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Defence Forces monitor west coast as shadow fleet ships enter EEZ

An Irish Air Corps surveillance plane was dispatched earlier this morning to an area off the west coast as two Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were detected travelling through Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone

Ireland • 1 hr

Geese vs people? Report maps feeding sites amid planning battles

The interim study on light-bellied brent geese, obtained by Prime Time, is intended to act as a planning framework to help local authorities permit housing development across Dublin, while meeting conservation commitments to the protected species.

Prime Time • 12 hrs

National Gender Service can't close waiting list - HSE

The HSE has advised the National Gender Service that it does not have the authority to close its waiting list, despite the service announcing plans to do so earlier this week.

Health • 13 Dec

Transgender care waiting list to close due to resourcing concerns

The National Gender Service (NGS), which provides healthcare for transgender adults, is closing its waiting lists due to a lack of resources, Prime Time has learned

Prime Time • 12 Dec

Organised crime driving surge in laughing gas abuse - Revenue

Revenue and Customs officials have told Prime Time that nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is being brought into Ireland at scale by organised crime gangs, and used nationwide.

Prime Time • 11 Dec

'I can't breathe' - Mother recalls daughter's final hours at UHL

An inquest into Niamh McNally's death returned a verdict on 27 November of medical misadventure. A post-mortem found Niamh died from "asphyxiation secondary to pulmonary haemorrhage likely resulting from the erosion of collateral arteries" in the heart.

Prime Time • 04 Dec

'We've done all we can do to fix M50,' warns TII

Transport Infrastructure Ireland says there is almost nothing it can do to address traffic gridlock on the M50, while accepting that the road has reached capacity

Prime Time • 02 Dec

From paramilitary to president: Who was Chaim Herzog?

The proposal is now paused, but questions continue to be asked about Chaim Herzog's legacy and whether the renaming should proceed at a later date. Several councillors have publicly said they still support the plan to change the name.

Clarity • 05 Dec

Composite image of Brendan Hayes and his father John

Family calls for justice 50 years from 'forgotten' airport bomb

The family of a man killed in a bomb attack on Dublin Airport 50 years ago today say their grief is being deepened by "the continued lack of truth and justice" surrounding the case.

Prime Time • 29 Nov

Senior garda warns of 'alarming' scale of child grooming in games

Amid growing concerns over child safety on Roblox, one of the most popular gaming platforms among primary school pupils, Prime Time set up test accounts and spent roughly 12 hours playing on the platform.

Prime Time • 27 Nov

Compilation image including the peacocks at the McVerry Trust site

Peacocks & Payments: Old issues cloud McVerry Trust revamp plans

The week started brightly for the embattled Peter McVerry Trust. After delaying for over a year, the homelessness charity on Tuesday finally published its accounts for 2023.

Prime Time • 21 Nov

Expert raises public health concerns about Cork water quality

The current quality of Cork city's drinking water is a "potentially serious public health concern", according to a legal submission made by a prominent public health specialist

Munster • 21 Nov

Dyslexia: How a specialist school changed my son's life

When her son was diagnosed with dyslexia four years ago, sports presenter Marie Crowe found herself navigating a system she knew little about.

Prime Time • 20 Nov

Heavy loads: Laundrette users open up about their housing crises

When Prime Time visited the Speed Queen laundrette in Belgard, Tallaght this week, 22 shiny machines were whirring away. Among the steady stream of people carrying bags and baskets of clothes was Laura Delves.

Prime Time • 14 Nov

Outsourced thinking? Experts consider AI's impact on our brains

As AI tools quickly become part of daily life, some scientists and technologists are asking whether the convenience comes at a cost

Prime Time • 11 Nov

EC expresses 'concern' in wake of new phone location data exposé

Hundreds of devices carried by EU and NATO officials have been tracked to personal and secure locations in Belgium through commercially available phone location data which was obtained by a group of European news outlets.

Prime Time • 04 Nov

Revealed: The fake letters and 'miracle cure' behind Carey's scam

Prime Time has obtained ten forged medical letters at the heart of DJ Carey's cancer scam, for which he was jailed for five and a half years yesterday.

Prime Time • 04 Nov

Inside DJ Carey's con: How a legend deceived and defrauded

DJ Carey, once one of hurling's biggest stars, used his reputation to convince people he needed money for cancer treatment.

Prime Time • 03 Nov

Parents issue warning after son dies following aerosol inhalation

The parents of a Dublin teenager who died last month after inhaling fumes from an aerosol deodorant are urging others to speak to their children about the dangers involved

Prime Time • 28 Oct

Who was behind the 'Spoil The Vote' campaign?

A network of businesspeople and online commentators campaigned for voters to spoil their ballots as a form of protest. Here's who they are — and how they became part of the movement

Clarity • 25 Oct

Composite image showing Ireland’s three presidential candidates (catherine connolly, jim gavin and heather humphreys) in front of a stock image of Áras an Uachtaráin

Count guide: Loose horse, miraculous medals and turnout

There are two certainties in Irish elections - firstly, pundits will predict that "transfers will be crucial"; secondly, somebody will put a miraculous medal into a ballot box along with their vote.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Oct

From outrage to unrest: How the clashes in Citywest unfolded

Within 24 hours of an alleged sexual assault of a child near Citywest, outrage online had escalated into unrest and violent clashes with Gardaí. This timeline focuses on how that online mobilisation unfolded.

Clarity • 25 Oct

AI-generated deepfake videos target presidential election

Meta and Google have removed AI-generated deepfake videos spreading false claims about the presidential election. Experts say these videos amount to disinformation and that the sophistication of the videos could easily fool voters.

Clarity • 22 Oct

BUNREACHT ARAS - Constitution document overlaid on black and white image of Aras

The potentially key presidential powers that have never been used

If the big house in the park and significant salary weren't enough of a clue, the Constitution makes it unmistakable: according to Bunreacht na hÉireann, the President "shall take precedence over all other persons in the State".

Prime Time • 22 Oct

What did Heather Humphreys do for Shane O'Farrell's family?

A central issue facing Fine Gael presidential candidate Heather Humphreys on the campaign trail has been how much support she gave the family of hit-and-run victim Shane O'Farrell in their long fight for justice.

Clarity • 18 Oct