Plans to link a person’s welfare payments to their previous earnings will come into effect by the end of the year, said Social Protection Secretary Heather Humphreys. The Fine Gael minister said the introduction of …
The Irish Defence Forces is suffering an unprecedented crisis in terms of dwindling manpower, low moral and abysmal recruiting but the military’s leadership are now ready to combat the real threat to the country’s national …
Three people are dead, and at least five others are wounded following a shooting incident at Michigan State University overnight. It is understood that the gunman killed himself after the shooting. The gunman’s motives have …
The Central Criminal Court heard how a five-year-old girl and her three-and-a-half-year-old brother were raped and abused by her mother and partner. At today’s sentencing hearing, the court also heard the little girl was tied …
On Valentine’s Day in 1981, a nightclub packed with young people were out enjoying themselves when tragedy stuck. A fire broke out in the Artane based nightclub, and between a combination or locked exit doors …
The tourism industry faces the prospect of higher taxes to ensure families are financially supported during the cost-of-living crisis. Senior ministers will meet next week to consider whether VAT on the tourism and hospitality industry …
Picture source: RTE De La Soul rapper David Jolicoeur has passed away aged 54. It is understood that the musician had suffered from congestive heart failure for a number of years and had been wearing …
Secondary school teacher Enoch Burke has been warned that his appeal against High Court orders, including an injunction to stay away from the school where he works, may not be heard by the Court of …
Deputy Mattie McGrath, the leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs, fiercely spoke out against a recent report, calling it a vicious strike against the heart of rural Ireland. His voice echoed with indignation …
The search for a missing 61-year-old man has been stood down following the discovery of a body. Ger O’Connell had been missing since January 6. Gardai and family have thanked those who helped in the …
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