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Employee charged with stealing €80,000 from Rotunda Hospital charity
The charity is the official fundraising arm of the Rotunda Hospital.
Tributes paid to Noreen Daly who was found dead in Waterford, gardaí continue to question man
Two Burkes kicked out of court during farcical 30-minute stand-off between Enoch and judge
Court grants Irish Times access to ex-TD's character reference for convicted sex offender
Dublin's Silk Road Café to reopen after securing injunction preventing closure for EU presidency
Today's news
Sister of Stardust victim tells jury of moment she jumped on alleged Parnell Square attacker
Another 'heat dome' like the one seen in May is expected to bring the heat to Europe next week
Employee charged with stealing €80,000 from Rotunda Hospital charity
The charity is the official fundraising arm of the Rotunda Hospital.
Enjoy the Fifa World Cup with the best of our tournament coverage
Oil prices at three-month low but fuel body warns prices will rise when excise cuts end
SPOTLIGHT

Bill Kenneally Report details missed opportunities to act on paedophile's abuse, decades before he was first brought before a judge 

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Commission finds 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí – even by standards of 1980s
profile of a predator
Report details 'cruel and exploitative' crimes of a predatory sexual abuser
vindication
State apology to be issued to victims of Bill Kenneally
Closure of Phoenix magazine 'another blow to media plurality', union says
Court grants Irish Times access to ex-TD's character reference for convicted sex offender
Dublin's Silk Road Café to reopen after securing injunction preventing closure for EU presidency
State apology to be issued to victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally
Mother and her young son seriously injured following Co Kerry fire
Short-term let changes: December deadline, grace period for some and enforcement concerns
The register of short-term lets, such as Airbnb’s, will be in operation for most from 1 December.
Two Burkes kicked out of court during farcical 30-minute stand-off between Enoch and judge
Cleared for take-off: The Dublin Airport passenger cap bill is ready to go
Tributes paid to Noreen Daly who was found dead in Waterford, gardaí continue to question man
Taoiseach and Tánaiste back Sinn Féin bill to remove 3-day abortion wait
investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
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Nursing Homes
Older people are fighting to stay out of nursing homes as legal costs soar
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Triathlon Tragedy
The fallout from Youghal Ironman: An unpublished report, €500k in legal fees and a bitter dispute
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Nursing Home Evictions
28 days later: Fears over people being ‘evicted’ from nursing homes
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Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
Eastern Garvoge Bridge
Fears for protected species as €50m ‘Celtic Tiger’ bridge moves closer to construction
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Dáil told public consultants in other hospitals also receiving 'gifts' for delivering babies
Tuam becomes first town in Galway to introduce public drinking fines
EU to ban labelling plant-based products as 'steaks' or 'bacon', but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
N11 road bridge, new parks and Naas harbour link among 82 projects approved under housing fund
Has the housing crisis impacted your decisions around marriage? We want to hear your stories
Jeffrey Donaldson trial told consequences of alleged abuse 'cannot be ignored any longer'
'History that will remain forever': Pico Lopes's parents speak of pride at World Cup heroics
Along with younger brother Jacques, Carlos and Judy Lopes reflect on emotions of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain.
Trump criticises Netanyahu as Iran says Lebanon war 'most important' issue in peace deal
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World Cup Voices Ep.2 - Pico and his parents reflect on Cape Verde heroics
David Sneyd speaks to Pico Lopes and his family after Cape Verde pulled off one of the great World Cup results against Spain. David also chats to Scottish legend Ally McCoist, a Mexican father-son duo, and a leading member of the Joey Anang fan club.
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Naomi Campbell tells court she was 'victim of fraud' in appeal against charity ban
VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Gavan Reilly has the numbers
Can TDs criticise double-jobbing consultants when many hold down second careers?
Gavan Reilly
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World Cup fever
Everyone up for the World Cup of global dreams and Irish regrets?
Lise Hand
25
Feeder's Digest
MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us even bother to watch?
Patrick Hanlon
24
Ireland's childcare barrier
The lack of options meant I had to turn down my dream job
Amy Greer Murphy
59
The World Cup and domestic violence
When the final whistle of a match brings fear
Karol Balfe
49
Wildfires on the rise
They're an unwelcome feature of climate change, and we're totally unprepared
Pádraic Fogarty
54
Israel's master plan
Israel is advancing its E1 plan, and that's bad news for Bedouin communities
Brendan Ciarán Browne & Bana Abu Zuluf
Alcohol and LGBTQ+ community
How giving up alcohol strengthened my connections to others
Kelly Earley
‘Hate crime’ banner outside children’s playground in Co Tyrone removed by PSNI for second time
Secondhand clothes are booming - so what's involved in buying and selling on Vinted?
Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, as US president is wooed at G7
European leaders will be keen to remind Trump of the importance of pushing Russia to accept peace on Kyiv’s terms.
Harris doubles down and says some local authorities 'appalling' on dereliction
Have you read Ulysses (or at least tried to)?
Eight dead after 'unsurvivable' B-52 bomber crash in California
Renewed appeal for information over 1986 murder of Terence McKeever
Are you a mosquito magnet? Here's why
Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates
Cape Verde defender describes to The 42 the emotions of drawing 0-0 with Spain.
Construction firms are at the housing committee - here's what they want to improve delivery
Iran told to return to Mexico immediately after politically charged World Cup opener
RTÉ and The Journal are the most used online news sources in Ireland
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
Analysis of almost 39,000 speeding offences see almost half of all cases end without a conviction.
Almost one-in-two speeding cases between 2021 and 2024 failed to proceed.
In one Co Meath court, over two-thirds of speeding cases were withdrawn, struck out or dismissed within a year.
Campaigners warn swift enforcement and sanctions “critical” to deterring dangerous driver behaviour.