2 h. ago TD tells Dáil he is ‘lucky’ to have declined surgery suggested for son by consultant under investigation

Fine Gael’s Brian Brennan believes himself a ‘lucky’ father, but heart goes out to affected parents

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2 h. ago Tourism Industry in Ireland Pushes Back Against CSO Report of March 2025 Visitor Decline, Citing Strong Hotel Occupancy and Bookings Across the Country

Tourism Industry in Ireland Pushes Back Against CSO Report of March 2025 Visitor Decline, Citing Strong Hotel Occupancy and Bookings Across the Country  Travel And Tour World

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3 h. ago CEOs at commercial state bodies in line for pay increases following remuneration report

The report also recommended the reintroduction of bonuses, which were paused in 2011, to a limit of 25% of the CEO’s basic salary.

Economics

3 h. ago Investigation into disappearance of Michael Gaine in Kerry upgraded to murder

As part of the investigation, gardaí have undertaken over 320 formal jobs/enquiries, along with nearly 130 witness statements.

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4 h. ago Investigation into disappearance of Michael Gaine in Kerry upgraded to homicide

Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March.

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4 h. ago Investigation into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

Michael Gaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March.

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4 h. ago Iraq detains IS suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans ramming attack

Iraq had received requests from the US to help in the investigation of the attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

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4 h. ago 'Huge shortage' in specialist Garda unit for serious road crashes leaving it 'snowed under'

The Forensic Collision Investigators unit has 11 qualified members when the minimum recommended number is for 24.

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5 h. ago Submissions on behalf of Grace ‘not included in Commission’s report’

Her legal representatives said the statement was being issued in the interest of Grace and the public interest.

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6 h. ago Submissions of Grace’s legal team not referred to ‘in any way’ in final investigation report, says wardship solicitor

State solicitor representing intellectually disabled woman says she made statement on Grace’s behalf in ‘public interest’

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7 h. ago Report on CEO pay at commercial state bodies hits out at lack of ‘cost of living adjustments’

The report also recommended the reintroduction of bonuses, which were paused in 2011, to a limit of 25% of the CEO’s basic salary.

Economics

7 h. ago Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two

‘The Ireland team: that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game,’ said Quinn in her retirement statement.

Politics

8 h. ago General Solicitor responsible for ‘Grace’ says ‘extensive submissions’ not included in final report

The General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court said it was in the public interest to confirm Grace was represented at the Commission.

Sport

8 h. ago Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Gardaí are investigating serious criminal damage to houses and vehicles in Loughrea and Ballinasloe. Early Sunday at approximately 3am the front window and door of a house in Gort Bride in Loughrea were smashed. There was also significant damage caused to three vehicles parked in the vicinity. […] The post Gardaí investigate serious criminal damage to houses in Loughrea and Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 h. ago History made as Supreme Court sits in Donegal for the first time

Significant legal history was made on Monday when the Supreme Court sat in Donegal for the first time. The sitting,… The post History made as Supreme Court sits in Donegal for the first time appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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10 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

10 h. ago Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

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11 h. ago Kingsmill survivor 'totally vindicated' after report finds failings in RUC probe into IRA massacre

Ten people were shot dead by gunmen in the attack in January 1976.

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11 h. ago Kingsmill report finds failings in original probe and ‘wholly insufficient’ use of resources to catch IRA killers

Kingsmill report finds failings in original probe and ‘wholly insufficient’ use of resources to catch IRA killers  Belfast Telegraph

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12 h. ago Irish woman detained by US immigration authority could be in prison 'for months'

Cliona Ward first ran into legal trouble last month after arriving back in the US from a trip to Ireland to visit her father

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