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January 2024
HIQA inspectionsDublin care centre impacted residents' privacy as a result of unexplained hourly night checks
the morning lead
Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Health Research BoardHRB: Evidence to support medicinal cannabis use for most conditions is 'inconsistent at best'
Dublin City
Man dies in explosion at homeless hostel in Dublin
The Defence Forces’ bomb disposal team were called to the site near Capel Street.
No other injuries were reported, a spokesperson for gardaí said.
An explosion took place inside the hostel on Little Britain Street in Dublin 1, after 3.30pm this afternoon.
Explosive experts were called to the scene earlier this evening.
To tweet or not toAdrian Dunbar and Andrew Scott call out audience members using devices during theatre shows
Reproductive LeaveGovernment delay bill that would provide leave to women who experience a miscarriage
Criminal AssetsProceeds of crime law to be strengthened to keep assets out of the reach of criminals
HousingDermot Bannon and Department of Housing explain why they met before new season of Room to Improve
child law projectTeenage girl with disabilities was held in a dark hospital room for almost 60 days
St Andrew's StreetGardaí confirm they have identified man sleeping rough who was found dead in Dublin this week
9 at 9
The 9 at 9
US and British strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, Israel prepares defence in Gaza genocide case, housing targets ‘too low’ says report, EU drops climate case against Ireland.
Public Service
Explainer: 'No deal' in public pay talks, but why are they always so tense?
Unions have been seeking pay to be restored since a €4 billion austerity cut in 2009.
Pay dealDonohoe claims €2.9 billion pay deal was offered to unions, who say agreement 'lacks credibility'
ShootingMan shot dead in West Belfast was facing charges for murder of another man in Lurgan last year
Harbour Court
Letters from locals over Dublin city centre laneway tell of open drug use and public sex
Councillors on Monday voted to close public access to the Harbour Court laneway in Dublin.
Letters from the public detail harrowing stories of open drug use, human excrement, stenches of urine and public sex.
The laneway has been the focus of local concerns for years.
One business owner said they have been dealing with issues in the laneway since the late 1980s.