2 h. ago Alleged collusion between school bus operators drove up tender prices, trial hears

Five men accused of colluding in tender process to provide school routes for Bus Éireann, leading to ‘disappearance of competition’

Culture

3 h. ago School bus drivers accused of colluding to 'load the dice' on pricing, court hears

The accused are Andrew Walsh (62) of Derrymore, Roscrea; Raymond Heney (54) of Camas, Cashel; Noel Browne (77) of Bansha; Larry Hickey (73) of Ardmayle, Cashel and Anthony Flynn (51) of Golden Road, Cashel. All five have pleaded not guilty to offences under the Competition Act 2002.

Events

3 h. ago Why routine assessments for children with special needs are being scrapped

For parents scrambling to find places in special schools for 2027, a new system is on the way

Politics

3 h. ago Veggie 'burgers' are still on the menu after EU politicians failed to agree on use of the term

EU countries are set to clash over whether terms like “burger” and “sausage” should be reserved for real meat, or stay open to plant-based food.

Politics

4 h. ago Every December, a school in Ireland ditches homework and does 'kindness' assignments instead

Every December, a school in Ireland ditches homework and does 'kindness' assignments instead  Upworthy

Politics

8 h. ago Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny

A tax incentive scheme aimed at tackling dereliction is set to be expanded to Letterkenny from June of next year.… The post Tax breaks tackling dereliction to be introduced in Letterkenny appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

10 h. ago Ireland Joins France, Germany, Italy, and India in Facing Major Travel Disruptions in 2025 With Power Failures, Strikes, and Infrastructure Faults Affecting Global Transportation

Ireland Joins France, Germany, Italy, and India in Facing Major Travel Disruptions in 2025 With Power Failures, Strikes, and Infrastructure Faults Affecting Global Transportation  Travel And Tour World

Events

10 h. ago Dáil hears Letterkenny students forced to learn in ‘appalling’ overcrowding conditions

Donegal Sinn Féin TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called for urgency in the plan to construct new school buildings at… The post Dáil hears Letterkenny students forced to learn in ‘appalling’ overcrowding conditions appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

11 h. ago Dublin in Chaos: Luas Power Failure and M50 Gridlock Cause Major Disruptions – Full Travel Alert for Commuters!

Dublin in Chaos: Luas Power Failure and M50 Gridlock Cause Major Disruptions – Full Travel Alert for Commuters!  Travel And Tour World

Events

11 h. ago Nigerian children reunite with parents after being released from abduction

The abductions at a Catholic school in Papiri saw than 300 students and staff kidnapped last month.

Society

11 h. ago NI weather: Power restored to 'vast majority' after Storm Bram

NI weather: Power restored to 'vast majority' after Storm Bram  BBC

Events

11 h. ago Temperature of 17.2 degrees recorded in Dublin during Storm Bram, says Met Éireann

Transport and travel returning to normal following major disruption caused by storm

Events

11 h. ago Temperature of 17.2C recorded in Dublin during Storm Bram, says Met Éireann

Transport and travel returning to normal following major disruption caused by storm

Events

12 h. ago Letterkenny fashion boutique announces closure to focus on online sales

Mill and Moll in Letterkenny is set to close its physical store in Letterkenny after almost two years in business.… The post Letterkenny fashion boutique announces closure to focus on online sales appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

13 h. ago EU to decide whether veggie ‘burgers’ face a possible rebrand

EU countries are set to clash over whether terms like “burger” and “sausage” should be reserved for real meat, or stay open to plant-based food.

Politics

13 h. ago Ireland battered by Storm Bram as schools close, flights cancelled and thousands left without power

Ireland battered by Storm Bram as schools close, flights cancelled and thousands left without power  Irish Star

Events

14 h. ago Storm Bram: 8,000 homes, farms and businesses still without power

Transport and travel returning to normal following major disruption caused by storm

Events

14 h. ago Men at centre of Donegal human trafficking probe plead to further charges

Two men at the centre of a major human trafficking probe in south Donegal have pleaded guilty to further offences.… The post Men at centre of Donegal human trafficking probe plead to further charges appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

16 h. ago Age classifications on websites and apps could be introduced under online safety reform plans

Online safety taskforce was set up in recognition of social media’s harm to children’s physical and mental health

Politics

22 h. ago Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid

The HSE is understood to be seeking to expand the provision of the children’s flu vaccine in schools next year.

Science