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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.
Final day of campaigning kicks off as threat of hung UK parliament looms
A YouGov seat-prediction poll indicated the Tories could win a 28-seat majority tomorrow.
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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.
Six people killed in US shooting in New Jersey
The shooting took place at a graveyard and a supermarket.
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.
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'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.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to obtain passport for organised crime gang
He is currently detained at Mountjoy Garda Station.
Democrats claim 'overwhelming' evidence as they unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump
The charges stem from the president’s pressure on Ukraine to investigate his political rivals.
Bill Cosby loses appeal to overturn his sexual assault conviction
The 82-year-old is currently serving a three and a half year jail term.
'I did the alpha male thing of pretending all was okay': David Gillick on the importance of opening up
The track and field athlete struggled with his mental health after a series of injuries.
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Nun found guilty of breach of planning laws over Cork compound
Two nuns attended court today with a Child of Prague statue. The judge said “this is not the place for holy statues”.
Nine-year-old Belgian child genius drops out of university
His father said he quit because the university wanted to delay his degree until next year.
RTÉ Sport announce nominees for manager and team of the year awards
GAA, soccer and horse racing are among the sports represented in the shortlists.
Garda probe under way into a number of threatening letters sent to FAI staff
Officials from the FAI have declined an invitation to appear before an Oireachtas Committee tomorrow morning.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi told to 'stop the genocide' of Rohingya Muslims in top UN court
The court hearings are beginning on Human Rights day.
Woman (80s) dies in early morning house fire in Co Wexford
Emergency services attended the scene shortly before 7am this morning.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Japanese man in Dundalk by reason of insanity
A court heard today that victim Yosuke Sasaki (24) was a “fine, young man” who worked in a local factory in Dundalk.
Dublin is more expensive to live in than both London and Vienna
Despite falling in world rankings, Dublin remains one of the most expensive European cities to live in.
Liverpool seal progress to Champions League knockout stages with win in Salzburg
The Champions of Europe move on in a quest for a third-straight European Cup final.
Warning issued over theft of container with consignment of beef from Northern Ireland firm
The FSAI said it is liaising with gardaí and other agencies over the meat theft.
Varadkar accused of having a 'terrible air of detachment' for saying health and car insurance premiums are levelling off
‘The cure for whiplash is compensation payment in Ireland,’ said the Taoiseach.
Man who threw bucket of excrement over prison officer has sentence extended
Judge Martin Nolan described it as a “pretty low assault” that was nasty and ridiculing.
Girl (9) remains in critical condition after alleged assault by her parents five months ago, court hears
The child’s mother and father have been charged with child cruelty offences.
Canine carollers pack Christ Church Cathedral for annual mass
Dogs from all over the country packed out the cathedral.
Extinction Rebellion protesters dressed as bees glue themselves to Tory campaign bus
The incident happened at a JCB factory where Boris Johnson had delivered a speech.
Talks ongoing with RTÉ's top presenters and one has already taken over 15% pay cut, Forbes says
Director General Dee Forbes faced questions on RTÉ’s finances and its future at an Oireachtas Committee hearing today.
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Man who left scene of crash that killed man on motorway jailed for 20 months
Anthony Corcoran spoke to gardaí the morning after he knocked down Peter Maunde.
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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 (1314)
Yes (612)
I don't know/I've no opinion (117)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
'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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