Security hut at Department of Finance cost more than 1.4m euros, committee told
A security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance cost more than 1.4 million euros, it has emerged. John Conlon, chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW),…
Hospital inquiry told of concerns there were ‘systematic issues’ with water
A public health consultant said there were concerns of “systematic issues” with water at a major hospital, an inquiry was told. Dr Iain Kennedy, a public health consultant at NHS…
Zelensky urges world leaders against seeking ‘an out’ from war with Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged global leaders to stand with his country and not seek “an out” instead of a “real, just peace” more than two years into Russia’s…
B.C. judge orders $1.2M home returned to victim in shocking case of elder abuse
A “predator” who has gone on the lam has been found to have committed elder abuse and ordered to pay punitive damages to his victim, who is now 88 years…
Zara Aleena’s murderer refuses to attend court over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Zara Aleena’s murderer has refused to appear in court for a hearing over an alleged “inappropriate relationship” with a prison workshop instructor. Jordan McSweeney, 31, failed to appear via video…
Jewel thief suspect used extendable tool to steal £4k diamond necklace from Cash Converters, court told
A Belfast man allegedly used an extendable tool to steal a £4,000 diamond necklace from a Cash Converters store, the High Court heard today.
Eight protesters deny blocking London road in Bibby Stockholm demonstration
Eight people have denied obstructing a road in London after protesters allegedly blocked a coach set to take asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge. Nonki Azariah, 36; Felix Jennings,…
Leading medics warn of ‘profound public health crisis’ caused by plastics
Leading doctors have warned of the “profound public health crisis” caused by plastic pollution as they called for action ahead of UN negotiations to tackle the global issue. The Plastic…
Anthony Joshua: Training regime may have caused lapse that led to speeding
Boxer Anthony Joshua’s tough training regime may have led to a lapse in concentration that led him to speed in a 30mph zone, the athlete told court officials. The 34-year-old…
MPs set to vote on non-confidence motion, with similar votes to come
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will vote today on a motion that could — but likely won’t — bring down the minority Liberal government, and the Conservatives have already put…