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InvestigatesFire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
The Journal Investigates found 150 fire safety notices were issued since 2020 covering almost every type of property.
Some IPAS accommodation centres did not have valid fire safety certificate
More than 200 distinct premises identified from the fire safety notices
Cork pub found to have 40-year-old notice that wasn’t ‘complied with’
Conor O'Carroll
8 mins ago
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Yesterday
4th May 2026
Quiz
As the season approaches, test your knowledge of all things summer
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Courts
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The headlines
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consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
3 hrs ago
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The Monk
Rights group condemns Gerry Hutch comments calling for 'illegal immigrants' to be 'interned'
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teanga bheo
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hydroelectric power
Ireland, an electrostate: 100 years after Ardnacrusha, we now face the same energy challenges
Barry Andrews
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rescue act
Late Vaughan goal denies Shelbourne victory in Bohs derby
It finished 2-2 at Dalymount Park.
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Breaking News
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Courts
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European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
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E-bike
Child arrested after garda struck by e-bike in Blanchardstown
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Race For Sam
Kerry to face Donegal - here's the All-Ireland senior football round 1 draw
Dublin will play Louth and Armagh host Derry.
The 42
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Middle East
Iran hangs three men over January protests in execution 'wave'
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RIP
Former Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú dies aged 72
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Laois
Cyclist (50s) dies after collision with railing in Co Laois
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Going Nuclear
Taoiseach says Ireland should ‘consider seriously’ nuclear power option
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The A list
I joined the ‘Council of Andrews’, the global club where everyone has the same name
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Andrew Walsh
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Good Morning
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Cavan
Man (30s) dies following tractor crash in Co Cavan
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healing after surgery
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Money Talks
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The Morning Lead
'Serious incidents or injuries' risk due to issues in HSE's internal health and safety system
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Sunday
3rd May 2026
Look Up
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The headlines
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Housing
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3 May
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Patrick Kielty
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spending and saving
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main man
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the top job
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Dangerous Driving
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up to date
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National Lottery
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Murder Mystery
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