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‘The riots were the final nail’: Dublin restaurant owner on business challenges

A Dublin cafe owner has spoken about the challenges of high electricity bills, an increased VAT rate and rising staff costs – adding that the Dublin riots in November were “the final nail in the coffin”. Will Monaghan, owner of the One Society cafe ...

21 Jan 2024 at 18:46

National News

Meta and TikTok explain response to Dublin riots and misinformation

Social media companies have explained their reaction to the Dublin riots that resulted in millions of euro worth of damage to public infrastructure. Tanaiste Micheal Martin said in the aftermath of the riots that he was concerned at the “rapid ...

06 Dec 2023 at 18:57

National News

Dublin riots ‘should have been met with unified response in Dail’

The riots in Dublin should have been met with a unified response in the Dail, the Tanaiste said as he questioned the Sinn Fein motion of no confidence in the justice minister. Sinn Fein’s motion of no confidence in Helen McEntee on Tuesday is ...

04 Dec 2023 at 16:26

National News

McDonald says Justice Minister has failed ‘abysmally’ during confidence debate

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused Justice Minister Helen McEntee of failing “abysmally” in her responsibilities as the Dail debated a motion of confidence in her post following a stabbing attack and violent riot in Dublin city ...

05 Dec 2023 at 17:43

National News

National: 'A different form of disorder' - Gardaí to be issued with tasers in wake of Dublin riots

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said all members of the Garda Public Order Unit will be issued with tasers, stronger defensive sprays and more personal safety equipment in the coming months. Two water cannons will also be acquired by ...

29 Nov 2023 at 15:18

National News

Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

The head of Ireland’s police force has said he has no intention of resigning and there was no failure in the policing response to riots in Dublin city, which saw millions of euros of damage caused to public infrastructure and shops ...

29 Nov 2023 at 15:50

National News

Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable

Sinn Fein has accused the Irish government of employing a “water-weak defence” in stating that the escalation of disorder in Dublin city last week was unpredictable. Justice Minister Helen McEntee said that “of course there will ...

29 Nov 2023 at 14:16

National News

National: Over €500k raised for victims of Dublin stabbings and Deliveroo driver who intervened

Over half a million euros has been raised to help the victims of the horror stabbing incident in Dublin and the Deliveroo driver who intervened. Two GoFundMe pages set up to raise donations for the children and the care ...

25 Nov 2023 at 14:47

National News

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Ireland’s police force has all the resources necessary to keep people in Dublin safe over the weekend, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has vowed. Ms McEntee also responded to criticism of the violent scenes in the city ...

24 Nov 2023 at 22:11

Northern Ireland

Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

The narrative of extremism must be challenged from wherever it emerges, Humza Yousaf has said. The Scottish First Minister was speaking after rioting in Dublin, where he praised Irish police for “running towards ...

24 Nov 2023 at 15:34

National News

Flares and fireworks at a crime scene: How the chaos in Dublin began

Riots that broke out across Dublin’s city centre began as a heated demonstration at the scene of a tragic incident earlier on Thursday. Three young children and a woman were injured in a knife attack outside a ...

23 Nov 2023 at 22:39

Arts & Entertainment

'I'm proud to be an immigrant' - Ireland AM star speaks out after Dublin riots

Television presenter Katja Mia has spoken out following the riots that occurred in Dublin on Thursday evening. The surreal scenes transpired following a stabbing attack in the capital yesterday afternoon. The ...

24 Nov 2023 at 13:11

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