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Dole fraud crackdown - over half a million reviews of welfare claimants carried out
In the News
It comes after criticism that recipients like Ashling Murphy’s killer, Josef Puska, was paid disability benefit, even though he could ride around on his bike stalking women on the day she was murdered
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New 'urban forest' blossoms in Darndale through EU initiative
Darndale
The Dublin suburb joins cities such as Milan and Barcelona who are also participating in the 'UForest' project
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Evil Ashling Murphy killer Jozef Puska receiving psychiatric support in Dublin prison
Crime
Puska will be given the mandatory life sentence for killing 23-year-old teacher Ashling and he is expected to be immediately moved to Mountjoy Prison to serve his sentence
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Bird flu warning issued as public urged to not touch sick or dead wild birds
HSE
The HSE is urging the public to be vigilant and to report any dead or dying wild birds they may find
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Government rules out any change to Daylight savings due to 'timezone' issue
European Union
Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the state is against it because it would mean two different time zones on the island of Ireland - and the Republic would be an hour ahead of the six counties
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Fine Gael's Frances Fitzgerald announces retirement from politics after 30 years
Frances Fitzgerald
The former Tanaiste's political career began way back in 1992 when she was elected to the Dail for Dublin South East
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European Central Bank surprise interest rates update after 10 straight increases
Economy
Interest rates were left unchanged for the first time in more than a year after 10 straight increases since July 2022
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What date do the clocks go back in Ireland October 2023
Weather
The grand stretch in the evenings is long gone
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Dublin shortlisted for major European tourism award after winning last year
Dublin
Ireland's capital is up against six other European cities including Genoa, Helsinborg, and San Sebastián
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Mortgage holders brace for another increase in ECB interest rates
European Union
In June the European Central Bank raised its rates by a further 0.25 per cent
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Little known law that allows passengers claim hundreds due to flight delays
Consumer
Depending on the circumstances, passengers are also entitled to free meals and refreshments and hotel accommodations
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Irish diver could get slapped with prison sentence for search and rescue work
European Union
Sean Binder had skills he thought could save lives, but his own got thrown upside down when he travelled to Greece as a search and rescue volunteer in 2017
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Banned items for air travel with Ryanair, Aer Lingus and airport security
Dublin Airport
Bringing only hang luggage on holiday can be a big time and money saver. However there are some strict rules you must be aware of before jetting off
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Social welfare Ireland: Workers who lose jobs could get €450 a week under new proposal
Social welfare
It is hoped that this new social welfare scheme will 'cushion the blow' for families facing a loss of income
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Irish holidaymakers warned of strict new rules as tourists hotspots crackdown on 'rowdy' behaviour
Holidays
Countries like Spain are tightening their belts against public nudity by introducing hefty fines
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Town going to war after invasion of manic seagulls
Louth
Thousands of the flying scavengers have descended on Drogheda
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Health warning after infestation of 'harmful' hairy caterpillars discovered in Dublin
Dublin
The Department of Agriculture has urged the public to exercise "extreme caution" as the creepy crawlies can cause health problems for people and animals
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Councillors vote against Owen Keegan clarifying forged signature remarks
Dublin City Council
A Council official said the remarks were an 'anecdote' and those involved are now 'deceased'
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Drivers warned of big changes to NCT with three new items to be tested on cars
Road Safety Authority
Depending on how old your car is, you could have an NCT upcoming soon
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Meta slapped with fine of €1.2 billion over data breach concerns
European Union
Concerns have been raised over how data was harvested from Europe to the US through the Facebook platform
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Minister's spokesman calls on Council boss to explain forged signature comments
Dublin City Council
Exclusive: Dublin City Council's boss suggested a major energy agency had been setup on foot of a 'forged signature'
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Ryanair cancels 220 flights on bank holiday Monday impacting 40,000 passengers
Ryanair
"France must be required by the EU Commission to protect overflights," Michael O'Leary says as French Air Traffic Control announces more strikes
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Council tenants furious over mould, silverfish and damp 'making their kids sick'
Dublin City Centre
One tenant has even been living with seagulls in her attic for the last four years
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Fears emerge over potential EU toilet roll shortage due to new law
European Union
The fears that surfaced in 2020 as the pandemic led to a surge in toilet paper stockpiling may present themselves again when new legislation comes into effect
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