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Irish

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Abortion
Taoiseach suggests Dáil vote for PBP abortion bill could speed up legal changes
The bill, which seeks wider access to abortion services, passed second stage in the Dáil last night.
# bloom 2023
Woodland garden focusing on outdoor play for children wins gold medal at Bloom
The festival was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins this morning.
# the lord's work
Ireland's cricket test match against England in London affected by climate activist protest
Just Stop Oil confirmed that it was behind the protest which delayed the England team bus.
# Housing Crisis
Department of Housing returned more than €380m to exchequer due to underspend by Govt
The Government has faced criticism in recent times for the consistent underspend of its budget.
# press council
New journalism bursary launched in honour of Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee died after being hit by a bullet during rioting in Derry in 2019.
# North Belfast
PSNI appeal for witnesses after man shot in back and legs yesterday
Detectives are treating the attack as attempted murder.
# Your Say
Poll: Should the legal smoking age be increased to 21?
Yesterday was World No Tobacco Day.
# Cork
'Where will mum go?' Families panic following Cork nursing home's Fair Deal exit
Sheila Healy is turning 96 next month. Her children don’t know where she will be living come her birthday.
# New Zealand
New Zealand police charge man with five murders after hostel fire
The 48-year-old man was already remanded in custody on two counts of arson.
# that 70s show
That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson found guilty of rape in retrial
The charges date to when Masterson was at the height of his fame, starring on Fox’s That ’70s Show.
# Bye for now
Met Éireann's head of forecasting Evelyn Cusack is retiring today
Cusack was a familiar face on TV broadcasts for decades before moving to senior roles.
# Corporation Tax
IFAC: One-third of corporation tax income from past five years came from just three companies
That’s according to a new report by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.
THE MORNING LEAD
Ireland among EU countries with the biggest increase in young adults living with their parents
A report by
David MacRedmond
For Ireland, the increase in this area was significantly higher than most of the EU.
# Europa League final
Sevilla beat Jose Mourinho's Roma on penalties to win Europa League for seventh time
The Spanish side triumphed 4-1 after the final finished 1-1 in extra-time.
# Killaloe
Body recovered from Lough Derg following incident with jet ski
Gardaí are currently treating the matter as a tragic accident.
# bloom 2023
'Everyone has been touched by it': Importance of early cancer detection highlighted at Bloom
The festival gets underway in Dublin’s Phoenix Park tomorrow.
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# Abortion Services
People Before Profit bill calling for wider access to abortion passes Dáil second stage
The bill is seeking to abolish the mandatory three-day waiting period for an abortion.
# Garda Operation
Four people arrested and motorcyclist injured after south Dublin car chase
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
# Derry
Two men arrested and suspected munitions recovered in probe into New IRA
The PSNI are carrying out further searches in the area this evening.
# triple lock
Tanaiste says ‘Russia cannot have a veto’ on Irish peacekeeping missions
Russia is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council which hold a veto over resolutions.
# evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s a rundown of today’s news headlines.
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# spyware
EU report finds Ireland's tax system attracts malicious spyware companies
Intallexa, an Israeli company, produces the spyware product Predator, a malicious software programme which can be used to hack mobile phones.
# Money Laundering
Gardaí warn students not to become 'money mules': 'No bank account, no visa and you'll go to jail'
Gardaí said they have arrested around 100 money mules in the last year.
# Education
Education Minister says parents and guardians ‘cannot be compelled to pay voluntary charge’
Norma Foley called on principals to contact her department if their school was struggling to pay certain costs.
# water safety
ESB warns public to beware of dangers of swimming in reservoirs
The company said there is a risk of deep and fast-flowing waters, changing water levels and uneven ground.
# Crash
Teenage girl killed in tractor crash in Co Cavan named locally
A male teenager who was driving the tractor was uninjured.
# Belfast
Man arrested following 'suspicious' fire at derelict building in Belfast city centre
The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
# Brexit
EU-UK relations seen as improved in months since Boris Johnson departure
Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has described the former British prime minister as a “buffoon who didn’t take anything seriously”.
# SiteServ
O'Brien questions use of privilege, Murphy defends raising matters of public concern
Mr Justice Brian Cregan’s final report has been published.
# CSO
Agriculture accounted for almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
That’s according to new figures released in the Central Statistics Office.
# accommodation crisis
Floatel accommodation is now a 'serious strand' of policy but is still 'months away'
The government confirmed last week that it is looking at using accommodation aboard barges or moored ships, also known as “floatels”.
# Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport say 'no need' for third terminal amid proposed sale of land between two runways
A spokesperson for the DAA said: “We are very good at planning and we don’t see the need for a third terminal at this time.”
# bird watch
Ireland's puffin population may appear to be thriving, but more research needed, experts warn
Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland said that there were ways for the public to view the cute, cartoon-like bird in a non-intrusive way.
# Rewetting
Fine Gael's EU party pulls out of talks on high-profile nature law
The proposed law, which would set targets for restoring nature, has been the subject of controversy in Europe and in Ireland.
# Fraud
Gardaí seeing 'tragic cases' of people investing life savings into crypto scams
Gardaí say Irish criminals are moving into the area of online fraud to make money.
# donna traynor
Ex-BBC NI presenter ‘bullied’ after raising concern over role being changed, tribunal hears
Donna Traynor is taking an industrial tribunal against the BBC and its Northern Ireland director Adam Smyth.
# PSNI
'Nasty assault' on 12-year-old boy in Derry being investigated as a 'sectarian hate crime'
The boy was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which included a concussion.
# Limerick
Inquest finds death of boy (12) who was driving car that collided with truck was 'tragic accident'
The inquest heard that, unbeknownst to his mother, the boy took her Nissan Qashqai from their home on the night in question.