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38 houses available to rent through HAP scheme in March

The number of houses available to rent for people accessing the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) stood at 38 nationwide, according to the latest report from the Simon Community. The group’s Locked Out Of The Market report for March shows this was an ...

15 Apr 2024 at 15:23

Local News

Four-legged friend has had massive impact on life of Limerick family

DOGS have long been considered man’s best friend. Their steadfast companionship and unwavering loyalty has seen our fluffy four-legged pals welcomed into our homes for thousands of years. For many people, canines have become more than just pets or ...

14 May 2019 at 11:00

National News

Special Oireachtas committee to examine assisted dying to begin next year

A special Oireachtas committee to examine voluntary assisted dying is expected to start in early 2022. The creation of the committee was advised in July, following the passage of the Dying with Dignity Bill in 2020. The new legislation would ...

18 Nov 2021 at 18:48

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We have seen an increase in the number of incidents where drivers have fled the scene of an accident leaving the victim of the accident with life changing injuries. In this article, we look at what you can do if you or a loved have been ...

08 Dec 2021 at 08:00

National News

Assisted dying: What is happening at Westminster and beyond?

The issue of assisted dying is not just being considered by MPs at Westminster. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what is happening nearby. – What is assisted dying? This, and the language used, varies depending on who you ask. ...

28 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Sport

Wales kick off World Cup qualifying with win over Kazakhstan

Wales opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan. Daniel James gave Wales an early advantage before a near-capacity 32,473 crowd at the Cardiff City Stadium but that was wiped out by Askhat Tagybergen’s ...

22 Mar 2025 at 21:57

National News

HAP tenants outside Dublin ‘face uphill struggle’ as supply dwindles – report

The number of available rental properties that accept housing assistance payments (HAP) has fallen in the first quarter of the year, according to a housing report. The executive director of the Simon Communities of Ireland ...

17 Apr 2025 at 00:01

National News

UPDATED: Have you seen this boy? Gardai seek information on missing 18 year old

UPDATE Wednesday June 22 from An Garda Síochána: Following the discovery of a body of a man in Killurin, Co. Wexford today, the missing person appeal in respect of Sean Carr has been stood down. Gardai are seeking the ...

21 Jun 2022 at 10:57

National News

Irish Dogs for the Disabled issue appeal for puppy raisers

Irish Dogs for the Disabled is looking for puppy and dog raisers. Founded in 2007, the charity aims to improve the lives of children and adults living with physical disabilities in Ireland. Each year, they deliver ...

28 Mar 2024 at 11:49

National News

HAP renter says ‘nothing’ in the budget to help ease financial burden

A renter and mother-of-two has said there is “nothing” in the budget for her to help ease the financial pressure of paying rent. Marianna Broughan, 37, lives in a rented property in Athy, Co Kildare with her ...

01 Oct 2024 at 16:49

Sport

Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth set for Lions coaching roles

Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth look set to be the headline appointments among Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions coaching staff for this summer’s tour of Australia, according to reports. Head ...

25 Mar 2025 at 14:48

National News

Recommendation that Government introduces legislation for assisted dying

The Government has been recommended to introduce legislation allowing for assisted dying in certain restricted circumstances, a report has stated. The Special Oireachtas Joint Committee on Assisted Dying ...

20 Mar 2024 at 17:19

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