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Friday 4 December 2020
A new law aimed at preventing further tragedies was signed in today.
The bill hopes to ensure greater oversight and improve building standards by identifying “bad actors” in the industry.
“My birthday will always be their anniversary.”
Jackie Donohoe’s daughter Ashley and Ashley’s cousin Olivia Burke died after the accident in June 2015.
It was “only by the grace of God” that Caroline Conlan, Cliodhna Maloney and Aisling Tallon were not enveloped in the collapse.
Yesterday it was confirmed that no criminal charges are going to be brought forward in the case.
Clodagh’s family shared a photo of her on the Golden Gate Bridge and thanked everyone for their generosity.
English was in college with Lorcan Miller and Eimear Walsh.
The families of students injured in the Berkeley balcony collapse have expressed their thanks.
Even if you weren’t there, you can still donate.
You can donate as well even if you’re not there.
A fundraising event is being held in Donnybrook in Dublin this weekend.
He was one of several people injured in the tragic balcony collapse.
She is currently in the ICU.
Jape and the Dublin Gospel Choir are going to perform.
The Trinity College student plans to return to Dublin after her treatment in San Francisco.
Segue Construction is concerned that evidence might be altered in the absence of a company representative.
The DA has denied the investigation is the result of pressure from Ireland.
They’ll be part of investigations led by the District Attorney’s Office.
Berkeley Police Department has said no criminal investigation is being carried out.
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of the 21-year-old woman in Foxrock today.
Six Irish students remain in American hospitals.
Their families have thanked everyone for their support.
The Irish community, and those further afield, have rallied to support the families and the seven who remain injured in hospital.
The families of four of the victims attended a vigil for them last night and a funeral for two of the students will take place later today.
The remains are to be released to families this evening.
The Taoiseach says he intends to meet the bereaved families whenever it is appropriate to do so.
Books of condolences have been opened throughout the country.
The mayor of the city said the wood supporting the balcony was likely rotted.
Investigators believe the wood was not sealed properly at the time of construction.
The paper said the deaths “cast a pall” on the J1 visa programme, which the students were travelling on.
Medical expenses of up to €7.5 million will also be covered by insurance.
Controversial media coverage in Ireland the US has caused widespread offence in the aftermath of six young people losing their lives.
A book of condolences is to open in Dublin tomorrow.
A press conference was held by the Office of the Coroner in Oakland.
A further six people were injured.
RESTAURANTS AND GASTROPUBS are allowed to reopen across the country from today.
Ireland entered Level 3 restrictions earlier this week after spending six weeks at Level 5.
Non-essential shops and services have reopened, cultural institutions like cinemas and museums are back open and from today, you can once again dine in a restaurant.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?
Poll Results:
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