Ireland is hosting EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in Wicklow for discussions on security, the Ukraine war, and the Middle East, including measures concerning Israeli West Bank settlers. A British warship and a 'sub hunter' helicopter have been deployed in preparation for the meeting.

TheJournal.ie: EU ministers to discuss measures to tackle Israeli West Bank settlers at…

Ireland will host EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in Wicklow this week for discussions on security, the Ukraine war, and the Middle East, including measures concerning Israeli West Bank settlers.

The Irish Times: British Warship and Helicopter Deployed Ahead of EU Meeting in Wicklow

A British warship and a 'sub hunter' helicopter have been deployed in preparation for an upcoming EU meeting to be held in Wicklow.

The SIPTU union has firmly stated that its threats of industrial action in public sector negotiations are not a bluff, indicating serious intent. Members of the union have voted in favour of strike action concerning ongoing pay disputes.

BreakingNews.ie: SIPTU denies threat of industrial action in public sector talks is bluffing

The SIPTU union has stated that its threats of industrial action in public sector negotiations are not a bluff, indicating seriousness in their demands.

TheJournal.ie: Siptu members vote in favour of strike action over pay

Members of the Siptu union in the public service have voted in favour of strike action concerning pay disputes.

A new health referral scheme has been launched, allowing first-time offenders found with drugs for personal use to be referred to the HSE for treatment, rather than facing immediate legal penalties.

TheJournal.ie: Health referral scheme for first-time drug offenders launched

First-time offenders found with drugs for personal use can now be referred to the HSE under a new health referral scheme.

BreakingNews.ie: People caught with drugs can be referred to health system under new scheme

A new scheme will allow individuals apprehended with drugs to be diverted to the health system for treatment instead of facing immediate legal penalties.

Minister Seán Canney has expressed his belief that the Irish driving test should be updated to include motorway driving. This reform aims to better prepare new drivers for the conditions they will encounter on Irish roads.

Irish Examiner: Irish driving test should examine motorway competence - minister

Minister Seán Canney believes the L-test should be updated to include motorway driving, to better prepare new drivers for the conditions they will encounter on Irish roads.

Met Éireann, the national meteorological service, has unveiled its latest list of storm names for the upcoming winter season, with forecaster Evelyn Cusack potentially having a storm named after her this year.

Irish Examiner: Revealed: Met Éireann announces new list of storm names for winter

The national meteorological service, Met Éireann, has unveiled its latest list of storm names for the upcoming winter season.

TheJournal.ie: Evelyn Cusack might have a storm named after her this year

Met Éireann forecaster Evelyn Cusack could have a storm named after her this year as the storm season begins, with a possibility of people 'cursing the name'.

Cancer survival rates in Ireland have shown substantial improvement, with this positive trend attributed to population growth and an aging demographic.

The Irish Times: Cancer Survival Rates in Ireland Improve Substantially

Cancer survival rates in Ireland have shown substantial improvement, attributed to population growth and an aging demographic.

New data reveals that a significant number of Irish pubs, a quarter of the total, have closed their doors since 2005, with concerns that an additional 1,000 businesses are currently at risk.

Irish Examiner: A quarter of Irish pubs have shut since 2005, with fears for 1,000 more

New data indicates that a significant number of Irish pubs have closed their doors in recent years, with concerns that more businesses are at risk.

A member of the committee tasked with reviewing the Leaving Certificate maths curriculum has resigned, citing 'errors and inaccuracies' in the process.

Irish Examiner: Member of group reviewing Leaving Cert maths reform resigns over 'errors and…

A member of the committee tasked with reviewing the Leaving Certificate maths curriculum has stepped down, citing 'errors and inaccuracies' in the process.

A report has detailed significant issues in Shannon, Ireland, highlighting a stark contrast between the numerous housing estates and a notable lack of basic amenities, such as street lighting.

The Irish Times: Shannon Housing Estate Issues Highlighted

A report details issues in Shannon, Ireland, describing a contrast between numerous housing estates and a lack of basic amenities like street lighting.

Ireland is experiencing consequences due to a global backlash against data centres, as other countries are increasingly unwilling to host them, leading to Ireland potentially shouldering more of the burden.

The Irish Times: Global Backlash Against Data Centres, Ireland Pays the Price

Ireland is facing consequences due to a global backlash against data centres, as other countries are unwilling to host them.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murders following an attack in Dungannon, County Tyrone, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.

TheJournal.ie: Boy (16) charged with murder and attempted murders after Dungannon attack

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted murders following an attack in Dungannon, Tyrone.

The best friend of Santosh Sahu, an Irish citizen missing with his family in Nepal due to floods, is seeking assistance to collaborate with Nepalese authorities in the search for answers.

TheJournal.ie: 'We need help': Friend of Irish citizens missing in Nepal floods seeks DNA…

The best friend of an Irish citizen, Santosh Sahu, who is missing with his family in Nepal floods, is seeking assistance to work with Nepalese authorities to find answers.

Two men have been charged in connection with a violent disorder incident that occurred in Leopardstown, Dublin.

TheJournal.ie: Two men charged in connection with violent disorder incident in Leopardstown

Two men have been charged in connection with a violent disorder incident that occurred in Leopardstown, Dublin.