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September
September 2024
Explainer
XL bully ban: Here's what happens to the controversial dogs after 1 October
The ban comes after a spate of attacks in Ireland – but will it be effective?
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
27 Sep
16.9k
38
RIP
Tributes paid to Former Assistant Garda Commissioner John O'Driscoll who died today
27 Sep
41.3k
scam alert
AIB warns of highly-sophisticated scam that inserts fake messages in existing text threads
27 Sep
22.9k
34
Money bags
Record Government surplus of €25 billion expected this year
27 Sep
12.3k
104
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
27 Sep
2.2k
€1.4 million
Here's the full cost breakdown of Ireland's fanciest security hut
27 Sep
22.8k
50
Farrelly Commission
Further extension granted to 'Grace' case inquiry over legal snags
26 Sep
6.8k
Maternity Leave changes
Cairns: TD role suits 'someone with a housewife' as election nears and she expects first child
26 Sep
18.3k
31
Cabinet Meeting
New regulations to be brought to Cabinet today ahead of XL Bully ban on 1 October
26 Sep
9.2k
56
Watch
Catherine Connolly accuses Govt of 'empty rhetoric' on Galway development due to no wastewater plant
25 Sep
10.0k
37
through the roof
OPW reveals new government security hut cost €1.4m (the Tánaiste says 'it's ridiculous')
The chair of the OPW said there was “far more to that project than meets the eye”.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
25 Sep
44.2k
157
Leinster House
OPW says price of €356k bike shed would've been 'far, far lower' at initially proposed location
Updated 25 Sep
57.9k
128
Ongoing review
Dáil hears debate over €800 payment to people housing Ukrainians which supports 'thousands'
25 Sep
26.2k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five stories, five minutes, five o’clock…
24 Sep
2.3k
Train Delays
Irish Rail to be called before Transport Committee over delays caused by new timetable
24 Sep
14.8k
39
NPHDB
Children's Hospital: June 2025 completion date, board accuses BAM of 'disregard for sick children'
BAM will “not be given another cent beyond what it is entitled to under contract”, the board will tell TDs.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
24 Sep
14.0k
2
Clare
Gardaí hope for progress as body of Patrick Nugent, who died in February 1984, exhumed
24 Sep
10.6k
Clare
Body of Patrick Nugent - who died in unexplained circumstances in February 1984 - to be exhumed
23 Sep
40.7k
pick-up trucks
Safety concerns raised as mega American SUVs and pick-ups imported to Ireland and EU
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
23 Sep
63.3k
118
Contraception
Health expert: 'Myth' that expanding contraception scheme will increase youth sexual activity
20 Sep
5.8k
The Morning Lead
'I work part-time as I couldn't get childcare': Readers on what they'd like to see in the Budget
Tax reform, funding for childcare and healthcare and Apple’s money were common features from our readers’ suggestions.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
20 Sep
14.3k
57
Drug Use Committee
Anti-overdose drug 'should be publicly available in towns in same way as defibrillators'
Updated 19 Sep
18.7k
86
aged out
Legislation approved to stop children on trial for murder facing mandatory life sentences after High Court ruling
18 Sep
10.3k
House Prices
Residential property prices have increased by nearly 10% in the last year
18 Sep
9.2k
49
Ratheniska
The Ploughing itself is the real star as politicians try to cut through in Laois
Competitive bread baking, milking technology and politicians shaking hands – it has to be the Ploughing.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
17 Sep
10.4k
16
sunny ploughing
'Stalled' high pressure system means we're set for sunny weather for most of week
Updated 17 Sep
9.0k
10
roisin garvey
Large number of kids overweight as 'they have to be driven everywhere' - Greens deputy leader
Updated 16 Sep
19.3k
127
think-in forward
Greens leader Roderic O'Gorman reckons his party is seen as a 'political bogeyman' by opponents
Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Green Party are all hosting their think-ins in Dublin today.
16 Sep
5.6k
56
Long Road Ahead
Explainer: Why we could see an election here before Ireland's next EU Commissioner is in place
There is still a long road ahead before the new commissioners can begin their work on new laws and enforcing regulation.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
14 Sep
13.1k
74
Interview
Peadar Tóibín: 'Aontú is gaining popularity by holding the Government's feet to the fire'
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
14 Sep
11.2k
Mixed-up school
CBS Synge Street was unaware Minister greenlit Gaelscoil plan until day before announcement
13 Sep
13.0k
33
Pat Finucane
UK Government announces public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
A Belfast Appeal Court in July ruled that the Government must establish a formal, public inquiry.
Updated 11 Sep
19.8k
apple tax
Apple tax money gives State 'options' but it's 'irresponsible' to make commitments - Taoiseach
11 Sep
7.2k
passenger cap
Michael O'Leary cites Leinster rugby matches as Ryanair seeks more slots at Dublin Airport
11 Sep
13.3k
53
Irish Rail
New rail timetable to be amended following complaints of overcrowding, delays and late trains
11 Sep
13.7k
7
EEHV virus
All elephants at Dublin Zoo have recovered following outbreak of deadly virus
11 Sep
4.1k
24
Explainer
'WHO VOTED FOR ALL THIS?': British media responds to controversial winter fuel payments cut
11 Sep
13.2k
30
Brussels
Von der Leyen delays announcement of new Commission portfolios until next week
11 Sep
5.9k
11
glenfin
Searches held in Co Donegal for remains of Arlene Arkinson
11 Sep
11.9k
Leinster House
Taoiseach says decision-making process over €336,000 Oireachtas bike shed must be investigated
10 Sep
13.1k
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