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EVs and plug-in hybrids lead new car sales in July

EVs and plug-in hybrids lead new car sales in July

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

EVs now account for 17 per cent of new car sales but it varies from 10 per cent in Mayo to 25 per cent in Wicklow
‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

‘Brazen’ disregard for roads policing needs to be addressed quickly – minister

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Sean Canney, a junior minister with responsibility for road safety, said the findings were ‘shocking and serious’.
Gardaí renew appeal for information after man (40s) seriously injured in Dublin assault

Gardaí renew appeal for information after man (40s) seriously injured in Dublin assault

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The incident took place on Sean McDermott Street at approximately 10pm.
What the papers say: Friday's front pages

What the papers say: Friday's front pages

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

A preview of what is making the headlines in Friday's papers.
Gardaí investigating murder of Fiona Sinnott conclude search

Gardaí investigating murder of Fiona Sinnott conclude search

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Ms Sinnott was the mother of an 11-month-old baby girl when she disappeared from her home village of Broadway in 1998.
Two arrested in connection with death of Cork woman Vanessa O'Callaghan

Two arrested in connection with death of Cork woman Vanessa O'Callaghan

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Vanessa O'Callaghan died at Cork University Hospital three days after an assault
Parents of boy who died with severe scoliosis pledge to continue advocating for children

Parents of boy who died with severe scoliosis pledge to continue advocating for children

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Harvey Morrison Sherratt died last Tuesday after waiting years for scoliosis surgery
Acquitted law professor Diarmuid Phelan in legal fight with State over 'enormous' trial costs

Acquitted law professor Diarmuid Phelan in legal fight with State over 'enormous' trial costs

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

People of means applying for legal aid 'entirely contrary' to spirit of scheme, law professor argues
Billionaire James Dyson faces objection over plans for helipad at his luxury Irish country estate

Billionaire James Dyson faces objection over plans for helipad at his luxury Irish country estate

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

James Dyson bought Ballynatray House and its 850-acre estate for €29.25 million last year
Extreme online pornography is ‘radicalising’ young men, Garda Commissioner says

Extreme online pornography is ‘radicalising’ young men, Garda Commissioner says

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The Garda Commissioner addressed his final meeting of the Policing Authority before he leaves the role.
Young man jailed for raping teenage girl and engaging in sexual act with 12-year-old

Young man jailed for raping teenage girl and engaging in sexual act with 12-year-old

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Imposing sentence on Thursday, Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo noted the defendant “told lies” and claimed both victims had made up false allegations against him.
Man walked in on woman while she was in bathroom and raped her in bathtub

Man walked in on woman while she was in bathroom and raped her in bathtub

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Darius Langas (37) of Main Street, Ballinasloe, was convicted following a week-long trial at the Central Criminal Court
Teenager (17) produced two knives and told victim he was going to kill him and slice him

Teenager (17) produced two knives and told victim he was going to kill him and slice him

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

A teenager has been given two years detention for the false imprisonment of another young man.
Home intruder sat on toilet listening to religious sermon and later assaulted garda

Home intruder sat on toilet listening to religious sermon and later assaulted garda

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Trevor Morey, of no fixed abode, was jailed for four months
'Shocking' report reveals some gardaí are ‘openly hostile to doing their job’

'Shocking' report reveals some gardaí are ‘openly hostile to doing their job’

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The chairwoman of the policing authority said the report showed some gardaí had a 'brazen' disregard for roads policing duties
Tánaiste to hold talks with Northern leaders over US trade deals

Tánaiste to hold talks with Northern leaders over US trade deals

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

An agreement was recently reached that will see most goods exported from the EU to the US subject to a 15% tariff.
Man (32) caught with child sex abuse images sent to prison after suspended sentence is overturned

Man (32) caught with child sex abuse images sent to prison after suspended sentence is overturned

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

James Varian (32) was found to have 7,781 child sex abuse images on his mobile phone
Man (46) jailed for taking photographs of his teenage stepdaughter in the shower

Man (46) jailed for taking photographs of his teenage stepdaughter in the shower

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The child was 16 years old at the time and hostel staff told gardaí that there had been inappropriate contact between the man and the child.
No justice over murder of my son, says mother of Private Seán Rooney

No justice over murder of my son, says mother of Private Seán Rooney

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Natasha Rooney said she wanted to express her family’s ‘extreme disappointment and heartbreak’ at recent court proceedings in Lebanon.
Boss of gun-running ring that smuggled weapons from US could face up to 14 years in jail

Boss of gun-running ring that smuggled weapons from US could face up to 14 years in jail

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The matter has gone back to November 3rd next for sentencing, with the accused remanded in custody.

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