It concerns legal requirements governing the custody of blood and urine specimens taken from suspected drunk drivers up to when they are transferred for analysis

Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC said that "action is required now"

Mary Melody fell from her wheelchair at a carehome in Co Clare, but wasn't sent to hospital for 2 days

There was also an 18 per cent increase in public order offences as part of the gardaí's high-visibility policing plan for the city centre.

The accused men are the woman's three uncles and four younger brothers

Ruth Lawrence denies killing two men found on lake island in 2014

The 31 year old was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Independent Seamus Healy called on the Government to reverse its decision

Diarmuid Mac Dubhghlais said he was held in a packed cell at Ktzi'ot Prison for six days without access to fresh water or showers

It marks the highest level of inflation since March 2024

The Government has billed the spending and tax measures as focusing on the most vulnerable in society

The Irish Times reported on Thursday that she submitted a claim under the Parliamentary Activities Allowance for €3,691 related to “Syria” in her statements to the Standards in Public Office (Sipo) Commission for 2018.

The Alliance Party leader described the incident as ‘bullying and intimidation’.

The state's gender based violence agency, Cuan, has funded the refurbishment of the building and will support operational costs

There was a 75 per cent rise in demand for support services from women impacted by prostitution and trafficking last year

A man in his 50s was arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in Cork City.

Police have urged the public not to share a distressing image from the scene in Newry which has been circulating.

The lengthy meeting involved “frank, open, honest, robust, clearing of the air”, he told Newstalk Breakfast.

Ian Paisley said in a new BBC podcast that while he was open to conversations, he emphasised his identity is British.

A preview of the biggest stories in Thursday's papers.