Joan O'Sullivan

The body of a whale seen beached in Cork

Body of large whale washes up on west Cork coastline

The body of what is believed to be a large fin whale has washed up on the Mizen peninsula in west Cork.

. Photo shows members of gardai search teams at the search site in Donabate.

Minister asks Tusla to review cases closed during Covid

Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a search continued for a missing boy who is presumed dead in north county Dublin.

Ireland • 03 Sep

Govt 'determined' to address spinal surgery delays

The Taoiseach has said that he understands the anger and frustration of parents of children waiting on spinal surgery.

Ireland • 03 Sep

Nine flights diverted from Dublin Airport over high winds

Nine flights have been diverted from Dublin Airport due to high winds.

Ireland • 31 Aug

Service held for Miami Showband massacre victims

A wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Miami Showband massacre has taken place in Dublin.

Dublin • 02 Aug

Overcrowding a 'chronic issue' in Irish prisons - report

Overcrowding in Irish prisons remains a "chronic issue" with prisoners sometimes forced to live in "squalid conditions", a Council of Europe report has found.

Ireland • 24 Jul

Since 2022, the hotel was used to house those in need of temporary protection and more recently for international protection applicants

Govt agrees €148m purchase of Citywest Hotel and campus

Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan has said Cabinet has approved plans to proceed with the purchase of the Citywest Hotel and campus in Dublin for €148.2m.

Politics • 18 Jun

The NTPF had suspended waiting list funding for CHI pending a review

NTPF seeks assurances from hospitals over requirements

The National Treatment Purchase Fund has written to all public hospitals that it sends funding to, seeking confirmation that all work done is carried out in line with its requirements.

Health • 06 Jun

Fiona Taaffe is now six years drug and alcohol free

'It took my soul' - Dublin woman marks 6 years drug free

Fiona Taaffe completed the Dublin City Half Marathon last month - a remarkable achievement which marked her sixth year in recovery from drug addiction.

Health • 29 May

The most significant reductions in alcohol use were recorded in Ireland, Iceland and Finland

Significant drop in alcohol, cigarette use by Irish teens

Alcohol and cigarette use by Irish teenagers has significantly declined over the past 30 years, according to a new study.

Ireland • 21 May