The Latest Breaking News from Brendan OConnor

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch may be spoken to as gardai launch investigation into GSOC officer

The former investigator had access to the Garda file on the Regency Airport Hotel attack — including evidence against and intelligence about Mr Hutch

Dublin Live · Apr 25, 2023

Gardai say use of tasers would see soaring assaults on members fall dramatically

A motion at the Garda Representative Association's conference calls on Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to introduce regular in-person refresher self-defence training for every member to combat rising attacks

Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

Irish Mirror readers have their say on who should get RTE Late Late host job - and it was tight

That's as tight a race as we could have expected!

Irish Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Astronomers trace powerful gamma rays to a never-before-seen stellar phenomenon

The kilonova explosion may have been the result of a white dwarf-neutron star merger.

Inverse · Dec 7, 2022

GRA opposed to arming rank and file gardai - but wants more specialist gun officers

It comes after Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said he would support arming members of the force on the streets

Irish Mirror · Nov 27, 2022

Government secures first free TAFE deals

A federal government plan to deliver thousands of free training places next year is coming to fruition with deals struck with state governments.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

TAFE reform delays 'unfair' on students

A lack of detail from the federal government over its plan for free TAFE courses in 2023 is costing the country, says deputy opposition leader Sussan Ley.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

"Brightest of all time" gamma-ray burst jolts astronomers into high gear

The gamma-ray burst has a likely supernova origin and could shed light on how heavy elements are formed in the universe.

Inverse · Oct 17, 2022

Astronomers are Captivated by Brightest Flash Ever Seen

Astronomers have observed the brightest flash of light ever seen, from an event that occurred 2.4 billion light years from Earth and was likely triggered by the formation of a black hole. The burst of gamma-rays -- the most intense form of electromagnetic radiation -- was first detected by orbiting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022

Christmas chaos looms as businesses face severe worker shortages

Australians are being warned to expect longer queues at restaurants and shopping hubs over the Christmas holidays as businesses struggle.

The New Daily · Oct 6, 2022