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The success of An Garda Síochána's international relationships is evident in the wanted posters produced for the top seven Kinahan gang members

Criminal influence wanes amid garda 'global diplomacy'

As gardaí build relationships with law enforcement agencies all over the world, the influence of senior organised crime group members in the countries where they …

Analysis and Comment • 5 hrs

A consultant has been referred to the Medical Council after two serious incidents in children undergoing surgery (file image)

Children and families still in limbo on spinal surgery

Despite political promises, extra investment, the internal and external reviews carried out by the hospital and three ombudsman reports on spine surgery delays, these children …

Analysis and Comment • 7 hrs

Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives earlier rejected a bill proposed by their leader to temporarily fund the government

Republican division leading to US government shutdown

Could Ukraine be the first casualty of the US budget showdown?

Analysis and Comment • 10 hrs

The Assembly will hold its fifth meeting on drug use today (file image)

Clear from Assembly no part of society is drug-free

The seizure of cocaine off the Cork coast and the extent to which organised crime groups work to source drugs in South America may come …

Analysis and Comment • 14 hrs

Finance at heart of measures to tackle climate change

It is not always the case that diplomacy is carried out by the foreign ministries and prime minsters office. In these days of climate crisis, …

Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep

In Ireland alone last year, there were 365,000 cases of fraudulent scams

Scam alert - Higher incidence and more sophisticated

Scams are back in the news with two recent warnings from the banks about fraudulent contacts. While they're constantly increasing in frequency, they're also getting …

Business • 24 Sep

The HSE this week announced an external review into aspects of orthopaedic surgery at Temple Street (Pic: PA)

What led to poor surgical outcomes at Temple Street?

Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers looks at the timeline of events over the last week, beginning on Monday when the HSE announced an external review into …

Analysis and Comment • 23 Sep

Gardaí outside Leinster House on Wednesday (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

An already difficult situation could easily get worse

If the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, is to be believed, it is only a question of time before last Wednesday's ugly …

Analysis and Comment • 24 Sep

The UN General Assemble got off to an underwhelming start as only one of the 'P5' leaders showed up

UN comes in for harsh criticism during annual meeting

World leaders descended on New York this week for the annual opening session of the General Assembly.

World • 23 Sep

There were security orders in place for a while not to permit anyone to exit the grounds and the sense of siege was palpable

Politicians tally the impact of grimly eventful day

Demonstrators ran frenetically and shouted all manner of threats when politicians, or indeed anyone, tried to get inside the garda barrier to access the national …

Analysis and Comment • 21 Sep

Ireland is a big producer - and trader - of seafood, but high prices have put some consumers off (pic RollingNews.ie)

Sunk Cost: Seafood sales sink on higher prices

Irish people's love of seafood is being tested by a dramatic rise in the cost of fish, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 21 Sep

TDs returned to the Dáil following a ten-week summer break (file pic)

Budget is big political set piece of new Dáil term

Normally at this time of year the political system would be consumed by the impending budget, due to be delivered in three weeks' time, writes …

Analysis and Comment • 20 Sep

Unions were unhappy about how the news was delivered, saying it came like a 'bolt from the blue'

'It can't just be cut, cut, cut' - big changes for RTÉ

Selling RTÉ's headquarters would only deliver a short-term injection of cash to an organisation that needs long-term, sustainable funding, according to Dr Eileen Culloty from …

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar dismissed any notion that a spell in opposition can benefit a party after many years in Government

Election fever sweeps through party think-ins

It was that week in the year when politicians crowded into hotel meeting rooms, to refine their political message.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep

More than 20 names have departed the Dublin exchange since 2018 with just five joining in the same period

What next for Irish stock market amid departures?

The Irish stock exchange has seen a wave of departures in recent years with more exits possibly in the offing. Concerns have been expressed about …

Business • 17 Sep

Leo Varadkar was unapologetic when asked about his united Ireland remarks he'd made on the RTÉ's News at One

Varadkar's unity comment sparks verbal ping-pong

Leo Varadkar was on his way to an engagement in Ballymena, Co Antrim when word filtered through that the Northern Secretary had labelled him "unhelpful".

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep

Challenges abound in every sector ranging from the economic and environmental, to weather unpredictability and lack of labour (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

Peace of mind in short supply for agriculture sector

With just days to go until this year's National Ploughing Championships get under way in Ratheniska in Co Laois, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe …

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep

Drew Harris described last Wednesday's vote as 'a bitter blow' (file pic RollingNews.ie)

Harris damaged but can he survive no-confidence vote?

Drew Harris insists he will not resign as Garda Commissioner after the GRA voted no confidence in him, but how secure is his position?

Analysis and Comment • 16 Sep

The CCR is managed by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Explainer: How to keep your credit record in good shape

The Central Credit Register (CRR) is a system that collects and stores information about loans of €500 or more.

Business • 16 Sep

As modern workplaces evolve, employee priorities are shifting to more meaningful benefits

What perks and benefits are being used to retain staff?

Google was renowned for the perks and benefits it offered employees.

Business • 16 Sep

Almost 3,000 people lost their lives and countless more have lost their livelihoods after last week's earthquake in Morocco

Concern for migrants after weekend of African disasters

In one weekend, in two countries, at least 14,000 people have died as a result of natural disasters. Rebuilding after both disasters will take time …

World • 16 Sep

RTÉ is now projecting a deficit of €28 million for 2023 including the loss of licence fee revenue

RTÉ's crisis enters a new and more difficult phase

RTÉ's crisis has entered a new and more difficult phase as it implements a hiring freeze, seeks a valuation of its Montrose campus, and braces …

Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep

Micheál Martin was asked yesterday if he would lead his party into the next General Election and his answer was emphatic: 'Yes I will be. Absolutely'

When is absolute absolute? Martin and his big decision

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was asked if he would lead his party into the next General Election and his answer was emphatic: "Yes I …

Analysis and Comment • 13 Sep

The Tánaiste's first stop in Israel was Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Memorial Centre (Pic: Phil Behan/DFA)

Tánaiste faces duelling realities on Middle East visit

On his visit to the Middle East, Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced duelling realities - of an Israel that perceives immense hostility from Ireland, and activists …

World • 11 Sep

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst speaking after meeting with Media Minister Catherine Martin (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Crunch time for RTÉ as Govt awaits Bakhurst's big plan

At the first Cabinet meeting following the summer break, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that RTÉ needed to rebuild trust with both the Government and the …

Analysis and Comment • 12 Sep