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It is understood the body of 35-year-old Ali Sohrabi was discovered this morning, and foul play is not suspected
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Man charged with murder of Masumeh Manojan found dead
A man charged with the murder of a woman in Co Galway last month has been found dead in his cell in Castlerea Prison.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580330-ali-sohrabi-death/
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Paris endured another sweltering day after temperatures in the French capital hit a June record of 40.9C yesterday, while parts of southern England and Wales were facing another day of record-breaking temperatures with a peak of around 37C in some areas
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Schools shut in France as heatwave grips much of Europe
The mayor of Paris has told citizens to slow down as large parts of Western Europe remained in the grip of a deadly heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, and shut schoo...
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0625/1580278-heatwave-europe/
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Lewis Capaldi has been added to the bill of this year's Electric Picinic in Co Laois
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Electric Picnic confirms Lewis Capaldi for line-up
After much speculation, Lewis Capaldi has been added to the bill of this year's Electric Picinic in Co Laois.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0625/1580294-electric-picnic-confirms-lewis-capaldi-for-line-up/
about 3 hours ago
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Ryanair has adjusted its family seating policy after an investigation was launched in the UK into it charging parents to sit with their children on flights
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Ryanair announces 'tweak' to its family seating policy
Ryanair said it has adjusted its family seating policy, after an investigation was launched into it charging parents to sit with their children.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0625/1580280-ryanair-seat-allocation-policy/
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The programme brings in the voices and experiences of biological children, known as "children who foster" as they can play an important role in welcoming children in care into their families
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Fostering programme seeks to recognise role of children
A new support programme has been launched to support families with children who take in foster children across Ireland.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580279-foster-care-programme/
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Beaumont Hospital in Dublin has apologised for governance and control failures identified in its 2024 accounts and said it was never its intention to withhold information from the Public Accounts Committee.
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Beaumont Hospital apologises over governance failures
Beaumont Hospital in Dublin has apologised for governance and control failures identified in its 2024 accounts.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580199-beaumont-hospital-pac/
about 5 hours ago
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Thousands of people were feared dead after two powerful earthquakes caused widescale destruction in and around the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
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Thousands feared dead after earthquakes hit Venezuela
Thousands of people were feared dead after two powerful earthquakes caused destruction in and around the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0625/1580221-venezuela-earthquake/
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A Status Yellow High Temperature warning for Ireland has been extended into Saturday, with Met Éireann saying the all-time record temperature for Ireland could also be “challenged” today
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All-time high temperature record could be broken today
Met Éireann has said that the all-time high temperature record for Ireland could be broken today.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580210-weather-ireland
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A Status Yellow high temperature warning has been extended until 9am on Saturday.
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All-time high temperature record could be broken today
Met Éireann has said that the all-time high temperature record for Ireland could be broken today.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580210-weather-ireland/
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Dozens of people have been killed and over 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela | Follow live updates
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'Devastating number of deaths' in Venezuela - Trump
Follow live coverage as Venezuela devastated after two powerful earthquakes strike this morning.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0625/1580229-venezuela-tracker/
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Beaumont Hospital in Dublin is set to apologise for governance and control failures identified in its 2024 accounts and will say it was never its intention to withhold information from the Public Accounts Committee.
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Beaumont Hospital to apologise over governance failures
Beaumont Hospital in Dublin is set to apologise for governance and control failures identified in its 2024 accounts.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580199-beaumont-hospital-pac/
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Mobile operator Three Ireland has said that it blocked more than 26 million suspected scam calls and intercepted over 455,000 fraudulent SMS messages in 2025.
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Three Ireland blocked over 26 million scam calls in 2025
Mobile operator Three Ireland said it blocked more than 26 million suspected scam calls and intercepted over 455,000 fraudulent SMS messages in 2025.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0625/1580212-three-scam-calls/
about 9 hours ago
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Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers have said in one of the first evaluations of the measures.
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Australia teen social media ban has little impact - study
Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers have said in one of the first evaluations of the measures.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0625/1580220-australia-social-media/
about 9 hours ago
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with US President Donald Trump at the White House using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback.
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NATO chief tries to ease tensions with Trump
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with US President Donald Trump at the White House using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0625/1580224-nato-us/
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Met Éireann has said that the all-time high temperature record for Ireland could be broken today.
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All-time high temperature record could be broken today
Met Éireann has said that the all-time high temperature record for Ireland could be broken today.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0625/1580210-weather-ireland/
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The ESRI has warned of "second-round effects" on prices later this year as a result of higher energy costs.
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More price rises on the way later this year - ESRI
The Economic and Social Research Institute has warned of "second-round effects" on prices later this year as a result of higher energy costs.
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0625/1580207-esri-economic-commentary/
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Powerful twin earthquakes that shook Venezuela have killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700, interim president Delcy Rodriguez has said.
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32 dead, 700 injured as twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
Powerful twin earthquakes that shook Venezuela have killed at least 32 people and injured more than 700.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0625/1580221-venezuela-earthquake/
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Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary with a political rally, the start of festivities shaped by controversy over his polarising approach to governing and efforts to remake Washington.
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Trump kicks off US's 250th birthday with rally
President Donald Trump opened a 16-day celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary with a campaign-style rally.
https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2026/0625/1580233-us-250-rally/
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British Transport Police said of those injured in last Friday's crash, 40 people remain in hospital, with four of those "still in a critical condition"
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Train driver killed in UK crash 'passed' red stop signal
A UK train driver killed in a collision between two trains went past a red stop signal and braked only seconds before the crash, British rail investigators said.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0624/1580188-uk-train-crash-investigation/
about 22 hours ago
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Despite the positive role outlined by An Coimisiún Toghchán, a large majority of submissions to the research viewed posters in a negative or very negative light
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Election posters play a key role in engagement - report
Election posters play an important part in public engagement with the electoral process, despite environmental and hazardous location concerns, a report from An Coimisiún Toghchán says.
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0624/1580179-election-posters/
about 22 hours ago
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The High Court is seeking further information from Greek authorities before ruling on the extradition of an Irish man wanted on a human trafficking charge, after hearing that jails there are effectively "being run by the prisoners" due to overcrowding
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Extradition case hears Greek prisons 'run by prisoners'
The High Court is seeking further information from Greek authorities before ruling on the extradition of an Irish man wanted on a human trafficking charge
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0624/1580169-human-trafficking/
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According to figures released by the Department of Justice the number of people seeking international protection fell by almost a third last year after reaching a record high in 2024
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Numbers seeking international protection falls by 29%
The number of people seeking international protection fell by almost a third last year after reaching a record high in 2024, according to figures released by the Department of Justice.
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0624/1580162-international-protection-figures/
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What is believed to be the original 'flag of truce' shown during the surrender on Moore Street in the 1916 Rising has been sold at auction for €62,000.
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Easter Rising 'flag of truce' sold for €62,000 at auction
What is believed to be the original 'flag of truce' shown during the surrender on Moore Street in the 1916 Rising has been sold at auction for €62,000.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0624/1580082-1916-truce-flag/
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Iarnród Éireann has said its services in north Dublin have resumed after major disruption earlier due to damaged overhead lines.
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North Dublin rail services resume after major disruption
Iarnród Éireann has said its services in north Dublin have resumed after major disruption earlier due to damaged overhead lines.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580047-rail-disruption-dublin/
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The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has said that inspections at Iranian atomic sites were "going to happen" but did not offer a specific timeline.
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IAEA says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has said that inspections at Iranian atomic sites were "going to happen" but did not offer a specific timeline.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0624/1580128-middle-east/
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Gardaí are appealing to anyone resident in Ireland who believes they are a victim of a criminal act relating to the Presbyterian Church to contact them
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Garda appeal over Presbyterian Church abuse investigation
Gardaí are appealing to anyone resident in Ireland who believes they are a victim of a criminal act relating to the Presbyterian Church to contact them.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580124-gardai-presbyterian-church/
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Ukrainian strikes on Crimea triggered power outages in its largest city, Sevastopol, both sides have reported, as Ukraine intensifies its attempts to cut off the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014
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Ukrainian drone strikes cut power to city in Crimea
Ukrainian strikes on Crimea triggered power outages in its largest city, Sevastopol, both sides have reported, as Ukraine intensifies its attempts to cut off the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 201...
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0624/1580103-ukraine-russia/
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The Taoiseach accused Sinn Féin of playing politics, saying the Government will keep the matter under review and act accordingly on petrol and diesel excise cuts before the Dáil recess
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Energy prices will rise during Dáil recess - opposition
Diesel will go up by 32c and petrol will go up by 27c from the beginning of August unless the Government extends the fuel excise cuts, the Dáil has heard.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580122-dail-energy-prices/
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Both governments agreed to advance cooperation across clean energy, education and trade and collaborate more closely around sports diplomacy
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Irish and Welsh govts agree closer ties at forum
The First Minister of Wales is in Dublin on his first overseas trip since taking office to attend the sixth Ireland-Wales Forum.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580116-ireland-wales-forum/
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Ireland could experience "tropical nights" tonight and tomorrow, Met Éireann has said.
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Potential 'tropical nights' forecast during heat spell
Ireland could experience "tropical nights" tonight and tomorrow, Met Éireann has said.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580063-hot-weather-ireland/
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The HSE has confirmed that the service was over budget by €400m at the end of last month
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HSE €400m over budget at end of May, committee told
The HSE has confirmed that the service was over budget by €400m at the end of last month.
https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2026/0624/1580098-health-committee-hse/
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What is believed to be the original 'flag of truce' shown during the surrender on Moore Street in the 1916 Rising will be auctioned later.
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Easter Rising 'flag of truce' to be sold at auction
What is believed to be the original 'flag of truce' shown during the surrender on Moore Street in the 1916 Rising is set to be auctioned.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0624/1580082-1916-truce-flag/
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A man in his 20s has died following a road crash in Co Kerry early this morning.
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Man, 20s, dies following road crash in Co Kerry
A man in his 20s has died following a road crash in Co Kerry early this morning.
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0624/1580070-kerry-crash/
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Met Éireann has said the current spell of high temperatures should peak tomorrow, with the potential for the all-time record to be broken
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Hot spell peak could see new all-time high - Met Éireann
Met Éireann has said the current spell of high temperatures should peak tomorrow, with the potential for the all-time record to be broken.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580063-hot-weather-ireland/
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A new study shows the severe social, economic and wellbeing impacts that congestion is having on the M50's users.
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Here's what M50 users have to say about congestion on that road
A new study shows the severe social, economic and wellbeing impacts that congestion is having on the motorway's users
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0624/1579895-m50-congestion-drivers-survey-results-impacts-transport/
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An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use.
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Decriminalise personal-use drug possession, cttee says
An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use.
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0624/1580028-drugs-committee/
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More than 20 of Europe's top scientists and researchers are in Dublin this week for a meeting of the European Research Council
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Europe's top scientists, researchers to gather in Dublin
More than 20 of Europe's top scientists and researchers are in Dublin this week for a meeting of the European Research Council.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580003-european-research-council-dublin/
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Cancelling perishable product orders at short notice, late payments, and a fear of backlash for reporting unfair trading practices are among the main issues suppliers encounter when dealing with grocery retailers and wholesalers
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Late payments among issues for suppliers, survey finds
Cancelling perishable product orders at short notice, late payments, and a fear of backlash for reporting unfair trading practices are among the main issues suppliers encounter when dealing with groce...
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0624/1579994-grocery-retailers-whoesalers-survey/
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Europe is braced for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries
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Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar
Europe is braced for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0624/1580039-europe-heatwave/
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The Cabinet has been warned by the ministers of Finance and Housing that urgent action is needed to address the significant amounts of derelict property under State ownership
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Ministers urged to act on derelict State properties
The Cabinet has been warned that urgent action is needed to address the significant amounts of derelict property under State ownership.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580044-dereliction-property/
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The Children’s Rights Alliance has called on Government to consider the "very real danger" that exists through the rapid advance of AI technologies without proper regulation or regard for children’s safety or welfare
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Children at risk of 'very real danger' from AI
The Children's Rights Alliance has called on Government to consider the "very real danger" that exists through the rapid advance of AI technologies without proper regulation or regard for children's s...
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0624/1580023-ai-technology/
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The US Senate has backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran
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US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war
The US Senate has backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt US military action against Iran.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0624/1580043-us-senate-vote/
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Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board
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Alcohol dependence down but more treated for harmful use
Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580024-alcohol-use-data/
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There will be significant disruption at times during Ireland's EU Presidency, which gets under way next Wednesday, according to gardaí
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'Significant disruption' expected during EU Presidency
There will be significant disruption at times during Ireland's EU Presidency, which gets under way next Wednesday, according to gardaí.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580009-ireland-eu-presidency/
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Iarnród Éireann has warned commuters to expect major disruption to northside DART, northern Commuter and Enterprise services this morning
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Commuters warned of 'major disruption' to train services
Iarnród Éireann has warned commuters to expect major disruption to northside DART, northern Commuter and Enterprise services.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0624/1580047-rail-disruption-dublin/
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Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has secured a €58,000 reduction against a High Court award of almost €1 million to a former Limerick senior hurler.
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Ex hurler's €1m payout from Johnson & Johnson cut by €58k
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has secured a €58,000 reduction against a High Court award of almost €1 million to a former Limerick senior hurler.
https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0623/1580031-mark-keane/
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Several whistleblowers who have reported wrongdoing and poor practice in State-run organisations have called for greater protections for those who make protected disclosures
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Whistleblowers want greater protections with disclosures
Several whistleblowers who have reported wrongdoing and poor practice in State-run organisations have called for greater protections for those who make protected disclosures.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0623/1580018-world-whistleblowers-day/
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The Minister for Transport has said that Dublin Airport's passenger cap "does not serve the State well" and "does not serve the people of the region well"
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Passenger cap 'does not serve State well', Dáil hears
The Minister for Transport has said that Dublin Airport's passenger cap "does not serve the State well" and "does not serve the people of the region well".
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0623/1580011-passenger-cap-legislation/
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Google and energy storage company Energy Dome have announced plans for a battery storage facility near Rhode, Co Offaly.
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Google announces new energy storage facility in Offaly
Google and energy storage company Energy Dome have announced plans for a battery storage facility near Rhode, Co Offaly.
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0623/1579995-google-energy-storage-facility/
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New research suggests the number of homes affected by defective concrete blocks could be greater than initially thought
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Homes impacted by defective blocks could rise - research
New research suggests the number of homes affected by defective concrete blocks could be greater than initially thought.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0623/1579993-defective-concrete-blocks/
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