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

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

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Waterford.The in... … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following Co. Waterford assault

CCTV footage of Noah Donohoe from the morning of his disappearance, previously unseen in public, ... … [Read more...] about Previously unseen CCTV footage of Noah Donohoe released as part of coroner’s investigation into teen’s death

IRISH language activist Linda Ervine has been honoured by the Open University (OU) this week.The... … [Read more...] about Irish language advocate Linda Ervine receives honorary doctorate from Open University