Irish - Last year 2024
Virginia Giuffre alleged she was sex-trafficked to two 'respected politicians' and Prince Andrew
The names of the two politicians remain redacted.
Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend
- The ex-Paralympian is "now at home" after his release from jail, authorities said.
- Reeva Steenkamp's mother said in a statement she is the one "serving a life sentence" in her grief for her daughter.
Significant increase in number of work-related deaths last year compared to 2022
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing accounted for 20 fatalities, with farming accounting for 16 of these fatalities.
- HSA Assistant Chief Executive Mark Cullen told The Journal that fatalities in the agriculture and construction sectors remain "stubbornly high".
- The Irish Network Against Racism has expressed concern that the issue will only be taken seriously if someone is badly injured or killed
- There have been around 20 arson attacks, or attempted attacks, on properties earmarked to house international protection applicants
- Multiple garda investigations into the Ringsend, Rosscahill and other arson attacks around the country are ongoing
Man shot in Blanchardstown restaurant attack on Christmas Eve dies in hospital
Jason Hennessy Snr has died after he was critically injured during the attack.
Irish experts hear 'sobering' accounts from frontline as they train Ukrainian troops in Cyprus
An Irish team has returned from a mission training Ukrainian soldiers in specialist search techniques for bomb disposal.