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Last week
3rd November 2024 - 9th November 2024
National PartyStardust campaigner Antoinette Keegan to run as National Party candidate in general election
Courts
Kilkenny man who sexually abused eight boys jailed for 19 years
The Central Criminal Court heard how John Curtin’s (59) abuse of the children, which continued over 12 years, profoundly affected the victims throughout their lives.
Co ClareCliffs of Moher inspection finds many walkers ignoring warning signs and going towards cliff edge
Dublin District CourtBuilding firm spared conviction for causing fish kill in Dublin’s River Camac last year
Sports infrastructureCounty by county: Here's a breakdown of which sports facility projects got funding today
Child Protection
State care system 'failing' vulnerable children due to lack of care placements and national policy
The Child Law Project said it has observed "a national crisis unfolding" over the last three years.
It said an acute shortage of appropriate care placements" for children is having "a domino effect that risks collapsing the care system".
It also highlighted a "dismal response by the HSE to meet the mental health and disability needs of children in care or at risk of entering care".
Cost of LivingDouble Child Benefit to be paid this week as various bumper once-off payments kick in
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A volcano errupts in Indonesia, Sinn Féin suspends Belfast councillor and Israel cuts ties with UN agency
JJ MageeSinn Féin suspends Belfast councillor after allegation of inappropriate messages sent to minor
General ElectionOpinion: Gender quotas have a place, but there are better ways to bring inclusion to politics
Department of TransportGovt planning 'significant new powers' to search US aircraft suspected of carrying weapons
ge24Green's manifesto proposes Help-to-Buy expansion to renters who want to buy home from their landlord
Coalition tensions'Cop on a bit': Martin hits back at unattributed briefings from FG that he's 'tetchy and grumpy'
This month
November 2024
