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Wednesday 3 December 2025 Dublin: 8°C
Review into Tusla's involvement with Kyran Durnin won't be published
A review identified policy and practice “weaknesses” in Tusla’s involvement with Kyran Durnin but said that there is no direct causal link between those weaknesses and the young boy’s “outcome”.
'A night of madness': Four food businesses across Dublin targeted by masked burglars yesterday
Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt
The government has a new plan to speed up big infrastructure projects - here's what's in it
Taxi drivers holding another rush hour protest in Dublin this evening over Uber fixed fares
Today's news
US House Oversight Committee releases never-before-seen images of Epstein’s private island
Taxi drivers holding another rush hour protest in Dublin this evening over Uber fixed fares
Garda who poured water on teen's tracksuit bottoms in act of 'degradation' avoids jail
Man (21) who died in suspected hunting accident in rural Carlow is named locally
'A night of madness': Four food businesses across Dublin targeted by masked burglars yesterday
The impacted owners believe that one group of masked men carried out the series of burglaries.
Farmer who killed his 76-year-old aunt using a teleporter has sentence reduced by 18 months
The government has a new plan to speed up big infrastructure projects - here's what's in it
It is being billed as a “move away from a culture of caution” when it comes to delivering much needed infrastructure.
Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt
Construction firm BAM to take legal action against National Children's Hospital
Have you put up a Christmas tree yet?
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
The draw took place in Sydney this morning.
Pete Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ in defending follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
Poll suggests large majority in favour of ban on foxes getting hunted for sport
Gardaí ask public for help to find man who disappeared in Drogheda last December
Yesterday
2nd December 2025
Putin warns Russia is 'ready' if Europe wants war as Kremlin holds 'constructive' talks with US
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
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
75
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
Trial into alleged interference with road traffic offences told former superintendent central to case
Television presenter Laura Woods 'in good hands' after collapsing during England game
5 things we learned from the Zelenskyy visit to Dublin today
Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a key moment in the negotiations towards a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Couple withdraw €120,000 compensation claim after court is shown their honeymoon photos
Gardaí caught man with cocaine after noticing another man urinating beside his car, court hears
Political enemies, Biden's autopen and Home Alone 2 feature in Trump's five-hour posting spree
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
Gardaí launch major search and arrest operation against alleged organised crime group in Limerick
BBC confirm release date for new season of The Traitors UK - and it's coming soon
Former teacher at south Dublin school 'one cog in a machine of systematic abuse', court hears
Zelenskyy gives gratitude to 'every Irish home that has sheltered our people here'
Funeral of Scottish student killed in Louth crash hears her partner had been planning to propose
DART, Maynooth, Dundalk and Kildare late-night trains start this weekend for Christmas period
Jury trials to be scrapped in England and Wales for crimes with sentences of under three years
UK tightens loophole allowing Irish savers to get a pension on the cheap - here's what we know
Most Irish adults have a savings account, but less than half have any investments to grow wealth
How do you feel about Elf on the Shelf?
PSNI probe video of masked men in front of Irish flag saying politicians are 'legitimate targets'
Taxi drivers to stage another protest across Dublin tomorrow against Uber's fixed rate charges
Over 100 frontline gardaí to be armed with taser guns
Gardaí warn of traffic disruption as Zelenskyy begins first official visit to Ireland
Cabinet to move forward with plans to deregulate and 'fast track' key infrastructure projects
Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
The Journal Investigates reveals the failures by local authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency to keep historic landfills safe.
Waste from landfills polluting nearby waterways
Some landfills waiting over 10 years for certification from EPA
Almost 300 historic landfills identified in Ireland