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Gardaí ruled out terrorism links in 'random' Dundalk killing, court hears
Mohamed Morei has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of Yosuke Sasaki in January 2018.
RTÉ has deferred its decision to relocate Lyric FM from Limerick
It means a reprieve for now for the jobs located at the Limerick studios.
Suggestions children aged 4 would be taught about masturbation called out as 'dangerous scaremongering'
The minister said the ethos of the school is central to any curriculum and will be protected.
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Limerick FC set to be liquidated
The SSE Airtricity League club is on the verge of extinction after a court hearing in Ennis today.
Hospitals granted 190 extra beds in bid to tackle winter pressure
An initial tranche of 83 beds have been approved for opening.
National Lottery apologises after top prizes worth €180k not included in scratch card games
The lottery regulator was notified of the issue earlier last month.
New Jersey: Mayor says gunmen 'targeted' Jewish supermarket
A police officer, three bystanders and two suspects died in the shooting in Jersey City.
Two Irish men charged with conspiracy to import guns and drugs in UK
A third man, who was also arrested, remains in custody for questioning.
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International footballers' union backs Irish amateur player banned for social media comments
The player believes he was suspended for criticising the League’s support of John Delaney, a claim the League denies.
Baby died from head injuries most likely caused by at least three impacts on hard surface, court told
The severity of the toddler’s injuries could not have been caused accidentally, the jury was told.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to cash-in-transit robbery in Trim
A cash box with an undisclosed amount of money was stolen on Monday.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of teenager in Derry 20 years ago
Jonathan Cairns was found dead in a shallow grave in Loughermore Forest in 1999.
Von der Leyen's Green Deal promises a carbon-neutral EU by 2050
At least 25% of the EU’s long-term budget should be dedicated to climate action, the EU Commission has said.
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Gardaí arrest 10 people and seize thousands of euro worth of drugs in West Cork
West Cork gardaí held a day of action yesterday.
Aung San Suu Kyi denies Burma genocide claims at top UN court
The former pro-democracy figurehead refuted allegations that the army had killed civilians in 2017.
Greta Thunberg named Time magazine's Person of the Year
The magazine cover has a picture of Thunberg with the subtitle “The Power of Youth.”
Elderly woman with medical card pursued by debt collectors after private hospital treatment
The HSE has defended the use of debt collection agencies.
'Organic but organised': How misinformation is spreading in the UK election campaign
A photo of a young boy on a hospital floor and a punch-that-wasn’t have shaped the debate ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Retired garda arrested over immigration irregularities at garda station
The man, who is in his 60s, was arrested this morning.
Bertie Ahern announces landslide victory for independence in Bougainville referendum
The region was voting on whether to become independent from Papua New Guinea.
Lisa Smith remanded in custody for a further four weeks
The 38-year-old is accused of being a member of the so-called Islamic State.
Controversial Oireachtas printer to cost the State over €2 million
The mistakes made were ‘honest mistakes’ the latest reports states.
Boris Johnson avoids interview by going into fridge as final day of campaigning kicks off
A YouGov seat-prediction poll indicated the Tories could win a 28-seat majority tomorrow.
Three teens arrested for trying to rob Mullingar off-licence with fake gun
The teens fled the store empty-handed after being fended off by a member of staff.
Dáil clerk has 'no jurisdiction' to investigate Dara Murphy complaints
The Dáil Committee on Members’ Interests is to meet on Thursday but questions remain as to whether they have the power to investigate.
Gangs use 'expendable' young men to control parts of south Dublin – study
New research finds that children as young as 10 are being groomed for criminal activity.
Poll: Is Ireland doing enough to tackle climate change?
Richard Bruton is set to tell a climate summit that Ireland will play its part in dealing with climate change.
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Non-binary pronoun 'they' named word of the year by Merriam-Webster dictionary
More and more people are exercising their right to choose the pronoun by which they are identified.
'If he gets selected as Ireland captain, he’ll do a great job' - Van Graan backs O'Mahony
The 30-year-old Munster skipper is among the candidates to succeed Rory Best.
Bruton says country determined to play its part on climate as Ireland ranked lowest on action
Bruton’s is travelling to the COP25 climate summit in Madrid today.
Recovery of victims from New Zealand volcano eruption hampered by conditions
Monitoring agency GeoNet said further eruptions on White Island were ‘likely’.
'Lily is 83. Her son has moved in - and he's taken control of her pension'
New research being launched today shows how vulnerable adults are falling through the cracks when it comes to safeguarding.
Commission outlines options to cap the amount of damages awarded in personal injury claims
Soft tissue, or whiplash claims, are the most common claims made in Ireland.
Legal limbo to end for Dublin's horse-drawn carriage drivers as new law to sort out licence debacle
Since 2018 Dublin City Council no longer issue carriage drivers licences, which drivers say could lead to unlicensed operators and concerns for animal welfare.
'Wombs, periods, they're taboo subjects': Patients appeal to TDs and Senators for endometriosis support
Women have been advocating for change in this area and to support the 155,000 women who suffer from it.
Multiple senior gardaí under investigation for alleged bullying and harassment
Official complaints were lodged against these members in the last six months.
Yesterday’s News
Murphy claims bill 'unconstitutional' as Dáil debates Sinn Féin's rent freeze legislation
The bill would see rents frozen for the next three years.
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Poll: Is Ireland doing enough to tackle climate change?
MINISTER FOR CLIMATE Action Richard Bruton is set to tell a climate summit in Spain today that Ireland is determined to play its part in tackling climate change.
This follows yesterday’s launch of the 2020 Climate Change Performance Index, a global report which ranked Ireland among the worst-performing European countries for climate action.
Ireland placed 41st out of 57 countries.
Bruton will tell the COP25 summit today that Ireland is implementing its Climate Action Plan, the government’s initiative to ensure the country reaches its 2030 emission targets.
So, today we’re asking: Is Ireland doing enough to tackle climate change?
Poll Results:
No (3782)
Yes (1842)
I don't know/I've no opinion (350)
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'Lily is 83. Her son has moved in - and he's taken control of her pension'
By Senator Colette Kelleher
'Feeder school' league tables: Here's why they give parents a distorted view of what constitutes a decent school
By Barra Roantree and Selina McCoy
Column: The results of the UK general election could hugely impact the Irish border - and not for the first time
By Cormac Moore
A December election does not come around often, writes Cormac Moore.
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