Louise Byrne

Policy & Analysis Correspondent

Prime Time Reporter

Department of Housing said 3,912 applications to the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan had been assessed to the end of April

Home loan scheme could be oversubscribed by 100% - FF

The State-backed Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan scheme could be oversubscribed by almost 100%, according to analysis from Fianna Fáil.

Ireland • 03 Jun 19

Flowers were laid at Our Lady Immaculate where Jordan Davis was a pupil

Locals comforted in community centre following shooting

A priest who administered the last rights to Jordan Davis has described hearing "five loud bangs" before being called to the scene of yesterday's shooting.

Crime • 23 May 19

Michael McCoy's body was found at Blackhill Forest in September 2016

'We really need answers', family appeal over 2016 death

The family of a conservationist from Co Dublin who was killed while walking his dogs, has described his death as "heartbreaking" and appealed for the public's help in bringing his killer to justice.

Courts • 22 May 19

Reece Cullen died after being stabbed in 2017

Inquest hears teen died from single stab wound

An inquest into the death of a 16-year-old boy in Tallaght has heard that he died from a single stab wound to the chest.

Courts • 22 May 19

Search for Seamus Lawless was previously hampered by poor weather

New Everest search to begin for missing Irish climber

A search will commence today for an Irish climber missing on Mount Everest, according to local media reports.

Ireland • 22 May 19

A fire crew based in Bray tackled the fire (File photo)

Fire extinguished on Sugarloaf mountain in Wicklow

Wicklow Fire Service has said it has extinguished a large fire on the west side of the Sugarloaf mountain.

Leinster • 19 May 19

Hunters Hill houses are currently being advertised for sale online, ranging in price from €210,000 to €265,000

Homes earmarked for social housing being sold privately

Wexford County Council has said a developer has withdrawn from an agreement to provide new social homes, sparking criticism over the use of private contractors to deliver social housing.

Ireland • 20 May 19

Mr Lawless's family said his insurance company is not currently providing assistance with the search and rescue

Family of Seamus Lawless launch search fund appeal

The family of climber Seamus Lawless, who has been missing on Mount Everest since Thursday, have launched a fundraising appeal to help locate the 39-year-old.

News • 18 May 19

Seamus Lawless fell while in an area near the summit known as the balcony

Search now a recovery operation - trekking company

The search for a missing Irish climber on Mount Everest is now a recovery operation, according to the trekking company which organised the trip.

World • 17 May 19

The ads were launched this morning by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan

Awareness campaign launched to tackle sexual harassment

A new awareness campaign is being launched today targeting sexual harassment and sexual violence. Television, radio and online advertisements will air over the next three years as part of the "no excuses" campaign.

Ireland • 09 May 19