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Man arrested in connection with daytime shooting outside gym
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Dublin's Northside last Wednesday.
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SF seeks clarification on Justice Minister's allegations against Wallace
Sinn Féin is seeking clarification from the Justice Minister Alan Shatter on his sources of information regarding the allegations against Wexford TD Mick Wallace.4 hours, 31 minutes ago
Man arrested in connection with 80s sex-assault complaints released
A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been released without charge.4 hours, 35 minutes ago
New opinion poll shows gains for Sinn Féin
A new opinion poll just out shows gains for Sinn Féin at the expense of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.5 hours, 45 minutes ago
Taoiseach to receive doctorate from Boston College
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will receive an honorary doctorate at Boston College next Monday.6 hours, 47 minutes ago » latest
Ryanair defends employment terms against pilot complaints
Ryanair has become involved in a fresh row with disgruntled pilots over employment conditions.7 hours, 32 minutes ago » latest
ASTI to join other teaching unions in LRC talks
The Executive of the ASTI says it has decided to enter talks with the Labour Relations Commission along with the other teacher unions, the INTO and the TUI.8 hours, 14 minutes ago
Shatter condemns 'brutal and callous murder' of Adrian Donohoe
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.8 hours, 42 minutes ago
Belfast bomb found on pathway
A bomb found by police investigating an attempt to murder three PSNI officers in West Belfast was on a pathway used as a shortcut by residents, the force revealed.10 hours, 22 minutes ago
Missing Wexford girl found safe and well
Missing person Tina Dempsey has been located safe and well.11 hours ago
New Cork life boat station to cut launch time in half
Life boat volunteers have said the development of a new, purpose-built, life boat station in County Cork will cut the service's launch time in half.11 hours, 34 minutes ago
Constitutional convention to discuss issue of compulsory voting
The Irish electoral system will come under the spotlight today at the meeting of the constitutional convention.12 hours, 32 minutes ago
Dublin criminals use cat litter in diesel laundering operation
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.13 hours, 4 minutes ago
International child abductions increase, Galway conference to hear
The number of cases of international child abductions and family conflicts are on the rise, according to mediators.13 hours, 42 minutes ago
PSNI remove explosive device in Belfast after attempt to murder officers
What is believed to be a bomb found by police investigating the attempt to murder three officers in West Belfast has been taken away, police said.13 hours, 51 minutes ago
Co Down road closed after traffic accident
Motorists are advised of a serious road traffic collision in County Down.14 hours, 1 minute ago
Customs save Exchequer €1.75m in closure of diesel operation
Investigations are continuing after custom officers discovered and closed a diesel-laundering operation in Dublin last night.14 hours, 8 minutes ago
Garda Adrian Donohoe's wife to receive medal in his honour
The wife of Garda Adrian Donohoe will receive a special medal in his honour today.1 day, 4 hours, 6 minutes ago
INTO back call for strike action in face of LRC talks
A ballot of primary school teachers has backed a call for industrial action - up to, and including, strike action.1 day, 4 hours, 11 minutes ago
Shatter says Wallace revelation was 'a matter of public importance'
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter says it was "a matter of public importance" that he reveal Independent TD Mick Wallace allegedly had penalty points wiped from his licence.1 day, 4 hours, 46 minutes ago
Wallace to lodge complaint over Shatter's 'abuse of powers'
The Independent TD Mick Wallace will make a complaint to the Standards in Public Office Commission over the Justice Minister.1 day, 5 hours, 11 minutes ago
Explosive device found at scene of Thursday's Belfast murder attempt
A pipe bomb has been found by detectives investigating an attempt to murder three police officers on the outskirts of west Belfast.1 day, 5 hours, 20 minutes ago
Pregnant women should be entitled to abortion if risk of dying by suicide exists, top doctor says
Mary Regan, Political Correspondent
A pregnant woman should be legally entitled to an abortion if there is a risk of her dying by suicide - even if the Surpreme Court ruling on the X Case did not determine this to be the constitutional position, acording to Master of the National Maternity Hospital, Dr Rhona Mahony.1 day, 7 hours, 24 minutes ago
Varadkar: No decision yet on public transport fare rise
The Transport Minister Leo Varadkar says no decisions have been made on whether or not the public will face further price hikes on public transport.1 day, 7 hours, 42 minutes ago
Medical council questions method for suicide risk assessment
Mary Regan, Political Correspondent
The proposed method for assessing the risk of suicide to a woman seeking an abortion has been questioned by the Irish Medical Council.1 day, 8 hours, 29 minutes ago
Man faces extradition to Northern Ireland on terrorism charges
A 24 year old man wanted in Northern Ireland on terrorism charges has appeared in the High Court.1 day, 9 hours, 16 minutes ago
Five-year sentence for Limerick accountant who sexually abused young girl
An accountant who groomed and sexually abused a young girl over a five year period has been jailed for five years.1 day, 9 hours, 48 minutes ago
Report raises concerns over mislabelling of special needs children to secure resources
A new report has raised concerns about the mislabelling of children with special needs in order to secure resources.1 day, 10 hours, 52 minutes ago » latest
Reilly under fire for not taking questions on abortion legislation
By Mary Regan, Political correspondent
Health Minister, James Reilly, has come under criticism from Fine Gael backbenchers for not being available to take questions on draft abortion laws at this morning's meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee.1 day, 11 hours, 36 minutes ago
Report reveals special education shortcomings in Ireland
A major review of special education in Ireland has found some children are waiting more than a year for a diagnosis, whilst others find it hard to get a school place.1 day, 12 hours ago
Gardaí arrest man in Waterford in connection with sexual assaults
A man in his 60s has been arrested by Gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of complaints of sexual assault.1 day, 12 hours, 5 minutes ago
Gardaí seize €134k of cannabis in Cork
A man has been arrested and released in relation to a drugs seizure in Co Cork.1 day, 12 hours, 16 minutes ago
IFA brings in fodder from France for hard-hit farmers
A load of fodder has arrived into the country today from France this morning, to alleviate the burden on Irish farmers.1 day, 12 hours, 23 minutes ago
Almost quarter of a million Childline calls unanswered in 2012
Nearly 800,000 calls were made to Childline last year, but more than a third went unanswered.1 day, 12 hours, 40 minutes ago
CIE to apply for hike in bus and rail fares
Commuters can expect to be hit with higher bus and rail prices from next year.1 day, 13 hours, 23 minutes ago
Proposed abortion legislation creates 'moral and ethical dilemma for doctors'
The Master of the Rotunda Hospital, Dr Sam Coulter Smith, has said the inclusion of suicide in the new abortion legislation poses a "moral dilemma" for doctors.1 day, 14 hours, 13 minutes ago
Gardaí arrest two after robbery in Dublin
Gardaí have arrested two men following an armed robbery in Rathfarmham.1 day, 14 hours, 33 minutes ago
Group to present Minister with findings on special educational needs
The National Council for Special Education will present new policy advice to the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn, today on special educational needs in Irish schools.1 day, 14 hours, 36 minutes ago
Ambulance which was called to scene of toddler's fall 'was called off'
It has emerged an ambulance that was dispatched to attend the scene of a toddler's fall from a second storey window in Cork was stood down.1 day, 14 hours, 49 minutes ago
Man shot in punishment attack in Belfast
An 18-year-old man has been shot in both legs during a paramilitary punishment attack in north Belfast.1 day, 15 hours ago
Figures see more suffering from high blood pressure
More Irish people are being diagnosed with high blood pressure.
