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'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

'An affront to Irish democracy': Messages to Taoiseach show public anger at speaking rights row

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was told the Dáil speaking rights row was an "affront to Irish democracy" and asked "is this the start of a dictatorship?".

'Don't bow down to a dictator': Messages to Taoiseach on Trump visit

'Don't bow down to a dictator': Messages to Taoiseach on Trump visit

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is facing a difficult diplomatic task ahead of his meeting with US president Donald Trump

Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

Courts Service reveals breakdown of prosecutions over child sexual abuse images

A breakdown of prosecutions from the District Court shows that 361 offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act were heard during 2023 and 2024

Cost of replacing wall around government building soared to €490,000

Cost of replacing wall around government building soared to €490,000

Major tax cut on buying bikes parked over fears consumers would not benefit

Major tax cut on buying bikes parked over fears consumers would not benefit

At least 2,700 cyclists sent to hospital after accidents over two-year period

At least 2,700 cyclists sent to hospital after accidents over two-year period

Department of Justice record more than 480 data breaches over last three years

Department of Justice record more than 480 data breaches over last three years

More than 280 gardaí have resigned within five years of joining

More than 280 gardaí have resigned within five years of joining

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

There were 55 resignations within five years of joining in the first 11 months of 2024

Prisoners given punishments for rule breaking 16,000 times last year, figures show

Prisoners given punishments for rule breaking 16,000 times last year, figures show

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

The figures were released by the Irish Prison Service

'Blanket approach' objections to information requests criticised by commissioner

'Blanket approach' objections to information requests criticised by commissioner

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Information Commissioner Ger Deering said a number of State bodies are relying on external legal advice for dealing with Freedom of Information requests and parliamentary questions

More than 900 Irish applications to British Army as Defence Forces numbers fall

More than 900 Irish applications to British Army as Defence Forces numbers fall

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Figures from the UK Ministry of Defence show that 824 individuals with a postcode in the 26 counties had sought to sign up for their regular forces during the last three recruitment years

'The only reason I voted Fine Gael': Varadkar received mostly positive messages from public after resignation

'The only reason I voted Fine Gael': Varadkar received mostly positive messages from public after resignation

Sun, 05 May, 2024

Leo Varadkar's decision to resign came as a huge shock to the country in March as he outlined both personal and professional reasons for the decision

'Authoritarian', 'Ireland will be police state': Complaints to politicians over hate speech legislation

'Authoritarian', 'Ireland will be police state': Complaints to politicians over hate speech legislation

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Constituents have labelled proposed hate speech legislation "authoritarian" and complained to TDs that it will make Ireland a "police state"

Dublin riots: Taoiseach receives mixed messages on 'far-right thugs' and 'uncontrolled immigration'

Dublin riots: Taoiseach receives mixed messages on 'far-right thugs' and 'uncontrolled immigration'

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

The riots broke out on the evening of Thursday, November 23rd, following a knife attack on Parnell Square in which a number of people were injured