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Tuesday 27 July, 2021

# Wicklow

Twin claims he and brother were used as 'sexual pawns' by stepfather

Tue 7:05 PM 40,041 Views 0 Comments

The complainant also says they were forced to watch a pet dog being tied to a railway track and run over by a train.

Friday 9 July, 2021

# Clara

Brazilian man jailed over involvement in botched Offaly shooting plot

Jul 9th 2021, 7:08 PM 18,603 Views 0 Comments

The judge said it might be a case of “desperate people doing desperate things” but added that the offences were “extraordinarily serious”.

Thursday 8 July, 2021

# Naas Circuit Court

Kildare man given two-year suspended sentence for child pornography conviction

Jul 8th 2021, 2:52 PM 24,259 Views 0 Comments

The 44-year-old was convicted of having over 800 images of child pornography in his possession.

Thursday 1 July, 2021

# Inquest

Family of girl (3) killed in car crash left with 'a renewed sense of injustice' after inquest hearing

Jul 1st 2021, 7:44 AM 30,978 Views 0 Comments

Estlin Wall was in a rear child seat in a car driven by her father at the time of the collision.

Friday 11 June, 2021

# Courts

Two women who ran prostitution ring from Mullingar found guilty of human trafficking

Updated Jun 11th 2021, 8:10 PM 49,819 Views 0 Comments

It’s believed to be the first conviction of its type in Ireland.

Wednesday 26 May, 2021

# Cross Guns Bridge

Plan for 200 apartments in Phibsborough approved despite council opposition

May 26th 2021, 9:54 AM 36,650 Views 0 Comments

Dublin City Council had recommended planning permission be refused on a number of grounds.

Thursday 20 May, 2021

# Compensation

Offaly woman attacked by pitbull terrier gets €122,000 in damages

May 20th 2021, 12:25 PM 37,750 Views 0 Comments

Colene Killian has undergone surgery multiple times due to her injuries.

Wednesday 19 May, 2021

# Hyde And Seek

Creche which featured in Prime Time exposé appeals order to pay €12,800 to whistleblower

May 19th 2021, 8:07 PM 20,886 Views 0 Comments

The owners claim they never received a protected disclosure.

Tuesday 4 May, 2021

# Eurobarometer

Irish people struggled more than most Europeans to cope with lockdowns - new EU survey

May 4th 2021, 11:31 AM 29,849 Views 71 Comments

Overall, 41% of Irish people said lockdowns were difficult, with only 18% claiming it was easy to cope with.

Friday 23 April, 2021

# Luas M50 Woes

Planning watchdog warns of negative impacts of numerous developments in south Dublin on M50 and Luas line

Apr 23rd 2021, 1:44 PM 35,989 Views 56 Comments

The OPR has criticised a new draft development plan by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Wednesday 21 April, 2021

# An Bord Pleanála

James Joyce's 'House of the Dead' to become hostel despite planning appeal by author Colm Tóibín

Apr 21st 2021, 11:56 AM 14,084 Views 14 Comments

Permission was initially granted by Dublin City Council last year.

Sunday 18 April, 2021

# Prison

Prison watchdog questions use of handcuffs for escorting gravely ill prisoners to hospital

Apr 18th 2021, 12:50 PM 19,097 Views 38 Comments

The family of a terminally ill prisoner had expressed concern at the use of handcuffs in bringing him to hospital.

Sunday 11 April, 2021

# Quinns

Drumcondra pub escapes demolition after Council refuses permission for new apartment scheme

Apr 11th 2021, 1:32 PM 63,914 Views 54 Comments

The pub, which is near Croke Park, is regularly attended by GAA fans.

Tuesday 6 April, 2021

# Development

An Bord Pleanála ruling clears way for €48m UCD building inspired by the Giant's Causeway

Apr 6th 2021, 10:30 PM 49,311 Views 55 Comments

The ruling clears the way for a €180m development of facilities at University College Dublin.

Thursday 1 April, 2021

# D4 V NYC

Opponents claim high-rise development near Donnybrook stadium has higher density than New York

Apr 1st 2021, 6:00 AM 30,330 Views 43 Comments

Over 30 individual objections have been lodged against an application for planning permission.

Thursday 18 March, 2021

# High Court

Father loses legal challenge to allow sons remain in Ireland over concerns about the wearing of masks in French schools

Mar 18th 2021, 10:59 AM 58,431 Views 0 Comments

The man claims his older son faces grave risk if he is obliged to wear a mask in school in France.

Wednesday 17 March, 2021

# EU Court Of Justice

Veterinary medicine sold in Ireland must be labelled in Irish, EU court rules in first-ever case heard through Irish

Mar 17th 2021, 3:13 PM 23,843 Views 83 Comments

It was also the first-ever full judgement on a case conducted in the Irish language.

Tuesday 16 March, 2021

# Offaly

Unaccompanied learner driver who was texting at time of fatal crash gets two year prison term

Mar 16th 2021, 7:08 PM 36,754 Views 42 Comments

A judge said the tragic death of Aoife Doyle (14) highlighted the catastrophic consequences of using a phone while driving.

Sunday 14 March, 2021

# Consultants

Three in four consultants in Irish hospitals report burnout from Covid-19, study finds

Mar 14th 2021, 1:28 PM 18,700 Views 34 Comments

One quarter had reported that either they or colleagues had experienced “long-Covid” after being infected.

Friday 12 March, 2021

# Clara

Phone records show unaccompanied learner driver was texting at time of fatal collision in Offaly

Mar 12th 2021, 6:43 PM 46,310 Views 0 Comments

Eric Dunne (25) pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a 14-year-old girl.

Monday 1 March, 2021

# EPA

Pollution causes around 725 deaths in Dublin each year, with 144 linked to diesel emissions, study finds

Mar 1st 2021, 2:23 PM 15,537 Views 75 Comments

The EPA study based its findings on an analysis of the level of particulate matter (PM2.5) found in the capital.

Wednesday 17 February, 2021

# Kerry

Watchdog criticises plans to rezone land prone to flooding in several towns on Dingle peninsula

Feb 17th 2021, 11:36 AM 16,974 Views 8 Comments

It also expressed concern that the council had failed to carry out proper flood risk assessment of other proposed rezoning of sites.

Tuesday 16 February, 2021

# Aviation Regulation

Over 3,600 customers affected by collapse of six travel firms last year

Feb 16th 2021, 1:27 PM 18,011 Views 3 Comments

The Commission for Aviation Regulation said cash reserves in the Travellers’ Protection Fund would be insufficient to compensate all claimants.

# Jim Ferry

Waste operator seeking to close rival business described as 'notorious environmental polluter' by High Court judge

Feb 16th 2021, 11:42 AM 28,113 Views 0 Comments

Mr Ferry had been jailed for failing to disclose what had become of €3m paid to him by householders to dispose of their waste.

Thursday 4 February, 2021

# Blessington

High Court orders Wicklow farmer not to trespass at Russborough House in dispute over right to farm land on the estate

Feb 4th 2021, 2:05 PM 24,086 Views 0 Comments

The court heard that Mr Egar has been farming various lands on the Russborough estate since 1976.

# We Built This Citywest

Owners of Citywest Hotel in planning row over plans to stage music concerts

Feb 4th 2021, 12:37 PM 24,431 Views 13 Comments

Owners claim they have lined up an experienced, international promoter to oversee concerts at the 4,160-capacity venue.

Wednesday 3 February, 2021

# An Bord Pleanála

Permission granted for two new schools in Sandymount despite local opposition

Feb 3rd 2021, 9:30 PM 47,466 Views 37 Comments

An Bord Pleanála rejected appeals by half a dozen parties against the decision of Dublin City Council to grant planning permission.

Thursday 31 December, 2020

# Phone Box

Almost 90% of remaining public payphones removed in last six months

Dec 31st 2020, 1:25 PM 26,204 Views 39 Comments

There are now just 51 public payphone locations in the State.

Tuesday 15 December, 2020

# Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court

Mother who drove on footpath after teenagers who attacked her daughter gets suspended sentence

Dec 15th 2020, 5:15 PM 49,422 Views 0 Comments

A judge said the accused had taken “the law into her own hands” after being annoyed with the way Gardaí had handled the incident with her daughter.

Thursday 3 December, 2020

# Medical Council

Doctor who falsified records to blame midwife for stillbirth charged with professional misconduct

Dec 3rd 2020, 8:10 AM 44,606 Views 0 Comments

The doctor is suspended from practising in the Republic of Ireland.

Tuesday 24 November, 2020

# Dublin Bay

Major leisure and biodiversity centre in Booterstown refused planning permission over pollution concerns

Nov 24th 2020, 10:33 AM 18,210 Views 9 Comments

The site is located opposite the former Tara Towers Hotel on the Merrion Road.

Thursday 12 November, 2020

# Underage Drinking

Irish teens more likely to take illegal drugs but smoking and drinking levels falling, EU report shows

Nov 12th 2020, 2:58 PM 13,534 Views 26 Comments

The report revealed 37% of Irish teenagers already used an e-cigarette at some stage.

Sunday 21 June, 2020

# Phoenix Park

'Serious concerns' that new housing development could pose security threat to President Higgins

Jun 21st 2020, 4:03 PM 58,310 Views 87 Comments

There are plans for 33 semi-detached houses and a four-storey apartment block near the Phoenix Park.

Friday 12 June, 2020

# Mullingar

Westmeath teenager pleads guilty to using garda PPS number to obtain Covid-19 payments

Jun 12th 2020, 12:49 PM 32,913 Views 0 Comments

The 19-year-old appeared before Mullingar District Court today.

Wednesday 10 June, 2020

# Premier Lotteries

99% of unclaimed Lotto winnings in 2019 were not re-invested into other prizes

Jun 10th 2020, 8:09 PM 36,727 Views 54 Comments

Just €187,400 was given back to players through extra prizes last year.

Sunday 7 June, 2020

# Courts

Dependents of EU citizens entitled to claim social welfare benefits, High Court rules

Jun 7th 2020, 5:20 PM 44,467 Views 0 Comments

The judgement could allow thousands of dependents of non-Irish EU nationals living in the Republic to claim benefits.

# Hotels

Plans for new hotel on the Liffey's quays in Dublin opposed with claims it will destroy views along the river

Jun 7th 2020, 12:31 PM 57,638 Views 71 Comments

The developers paid €3.3 million to acquire the property last year.

Tuesday 2 June, 2020

# Candle In The Wind

Candlemaker faces €400,000 VAT bill after losing legal battle over shape of candles

Jun 2nd 2020, 8:08 PM 98,048 Views 64 Comments

The Tax Appeals Commission rejected an appeal by the candlemaking firm.

Monday 1 June, 2020

# Operation Faoiseamh

Almost 5,600 incidents of domestic abuse reported to gardaí in past two months

Jun 1st 2020, 12:31 PM 15,931 Views 22 Comments

There has been a 25% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by gardaí over the same period in 2019.

Thursday 21 May, 2020

# Vacant Site Levy

The tax to try prevent property owners from hoarding land was only collected by 1 in 8 councils last year

May 21st 2020, 3:25 PM 19,418 Views 20 Comments

There was over €2 million outstanding due to councils under the vacant site levy at the beginning of this year.

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