53 m. 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

61 m. ago Some 2,500 remain without power after Storm Bram, as status yellow wind warning to hit three counties

Counties Galway, Kerry and Mayo come under the weather warning at midnight, says Met Éireann

Events

87 m. 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

90 m. ago Memphis in May announces Ireland as the 2026 honored country

Memphis in May announces Ireland as the 2026 honored country  Action News 5

Politics

2 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

2 h. ago Dáil support for dog welfare Bill and stricter rules for puppy farms

TDs heard that some dog breeders “exploit” families in the run up to Christmas.

Economics

3 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

4 h. ago Fine Gael Councillor asked Superintendent to 'sort' speeding ticket for him, gardaí trial told

The court heard that Liam Galvin sent Supt Eamon O’Neill an image of a fixed charge penalty notice relating to him being detected allegedly speeding at 142km/h in a 120km/h zone in 2017.

Politics

4 h. ago “I will be fighting in the Dáil to make sure homeowners’ voices are heard” – Ward

Ahead of an upcoming debate tonight regarding a new Defective Concrete Bill in the Dáil, Donegal Deputy Charles Ward says… The post “I will be fighting in the Dáil to make sure homeowners’ voices are heard” – Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

4 h. ago Fine Gael councillor asked garda superintendent to ‘sort’ speeding ticket, court hears

Text messages exchanged between Cllr Liam Galvin and now retired Eamon O’Neill heard in evidence at trial

Events

5 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

6 h. ago Ireland’s ‘shameful reputation’ as puppy farm capital of Europe

Ireland’s ‘shameful reputation’ as puppy farm capital of Europe  The Irish Times

Politics

6 h. ago Farmer appears in court accused over cattle rustling in west Cork

More than 40 animals worth more than €50,000 were allegedly stolen from farms

Events

7 h. ago Busiest day for Christmas travel at Dublin Airport revealed as travellers reminded of changes to liquids rule

Busiest day for Christmas travel at Dublin Airport revealed as travellers reminded of changes to liquids rule  The Irish Independent

Transport

7 h. ago Stricter rules for puppy farms is ‘something people want action on’, Dáil hears

The government agreed to shorten the delay to a Bill that would increase regulations on dog breeding.

Politics

8 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

9 h. ago Dovida teams up with Lions Clubs Ireland to deliver potentially life

Dovida has teamed up with Lions Clubs Ireland for a special initiative to help keep thousands of people safe and well at home this Christmas.… The post Dovida teams up with Lions Clubs Ireland to deliver potentially life-saving ‘Message in a Bottle’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

9 h. ago Fiosrú: 21 people died in incidents involving or following garda contact in 2024

Fiosrú released its first report today on Incidents of Death and Serious Harm referred by An Garda Síochána in 2024.

Events

9 h. ago Garda watchdog says 21 people died in incidents involving or following garda contact in 2024

Fiosrú released its first report today on Incidents of Death and Serious Harm referred by An Garda Síochána in 2024.

Events

9 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