Irish
March
March 2024
Risks for IrelandResistance to antibiotics and threats to undersea cables among key risks for Ireland
Homelessness
Homelessness: Record 4,170 children in emergency accommodation last month
9,671 adults and 4,170 children were in emergency accommodation in February.
KilbrittainWoman challenges decision to grant planning permission for telecommunications mast in West Cork
minefieldLuke ‘Ming’ Flanagan doubles down on statement calling An Garda Síochána ‘rotten to the core’
potential evidenceItems seized in Dundalk after over €4 million worth of cocaine found on Donegal beaches last year
New JobEx-broadcaster Chris Donoghue to become new Govt Press Secretary, stepping down as Coveney advisor
rosscahillFour people arrested in connection with December fire at Galway hotel earmarked for asylum seekers
bowden family'The community is so devastated': Locals pay tributes to mother and daughters killed in Mayo crash
Egg DriveTwo young sisters from Dublin organise Easter egg drive for children in Temple Street Hospital
specialist care
Female junior doctors repeatedly penalised by medical training system
Women make up more than half the trainee doctor workforce but criticise lack of support for pregnancy and family life.
Investigation by Noteworthy finds women delaying or leaving specialist training
Some doctors are not entitled to maternity pay when doing training-related research
Irish Medical Organisation: “Without support, women will drop out of medicine”
ImmigrationSharp increase in prosecutions and prison terms for asylum seekers arriving without passports
The new three amigosSimon Harris meets with fellow coalition leaders for first time as Fine Gael leader
key to the citySinger and 1970s chart topper Gilbert O'Sullivan receives Freedom of Waterford award
combating abuseHate Speech law: 'As legislators, it is our responsibility to draw the line on hate'
Jehovah's WitnessCourt permits hospital to give blood transfusion to Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU
International Court of Justice'It has to stop': Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
The Government unveiled two big plans around asylum seekers today - here's what they are
It involves empty office spaces and a new EU Pact.
chilling effectNUJ condemns latest in series of 'attacks' on media, after RTÉ journalist was heckled at protest
safety appeal40 more people will die on Irish roads this year compared to 2023 if trend continues, Chambers says
CommutingCabinet approves plan to give local authorities power to introduce traffic congestion charges
