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Rotunda facing questions amid phasing out of private care

The Public Only Consultant Contract was introduced by the Government in March 2023, and it signalled the coming end of private practice in public hospitals.

Russia's refinery? Why Europe's focus has turned to Aughinish

Recent renewed attention on the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick, and reporting about its links to Russia's military production processes, have raised questions for the Irish Government and European Commission from Europe, Ukraine and politicians.

Summit a big moment for Montenegro's EU ambitions

Leaving Cert: ‘It requires a lot of mental energy to sit a full exam paper’

Kat Ruane (18) has ADHD and dyspraxia, and finds it hard to manage the timings of exams

From brain to drain: How was €50m wasted on a planned IT system for Ireland’s rail network?

Oireachtas committees to begin investigations into cost overruns on project once called the ‘brain of the railway’ by a Government Minister

Residents facing eviction from retirement village given 11th-hour extension

Speculation that move by landlord follows change to rental laws that guarantee minimum six-year tenancies

Dublin writer's world premiere marks a personal milestone

Dublin-born writer, composer and performer Caroline Kay is on the brink of a defining moment as her new musical Elephant Shoes prepares for its world premiere in the US.

Online betting tops €1.2bn in a quarter as experts warn growth is 'tip of the iceberg'

It’s the first time the value of online bets has breached the €1 billion mark in a single quarter, and experts warn that the government needs to move on tackling regulation enforcement and getting to grips with the risks of addiction,

Google to pay SpaceX $920m per month for cloud computing

SpaceX has signed a blockbuster cloud computing agreement under which Google will pay the Elon Musk-founded rocket company $920 million per month for access to a massive cluster of AI chips, according to a disclosure in its initial public offering filing.

Veteran Channel 4 broadcaster Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's

The 77-year-old will feature in a Channel 4 documentary about Alzheimer’s later this month.

Veteran broadcaster Snow reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, the Alzheimer's Society said.

Leaving Cert maths, paper one: A song and dance about a bum note

Students were generally relieved with an approachable higher-level maths paper one, but the element of choice allowed them to swerve trickier questions, teachers said.

LIVE: Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, World Cup qualifier

Follow all the action as Carla Ward’s side take the next step in their qualification journey for the 2027 tournament.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head dies aged 72

Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his daughters have said in a statement.

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies aged 72

In a statement, his family said that he had passed away of “complications due to pneumonia”.

Woman who stole €43,000 in child benefit given three-year suspended jail term

Defendant told Department of Social Protection in 2002 she had given birth to twins while visiting family in US

Unions recommend ambulance workers accept new pay proposals

It follows a 24-hour strike by the force last month over the HSE’s failure to implement the recommendations of a previous independent report.

Minister notes Benn comments on IRA explosives claims

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has noted comments made by Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn over claims that explosives stolen from an Irish factory were used in IRA bombings of Britain.

Taylor Croke Park announcement updates

Katie Taylor's fairytale final bout is set to be confirmed at the home of the GAA, Croke Park.

Unions recommend acceptance of ambulance pay proposals

SIPTU and Unite are to recommend that their members accept Labour Court proposals aimed at resolving a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service.