€60m repair fund allocated for selected roads
To say that a great chunk of the Irish road network is in dire need of upgrade and/or repair would be a bit of a truism. Thus, road users in some parts of the country …
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Civil servant from South Dublin wins €500,000 EuroMillions plus prize
The National Lottery has revealed today that a public servant from South Dublin has won the top prize of €500,000 in last night’s EuroMillions Plus draw. The lucky winner is understood to have bought the …
Mary Lou McDonald reveals names of politicians allegedly involved in tax evasion
Mary Lou McDonald has today used Dáil privilege to name a number of politicians she says have been named in a dossier of alleged tax evasion. The list includes several prominent former TDs, and a …
Government considering lifting the ban of bedsit accommodation in Dublin in the wake of Jonathan Corrie’s death
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton has today indicated that the current ban on bedsit accommodation in the capital may be lifted, in an effort to tackle the spiralling homelessness crisis. The announcement …
Rate of homelesness in Cork has risen by over 500% in just three years
‘It’s a scandal,’ Lord Mayor of Cork Christy Burke has said, referring to the tragedy of homelessness in Cork, and beyond. The Cork Simon Community has stated that the number of rough sleepers on the …
Widespread ‘petrol stretching’ affecting hundreds of motorists nationwide
The Transport Committee is due to meet with officials from the Revenue Commissioners to discuss the “petrol stretching” issue. The practice involves adding as much as 10% of the much cheaper kerosene spirit to petrol. …
AA Roadwatch issue Dangerous driving conditions warning as temperatures drop significantly but no sign of snow – yet!
The AA have issued a dangerous driving conditions warning this morning. It follows temperatures dropping to -3 degrees during the night. They’re slowly creeping up to between 6 – 9 today, but conditions this morning …
Gardai issue appeal for missing Dublin man
Gardaà in Dublin are appealing to the public in order to help find a missing  37-year-old man from the city. The man known as Joseph Walsh, is understood to have went missing from his home …
Vigil held in Dublin to mark respect for Jonathan Corrie
Dozens of people gathered in Dublin today to hold a vigil outside Leinster House, right at the spot where 43-year-old homeless man Jonathan Corrie was found dead yesterday morning. His body was located on Molesworth …
Christmas lights ceremony at Leinster House postponed in respect for deceased man
The traditional Christmas lights ceremony at Leinster House will not go ahead this evening, as a mark of respect for Jonathan Corrie, the homeless man who died on Molesworth Street yesterday. Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett …
