“This is part and parcel of the drugs business.”

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says Gardaí are seeing increased violence linked to drug-related intimidation, including the use of petrol bombs and incendiary devices, following the fatal arson attack in Waterford.

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An investigation into the death of a man whose body was found near Mallow, Co Cork, yesterday is expected to be upgraded to a murder investigation.

A post-mortem examination is being carried out today following the discovery of his remains on a walkway in a wooded area.

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Two-thirds of teenagers in Ireland have no time restrictions on their online activity, according to new research from CyberSafeKids.

The charity is urging families to switch off smart devices for 24 hours from 7pm today as part of its annual CyberBreak initiative.

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Three children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, in the United States.

According to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today, the shooting is the 28th mass killing in the US this year.

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A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s have been arrested in connection with the fatal arson attack in Waterford city that killed four members of a family and seriously injured two children.

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🗣️ “I’m going to be lost without them.”

The former wife of Philip English has spoken as crowds gathered near the family’s Waterford home, where Philip, his wife Kim and two of their children died in a suspected arson attack.

A vigil has also been held at a nearby church.

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Two in three adults in Ireland are concerned that criminals or other unauthorised people could access smart doorbells or home security cameras, according to an iReach survey.

More than half believe the technology could help find missing people if strict privacy safeguards are in place.

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Thousands of teachers from the ASTI, TUI and INTO are joining picket lines outside primary and secondary schools around the country.

Dozens gathered outside Hartstown Community School in Dublin, where teachers said housing costs were a key reason they had decided to take strike action.

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Searches have been carried out in Waterford as Gardaí investigate the deaths of Philip and Kim English and two of their sons in a suspected arson attack.

Two other children remain critically ill. Gardaí are appealing for information, saying people may know who was responsible.

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More than 300,000 public sector workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are on strike over delays in agreeing a new pay deal.

The 24-hour stoppage is causing widespread disruption, with schools closed and thousands of hospital appointments cancelled.

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More than 300 thousand public sector workers have downed tools today in a 24-hour strike over pay. Unions say workers will escalate their dispute if the Government doesn't engage in what they have called "realistic dialogue". Another strike is already planned for next week.

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Tributes have been paid to Kim and Philip English and two of their children, who died in a suspected arson attack at their home in Waterford city.

Two more children remain in a critical condition in hospital. Gardaí have launched a murder investigation.

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A triple murder trial has heard Robert O’Connor was suffering a relapse of schizophrenia when he stabbed his parents and two younger brothers to death at the family home in Co Louth last year.

Prosecution and defence experts disagree over whether he qualifies for an insanity verdict.

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan has been taken by ambulance to hospital after becoming unwell at an EU Presidency event.

Earlier today, Mr O’Donovan had criticised speculation about his future in Cabinet in relation to his health.

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🗣️ “It can put teenagers in a wheelchair.”

A senator and a neurologist have warned about the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse, as figures show a 700% increase in people presenting to Tallaght University Hospital with complications between 2020 and September 2026.

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The INTO general secretary has hit back at Jack Chambers’ description of tomorrow’s public sector strike as “unfair and unreasonable”.

He says the Government is solely to blame, accusing it of allowing public servants to go without a pay deal for the first time since 1985-86.

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Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into an arson attack and fatal house fire in Waterford city in which two adults and two children died.

Two other children are being treated in hospital for what Gardaí describe as “critical injuries”.

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Pope Leo will be admitted to hospital in Rome this morning ahead of surgery to remove a nodule on his lung.

The 71-year-old says he still plans to take part in a major tour of South America next month, despite the medical setback.

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🗣️ "Daniel Kinahan will vehemently defend the case against him."

Daniel Kinahan’s legal team has said it expects to apply for bail for the 49-year-old in the coming weeks.

Kinahan was extradited to Ireland in August to face charges of directing a criminal organisation.

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🗣️ "The children I left have grown up."

Robert Pether has returned to Ireland after five years detained in Iraq.

The Irish engineer was reunited with his family at Dublin Airport this morning after flying from Baghdad.

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