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Paper packaging group Smurfit Kappa points to positive signs in Germany

Paper packaging group Smurfit Kappa points to positive signs in Germany

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

The firm benefited from a boom in demand for packaging goods and e-commerce during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

A status yellow rain warning is in place for six counties from 7pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.
Teenage boy arrested after three injured during alleged assault in Co Kildare

Teenage boy arrested after three injured during alleged assault in Co Kildare

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

This incident occurred at approximately 10:45pm in the Basin Street / Harbour View area and involved a number of individuals.
Man who suffered brain damage in road accident awarded €8.5m

Man who suffered brain damage in road accident awarded €8.5m

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

The crash occurred on the Galway to Headford Road at Balroebuck Junction, Corrandulla, Co Galway.
Police probe report of person dressed as Hamas militant during Derry Halloween event

Police probe report of person dressed as Hamas militant during Derry Halloween event

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Police said the costume at a Halloween event may constitute a criminal offence under section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.
Man to appear in court over Cork drugs seizures

Man to appear in court over Cork drugs seizures

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

€150,000 woth of drugs were seized in Cork on Monday.
Ministers not told of any Irish citizens leaving by Rafah crossing, Martin says

Ministers not told of any Irish citizens leaving by Rafah crossing, Martin says

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

There are approximately 35 Irish passport holders in Gaza.
Tánaiste describes Israeli attack on a refugee camp as 'disproportionate'

Tánaiste describes Israeli attack on a refugee camp as 'disproportionate'

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

From a moral point of view, he said he did not believe that that attack had been justified.
Wicklow man jailed for sexual abuse of his niece when she was a child

Wicklow man jailed for sexual abuse of his niece when she was a child

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Although the victim waived her right to anonymity, so her uncle could be named, the accused cannot be identified for other legal reasons
Man awarded €20,000 damages after he was scalded with gravy at GAA club

Man awarded €20,000 damages after he was scalded with gravy at GAA club

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

A Dublin man who is currently in prison has been awarded €20,000 damages for personal injuries against Parnell GAA Club, Coolock, Dublin
Ashling Murphy murder trial hits ‘speed bump’ and is delayed until Thursday

Ashling Murphy murder trial hits ‘speed bump’ and is delayed until Thursday

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove in Mucklagh, Tullamore, has pleaded not guilty to the schoolteacher’s murder.
Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry sells for £40,000 at auction

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry sells for £40,000 at auction

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

It was part of a gun collection valued at more than £1 million that went under the hammer in Belfast.
One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

One in four adults did not visit GP within last year, research shows

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Survey respondents said teachers and doctors are the professions they trust the most.
Just 36% of people trust TDs to tell truth, survey finds

Just 36% of people trust TDs to tell truth, survey finds

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Trust in journalists and the media fell compared with 2020.
Teenager hospitalised after firework thrown at car in Wexford

Teenager hospitalised after firework thrown at car in Wexford

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

A teenager has been hospitalised after a firework was thrown at a car in Co Wexford last night
New stalking offence comes into effect with maximum sentence of 10 years

New stalking offence comes into effect with maximum sentence of 10 years

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

The Government said this marked a milestone in its efforts for zero tolerance of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
Figures show 30% increase in children removed from homes for safety

Figures show 30% increase in children removed from homes for safety

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

This serious action is only permitted when there is an “immediate and serious risk” to the child if they remain at home
Organised events on Halloween led to reduction in injuries, says fire brigade chief

Organised events on Halloween led to reduction in injuries, says fire brigade chief

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

The service dealt with 120 calls between 5pm and 7pm on Tuesday evening, which was the busiest period, he told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Wednesday's front pages mainly focus on the 'unprecedented' flooding which took place in various locations across the country. 

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