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State's handling of security around drug smuggling 'highly unusual', says Berry

State's handling of security around drug smuggling 'highly unusual', says Berry

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Dr Cathal Berry said a multi-agency operation on Tuesday, during which a large quantity of drugs were discovered on a ship off the south coast, had been of international significance
Focus Ireland calls for fairer social housing allocation policy

Focus Ireland calls for fairer social housing allocation policy

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

The charity's annual report showed 4,235 children were supported by Focus Ireland's services last year, up from 3,338 in 2021
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

All the stories from the day's national newspapers
Storm Agnes: Flights impacted at Cork Airport, thousands without power

Storm Agnes: Flights impacted at Cork Airport, thousands without power

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Eight counties remain under orange wind and rain warnings
Tragic deaths of mother and baby boy could have been avoided, inquest hears

Tragic deaths of mother and baby boy could have been avoided, inquest hears

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Nicola Keane – a 34-year-old paediatric nurse from Ballina, Co Mayo – jumped to her death off the M50 Westlink bridge in the early hours of October 22nd, 2020.
Army Ranger Wing rappelled onto cargo ship after Naval Service warning shots

Army Ranger Wing rappelled onto cargo ship after Naval Service warning shots

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

State agencies said a ‘significant quantity’ of suspected drugs were found onboard the cargo ship.
Enlistment age for Permanent Defence Forces to be raised to 35

Enlistment age for Permanent Defence Forces to be raised to 35

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

There were 7,671 members of the Permanent Defence Forces at the end of August.
GRA accuses Garda Commissioner Drew Harris of ‘inviting conflict’

GRA accuses Garda Commissioner Drew Harris of ‘inviting conflict’

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The deterioration in relations comes after almost 99 per cent of GRA members who voted in a recent ballot expressed no confidence in the Garda Commissioner
‘Significant quantity’ of drugs found after Army Ranger Wing secures cargo ship

‘Significant quantity’ of drugs found after Army Ranger Wing secures cargo ship

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of organised crime offences.
Inspectors appointed to Peter McVerry Trust after cashflow issues

Inspectors appointed to Peter McVerry Trust after cashflow issues

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The charity said cashflow pressures that are ‘more acute than would traditionally be the case’, even allowing for the summer period.
Stardust: Butterly denies telling security guard exit doors were locked years before fatal fire

Stardust: Butterly denies telling security guard exit doors were locked years before fatal fire

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Former Stardust manager Eamon Butterly continued his evidence to the inquest on Tuesday
Full scope for terms of spinal surgery review to be extended, says Donnelly

Full scope for terms of spinal surgery review to be extended, says Donnelly

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The Health Minister said he will begin meetings with families and advocacy groups on Wednesday
Storm Agnes: Three counties placed under orange alert

Storm Agnes: Three counties placed under orange alert

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Cork, Kerry and Waterford will be placed under an orange rain alert for much of Wednesday
Soldier accused of killing teenager Daniel Hegarty dies

Soldier accused of killing teenager Daniel Hegarty dies

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

A soldier accused of killing a teenager during the Troubles has died, a statement from the victim’s family has said.
Man appears in court charged with 'drug intimidation' assault in Dublin

Man appears in court charged with 'drug intimidation' assault in Dublin

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Philip McGrane (23) was charged with assault causing harm outside a Supervalu shop at Sundrive Road on Monday
Extra €1bn diverted to help accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Extra €1bn diverted to help accommodate Ukrainian refugees

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have been relocated to Ireland since war broke out last year
Childcare providers demand more funding in protest outside Dáil

Childcare providers demand more funding in protest outside Dáil

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The rally was organised by the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
Cabinet approves €450m N5 road project

Cabinet approves €450m N5 road project

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The project will see a new 34km single carriageway road built between Ballaghaderreen and Scramoge
Eamon Butterly tells Stardust inquest he did not know surface spread of flame rating on tiles

Eamon Butterly tells Stardust inquest he did not know surface spread of flame rating on tiles

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

The inquest heard that,during a 1981 inquiry, evidence was given that the carpet tiles were the most substantial contributor to the spread of the fire.
Merrion Hotel records €4.42m pre-tax profits for 2022

Merrion Hotel records €4.42m pre-tax profits for 2022

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Accounts for the year ending October 2022 showed occupancy rates were 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels

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