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Fingerprints on bottles link Bray Boxing Club murder accused to getaway van, trial hears

Fingerprints on bottles link Bray Boxing Club murder accused to getaway van, trial hears

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Gerard Cervi (36) has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder
Social Democrats propose minimum wage increase and tax on super wealth

Social Democrats propose minimum wage increase and tax on super wealth

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The budget plan includes a pledge to deliver 10,000 affordable homes in 2024.
Budget surplus ‘must be used to abolish the Universal Social Charge’

Budget surplus ‘must be used to abolish the Universal Social Charge’

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The USC was introduced in 2010 amid the fallout from the financial crisis.
Man told friends he had been stabbed before he collapsed and died, murder trial hears

Man told friends he had been stabbed before he collapsed and died, murder trial hears

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Tyler ‘Tiggy’ Jackson (26) has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Galway man Conor Quinn in July 2018
Woman awarded nearly €100,000 over defective dental work

Woman awarded nearly €100,000 over defective dental work

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

A High Court judge has awarded nearly €100,000 to a woman over defective bridge and implant work on her teeth
Eamon Butterly accepts it was 'unsafe' to keep Stardust exit doors locked on disco nights

Eamon Butterly accepts it was 'unsafe' to keep Stardust exit doors locked on disco nights

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The former Stardust manager is continuing his evidence to the tribunal on Wednesday
Laois man to face retrial after court quashes conviction for raping friend

Laois man to face retrial after court quashes conviction for raping friend

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The case will return for trial at the Central Criminal Court
Solicitor ordered off cruise ship for suicide remark awarded €16,000

Solicitor ordered off cruise ship for suicide remark awarded €16,000

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Last February, a High Court jury found against Caroline Fanning in her claim of false imprisonment on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Sinn Féin alternative budget aimed at young people and ‘anybody who needs a house’

Sinn Féin alternative budget aimed at young people and ‘anybody who needs a house’

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The party pledged to build 13,000 social homes and 8,000 affordable homes next year.
HSE and Tipperary hospital apologise to boy over trauma around time of his birth

HSE and Tipperary hospital apologise to boy over trauma around time of his birth

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

A letter of apology was read out in the High Court as Shay Crowe settled his action with a €300,000 interim payment for the next five years
UN chief tells Belfast summit that refugee rights could ‘go backwards’ amid populism

UN chief tells Belfast summit that refugee rights could ‘go backwards’ amid populism

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General, addressed the One Young World Summit in Belfast.
Aaron Brady's trial remained only case at hearing as pandemic took hold, court hears

Aaron Brady's trial remained only case at hearing as pandemic took hold, court hears

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Brady's counsel claimed it was not normal for jurors to come and work in a courtroom of 31 people when there was a "deadly disease out there"
Cabinet to consider request from RTÉ for additional €34.5m in funding

Cabinet to consider request from RTÉ for additional €34.5m in funding

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Catherine Martin said trust between RTÉ and the public has been ‘absolutely shattered’.
Young people march to demand Government action over ‘crisis’ facing students

Young people march to demand Government action over ‘crisis’ facing students

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Teaching representatives also joined in the protest event, which concluded with a loud rally within earshot of the Dail and Government Buildings.
Jon Boutcher picked as preferred candidate to be PSNI interim chief constable

Jon Boutcher picked as preferred candidate to be PSNI interim chief constable

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Any appointment will be subject to final agreement.
The biggest wedding trends in Ireland: From reusing flowers to espresso martini towers

The biggest wedding trends in Ireland: From reusing flowers to espresso martini towers

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

A Dublin-based wedding planner highlights some up-and-coming trends.
Man jailed after stealing €1,200 worth of Lego from Smyths

Man jailed after stealing €1,200 worth of Lego from Smyths

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The man went to a toy shop in Cork and stole four large Lego sets from the shelves
Cork and Dublin named among friendliest cities in Europe

Cork and Dublin named among friendliest cities in Europe

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Condé Nast Traveller's readers placed the Irish cities among the top five friendliest spots in Europe
Cork City Library 'reluctantly' made decision to close due to protest

Cork City Library 'reluctantly' made decision to close due to protest

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Library staff were told the closure of their building went “against the grain” of everything they stood for but that they had been left with no choice but to shut their doors
Number of emergency departments failing to meet national standards

Number of emergency departments failing to meet national standards

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

The Health Information and Quality Authority is appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee on Wednesday to discuss its 2022 annual report

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