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BRIAN STANLEY, TD for laois-Offaly, has resigned from Sinn Féin, saying he no longer has confidence in the party. Mr Stanley, who is Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, announced his resignation on Saturday, claiming he was aggrieved at how the party dealt with a complaint against him. Sinn Féin has yet to comment on the matter, which comes just days after Kildare South TD … [Read more...] about Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley hits out at Sinn Féin as he resigns from party

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has demanded Israel stops firing at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The Taoiseach was speaking after two incidents in as many days resulted in injuries to four peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at its headquarters in Naqoura. Ireland contributes 370 troops to the peacekeeping … [Read more...] about Taoiseach demands Israel stops firing on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

FOUR men have been arrested following the seizure of €8.5m worth of cannabis in south Dublin. The drugs, weighing 429kg, were found during a search of business premises in the Ballymount area of the city. The search followed the interception of two vehicles in the area just after 3pm on Friday. The four men — aged 31, 45, 52 and 58 — were arrested for offences of facilitating … [Read more...] about Four men arrested after €8.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin

IRISH fashion and lifestyle designer Orla Kiely is to be honoured with a Presidential Distinguished Service Award. Based in London, the Dublin native - best-known for her retro prints and her iconic stem leaf design - is among the 2024 recipients of President Higgins' annual award. Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced the 10 recipients who will receive the award this week. They … [Read more...] about Orla Kiely and Seamus Coleman among Presidential Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2024

A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole £650 worth of chocolate from one store has been jailed. Stephen Maher went on a five-day shoplifting spree in Wolverhampton from September 27 – October 1 The 36-year-old, of Hordern Road, Whitmore Reans, was arrested by officers on Saturday, October 5 in Heath Town, on suspicion of targeting one shop in Willenhall Road, four times between … [Read more...] about Shoplifter who stole chocolate worth £650 from one store jailed