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Baltimore bridge to be rebuilt in four years, $1.9bn cost
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0503/1447114-baltimore-bridge/
Published: May 2, 2024 23:01
There are plans to rebuild a bridge that collapsed in the US state of Maryland in just over four years at an estimated cost of up to $1.9 billion, a transportation official has said.
Taoiseach to pay first official visit to Northern Ireland
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0503/1447087-taoiseach-belfast/
Published: May 2, 2024 23:01
Taoiseach Simon Harris will pay his first official visit to Northern Ireland today for a series of events.
No ID, no vote: Johnson turned away from polling station
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0502/1447117-johnson-election-id/
Published: May 2, 2024 22:30
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has been turned away from a polling station in England after forgetting to bring photo identification.
Shattered Crystal: Former workers still battling for pensions
Published: May 2, 2024 18:35
Former workers at Waterford Crystal allege the company failed to properly inform them of their pension options leaving them without an occupational pension and reliant on the state pension
Trinity fines students' union €214,000 over protests
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1447080-union-fined/
Published: May 2, 2024 17:34
Trinity College has fined its Students' Union €214,000 for financial losses incurred as a result of disruptive protests held by the union throughout this academic year.
Calls for DPP to reverse decision in George Nkencho case
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1447077-george-nkencho/
Published: May 2, 2024 17:24
Campaigners for George Nkencho, who was shot dead by an armed garda outside his home in Clonee, Co Dublin three-and-a-half years ago, have gathered outside the Department of Justice.
513 deportation orders issued up to the end of April
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1447075-asylum-applications/
Published: May 2, 2024 17:05
A Cabinet sub-committee on migration has heard there were 513 deportation orders issued up to the end of April.
Three Irish men charged over 60 Melbourne burglaries
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1447064-irish-burglaries-australia/
Published: May 2, 2024 16:09
Three Irish men have been charged in connection with more than 60 "sophisticated residential burglaries" in Australia.
Protesters at RTÉ call for Eurovision boycott over Israel
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1447061-eurovision-protest/
Published: May 2, 2024 16:00
Protesters calling for a boycott of this year's Eurovision song contest have gathered outside RTÉ headquarters in Donnybrook.
Man acquitted of biting off part of brother's finger
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0502/1447059-acquitted-finger-bite/
Published: May 2, 2024 15:42
A man accused of biting off part of his brother's finger during a family wedding celebration was today acquitted by a jury at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Air Corps member 'penalised' for protected disclosure
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0502/1447056-dail-protected-discolsure/
Published: May 2, 2024 15:38
The Dáil has heard that several long-serving members of the Air Corps have been penalised for having made protective disclosures which flagged concerns over health and safety.
Bus driver's behaviour towards mum 'totally unacceptable'
Published: May 2, 2024 15:30
A bus driver who treated a mother of two disabled children "unacceptably" and "as if he was doing her a favour" as she tried to board with a buggy and a toddler in heavy rain has cost his former employer €5,000 in compensation.
Man jailed for 'bizarre' assault on 97-year-old wife
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0502/1447042-wicklow-assault/
Published: May 2, 2024 14:52
A Wicklow pensioner has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for a violent assault on his then 97-year-old wife at their family home last year with an object believed to be his walking stick.
Man held after apparent attempt to abduct child in Dublin
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1447046-child-abduction/
Published: May 2, 2024 14:41
Gardaà have arrested a man after an apparent attempt to abduct a 2-year-old child in Dublin city this afternoon.
Prosecutors seek more fines for Trump over gag order
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1447031-trump-trial/
Published: May 2, 2024 14:03
New York prosecutors on Thursday will ask the judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial to impose more fines on the former US president for violating a gag order.
Burke's mother accuses newspaper of 'making up lies'
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1447018-enoch-burke/
Published: May 2, 2024 12:56
Enoch Burke's mother Martina has told the High Court she is not directing him to remain in Mountjoy prison.
Georgia's 'foreign agent' bill deemed unacceptable by EU
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1447014-georgia-foreign-agents/
Published: May 2, 2024 12:40
A senior European Union official warned the Georgian government that its proposed legislation on "foreign agents" was unacceptable and would be an obstacle to the country's hopes of joining the EU if adopted in its current form.
Gaza homes could take 80 years to rebuild - UN Report
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1446951-gaza-rebuild-un/
Published: May 2, 2024 11:48
Rebuilding homes in Gaza could drag into the next century if the pace follows the trend of previous conflicts, according to a UN report.
Dentists concerned over tooth extractions from children
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2024/0502/1446980-dentists/
Published: May 2, 2024 10:53
Dentists are extracting up to 20 baby teeth from children as young as two due to tooth severe decay.
Nearly a fifth of children have gone to bed hungry - HBSC
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1446952-children-health-survey/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:53
A survey on the health and well-being of children has found less than a quarter are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines, while nearly a fifth have gone to bed hungry, because of a lack of available food.
Road safety appeal to motorists ahead of Bank Holiday
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446964-road-safety/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:51
The Road Safety Authority and An Garda SÃochána are renewing their appeal to all motorists to act responsibly when travelling on the roads and are calling on all drivers to slow down.
John Swinney confirms bid for SNP leadership
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0502/1446963-snp/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:48
Former deputy first minister John Swinney has become the first candidate to declare he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
RTÉ Board not told of decision to set up barter account
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446954-rte-reports/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:27
New Government reports examining RTÉ have found poor governance at the organisation where the culture also needs to be improved.
Man arrested over public order offences at Wicklow hotel
https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2024/0502/1446949-wicklow-arrest/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:19
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in Co Wicklow earlier this week during which builders renovating a hotel were shouted at and told to leave the site.
Stardust families call for reform of State inquest system
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446946-stardust-inquests/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:16
Legal representatives for the families of the Stardust victims have called for reform of how inquests are carried out.
Airspace restrictions for rocket launch in Laois
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1446941-rocket-launch-laois/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:10
A temporary airspace restriction is in place in Laois as rockets are set to be launched in Emo this afternoon.
Risks to patients not 'fully managed' in UHL, HIQA finds
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1446932-uhl-emergency-department/
Published: May 2, 2024 09:00
A new unannounced inspection of the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick has found that the risks of harm to patients are not being fully managed.
TikTok and Universal agree new music licensing deal
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446921-tiktok-universal-music/
Published: May 2, 2024 08:00
Universal Music Group and TikTok said that they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore the label's songs and artists to the social media platform.
Tallaght residents outline voting intentions before polls
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446907-local-elections-tallaght/
Published: May 2, 2024 07:55
On 7 June the people of Ireland will be asked to cast their ballot in the local and European elections, but many people will stay at home.
Man to appear in court over fatal London sword attack
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446918-sword-attack/
Published: May 2, 2024 07:32
A 36-year-old man is to appear in court charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy in a sword attack in east London.
Scientists reconstruct skull of 75,000-year-old woman
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446910-neanderthal/
Published: May 2, 2024 06:57
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton found in the foothills of Iraq is believed to have been a woman aged in her mid-forties, according to researchers who pieced her skull back together.
Harry Potter watercolour for auction at record estimate
Published: May 2, 2024 06:33
An original watercolour for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone has been put up for auction with an estimate of more than £400,000 (€468,000).
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446897-arizona-abortion/
Published: May 2, 2024 05:28
Legislators in Arizona's upper house have voted to repeal an 1864 law banning abortion, a month after the state's supreme court said the Civil War-era rule was valid.
Need for better communication on immigration - Martin
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446895-immigration/
Published: May 2, 2024 05:11
Communication and engagement on the immigration issue must improve on all fronts, the Tánaiste has told a meeting of the Fianna Fáil party.
Explained: What is Israel's war cabinet and who is in it
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0502/1446871-war-cabinet/
Published: May 2, 2024 05:00
Just six men will decide whether and when Israel launches a ground invasion of Rafah in the coming days.
Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI investment in Malaysia
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446893-microsoft-ai-malaysia/
Published: May 2, 2024 04:27
Microsoft pledged a $2.2 billion (€2 billion) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia to help develop the country's AI infrastructure.
Arrests of demonstrators continue on US campuses
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0502/1446892-arrests-demonstrators-us/
Published: May 2, 2024 03:41
Police tore down a protest encampment at the University of Texas, arresting more than a dozen people, as unrest over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza simmered on US campuses.
Death toll from south China road collapse rises to 36
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0502/1446890-china-road-collapse/
Published: May 2, 2024 02:13
The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China has risen to 36, state media have said.
US Democrats press Biden to prevent assault on Rafah
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0502/1446888-us-rafah-assault/
Published: May 2, 2024 00:58
US President Joe Biden's administration faced renewed pressure from his fellow Democrats to influence Israel not to launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah, the city where almost half of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people have taken refuge.
US accuses Russia of using 'chemical weapon' in Ukraine
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0502/1446887-us-russia-chemical/
Published: May 2, 2024 00:16
The US State Department accused Russia of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, while also announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
€71 million collected in migrant registration card fees
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446886-migrant-card-fees/
Published: May 1, 2024 23:32
The Department of Justice collected more than €71 million from issuing migrant registration cards in 2013, the highest total ever recorded.
UK local elections vote could determine Sunak's fate
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0502/1446882-england-local-elections/
Published: May 1, 2024 23:27
Polls open this morning in England in local elections which are being seen as a crucial indicator of the state of the parties ahead of a general election later this year.
BBC raises alleged surveillance of journalist by police
https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0502/1446873-kearney-surveillance/
Published: May 1, 2024 23:01
The BBC in Northern Ireland has begun a legal process to establish whether a senior journalist was subjected to alleged police surveillance.
All Ireland Drama Festival gets under way in Athlone
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0502/1446867-all-ireland-drama-festival/
Published: May 1, 2024 23:00
Amateur drama is taking centre stage in Athlone, Co Westmeath as the first competitors in the 2024 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival take to the boards later.
Jailed Kremlin critic needs 'urgent' medical care - UK
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446879-russia-critic-kara-murza/
Published: May 1, 2024 22:10
The UK has called on Russia to release jailed Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza for "urgent medical treatment".
Soc Dems drop Dún Laoghaire candidate after 'review'
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0501/1446869-soc-dems/
Published: May 1, 2024 20:09
A German-born Jewish woman with Israeli citizenship who has lived in Ireland for more than five years has been deselected as a Social Democrats local election candidate.
Man charged with murder of boy in London sword attack
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446868-sword-attack/
Published: May 1, 2024 19:51
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a sword attack in east London.
State Exams Commission apologises over delay in LC paper
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446864-state-exams/
Published: May 1, 2024 19:24
The State Examinations Commission is reviewing the circumstances which led to a delay in issuing exam papers for a Leaving Certificate exam that students sat this morning and has apologised to schools and candidates affected.
IPAs promised safer accommodation in Crooksling
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446862-migrants-crooksling/
Published: May 1, 2024 19:15
Three buses carrying International Protection Applicants were escorted to Crooksling near Tallaght this morning where the IPAs have been promised safe accommodation.
Weinstein to be retried after rape conviction overturned
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0501/1446857-harvey-weinstein-latest-us/
Published: May 1, 2024 18:52
Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has said, a week after the state's highest court threw out his 2020 rape conviction.
Burke rejects argument he damaged his own reputation
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0501/1446853-enoch-burke-court/
Published: May 1, 2024 18:09
Teacher Enoch Burke has denied that his own behaviour had led to reputational damage rather than a newspaper article he claims defamed him.
Ex-scout leader jailed for indecent assault of five boys
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0501/1446850-scout-leader/
Published: May 1, 2024 18:09
An 80-year-old former scout leader has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for abusing five young boys, all scouts, in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Passenger cap at Dublin Airport will cost jobs, daa warns
Published: May 1, 2024 16:26
The chief executive of Dublin Airport operator daa has warned that the passenger cap at the airport will cost jobs next year and the year after, while it awaits a planning decision on increasing it from the current 32 million a year to 40 million.
Nine static speed safety cameras to be rolled out
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446822-speed-cameras/
Published: May 1, 2024 15:14
Gardaà have announced the locations of nine static speed safety cameras, which are aimed to be fully operational by the end of 2024.
Irish tech firm partners with Minecraft Education
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446807-prodigy-learning/
Published: May 1, 2024 15:02
Irish-headquartered global education technology company, Prodigy Learning, has announced that it is officially joining forces with Minecraft Education.
School takes High Court action over denial of extra SNAs
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446816-school-snas/
Published: May 1, 2024 14:56
A primary school in the midlands has launched High Court proceedings over the National Council for Special Education's refusal to allocate it additional special needs assistants.
27 candidates to contest Midlands North West constituency
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0501/1446811-midlands-northwest/
Published: May 1, 2024 14:30
The field of candidates contesting the Midlands North West constituency has narrowed slightly, with the withdrawal of one of those seeking election.
RTÉ employee jailed for possession of child pornography
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0501/1446805-justin-greene-court/
Published: May 1, 2024 14:00
A former RTÉ employee has been jailed for a year for possessing sexual images of children.
Former Donegal priest to be sentenced for sexual assault
https://www.rte.ie/news/crime/2024/0501/1446801-crossan-court-latest/
Published: May 1, 2024 13:14
A former priest will be sentenced next Wednesday for sexually assaulting and indecently assaulting a young boy in Co Donegal in the 1980s and 1990s.
New electric vehicle sales drop over 40% in April
Published: May 1, 2024 12:30
The number of new electric vehicles sold in April dropped over 41% when compared to the same month last year, new figures show.
Taoiseach no interest in being 'pawn in British politics'
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0501/1446781-migration-uk/
Published: May 1, 2024 12:00
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that he has no interest in Ireland "being used as a pawn in British politics", and called on the UK to honour its agreements on migration.
'Serious issues' with how UHL operates - Taoiseach
https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2024/0501/1446776-munster-uhl/
Published: May 1, 2024 11:54
There are "serious issues" in relation to how University Hospital Limerick (UHL) operates, particularly given the increase in staffing in recent years, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said.
Satchwell murder trial to begin next April
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2024/0501/1446779-satchwell-court/
Published: May 1, 2024 11:45
Richard Satchwell, who is charged with murdering his wife after the discovery of her body buried beneath the stairwell of their Co Cork home, will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court in April next year.
Three injured in apparent stabbing at UK school
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0501/1446768-england-school/
Published: May 1, 2024 11:16
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested this morning for attempted murder after three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a school in northern England, police said, days after a similar incident in Wales.
Govt launches 'Be Summer Ready' campaign
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446761-summer-ready/
Published: May 1, 2024 10:53
The Government has launched its Be Summer Ready campaign, which provides advice for people using beaches and when travelling abroad.
Unions criticise delayed publication of HSE strategy
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0501/1446739-health-unions-unhappy/
Published: May 1, 2024 09:40
Health unions have said that the delayed publication of a Health Service Executive (HSE) "pay and numbers" strategy is disrupting health services.
Potential cyberattack involving telecom company Magnet+
Published: May 1, 2024 09:03
Telecoms company Magnet+ is investigating an attempted cyberattack after the company said its internal security systems detected an unauthorised access attempt on its IT services network on 8 April.
Two young people killed in crash on A5 in Tyrone
https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0501/1446726-psni-crash-omagh/
Published: May 1, 2024 08:33
Two young people have died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone.
People being moved from Mount St to 'number of sites'
Published: May 1, 2024 08:09
People seeking asylum being moved from tents on Mount Street are being moved to facilities where they will have "all the wrap-around services", according to Minister For Trade, Enterprise and Employment Peter Burke .
'Unlivable' conditions for asylum seekers on Mount St
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446714-mount-street-reax/
Published: May 1, 2024 07:56
Conditions for people living in tents on Mount Street in Dublin were "unlivable", the co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland Lucky Khambule has said.
Key questions about new Troubles law
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446702-legacy-questions/
Published: May 1, 2024 07:25
Ireland a 'clear outlier' with large households - ESRI
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446706-esri-household-size/
Published: May 1, 2024 07:16
Ireland is a "clear outlier" in having larger households than other European countries, the Economic and Social Research Institute has said.
US 'determined' to get Israel-Hamas deal 'now' - Blinken
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446692-israel-gaza/
Published: May 1, 2024 06:33
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal, as he started talks with Israel's leadership.
Just 162 asylum seekers returned to UK under previous legislation
https://www.rte.ie/news/primetime/2024/0501/1446696-asylum-seekers/
Published: May 1, 2024 06:31
New figures from the Department of Justice show that only 162 asylum seekers were returned to the UK over six years, when a previous reciprocal return agreement with the UK was in operation under the Dublin III Regulation.
Multi-agency operation to move people from Mount Street
https://www.rte.ie/news/dublin/2024/0501/1446689-mount-street/
Published: May 1, 2024 06:29
A multi-agency operation is under way to move people from Mount Street in Dublin, where they have been living in tents.
Child benefit extension to 18-year-olds comes into effect
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0501/1446693-child-benefit/
Published: May 1, 2024 06:15
Changes extending child benefit to 18-year-olds who remain in full-time education or who have a disability have come into effect.
UK sends first person to Rwanda under voluntary scheme
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0501/1446691-uk-rwanda-flight/
Published: May 1, 2024 06:07
A man who was unsuccessful in a bid to claim asylum in the UK has been sent to Rwanda, under a voluntary scheme separate to the government's flagship deportation plan.
Man due in court over assault of woman in nursing home
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446688-nursing-home-midlands/
Published: May 1, 2024 05:20
A 54-year-old man is due in court after being charged in connection with an attack on an elderly woman at a nursing home in the midlands on Monday night.
South Korea holds talks on joining part of the AUKUS deal
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446686-south-korea-aukus/
Published: May 1, 2024 05:00
South Korea has held talks on joining a part of the AUKUS defence deal between the US, Britain and Australia, Defence Minister Shin Won-sik said, only weeks after the pact said it would hold formal talks on Japan's entry.
RTÉ Lyric FM celebrates 25 years on air
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446655-lyric-anniversary/
Published: May 1, 2024 05:00
RTÉ Lyric FM first hit the airwaves 25 years ago today with its debut broadcast at noon on 1 May 1999.
Troubles legacy rules an 'affront to justice' - Amnesty
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446653-legacy/
Published: May 1, 2024 05:00
New Troubles legacy rules, which take effect today in Northern Ireland and prevent access to the courts, are a "complete affront to justice", a civil rights body has said.
US to reduce arms licensing burden for UK and Australia
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0501/1446685-us-reduce-arms-licensing/
Published: May 1, 2024 04:32
The US State Department unveiled its proposal to reduce licensing requirements for transferring military equipment and sensitive technology to Australia and Britain as part of the AUKUS defence project.
Florida abortion ban starts in heat of US election battle
Published: May 1, 2024 03:37
Florida braced for one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States to take effect today, with vice president Kamala Harris visiting to hammer Donald Trump on a key issue in the 2024 election.
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446683-georgia-police-protesters/
Published: May 1, 2024 03:13
Pro-EU demonstrators in Georgia built barricades outside parliament today after police used tear gas and rubber bullets against thousands of protesters
Violence against women 'national crisis'- Australian PM
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446681-australian-violence-crisis/
Published: May 1, 2024 01:43
Australia's prime minister today declared violence against women a "scourge" and a "national crisis", days after protests in several major cities.
Heavy rains leave 5 dead and 18 missing in Brazil
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446679-brazil-deaths-heavy-rain/
Published: May 1, 2024 01:10
Five people died and 18 were reported missing as torrential rains lashed southern Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul, regional authorities said yesterday.
US Senate approves bill to ban Russian uranium imports
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0501/1446678-us-senate-russia-bill/
Published: May 1, 2024 00:22
The US Senate approved legislation to bar imports of Russian uranium, as the United States continues to seek to disrupt Russia's efforts in its war against Ukraine.
Russian missile attack kills three in Ukraine's Odesa
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2024/0501/1446677-russian-missile-odesa/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:55
A Russian missile attack killed three people in Odesa, the mayor of the southwestern Ukrainian port city said early today.
US set to reclassify cannabis as a low-risk drug
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0501/1446676-us-reclassify-cannabis/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:42
US president Joe Biden's administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said yesterday -a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
Columbia threatens to expel students occupying building
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2024/0501/1446674-columbia-university-protesters/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:16
Columbia University officials threatened academic expulsion of students who seized and occupied a classroom building, intensifying a nearly two-week standoff between administrators and pro-Palestinian activists
Consumers to pay more as carbon tax increases
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0501/1446656-carbon-tax-increase/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:01
The rate of carbon tax will increase today with consumers of carbon fuels set to pay more for such products.
New targets for female representation at senior levels
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0501/1446643-female-representation/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:01
Balance for Better Business has today launched a new strategy, targets and roadmap to improve gender balance at board and leadership level among businesses in Ireland.
Trade unions to mark May Day
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0501/1446642-may-day/
Published: April 30, 2024 23:01
Trade unions will mark May Day today which is celebrated as International Workers' Day.
Explained: How the Common Travel Area impacts migration
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0430/1446646-immigration-explainer/
Published: April 30, 2024 19:39
The movement of people between Ireland and the UK is governed by the Common Travel Area - RTÉ journalist Dyane Connor examines how this agreement impacts the issue of migration.
CHI warns of dangers of ride-on lawnmowers to children
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0430/1446645-chi-lawnmower-children/
Published: April 30, 2024 19:34
Children's Health Ireland has warned parents to never allow children on or near a ride-on lawnmower, adding that at least two children present to a hospital each season following accidents on the vehicles.
Man charged with assault of elderly woman in nursing home
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0430/1446649-nursing-home-midlands/
Published: April 30, 2024 19:26
A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attack on an elderly woman at a nursing home in the Midlands last night.
First round of CAO offers to be issued on 28 August
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0430/1446641-cao-offers-leaving-certificate/
Published: April 30, 2024 18:48
The first round of this year's CAO college offers will be made on Wednesday 28 August, the Central Applications Office has said.
Man bit off part of brother's finger at party, court told
Published: April 30, 2024 17:29
A man who claimed his brother bit off part of his finger at a party celebrating his wedding has denied under cross-examination that he attacked the accused first.
Council worker wins €45k for pregnancy-related dismissal
Published: April 30, 2024 16:13
A Donegal County Council employee who had temporary contracts renewed year after year only to be left out of work after telling her bosses she was pregnant has won €45,000 for her discriminatory dismissal nearly five years ago.
Two men charged over felling of famous tree in UK
https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2024/0430/1446610-sycamore-gap-tree/
Published: April 30, 2024 16:00
Two men have been charged with causing criminal damage following the felling of a famous Sycamore Gap tree in northeast England last year.
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