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4th October 2023

New Bill seeks to establish register for those convicted of domestic violence

The Bill proposes requiring those with domestic violence convictions to inform gardaí of their whereabouts and if they start a new relationship.

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6 hours ago

# Children's spinal surgeries

Donnelly orders statutory review into use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street

The health watchdog will also review oversight processes and governance within Children’s Health Ireland on the use of surgical implants.

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8 hours ago

Evening Wrap

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11 hours ago

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# legacy act

Tory conference hears British soldiers were 'dragged back to Belfast' and 'hounded to death'

Johnny Mercer praised the controversial Legacy Act, which includes a form of immunity from prosecution for Troubles-related offences.

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14 hours ago

# Multinationals

Irish GDP set to contract for the first time in over a decade, ESRI says

The ESRI report states that this is the first episode of negative GDP growth since 2012.

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21 hours ago

This week

1st October 2023 - 5th October 2023

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Here’s your roundup of what made the headlines today.

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Tue 8:45 PM

# Exchequer Returns

Corporation tax receipts fall to €1.8 billion in September, exchequer returns show

It is the second consecutive month in which corporate tax declined year-on-year.

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Tue 4:57 PM

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Flexible office sector grows significantly as businesses return to Dublin city centre

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# Met Éireann

Status Yellow rain warning issued for Co Donegal

The warning will come into effect at midnight and remain in place for 24 hours.

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Tue 1:50 PM

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s your roundup of what made the headlines today.

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Mon 8:45 PM

# Céad Míle Fáilte

Over 3,000 people conferred with Irish citizenship at ceremonies in Dublin

Ireland’s newest citizens come from 131 countries across the globe and are living across the 32 counties of Ireland.

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Mon 8:11 PM

# Industrial Relations

Vote of no-confidence in Drew Harris was not solely down to rosters dispute, GRA says

GRA president Brendan O’Connor said the organisation had seen a “deterioration” in the relationship with the Commissioner in recent years.

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Mon 2:26 PM

# 7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: 'She lost herself in Elvis' - Sofia Coppola on her Priscilla Presley biopic

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

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Sun 9:00 AM

Last week

24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

# Children's spinal surgeries

Taoiseach not ruling out statutory review into CHI following meeting with patient groups

The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group and The Scoliosis Advocacy Network met Leo Varadkar this afternoon.

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Fri 8:20 PM

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# COmptroller and Auditor General

Ireland's Apple escrow fund lost €259 million in value last year

The loss was attributed to a significant increase in yields across global fixed income markets and fund operating expenses.

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Fri 7:32 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Fri 4:50 PM

Evening Wrap

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Sep 28th 2023, 4:50 PM

# peter mcverry trust

'A cashflow problem': Peter McVerry says he hopes donors aren't 'put off' by regulator inspection

The homelessness campaigner said the trust’s homeless services won’t be impacted by the investigation.

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Sep 28th 2023, 1:03 PM

# Weather

Thousands remain without power as Storm Agnes rolls over Ireland

A Status Yellow wind warning remains in place for much of the country until midnight.

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Updated

Sep 27th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Sep 27th 2023, 4:50 PM

# Crumlin

Man suffers 'serious facial injuries' following dog attack in Dublin

A garda spokesperson said the dog has since been put down.

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Sep 27th 2023, 12:19 PM

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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Sep 26th 2023, 8:50 PM

# Temple Street

Taoiseach, Health Minister to meet with families impacted by spinal surgery crisis

Stephen Donnelly told the Dáil that he will begin meetings with families and patient advocacy groups on Wednesday.

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Updated

Sep 26th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Industrial Relations

Dublin Garda chief says 'better roster' will be found as councillors voice concerns

Angela Willis also told the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee that a garda had been injured at last week’s protest at the Dáil.

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Sep 25th 2023, 7:25 PM

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Sep 25th 2023, 4:50 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

'It is incredibly disruptive': Householders' soaring stress levels over nighttime flights

A report by

Jane Moore

Details of complaints to the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority were released under FOI.

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Sep 25th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Test Yourself

Quiz: How well do you know these long-running TV characters?

Test your knowledge of these famous telly faces.

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Sep 24th 2023, 10:00 PM

# 7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: The office tracking down the last perpetrators of the Holocaust

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

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Sep 24th 2023, 9:00 AM

Last month

September 2023

THE MORNING LEAD

'Nowhere to go': How the housing crisis is lethal for domestic violence victims

A report by

Jane Moore

There was an increase in the number of applications last year, along with an increase in the number of court orders being breached.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Derry

Man hospitalised after being shot in both legs in Derry

The PSNI said two masked men are reported to have been involved in the attack.

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Sep 18th 2023, 11:35 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you turned the heating on yet?

Let us know if you’ve been feeling the chill.

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Sep 18th 2023, 10:18 AM

# Zero Tolerance

Statutory agency dedicated to tackling domestic violence to begin operating in January

Justice Minister Helen McEntee will introduce legislation to establish the agency to the Dáil by the end of the month.

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Sep 18th 2023, 7:57 AM

# 7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: The Secret Service agent whose claims raise new questions about JFK's assassination

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

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Sep 17th 2023, 9:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you watch Strictly Come Dancing this evening?

Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon is among the contestants taking part in the show this year.

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Sep 16th 2023, 9:00 AM

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# Energy

An Bord Pleanála rejects application to construct Shannon LNG terminal

US corporation New Fortress Energy had been seeking permission to build the facility on the Shannon Estuary.

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Updated

Sep 15th 2023, 6:20 PM

# accommodation crisis

Minister says Govt 'under real pressure' to accommodate refugees in coming months

Roderic O’Gorman said a significant increase in arrivals “particularly on the Ukrainian side” is putting additional pressure on accommodation.

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Sep 14th 2023, 1:12 PM

# Fair City

RTÉ clarifies €240k multi-year contract for Fair City photographer following criticism

It comes after Director General Kevin Bakhurst told an Oireachtas committee yesterday he wanted to know more about the deal.

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Sep 14th 2023, 11:36 AM

# legal aid

TDs call for expanded legal aid for domestic violence after judge warns 'working poor' lose out

TDs including Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan were speaking after a District Court judge called for mandatory free legal aid in domestic violence cases.

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Sep 12th 2023, 12:05 AM

# 7 deadly reads

Sitdown Sunday: Bringing down the biggest match-fixing ring in tennis history

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

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Sep 10th 2023, 9:00 AM

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The DSPCA has opened a new pet memorial garden

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# Domestic Violence

District Court judge calls for mandatory free legal aid for domestic violence cases

“The working poor very often will lose out,” Judge John Campbell told a conference yesterday.

"If a TD can get legal aid for a criminal prosecution against him, why can there not be legal aid for the most vulnerable in our society?" Judge John Campbell asked.

The judge also noted how the issue of domestic violence was 'magnified' during the pandemic.

Jane Moore reports from a legal conference on domestic violence.

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Sep 9th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Italy

Irish couple killed after being struck by a car in Rome

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

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Sep 7th 2023, 9:14 PM