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Garda Representative Press Conference
Members of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) have threatened to fully withdraw their labour on November 10 if a dispute over rosters is not resolved.
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Cocaine haul worth 157 million euro is biggest drug seizure in Ireland’s history
A 157 million euro (£136 million) haul of cocaine seized when an elite army unit stormed a cargo ship off the Irish coast is the largest drugs capture in the history of the state, police have said.
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Garda Representative Association hold briefing on dispute with Commissioner Drew Harris - Full
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has said it does not see a way forward in its dispute with Commissioner Drew Harris. The deterioration in relations comes after almost 99% of gardai who voted in a ballot organised by the GRA...
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Major operation off Co Wexford coast continues – Martin
A major multi-agency operation after a boat ran aground off the coast of Wexford continues, Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin said there has been strong co-operation across a number of agencies. The Defence Forces, garda units...
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Tinnaberna Beach, where suspected cocaine smuggling trawler has been beached
GVs of Tinnaberna Beach in country Wexford close to where a trawler suspected of smuggling cocaine been beached on a sand bank.
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MV Matthew escorted into Cobh following anti-drug operation onboad
Military personnel onboard a cargo vessel named MV Matthew whilst it's escorted into Cobh in Cork by the Irish Navy after a "significant quantity" of suspected drugs were found onboard. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of...
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‘Significant quantity’ of drugs found after Army Ranger Wing secures cargo ship
Police in Ireland have found a “significant quantity” of suspected drugs on board a cargo vessel following a joint task force operation. The co-ordinated operation, involving the Irish navy, Army Ranger Wing, Revenue and the Garda...
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Protesters bring gallows to demonstration outside Leinster House
Protesters have brought mock gallows and photographs of high-profile politicians to a demonstration outside Leinster House ahead of the Dail’s return.
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Almost 1,000 people throw wellies at the same time in Irish world record attempt
Almost 1,000 people have tried to beat a world record by throwing wellies into the air at the same time. The effort took place just after noon on Wednesday as attendees at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska in Co Laois...
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Sinn Fein leader says farmers ‘frustrated’ with Government
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a Government led by her party would create a “real and genuine partnership” with farmers. Ms McDonald said the Common Agriculture Policy (Cap) needs to be reformed while maintaining payments to...
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President lays wreath at rededicated monument to gardai who died in service
The President of Ireland has laid a wreath at a memorial service on Saturday September 17 to rededicate a monument to Garda members who have died in service. Michael D Higgins joined Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda...
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Protest held in Dublin in response to UN Climate Ambition Summit
Protestors gather in Dublin calling on the Government to take urgent action to phase out climate-wrecking fossil fuels. Their demonstration is part of a global wave of demonstrations and marches that are taking place across the world...
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Bacik: I have received threats from the far-right
Labour leader Ivana Bacik addresses the media at her party's think-in in Maynooth. Ms Bacik set out her party's key aims which will be focused around care, housing and climate.
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Taoiseach says opening new Maritime Museum in Limerick 'a pleasure and privilege'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he felt honoured to officially open the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum. Mr Vardakar also speaks on the RTE's potential legal battle with former presenter Ryan Tubridy and the current position of the...
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Varadkar criticises GRA confidence vote as he reiterates support for Commissioner
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reiterated that Government has “full confidence” in Commissioner Drew Harris after the Garda Representative Association overwhelmingly voted against his leadership on Wednesday. His comments come after almost...
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Members of RTE's board arrive for Oireachtas media committee hearing
Members of RTE’s board and interim leadership team arrive for an Oireachtas media committee hearing on transparency and governance issues around the broadcaster’s use of public funds.
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Cost-of-living measures are budget priority, Martin tells Fianna Fail think-in
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has told his party’s annual think-in there is a need to “combine urgent priorities with protecting Ireland against very real immediate and long-term threats”. Speaking at the event at the Horse & Jockey...
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Justice minister pledges 1.2million euro to safety cameras in Ireland
Irish justice minister Helen McEntee has said the use of speed detection cameras operating on Irish roads is to increase by 20%. An additional 1.2 million euro is to be allocated for GoSafe vans, which provide and operate safety cameras...
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Many people ‘very upset’ over John Gilligan interviews, minister says
Ireland’s justice minister has said many people are “very upset” about a documentary featuring interviews with notorious drug trafficker John Gilligan. Helen McEntee said she would not be watching the first part of the Virgin Media...
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Large crowds attend service for grandparents and boy killed in Cashel crash
Large crowds have attend a service held in memory of the three-year-old boy and his grandparents killed in a car crash in Co Tipperary. Thomas O’Reilly, 45, his wife Bridget O’Reilly, 46, and Tom O’Reilly died in the collision in Cashel...
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Girl, three, dies in crash in Co Laois
A three-year-old girl has died after a crash in Co Laois. The collision involving a car and pedestrian happened in Cosby Avenue, Fairgreen, Portlaoise at about 1.15pm on Wednesday. The youngster was taken to Midland Regional Hospital but...
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Ukrainian refugee takes part in a class with members of a Riverdance troupe in Dublin
Kristina Bondarenko, from Ukraine, who learned Irish dancing in her native Odessa before fleeing the war takes part in a class with members of the Riverdance troupe Jason O’Neill and Emma Mannion at the Rathmines Ukrainian Community...
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Simon Harris congratulates students on exam results
Almost 60% of Leaving Certificate students who applied for a Level 8 course or an honours bachelors degree got an offer for their first choice, the Central Applications Office said. There were 31,251 (59%) Level 8 first preference offers...
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Grandparents and grandson killed in Co Tipperary crash named by gardai
Garda superintendent Kieran Ruane has confirmed the names of the three victims who were killed in a car crash in Cashel, Co Tipperary. Thomas O Reilly, 45, Bridget O Reilly, 46, and their three-year-old grandson Tom O Reilly died after...