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Judicial review
The government pins its hopes on restricting planning challenges - but it may yet backfire
CPAP machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
Monday
23 Mar
Cost of Living
Excise duty to be cut by 20 cent on diesel and 15 cent on petrol until end of May
The fuel allowance payment is likely to be extended into April, however no decision has been reached on whether it will be doubled.
South America
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
Bennetstown, Dunboyne
From €440,000
Blackrock Villas, Cork
From €233,000
Maple Woods, Midleton
From €360,000
Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
From €365,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €395,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €395,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €430,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €430,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €535,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
From €535,000
Law Reform Commission
Calls for new compensation scheme that expands definition of violent crime to include stalking
Dublin
Woman canvassing for Catherine Connolly in presidential campaign ‘punched in face’, court told
From The 42
unflappable
Michael Lyster: An irresistible charm, a honeyed voice, and in pursuit of craic forever
Investigation
Waterford Council begins inspecting balconies after serious incident involving two children
Courts
Man who set fire to Conor McGregor's pub and stabbed garda was inspired by Isis founder, court hears
Southwest Gate
Land Development Agency and O’Flynn Group announce plans for over 540 cost rental homes in Dublin
The Murrays
'It was my property': Couple who built mansion without permission in Meath appear in court
From The 42
Drogheda United
Joanna Byrne says she is 'deeply committed' to Drogheda United after she is removed as co-chair
Armagh
Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was beaten and stabbed at her home in Lurgan on 18 December 2022.
Special Criminal Court
Seven cocaine smugglers jailed for between 10.5 and 12 years as a ‘significant deterrent’
The Explainer
Can Ireland really qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
How did we get here after years of disappointment? We’re joined by David Sneyd, Senior Sportswriter at The 42.
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Courts
Court hears of three separate threats made against workers demolishing illegal Meath home
The lawyer acting for the couple who owned the house said if “third parties want to engage in criminality” it is not related to his clients.
From The 42
Memories
'The voice in our house every Sunday afternoon' – tributes paid to Michael Lyster
Social Media
Barry Keoghan says online abuse about his appearance is so bad he doesn't want to go outside
Good Luck Babe
Irish singer says security guard ‘berated’ her daughter after Chappell Roan encounter
Teanga Oifigiúil Oibre
Deis í Uachtaránacht na hÉireann chun dul i ngleic le heaspa ateangairí sa Pharlaimint Eorpach
cutting through the noise
Gavan Reilly says his new show will focus on explaining politics, not shouting about it
New Tactics
Gardaí used new counter-drone equipment during Starmer visit
It is understood that Cork based Armed Support Unit (ASU) members have been trained in the systems to knock down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Sunday
22 Mar
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