41 m. ago Explainer: Why does the Government want to get rid of Rent Pressure Zones?

A change to how Ireland’s rental system is regulated has been bubbling for some months now.

Politics

8 h. ago Concern Worldwide faces shutdown in some countries amid budget cuts, lost US funding

Irish international humanitarian agency says more jobs at risk

Events

16 h. ago Councillors express concern about lack of regulations around drone delivery in Dublin

Several councillors claim there is a need for the local authority to take some measures to address the issue while legislation at a national level to govern the use of commercial drone flights is under consideration

Events

26 h. ago Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorm risk' before 'major change' as temperatures set to shoot up

Ireland weather: 'Thunderstorm risk' before 'major change' as temperatures set to shoot up  Dublin Live

Events

46 h. ago ALERT: Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Ireland with risk of lightning damage

ALERT: Thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Ireland with risk of lightning damage  Ireland Live

Events

67 h. ago 'Admin error' led to continued admissions at Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Increased vigilance’ needed from Hiqa’s regulatory approach to nursing homes, Taoiseach says

Michéal Martin describes content of RTÉ investigative programme as ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Politics

69 h. ago Court escorts for prisoners at risk due to overcrowding, Irish prisons boss warns

The head of Irish prisons last year said the ability to carry out escorts to court was at “tipping point”.

Events

2 d. ago Taoiseach calls for HIQA’s regulations to be examined following RTÉ nursing home investigation

The Taoiseach said he has spoken with both Kieran O’Donnell, Minister of State for Older People, and Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the issue.

Events

3 d. ago Tory proposal to leave ECHR would put peace in Northern Ireland at risk, Labour suggests – as it happened

Tory proposal to leave ECHR would put peace in Northern Ireland at risk, Labour suggests – as it happened  The Guardian

Events

3 d. ago HAP caps should be revised regularly to reflect rental market, Ombudsman says

Investigation finds duplication of work done by local authorities on HAP applications, resulting in potential delays

Politics

4 d. ago US diplomats met media watchdog as tensions rise in Washington over regulation of tech firms

Coimisiún na Meán says it met ‘representatives from the US State Department following a request from the US Embassy to better understand its functions’

Politics

4 d. ago US diplomats met Irish media watchdog as tensions rise in Washington over regulation of tech firms

Coimisiún na Meán says it met ‘representatives from the US State Department following a request from the US Embassy to better understand its functions’

Politics

4 d. ago HIQA stopped admissions to Laois nursing home at centre of RTÉ investigation

HIQA has asked that all residents in nursing homes and their families maintain confidence in its ability to regulate the sector.

Events

4 d. ago Carlow shooting: Two bunches of flowers lie outside Fairgreen Shopping Centre

Regular shopper Geraldine Nolan says she was ‘shocked’ by the ‘terrible’ events

Events

4 d. ago Tourist ‘ate’ passport biometric data and attacked airport official, court hears

The sergeant contended that the accused was a flight risk and objected to his bail.

Society

4 d. ago Garden rooms and attics: What are the proposed changes to regulations?

Government is looking again at making attic conversions and ‘granny flats’ exempt from planning, an idea that was floated in February

Politics

4 d. ago Man accused of stabbing on Eden Quay a 'serious risk to public safety', court hears

Adel Attal was refused bail by Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court.

Events

5 d. ago Carlow shooting: Taoiseach criticises spreading of ‘blatant misinformation and lies’ online

Micheál Martin defends moves by Government to regulate internet misinformation in wake of incident

Events

5 d. ago More than 100 families in Dublin at risk of homelessness as tenant

Dublin City Council says no more properties will be purchased through the scheme until 2026

Events