Ciara Phelan
Irish Daily Mirror
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Calls for eviction ban as number of Irish renters forced out of homes doubles in a year
According to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), most landlords are exiting the market because they want to sell their property. → Read More
The GAA says it likely can't offer Ukrainian refugees accommodation until after winter
The call from the Government is said to have come at 'a difficult time for the association' → Read More
2,120 primary school classes in Ireland have 30 pupils or more as teachers and students 'under severe pressure'
Exclusive: In some classrooms teachers were trying to cope with teaching up to 39 pupils which has been branded as 'shocking' → Read More
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion had to move back in with parents to save money for mortgage to buy own home
“We were really lucky that my parents had the space and they were welcoming and supportive." → Read More
Irish road rules: Change on the way in 'weeks' as motorists warned of driving behaviour
This year has seen an increase in road fatalities on the same time last year, with 94 deaths and 673 serious injuries to date in 2022 - a 42% increase in fatalities. → Read More
Over 3,000 children now homeless in Ireland as figures rise again
In total, 10,492 people were homeless in June - a 1.6%, or 167 additional people, in comparison to May → Read More
Former US President Donald Trump to visit Ireland again in the coming weeks with huge security operation in place
It’s also understood members of Trump’s family are expected to travel to Co Clare. → Read More
Taoiseach doesn't rule out future run to be President of Ireland but 'hasn't given it any consideration'
“I haven’t thought of this at all now, Jesus. I haven’t even ruled it in certainly. I haven’t given it any consideration." → Read More
People accused of rape will have to 'prove' to jury they had consent under major new laws before Cabinet
The proposal is expected to get the green light from Ministers as Minister McEntee wants to strengthen the law on consent in rape cases and to support victims in sexual violence cases. → Read More
Fines for dangerous driving offences like speeding and phone use set to double
Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton will introduce regulations that will double the fixed charges relating to key road safety offences → Read More
Young couples hoping to build dream home given planning permission boost following review of laws
“I think planning is going to be key and one thing I've learned over the last two years, not that I needed to learn, but in more detail, is that the challenge is balance because people want to examine every project that we're doing." → Read More
Taoiseach says the process of appointing members to the board of An Bord Pleanála needs to change
It comes as the deputy chair of An Bord Pleanála, Paul Hyde resigned amid an ongoing probe → Read More
AIB abandons plans to go cashless in 70 branches
'Recognising the customer and public unease that this has caused, AIB has decided not to proceed with the proposed changes to its bank services.' → Read More
Taoiseach gives green light for tech companies to build data centres in Ireland
“We can't say no to all data centres because that potentially would be saying no to a lot of investment on the technology front both on the digital and the bigger companies." → Read More
Taoiseach Micheal Martin emotional visiting Singapore prison where his uncle was kept captive
Philip Martin was imprisoned for three years after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942 while serving with the British Royal Engineers. → Read More
Taoiseach calls on AIB to reconsider decision to terminate cash services at 70 branches
“And I do believe they should reflect and reconsider the scale of what they're doing.” → Read More
Ireland won't cap number of Ukrainian refugees as Varadkar says we have to 'pull out all the stops' to accommodate more
"We’re going to have to pull out all of the stops to try and provide additional accommodation and do everything we can." → Read More
Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov could be left with no official car as embassy struggles to renew BMW lease
Exclusive: In response on July 12, a sales manager for Frank Keane BMW told the embassy that it needed to check and comply with all sanctions imposed on Russia → Read More
Ukraine's President Zelensky writes to Taoiseach Micheal Martin to thank him for support for EU application
Just one week ago Mr Martin arrived in Ukraine to meet President Zelensky where he reiterated his support for Ukraine's fast-tracked membership of the EU. → Read More
Government comfortably defeats motion of no-confidence put down by Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein said the Government has failed on housing, healthcare and tackling the cost of living crisis. → Read More