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Skeletal remains found in east Cork thought to be human

Gardaí have found what are believed to be human remains in east county Cork. They were found by a garda with a search dog on the main Midleton to Whitegate road, around 5km from the village of Whitegate just after midday. The remains were skeletal and the scene has been …

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Google tells High Court DPC’s data inquiry ‘is flawed’

A High Court judge has directed that Google Ireland’s bid to challenge the Data Protection Commission’s decision to probe complaints about the internet giant processes personal data should be heard on notice to the DPC. Google Ireland claims that the DPC’s inquiry is flawed and has brought High Court judicial …

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New charges against man in Cork passport case

Three new charges have been brought against a 72-year-old American who is already facing charges of allegedly applying for passports in the names of babies who died in the 1950s. Randolph Kirk Parker, who is currently on remand in Cork Prison since his arrest last September, appeared in person before …

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Two men in court charged with murder of Kevin Conway

Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Kevin Conway in west Belfast earlier this month. The 26-year-old died after being shot several times at his home on 9 January. Mr Conway had been on bail charged with the murder of a man in a gang-related killing …

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Over 10,000 vacant homes brought back to use since 2020

10,820 vacant homes have been brought back into use since 2020, Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said. He said that in 2023, about 2,500 social homes were brought back into use. However, that number is fewer than in 2020, when the figure was over 3,600 and the amount of money …

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DUP set for crunch meeting on possible Stormont deal

The DUP is set for a crunch meeting tonight as its party leader briefs senior members on proposals aimed at ending Stormont’s power-sharing impasse. The DUP has been using a veto power to blockade Stormont ‘s devolved institutions for two years in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created …

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State’s mica and pyrite redress scheme to be expanded

The State’s mica and pyrite redress scheme is set to be expanded shortly. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien told RTÉ’s News at One that he plans to add further areas to the scheme in the coming weeks. “The scheme is taking hold across the affected region, not just in Donegal …

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Sentence hearing stopped after man assaulted in dock

The sentencing of a Dublin man for the sexual abuse of two young girls was halted at the Criminal Courts of Justice after the accused was assaulted in the dock in a “serious breach of security.” Two men approached the accused man in the dock while evidence was being heard …

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Centra to create 500 jobs in €27m expansion

Convenience retailer Centra says today it plans to open 20 new stores across the country, which will create 500 new jobs this year. The new jobs and shops are part of a €27m expansion programme by the Musgraves franchise brand. 40 existing stores will also be revamped as part of …

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Oliver Callan kicks off RTÉ Radio 1 morning show

Oliver Callan began his new RTÉ Radio 1 show this morning, after it was announced over a week ago that he was set to permanently take over Ryan Tubridy’s previous slot. The presenter and impressionist opened his new radio show by saying, “I suppose I’m not standing in for someone …

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