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Galway District Court
Man who flew 6kg drone at busy Galway shopping centre prosecuted and fined €5,000
wrap up warm
Frosty conditions on the way as weather warnings issued for western and northern counties
Testing the Waters
Uisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs, including roles in science, engineering and IT
Extradition
Police in North arrest man wanted in Republic on suspicion of attempted child sexual exploitation
March Referendums
'A first step for carers and disabled people': Yes Yes referendum campaign launched today
Measles
Donnelly to tell Cabinet probability of introduction and spread of measles in Ireland is high
There have been increasing numbers of measles cases notified in Europe since the beginning of 2023.
MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland is currently below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended target uptake.
The HSE is exploring developing a proposal for an MMR catch-up programme in Leaving Cert pupils.
It may also expand to college students.
the morning lead
Greyhound stadiums criticised for promoting races to children and families
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said the ‘reality’ of the industry is being hidden from children.
Monday
5 Feb 2024
Equal Rights
'I got one interview in four years': Blind teacher says getting hired is near impossible
mater-card
Mater Private defends card-only payment policy in hospital restaurant despite elderly clientele
Department of Finance
Finance Minister announces interest rate on warehoused tax debt by businesses reduced to 0%
From The 42
LGFA
Kerry maintain 100% league record with 13-point win over Cork
Hannah O’Donoghue hit 1-3 as the Kingdom joined Meath and Armagh on three wins from three.
The North
Taoiseach confident Stormont Executive 'is here to last' following talks in Belfast
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was also at Stormont to mark the restoration of devolution, said “the real work starts now”.
The return of Stormont will see the Treasury release a £3.3 billion package to support under-pressure public services in Northern Ireland.
Sunak said the offer represents “a generous and fair settlement”.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be making the case that the Executive needs resources to "deliver sustainable public finances".
Animal Welfare
Two puppies rescued from bog as Dogs Trust receives over 400 post-Christmas surrender requests
Ballycotton
Three fishermen rescued after boat gets into difficulties off Co Cork coast in early hours
brittas
Formal Garda examination to be carried out of scene of fire at former nursing home in south Dublin
brian molloy
Change agent: Meet the civilian tasked with leading the transformation of Ireland's armed forces
Brian Molloy sat down this week with The Journal to speak about the biggest organisational reimaging in the history of the State.
Stephen Donnelly
Labour criticises Govt as just 3% of those deemed eligible for GP visit card avail of scheme
the morning lead
Sex workers sent death threats after replying to text scam
Very few crimes against sex workers are reported to gardaí, an advocacy group said.
A number of people were threatened with physical or sexual violence
Foreign-national sex workers were targeted by the scam
"The texts and calls turned violent, people saying things like they were going to have a hitman kill them."
Sunday
4 Feb 2024
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