Irish
May
May 2024
Weather ForecastThunderstorm warning in place for three counties as warm weather and rain expected this week
Student ProtestsOpinion: Protesting Israel's war on Gaza isn't antisemitic — it's a display of humanity
Lil TripConfirmation that 56 gardaí will give a dig out in France for Paris Olympics security operation
Migration
Taoiseach says plans to cut social welfare rates of some Ukrainian refugees is 'sensible'
It will not apply to Ukrainians living in pledged accommodation.
12-week lead-in time for streamlining of Ukrainian social welfare payments.
Review of benefits for international protection applicants to be completed within six weeks.
SIPOSIPO to hold investigation hearing into former minister Robert Troy's declaration errors next month
dual diagnosisChildren given 'inadequate or inappropriate' support by CAMHS 'because they were autistic'
Divorce'People can't move on': TD proposes to reduce divorce waiting period from two years to six months
dublin-new york relations
'Stop talking about Jesus and dance': People at the portal want to connect, ideally with dogs
Transatlantic rock, paper, scissors didn’t quite pan out, sadly.
NI Covid InquiryMichelle O’Neill apologises for attending Bobby Storey’s funeral during Covid lockdown
DefenceHigh Court rules order banning military from protest against defence cuts was unconstitutional
SmokingPlans to increase the legal smoking age to 21 have been approved - but vapes aren't included
CollisionsCalls for tougher laws as three people handed fixed penalty notices for recording M1 crash site
Round 2'I cannot believe I'm sitting next to Mike Tyson' - Katie Taylor gearing up for Serrano rematch
European UnionEU writes letter to EBU criticising organisers for 'incoherence' in banning flag from Eurovision
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New rate of welfare payments for refugees, over 35,000 killed in Gaza, and LGBTQ+ people fearing assault.
investigation ongoingGardaí investigating incident related to video of man being attacked at Howth Junction Station
DiscriminationAlmost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted
Biodiversity'We must act urgently': Ten countries join Ireland to urge adoption of Nature Restoration Law
pdforraGroup representing Irish military personnel say they 'will not be silenced' by new defence law
cabinet agendaBuilding commencements on new homes hit approximately 18,000 in April alone, Cabinet to hear
Investigation
Irish garages have been selling devices to 'silence' unworn seatbelt alarms
Amazon, Fruugo and a Donegal garage removed products from their websites after we asked about them.
Seatbelt use is declining in Ireland - and a big factor in road deaths.
One product listing promised to 'eliminate the annoying seatbelt beep'.
