CHIMNEYS were the top cause of house fires recorded in Ireland last year. New figures reveal that chimneys, flues, hot ashes and soot were the top cause of the fires which took hold at homes across the country in 2024. Fires occurring due to malicious intent and rubbish burning also featured highly in the statistics published this week, which were compiled by the National … [Read more...] about Chimneys revealed as top cause of house fires in Ireland
Chimneys revealed as top cause of house fires in Ireland
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Co. Mayo collision
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was left seriously injured following a collision in Co. Mayo. The motorbike and a car collided at Castlebar Road in Newport at around 4.50pm on Sunday, August 17. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was seriously injured in the incident. He received medical treatment at the scene of the collision … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist seriously injured in Co. Mayo collision
Man arrested in investigation into ‘vigilantes’ targeting people ‘based on skin colour’
POLICE investigating alleged vigilante behaviour in Belfast have arrested a man. The 37-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault, theft and causing criminal damage and is now being held in custody the PSNI confirmed in a statement. “The activity of these individuals has been generating fear in the community, and it has to stop,” District Commander Superintendent Gavin … [Read more...] about Man arrested in investigation into ‘vigilantes’ targeting people ‘based on skin colour’
New hopes in identifying Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s killer
GARDAÍ investigating the 1996 murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier are awaiting new forensic analysis that could, for the first time, point definitively to her killer. The Garda Serious Crime Review Team has been working with Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) and US-based specialists M Vac Systems to re-test key exhibits from the near 30-year-old case. The M-Vac … [Read more...] about New hopes in identifying Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s killer
Government urged to keep solar panel income exemption
THE solar panel scheme, which allows micro-generators to receive up to €400 a year tax-free by selling surplus electricity back to the grid, is scheduled to end on December 31. A final decision on whether to renew it is expected in the government's October’s budget. This exemption has been widely credited with encouraging over 130,000 households to install solar panels, … [Read more...] about Government urged to keep solar panel income exemption