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New details have emerged surrounding the fatal M9 crash, with the family of a deceased teenager alleging that An Garda Síochána was aware of their stolen car being featured in TikTok videos, but were informed such evidence was unlikely to lead to convictions. A report further indicates that the teenagers involved were among the country's most prolific and dangerous joyriders. Additionally, Tusla has confirmed its contact with three of the boys involved in the incident, while TikTok accounts showcasing stolen cars for 'fame' are gaining significant views. In other domestic news, the University of Limerick is facing renewed scrutiny over its financial oversight and transparency, raising questions about its commitment to learning from past governance issues. Authorities have identified a woman found dead in Limerick, who was reportedly living the 'Brazilian dream' in Europe. Meanwhile, asylum seekers have been issued a deadline to vacate an IPAS centre by Monday, and health and social care firms will now be permitted to recruit a majority of their staff from outside the European Union.

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Significant new details have emerged regarding the fatal M9 crash, with the family of a deceased teenager claiming An Garda Síochána had prior knowledge of their stolen car being used in TikTok posts. Reports indicate the teenagers involved were among the country's most dangerous joyriders, and Tusla confirmed contact with three of the boys. The wider issue of car theft gangs and TikTok accounts promoting joyriding for 'fame' is also under national review, with a vigil held for the injured…

TheJournal.ie: Family says gardaí knew their stolen car was used in TikTok posts by teen who…

The family of a teenager who died in a fatal M9 crash claims gardaí were aware that their stolen car was featured in TikTok videos, but were told such evidence was unlikely to lead to convictions.

The Irish Times: Teenagers Killed on M9 Regarded as Among Most Prolific and Dangerous Joyriders…

A report details how teenagers involved in a fatal M9 crash were among the country's most prolific and dangerous joyriders, with a follow-up article exploring their identities and a vigil held in solidarity for the victims.

TheJournal.ie: Car theft gangs: National review under way as Tusla reveals contact with three…

A national review is underway regarding car theft gangs, with Tusla confirming contact with three boys involved in the M9 crash.

TheJournal.ie: 'Get me famous’: TikTok accounts rack up thousands of views with stolen cars…

TikTok accounts are gaining significant views by showcasing stolen cars and evading gardaí, with one individual stating their goal was to 'get me famous'.

BreakingNews.ie: Vigil Held for Family Injured in M9 Crash

Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil to support a family who were seriously injured in a motorway crash on the M9.

Fresh questions have arisen concerning the University of Limerick's financial oversight and transparency, challenging its assertions of having addressed past governance failures.

Irish Examiner: University of Limerick controversy

Fresh questions arise over the University of Limerick's financial oversight and transparency, testing its claims of having learned from past governance failures.

The identity of a woman found dead in Limerick has been confirmed. The Brazilian woman, in her 30s, was reportedly living the 'Brazilian dream' of living in Europe when her body was discovered in an apartment in the city centre.

Irish Examiner: Woman found dead in Limerick

A woman found dead in Limerick was reportedly living the 'Brazilian dream' of living in Europe.

Irish Examiner: Woman found dead in Limerick identified

The identity of the woman found dead in Limerick, who was reportedly living the 'Brazilian dream' in Europe, has been confirmed.

The Irish Times: Brazilian Woman (30s) Found Dead in Limerick Named Locally

The body of a woman in her 30s, identified locally as Brazilian, was discovered in an apartment in Limerick city centre.

New policy changes will allow firms in the health and social care sectors to recruit a majority of their staff from outside the European Union.

The Irish Times: Health and Social Care Firms to Recruit More Staff from Outside EU

Firms in the health and social care sectors will be permitted to hire a majority of their staff from outside the European Union.

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