4 h. ago DCB scheme’s retrospective rule excludes majority of rebuilt homes, Minister told

Deputy Charles Ward has urged the Minister for Housing to reconsider the proposed fixed date of March 29, 2024 in… The post DCB scheme’s retrospective rule excludes majority of rebuilt homes, Minister told appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

5 h. ago In Northern Ireland, a second night of riots broke out due to the alleged sexual abuse of a girl.

In Northern Ireland, a second night of riots broke out due to the alleged sexual abuse of a girl.  Українські Національні Новини

Events

5 h. ago Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees to be extended to March 2027

Minister Jim O’Callaghan got approval to support in principle a proposal to extend the directive.

Events

5 h. ago Rents unlikely to come down for several years after reforms, Coalition told before agreeing overhaul

Average rents may increase in short term, according to research paper published as Government unveiled plans to overhaul sector

Politics

14 h. ago Ireland to back proposal to extend EU protection for Ukrainian refugees into 2027

Cabinet separately approves plans to strengthen counterterrorism laws

Events

15 h. ago Donegal Senator campaigning to change legal terminology for child sexual abuse material

Independent Senator for Donegal Eileen Flynn is campaigning for an end to the outdated term of “child pornography” in the… The post Donegal Senator campaigning to change legal terminology for child sexual abuse material appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

15 h. ago Commissioner confirms gardaí made 'controlled delivery' of guns to Carlow gunman

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris was speaking at the Oireachtas Justice committee and was questioned about guns obtained by Evan Fitzgerald.

Events

16 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

17 h. ago Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Planning Appeals Board has ordered that additional information on the long-proposed Galway Ring Road be made available to the public and be open to written submissions Those in favour of the project had expressed concern that this could happen, and have indicated that it could add […] The post Order for another public consultation to further delay Galway City Ring Road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Highest number of abuse allegations in 16 years received by Catholic Church’s safeguarding body

Board reports 50 per cent rise in number of claims lodged this year in wake of scoping inquiry into religious schools

Events

19 h. ago Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A funeral fund for Kevin Kelly, who died in a house fire in Casla, has surpassed €5,000. The 31 year old died in the incident last week, along with death row survivor 77 year old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs. The Go Fund Me was set up to help […] The post Funeral fund for Casla house fire victim Kevin Kelly surpasses €5,000 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

19 h. ago Luxembourg boss happy to let domestic abuser face Ireland this evening

Luxembourg boss happy to let domestic abuser face Ireland this evening  SportsJOE.ie

Events

21 h. ago 'Significant increase' in allegations of abuse against Catholic Church members, report says

The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church said there were 385 allegations made last year.

Events

23 h. ago New rent rules 'reasonable', says Minister, as govt to scrap cap on rent increases for new tenants

He is proposing that rents for existing tenants in the entire country will be brought under control under the current Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) system.

Politics

26 h. ago Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillors have united against plans to increase social housing rents for the first time in six years. Under proposals from council management, rents would increase by half of one percent each year over the next six years. But a key sticking point is the blanket removal […] The post Councillors unite against plans to increase social housing rents appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

27 h. ago Justice Minister to seek government approval for new terrorism offences bill today

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

Politics

29 h. ago One driver arrested every hour for drink or drug driving in 2024, Garda Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will tell an Oireachtas committee today that over 7,500 arrests were made for intoxicated driving in 2024.

Events

29 h. ago Government to raise concerns with EU about proposed retaliatory tariffs on aviation, medtech and agrifood

Simon Harris says EU’s countermeasures should not disproportionately affect individual Member States

Politics

29 h. ago Prof Des O'Neill: I wrote the Leas Cross report. Two decades on, has anything changed in Irish nursing homes?

RTÉ documentary made clear that Hiqa cannot assure the public of appropriate and dignified care standards in nursing homes

Politics

40 h. ago Man (30s) and woman in late teens arrested after €240k cannabis seizure

Both the man and woman are currently detained in garda stations in North Dublin under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Events