Jackie Fox

The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has resumed public hearings

Relatives to take legal action over Omagh inquiry refusal

Relatives of those killed in the Omagh bombing said they are preparing to take legal action over the refusal of the Irish government to establish a public inquiry in the Republic over the 1998 bombing.

Ulster • 24 Jun

The US embassy in Dublin said that applicants must adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public'

Changes to vetting system for US visas excessive - Martin

Changes to the vetting system for US student visas have been described by Taoiseach Micheál Martin as excessive.

US • 23 Jun

Edward Walsh was sworn-in at the White House with Donald Trump

Edward Walsh sworn in as US ambassador to Ireland

Businessman Edward Walsh has been sworn in as the new US ambassador to Ireland.

US • 20 Jun

Watch: How US could become involved in attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump is considering whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran's military and nuclear capabilities.

Middle East • 19 Jun

Green military radar screen with unknown target dot - Safety equipment.

French company to develop Irish security sonar system

A Government contract worth tens of millions of euro has been awarded to a French defence technology company to develop a new sonar system for Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Jun

Demonstrators called for the protection of the Triple Lock

Dublin rally urges Govt to protect Ireland's neutrality

Demonstrators have marched through Dublin calling on the Government to protect Ireland's neutrality.

Dublin • 14 Jun

Staff at Casement Aerodrome set to be offered pay rise

Air traffic control personnel at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel are set to be offered a pay boost in an effort to tackle serious staff shortages and retention issues.

Dublin • 10 Jun

Operator daa predicts that 10 million people will pass through Dublin Airport between June and August

Passengers eye more seating as daa expects record numbers

Operator daa has said that it predicts it will be a record-breaking summer for Dublin Airport with 10 million people set to pass through the airport from June to August.

Business • 05 Jun

Trinity College will no longer run Erasmus+ exchange agreements with Israeli universities

Trinity College cuts ties with Israeli organisations

The governing body of Trinity College Dublin has voted to cease links with Israeli organisations with immediate effect.

Education • 04 Jun

Only 0.1% of applications from US civil aircraft were refused to land or fly over Ireland, according to the Dept of Transport.

Why Shannon Airport is a key gateway for the US military

Data obtained and analysed by RTÉ News shows that between 2022 and 2024, nearly two thousand US military aircrafts and US civil air operators with declared munitions of war on-board applied for exemptions to stop in Ireland.

topic panels • 30 May