The National Children's Hospital project has achieved a significant construction milestone, with 82% of its rooms now completed and signed off, bringing the facility closer to its commissioning phase.

TheJournal.ie: National Children's Hospital Hits 82% Room Completion

BAM Ireland reports that the National Children's Hospital has reached 82% room completion, with 4,674 rooms signed off and a further 690 awaiting final approval as the project nears its commissioning phase.

Following the M9 motorway tragedy, there's a renewed focus on examining past strategies, such as a 1990s plan to combat joyriding, for potential solutions. Meanwhile, public support for the sisters injured in the crash has surged, with over €500,000 now raised. Questions are also being raised about the availability of Garda pursuit training. A death notice has been published for a teenager from Carlow who lost their life in the crash.

Irish Examiner: 1990s Plan to End Joyriding Could Hold Answers After M9 Tragedy

A look back at a 1990s plan to combat joyriding, which may offer insights following a recent tragedy on the M9 motorway. Local authorities and youth workers are seen as key to addressing the issue.

Irish Examiner: Death Notice: Carlow Teenager Killed in M9 Crash

A death notice has been published for a teenager from Carlow who tragically lost their life in a crash on the M9.

TheJournal.ie: Over €500k Raised for Sisters Injured in M9 Crash

More than €500,000 has been raised for the sisters injured in the M9 road crash, with a prayer vigil organized in their local parish.

TheJournal.ie: Garda Pursuit Training Questioned After M9 Crash

Following the fatal M9 crash, questions are being raised about the availability of Garda pursuit training, with concerns that training instructors may need to be trained first.

Public services are under strain, with over 23,000 children currently overdue disability assessments, highlighting a growing backlog. The head of Cork University Hospital has declared the facility 'unsafe' due to a significant staff shortfall, while Dublin's main mortuary is reportedly operating at double its intended capacity.

BreakingNews.ie: Over 23,000 children overdue disability assessments as backlog grows

A report highlights that over 23,000 children in Ireland are awaiting overdue disability assessments, indicating a growing backlog in services.

Irish Examiner: CUH Boss Says Hospital 'Unsafe' Amid Shortfall

The head of Cork University Hospital (CUH) has stated that the hospital is 'unsafe' for patients due to a significant shortfall in staff numbers.

The Irish Times: Dublin mortuary operating at double capacity

Dublin's main mortuary is currently operating at double its intended capacity.

An aide to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has allegedly made disparaging remarks, referring to teachers as 'work-shy' and the public as 'racist'.

The Irish Times: Minister's aide mocked teachers and public

An aide to Simon Harris allegedly referred to teachers as 'work-shy' and the public as 'racist'.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly purchased a castle located in County Waterford, Ireland.

The Irish Times: Mark Zuckerberg buys castle in Co Waterford

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a castle located in County Waterford, Ireland.

An Irish doctor, who previously worked at a care centre in Dublin, has been jailed in the UK after being found guilty of sexually assaulting patients.

The Irish Times: Irish doctor jailed in UK for sex assault worked in Dublin

An Irish doctor, who previously worked in a Dublin care centre, has been jailed in the UK for sexually assaulting patients.

Two men have sustained serious injuries following a motorcycle accident that occurred in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny.

TheJournal.ie: Two Men Seriously Injured in Co Kilkenny Motorcycle Crash

Two men have sustained serious injuries following a motorcycle accident in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny.

BreakingNews.ie: Two men injured following motorcycle crash in Co Kilkenny

Two men in their 30s have been injured following a motorcycle crash that occurred in County Kilkenny.

Trinity College Dublin has voiced deep concern regarding the refusal of visas for students from Gaza.

TheJournal.ie: Trinity College Concerned Over Gaza Students' Visa Refusals

Trinity College Dublin has expressed deep concern regarding the refusal of visas for students from Gaza.