2 h. ago Man airlifted to hospital following collision between truck and car in Westmeath

The collision happened this afternoon on the N4 at Ballinalack.

Transport

3 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

4 h. ago Man arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August is released

The motorcyclist in his 40s sustained critical injuries in the collision with a van and was taken to hospital, where he died two days later.

Events

5 h. ago Executive says finding out she was being demoted in newsletter was ‘pretty stressful’

WRC hears employee had €275,000 job at arm of international translation and localisation group Lionbridge

Politics

5 h. ago Veteran Irish executive says finding out she was being demoted in company newsletter was ‘pretty stressful’

WRC hears veteran executive was unfairly dismissed from €275,000 job at arm of multinational group Lionbridge

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago Iceland becomes fifth country to withdraw from Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Iceland’s national broadcaster said the participation of the Israeli public broadcaster KAN had caused disunity.

Politics

7 h. ago Flu strain H3N2: how prepared is the HSE for a winter surge?

A highly virulent flu strain, slow vaccine uptake and bed shortages among HSE’s problems

Politics

7 h. ago Taoiseach indicates government will discuss potential charges for blister packs with HSE

The Dáil heard that patients who receive their medication in the packs could have to pay up to €50 for them from January.

Politics

9 h. ago Man (20s) arrested in connection with fatal collision in Drogheda in August

The motorcyclist in his 40s sustained critical injuries in the collision with a van and was taken to hospital, where he died two days later.

Events

9 h. ago Baby in critical condition in Dublin hospital following horror crash in Louth

Baby in critical condition in Dublin hospital following horror crash in Louth  Dublin Live

Events

10 h. ago Grime, rodents and cockroaches: 14 closure orders issued by FSAI in November

Rodents, cockroaches and dirty kitchens: FSAI shuts 14 food businesses in November for hygiene breaches.

Politics

11 h. ago 'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes

The INTO said they were never consulted about the changes, describing the announcement as a “solo run” by Norma Foley.

Politics

12 h. ago DCC chief says Dublin region 'entitled to' more tax revenues so more money can be spent there

Richard Shakespeare spoke about the future of Dublin and how he hopes to increase the council’s revenue.

Economics

16 h. ago More than 8,000 submissions made on right to request remote working

High level of interest in public consultation believed to be partially motivated by frustrations with current practice

Events

16 h. ago Gardaí are asking for the public's opinions on how and when body

Over the last two years, body cams have been trialled in five garda stations. Now they’re going to be rolled out nationally.

Politics

18 h. ago Severance deal of near €1m for DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs off the table

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien blocks payment as standoff at top of State airports group continues

Economics

24 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

26 h. ago Nursing group at centre of RTÉ undercover exposé makes €8m operating profit in 2024

In June of this year, an undercover RTÉ Investigates exposé into the standard of care provided at Emeis Ireland’s Beneavin Manor at Glasnevin in Dublin and The Residence Portlaoise sparked a public and political outcry.

Economics

27 h. ago Cancellation of Nobel Peace Prize event raises questions over Maria Corina Machado's whereabouts

Machado was last seen in public at a demonstration in Caracas on 9 January, protesting against Maduro’s inauguration for his third term.

Politics