The Minister for Justice told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that child sexual abuse was a growing problem.

The current ceilings and caps on recruitment were very restrictive, Phil Ní Sheaghdha told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland. “The process of recruitment has become increasingly more difficult.”

Paschal Donohoe said while he was not involved in the decision and did not approve the spending, he ‘accepts responsibility’ as a finance minister

Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s front pages

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the fine was ‘regrettable’ considering the financial constraints facing the organisation

In what is an unusual move, the Department of Public Expenditure has asked a number of departments to submit supplementary estimates for the year, a move usually reserved for November.

Passengers appeared in good spirits aboard the cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey after months of waiting in Belfast.

Three men, aged in their 60s, 30s and 20s, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill said at Stormont that the minute she became aware of the situation, she took action

Judge Alec Gabbett found Joseph Baldwin guilty of the assault of Minister Anne Rabbitte at a public meeting in Gort on January 4th 2023 and causing a breach of the peace at the same meeting

Cleo, five, had only arrived at Edinburgh Zoo two months ago.

Dr Khalid Jaber is the subject of three allegations of professional misconduct and poor professional performance

The PSNI had also been criticised for how they handled the unfolding disorder, with officers accused of watching on as shops and cafes burned.

Cork University Hospital (CUH) has apologised “unreservedly and sincerely” for “failings in care” during the admission of father of one, Patrick (Pat) Murphy, on September 1st, 2021. It has also apologised for the failure by medics to diagnose an aortic dissection

Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Gino Kenny said the committee will hear from those who aim to adopt a "compassionate health-led approach" to delivering services which reduce harm and support recovery.

Dublin District Court has heard that a "makeshift blowtorch", heated hammerheads, iron bars, and a stick were used to injure and beat her around her head and body after she was brought to a north inner city flat last Thursday.

Taoiseach Simon Harris will meet Joe Biden in Washington this month for an event to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the US.

Former Durham detective Darren Ellis continued giving evidence to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) hearing in London on Wednesday.

The Sinn Féin vice president was also asked about an event she attended in 2023 that Michael McMonagle was at.

The Sinn Féin leader said the promise made by government to clear waiting lists has been broken.