New figures published by the National Transport Authority show passenger numbers across Public Service Obligation (PSO) services reached an all-time high in 2024

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident on the Old Dublin Road in Nenagh shortly after 10.10pm.

Research carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom, found that 13 per cent of men have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot, compared to seven per cent of women.

A post-mortem examination was completed on his remains on Wednesday and as a result of the state pathologist’s findings, gardaí in Clonmel have now confirmed that their investigation has been upgraded to murder.

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Property developer Fraser Partners Ltd settled the case with Clifford Donaldson, who was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, without admission of liability.

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, was discovered unconscious on the boat at Montauk Yacht Club on Long Island.

Robert Slivar, who travelled to Cork by ferry from Zeebrugge in Belgium, was charged with cannabis possession and possession of cannabis for sale or supply at the Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy, on July 27th last.

The gardaí found a "large-scale cannabis cultivation factory" during the search, and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of more than €750,000 were seized.

Hoyda Hamad, a Syrian national of no fixed abode who has used multiple identities, was jailed for three months on Wednesday over the incident at East Wall Road, Dublin 3, on the morning of July 26th. 

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the figures are ‘broadly’ in line with what was expected.

A postmortem examination was carried out at Cork University Hospital on Wednesday.

Data from the Department of Justice shows that a total of 3,440 gardaí have been assaulted while on duty since 2014.

Lee Quinn, 29, of Keeper Road, Dublin 12, was initially charged with criminal damage to a door, bed and window and a minor category assault of a named woman at his home address on June 3rd last.

Lady Portia Di’Monte said the event at Holywood Arches Library on Friday had included a reading from The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has said she is determined to see the £1.2 billion roads project completed.

Paul McCarthy of Dowth Avenue, Cabra in Dublin appeared before Cork District Court on Wednesday on a charge of arson at Fernbrook, Ballincrokig in Co Cork on April 24th last.

Gardaí stopped and searched a car on Monday evening as part of an operation to tackle serious criminal activity.

The ‘Ireland Unrushed’ campaign looked to tap in on what were called “enrichment explorers” searching for experiences rather than low-cost travel.

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited has not breached the Equal Status Act 2000 over its dealings with Christine Reilly when she visited one of its branches on September 6th, 2024.