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Excavation continues
Evidence of second burial site found on grounds of former Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Suicide reduction strategy
The number of people presenting in Irish hospitals due to self-harm has fallen
tusla
Review into Tusla's involvement with Kyran Durnin won't be published
A review identified policy and practice “weaknesses” in Tusla’s involvement with Kyran Durnin but said that there is no direct causal link between those weaknesses and the young boy’s “outcome”.
The Morning Lead
Startling rise in number of women being diagnosed with HIV in Ireland
HIV Ireland said that more supports need to be offered and more work needs to be done to get women talking about HIV and to reduce stigma around the disease.
The Morning Lead
Staff at Irish Meta client firm told 400 jobs at risk just weeks ahead of Christmas
One employee whose job is now at risk told The Journal that the news has come as a complete shock.
Child and Family Agency
Tusla signals D-Day for reform as TDs say full review needed over 'dead' and 'missing' children
The CEO of Tusla said the agency is facing capacity and workforce supply issues in the face of unprecedented demand.
Dublin MetroLink
Union says rights of international workers to be brought in for MetroLink must be guaranteed
immigration policy
'I cry myself to sleep': Migrant workers urge Government to change family reunification rules
Department of Social Protection
Hundreds of schools have not opted into hot school meals over fears meals are poor quality
Game on
By-election: Can Sinn Féin win a second seat in Dublin Central - and could The Monk run again?
The Morning Lead
TikTok staff fear becoming 'absent parents' as over 200 petition against full office return
One worker facing a four-hour return commute told The Journal she has serious anxiety about how ‘absent’ she will be from her child’s life.
The Morning Lead
Complaint against Fine Gael's Britto Pereppadan over payment from nurse referred to SIPO
South Dublin County Council decided to refer the matter to SIPO after deciding that it could make no findings following a complaint.
Prison Conditions
Jim O'Callaghan urged to ditch plans to bring pepper spray into overcrowded prisons
deep dive
What else was in Jeffrey Epstein’s emails, and what happens next?
As well as Donald Trump, the emails reference Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson.
harvey's care
Harvey Sherratt: Ministers commit to statutory inquiry into care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida
It comes after the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health held a meeting with Harvey Sherratt’s parents Gillian and Stephen this afternoon.
rising costs
'This will hurt the poorest': Tenants in Dublin City Council housing to protest rent hikes
The Morning Lead
Irish man speaks out about failed testes surgery as hospital apologises decades later
A 39-year-old man who did not know his undescended testes had never been treated until his 20s due to a lack of follow up is speaking out in case any other men are in the same position.
The Morning Lead
Over 1,000 drivers boycotting Uber during today's big rugby match in protest over fixed fares
Uber has said that its new pricing system will end “meter anxiety” – but drivers aren’t happy.
breaking point
Prison deaths up 50% as watchdog points to 'degrading' conditions
Chief Inspector Mark Kelly said that Ireland’s prison system is broken, and intervention is now needed at the highest political level.
The Morning Lead
'What to do with him?' Judge who sentenced DJ Carey unclear on what motivated years of lies
“We have huge respect for DJ Carey on the sports field but of course that’s tarnished forevermore,” a Kilkenny farmer who drove Carey to court last Friday said outside court yesterday.
DJ Carey
'A stunning fall from grace': Court hears complex deception by DJ Carey continued for years
A man whose wife had cancer, a man whose wife had died, and a father of five were among the victims.
Courts
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday for fraud charges
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence was inevitable.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty to ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer.
The court heard that Carey has not repaid over €125,000 that he received from billionaire Denis O'Brien.
all change
Taking the train this weekend? There are major changes on some of the country's busiest routes
Witness appeal
Ballymun attack leaves man in serious condition as Gardaí urge public not to share video
On the feed
Connolly's campaign won in the only arena that matters: your phone
A team of volunteers ran a social media campaign for Connolly that produced multiple viral moments.
unrest
16 people appear in court following second night of rioting in Citywest
People from across the country appeared in court for a variety of charges in relation to the unrest last night.
aftermath
Saggart locals say they are 'scared and in shock' following last night's violence in Citywest
Domestic Violence
Jennie's Law: What we know and don't know about plans for a new domestic violence register
The Morning Lead
'It's been so daft, honestly': Dublin voters on why they are undecided - or not voting at all
Voters told The Journal that they feel the election has been ‘daft’, ‘undemocratic’, and unengaging.
Hospital overcrowding
Health Minister isn't ruling out new hospital for the Mid-West as 96 bed unit opens at UHL
The Morning Lead
Humphreys denies lack of momentum as Connolly scores easy points with viral clips
Connolly’s campaign team are confident, but saying that now is not the time to be complacent.
No tender process
'Outrageous' that Beaumont Hospital overspent €3m of public money on IT system, PAC chair says
childcare budget
Government slammed for lack of childcare measures after election promises
Opposition and childcare services organisations said that measures outlined today will not make a dent when it comes to tackling systemic childcare issues.
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