VERONA MURPHY has been elected Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann - making her the first woman to ever hold the role. The independent TD from Wexford was confirmed as elected to the role after a majority of TDs voted in her favour yesterday at the first sitting of the Dáil since November's general election. In her speech in the chamber, Ms Murphy said she was "humbled, honoured … [Read more...] about Irish parliament elects Verona Murphy as first ever female speaker
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Arrest made after woman found dead at property in Wexford
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was found dead at a property in Co. Wexford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí in Gorey are investigating the death of the woman, who was in her 30s. She was found shortly after 3am, when Gardaí and emergency services responded to an incident at a house in Baile Eoghain. The woman was found unresponsive and was pronounced deceased … [Read more...] about Arrest made after woman found dead at property in Wexford
XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them
OWNERS of XL Bully dogs in Northern Ireland have less than two weeks to register them or face having them seized. New restrictions on owning the dogs came into effect in the North this year. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog took effect in July, which made it a legal requirement for XL Bully dogs to be muzzled and on a lead … [Read more...] about XL Bully owners have two weeks to register dogs or face losing them
‘Significant decrease’ in happiness levels among children in Ireland
THERE has been a “significant decrease” in happiness levels among children in Ireland according to new figures released this week. The latest State of the Nation Children's Report was released by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday. The data, which presents key information on children's health, behavioural and educational outcomes, revealed the drop in levels of … [Read more...] about ‘Significant decrease’ in happiness levels among children in Ireland
Family of Sean O’Neill pay tribute to ‘much-loved son and brother’ after man convicted of murder
THE FAMILY of Sean O'Neill, who died after being stabbed in West London during an altercation before two groups, has paid tribute to him after a man was convicted of his murder. Mr O'Neill, 30, died at the scene of the incident on Thursday, May 18 last year in Reynolds Road, Hayes. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Dellan Charles was found guilty following a trial at Kingston Crown … [Read more...] about Family of Sean O’Neill pay tribute to ‘much-loved son and brother’ after man convicted of murder