Irish
May
May 2024
Rafah attacksTánaiste says EU has discussed possible sanctions if Israel doesn’t comply with ICJ orders
diplomatic rowSimon Harris calls claim by Dana Erlich about investment in the Irish IT sector 'a distraction'
mental health budgetExtra €10m for mental health services to include funding for new eating disorder team
Dublin
'If it's dull, dirty, or dangerous then a drone should do it'
The council plans to use drones for emergency operations, environmental protection and site surveillance.
Maternity CareHave you experienced birth trauma in Ireland, either mental or physical? We want to hear from you
Turbulent Times'Wear your seat belt': Advice from a safety expert as flight turbulence stories make headlines
CHILDREN'S CARERecruitment trips to India and Dubai amid fears over staffing at new Children’s Hospital
Tallaght District CourtTeenager denied bail over petrol bomb attack at Tallaght building earmarked for asylum seekers
major investigationMan and woman arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
The headlines
The 9 at 9
Dozens killed in Rafah attacks, staff urgently needed for New Children’s Hospital and analysis of how online accounts try to influence politics.
Northern IrelandMandatory military service for young people in NI would be 'bonkers', and figures 'don't add up'
electric vehiclesEV chargers for every 60km of motorway and home and apartment charging as part of Government plans
Twitter
The disinfluencers: How over 150 anonymous 'Irish' accounts are swamping X with extreme views
The accounts could be part of a wider ‘influence operation’ in Ireland.
An analysis of anonymous accounts on the platform formerly known as Twitter found a potential 'influence operation' ahead of the June elections.
Some accounts showed signs of being operated by non-Irish users, despite claiming to be Irish and posting almost exclusively about Irish political issues.
X policy states that accounts should not "pose as someone who doesn’t exist to mislead others".
ImmigrationTaoiseach 'encouraged' after gardaí prevent 50 people entering Ireland from the UK with incorrect documents
Tel AvivHamas launches barrage of rockets, aid trucks enter Gaza, Israelis protest demanding release of hostages
hurling wrapLimerick and Clare through to Munster final, Kilkenny and Dublin to contest Leinster decider
Foolproof planUK to examine 'sensitivities' in North around Sunak's military service plan for young adults
staffing shortageDublin coroners complained they were conducting 50% fewer inquests last year due to admin staff shortage
