Irish
February
February 2024
Operation Resignation
How Siún Ni Raghallaigh was left with no choice but to quit after another chaotic week for RTÉ
Here’s an explainer of the events that led up to Ní Raghallaigh’s resignation in the early hours of the morning – and the fallout.
SoccerBohemians confirm they are in talks to host a friendly with Palestine's national team in Dublin
Exit payments controversy
Chair of RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh resigns after minister fails to express confidence in her
While in the post, she has dealt with the fallout of the Ryan Tubridy payment scandal, and further controversy about exit payments in more recent weeks.
dirty moneyPressure mounts on ‘extreme’ rules keeping ownership of some Irish companies shrouded in secrecy
school books'Watching in dismay': The letters sent by worried booksellers over the free books scheme
exit payments
Minister fails to express confidence in chair of RTÉ board and summons her to morning meeting
‘How could I be misinformed?’ – Catherine Martin summons chair of RTÉ board to meeting.
Organised Crime
Gardaí seize €2 million in drugs and arrest three men in operation targeting Hutch gang
The drugs seized include cannabis, MDMA, cocaine and ecstasy.
Parnell Street attackParnell Square stabbing accused sent for trial for attempted murder of three children
charity sectorWidow of Console charity founder is fined €1,500 over failure to keep proper books of account
Russia and USBiden labels Putin a 'crazy SOB' as Russia is hit with sanctions and criticism from UK and France
drug shortages'It's a lifeline': Shortage of HRT patches causing frustration for pharmacists and patients
Disconnected
The last of Ireland's payphone boxes are set to be disconnected by the end of the year
Of the 105 remaining kiosks, 11 will become digital kiosks, while the other 94 are set to be removed.
