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Prisoner guilty of murdering fellow inmate

Prisoner guilty of murdering fellow inmate

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

David Dunne had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Robert O’Connor on the 29th of July 2022 at Mountjoy Prison
Cabot debt firm hit with cyberattack and data files stolen, court hears

Cabot debt firm hit with cyberattack and data files stolen, court hears

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The debt acquisition and credit servicing firm had 394,000 stolen, including material related to its direct customers and its loan book
Social Democrats maintained ‘consistent message’ through campaign – Gannon

Social Democrats maintained ‘consistent message’ through campaign – Gannon

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday.
Coroner issues advice after woman's death from weight-loss surgery complications

Coroner issues advice after woman's death from weight-loss surgery complications

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Maria Stanca (64) died from complications from a weight-loss procedure in Turkey
Court dismisses case over council's refusal to extend planning for homes in Dalkey

Court dismisses case over council's refusal to extend planning for homes in Dalkey

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused to extend planning permission granted in 2018 and valid for six years
Judge tells asylum seeker security firms to 'put heads together' and resolve their dispute

Judge tells asylum seeker security firms to 'put heads together' and resolve their dispute

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Allpro Security Services Ireland Ltd provides security staff for the former Dundrum Mental Hospital in Dublin, which are sourced through Top Security Ltd
DUP MP: Hezbollah’s claim of victory over Israel ‘reminiscent’ of IRA supporters

DUP MP: Hezbollah’s claim of victory over Israel ‘reminiscent’ of IRA supporters

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

In the Commons, Gregory Campbell argued that ‘peace is welcome, but not people trying to turn peace into a victory parade’.
Labour describes Fine Gael transfer push as ‘desperation’

Labour describes Fine Gael transfer push as ‘desperation’

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The public will go to the polls on Friday and decide the political landscape for the next few years
Housing and disability ‘standout’ issues of election campaign, Micheál Martin says

Housing and disability ‘standout’ issues of election campaign, Micheál Martin says

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The Fianna Fáil leader praised the heavy engagement from the public during canvassing.
Sinn Féin leader accuses Simon Harris of ‘scaremongering’ over economic shocks

Sinn Féin leader accuses Simon Harris of ‘scaremongering’ over economic shocks

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Mary Lou McDonald said the Taoiseach’s remarks were a ‘mark of desperation’.
Former model jailed over drink-driving crash which killed her friend

Former model jailed over drink-driving crash which killed her friend

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Jennifer Thomas (46), of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork, was also banned from driving for 10 years.
More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin

More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

A record 205 families took refuge in The Salvation Army’s three family hubs across the capital, compared to 173 in 2022.
Taoiseach urges public to consider government formation when voting

Taoiseach urges public to consider government formation when voting

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Simon Harris said it is not his place to tell people who to transfer their vote to but urged them to consider the make-up of the new government.
Landlord ordered to pay €5,000 to disabled man over discrimination

Landlord ordered to pay €5,000 to disabled man over discrimination

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the property owner, Patricia Geraghty, had discriminated against the tenancy applicant, Frank Zimmermann.
Trolley watch: Over 530 patients waiting for a bed in Irish hospitals

Trolley watch: Over 530 patients waiting for a bed in Irish hospitals

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

385 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 146 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals.
Election candidate defends laser display on hospital cancer wing

Election candidate defends laser display on hospital cancer wing

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Independent candidate Matt Shanahan had a promotional display projected onto the gable end of a Waterford hospital building.
Helen McEntee says election 'one of the most important in my lifetime'

Helen McEntee says election 'one of the most important in my lifetime'

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Trade and Employment Louise O’Reilly said that opinion polls were reflecting what she had experienced on the campaign trail.
What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

What the papers say: Thursday's front pages

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Here are the lead stories making Thursday’s newspapers.
Major poll puts lead parties near neck-and-neck

Major poll puts lead parties near neck-and-neck

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The General Election will be held on Friday.
Martin says he wants homelessness figures falling ‘within 12 months’

Martin says he wants homelessness figures falling ‘within 12 months’

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

The housing portfolio is held by Fianna Fail’s Darragh O’Brien.

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