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Garda tells inquest Mark Hennessy ‘looked like a man possessed’ before he was fatally shot
The 40-year-old man was shot dead after he abducted and killed Jastine Valdez in May 2018.
Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Inquest told how Mark Hennessy 'looked as if everything was over' before garda shot him
The 40-year-old was shot after he abducted and killed Jastine Valdez in May 2018.
Thursday 5 December, 2019
Cancer patient left waiting on a hospital trolley in hallway discharged herself and later died, inquest told
The woman was left on a trolley for six hours beside the bins, her daughter said.
Monday 11 November, 2019
'What happened Joanne is our worst nightmare': Unlawful killing verdict returned at Joanne Ball inquest
Joanne’s body was found in a wardrobe in her estranged husband’s apartment at 92 Ranelagh Road on 15 February 2018.
Thursday 7 November, 2019
Teenager who collapsed and died at Kodaline concert had a rare underlying heart condition
Crumlin Children’s Hospital apologised to the parents of Ciara Lawlor (17) at an inquest at Dublin Coroner’s Court.
Monday 4 November, 2019
Jastine Valdez's parents speak of never-ending grief at emotional inquest into daughter's killing
The jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing.
Wednesday 30 October, 2019
'She was our bright-eyed little girl': Father pays tribute at inquest of daughter (3)
Abigael Conlon was killed after she sustained serious injuries in a road crash in February 2018.
Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Criminal charges being considered over death of woman following M50 crash
Jacqueline Griffin died following a collision on the Junction 5 slip road in Finglas on 24 January 2019.
Tuesday 9 July, 2019
Family of woman struck by Luas 'carry her in their hearts'
Mother-of-two Catriona Cahill was struck by a tram on the Red Line in July 2017.
Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Mother says pleas for help 'brushed away' at inquest into baby's death
Brenda and Michael Ryan said they welcomed new guidelines introduced following the death of their son.
Thursday 6 June, 2019
Date set for full inquest into the death of Jastine Valdez's killer
He died from a gunshot wound.
Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Family of Dublin man killed while walking dogs 'still have hope' their questions will be answered
Michael McCoy was unlawful killed on 30 September 2016, an inquest determined today.
Thursday 14 March, 2019
Date set for inquest into death of murdered student Jastine Valdez
The 24-year-old student was abducted in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow on Saturday 19 May 2018.
Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Carrickmines fire inquest: Deaths ruled as misadventure as survivors are commended for bravery
The fire claimed the lives of five adults and five children including a five-month-old baby.
Monday 21 January, 2019
Carrickmines fire: Victims had 'fatal levels' of carbon monoxide saturation
The fire claimed the lives of five adults and five children including a five-month-old baby.
Thursday 17 January, 2019
Carrickmines fire: Teen who rescued nephew from blaze was 'extremely lucky' to survive
John Keith Connors had a “tiny window” of opportunity to enter the burning mobile home, the inquest heard.
Tuesday 18 December, 2018
Jastine Valdez died due to asphyxia, inquest hears
No family members of the Valdez’ family were present for the opening of an inquest.
Thursday 13 December, 2018
Devastating fire that killed pregnant woman and three children was caused by tea light
Verdicts of accidental death were returned at Dublin Coroner’s Court today.
Wednesday 12 December, 2018
Innocent shooting victim Martin O'Rourke 'caught in crossfire', inquest hears
Martin O’Rourke (24) sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the back of the head on 14 April 2016.
Thursday 6 December, 2018
Mark Hennessy, killer of Jastine Valdez, died from gunshot wound to his arm and chest
A six-month adjournment was sought to allow for further investigations.
Tuesday 27 November, 2018
Aspiration of milk was a factor in the death of three-month-old baby, inquest hears
Cormac Lafferty died on 10 September 2016.
Thursday 15 November, 2018
No charges to be brought over fatal stabbing of teenager Reece Cullen
Reece Cullen died on 5 January 2017 following the stabbing incident, not far from his home in Dublin.
Thursday 1 November, 2018
Man (28) working on his uncle’s fishing boat died after the vessel capsized 100m from shore
The incident happened at Skerries harbour in Dublin on 26 May 2017.
Tuesday 2 October, 2018
Ana Kriegel inquest hears she died of blunt force trauma to the head
The 14-year-old girl’s body was found at a disused farmhouse on 17 May.
Thursday 16 August, 2018
No criminal charges to be brought over man shot dead in mistaken identity case
Martin O’Rourke was shot in the head in broad daylight on 14 April 2016.
Wednesday 15 August, 2018
Family says jogger killed in hit-and-run was 'an innocent victim of a driver with no respect for the law'
The driver was disqualified at the time.
Thursday 9 August, 2018
No criminal charges will be brought over the Carrickmines fire
10 people died following the blaze in October 2015.
Tuesday 31 July, 2018
'She was our little princess': Inquest hears defective gate was behind death of Sienna Joyce (5)
She died just weeks before her sixth birthday.
Wednesday 25 July, 2018
Coroner calls for parental vigilance after 10-year-old boy dies from allergic reaction to McDonald's Peri Peri wrap
Maleek Lawal had known allergies to fish, milk (which the wrap contained) and eggs.
Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Prisoner died after ingesting a package received during a visit
Kevin Byrne received a package of drugs from his fiancee two days before Christmas 2014.
Tuesday 15 May, 2018
'He only had two days in this world, no words can express my grief'
A woman who lost her newborn son weeks after her husband died suddenly has settled her case with the HSE.
Prison inmate died after being passed package by fiancée during visit
The package was not recovered.
Monday 12 March, 2018
'I've never seen anything this extreme': 34-year-old man died due to 'torrential' nosebleed
Joao Carlos Araujo died in Connolly Memorial Hospital in Dublin in 2016.
Thursday 8 March, 2018
Family calls for fresh autopsy for woman who died of sepsis after being 'scalded' with hot tea
The post-mortem results of Daphne Anderson (91) were altered after a pathologist heard evidence during an inquest.
Tuesday 6 March, 2018
Verdict of medical misadventure returned at inquest into death of nine-month-old baby
Baby Eoin Julian died at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on 30 December 2015.
Wednesday 21 February, 2018
Husband of Irish woman shot dead while on holiday in Tunisia found her beneath a beach towel
38 people were killed in the 2015 attack, including three Irish people.
Thursday 8 February, 2018
Joao Carvalho inquest rules misadventure - fighter was hit with 41 blows to head
Joao Carvalho died on 11 April 2016 after he was knocked out during an MMA fight in the National Boxing Stadium
Tuesday 23 January, 2018
Wicklow man died after taking headshop drug known as 'gravel' and 'bubble'
An inquest heard cause of death was Alpha PVP toxicity with restraint as a contributory factor.
Thursday 18 January, 2018
No charges to be brought in relation to boy (17) who killed himself after alleged cyberbullying
The mother of the teenager says laws need to change to protect children from online predators.
Wednesday 17 January, 2018
Accidental death verdict returned in case of boy killed in sulky accident
Sean Doyle was killed in February 2016 when the sulky he was a passenger on was hit by a truck after the horse bolted.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already nswered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but not for a long time.
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (2111)
No (1322)
I'm not sure (176)
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