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Wednesday

30th April 2025

Grace case

'Grace' case: Children's rapporteur calls for 'inquiry into inquiry' over 'failures' in process

It follows an unprecedented public intervention from the solicitor for wards of court, who acted for Grace.

30 Apr

4.3k

Delay delay delay

Government accused of mounting 'despicable attack on low paid workers' during Leaders' Questions

30 Apr

8.5k

FactCheck

FactCheck: Are there really more teachers in Ireland than ever before?

30 Apr

9.4k

Mushroom murders

Australian woman on trial accused of murdering in-laws with poisonous mushroom lunch

30 Apr

10.1k

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Better Than Last Year

The eurozone economy was growing at the start of this year (before Trump launched his trade war)

30 Apr

4.6k

The Daily Poll

Have you ever pulled a sick day to enjoy good weather?

30 Apr

15.1k

nitrous oxide

TDs calls for government to strictly regulate sale of 'laughing gas'

30 Apr

6.9k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news to know as your start start your day.

Updated 30 Apr

3.5k

Iarnród Éireann

Major morning train service delays after 'issue' at level crossing near Maynooth

30 Apr

16.4k

running money through

Opinion: Ireland has a dirty fossil fuel secret, supported by our FDI model and weak regulation

Caoimhe de Barra & Karol Balfe

30 Apr

9.3k

Savings

Government called on to ensure electricity suppliers offer customers dynamic energy price plans

30 Apr

12.4k

InvestigatesHealth Service Executive

‘It left me traumatised’: The barriers to accessing transgender healthcare in Ireland

The HSE has admitted that transgender healthcare is ‘limited’ and is ‘not meeting people’s full range of needs’.

Numerous people speak out about traumatic experiences of accessing trans healthcare

Trans people report being asked about pornography and their sex lives

Long wait times adding to problems with National Gender Service

Conor O'Carroll

30 Apr

18.9k

Tuesday

29th April 2025

election results

Canada elections: A stunning comeback for the Liberals, but more uncertainty ahead

Dr Seána Glennon

Updated 29 Apr

8.2k

Power Outage

Power restored to over 20,000 ESB customers impacted by outage across west Dublin

Updated 29 Apr

37.7k

Champions League

Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes

The 42

29 Apr

10.8k

Gaoth Dobhair

Gardaí rule out foul play in Co Donegal church fire following technical examination

29 Apr

9.7k

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Apr 29

A SUV that’s made for Ireland | Full review of the Skoda Kodaiq

An in-depth look at the plug-in hybrid that’s perfect for families and commuters

How to find the right 7-Seater for your Family

Watch as Sinéad and her family test several popular 7-seaters

BYDs latest hybrid family SUV

High specs and great value – eight things to know about the BYD Seal U

The Ford Capri Returns, reimagined as a Bold New EV

Watch us review the design, driving and battery life of this highly attractive car

BYD Seal-U

There are zero miles on this increasingly popular EV, available from BYD Wexford

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Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

This 7-seater SUV comes with automatic transmission and is perfect for Irish roads, from Spirit Skoda Dublin

€55,950

Dacia Jogger

This affordable 7-seater comes with a one-year warranty from Kearys Belgard

€23,790

Volvo XC90

This powerful SUV’s engine is a 2.0 L petrol plug-in Hybrid, available from Joe Duffy Kia and Volvo

€97,900

Ford Capri Select

This all-electric SUV is one of the most attractive cars of its kind on the market, from Navan Ford and Opel

€49,300

SEAT Tarraco

This diesel-engine 7-seater is available on a monthly payment plan from Bradys Dublin Ltd

€41,450

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ceo pay

CEOs at commercial state bodies in line for pay increases following remuneration report

Updated 29 Apr

15.1k

Armagh

Kingsmill survivor 'totally vindicated' after report finds failings in RUC probe into IRA massacre

Ten people were shot dead by gunmen in the attack in January 1976.

Updated 29 Apr

12.6k

News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

29 Apr

3.6k

Kenmare

Investigation into disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

29 Apr

69.6k

road crashes

'Huge shortage' in specialist Garda unit for serious road crashes leaving it 'snowed under'

29 Apr

9.6k

Dublin City Council

Council re-takes possession of former home of 1916 rising leader after alleged trespassers vacate

29 Apr

23.6k

Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach quizzed on why Housing Minister needs to 'job-share' with new €430k Housing Tsar

Updated 29 Apr

36.6k

FactCheck

29 Apr

7.1k

peter mcverry trust

Fr Peter McVerry to step down from Board of Trust, as former HSE director general named as Chair

29 Apr

31.9k

EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Huge overhaul of asylum law in Ireland incoming as Minister does not rule out detention centres

Updated 29 Apr

31.6k

Apology

Kneecap has gig cancelled on foot of backlash for 'dead Tory' and 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' comments

Footage of the Belfast rap trio at two separate gigs was sent to the Metropolitan Police last week.

Updated 29 Apr

45.2k

irish freedom party

Failed election candidate avoids jail after threatening Garda Sergeant at Dublin rally

29 Apr

13.8k

defamation case

Gerry Adams' 'peacemaker' reputation suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, High Court hears

Updated 29 Apr

11.5k

Court of Appeal

Ex-Donegal GAA star released from prison after less than half his sentence for driving over cyclist

29 Apr

18.1k

gra conference

Garda union done with 'donning green jersey', threatens to withdraw from EU presidency planning

29 Apr

11.1k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

29 Apr

2.5k

Legend

Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps

The 42

29 Apr

4.5k

bronagh english

'So funny, with a great imagination': Funeral mass held for teenager who died in Tipperary crash

29 Apr

11.9k

Father Paul Murphy

Teenager sentenced to eight years' detention for attempted murder of army chaplain at Galway barracks

Updated 29 Apr

20.8k

skellig michael

Skellig Michael landing permits are not issued despite the season beginning next week

29 Apr

15.9k

Job Cuts

Explainer: Why is Intel in trouble and what happens next?

29 Apr

10.7k

Grace case

General Solicitor responsible for ‘Grace’ says ‘extensive submissions’ not included in final report

29 Apr

13.5k

Tina Satchwell

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he initially kept his wife's body in freezer, murder trial hears

29 Apr

30.5k

The Daily Poll

Have you started wearing suncream yet?

29 Apr

9.7k