National News

Kingsmill families deserve truth and justice, O’Neill says

Kingsmill families deserve truth and justice, O’Neill says

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

A long running inquest into the 1976 atrocity last week criticised the IRA and its political representatives for not engaging with proceedings.
Divorce courts reform will cause ‘huge injustice’ for families, lawyers say

Divorce courts reform will cause ‘huge injustice’ for families, lawyers say

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

A solicitor challenged Justice Minister Helen McEntee to attend a family court in Dublin to see how busy it is.
Court discharges orders allowing hospital to give blood transfusion to Jehovah's Witness member

Court discharges orders allowing hospital to give blood transfusion to Jehovah's Witness member

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The court made orders last month after Mr Justice Tony O'Connor was told the patient may require a blood transfusion in order to save his life
National Leprechaun Museum named as Ireland's most boring tourist attraction

National Leprechaun Museum named as Ireland's most boring tourist attraction

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The list was put together by Solitaired.com, by analysing almost 67 million Google reviews of more than 3,000 attractions worldwide.
Two men arrested in connection with thefts across Dublin

Two men arrested in connection with thefts across Dublin

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The men, one aged in his 50s and the other in his 20s, are currently being held in Garda stations in Dublin.
Three people injured in aggravated burglary in Cork city

Three people injured in aggravated burglary in Cork city

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

A sum of cash was stolen in the incident
Over 70% of bus, rail and Luas staff feel unsafe due to passenger drug use

Over 70% of bus, rail and Luas staff feel unsafe due to passenger drug use

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

A survey carried out by Siptu found just under 80 per cent of public transport workers said the problem has got worse in the last 12 months
Troubles legacy body can work without immunity provision – former chief justice

Troubles legacy body can work without immunity provision – former chief justice

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Northern Ireland’s former Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan leads the new Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
More resources needed to repair regional roads and stop collisions – Kelly

More resources needed to repair regional roads and stop collisions – Kelly

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Labour TD for Tipperary Alan Kelly said local authorities are under pressure, but there were significant routes that had been “absolutely destroyed” due to weather
House prices rise over 6% in year to February

House prices rise over 6% in year to February

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Prices in Dublin increased by 5.6 per cent, with prices outside of Dublin increasing by 6.5 per cent
Changes to work practices at Tara Mines might need to be brought in, says SIPTU organiser

Changes to work practices at Tara Mines might need to be brought in, says SIPTU organiser

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

SIPTU said it will be releasing more details on the detail after it has spoken to its members
Over 140 children have contacted Childline since February over self-harm

Over 140 children have contacted Childline since February over self-harm

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

ISPCC chief executive John Church called on social media platforms to do more to protect children from harmful content
Ivana Bacik among politicians forced to refund allowances for ineligible expenses

Ivana Bacik among politicians forced to refund allowances for ineligible expenses

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The Labour leader explained the submission of the ineligible expense was a 'technical mistake', adding she was 'more than happy' to refund the amoung in question
'Gradual' return to normal Leaving Cert results to begin next year

'Gradual' return to normal Leaving Cert results to begin next year

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The State Examinations Commission confirmed this year's Leaving Cert results will be issued on August 23rd
Permission granted for 249 homes in Killarney

Permission granted for 249 homes in Killarney

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The proposed development will see 249 housing units built at Cronin's Wood
More Government support and training for Long Covid needed, says expert

More Government support and training for Long Covid needed, says expert

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The Oireachtas Health Committee will hear representatives of Long Covid Advocacy Ireland on Wednesday
Ikea opens first Irish distribution centre in Dublin

Ikea opens first Irish distribution centre in Dublin

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The new distribution centre is located in Rathcoole
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

All the leading stories from the day's national newspapers
Fall in number of pubs met with rise in off-licences

Fall in number of pubs met with rise in off-licences

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Data from the Health Research Board shows Ireland still has the third-highest in the world in terms of the number of pubs per person
Alan Farrell appointed chair of Fine Gael parliamentary party

Alan Farrell appointed chair of Fine Gael parliamentary party

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Mr Farrell replaces Alan Dillon, who was promoted to Minister of State at the Department of Housing

Latest

Laois Nationalist ePaper

Subscribe to the Laois Nationalist digital edition today from just €1.50 per week

Latest National News

Laois Nationalist
Newsletter

Get Laois news delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up