Joan O'Sullivan

Simon Harris said he could not comment on confidential security briefings

Ireland not immune from threat of terrorism - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland is not immune from the threat of domestic or international terrorism.

Currently the type of training only takes place in the military college in the Curragh

Defence Forces to expand use of virtual simulators

The Defence Forces have announced plans to roll out virtual reality simulators to help train soldiers in regional locations.

Ireland • 08 Aug 24

David O'Callaghan appeared before Dublin District Court

Man charged after gates of State buildings rammed

A man has appeared in court in Dublin charged in connection with incidents of criminal damage at several State buildings yesterday.

Ireland • 03 Aug 24

Michael Deely funeral mass will take place tomorrow (file image)

Father of missing person Trevor Deely dies in Kildare

Michael Deely, whose son Trevor disappeared in Dublin over 20 years ago, has died.

Leinster • 02 Aug 24

Today's march was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Thousands take part in rally in support of Palestine

Thousands of people marched through Dublin city centre today as a part of a national demonstration for Palestine.

Dublin • 20 Jul 24

Raul Rodriguez Ramirez ran an agency called Travel Now, which specialised in facilitating international students who wanted to study English in Ireland

Man jailed for defrauding €30,000 from foreign students

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment for defrauding 18 international students of just under €30,000.

Courts • 27 Jun 24

President Higgins is seen during the commemoration, alongside Taoiseach Simon Harris

Stardust fire victims 'written into the history books'

Those who died in the Stardust fire tragedy have been written into the history books, the Taoiseach said, as a State ceremony honoured the victims and survivors.

Stardust • 23 Jun 24

The six people on board the sinking vessel went on to a liferaft, and five vessels were sent to assist (file image)

Irish fishing trawler sinks off coast of Scotland

An Irish fishing trawler has sunk off the coast of Scotland.

Ireland • 21 Jun 24

Patricia Kelly failed to regain consciousness after a routine neck operation

Family settles case against HSE over Cork woman's death

The family of a 45-year-old woman from Cork, who never regained consciousness after surgery, have settled their case against the HSE for €400,000.

Courts • 13 Jun 24

The family of Michael Daly, from the Lee estate in Limerick, had taken a case against the HSE following his death in 2010

HSE issues apology in case over Limerick man's death

University Hospital Limerick has apologised and admitted liability in the case of a 65-year-old man, who died following complications from colorectal surgery.

Munster • 13 Jun 24