Eleanor Burnhill

The Criminal Courts of Justice building in Dublin

Mother jailed for 15 years over daughter's rape by uncle

A mother who facilitated the rape of her almost six-year-old daughter by the child's uncle has been sentenced to 15 years in prison at the Central Criminal Court.

Courts • 26 Jan

Tributes after death of woman sleeping rough in Dublin

Tributes have been paid to a woman in her 40s who had been sleeping rough in Dublin city centre, who died on Friday.

Dublin • 19 Jan

No autism link to paracetamol use in pregnancy - study

Current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, experts have said after a new review of studies on the topic.

Health • 17 Jan

Photo shows Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking to media outside Government Buildings

EU's €90bn Ukraine loan the 'price of war' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the EU decision to raise a €90bn loan to fund Ukraine, which he described as the "price of war", adding that "we hope for peace" from Russia's "devastating war".

Europe • 19 Dec 25

Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research

Security gaps are putting Ireland's national and economic success at risk, according to new research from the Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte Ireland.

Business • 11 Dec 25

Over 40 cases of death or serious harm referred to Fiosrú

There were 21 deaths and 21 cases of serious harm referred to the Office of the Police Ombudsman Fiosrú last year.

Ireland • 10 Dec 25

Judge warns alleged victim over not answering questions

The presiding judge in the trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and attacking a man has warned the alleged victim that he is obliged to answer questions or he could face contempt of court proceedings.

Courts • 06 Dec 25