Irish - Last week 22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
After a week of pauses and rollbacks, where do we stand in the row about SNA allocation?
The government now says no schools will lose SNAs in September – but there’s been criticism that the problem is being kicked down the road.
Gardaí in Kerry rearrest chief suspect in Michael Gaine murder probe
Michael ‘Mike’ Gaine (56) was first reported missing almost a year ago on 21 March last, in May his death was declared a murder when his remains were found near his farm.
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
- Tulsa has ceased engagement with eight providers ‘who did not meet the required standards’
- Staff files missing major documents such as CV, qualifications and Garda vetting
- Some SEA providers rostering staff without proper documentation
'It still doesn't feel real': Irish athletes welcomed home from Winter Olympics
Skiers Ben Lynch, Cormac Comerford, Anabelle Zurbay, and Thomas Maloney Westgard were greeted at Dublin Airport by their families this evening.

