Tributes paid to ‘kind, caring’ woman found dead in Waterford
A woman in her 80s found dead at her Co Waterford home yesterday has been remembered as a “kind, caring and generous” person whose loss will be felt by the community for a long time. …
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Officials warned Ireland of ‘unmanageable levels’ in migrant applications in Ireland in 2024
The asylum application system in Ireland nearly reached breaking point last year, as top officials raised alarms about mounting backlogs that were becoming “unmanageable”, reports RTE. During senior-level discussions, it was highlighted that the surge …
Do you believe them? RSV vaccine is safe and effective but expensive, says HIQA
Immunisation against RSV has been found to be both safe and effective, but it comes with a high cost, according to HIQA. The Health Information and Quality Authority stated that immunisation against Respiratory Syncytial Virus …
The number of women in employment in Ireland is up 82.1% since 2000
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that the estimated number of women in employment increased by 82.1% to reach 1,328,900 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 729,900 recorded in the same …
Martin not happy as Dublin IPAS centre provider failed to identify welfare risks, says HIQA
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has found that an International Protection accommodation provider in Dublin failed to recognise residents’ sleeping arrangements as a welfare concern, reports RTE. In one of six reports published …
US and Iran reach deal to end war with a signing supposedly set for Friday
US and Iranian officials have said they have agreed on a peace framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic …
Martin under pressure as children around Ireland are selling cocaine, new report shows
Criminologist and community activist Trina O’Connor has described footage gathered by RTÉ’s Prime Time as deeply concerning, particularly because of the young age of those involved. She warned that many children and teenagers are being …
Young woman remains seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
A woman has been seriously injured in a shark attack at a Sydney beach, authorities confirmed, in the latest incident in a recent spate of shark attacks off Australia’s coastline. Emergency services were called to …
We haven’t a clue – There’s now literally no date on horizon for the completion of the new Children’s Hospital
The Public Accounts Committee has been told that there is still no confirmed timeline for completing the National Children’s Hospital, with thousands of defects yet to be addressed. The project was initially due for completion …
Govt slammed as Irish economic model is in desperate need of urgent reform, report claims
Ireland’s economic model requires urgent reform if it is to maintain high living standards, according to a new report. The study, conducted by University of Galway Professor Alan Ahearne, found that while Ireland ranks among …
