Irish
June
June 2024
Surrealing in the YearsSurrealing in the Years: Eamon Ryan gave us climate targets we'll never meet, and memories
The headlines
The 8 at 8
Taylor Swift concert sees garda leave cancelled, Cathal Crotty told he faces likely dismissal, and protests planned in solidarity with Natasha O’Brien.
War in UkraineUkraine says Russia launched 'massive' overnight attack on country's energy infrastructure
off to brusselsGovernment to sign off on Ireland's new EU commissioner with McGrath tipped for top job
tortured garda departmentDublin gardaí shake it off as Taylor Swift gigs declared an 'extraordinary event'
birth trauma
'Held down, lied to, and told to be quiet': Readers' stories of giving birth in Irish hospitals
Alleged medical negligence, understaffing and a lack of empathy were recurring themes in the stories shared.
Cathal Crotty case
Soldier who attacked woman has been formally told he likely faces dismissal from the military
Cathal Crotty, an army Private, was brought before a senior officer today and told that the military were making preparations to deal with him.
Fatal CrashKilkenny man who stole car with vulnerable young person inside was on drugs when he crashed
Court of Justice of the European UnionCourt of Appeal refers case of alleged marriage of convenience to top EU court
Industrial Action
Aer Lingus cancels 124 flights affecting 20,000 customers as pilots announce full strike next weekend
It plans to cancel between 10% and 20% of its flights on the first five days of the industrial action.
Dublin City dealDubliners to pay higher property tax as new council also pledges new hotel tourist tax
Unlawful evictionCourt grants EU-wide order to force landlord Marc Godart to pay compensation to former tenants
Assault sentencingJustice Minister says she has 'consistently' seen sentencing for assaults that seem too lenient
High CourtPaul Murphy wins High Court case against Sipo over decision not to investigate Varadkar over contract leak
Defence ForcesCathal Crotty case: Tánaiste says superior officer's statement to court was not a 'character reference'
Science Foundation IrelandHigh Court refuses to grant further injunction to Philip Nolan over his dismissal from SFI
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
Pets bred to kill, Aer Lingus begins flight cancellations, and Limerick gets its new mayor – it’s the morning headlines.
Industrial ActionCriminal barristers to strike for three days next month over 'lack of progress' on pay restoration
Animal Cruelty
Dogs used in illegal hunting pose danger to the public, expert warns
A Noteworthy investigation exposes the underground world of dog-on-wildlife fighting and the dangers posed by the pets conditioned to attack.
Dogs bred to fight and kill protected wildlife in Ireland
Badgers, foxes and minks regularly targeted
Pets suffering serious injuries traded for cash on ability to kill
