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Sinn Féin Justice spokesman says plans for more tasers a 'band-aid' solution to Gardaí woes
TD Pa Daly said that he does not think bulking up on heavy equipment is a “long term solution”.
Yesterday
1st December 2023
Two arrests and €8 million in heroin seized as Gardaí intercept plane at Weston Airport
The airport, which is also a flight school, is located between Lucan and Celbridge.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
How seeking treatment for cold fingers led to a lung cancer diagnosis for one Dublin woman
The Marie Keating Foundation is calling on the Government to support the development of a lung cancer screening programme.
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Fair City to be scaled back to three episodes a week as RTÉ outlines €10m in cuts for 2024
An initial voluntary exit programme will aim to see 40 staff members leave the broadcaster.
Shops closing early on Parnell Street as immigrant staff fear being targeted after Dublin riots
On Friday morning a customer told two Indian staff members having a conversation in Centra to ‘speak English in Ireland’.
The €2bn New Children's Hospital is now '92% complete' - here's what it's like inside
CHI estimates that the first patients should be in the doors by summer 2025.
Man hospitalised after stabbing incident on Talbot Street last night
Gardaí are investigating the assault and have carried out an examination of the scene.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
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Owner of Independent Dublin bike shop raided in riots 'emotional and in shock'
Cliff Nolan is in his second year of business and has been robbed of thousands of euros worth of stock.
Dublin Riots: Over 30 appear before courts charged with theft, public order, and having weapon
One person who took part in the riots has been charged with possession of a knife.
'Elf' revealed as theme for tonight as Patrick Kielty prepares for his Toy Show debut
Kielty launched the show in a press event at RTÉ earlier this week.
'It was pure instinct': Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker
The 43-year-old dad of two saw the incident unfolding, got off his bike, and used his helmet to stop the attack.
Caio Benicio talks to The Journal reporter Eimer McAuley about the horrific incident.
The 43-year-old Brazilian says he is praying for the young girl who is in a serious condition in hospital.
"It looks like they hate immigrants. Well I am an immigrant, and I did what I could to try and save that little girl," he said when asked about tonight's riots.
€50 million fund for all schools to get solar panels to open for applications
One local councillor said that though this is a welcome development, the roll out shouldn’t have taken “14 months”.
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CervicalCheck support group says strike by medical scientists could 'hugely impact' outcomes
Medical Scientists are threatening industrial action over the unresolved pay issue that prompted work stoppages last year.
Assisted Dying Committee hears video testimony from man who died of motor neurone disease
Brendan Clarke was meant to address the committee in person to urge them to ‘give people a choice’, but he passed away in August.
One Irish Lotto player had 45,000 winning tickets in last year's highest ever 'Must be Won' draw
The company that operates the lottery investigated the prize claims because of the sheer volume before paying the player.
Last month
November 2023
A further 25 Irish citizens and dependants made journey to Rafah border crossing today
The Tánaiste said the group was expected to cross from Gaza into Egypt today.
Rotunda clinical director welcomes new building but says more nurses and midwives needed
Dr Donnelly said that the HSE recruitment freeze will only make it more difficult to have adequate number of midwives.
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HSE spend on private hospital beds and services to hit €130m by end of year
A senior official said the HSE is due to secure 160-200 additional medical beds from the private sector.
'We could lose our daughter': Palestinian family in Dublin pleads with Government and TDs
The Samours are hoping that the Government could help their daughter Saja get through the Rafah crossing.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Debut novel from Kildare writer Louise Nealon named as this year's 'One Dublin One Book' choice
Louise Nealon said she is delighted to be unleashing her novel on the imagination of the city that inspired it.
Secondary schools getting no responses to job ads, as principals warn Govt of staffing crisis
roughly 80 schools told the teachers’ union that they have posted jobs that got no applications in the last six months.
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TikTok showing boxes of patient records in derelict hospital building sparks HSE review
The HSE has also alerted the Data Protection Commissioner.
Local businesses in Galway devastated by flooding in wake of Storm Debi
One business owner in Clarinbridge said that restoring their damaged premises is a ‘daunting task’.
Cork city cllrs decide against dumping €400,000 'robo trees', amid concerns they aren't working
The councillors debated whether it was worth paying an €18,000 maintenance fee for the robo trees this year.
Man arrested in connection to hit and run that left UL student dead released without charge
A garda spokesperson said a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Award-winning Irish filmmaker missing in New York for over a week
The Emmy winning filmmaker’s bike was discovered at Fort Tilden beach days after he is believed to have gone missing.
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Paul McCartney says Beatles getting first No 1 single in 54 years is 'very emotional'
AI helped the band to use a vocal recording from the late John Lennon on the song.
Children's hospitals 'extremely busy' due to increase in RSV cases
The parent of one child who was hospitalised with RSV said her daughter went from cold symptoms to struggling to breathe in days.
Government TD accuses RTÉ of wanting to 'close down' Ireland's beef industry
Claire Byrne said that the statement was not true, and unfair.
Final deal on contentious EU nature restoration law gets divided reception in Ireland
Farmers have voiced their concerns about the legislation, which has been welcomed by the Green Party.
Gardaí investigating after four teens fell ill at Cork school in incident linked to vaping
The teens were assessed by ambulance crews at their school on Wednesday.
Elderly, vulnerable Midleton care centre residents still displaced, two weeks after Storm Babet
13 elderly people are in a centre 25 km away and people with long term mental health conditions are in a hotel.
Donegal GPs fear patients with skin cancer will suffer as LUH loses dermatology service
A report by
Eimer McAuley
A consultant dermatologist wrote that patients’ lives will be ‘destroyed’ due to delayed diagnosis without a local service.
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October
October 2023
PSNI searching for escaped man who was jailed for robbery and kidnapping charges
The PSNI area appealing to Sean Tate (47) to hand himself in.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here’s your roundup of what made the headlines today.
Castletown lands owner says OPW hasn't replied to offer to reopen talks on 'potential sale'
The current owner told The Journal that the OPW has not replied to an offer.
More precise flood forecasting system for Ireland delayed due to staffing issues, official says
The secretary general for the department said that the new system will provide more accurate forecasting on flooding.