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Accusation of 'racism towards Russian people' among latest complaints rejected by BAI

Opinions on gun ownership and the war in Ukraine are among the latest complaints rejected by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). The BAI today (October 5) published its decisions covering the period from May to August 2022, with the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 14:39

National News

Gardaí arrest 38-year-old man wanted by French authorities

A French man has been arrested by Gardaí on the foot of a European Arrest Warrant. Members of the Garda Extradition Unit, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and local Gardaí in Store Street Garda Station arrested the ...

04 Oct 2022 at 15:37

National News

Cost of food is main factor for Irish shoppers when buying

The cost of food, food safety and taste are the main factors affecting food purchases by Irish consumers, latest research shows. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has welcomed EU-wide research conducted by the European ...

03 Oct 2022 at 12:58

Commissioner admits ‘poor behaviour’ by some gardai who took 999 calls

National News

Report into 999 calls cancelled by gardai identifies ‘substantial shortcomings’

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has acknowledged the findings of a report which revealed “poor behaviour” surrounding the cancelling of 999 calls by gardai. The report identified “substantial shortcomings” in call handling, ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:05

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Longford Council move on derelict sites

Longford County Council confirmed they will be attaching financial penalties to vacant and derelict properties under plans in the next local authority budget. The move was outlined to members following a motion regarding ...

25 Sept 2022 at 09:01

National News

Policing Authority review of cancelled 999 calls to take ‘considerably’ longer

The completion of the Policing Authority review of the controversy surrounding gardai cancelling emergency 999 calls has been delayed and is likely to take “considerably more time than initially anticipated”. In its ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:06

National News

Almost 900 people apply to adoption Contact Preference Register

A total of 891 adopted persons and relatives applied to the new Contact Preference Register last month following the commencement of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022. The landmark legislation, which was ...

04 Aug 2022 at 12:05

National News

FOOD ALERT: Batch of instant noodles recalled from Irish stores

A batch of chicken flavour instant noodles is being recalled due to the presence of unauthorised pesticide, ethylene oxide. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), point-of-sale notices will be ...

19 May 2022 at 12:14

Warning: drivers reminded of risks on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

National News

Warning: motorists reminded of risks driving on morning after St Patrick's Day celebrations

One in four motorists (26%) admitted there were times when they may have been over the limit when driving the morning after a night out according, according to new attitudinal research released by the Road ...

15 Mar 2022 at 13:43

National News

Cancer-detecting blood tests among 60 research projects to benefit from €40m funding

A cross-border research project developing new blood tests to diagnose cancer has been awarded a major funding boost through the Irish Government’s Shared Island initiative. Academics from Trinity College ...

02 Mar 2022 at 10:36

Horse Racing

Support offered to embattled Irish jockey Oisin Murphy after lengthy ban

The British Horseracing Authority offered its support to Irish jockey Oisin Murphy after he was banned for a total of 14 months at a hearing on Tuesday. An independent judicial panel ruled the ...

23 Feb 2022 at 11:47

National News

Medical report to be axed for under 75 year-olds applying for driving licence

Drivers in Ireland aged under 75 will no longer have to supply a medical report to get approval to drive. From next Monday, the age at which someone applying for a driver’s licence must ...

18 Feb 2022 at 10:31

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