5 h. ago Cabinet approves legislation giving gardaí power to use facial recognition in investigations

The Department said the technology will be subject to “strict safeguards” and save gardaí from spending months “trawling” through footage during investigations.

Events

6 h. ago Joe Heyes chose England, despite the best efforts of his Dublin mother, but an ex

Joe Heyes chose England, despite the best efforts of his Dublin mother, but an ex-Leinster head coach saved his career  The Irish Independent

Politics

6 h. ago Father of Edenderry fire victim Tadgh Farrell refused bail to attend son’s funeral

Aaron Holt (27) described in court as ‘principal supplier of illegal drugs in Edenderry and the surrounding area’

Events

8 h. ago Flu outbreak: People with symptoms asked NOT to attend Letterkenny Hospital

Due to a sharp increase in flu cases in the community and Letterkenny University Hospital, the HSE is appealing to… The post Flu outbreak: People with symptoms asked NOT to attend Letterkenny Hospital appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Science

10 h. ago The telecoms regulator has blocked 131 million scam phone calls since crackdown began

ComReg has implemented a number of measures to crack down on the number of scam calls and texts that people receive.

Politics

12 h. ago Ireland launches strategy for inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and culture

Ireland launches strategy for inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and culture  Yahoo News UK

Politics

12 h. ago More than 66% of homeless people in Ireland are in Dublin, report finds

More than 66% of homeless people in Ireland are in Dublin, report finds  The Irish Times

Politics

13 h. ago Regulator encourages consumers to switch energy suppliers to save money

In October, a report by the International Energy Agency found that Ireland has some of the highest electricity prices in the world.

Politics

13 h. ago Only 1 in 5 switch energy supplier as watchdog says over a million people miss out on savings

The CRU says that people who switched to the best available tariff, or those who renegotiated every year for the past four years, could have saved around €2,500 on their bills.

Economics

15 h. ago Have your say: Are you worried about energy bills this winter?

People in Ireland are facing winter without energy bill subsidies

Science

19 h. ago Galway’s RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas

While most people will be tucking into the turkey and sprouts this Christmas, the volunteer crews who staff the RNLI lifeboats will be on standby to answer the call – more than 100 times over the festive season. Last Christmas saw 119 launches around the Irish coastline between December 24 and January 1, and that’s […] The post Galway’s RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Fourteen cases taken against State over age verification of international protection applicants

Tusla confirms it ‘does not conduct age assessment in the strict statutory sense’ on people presenting as unaccompanied minors

Politics

26 h. ago ‘We won’t be intimidated’: Edenderry turns out for vigil to mourn Mary and Tadgh

“It sends a message not just to Edenderry but towns right across the country – people won’t put up with this anymore”.

Politics

28 h. ago Marco Rubio bans Calibri font in latest fight against diversity and inclusion programmes

Calibri is considered to be more accessible for people with reading challenges due its simpler shapes and wider spacing.

Politics

28 h. ago Limerick hospital apologises for failings in care that led to baby girl’s death

Opportunity to save the life of Aoibheann Fitzgerald was missed, High Court hears

Events

28 h. ago 2 Planes Abort Landings at Last Possible Moment amid Extreme Winds in Heart

2 Planes Abort Landings at Last Possible Moment amid Extreme Winds in Heart-Stopping Video  People.com

Politics

31 h. ago Number of people hospitalised with flu increases by almost 60% in two weeks

Highest number of cases reported last week were in children aged 0 to 14, who accounted for 1,022 instances

Science

34 h. ago Half of Garda incidents causing death or injury involved people with mental health difficulties

Thirty-seven cases were referred to Fiosrú to investigate if behaviour of gardaí was a contributory factor

Events

34 h. ago Food safety watchdog issued Glendalough Hotel with closure order after rodent infestation

Takeaway and kebab shop among other premises inspected and closed in November

Society

34 h. ago Glendalough Hotel in Co Wicklow one of 14 premises served with FSAI closure order last month

Takeaway and kebab shop among other premises inspected and closed in November

Politics