44 m. ago Concern that buildings developed as creches are being sold as residential homes

Government Ministers working to update planning regulations to prevent change of use of childcare facilities

Politics

6 h. ago Schools told they cannot spent €9m phone pouch budget on other education needs 

Principals say funding should used for more pressing issues

Politics

10 h. ago Young victim of alleged sexual assault ‘further traumatised’ by Ballymena rioting, says PSNI chief

Jon Boutcher warns rioters police ‘will come for you’ as he says 41 officers injured and foreign nationals hiding in attics

Events

14 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550k for unlawful database of millions of Irish people's faces

A data watchdog ruled that biometric data gathered through applications for the Public Services Card lacked clear legal basis and violated privacy laws.

Economics

16 h. ago Child (12) seeking international protection was missing for 18 months from State care, Hiqa report

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

16 h. ago Unclear whether child (12), missing from State care since 2023, has been located

Hiqa recently inspected the Tusla welfare service for unaccompanied and separated children seeking international protection

Society

17 h. ago Tender for €9m school phone pouches plan is shelved in favour of 'storage solution' plan

The previous tender was cancelled by the Department of Education following advice from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.

Politics

17 h. ago Tender for €9m school phone pouches plan is replaced by new 'storage solution' plan

The previous tender was cancelled by the Department of Education following advice from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office.

Politics

19 h. ago Department of Social Protection fined €550,000 over facial scans

Department also ordered to come up with valid lawful basis for the use of facial scans and facial matching software for registration of Public Services Cards

Politics

24 h. ago Department of Transport officials warned Minister Seán Canney not to attend Tesla event

Seán Canney advised ministers should not meet ‘individual car manufacturers’

Events

24 h. ago Tesla in Ireland: Transport officials warned Minister of State not to attend EV firm's event

Seán Canney advised ministers should not meet ‘individual car manufacturers’

Events

36 h. ago Culture Department tells Arts Council to pause spending on legal action against contractors, committee hears

Culture Department tells Arts Council to pause spending on legal action against contractors, committee hears  The Irish Independent

Culture

36 h. ago EU Minister: Europe's security fears are 'new Brexit' as Ireland must be pragmatic on defence

Thomas Byrne, was speaking at an event in Dublin hosted by the Irish Institute of International and European Affairs.

Politics

39 h. ago Arts Council has spent €60,000 on legal action over failed grants system

The State’s arts body is pursuing legal action against four ‘key’ contractors involved in the failed IT system.

Events

42 h. ago New RSA ad shows blood on the hands of those who promote drink driving

It’s reminiscent of the shocking early-2000s road safety ads, which the RSA had departed from in recent years.

Events

47 h. ago Donegal County Council paid €2.8M in swimming pool subsidies in three years

Donegal County Council has spent more than €2.8 million subsidising the operation of four public swimming pools over the past… The post Donegal County Council paid €2.8M in swimming pool subsidies in three years appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

48 h. ago ‘My husband is obsessed with exercise and sports ... it feels a bit like an affair’

Tell Me About It: He would rather leave the house for a run, cycle or swim than spend time with me and the children

Politics

59 h. ago New terrorism offences bill will allow State to prosecute people who travel abroad for terrorism

The Department of Justice said this new bill would bring Ireland’s counter-terrorism laws into line with those of other EU countries.

Events

60 h. ago Retired civil servants and ministers to have pension deductions checked

The department said the issues were not the fault of any of the individuals affected.

Politics

62 h. ago RTÉ spent €5,400 on pest inspections with rats spotted on Fair City set

RTÉ has had a spate of pest problems this year with rats and mice sighted in the creche, the main canteen, the wardrobe department, and even on the Fair City set

Politics