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Minister Joe McHugh said further works will be carried out during school holidays

Children return to school buildings after safety works

Two west Dublin primary schools are making plans for the return of children to their original classrooms after confirmation today that precautionary works to address structural safety concerns at the schools have been completed.

News • 12 Dec 18

Gardaí in Finglas are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

Man in his 60s killed in road collision in Dublin

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s was killed in a road collision in Dublin.

News • 12 Dec 18

Billy Mooney faced a total of 19 charges at Letterkenny Circuit Court

Man jailed after €102,000 is stolen from Donegal firm

A man who stole €102,000 from the company he worked for in Co Donegal to give to men he met in online chat rooms has been jailed for one year.

Ulster • 13 Dec 18

A MetroLink underground station is planned for Townsend Street in the city

Protest in Dublin over proposed MetroLink route

A protest was held this evening over plans to demolish a swimming pool and apartment block in Dublin city centre to make way for the MetroLink rail line.

News • 11 Dec 18

Gardaí say the emails are designed to get people to hand over rental deposits

Gardaí issue warning over email rental scam

Gardaí have issued a warning about a potential rental scam that is in operation.

News • 11 Dec 18

The pensions anomaly was described as 'bonkers' by Minister Paschal Donohoe

Over 55,000 people set to receive pension hikes

Over 55,000 people are set to receive pension increases by March under a Government proposal to eliminate an anomaly which had the effect of penalising those who opted out of the workforce for reasons including caring responsibilities.

News • 23 Nov 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was in Carrick-on-Shannon for the jobs announcement this evening

90 new jobs to be created in Leitrim electrical firm

A Co Leitrim based electrical contract company is to create 90 new jobs over the next two years as part of an extension of its operations in Carrick-on-Shannon.

News • 23 Nov 18

The man had been missing since early yesterday

Dublin man reported missing has been located

A 68-year-old man who had been reported missing has now been located, according to gardaí.

Dublin • 23 Nov 18

SIPTU said the move away from fossil fuels could be 'devastating' for its members

SIPTU calls for support for Bord na Móna workers

SIPTU has called for a "Just Transition Fund" to provide financial support and redeployment options to workers in companies like Bord na Móna, who will be hit by Ireland's requirement to meet climate change targets and move to a low carbon economy.

News • 23 Nov 18

GPs say the figures released by the HSE are misleading

Release of GP medical card scheme earnings criticised

Two medical unions have criticised the HSE for releasing the payments made to GPs or GP practices last year, under the medical card scheme.

News • 23 Nov 18

The shooting happened during a dispute between the two families

Father and daughter jailed following Dublin shooting

A father and daughter have been jailed for five years for firing the same gun during a family row in which a six-month-old baby was shot in the legs.

News • 23 Nov 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed the Fine Gael Ard Fheis tonight

Taoiseach promises five years of income tax cuts

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has committed to increase the point at which people pay the top rate of tax to €50,000 for a single person and €100,000 for a two income married couple over the next five budgets.

Politics • 17 Nov 18

The drugs were found hidden in the luggage of a woman in her 50s

Heroin worth €2.1m seized at Dublin Airport

Heroin worth an estimated €2.1 million has been seized by Revenue officers at Dublin Airport.

Dublin • 17 Nov 18

British PM Theresa May is battling to secure support for her Brexit deal

Alternative Brexit plans won't solve border issue - May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned her Tory opponents that their alternate Brexit plans would not make their problems disappear as she faced a continuing battle to win over sceptical MPs.

Brexit • 17 Nov 18

The ARA San Juan disappeared in November last year with 44 crew on board

Wreckage of missing Argentine navy submarine located

The wreckage of an Argentine navy submarine that exploded and disappeared one year ago with 44 crew on board has been located in the Atlantic Ocean.

World • 17 Nov 18

The attack happened in the Rinsmore Drive area of the city

Probe into 'barbaric' shooting incident in Co Derry

Police in Co Derry are investigating a shooting incident in the city last night.

Ulster • 17 Nov 18

GPs can make an individual choice as to whether-or-not they provide the service

Contract agreed for provision of abortion services

A contract for the provision of abortion services in community settings has been agreed between the Irish Medical Organisation and the Minister for Health.

News • 14 Nov 18

Gardaí at Mayfield have appealed for any witnesses to contact them

Elderly man killed in Co Cork road crash

A man in his 80s has been killed in a road crash in Co Cork.

News • 15 Nov 18

John McClean is due back before the court on 9 January

Former rugby coach facing 38 indecent assault charges

A former schools rugby coach and teacher has appeared in court charged with indecent assault offences at a south Dublin college dating back more than 40 years.

Courts • 14 Nov 18

Seven people were killed during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza in recent days

Gaza groups announce Egypt-backed ceasefire with Israel

Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip have announced an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel.

News • 13 Nov 18

Dublin bus driver Osborn Irabor had pleaded not guilty to careless driving causing the death of Mary White

Dublin bus driver handed four year driving ban

Drivers must have particular regard to the vulnerability of cyclists on the road, a judge has said in the sentencing of a bus driver whose driving caused the death of cyclist.

News • 12 Nov 18

The Psychiatric Nurses Association has called on Minister Harris to intervene

Ambulance service says service not affected by action

The National Ambulance Service has said there has been no interruption of services after an overtime ban by around 500 staff commenced last Wednesday.

News • 09 Nov 18

Screen Ireland said organising the film industry forum was 'proving challenging'

ICTU withdraws from film industry forum

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has withdrawn from a proposed forum to address ongoing issues in the film industry.

News • 08 Nov 18

Ryanair described the claims in the lawsuit as 'false' and 'doomed to fail'

Ryanair and Michael O'Leary sued by US shareholder

Ryanair and its CEO Michael O'Leary are being sued in New York by a shareholder accusing the airline of defrauding its investors, and inflating its share price by overstating its ability to manage its labour relations and keep costs down.

News • 08 Nov 18

The INTO will ballot its members after a month-long consultation period

INTO to ballot for industrial action in pay dispute

The Irish National Teachers Organisation is to ballot its 36,000 members for industrial action following their rejection of proposals aimed at addressing pay inequality among public servants recruited since 2011.

News • 07 Nov 18

Newsheadlines

Children return to school buildings after safety works

Man in his 60s killed in road collision in Dublin

Man jailed after €102,000 is stolen from Donegal firm

Protest in Dublin over proposed MetroLink route

Gardaí issue warning over email rental scam

Over 55,000 people set to receive pension hikes

90 new jobs to be created in Leitrim electrical firm

Dublin man reported missing has been located

SIPTU calls for support for Bord na Móna workers

Release of GP medical card scheme earnings criticised

Father and daughter jailed following Dublin shooting

Taoiseach promises five years of income tax cuts

Heroin worth €2.1m seized at Dublin Airport

Alternative Brexit plans won't solve border issue - May

Wreckage of missing Argentine navy submarine located

Probe into 'barbaric' shooting incident in Co Derry

Contract agreed for provision of abortion services

Elderly man killed in Co Cork road crash

Former rugby coach facing 38 indecent assault charges

Gaza groups announce Egypt-backed ceasefire with Israel

Dublin bus driver handed four year driving ban

Ambulance service says service not affected by action

ICTU withdraws from film industry forum

Ryanair and Michael O'Leary sued by US shareholder

INTO to ballot for industrial action in pay dispute

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