Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said while there was much to celebrate, shortcomings too must be acknowledged. File photograph: Collins

Event marks 100th anniversary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána

Family and friends at the funeral of Lisa Thompson at Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballymun, Dublin on Monday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

Mother-of-two suffered number of stab wounds during violent attack in Ballymun

Nancy Pelosi: ‘I urge constructive, collaborative and good-faith negotiations to implement an agreement that upholds peace.’ Photograph: J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo/Bloomberg

US speaker says if UK undermines Belfast Agreement, Congress will not support trade deal

Energy costs: a similar measure introduced in Italy has been used to fund temporary reductions in energy prices. Photograph: Getty

Tasc report points out that increases in living costs are hitting poorest the hardest

Ireland appears rich in volunteering spirit; 75 per cent of the public did some sort of service in 2021 according to research. File photograph: Irish Times

Service of those who offered their time during pandemic recognised at Dublin Castle

Tetrarch Capital bought the 530-acre estate in Howth in 2019

Offer is part of a move to secure contentious rezoning for the scenic Dublin estate

Garda forensic collision investigators attended the scene to conduct a technical examination. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times

Driver of a car crashed into a wall at Skibbereen on Tuesday

A computer generated impression of the new National Maternity Hospital

‘This is the wrong decision,’ Sinn Féin say as National Maternity Hospital relocation approved

Families who received  intervention had fewer child behavioural and emotional problems at follow-up sessions six months later, the study shows. Photograph: iStock

Children of parents suffering from poor mental health are more likely to develop it themselves

‘I now live in the centre of a large German city in a huge apartment for the same rent I paid in Ireland. I have a far better standard of living. It was the only solution I could see.’ File photograph: Getty

‘We pay €1,600 a month on rent. Trying to save for a mortgage is near impossible’

It looks like a good time to get back to the beach with maximum temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees expected on Sunday. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

Cloud and rainy conditions will all but disappear by Saturday

A computer-generated image of Tetrarch’s proposed residential development on a portion of lands of Howth Estate

Investor argues Howth in drastic need of housing options for its ageing population

A computer-generated image of Tetrarch’s proposed residential development on a portion of lands of  Howth Estate

Tetrarch Capital is seeking rezoning of amenity lands in parts of the former hotel and golf course to build homes

The conference heard that while a 2 per cent rise is due under the Building Momentum Pay Agreement this year, the first actual increase in 14 years, it jars with a record inflation rate of 6.7 per cent.

Minister Michael McGrath has directed officials to begin exploratory discussion

US ‘Wanted’ posters of the Kinahans – Christy, Daniel and Christopher jnr

Violence and homicides in several EU member states connected to the Dublin clan

Workers in personal protective equipment  prepare test kits during a Covid-19 lockdown  in Shanghai, China.  Photograph:  Bloomberg

Almost 15m excess deaths associated with Covid-19 globally at end of 2021, WHO reports

One adult and two children were taken, by ambulance, to Craigavon Area Hospital.

Two children and an adult were taken from a premises in Lurgan

Dublin City Council has said it has received ‘overwhelming’ support for the Capel Street initiative.  Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

Area will be city’s longest vehicle-free thoroughfare by pedestrianising 400m stretch

An Garda Síochána are appealing for anyone with information on the assault to contact investigating gardaí at Kilmainham Garda station.

Gardaí attend scene of a serious public order incident in Inchicore on Wednesday

Drugs discovered during a warrant search of property in Knocknacarra

The scene was sealed off and was undergoing an examination by members of the Garda Technical Bureau

Gardaí believe deceased, in his 40s, and his attacker were known to each other

State forestry agency Coillte has recommended a €30 million dividend payment to the exchequer, the highest in the company’s history

Revenue rise driven by demand for sawn wood and timber products

 Property Owners Bernard Rogan and Kathleen O’Callaghan with Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Alison Gilliland after the formal unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the site of Patrick Pearse’s boyhood home on Sandymount Avenue. Photograph Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times

One of 1916 Rising’s key leaders, Pearse lived in house during ‘formative’ years after 1900

The average for both same-sex and opposite-sex couple tying the knot in 2021 was 38.2 years, compared to 37.4 in 2018. Photograph: iStock

Roman Catholic ceremonies were down while Friday was the most popular day

The agency received 2,189 complaints in 2021 (compared with 1,921 in 2018 and 1,700 in 2019) although last year, just 61 per cent were deemed admissible. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Surge arose despite closure of phone lines and walk-in office, Oireachtas committee told

The RSA-published document is used to help doctors advise patients on whether they are in a satisfactory condition to get behind the wheel.  Photograph: iStock

RSA document updated annually to keep pace with EU law and medical knowledge

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar declined to comment in detail on the basis he did not wish to say anything that might be seen to apply undue pressure on the DPP.  Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

Allegations regarding leak of a GP pay deal contract were false and politically motivated, Varadkar says

Most complaints (73%) were made on the basis that an advert was taken to be misleading. File photograph: Getty

Consumers take aim at almost 1,000 commericals – travel and holiday sector top list

Three taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries

Gardaí appealed for people to stop sharing footage related to the incident on social media.

Male pedestrian, driver and passenger all taken to hospital for treatment

‘The nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday work model is from a different era... In the modern world such a rigid, outdated model doesn’t work for anyone.’ Photograph: iStock

We asked readers if working at home improved their work-life balance. Here’s what they said

The European Environmental Bureau noted harmful chemicals found in baby diapers. File photograph: Getty

‘Restrictions roadmap’ aims to bring about toxic-free environment to safeguard people

Changes to existing parental leave laws would mean employees with children up to the age of 12 could request flexible working arrangements. Photograph: iStock

Government sketching out how it will formalise European mandated workers’ rights

A spokesman for the gardaí said the results of a postmortem would direct the course of the investigation.  Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man in late 30s receives apparent head injury

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after a man was injured in an assault in Sligo on Tuesday evening.  Photograph: Collins

Victim (30s) found with head injury at Rockwood Parade on Tuesday evening

Garda at the Scene at Seville Place Dublin 1 after the discovery of a woman’s body. Photo: Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos

Mary Bergin, who was in her 70s, was found dead at her house in north inner city

US health authorities continue to urge passengers to wear face masks in public transport settings. File photograph: Getty

Aer Lingus drawn on protocols after recent United States and United Kingdom decisions

Pierre Zakrzewski (L) with colleagues in Kyiv, Ukraine. Zakrzewski was recalled as a ‘a truth-teller’ and a ‘free spirit’ by his brothers. Photograph: Fox News via The New York Times

Journalist remembers former Irish colleague and fellow journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova

Aughinish Alumina on the Shannon estuary near Askeaton, Co Limerick. Photograph Liam Burke, Press 22

European sanctions spur talks on separating Aughinish from Rusal

The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara established to combat drug trafficking networks. File photograph: The Irish Times

Drugs discovered during search operation in Castleblayney area of the county

Road users with camera footage have also been asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí. File photograph: The Irish Times

Gardaí investigating incident in which victim shot in face in Clondalkin area

Outgoing Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. File photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed

The Irish outbreak is part of a larger problem affecting a number of other European countries and the UK. Photograph:  Victoria Jones/PA Wire

In Ireland 15 cases of the infection have been identified since the end of January

This week the National Transfusion Advisory Group told doctors their help was ‘urgently needed’ to ward off a national ‘amber’ alert. This occurs if stocks dip below two days’ supply. Photograph: Getty Images

Advisory group says that contingency importation from UK may not be available

Planning and climate action policy still need to be properly integrated in order for Ireland to meet its carbon reduction targets. Photograph: iStock

IPI has called for a rapid implementation of planning and climate legislation at all levels

The Ukrainian community hold a candlelit vigil in Grafton Street for Bucha. Photograph: Tom Honan/The Irish Times

Kyiv’s ambassador to Ireland appeals for more strident measures against Russia

The bottle of original Cassidy’s Whiskey from Monasterevin in Co Kildare. Photograph: Whiskeybidders.com

Bottle of Cassidy’s Whiskey was found wrapped in newspaper in doctor’s bag

The review warned of the potential for people to receive inappropriate specialist input and recommended specific wards be used to avoid so-called “safari rounds”. Photograph: iStock

Inspectors say there was often ‘no clear understanding’ of who was supposed to be providing care

A package of measures is due to be brought to Government this week as moves are under way to assist households with spiralling energy and cost of living expenses. Photograph: iStock

Inflation forecast to hit 8.5 per cent in coming months, not encountered since 1980s

Pooja Sawant with son Nevaan and husband Keshav Bhagwati: “There is no way to reach out to anyone [in the Passport Service]. You just get the same answer: it’s in process.” Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Couple unable to get back to visit ill relative in India as son’s passport stuck ‘in process’

Local resident Ciaran Black on Dartmouth Road with the Luas bridge in the background. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Work on foundations carried out though planning permission has yet to be sought

Thousands of homes will not receive their Census forms in time to fill them out this weekend, partly due to Covid-19 effects on staff, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said

CSO says Covid-19 impacting staff and that documents can be completed retrospectively

The coffin of Pierre Zakrzewski outside the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succou, Foxrock, Co Duiblin. Photograph: Tom Honan

Irish cameraman was killed by Russian shelling while covering war in Ukraine

 The remains are taken to church by horse drawn carriage pictured this afternoon at the funeral of mother of 5, Sandra Boyd. Photograph: Collins Dublin

Mother-of-five who died from a gunshot wound ‘loved and lived for her children’

Planning permission for hundreds of new homes at Dublin’s former Irish Glass Bottle factory site has been granted, its developers announced last night

Dublin City Council clears way for first phase of development, developers say

Rising levels of Covid-19 infection have led to a scaling back of court services in Dublin next week, the president of the District Court has said. Photograph: iStock

‘Unprecedented’ number of staff unable to attend courthouses, Judge Paul Kelly says

Gardaí have released details of the planned operation which involved the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit assisted by local gardaí, the Regional Dog Unit and members of the Defence Forces. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times

Man (60s) arrested as result of seizure which was part of national anti-drug strategy

File photograph of  Galway’s Joe Canning. Photograph: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Ash dieback disease impacting supply is caused by a fungal pathogen

Larysa Gerasko, Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, addresses the crowd outside the Russian embassy. Photograph : Laura Hutton

Ireland should expel Russians from their Dublin ‘bunker’, Ukraine’s ambassador says

Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski posing with colleagues at the Kyiv Intercontinental Hotel. Photograph: Fox News/AFP via Getty

Gardaí liaising with French war crimes investigation into Pierre Zakrzewski’s death

The cargo was found on Tuesday during a search of a Romanian registered truck and trailer. Photograph: Revenue

Revenue says seized ‘Perla’ branded drinks were worth about €101,300

The HSE’s chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry said: “Of course, we’re worried.” File photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Public health officials planning to ‘reboot’ messaging around coronavirus protection

A ‘shocked’ member of the public discovered the abandoned litter of four crossbreed puppies in his garden in Finglas. Photograph: Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is appealing for support following influx of surrendered and abandoned dogs

Racheal and her sister Christiana Diyaolu.

Racheal Diyaolu arrived back in Dublin on Thursday following Russia’s invasion

The Newbridge Silverware shop and visitor centre in Co Kildare.

Blaze brought under control on Friday evening

The latest NTPF report  shows that following a brief reprieve, waiting lists for outpatients have risen again. Photograph: Alan Betson

Hospital consultants claim new Waiting List Action Plan has ‘fallen at the first hurdle’

Daniel Dolphin was one of two people who died in the road crash outside Castlerea. Photograph: RIP.ie

Victim of road crash named locally as Daniel Dolphin from Ballymote, Co Sligo

A woman carries her child after crossing the Ukrainian-Polish border. The UN says at least 2.2 million people have fled Ukraine in the fastest-growing refugee crisis since the second World War. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images

Up to six million people seeking to escape war could arrive into EU, Coveney tells Dáil

According to approximate figures provided by FFI, taxes, levies and excise currently account for 47 per cent of retail diesel costs and 52 per cent of petrol. Photograph: iStock

Reductions would be offset by a rise in VAT income, FFI tells Minister

Photo issued by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann of Ashling Murphy.

Man and woman in sixties had been held on suspicion of withholding information

The body of Bernadette Connolly was recovered from a beach in Blackpool on February 4th after she went missing on January 7th in Donabate. File photograph: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Her family posted a message online to say that they received the tragic news

Former RTÉ radio presenter Eoghan McDermott. Photograph: Naoise Culhane

Broadcaster, who left 2FM last year, posted a legal letter on Twitter on Wednesday

Dr Eddie Murphy, Expert Operation Transformation  has received unwarranted malicious emails and Direct Messages online.

Adviser on RTÉ show says online trolling has taken a ‘personal and professional toll’

Kasia and Daniel Kuty load a van with donations from the public for distribution to the people of Ukraine. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Donations of food, toys and essentials flow in race to help displaced Ukrainians

The IEA member states, including Ireland, have agreed to release 60 million barrels from oil reserves “to show solidarity with Ukraine”. Photograph: Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released 60 million barrels from oil reserves

Carlinn Gardens residents Tomás Connolly and Seamus McDermot are two of many in the housing scheme who have found themselves lumbered with big bills. Photograph: Alan Betson

Bills rise to €450 and €575: ‘It’s either paying the mortgage or heating with one that size’

Head of the  Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Noeline Blackwell: ‘I actually think we have a society where the blinds are coming off. There is some change happening.’ Photograph: Alan Betson

Signs of change in society built around systemic gender violence – Noeline Blackwell

A statue of Mary in a grotto at the Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea, Tipperary, which was a mother and baby home from 1930 to 1970. Photograph: Niall Carson/ PA Wire

Documents reflect ongoing problems towards historic treatment of children – ARA

Temporary financial supports have been requested to help the parents of children born to surrogate mothers in Ukraine. Photograph: iStock

Parents unable to travel due to security situation paying nannies in interim period

Localised flooding due to Storm Eunice at Rathfarnham, Dublin. Photograph: Alan Betson

Tributes paid to Wexford council worker Billy Kinsella (59) killed clearing debris

 Waves breaking on the shoreline in front of the Poolbeg lighthouse in Dublin as Storm Eunice brings gale force winds across the country. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times

Some 28,000 properties without power as yellow level snow and ice warning in place

Irish Rail chief executive Jim Meade said work was ongoing with the National Transport Authority but they have encountered technical, taxation and security issues with altering the current commuter tickets. Photograph: Eric Luke

Chief says issue is ‘front and centre’ as many workers prepare to return to the office

The sixth National Audit of Hospital Mortality shows a significant increase in pneumonia deaths from 103 per 1,000 admissions in 2019 to 131 in 2020: “This rise can be directly attributed to Covid-19.”

Report shows fewer people admitted to acute hospitals in 2020 than previous year

Jon Boutcher, a retired chief constable in charge of Operation Kenova: ‘I do genuinely believe that there is a changing position of the government, I certainly hope there is.’ Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Government engaging in ‘more meaningful way’, says former Operation Kenova chief

Owen Corrigan said any dealings he had with the IRA were for the purposes of gathering intelligence and protecting the State.File Photograph: PA Wire

Inquiry set up to investigate if gardaí colluded in fatal shootings of senior RUC officers

The proposed study will be forwarded to the local authority’s joint policing committee for development. File photograph: Getty

Public consultation in north county Dublin secures approval from elected representatives

There is no immediate information on where in the country the ticket that won the  latest EuroMillions top prize was bought

National Lottery appeals for players to check their tickets

The number of people awaiting a first-time outpatient appointment in public hospitals rose last month, ending a three-month decline in the number on this list. File photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

Number waiting for first-time outpatient appointment in public hospital rises

The National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park, which has been closed for redevelopment, will set out to tell the story of the “great hunger”.

New Fáilte Ireland projects expected to attract 400,000 visitors over next five years

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien says  it makes eminent sense that public houses fall in under these exemptions. Photograph: Tom Honan

Planning exemptions for above-shop spaces to also include pubs closed for at least two years

Gardaí have not identified the premises from where the substances were stolen. File photograph: Getty

‘Urgent appeal for information’ comes after early hours burglary in Loughrea, Co Galway

Over 137,000 applications were received last month, a new record which is said to be  indicative of ‘pent-up demand for passports following the relaxation of necessary travel restrictions due to the Covid pandemic’.

Effort to address wait times continues but department denies there is a ‘backlog’

Brooke Scullion was one of six finalists chosen from more than 300 entries. Photograph: Andres Poveda/RTÉ

Derry singer won public vote following sing-off on Friday night’s Late Late Show

The man was subsequently charged and is expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday. Photograph: iStock

Man (20s) had been detained in Romania on foot of European Arrest Warrants

The Irish State took in €1.8 billion in tax receipts from petrol and diesel in 2020. Photograph: PA

Country reduced forecourt prices last month to help people with rising costs of living

The road was closed to facilitate an examination, but has since reopened. Photograph: Frank Miller

Three others treated in hospital following incident on N4 on Friday morning

The drugs seized during a Garda operation in Mitchelstown. Photograph: Garda Press Office

Gardaí find cannabis and cocaine following stop and search of a car in Mitchelstown

January recorded the highest ever number for passport applications at about 138,000. Photograph: Frank Miller

Service to receive extra €10m in funding to help tackle turnaround times of applications

Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Fay who died on Monday aged 60 following a long battle with cancer. Photograph: Derek Speirs

Fay was co-director of Pavee Point Traveller for almost four decades

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