Dublin civil servant charged under official secrets act over alleged leaks
The alleged offences were between 2025 and 2026 Following accusations of leaking sensitive government information to a hostile foreign power, a Dublin civil servant has been charged under the Official Secrets Act. Yevgen McKeeffe, 46, an Irish citizen originally from Ukraine, appeared at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday. The charge already against him was withdrawn […]
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Budget 2027 will be far bigger than announced, fiscal watchdog warns
Why the watchdog is worried about Budget 2027 The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that the real size of Budget 2027 will be far larger than the figure the Government announces on 6 October. They are worried that an oversized package risks pushing inflation and household costs higher. The watchdog set out its position […]
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Cancer survivors to get insurance ‘right to be forgotten’ from 15 October
What the new rules mean for cancer survivors New laws stopping insurance companies from using cancer survivors’ medical history against them will take effect in Ireland from 15 October 2026. The Journal reported that the so-called ‘right to be forgotten’ has been sought for years by patients, their families and campaigners, who argued it was […]
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Oberstown director calls for ‘ceasefire’ in staffing dispute
What the Oberstown director is asking staff to do The director of Oberstown Children Detention Campus has called for a “ceasefire” in an ongoing industrial relations dispute with staff at the State’s only child-detention facility. Damien Hernon warned on Sunday that the industrial action, taken over concerns about safe staffing levels, “has the potential to […]
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Half of Irish passengers have felt unsafe on public transport
There are a few sources of concern New research from the National Transport Authority has revealed that in Ireland, nearly half of all passengers have felt unsafe at least once while using public transport. According to the NTA’s third annual report on how commuters feel about their personal security, 49% have experienced feeling unsafe on […]
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Gardaí seize firearms and explosives in Dundalk raids as woman arrested
What gardaí found in the Dundalk searches Gardaí have seized firearms and improvised explosive devices during searches in Dundalk, Co Louth, and arrested a woman in her 30s. The searches were carried out on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised crime group, The Journal reported. Detectives leading the operation were accompanied […]
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