Today’s Latest Stories
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BREAKING: He’s a free man – High Court judge orders the immediate release of teacher Enoch Burke
July 1, 2026 0The High Court has ordered the release of teacher Enoch Burke from prison. Mr Burke has been in custody for nearly 700 days since September 2022 after repeatedly breaching court orders requiring him to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School in County Westmeath. Mr Justice Brian Cregan…
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Over €42 million spent on security by six hospitals over the past two years
July 1, 2026 0Six of the country's biggest hospitals spent more than €42 million on security over the past two years amid growing concern over anti-social behaviour and violence. The hospitals also logged hundreds of calls to An Garda SÃochána as they dealt with public order and safety incidents…
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Australia are going to double social media ban fines for tech companies
July 1, 2026 0Australia has said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold its groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use. The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of…
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Ryanair not happy and forced to make a ‘tweak’ to their family seating rule
July 1, 2026 0Ryanair has adjusted its family seating policy after an investigation was launched in the UK into the airline charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The airline said the "minor policy tweak" means "free parent seats" will be available in the rear of its aircraft for future…
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‘Momentum building’ for EU ban on children’s social media use, says tough guy Martin
July 1, 2026 0Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "momentum is building" in Europe for a ban on children's social media use. European Parliament president Roberta Metsola praised Ireland for its "leadership" on social media protection but said there is a "huge need for something to be done for our kids…
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BREAKING: He’s a free man – High Court judge orders the immediate release of teacher Enoch Burke
July 1, 2026 0The High Court has ordered the release of teacher Enoch Burke from prison. Mr Burke has been in custody for nearly 700 days since September 2022 after repeatedly breaching court orders requiring him to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School in County Westmeath. Mr Justice Brian Cregan…
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Over €42 million spent on security by six hospitals over the past two years
July 1, 2026 0Six of the country's biggest hospitals spent more than €42 million on security over the past two years amid growing concern over anti-social behaviour and violence. The hospitals also logged hundreds of calls to An Garda SÃochána as they dealt with public order and safety incidents…
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Australia are going to double social media ban fines for tech companies
July 1, 2026 0Australia has said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold its groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use. The government will also strengthen the information-gathering powers of…
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Ryanair not happy and forced to make a ‘tweak’ to their family seating rule
July 1, 2026 0Ryanair has adjusted its family seating policy after an investigation was launched in the UK into the airline charging parents to sit with their children on flights. The airline said the "minor policy tweak" means "free parent seats" will be available in the rear of its aircraft for future…
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‘Momentum building’ for EU ban on children’s social media use, says tough guy Martin
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France sees more than 1,000 excess deaths as heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark
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Met Éireann says more good weather news is on the way
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Tributes paid to 11 people who died after skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France
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Alan Kelly reportedly set to resign as Labour party leader
The Labour Party leader Alan Kelly is reportedly set to resign later this evening. According to RTE News, Kelly who became Party leader in 2020 is expected to step down from his position after he …
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Recent Opinion Articles
Ireland’s Nursing Shame: Over 114,000 on Trolleys in 2025 While Half Our Nurses Are Imported
Ireland’s hospitals are in chaos, with over 114,000 patients—including 1,248 children—treated on trolleys throughout 2025, according to INMO Trolley Watch figures. This marks yet another year of record overcrowding, with nurses stretched to breaking point …


