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Government’s choice of locations for asylum accommodation centres ‘arbitrary’, says McDonald
The Government's approach in choosing locations to accommodate international protection applicants has been 'arbitrary' and 'driven by private prov...
Irish woman killed after being struck by bus in suspected hit-and-run in Peru
Police at the scene. TV CosmosNeil Fetherstonhaugh and Adrianna WronaToday at 11:40An Irish woman has died in Peru after she became the victim of a...
The Script frontman recalls ‘hammering’ whiskey on flight before becoming sober
The Script frontman Danny O’Donoghue has said before he gave up alcohol, in a low moment, he “hammered” whiskeys on a short flight. The Irish singe...
Simon Harris says decision on RTÉ funding due today marks ‘significant milestone’ in broadcaster saga
Stock imageTaoiseach Simon Harris has said the decision on funding for RTÉ being made by Cabinet on Wednesday marks a “significant milestone” after...
Tánaiste to oppose redeveloping Cathal Brugha Barracks for housing
Relocating Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin and redeveloping the site for housing would cost €1 billion. Tánaiste Micheál Martin is expected to re...
Chloe Mitchell: Sister of murdered Co Antrim woman petitions to have crime scene in Ballymena demolished
Nadine Mitchell said those living nearby are haunted by what took place Chloe Mitchell (21)The sister of murdered Co Antrim woman Chloe Mitchell ha...
Promising juvenile cricketer to be sentenced after drugs found in his Dublin home
Harry Archer at the Criminal Courts of Justice. Photo: Paddy Cummins.A promising international juvenile cricketer has been remanded on bail pending...
Mary Lou McDonald thanks Joe Biden for being a ‘strong champion of Ireland’
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has thanked Joe Biden for being a “really strong champion of Ireland” after the US president announced he was wi...
Locate asylum centres in ‘better-off’ areas rather than in deprived communities, says Mary Lou McDonald
But the party’s president, Mary Lou McDonald, challenged on whether the Coolock centre should be re-located after sustained local disturbances, sai...
UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says
The United Nations (UN) must make its reports into the death of Private Seán Rooney available to his inquest, a solicitor representing his family h...
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving after allegedly reaching speed of 150kmh
Kyle Hayes arrives at Mallow District Court, Co. Cork Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has appeared before a Cork district court charged with dangero...
Swimmers advised to avoid 17 beaches due to poor water quality
Swimmers are being advised to avoid 17 beaches across the country due to poor water quality caused primarily by heavy rainfall. Ten of the 17 beach...
Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept 17.75pc pay rise, ending threat of further chaos for passengers
BREAKING | Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association president Mark Tighe arrives for a meeting at the Labour Court. Photo: PAAer Lingus pilots have voted...
Sinn Féin calls for ‘audit’ of services before asylum seekers are moved into any area
Sinn Féin is pledging to establish a new immigration system that would require an audit of local services such as health, housing, transport and ed...
Sinn Féin announce new immigration policy with promise to ‘audit’ communities earmarked for asylum seekers
Mary Lou McDonaldSinn Féin will unveil a new policy on immigration that promises an audit of communities and their services before asylum seekers a...
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