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2025
smartphone zombies
New pedestrian lights illuminate the footpath at Dublin junction to alert distracted walkers
Councillor Feljin Jose said they are being trialled “at very busy junctions” where pedestrians may be distracted.
privacy breach
Irish data protection watchdog slaps TikTok with €530 million fine over data transfers to China
press briefing
Spokesperson caught off-guard by Trump decision to move 'Signalgate' official Mike Waltz
WATER SHORTAGE
Hosepipe ban for parts of Donegal, Meath and Westmeath due to ‘sharp drop’ in water levels
The conservation orders will come into effect on Tuesday, 6 May and will remain in place for six weeks.
trump deportations
Opinion: Can the US still call itself the 'land of the free' while targeting legal residents?
Prison reform
New ankle monitors could be an alternative to being held on remand, Irish prisons boss says
tariff negotiations
China 'evaluating' trade talks with Trump - but insists US must scrap tariffs first
no need for speed
Gardaí planning to roll out 'a lot more' e-scooter speed testing kits across the country
InvestigatesTransgender healthcare
Transgender people moving to Ireland put on long waitlist for vital healthcare until assessed
The Journal Investigates spoke to transgender people who moved to Ireland and couldn’t continue the care they received abroad
Transgender people can’t continue their hormone treatment in a timely manner
National Gender Service significantly delaying people from accessing vital healthcare
People also discouraged from seeking healthcare in the UK
ambassador to ireland
Ted Cruz tells ambassador nominee Ireland's stance on Israel 'endangers core US interests'
falling tsar
Housing tsar controversy: McDonagh tells minister he no longer wants to be considered for job
kneecap
CMAT and Brian Eno among latest acts backing 'freedom of expression' amid Kneecap controversy
Shakeup
Signalgate fallout: Trump nominates national security advisor Mike Waltz as US ambassador to UN
Incoming
Drones dropping 'unprecedented level' of contraband to prisons (even one cell window delivery)
Tony Awards
Irish actress Laura Donnelly nominated for Tony Award alongside Mia Farrow and Sarah Snook
Catholic Church
After changing his date of birth, this Cardinal from Burkina Faso can now vote in the conclave
economic concerns
Tánaiste signals the rollout of health warnings on alcohol bottles will be delayed
kneecap
Kneecap: UK counter-terror police launch formal investigation after reviewing concert footage
Murder Trial
Jury shown TV interview of Richard Satchwell saying he 'never laid a finger' on wife Tina
The 58-year-old has pleaded not guilty to murdering his 45-year-old wife Tina Satchwell in March 2017.
Donegal
Planning permission sought for new village shop in Creeslough away from site of tragic explosion
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