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Concerns have been raised regarding Ireland's new government jet, which may struggle to land in foggy conditions due to a missing Israeli system. Public opposition is also mounting against plans for what is set to become Ireland's largest new town, with hundreds of residents lodging objections. Meanwhile, a study proposing nature-based solutions for flooding in Middleton is under discussion by councillors, who have raised concerns. Calls are intensifying for a dedicated sexual assault treatment unit in the Mid-West region after a rape victim had to travel to Galway for care. Additionally, severe social housing conditions, including reports of rats in living spaces, are facing residents in Cork City's Togher flats. A report has also highlighted significant Garda staffing pressures and the absence of a national children's plan. In other developments, Gardaí have made a substantial €8.5 million seizure of cocaine and cannabis, leading to two arrests. The country is also bracing for potential severe weather with a thunderstorm warning issued for Galway and Mayo. Internationally, Russia has issued a warning to Ireland over the potential boarding of 'shadow fleet' vessels in Irish waters.

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A new government jet acquired by Ireland may face difficulties landing in foggy conditions because a requested Israeli landing system was not installed as planned.

TheJournal.ie: New Government Jet May Struggle to Land in Fog Due to Missing Israeli System

A new government jet may have difficulty landing in foggy conditions because a requested Israeli landing system was not included in its installation.

Hundreds of residents are objecting to proposals for what is planned to become Ireland's largest new town development. Separately, a study proposing nature-based solutions for flooding in Middleton is in limbo as councillors have raised concerns.

The Irish Times: Hundreds Object to Plans for Ireland's Largest New Town

Residents are raising objections to proposals for what is set to become Ireland's largest new town development.

Irish Examiner: Study on nature-based flood solutions for Middleton.

A study proposing nature-based solutions for flooding in Middleton is being discussed by councillors, who have raised concerns.

Following a recent court hearing, there are renewed calls for a dedicated sexual assault treatment unit in Ireland's Mid-West region. This comes after a rape victim reportedly had to travel to Galway to receive care.

Irish Examiner: Calls for sexual assault treatment unit after rape victim travels to Galway

Following a court hearing, there are renewed calls for a dedicated sexual assault treatment unit in Ireland's Mid-West region after a rape victim had to travel to Galway.

Gardaí have arrested two men and seized approximately €8.5 million worth of cocaine and cannabis during searches in Meath and Louth.

TheJournal.ie: Two Arrested in €8.5m Cocaine and Cannabis Seizure

Gardaí have arrested two men and seized approximately €8.5 million worth of cocaine and cannabis.

The Irish Times: Gardaí Seize €8.5m in Cannabis and Cocaine in Meath and Louth

Garda searches in Meath and Louth have resulted in the seizure of cannabis and cocaine valued at €8.5 million.

A watchdog report has highlighted significant staffing pressures within An Garda Síochána and noted the absence of a national children's plan.

TheJournal.ie: Garda Staffing Pressures and Lack of Children's Plan Highlighted in Report

A watchdog report has highlighted significant Garda staffing pressures and the absence of a national children's plan.

Residents in Togher flats, Cork City, are reportedly facing severe social housing issues, including reports of rats in their living spaces.

Irish Examiner: Cork City social housing: 'The rats swim up the toilet bowl' in Togher flats.

Residents in Togher flats, Cork City, are facing severe social housing issues, with reports of rats in the living spaces.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the counties of Galway and Mayo, indicating potential severe weather conditions.

BreakingNews.ie: Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Galway and Mayo

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Irish counties of Galway and Mayo, indicating potential severe weather conditions.

A motorcyclist in their 40s, who died in a crash in Carlow while on their way to a charity event, has been named locally.

BreakingNews.ie: Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Carlow Crash Named

A motorcyclist in their 40s, who died in a crash in Carlow while on their way to a charity event, has been named locally.

Russia has issued a warning to Ireland, indicating 'serious consequences' should 'shadow fleet' vessels be boarded within Irish waters.

BreakingNews.ie: Russia Warns Ireland Over Shadow Fleet Vessel Boarding

Russia has issued a warning to Ireland, indicating 'serious consequences' should 'shadow fleet' vessels be boarded within Irish waters.

Crowds are expected to gather this afternoon for the funeral of Glen Hansard at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

TheJournal.ie: Glen Hansard's Funeral to Be Held This Afternoon

Crowds are expected to gather this afternoon for the funeral of Glen Hansard at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

A tech worker in Ireland has shared their experience of losing their job to AI after dedicating a decade to the tech industry.

TheJournal.ie: Tech Worker's Experience: AI Took My Job After a Decade of Loyalty

A tech worker shares their experience of losing their job to AI after dedicating a decade to the tech industry in Ireland.

Allegations have emerged against a student concerning deception and image-based sexual harassment at University College Dublin (UCD).

The Irish Times: Student Accused of Deception and Image-Based Sexual Harassment at UCD

The story details allegations against a student concerning deception and image-based sexual harassment at University College Dublin (UCD).

A report highlights health inequalities in Ireland, revealing that individuals residing on the 'wrong' side of HSE area boundaries face differing access to care.

The Irish Times: Ireland's Postcode Health Lottery: Living on the 'Wrong' Side of HSE Boundary

A report highlights health inequalities in Ireland, with individuals on the 'wrong' side of HSE area boundaries facing different access to care.

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