An investigation is underway into Garda-issued kit safety after two shootings, with questions arising about prior knowledge by Garda Headquarters regarding holster defects that may have contributed to the incidents.

Irish Examiner: Garda Knew of Holster Safety Issue Before Shootings

An investigation is underway after Eddie Connell accidentally shot himself, followed by the murder of Colm Horkan, with questions arising about Garda-issued kit safety and prior knowledge by Garda HQ.

The Irish government has announced plans to cease the purchase of ready-built 'turnkey' homes for social housing initiatives, marking a shift in its housing strategy.

Irish Examiner: State to Stop Buying Turnkey Homes for Social Housing

The state is reportedly ceasing the purchase of turnkey homes designated for social housing.

TheJournal.ie: State to stop buying turnkey homes for social housing

The Irish government plans to phase out the purchase of ready-built 'turnkey' homes for social housing initiatives.

Following the discovery of rodent droppings at a school meal provider's site, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary is facing calls to enhance food safety measures for school meals.

BreakingNews.ie: Rodent Droppings in School Meals Prompt Safety Checks

Social protection minister Dara Calleary is facing calls to enhance food safety for school meals following the discovery of rodent droppings at a provider's site.

A new scam in Dublin involves individuals booking short-term lets and then re-advertising these rooms on Daft.ie to defraud potential renters.

TheJournal.ie: Dublin rental scam: Scammers advertise fake rooms on Daft.ie

Individuals are booking short-term lets in Dublin and then re-advertising the rooms on Daft.ie, scamming potential renters.

A 14-year-old girl is reportedly being sexually exploited by a group of men due to the unavailability of a special care place for her.

The Irish Times: No special care place available for girl (14) being sexually exploited by…

A 14-year-old girl is being sexually exploited by a group of men because there is no special care place available for her.

Four individuals have been arrested and an apartment complex evacuated in Tallaght following the discovery of viable pipe bombs during a Garda search.

TheJournal.ie: Four arrested after viable pipe bombs found in Tallaght

Four individuals have been arrested and an apartment complex evacuated following the discovery of viable pipe bombs during a garda search in Tallaght.

A Limerick man has been left blind and paralyzed following a one-punch assault, leading to devastating consequences for his family.

Irish Examiner: One-Punch Assault Leaves Limerick Man Blind and Paralyzed

A one-punch assault has left a Limerick man blind and paralyzed, with devastating consequences for his family.

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan will inform the Oireachtas that striking solicitors are intentionally impacting rape cases.

The Irish Times: Rape cases ‘deliberately affected’ by striking solicitors, Jim O'Callaghan to…

Jim O'Callaghan will inform the Oireachtas that striking solicitors are deliberately impacting rape cases.

A senior leader from the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) has urged the government to work towards regaining the trust of military personnel.

TheJournal.ie: Defence Forces leaders call to 'win back trust'

A senior leader from the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (RACO) states the government must work to regain the trust of military personnel.

RTÉ has admitted that it made a mistake by editing out a Palestinian flag necklace from its 'Cheap Irish Homes' program.

TheJournal.ie: RTÉ admits editing out Palestinian flag necklace was a mistake

RTÉ has acknowledged that it was an error to edit out a Palestinian flag necklace from the 'Cheap Irish Homes' program.

A report from Munster highlights concerns that immigrants have minimal input into how they navigate the new citizenship process.

Irish Examiner: Immigrants Have Little Say in New Citizenship Process

A report from Munster highlights concerns that immigrants have minimal input into how they navigate the new citizenship process.

Profits generated from GAA+ are expected to strengthen the Gaelic Athletic Association's position as upcoming broadcast talks approach.

Irish Examiner: GAA+ Profits Strengthen Association's Hand

Profits from GAA+ are set to strengthen the Gaelic Athletic Association's position as broadcast talks loom.

An inquest has concluded that the manager of the band Fontaines DC took his own life.

Irish Examiner: Fontaines DC Manager Took Own Life

An inquest has found that the manager of the band Fontaines DC took his own life.

A convicted rapist, identified as 'C Case', has had his sentence reactivated due to repeated breaches of his release conditions.

TheJournal.ie: 'C Case' rapist's sentence reactivated for breaching conditions

A convicted rapist, known as 'C Case', has had his sentence reactivated due to repeated breaches of his release conditions.

An ESRI report indicates that Ireland's growing and aging population is expected to increase pressure on the health system in the coming decades.

TheJournal.ie: Growing and aging population to pressure health system

An ESRI report indicates that a growing and aging population will increase pressure on the health system in the coming decades.

A father is calling for his son to be detained due to the extreme danger posed by him driving at 200km/h into traffic.

The Irish Times: ‘We are terrified’: Father calls for son driving at 200kmh into traffic to be…

A father is calling for his son, who is driving at 200km/h into traffic, to be detained due to the extreme danger.