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September 2026
frontline policing
Gardaí warn new drug diversion scheme launched with ‘no training, no advanced notification’
Gardaí say that the implementation of the scheme has come without frontline members getting advanced notice.
Darragh O'Brien
Ireland's policy on data centres was under the microscope today at the EU's climate committee
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eu defence
Ireland gives €10m to Ukraine for combat training as Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack
Defence Minister Helen McEntee made the announcement during a press conference in Druids Glen.
criminal justice
Chaotic court scenes as 100 solicitors stage walk out amid 'flat fee’ dispute
The backlog of criminal cases in the courts is set to worsen, with some pushed back to December today.
Analysispay talks
Tens of thousands of public sector workers have voted for industrial action - what's going on?
An overwhelming majority of Siptu’s 80,000 members backed industrial action, with public service union Fórsa holding its own vote later.
ends don't meet
Calls for 'exploitative' sub minimum wage to be scrapped as young people struggle to afford rents
i'm outta keir
Keir Starmer quits as MP, triggering byelection test for Andy Burnham's Labour government
Sean Canney
Road safety minister calls for driving test to include real (or simulated) motorway experience
ExclusiveIrish Naval Service
High-level talks begin for Ireland to join British-led naval mission designed to counter Russia
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is a ten-nation military alliance led by Britain.
Must Readdruids glen
EU ministers will discuss measures to tackle Israeli West Bank settlers at Wicklow meeting
This week Ireland will host EU defence and foreign affairs ministers for wide-ranging discussions on security, the Ukraine war and the Middle East in Wicklow.
Health Referral Scheme
First-time offenders can now be referred to the HSE when found with drugs for personal use
Last month
August 2026
fintech
Over 160 jobs to be cut at PayPal's Irish operations
The company employs 1,380 people on a full-time basis in Ireland.
deemed disposal
A 'complex' 38% tax on investments will not apply to the government's new savings scheme
Limerick
Ethics watchdog Sipo launch investigation into junior minister Niall Collins over land deal
Retail investors
Testing the waters: We now know a bit more about the new State-backed investment scheme
eu presidency
Traffic restrictions in Wicklow as EU defence and foreign ministers meet in Druids Glen
Childcare
Changes to income thresholds for Childcare Scheme to see thousands of families receive more subsidies
SeriesInternet Diaries
Ireland should ask Mark Zuckerberg the next time we need billions to look like money well spent
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
Must Readbeds in sheds
Garden homes are starting to be registered with councils... and South Dublin is the busiest
Changes to planning laws now allow back-yard cabins to be built without planning permission.
Analysisthe grey vote
An August warning from within: Pensioners fear winter and how they will heat their homes
Wicklow-Wexford Fine Gael TD Brian Brennan sounded the warning bell for his government colleagues this week that the grey vote is not to be ignored.
Kennedy Summer School
Backlash to data centres stateside means US may 'prefer to see them built in Ireland'
Border poll
Fianna Fáil minister 'categorically' disagrees with British prime minister on unity poll
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