뉴스

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

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

Lithuanian boy brought to Ireland without mother’s consent to remain in country, judge rules

Teen can remain in Ireland despite mother’s custody rights, High Court rules

World Cup qualifying: Ireland v Netherlands updates

Ireland welcome a star-studded Netherlands to Cork still with ambitions of taking the direct route to Brazil.

Confessions of a curtain twitcher: Why are we so fascinated by other people's problems?

Whether it’s a parenting forum, an advice column or a family feud, other people’s problems can be impossible to ignore, writes Gwen Loughman.

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.

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”.

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.

Omniplex employee awarded €29,000 over lack of disability accommodation

Conditions sought included avoiding late shifts, rostering two days off at a time and access to quiet room

Aaron Connolly granted bail after quashing of conviction for Cameron Reilly murder

Strict conditions set for 26-year-old’s bail

Leaving Cert geography: Students generally pleased but some difficult questions

Students sitting the Leaving Certificate geography exams were happy with a paper that rewarded preparation while avoiding unexpected questions, teachers have said

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.

Should Ireland play Israel in the Nations League?

Calls to boycott the fixtures have grown in recent weeks.

Minister says Rotunda consultants are paid 'very good salaries' and 'we expect them to be there'

The hospital’s master revealed last week that consultants who signed public-only contracts were seeing private patients.

Rotunda seeks meeting on public consultants' private work

The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Health on the decision "to allow private practice" for consultants on public-only contracts.

Rotunda warned over public consultants doing private work

The Minister for Health has said that permission purportedly given to consultants on public-only contracts at the Rotunda Hospital to continue doing private work in the hospital must be rescinded.

Veterinary body cuts ties with Horse Sport Ireland as State-funded body hit by resignations

Appointment of former NI chief vet to HSI board among several factors behind to withdrawal and resignation of a board director

Zelenskyy calls on Putin for face-to-face negotiations in rare public letter

“They should get it done,” US president Donald Trump said.