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Dole fraud crackdown - over half a million reviews of welfare claimants carried out

In the News The Department confirmed it is continually cracking down on welfare fraud right across the country to ensure there is no abuse of its €25 billion budget

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Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

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24-hour house guard for Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin over threat from far-right factions

Garda bosses have sent officers to perform so-called protection posts on the home of Leo Varadkar in Dublin and Micheal Martin in Cork after last Thursday’s riots in the capital

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Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'

The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

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Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

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Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

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State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

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Crime

Swords Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

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Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

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Pair arrested after staff threatened at knifepoint during south Dublin robbery

A sum of money was stolen during the incident

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Households warned to avoid text scam ahead of first electricity credit payment

Fraudsters are claiming to be from an official government website and lure victims in with the false promise of a discounted electricity bill

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Gardai concerned about false identification of Parnell Square attacker

The attacker has now been wrongly identified twice

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Health

Beaumont Hospital Beaumont Hospital patient in 'horrific pain' has surgery rescheduled six times The 34-year-old said she can "hardly walk" when she gets out of bed in the mornings

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Mother who lost baby girl opens up on pain of losing her at just two months old

Miriam Ryle lost her daughter Katie at just eight weeks of age after her debilitating EB symptoms gravely worsened

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Bird flu warning issued as public urged to not touch sick or dead wild birds

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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Dozens of patients in limbo as two Dublin Hospital wards to close for a year

The Sycamore and Willow units - which house 68 of the hospital's 95 senior patients - will close to facilitate required works

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Girls as young as nine afraid to be themselves

A list of promises for parents has been drawn up to help a struggling generation

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World News

Weird news Grandad who became a meme for eating paint instead of yoghurt dies aged 91 Bobby, the grandfather who became famous when his granddaughter posted a picture of him when he ate paint thinking it was yoghurt has passed away at the age of 91

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Daughter of Dublin man presumed dead in Gaza likely still alive

Emily Hand, whose father Thomas Hand is from Dubin, has been missing since October 7

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Funeral for murder-suicide victim hears she was 'brutally stolen' from family

Murdered mum Denise Morgan was laid to rest in her home town of Tullyallen near Drogheda, Co Louth after a poignant funeral mass at the Church of the Assumption

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Horrifying moment bear attacks hotel security guard caught on camera

The bear attacked the worker in a five-star hotel on Monday. It has since been euthanised

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Woman given just months to live - but cancer diagnosis saved brother's life

Charlotte Brah warned her brother Dev Paddem, 37, about the CDH1 mutation which meant doctors were able to take action and save him

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The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Shane MacGowan enjoys drink with legendary Bob Dylan after his Dublin gig

MacGowan was even booked to open for their North American tour in the late 1980s

Ireland's first Rage Room opens in Ballyfermot

The facility has partnered with a recycling company to ensure proper disposal of all debris

Bray Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty

Shane MacGowan of The Pogues throughout the years after star's death

Known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues, Shane had a long music career that spanned decades and touched many

The Late Late Show Late Late Show: Patrick Kielty praised for touching tribute to Shane MacGowan Patrick and a number of Shane's celeb friends shared fond memories of the late legend

Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dublin pub owner 'immensely proud' of opening three bars in the US

Joe Byrne, 36, from Dublin, is owner of The Wolfhound, The Wild Goose, and Jack Diamond's

Dunnes Stores customers warned of big change to voucher scheme

The Irish retailer has announced a major shake-up to its voucher system in the lead-up to Christmas

Swords Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty