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A Dublin-based charity, Liberty Recycling, is under criminal investigation following fears from the Charities Regulator that it may have been infiltrated by an illegal organization, potentially diverting a significant amount of money. This development comes amidst broader discussions on societal issues. New research indicates that over a quarter of adults in the country have experienced sexual violence, with women and bisexual individuals identified as being at higher risk. This study coincides with the conviction of former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond for sexually abusing a pupil between the late 1970s and early 1980s. Separately, an analysis of 2,000 anonymous reports has shed light on the prevalence of abuse within Irish universities. In other news, Mayo's All-Ireland football champions have been recognized with six All-Star awards, while nurses at Naas General Hospital have initiated indefinite industrial action due to a critical staffing shortage. The new DAA chief is set to receive an annual salary of €380,000, and demand for emergency preparedness items like wireless radios and battery lamps has surged following the distribution of 'Be Emergency Ready' booklets.

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A Dublin-based charity, Liberty Recycling, is facing a criminal investigation as the Charities Regulator expresses concerns that it may have been infiltrated by an illegal organization, potentially leading to the diversion of a substantial amount of money.

The Irish Times: Dublin charity may be infiltrated by illegal organisation, watchdog fears

A watchdog fears that a Dublin-based charity may have been infiltrated by an illegal organization, prompting a criminal investigation.

BreakingNews.ie: Dublin charity may have been infiltrated by illegal organisation, watchdog fears

The Charities Regulator fears that a significant amount of money may have been diverted from Liberty Recycling, a charity for recovering drug addicts, to an illegal organization.

New studies reveal that over a quarter of adults in Ireland have experienced sexual violence, with higher risks for women and bisexual individuals. This comes as former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond was found guilty of sexually abusing a pupil, and an analysis of 2,000 anonymous reports details abuse within Irish universities.

TheJournal.ie: One in four Irish adults have experienced sexual violence

A new ESRI study indicates that one in four adults in Ireland has been subjected to sexual violence, with women and bisexual individuals facing higher risks.

Irish Examiner: Former school principal Con Desmond guilty of abusing pupil

Former De La Salle school principal Con Desmond has been found guilty of sexually abusing a pupil.

TheJournal.ie: What 2,000 anonymous reports reveal about abuse in Irish universities

An analysis of 2,000 anonymous reports sheds light on the prevalence of abuse within Irish universities.

Irish Examiner: Over a quarter of people in Ireland experienced sexual violence

Research shows that more than 25% of people in Ireland have experienced sexual violence.

The All-Ireland football champions, Mayo, have been honored with six All-Star awards, leading the list of 15 recipients representing eight different counties. Kerry also received three awards.

Irish Examiner: Mayo All-Ireland champions scoop six All-Stars awards

The All-Ireland champions lead a list of 15 recipients of All-Star awards, with players representing eight different counties.

TheJournal.ie: All-Ireland football champions Mayo win six All-Stars while Kerry receive three

Mayo, the All-Ireland football champions, have secured six All-Star awards, with Kerry receiving three.

Nurses at Naas General Hospital have commenced an open-ended industrial action, citing a critical shortage of staff as the reason for their indefinite strike.

TheJournal.ie: Nurses begin indefinite industrial action at Naas hospital over staffing crisis

Nurses have initiated an open-ended industrial action at Naas General Hospital, citing a critical staffing shortage.

The newly appointed chief of the DAA (Dublin Airport Authority) is set to receive an annual salary of €380,000.

The Irish Times: New DAA chief to be paid €380,000 salary

The newly appointed chief of the DAA (Dublin Airport Authority) will receive an annual salary of €380,000.

Following the distribution of 'Be Emergency Ready' booklets, there has been a significant increase in demand for wireless radios and battery-powered lamps.

TheJournal.ie: Wireless radios and battery lamps in high demand since 'Be Emergency Ready'…

Demand for wireless radios and battery-powered lamps has significantly increased following the distribution of 'Be Emergency Ready' booklets.

Abraham Phelan, who owned a cafe in Dublin Castle for two decades and served foreign royalty, diplomats, and US presidents, expressed no negative feelings about its closure, marking the 'end of an era'.

BreakingNews.ie: ‘End of an era’: Dublin Castle cafe owner harbours no bad feelings over closure

Abraham Phelan, who owned a cafe in Dublin Castle for two decades and served foreign royalty, diplomats, and US presidents, harbours no negative feelings about its closure.

An elderly woman in her 80s has died after being involved in a car accident in County Tipperary.

TheJournal.ie: Woman (80s) dies following car crash in Tipperary

An elderly woman in her 80s has died following a car accident in County Tipperary.

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