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February
February 2024
Inside Israel
As global outcry over Gaza grows, a Tel Aviv politics expert tells us what Israelis think
Here’s what polling says about Israelis’ view of the military action in Gaza, its humanitarian cost and Netanyahu.
Child AbuseJesuits receive 93 complaints of abuse by ex-priest, as it names two other suspected abusers
Homeless hostel
Council responding as 'matter of urgency' to concerns over sex offenders placed in hostel
Some residents are understood to have said they felt threatened over the placements.
high court caseRegulator seized thousands of records during surprise search of Eircom's offices last summer
January
January 2024
Housing CrisisMichael O'Leary says Ryanair has 'nothing to apologise for' after it bulk buys housing estate
Mystery SolvedRyanair reveals it's purchased 25 homes for cabin crew staff in Swords housing estate
LottoLottery to change adverts after complaint about unclaimed prizes 'going back to the community'
999 ProblemsSinn Féin demands operator of 999 call centres enter talks with staff to avert strike action
sean ross abbey
'Number of anomalies' found during in-depth survey of grounds at Tipperary Mother and Baby Home
Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea was one of the largest and most notorious mother and baby institutions in the State, with a total of 1,090 children dying there across almost four decades.
rural irelandThe Irish hotel: From the foundation of the GAA to a battleground in Ireland's refugee crisis
SUPPORTS
Govt 'failure' for towns sheltering refugees 'feeds anti-migrant narrative', say locals
Roscommon TD Claire Kerrane said promises to resource towns and villages receiving asylum seekers have regularly not received any follow through.
Housing Crisis
Locals question silence over future of 28 homes in Swords
The homes are in the housing minister’s constituency of Dublin Fingal.
online safety code
Reddit takes Ireland's media regulator to court in bid to overturn online safety designation
The website was named on a list of ten designated video sharing platforms last week by Coimisiún na Meán.
Reddit Inc is seeking to overturn Coimisiún na Meán's attempt to place the website on a designated list of video sharing platforms.
The company, which is represented by legal firm A&L Goodbody, has filed for a judicial review against the media watchdog.
Tipperary
Roscrea protesters criticised over scuffles with gardaí as children arrived to hotel
Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman is to speak to Tipperary TDs about additional supports for the town this week.
Waterford
Garda sergeant charged with assaulting suspect and attempting to pervert the course of justice
The case was heard at Waterford District Court on Monday.
The case has been taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions on foot of a GSOC investigation.
The sergeant is accused of asking a more junior garda not to record an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a suspect.
Bill Kenneally case
Garda who interviewed Kenneally in 1980s 'got promotion through FF connections’, inquiry hears
The inquiry heard claims of a previously unknown meeting involving gardaí about Bill Kenneally.
Bill Kenneally case
Basketball club sought resignation of child abuser after recognising him in RTÉ TV report
The inquiry examining allegations around the abuse of children by a former sports coach sat again in Dublin today.
Bill Kenneally casePsychiatrist disputes claim by ex-FF TD that he treated Bill Kenneally after sex abuse claims
