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19th July 2026 - 25th July 2026
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A 'talented young woman', an alleged rape, court hearings, an arrest: A timeline of the UCD case
A student’s alleged rape and the circulation of a photo of her shocked the country. This week she was arrested over alleged deception of the university.
Last month
June 2026
The Morning Lead
Ireland's biggest landlord Ires Reit wants your savings (via Harris's new investment scheme)
Ires argues both retail investors and renters would benefit from its inclusion in the promised state-backed scheme.
Running out of Road
Dublin Marathon made €149k from unsuccessful entry ballots. It may refund non-runners next year
Dublin City
Council boss warns government failure to fund facilities will have 'cost to society for generations'
May
May 2026
Ding Dong
O’Brien doubles down on climate progress claim against accusations of 'spin' and being 'delusional'
The Morning Lead
Whatever happened to the 'latte levy'? Government dragging its feet on single-use plastics
yves sakila
Concern over 'disturbing' footage of man being restrained on ground before his death
Yves Sakila died on Friday afternoon in Dublin.
off switch
Ireland needs to set a point after which no new gas and oil boilers can be installed - SEAI
Road Safety
'I miss my old life': Doctor severely injured in hit-and-run speaks out on road safety crisis
Seán Owens was on the way to a house call when he was hit by a car. He lost his right ear and spent nine months in hospital. He can no longer work as a GP.
Climate
Catherine Connolly criticises pollution of Irish rivers in first major speech on the environment
The president gave her assessment of where we’re at seven years since Ireland officially declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
April
April 2026
The Morning Lead
ESRI slams expensive universal energy credits - as Harris won't rule out bringing them back
Universal energy credits are back on the agenda this week. Now the ESRI has weighed in.
The Morning Lead
Our readers' stories of commuting in a fuel crisis – and the renewed push for remote work
We asked our readers what the fuel crisis means for their commute. Lots of you want to work from home more.
not cool
High electricity prices discouraging homeowners from investing in heat pumps - SEAI retrofit tsar
Greatest League In The World
'The bandwagon was always there': Football historians on the resurgence of the League of Ireland
The League of Ireland has reached a level of popularity not seen since the 1960s. Three historians ask – what comes next?
Explainer
Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?
Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.
March
March 2026
The Morning Lead
Just one in six homes eligible for new windows and doors grants
There has been enormous interest in the new grants, with windows firms inundated with enquiries.
Analysis
From gas bills to Ukraine, Trump's war on Iran presents the EU with a whole new set of problems
Energy price rises are always a big problem for Europe – so here we go again.
show and tell
Ireland's Michael McGrath takes on dodgy goods sold online (starting with this fake Labubu)
McGrath, the EU’s Commissioner for consumer protection, singled out unsafe products bought on TikTok, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace.
February
February 2026
Takedown
Promoter defends K-pop concert touring Ireland after parents complain about last night's show
The Morning Lead
'The system is broken': Our readers' stories of the 'madness' of bidding on a home in Ireland
From being asked to bid in €2,500 increments to being told to bid higher even when others have bowed out, our readers say reform is needed.
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