called 'shadow fleet' vessels linked to Russia, transited through Ireland's EEZ over 450 times this year. Experts warn of environmental risks and sanction evasion, as authorities continue to monitor activity.

Clarity • 25 Jul

Rise of 13.6% in new sexual offences, says Courts Service

The number of new sexual offences has increased by 13.6%, according to the Courts Service's annual report for 2024.

Courts • 07 Jul

Ukrainian soldiers on military parade. Ukrainian flag on military uniform. Ukraine troops.

Charity urges Irish Ukraine veterans to avail of support

An Irish veterans charity is calling on former Defence Forces members who fought in Ukraine to come forward for support.

Ireland • 04 Jul

Peter said he decided to go to Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion began in February 2022 to defend Kyiv

'In combat mode' - Irish veteran's life after Ukraine war

Peter's first near death experience got him used to the idea that, from now on, it was going to be a regular occurrence.

Ukraine • 04 Jul

Defence Forces monitor Russian vessel off Irish coast

The Irish Defence Forces monitored a Russian cargo ship off the Irish coast yesterday.

Ireland • 03 Jul

Sinn Féin said the Government wants to turn the GPO into a shopping mall (Photo: RollingNews)

Plans to redevelop GPO a betrayal of history, says SF

Plans approved by the Government to redevelop the GPO in Dublin city centre have been branded a shameful betrayal of Ireland's proud revolutionary history by Sinn Féin.

Ireland • 30 Jun

Aid programmes in Somalia have been deeply affected by funding cuts with Trocáire saying it will have to 'rethink' the work it does there

Irish NGOs say aid cuts putting millions of lives at risk

Leaders in Ireland's humanitarian sector have said that millions of lives are at risk after Western countries drastically cut foreign aid budgets this year.

Ireland • 26 Jun