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Fines for driving offences to increase within weeks, Minister announces

Fines for motorists will increase, and in some cases, double, within a matter of weeks. That's according to Fine Gael Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, TD, who said that her department is working on the regulations and they would be in ...

26 Jul 2022 at 11:58

National News

Representative group calls for mandatory driving training for all frontline gardaí

A representative group has called on An Garda Síochana to introduce mandatory driving training for all frontline gardaí. The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has urged the training for all frontline officers, which would allow them ...

24 May 2022 at 14:39

Business

Union claims workers replacing sacked P&O staff face ‘poverty pay’

New crew on P&O ships will be paid at rates well below the minimum wage, a union has claimed amid continued anger over the sacking of 800 workers by the ferry giant. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) in the UK said it had ...

20 Mar 2022 at 12:37

Local News

Facial recognition software being considered for use by gardaí as part of proposed legislation

Gardaí may have access to facial recognition software thanks to new proposed legislation, it has been revealed. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD told rank and file gardaí at the annual Garda Representative Association ...

25 May 2022 at 14:25

National News

Family planning group wants 'flaws' in Irish abortion laws to be addressed in review

The Irish Family Planning Association has called for “robustness and rigour” in a review of the State’s abortion laws. It comes as the Government confirmed it has appointed barrister Marie O’Shea as the independent chair ...

26 Jan 2022 at 18:31

National News

Calls for legislation amid huge concerns over use of e-scooters

NCBI, the Irish Wheelchair Association and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, are leading calls for new legislation to govern the use of e-scooters in Ireland. They will present their concerns regarding the use of ...

19 Jan 2022 at 15:55

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Limerick's Sweeney McGann LLP wins three accolades at Irish Law Awards

Leading law firm Sweeney McGann LLP celebrated an impressive triple win at this year’s Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards, securing regional awards for Munster Civil Litigation Team of the Year, Munster Employment ...

15 Dec 2022 at 09:00

National News

Tributes pour in for 'TikTok solicitor' Richard Grogan as family thanks fans

The death of highly-respected solicitor Richard Grogan has prompted a flood of tributes on social media. His TikTok videos explaining items of law were extremely popular and earned him a significant social ...

25 Nov 2022 at 13:52

National News

New report finds vulnerable children ending up in care without proper interventions

A lack of joint-up service provision for mental health and other issues is resulting in some vulnerable children ending up in care without the proper interventions, according to the head of the Child Care ...

24 Nov 2021 at 11:27

Arts & Entertainment

Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen come face to face in new Harry Potter spinoff film

Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen face off as Albus Dumbledore and his evil nemesis Gellert Grindelwald in new posters for the latest instalment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series. A series of posters were ...

23 Feb 2022 at 12:03

National News

New consumer laws to crack down on fake reviews of businesses

New laws aimed at strengthening consumer rights and tackling fake business reviews have been unveiled by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar. Varadkar received ...

22 Feb 2022 at 15:54

National News

'Law is constantly changing' - Irish farmers advised to be aware of employment rules

An agribusiness services firm is advising Irish farmers to be aware of legal obligations to employees. Ifac has issued advice to farmers across the country to ensure they stay ahead of the ...

10 Mar 2023 at 10:40

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