WA:'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults. AAP · Jun 9
'Systemic failure': warnings over prison welfare crisis There are warnings of possible riots as overcrowded and understaffed jails subject inmates to "inhuman" treatment amid escalating use of force and assaults. AAP · Jun 9
Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue Micheal Martin said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was ‘unconscionable’. Evening Standard · Apr 10
Irish army on standby as widespread fuel protests cause chaos across country The Irish army remains on standby to help gardai remove blockades The Independent UK · Apr 10
Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery The escalation at Whitegate comes amid confusion over a Government meeting on Friday afternoon. Evening Standard · Apr 10
Poor prison conditions prompt watchdog call for inquiry Inhumane conditions at an overcrowded prison have prompted a watchdog's call for an inquiry, citing inmates denied time out of cells and sleeping on the floor. AAP · Jul 22, 2025
'Pest infestations': inmates held in inhumane prison Conditions in a remand facility are cruel and degrading, with inmates held in unhygienic cells infested with pests, a watchdog has found. AAP · Apr 3, 2025
Irish Greens virtually wiped out in general election rout Junior coalition partner loses all but one of 12 seats, while gangland figure Gerry Hutch loses election bid The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
‘We didn’t have a good day’: Greens set to suffer significant election losses ‘No matter what the results today there will be a strong Green Party in Ireland,’ Eamon Ryan told reporters. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024
Irish climate minister says Cop29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’ ‘To walk away would have been unforgivable and shameful given the scale of the crisis we all face,’ Eamon Ryan said. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024
EU raises cash offer to poor nations in deadlocked climate talks The European Union on Saturday raised an offer by rich nations to help poor countries worst hit by climate change to US$300 billion a year in a bid to salvage talks that the developing world warned were on the brink of collapse. Radio France Internationale · Nov 23, 2024
Negotiators work through the night at UN climate talks to try to reach a cash deal for poor nations The United Nations’ annual climate talks pushed into overtime Saturday as negotiators pressed on to get a deal on money for developing nations to curb and adapt to climate change The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024
Michael O’Leary doubles down: ‘Teachers not the best people to deliver change’ The Ryanair boss also said that Media Minister Catherine Martin would be ‘far better off back in the classroom’. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
Ryanair boss in hot water over ‘teachers should not be in government’ claim Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has doubled down on his controversial comments about teachers. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
AAP · Nov 6, 2024 'Cruel, inhuman, degrading' treatment in crowded jails Overcrowded and understaffed jails are breaching prisoners' human rights, with some subjected to "inhuman" treatment as cases of self-harm rise.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024 Irish Government threatened with legal action over Israeli weapons flown in airspace THE Irish Government has been threatened with legal action if it does not move to end the reported use of Irish airspace to fly weapons to Israel ...
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Legal action threatened over reported Israeli weapons flown through Irish skies Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law said the government has 14 days to comply with its international obligations.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 Minister tells tourists flying to Dublin to consider using other airports Shannon Airport is around 230 kilometres away from Dublin City centre
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024 Ryanair boss warns of skyrocketing Christmas flight prices – with Dublin to London route hit hard Michael O’Leary urged passengers to “book their travel early” to avoid record-high airfares
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Coroner warns top official to be 'truthful' at hearing A coroner has reminded WA's deputy corrections commissioner she is under oath amid tough questions at an inquest for a teen who died in custody.
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector West Australian authorities misclassified almost 20 attempted suicide incidents in adult prisons and youth detention centres, a report says.
International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024 Early Irish Referendum Tallies Indicate 'No' Vote On Family And Care Early tallies from a dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles showed a trend towards a "No" vote and a defeat for the government on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023 UK government unlikely to support climate levy on airline tickets, says minister Charges would add to fund for at-risk nations but Andrew Mitchell believes colleagues would not back them
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots ‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning.