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A Limerick rape trial has sparked controversy over alleged victim-blaming, including the display of the victim's dress. Separately, allegations have emerged against public-only consultants at St Vincent's Hospital for reportedly claiming payment for laboratory work performed for private patients. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has remained silent on issues surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a stance taken as both the English and Welsh Football Associations withdraw their support. In local politics, Limerick Mayor John Moran has accused councillors of misusing legislation. Environmental concerns are also prominent, with new data showing data centres consumed nearly a billion litres of water last year, alongside ongoing worries about coastline erosion in Wexford and a high overlap of wildfires with protected nature sites.

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Victim-blaming has been reported in a Limerick rape trial, where the victim's dress was displayed and questions about her underwear were raised. Additionally, a student faces allegations of deception against University College Dublin (UCD) and image-based sexual harassment.

Irish Examiner: Rape trial's dress shown during Limerick rape trial in 'blatant form of…

A Limerick rape trial saw the victim's dress displayed, which has been described as a 'blatant form of victim-blaming,' with the victim reportedly questioned about her underwear at the time of the attack.

The Irish Times: Student Accused of Deception Against UCD and Allegations of Image-Based Sexual…

The story details allegations against a student accused of deception towards University College Dublin (UCD) and facing claims of image-based sexual harassment.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has maintained its silence regarding issues concerning FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while the English and Welsh Football Associations have publicly withdrawn their support.

BreakingNews.ie: FAI Silent on Infantino as English and Welsh FAs Withdraw Support

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has remained silent on issues concerning Gianni Infantino, as both the English and Welsh Football Associations have withdrawn their support.

A report highlights that public-only consultants at St Vincent's Hospital have been claiming for laboratory work that was performed for private patients, raising questions about financial practices.

The Irish Times: Public-Only Consultants at St Vincent's Claimed for Lab Work Done for Private…

A report highlights that public-only consultants at St Vincent's Hospital have been claiming for laboratory work that was performed for private patients.

Limerick Mayor John Moran has publicly accused councillors of inappropriately using legislation. Meanwhile, plans for a cinema in Dingle, backed by actor Cillian Murphy and visual artist Yvonne McGuinness, have received official approval.

Irish Examiner: Limerick mayor John Moran accuses councillors of using legislation…

Limerick mayor John Moran has publicly criticized councillors for what he deems an inappropriate use of legislation.

Irish Examiner: Planning approved for Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness's Dingle cinema plans

Plans for a cinema in Dingle by Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness have received approval.

TheJournal.ie: Plans for Cillian Murphy cinema in Co Kerry approved

Plans for a cinema in County Kerry, associated with actor Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness, have been approved.

An investigation has revealed that data centres in Ireland consumed nearly a billion litres of water in the past year. Concurrently, residents in Wexford are voicing concerns over significant coastline erosion, and a new report indicates Ireland has one of Europe's highest rates of wildfires overlapping with protected nature sites.

TheJournal.ie: Data centres used nearly a billion litres of water last year

An investigation reveals that data centres consumed almost one billion litres of water in the past year, though another industry used significantly more.

The Irish Times: Ireland’s Coastline – Erosion in Wexford: ‘There’s Nobody Protecting My Land…

Residents in Wexford are expressing concern over coastline erosion, with one individual lamenting the lack of protection for their land.

TheJournal.ie: Irish wildfire overlap with protected nature sites is high

Ireland has one of the highest rates in Europe for wildfires overlapping with protected nature sites.

A recent Glen Hansard concert held in Dublin's Patrick's Park was described as a soulful and surreal event, creating a memorable atmosphere for attendees despite the presence of typical festival amenities.

TheJournal.ie: Glen Hansard concert in Dublin's Patrick's Park described as surreal and soulful

A report on a Glen Hansard concert in Patrick's Park, Dublin, highlighting the atmosphere despite the presence of festival-like amenities such as portaloos and a hydration station.

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