The defence committee has asked for a definition for ‘strengthening international security’ in the context of deploying Irish troops abroad.

There were 654,500 foreign visitors who completed a trip to Ireland in June 2025, down two per cent on June last year, but up six per cent on June 2023.

Eugene Thompson has died in the Mater Hospital in Belfast.

The Luxembourg businessman, now based in Latvia, brought a transfer application to Dublin District Court two weeks ago, but still had to complete some outstanding work and needed the council official's findings.

The recommendation by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons comes from an investigation into the death of a man in Wheatfield Prison

A service of removal has taken place for Vanessa Whyte and her children Sara and James, who were shot dead a week ago.

The body of the man was found in the early hours of Wednesday.

The planned refurbishment of the gallery will proceed alongside the construction of Dublin's new city library in Parnell Square

Another passenger, a woman in her 30s, was conveyed to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where she remains in a serious condition.

Orr, who has 31 previous convictions, appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to a range of offences which all occurred on the same evening.

Transport Minister, Darragh O'Brien, said there is a clear need for the presence of uniformed security.

The proposed development will add a second storey to the western end of the current structure, increasing the floorspace by 1,080 square metres.

Paul Cleary commended both members of the force involved in the incident for their courage and professionalism “in the face of such an unprovoked attack.

Figures show just over 6,300 suspected sex offenders were prosecuted out of over 19,600 accused people.

The first intake of 30 students will commence their undergraduate studies in September.

"Soundness Detectors" will be on patrol this summer, ready to reward people for their positive behaviour.

A number of apparent explosions can be heard.

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A man in his 20s has been arrested following the incident on the city’s Capel Street.

According to reports, the garda was stabbed multiple times.