5 h. ago Leo Varadkar recalls grandfather’s death as he welcomes new law aimed at keeping disqualified drivers off roads

Technology problems mean not all of the new legislation can be enacted on Monday

Events

6 h. ago Garda superintendent charged with assaulting woman during incident in Dublin

The court appearance follows an investigation by the Garda ombudsman (Gsoc)

Events

7 h. ago Leo Varadkar addresses Salthill event on new motor insurance laws

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed an event in Salthill this afternoon on new motor insurance laws. From the end of March, it’ll be an offence for any insurance provider or broker to issue a motor insurance policy without a driver number. But the PARC group says […] The post Leo Varadkar addresses Salthill event on new motor insurance laws appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Record garda overtime bill of €197m due to Dublin riots and Europa Cup final

Record garda overtime bill of €197m due to Dublin riots and Europa Cup final  EchoLive.ie

Economics

8 h. ago Top Garda appears in court over alleged assault of woman in Dublin pub

Top Garda appears in court over alleged assault of woman in Dublin pub  Dublin Live

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10 h. ago Garda Superintendent faces court over alleged assault on woman in Dublin

Gavin O'Reilly, whose address is given on his summons as Phoenix Park, came before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Friday,

Events

10 h. ago Garda superintendent appears in court accused of assaulting woman in Dublin city

It follows an investigation by the Garda ombudsman (Gsoc).

Events

10 h. ago Garda superintendent accused of assaulting woman on Dublin street

Garda superintendent accused of assaulting woman on Dublin street  Irish Independent

Events

11 h. ago Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Galway Garda Chief has refuted claims that Gardaí may be using racial profiling on the east side of Galway City. The matter came up this week during a discussion on crime and Garda operations at City Hall. The issue was raised by Councillor Helen Ogbu – […] The post Garda chief refutes claim of racial profiling on east side of Galway City appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

14 h. ago Footage shows skyscraper collapse in Bangkok after major earthquake

The collapse was caused by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar this morning.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Worst day in Irish economic history’ — Expert issues urgent Trump tariffs warning for Ireland

‘Worst day in Irish economic history’ — Expert issues urgent Trump tariffs warning for Ireland  Extra.ie

Events

19 h. ago Almost 4,000 pedestrians a day ignore €10m new river crossing at Salmon Weir

Almost 4,000 pedestrians per day are still using the old Salmon Weir Bridge due to issues accessing the adjacent €10 million cycle and footbridge. Galway City Council has revealed plans to construct a new pedestrian crossing at the Cathedral side of the bridge later this year in an attempt to improve safe access to the […] The post Almost 4,000 pedestrians a day ignore €10m new river crossing at Salmon Weir appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

27 h. ago Murder accused told garda he stabbed wife because she was cheating, court hears

Mother died from ‘single swipe’ knife cut to her neck, Cork court told

Events

27 h. ago Australian PM calls general election for 3 May, as Labor ties with right

Initial enthusiasm for Anthony Albanese has evaporated in recent months as he struggles to sell his economic vision to the country.

Politics

30 h. ago Judge order disciplinary process against probationer garda be stopped

Caoimhe Busher said the process against her was ongoing since 2020

Events

31 h. ago Judge orders a halt to disciplinary process against probationer garda

Caoimhe Busher, a probationer garda member since 2018, has been the subject of a disciplinary investigation

Events

31 h. ago Sinn Féin write to Ceann Comhairle over ‘flawed’ report on Dáil disorder

Sinn Féin chief whip Padraig Mac Lochlainn said in correspondence to Ceann Chomhairle Verona Murphy on Thursday that there are “three fundamental issues” in how Tuesday’s disorder was handled.

Society

33 h. ago Seanad told increases in students given reduced school hours is 'a proper scandal'

Independent senator Eileen Flynn said she will seeking to address the education minister on the issue.

Culture

33 h. ago Cocaine and tablets worth €290,000 seized following garda searches in South Dublin

Cocaine and tablets worth €290,000 seized following garda searches in South Dublin  Dublin Live

Politics

34 h. ago Hundreds of children had unnecessary hip surgery at Dublin hospitals, Dáil hears

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raises issue of audit sparked by whistleblower allegations

Politics