An EU summit pledged to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.

The policing operation, with a focus on rural crime and human trafficking, was aimed at preventing and detecting criminality along the border and at preventing and disrupting the free movement of criminals based in the Republic and Northern Ireland.

This follows An Bord Pleanála confirming that the Silvermines Hydroelectric Energy Storage Project has been deemed mature enough to enter the permit granting process for Projects of Common Interest.

The "introvert", in his early 30s, appeared before Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Thursday

Daniel Blanaru, from Rathmore, Athboy, Co Meath, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Larisa Serban (26) on or about August 12th, 2022.

The Court of Appeal has been urged to overturn a decision that the State’s failure to provide for the basic needs of homeless asylum seekers is a breach of their fundamental rights

Stefan Copiimulti (42) of Hollystown Park, Hollystown, Dublin 15, pleaded guilty to having a controlled drug for sale or supply at The Ward, Finglas, Dublin, on June 19th, 2023

David O’Callaghan (41) of the Fairways, Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to driving into a rear gate of Leinster House on August 2nd last

Micheál Martin’s comments came as EU leaders held an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday,

Garda Alan Griffin and Garda Niall Deegan (left and centre) were seriously injured when a car driven by Evan Toomey (right) rammed into their Garda patrol SUV, the court had heard.

The judge said the behaviour of Colin Brady (35) of Kilgraigue, Kilcloon, Co Meath, was “prolonged and repeated”.

Simon Harris insisted that the ‘trade imbalance was not specifically referenced’ during the 20-minute call with the US Secretary of State.

Nikita Burns wept as prison officers escorted her from the court while Vial chatted with members of his legal team.

Oisin Peavoy (39) of Granby Row, Dublin 1, pleaded guilty to two counts of production on an article at locations in Parnell Square and Gardiner Street Upper

Ireland is still not at the point of dropping its interstate case against the UK over the contentious Legacy Act, the Tánaiste has said.

Christopher O'Grady (33) , formerly of Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Co Louth, had denied the single count of raping the then 19-year-old woman on January 1st, 2019. He was homeless at the time and is in custody.

A male security guard at a Circle K filling station pulled up a 14-year-old girl’s T-shirt, and that of her 12-year-old sister, looking for stolen goods, a judge has heard

Hundreds of people congregated at the church in the centre of the Gaeltacht village to say a sombre farewell to a much-loved young person.

The opening of the new retail concept represents a £2 million (€2.4 million) investment in the city centre and the creation of over 40 new retail job

The judge had heard the matter last week and was due to give judgment this Friday.