With only two of the Dáils 174 seats left to be decided, Fianna Fáil is the clear winner of Friday’s general election and is set to emerge with the most TDs on 48.

This follows RTÉ seeking tenders from firms to provide co-sourced Internal Audit Services at the national broadcaster.

The animal welfare charity's veterinary surgeon, Elise O'Byrne White, said the dog, unable to stand and in a critical state, had to be carried into the DSPCA's hospital.

The driver and sole occupant, a woman in her 40s, was transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital, where she remains in a serious condition.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Culture Catherine Martin were among the 26 politicians who failed to get re-elected

Davor Bosnak is charged with assault causing harm to the two teenage girls at Ardarvan, Buncrana on Friday night last at approximately 8pm.

The incident happened on Friday November 1st, when gardaí and emergency services attended a collision involving a car and an e-scooter on the Cheeverstown Road shortly before 7am.

Over 6,000 new Irish citizens, hailing from 140 countries around the world, will be granted citizenship in seven ceremonies being held on Monday and Tuesday.

Paddy McKillen jnr is a co-founder of Ireland's largest hospitality group, Press Up, and son of well known developer Paddy McKillen senior.

Gardaí conducted a search operation in Dublin and Kildare last Friday - during which they seized a "substantial" amount of suspected stolen property and four vehicles, including a high performance BMW car.

The Irish Defence Forces were alerted this morning, when a member of the public entered Ballyfermot Garda station with devices found at a nearby location

The jury at the Central Criminal Court in November deliberated for close to five hours before returning their unanimous verdict against Gavin.

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains oaround the make up of the other parties.

Eric O'Driscoll (22) pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in circumstances giving rise to the reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose.

Members are likely to vote on a majority basis to continue with the contentious rules and regulations that govern trade between the region and GB.

During the month of December 2023, 14 people lost their lives on Irish roads and 124 were seriously injured.

University Hospital Limerick saw the highest level of overcrowding last month, with 2,110 patients being treated on trolleys.

No arrests have been made in connection with this investigation at this time.

The survey showed that four per cent of respondents from Ireland agreed that a husband or boyfriend could have sex with his female partner without her consent.

Eteam Workforce claimed it had made an error in omitting an end date to her contract of employment.