Operating theatre floors at the National Children's Hospital have required replacement three times due to poor workmanship, with additional defects identified in bathroom pods.

Irish Examiner: National Children's Hospital Theatre Floors Replaced Three Times

Operating theatre floors at the National Children's Hospital have been replaced three times due to poor workmanship, with further issues identified in bathroom pods.

A proposed deal aimed at resolving the long-standing Drumcree parade dispute has been deemed "not acceptable" by DUP MP Carla Lockhart and the Orange Order, indicating a continuation of tensions in Portadown.

TheJournal.ie: Proposed Drumcree dispute deal 'not acceptable', says DUP MP

A DUP MP has stated that a proposed deal to resolve the ongoing dispute in Drumcree, Portadown, is not acceptable.

TheJournal.ie: Protests and political pressure in Drumcree, Portadown

The article discusses ongoing protests and political pressure surrounding the Drumcree situation in Portadown, with tensions high as both sides remain entrenched.

BreakingNews.ie: Drumcree standoff continues as Orange Order rejects deal

Talks to resolve the Drumcree parade dispute are tense after the Orange Order's legal advisor stated they will not surrender to a proposed deal.

Fine Gael is strongly opposing a housing support measure recently put forward by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, highlighting a division within the current coalition government.

Irish Examiner: Fine Gael Opposes Housing Support Measure

Fine Gael is strongly against a proposed housing support measure that was put forward by the Taoiseach.

Residents in Dundrum, a south Dublin suburb, have voiced strong opposition to proposed plans for transforming their village with a new bus scheme, describing them as 'madcap' at a public meeting.

BreakingNews.ie: Dundrum residents oppose 'madcap' bus plan for Dublin village

Residents of the south Dublin suburb of Dundrum described proposed plans to transform their village as 'madcap' at a public meeting.

A law intended to safeguard rape victims from having their sexual history questioned in court is reportedly proving ineffective, raising concerns about victim protection.

The Irish Times: Law to prevent questioning of rape victims on sexual history 'is not working'

A law designed to protect rape victims from being questioned about their sexual history in court is reportedly failing.

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed a clinical psychologist to work with the men's national team in preparation for an upcoming controversial match against Israel.

Irish Examiner: FAI Enlists Clinical Psychologist for Men's Team

The Football Association of Ireland has hired a clinical psychologist to work with the men's team ahead of a controversial match against Israel.

Emails sent to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill reveal public outrage over the government's decision to phase out private maternity care, with critics accusing the minister of ignoring women's concerns.

TheJournal.ie: Public fury over private maternity care phase-out revealed in emails

Emails sent to the health minister by members of the public express anger and disappointment at the government's stance on the Rotunda private maternity care controversy.

A conservative US university, aiming to "form future saints," is seeking planning approval to establish a new campus in Waterford, Ireland.

The Irish Times: Conservative US university eyes new Waterford campus

A conservative US university with an aim to 'form future saints' is seeking approval for a new campus in Waterford, Ireland.

Local residents are pushing for the completion of Celtic Tiger-era apartments that have remained unfinished for two decades.

The Irish Times: These Celtic Tiger apartments stood half-built for 20 years. Locals want them…

Apartments from the Celtic Tiger era, left unfinished for two decades, are now a focus for local residents who want their completion.

An analysis piece discusses the optimal timing for initiating a Border poll, a vote on Northern Ireland's constitutional status.

The Irish Times: When is the time to trigger a Border poll?

This story analyzes the opportune moment for initiating a Border poll, a vote on Northern Ireland's constitutional status.