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1st November 2026 - 4th November 2026
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October 2026
The Morning Lead
'It's become more violent': Deaths of Waterford family show need for crackdown on drug intimidation
Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive but under-reported issue in Ireland, according to a recent government-led report.
AnalysisConsumer Issues
After a lot of spin, just one in four childcare services will have to cut fees under new 'caps'
Murder Investigation
'Her life revolved around her children': Shock and upset in Waterford estate hit by deadly arson attack
Residents learned early this morning that a fire had claimed the lives of couple Philip and Kim English, and two of their children.
Winners and Losers
Budget 2027 and childcare: here's which families benefit most and who is losing out
work-to-rule
Minister accuses trade unions of being 'unwilling' to negotiate as teachers prepare for 'all-out strike'
September
September 2026
Human Trafficking
Child trafficking significantly under-identified in Ireland, human rights body warns
Analysisblowing hot and cold
Banning goujons and slashing costs with new cold options: what's really happening to school meals?
Plus: We tot up how much families are saving through the scheme. Are the government’s figures correct?
Patrick Clancy
Ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy opens up about children's killings in 60 Minutes interview
Public Health
Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
Child Protection
Tusla is still 'routinely' placing children in hotel rooms with agency staff on emergency basis
income inequality
Taoiseach takes pot shot at ESRI report which revealed rising child poverty
Social protection minister Dara Calleary said he believes a second tier child benefit should be introduced, but it will not be introduced this year.
Must Reade-scooters
'Like hot lava': Family suffers devastating house fire 'caused by e-scooter battery pack'
The family believe that an exploding e-scooter battery pack that was unplugged on their kitchen table was the cause of the fire.
Not Lovin' It
The McDonald's Monopoly promotion will not be returning to Irish restaurants this year
August
August 2026
SeriesThe Car Clinic
'We just had a baby and want a reliable, safe family car. Could we go hybrid or electric?'
m9 crash
Family says gardaí knew their stolen car featured in TikTok posts by teen who died in M9 crash
They say that they were told that TikTok videos rarely stood up as evidence in court and were unlikely to lead to convictions.
SeriesNobody Needs This
It should be an anomaly to see a 13-year-old on Snapchat, not the norm
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend and instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
Massachusetts
Lindsay Clancy's mother testifies in murder trial that she 'had thoughts of harming the children'
Asylum Seekers
13 of 36 unaccompanied minors found to be adults since immigration officers took over age checks
Children who present as minors in Ireland whose age is being disputed by the State are now being kept in separate Tusla contracted accommodation.
Veronica Guerin
The family of the late Veronica Guerin donate €142k to St Francis Hospice in her memory
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