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‘Not too late’ for Ukraine to win war, NATO chief says

The head of NATO has said it is “not too late” for Ukraine to win against Russia despite Moscow’s mounting advances, promising more Western help is on its way. Jens Stoltenberg was in Ukraine when Russia claimed the capture of two eastern villages in 24 hours, rushing an advance in …

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Man with Down syndrome seeks High Court action on housing

A man with Down syndrome who wants to live independently has brought a High Court challenge aimed at compelling Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Dublin to assess his suitability for social housing. The action has been taken by David Johnstone, who lives at his family’s home in Cabinteely and for …

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Electrified DART+ plan moves a step closer

Iarnród Éireann’s plan to introduce battery and electric-operated trains for the greater Dublin region in place of its current diesel train stock is edging a step closer. In September, the first two trains will be shipped to Ireland and will undergo testing before becoming operational in late 2025 on an …

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Young people call for more road safety classes in schools

The inaugural meeting of the new Road Safety Youth Forum was held at the Ombudsman for Children’s office in Dublin. It has been convened by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to enable the participants to identify and discuss common issues of concern on the roads affecting young people. A total …

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Ex-PC who filmed wife with colleague avoids jail term

An “obsessed” former UK police constable convicted of stalking his estranged policewoman wife who he caught having sex with a colleague has walked free from court. Gavin Harper, 45, discovered the pair in a Screwfix car park in Birkenhead, Merseyside, after he secretly placed a tracker device on the underside …

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Depardieu to be tried in October for sexual assault

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried in October for the sexual assault of two women, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. French police questioned the 75-year-old today before releasing him. In a separate case, Mr Depardieu was charged with rape in 2020 and forced to put his career on …

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Depardieu to be tried in October for sexual assault

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried in October for the sexual assault of two women, the Paris prosecutor’s office has said. French police questioned the 75-year-old today before releasing him. In a separate case, Mr Depardieu was charged with rape in 2020 and forced to put his career on …

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New Croagh Patrick pilgrim path opens after three years

A pathway running from the base to the summit of Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo has been officially opened after the completion of a three-year building project carried out by hand. Thousands of tonnes of rock and soil were removed from the Reek to make it safe and accessible, as …

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Community worker accused of stealing socks wins €15,000

A veteran community worker of 27 years who was accused of theft and sacked for taking a pair of knitted socks she said she thought were going to be dumped has been awarded €15,000 for unfair dismissal. The Workplace Relations Commission made the award in a decision published today on …

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21-month sentence for man who sexually assaulted woman

A man who sexually assaulted a woman and followed her on to a train has been jailed for 21 months. 58-year-old Abderrahmane El Aaour, who is living in hostel accommodation, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexual assault of the then 20- year-old woman in a suburb of …

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