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The Taoiseach is sounding the alarm on a devastating surge in violence against women, with eight fatalities this year alone — a grim record that’s already surpassed last year’s total. The tragic, back-to-back deaths of Jamey Carney and Adina Raluca Constantin have ignited national outrage, as nearly 90% of murdered women in Ireland are killed by someone they know. Authorities are on high alert, hu...

RTÉ’s director general Kevin Bakhurst is firmly rejecting calls for more public cash, insisting the broadcaster will stick to its existing government funding commitment of €725 million over three years — no bailout needed. While internal docs suggest RTÉ may require over €54 million in 2026, Bakhurst clarified this figure is preliminary and tied to licence fee revenue tallies. Despite past scrutin...

The Oireachtas justice committee is demanding a major statewide study to uncover the true scale of domestic and gender-based violence within Ireland’s Garda Síochána, urging the Justice Minister to act. Following high-profile cases, the committee recommends immediate suspension for any garda under investigation for such crimes, halting promotions and barring them from sensitive roles. The report c...

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan is sounding the alarm on hare coursing, calling it indefensible and pushing for a ban—despite her party’s current stance favoring regulation over prohibition. Boylan challenged the notion that rural residents are more accepting of animal cruelty, arguing urban and rural perspectives are no different. While the proposed ban was expected to fail—with the government voting a...

A groundbreaking pilot program in Limerick called CAST—Community Access Support Team—is proving that compassion beats handcuffs. By pairing gardaí with mental health professionals, CAST responds to crises with care, not arrest. In just one year, they handled over 1,000 incidents, prevented 130 detentions, cut ER visits by 60+, and stopped arrests. Families say it restored hope; individuals credit...

Irish artist Joe Caslin’s powerful new mural SEEN, depicting a resilient trans youth amid arrows of harm, faced unprecedented bureaucratic hurdles from Dublin City Council — a stark contrast to his past works on Down’s syndrome and mental health. Commissioned by the Irish Red Cross, the piece was delayed nearly a year, forced to remove blood imagery, and ultimately rejected despite internal Arts O...

A 17-year-old patient testified in court that a 50-something healthcare assistant sexually assaulted her during a routine wash at a medical facility, undressing her, washing her private areas, and allegedly leaving her without underwear — all while making romantic advances and later leaving his number on her phone. The teen, treated for depression, initially hesitated but agreed to the wash, only...

The FAI voted 75-32 to play UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, prioritizing Irish football’s future despite strong public sentiment. The board now moves forward with the campaign, acknowledging diverse viewpoints while committing to ongoing dialogue with stakeholders. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn...

Two men face five years behind bars for their roles in a violent Valentine’s Day brawl in Dublin that left one man dead—though prosecutors clarified his death wasn’t directly caused by them. John Eghomwanre and Faraj Odukoya both pleaded guilty to assaulting Quham Babatunde and others, with Odukoya also admitting to two prior burglaries. The judge called the violence “serious” and noted the terror...

A woman who stayed at the home of murdered man Michael Foley in Cork says she heard another man swearing violently on the night before his death — a chilling detail as the trial of accused killer Daniel Hourigan unfolds. Foley, 61, was found dead on Feb. 6, 2024, with 30 stab wounds and 23 blunt force injuries. The witness, Neringa Stalioniene, recalls being asked to leave by Foley on Jan. 31, 202...

A chilling murder investigation has erupted in Killarney after a woman in her 40s was found dead at her home on Muckross Road. Authorities have sealed the scene, launched an incident room, and are urgently seeking public witnesses — especially anyone who was in the area between 11pm July 6th and 5am July 7th, or who may have recorded relevant footage. The post-mortem results remain confidential, b...

Dublin cops, teamed up with revenue agents, just pulled off a massive drug bust—seizing over 60 kilos of cannabis worth a cool €1.2 million, plus nearly €3,000 in cash and a counting machine. The raid, fueled by solid intel, netted three men in their 30s to 50s, now held across Dublin stations as investigators dig deeper into this sprawling operation. It’s a major win for the city, showing just ho...

Ireland’s lagging on the EU’s NIS 2 cybersecurity directive is now a legal headache—facing daily fines from the European Court of Justice for failing to transpose the law by October 2024. While 16 other EU nations met the deadline, Ireland, along with Spain, France, and the Netherlands, missed the mark despite prior warnings. NIS 2 demands tough security standards for critical sectors like energy,...

The tragic story of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old man who died in Dublin after a security incident involving alleged shoplifting, is now moving toward closure as his body is set to be repatriated to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for burial. Known for his struggles with homelessness and addiction, Sakila’s remains have been held at the city morgue since his death on May 15th. His stepmother and...

The Taoiseach is personally stepping in to fix the crumbling Fermoy weir — a $6 million repair job stalled by bureaucratic finger-pointing since 2016. More than just infrastructure, this breach threatens flood defenses and has devastated local wildlife, fishing, and recreation. Locals are furious the landmark has been neglected, with rowing clubs and communities suffering from falling river levels...

Irish-language rap group Kneecap is suing Canadian Indigenous leader Harvey Yesno for defamation after he signed a statement opposing their performances on Indigenous land, falsely accusing them of supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and genocide. The controversy erupted after Kneecap criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, and the statement — initially posted on a pro-Israel site — went viral. The High Cou...

A Cork jury deadlocked in the murder trial of a 17-year-old accused in the 2015 killing of postman Barry Daly, who suffered fatal head and facial injuries allegedly from golf clubs; while the teen remains without a verdict after 18 hours, a 21-year-old defendant was found guilty unanimously, and a third teen pleaded guilty to unlawful killing — all tied to a violent pub altercation where Daly alle...

A Belfast police officer convicted of careless driving after swerving through a zebra crossing—nearly striking a child on a scooter—faces a £250 fine and five penalty points, sparking debate over accountability on duty. Meanwhile, another officer was cleared of similar charges, highlighting how justice can diverge in similar cases. The Police Ombudsman’s Office is still reviewing both incidents, w...

A man sentenced to 15 months for a vicious assault on his ex-partner, which left her nearly unconscious and with severe injuries, faces probation and mandatory violence prevention programs after pleading guilty. The judge rejected excuses of a troubled past, stressing that no relationship issue justifies such brutality. Though Cooke offered a letter of apology and €1,400 as remorse, the victim’s h...

A 64-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint near an ATM in Cork City, punched and dragged by three assailants—CCTV caught them nearby. One suspect, 33-year-old Eugene Rice, appeared in court seeking bail to enter rehab and apologized—but the police and judge denied release, citing the crime’s severity and his unstable living situation. Rice remains in custody, with his next court date set for July...

Midwives are being pulled from a vital VBAC clinic in Limerick to cover staffing gaps elsewhere, leaving all patients—despite signing up for midwifery-led care—to be seen by obstetricians. This move underscores chronic understaffing at the hospital, where C-section rates already exceed national averages and staff have previously gone on strike over unsafe conditions. Advocates are demanding immedi...

Two men sentenced to five years for their roles in a violent Valentine’s Day brawl in Dublin that left one man dead—though the judge clarified the stabbing wasn’t part of their specific charges. John Eghomwanre and Faraj Odukoya both pleaded guilty to assaults and disorderly conduct, with Odukoya also admitting to burglaries. Despite the severity of the night’s chaos, the judge considered their yo...

A Cork jury deadlocked after 18 hours of deliberation in the high-profile murder trial of a 17-year-old accused of killing postman Barry Daly in 2015 — a case now in legal limbo as prosecutors weigh next steps. While two other defendants — a 16-year-old and 21-year-old Alex Deady — were convicted of manslaughter and murder respectively, the teen’s fate remains uncertain. Security footage and testi...

A high-stakes fraud trial is underway in Carlow Circuit Court, targeting Dr. Muhammad Waqas Rabbani, a busy GP accused of defrauding the Health Service Executive by falsely claiming payments for services never rendered to medical card patients. Facing 20 counts of fraud, the case hinges on a system built on trust — doctors sign contracts to submit truthful claims, but now patients are stepping for...

Revenue Commissioners are grappling with a messy legal gray area over whether modular homes and garden sheds qualify for Local Property Tax, with no clear rules yet — forcing owners to self-assess based on how permanent and functional their structures are, and potentially including even garages or greenhouses in taxable property valuations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http:...