Storm Austen has swept across Ireland, leaving thousands of homes, farms, and businesses without electricity. The storm has also caused significant travel disruptions, including the cancellation of Bus Éireann services, impacting commuters nationwide.

Irish Examiner: Storm Austen: Thousands without power and commuters facing major disruption

Storm Austen has left thousands of homes, farms, and businesses without electricity, with Cork County Council crews leading the clean-up operation.

The Irish Times: Storm Austen Disrupts Ireland: Power Outages and Bus Cancellations

Storm Austen has caused thousands of people to lose power and led to the cancellation of Bus Éireann services, impacting travel across Ireland.

TheJournal.ie: Storm Austen Brings Heavy Rain and Travel Delays

Storm Austen, the season's first storm, has brought heavy rain overnight, with travel disruptions expected.

TheJournal.ie: Intense Rain and Flooding Expected as Storm Austen Arrives

Intense rain and flooding are anticipated as Storm Austen makes its way across the region.

TheJournal.ie: ESB Reports Power Outages Due to Storm Austen

Approximately 3,000 ESB customers are without power as the first storm of the season, Storm Austen, impacts Ireland.

An investigation has revealed that pharmaceutical companies collectively owe the Health Service Executive (HSE) millions of euros in outstanding debts.

TheJournal.ie: HSE Investigation: Millions Owed by Pharma Companies

An investigation has uncovered that pharmaceutical companies owe the HSE millions of euros in debts.

A new bill has been introduced with the aim of combating drink spiking, proposing a maximum sentence of 10 years for offenders. This follows a recent incident where a 92-year-old man had his drink spiked in a rural pub.

BreakingNews.ie: Bill to Combat Drink Spiking Proposes Maximum Sentence of 10 Years

A new bill aims to combat drink spiking, proposing a maximum sentence of 10 years, following an incident where a 92-year-old man had his drink spiked in a rural pub.

Sinn Féin has confirmed that one of its Dublin TDs is currently serving as the chairperson of a charity that is under investigation.

Irish Examiner: Sinn Féin confirms its Dublin TD is chairperson of investigated charity

Sinn Féin has confirmed that a Dublin TD is serving as the chairperson of a charity under investigation.

There is a growing demand for the Irish government to intervene and address the ongoing crisis concerning Lough Neagh.

TheJournal.ie: Call for Government Intervention in Lough Neagh Crisis

There is a call for the Irish government to intervene in the ongoing crisis concerning Lough Neagh.

A health minister has openly criticized Cork University Hospital (CUH), stating that some hospitals have not shown improvement in their performance.

Irish Examiner: Health minister takes aim at CUH: 'The reality is there are some hospitals…

A health minister has criticized the reality at CUH, stating that some hospitals have not shown improvement.

An analysis suggests that Ireland's energy sector has once again become dependent on Britain for its power supply.

Irish Examiner: Alan Healy: Ireland is back relying on Britain for energy

Ireland's energy sector is once again dependent on Britain for its power supply.

Carla Lockhart, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP, has resigned from her position as a party officer. This move stems from a disagreement with DUP leader Gavin Robinson regarding the party's stance on the Stormont powersharing executive and the removal of Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

TheJournal.ie: Carla Lockhart Quits DUP Role Amid Stormont Tensions

Carla Lockhart has resigned as a DUP party officer due to a rift with leader Gavin Robinson over Stormont tensions, advocating for the removal of Emma Little-Pengelly from the powersharing executive.

Gardaí have issued a new appeal for information regarding the disappearance of schoolboy Philip Cairns, marking the 40th anniversary of the unsolved case.

TheJournal.ie: Fresh Appeal on 40th Anniversary of Philip Cairns Disappearance

Gardai have issued a new appeal for information on the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of schoolboy Philip Cairns.

The value of mortgage drawdowns in Ireland has reached its highest point since the middle of 2008, indicating a significant increase in the housing market activity.

TheJournal.ie: Mortgage Drawdowns Reach Highest Level Since Mid-2008

The value of mortgage drawdowns has reached its highest point since the middle of 2008.

A 3.5-hour debate is scheduled concerning a significant shift in Ireland's defence policy, focusing on the controversial 'triple lock' vote.

TheJournal.ie: Triple Lock Vote Debate on Defence Policy

A debate is scheduled for 3.5 hours regarding a significant shift in Ireland's defence policy, known as the triple lock vote.

An EU envoy has stated that some alumina produced by the Aughinish refinery in Ireland is 'undoubtedly' supplying the Russian military-industrial complex.

The Irish Times: Irish Refinery Alumina Linked to Russian Military, EU Envoy States

An EU envoy has stated that some alumina produced by the Aughinish refinery in Ireland is undoubtedly supplying the Russian military.

BreakingNews.ie: Irish Alumina 'Undoubtedly' Supplies Russian Military, EU Envoy Says

An EU envoy stated that alumina produced by Aughinish Alumina in Limerick is 'undoubtedly' supplying the Russian military-industrial complex.

Former President Mary Robinson has drawn parallels between the treatment of Palestine supporters, including writer Sally Rooney, and the demonisation of those who opposed apartheid.

BreakingNews.ie: Mary Robinson: Palestine Supporters Demonised Like Apartheid Opponents

Mary Robinson stated that attempts to stop people, including writer Sally Rooney, from supporting Palestinians are akin to the demonisation of apartheid opponents.