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Wednesday 28 July 2021
The man was convicted by a jury at the Central Criminal Court in April of two sample counts of orally raping his brother.
The Department confirmed the latest figures this afternoon.
The Courts Service has put the increase in divorce cases down to both Covid-19 and a change in law which reduced waiting times.
The 24-year-old has withdrawn from tomorrow’s women’s all-around final.
The lockdown of Australia’s largest city will last at least until 28 August.
The health minister said it is “absolutely not on the cards and won’t be on the cards”.
The report, published today, found that the friend stayed in the unit “on more than one occasion”.
Varadkar said Zappone approached Coveney about the position.
Liam Campbell is suspected of international weapons smuggling in Lithuania.
A review of the coverage of Ireland’s first medal success of the Tokyo Olympics.
The UK Prime Minister set out elements of his Government’s Beating Crime Plan, including the wider use of Stop and Search powers.
Philomena Lee and Mary Harney are among the women taking legal action against the State.
63% were concerned about their children’s emotional development and 51% were concerned about social skills.
Another young child has been taken to hospital where they remain in intensive care.
The overall bill for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment now stands at over €8.3 billion.
Security officers on the Luas are temporarily increasing after a report found many women feel unsafe on public transport.
This will also extend to those who live with people with underlying conditions.
It’s alleged to have happened at a hotel being used for mandatory hotel quarantine.
Siobhan Haughey has created history in the pool today.
Disruption is expected to continue throughout the morning.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Jordison was voted the greatest drummer of the previous 25 years by readers of drumming magazine Rhythm in 2010.
It was a positive day for Ireland at the Sea Forest Waterway and Kokugikan Arena.
We spent a morning down in Dunmore East to hear what fishermen had to say to the Minister for the Marine.
Plans for the display of some modern artworks to liven up parts of Leinster House are also under consideration.
Ambulance crews had earlier taken two children to hospital.
Team Ireland have won their first medal in Tokyo after an outstanding race from the women’s four.
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien visited the site this week.
Galway had seven survivors from the side that lost in Tullamore last month.
The gripping accounts served as opening testimony in a House investigation of the attack.
Footage on social media shows flood waters sweep through Swords this afternoon while crews were also deployed yo Malahide and Portmarnock.
Weddings to double to 100, vaccines for children and Olympics latest.
The headmaster “believed he was acting in the interests of the institution in protecting it from scandal”.
The waste water treatment plant will be completed in 2025.
At least 16 people were injured and five remain missing.
The transfer of Raphael Varane is reportedly worth €40million rising to €49million with add-ons.
Minister Darragh O’Brien had previously said he would launch the new plan in July but this was pushed back last week.
THIS MONTH, WE’RE taking a deep dive into public transport as part of The Good Information Project, including how safe it is to use.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is temporarily increasing the number of security officers on Luas trams and at platforms following a report on women’s safety.
The report found that men and women experience violence on public transport at a similar rate, but that women are more likely to experience sexual harassment or assault than men.
It identified that women are more concerned about their safety on public transport, which can cause anxiety and occasional avoidance of using public transport at certain times or avoiding going out altogether.
Campaigners told The Journal that societal changes, more inclusive planning, and better infrastructure – like more lighting at bus stops - are important actions to make public transport safer.
So today, we’re asking you: Do you feel safe on public transport?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
A shower and t-storm; breezy in the p.m.
Max: 16 °C
Min: 10 °C
A shower or two; breezy in the morning
Max: 17 °C
Min: 11 °C
Cloudy with a passing shower or two
Max: 18 °C
Min: 11 °C
