Joan O'Sullivan

Leo Varadkar said that any response from Israel to the Hamas attacks must be proportionate

Israeli response must be 'proportionate', says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Israel has a right to defend itself, but that current solidarity could "fall apart" if it goes "too far in terms of its actions in Gaza".

Ireland • 10 Oct 23

The ESRI says the new figure would equate to 130,000 adults with problem gambling in Ireland (stock image)

1-in-30 suffer from problem gambling in Ireland - ESRI

New figures from the ESRI indicate that there is far more problem gambling in Ireland than previously believed. A new study estimates that 1-in-30 adults in Ireland suffer from problem gambling – ten times higher than a previous measure from 2019.

Ireland • 05 Oct 23

A teenager has been charged with the murder of Lorna Woodnutt

Teenager charged with murder of Offaly woman

A teenager has appeared before Tullamore District Court charged with the murder of Lorna Woodnutt.

Ireland • 01 Oct 23

The number of people housed in emergency accommodation nationally last month was 12,691, according to new figures released by the Department of Housing (file image)

Record number of children in emergency accommodation

The number of children accessing emergency accommodation now stands at 3,895, its highest ever level since records began.

Ireland • 29 Sep 23

Fire officers held a small fireworks demonstration during the event and appealed to the public not to use the pyrotechnic devices (File image)

New campaign highlights danger of fireworks

A new campaign has been launched today aimed at highlighting the dangers of fireworks and, in particular, the damaging effect they can have on vulnerable people and animals.

Ireland • 26 Sep 23

There was a steady stream of people arriving at the centre to offer sympathy and to hear the personal tales of loss and bereavement

Libyan community gather in Dublin following floods

Relatives of some of the victims of the devastating floods in Libya gathered at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Dublin to receive condolences.

Ireland • 17 Sep 23

Musicians at the National Stadium in Dublin celebrate Brazil Day

Hundreds attend 11th Brazil Day celebrations

Hundreds of people have attended Brazil Day celebrations in Dublin today.

Dublin • 02 Sep 23

Electric Picnic festival goers enjoy a performance by Niall Horan

Day one of Electric Picnic under way

Ireland's largest music festival Electric Picnic is under way in Co Laois today, with 70,000 people expected to attend the three-day festival in Stradbally.

Leinster • 01 Sep 23

Flooding in Cork this evening (Pic: Dave Johnston)

Storm Betty leads to flooding in Cork

Several parts of Cork city and county are dealing with flooding this evening.

Weather • 18 Aug 23

The skipper was on a routine trip to lift, bait and shoot lobster pots in Dingle Bay

Marine Casualty Board issues warning over fishing alone

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board has recommended that the Minister for Transport issue a notice reminding operators of fishing vessels of the dangers of fishing alone.

Ireland • 09 Aug 23