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Yesterday
18th April 2024
Stardust inquests deliver verdict of unlawful killing in the case of all 48 victims
The jury yesterday said they could not reach a unanimous verdict, and had instead come to a majority decision.
Updated 18 Apr
80.8k
This week
14th April 2024 - 19th April 2024
Irish people describe 'chaos' at Dubai Airport after 'catastrophic' flooding in the city
Updated 17 Apr
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'I'm going through a lot of scary stuff': 11-year-old boy with psychosis and his parents plead for help
The young boy has struggled to access certain services despite the efforts of his parents and healthcare workers.
Children and adolescents with complex needs often struggle to get access to services due to confusion over which health team is best placed to intervene
During a recent episode, a young boy in Dublin attempted to take his own life
The boy's parents believe if their son had received early intervention years ago, his condition would not have deteriorated to this point
Órla Ryan
16 Apr
28.2k
Lidl's kitchen essentials in store from Thursday April 18
Lidl
Apr 17
1100W Espresso machine
1.5L removable water tank.
€79.99
Electric coffee grinder
For 8–9 cups of brewed coffee.
€9.99
500W Milk frother
One button control with 4 programmes.
€19.99
Measuring jug set
Two piece set measures liquids (ml, L) as well as flour, sugar, rice, oats etc.
€3.99 per set
Insulated glasses
Choose from latte, cappuccino, tea or espresso glasses.
€8.99 per pack
Salter air fryer
3.2 litre capacity.
€39.99 €44.99
Panini maker
Low-fat contact grilling for meat, fish or vegetables.
€34.99 €49.99
Kitchen scales
With removable weighing bowl.
€9.99
Toaster
Defrost, reheat and cancel functions.
€21.99
Water filter refills
Reduces taste-impairing substances, limescale, metals and trace impurities.
€14.99 per pack of 3
Aluminium frying pan 28cm
Suitable for all hob types – including induction.
€14.99
Kitchen utensils
Silicone tip protects cookware from scratches.
Multi-buy 2 for €7 or €3.99 each
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Last week
7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
Explainer: What's in the UK's Cass Review and what does it mean for trans healthcare?
Trans young people in Ireland “currently do not have access to any form of gender identity-related healthcare”, Trans Equality Together said.
10 Apr
6.4k
Varadkar 'confident' Stormont can withstand shock resignation of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
Updated 8 Apr
17.0k
Power largely restored as Storm Kathleen passes over Ireland
Updated 7 Apr
17.9k
26
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion to contest European election in Ireland South
7 Apr
15.5k
47
Man (20s) dies after motorcycle collision in Wicklow
7 Apr
19.4k
2
Young girl rescued from sea at Dún Laoghaire
Updated 7 Apr
59.0k
Poll: Are you a renter?
7 Apr
24.2k
47
Man dies after being hit by car in Cork overnight
7 Apr
22.9k
6
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Simon Harris’ housing and tax promises, Storm Kathleen and Gaza ceasefire talks
7 Apr
5.9k
This month
April 2024
Grab your kitchen essentials at Lidl
Lidl
Apr 6
600W Hand blender set
Adjustable speed settings | Turbo boost button for powerful pulse blending
€19.99
1400W Digital air fryer
Fries without needing to add oil or fat | 80°C to 200°C | 8 preset programmes
€37.99
Rice cooker
Cooks all types of rice without burning or boiling over | Removable aluminium cooking insert | Steamer insert for steaming vegetables, fish, etc.
€19.99
1000W Contact grill
Low-fat cooking of meat, fish, vegetables, for grilling sandwiches or paninis | 2 min heat-up time | Removable drip tray
€19.99
Stainless steel kettle
Boils 1L water in approx. 2 minutes 30 | Boil dry protection – automatically switches off when the kettle is empty
€24.99 or €19.99 on Lidl Plus
Mini pan assortment
Choose from mini frying pan, wok or saucepan | Suitable for all hob types (excluding induction) | Oven safe up to 150
€3.99
1200W Waffle maker
High-quality non-stick coating | Makes 2 heart-shaped waffles at once
€29.99
Food storage containers
5 piece set | Microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe
€2.99
Fridge organiser
Choose from 2 pack (3L) or 1 pack (5L).
€2.99
250W Smoothie maker
Two tumblers for on the go | Cross blade made from high-quality stainless steel | Tumblers, lids and cross blade suitable for dishwashers | Non-slip feet
€21.99
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Around 12,000 premises still without electricity as Storm Kathleen hits Ireland
A Status Yellow wind warning is in place for the entire country.
ESB Networks is working to restore power to thousands of premises
Dozens of flights between Ireland and the UK have been cancelled or delayed
The RSA has urged road users to take caution if travelling during the storm
Órla Ryan
Updated 6 Apr
71.0k
75
Three men appear in court after multiple drug seizures in Dublin this week
Updated 6 Apr
17.0k
Poll: Do you understand how the European Union works?
6 Apr
17.0k
54
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Kathleen, Fine Gael Ard Fheis and readers’ childcare woes
6 Apr
5.8k
'Demons were following me': Call to make HHC illegal after users experience psychotic episodes
HHC, a semisynthetic cannabinoid derived from CBD, is widely available in Ireland.
There are growing concerns that HHC is triggering psychotic episodes in certain people
HHC vapes are widely available online, and in vape and CBD shops
"I was seeing and hearing things that weren't there. I was being followed around by demons," one man told us
Órla Ryan
4 Apr
20.1k
Two more measles cases confirmed - bringing total number this year to 11
3 Apr
9.3k
43
'I spent 1,300 days there and I get nothing': Mother and Baby Home survivors consider legal action
Thousands of people are excluded from the Government’s redress scheme.
"It's a kick in the gut. It's like being victimised all over again," one woman said
A number of survivors are considering legal action over their exclusion from the scheme
St Joseph's baby home in Stamullen is not covered by the scheme, despite a recommendation to include it
Órla Ryan
2 Apr
14.9k
Last month
March 2024
Children 'suffering' as life-changing surgery delayed at Temple Street after spinal controversy
Parents and a consultant have raised concerns about the impact of long waiting lists on children’s quality of life.
Several hundred children are currently waiting for spinal and orthoepaedic surgery at Temple Street
Many children who require time-sensitive surgery have been waiting for months
The hospital has been embroiled in controversy since it emerged that one child died and others suffered serious post-surgery complications
Órla Ryan
25 Mar
7.5k
Palestinian man who slept on Mount Street came to Ireland to escape 'death at any moment'
Mohamed has been deeply affected by the situation in Gaza, describing it as a “massacre”.
Órla Ryan
22 Mar
15.6k
RELATED
O'Gorman denies asylum seekers were moved from Mount Street because of St Patrick's Day
17 Mar
Asylum seekers who left Dublin Mountains camp attempt to find shelter for the night
16 Mar
Government accused of 'playing games' as some asylum seekers bussed to Dublin Mountains return to city
16 Mar
Garda killer Pearse McAuley described as 'philosopher' during funeral mass
21 Mar
33.6k
Three more measles cases confirmed in latest weekly figures
20 Mar
8.8k
17
Govt insists election not needed in wake of Varadkar resignation
“After seven years in office, I am no longer the best person for that job,” Leo Varadkar said today.
Varadkar’s resignation as Fine Gael leader is effective immediately, but he will stay on as Taoiseach until his successor is elected by the party
A general election is not likely to be called, despite mounting pressure from the opposition
Fine Gael is expected to elect a new leader before the party's Ard Fheis on 6 April
Updated 20 Mar
156k
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'A slap in the face': Mother and baby home survivors told they need photo ID to apply for redress
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said applicants who don’t have photo ID will be “treated empathetically and on a case-by-case basis”.
The Government's long-awaited redress scheme finally opens for applications today
Many elderly survivors do not have a passport, driving licence or Public Service Card
One man was told his mother cannot apply without photo ID, but he could apply on her behalf if she died
Órla Ryan
Updated 20 Mar
21.1k
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'They're waiting for us to die': Industrial school abuse survivors say they need urgent support
4 Mar
Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
27 Feb
Over 2,800 applications to Tusla's tracing service still awaiting social worker allocation
11 Feb
It could take over 60 years to set up enough early intervention psychosis teams, TD warns
Órla Ryan
21 hrs ago
12.0k
'Everyone knows drugs are sold and people are intimidated in areas affected by poverty'
The North Inner City Drugs and Alcohol Task Force has been reestablished amid a national conversation about our approach to drug use.
The task force has been set up at a time when service providers in Dublin are bracing themselves for an increase in opioid use
Areas in the north inner city have long been "traumatised" by poverty and addiction, Dr Austin O'Carroll told us
He said the availability of naloxone was vital in preventing deaths during a recent spike in overdoses in Dublin and Cork
Órla Ryan
17 Mar
13.1k
RELATED
Taoiseach expects Oireachtas committee on drug use to be up and running no later than April
13 Feb
Ireland has 'once in a generation' chance to decriminalise personal drug use, Paul Reid says
25 Jan
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
3 Jan
Four measles cases now confirmed in Ireland
Updated 14 Mar
19.9k
67
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
10 Mar
13.1k
25
Man and woman arrested in Dublin in connection with money laundering offences
10 Mar
19.8k
'Disabled people are not a burden': Campaigner thanks public for resounding No vote
10 Mar
22.4k
110
Varadkar says O'Gorman doesn't need to resign over referendum result
Updated 9 Mar
39.7k
87
Nine more suspected measles cases in latest weekly figures
6 Mar
6.7k
'They're waiting for us to die': Industrial school abuse survivors say they need urgent support
Survivors have criticised the Government’s proposed support plan, saying it doesn’t address many of their concerns.
4 Mar
14.0k
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
2 Mar
39.7k
February
February 2024
'My son is not there anymore': How young people with psychosis are falling through the cracks
The earlier a person’s symptoms are treated, the better the outcome – but many people with psychosis or schizophrenia struggle to get access to care.
Karin Kenny believes her son Kielan's life would be very different if he had received early intervention for psychosis
He was previously in school but now needs full-time care and experiences weeks-long psychotic episodes
A new series by The Journal and Noteworthy will explore access to services for young people who experience psychosis
Órla Ryan
29 Feb
27.0k
Controversial Mother and Baby Home redress scheme will open for applications next month
27 Feb
7.9k
Review into sex work law to be published later this year, four years after initial deadline
27 Feb
6.8k
Person tried to get job at asylum seeker hostel to 'cause trouble and enact racial discrimination'
The individual was not hired after Dublin City Dorms carried out a background check.
A staff member at the centre raised security concerns with the International Protection Accommodation Services
Dublin City Dorms began operating as an accommodation centre in early 2023, having previously been a tourist hostel
The centre was among the buildings vandalised during the Dublin riots in November
Órla Ryan
22 Feb
16.9k
Man in his 70s charged with 23 counts of historical assault at south Dublin school
6 hrs ago
27.7k
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