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Wednesday 10 December 2025 Dublin: 10°C
INTO
'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes
The INTO said they were never consulted about the changes, describing the announcement as a “solo run” by Norma Foley.
if it ain't broke
Changing Toy Show airing time would be 'like getting rid of the Angelus', Bakhurst tells committee
England
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic novel series, dies aged 55
Presidential Election
Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson
Luas
Still no services on Luas Green Line following morning power outage
Today's news
The Daily Poll
Have you been affected by Storm Bram?
if it ain't broke
Changing Toy Show airing time would be 'like getting rid of the Angelus', Bakhurst tells committee
1 hr ago
9.9k
53
Cork
Man charged with theft of 42 cattle worth an estimated €53k remanded in custody
3 hrs ago
8.7k
England
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic novel series, dies aged 55
3 hrs ago
14.6k
15
Luas
Still no services on Luas Green Line following morning power outage
Updated 3 hrs ago
18.7k
30
INTO
'Profound breach of trust': Teachers' union slams Minister over Assessment of Need changes
3 hrs ago
10.2k
28
Presidential Election
Former Áras hopeful Gareth Sheridan defends pictures with Russell Brand and Tucker Carlson
5 hrs ago
15.8k
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SPOTLIGHT

National security

hybrid threat
Drones off Irish coast were an attack by Russia – EU Council President
87
drone shield
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit
analysis
We may never discover who was operating the drones along Zelenskyy's flight path – here's why
keeping an eye
Irish and British monitor first sailing of Russian 'Shadow Fleet' ship in Irish Sea
alleged defamation
Bob Vylan issues defamation proceedings against RTÉ over reporting on Glastonbury performance
7 hrs ago
12.8k
bodycams
Gardaí are asking for the public's opinions on how and when body-worn cameras should be used
8 hrs ago
8.3k
Teacher shortgage
Teachers' unions renew calls for masters programme to be cut from two years to one
10 hrs ago
9.2k
40
The Morning Lead
Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating
The HSE is understood to be seeking to expand the provision of the children’s flu vaccine in schools next year.
Christina Finn
16 hrs ago
12.6k
79
Court
Man stands trial accused of sexually assaulting teenager
16 hrs ago
10.1k
FactCheck
FactCheck: Does the US really buy 80% of its imported butter from Ireland?
The figure was cited in a CNN article published last year.
David MacRedmond
16 hrs ago
21.9k
Yesterday
9th December 2025
Housing Crisis
Department of Housing deletes moving back in with parents video after ‘negative online commentary’
17 hrs ago
19.6k
39
Venezuela
Cancellation of Nobel Peace Prize event raises questions over Maria Corina Machado's whereabouts
19 hrs ago
23.0k
Courts
Retired Superintendent said enquiring into potential prosecutions 'allowed' under Garda directives
19 hrs ago
11.5k
As it happened
Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo under Status Yellow warning as 25,000 remain without power
Updated 20 hrs ago
165k
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RELATED
Trains, flights and Christmas markets - the cancellations and closures due to Storm Bram
23 hrs ago
Get the outdoor decorations down and charge the phone - how to prep for Storm Bram
9 Dec
investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

Deportation Flights
What role do Irish companies have in the US deportation industry?
Badger Cull
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
70
Planning Submissions
Series of unusual planning objections to vet practices uncovered in Dublin, Meath and Kildare
52
TB Crisis
‘It’s the next worst thing to losing a family member’: The toll of Ireland’s bovine TB crisis
17
Data Crunch
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
122
Femicide in Europe
Over 100 women murdered in Ireland since 2012 – and a gap in data on gendered violence
enniskillen
Two men killed in collision involving Bus Éireann coach in Co Fermanagh named as Galway residents
21 hrs ago
26.9k
High Court
Elon Musk and X granted permission to challenge Irish media regulator investigation
21 hrs ago
9.9k
Phone pouches
Majority of €9m set aside for mobile phone 'storage solutions' has been drawn down by schools
Updated 22 hrs ago
13.1k
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National Security
Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit
Niall O'Connor
22 hrs ago
24.1k
Epstein files
US judge orders release of jury materials from Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case
23 hrs ago
10.9k
Influenza
Here are the hospitals that have introduced visitor restrictions due to high flu cases
Updated 23 hrs ago
28.6k
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RELATED
Nine deaths and hundreds hospitalised with flu this year as cases double in past week
5 Dec
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1 Dec
Flu still at moderate levels but number of cases rising
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Cara Darmody
Teenage disability rights advocate begins 50 hour sleep-out protest during Storm Bram
23 hrs ago
7.8k
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storm bram
Trains, flights and Christmas markets - the cancellations and closures due to Storm Bram
Updated 23 hrs ago
37.3k
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Let The People Sing
Wolfe Tones end retirement ‘due to demand’ as Kneecap confirmed as first All Together Now headliner
Updated 9 Dec
20.2k
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Controversy
Minister admits it was 'misconceived' for department to post video with advice on moving back in with parents
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the video during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, calling it “patronising”.
Updated 9 Dec
25.1k
84
Operation Kenova
Taoiseach says 'everybody knows who the agent is' as UK urged to reveal identity of Stakeknife
Updated 9 Dec
28.2k
Security
Drones during Zelenskyy visit were an attack by Russia - EU Council President
9 Dec
18.8k
87
Office of Public Works
OPW set to spend €10m on banquets and State dinners during Ireland's EU presidency in 2026
9 Dec
7.8k
44
remote work
AIB tells staff in the North to work in Republic full-time or risk losing jobs
One AIB employee said they now face a four-hour commute or else will have to leave their job.
9 Dec
45.4k
43
Livestock
Man (30s) arrested in connection with theft of 18 cattle in west Cork
9 Dec
10.7k
Courts
Garda due in court on organised crime charges
9 Dec
13.1k
Enoch Burke
Judge says Burke 'has something to hide' by refusing to provide court with statements of income
9 Dec
70.6k
Housing Crisis
Young adult who moved back home: The government's 'how to cope' video shows they don't understand us
Killian Mangan
9 Dec
22.3k
48
Cocaine
Four men arrested after gardaí seize €7.2 million worth of cocaine from Shankill and Gorey
9 Dec
10.3k
Friends like these
Taoiseach says government has 'concerns' about Trump's new policy towards Europe
9 Dec
8.5k
The Daily Poll
Are you taking part in a Secret Santa exchange this year?
9 Dec
8.3k
20
storm prep
Get the outdoor decorations down and charge the phone - how to prep for Storm Bram
Updated 9 Dec
27.2k
35
Foxrock
Man in his 70s dies after being stuck by car on the N11 in south Dublin
9 Dec
12.2k
Housing Crisis
First-time buyers need a combined salary of (at least) €84,000 to get an apartment
9 Dec
40.7k
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