THREE-TIME Irish Olympian Shane Ryan has ignited a debate across the sporting world after announc... … [Read more...] about Irish Olympian Shane Ryan defends decision to join Enhanced Games
A - Irish Posts Articles
Presidential race intensifies as Humphreys accused of going ‘low’
WITH just days remaining until the presidential election, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has found herself under intense scrutiny after Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys publicly criticised Connolly’s work as a barrister in repossession cases during the financial crash over a decade ago. Humphreys previously worked as a credit union manager for many years and positioned … [Read more...] about Presidential race intensifies as Humphreys accused of going ‘low’
Bank of Ireland puts aside €400m amid motor finance scandal
BANK of Ireland has put aside more than €400 million to compensate British and Irish customers caught up in a growing motor finance mis-selling scandal. This decision follows a recent report released by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which scrutinised commissions between lenders and car dealers. The FCA alleges that these deals encouraged dealers to push customers … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland puts aside €400m amid motor finance scandal
Irish cabinet set to review ‘Jennie’s Law’ establishing domestic violence register
JUSTICE Minister Jim O’Callaghan will this week ask Cabinet to approve new legislation establishing Ireland’s first Domestic Violence Register, to be known as Jennie’s Law. Named in honour of Jennifer Poole, the law would allow people to see if someone has been convicted of domestic abuse against a partner. Jennifer Poole was murdered by her ex-partner, Gavin Murphy, in … [Read more...] about Irish cabinet set to review ‘Jennie’s Law’ establishing domestic violence register
National Children’s Hospital faces 16th opening delay
THE opening of the National Children’s Hospital has been postponed once again, marking the 16th delay since construction began in 2016. The project, originally estimated at €987m, has now ballooned to €2.2bn, with the finish line pushed into 2026. Located at the St James’s Hospital campus in Dublin, the hospital’s construction has been marred by protracted disagreements, … [Read more...] about National Children’s Hospital faces 16th opening delay