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January
January 2026
Winter outbreaks
'It's gone under the radar': Senior doctor warns against cutting RSV immunisation for babies
Child poverty
Child who waited years for dental care now has to have jaw 'broken twice', committee told
beefy
Bord Bia to discuss calls for chair to resign over his firm importing Brazilian beef to Ireland
Deportations
Justice Minister says 25 convicted sex offenders removed from Ireland since operation launched
The Morning Lead
Irish judge refused to use preferred name of transgender child in State care
Another judge corrected a Tusla solicitor who used a child’s preferred pronouns, telling them that the child in “biological reality” was a girl.
Venezuela
Irish citizen among prisoners released from Venezuelan jail after US capture of Nicolas Maduro
vital gaza aid
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Aid workers at the Al-Ghabawi facility called it ‘death by bureaucracy’ as the vital aid supplies sit gathering dust.
Gaza
At the Rafah crossing, McEntee sees wheelchairs and kids' games among the aid blocked by Israel
Helen McEntee said that she will not “rush” the Occupied Territories Bill in its current form when the ceasefire in Gaza is “so fragile”.
Support for Gaza
Ireland to give €42 million to aid Palestine as McEntee visits Rafah border crossing
Middle east tour
Ireland and Egypt jointly urge caution as Trump threatens strikes on Iran
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee is visiting Egypt and Jordan in a crucially timed tour of the Middle East.
The Morning Lead
Over 100 senior Tusla workers told CEO reform timeline put kids 'at significant risk of harm'
A letter to the agency’s CEO flagged major concerns with senior management’s plans, asking, “Are the courts aware this is happening?”.
car insurance
Brokers in the dark as leading Irish insurance underwriter ceases trading
Tens of thousands of customers are expected to be affected.
big oil
'The oil companies are ready': Trump says US oil firms were informed in advance of Venezuela raid
Last year
2025
new year's resolutions
How much you could save by cutting back on smoking, alcohol, and eating out in 2026
What to listen to
John Creedon on 30 years of Christmas presenting: 'I don't get nervous on air - but I do today'
Homelessness today
Life at the Lighthouse café at Christmas: 'If I touched your life ... I was like a hurricane'
In the the Lighthouse Cafe, many people who have been on their own recovery journey are leading an innovative service that links those who need meals in with long-term supports.
Interntional community
Ireland, Japan, France and more condemn new Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Royal Family
What more have we learned of the former Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein and Maxwell?
co meath
Gardaí investigating suspected arson attack on Co Meath pharmacy that's been 'destroyed'
Locals have rallied around the owner of the pharmacy today.
National Materntiy Strategy
Politicians press HSE CEO on future plans for Galway maternity ward where care is under review
Road Safety
Family makes safety plea as driver sentenced for hit-and-run that left woman severely injured
Margaret Rooney’s family say that the injuries she sustained triggered a mental and physical decline that meant she was never able to return to her family home.
Legal Reforms
Irish expert: UK-style cut to jury trials wouldn't solve backlog, and would need a referendum
Edenderry
'A smile that could light any room': Funeral held for 4-year-old Tadgh Farrell killed in Edenderry attack
Community in grief
‘We won’t be intimidated’: Edenderry turns out for vigil to mourn Mary and Tadgh
“It sends a message not just to Edenderry but towns right across the country – people won’t put up with this anymore”.
Murder Probe
Taoiseach leads tributes to boy and great aunt killed in petrol bomb attack in Edenderry
The Taoiseach said that it is “difficult to comprehend” the level of “inhumanity” involved in the deadly attack.
The Morning Lead
Staff at Irish Meta client company to strike over claims firm is 'misclassifying' their roles
Staff are arguing that their roles are misclassified and that they are entitled to better pay and conditions for the work they have been carrying out.
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