A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl have appeared before a special sitting of Limerick District Court charged in connection with a serious assault in Co Tipperary that left a 29-yr-old woman in …
A national analysis of GP shortages has revealed significant workforce pressures in Ireland, particularly in Dublin’s commuter belt and along the western seaboard, according to the Irish College of General Practitioners. Some patients report that …
Micheál Martin has rejected calls for an inquiry into why the Director of Public Prosecutions chose to prosecute a retired garda and seven serving officers in Limerick, reports RTE. He said the Government cannot interfere …
Housing lists are growing exponentially around the country and the numbers of houses being built are miniscule compared to what the country actually needs. According to a research by construction firm Mitchell McDermott, housing delivery …
A teenage boy accused of hijacking and assaulting an electric scooter rider at St Stephen’s Green has been remanded in custody while a decision is made on where his trial will take place. The boy, …
Austria has announced plans to ban social media use for children under the age of 14, citing concerns about addiction, exposure to harmful content, and unrealistic standards. Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler said it is extremely difficult …
Hildegarde Naughton has defended the reintroduction of exam fees this year for Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students, reports RTE. The charges, which were paused during the Covid period, have now been reinstated, with families …
Michael McGrath has expressed support for exploring a potential “common EU-wide approach” to determining when teenagers and young people can access social media, amid rising concerns over online platform use. Speaking to RTÉ’s European Parliament …
The number of children waiting for mental health services in Ireland has risen above 4,500, with growing concern over increasing delays in access to care, reports Breaking News. The waiting list has grown significantly in …
The retirement age for certain school transport drivers is set to increase by two years from next September, reports RTE. Under the approved changes, drivers of small public service vehicles carrying up to eight passengers …
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